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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-05-05
THEATTEMPT FAILED
Bold Scheme to Blow Up a Battleship
With Dynamite Bomb
THE CULPRlT HANGED HIMSELF
Sensational Story Afloat at Cronstadt
of the Actions of a Stranger on the
Alexander III.

Cronstadt, BY Cable.-A sensational
story is afloat here Of an attempt to
destroy the battleship Alexander III.
According to the reports sailor saw
stranger, wearing the uniform Of an
officer, going down into the engine
room of the battleship, followed him
and saw the stranger attaching some
thing connected with wire to the dy-
namos. After the stranger left the
sailor examined the attachment and
found it to be bomb. The sailor at
once cut the wires, ran up on deck
to tell what had happened, and found
that the stranger had hanged himself.
The crew of the Alexander III, it Is
added, were instructed not to speak OF
the occurrence, and it is said that the
stranger was mad man or q member
Of some revolutionary organization to
whose lot it had fallen to blow up the
Alexander III.
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The Baltic Fleet.

ST Petersburg, BY Cable.-The re-
port that he Baltic feet is to leave
Libeau Thursday for the far East is
incorrect. Some Of the ships are just
going into commission, and those being
completed cannot be finished before
July. The reports may be attributable
to the fact that some school ships are
going out to train the naval reserves.
The battleship Boredino left the admir-
atty works for Croonstadt, to receive
her armor and heavy guns.
The admiralty is giving earnest con-
slderation to all questions in connec-
tion with the dispatch in July Of the
Baltic feet to the far East. Vice Ad-
miral Rofensentsky, who would COM
mand it, and Rear Admiral Wiernus
have beer in consultation. Admiral
Rojesvensky originally favored the
Cape of Good Hope route, but it Is
more probable now that colliers and
supply ships, we'll protected, will go
by that route and that the battleships
and torpedo boats will pass through
the Suez Canal. The two divisions
will rendezvous in the Indian Ocean.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-05-05
PALMETTO POINTS
GIVEN IN BRIEF
Mining Phosphate Rock.

The beard OF phosphate commission.
crs las acted unfavorab!y upon the
petition of the Beaufort board Of trade
for the reduction Of royalty upon phos-
phate rock mined in the waters of the
State. The petition was presented by
the mayor. Capt. c. c. Townsend. and
by Mr.. w. J. Thomas, prominent at
torney. who was a member of the
Legislature from Hampton county a
few years ago. The members Of the
board present were Governor Hayward.
Hon. L. X. Gunter. Attorney General:
\. W. Jones. Comptroller General. and
Messrs. d. H. Tompkins. of Ninety-Six,
and J. H. Manning, Of Little Rock.
The mining OF phosphate in this
State is at a low state. according to
representatives Of the Beaufort board
of trade. The royalty on rock is now
% cents per ton. and some time ago
the Central Phosphate Company re-
quested that the royalty be reduced to
12h cents, as there is now no money
in the mining of the rock with the
competition from other points. This
petition was refused as the money is
pledged to secure the State bonds. the
amount being fixed by law at $4,000.
Today the board Of trade of Beaufort
stated that the closing of the COM
pany's works about finished the
business in this State. The board yes
terday did not order the reduction be-
cause it felt that as the money Is
pledged to the security of the State
bonds the royalty now charged is lit
tie enough.
In 1903 the income from this source
was s237 900 and the royalty was 81 per
ton. Since then. however. the royalty
has been steadily reduced and all ef-
forts made to keep up the business has
been of little avail. AS result the
Stono Company is now the only one IN
business. theirs being a little hand
picking affair and the income last year
was about $4,000.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-05-05
Premier Maura Shot at.

Madrid, By Cable.-Premier Maura,
who arrived here Tuesday, was shot
at, but was not wounded, while on
his way here from the Belearic Is
lands. When between Alacante and
San yincente bullet whizzed through
the roof Of the car. The incident ere
ated great alarm, but no one was In
jured. The official report Of the incl
dent given out by the Minister OF the
Interior says: "As the train was run
ming between Alicante and San Vim
cente some persons fired and others
threw stone3. The gendarmes accom-
panying the train returned the fre.
Neither the Premier nor the other
passengers were hurt. Two arrests
were made"
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of the same frigate In charge Of the
same two young Turks. who sat cross
legged on either side and eyed me with
an air of grave curiosity. We were
close to a port the like of which for
magnificence l had never seen. The
sea was dotted with small crafts and
rowing boats. but not more than two
other Turkish frigates were in sight.
With q heavy heart I observed that
the vessel / was aboard held the Orio
Malipietro in tow. and that both the
masts of the frigatoon were cut away,
and her name effaced from her Prov
roughly as by an adze. My emotions
were strangely conflicting. l had lost
everything except my life. and doubted
not but it would have been better had
I fallen like the brave Perugia. but
the face of nature was glorious be-
yond description-pen or brush, WELD
ed by whatever hand, would equally
fail to depict it. On calm sea under
a cloudlesS sky we drew nearer and
nearer to a beautiful city whose gilded
minarets and domes shone resplendent-
" in the summer sun. The prospect
was so entrancing that as I regarded
it 1 momentarily lost thought Of my
dreadful plight. Approaching it yet
nearer. dome Of enormous size and
superb proportions met my gaze,
which l thought could be no other
than the Mosque of ST. Sophia in the
city of Constantine. And such, indeed,
Ii was.
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Committee Named.

Greenville. Special.-The United
States District Court. at the close OF
business Monday evening, received the
formal announcement Of the death OF
Judge Simonton, and took suitable ac-
tion with reference thereto. D!strict
Attorney John G. Capers made the
announcement. and in appropriate Ian
guage alluded to the great loss sus-
tained by the Federal bench. remind
ing all of the saying that when
great man dies much learnin? dies
with him" Mr.. Capers suggested that
il would be proper for menDer OF
TIE Greenville bar to take the l.;tlatlVe
in proceedings for suitable resolutions
70 be prepared and offered to tbs court
ar the present term and tina. an ad-
iournment be had so as TO enable its
officers to attend the funeral 81 Judge
Simonton. Mr.. NJ. F. Ansel responded
70 the remarks OF the district attorney,
and alluded to his intimate ASSOCIATION
with Judge Simcnton while member
OF the Legislature as members OF the
Judiciary committee. Mr.. Ansel htly
eulogized the wisdom and learning OF
Judge Simonton with his patriotic ard
or and devotion to his native State
He moved the appointment OF a COM
mittee. with Mr.. T. @. Donaldson as
chairman. to prepare the resolutions.
Judge Brawley expressed his con-
currence in what had been said with
reference to Judge Simonton, and at
another time he will speak more at
length ii regard to his friend and as,
scciate. The committee from the local
bar consists of T. @. Donaldson. VI. +.
Ansel and A. Blythe.
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To Build Knitting Mill.

Walhalla, Special.-The Oconee Knit
ting mill was organized with capital
stock of $4,000. The following board
Ct directors were elected: ". A. Stro-
ther, R. J. Jaynes. w. L. Werner, DR.. J.
w Bell. C. W. Pitchford. w. Jno.
Schroeder and Jas. NJ. Moss. the direc-
tors elected the following officers: X.
It. Jaynes. president: W. a. Strother'
vice president: Jas. N. Moss. secretary
and treasurer. and w. Jno. Schroeder
superintendent and manager. 1t is pro-
Iosed to build a two-story brick build
ing 4Ox60 feet. Work is to begin at once
upon the building. The mill is expected
to be completed by the first OF septem-
her. and it proposes to manufacture
misses and childrens' hose.
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Died of His Wounds.

Rock Hill. Special.-Spencer Dosier
was shot through the right side by Po-
liceman J. A. Eubanks Saturday after
noon in front of the city lookup. Tne
cause of the shooting was that Doster
was resisting arrest, having taken the
noliceman's billy" from him and was
heating Eubanks fearfully in the at
tempt to get away. Thus Eubanks, II
is said. was forced to shoot. poster
Gied from the wound and an inquest
was held which rendered the following
verdict: THAT Spencer D2ster came
to his death from gunshos wound al
the hands of ]. A. Eubanks. policema' :
in the discharge of his duty. while .-e
deceased was resisting arrest. Eu-
banks was taken to Yorkville and COM
mitted to the county jail.
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The State Convention.

As the time for the May convention
approaches there Is more talk or the
nomination Of four delegates at large
to the national convention. Some time
ago it was predicted from washington
that the big four" would be Gen.
Willie Jones, State chairman; Senator
B. r. Tillman, Senator A. c. Latimer
and Gov. Hayward. Gov. HeyWard
friends wanted him to go, but he mas
not consented to let his han1e be used.
Ex.-Gov. McSweeney has been men
toned.
It was stated on good authority that
Col. Jno. C. Haskell's friends may put
his name before the convention, and II
was stated on other authority just as
good that Hon. R. Goodwin Rhett,
mayor of Charleston. would like to De
sent as a delegate at large or a district
delegate.
From this district several names
have. been talked Of, among them
being Congressman A. F. Lever, Mr.
G. Duncan Bellinger, Capt. VIM. +.
Gonzales, Col. R. D. Lee OF Sumter
end Mr.. B. H. Moss Of Orangeburg.
II Is an honor to which few aspire,
as the delegates pay their own ex-
nenses. which calls for transportation,
hotel bills and other incidentals. Ut
dinarily II is a difficult matter to get
delegates from the respective congress
sional districts, each being entitled 10
two. This year when there is no pros
pect of any excitement, the candidates
are even slower in coming out. But
on account of the exposition at 81.
Louis it may be that there will be gooa
material from which to make up DEL
egation.
The situation in this respect Is very
d,fferent in South Carolina from tRat
presented in many other States, "nere
the position of the delegate IS eagerly
sought for. So far as known, WIN tne
exception Of some canVasslng 1oI
Hearst, there has been no ORGANIZED
work in this State for any candldate
for the presidential nomination anu
although an attempt may be MADE 10
get a few Hearst men on the delegation
the probability is that the deiegation
will he made up not according to the
preferences of the delegates along thls
line hut because Of their standing IN
the party. The delegation will likely
not be instructed but sentiment in TINS
State is very favorable to Parker. botn
the senators have so expressed them-
selves. although Mr.. Latimer was Ior-
merly for German; as was Gen. WINE
Jones, who now believes Parker IS tne
hest man in sight. Congressman Lever
is also a Parker supporter. it is SAID.
The representatives from the sew
cal congressional districts are nolni-
mated by the delegates from tne coun,
ties in the respective dlstrlcts "hea
they come to the State convention. anu
the nominations are confirmed Dy tne
convention State.
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Memorial Day at Savannah.

Savannah, Special.-Confederate Me-
mortal Day was observed by sus-
pension of business and parade Of the
Societies Of Veterans and Sons OF Vet
erans, escorted by the Savannah Vol
unteer Guards. The Confederate mon
ument in Forsythe Park was decorated
and flowers were placed on the graves
of the Confederate dead in Laurel
Grove Cemetery. The Grafton was de-
livered by Hon. William Harden.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-05-05
SOUTH CAROLINA CROPS
South Carolina Crop Developments
For the Week Just Closed.

For the Week Just Closed.
The week ending a. M. April 25th,
had a mean temperature of 81 degrees
which is nearly 9 degrees below normal,
due to extremely low temperatures at
the beginning of the week with slowly
increasing warmth to about normal at
its close. Frosts occurred on the 10Th,
2ist and 23rd. generally light. but
heavy to killing in the northern sec
ton was not sufficiently advanced to
suffer much injury. The frost OF the
22nd was quite general and covered
the State nearly to the coast. Ice was
observed on the 18th and Goth, and on
the latter date the ground was frozen
iE York county. The low temperature
was unfavorable for growth and ger
mination, but did little damage other
wise.
There was very light precipitation in
nearly all parts, but beneficial amounts
in only a few. The precipitation on the
Goth was in the form Of rain, sleet and
SLOW in the western counties. The
ground is very dry, and has insufficient
moisture for the germ1nstion of re-
Gently planted seeds, and for the
growth of grain crops, and for ploWlng
in many places.
Planting operation made rapid prog
ress and are nearing completion in the
eastern and central portion, but the
preparation of lands is rendered largely
impracticable by the drought, except
en- light, sandy soils. Some bottom
lands are being prepared for corn. The
season is about 10 days late in the wes-
tern counties.
Corn planting is progressing slowly
in the west, although uplands are
nearly finished In the eastern parts,
all but bottom lands has been planted,
and considerable replanting has been
done. Stands are from fair to good, but
are being broken by birds and worms.
The cool weather Is inimical to the
growth of corn, and has caused some
to turn yellow. Cultivation is active In
many places.
Cotton planting is nearly finished In
the eastern parts, and about half fin
ished in the western ones. Garmina-
ton is slow and poor, and only small
part Of the crop is up to poor STANDS.
Some that was up was killed by frost,
and is being replanted. Seed for re-
planting Is scarce. In the western parts
only a small portion is up. Sea-lsland
cotton is not doing we'll owing to the
prevailing low temperature.
Most OF the early rice crop has been
planted. Much of it is up to good
stands, but the cool weather has stop
Led it's growth and made it turn yell
low. Wheat continues to improve
slowly, except on sandy lands where
it is nof stooling well. The condition
of oats is variable, but they are very
promising on moist lands and general
ly poor on sandy lands where rain Is
needed. Both grains need rain. Melon
seeds are terminating poorly and some
are rotting in the ground. Peaches ap-
pear to be safe on high grounds, but
are badly damaged by frost in low
places. Other fruits are more promls-
ing. The weather was too dry and cool
for truck, although shipments contln-
lie heavy. Gardens are generally poor.
j. w. Bauer, Section Director.
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The Price of CareiessneSs.

st. Petersburg, By Cable.-Viceroy
Alexieff's announcement Of the de-
struction of launch and the loss OF
twcnty-one men by the explosion Of a
Russian mine at Port Arthur has add
ed to the gloom which has prevailed
since the destruction Of the Petro-
payloysk. I'VE are paying the price
o. carelessness," said member Of the
admiralty, ~and previous disasters
seem to teach nothing"
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Old Residence Burned.

Newberry, Special.-M. ". Harris
last week lost his home in the western
suburbs of the city together with all
of its contents. The house was two
story building and was insured for 81
900 and $500 on the furniture: Inls
house was one of the Oldest IN the
town. there being one other that mas
been standing longer. The origin OF the
fire is not known. Mr.. Harris was asleep
in the building alone and when ne
nwoke the opposite end of the house
Gas falling in on top.
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I,n.nese Put Out Third Army.

Berlin. By Cable.-The Toxic cor
resnondent cf The Tageblatt an
nounces the mobilization of a third
Japanese army. He says it is now
disclosed that a reserve brigade. cor
responding to each division of the
active army has been modified there
with and that. consequently, each
army embraces nearly one hundred
thousand men instead Of being the
-'::-amgth previously assumed.
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,u;u r.Le James to Savannah.

Macon, Ga. Special.-On a warrant
swcrn to by J. A. Streyer, general pas
seneer agent of the Macon. DubiN &
Savannah Railroad. as against l.. y.
James. formerly commercial agent o.
the road. charged with burglary,
Macon detective went to Savannah to
bring James to Macon James IS
charged with breaking into the rooms
he formerly occupied, and steaanr
large number of railroad tickets.
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Lady Sneerwell-"Have your daugh-
ters accomplished much in music:"
Unfortunate Father "Yes-the ten.
ants below have moved. Punch.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
SWEDISH
REPUBLICANS
Influential Political Organization
iu Illinois Getting in Line for
the Campaign

MOLINE, ILL.,. March S.-The state
league of Swedish Republican clubs.
one of the most influential political
organizations in Illinois, holds its an
nual convention here tomorrow and
elaborate arrangements have been
completed by the local republican or
ganizations for the reception and en-
tertainment of the delegates. 1t is ex-
pected that the attendance will exceed
500 as large delegations are promised
by Chicago, Rockford, Freeport, Gales
burg. Jacksonville and other cities of
the state.
The business session viii begin at
3 o'clock tomorrow morning and will
continue into the afternoon, and a
banquet will be reid in the evening to
commemorate the anniversary of John
Ericsson. 1t is expected that all the
republican candidates for the guber-
Material nomination viii make five
minute talks.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
LODGE OF ELKS WILL
BE INSTALLED TONIGHT
Many Visiting Members Have Arrived in the
City to Take Part in the Exercises
Banquet Tonight

The city is decorated today in pur-
pie and white in honor of the Benev-
olent and Protective Order of Elks
which will install Lewiston lodge No
S96 here tonight. Deputy Grand Ex-
alted Ruler VIM. hampton of Poca-
tello arrived in the city last evening
and will conduct the installation as
sisted by a team from Moscow lodge
No. 249
Preparations for the installation Of
this lodge in Lewiston have been 60
ing on for several weeks and no pains
have been spared to make it one of the
greatest events ever transpiring in the
city of Lewiston. A general invita-
tion has been extended to brother Elks
throughout the whole northwest ana
yesterday many of the visitors arrived
in the city to take part in the program
arranged
The rains which have visited the citv
during the past few days have not
dampened the ardor of those in charge
of the arrangements and they have
completed the detail in mastery
fashion. The great majority of thu
business houses are decorated in the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
MAKE VISIT
TO CALIFORNIA
Secretary Shaw's Family EnrOute
to the Coast on a Health
Seeking Trip

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
WASHINGTON, March s. Mrs.
Shaw, wife of the secretary OF the
treasury, accompanied by Miss Shaw
and Miss Erma Shaw, has left Wash
inton for six weeks visit to Cali
fornia. Mrs. Shaw's youngest daugh-
ter, Erma. was taken from school be-
fore the holidays on account of ply
sical indisposition, and II js hoped
that few weeks rest at home would
benefit her and she could return TO
school later on. This, however has
not been the case and the trip to Call
ifornia is taken with the hope of BEN
efitting her Earl Shaw, the nineteen
year old son of the secretary and
Mrs. Shaw. is now on a trip around
the world He was heard from at
Honolulu about two weeks ago. at
which time he was tarting for Tokyo
and other points OF interest in Japan
and China. Secretary Shaw will keep
house alone until his family returns
from California.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
ANNUAL SALE
OF FAST HORSES
High Grade Speeders Will Go I'm
der the Hammer al the
Lackey- Sale

Especial Telegram 10 Evening TeIler.y
CAMBRIDGE CITY, Nd. March s.
John S. Lackey's annual horse sale,
one of the most important affairs OF
the kind held each year ia the middle
west, began today and viii continue
TO the end OF the week The consign-
ments are nearly double the largest
nufber of horses ever offered at a pre-
vious sale here. a large number OF
speeders OF high grade are to be dis
posed of, among them being Dick
Welch, 2:10; Major Mckinley. 2:I21k;
Red Patchen, 2:10A Robert M, 2:t4K,
and Ravenna Wilkes. 2:1BA.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08

where the parade will disband. Dur
ing the afternoon and evening the
band will render several selections at
various hotels and business houses in
the city. The Keller orchestra has
been engaged for the evening exer-
cises and will render music at the
grand banquet which win be held at
the Dill building under the personal
supervision of Mr.. E. C. Burdick OF
the Raymond house.
The parapharnalia which has ex-
pected in from Moscow last night for
use at the installation did not arrive
and but Agent Jordan of the n. p.
had the car brought to the city this
evening on a special engine.
The banquet tonight promises to
eclipse anything of its kind ever given
in the city and will be served in the
same spirit which is attending the
general festivities of the Elks The
Dill hall has been handsomely deco
rated by Mr.. L. c. Burdick who has
charge of the banquet and profusion
of bunting Of purple and white has
been nicely arranged and plates have
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08

said last night: Il trust that as many
Elks as can possibly attend will take
part in the excursion to Lewiston, ida.
on Tuesday to assist in the installation
of the new lodge of Elks there A fare
of $500 for the round trip has been
secured. and we shall leave Tuesday
morning at 7's5 over the Northern
Pacific. Returning, We shall get here
about O'Clock Wednesday afternoon,
II we can secure a delegation of rs
we shall have a special train, and /
hope that all the Elks who plan TO go
viii give their names Monday to T. ID.
Rockwell, in the Rookery building, so
that we may learn whether the neces-
sary rs may be secured in order to get
the special train.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
KANSAS FOR
ROOSEVELT
Convention Tomorrow to Name
Delegates to the NatiOuaI
Convention

(Special Telegram to Evening Teller)
WICHITA, kas.. March S.-The ad-
vance guard of delegates and visitors
10 the republican state convention has
arrived and the hotel registers are rap
idly filing with the names of the party
leaders of the Sunfiower state. The
convention will be called TO order to-
morrow morning. Candidates for the
state offices to be filled at the election
next faIi will be nominated and dele
gates -at large will be chosen to the
national convention at Chicago. The
opponents Of the state machine, so
called. which is headed by Cyrus Le-
land, are assured of the complete con-
troll OF the convention and anticipate no
difficulty in naming f. w. Hoch. of
Marion, their candidate for governor.
Strong resolutions indorsing President
Roosevelt and his administration will
be adopted and the delegation TO Chi
cago will be INSTRUCTED to vote for his
denomination.