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THE PRODUCE MARKETS
AS Reflected by Dealings In. Philade
phia and Baltimore.

AS Reflected by Dealings In Philadel-
phia and Baltimore.
Philadelphia, March 2O.-Flour weak;
! winter superfine, s215@2.4O; Pennsylvania
roller clear, s3O5@3.25; city mills. extra,
s2.50@275. Rye flour quiet and steady al
1925 per barrel for choice Pennsylvania.
Wheat strong; No. red. March, 12A9
,3c. Corn firm; No. 2 mixed, March, S1KG
B7lhc.; No. 2 yellow for local trade, 3sG
s9Ec. Oats quiet: No. white, &c.; NO.
white, clipped. 35QS51Ac. Hay firm;
choice timothy, Sl2 for large bales. Beef
steady; beef hams, s1S.50G19. Pork easy;
family, s12G12.5O Lard easy: western
steamed $3.50 Butter steady; western
creamery, 16G21c. do. factory H@l4c.;
Elgins, 2lc; imitation creamery, 1870
I7kc.: New York dairy. 14G20c.: do. cream
cry, 16G21c; fancy Pennsylvania prints
jobblng at 22Gl25c.: do. wholesale, &c.
Cheese steady: New York. large. white
and colored, .12c.: small do, 12ta912Ac.
light skims S24G1Oc. part skins. fAa99c.
full skins, 4@5c. Eggs steady; New York
and Pennsylvania, 13c.; western, fresh
l3c.; southern. 12G13c.
Baltimore, March 20.-Flour dull; west
ern superfine. s2.25G2.40; do. extra, s2.40g
3; do. family. s3.S0G360; winter wheat,
natent. s36513.9O; spring do, $3.9O@41O;
6DrlnR WHEEL, Sii5iAli To'"o1oS".
dull and firm; spot and month, 72A@73c.
April, 781s@fSa:c.; May, 1870; steamer No.
red, 6S&la6sc.; southern. by sample. $50
7shc.; do. on grade, 69@7Sc. Corn firm;
spot and month, 36a4@367sc.;5 April, s7Aq
s7asc.: May, sSA@Soo7sc. steamer mixed,
S5A@s5qsc.; southern. white, sasSe;; do .
white, S4lh@35c.; No. 2 mixed, 32G321ac.
Rye dull: No. 2 nearby 57G571Sc.; No.
western, SOC. Hay firm; No. timothy.
81. 50G12. Grain freights very dull; steam
to Liverpool. per bushel, 2Ad March;
Cork. for orders. per quarter, IS. March;
Is. 1O,kd. April. Sugar strong; graduated,
5.2Ok. Butter steady: fancy creamery,
21G22c.; do. imitation. 1S@1ec.: do. ladle.
15d16c.; good laole. 1SG14c.; store packed,
11d13c.; rolls. 12G13c. Eggs firm at Hc.
Cheese firm and active; fancy New York,
large, 12A@121sc.; do. medium, 121kQ12Ac. ;
do. small 12ls@122lc. Lettuce. at s2.5OV
per bushel box. Whisky at S1.9Og131 per
gallon for finished goods In carloads; Sl.a
Q1.S2 per gallon for jobbing lots.
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victims of Hayana Riotfne.

Havana, March 21-The excitement
growing out of the conflict between the
police and the populace is rapidly sub
siding, and it is not likely that there
will be further trouble The mob has
been taught a lesson, which will prob
ably prove sufficient. During the at
trays Of Saturday and Sunday three
policemen were killed and about Is
wounded, while Of the populace FIVE
were killed and between 90 and 10
wounded some Of them so seriously that
they will probably die. The condition
of Police Captain Jose Estrampes is seri-
Gus, but it is expected that he viii re-
cover Siyty arrests have been made.
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THE LATE PATRICK WALSH.

THE LATE PATRICK WALSH.
due time became journeyman printer.
He came to Augusta in 1862, and has
ever since been identified with the press
Of the city, for % years past as editor
and proprietor of the Augusta Chronicle.
In 1870 he became a member of the
city council. From 1872 to 1878 he
served in the state legislature. In 1880,
1884 and 1896 he was a delegate to the
Democratic convention and served for
four years as member of the Demo-
cratic national executive committee. He
served as member-at-large for the
Worlds fair commission, and in 1894
was appointed by Governor Northen to
the United States senate on the death
Of Senator Colquitt. In 1897 he was
elected mayor of Augusta, which office
he filed at the time of his death.
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General Young Rebukes AIS officers.

Augusta, Ca. March 21.-General
Young has issued an order severely criti-
Ching the commissioned officers and the
finding of the court martial in the trial
Of the rioters of the Fifteenth Minnesota
regiment which occurred March 4 and ),
when one of their number was killed by
a saloonkeeper. He says in part: 1.-THE
deplorable inefIiciency, incapacity, weak
ness and timidity exhibited by nearly all
of those commissioned officers present
at the disgraceful and violent outbreak
in the camp is incredible except on the
abundant sworn testimony OF said Of
fcers themselves. 1t n with profound
regret that the corps commander finds
himself constrained to punish enlisted
men while, through circumstances be-
yond his control, certain officers I'M
worthy of the commissions they hold are
permitted to go home with clean zee
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TO THE PUBLIC.

Having sold my interest in
the agencies of the Hamburg
Bremen Fire Insurance Com
pany and the United States Fire
Insurance Company at Oman
cock, Va, to Fletcher & Dough-
ty, l desire to thank my former
patrons for their past favors and
bespeak a continuance of them
on behalf of the new firm.
Respectfully.
L. w. GRoToN.
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Fire Badges For the Goulds.

New York March 21.-Fire Commits
sioncr Scanned yesterday sent to Miss
Helen NJ Gould letter in which he in
formed her that, in view OF the services
rendered by her on the occasion Of the
Windsor hotel fire. he intended to present
to her a gold badge which would entitle
her to enter fire lines at any fire that
NAV occur in greater New York. An
other badge will be presented to Frank
]. Gould, who aided his sister at the FIRE.
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Patronage of the people Of Ac-
comac and Northampton
solicited.
SCHEDULE OF
Baltimore, Chesapeake g. Atlantic
Railway COMPANY,

railway UOmDdHy,
Until further notice, will run tnelr
steamers as follows. weather per-
mitting,) leaving South st. Wharf at
500 o'clock p. M.
POCOMOKE RIVER LINE.
Tuesdays and Fridays for Crisfeld,
Tangier Island, Finney's, Oman
cock. Sheltown, Pitts Wharf, &C.
dar Hall, Rehoboth, Powell's, POGO
moke City, Mattaponi, and Snow
Hill, RETURNING-Mondays and
Thursdays, leave Snow "a i'll, 8 a. M,
Mattaponi $3.50, Pocomoke City 9,
Poweli's $50, Rehoboth 9, Cedar
Hall $50, Pitts wharf 10, Shelltowp,
1915, Onancock 2:30 p. H.. Finney's
3, Tangier Island 4:30, Cristieid q.
MESSONGO and OCCOHANNOCK
RIVER LINE.
SUNDAYS for Fords, Crisfeld, Harbor>
ton. Evans, Boggs. *Runting Greek,
*Messongo and *Rues. RETURN
Wednesdays, leaving Rues a..
m, *Shields 7:15. *Davis 900, *Reads
$50. AConcord 1890, *Nandua 1890
D. NJ, *Cedar View 100, Boggs 2:3O,
Evans 800, Harborton $3.50, Crisfield
600, Fords 500.
Wednesdays for Fords, Crisield, Har-
horton, Evans, Boggs, Hunting
Creek and Messongo. RETURN
ING-Friday, leave Messongo 6 a.
M, Bunting Greek s, &Dayls l2:oo
noon, *Reads 1915 p. NJ, Concord
100, Boggs $50, Evans 300, Har-
horton $3.50, Crisfeld 6. Fords 8.
*Steamer will land and take on
freight and passengers to and from
Baltimore.
Freight received in Baltimore up
to 4:3O p. NJ, and must be prepaid
except for points on New York, Phila-
delphia and Norfolk Railroad.
~ A Joynes. T. Murdoch,
een'i. Superintendent. Gent. Pass. Agent.
J. Sawyer Wilson, Jr..
Gen'l. Freight Agent.
iii E. Baltimore BIT,
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AUGUSTUS mayor DEAD.

The Noted Southern Journalist Who
Served in the National Senate.
Augusta, Ca. March 20.-Hon. Pat
rick Walsh, ex-senator, and mayor Of
Augusta, died at his residence yesterday
morning after three months illness Of
nervous prostration.
Mr. Walsh was born in Ireland Jan.
1, 1910, but his fathers family came to
America while he was boy and set
tied at Charleston, S. c. At u years Of
age Patrick Walsh was spprenticed in
the Charleston Evening News, and in
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Poverty Stricken Spain

London, March 21.-The Madrid cor
respondent Of The Standard in dis
patch dealing deliberately with the plans
Of the Spanish government to reorganize
the finances of the country, says: But,
even with all the contemplated reduc-
tions and settlement OF the colonial and
imperial debts, Spain will require about
So, 100000 for her future annual ex-
penditure, and her taxation has never
yet produced more than f31,0O0.OOO.
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A Deadly southern cyclone.

Memphis, Tenn, March 20.-Reports
from different points in Arkansas, Miss
issippi and Alabama indicate that in the
storms which swept over these states
Saturday IS persons were killed out
right and 81 injured, as follows: Ala
bama, 16 killed, 4 injured; Arkansas, L
killed. injured; Mississippi, 1 killed,
10 injured. The property loss will run
Into the hundreds of thousands.
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.
SOHN SHERMAN MUCH WORSE.

woYay~ea to Be Dying Seea the
gseauaer Paris Left KinGssssaa
Kingston, JAM, March esesslss
Americas line steamer Paris. Captain
Frederick Watkins, with the party Of
American excursionists who are tour
ing in West Indian waters, sailed at 6
o'clock last evening. Ex-Secretary of
State John Sherman was reported
much worse and not likely to survive
the night.
The hot weather has greatly weaken
that unless q change for the better
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polish Nobleman Goes to Prison

New York, March 21.-Count Marian
de Sermaba, a Polish nobleman Of COM
handing appearance, who married rich
Young woman of this city, was yesterday
sentenced to three years in Sing Sing
prison for grand larceny.
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Hesitate to Interfere with otis.

Hesitate to Interfere VIII UCIS'
Washington, March 21.-The question
of permitting the Spanish government to
negotiate with Aguinaldo for the release
of the Spanish prisoners held by him is
still under consideration. The president
himself will be the person to decide
whether or not this shall be done. the
authorities hesitating to interfere in any
way with the working out of General
Otis plans, and he has forbidden the
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..Tbe pope,s LIE Ebbine Away

London, March 21.-The Rome cor
respondent of The Daily Chronicle says:
"Although there is no immediate alarm,
1t is generally felt that the pope's life
Is ebbing away. Communications have
recently passed between the different
cabinets relative to the eyentuality Of Q
nnreIsya."
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czer receives Our Ambassador

St. Petersburg, March 21.-Charle-
magne Tower, the newly appointed am
bassador to Russia, yesterday presented
his credentials and WIS received py the
ezar,
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Ftfteen Votes For Senator.

Harrisburg, March 21.-The following
is the result of yesterdays ballot for
United States senator; Quay, s; jerks,
>; Dalzell, 2; Stewart, !,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-03-25
VIM. R. YOUNG,
Tasley, Va.

On and after July 1st daily
trips will be made to Chinco-
league from Bloomtown Station.
Hacks will leave station about
l p. m. daily, connecting with
Steamer Winnie at Wisharts
Point, arriving at Chincoteague
about 81 p. M, returning to
Wisharts Point about 6 o'clock.
Steamer Winnie will also leave
Wisharts Point for Chinco-
league daily at Z q. NJ, leaving
Chincoteague at 81 am.
Fare each way rs cents. Extra
charge for baggage.
S. w. MATTHEWS,
President.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-03-25

Our exports for eight months amount
to $500, 335, al; Great Britain's exports.
same period. ST9S. 500. 427.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-03-25

The One Day Cold Cure.
For colds End sore throat use Kermott's
Chocolates Laxative Quinlne. Easily taken as
candy and quickly cure.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-03-25
Farm For Sale.

A nice FARM half mile from
Pungoteague, with three settle
ments, besides the main build
ing, in a good state of cultiva-
ton, we'll adapted to trucking,
plenty of resources, convenient
to railroad and steamboats,. Has
a good oyster front. For terms
apply to
wv. JOYNEs,
1929 Argyle Ave-, Baltimore, Md.
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NEW YORK, PHILA. & NORFOLK R.R

Time Table in Effect Nov. 20, 1897.
Quickest and only daily line between
Boston, New York, Phila., Nor
folk and Old Point Comfort.
NORTHWARD
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-03-25

ed Mr.. Sherman, and his doctors feel
comes very quickly all hope must be
abandoned.
The United States cruiser Chicago
has not arrived, but it is supposed she
will meet the Paris at Santiago de
Cuba. The Paris will probably touch
first at Guantanamo. She left instruc-
tions for the Chicago to follow with all
hocta
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Mr.. H E. Swift. the we'll known representative
OF j. NJ Murdoch. Wholesale Druggist, OF

parkersburg. w. Va. says:
"Iwas completely laid up with Cholera Nor
bus Bought q bottle OF kermott's Ext. Black
berry and was completely cured with one dose
Would not be without It'll itcostme 80 W 1os'
tie and heartily recommend Kermott's Ext
Blackberry as the best remedy on the market
for Summer Complaint, Dlprrh hoe. Cholera
Morbus, Etc H. e. SWAfH'
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.'f' stops for passengers on signal
to conductor. SDaily, except Sunday.
r. B, Cooke. R. q. Nicholas,
Gen'l. Freight g. Supt.
Pass. Agent. Cape Charles, Va,
Norfolk, Va
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05
Commissioners Sale of
Real Estate.
SITUATE IN HONOLULU. ISLAND
OAHU.

Pursuant to an order made by Hon
orable w. L. Stanley, Second Judge of
the Circuit Court of the First judicial
Circuit, filed the 27th day of September.
A. d. 1899, in a cause entitled Rose X.
Anahu, Hiram Anahu, William Ana
hu, Rose Anahu and MaEgie Anahu,
by Rose *. Anahu, her guardian,
against Mary Kamild, Deborah Pa
hau, Alex. X. Pahau, Richard Mahl
Pahau, Miriam Amalu and :. X. Ka-
ne, the undersigned as Commissioner
duly appointed will expose for sale at
public auction, subject to confirmation
by Circuit Court on SATURDAY, Octo-
Der 18th, 1899 at u o'clock noon, at the
mauka entrance to the judiciary Build
ing, all that piece or parcel of land
situate on the mauka side of Printers
lane in the city of Honolulu, Island Of
| oahu, the same being more fully de-
! scribed in certain deed of partition
made by and between LENA and Mary
X. Pahau, ct al, recorded i'm the Office
of the Registrar of Conveyances in
Liber 10, page 343, and bounded as fol-
lows:
Beginning at point at the makai
side of the lot known as Pacific Insti-
tute lot 16S feet from Punchbowl street
and running,
/. s. 72o As w. true rs $40 feet
along Godfrey Browns lot;
2. $. 22o As f. true 90 feet along
lane;
8. N. go 15' E. true 1875 $40 feet
along portion assigned to LENA;
4. n. 800 co. w. true 81 feet along
the institute lot to initial point, con-
tanning an area of 1860 square feet;
being a portion of the land described
in L. c. A. $50 c, Royal Patent 569S.
Terms of sale are cash in U. S. Gold.
Deed at the expense of the purchaser.
For further particulars apply to
GEORGE LUCAS, Commissioner.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05
COTTON DRESS
GOODS

French Organizes in new and
lovely designs.
English Lawns in a large variety
of patterns.
White Piques in new stripes. A
splendid line, at only zoe per yard.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05

While she was being subjected to a
series of examinations i'm san Fran
cisco the hospital ship Relief was be-
ing negotiated for by private parties
who desired to purchase her from the
Government j. ID. Spreckels is said to
have made a handsome offer for her,
but it was refused in spite of the
doubts as to her seawOrthiness. She
was to have been used between Alas
ka, San Francisco and Honolulu, prin-
Cipally as a pleasure boat. With a lit
tie alteration she might be transform
ed into a most beautiful and rapid
sailing craft. 1t is believed that the
efforts to purchase her were partly re-
sponsibla for the many delays in the
Reliefs sailing.
Notwithstanding the condemnation of
the Relief by Government experts at
san Francisco she appears to be a very
popular vessel with those who know
her best. Thirty hospital corps men
who were booked to take passage on
her before the experts got in their
work are here on the transport Grant
The latter is a splendid vessel and heI
men are well cared for but the hospi-
tai men will look regretfully at the Re.
lief as she goes through the channel
| this afternoon. They miss the dining
room and the comfortable cabins that
would have been theirs on the Relief
Instead of saloon fare and first class
beds they have soldiers grub and
hunks on the Grant. These men de.
clare that the Relief behaves very
well at sea, not rolling more than ar
! ordinary vessel If she should strike
| typhoon, however, it is admitted tina
there would be general smash-up anC
carrying away of her top deck
The transport Sheridan will probably
carry most of the women nurses tha
] aV,f 1a -,
cabins and the roominess of the Re
! lief
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05
BEDSPREADS

We will start the ball rolling with
a little lot of 100 at CSC each; reg
ular $1.25 value, and a splendid
line of Fringed Honeycomb
Spreads, at $1.25 each, full size and
worth $500.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05

Delicious highly frozen Ice Cream and
Sherbets, any flavor.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05
THE MEATHER-

Weather Bureau, Punahou 1 p. m.
Wind moderate northeast; weather
clear.
Morning minimum temperature, "a
midday maximum temperature, SO;
barometer 9 a. M. 5000, steady, (cor-
rected for gravity; rainfall, "a hours
ending a. m, none; humidity a. m.
60 per cent; dew point 9 a. M, Ca
CURTIS j. LYONS. Observer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05
New Goods at New Prices!
THE BEST VALUES EVER offered
TABLE LINENS

Our Table Linens and Napkins
have almost become household
words. We want you to compare
our values. We are direct inn
porters, and positively defy any
competition.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05
TOWELS

We have fifty dozen large size
Bath Towels that were imported
to sell at $500 per dozen. We Of
fer them to you at 49, per dozen.
To see them is to buy them.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05

Black Crepons at Csc, S5c, $1.00,
SIPS and S1.5O per yard.
All-Wool Serge in navy and black,
As inches wide, at only SOC per yd.
Atwood Henriettas in every
shade, at 75c.
Habit Cloths in all the new color
ings.
Wool Challies at 25c per yard.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05

WEDDING CAKES from 81 upwards.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05
NEW ENGLAND BAKERY
AND CANDY COMPANY

Manufacture a full line Of Bread, Am
erican and German. Schwartzbrod NIT
kumel, milk brod and twist with mohn-
samen, French Splits, Whole Wheat,
Graham, Hot Buns, Snails, Jenny Linds.
Also the most complete and extensive
line of CAKE in the city.
Jelly Rolls Angel Food, Wine, Citron,
Walnut, Sponge and Marble Cake. Lady
Fingers, Cup Cakes, Almond Maca-
rooms; all kinds of cookies, fresh every
day
WEDDING CAKES from 81 upwards.
Delicious highly frozen Ice Cream and
Sherbets, any flavor.
French Cream Bonbons and Chocolate
Cream Drops-our own make-packed
in elegant boxes from 81 upwards.
THE NEW ENGLAND BAKERY
AND CANDY co.
]. OSWALD LUTTED,
Manager.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-05
TO PURCHASE THE RELIEF
NEGOTIATIONS WE'RE MADE IN
SAN FRANCISCO.

Thirty Hospital Corps Men on the
Grant who Would Like to be Trans
ferred.
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CORSETS
We are exclusive agents for the
celebrated
r. & G. CORsETs
There is no better corset made.
We carry them in eight different
styles, and can suit any figure.
HOSIERY
We have placed on sale a big lot
of Ladies' Black Cotton Hose,
Hermsdorf dye, in all sizes, at
only 90c per box of six pairs; reg
ular price, 25c per pair.
UMBRELLAS
We shall have rain now.
You want a new umbrella. We
have them in all qualities from
$100 up to $3.50 each.
New handles, with sterling silver
mounts.
MILLINERY

We are the recognized leaders in
this particular branch, and are
showing some charming nonvel-
ties. Our stock of rough and fine
straw sailor hats is complete,
while the prices will be found al
ways little lower here than else
where.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-27

OF the people of an annexed territory
depends upon the bargain that was
made in the act of annexation. Ha-
wall made no terms.
These views favor the idea that Con-
gress is not under any constitutional
obligation to place Hawaii on the same
footing with Cuba, if that island is an
nexed, or with the Philippines. That
body may provide laws for Hawaii
which might be entirely unsuited to
the other territories.
So far as the extension of the consti-
tuition is involved, the judicial authori-
ties are against Prof Thayer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-27
LYNCH LAW.

| For the first time, in the enforce
ment of the criminal laws, the federal
government has undertaken to prose
cute men who are charged with lynch
ing in the southern states. The trial
now proceeding or concluded in Char
lesion, S. G. is one Of national interest.
Baker, colored man, was appointed
| last year postmaster in the town of
Lake City, S. c. Representative bust
ness men," as they are called, of that
city, being opposed to the appointment
of a colored man, attacked Bakers
house, which was also the post office,
at night, set it on fire, burned the
mails, shot and killed Baker, and one of
his children, and drove his wife ana
seven children to the woods. 1t was
savage deed, and an evidence of fright
full lawlessness.
The state authorities hesitated to
prosecute the fifteen respectable per-
sons believed to be guilty of arson,
murder and the destruction of the Uni
ted States mails. The offense was one
against the state law but the murdered
man was a federal officer, and was en-
titled to federal protection. The act
of killing and the act of burning the
mails are regarded as offenses against
federal law as we'll as against state law.
The federal authorities in Washing
ton have undertaken the prosecution
of the murderers, and the case, at the
latest date, was on trial before jury
The outcome of the affair will be the
measure of southern civilization.
Lynching for certain offense commit
ted in the south will not be denounced,
even though regretted, by those who
are familiar with the social conditions
existing there, but the intelligent peo-
pie Of the south strongly condemn the
acts of lynching for minor offenses, and
for no offense whatever, against the
law.
However Jealous the federal authori-
ties are, they cannot control the YER
diets of juries.
The case is ably defended and the
chances are that the sentiment Of the
community will influence the jury to
acQuit the defendants. The federal
authorities may, however, secure an eX-
good jury in Charleston.
The traditions of the south forbid the
hanging of a white man for killing
niger The verdict if the crime is
proved, will indicate the progress of
the south during the last thirty-five
years.