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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-16
DOUBLE LYNcHING In COLLIE.
TON.
Two Negroes Charged With Muir.
dering and Robbing Merchant
Taken from Constable,
Hanged and Shot.

! Branchville special in Colum
bia State, July II: Frank Sam
uels and Quillie Simmons, ne
groes, were lynched at Smoak,
al about 10 O'Clock tonight by s
mob composed of about 100 Col.
Teton county men. Possibly the
lynchers were more numerous
Their crime, or alleged crime
was the assassination of j. Ben
Smoak at 9 o'clock on the night
of May 30. The two negroes
had been under suspicion since
the com mission of the crime and
this afternoon were arrested by
Constable N. M. Maxey, who
started to WATERFORD with them.
Lonnie Stokes, a negro, who
also had been arrested, was not
lynched.
The report here is that Maxey
with his prisoners was overtaken
and compelled to return to
Smoaks. There the mob carried
their victims TO a point near the
railroad track, short distance
from the village, and, hanging
them (Samuels and Simmons) to
tree, filled their bodies with
shot. Immediately the mob dis
persed and the neighborhood is
quiet.
Ben Smoak was "a years old,
recently had married, and had
gone into business only two
months ago. He was closing 2
his store on the evening of the
29th when he was shot in the
breast. When he did not come
home as usual his brother went
out to seek him and found his
body in front of the store dead
Samuels and Simmons have
been constantly under surveil-
lance. They did not bear good
regulations. They were at the
store an hour before Smoak was
killed and had their guns. Since
then they have gone about car
rying their guns. Ben Minus, a
negro, meanwhile told the father
of the dead boy that Simmons
and Samuels had money and
that they had buried some
checks which they had taken
from the store. le checks
were found at the place indicated
by Minus. Samuels admitted
that ne was accustomed to use
No. s shot and such was the size
of the shot with which Smoak
was killed.
Ben Minus also saw Samuels
and Simmons dividing money
in the rear of Mr.. Smoak's sta
bles
1t was said tonight that the
two negroes partially confessed,
but denied that they knew any,
thing about the actual shooting.
Obviously, definite information
as to what took place at the
lynching is hard to obtain. The
lynchers, however, have no doubt
as to the guilt of their victims
and little doubt as to that is ex-
pressed by anybody.
Smoaks is a hamlet on the
Branchville & Hampton railway
about IL miles from Branchville.
This lynching is believed to be
the first that has occurred at any
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-16
A Speedy Cure for

Constipation, Bihousness, Dyspepsia, Indge shon,
Liver Complaints, Tired Feeling. Bad Taste in
the Mouth, Bad Complexion, Nervousness and all
dissAssS Of the Stomach, Liver and Bowels.
" "Bloodine Liver pills"
act gently yet thoroughly upon the bowels, liver,
stomach and digestive organs The pills. in old
and chronic cases Of constipation and indigestion.
act at once, without gripping, nor do they leave any
unpleAsant alter effects, nor form constant habit
OF purging, produced by other esthartie remedies
BIoodine Liver Pills"
restore tho derAnged and torpid liver to its normal
condition and healthfui action. Remove and pre-
vent constipation by seGudng a natural and regu-
lar operation of the bowels and relieve those un-
pleasant symptoms which attend diseased or
morbid condition Of the liver, stomach and bowels
To assist In attaining this end, the following sug.
kestions are offered.
REMARKS Everyone who uses pills for
their action on the liver, should know that large
doses rarely prove as satisfactory as small ones
Large doses simply purge and pass out of the sys
tenn, usually leaving the bowels constpa,ed. and
seldom removing the cause OF the trouble, or i'm
prove the general health. On the other hand
small doses develop the Alternative effect OF the
medicine, do not iTritate constipate the bowels
but gently stimulate the liver aud prevent the
accumulation of bile by directing its flow into the
proper channels Therefore It IS advisable TO
mence by taking not over one or tUo pills at bed
| time aud increase dose az necessary.
PoRrLAwD, Mn
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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04
Notice To Taxpayers

Notice is hereby given that the taxes
ON all taxable property in Eureka
County. Nevada. for the year 1903, are
are now due and payable at the office Of
the County Treasurer at Eureka. Ne
vada.
One half of the taxes can be paid on
or before December 8, 1909. and the
other half on or before the first Monday
in June, 1910.
Taxes will become delinquent on Mon
day. December 6, 1909, and il not paid
at hat time, Ten Per Cent will be add
ed thereto by law.
r. McCHARLES.
Treasurer Of Eureka County.
Eureka, Nevada. November 20. 1908.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04
Looks Like a SWindlG

Last Saturday Sam Bachman Of Ruby
Valley sold % head of horses to Lang.
man & Quinsenberry. stock dealers
from Nebraska. The horses were driven
to Halleck aud delivered to Langman,
and on Saturday they were shipped
East. Laneman gave a check for 1920
in payment for the horses and Monday
Mr.. Hazelton cashed the check. He in
turn took the check to the Henderson
bank and received the money. Next
morning the bank received a telegram
from Langman stopping payment Of the
check, the reason being that the horses
were changed on him.
Mr.. Bachman denies this and says he
has plenty Of witnesses that Laugman
received the horses he bought. IL the
horses had been changed, it seems
strange to an outsider that Langman
received aud paid for them.
Mr.. Bachmau has placed the matter
in the hands of the district attorney
aud will begin criminal proceedings.-
Elko Independent.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04
OIL SAMPLES PROVE GENUINE
Returns From Denver State Petroleum
Surely Present In Duckwater Country

9ntGAI fG"IAe -
Tonopah sun: George Coslett, J. W.
Landquist and others interested in oil
locations in the Duckwater. Nye County,
section, have received returns from a
number of samples sent to Denver some
time ago for analysis. Included in the
samples were fragments Of shale, a
quantity Of oil sand. sandstone and
other material gathered from the sur
face of the district.
From the shale the most promising
indications of an oil content were Sc
cured. The analysis proves conclusively
that oil is present aud in appreciable
quantities. All the other material. the
chemist stated, belong to an oil forma-
ton.
J. J. Sullivan, who is doing the field
work for Messrs. Coslett. Landquist and
Reeves. now is on the ground attending
to the work required by the law. The
ground will be thoroughly ~prospected
and there is a possibility that Denver
people will visit aud look over the field
with a view to investing there and de.
~veloping it. A plumber of Tonopah
people are interested, and anything done
will be of inestimable benefit to the
entire community.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04
State News From Exchanges

a small quantity Of ore has been extract
ed from different spots on the original
group. In the shipment Of ore recently
made by Mr.. Clifford, which amounted
to about 20 tons, by far the larger por-
ton came from the mine at Helena, the
balance being made up OF ore from
Glendale.
A recent press dispatch has crested
much discussion among the divorcons OF
Reno. especially those who are from the
East. This dispatch states that Justice
Seabury Of New York has decided that
when q New York mans wife leaves
him and comes to Reno to secure a
divorce the husband ear sue for separa-
rion on the ground OF desertion. This
was decided in the case OF William Lee
~Stoddardt, whose wife, Elizabeth Pow
ell Stoddardt. is now in Reno waiting for
the trial Of her divorce suit, which she
recently filed. Whether this will in any
way affect the legality Of the Reno d.
vorces is not known, but it has certainly
created a furry in the Reno divorce
colony.
President A. j. Orem, Of the Nevada
Copper Belt Railroad, recently visited
Yerington. and states that the new road
which is being built from Waubuska, on
the line OF the Southern Pacific to Mason
and Yerington. where the Nevada Doug
lass and other big copper properties are
located, will be hauling ore and passen-
gers by December %. The completion
Of this railroad will mark q new era 10
the Yerington district and marks the be-
ginning Of much development in that
district in a mining and agricultural way.
In a short time the owners Of this road
and Of the mines will begin the construc-
ton of a big smelter at Waubuska for
the reduction Of the Yerington and Mason
copper ores.
Fred Black, foreman Of the Yellow
Jacket and Crown Point mines in Vir-
ginia City, states that the owners OF the
big mines which have been producing
since the early days of the State. are
now preparing to install pumps in the
south end workings Of the properties near
the divide between Virginia City and
Goldhill, and that when these pumps are
installed the lower workings Of the mines
in that end OF the Comstock lode will bt
developed. He declares that the number
of men in the mines is being steadily in
creased and that in another year Virgins
City will be employing more men anC
producing more bullion than any Other
mining camp in Nevada, the camps o
southern Nevada not excepted. He als'
states that there are now twice as manl
men employed in the Comstock mines al
there were a year ago.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04
Preparing To Collect Corporation t.,

Washington, November 30.-Corporation tax regulations
now complete and ready for the printer. 1t has been a great wi
to meet all the complexities of the law and expected attacks umn
it by the corporations. Latest advices indicate a net rev.n.
from the corporation tax Of approximately s25, 100000 anpuanr
$4,000 corporations probably will have to pay the tax. ALI ;"
turns are required to be in the collectors hands by March !. n,
sent to the Internal Revenue bureau here, where the tax will \
assessed and the ~taxpaying corporations notified by June ], the tr
to be paid by July 1.
Several days ago a number Of Government officials visited
Carson City and the Office of the Secretary of State with the Dur.
pose of getting a line on the corporations incorporated under Tho
laws of Nevada, the amounts of the interpretations and the loca.
ton of the enterprise. They remained but a couple of DAYS. bt
will return there later and spend considerable time in getting The
data for the Government that will be required to collect the excise
tax as provided in the new tariff bill passed at the special session
of Congress recently. The new law will affect all corporations a..
listing by virtue of the laws of this State with the exception Of
private corporations, lodge and religious organizations, etc.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04

Taft's swing around the circle, says
the Sacramento Bee, has been COM
pleted. He has travelled 1900 miles
and through SO States and Territories.
Everywhere he has made friends by his
winning personality. He overfiows with
good humor. amisbility and kindness.
He has tact, q pleasant manner, an I'M
posing physique. breadth Of sympathy.
freedom from narrow prejudices and
animosities Of all sorts. He excites no
a~ntagonisms, stirs mp no quarrels. aims
10 please everybody, and is working
hard for . second term.
Bot it is doubtful whether Taft has
strengthened himself politically by his
long tout His early speeches in the
West seemed TO have the contrary effect.
His sweeping defense and praise Of tho
outrageous new tariff hurt him with
reform elements Of the Republican
party and d~ispleased the public gen.
orally.
His attacks, by inference. On such
men as Senators Cummins and LsFol-
lette. for opposing the passage Of the
Payne. Aldrich monstrosity, likewise
him in the eyes of the discrim-
His lack Of aggressiveness to-
ward selfish trusts and monopolies and
also notorious evils and abuses. which
Roosevelt everywhere and at all times
denounced. was in q marked
contrast with the curse Of his predeces
'or in the White House. Despite his fire.
luent protestations Of fidelity to Roose-
Ielt policies. the public listened in vain
or any specific programme Of reform.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04

Ely News: II you use gasoline. pip.
ing it TO the interior Of your house OF
place Of business from tanks exposed to
the cold, look out for frozen pipes. Gas
oline, according to all theories on the
subject. and all book knowledge, does
not freeze. Bat the Ely district kind.
nevertheless, does freeze. There is so
much water in it as delivered to the
News office that it goes solid when the
thermometer falls below the freezing
point.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04
Comet L. Now Visible

An astronomical phenomenon which
is causing discussion at present is The
appearance of Halley's comet, which IL
now said to be visible to the naked eye
at certain periods. The comet may be
seen about 6 O'Clock in the morning in o
northeasterly direction. II appears low
on the horizon and is very bright. The
view Of the comet will become palmer
every day now.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04
Trying To Compromise Duckwa.er Case

Trying To Compromise Duckwater Case
Tonopah Bonanza, December /: In
the Irwin vs.. Tognoni case, involving
water rights at Duckwater, which is
being heard in the District Court here,
the attorneys for both sides spent yes
terday in q conference relative to draw.
ing up a decree of settlement. which
will be presented to the Court. The
defense has not submitted its side and
appearances indicate that the taking Of
testimony will cease if a satisfactory
decree is formulated. The case has
been before the Court for the past two
weeks, and at the conclusion, another Of
the same nature will be called. 1t will
be owe the ownershipo of a warm spring
in the Duckwater district.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04

ID. ]. Tracey, the matchmaker, who
has been making trips for % years. and
known rs u Of the fastest on the Pa
cifc Slope on fine watches and clocks.
has been kept busy at the Merialdo
Hotel this week. He will remain as
long as he can see big silver dollars in it.
Bring in your watches and clocks and
get them fixed. Look pleasant and you
will be pleased with results. Advt
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04
NEW TO-DAY.
Report Of the Condition
OF THE
COUNTY BANK

At Eureka, in the State Of Nevada, ct the
close of business IN the 10th day Of No
vember, 1909.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04
n.

In Eureka, Nevada, November 20, 1909, t.
the wife of Thomas Rosevear of Illipah,
White Pine County, Nevada, a son.
In Eureka, Nevada, December /, 1909. to
the wife Of II. +. Rutherford Of Currant
Creek, Nye County. Nevada. a son.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04
THE METAL MARKET

The latest metal quotations are az
follows:
Silver at New York SIT cents per ounce.
Lead at Salt Lake s4.45 per 100 pounds.
Copper at Salt Lake. 1871 cents.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-12-04
Western Pacific Reduces Nevada Freidbts

The opening of through traffic on the Western Pacific, which
will mark a distinct epoch in Nevada railroad history, is chroniced
in an Associated Press dispatch.
The most significant part of the news is that the freight rates
to local Nevada points are somewhat lower than those Of the Hsr.
riman lines, and if this continues to obtain it win be Of great
advantage to northern Nevada. The dispatch follows:
Salt Lake City, November 30-The first regular through train
on the Western Pacific railroad will leave here at 73O tomorrow
morning. 1t will carry passengers as far as Elko, Nevada, and
freight all the way to San Francisco. The freight rates to common
points are about the same as over the Hartman lines, but the rates
to Nevada points are somewhat lower The second westbound
train is scheduled to leave here Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31

ed today at Federal cemetery, by the white Grand Army men residing here and in Mobile County and this after noon by the negro members of John c. Fremont Post No. 1 c. A. R. and U. S. Grant Circle No. 1. At morning celebration Very Rev. c. c. Tucker, Chaplain of 1st Infantry Alabama Ma tional Guard; Dr. H. H. Greene of Fairhope. a Grand Army member, and several others, made patriotic speeches paying high tributes to the fallen he- roes on both sides
 This afternoon at o'clock the ne- gro members held their celebration. which was an exceptionally good one. There were songs. recitations and ad- dresses. The orator of the day was W. E. Woodward, professor in Plateau public school. His remarks were we'll taken and he paid a high tribute to the dead on both sides. He paid a glowing tribute to the illustrious Robert E. Lee as not only the pride and hero of the South, but of the nation, a man among men, and every inch a soldier and true Christian gentleman. His re- marks at conclusion were liberally ap- plauded.
 During the afternoon pr. H. Roger Williams master of ceremonies, pre- sented the superintendent of the cem- etcry, William Wilson, a handsome wreath. which was taken into his keep ing. and as a close of the program af- ter ''taps' had been sounded, the mem hers of John c. Fremont Post No. l. marched to the Confederate Rest. and the wreath was deposited on the mon ument by Commander W. B. Sims, a beautiful sentiment periodically ex- pressed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
LAWMAKER IN FIGHT.
pIsGRAcEFUL SCENE IN ILLINOIS
 fsr SENATE.
Senator Heard, q Confederate soldier, Appeals for Deceucy-Solons Hold an All Night
 gen~iou.

Springfield. III, May s0.---After hold ing a continuous session since 8 o'clock last night, the Senate adjourned at e:45 this morning following the ac- tion of the house by few minutes.
 Before the adjournment of the Sem ate an agreement was read by the Lieutenant Governor to the effect that no more business would be transacted until next Thursday.
 A fight in the Senate chamber. from which Senator James A. Henson of Decatur. emerged with blood running down his face. while a ring of Sena- tors held his opponent marked the closing hours of the session.
 Thomas Sheridan of Lincoln, an as- sistant sergeant at-arms. was the oth- CT combatant. He was exonerated by Lieutenant Governor Oglesby, In a brief speech, made before the Senate after the affair had concluded. and Senator Henson's apology for his share was accepted by the Senate. By order of the Senate chamber had been locked to keep the Senators in their places.
 Just at o'clock, disturbance broke out at the door. It was found that Senator Hall escaped with only mod crate difficulty, Senator Henson, who twice had asked and had been refused permission to leave the chamber took ttS hcS anu Slcttcu tO Aic WoS nearly past the two men at the door when Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Sher- idan, who Is young and athletic. caught him by the arm. According to Sherf- dan, Henson thereupon turned and struck him in the face. A moment la ter the two were involved in a rough and tumble fight.
 Senator Heard, of Quincy. an ex- Confederate soldier. begged them to remember Illinois" and not disgrace the Senate.
 Senator Henson rose with his face bleeding and started at Sheridan, but was restrained by Senator Daley of Peoria, who put his arm around him and took him into the minority cloak room.
 Later public apologies were made.
 At 6:17 o'clock Sunday morning the House adjourned until 10 a. m. Mon. day. The Illinois Legislature has passed a bill declaring void leases which prohibit children in apartment houses. The Governor today announced his intention of signing the bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
FOR RENT-REsIDENCEs.

FOR RENT-cottage. most desirable section of south Court St. Rent &2S. Possession im- mediately. Phone Z592. --iS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31

COACHING in Mathematics by Mics Mary N. Napier 20 south st.. Phone 1891.
 -26-30t MRS. L. V. LEDBETTER will teach at sayre Street School the month of June. school opens Monday the seventh. Terms S5 -25-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31

FOR sALE-Diamond stud weighing 1 Y kt
 for $15B. At t200 1t would be cheap, but the way we got 1t, we can't lose anything at sibS, and you get bargain. Kisin's, North Court st. --10-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31

MONEY-ro loan; we have sBo0O0O to loan on improved oc.ty property, in sums of sst. RI I Wei Co. Phone is7. corner Lee and Tailapoosa sts. -27-30t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
FOR SALE.

time is drawing near. come and see our large selection of presents suit able Tor boys and girls. prices to suit all
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
,rrn. Cunpiuxham Founa pead.

New York. May so.--Mrs. Edith Cum ningham. wife of George 8. Cunning ham. a well known civil engineer, long engaged in railroad and highway building on the Isthnus of Panama. was found dead in her home today from gas. No motive for the suicide Is known. She was formerly resi- dent of Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
Frledman Hangs Self,

Indianapolis, Ind. May 3o.-Hugo Friedman, forty-five years old. trav- cling salesman of Baltimore. Md. hanged himself with strap from a hook in closet in his room at the Claypool Hotel this morning. A maid, thinking that Friedman was hiding behind the half open closet door, per mitted the body to hang until noon. when she discovered the man was lead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
Ne,r wireles. sxntem.

Paris, May 30.-Jean Naudin, a work man earning about . dollar a day at the Toulon arsenal, has invented what is said to be a vastly improved wire- less apparatus. now being tested at the direction of the Minister of Ma rine, with view to its adoption in the fleet. The original apparatus was constructed ingeniously oue of old cans, umbrella ribs. discarded bottles and various other articles. Naudin already has several important inventions to his credit, including a method of photo- graphing wireless dispatches.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
Two Eclipses Next AIonth.

ing spectacles in the astronomical world will occur during the coming month These events will be eclipses of the moon and sun. the former on June 3 and the latter on June 1T. The moon will rise, totally eclipsed and its totality will last about an hour, while the sun will only De in totality near the North Pole.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
Kentucky Pioneer Dies.

Louisville. Ky. May sO.-A real Kentucky pioneer passede away at Wakefield. Spencer county. today. when Colonel James NJ. Wakefield, at the age of ninety-nine years, died. So great are the numbers of his children and his children's children that from Shelbyville, Ky, alone, a special train will bear only kinfolk to his funeral
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
rnr alnod Poisoning.

Boston. Mass. May 3o.--An anti- toxin for blood poisoning discovered by pr. T. Leary. of Tufts Medical Col lege, is said to have been successfully demonstrated at the Brockton City Hospital where a patient, whose case was regarded as hopeless, was given the new serum as q last resort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-31
nn,Irnnh V M q. A. :.

St. Louis. May so.--The thirteenth international conference of the Rail road Department of the Y. NJ. c. A. ended tonight with a song service at which an address was made by Fred B. Smith, of New York Delegates to the conference filled the pulpits in fifty churches this morning.