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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-26
The G. NS0N CASH STORE

very rapidly and this water spou'
came SO suddenly that the entire
basin between the two mountain
ranges was flooded, and before
the terror stricken people realized
what was upon them they were
carried down by the flood,
which swept everything in, It's
path. The little town of Keystone
with population of about 1900,
seems the greatest sufferer practic-
ally the entire town being washed
away. This town is the principal
one in the Pocahontas coal fields
and is located near it's centre. 1t
was to great extent headquarters
from which the mining population
purchased supplies and was also
the only place in the field where
whiskey could be purchased. At
this place there were some - or.
Is saloons, all of which washed
away. The report comes that the
mining population are now oc-
cupylng the banks of the streams
below, catching the merchandise
and barrels of whiskey and beer
as they float down. A great mum
ber of the coal and coke mines
throughout the Pocahontas field
are reported practically DESTROYED
and in some instances entirely
washed away. On account of the
very high water which has flooded
the region and prevented commu-
nication, anything like a correct
estimate of the loss of property
is impossible, but from the best in
formation obtainable at 9 p. m.
Sunday the loss to property will
reach easily 80, 100000.
At least 800 mine mules were
drowned but little damage is done
to the mines proper, as the drift
mouths were high up the moun>
tain sides. On the North Fork
branch of the Norfolk & Western.
which is five and half miles
long, hundreds were rendered
homeless and tonight are camping
In the mountains. The damage to
property on this branch is ysry
heavy. Only one of the 10 collier
les located on this branch escaped,
the Ashland, it being located at
the head of the stream. The
Mcdowell Coal company lost 70
residences, the Roanoke company
lost their boilerhouse and the 100
horse power boiler was swept
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-26
One Of the Best Stocks in Upper Carolina.

We with confidence there roorohon
e In ne state than have today What old goods had have
been sys matcay weeded
and date Stock representing latest and best in
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-26
Suspected of Being a Murderer.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Beaufort. June 22.- II. Harris,
negro who has been employed
as cook at the Sea Island hotel
here for several months, was ar
rested today on suspicion of be-
ing Sam Jackson, wanted for the
murder of Sheriff Kennedy and
wonndlng of Deputy Sheriff Don
aldsen near Statesboro, Bullock
county, Georgia, on Oct. 70,
1898.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-26
DR.. r. DeicOhN's Antl. Diurtec
500

May be worth to you more than 500
ar you have a child who SOILS bedding
from incontenence of water during
sleep. Cures old and young alike. T.
irrests the trouble at once. ST.. Sold
oy JF MacKey d Co, Druggist, Lan-
csster, b &.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-26

Italy has the greatest popula-
tlon of criminals. They number
5, 140 to the 1000, 200 of popul-
alton.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-26
Money to Loan

AM ABLE TO PLACE LOANS
l. secured by first mortgage on im-
proved farms for five years time. paya.
BILE In instaIlmen,s at the low rate of
I per Cent, interest. There viii be No
brokerage or other commission charg. q
r. e. wy IE,
5mo. Attorney at Law.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-26
Fine Shoes, Slippers, and Oxford Ties.

ere we are doing tremendous bushes.
tns ine Our second lot of ladies' misses chrens Sandals
Just come in with two and three styles all
that could be desired and prices lower elsewhere
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-26
Fresh Arrivals Of Choice Waah Goods,

we nave Just opened one case figured Satin Stripe
M great ogaln our bargain price
styles and splendid sellers One seersuckers in nes an
PLAIN fast colors job price il recent of o
~ and 10 cents Balstes and will and 10 cents
They are fine values and will go rapidly ~ ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
TWO NEW ENTERPRISES.

Prospect Of a Soap Factory and Il Dis
trihutin. Firm Coming Here.
Negotiations are pending for the loca-
ton of two large establishments here,
which, if secured. Will be Of great value
to the city.
The first is a soap factory, which it is
proposed to locate Just beyond the city
limits on the northwestern suburbs. A
New York man has recently purchased a
large tract in that locality, and it is un-
dcrstood that he contemplates operating
a factory of that character there. 1t was
said yesterday that all the plans were
not completed, and probably would not
be for several weeks yet. Negotiations
have been conducted with great secrecy.
But when the enterprise is fully decided
upon the public will at once be informed.
The other establishment referred to is a
distributing house for large packing
firm. The house is now located in North
Carolina. 1t has been decided to come to
Richmond if a suitable location can be
secured. There is probability of the firms s
locating down near the Seventeenth-Street
yards A site proposed is one near to the
yards-north of Broad Street. The firm
employs a large number of men and re-
ceives and ships a great deal of freight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
COPPER DEPOSITS
ON JAMES RIVER
Specimen of the Ore Analysed Here
Yesterday Yields II Per Cent.
Nickel From North Carolina.

1t looks as though the recent discovery
of copper ore OF exceeding richness
along the line of the James River DiVl-
sion Of the Chesapeake and Ohio might
create something like copper mlr.ns
fever.
A sample of the ore was brought to
this city few days ago. and on yes
terday DR. Henry Froehling, the we'll
known analytical chemist and mineral
ogist, subjected it to analysis. The
analysis developed that the sample con-
tanned IL per cent. of pure copper.
Such richness was not expected. If the
ore is found in any great quantity the
owner of the property upon which the
deposits are located has a fortune. DR..
Froehling will not give the name of the
owner, nor will he definitely locate the
property. There is no doubt, however,
that in due time both will be known.
Mr.. ]. p Robinson, of North Carolina,
brought TO DR.. Froehling for analysis
yesterday a specimen Of nickel ore found
in that State, and which appears to be
very rich. It will be analyzed as soon
as possible. Nickel is found in North
Carolina in considerable quantities. Mr..
Robinson is also much interested in the
copper mines in Person county, n. c.,
near Virginia. These mines are very
rich, and the output is quite heavy. They
have been developed only within recent
wears.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
THE LADIES FORM
AN ORGANIZATION
They Will Assist 7. P. AS in Enter
tanning Visitors to the National
Convention.

The Executive Committee of the local
Post of the Travellers Protective Asso-
citation held a meeting at the Post head-
quarters, Third and Main Streets, yes
terday afternoon to discuss plans for the
entertainment of the visitors to the sreat
national gathering of the order Whlch
will be held here June Sd to Sth.
a ladies' auxiliary was organized Win
Mrs Fl. Lee Valentine chairman, and
Mrs. Horace f. Smith secretary.
The ladies present We're: Mrs. Joseph
Wallerstein, Mrs. John S. Harwood, Mrs.
r. w. Spillman, Mrs. j. H Capers, Jr,
Mrs. w. T. Moulton, Miss L. Poindexter.
Miss Celeste Berry, Mrs. II. Lee Lorraine,
Mrs. Horace F. Smith, Mrs r b. John
son, Mrs c. Walton Saunders, Mrs. j. H
Warden. Mrs George A. Minor, Miss r.
Hutcheson, Miss Kate Turpin and Miss
Florence Bidgood.
Mr.. Joseph Wallerstein presided at the
meeting and each of the fifteen ladies In
attendance will ask one other lady to join
the organization. This auxiliary will look
out especially for the entertainment of
the ladies who will come with the dele
gates to the convention.
They will also provide for the enter
tainment of the ladies and gentlemen in
attendance upon the meeting. Lunches
will be served. receptions given and ex-
cursions arranged for
The meeting was a Very satisfactory one
in its results, and the T. IS present
were all pleased with the interest the
ladies manifested in the convention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
CHINESE COMPLY.
They Agree to the Demands Of the
Powers.
(Bv Associated Press)

PEKIN, February a0-Noon.-The for
eign ENJOYS this morning received an
unofficial communication from the Chi
nese Observation-Disclosures. offering to agree
to all the terms of the Powers The Chl-
nese desired. however. to save the lives
of Choa- -Sh,-Chiao and Wing Men, put
they were informed that the ministers
Insisted upon the former demands.
A complete surrender is expected to-
morrow. Meanwhile extensive prepara-
tions are being made Tor the expedition
planned by Count Won Waldersee.
The Germans have purchased 1,S0V cam
els for transport purposes * representa-
tive of the Associated Press was informed
by the foreign ministers to-day that
thev think the gravity of the situation
is over; but it is expected that differences
will now arise among themselves. when
some of the governments send their in
demnity claims, and particularly is there
uneasness regarding the attitude of Ger
many, that her claims must be paid IN
cash before the evacuation takes place.
The other ministers resent this, saying
it will be impossible for China to pay. as
China has not a large reserve and the
customs receipts go to pay dividends
upon former loans, and it is improbable
she could borrow a sum Of any mag1l-
nitude United States Minister Conger
estimates the total demands upon China
at s4O0 COO 00o
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
SUMMARY OF T0-DAY's NEWS.



Republicans expect to be well repre~
sented in the Convention
Plan inaugurated for an annual eu-s
campment of Virginia military.
-Lieutenant-coIonei and two majors IN
Seveutieth Regiment elected
Youth accidentally shoots himself In
Manchester.
rise to lively meeting
This years budget 10 eontalu tu-&s
creased appropriations.
Rich deposits OF copper ore discovered
on James River.
The State buys in more bonds
Ladies' Auxiliary for the-Es e A. ton-ss
yention.
William Tyler. the negro boy on trial
in C;oochiand teStiiies in his own penait-ss
Arthur Fuller. on trial at Chatham Ior
attempfed assault, goes on the stann. anu
does not make good impressions IT, oia s.as S )
pr. w.sH. Lewis. at Lawrencevilie.s
hurt In runaway.
Farmers of Prince EaWaIu ss..s - - s.
maSS-meet1nS to nomluale q '>sss 49,
the Convention.
General
-r,., 1voras used in debate In HousaS
''-snpdry oi s civil bin passed
Senate discussed pneumatic tuoe ma lss1
se.ssba nbarres against Police Captain Hes-
Iihy, dismissed by Police Board
#s-E.nvovs said to have agreed To q COM
promise as to punishment OF suilty tsnt=s
snesi @aosrs Ssss dsraIl a train and eanture hss
'e'-acting President OF Beers said 20 Io-ss
rard shair cause a. hopeless and tAiaa9ss
surrender advisable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
This Fate Of Prince Tuan, Duke Ian
and General lung Flu Slang.
DEATH FOR ALL THE OTHERS.
If the Court Advances No New Obsta-
cles the Negotiations on the First
Part OF the Powers May
BE Considered as
Absolutely
Closed.
Gy Associated Press.)

LONDON, Feb. 21.-'.At their last
meeting, says the Pekin correspondent
of The Morning Post, wiring YESTERDAY
1.-The foreign ENJOYS agreed to a COM
promise. They propose to permit the
Imperial Court to commute the SEN
tences of decapitation in the cases OF
Prince Tuan, Duke Ian, anG General
Tung Flu Slang to life imprisonment and
will agree to the following pumshmehts:
prince Chwang to be stranSled, fu
IIsien to be decapitated,- Chao Shu Chiao
and Wing Men to be permitted each TO
strange himself, and Chi Sien and ST Su
Cheng WI to be beheaded in Pelsin
..If the court advances no new OBJ
stacles, the negotiations on the first part
of the demands Of the Powers may be
considered closed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
The Time and Place are Yet 10 be
Selected.
WILLATTEN9 THElNAlIGuRATIoN
Richmond Companies Accept tho
oner of the Chesapeake and ohso
RaiIway-The officersand Msn
VIII Parade In Their Now
Confederate Uniforms.
Celebration OF Gruys.

The officers of the Seveptieth Regiment
of Virginia Infantry after adjo,irnmenc
Yesterday held an informal conference
and set on foot a movement looking 20
going into encampment at some place on
the seashore next July.
When the subject was mentioned,
officers OF eight companies said they feis
sure their men would most heartily and
gladly do their part in order to make the
movement q success.
Col Anderson and all the other officers
felt highly encouraged It is hoped To
have all the military organizations In the
State so into ercampment at the same
time. II this scheme does not succeed,
the Seventieth Regiment will certainly
carry out it's plans set on foot yesterday.
GOING TO WASHINGTON.
The committees from the five local
companies OF the Seventieth Regiment
met last night and decided to accept tha
offer of the Chesapeake and Ohio road
to carry the soldiers to Washington on
March 4th. the occasion of the second
Inauguration of President Mckinley.
The companies will probably leave here
on the night. of the 2d of March. and re-
turn on the 5th. Lisutenants E. NJ. HAIRY,
w. 3 thompson, Hneodofe BapeiSte, u.
Matthews and j. E. Cherry Will go to
Washington on the I'D to provide for
quarters for the troops.
Col. Anderson will be in command.
The soldiers and officers will appear iii
the parade in their new Confederate gray
uniforms.
MILITARY NOTES
The Richmond Grayt will hold their
annual celebration at New F'ords Hotel
Tomorrow night at $50 O'Clock.
Company IF, Old Dominion Guard. Capt.
Theodore G. Baptist commanding will
give q fui! dress gray uniform military
ball. for which large number of invita-
tons have been issuad. 4 short drill
will precede the bali. This company Is
improving very rapidly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
THE D. A. R.
Reception rendered the Delegates at
the White House.
(By Associated Press-)

(By Associated Press-)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2es-The President
and Mrs, Mckinley rendered reception
this evening to the Society of the Children
of the American Revolution. which was
followed by reception to the delegates
to the Congress of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. There We're about
100 children present and many hundred
delegates
The report of the committee on the Con-
tentiaI Hall shows that the fund now
amounts to $751; .S233. An appeal by Mrs.
Manning brought more contributions
Mrs. Donald Mclean offered a resolu-
ton recommending that a committee be
appointed to discover the minimum cost
for which site for a permanent memo
rial hall can be secured. After heated
debate this was adopted
The evening session was devoted to the
reading of the reports of the Committee
on Franco-American Memorial. ReVoiu-
tionary Relics. the National University
and the Dissertation of the Flag.
The report of the Dissertation OF the
Flag states that twelve States had passed
laws protecting the American flag and
that efforts were now bring made to have
legislation on the s''bject enacted by
every State in the Union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
BUILDING AND REAL ESTATE.
The Unparalleled Scarcity of hes'-
Ic,ccs-Ne.y Buildings soon.

The UuDaralleleu Scarcity Oh i.esA
,cnccs-New buildings soon.
An idea of the present unparalleled
scarcity of residences in Richmond Is
strikinglv evidenced by the fact that the
rent list of one real estate nihi' "io
rents as many or more houses ese,s
year than does any other firm IN Rlch-
mond now contains but three MUSES.
These are not desirable.
.uThere is not house in Richmond rent
ing for as much as $3.50 year that Is
-unteuanted," said another agent 10
Times writer yesterday. we ah iaNs
a few cheapest houses, 'shacks we can
them. but we have nothing very deslr-
able"
continuing he mentioned the fact that
he already had three applicants for
house low down on East Clay, which
would be vacated March 18th He eA-
pected the number to increase. as the
news of the prospective vacancy became
known.
During the past week there have been
many indications that the long expected
activity in building is at hand. All the
agents report many inquiries from pros
pective builders. The cold weather has
delayed the beginning Itzis thought the
price of buit6fnge mat eHisel l-efise. has
something to do with the slowness with
which property. owners are erecting
houses.
There is also more or less pronounced
scarcity of locations for residences. The
city is well filled up clean out to the
corporate lines. This IS true Of every
section save Lee District, the section
around the Lee Monument. This was
taken into the city in 1892 There are
no city Improvements therein. so the
owners of property in the district have
not erected houses for the reason that
tenants could not be found for them.
Since there are indications that the City
Council will this year provide for eN-
tensive public improvements in Lee Dis
trict. real estate men believe that section
will be built up rapidly. With water
mains, gas electric lights, sewerage, and
sidewalks Lee District would be as de-
rirable a residence section as any IN
the city.
Mr. W. a. Chesterman, who has the
contract to erect the annex to Murphy's
Hotel. at Eighth and Broad Streets. has
awarded contracts for various portions
If the work as follows:
Brick work, W. 3. Davis; galvanized
ron work Reuben Burton; painting, d. II.
Pyle: general iron work. Tredegar Iron
Company: plumbing and steam-fitting.
Morgan r. Mills; the eXcavatng and
stone work. A. L. Phillips. Mr.. Phillips
will have the foundation ready by March
18th Mr.. Chesterman's contract calls
for the completion OF the building by
September 1st.
The brick walls of the new factory of
the Virginia and North Carolina Wheel
Company are about completed The work
Of putting on the roof has begun. The
factory will probably be in opera ton by
May 1st a number of the workmen who
went elsewhere when the factory burned
a few months ago will return here when
the factory resumes operations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
NO SPECIAL PRIVILEGES.
Germany ana United States Agree on
This Point.
tBy Associated Press. }

b
BERLIN, Feb. 20.-It is understood
here that the object Of the recent con-
ference between Ambassador White and
the Secretary for Foreign Affairs was
the prevention of petty seizures of ter
ritories and to obtaining special priv1-
leges in China by separate Powers. The
United States is seeking Germanys sup
port for joint action for the Powers to
ensure proper security of their diplo-
matte and commercial interests in China.
1t is believed the United States and
Germany are in full accord.
The German Foreign Office says the
Naldersee expedition is to be confined to
the province of Pi Chi Ii unless the
obduracy of the Chinese Government
makes an extension to Sian Flu OF the
military movement necessary.
The Foreign Office says the expedition
is unanimously sanctioned by the foreign
ministers, including Mr.. Conger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
CITY Gas Inspector, is. another possible

IT am perfectly willing to serve my
people in the Constitutional Convention.
if they desire it, - said Hon. James Mar
shall, of Craig county, at Sfurphy's last
night Roanoke county and city and
Craig county form the district from
which our delegates will be chosen. y
understand that Mr.. Allen Watts, OF
Roanoke, is to be one of the delegates.
I may be the other I have made no
canvass. have left. the matter with my
people; If they want me to serve, shall
do so, and feel honored by their conf
dence.
Then Mr. Marshall gave an account of
the recent smallpox epidemic in Craig,
which has caused the county or a con-
siderable portion Of it to be cut off from
the rest of the world for the past six
weeks. Although there were eighty cases
of the disease, only one death resulted.
The Infection is now about stamped out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
T. SATISFACTORY EXPIATl0N.
Six Ringleaders to Be Executed and
Indemnity Paid.
NV Associated Press

BERLIN, Feb. 2O.-The Berlin papers
publish a letter from Swatow, dated jan
uary 10th, asserting that Yui Kao, the
salt commissioner, has arranged salts
factory expiation for the atrocities
against the Baslees missions at Chang Lo,
province of Shan Tung. including the exc
cutionSof six ringleadecs and the pay
ment of $4,000 for the destroyed property
of Christians.
The Vossische Zaitung has special
dispatch from Niu Chwang, which says
that the Russians are having frequent
fights with robber bands composed OF
former Chinese regulars
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
pNn1rMAr1c SERVICE.

TO 81.
PNEUMATIC SERVICE.
The amendment appropr;atinS s3Goc10 Tor
the transportation of mails by pneumatic
tubes, and repeating the law which pro-
lrtbits future contracts for pneumatic tuoe
service, together with the peI1dlnS point
of order against 1t, was called up Inc
poi,ft cf order was sustained by the Sennte
without division, the amendment thus De-
ing stricken out.
Mr. Mason then offered an amendment
appropriating 100000 for the maintenance
of the pneumatic tube service In cities
where it now is in operation, and for It's
establishment in Ch.ca go.
Mr.. Hale raised the point of order that
the amendment was general legislation,
which on appropriation bills was obnoX-
ious to the Senate rule. The amendment
was held to be in order-54 to IT,
Mr. Hale then made a point Of order
that q committee had not passed on the
proposition. The Senator offered some Sc
we're remarks on the gigantic lobby be-
hind this pneumatic tube plan
Mr.. Mason controverted the allegation
as to a '.job,'' and said it was an Insult
to the Postmaster-General, who had rec
commended the plan.
Mr.. Wolcott humorously announced that
con the imperative request OF numerous
Senators a. special meeting OF the Com
mittec on Postoffice would be held imme-
diate1y and he asked that meantime the
subject be laid aside. This sudden drift
of affairs raised general laughter, and
at 5:25 the Senate adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21

Mr.. ]. w. Richardson, Registrar Of the
Land Office. who returned yesterday from
a visit to his home in Smyth county,
SAYS there is a very strong sentiment
in his section in favor Of sending large
number of the leading farmers of the
State to the Constitutional Convention.
There seems TO be a very general de-
mand of this nature, and it looks now as
though the convention membership would
include a number of farmers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
BIG CAPITALIZATION.
pork-Packing Concerns Arc 10 Com
lHr Associated Press.l

TRENTON, N j.. Feb. 2o.-Articles Of
INCORPORATION of John P. Squire & Com
pany. with an authorized cap tai OF
s. 10000, we're filed here to-day. The
company is to acquire the business OF
John p. Squire & Company, OF Bos-on,
and about twenty other corpor@e o.is
located in the east and dong ,tpusin.,ss l.il,..
of meat and pork packing and handing
rhe company is also empowered to own
c,ttle swine. etc, and to do butcherinS
and refrigeratins business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-21
HERLIHY CHARGES DISMISSED.
Board of Police Commissioners Makes
It's Decision
BY Associated Press. J

(By Associated Presse
NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-The Board of
Police Commissioners handed down a
decision dismissing the charges made
against Police Captain Herlihy. who was
formerly in command of the Red Light
district of the E,ast-Side. Heriihy was
accused of neglect of duty. failure to keep
his complaint book properly and the use
of abusive language toward the Rev. Mr..
Paddock. of the Protestant Episcopal Pro-
Cathedral.
The board also dismissed certain
charges which had heen pending against
Chief Devery since the Lexow Investiga-
ton Committee made its report.