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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
and when his nephew

G. Mm on the rOndslde driving
a wagon out of town on his way
home Howard informed him very
coolly that he had been in shooting
scrape and was certain that he had
shot one Of the constables.
Cornwell is unconscious at 10
o'clock and result is uncertain.
"oFFERED PRAYER" ."-uow GOVERNOR
MCswEENEY RECEIVED TIE NEWS
OF TIE AFFAIR.
Last evening Gov. McSweeney re-
ceived the following dispatch from
Chief Constable Latar at Greenvllle,
it being the first intimation of the
trouble received in the city:
TO Governor Nj. B. McSweonoy.
This evening Cooley and Cornwell
wenC out to capture whiskey. AS
they were getting it in the buggy
Howard opened fire (the telegram as
delivered read "offered pruyer') on
them. Cooley shot in arm, finger
and back; not fatal. Cornwell shot
in stomach and arm; think fatal.
Captured 25 gallons whiskey.
S. q. Lafar.
Gov. McSweeney Immediately
wired the chief constable as follows
TO S. G. Lafar, GreenviIle, S. G:
Have sheriff arrest Howard and
write full particulars tomorrow.
NJ. B. McSweeney, Governor.
THE CONSTABLE DIES -CoRNW IL, WHO
WAS SHOT IN aREENvILLE, EXPIRES.
Columbia Record, 7th)
Constable Cornwell, who was shot
in fracas in Greenville, is dead.
Howard, the whiskey dealer who also
was riddled by bullets, cannot live.
The following special was received
by The Record today:
Greenville, December 2.-Dispen-
sary Constable John b. Cornwell,
who was shot in the stomach by moon
sinner Geo. Howard in Tuesdays
battle between moonshlners and con-
stables, died at 2 o'clock this morn
ing.
Howard, who was shot five times
by Cornwell, is gradually sinking,
and his physicians have abandoned
hope.
Chief Constable LaFar was heard
from last night, and in telegram he
stated that he did not expect Corn
we'll to live, as peritonitis had set in.
He said, however that the constable
might last week.
Cornwell was from Chester, but
has been under Chief Constable La.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

Far. He was sent for duty in Ches-
ter some time back, but was recently
ordered back to Greenville. This
was done by his chief, and the dis
position Of his men was not Il mattor
to be reported to tho State officials
here.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

while, but it will soon play out Tho
poopo will soon find dollar is a dollar
whether in tho hands Of paupor or in tho
pocket of millionaire. My store is tho
store whore they all stand on tho samo
level.
Over one thousand pairs of Ladies' Fine
Shoes, mado by ono of tho bost Factories
IN Cincinnati, all shapes and kinds, button
or lace, not apair worth less than 81. 80 and
most of thom regular 50 90 ones, but am
going to soil them to you for only $l.25.
Don't compare them with tho $l25 ones at
other stores Eocauso my 9Oc and $l.O0
Shoes will match tho other fellows $l.25
kind. Where there's SO much smoke
there's bound to be fire. Where the best
goods arc you had better 80.
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200 doz Kings Spool Cotton, 2 Spool for
sc. or 25c q dozen.
100 Bolts sea Island for only &c. per yd.
100 Pieces Black Dress Goods, worth 4Oc
and SOC at other stores, Nlimnaugh
says your choice only 25c.
100 pieces Colored Dress Goods, two days
only, Zoe your choice. These goods
are worth 25c, 35c and 4Oc at other
stores.
100 Boys Knee Suits for this sale $685.
worth $3.50.
100 Doz. Boys Knee Pants, now only 20c
100 Trunks for this sale 81, So, S. and So
One Thousand Dollars worth of Dolls
and China Don't forgot tho little folks
Christmas will soon be here.
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to die several times, yet am spared
to tell how Vas S}vcd," writes MRS.
A. A. Stowe, at N. I;h St., San
Jose, Cal. q had valyular heart
trouble SO severe that was pro-
nounced gone two different times.
The valves Of my heart failed to
work properly, and circulation was
so sluggish that the slightest cxcrtion
produced fainting. There is no
hope said my physician, SO decided
to try DIR. Miles Heart Cure and the
result consider miraculous. am
satisfied it saved my life."
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

You have often heard, look before you
leap, my warning is look before you buy,
and you will find my prices less than any
where else Don't be stopped by the way
side, come to headquarters. Watch the
barnyard rooster, see how he crows with
both eyes shut
100 doz. Ladies' Ribbed Vest, rs long rs
they last, 10c.
100 doz. Ladies' Ribbed Vests, as long as
they last at 25c.
100 White Counterpanes, largo size SOC
worth 75c.
100 White Counterpanes, large size, 75c
worth 81. .25.
100 White Countorpanos, large size 0Sc
worth $10O.
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MEMS ODD PANTS!

THK-TV . ODU F7KTV -!
100 Pairs Mons ODD Pants, regular uricc
Sl.oO, now only 9Sc
loo Pairs Mems Odd Pants, regular prico
$l.11, now only $l.25.
100 Pairs Mems Odd Pants, regular prico
$500, now only Sl5O
100 Pairs Mons ODD pants, regular prico
S25o, now only $500
100 Mems Suits for this sale, $780, worth
$500.
100 Mems Suits for this sale $500, worth
$500.
oo Mons Suits for tins SALE So 80. worth
Sl20O
loo Boys knco Suits for this sale Sl.35
worth S!.75
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24
REVERSES TO BRITISH FORCES.
Some Great Disasters Which Occurred in
Past Generations.
Occurred in

OF the total garrison OF 5000 at candahar
and 1t was lett TO Lord Roberts to relievs
the isolated town by his famous march.
Minor reverses have been experienced
during the bity or sixty expeditions
against the hill tribes within the past
half century, but no other great disasters
have befallen the British forces IN india
beyond those which have been mentioned
The Zulu war inflicted the great dis
aster on lsandlana when l4,0U0 OF the
blacks surrounded Colonel Glyn on mis-
march from Helpmakasr with two bat
talions OF the Twenty fourth. a battery
and few levics. This calamity was al
most an determination. and the news as
II reached home was only relieved by the
account of the splendid stand of Lieu
tenants Chard ana Bromhend with eighty
men. who defended the commissariat store
at Rorke Drift against 1900 natives, and
SO prevented the victorious impl of the
Hulus from entering Natal.
Disasters in the Transvaal war OF 1881.
arising out OF the annexation OF 1877. have
been sufficiently recalled to mind in the
past few months. The comparatively in
significant defeat at BronKeys Spruit
might well have been succeeded by a calm
consideration of the claims of the Beers,
who demanded the restoration Of their in
dependence. But what may be termed
the prestige party were for the mo-
ment in tho ascendaucy in South Africa
Sir George Colley was dispatched with
less than 1000 men. OF whom lie lost more
than Il quarter at I.aing's Mex on Jan
uary IS The Gordon lIighlanders were
hurried up in time to share in u further
defeat on the lngogo river and Colley's
fatal occupation Of Majuba Hill led to
the worst disaster of all. on February 20.
The Highanders, two companies VI the
Fifty eighth two companies Of the Six
tieth and slXly-foUr buejackets reached
the saucer like summit at in the
morning. Soon after noon the edges of
the saucer were lined with Beers. who, In
practical security. shot down nearly half
OF the English with Colley at their head.
The occupation of Egypt brought with
IT sundry disasters in the Soudan. Hicks
Pasha lost an army of 1000 men. Osman
Dsna massacred the garrison Of Slukat
and inflicted heavy defeat on Baker
Pasha at Trinkitat. In these cases the
massaered troops We're Egyptians. under
British officers. In 1854 came the Nile
expedition for the relief of Gordon. in
khartoum. ON January II Of the follow
ing year we won the battle OF Abu Klea
Herbert Stewert fell in another costly. but
still successful battle. at Abu Kru, ana
Sir Charles Wilson. with his small flotilla.
pushed up stream TO the naiShborhood OF
Khartoum. only to find that Gordon's gal
liant stand had ended with the massacre
OF his garrison and his own death. This
list OF reverses within the last sixty years
can not be regarded as long one. or as
serious. when one bears in
mind the extent of the British empire and
the multiplicity of the military operations.
AS compared with the Victories In the
same period, the defeats shrink into insig-
nificanee.
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a COUNTER MOVE.
The Shippers Are Urged TO Combine
Against Railroads.

The Shippers Are Urged TO Combine
Against Railroads.
Chicago, December 23.--To combat the
late move OF the railroads by which COM
modify rates were abolished and classic
cations changed and In such a manner
1t is alleged, that an advance in freight
rates of from 10 to 10 per cent has been
forced upon shippers, an effort Is being
made here TO effect combination of in
terests affected. A circular in which the
foregoing is set forth for the attention OF
local merchants was issued today by Hen
ry X. Post. Mr.. Post declares that the
only way for the shippers 10 secure pro-
lection against excessive tariff Is to form
a National body with State ani lopnl
branches working through the State az
semblles and the National congress. Re-
form In the matter of adjusting claims
for damages and the tracing OF srrayed
merchandise, Mr.. Post declares. are much
needed. The circular requests that ship
pers respond to the circular in order that
the nucleus OF an organization may be
formed.
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Letter from a Native Boer.

10 the Editor OF The Post
Los Angeles. Cal, December 81 have
read IN the daily papers of November % a
purported interview in New York with John
nays hammond, relative to the condition
OF the Transvaal country. | am native of
'nat country and son of one of the associates
oil oom paul. who emgrated to that land
win the same purpose In view as did rba
o'ner eolonlsts. They left the English soil
10 MAKE their home in the new found Anierl-
Ca Inc laws of oppression neryed them TO
brave the dangers OF the deep in search Of
country where they could enjoy the bless.
ines OF religious and personal liberty.
| desire to enter my protest against the
n,aIeiaents made by this beneficiary of the
dn.i,i judgment or Paul Kruger. nresl-
,o ihat band OF patriots who now DEFY the
causes as d Miasi .t suffered from the same
ren,,hI, as . MA the founders OF tne American
,, ep,l To escape from that tyranny thev
s vayS Win them their all and brayed The dan.
those % Of IN, ,h. desert which were more than
their Belief in ueI r.. hn sy,.. carried with them
power. They sought co,, vi an an-rulins
h hoine where the equality OF man waa M.
have succeeded eede oy their own industry. they
IN land owned by none but tba r tnes. rs
nor ~ himself They met foes with the hr,Ie.,,
w. ,SFiiization and have carried that ni,,ili
ca,n. 70 a point equal 10 thar Of an
s,n,ry governed by crown IRE ,ai,. "y
siass,eiy has never from thai ,ims ~
are lieu 1ne Tame OF that republic Evrari1
w. mas taught them as well a. o,hsrpp -,
n mnVse history they have protite5 ,hn, soi2
,h o is the true law tba, wo,id Isad
paonI perpetual free government 49,
In ,bs, VI tue Hammond tyne have fa,ied
neoni NIT attempted conquest of a cn,,ntrx nnd
p puvns whose foundation stone Wa snys ~"
IN n non tor ana by the people owing a,e,,anna
n,o aUna but God. The great desira nss,hass
Inn, pann robbers has been 10 taka ,,o,n
claimrd KY country whose orIrjpatnrs |
goiyes , Tsn right TO rule and covers them.
Their iNe lrospassers seek now ~ roync
this p,rno, .tsnins under the charges made IN
m psIported interview 'e :"
oorrso. 'h.ements therein contained No., -,
every onn = TACT and are misIeadin.. N
thar cor a VINO desires the truth conrersn,,,,
formed M When that government, vas
law itself RVS were simple as tho divine
Of their ,ne golden rule was tho bssis
until ,ho ,na,a OF the laws, ana ,,o, |
In Their miS St IN sheep's clothing was found |
sity aust were additional laws a peces.
rs" w wno read and study the history o, prs
trace fhassr AGAINST weak governments I'm
Ihemselyss vngln TO the desire 10 on,iah |
none On ~ ,i me expense OF others sharing
n the mom one soiis OF the pioneer but r.,dS
Denedts sum- OF their success to rean ~ I
nv. They t naslr cases we have in this eoun-
American sa oaay share the protection Of Inc |
yet bow 10 ~ ~ all their pursuits OF Iifa
Nv 70 the crown Of a country that th b.
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,sche Heltung, Germany; Berliner Neueste
Naehrichten, Germany; Steele, Paris.
HOW THE SERVICE is RECRUITED.
ANY. person doing secret service fo, tho
State always receives his remuneration
through an intermediary channel So tbot
IN the event of his turning against ths
government he can not show clear case
PERSONS outside Pretoria DESTROYS of ;o,r
ing the secret service of the TransvaaI
my, 10 snow reasons and give exemplary
ieIei ehces ana bring with them ia pre-.
torla such personal introductions le,v;,o
no uouDt as to their guarantee of pood
Iaith The newly appointed servant thon
eu'eIs upon nine months course ~ ;n-
st'uetlon ana probation, during which ba
a., SaieiulIy watched and Swallowed by
49, 49, asenls IN the same employ, quite
~, nHH ,.a 10 himself, but to whom he has
circumstances, from pounds steriir ~
S-9l TO ~ pounds sterling ($5O) n wee,,
Mlth' IN some capacities sihstontiai
ounus al the expiration of his term Tf
sae'eiaclory reports are sent to head
quarters regarding his trustworthiness
shd abilities the novice, at fine COW.
pieunh OF the nine months, ia sworn 10
secrecy ana acquainted with the more i'm
ih branches of the service. He Is
anen engaged for period of two years
sterling CSl15) to 80 pounds sterling (sg5OI
Win all travelling expenses. II ne hos
10 make long Journeys to the continent M.
creased Ao'' 'h-
IN 1884 the National bank was reported
90 90 nave suffered dead loss of some
NO pouhus sterling (st00,O00) owing to
= o. sars s'uss eareiessness OF the joint man
az @SV's ~ uevahcing government overdrafts
gentlemen left Pretoria with IN connIn
ance OF DR.. Leyds, but. II is ALLEGED
surned up In Europe occupying VET mora
responsible positions at tho exnress desira
Vi the KAISER The secretary Of tho bani
VINO was also concerned in tho AFFAIR and
oouupieu q house belonging to the state
s appointed manager OF the Paris
v.ahrh ana head OF the secret service in
raanee, MOST OF the directors still retain
ALLEGED PLANS OF GERMANY
~ is stated that Germany, through TIA
asent' p, Lippert OF Johannesbare en-
leasored to obtain Mashonaland snd Ma,a-
ueieiand FOR the German crown. pe,,s
lores'siied by Rhodes the secret service
I'M ~ a.ies INTO those parts to stir
W. 're NATIVES against British rule This
Spow r' y. 70 me Jameson raid. 1t is we'll
ana cases OF ammunition bsar,ns suns ,h
= iansyaai government mark and smad de
- uetmany,' were sent from Mida,sh,,u'e,
= me fransvaal. and conveyed IL ms
!, and Mashonas. and that msn me
y .nese guns fell into the hands ~ ny
' 'ha during the disastrous campa,sn s
= .onowed. At this time there was no
| pSauc cann cause OF quarrel between the
Much Of the pamphlet deals with ~,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24

The disaster which occurred north Of
the Modder river on Sunday. when about
II 900 British and Irish troops were sur
rounded and badly defeated by the Beers,
Is only nm incident in a war Still. 1t is
a serious reverse in itself, since 1T brings
UP the total number OF killed. wounded
and prisoners now In the hands Of the
enemy to number which probably ex-
ceeds 5000. without pausing In this place
to consider the tactics which led to SO
unhappy result, It may be OF interest to
recall some OF the principal reverses of
British arms during the past three genera
| lions.
The first great disaster after the con
cusion OF the Napoleonic wars was the
loss OF 10000 men. including British in
fantry and cavalry aud large contingent
Of Sspoys, In attempting to force the
Khyber Pass in 1871. England had sent
Il double expedition. under Burnes. BY
way of Quetta and the Bolan. and under
Wade by way of the Khyber. in order to
bnck an unpopular claimant to the throne
Of Afghanis,an against Dost Mohammcd,
who was supposed 10 lean to the Russians.
The Khan of Khelut had said To Burnes
on HIS way up. You have brought an
al my lulu tue CpuHlry, nut now 40 Suu
propose 10 take 1t back again?' That is
the whole glst OF the matter no one with
stood the resolute advance. but the hin
tribes. the mountains tho Afghan winter,
absolutely barred retreat. OF the 10000
who retired from Cabul. one solitary doc
tor escaped TO tell the fate of tho re-
mainder,
The reycrses In the Crimea We're matters
Of comuissariat and organization rather
than OF arms: but the cost of this useless
war. both in blood aod money, was a dis
aster in ITSELF. No historian, and few
British officers. viii make n point OF
claiming important victories In the Cri-
mean war This attack upon Russia was
followed at II short interval by the ln-
dian muiiny. whereof the earlier chapters
record what may be described MS the most
frightfui disasters OF the century The
revolt of the Sepoys took the Indian All
thorities by SURPRISE the country between
Lower Bengal and the puniab became In
1897 an almost unbroken area of massacre
and TO this day an Englishman can scarce
ly hear the names of Delhi. Lucknow and
Cawnpore without a shudder The awful
ness OF the massacres IS only parallelei
by the awfulness of the revenge.
The second Afghan war hogan with Eng.
lands invasion of the country of shere
All In 1873. As in 1889. the forces marched
up country without much trouble o. loss
took possession or control of the passes
ana established the English resident at
Cabul Tho massacre Of Sir Louis Cav
agnari WAS followed by war OF varying
fortunes. which brought Sir Donald Stew
art, Lord Roberts and other generals into
prominent notice. The battle of Maiwand
fought on July II. 1880. was terrible dis
aster. Burrowes lost over 1900 men ont
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24
URINARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS
STATE.

The jury in the Cain case adjudged him
an accomplish in the murder OF the Hum
phries and gave him life term.
A. j. zappe. Jr.. OF Halletsvills was
stabbed and is In bad way.
Federal Judge Bryant mas made an or
der relating to the payment Of La Porte
claims.
Independent pilots have not been given
cen missions by the governor.
Austin aldermen refuse to meet and
appropriate money with which to pay in
terest
The jury In the Coote case against the
Postal Telegraph company at Galveston
returned verdict for 10000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24

refuse to live in and assert The cl,lu n
periority over the people with vAu
associate. Take. for example, the BrtA
idents OF our own country. Compx
with the native-born American, and ID
find lurking desire to implant upa 81
laws and usages of their kingdom. Nj
the strength of this government thu y
be louder in their attempt Of enior.rs1
This is the feeling and desire Of shs
are now trying to drive from thsi =
the people OF the Transvaal. They u
all that was necessary TO gain thsif 4
was to wave the English Dag benn
people and they would humbly bow vi Z
such laws as would enrich the pql
.usurpers. need only refer you ~ VI
tempt made in the Jameson and RAoda r
which was secretly supported BY ~ y
crown. to capture and control that pJl
the name of their sovereign. Little "
know then, little do they know nus
character. patriotism and devotion Y
principles OF liberty and seif-sovtrnrs4
the Beers. who have taken for their sSle|
history of the American people.
This Hammond gained bis promises
that band of brigands who made " u
attempt to show to the world Their ~
ability at Maiuba hill, where, ~ % y
can, he was captured, tried under " =
lish flag, convicted, and accepted y
from the hands of Paul Kruger. Y I
now to enlighten the world VIII DIS \
knowledge of the condition Of ~ ss|
he dares not set foot in. He has inNM|
this people by garbled extracts q liH.
ignorance assumes the role o. 'up1
Gratitude should have kept this MAJ Il
when so far away from the scens j
crimes. / would suggest to the Anha
to examine well the statements Of lIex
mcuthed defamers Of a people WHOM p y
they are unable to know or apprecih.
In conclusion / will state thai ! W
ia the city of Johannesburg and On y
resident OF the city of Houston. Ten. a. y
] have lived for twenty-nine !ea,n w
ing the laws of my adopted counu, Z
watch with pride the efforts Of &c !, p ss:5
my mother country TO drive tae' VI
usurpers from their doors, Long m
au' anu Inc 'sp PC Br11
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a quarter of a nilllon-agaiust nation
which at home alone numbers thirty mil-
lions, Is explanahle because the Beers are
armed with tho best moiein rifles and
know how to use them. Ths British, the
writer adds. undervalued their adversary
and failed TO appear on the geat Of war
with numerical superiority. while til FIR
strategy was largely ordered IN London.
Again, he points out all the British gen-
erals neglected accommodating and were
deficient In the A d C OF field servi
To this, he continues, must be added tho
fatal frontal attack, while the Mauser gun
has brilliantly stood the test OF this cam
paigu.
On the other hand military writer In
the Boersen Courier maintains that no
modern war has been so devoid OF inter
estfng features. Of theoretical and strategic
lessons and that the British have proved
their stupondous ''asslnlgity as a military
nation In an unparalleled manner"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24
RAILROADS.

The commission has fixed January as
the date Of the hearing regarding the Port
Arthur rates
All offices will be closed Monday in OBJ
seryance OF Christmas.
The express business has been very
heavy.
shipper in Chicago urges the forma-
ton of National organization of mcr-
chants TO combat the advances in freight
rates
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24
LOCAL.

Tho Retail Clerks sold sI032 of season
tickets for tie f.. F. and, V. Festival.
Some Endorsements OF the South Texas
Fair project.
The father OF Thomas 8. Foster of
Houston dies at Kansas City,
Some newsy items from the Houston
Heights suburb.
Wallace fourg given six years In the
renitnntiary for the killing Of Rob SUIT
ton
The ante Christmas ,eason; special
CT rstmas music in the churches.
The legislature should be more libefai
in looking after the live stock interest OF
the State
The department at Washington wants
better samples of Texas tobacco to send to
the Paris exposition.
Regular monthly bowling contest at
Turner Hall today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24
DOMESTIC,

Two negroes were iynched at Bolton.
Miss, for murder.
A vaudeville actor Willis Clark. shot
at his wife and daughter on crowded
Broadway. New York, and thon killed
himself
Charles II. Cole. late president OF the
Globe National bank, is being held by
United States officers in Los Angeles.
pending charges made in Boston.
Thirty men were imprisoned by mine
explosion
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24
THE TRASsvAAi..

The hospital ship Maine sailed for South
Africa.
The American millers owning the cargo
OF flour seized in Delasoa bay will file a
claim for damages
Lord Roberts has sailed for the seat OF
war.
The queen Will not forego her Christmas
dinner and her guests.
Through continental Dutch source 1t
is reported that British army corps
made landing from Deagoa bay.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24
rmE MAINE VICTIMS.
i'odics Are Expeetcd 10 Arrive q

modes Are Expected to Arrive ON
Christmas Day.
washington. December 2s.--It Is said
at tho navy department that only about
TWO dozen OF tho bodies Of the victims Of
the Msine explosion were identiaed be-
yond question when they we're buried In
the Colon cemetery at Havana In re-,
sponte TO its offer to transport 10 the
homes OF the victims relatives the re-
mains Of such a. might be claimed. the
department has so far received about ten
applications TN
With GOOD weather the Texas. bringing