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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14
Republicans Admit
ROOSeTelt'S Blunder.
In Forcing DR.. Crum on the
State of South Carolina. Till
man Wants Ammunition.

Washington, Jan. 9.-Mayor.
Smythe of Charleston has ad>
dressed an urgent appeal to Sena-
tor Tillman to fight to the last
ditch DR.. Crum's confirmation as
collector of that port. The may.
or states that material is being
gathered with view to opposing
the confirmation other than racial
grounds. He says committee
of prominent citizens Is preparing
to come to Washington at once
end appear before the senate COM
merce..commi,tse to protest against
the new collector.
The senator wired the mayor
tonight TO 'burry up his mater
ial. - The senator is determined
to make determined fight against
DIR. Crum and is arming himself
with all the fac-s that will aid
him in this effort. He will not
encourage the idea of delegation
coming Ito Washington, feeling
that the same results can be OBJ
tanned If the anti Crum material
is filed with the committee. The
senator will himself address the
committee as soon as the Charles
ton ammunition arrives. "Sev-
eral Republican senator's have ad-
mitted to me they thought the
president had blundered in the
Crum appointment said Sena,
tor Tillman tonight.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14
ROCK HILLS ooUNCIL-HULL ELEC-
TED MAYOR.

TED MAYOR.
Rock Hill, Jan. Sd. J. Hull
was elected mayor today over j.
j. Waters by vote of 21O to SO.
j. III. Cherry went in unopposed
as alderman, as did E. r. Avery.
Branson won over j. W. O'Neal
by majority Of 8, and Craig
beat Shinn 40 to 116.
Little interest was manifested,
only 262 votes being cast against
274 tive years ago when the re-
gistratlon was lighter. Tho re-
gistration for this election was
335.
The new councils big business
is to straighten out the finances of
the municipality which turns into
the new year with floating debt
or $96, ,0OO, May taxes already
pledged, less than 800 on hand
andssxpenses exceeding income by
$4,000 annually. Tho income
from all sources is $4,000. This
is a goodIstrong council IN whose
business abllltyIthe people have
confidence and. having awakened
to the folly. of continuing on such
a basis Rock Hill is going.to pull
out of the hole and get on busi-
moss basis. IRock,, Hill .has been
made a regular cemetery for
hatchets'and hammers etheD past
few weeks: w. II. McC.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14
THE SECRET OF LONG
LIFE,

Consists ia keeping all the main
organs OF the body In healthy.
regular action, and in quickly
destroying deadly disease germs.
Electric Bitters regulate Stomach,
Liver and Kidneys, purify the
blood, and give a splendid appe-
tite. They work wonders in cur
ing Kidney Troubles, Female
Complaints, Nervous Diseases,
Constipation, Dyspepsia, and Ma
iaris. Vigorous health. and
strength always follow their use.
Only SOC, guaranteed by Craw.
iord Bros, and j. F. Mackey &
Co., druggist.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14
ONE OF THE TRIED AND TRUE.

Yorkville, Jan. S.-Mr. James
l.. Moss, a prosperous farmer liv.
ing two miles east of this place
was in town today, buying a cof-
fin and suitable burial outfit for a
faithful colored man named "Bo-
ney' Ratchford who has lived on
his place for 16 yea-s. This ne
gro formerly belonged to the late
Walker Ratchford, and when his
master went into the army of the
Confederacy, this man remained
with Mr.. Ratchford's family and
did all he could for their comfort
and welfare. Since that time he
has been a quiet, faithful servant,
not meddling with politics and
trying to do his duty towards his
employers.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14
HEADS SHOULD NEVER
ACHE,

Never endure this trouble
use at once the remedy thatstop-
PED 1t for Mrs. N. A. Webster,
OF Winnie, Va, she writes ..Dr'
Kings New Life Pills wholly
cured me OF sick headaches | had
suffered from for two years. y
Onre Headache, Constipation.
Diiiousness. Csc AZ Crawford
BROS, and j. f. Mackey 6 Co.
drug store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14
A sADDER BUT WISER NEGRO.

Laurens, Jan. S.-Clarence
Owings, a young mulatte negro,
formerly of this county, came
down from Pittsburg, Pa, his
adopted home, during the holi>
days to see his people. Upon his
arrival at Gray Court he proceed
cd to "cuss out South Carolina
and had started in to abuse the
depot agent when be was taken in
hand by the town authorities and
some patriotic citizens. Next
day he was fined S25 by the in
tendant Of the town, and later on
q warrant was served on him by
the sheriff for carrying concealed
weapons for which an additional
S25 fine was imposed by the mag
istrate. He returned north q
sadder but DO doubt a wiser ne.
gro.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14
Mistakes Sometimes Occur.
They just Happened to Tackle the
Wrong Man; He Had Lived
In North Carolina.

Wells, New, Jan. 9.-Addi-
tional details have been received
here regarding the tragedy enact.
ed at Keystone mine where the
IL union miners attacked Super
intendent Traylor for the alleged
purpose OF running him out of
the town and which resulted In
the death and wounding of sever
al of the miners participating.
Since branch of the Western
Federation of Miners was organ.
lzed few weeks ago at Eli, the
miners are said to have taken a
decisive stand in labor matters,
the particular object of their
wrath being the New York and
Nevada company. Supt. John
A. Traylor, who formerly was
connected with the Fernando
Mining company of Durango,
Mexico, and also with the Union
Copper and Gold Hill mines at
North Carolina, had been notified
on several occasions that he had
better leave tho camp, presumably
because he had recently ordered u
reduction in his employees wages.
kilograms were sent to New York,
1t is said, threatening to flood the
the mines and take other stern
measures unless tho superintsnd-
ent was removed.
A delegation finally presented
Traylor with an ultimatum to be
signed and agreed to within 10
hours. Later it is charged Pres
ldent Lloyd OF the Minors union
and committee of miners went
to Traylor's Office and asked him
to 60 along quietly, or they would
be compelled to take him dead or
alive. Traylor endeavored to Al, ,
que with the men, but Lloyd or
dered his companions to seize tho
superintendent and bring him
along. The men started for Trav-
lor who commenced shooting. At
the first shot the. miners made a
rush for the door. The names Of
the men that were shot and killed
are:
James Slaggs, Sam johnson
and j. Smith.
The names of the three wound
ed men are not given.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14
A Fatal Collision In Columbia.
Two Negro Employees of tho
Southern Killed
Had Not Time to Jump
From Engine.
The State, 18th inst.

The State, 18th inst.
There Was q serious wreck ir
the Southern's yards in this city
carly yesterday morning, and a,
. result colored fireman and 9
colored brakeman were killed.
The accident occurred just out
side tho city limits and within 200
yards Of the CRANKY mill. A
shifting engine pushing seven flats
loaded with brick into the city
and local freight just leaving the
city for Augusta collided on fill
just this side of the trestle which
forms the approach to the Conga-
rec river bridge.
The trains .cams together with
crash which was heard by a
great many people in that section
Of the city. The yard engine wa.
coming very slowly, but the extra
freight, having hard pull on a
curve and an up grade, was going
at pretty fast rate of speed.
The car of brick in front of the
yard engines train was entirely
demolished. This was about the
extent of the damage to that train,
all of the crew getting out with
out injury.
The fatalities occurred on the
extra freight. 1t appears that
Conductor Pound aud William
Chapman, negro brakeman,
were riding on the engine When
Conductor Pound and Engineer
Q B. Reese saw the danger ahead
they gave tho alarm and. saved
their own lives by jumping from
the cab windows. They evident.
ly did not know of the danger
ahead until they were just upon
it as there are curves at this point.
Engineer Reese sprained an ankle.
The fireman, Frank YeIdell,
and the negro b: akeman, William
Chapman, we're standing between
tho tender and the engine they
apparently looked aro.nd the
sides of the engine cab when the
alarm was glves, and as they did
30 the collision came and the two
unfortunate trainmen were caught
In the fearful impact asthe tender
crushed upon the engine. There
they were found, apparently peer.
ing out into the darkness 10 find q
danger which was upon them be-
fore they could escape. Chap,
man was badly crushed ( and died
Instantly. Yeldel's lower limbs
and body were mangled, but he
lived about half an hsur, though
unconscious. The damage to pro.
perty was also considerable.
chapman was an Odd Fellow
and was insured for 81, 200. Yel-
dell WAS insured for s.,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14
WILLIAMSON WILL TRY TO KEEP
COLLEGE,.

Anderson, Jan. 9.-Iaforma>
ton received here today is to the
effect that it is by no means set
tied that the WILLIAMSON Female
college is to be moved to Green
wood. Efforts will be made to
have the college retained at Viii,
liamston.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14

--Congress has been asked by
the Philippine commission to make
IN appropriation of So, 900, 600
to relieve the distress of the ma
tivsss.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14
Now Two And-A-Half
Million Dollars.
Amount Of Annual Sales of Stat.
Dlspensary. Whore The
Profits Have Como.

The annual report of tho boart
OF directors of the State dispen.
sary was filed Saturday with the
governor, giving a summary of
the States liquor busin.s. for the
year 1902. The report reads as
follows:
10 His Excellsncy, N. B. Mo.
Sweeney, Governor of South
Carolina:
We have the homer to submit
here with statement of the bus,
mess done by the State and coun-
tY dlspensarles during the fiscal
year ending Nov. 80, 1902.
BY reference to the several
statements hereto attached YOU
will note that the total cost for
the year, of liquors, beer, wines,
etc., has amounted to S1,664, ,
S7O.77, and the total sales lex
elusive of fresh beer) have been
81, 400,213.5O.
The net earnings for account of
The school fund for the fiscal year,
which have been placed to it's
credit, have amounted to S123.-
699.57.
The net profits that have &C
crued to, and have been equally
divided between the counties and
towns have been, $443,19s. .76.
We have paid from our assets in :
to the school fund one ssml,an-
nual payment of $50, 600. 90, and
will within two weeks, pay $780,.
ooo. 90 more, looking to a reduc-
tion Of the school fund, as requir-
ed by act Of the general assembly.
approved February 26, 1902. In
addition to that, we have paid the
quarterly earnings as they have
accrued in favor of the sch ooI
fund for the nine months since
this act became effective, which
have amounted to S92,755.
making the total payments for the
school fund for the year amount
to $142, 1854. Add to this the
amounts paid the towns and ceun-
ties we find that our grand total
OF payments for the year for pub
lie purposes amounts to $685.
954,67. -
:, You will note that the total net
earnings of the State and county
dispensarles for the several funds
above mentioned amount to $780,
sss.ss. The act approved Feb
ruary 26, 1902, requires us, to re-
duoe the school fund to 500, 900
by the LIST of January next, and
If s'school fund" is interpreted to
mean ''stock in hand, eve have
to report that this requirement is
impossible of accomplishment if
we are expected to meet the pub.
llc demand for the various kinds
OF liquors, beer and wines, etc.
Since the State is attempting to
enforce monopoly of the sale
OF liquors, we have felt it our du-
ty to try as nearly as is consis-
tent with good business principles.
to supply every legitimate demand
for the popular brands of liquors,
and if we keep in stock a reaso n.
able supply of each kind, it nee.
essarlly involves tho investment
OF a large amount Of money. You
can readily zee that if we do not
our stock, these brands
required by consumers and not
furnished by US will be imported
from abroad for personal use, or
by blind tigers.
We have now in county dlspen-
sarles alone a stock Of $4O6,195
%, which is not excessive for this
season of the year. We have
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-14
g MAv-

mis- signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO.Q Quinine Tablets
20 remsHy that cures n cold In one day
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-27
LANE BOYS SECURE
 CHANGE OF VENUE

Augusta Ark, Feb. 26.-Judge Hut ton of Marianna, who has been hold ing court here, finished his work Tues day and left for his home yesterday.
 important cases have been tried. The only one of much impor- tance, the trial of the Lane boys charged with the murder of their father, was moved to Marianna. Law yer Roleson of Marianna is the prin- cipal lawyer for the defense. Prose cutting Attorney Andrews of this place will make the case for the state.
 Augusta is to have $10,000 school building soon. The school board met Saturday and unanimously voted to have our representative, J. D. Ed ridge, to introduce bill in the legis- lature giving this district the right to issue $10,0OO worth of bonds for the erection of an up-to date school build ing. There is every reason to believe the bill will pass and work will likely commence on the building in time to have it ready for the opening of school in September.
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-27

The weather forecast for to night says falling temperature and fair tomorrow.
 The Busy Helpers will meet Mon day March 2, at the residence of Mrs. John D. Neal. A full attendance is desired as business of importance is to be transacted.
 Mrs. w. H. Wilsey entertain "at cards" Thursday night in honor of her guests, Misses Reed and McCor- mick and Mrs. J. A. Roseborough, of Batesville, Ark.-Poplar Bluff Citizen,
 Maurice Schott, of Fl Paso, Texas, is expected here in few days to assist Henry Schott in business, and to take charge in April when his brother together with his family leave for Europe, where they will spend several mouths.
 A report of Secretary of State c. F Curry of California, received at the office of Secretary of State Crockett shows that during the two years end ing June 30, 1902, Governor Gage granted four pardons, six commuta- tions of sentence and six reprieves. MT. Wertheimer, representing g large wholesale liquor house of Pine Bluff was here Friday to watch the proceedings of county court in the license question, his house being z packer of Thad Arlington in his ap. plication for license.
 | Stedman and Miss Suzelle Robertson left Friday afternoon with their father James B. Robertson, over the Choc taw for their home at Elizabethtown Kentucky. MT. Robertson has beer sick the past month at the home of J E. Wilmans, but has been improving recently. His nephew Gordon Rob ertson accompanied him as far al Memphis and will go from there tC Hot Springs.
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-27
COURT AGAIN ADJOURNS.

consideration of the remonstrance filed by the prohibition attorneys against the licensing of saloons has been again postponed by county court until Monday morning at ten o'clock, this action being taken at the request of the pro-license attorneys, who had not had a chance to consult upon the points at issue.
 Court took a recess Friday morning soon after converting until 1:30 p. m. and then took the action stated, but first forewarned the counsel that he was tired of these delays and propos- ed to push the matter through Mon day.
 The sheriff has refused to accept the offer of payment of county license fees rendered by other applicants, fearing that he may be held liable under the supercedeas bonds.
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-27
CHARGED WITH MURDER
 OF HIS DAUGHTER

Constable Roy Moon of Glass town ship came down from Swifton Friday morning with a prisoner, Charles Williams, charged with murdering his daughter. The coroner's verdict in the case made no finding, except to hold him over.
 Williams, negro, it seems was fleeing from a mob of his own rae e and had with him his six year old daughter. He claims that when climb ing fence, he accidentally let fallihis charge, breaking the child's neck. The state it seems, has no evidence to o'sprove the defendants story.
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-27
{ ABOUT PEOPLE MAINLY.

buy your SIdllOHSry dU pHS e1"oO Jewelry Store. 254-btf.
 Dr. G.D. Ole ments, of Auvergne, was here Friday.
 R. K. Fitzhugh of Fitzhugh was in town Wednesday.
 The rainfall of Thursday reached. a depth of 1.05 inches.
 A. E. and Wm. H. Shoffner were here on business Friday.
 Fine line of ladies' wrist bags at the Palace Jewelry Store. 254-btf.
 Roy and James Moon, of Swifton, were down on business Friday.
 George Thornburg, of Little Rock, came up Thursday on business.
 There will be a meeting of the Knight and Ladies of Honor tonight.
 Hugh Kyler was here Thursday night on his return to Batesville from Fl Dorado.
 For rent-Two nicely furnished rooms at 314 Hazel street. Reference required. d6t.
 Corn, bran, corn chops, corn and oat chops, oats and hay at Bowen's Cash Store. PA 4-btf
 Judge Arnold, of Newark, was here Friday morning on his return home from Little Rock.
 Thos. De Witt and wife, of Bates vile were here Thursday night on their return home.
 Mrs. Junius Bracy arrived on No. 4 Friday from Hot Springs on her way home to Batesville.
 Wedding rings, (solid gold) finest quality, $2.50 to $1500. Palace Jew elry Store 412 North Front St. btf. Have your watch repaired at the Palace Jewelry Store. Lowest price for first class guaranteed work. None other is safe. 254-btf.
 WANrED-Inree or four boarders. Apply to 3O1 Main St. d If.
 Wanted.-Room with or without board, man and wife. Address with rates, A. c. Collier, Tupelo, Ark. d3t. For Rent-furnished front room suitable for one or two gentlemen, Apply to Mrs. Wolf on Hazel street. Miss Elizabeth Pugh has opened a Kindergarten at 419 Laurel street, and would like few more pupils. d7t-60. Judge M. M. Stuckey returned Fri day noon from Black Rock and Pow hatan, where he has been attending court.
 Mrs. Wm. Skillern, of Black Rock, spent Thursday night here on her way to Newark, where she will visit Mrs. 0. Mendenhall.
 Mrs. J. E. Mann left Friday after noon for her home in Jonesboro after a pleasant visit with the family of her father, Dr. F. G. Smith.
 Miss Emma Walker leaves to-mor- row for Little Rock and will accom- pany her sister Miss Martha, who has been sick, to Hot Springs.
 John Prewitt came down from Springfield, Missouri, his present home, Friday morning on visit and is assisting his friend s. P. Redman.
 White River was still falling Friday morning and stood at 1914 feet on the local guage. No reports have been received from the Upper White or Black.
 A bill is before the senate, introduce ed by Senator Mardis, of Poinsett county, to forfeit the license of liquor dealers when the Sunday closing law is violated.
 Letters have been received by Lit tie Rock friends announcing that the Rev. w. M. Morrison, the Presbyte- rian missionary to Luebo, Central Africa, supported by the Second Presbyterian Church of this city, will leave his field of labors on March 1, for America, and .l be ill Liverpool about April 15. His health is greatly broken and the trip is made at the advice of his physicians. Arkansas Democrat.
 sThe Eleventh Hour'' which comes AL n,oo~o TTo,,co T,,aoIo.,
Newport daily independent., 1903-02-27
|. B. HARRIS, JUSTICE OF E,
 UNION TOWNSHIP.

-s-s-- 3-''-S All papers executed promptly Write Deeds, Mortgages, Acknowledge ments, and Bills of Sale. All eases decided according to law and evidence, irrespective of persons. A speciality of the blending of hearts, causing two to beat as one. Ceremony short and to the point
 Office at Groce Store, 2O9 Walnut street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
LODGES ELECT OFFICERS.
syIacauaa FraternatIes Are in Most
 Flourlshing Condition at Present.

At the last regular communication Of Sylacauga Lodge No. 200. A. F. and A. M, held Saturday the following officers were elected for the ensuing Masonic year: Dr. M. E. Conoway worshipful master; B. A. Hammett, senior warden; w. T. Stewman. junior warden; T. " Knight. treasurer; Fred Prather, secretary; w. J. Mcleod, senior deacon; w P. ogletree, junior deacon; J. D. Crow. tyler and s. P. Me- Donald and c. M. Wheeler, stewards.
 A vote was taken on the proposition to amend section 21 article G. of the con- stitution, resulting in the unanimous vote of the lodge In favor of the amendment. A vote was also taken on the proposition to amend article of the constitution with the same result.
 Two thirds of the members in good standing were present.
 The lodge will soon move into the new quarters in New Town, where they have fitted out an elegant hall in modern style The lodge here is in fiourishing condi- ton with nice sum in it's treasury and its future prospects are very bright.
 At regular meeting of Sylacauga chap ter. No. 104, R. A. M, the following officers were elected: pr. M. E. Conc way, high priest; E. A. Hammett, king; Major L. H. Crumpler, scribe; Fred Prather, captain of the host w. J. Me- Leod, principal sojourner; J. w. Langley, royal arch captain Dr. F. H. Craddock, F. H. Kaupp and J. J. Hightower, masters of wells; J. M. Lanning, secretary and J. w. Brown, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
GEORGIA MILLS
 WILL BE REBUILT
GAINESVILLE PROPERTY WRECK ED BY REGENT STORM WILL SOON BE REsToRED-RIRMINe- HAM FIRM GETS CONTRACT.

Spartanburg, 8. C., June 21.-The firm of G. H. Cutting & Co.,. Worcester, Mass. has been awarded the contract for the rebuilding of the Gainesville, Ga, cotton mills, which were demolished by a tor nado several weeks ago. Thompson & Co.,, an engineering firm of Birmingham, Ala, was yesterday awarded the contract for the rebuilding of the Clifton mills No. 1 and No. 2.
 During this week large wrecklng force of hands will begin the work of clearing the way for the permanent construction and every means vii be employed to push the work to completion. The full equip ment of mill No was 21512 spindles and 720 looms. NH No. was a duplicate. The rebuilt mills will conform to the old plans so far as possible. The estimated cost of the reconstruction will be S1S000O.
 A meeting of the directors of the Cliff ton Manufacturing company was held and resolutions passed calling a meeting of the stockholders on July 2S for the purpose of ratifying or rejecting their action amending the charter of the said company, increasing the capital stock of the corporation from q ,000,000 to S1, 750,0OO, divided into shares of the par value of $100 each, and to be preferred stock, en- titled to dividend of ' per cent per an- mum, payable semi-annually.