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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-29
MARRY NE. NELLIE.

And will buy you such pretty Ring at
Mckenney's. thousand solid gold Kings
Diamonds. OpalPearls, Rubies Emeralds and
Ill other precious stones. Engagement and
Wedding Rings speciality. Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY. The Jeweler, Monument
Square,. mar22dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-29
JUDGE ROWELL'S RESIDENCE
BIIRNED

Halloweil, September 2S,--The residence
of Judge X. Rowell on second street was
burned tonight, causing loss of %, 200.
Judge Rowell Is IN Minneapolis, Mimi,
on visit and the house was unoccupied.
The loss Is covered by insurance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-29
THOUSAND KILLED BY EARTH.
QUAKE

London, September %. The Echo today
says the Greek government was informed
yesterday that the shock of earthquake
around Smyrna killed thousand people,
injured 800 and demolished 20O0 houses
In two villages.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-29
Two Full Races and One Unfinished,
Yesterday.
Will Leyburn, Prize and
Little Dick, Winners.
Sport Was Interesting But the
Air Trifie Chilly.

Rigby's final race meeting OF the season
opened well yesterday afternoon, the at
tendance being fair for first day, tina
track In glib shape and every condition
favorable except that the weather Ii rath-
er crisp for fast racing. Nothing was
lost by the double postponement which
the rain Of the early week accustomed.
E. &c. Cogsweli OF Boston, who Official
ted as one Of the judges at the last meet
Ing, and stood up for a rigid enforcement
OF rules. is acting as starter. His asso-
ciatss in the stand yesterday were Enoch
Hunt Of Portland and W. +. Hitchings,
manager of the Saugus race track.
Three races were on the opening card,
two of them being cleared up in straight
heats, while the third was brought for
ward unfinished. Little Dick having two
heats to his credit
The ala pace went of the reel to VIII
Leyburn. gelding owned by George
W. Lesvitt.of Boston. He was not on
his best behavior when he tried the Rig-
by course, at the last meeting. but since
then he has repeatedly distinguished him
self, and at Readville last week took
three heat race aud got q mark of 2.i0.
He was MP against better company there
than was matched against him ysster
day; consequently he was barred In the
bookmaking, and Queen Vitelio and
Journeyman had the call Win Leyburn
won with apparent ease. though 1t looked
at times as II the O'Neil horse could
have crowded the leaders q little harder
IL he had tried.
OF the seven starters In the 2.22 trot
Prize, little gelding from Springfield
with mark Of 2. 10 Ia, made ut Read
Vile last week. was reckoned the best
thing. He carried of the honors with
ease. the only argument being with the
Portland horse, Arthur Cleveland, which
was close second atlthe finish Of every
heat
In the IA trot, Little Dick was the ia
vorite. Some of the Representative OF the
sporting fraternity were rather backward
in Endorsing him, as there was tip out
that he had been "ooppsred, but Pope's
good drives discredited that rumor. He
took the first heat quite handily. The
second was exceedingly close, Little Dick
and Whitney going under the wire neck
and neck. the favorite few inches to
the good. This race will be concluded
today.
A. J. Libby of Gardiner drove his pair,
Bertha Wilkes and Emery, an exhibition
mile in 4 % I-2.
Todays programme includes the 2. 80
trot for Maine horses. a 2.l5 pace and the
flush of the IA trot.
Summary:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-29

Takes the burn out; heals the wound;
cures thu. pain. DR.. Thomas Eclectrlc
OIL ths household remedy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-29

-THE-
PORTLAND ELECTRIC LIGHT
COMPANY CUSTOMERS.

UUHll MI UUOIUMLllO.
The following list comprises the con-
nections that have been made and those
to be made within few days. 1t is
easy to tell those that have beer connect
ed from those that have not by the color
Of the lights. Those produced from
water power are white, clear and steady.
JR LIBBY co.
n. N. LEWSEN s. co.
A. +. STEVENS & CT.
FALMOUTH HOTEL.
IRA CLARK & co.
w. s. PARKER & co.
SIMMONS &ffAMMOND.
IRVING A. LIBBY.
X. L. wHlTCOMB s. co.
LoNGsHokEMENsH HAIL
cox s WARD co.
MRS. &, 3: LEIGHTON.
ATKINSON FURNISHING Gu.
MAINE PROVISION & COLD STORAGE
WEST END HOTEL.
II. II. HAY q SON.
+. r. HOMSTED
SULLIVAN g. OSGOOD.
LdMBAR6 FISH MARKET.
II. J.: GO0LD TEA CO.
". w. ALLEN.
A. T.. MARKS.
MRS. OVERLY.
ORIENT HALL.
e.. A. WEBER.
FREEMAN MILLIKEN.
JAMES CONWkLL.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.
FOSTER. AVERY & co.
TRAVELLERS INSURANCE CO
SARGENT, DENNISON s. 20.
GEO. L. SAWYER.
MRS. A. w. PERRY.
LAD & ROSS.
s. w. SOLKEY.
JOHN HOLi IVAN.
w, W. MITCHELL.
HIRAM PIERCE.
/. A. DIXON.
j. {. GIBBS RESTAURANT.
WALDO HOTEL.
W. NJ. WADE.
4 PARK HOTEL
EASTMAN BROS. & BANCROFT.
The number of new customers added
this week represents about 1000 lights,
making more than 1000 lights now in
service. New customers are being add
ed daily. The total number now being
supplied by WATER POWER ELEC-
TkICITY in Greater Portland is about
$50. The "A above named have just been
added.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
MILWAUKEE
IS POSITIVE
Confident OF Securing the
Democratic Convention.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. Nov. n
Tho leading Milwaukee. Democrats
who have for a number Of weeks de-
voted most of their time TO efforts
to secure the Democrats national
convention for this city. feel that
they have made great Roadway the
past week. They have not only &C.
cured promises % asd In Chicago but
have promises % assistance from a
large number Of influential men IN
New York and IN abe South and
West They feel Hurc Of victory
and are very juhrant. william O.
Bruce. chairman 81 abe cOuniy com.
mltise. said today
a leading business man Of Chi
rage recently remarked THAI NIL
Waukcc. through the sntorpriHing
spirit % ita citizens. has become the
great convention city % the North
Central states. lie spoke In the pres
snce % the committee which wen,
to Chicago recently and met the
members ~ the national Democrats
COMMITTEES.
At that time did not get the full
import % the remark This weeks
Russelis Convention Dates. however.
not only Vsrincs the Chicago gentle
mans remarks. but names Miiwau-
hec AZ the greatest Convention city
in America The various ronven-
lions which are now booked are re-
ported IN this publication. They
cover practically all gatherings
state and national. for the year
100
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
HE Is NOT A
MERE MACHINE

CONCORD. ~ ~. Nov fa.-In the
course Of his annual address at the
gpth convention ~ tho Protestant
Episcopal diocese % New Hamp-
shire. iiishop Mica spoke A. follows
concerning the IirlgEs controversy
Il do not think II incumbent upon
me 20 pronounce a Judgment here on
the writing ~ Dr Briggs concern
inE Holy Scriptures ~ 30 to bring
into question the action of the BiAh-
or Of New York. or any part Of that
action. But when II is solcmniy and
publicly set out. AZ I understand Il
10 have been held and said by the
bishop. whose words are always en-
titled TO hiFh respect, that when
once the standing committee Of the
diocese had advised that the ordin-
ance be had, and when the ersmin-
inR chaplains have once declared the
candidate NJ person, In their judy
ment. 10 he ordained. the bishop has
no option hut te proceed ana ordain
him. This doctrine touching bish-
ops duties and relations I cannot
let pass unchailenEed"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
: CITY NEWS f:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Seattle Lodge 30. 80. X. % r.. will
ztNs an open social In the lodge
rooms. ln Caste ball. w the Hotel
stevens. tDla evening
Judge Hanf,rd has Dismissed the
libel suil % NJ Seller s Co. Va the
steamer North Pacific and taxed The
coats TO the IibeianI
t. Gold Coin Mining 60 hied ar
tielss ~ Incorporation Yesterday
L. ~ 0uihth. 4. G. Gilman ana
FredS W Low were inr -pnfttars
Capital stock is placed az 5000, 90.
IN 81 shafes
Richard Hsiyoss yesterday bought
frum Fanny D. rarrgs two lots at
the rorner ~ Ninth ani James. tbs
confederation bsinE ts"oo
J , Bristol sas committed to ths
insane asyiam yesterday 10 Judge
Moore.
August Hall. charged with obtain
inE money under false pretsnces.
pleaded Euilty yesterday In Judge
jacobs court aud was sentenced Ia
siS months In the county jaii.
The King County Horticultural 20.
elsiy meet neat Saturday afternoon
In Bellevue The Msydenbauer bay
steamers leave the dock at Leach,
PARK every hour.
THIS evening In q. a n nafi. Rev
w v keiloxx viii lecture on Tire
Causes Of Poverty
George fiawAks. who lives In the
Pacific house. reported 20 the police
yesterday that ~ had been robbed
~ 80. He suspects n man wham
he had befrlcndcd.
~ Barnes. who lives az the Ash.
icy house. comglalnef 20 the police
last nfEhi that he had been held up
hy two unmarked hikhwaymen Al,
the corner % Sinieenth avenue and
Yssigr way. barnes had but a feN
eenis on hla person.
Mrs. A. Donaldson. Of Brooklyn.
reported 20 The police last night that
her pocket had been picked on the
city dock. and a solid sold watch
stolen.
A thief entered the room Of Err
nest krosll. who lives az the ore
Eon i0dEing house on Second az
snue south. last ulEht. and stole
VIZ
-,.,
The weekly meeting - the chamber
81 commerce 10 being held this At
terneon In tho Halter building.
Marriage license were today issued
90 Lewis G. Bcai. ir., and Jessie q
Harrington. NJ. &. Upton and Emma
sailette. and Alexander f. Bundle
and Mary l. Wintcrbournc.
Prof, Edmund y. Meany will iec-
ture at the v, NJ G. A. rooms FRI
day evening. his subject being:
Isaac J. stevens. the First Govern
or % Washington These lectures.
given every week. are free.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
A CAPE NOME
WIFE BEATER

n =. r. Hatch. who II IL claim
ed. IL a Cape Nome millionaire. was
arrested by omeers leighton and
Tenant last night. fie was oharR-
Cd with beating his wife. Mr.. and
Mrs Hatch live at the Rainier Grand
hotel. They gave a reception last
night 10 a number Of friends. About
~ o'clock. after the party had broken
up. the beli-boy rushed Into the
street and told the officers that q
woman was being killed In the hotel.
The officers entered and took Hatch
to police headquarters. He was
slightly intoxicated at the time lie
was kept at headquarters until 4
o'clock this morning. and then re-
leased. The woman was not badly
injured No charges were made. and
all parties concerned have dropped
the matter and huEhed everything
up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29

WANTED TO TAKE
A PERFUME BATH

Haliett Kilbourne, alias Kelly"
and VIM. Jones. both 81 whom are
Well knawn to the police, were ar
rested last night by Officer Adams
ON charge 81 petty larceny. II ls
claimed they stole sin bottles Of per
fumary, valued at t2i. from Lees
drug store, corner Of Second av-
enue and Columbia street Tho
night clerk missed. the articles and
notified police headquarters A de-
scrlptlon OF the two men was also
given. Officer Adams recognized
Kilbourne and Jones. They resist =
ed arrest, and started To run. Adams
ordered chem to stop. but they con-
tlnued sprintlnE and he nred three
shots. That had the desired effect.
Both men were handcuffed and sent
to headquarters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
WERE KILLED
BY REBELS

WASHINGTON. u c. Nov -
Gen Otis aud Admiral Watson re-
ported this morning on the capture
81 NiEan. The place was taken b.
marines. who we're welcomed BY the
Inhabitants Watson says that all
but four u the uFdaneta crew re-.
Gently captured BY the rebels were
KILLED he also says that Lieut. gti.
mour and seven companions are Is
miles from NsKaH They are report.
ed to be we'll.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
IN OPPOSITION
TO TRUSTS
Convention to Be Called at
Chicago In January.

CHICAGO. Nov 25.-In a spirit OF
revolt against the conference held In
this city last September. under the
auspices ~ the civic federation. to
discuss the trust question. nfty Of
the prominent men have signed a
call on behalf Of an antitrust con-
ference to be held In Chicago In the
latter part Of January. The call ia
10 be- issued about December /.
The FIRST circular sent out by the
promoters Of the conference says tho
Civic Federation ia largely inter
ested. financially and commercially.
In speculative and monopulistic en-
tcrprises" The circular goes on to
cay;
Anticipating that moves would
be made at the conference dsroRa-
tory 10 the best interests Of the peo-
pie, steps were taken To inauguratc
crusade against the bliRhtlnE evils
81 monopoly, ana the movements
were greatly qulckoned by indloa-
tions that friends OF the trust sys-
TEN were sndeavoring TO use the
conference as a means to further the
development OF the trusts. To check
the operation Of that design dele
gate from all parts Of the country
who were opposed TO trusts met be-
tween the sessions ~ this confer
ence 10 discuss the situation
AS result ~ this collateral con-
ference the principal conference was
prevented from carrying out the
plan of the pro-truat delegates, and
upon the nnal adjournment 81 the
principal conference the antitrust
delegates resolved to lnnuRurate the
national antitrust movement. "a
which all are invited to attend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
CORBETT GETS
THE REWARD

George Pratt, alleged 20 be n
satchel thief. WAS arrested last night
about 100 O'Clock ny onicer som
corbeti lie was detected In the
act - deEpoainK Of a gunny sack fun
of brass ntlnEs 20 second hand
dealer near ocean dock. Corbett
sent Pratt and the piunder 10 head
auaftsrH ~ was found 70 be the
property 81 the Seattle Transfrr Co.
and was stolen from the curnpanics'
stofe-room several days ago There
WAS a reward Of IS for the recovery
Of the brass.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29

THE LINE

Vice Presidents Darius. Miller and
J n I'm left this morning for Fair
haven, on a tour of inspection OF the
line
The Great Northern has been MAX
Ing extensive surveys for projected
lines into the coal and timber re-
gions Of Skagit and Whatoom coun-
ties. and IL also contemplates an ex.
tension from New Westminster %
Vancouver.
While the tour of the vice presi-
dents over the Great Northern coast
line is one OF inspection. like their
trip over the main line. IL ia. I'm con-
junction with other official visits to
Fairhaven this summer. regarded as
Insignificant in regard to these i'm
provements.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
Tho Billiard tournament,

NEW YORK, Nov. 2o.-This years
billiard tournament for Glass y men,
under the auspices Of the Amateur
Athletic union, promises 10 be par
ticulhrly interesting. The tourna-
ment viii begin at the KHckerbock.
or Athletic Club on Monday, poccm-
Der 4. Prominent among the entries
II J. De Mum Smith, 81 81. Louis,
who was a contender. last year. He
will cross cues with Kellogg Of CHI
caRo, Hendricks OF New Haven, Cut
Ter Of Boston and Tobias and Dr.
Miller OF New York.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
FIRST STEPS
ARE TAKEN
BY The Democrats for
Coming Campaign.

The Democratic city Central com.
mittee met in Room II HInekisy
block. this afternoon. John r. Con-
don resigned as committeeman al
large. and a. chairman ~ the city
central COMMITTEES. q. A. 9 Rsehsa-
ter VAS elected chairman of the
committee. Il, Sweeney was chose
In Mr.. Condon's place as committee.
man at large.
The committee discussed the form
alton Of local Democratic clubs
Active steps vii b. taken in the i'm.
mediate future To this end.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
REUNION OF
V0LUNT EERS

TACOMA. Nov. 2a-Veterans Of
the First Washington regiment will
hold their nrst reunion Al Tacorsa
July neSe. That fact was develop
ed at the joint meeting 81 the citi-
zens' reception COMMITTEES and the
Fourth Of July committee held last
evening at the chamber Of conn
merce. Plans for the reunion are
already 20 far perfected that It's sue
cess IL already assured. In addition
such other projects were outlined as
20 make the coming celebration GER
tainiy the most note worthy In the
history of the city
with the me citing the citizens com
mittee went out Of existence. and the
new Fourth OF July committee. to
be Differed by ~. g. Koons. presi-
dent: Herbert Origgs, vice presi-
dent. o. y. Cosper. secretary, and
Morris Gross. treasurer, was horn.
The funds remaining In the hands Of
the citizens committee, amounting
70 tl597l. we're ordered turned over
to the nswly-elected treasurer as a
nucius for the expenditure next
year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
crap OPENS
UP TONIGHT

seattle's fourth gambling house
will open this afternoon at 5 o'clock
As stated In the star last Saturday.
wyatt carp. Arizpn'b eN-aheriff.
came 10 Seattle several weeks ago,
and. contrary To the wishes Of John
Couaidtna and other bosses. deter
mined 10 locate in Seattle. He has
secured the old California club.
rooms on Washington street Five
games will be running tonight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
The President Cannot Go

WASHINGTON, u. g. Nov. 20
The president has decided that IL
will be Impossible for him TO go Ia
Nashville. Tenn, to greet the Ten
nessee volunteers on their return
from the Philippines. lie postponed
his decision In the hope that he
would be able to make the Journey
but he now finds that. owing to the
pressure of public business In con-
neotlon With the approaching ses-
sion Of congress, II VIII be impossible
for him to 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
methuen Wires Meager Details and Praises
The British Troops for Their valor in
The Face OF Fearful Odds.
LONDON, Nov. ga great battle has
been fought between the Beers and Me-
thuen's forces ut Modder river. The result
is reported to have been indecisive.
Q Q

LONDON ss-The supreme contest the nosFs
and British Western Cape Colony occurred yesterday when
posed Is miles south Of
Kimberley Metheuns commences with
artillery Ninth brigade the left
attacked the with widely extended formation support
force with kFupps and
other brigade assistance from
the railway After desperate hard nshnK lasting 10 hours ny
without food made the emmy
small
calamity An Of
behaved spsniiiys Il ~ the ynE and
hardest hght In the annals Of the british army"
Methuen Il 10 the
Of EN-
% artillery casualties been
received
dispatch Windsor M.thuen wired the Queen
after Modier the bo~iisst
OF the The British shssd the borr trenches and thsn
charged The result terrible.
Metheuns report a Mnid@r the
wildcat recognised tins
far ~ and pahte ard evening
The advantage gained British asht, however.
doubtful for after the they st oah of the
They Kimberley. Msthsun's
Moddsr battle
casualties 80 Ills casualty tss
y~st~rdays battle doubtless be appalling Anxiety
:
despatch rom hat family
the Transvaa.
AL right. which code LADY
has fallen"
The publishes a Of
Belmont night The British four officers killed and -
wounded and ~ private killed and rs wounded
cAPETowN = reported Ms,seun.s
constantly hsrrassd BY sharpshooters The British complain
that Beers shot their
the naval brigade remain alive.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
ARREST OF
SYMPATHIZERS

coNsrANTiSopLE. Nov 70 -
The members % the Young Turkish
Party who drew up the memorial
expressing sympathy With the Brit
ish IN South Africa. Nsnt 10 the reel
danee Of the British ambassador. Sir
Nicholas o'Connor today 60 present
the document Ths suiian. how.
ever. had invited SIR Nicholas 10
tho palace. and while tire petition.
rrs were waiting for him. detectives
arrested all % them on a charge 81
ennaplfary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
Judge Cam Continues to
Make a Record for Himself.

aggravated and battery
trial for days Judge Cams
a
n y stump who claims bartender arrested
last for striking william Riley.
land hotel IL charged at the time that stump used bottle
o. the man to for drinks be had ordered The show
ed
dud evidence
passed
The
a
After hearing the evidence which
clearly Judge dismissed
Fred Tyson, IumoE clerk acted
q
Riley, badly been under
ever since the assault took place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
NEW DIRECTORY.

Tho Pacific Telephone Index CO.
has just issued another OF itH neat
folders containing the lists % local
telephone subscribers. The folder is
quite a convenience Ia business ON
crs. as numbers may be found much
more readily than In the ordinary
book. Geographically. the folder
10 very neat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
,<>~%~~~%e~~~~~>~,

. WASHINGTON. y. C.. Nov
. sa.-Gcn. Henderson, speaker
. To be, says the house VIII not
y be- able TO receive the preni-
. dents message Monday. and,
. after conference with the
. Republican leaders. Il has been
. decided to request frcHidcnt
. Mckinley not 10 transmit II un-
. IN Tuesday,
. Henderson added that this
. was necessary on account % the
. four or fiVc hours that would be
. consumed organizing house. The
. Republican leaders also fear
. trouble may arise Monday
. over Roberts case, As soon a.
. thcpc organizations ana pre-
. limlnarica are disposed of, the
o death OF Vice President Ho-
. bart will be officially announc-
. ed. and then the house viii in
. all probability adjourn imme-
. diatcly
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29

l.. @. Wilson. George W. Jenriea
and H. L. Robertson have incorpor
ated the Northern Commission COM
pany with n capital stock OF 81 500
The corporation will transact gen
eral brokerage and commission bus
mess.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29
five MILLION DOLLAR
FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA
Lippncott's Publishing House Destroy
ed---P|ates of Encyclopedia Brit
taniCa Are Lost.

PHILADELPHIA Of the disastrous hrrH
the depart
81
publishing house ana i
other establish
= million dol
Three badly falling from window
the Encyclopaedia britannica
valued 100000
> placed million dollars TIE
LAppacot company estimating ioss at nve million
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-29

The Boston National Bank has
been granted a judgment Of ti,27s. 20
against Harold Preston on a pro-
misBory note.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-23
ME NHO0N9EaHNHtdHS.

aomo Emcient Work by the Revenue
Officers.
Deputy Collectors Aiken and Rico, of
tho u. S. Revenue service, spont nearly
tho whole of last week In Oconoe and
Pickens counties. Last Thursday morn
ing. accompanied by Deputy Marshals
COrbin and Mckinney and posse, they
wont to Piokons county, whore thoy do.
stroyed large illioit distillory on Little
Eastatoe creek, also, q largo diatilery in
Rocky Bottom, At tho latter plaoe tho
distillory was in full operation and thore
seemed to bo n jolly crowd around It..
At this place William Powell, r. II.
Powell, j.. Q. Powell, Jake Ailson, Becky
Aiken, Caney Aiken and three children
were captured. Tho women and chill
drcn wore turned loose. Tho mon were
carried before Commissioner Thornley,,
at Pickcns, who bailcd thom for a pre-
liminary.
Tho officers returned to Walhalla Fri
day night. Hero they were joined by
Deputy Collectors Bryan and Fishor.
They left early Saturday morning for tho
Long Creek section of tho county, where
they destroyed eight blockade lstilleries
and about 1000 gallons of beer. In all
$4,000 or $4,000 worth Of illicit property
wore destroyed. This Ia tho largest and
most successful raids over made in this
county