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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-23

oommlt'ce on claims recommended that thr
St25
on motion thc trcoWucudsfi"u - the commit
toe WA accepted Hud the ciet. Instructed to
iIuW order tor ramp.
Treasurer -repottr.l ardou motion accepted
aud placed ,u flo.
On motion s5uuUo Aa~ ORDERED tran tcrted
from The gcuell furd To- the highway fund
Petition of 90 louaE 'lr privilege of &c
posting lHllciny mai rIa on superior 80 cast
40 Opera hCu-, burk Was read, and on motion
oi Trustee BrrWhaNer thu petition WAS granted =.
provided that Mr. Young holds the village
hamc.c~, Tor all damage that may re- ult theie-
rom
ON mot on the petition for sid. walk on
Lucld - WAS Ibid ou tIc -aalr.
Motion made and support tnaf tLe pr.>i
dent appuut committee l $3.50 tu procure
suitable buiidmgin winch ~ hold caucus and
Ninag. SECTION.
Motion prevailed
President Tukcr appointed Trustee Monti-
p"l ana Wilson fO act a- such Cnfruitiv"
President Iiutcr appointed Trustees Norti
-' and Hannah a. committee 20 audit books oI
treasurer and clerk.
Iu motion Council adjourned.
: " IINkER. " W kiNCH
President tI-rh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-23
village Council

ALMA. MICIl Feb o. 1900
Bccul9r meetlup of the Common Council of
Do" Village of Alma in Council Chamber on
above date.
Decentralization mixer. Trustees Month
gH, Hannah. Wilson and Brew baker.
Ahscut-1ustcc Dean
Minutes of the last regular meeting read
and 0u motion approved
ON mot on the following bills were al owed
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
FLANAGAN GETS THERE.
"A NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL DIES IN
GEORGIA JAIL
Edward Flanagan, Three Timea Sentenced
I" Death. Finally Cheats tho Gallowp.

Atlanta, Ga, March G.-Edward
{. Flanagan, tho man who murdered
Miss Ruth Slack and Mrs. Martha
Allen at Poplar Springs on New
Years owe, 1906, gave Dixon Allen
the wound which subsequently caused
bis death and attempted the life of
George w. Allen, died in the county
Jail at Decatur this morning. A post
mortem examination will bo held and
tho brain that has puzzled 80 many
experts will reveal it's true condition.
Setting aside the crime for which
the prisoner was put in jail, the case
of Flanagan is remarkable by reason
Of the many vrials, convictions and
death sentences which havo fullon to
him aud the attendant train of fatal
tiles which has seemingly followed
those Interested in tho matter. Eight
have died and two gono insane.
Judge Gambler has three times
passed sentence Of death on flana.
gan. Tho case has beon in all tho
courts Of the State and suspension
ofsentence was had in January, 1899,
on account OF the prisoners weak
ened condition.
Flanagan mado three attempts to
escape from tho Decatur jail. On
one Of these attempts he secured tho
jailor's baby and held it up in liont
Of him to prevent the father from
shooting him. Six weeks ago hc
made tho last attempt to gain his
liberty but was wounded by guard.
The prisoner tried to suicide by
drinking kerosene. Tho belief is
general thatS Flanagan has always
boon insane yet many believe that he
escaped the gallows by foigning that
his mind was unbalanced.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
RACE ROUBLE IN ALABAMA.
a thousand Armed Nsg..cs arc Out for
Revenge.

Latchathie, Ala, March GA
Thousand negroes aro up in arms over
the assassination Of one Of the lead
ors, Jim Cosby, who was called to his
door at midnight on Saturday and
riddled with buckshot. Tho assas-
sins rushed over his body, dragged his
wife, little daughter and boy and
shot them several times, leaving them
for dead. The negroes for fifty miles
around crowded the place and declare
they know tho perpetrators and that
they will havc revenge. Both sides
are we'll armed. If tho negroes fire
the first shot there will bo a horrible
slaughter Of negroes. Wh"n tho no.
gro who shot Merchant Howell Il few
days ago was lynchcd tho negroes
declared they would have revenge.
Crosby was their most fearless spokcs.
man,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
TROUBLE FOR AIRS. .IIUUiImS.
Accused by Police OF Violating iho uis-
prEanIy Law.
(Grepnviliu News. }


Mrs. Mattic \. hughes, who is to
DO tried again next May for iho muir
der Of her husband, provided tho Sl-
prcmo court docs not absolutely dis
miss tho case on The former jeopardy
plea, was yesterday summoned to ap-
pear before the mayor this morning
to answer to Il charge Of selling IL
quor in violation Of the city ordi-
nance.
The case against Mrs. Hughes was
worked up by Police officers Dawson
and Tucker, who prepared a decoy
for her and otherwise laid traps to
catch her. They charge that sho has
been selling liquor for months, aud
say that sho would have been arrest
od several months ago, but for tho
fact that this action on their part
would look KS if they wero pcrsccut-
ing her.
Sho IS accused Of selling liquor on
Sunday and Monday night and tho
officers say they saw her making tho
change for tho price Of Tie liquor.
On Monday night about ~ o'clock,
Officers Tucker and Dawson cnvo
fifty cents to Eugene Nnwthornc, Il
negro al Baumunn's restaurant di
rec city across tho street from Mrs.
Hughos's place, and directed him to
go to Mrs. Hughes and buy two bot
tlcs Of beer. 1Io brought back two
bottles Of beor and twenty five ccnts
flo told Il reporter yesterday that he
did lot give the money to Mrs.
Hughes, but loft it ut hcr place. HIo
would not say to whom ho gavo tho
money.
Mrs. Hughes denies that sho has
ever sold any liquor, but admits that
her porter has on several occasions
gono out and secured beer for pat
rOns.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
TALBERT AND THE PENSIONS,
The South Carolina Watch Dog Still Gunrtis
tho Nation'S Treasury.

Washington, March 6. Attempts
have been made by members on both
sides of the House to induce Repre-
sentative Talbert, Of South Carolina,
to withdraw from his decision to in
sist upon n quorum at tho pension
sessions on Friday nights and thus
avoid the necessity Of bringing in the
rule already framed by the commit
too on rulos, to devote two Fridays
of each month to the consideration of
private pension bills. The Demo
Gratis who arc Interested in private
claims which are SGT for consideration
on Fridays sought to prevent the up
preparation Of two Fridays for pen
sion bills, and the Republicans we're
equally anxious to avoid day pension
SESSIONS.
Mr.. Talbert, however, declined to
yield. He said he believed that the
position ho had taken in demanding
the presence of quorum for tho pas
sage Of pension bills was correct and
that ho would adhere to it. The rule
that has boon prepared will be
brought in as soon rs tho Aldrich-
Robbins case is ont of tho Way.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
TAYLOR CALI.ED DOWN.
Volun ccrs VIII be Called for il Nc Ucfusus
20 Return Guna sent to Lond0u

Frankfort, Ky, March 5.-Ship-
ments Of guns and ammunition to
London was continued today. a
carload wont this morning. Tho Gnt,
ling guns arc still horo. Senator
Triplott, an anti Gocbcl Democrat,
offered resolution to investigate tho
truth Of the published reports con
corning tho shipments Of arms to
London by Taylor and to &emand
their return to tho State arsenal. If
tho return Of the arms is refused q
committee will be appointed to inycs.
tigato and shall bring in bill ap-
propriating $250,000 to buy new
guns, also authorizing General Cas-
tloman to issue call for sufficient
nunbor Of volunteers to tako the
guns from tho3o now in possession
and roturn them TO tho arsenal. a
storm Of applause followed tho read
ing Of tho bill, which lies over one
day.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
A Pretty Thought for the Young.

BY what means shall young
man cleanse his way7 "By taking
heed thereto according to thy
word.' In the sincere emotions
of his soul the Psalmist says, "rhy
word in my heart have hid, that
I offend not thcc.' You do well
to follow his example. The word,
through the benign influences Of
the spirit, is the surest, safest and
only efficient monitor you can have
to keep you from offending the God
you should love. His favor is life,
and his loving kindness is better
than life, and these you can have
by taking his word as light to
your feet and a lamp to your path.
There is "second dcath' which
you should shun with more energy
and determination than the dread
full pcstilcnce, for it is the death
that never dies and banishcs forcy-
er from the blissful presence of our
God. " r.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
PRESIDENCY OF wOFFOKD.
MIR. Woods, of EInrion, Asked TO Accent
tho Place Made Vacant by tho
Resignation Of Dr.
Carlisle.
Especial to News and Courier. J


Abbevilie, March 5.-The recent
resignation Of DR.. Carlisle as presi-
dent of Wofford College is wolI
known all over South Carolina. This
resignation, which was understood
by all, was perhaps more sincerely
regretted because ofthis understand
ing. DR.. Carlislo's honored years Of
labor in the interests Of the college
crown with fitting dignity and worth
an eminently useful and well-spent
life. His brethren and co-workers
have been trying to get suitable
successor, and this honor has been
offered to Mr.. Chas. A. Woods, of
Marion, q prominent lawyer and
Methodist layman, who was recently
elected trustee of Winthrop. This
information is not q moro rumor, but
comes with such direct accuracy as
leaves scarcely any room to doubt
it's truth. 1t is not known whether
or not MIR. Woods will accept the Of
flee.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
DUTCH IN IsEIsIGJ.l.ION.
Nearly WhOlo PopnIn Ion i'm Two Districts
Rise Against British.

Cape Town, March 6.--Nearly the
whole Of the Dutch population of the
Prienka and KcnhardL district are in
rebellion. Many Of the Dutch from
neighboring districts arc reported to
have joined thom, notably Piot Mool-
man, who will lead the rebels to
Brandbles. Lucas Steinkcnp, COM
manding the Doors, is reported
marching on Carnavron. 1t is be-
lieved that Hordinia and Victoria
West will rise 1t is thought that
tho total number of mon in arms will
exceed three thousand Tho gen-
eral opinion Of loynlists that q
strong force Of British will be ro-
quired as reverse would spread the
rebellion. @u.. IS. .,,.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
a FARMER VINO MADE MONEY
Nearly 5000 Mndn In ono Year by MIR.
Thomns Il. McCnnta, of Orange
burg County.
Especial to News and Couricr.)

Especial to Nows and Couricr.)
Orangoburg, March 3.~-A state
ment of the result of tho farming
operations of Mr. Thomas IL. Nc.
Cants, as II substantial, leading rarm-
er of the MiddIepcn section Of this
county, will be interesting to tho
readers Of The News and Courier.
1t shows conclusivoly that farming
pays, when properly managed and in
tho hands Of careful, progressive men.
The land of Mr.. McCants is not
originally Of the best quality, though
it was fairly good land, but by lib
eral fertllizing aud intelligent cult
vation it has been brought up to Il
degreo Of fertility and productivcncSs
than can best be shown by tho re-
suits.
Two acres in whoat mudo 10 BUSH
els, and at $il.25 pcr bushel, was
worth $50; 8 acres in oats malo 600
bushels, at 80 cents per bushc!,
equal $500; 5 acres Of tobacco
brought for him $500; 81 acres in
cotton made for G5 bales, weighing
in all 81, ,G04 pounds, which was only
recently sold at S40 cents, bringing
him in cash s2,GG2 20; cotton seed
weighing $4,000 and was worth
Sio0; 600 bushels Of corn at low
estimate was worth %7o; syrup, 52S
gallons, and worth % cents per gal
Ion, total $llG.1G; 20O bushels Of
pens arc worth $3.50; Is bushels of
pinders, worth $S5.
In addition to the above Mr. Me-
cants made Il supply Of meat for
family use, although he did not have
nearly as many hogs this year as
usual, owing to tho cholera having
killed large portion of his porkers.
He also made largo quantity Of po-
tntoes, which were not measured and
honco arc not included in this calcu-
lation. Ho ginned 800 bales Of cot
ton at his public gin, and was paid
ono dollar per bale for SO doing, and
also sawed quantity of lumber at
his saw mill. Tho total of tho values
above given reaches the handsome
sum of nearly five thousand dollars,
which was made on five-horse farm.
The diversity of tho crops mado
by this farmer, which will always
bring q fair yield, regardless of the
price of cotton, ls of especial interest,
and it proves that farming may bo
made profitable oven without cotton
or with small crop of cotton.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
a WOMAN'S WICKED TONGUE.
Col. Jack Chinn Sues Mrs. Banta for @25,
600 for Saying That He Killed
GOebel.

Frankfort, Ky, March Cool.
Jack Chinn, the turfman and politi-
clan, who was with tho Democratic
Governor, William Goobel, when the
latter was assassinated, has filed q
suit for libel against Mrs. Kato M.
Banta, wife Of merchant of this
city. The first paragraph charges
that defendant in the presence of
various people declared that she saw
Chinn "shoot Goebel from behind"
and that by this libellous declaration
he has been damaged in tho sum Of
$4,000.
The second count says that "the
defendant, Kato M. Banta, at num-
erous other times and places in
Frankfort, spoke and published
these following false, slanderous and
malicious words of and concerning
the plaintiff. He, Jack Chinn, shot
and killed Goebol;' that said words
were spoken falsely and maliciously
and for the avowed purpose OF charg
ing tho plaintiff with having fired
tho shot that caused William Goo.
bells DEATH"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
SEVENTY MINERS ENTOMBED.
Ovor Fifty Dead Bodies Taken Out-No
Hope or Getting tho Othcrs
Out Alive.

Montgomery, W. Va, March g.
by an explosion Of gas in Red Ashe
mines this morning seventy. eight
mon wero imprisoned. Ove~ fifty
dead bodies have been taken out.
Twolvo were rescued injured.
Tho scenes of distress about the
mines aro beyond description.
1t is believed tho gas was ignited
from Il miners lamp.
1t is feared that four-fifths of the
mon in tho mines have beon killed.
There is absolutely no hope Of TAX
ing them out alive.
a dispatch was sent to tho neigh
boring town asking for assistance
and Il supply Of collins.
Tho force of the explosion was felt
milos around. Tho earth trembled
rs if shaken by an earthquake and
tho detonations wore audible at
great distance.
Hundreds of mon havo volunteered
to aid in the work Of rescue. Siren
uous efforts arc being made to re-
loaso the imprisoned miners.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
A CASE OF INTEREST.
THE MURDER or HOwERS IL Still.
USAVENGED.
Jury Finds the seven Lexington Farmera
Charged with tho Horrible
Crime "Not
Guilty"
Especial to the State. |

Lexington, March 1.-The jury
having been in tho room Is hours,
returned ut 10 o'clock this morning
verdict of not guilty in tho Bowers
murder case
Much interest WAS felt by persons
zero. The dispcnsary has boen closed
since Thursday and many thirsty
souls wcro mndo wrotchod thereby.
The prosecution Of this case was
from tho verdict Of the coroner's in
quest.
MIR. W. Patrick Bowers was way.
lnld ard shot in tho Bush River
road near his home at p. m. July ii
last by one or moro unknown assss.
SINS
According to tho evidence bad
blood had existed botweon Bowers
and his nci ghbors for long time.
Tho homes Of tho deceased and do
fcndants aro in the northern part
OF this county, known as Upper
dutch Fork. Bowers had gone to
Llttlo Mountain, not far distant from
his homo, to bring his buggy, which
hnd hccn repaired. Little recked he
Of the terrible fnto which awaited
him. His pntiont wife, hushing the
ciamors Of their children for their
usual ~ o'clock dinner, soothing
thom with promises that fathor would
soon come, did not dream Of the way
her husband would bo brought to
her. But all this is over and gone.
Pat Bowcrs has been six months in
his bloody grave and his murder re-.
mains unnvongcd. A jury OF IL
'rco men have pronounced the do
fondants not guilty, and not guilty
they arc i'll tho eyes Of the world.
The defendants in the case are as
follows G. S. Matthew'S, L. b. and
D. j. Frick, G. p. and John Con-
nor, ID. j. DeHart and John Full
mcr.
Tho case consumed six DAYS.
Every inch of ground was botly
contested by tho counsel on both
sides Tho solicitor, Hon. J. VIM.
Thnrmond, proved himself verit-
able pillar Of strength, handling
the case in a cool and masterly way.
After the jury rendered tho YER
dict tho happy defendants repaired
to thcir distant homes, after visiting
tho ro opened dispensary, where
tho "chomicully pure" flowed
freely. Thus onds another mys-
terious and sensational murder case.
1t is reported that not long after
tho murder negro detective visited
tho community, but whether handi-
capped by fato or brains, nothing
camo of it,
Judge Benot is winning praise for
his uniform tact and courtesy.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
The Sabbath and Heaven.

Did you eve: try to realize what
heaven would be like? The read
ing Of Hebrews, fourth chapter
and ninth verse, led the writer re-
Gently 10 do so. The verse reads,
''Thcrc rcnaincth therefore rest
to the people OF God." In tho
margin, opposite the word rest,
will be found, "kccping Of Sab
BATH" In the Revised Version the
reading is, "Thcrc rcmAincth there
fore Sabbath rest for the people
Of God." Not only docs the Sab
bath carry back our thoughts to
the creation, reminding us that in
six days the Lord made heaven and
earth, the sea, and all that in them
is, and rested the seventh, thereby
blessing the Sabbath day and hal
lowing it; and not only does it
keep up the memory Of the resur-
rcction Of Jesus Christ, on which
account it was changed from the
seventh to the first day Of the
week but it is type Of heavcn--a
foretastc of the happiness VIC all
hope to enjoy. One Of the best
ways Of spending the Sabbath is to
try to realize that eternal rest, and
one Of the best ways Of realizing
heaven is the pure enjoyment Of 4
wclf-spcnt Sabbath. IF you want
to know what heaven is going to
be like, just think Of a Sabbath day
wcll-spcnt, and remember that
heaven is going to be continual
keeping of Sabbath.
Conceived Of as a perpetual Sab
bath, what do you think of heaven?
Have you any desire for it? DO
you think you would enjoy it?
Judge this by your enjoyment of
tho earthly Sabbaths. Is the Sab
bath a delight, the holy Of the
Lord, honorable, and do you honor
him, not doing your own ways,
nor finding your own pleasures,
nor speaking your own words, but
dclighting yourself in the Lord?
We may judge our relish for hcav-
en-, and to some extent our fitness
for it in this way. If VIC have no
enjoyment in the spiritual privil-
eyes which the day brings we will
never get to heaven, and we would
not enjoy it if VIC did, for it is 60
ing to be nothing but Sabbath
there. AS a simple type of heaven,
the Sabbath deserves careful OBJ
scrvance by all who hope to enjoy
the rest that remains to the people
of God. Philip Henry used to say
of wcll-spcnt Sabbath, eff this is
not the way to heaven, l know not
what is. -
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
ELECTIONS IN MAY.
CUBANS TO CONTROL THEIR NUM-
CIPAL GOyERNM ENT.
General wood WIN Remain In Charge OF
the leland While the EXprl-
mrnt IL Work. Il

Washington, March G.-Socretary
Root expects to turn over tho NUM-
cipal affairs of Cuba to officials
chosen at an election to be held some.
time in May, after which all military
officers now engaged i'll municipal
Offices will bo recalled. AS this is an
experiment., tho provincial govern
ments and the general control of af-
fairs in tho island will remain III the
hands of Governor General Wood
and his subordinatos until such
time as the President and Secretary
of War consider the people Of Cuba
able to maintain order and discharge
their international obligations with
out the supervision Of the United
States. This is following tho plan
proposed by Secretary Root in his
annual report, whoro no says: "Thc
year allowed by the treaty for the
Spanish population CT tho island 10
elect whether they will be Cuban or
Spanish citizens will expire on April
IL next
1t will then, for the first time, be
possible to determine WHO are the
citizens Of Cuba entitled to take
part in tho government. By that
time it is believed that the results Of
tho consus having been computed aud
tabulated we shall be ready TO pro.
vide for mnnici pal elections, Winch
will place all the local governments
Of the island in tho hands Of repro
sentatives elected by tho people, and
that when these local governments,
thus elected, are established they will
be ready to proceed to tho formation
Of a representative convention to
framo a constitution and provide for
q general government of tho island,
to which tho United States will sur
rendor tho reins Of government.
When the government is established
tho relations which exist between it
and the United States will be mat
ter for free and uncontrolled agree-
ment between tho two parties."
Gin the approaching elections the
limits applied by the Spaniards for
suffrage will DO recognized. They
&permitted only persons who read and
write or pay taxes-to voto, but tho
franchise will also be given to all na-
$tivo Cubans who served in tho rovo-
lutionary army regardless Of educa.
8tlonal or property qualifications.
General Wood, General Ludlow,
General Wilson and other persons
who arc competent to Judge arc con-
8sfdent that tho experiment will turn
SSout vol, although turmoil may be
in tho first campaign.
Secretary Root especially commends
Y the conduct of the educated Cubans
and is anxious for the conserva-
tive element to tako a more active
part in tho political affairs Of the
island"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
j. nj. Is. KENNEDY A nErAULrER.
A Prominent Charlestonlan short in His
Accounts $1,000.
Especial to Greonyille News }

Charleston, S. c., March CD. NJ.
B. Kennedy, for years q trusted clork
Of tho cotton firm of e. II. Frost &
Co., has been arrested on q charge Of
being q defaulter to the amount of
$1,000. Kennedy is married and
has two children. Th,ro soems to
be little doubt as to the mans guilt.
The discovery of his wrong doing
has been a great shock to his friends
and relations, Of whom there are
many hero.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
ELECTION RIOT Al OMAHA.
DErUiI SIiEEirt'S hNu rHLlC!: tI..Hil
AZ Ti!T PDll.S
lf Police Intnrir'" hpnur Shrri0' Flowers
Says lie will @orn the city Jan with
900 MCn

Omaha, March G.--Thc city rlcc,
tlons arc i'll progress and events in
the forenoon have given riso to fear
Of serious trouble bcforo tho day is
gone between the partisans Of tho
mayoralty candidates.
Tho drmocrutrs control the sheriff
and th" republicans control iho
police force.
Throo hundred deputy shcriifs APP
pcarcd at thc polls this morning
to arrest illegal voters.
Tho police Golcc was at once
rushed forward with Warrants 10
arrest tho deputies for interfering
with tho election.
Several arrests have bcnn mnAo on
both sides and Il collision is Thought
to DO imminent.
The Democratic headquarters IL,
cusscd the udyisability Of swearing
300 additional deputies.
Shorill Powers at noon called in
person on tho chief OF police and no.
tiiiol him that if the police intorfcrrd
with the doputics further he would
storm tho city jail and release the
deputies if it took thousand mnn to
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
A Coed Cough Medicine for Children.

~ have no hestancy in recommend
Ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
says b, r. Moran, o well known and
popular baker, of Petersburg, Va. 1--WE
have given 1t to our children when
troubled with bad coughs, also whoop-
Ing cough, and it has always given per-
fect satisfaction. 1t was recommended
to me by q druggist as the best cough
medicine for childron as it contained
no opium or other harmfuldrug." Sold
by w. r.. Pelham, Druggist.