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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
MARRIAGE BELLS CHIME.
Three Couples Are United in Wedlock
at Greensboro.

Greensboro, y. c., Dec. 21.-(Special)
The marriage of Mr.. W. +. Harding
and Miss Lillian Long occurred in the
parlor of Greensboro Female College
this morning at 1890 O'Clock. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. \. NJ.
Watson. rector of the Episcopal church
in GreenvilIe. y. c. The attendants
were: Misses Ava l.. Fleming. of
Ridgeway; Miss Catherine +. Haskill,
of Knoxville, Tenn; Miss Rachel Sims,
of Durham; Mr.. Alto h. Cozart. Of
Winston; Miss Mary Black, of Little
ton; Miss Minnie Moore, of Greenyille,
S. c. Mr.. A. w. Long, of Laurence
yille n. j., gave his sister, the bride,
away. Miss Bertha Shelton, of Win
ston. acted as maid of honor, and Mr..
Harry Harding, brother of the groom,
was best man. The bride was for sew
eral years a beloved member of the
Greensboro Female College faculty. The
groom is ii successful lawyer Of Green
vile. The happy couple after the beau
tiful ceremony left for their future home
in Greenville.
Miss Mary Rosche, of jamestown, n.
c., was united in marriage last night to
Mr. Maurice league, of Asheboro, n.
c. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. L. Gressom, of this city.
Mr. NJ w. Murchison, of this city,
was married to Miss Agnes Lewis, also
of this place, last night, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. L. Il. Wogg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
GENERAL LAWTON'S BODY.
It Will be Removed to the Cemeter,
Today.

Manila, Dec. 21.-f5:G5 = m.)-Gener-
al Lawtons body will be removed from
his late residence TO The cemetery to-
morrow. In accordance witl Mrs. Law
toms wish there will he ilo ceremonial,
only a prayer The late generals staff
and Lieutenant Stewards troop of the
Fourth cavalry, which accompanied Geh-
eral Law7ton through the cafnplign will
compose the escort. The actull funeral
ceremonies will take place il abous ten
days, when the transport sails, under
the direction of General Schwan and
with military honors. The civil organ
izations, including the Supreme court will
participate, and Senor Calderon will lead
the Filipinos who We're associated with
General Lawton in the organization of
the municipalities. Senor Calderon said
it was 1.-THE saddest day TO the Filipino
nation to see lost not only the foremost
advocate Of peace, but their best friend
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
A GIFT TO THE VETERANS.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis Writes to Gov
ernor Tyler.

Richmond, Va, Dee. Ex-Governor
Tyler today received the following from
Mrs. jefferson Davis:
"The Girard, w. 44th Street, New
York.
''To the Governor of Virginia:
Dear Sir: / send today a communion
service, with the linen proper for its
use, and beg you to present it to the
veterans Of the Home in The name Of Il
few Confederates who honor their stead
fast valor, the proud memory of which
time cannot efface.
I'VE had hoped to offer it on the birth
day anniversary Of General Harry
Heth, but failing to receive it in time
we make it Christmas offering to the
veterans and ask Gods blessing upon
each and every one of them.
Believe me, honored sir,
'Very respectfully and cordially yours,
(Signed)
''VARINA JEFFERSON DAVIS.
December 18th. 1899"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
CHANGES IN FREIGHT RATES
Discrimination Changed. Hearing by
Inter State Commission.

Washington, Dec PA hearing was
begun today by the Interstate Com
merce Commission in the matter OF
changes in freight classification and adj
yanceS in freight rates by carriers using
the official classification.
At the opening of the hearing Mr.. Z.
e. Gill, of New York, chairman of the
Official Classification Committee" said
the railroads were without knowledge of
the persons who had requested the hear
ing and asked that they be called upon
to state wherein the proposed changes
were unjust. Mr. Gill maintained that
the proposed advances in freight rates
were due to the increased cost of rail-
road plants and maintenance and the
advances had been applied to classes of
freights that could well pay them.
Judge c.. \. Prouty, a member of the
commission, instituted lime of inquiry,
the questions and answers indicating
that in 1887 the railroads pald more
for steel rails and other articles of equip
ment than they have to pay now. In
view of these facts, he desired to know
why the classification committee deemed
it necessary to increase the rates. Mr..
Gill replied, as he had previously, that
in the judgment of the committee arti-
cles ON which advances We're made could
well stand them and that the railroads
needed the additional revenue which the
advances would give them.
Mr. f. s. Monnett Attorney General
Of Ohio questioned Mr.. Gill as to the
cost of shipping petroleum, endeavoring
to elicit from him some statement to the
effect that the Standard Oil Company
al. Ist of hn Nv
pense of the small shippers. Mr.. Mon
nett said that ON less than carload lots
of petroleum the proposed classification
increased the rate 269 per cent, depend
ing on the distance. This, he said, was
a discrimination which would break UP
the small shipper. Mr.. Gill explained
that his committee had nothing to dc
with the carload rates ON petroleum.
Without reaching any conclusion the
hearing was adjourned until tomorrow
morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DALES 0M NEWS AND G0RGULA ATO
ENGLI" ,<N - VOLUNTEER.
CrOie BreaAs Off All Communication
With Methuen.

London, Dee. 21.-The Duke of MARI
borough, who is a lieutenant in the Ok
fordshire Yeomanry, and who has vol
unteered for service in South Africa,
will take with him $50 men and horses
OF his troop. He will personally furnish
the equipment for these men.
The Earl of Warwick, the Earl OF
Dudley, the Earl of Londsdale, and Wis
count Galway, are among the other mem-
bers of the arstocracy who have volun
teered for service in the campaign against
the Beers.
BREAKS WITH METHUEN.
London, Dec. 21.-(4:3O p. m)--The
War Office has received the following
from General ForestierWalker, the
British commander at Cape Town:
Cape Town, Wednesday, Dec. Goth.
''Methuen wires that he has received a
rude reply from General Cronje respect
ing his representations as to Lieutenant
Chandos-P Pole-Gell, saying that this Off
Ger is regarded as a spy. General Cronte
also states he will hold no further COM
municati0n with Methuen."
LADYSMITH WE'LL SUPPLIED.
London, Dec. 22.-( friday Daily
Mail says:
I'VE understand that news has arrived
from General White to the effect that
Ladysmith is we'll supplied with food
and ammunition and can hold out much
longer than has been estimated The
troops are described as in good spirits
and anxious TO fight"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
Receiver For the Globe National.

Washington. Dee 21.-Comptroller
Dawes this evening appointed Special
Examiner Daniel G. Wing temporary re-
ceiver of the Globe National bank OF
Boston. Mass.
The banks resources are as follows
Loans and discounts, $5,573, 104: Uni
ted States bonds to secure circulation,
$1,O0O,O00; United States bonds to Sc
cure United States deposits, $l9O,OO0;
premiums on bonds, $139,350; stock and
securities, $1,092, ,202; cash on hand and
due from banks, $2,535, ,297; total, $1O,-
529,953.
'"The condition of the bank" sad
Comptroller Dawes, was discovered by
Special Examiner Wing in time to Sc
cure such action on the part of the direc-
tors as Will probably prevent the failure
from nflicting heavy losses upon the de-
positors, but the directors and Stockhold-
ers will lose heavily. \ considerable
cash dividend eau be paid to creditors
at once."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
A BATTLE WITH NEGROES.
One White Man Mortally Wounded
Dispute Over Right of Way.

Meridian. Miss, Dec. 21.-Word has
reached this city of Il fight between a
party of whites and blacks ON the KEN
per county overland road about six
miles north. One white man, Oscm
Ford, was mortally wounded and two
others more or less seriously injured 1t
appears that the whites were without
arms, while each of the nine negroes
was armed with revolver. The two
parties met on the highway and a dis.
pute over which was entitled to the
right of the way precipitated the diff
Guilty. A posse consisting of the sheriff
and twenty-five deputies is being organ
lied to go in search of the murderous
blacks. There is much excitement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
Mormons' Remarkable Success.

Charleston, 5. c., Dec 21.-Mormon
elders, two at time, seven years ago
began to visit the great swamp section
of Hampton county near the seacoast of
this State and made many converts
among the Baptist backwoodsmen near
Ridseland They now have so large Il
following that they have established a
church at which eight Mormon elders
were at work several weeks ago. The
delegation TO the State Legislature has
been asked by the othodox people of
Hampton county to work for law to
extirpate the elders and say that
prompt legislation may save them
from having the mob violence that some
sister States have lately had in trying to
rid themselves Of these disgraceful par
asiteS."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
Negro Bishop Refused a Berth.

Atlanta. Dec PA special from Sa-
yannah says:
Bishop Henry NJ. Turner. of Geor-
gia. was refused berth on a sleeping
car today by the officers of the Central
Railroad in this city.
The Bishop, who is i'll, having been
paralyzed few days ago, desired TO
return to Atlanta tomorrow. He asked
to secure a berth in a sleeper but was
told that berths were not sold to col
ored persons.
THE sleepers are owned by the Cen
trail Railroad, and the road has an arbi-
trary rule that no colored persons shall
ride in the sleeping cars between Atlanta
and Savannah or on any branch lines
Of the company"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
Prominent Lawyer Shot.

Dallas, Texas, Dec. 21.-F NJ. Ether-
idge, one of the most prominent lawyers
in the city, today shot Attorney Edwin
O. HarrelI. who is equally well known,
four times, in crowded elevator in the
North Texas building. HAIRED died later
ut his home.
Harrell had pistol half cooked in
hand as he fell in the lobby in front
of the elevator shaft Etheridge is in
custody.
The men We're employed as counsel
on opposite sides in litigation involving
cotton mill property, and quarrelled con-
cerning professional affairs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
In Compliment of Mrs. Vance.

Washington, Dee. 21.-1he North Car
olina Association has inaugurated Il
movement looking to the erection Of II
monument to the memory of the late
General Robert L. Lee. The Association
will give ball and banquet in this city
ON january 18TH for the purpose of rails
ing funds for the monument. The North
Carolina Association has taken tae mat
ter up out of compliment to Mrs. Vance,
widow of Senator Vance, who is prosi-
dent of the Lee Monument Association.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
CUBA,s NEW GOVERNOR.
Wood Accepts the Resignation Of
Brooke's Cabinet.

Havana, Dec 21.-Major General
Leonard Wood formally took charge of
the Governor Generals office at nine
O'Clock this morning. His first act was
To accept the resignation OF the mem-
bers of the advisory cabinet of General
Brooke These officials. after consider
iIg the question over night had decided
to insist upon retiring Their decision
meets with public approval. Almost
without exception they had rendered
themselves particularly obnoxious TO a
majority of the Cubans.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
$4,000, 900 For National Banks.

Washington. Dee. 21.-Up to noon TO-
day the Secretary of the Treasury nad
approved applications of national banks
for deposit of public funds under his
recent offer to the amount of about SD
100000. So far no applications have
been considered from banks which do
not own or control the bonds which
they propose to deposit as security,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
Congressman Boutelle Ill.

Boston. Mass, Dec. 21.-Congressman
G. A. Boutelle, of Maine, who is at
Youngs Hotel, has been taken seriously
i'll. He is suffering from congestion Of
the brain. induced by a severe attack of
Indigestion. 1t was the opinion OF the
physicians that the malady is only tenn
porary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
Kitchener's Train Derailed.

Cairo, Dee. 21.-The train conveying
General Lord Kitchener, now on his way
from the Soudan to South Africa. via
this city. was deraied north of Luxor.
General Kitchener subsequently arri-
we'd III this city and was given an ova-
tion by Lord Cromer, the British Con
sui General in Egypt. and others. He
Immediately boarded train bound for
Alexandria
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
WHO WILL SUCCEED HIM?

Washington, Dec. 21.-It is said at
the War Department that the vacancy
in the list of Major Generals of volun-
teers caused by the death of General
LaWton will not be filed until after the
funeral services over his remains at Ma
Mia, prior to their transportation to the
United States. 1t is said among well
informed officers of the army in this
city, that the appointment viii go to
either General John G. Bates, General
S. B. NJ. Young, or General Lloyd
Wheaton. 1t is also understood that
Brigadier General A. r. Chaffee who
has been chief of staff to General Brooke,
commanding the division OF Cuba, is
likely to be relieved of duty in that diyi-
sion in short time and given am inn
portant command with the army in the
Philippines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
Safety Appliances on Freight Cars.

Washington. Dec. 21.--The Inter
State Commerce Commission has extend
ed to August 1st. 1900, the period within
which common carriers must comply with
the requirements of the safety appliance
law III using brakes ON 'lelght cars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
HE SAILS FOR MALTA.

Alexandra, Dec. 21.-Lord Kitchener
arrived this evening from Cairo and
went on board the British second class
cruiser Iris, which Immediately sailed
for Malta.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
Big Ice and Fish Company.

Punta Gorda, Fla. Dec. 21.--Work on
the buildings of the big fish and ice com
Dany capitalized at 100000 has begur
here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22

Actions speak louder than words, but
various constructions may be placed
on them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22

A mans strength is estimated by his
ability TO fight against odds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-22
HONORS TO HIS MEMORY
MOURNING BADGES WILL BE
WORN THIRTY DAYS.
FUNDS TO BE RAISED FOR HIS FAMILY
Lieut.. Col. Redwards VIII Accompany His Re-
mains to This County. The Question
Of General Lawtons Successor.
Three Names Mentioned.
Three Names Mentioned.

Washington, Dec 21.--A general order
was issued from the War Department
today announcing to the army the death
of Major General Henry w. Lawton.
After recounting General Lawton's mid
itary services, the order goes on to say:
sThe swift and resistless movement of
his column up the Rio Grande and across
the northern boundary of the plain of
Central Luzon, which had just been cap
tured, was the chief factor in the destruc-
tion of the insurgent power, and was the
crowning ehievement of his arduous life.
HE fell in the fullness of his pow
ers, in the joy of conflict, in the con
sciousness of assured victory. He leaves
to his comrades and country the mem
ory and the example of dauntless cour-
age, of unsparing devotion to duty, Of
manly character and of high qualities OF
command, which inspired his troops with
his own indomitable spirit.
'aThe flag viii be placed ut half staff
and 13 minute-guns will be fired at every
military post and station ON the day at
ter the receipt of this order, and the
usual badges of mourning will be worn
for thirty days
RESPONSE WILL BE GE..EROUS
Washington, Dec. 21.-Adiutant Gen
eral C0rbin, the head of the committee
charged with the collection oe funds fol
the benefit of the family of the late Gen
eral Lawton, is in receipt of expressions
of sympathy and of willingn ,ss 70 90
operate from all quarters Of the countr.l
Some of these are accompanied by contri
buttons of money, and altogether there
is promise of a generous response to the
committees appeal issued yesterday. The
committee aim is to collect at least $o5,
600.
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Redwards
who was temporarily acting as Genera
Lawton's chief of staff, has been instruct
ed by the Secretary of War TO sliperin
tend the transportation of General Law
TOMS remains and accompany them tc
this country.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-04-13
Bold Highway ROBBERY Near Liberty.

Neville O'Dell, half brother of w.
II. O'Dell, who has just recently
been mustered out of the army with
a Georgia regiment, left Liberty last
Monday evening to como to his
brothers house, and just. about the
corporate limits of Liberty he was
accosted by white man for ride
he got in and began conversation
and waving handke, chief before
O'Delps face and when at the first
bridge negro stepped out, grabbed
the horse and covered O'Dell with q
pistol, the other man robbed him of
S174, then jumped out, whipped the
horse and took to the woods, the
horse ran away and threw O'Dell out
and tore up the buggy. This was a
bold, yet dastardly, piece of work.
MIR. O'Dell being stranger and it
being late in the evening, thinks he
is unable to identify the parties.
May they be speedily caught and
severely punished.-Pickcns Scnti-
mel, April 9th.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-04-13
State Of South Carolina,
County Of OCOnGG.

CLARK CRUMPTON, who is in the
" custody of tho Shoriff of Oconee
County by virtue of writ of Sciro
Facias, at the suit of Lindy Nichols, hav-
ing filed in my Office, togothor with a
schedule on oath, OF his estate and ef-
fects, his petition to the Court of Com
mon Pleas, praying that no may be adj
mittod to tho benefit of tho Acts Of tho
Gonoral Assembly made for tho relief of
insolvent debtors: 1t is ordered that tho
said Lindy Nichols and all othors, the
creditors, to whom the sale. Clark Crump-
ton is in anywiso indebted, ., and they
arc hereby, summoned and have notice
to appear before tho Court of tho Clerk
of Common ricas and Gcncrai Sessions
for Ocopeo county, S. c., at Walhalla
Court House, S. c., on tho 25th day of
April noxt to show cause, if any they
can, why tho prayer of tho petition
aforesaid should not be granted.
JAMES SEABORN,
g. G. u. & G.. S.
Office of Clerk of Court,
OcOnoe county. S. c., Z
30th March, 1850. 1916
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-04-13
Special Meeting Of the County
Board.

A Ill parties Interested for or against
IN tho applications for permission to
erect gates ovor tho public roads in tho
will hold a special meeting TO pass on
said applications on the itth day If
April, instant, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at
which meeting both sides will DO OK
pCetcd to bo ready with their petitions
ana sGoil other testimony as thoy may
SEQ proper to submit. At tho samo timo
all matters now before tho Board involv-
ing tho regularity of tho proceedings,
by which tho now road was laid ont, and
rights of way acquired Cor tho road from
Seneca to the High Bridge. will bo dis
posed Of.
BY order of tho Board.
j. NJ. HUNNICUTT,
Supervisor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-04-13
The Round Bale Condemned.

There has boon considerable contro.
Versy between tho friends and opponents
OF tho now "round' cotton bales as to
the merits of that form of package, but a
letter from a very high cotton authority,
which was printed last Sunday in the
Florence correspondence of tho Nows
and Courier will probably have great
weight with most farmers and shippers.
Tho lotter was from tho great exporting
iirm OF Sprunt & Son, of Wilmington, to
correspondent at Floronco, and runs as
follows: "Wo hope you will not adopt
tho round balo systom. 1t cannot bo
used for export at any price, and our
agent in Liverpool writes us that it is
sold over the conntor thore for less money
than tho sqnaro bale. We have o,.torcd
thoroughly into an investigation of tho
round balo peoples claim, and we do not
bolioVo that tho bale is practicable for
trade generally. 1t may suit fow mills
who especially desire it, but it cannot bo
accepted as q regular balo nor on any
order without special agroo,nent before
hand. 1t Is, therefore, useless to us,
and we would not buy 1t on any terms
There is no advantage in transportation
Wo can got much moro cotton in ship
OF square bales than wo can tho round
We have proved this to be the case"
"Tho great cotton mill to be huilt at
Huntsville, Ala, by tho Merrimac Com
pany, of Connecticut" says tho Trades
man, 'is to TO ono of tho largont and COM
pletest in tho world. It will run 100000
spindles, with lootas to match, and will
have bloachcry and print works, "ths
first Of tho latter in the Southern cotton
trade" The cost will bo about s2,O0O,-
600 and 5000 hands will bo employed
"Tho concern will rival tho greatest one
In Now England"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-04-13

expiration oil the time allotted
which is abont 80 days. The library
is then returned to headquarters cl
forwarded to other towns desiring
them who have complied with the
requirements. Thusit may be seen
that it matters not how small vii,
lage may be, by a little effort on
their part the opportunity is offered
them of securing good reading by
simply applying for the books. T.,
Now as regards theWork in South
Coroiina 81; s.,
A recent visit to the majority OF
the women's clubs in the State shows
that a widespread interest is being
taken in this special work. Several
clubs in tho State--noticeable among
which is the Century, of Charleston ;
Over the Tea Cups, Spartanburg;
Once. a. Week, Seneca; Up.to.Date,
Chester--have each donated a
library. which library will bear the
name of the club and each book in
scribed with the name of the party
donating the same.
A gentleman from tho State of
New York generously donated d
library after hearing of our purpose.
This library will bear the name of
the donor. t
Through the industrial agent, Mr..
G. J. Chase, tho cooperation of tho
Southern has been secured for the
furtherance of the work.
Books are the next problem with
tho extensive territory opened up
by the cooperation of this road.
One hundred libraries, of so books
each, will be required to give what
is necessary to carry out our pur-
pose. We appeal to the reading
public of South Carolina, especially
club women, for aid. The gift OF
one book will not ho felt by any one,
but the multiplication of many
books will leave it's impress upon the
future of our State.
Respectfully,
Mrs. M. w. COLEMAN,
President South Carolina Federation
of Womcn's Clubs.
Seneca, S. Q.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-04-13
O a 9 dp @ R. II "A.
Bears tho n The Kind You Have Always Bought
's'a'''' Of N@>SzzA9zEzm<
Labor Scarce in AbboviIIe.

10 show that the work Of emigra-
ton agents has been injurious to the
farming interests of this section it is
only necessary to state that reports
reach us that some forty or fifty
mules and horses in that section
have been sold or are for sale because
the laborers that had formerly worked
them were carried away by Peg Leg
Williams.
Magistrate A. A. Edwards was in
town salesday and auctioncd off
some twelve or fourteen mules for
MIR. Keiscr and others, and he re-
ports that some twenty-five other
animals in that section are for sale
for the same reason those were sold
on salesday.-Press and Banner.
People eat 20 per cent. more bread
when the weather is cold than when