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arms and munitions Of war, together
with food and clothing for the army,
were landed by different nations of
Europe at Charleston. From this point
these army stores, together with rice
and other products Of the fields OF
South Carolina, were transported, by
wagon trains, as far north as New Jer-
sey. During this period South Caro-
lima grew and fiourished, notwithstand-
ing the existence of war.
In the autumn of 1778, the scene be-
gan to change. Col. Campbell was
sent from New York, by Sir Henry
Clinton, to reduce Savannah, the capt.
tai of Georgia. On the 29th Of Decem-
ber, General Howe was forced to ca
pitulate. Georgia fell into the hands of
the enemy, and South Carolina now
became a border state, exposed to the
active military operations Of the enc
my. A bloody struggle was made, near
Savannah, but it proved unsuccessful.
1t soon became evident that the British
were determined to capture Charleston.
Provost, in May, 1873, had attempted
to take the city by siege, but his plans
were frustrated by the, adroitness of
Governor Rutledge and the military
prowess of General Moultrie.
On the 26th of December, 1779, Sir
Henry Clinton, with the larger part of
his army, sailed from New York for
the South. In January Of the follow
ing year, he landed on the coast of
Georgia. He had but one object In
view, and that was to crush the re-
bellion in all the Southern colonies.
His purpose was to begin at the south
ern extremity and go northward, leav-
ing the country in his rear in complete
and absolute, If not willing, submission
to the British government. The first
thing to be done to effect his purpose,
was the reduction Of Charleston. On
the 10th of February, he set out from
Savannah to accomplish the cherished
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The monument is erected on the sum-
nit of the most elevated point Of the
battle ground, which, 1t should be borne
in mind, Is not the pinnacle" Of King 8
Mountain, which rises in majestic
grandeur seven miles northeast. 1t Is
neat structure, and considering, the
embarrassing circumstances under
which the association labored, Is high
| ly creditable to their efforts. 1t was
built by Mr.. F. A. McNinch, Of Char
lotte, N. c., at total cost OF $2,S60.
The cornerstone was laid with Masonic
ceremonies on the 23d Of June, 1880,
Grand Master A. T. Smythe, and the
other grand officers of South Carolina
officiating, assisted by the grand mas
ters, or their representatives, of Vir-
ginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and
Georgia; Philanthropic Lodge, Of York
vile, and members Of the lodges In
Greenville, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Kings
Mountain, Rock Hill and Fort Mill.
The monument Is made Of native
granite, quarried about seven miles
from the battle-ground. 1t Is IL feet
square at the base, and % feet in
height. The base Is five feet high,
consisting of five tiers, each successive
tier decreasing two feet as they ascend:
Upon the top tier rests the first die, 4
| feet square, and on this rests a second
die, feet high and 81 feet square. On
this die rests the shaft, II feet in
height, "a feet at the base, and sur
mounted with capital feet square
and % inches thick.
It was originally designed to sur
mount the shaft with a bronze statue
of a soldier of the period dressed in
coon-skin cap, and with shot pouch
and powder horn at his side, in the
act of loading his gun; but the increas-
ed cost of this figure rendered 1t i'm
practicable to carry out the design.
But with this monument, like the lad
der of fame, there Is still room at the
top" and succeeding generation may,
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J.. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1900.

purpose of his heart. He was success
full. Whether all was done that could
have been done to save the city, or not,
we shall not here inquire. Perhaps 1t
would have been wise, under the ex-
listing circumstances, not to have at
tempted its defense. The attempt,
however, was made. Sir Henry Clinton
commenced and carried on the siege
with as much respect to the rules of
military science as IL he had been con-
Quoting the siege of an old walled town.
Reduced almost to starvation, and
poorly provided for every way to stand
a siege, the defenders of the city, after
q close siege Of nearly eight weeks,
capitulated on the 18th of May, 17SO.
The terms of the surrender were hard,
and the conduct Of the British COM
mander afterward, was calculated to
cast a gloom over the patriots. The
civil government Of Britain was estab-
lished in the city, and plans were laid
for establishing 1t over the whole state.
Everything was done that could be
done, to encourage the tories and 10y
alists and dishearten the patriots.
Early in June, Clinton and the fleet
sailed for New York. leaving Lord
CORVALLIS to complete the establishing
Of civil government in the state. He
commenced his march northward.
Parties were sent out in all directions
to disperse the patriots and gather up
the tories and loyalists with which to
swell his ranks. This was not enough.
He determined to force those who,
from the results OF the war, were rest
ing quietly at home, to take up arms
against their friends and against the
cause which they loved. Lord Corn
wallis soon found that the country
still remained, and there were many
who had sworn for 1t to live and for
it to die. In South Carolina, there was
not then g regularly organized Ameri-
can army. There were small parties OF
men, in almost every section of the
state, who disputed every inch Of
ground with CORVALLIS. Still he push
ed on. Tories and loyalists flocked to
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TO BE CONTINUED.
A TRUE SOLDIER.


emperor said to his soldiers embark
ing for China-"Spare none! Take no
prisoners" &C., &c. By way Of con-
trast to that abhorrent utterance, we
give a brief extract from the farewell
address to a battalion of Zouaves by
the colonel of the regiment, Perier de
Lacombe:
You are going in few days to the
other end of the world-to that mystic
rious land so little known that the ex-
preston 'Partant pour la Chine is
everywhere accepted as a phrase de-
scribing an extraordinary enterprise.
. Do not underrate your enemies.
They fight with valor and they fear
not death. Initiate them. If death ap-
proaches, face it with calmness and 1t
will fly. . Under your COM
manding officer, in whom have entire
confidence, and with your officers, you
should mount victoriously all the diff
ficulties that confront you. Fall, If
need be; but for the honor Of the regi-
ment and the flag, never retreat.
Remember that heaven promises eter-
nal happiness to him who dies for his
country on the field of battle; and you,
young men, who leave behind you faith
er, mother, anxious friends, reassure
them-tell them that the Zouave dies
hard. And then consider the
pleasure and satisfaction that will at
tend your return to your homes. The
young will admire and respect you.
The old will make you tell the story
of your campaign. The women Will
adore YOU! And now, au revoir, my
friends. For all of you I wish good
luck, health and glory!"
Here speaks a soldier and Christ
ian, a brave and simple gentleman. All
honor to The warrior who serves his
country without hatred or cruelty to-
ward his country's enemies! All praise
to the chieftain who admonishes his
soldiers that valor does not borrow
strength from barbarism!-Washing-
ton Post.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN.
Decisive Battle of American
Revolution.
how ANDW WHERE LIBERTY WAS won.
Carefully Prepared Story as Origin.
ally Told by Rev. Robert Latham,
Historian, Reproduced For the
Benefit Of the Generation Now
Growinp I'm

Growing UP.
80 heaven" they said, "our bleeding coun-
IL there no hand on high to shield the brave ?
What though destruction sweep these lovely
Rise fellow men! Our country yet remains
BY that dread name we wave the sword on
high,
And swear for her to live; for her to die"
CAMPBELL'S PLEASURES OF HOPE.
The year seventeen hundred and
eighty was the darkest period in the
Revolutionary struggle. From the
mountains to the seaboard, a gloom
rested upon the whole country. For
five years the colonies, against fearful
odds, had been battling for freedom.
The country was overrun, it's treasury
was empty, and its soldiers were hum
cry and naked. From the hills of Mas
sachusetts to the savannas Of Georgia,
a darkness that could be both seen and
felt, enveloped the land. This was es-
pecially the case in South Carolina and
Georgia. From the repulse of Sir Peter
Parker, on the 2Sth Of June, 1776, until
the autumn of 1779, South Carolina, al
though in open and determined rebel
lion against the mother country, enjoy
ed comparative peace. Supplies OF
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In its day, the Deckhard rifle was as IA
nous as Is the Enfield rifle OF the present time.
It was made in Lancaster county, Pennsyl
vania, and bore the name Of its maker. The
barrel was three feet and six inches long, and
carried ball that weighed about one-fourth
Of an ounce. The gun usually weighed about
seven pounds, was trained with great care,
and in the hand Of a frontierman, was dead
ly weapon.
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and doubtless will, complete this work
so patriotically inaugurated by the
Kings Mountain Centennial associa,
ton Of 1880.
The inscriptions on the monument
are as follows:
North Side
Here the tide Of Battle
Turned in favor of the American Col
East Side
Here, on the 7th day Of October, A. D..
1880, the British forces, commanded by
and totally defeated by Campbell, Shell
by, Williams, Cleveland, Sewer, and
their heroic followers from Virginia
the two Carolinas and Tennessee.
South Side
Fell on this battle-ground in defense
of civil liberty, Colonel John Williams
Major William Chronicle, Captains
John Mattocks, David Beattie, Will
liam Edmonson.
First Lieutenants: Reece Brown
Thomas Mccullough, William Black
burn, Robert Edn1ondson.
Second Lieutenants: John Beattie
Andrew Edmondson, Humberson Lyon
James Cory, James Laird, Nathaniel
Guist, Nathaniel Dryden, James Phil
lips.
Privates: William Rabb, John Boyd
David Duff, Henry Herrigan, William
Watson, Arthur Patterson, Preston Co.
forth.
West Side
In memory Of
The Patriotic Americans
who participated
in the Battle of
Kings Mountain,
This monument Is erected
by their
Grateful descendants.
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Continued on Fourth Page.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
SHORT NEWS STORIES.
PAsu In One shos-Rosson's HiEh Priced cigars-Seaerooks Didn't
 Oct the Pass.

In 1889, owing to the competition of Henry Ahbey. Mapleson was obliged to raise Patti's salary from si.o0o . night to a, GOO and finally to S5, 900 a night a sum previously uDheard of in the an. uals of opera. The price, however, was to be paid at 9 o'clock of the day on which Patti was to sing. On the second night of the engagement at Boston Pat d was billed to sing "Traviata. Ex. peases had been heavy and the funds were low. SO that when Signor Franohi. Patti's agent. called promptly at tho theater at g o'clock only S4, 900 could be scraped together. The agent was in dignant He declared that the contract was broken and that Patti would not ing. He refused to take tho a. GOO and went off to report the matter to tho pri' ma donna At o'clock he returned and told Colonel Mapleson that Patti would take the s4,eoo and dress for the part. all except her shoes. She would arrive at the theater Ai the regu- lar time. and when the remaining pal try sl. 900 was forthcoming she would put on her shoes and SO on tho stage,
 Patti arrived as promised. eostumed all but hOr shoes Only $500 was on hand. The money was taken Co Patti. and in a few moments word was sent back to the manager that Patti was ready all but one shoe. which would not b. put on till tho remaining $500 was paid It was time for the perform Anee, but tho people were still coming in. and afte, some time the balance oi the amount was turned over to Signoi FrAnchi Patti put on her other shos and proceeded to the stage
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
a.ur..tix. ra..-

T guess Jim Is negotiating for an- other diamond"
 What makes you think sor
 q saw hlm standing In a doorway under e slgn which reads. Glass put in while you walt '"-cleveland Plain Dealer
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
True. hut Awful.
,,.ono,I,,. Ip r.s To th- World.

Locomotives Tn rse In th, Wor'u-
 One hundred and nine thousand 'ooO motives are at present running m vari il ous countries Europe has os,VVo '. America 40. 900, Asia S.SOO. Aas'fAiia 2 900 and Africa 700.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
And He Can.

What did the Boston's new pitcher say when they asked hlm if he could pltchT
 He simply gave his name" whats hls namer'
 "Meekln."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
Didn't Oct the Paas.

Thomas Q Seabrooko the wei. known comedian. tells of an experience he once had trying 0 get seats to sse An actor friend who was playing lad year in New York theater.
 Some changes had been made in She box office staff. and Seabrooke did rot know the treasurer and therefore asked Co see one of the managers men to whom be bad been introduced.
 "I am his representative. said A gentleman with a beard as he peered As the actor through the window What can do for you:"
 "i guess it must have been your brother that met. hesitatingly an. swered Seabrooke.
 "Perhaps SO. Bat what can I do foi yOu?'
 II waated pass for two seats.
 "who are you?" queried the man.
 "I have DO card. but my name is Seq bsooke l am sB actor-Thomas c Seabrooke.
 "Who have you been withs'
 Seabrooke looked blankly at bis in- quisitor for second. and then bis in nate appreciation for comedy lines oanis tC his aid
 "No. mol can sell a complete his tory of my past life for two seats. !" And with that be walked away.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
A.ro.. ths reetliEht..

~Hlst.' whispered the villain. creep Ing stealthily across the stage.
 'Yes; expected you would be-" re' joined the heroine.
 And a murmur of applause trickled down from the gallery.-Chlcago Newa
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
Roh,on,. Hirh Prieea cirAr..

Comedian Stuart Robson has a pro nounced weakness for high priced oigars bat combines with this extravagance certain rigid economy which finds CT precision in his determination to con. sume to the smallest possible extremity the object of his lavish outlay. Mem. oers of bis company have. in conss-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
un.,linn Fnr Annther.

q should thlnk after that widow had been married twice she would want to take rest" r -t. -nee A
 But when she Is married Is the only time she has for a rest-"-Detroit Free Press
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
Intimate Friends.

Bramble-Do you remember Jim Blivinsf
 Thorne-Do IT Why. he was my best friend at college. almost blt hls ear otf once In a football game.-New York Journal.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11

AN@E AAH ae " AnsAAA1s
 quence. a wholesome respect for the in. hnitesimal pieces of tooscco. vulgarly known as butts" They are careful te scan any chair standing in the wings. lest they willfully destroy the atom ire queotly Co be found resting thereon. Miss Lida McMillsn was last season prominent in the comedian 6 company.
 One night Miss McMillan and Mir. Robson were standing in the winSf awaiting their respective cues. Clutched firmly in Robson's teeth was Q fragrant havana. His cue eaiae first There vaa no convenient chair, no spot where the precious bit could remain untouched lt was impossible to carry it on in the scene. for it would not be an appropri. ate factor in his make up" In despair he turned to Miss MaMillan aAd squeak ed ''Hold it." She laughingly assented
 A moment later she was Astonished Co observe Mr Robson leave his post tion on the stage and walk toward her Certain that she bad forgotten her lines Miss McMillan became possessed of tho idea that the star had come Co appriso Der of the lapse of memory She waa just about to rush co and trust to some lucky chance to set her srighs when she heard a stage whisper in the fainil- lar lisp; "Say. Miss MeMillan; itS going out Puff up Boston Globa
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
A Mnrk of saperiorItr.

Wherein does man differ from the lower anlmalsr' asked the professor. And the youth answered without hesi- tauon:
 He can ride a bicycle. ton Star.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
Had ,o Make a Choice.

2ahgwill is somewhat of a story tell. et. He tells of a bcsgar who was de- tccted in the act oi stealing a spoon and who was asked if he did rrt know that the eighth commandment was, Thou s"alt not steal 'Gcs. knew that. sad tho culrIit h5t ihsr ii hadn't trokeu that ,bagld have troken tbe tlntb. which savs Thru shalt not eJvet. saw hai Go br,ak one com. msndment anyhow. s1 | thought ] might as well hs,c tlc ,T,cn
 True. hut Awful.
 First Newspaper Reader (in smoking oompartmenD-I hear they have nearly resched thosu poor miners who were en- tombed by that explosion.
 Second Newspaper Reader-fes, they lave ha penny,ra,ed the wall of rock.
 Third Newspaper Roader-fon mean penetrated.
 Second Newspaper Reader-No, don't They're only half way through Ally Sloper.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-11
otA.rvI.s Absorbed.

0tAerwise Absorbed -i never go shopping earlT 'n the morning"
 "why noty'
 That Is :he timO when the shopgirls arc busy telling each other their d1sama--Chlcaec Record.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-04

the builders Of the system seemed to CON
slider 1t matter of first Importance to
consult popular interests and accommo-
date themselves to the public needs. The
business policy steadily pursued has been
to make friends with all classes by the
exercise OF liberality.' And thus; Gar
ryng with them such purposes, the agents
Of the Seaboard Air Line are nowhere
regarded as the agents of q soulless cor
poration, but as friends, guides and in
structors. The road has found the touch
stone to bring tbout prosperity and to
live well while aiding others to live
There is a striking lesson in this-the
subject affor1s food for thought So
soon after Mr.. st. John took charge of
the Seaboard, as general manager, as
the man and his methods began to be
understood, the employees of the system
and the people living along 1t began to
warm to it. Terms of amity were speedi-
ly established between it and all having
to do with it. 1t was not regarded as an
enemy, but a friend: and this because
the principle of fair dealing was domi-
nant in it's management. 1t has carried
this principle further than mere fairness;
it has been broad and liberal in its deal
ings and has thus made friends on every
hand. This policy promises to be not Only
maintained but extended under the wise
and able presidency of Mr.. John SHELTON
Williams. A man Of affairs, with a large
view OF human nature, he has Inaugural led
the Greater SeaboaFd on o broad basis,
and 1t Is winner from the start.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-04
NEW sEABoARD OFFICIALS,
Changes in Officers Made Necessary fy Its
Consolidation.

The consolidation of the Greater Sea-
board Air Line system went into effect
July 1st. The consolidation occasione1 n
number of changes. The following are
the most important appointments; T. W.
Roby, formerly Auditor Of F. G. and F..
made comptroller of the system; John II.
Sharp, treasurer (old appointmenD; j. ID.
Sherwood formerly auditor of receipts,
made secretary and assistant treasurer;
r. N. Mutt, cashier; w. y. Tucker; pay
master told appointment V. e. McBee.
general superintendent (old appointment !.
w. T. Reed, formerly superintendent OF
motive power, made mechanical super n
tendent; G. p. Johnson, superintendent of
transportation; H. w. B. Glover, former
ly traffic manager, made freight traffic
manager c. r. Caps, general freight
agent told appointment); o. B. Bi1weil,
Jr, freight claim agent (old appointment /;
l.. S. Allen, general passenger agent told
appointment); 0. d. Ball. Jr.. general
purchasing agent told appointmentI; w.
F. Williams. superintendent of telegraph.
The headquarters of all those named Will
be in Portsmouth.
Comptroller Roby has announced the
following appointments in his office: j
Fl. Burroughs. auditor freight receipts
Thomas H. Wright. auditor passenger re-
ceipts; ]. A. Walton, statistician. Mr..
Burroughs, it is said. was chief clerk
under Mr.. Roby on the Florida Central
and Peninsular. Messrs. Wright and Wal
ton are residents OF Portsmouth.
The office OF auditor held by Mr.. J. ID.
Martin has been abolished.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-04

in the country. AS there is practically no
limit to the possible development and
growth of the country which it traverses
and the cities which it reaches, it is not
oyerstating the case to say that no other
railroad in the United States has better
outlook for steady growth in traffic.
sEABOARD A POTENT FACTOR.
"Under the able management of Mr..
Hoffman and Mr.. ST. John, the Seaboard
has been a pottN factor in the develop
ment of the south The policy of the de-
velopment will be pursued with vigor, and
the people along the line may be assured
that there will be no backward step.
1t will be the aim of those who have
now come into control of this system
to give every possible aid and en-
enlargement to the extension OF COM
mercial interests at the seaboard, to
the growth of manufactures along the
entire system, to the diversification of
agriculture, and to the most intelligent
work of drawing population and new cap
ital into this territory We recognize the
mutually of interest-'that the pros
perity of the road depends upon the pros
perity of the country-and with that in
view we shall work for the advancement
of the whole country which is tributary
to our lines.
THE SEABOARD'S POLICY.
''The South has made wonderful prog
ress, but what it has accomplished is
only the beginning. Its growth in the
next few years will, / am sure, be greater
than that of any period in the past, and
in this progress we expect to see the
Seaboard do it's full duty to the coun-
try and reap the full benefit OF increased
business.
81 may add" said Mr.. Williams, in
closing. chat our policy is to maintain the
Seaboard as an absolutely independent
line, and there need be no fear as to it's
absorption by any other system. 1t will
be abundantly able to take care of it
self and to play leading part in every
good work for the advancement OF the
South, and we hope not only to retain MI
the friendly interest given to its former
manageme MT, but to still further strength
en- its hold upon the good will of the peo-
ple."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-04
A GREAT RAILWAY SYSTEM.

The Seaboard Air Line Railway Com
pany is the subject of a somewhat ex-
tended article in the recent number OF
Bra1streets. Commenting upon the rela-
tion of this organization to the South the
article contains the following: I'm the
extent of it's capital the Seaboard Air
Line Railway will take a prominent posi-
tion among the large railroad corporations
of the country. At the same time, its i'm
portance to the whole South is matter
which does not admit of question. The
successful completion of plans OF this
magnitude are, in fact, matter OF ma
tionai moment, and they also illustrate
the tendency Of separate corporations to
come together in view of the great finan-
cial and practical economics which can
be secured by one management in place
of a number of scattered ones"