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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-01-21
THE LEGISLATURE.
TUESDAY.

Bacot's resolution to appro-
pirate 800 for a memorial sword
for Lieutenant Victor Blue, of the
navy was voted down and the
resolution was withdrawn. A
general resolution of thanks to
Lieutenant Blue WAS passed.
Mr.. Blease's bill to have audi
tors, treasurers and superinten-
dent of the penientiary elected by
the people came near passing, but
the enacting words were stricken
out.
A decided fight developed on
Smiths bill to divert the privil-
ege tax to high schools bnt the
debate was adjourned.
The house voted to hold cleo
tions on the Oath.
The senate has not yet voted on
the election resolution.
"A favorable report was made
on Mr.. Sanders bill to repeal the
metropolitan police bill.
The oil inspection bill, offered
by Mr.. Sanders, was unfavorably
reported.
Much time was devoted to the
road duty bill and 1t was recon.
mitted.
A favorable report on the CAN'T
anti-expansion resolution WAS
made.
Mr.. Dargan offered a bill tc
provide for an oath against lynch
ing like that now used against
duelling.
Mr.. Hydrick offered a bill tc
require life insurance companies
to pnt the exact terms and values
on each policy.
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WILLIAMSBURG LYNCHERS
Two Men Accused of the Murder
OF the Negro Postmaster.

BY Telegl aph to,GreenviIle News.
Charleston, S. c., Jan. IL
Allen Bslk, prominent white
farmer OF Williamsburg county,
was brought to Charleston last
night charged with burning the
Lake City post Office last Febru-
ary and as an accomplice in kill
ing the Negro postmaster, Baker.
The case was worked up by Special
Agent Bell, of the department of
justice, who has been on it for
months.
A hearing was given before
commissioner today and the ac-
cused was committed for trial.
Another arrest, of a man named
Van Summsrfeld, was made and
the prisoner arrived tonight,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-01-21
4 CLEVER TRICK

1t certainly looks like it, but
there is really no trick about it.
Anybody can try it who has Lame
Back and Weak Kidneys, Malaria
or nervous troubles. We mean
he can cure himself right away by
taking Electric Bitters. This
medicine tones up the whole
system, acts as a stimulant to
Liver and Kidneys, is blood
purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells, Sleeplessness and Nolan
choly. 1t is purely vegetable, a
mild laxative, and restores the
system to its natural vigor. Try
Electric Bitters and be convinced
that they are a miracle worker.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only
zoe a bottle at Crawford Bros
Drug Store.
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TIL r. DE ABLY GRIP.

Is again abroad in the land.
The air you breathe may bs full
of its fatal germ Z Don't neglect
the Scrip" or you will open the
door to Pneumonia and Consume
ton and invite death. It's sure
signs are chills with fever head
ache, dull heavy pains, mucous
discharges from the nose, sore
throat and never-let- 90 cough.
Don t waste precious time treat
ing this cough with troches, tab.
lets, or poor, cheap syrups. Cure
1T at once with DR.. Kings New
Discovery, the nfallibIe remedy
for bronchial troubles. 1t kills
the disease germs, heals the lungs
and prevents the dreaded after Of
tects from the malady. Price so
cts. and $1.OO. Money back If
not cured. A trial bottle free at
Crawford Bros Drug Store.
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EIGHT U. S. SENATORS.
Depew and Beverigde Are Among
the New Members.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The
following United States senators
were formally declared elected
today at joint sessions of the leg
lslaturss OF their respective States:
Connecticut, Joseph r. Hswley.
Indiana, Albert J. Beveridge.
Maine, Eugene Hale.
Massachusetts, Henry Cabot
Lodge.
Michigan, Julius G.. Burrows.
Minnesota, Cushman K. Davis.
Missouri, Francis M. Cockrell
New York, Chauncsy NJ. De
pew.
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$3.50 PR ANNUM
TRIED BY GENERAL COURT
MARTIAL.
Case of Private Mattice, Who
Killed Another Soldier.
Special to The State.

Greenville, Jan. 17.-Ths gen.
sral courtmartial at division
headquarters was engaged for
threc days in the trial of Private
Mattice, of the Two Hundred and
Third Now York, who few
weeks ago, while on provost duty,
shot and instantly killed Private
Mugridge, Of the Second West
Virginia. Judge Advocate Js>
cob M. Coward conducted the
prosecution. Maj. Goodin, Capt.
White and Capt. Bennett, Of the
Two Hundred and Third Now
York represented the accused.
Testimony for the prosecution
was taken last Thursday, and the
defense presented testimony on
succeeding days.
1t has been proven that dis
order was general around the
scene of the killing; that the
sent'nels had orders to shoot dis.
turbers; that two shots wsre
fred In the vicinity of Mattice' s
post, which shots he claims were
firel at himself. Self-defense was
the line of defense selected by
Mattice's attorneys.
The general courtmartial has
finished its work and made re-
port to the war department. The
result of the trial will not be
made public until given out in
general orders.
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A PROMINENT EXPANSION
lST.
Ex-Judge j. ii. Hudson Believes
in the Policy Of the Present
National Administration.
Special to The State.

opSNioi W AhV Ssoe0.
Charleston, Jan. 14.-An int
erssting correspondence which has
just occurred between Mr.. A &
Kaufman of this city and Judged
H Hudson, discloses the fact that
this eminent South Carolina jurist
is fullfledged sxpansionist and is
in hearty accord with President
Nc Kinley's policy in regard to
the Philippines. Mr.. Kaufman
addressed letter to Judge Hud-
son--with whom he 10 on close
terms of frisndship-asking him
to give tho public his views on
tho question of annexation. In
reply Judge Hudson pleads lack
OF time and leisure for not writ>
ing fully on the subject, but he
chsracterisss the presidents "pol
icy" as "wise" one, and says he
(Judge Hudson) is 'in favor of
reaping the full fruits of the war,
and that means, to make United
States territory of the Spanish
West Indies, the Ladrone Islands,
the Philippine islands--the whole
of the and to build tho Nicara-
guam canal" He says "it will be
reflection upon the statesmsnship
OF this country to throw away this
golden opportunity" and that We
should meet tho emergency "Iike
a great people, not shrink from it
like cravens" Mr.. Kaufman.
who is an admirer of President
hckinley's policy in this particu-
lar is pleased to find himself in
com'any with SO distinguished
Carolinian.
Judge Rouse committed to Jail
George Afford, a notorious sneak
thief who has been conducting ex-
tensive operations In the city re-
Gently. Opposite his nams, when
he was landed at tho station house.
where placed on record. four de-
predations on private premises and
robbery therefrom, all of which
were directly traced to him. AL
ford's system, which proved for a
time to be very successful, is to
select the supper hour, when the
family is gathered for the evening
meal, to enter the house and de
camp with whatever valuables ars
most handy. He f,esly confessed
to the crimes laid at his door and
will doubtless receive a severe
sentence when he reached the
court of sessions.
j. II. Nj
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John X Stuckey, who shot and
killed his book keeper, John Se-
vier, in Spartan burg recently, has
been admitted to bail by the Su>
preme court in the sum of 50, 900.
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Boat Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Avay.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mao
netic. full OF life, nerve asd yigor, take No.To-
bae, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 800 or 81. Cure Eusran.
teed Booklet and sempls free Addree.
Steriipg Remedy q" >,hiesse or New. Yorn
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Warby Wine and Major alias
VIM. Green, were convicted of
the murder OF II Fl Psulllng at
Orangsburg court and have been
sentenced to be hanged March 8,
1899. Eleven murder cases we're
on the docket of the court and
have been disposed of at this
term.
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Stonewall Jackson's Engineer
Dies of Grin.

Richmond, Va, Jan. IT,
Major Jed Hotchkiss, Stonevall
JackSon's celebrated engineer,
died at his home in Staunton to-
night, of grip, complicated with
meningitis.
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What stops NourAiSiAi J'-.Mlls.,. Pain P1lis.
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ADDRESS Of
COL. MEALS
He Reviews His Course in
South Carolina Politics.
WHY HE FAV0RS LOCAL
OPTION.
Pays RsspectS to John Ga,y
Evans in Course of Statement
-.Tillman and the Dis
pensary.
TO the People of South Carolina:

TO the People of South Carolina:
For six years have been
superintendent of the South Caro-.
lima penitsntiary. The condition
OF the institution speaks for itself,
and l challenge any criticism or
Investigation. Had l been con-
tent to atlend strictly to my Off
cial duties, my management of
the institution has been such that
L could have held the position of
superintendent, without opposi-
ton, as long as cared to remain
in public life. Fortunately, or
unfortunately, however, | have
had aspirations and hopes beyond
the mere routine of official life.
have been inspired by an ambi>
ton to be of practical benefit to
the people OF my State, and
have never entertained for mo-
ment the thought that being n
public officer debarred me from
the privilege exercised by every
citizen of attempting to influence
for good the affairs of my State.
In fact, have felt, as a public
servant, that it was my duty to
do all in my power to better the
condition of public affairs. /
have firmly snd consistently,
without regard to the effect on
my individual fortunes, supported
the best men for office and the
policies that l believed would best
conserve the public interest.
There is such a greed for Office in
South Carolina that it makes
towards of most of those holding
or seeking Office. have earnest.
ly striven to not allow this blight
to wither my manhood or patri.
otism. If South Carolina needs
anything, she needs mon who are
not afraid or who are not pre-.
vented by selfish interests from
following the dictates of conscience
and duty. In tho very beginning
| felt the need of reform, and
WAS original "Farmers' Move
msnt' man. | supported Till
man IN 1890, and almost without
solicitation on my part was cleo
ted superintendent Of the South |
Carolina penitentiary in 1892. | |
had lived on my farm and knew
but little of public men or public
affairs. | had great confidence in
the ultimate good purpose of the
Reform Movement. In 1898 the
system was inausura-
ted In South Carolina. 1t was
new and untried experiment.
had great deal of confidence in
and gave him my cordial
support in his endeavor to make
the law success. As long as Till
man was in the governors Office
his natural force and popularity
with the people enabled him to
keep the machinery running,
though with a great friction. |
foresaw during Tillman's last
term that when smaller and weak
er men undertook to WELD the
sutocratic power necessary to Sc
cure the enforcement of the dis
pensary law, 1t meant disaster.
The dispsnsary as originally
enacted was meant to fit the stern
and autocratic attributes OF the
first farmer governor, but such
harsh administration of the law
creating such q radical change in
the habits OF the people could not
long be continued among liberty>
loving people accustomed to gov
ern themselves. When it came
to be enforced by an "apist, imi-
tator and weakling," trouble be-
gan.
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Private Buckley May be Shot

Havana, Jan. 17.-The trial of
Private Joseph Buckley, Com
panY K, Second Louisiana Vol
unteers, for the killing of Private
John d. Hughes, of the same
company, on January 7th, was
concluded at Mariana. 1t is un-
derstood that the finding of the
court is for the death of the ac-
cnsed, but the verdict will not be
announced until it has been re-
viewed IN the usual way.
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people. l have felt this very
keenly and l have not a doubt in
the world that this will be the final
solution of the liquor question in
South Carolina. None other is in
accord with the principles of De-
mocracy. A question 10 never
settled until it is settled right.
You may for time by force of
circumstances, as has been the
case with the dispensary law in
this State, deny local self govern
ment, and an opportunity for free
expression ofpublic opinion, sooner
or later, however, = free peopl g
will assert their rights at tho bal
lot box, and woe unto him who
stands in the way. The advocacy
of local option is no new idea with
me. Last May In the Anderson
county convention that stalwart
champion of popular rights, Hon.
Joshua w Ashley, introduced a
resolution in.tructing tho delegates
to the State convention to use their
influence to secure tho submission
of the question Of high license,
prohibition or dispensary to a
popular vote. | amended the re-
solution and assisted in securing
its passage by the county conven-
ton. In the State convention,
however, the people were bound
hand and foot and denied the fun
dsmental right Of deciding this
important matter for themselves
at the ballot box. The Anderson
county convention instructed the
local committee to have the ouss-
tion submitted to our people in
the primary with the result that
Anderson county went overwhelm-
lngly for prohibition. How can q
Democrat oppose = submission of
these questions to a popular vote
or refuse to abide the will of a
majority of his fellow citizensg |
realize that my contest does not
depend upon my official record, but
upon the issues hereinbefore
enacted. A contest is being waged
against me because l have dared 10
think for myself and would not
bend the knee to the dictates of
ss'fconstituted bosses. | am proud
of the fact that have stood in the
way OF some who sought to prosti
tute the public service to private
ends. lam being opposed because
of the principles that l have sdvo.
cated and by the mon whose aims |
have helpsd to thwart. 1t is a vain
hope through mo 10 compass the
defeat Of these principles. No
stronger argument is needed than
the attempt now being made and
methods pursued 20 defeat me to
demonstrate the growth of danger
political power welded by the dis
Pensary. No man has touched it,
no matter how pure his CT taracter
or how innot tent he has been of all
wrong, that has not had pitch left
upon his hands. 1t is appalling
the frequency with which govern
ors and other high officials have
been charged with corruption and
bribery In connection with this in.
stitutlon. Whether such charges
be true or false their effect is the
same, and lowers the whole moral
tone of our State.
am ready and willing to be sac
rihced in an attempt to better con-
ditions il this State. | have an
abiding faith in the people of South
Carolina. ] am conscious of rec
titude of purpose, l believe in the
justice of God, and if the miser>
able attempt to compass my defeat
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1RHg SAHeAsYaM ARBaRn,

enCe. L was present In lrby's
committee room when it was de-
termined to make John Gary
Evans governor of South Caro-
lima. There was only one man
who raised his voice against it in
protest. l was a witness to the
scene when he withdrew in anger
from the conference. l came
homo from Washington convinced
that it was impolitlc and wrong
for caucus in Washington to
select governor for tss people
of South carolina, and when tho
infamous Colleton plan vas pros
posed, by which the Conserva-
tives of the State were disfran>
chised and put upon the same
basis as the negro, l determined
that if | never held another public
Office, l would oppose such = piece
of political villainy. At that
time Governor ElTerbs was not
the selection | would have made
TO run for governor, but circum-
stances were such as to bring him
into the field as the logical oppo.
aent of John Gary Evans. | sup
ported Ellerbe, and the history
of that campaign is too we'll known
to need recapitulation. 1t is very
unpleasant for man to be forced
to differ with the leaders of his
own party or faction, and after
the election of John Gary Evans
| gave his administration loyal
support, and hoped to see it a
success. iHis pueriIe and arbltra-
rv administration was odious TO
the people of South Carolina, and
every fibre IN my nature revolted
at the thought Of having such
governor of my State. When the
senatorial bee began to buzz in
his bonnet it was a dulset sound
to my ca, for | saw in his selfish
desire to 'upplant the man who
had made him governor the vp.
portunity to rid the State of an
incubus. l thought that the elec-
ton of Ellsrbe would prove a
benediction and a blessing to the
people of South Carolina, and that
the capacity of John Gary Evans
for harm would be far less in the
senate of the United States than in
the governors chair. My chief
desire then was the election of
Governor Ellerbs, and | .ubordi-
mated everything else to that end.
He was elected governor by almost
a unanimous vote OF the people.
The failure OF his administration
TO realize tho reasonable hopes of
his friends is too painful for me to
discuss. Ibelevs that Governor
is constitutionAlly honest,
and that he has faithfully tried to
meet the requirements Of q sitas-
tlon beyond his sporer, and POSI-
bly, beyond that of any man,
| am now and always Will be
his friend and l do not propose
10 say one word in this letter in
sxcuIpation of myself which will
add to the difficulties now sur
rounding HIM. | have tried to
with tho men in South
Carolina whose object was to re-
snite our people. The liquor
question is "the old man of the
mountain" in the politics of this
State. | have done all could
ooking to just and correct set
slemsnt OF the liquor problem.
As things now 90 on in this State
1othing but evil can come of it.
My object has been to eliminate
the liquor question from State
politics. Ii is local matter
which should be left to the neonle
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Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets
candy Cathartie, cure sconstipation forever
ioc 20c. II c. c. c. fail, d-uggists refund money
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-24
Merry Picnickers,

Last Tuesday Mrs. E. M, Stebbins,
Mrs. J. E. Nettles and L. j: Feray
c~haperoned q gay party OF young
ladies and gentlemen on an outing to
Jufferson's Island where avery pleas
ant day was spent. The home COM
ing, however, was not withoutits in
coRvenences, for owing to the the
heavy rain the bog hole near Erath
became almost impossible and the
team begged down. The party were 9
delayed and did not get back to town
before eleven o'clock.
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No Fear of Competition

No one need fear an oyerproduc-
ton Of really good dairy products.
Such a thing is possible, but there is
such small proportion of the men
engaged IN dairy work that are will
ing to take the pains always to pro-
duce what is reall excellent that the
supply 0 fthe best butter and the
richest, purest milk which keeps
sweet a long time viii always be far
less than the demand, and will conse-
quently always bring . good price.
The producer of these does not have
to exchange them for high priced
goods nor hawl them about the streets.
He can b ave his regular customers
and q contract price, a good one, for
all he can produce.-Journal of Agri-
culture.
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gatarrab Cannot be Cured

With Local Application, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh lie a
blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure it yon have to take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. II ais CaSarrh cure
is 40 quack medicine. Il was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country
for years, and is a regular prescription, 1t
is composed Of the best tonics known. com
bined It'll the best blood purifiers, acting
directly on the Mucous surfaces. The
perfect cambina ion OF the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results 10 cur
ing atarrh. Send for testimonials free.
r. !. Cheney g. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists 75e.
Halls. Family Pills are the best.
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DIR. M. A. Simmons Liver Medt-
cine creates a good appetite, tones
and strengthens the stomach, and
builds up the Health.

Commencing June LIST and conting~
ing to and including September 30ths
1899, The Texas & Pacific Railway
Company will sell round trip Summer
Tourist Tickets to points in Alabama,
Coronado, District of Columbia, Geor-
gia, Maryland, Massachusetts,, Michi-
gan, Minnesota, Mississippi, I New
York, North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario,
Pennsylvania, Quebec, South Caro-
lima, Tennessee, Virginia, West Vir-
ginia, and Wisconsin at a consider
able reduction in rates. See the
nearest Ticket Agent for full infor-
nation, or write 2. P. Turner, G.P.
& L. A, Dallas, Texas.
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Mount Carmel Commencement

We have received an invitation to
be present at the closing exercises OF
Mount Carmel Convent school, to be
held at the convent on monday night
July 3rd at 7 o'clock. Mother
Patrick the Superior has labored
earnestly to build up a. fine school
and she may web feel proud of her
success.
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his wife and daughter spent Tuesday
with his sister, Mrs. Frank Lyons.
He left Miss Fleta here for a few days
while he and his wife went on q short
trip to Texas.-Crowley Mirror.
J. ". Fulton, of lows was here
last week, for the purpose of erecting
and delivering three large pumping
machines for the F. S. Hunter Canal
Co. which will soon begin operations.
All rights of way have been secured.
The location of this canal will be
fifteen miles north of this place, and,
when completed, it will develop one
of the greatest rice sections in the
state. y
Lawrence Hanley, came in from
Abbeville yesterday morning, and
spent several hours with relatives and
friends here, returning to Abbeville
on the afternoon train. Mr.. Hanley
has charge of the White Star Store in
Abbeville, while Louis 4. Blanc is
visiting relatives and friends in this
city. He says he is we'll pleased with
Abbeyille and its people, and it
would not surprise us if he stays over
there now.-Iberian.
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The Band And Their Stand.

The AbbevilIe Silver Cornet Band
recently recognized by >eleeting the
following officers DIR. R-.P. Nelson,
band master J. B, Shaw president
E. E. Gaspard, treas.s;C. c. Brous-
sard, secretary; E. w. Berdine
manager. They have obtained per-
mission from the council and are
erecting a fine band stand on Mad
elm square. It is in the form of a
pagoda and two stories high the band
will be upstairs the lowerioor will be
used to sell refreshments for the bene-
fit of the band, they will give an ex-
cursion tomorrow to Coxen's Shell
bank and good time is expected.
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MONEY ADVANCED ON CANE.

The Lafayette Sugar Refinery Co.
&c, now prepared to makeliberal cash
advances. on contracts for cane to be
delivered this fall. Cane planters de-
string to secure advances are request
ed to call upon Gus Godchaux, L.
o. Broussard or Eli Wise who repre-
sent the company here and will make
contracts. 18tf