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Me HI- Sparks -tart Co. ON THE LOOKOUT F Constantly on the watch over the best markets, nailing every opportunity that will prosper the interest of our customers, is what keeps McDonald-Sparks-Stewart Co., so far ahead of the others. For instance, we’ve just made a fortunate purchase in Carpets, Rugs and Mattings, and immediately ♦ share the profits with our customers as follows: 5 ) As we never indulge in “False Alarms” you will realize the wisdom of coming promptly if you wish to see these extraordinary offerings. They are too good to last long. Find them on the first floor. T MCDONALD-SPARKS-STEWART Company f UNDERTAKERS, EMBALHERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS MORE TRAGEDY Ems out of The French Scandal. IWW SHOOTS EDITOR Picquart Abused by Parissian Mobs- Paris, Sept. 24.—Madame Paulmier, wife of M. Charles Prnest Paulmer, membea of the chamber of deputies, today en tered the office of La Lanterne and asked to see M. Millerand. M. Millerand was absent andM. Clliver, who was present stepped f°i ward to receive the lady, who, waiting for an explana tion, whipped out a revolver and fir ed twice. M. Oiliver fell to the floor wounded. He was ta *en to a hospital. Madame Paulmier was taken into custody, and when questio i od, coolly said : “I wished to kill Millerand.” She explained that La Lan terne had slandered herself and *er husband because her hus )and had written the letter to jp n. Choine, the minister of war ’ w ith reference to putting a ®tnp to the attacks upon the ar provoked by the Dreyfus 1 he military authorities have jccompliahed tlfeir plan of sti *ng Col. Picquart by placing 1101 au secret. Col. Picquart’s riends have been denied admis ion to the prison. His counsel, aitre Labori, has twice appear at the office of the clerk of >e courtmartial and applied for emission to see hi. client. On Bussells carpet, made, lined a-ii Ird 55c AA Genuine Smyrna Rugs, 4X7 feet $4.45$ Brussels carpet, made, lined and laid 60c iTj “ “ “ 3X6 feet 2 -85 Best Brueselis carpet, made, lined and laid 65c Y “ “ 2 1-2X5 feet 2.10 W Axminster, Wilton’s, Velvets and Saxony car- A “ “ “ 26X52 inches 1.65 pets, we are offering at manufacturer’s prices, j V both occosions he was informed that Picquart had been placed au secret, and could be seen only on an order from the authori ties, which order M. Laboro has been unable to secure. La Liberte predicts important action by the council on Tues day, which may result in the convoking of the chambers. Everything tends to confirm the opinion that Gen. Zurlinden in ordering the military trial of Col. Picquart, acted enti rely upon his own initiative. The temps declares that the cabinet had previously refused to sanction Gen. Zurlinden s proposal to prosecute Col. Pic quart, and that Gen. Zurlinden, therefore, waited until he had resumed the military governor ship of Paris, when he acted upon his own authority. Upon leaving the Lasante prison, Col. Picquart had a port manteau and a portfolio. He looked pale and careworn. The blinds of the liarche were drawn directly he entered it. A mob which had been bowl ing outside the prison, rushed toward Picquart as he emerged, shaking their fists and shout sag out against him. Another mob waited at the Cherche-Midi prison. A detachment of military in both cases protected Picquart. A majority of the papers de nounce this military coup with varying degrees of severity. M. Clemenceau, in The Aurora, charges M. Brisson with cow ardice or imbecility, and couples President Faure’s name with that of Gen. Zurlinden in the alleged plot to suppress the truth and defeat justice. M. Clemenceau dwells strongly on the mauvaises chances of the Cherche-Midi prison and credits the ex-war minister with the le mark: “If Gen. Mercier had not bee. so soft-hearted he would THE KING’S LIFE Threatened by an Anarchist Plot. ANOTHER CROWNED HERO Carlos, of Portugal, Warned of Danger- London, Sept. 24—A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Lisbon, Portugal, says that elaborate measures have been taken to pro tect the royal residences at Cintra aud Cascaes. It seems that the authorities have been warned of an Anarchist plot to assassinate King Carlos. The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Mail says that all the Pow ers, including Great Britain, have assented to Italy’s proposal look ing to common action against An archists. It is understood that the meas ure to be adopted will be extreme ly severe. A mere avowal of an>» archistic views will constitute a criminal offense. have had Dreyfus murdered,” Another paper, The Droits de L’Homme, abuses M. Faure with the greatest virulence aud accuses him of employing M. Brisson to make a coup d’etat. It points out that President Faure’s military friends hold all the strong posts. PASTEUR FILTERS The only Germ Proof Filter in the world. Makes water pure and clear for sale by The Hanson Supply Co EIGHT MEN KILLED JWirac'JloUs Escape Os Scorces Os Others' SEVENTY ENTOMBED Frieds Mad With Joy ove The Rescue. Brownsville, Pa., Sept. 24. Seventy men were entombed yes terday in the Empire mine of Snowden, Guild Co., one-fourth of a mile below town, as the result of an explosion of gas, followed by another explosion of tire damp. Os the number entombed all es caped or were taken out by rescu ing parties except eight, who were killed outright, aud three more or less hurt. The list of the dead and iijur* edie: John A. Haiston, miner, aged thirty-five. Salem Haiston, miner, aged twen* ty-five. Robert Davidson, miner, aged forty-five. John Bennett, driver, aged twen ty-two. William Pritchard, miner, aged fifty. Henry, Hagar, driver, agad sev enteen . John Cartwright, miner, aged fifty. James Hall, miner, aged twen ty-seven. Following were injured. George Baker, miner, burned about face and breast. John Baker, slightly burned. Samuel Mclntyre, cut on head by fall of slate. The explosion is said to have been caused ty the loosening of a large block of coal which opened a pock st of gas. Immediately fol* lowing the explosion of gas there was a second explosion of fire damp. At 9 o’clock last night the last of the explorers of the mine came out and announceed that there was nothing living or dead left be hind in the mine, leaving the list of fatalities as given above. SPAIN’S GREATEST NEED | Mr. R, P. Olivia, ofCarcelon ia, S. C. Weak nerves had caus ed severe pains in the back of his head, On using Electric Bit ters, America’s greatest blood and nerve remedy, all pain soon left him. He hays this grand medicine is wbat his country needs. All America knows that it cures liver and kidney trou ble, purifies the blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life into every muscle, nerve and organ of the body. If weak, tired or ailing you need it. Ev ery bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents. Sold by Curry Arring on, druggists. I Announce,—To the public that 1 have secured the services of William McClellan, an expert fancy candy maker, who has been for the past two years with the Garrow famous candy kitchen in Atlanta. We are new making daily all kind of fine taffies, cocoanut, creams, nongats, etc. All we ask is a trial. We can please you. A. M. Antogholi, next door to Curry’s drug store It’s a Fact.—Lloyd & Co. receive more new goods than any other three grocers in Rome, and always ahead of any others Just arrived, new crop macaroni 10c package, Genuine New York cream cheese, new codfish (fancy middles), newly cured hams 10c lb, fat bananas 10c dozen, new bulk olives cheap, •tCi SOLDIERS TEARS PatlietlG Scenes When Dons Left San JUan. QUESTIONS RAISED Regarding Civil Administration of Thejsland. San Snaii, Island of Porto Roco Sept 23 —The Spanish transport San Francisco sailed sot Spain to day. There was a repetition of yes terday’s scene when the Astyrias battalion of Spanish troops march ed to the wharf for embarkation. Capt.-Gen. Macias and staff re viewed the departing soldiers, who hade farewell to their sweethearts and wives. Some of the soldiers wept pro fusely and there was quiet a pathetic aspect to the affair. As (he ship swung away from the pier the soldiers on board of her raised a faint cheer and the women pro ceeded to the sea, all, where they stood for hours waving their hand kerchiefs until the San Francisco was only a speck on the horizon. The Spaniards at the meeting of the military commissions are rais ing many questions regarding the civil administration of the island and the disposition of public pro perty, but the American commis sioners refuse to discuss them as being beyond their jurisdiction. Our commissioners are disposed to allow the Spaniards to carry off a lot useless old material rather than make a fight to retain it. The United States steamer Sup ply is bound for Santiago. Washington. Sept. 23. —The acs tine secrotary of war has received a cable message from Gen. Brooke chairman of the Porto Rtcan ev icuation commission at San Jmn, Hying that 800 Spanish troops B mbarked for home 6