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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
OLD RAILWAY EMPLOYEES.

Rostmaster-General Gary Has Long
Reoord-Some Other Old T.mers-
T, Probably the oldest railroad station agent
In the country IN point Of service Is James
IA. Gary, General Of the United
states. He was appointed agent at Alber-
ton, Howard County, Md, on the Baltimore
aud Ohio Road forty-four years ago. and
his name still appears on the pay rolls OF
the company. The two next oldest Balti-
more and Ohio agents are said to be Cap
tain Charles W. Harvey, at Ellicott City,
Md, and John W. Howser, at Relay.
Each has been In the service for thirty-four
years. The same company has also in ac-
Rua! service a passenger conductor, Cap
tain Harry Green, who has run trains be-
tween Baltimore and Cumberland for forty
seven years.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
AcR,cuL L1uRAL DEPARTMENT NEEDS
Secretary Wilson Will Ask For Increased
Appropriations.


Appropriations.
. Secretary Wilson, OF the Agricultural De-
partment, will in his annual report ask
Congress to make a material increase In
the appropriation for at least three
branches of the work Of his department.
ThAse are the bureau OF animal industry,
fha farmers bulletins and the weather bu-
peau.
The Secretary says the facilities OF the
bureau OF animal industry for the inspec-
Hon Of meat intended for foreign shipment
Are overtaxed, and that the experiment al.
ready made by the bureau In the shipmentt
of butter to England should be followed
up by more work in this line. He claims
that the shipments already made have pro-
Iduced excellent results, as shown py the
TACT that q representative OF English hrms
has recently been In Iowa buying up al
rthe available butter supply for export.
y There Is constantly increasing demand
for the farmers bulletins, and 1t IS the sec
lretary's purpose, II he secures the neces-
lsary funds, not only to increase the circu-
slation OF the documents, but to largely IN
crease the range Of subjects covered
Mr.. Wilson thinks there should De sew.
iersl new weather stations, and Is also Oh
the opinion that the forecast work can,
With an increase Of money devoted to that
purpose, be made more serviceabie TO the
.scountry at large.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
MANITOBA FIRE-SVEPT.
The Country Presents Terrible Scene
Of Death and Devastation.
MANY FARMERS LOST THEIR ALL.

Winnipeg Was in Great Danger, But Was
Saved by Change OF the Wind-Two
Women and Five Children Perished in
Their Home in the woods-Live Stock
Suffered Heavily in the Prairie Fires.
WINNIPEG Manitoba Special. D.-The
prairie fire which ragged all over the coun.
try, being famed and driven by a gale Of
wind. died out during the night. and the
morning sun dawned upon terrible scene
OF death and devastation. Farm houses,
implements, crops and live stock were
everywhere consumed, and many farmers
lost their all.
At Beausejour, forty miles east OF this
city, two women and five children named
Moreski were burned to death. Fire came
upon thoir house, which was in the woods.
from two directions simultaneously and
shut Off all means OF escape. Only few
charred remains were found afterward.
Carcasses Of horses, cattle and sheep are
living all over the district, and number OF
families Of foreigners are homeless and
utterly destitute.
At BagOt, seventy miles west. IHe Sdud-
dian Pacific Railroad depot and seven cars.
the Dominion Grain Company's elevator
with 20, 900 bushels OF wheat, Lawrle's store,
Hisginbotham's, Links and Buckanan's
stables, a cold storage warehouse and Far
mer Waldron's farm buildings and crops
were destroyed. The little town was prac-
ticallv wiped out OF existence.
At Stony Mountain the fire ran up to the
Canadian Pacific Railrond platform, where,
by desperate efforts. its progress was
STAYED. Much hay and grain was consumed
in this district.
In the Lake Francis district, northwest
OF the city, there was also extensive destruc-
tion of crops. A young farmer named
Markham was terribly burned while trying
to save his property.
, At Oakland, on the Portage branch OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad, several hundred
cords OF wood and thousands OF tons OF hay
were destroyed.
J1st southwest OF this city there is q
large hay marsh. The fire swept over this
and nearly every farmer lost his hay and
many also lost their grain and implements
There were large bands OF horses and cat.
tie pasturing on the marsh, and the charreo
carcasses OF the animals dot the grouno
every few PAGES. Jack rabbits and prairie
chickens were also annihilated.
The people OF this city were anxious fol
! some hours, as it was feared that the lire
would come into the suburbs, where many
valuable residences are located, but a
timely change Of the wind averted the dan
ger.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
THIRTY BURIED ALIVE.
Six More Cnrpses of Russian Fanatics
Found Walled Up.

Fresh excavations 1T Teraovsky, in the
district OF Tireaspol, not far from Odessa,
Russia, the scene of the living burials OF Il
number of fpersons belonging to the relis-
ious sect known as the "GaskolniEi. who
nave been walled up alive by Feodore
Kovalefr. in order that they might secure
salvation by self-immolatton have resulted
in the discovery Of six more bodies OF men,
women and children. The search con
tinues. and it is expected that about thirty
corpses will be unearthed.
The Car is taking strong personal in
terest in the extraordinary occurrences at
Ternovskv. Kovaleff. the fanaticai eXecu-
toner OF the persons buried alive, is quite
convinced Of the sanctity OF his act, and II
Is believed probable that he will be confined
for life in monastery as madman.
One of the chic, figures in this terrible
drama is a well-educated woman, vera
Makaveyev, who. as Sister 'itaila, seems 70
have been sort CT priestess of the fanati-
cal sect
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
NEW RECORD IN EXPORTS.

More Domestic Merchandise Sent Abroad
Than In Any Previous August.
The Bureau OF Statistics, Washington,
has issued tables showing the exports and
imports for August, the first full month un-
der the new Tarif1law. These figures show
for that month the largest exports OF do
mestic merchandise OF any August In the
history OF the Government. The exports
were $79, ,49O, ,264, against S66, ,6S9, 9sl for Au.
gust, 1896. For the first eight months OF
the year the exports were S61, SIC, 600 in ex-
cess OF the first eight months OF 1895, so
that the bureau officials believe the exports
this year will far exceed those OF last year,
which was itself a record breaking year in
the matter OF exports.
The value OF all imports. dutiable and
free, for August was S39,S4s,312 OF which
SlS. .629, ,ec9 were free.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Henry George Accepts.

At mass meeting in Cooper Union, New
York City, the nomination for Mayor ofthe
Greater New York was formally offered to
Henry George by the representatives OF
fonr Democratic factions. united as the
Jeffersonian Democrats. In accepting the
nomination, Mr.. George declared that he
was neither gold man nor silver man,
but Jeffersonian Democrat. He said that
he stood on the same platform as that on
which he stood in the municipal campaign
eleven years ago. The enthusiasm OF the
audience was very great. Overflow meet
ings were held in the neighboring streets.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
REJECTED BY GERMANY.

Refuses to Recognize Mr.. Neumann as
United States Consul to Cologne.
The German Government has refused to
recognize Ferdinand Neumenn, OF Illinois,
who was nominated by President Mckinley
on Nav % to be United States Consul to
Cologne.
News OF his rejection caused no surprise
at the State Department, Washington. Mr:
Neumann was appointed to his post last
NAV and has since exercised the functions
of his office, but the German authorities
have been considering certain allegations
connected with the Worlds Fair and con-
cert enterprise, In which Neumann Is SAID
TO have been interested, which resulted dis
astrously to some German artists.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
WRECKED BY ANGRY FARMERS.

sHeadquarters OF an Obnoxious Sect De-
stroyed In Missouri.
/; Report comes from Fuller Postofice In
the southern part Of Benton County, Mis-
souri,, OF the wrecking OF church and
prinsing Office set up near there by sect
eallinf themselves the Brethren Of the
DhurcA Of Christ In Love and Union" A
man styling himself the Rev. L. s. Garret
was at the head of the community, the
members Of which hold their property IN
common. Inthe third story Of their church
building Garret printed q paper called
fsThe Worlds Cresset." A hundred farmers
raided the building, destroyed the press,
and threw the type into tho street. Garret
had been warned Of the raid, and was not
10 be found by the regulators.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
SPAIN RECALLS WEYLER.
General BIanco Succeeds Him as
Cuba's Captain-GeneraI.
LARGE REINFORCEMENTS SENT,

WeyIer Resigns Mt Last and the Cabinet
Loses No Time in Naming General
Blanco as His Successor-The "Butch-
er" Explains the Cause of His Delay
-Sagasta Sends Him Message.
MADRID, Spain (By Cable).-Contrary to
expectation, and to the great relief OF the
new administration, Captain-General Wey-
Ter has sent dispatch to Premier SaSasta
rendering his resignation, and placing his
Office as Governor-General OF Cuba and
Commander in Chief at the disposal of the
Government.
The Cabinet then decided upon the imme-
diate recall OF General Weyler from Cuba.
A decree was prepared appointing General
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
GENERAL DLANco.

ness. wish to assure you that the Gov
ernment recognizes your services, and val
ues them as they deserve; but it thinks
a change Of policy, in order to osucceed, re-
quires that the authorities should be at one
with the Ministry.
"This has nothing to do with the conf
dence felt in you by the Government; for
the Liberals have always said that the re-
sponsibility for given policy does not fall
upon those who carry it out, but upon the
Government inspiring it. shall commu-
nicate your decision to the Government
shortly"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14

"The city has been for some time without
proper authorities, and all desiring the re-
establishment OF order and peace respect
fully beg you to give the necessary orders
to that effect. Confding in your we'll known
rectitude, Mr.. President, we trust the oc-
cupation of Quezaltenango will be peace,
full, for which all Quezaltenango prays and
will be grateful"
The United States cruiser Alert has
arrived at San Jose, where she Is now
anchored = The British flag ship OF the
Pacific SQUADRON. the Imperieuse, is ex-
pected to arrive soon. Tho new British
Minister to Central America has arrived.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Unfinishad Hotel CoIlapses.

The CharlevoiX Inn, now in course oil
construction at Charlevoix, Mich, col
lapsed in a gale Of vino, buryinS fifty
workmen in the ruins OF the structure, 400
feet long. Work had progressed so far
that workmen were roofing in the struc-
ture, while fathers and plasterers were at
work on the first and second floors. In the
collapse two men were killed outright,
Pierce Kendall, carpenter, and joiner
whose name is unknown.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
A GOOD SEA FIGHTER.

Rear Admiral Miller, Who is on Guard
at Honolulu.
Rear Admiral Miller, OF the United States
Nevy, who Is the central figure In the STU
alton at Honolulu, Hawaii, is stout, short
sailor, with pleasing face and calm eyes
that reflect the color Of the sea he has lived
upon so long. He is good sea fighter and
was reared, one may say, upon the ocean.
He entered the Naval Academy when ne
was lad Of fourteen. From midshipman
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
John II. Mcpherson Dead.

John R. Mcpherson, one time D Democratic
leades In New Jersey and United States
Senator from that State, from 1877 until
1895, died suddenly in his room at Taylor's
Hotel in jersey City. Mr.. Mcpherson had
been staying at the hotel for more than
month. He had been suffering for long
time from stomach trouble. John Roderick
Mcpherson was born at York, Livingston
County, N. Y, on May 9, 1888.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
senorita Cisneros E.c,pes.

The beautiful little Cuban maid Senorita
the sensational adventure with the
Governor of the Isle of Pines, escaped from
the Casa de RecoSidas, Cuba, wnere she
had been confined for several months on a
charge of conspiracy against the Crown Of
Spain and of an attempt upon the life Of
Governor Berez, Governor Of the Isle of
Dipnc
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Republican Ticket in Virginia.

The Lamb wing of the Republican party,
in convention at Lynchburs, Va, nomina-
ted P. II. Mccall for Governor; o. B. Roller,
of Harrisonburg, Lieutenant Governor, and
James X. Lyons, of Richmond, Attorney
General. Colonel William Lamb called the
convention to order and was cheered
throughout his speech, in which he de-
nounced the regular machine for the cow
ardice displayed in refusing to call con-
vention of the party.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14

Andrade has long been a conspicuous tlg-
ure In the national life OF his Republic. He
Is ffty-eight years old and is the son OF OF
General Jose Escolastico Andrade, one OF
Venezuela's famous figures. He lived IN
America for some time and is closely In
touch with American ideas. His brother Is
the Venezuelan Minister in this country;
General Andrade himself Is an old friend
and ally Of ex-President Crespo, and Will
snjoy the active support Of that statesman
In all his official acts.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Arothers Drown Four Girls.

While returning fror, party at Hamil-
ton, Ala, six people in boat were thrown
into the Buttahatchie River and four Of the
occupants drowned. Those drowned were
the Misses Lizzie Smith, Belle Key, Mary
Swearingen and Ella Phillips. Their es-
corts, Robert and John Wright, brothers,
who caused the boat to capsize by rocking
il, saved their own lives.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
cuATEMALA's REVOLUTION.
Prominent Merchant Tortured and
Killed by Order of Barrios.

a Prominent Merchant Tortured ana
Killed by Order Of Barrios.
Details received from Guatemala con-
coming the shooting Of Juan Aparicio, a
wealthy merchant of that country, whose
yirm has place Of business In New York
show that Aparicio was tortured by Gen
brnl Rogue Morales, one OF Dictator
Barrios's commanders at Quezaltenango,
because he would not make forced loan
10 Barrios. He was strung up by the
thumbs and lashed until he beeaL-e uncon-
scious. When he recovered and still re-
fused the loan, Morales shot him dead.
When Quezaltenango was taken by the In
,Surgents Morales was shot without trial.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Boiler Explosion Kills Three.

The boiler in a grist mill at Moscow,
Iowa, exploded and killed the engineer and
fireman and farmer named Marolf. j. Z.
Parker, c. Smith, H. Jacobs and boy
named Hunt were injured, The boiler
weighed $500 pounds and the boy was blown
over 400 feet
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14

he rose by service through the various
ranks of the navy between one OF the low
est and one OF the highest positions. He
made good record in the war as an officer
of the Florida, and was aboard that brig
when she captured the Savannah. He Is
strict disciplinarian, and can be depended
upon in any situation to do the right thing
at the right time. He will let japan know
that there is flag representing the United
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Foreign.

1t is reported in Toxic, japan, that the
King of Korea proclaimed himself Emperor,
Of Korea.
The sum of s5OO,OOO in gold was with
drawn from the Bank of England for ship
ment to the United States.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Lynchinc Like Legal Hanging.

Washington Ferran, the colored man who
assaulted the two Landrum children, In
Ouchita parish, a few days ago, was
lynched publicly in the court house square
at Monroe, La. There were over 500 per-
sons present at the lynching, which was
conducted in all respects like legal exc
cution
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Rank Robbed af Lunch Time.

Thieves entered the office OF the Union
County Bank, at Morganaeld, Ky, in the
lunch hour and obtained more than $4,000
In currency which had been LETT in the cash
drawer. When the bank officials returned
they discovered their loss. The vault was
closed and locked. The robbers made good
their escape, leaving no clue.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
sapasta's Cabinet Chosen.

The new Spanish Ministry IS CONSTITUTED
as follows: President Of the Council OF
Ministers, Senior Sagasta; Minister OF For
eign Affairs, Senior Gullon; Minister OF JUS
tice. Senor Groizard; Minister OF War, Gen,
eral Correa; Minister Of Marine, Admiral
Bermejo; Minister of Finance, senior rug
Cerver; Minister Of the Interior, Se'ior cap.
depon; Minister Of Public WorEs, count
Xiguena; Minister for the Colo.'es, 9eaor
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Racing in New Jersey Doomed.

Since the special election held In New
Jersey the supposed majority against the
anti-sambllng amendment dwindled, until
the latest returns made it seem probable
that there was not any majority at all. In.
dications based on revised returns from all
counties make it seem evident that horse
racing in future will be unconstitutional IN
he State
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Bicycles Will Be Assessed.

Bicycle owners are to be assessed this
year by the Board of Assessors, Of New
Haven. Conn. On the new tax lists which
have been sent from door to door the "bi-
cycle" is included. Owners OF wheels are
m akino "a stran1 nrntast
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
apJIlinois Town Burned.

All the business houses in Medora, Ill.
including the bank, were burned. Medora
tis a populous town twenty miles north OF
Alton on the Chicago, Burlington ana
Quincy.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Public Sentiment Defied.

The Common Council OF Elizabeth, NJ,
by q vote OF seven to six, In spite OF popu-
lar protest, granted to the Standard OIL
Trust franchise to lay pipe line through
the streets. One of the seven left sick
bed to vote. The taxpayers will carry the
case to the courts.
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Suicide in the Church.

Frank G. Clark, aged sixty years, COM
mfted suicide by hanging in the belfry OF
the Congregational Church at Brattleboro,
Vt, Of which he was ianitor. he left
widow, son and two daughters.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
australasia Buys Our Rails.

Not being able to find in England the
kind OF steel rails it needed, the Govern
ment of New South Wales has placed an
order for 1000 tons in the United states at
sos a ton. Not many years ago we were we
buylne all VIC used from England at Sloo q
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Spain's New Cabinet.

Senior Sagasta was instrusted with the
task of forming new Cabinet in Spain.
Marquis Vega de Armijo accepts the Presi-
dency Of the Chamber. Admiral BermeJo
Will be Minister Of Marine.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Killed His Brother.

Patrick Conway killed his brother,
James, near Plattsburg. n. T., as the re-
suit OF an alteration with their mother, in
which James took ber part.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Switzerland to Own Railways.

The National Council, by vote of 9S to
20, has adopted a bill providing for the
purchase of the five principal railroads Of
Switzerland, at cost approaching $780,
600 O00
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
NEAL DOW DEAD.

Veteran Leader of Temperance Forces Ex
pires in Portland, Me.
General Neal Dow.the veteran Prohibi
ZIONIST, died few days ago at his home IL
Portland, Me.
Neal Dow was born in Portland, Me-, OF
March 20, 1904. His parents were Quakers
Upon attaining his majority Mr.. Dow wa
admitted as partner in his fathers busi
ness, and the firm OF Josiah Dow Il Son wa!
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
TROOPS HOLD oUEZALTENANGo.
Report of the Evacuation of That City by
Guatemalan Rebels.

GuatemaIan KeDeIs.
The news Of the evacuation Of Quezalten-
ango. Guatemala, by tho rebels and its re-
occupation by the Government forces is
fully confirmed. The consular corps there
has sent the following message to President
Barrios:
"Tbe city of Quezaltenango was aband-
oned by the rebels, and We have notified
General Garcia Leon.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14
Resume Coininl. Silver Dollars.

The mint in San Francisco, CAL, will at
once resume the coinage Of silver dollars,
in accordance with instructions received
from Washington.
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vsNEzusLA's NEW PRESIDENT.
Sketch of the Career of General 1snacio
Andrade.

The election Of General Ignacio Andrade
lsPresident Of Venezuela is regarded as a
signal victory sor the proposed arbitration
between Venezuela and Great Britain. Gen.
srsl Andrade has always been an earnest
advocate OF that means for settling the
long-standing disputes. His election was
considered for time in doubt, owing to
the violent opposition OF political schemers
In the Venezuelan Congress to the treaty
recently ratified largely through his efforts.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-14

Exodus From Dawson CITY.
Word comes from Dawson City or an
overland exodus compelled by fear OF
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-11-26
WITHIN OUR BORDERS.
News by Telegraph from Various
Towns In Indiana.


Indianapolis. Ind, Nov. 1.-THE SUI
preme court of Indiana has placed itself
squarely upon the side of civil service.
Maurice Diggins has been faithful JAM
tor in the Judges rooms for several
wears. and during the city campaign
he took an active interest in politics.
Statehouse Custodian Vest was APP
pealed to by local influences TO dis
charge Diggins and he dismissed him
and appointed another janitor for the
Judges rooms. The court refused TO
accept him. and made an offer that
Digyins should remain and be paid $50
month out of money appropriated
by the court. The judges say that their
ianitor is TO some extent confidential
man. enters the room where their opin-
ions are written. and handles their
books in the exercise of his duties. and
thar they must know him to be trust
worthy. Dggins having proved him
self such they refused to let him go.