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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-06-21

except that already made and it seems
to me rather expensive and waste Of
time to make that trip simply to restate
what | have already published over my
signature. This statement has not
been denied nor in my opinion it will
not be denied. I restate it to you on
separate slip that you may use it and if
it is contradicted in the least | VII
then appear before your committee and
make oath to the same
Yours very respectfully,
A. C. Latiner.
The statement reads as follows:
Mrs. Latimer and | were on visit to
Col. Neal. The colonel had book
case; my wife inquired where he got 1t.
He (Col. NeaD stated it was made at
the penitentiary. Mrs. Latimer said
she wanted one just like it and asked
Col. Neal if he would not have one
made for her just like his. | said wait;
| want to know what it will cost first;
after figuring Col. Neal said thirteen
dollars, that his cost twelve and half.
I said, call right, make it then
Some two months after that the case
was shipped to Mrs. Latimer; the
freight was seven dollars. When l re-
turned home Mrs. Latimer had the case
in my sitting room with books in it and
invited me to see it. / asked if Mr..
Neal sent the bill. Mrs. Latimer said
mo" wrote the next day to Col.
Neal for the bill. He did not reply to
this letter. Some time after this | was
in Columbia. l asked Col. Neal how
much I owed him for the book case. He
replied, mot one cent" that he had
made present Of the case to Mrs. Latl.
mer, and | said no more. thought OF
course he had paid for it. I did not
know until | saw Mr.. Westfeld's state
ment before your committee that the
case was not settled for. The above
facts swear to be true.
Very respectfully,
A. c. Latimer.
Mr.. Stevenson stated that he had re-
ceived no reply to the letter sent ex-
Gov. Evans.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-06-21

cess Lawton's troops Cavite province
greater than reported Wednesday.
Enemy numbering over 1000 lost IN
killed, wounded and captured more
than one-third; remainder much scat
tered. have retreated south to linus,
their arsenal; Of five pieces Of artillery
three captured. Navy aided greatly on
shore bay, landing forces occasionally.
Inhabitants in that country rejoice at
delivcrance and welcome with enthusl-
astic demonstrations arrival OF our
troops. Olis.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-06-21
Eleven Burned to Death.

Eleven workmen were burned to
death Thursday in fire that destroyed
a dwelling house near Rybinsk, in the
government Of Yaroslav, European
Russia.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-06-21
Tried to Escape.

Carroll u. Rice, wife murderer, vas
hanged at Alton, Mo-. Thursday. Just
before the black cap was adjusted and
while his legs were being pinioned, the
condemued man broke away from the
sheriff and attempted to escape. He
was captured and quickly hanged. Be
fore dying he addressed the 5000 peo-
ole present, saying that he hoped to
meet them in the better world.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-06-21

NA reporter who went to New RicL-
mond says:
The storm struck the town full in the
centre and in ten minutes awful de-
struction had been wrought. The larg-
est brick blocks crunbled like eggshells
The lighter frame structures were
Ehisked away like so much straw ano
many houses were carried for blocks
and dashed to the earth.
Five hundred buildings, the finest IN
the town, were demolished and when
the storm had passed about the only
structures Of any note left standing were
the Catholic and Baptist churches. Not
a residence was left untouched and
few people escaped without injuries.
Lumber yards went up in the CLOUDS,
the huge planks being split into shin
gles. Large iron bridge over Apple
river was blown into fragments and the
parts distributed along the banks halt
mile away. Two Ia :ge iron safes were
caught up and carried cissarce Of a
block.
Within a space OF 1e" pIoSh'' ID"
dozens of bodies. Legs and arms were
missing in many cases and one body
was found with the head clipped OF
the trunk as though it had been sever
ed with an axe.
All who sought refuge in cellars es-
caped. Some cases over whom houses
oo5le Mood we're entombed. To add to
the horror Of the situation fires were
started here and there by overturnlng
stoves and many wounded, unable to
drag themselves out of the danger, sui
fered death by burning. Gallman
Brothers circus was in New Richmond
Monday and the farmers from the sur
rounding country with their families:
had gathered to see the show. y te"
minutes before the storm struck, a
large part Of those who had just come
from the circus, rushed to bIck
building close at hand where they took
refuge. This building was among
those destroyed and it is difficult to say
how many perished there.
AN AWFUL PICTURE.
tits the average resident Of New
Richmond who estimates the loss ot
life most seriously. They claim thai
hundreds are missing who were 6urlec
in the ruins, aud there incinerated.
One such is G. \. Nelson, who ownec
the Columbian restaurant, located oI
Main street. His estimate OF the loss l:
four hundred dead. He says that Whe1
the rain storm, which preceded the cy
clone broke, not less than twenty per
sons rushed into his place for shelter
He is positive that not more than fou'
besides himself escaped. When h
heard the roar, he rushed for the rea
door, but could not open it. In an IN
slant the crash came. The ruins tum
HE'D about his head, and left him jus
space enough to crawl out. Int tn
sbon was MIS-. Broadbank, who wa
killed. Nelson found only four alive
He could hear screams ard groans
Since then he has seen one OF the sur
vivors.
Rev. DR.. Degnan, OF the OhULcH y
the IMMACULATE Conception, thus de
scribes the approaching storm and tn
immediate results:
sI was starding on the porch OF m
house, which is some three blocks weS
of the Omaha station, with my llttI
nephew. Pointing to the threatenln
80 sa;S ~ him: Those cloud
are cyclonic That was ABOUT . ~
Then I heard fearful sound. 1t va
ike the painting of fifty locomotives o
an up grade.
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EX.GOY. EVANS IS SILENT.

Mr.. Stevenson also placed il evi-
dence the following letter to which be
said he had received no reply:
Cheraw, May 20, 1899.
Hon. John G.. Evans.
Dear Sir:-In investigating Col.
Meals management of the penitentiary
the officers Of that institution charge
that you got groceries from them while
governor for which you did not pay,
and ran farm with convict labor which
you paid nothing for. Our experience
with the affairs Of the penitentiary is
such as to cause US to desire to hear
from the apparent debtor before decid-
ing that anything there was not paid
for, and if you have any statement 10
make regarding these matters We would
be glad to hear from you or any one in
your behalf in Columbia on June 18th,
1899. We meet at the State house at
y o'clock m. on that day. There was
an interview with near relative" Of
yours published relative to the matter,
but you will understand that for the
committee to take notice Of the matter
it will have to come before them as evi
dence. Hoping to see you at the meet
ing, am Most truly,
". F. Stevenson,
Chairman Of Committee.
Mr.. Stevenson said he would put
these letters in evidence. If the coun-
sci wished Senator Tillman summoned
as witness for examination the COM
mittcc would issue subpoena for his
appearance, and so with other cases.
Capt. Westfeld, when asked, said he
could prepare the itemized account of
the Tillman matter and would furnish
the book if needed He said the book
would show the whole account, it was
not question Of memory.
THE LATIMER CASE.
This letter to Congressman Latimer
was likewise read
Cheraw, May 90, 1899.
Hon. \. G. Latimer.
Dear Sir:-In the investigation of the
penitentiary it has been stated that you
got certain furniture from the institu-
ton, and from your card in the papers
I suppose you desire to set yourself
right in the matter Of course the
committee cannot base a report on a
card in the newspapers, so that | write
to say we will be glad to have our state
ment made to the committee and be-
come part of its records, and will af-
ford you that opportunity on June Is,
1899, IN Columbia, where we will meet
at L o'clock m. at the State house.
Hoping to see you there, | am
Most truly yours,
". F. Stevenson,
Chairman Penitentiary Investigating
Committee.
Mr.. Latimer's reply was also submit
ted as follows:
Belton, May 90, 1899.
Mr.. ". F. Stevenson, Cheraw.
Dear Sir:-Your letter to hand offer
ing me an opportunity to testify before
your committee on the 18th day Of
June. l have no statement to make
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Lime is very cheap, SO there is no ex-
cuse for not using the white wash brush
freely.
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HUNDREDS KILLED.
borrowing Scenes of DesoIation
Caused by cycolne.
MANY HOUSES DESTROYED.
Little Groups Seen Everywhere
Searching the Ruins by the
Light of Lanterns for the
Missing Ones.

Indescribably sad are the scenes OF
desolation wrought by last Monday
weeks tornado that has practically
swept out of existence the prosperous
LITTLE city of New Richmond, Wis. Out
of 500 houses and store buildings com
prising the town fully 800 were wreck
ed By the storm. or destroyed by fire.
Almost every family has one or more
members among the dead, injured or
missing, and little groups are seen
everywhere searching, by the light OF
lantern or torch, for loved ones who
may be buried in the piles Of debris on
every hand. With frantic energy the
search has been conducted all day and
up to 9 O'Clock, 81 bodies had been
found, although the number Of dead
certainly will reach 100 or more. These
have, for the most part, been taken TO
the Catholic and Congregations!
churches, which, although n the very
storms path miraculously escaped Its
fury. -,
In these temporary morgueS, Ihe
sights are such as to touch the hardest
heart, as the grief-stricken living re,
cognize the bodies, horribly managled
and often dismembered remains CT mis-
sing dead ones.
The wounded find tenn nporary asylums
in the uniDjured dwellings on either
side Of the path, where doctors and
nurses from nearby cities and towns are
doing heroic work without sleep or rest.
AS many as possible whose chances for
recovery are considered good, are being
sent to the hospitals at St. Paul and
Minneapolis where they will have bet
ter care.
The desolate view of the New Rich
mond is not one soon to be forgotten.
Along tie broken fragments Of their
homes the people wander helpIessly
striving somewhat ainlessly and hope
lessly to gather together what had been
left to them. On the east and west
limits of the city many houses were
still standing with little or no damage
and to these homes the occupants vel
coined their less fortunate nelghoors
and friends, giving them such aid as was
possible and the sympathy that IS so
much to stricken souls. The property
loss cannot be estimated at this time
and may never be accurately known.
1t was almost total, for the insurance
agents report that no tornado insurance
was carried in the town and only
small number Of places where fire join
ed in the destruction Of property, Will
the business men be at all reimbursed
f,r the losses.
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SENATOR TILLMANs REPLY.

Mr.. Stevenson here explained that
lie had written letters to the several
prominent men whose names had been
connected with penitentiary transac
tons. He read this letter to Senator
Tillman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-10
CHICAGO,S GAS WAR.
Ogden Gas Company Preparing to
Fight Peoples Gas Company
With Low Prices.

Chicago, July 1O-At today's meeting,
the stockholders of the Ogden Gas COM
pany of Chicago, will vote on a propo-
sitton to authorize an issue of $40, 000,-
600 of bonds. Incidentally, they will
vote on what seems to be preparatory
to one Of the fiercest gas wars ever
known. At the present 81 000. 900 of the
new issue will be sold and about the be-
ginning of next May $4,000 600 more will
be marketed, while So, 900, 900 will re-
main in the treasury for future cOntin-
gencies- The Ogden Gas company has
detailed plans calling for the expendi-
fure of 81 OO0, 900. The extension of bus
aness and enlargement of the present
capacity now under way will require
100000. With that enlarged plant as
center the company will be ready to
spend the other IS, 000, 900.
The campaign contemplated by the
Ogden company will be to put mains in
TO the best of the Peoples Gas terri
tory, and it will be a. war between gas
companies at 81 and gas at 80 cents.
Furthermore, at is said the ogden plan
contemplates a cut in price to 70 cents
per ], 900 feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-10
BRYAN,S FIGURES.
His Friends Claim He Has Votes
Enough to Insure His Re-
nomination

New York, July 10.-Friends Of Col.
Bryan in this city were prepared TO-DAY
to submit figures in support of their
claim that he would be the candidate
for the next Democratic national con-
vention. A table of the states which
they assert will surely stand by Mr.
Bryan yields 626 votes-mOre than two
thirds necessary to nominate. They ex-
clude from their list as anti-Bryan just
twelve eastern states.
Ex-Governor James S. Hogg of Texas,
when shown the claim made by the
Bryan committee, said:
1T is rather an underestimate than
an OvereStimate of Colonel Bryan's
strength. His majority in the conven-
ton will be SO overwhelming that no ex-
act estimate can be safely made now.
I knew nothing of the movement to
eliminate the two-thirds vote PROPOSE
ton and substitute that by which only
a majority Of the delegates can nom
mate.
But am tired of being interviewed,
and have concluded to go off on fish
ing trip for a few days for a rest Yes,
I had hoped to meet Ex-Governor VIII
liam J. Stone of Missouri, acting chair
man of the Democratic national COM
mittee here today. I trust he may be
here tomorrow or next day. If he is,
shall see him."
The Tammany people ridicule the
claim made by Colonel Bryan, but have
no figures to offer as against the 626
votes said to be pledged to the Ne
braskan.
Wyck, John F. Carroll, acting leader,
and other Tammany leaders, held fur
Their consultation today over the pro-
posed GOrman-Van Bryan
combination. At the conclusion of the
conference, Senator German left for
Boston. His intention was to remain
at least a fortnight in New England
and if possible, solidify the Democrats
in that section against Colonel Bryan.
1t was said at the Hoffman house to-
day that Senator Martin of Virginia
will represent the Gorman-Van Wyck
folks at the Chicago conference, July 20.
Should Senator James K. Jones con-
clude, because of i'll health, to retire as
chairman of the Democratic national
committee, the GOrman-Van Wyck peo-
pie may strive to have Senator Martin
chosen in his stead. This would pre-
cipitate a contest between Martin and
Ex-Governor Stone of Missouri, who is
understood to be the choice of Colonel
Bryan.
Senator German said before leaving
town today that he probably would not
attend the Chicago conference in per-
son. But" he added, Iaughingly, I
probably shall be there in spirit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-10
TO WEAR VIOLET GOGGLES.
With Them Soldiers Can Locate
SmokeIess Powder Batteries.

Washington, July 1O.-Actfng on the
discovery of Colonel Smart, assistant
surgeon general, Z. S A, that violet
glass will locate the flash of gun using
smOkeless powder, General A. r. Buff1ng-
ton, chief of ordnance of the war depart
men, has ordered a number of goggles
and binoculars for use in the Philip
pines"
Colonel Smart has made extensive ex-
periments on colOred glass for this pur-
pose at the army medical museum
Speaking of his experiments today, He
said:
I used glasses of various coIors, such
as blue, red, green, etc. I had smoke
less powder burned so as to produce a
flame, which I observed with the glasses
in turn, and none of them gave good
results. Finally I tried the violet glass;
and through it the flame came out in
bold relief.
1T is a very simple experiment, but
1t is capable, of course, of very prac-
teal application in the field where the
enemy is using smOkeIess powder.
The secret of the violet glass is that
when leveled- at a landscape it produces
the immediate effect of twilight. Under
such conditions it is easy to observe the
flash of a gun at a great distance or at
a short distance. This glass will show
a flash which would be impossible 10
see by the naked eye, even at a short
distance.
suits will always be obtained from the
use of a violet cap on a field glass or
telescope. The practicability of dis
covering a means of revealing the flash
Of a. smokeless powder gun was referred
to me by the ordnance department, and
I have nothing to do with the applica-
ton of it for field service.
THE president, believe was interest
ed in the subject and referred it first
to the secretary of war for investiga-
ton"
The practical tests of this violet glass
in warfare will be made in about six
weeks against the F'ilipinos. The
ordnance department will send to Cen
eraI Otis a number of caps which can be
fitted over field glasses and telescopes,
and a number of goggles to be used by
the men. In the interim, further expert
ments for the perfection of the device
will be made at Fort Myer and Sandy
Hook.
J. w. Priddy can tell you how the
Oxygenor enabled him to be at his book
store again
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-10
WARRANT FOR CANNON.
Mormon Church Official to Be Tried
Tor Polygamy.

Salt Lake City, Utah, July 10.-A war
rant has been issued from County At
torney Putnam's office for the arrest of
President Angus NJ. Cannon, of the Salt
Lake stake Paris, charging him with
unlawful Capitalization. The complaint
was sworn to by Charles NJ. Owen, local
representative of a New York news
paper.
The affidavit is as follows:
Estate of Utah, County of Salt Lake:
&C. NJ. Owen, being first duly sworn,
deposes and says:
THAT he is a citizen of the United
States and a resident and taxpayer of
the city and county of Salt Lake. That
he is informed and verify believes that
on or about the 18th day of April, 1895,
one Martha P. Hughes Cannon, became
the mother of an Legitimate child. That
the aforesaid Martha p. Hughes Can
non is by common habit and repute in
the community the plural wife of Angus
NJ. Cannon, president of Salt Lake Stake
Paris of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints and the aforesaid Angus NJ.
Cannon is the father of the said child.
contrary to the provisions of sections
4209 and 4210 of the compiled laws of the
state of Utah, 1885,
Mr.. Den cites a long list of witnesses
in support of the above charge, includ-
ing F. BascOm, Sarah J. Cannon, wife
of Angus M. Cannon, Martha P. Hughes
Cannon, Lorenzo Snow, president of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints; Governor Heber NJ. Wells,
George Q. Cannon, counsel of the presi-
John Henry Smith, John S. Winder,
Aquila Neber, president of the state
senate and J. T. Hammond, secretary of
state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-10
FIXED FOR HIM.
With ChIorOform, Prussic Acid
and Pistols.

Santa Barbara, Cal, July 10.-Mrs.
Ada Addis-Storke, who was to be sen
fenced to the superior court today
for criminal libel. must now answer a
charge OF attempting to murder Attor-
ney Grant Jackson An a sensational
manner.
Mrs. Storke stealthily entered his bed
room some time during the night by
cutting the screen from the window.
She had with her two pistols, a four
ounce bottle of chloroform and a bottle
of prussic acid. The attorney awOlke,
detected the fumes of chlOrOfOrm and
saw a dark figure sitting on the floor
with a loaded revolver pointed at him.
He asked Who's there?" and Mrs
StOrks replied, demanding his pistol and
as she had the drop on him, he gave up
his weapon.
She told him not to stir as she would
shoot him if he did, but later she order
ed him to go and take the mutilated
screen from the window as she feared
some one might think a burglary had
been committed and come in to inYesti-
gate. She followed him with the pistol,
but as he returned he seized a favor
able instant to seize her and after a
desperate struggle disarmed her. One
of her pistols was discharged but the
bullet went through the floor.
Mrs. StOrke, who was once a popular
newspaper writer, claims that she only
went to JacksOn's room to plead with
him to clear her of charges against her.
She says she always carries a pistol
She was recently convicted of having
written scandalOuS letters rejecting
upon the character of a prominent ply
sician. She is now in jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-10
TEXAS FLOOD DAMAGE.
Thirty-seven People Drowned and
the Property Loss Will Be
S85OOOOO

Galveston, Tex, July 10.-Relief work
In the BrazOs flooded district has been
Eystema tized, three relief trains leaving
Houston, Galveston and San Antonio
daily. Probably 10000 negroes are now
being fed and will need to be sustained
for some time by the relief commit
tees. The water is falling at all points
except the BrazOria county.
All sorts of estimates are made as to
the amount of cotton loss. An estimate
of so per cent is considered conserva-
tive. This will be a money loss of SIS
100000. The loss sustained by the de-
struction of other crops. houses. fenc-
ang, stock and bridges viii be 81. soc. OOO
while the loss to the railroads is proba-
bly, S1,000,000, making a total of So, $780,
O00
Owing to the exaggerated reports cir
Eulated as to the loss of life in the re-
cent floods, the News has made a spec
aal effort to secure the facts from each
country. Reports received from Is coun-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-10
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.
Lieutenant Colonies Named For New
Regiments.

Washington, July 1O.-The president
has appointed the following lieutenant
colonies of volunteers:
Major j. F. Bell, assistant adjutant
general of volunteers now serving in
the Philippines. He was appointed from
Kentucky to West Point in 1874. He
went to Manila with Gen. Merritt and
has charge of the bureau of military in
formation.
Captain Herbert H. Sergeant, who
was colonel of the Fifth immune regi-
ment during the war with Spain. He
was appointed to West Point from Hi
nOiS.
Captain John J. Brereton, of the
Twenty-fourth infantry. He was ap-
pointed from New Jersey to West
Point and graduated in 1877 since which
time he has been with the Twenty
fourth infantry. He was in the battle
at San Juan Hill and highly commend
ed for his GOODNESS and bravery.
Captain E. H. Plummer, Tenth in
fantry. He was appointed to West
Point from Maryland in 1873. During
the Spanish war he was on duty in
Cuba as brigade quartermaster at the
headquarters of the Fifth corps. Cap
tain Plummer was recommended for
brevet for gallantry in action at San
tiagO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-10
TOLEDO JONES' POSITION.
Not a Candidate For Governor, but
win Make the Race IF Wanted.

Toledo, O., July 1O.-Mayor Jones to-
day took occasion to deny the stories
that have been printed to the effect
that he expects to be a candidate for
governor in case John R. Mclean is
nominated by the Democrats. Mayor
Jones stated to the Associated Press
that, personally, he is not anxious nor
is he waiting an opportunity in any
sort of disruption to take the field. He
feels he owes the citizens of Toledo
his services as mayor at least until
such time as the people of the state de-
mand an independent candidate He
will not hesitate then to go into the
field for any office where he can be use
full. 1t is thought the feeling will crys-
tallize in the state after the Democratic
convention. At the Buffalo conference,
Mayor Jones received assurance that
the combined efforts of the reform
movement will be with him should he
desire to be q candidate.