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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19
Frank BeIew Silently and Stol-
idIy Witnesses His Sisters
Agony.
SEARCHING THE HOUSE
FOR A CLEW.
Arkhur Below Striving to Lead the
Investigation Away From His
Brother.
Special Dispatch to THE CALI.

DIXON. CAL, Nov. 1S-District Attor-
ney DevIin, Captain John Curtin and
several local aids arose early to-day and
made a thorough search OF every room OF
the Belew residence. Not emitting the
prospect of a single clew. they looked
through the dead girls letters to see
whether the correspondence revealed the
existence OF any enemy or a written
threat. Nothing bearing in any way on
the case was discovered, except that no
one could have entered the Belew home
without making a noise, the floor being
squeaky.
Charley Ehmann, who was engaged to
Miss Susie Belew, told the stCry of her
pathetic death, and described how her
suspected brother held her hand as life
ebbed away; how he saw Mrs. Eugene
ferguson, Mrs. Eamann and other neIg b.
bOrs give her hot drinks from the tea-
kettle OF poisoned wafer; how the brother
silently watched her writhing in pain,
saying nothing; how e taen hastened to
his brother Louis, who was dying from
the fatal draught prepared by the same
cunning assassin, arriving at his sisters
bedside a.aln. ju,t in time to see her
81 uPSie 10 say IdIeNtlI dhu iueu eA piIt
in the agony of the final spasm.
Mr.. Mary Clarke, the kind old neigh
Dor, who witnessed the death Of the popu-
lar young lady, told the story of Frank
Beiew's conduct at the fatal hour. She
heard him speak but little. He simply
SAT and held his dying sisters hand, offer
ia- no word of advice, bat ever sitting and
Watching for he end.
| Auor her witness was Gottlob Benson,
Wac.a testimony did not bear on recent
eVs-ts out on dark charges once made
against Frank Beiew by Billy Hough. a
rancn hand. Hou&h was generally be-
leved 20 De CraZv.
1t IS now thought there 5 no poison
in the biscuit he took iiom Frank Belew' s
table, and that he shot the hole IN his hat
which he charged that Belew fired.
Arthur BeIew and his friends are work
ing hard 10 get clews mat lead away from
their brother. Arthur spent the day at
Vallejo in search OF a man thought to be
willing to say he had heard Harry Allen
make threats against the dead Bellows,
but the investigation was futile, for DC
such man could be found.
Speaking OF the case tonight Captain
Curtin said:
I'VE are running down everything that
looks at al plausible. II is absolutely Ger
tain that the death OF these young people
was a murder. The murderer toGght the
arsenic somewhere and search may result
in the discovery of The store where it was
bought. OF course, this piece of evidence
IS vital. If we ever get II there are many
Circums stances of value already in our
possession which viii be made more valu-
able by that discovery"
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19
RELEASE OF PRISONERS.
Those Held In Connection With the
Competitor VIII Return to
This Country.

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS. - Minister
Woodiord has teleGraphed the State De-
partment that the Spanish Cabinet has
notified him that the Queen has pardoned
the Competitor prisoners. The State De-
partment announces that the Competitor
prisoners were turned over to Consul Gen
eral Lee last Monday and will be sent by
him direct 10 New York.
1t is not doubted here that the pris-
oner5 are liberated on some such condi-
tions as were imposed in the case of for
mer prisoners, that il, that they will not
return to Cuba.
1t is singular that the men should have
been four days in the custody of Consul
General Lee without the fact having be-
come generally known, but it is supposed
that the secrecy was observed in order to
insure departure from Havana without
exciting trouble from the extreme Con.
servative Spanish faction.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-The Herald s
Washington correspondent telegraphs
Administration officials are very much
o eased to have the Com petitor question
out of the way. Added 10 many otner
concessions recently made to the United
States, and to the active effort of the new
Ministry TO apply genuine autonomy in
the island, the President ieels and hopes
that when he reviews in his annual es-
sage all that has been done by Spain to
improve the condition in Cuba. Con-
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19
SAN Diego Will
PAY FOR 4OWAGE.
Planning for the Removal OF
the Old Marion to That
Port.
Lieutenant Chandler Believes That
She Can Be Taken South
Under Sail.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

Special Dispatch to THE CALL
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 18.-The old Marion,
to be turned over to the San Diego naval
reserves, will cost several hundred dollars
in towage. The question of raising money
is Just now puzzling the officers OF the
reserve. They confidently expect the as
sistance OF the Chamber of Commerce.
Captain J. F. Higgins Of the steamer Ex-
ceIsior said this morning that he would
tow the Marion to this port for $3.50, or
less than 81 per mile. U. S. Grant Jr. and
others expressed the belief that the
money for towing the Marion here could
be readily obtained by subscription.
Telegraphic advices just received by
Mr.. Grant from the Navy Department
reiterate the desire OF the National Gov
ernment to have the Marion stationed
here.
1t is believed that possibly the Thetis.
Alert, Mohican, Adams, Pinta, Ranger or
some other Government ship will be avail
able in the near future, and either would
better serve the purposes OF the San Fran
cisco naval reserves than the NJ .rion.
All possible influence is being brought TO
bear on the State officials to have the
wishes of the National Government con-
cerning the disposition of the Marion car
ried out.
1t is understood that within few days
U. S. Grant Jr. will go to San Francisco
and DO all in his power TO secure the Ma
rion for this port. In the meantime, If
necessary, the money will be raised to IN
sure the towing of the Marion to San
Diego.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19
.WEYLER IS
IN SPAIN
Al. LAST
Return of the General
From Unfortunate
Cuba.
REFUSES TO SEE HIS
ADMIRERS.
Remains in His Stateroom
While Fireworks Burn in
Launches.
THE BUTCHERS WELCOME
is A FIASCO.
Spain's Cause In the Island Prob
ably Aided by the Release of
the Compstitor Prisoners.
Copyright, 1897. by James Gordon Bennett.

CORUNNA, SPAIN. Nov. 19-The ar
rival OF General Weyler on Spanish terri
tory has taken place at last. l have just
returned from on board the Montserrat,
which anchored in this port an hour ago
with General Wevler. The quay was
crowded with an immense multitude, but
the crowd was perfectly undemonstrative.
1t may be SAID that General Weyler's re-
ception, so far as showing the feelings OF
Spanish people for him, was complete
farce. He did not appear on the deck,
but remained locked in his cabin, refusing e
abs oluteIy 10 see any body except Govern
ment authorities, but he made short
speech in reply to the commission. His
remarks were perfectly complimentary
aud devoid of political significance.
The Marquis de Ahumada told me they
had fair voyage. but refused all other
information. An influential passenger on
board says that the pump broke and me-
cessitated putting in at G bara, but he
fiatly denied the reported demonstration
there in General Weyler's favor, sayin q
he saw nothing of it, and disbeGeves that
the same honors were paid 10 General
Wevler as though ne were still captain
general of Cuba. He says that General
WeyIer went ashore at Porto Rico, but no
dem ons Iration was made there.
am able however, to report extraordi-
nary conduct on General Weyler's part
with regard to passengers on board the
Montserrat. Since he left Havana he has
reserved the right to allow or refuse pas
sage Sentries have been posted on all
parts of the ship night and day, and only
those authorized by General WevIer could
pass on board. l am told that Marquis de
Comillas, who is the head of the Spanish
Transatlantic Company, practically gave
the boat to General Wey!er for the present
journey, although the general only pays
three first-class fares.
In consequence he scarcely allowed any
one but military men to take passa-e, and
many civilians were refused permiss on to
make the voyage. The boat seemed 10 me
like huge barracks. The Montserrat
goes from here direct to Barcelona, so
passengers and cargo for Santander or
CadiZ must go overland. This arrange
ment coi1cides with General Weyler' S
wishes, since he is ANXIOUS 10 land at
Barcelona because his family is there, and
it is thought he will not come ashore here.
Several com mittees of sympathlZars were
on board steam launches with bands and
fireworks, but owing to General Weyler
refusing TO show himsel their proceedings
lacked importance. The Montserrat brings
600 troops all sick, and proceeds 10 BARGE.
Iona tomorrow morning early.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19
NEW TO-DAY.

There is nothing in the world so pitiful as
neglected baby. There is no sight so sad
as that of helpless infant denied its birth
right, a mothers loving care. Thousands
of mothers neglect their children because
of i'll health. No woman can properly
perform mothers duty who is constantly
suffering from sickness, whose system is
debilitated and wrecked by the awful drains
due to the diseases and weaknesses pecu-
liar 10 women. The mother who suffers
from the llstleSSness, lassitude and despond-
ency due to these troubles is pretty sure to
neglect her children and her home.
This lanentable state of affairs is easily
remedied if the proper measures are taken.
DR.. P1erce's Favor1te Prescription is an ur-
failing cure for all the many forms Of weak
ness and disease of the organs distinctly
feminine. 1t promptly stops all weakening
drains, invigorates the various organs and
infuses new life and vigor into the sufferers
whole body. A happy home and tidy and
well cared for baby is the result, for no
healthy woman will wilfully neglect her
child. Many woman is blamed for neg
llgence and heartlessnesS when she is sim
ply too Ill to care for anything but death
If you want to know all about the Favorite
Prescription " address Dr. R. " Pierce,
chief consulting physician to the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n. Y.
1t is sold by all druggists.
Foul breath, dull eyes, listlessness sallowness
and plmples. nice combination to avoid or
get rid of All are due to constipation and con-
stipation IS promptly cured by DR. Pierces Pleas
ant Pellets They are not temporary palliative
but permanent cure. Many so-called constipa-
ton remedies must be continued forever once
they are started. The Pellets cure perrna-
nently, They never gripe. Druggists sell them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19

gress as whole will not only be
satished with the course pursued by the
administration during the past summer,
but will not hamper it By any enactment
until Spaln's new attitude toward the
island has been thoroughly tested. At
tempts of course, will be made to force
the hand OF the President. This is al
ready evident from the talk of pro- Gu ban
Senators who have arrived in the city.
Senator Chandler is confident that some
kind OF intervention resolution will be
passed by this Congress.
II am positive" he said to-day, "that
some action will be taken looking to the
relief OF tie insurgents. l do not know
what Mr.. Mckinley will recommend, but
am inclined TO the opinion that he will
leave the entire matter TO the judgment of
Congress, and abide by any decis ion it
may make. Friends of Cuba in the House
and Senate are divided on the course
which they think ought to be pursued.
Some are in favor OF granting belligerent
rights, while others favor direct interven-
ton by the United States. l believe that
the United States ought to intervene with
out delay. That some action will be taken
IN regard to the suffering people of the
island there is no doubt"
Although the department and Minister
de LONE have made no secret of Spain s
intention TO apply the recent amnesty
proclamation to the Competitor prisoners,
the fact that they were released four days
ago was carefully withheld. This was
done, Minister de Lone explains, to avoid
any hostile demonstration on the part OF
those who insisted upon the punishment
of these men. The understanding in the
department is that they were liberated
with the stipulation that they should not
return to The Island. Minister de Lone told
me, however, that they were released un-
der the terms of the general amnesty
proclamation, and that if any special con-
ditions were imposed he did not know
what they were. He naturally assumed
that the men would not be allowed TO re-
rn
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19
Chopped OF His Ftm7ers.

CHICAGO. Nov. 18.-A Milwaukee
(WIs) special says: j. JuIius Barof, an insane
Yaoemaker, to-day chopped IF three fin
fers of his left haBd, placed them on a
ale and presented hem 20 his wife as a
Ikesent. She fell in a faint on seeing he
RhNsuy sight and is in a critical condi-
hon. Neighbors called in the police and
had the man, who was in danger of bleed
ing 70 death, sent to the emergency hos
pltal, where be is under surveillance pend
ing recovery, when he will be taken TO an
asYlun.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19

gentleman New York City who had been
satisfactory mother living on farm
N
old and has that
rendered her feeble than she naturally
trouble dizzy SPELLS
The she
Tabule in
~ had
clear crystal Rpan Tbs They good
will not be without them again-never
q
drug Io.ps aA ss
S"nfAs7 NO
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19
MacBriae Not serto,.sIv Injured.

SAN JOSE, Nov. 18.-Argument in the
$4,000 damage suit of Colvin MacBride
against ths Southern Pacific Railroad
Company was begun this afternoon by
Attorney Spencer for the defendant. DR..
A. Mcmahon was put on the stand to give
some expert testimony this morning. He
claimed that the injuries sustained by
MacBride In the collision would not seri-
ousIy or permanently disable him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19
REFUSE AMERICAN WHEAT
MiIers of Argentina Cause Ships to
Leave Buenos Ayres Without
Unioadinq.
[copy right. lse7. by J.me, GORDON Bennett

fCopy right, 1897, by James Gordon Bennett
BUENOS AYRES, Nov. Is. - Several
carEoes OF American cereals which
recently arrived here could not be
sold and will be taken 10 Europe
The steamship Sandman Prince, which
arrived here last week with a cargo
of wheat, will sail without unload ing it..
This refusal of American cereals is due to
tnr TACT that Argentinas crop is more
than suffi1 mt for home use. Mlllers re-
fuse TO rece We foreign grain.
The Herald's correspondent in Monte
video, Uruguay, telegraphs that five sail
orsoi Ell Captain, an American ship. tried
to Cesert yesterday. Tee boat they used
capsized and three of the men, Robert
Williams, John O. Yeyfe and William
Given, were drowned.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19
Broke RIO and spratued HI. Le,.

SAN JOSE. Nov. 1S.-Char.es Byrne. a
resident OF Stevens Creek, met with a
painful accident last evening while re-.
turning from Mountain View. The team
he was driving getting beyond his control
he was violently thrown to the ground
and badly bruised about the head and
body, one rib was broken and his right
leg sprained. While his injuries are not
serious he will be lai up Tor some time.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19
Denfh of ,41-lr

KANKAKEE, ILL, Nov. 18.-Camden
knight, a '49-er, for many years vice
president OF the California Pioneers AS
scciation OF Chicago, died at Custer Park
to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-19

The attendants at the London ZooIogi.
cal Gardens state that no ape will sleep
fat on his back, as human beings often do.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-06-11
FROM DEVIDER.

Regular correspondence.l
Wash Allen visited friends near
Oakgrove Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Swindlevisited rel
atives near Townes Sunday.
The little daughter Of d. +. Nolles
fell II feet from ladder Sunday
morning and received very serious
though not necessarily fatal inju-
ries.
A new daughter arrived at the
home Of Lewis Davidson Saturday,
and twins-a son and daughter
are domieiled at the home Of Ben
Melton.
A debating club was organized
here last Friday evening, and will
meet every week. "Resolved, that
war is more destructive to man than
whisky" is the subject for discus
sion next Friday evening. Come
out, everybody.
DEVIDER, June 8.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-06-11
FROM FLArwOoDs.
Eeenlar conesnondence.l

Regular couespondence.l
W. r. Warrick has been quite
sick for several days.
NJ i. Holland and family visited
near Big Sandy Sunday.
j. G. Wick has been indisposed
this week from a tumor.
A little child of John Pafford and
wife is reported very sick.
n. I. Holland has been some
what indisposed this week.
G. G. Wick and family, of Dry
Greek, visited relatives here last
week.
Willis Williams and w. ID. Paf-
ford visited in this community last
Sunday.
Herbert Cuff and sister, Miss
Fleta, of Eva, visited relatives in
this community Sunday.
The Patrick School-house has
been treated to a coat Of whitewash
which improves its appearance.
Quite a crowd gathered at the
cemetery here Friday and gave tia
thorough cleaning up. This is a
commendsble spirit which should
be encouraged.
Next Sunday is children's day at
the church, and a profitable as well
as an enjoyable time is anticipated,
especially by the little folks. An
excellent program has been arrang-
ed for the occasion, which will con-
tinue all day There will be din
ner on the ground for all who at
tend, and everybody is invited.
FLATWOODS, June S.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-06-11
FROM BRIsTOW.

Regular correspondence.l
Several from here went to Cam
den yesterday.
j. r. Sparks is reported on the
sick list this week.
Aunt Patsy Wheatley is visiting
M. j. Rushing and family.
Clay Rushing and wife visited
the latter's parents Sunday
Joseph Bedwell and wife visited
relatives at Eggville Sunday.
The singing school at Bakers
Chapel is moving along nicely.
j. A. Sparks and w. L. Ryan Wis
tied near Waters School-house last
Sunday.
A team belonging to Henry and
WillStigallran away yesterday, but
fortunately no damage was done.
We are informed that dog be-
longing to Uncle James Ogles, OF
the sixth district, was bitten by 9
snake and died in 3 minutes.
A fine COW of I. w. Barnes has
found twin calves. This is almost
equal to that tailless calf reported
by The CHRONICLE last week.
! BRIsTOW, June s.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-06-11
FROM oReGNBRlAR.

Regular correspondence
g. A. French went TO Paris last
week ON business.
sBrowu Pierce and mother went
TO Camden Friday.
j. T. Barnes, of Hickman, Ky,
visited here last week
This noighborhood was well rep
resented at Camden yesterday.
Misses Blauch and Lille Odom,
Of Gillie, are visiting friends i'm this
community.
Prof. II. W. Cuff, of Flatwoods,
attended the singing last Sunday at
Bakers Chapel.
Miss Wick Mobiles, of Sulphur
Greek, visited her sister, Mrs. /. E.
Wygul, last week.
Miss Eta Hicks, Of Henry Coun-
ty, visited her sister, Mrs. c. l..
.Herrin, Saturday and Sunday.
Several farmers in this section
are ploWing up their cotton and re-
planting Che ground with corn.
Rev. C.'S. Brandon, of Camden,
filled his regular appointment last
Sunday at Barnes School-house.
He was accompanied by Misses
Bertha McElyea and his daughter,
.Sallie Brandon.
GREENBBIAB, June s.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-06-11
FROM BARKER CHAPEL.

Special correspondence
Crops in this neighborhood are
needing rain.
F. M. Stephens, Of Cypress, vis-
tied here Sunday.
Berry Jordan and family visited
V. @, Hubbs Sunday.
Several from this locality went
to Camden yesterday.
Briggs Barker, Of near Camden,
visited here last Saturday.
Miss Iona Barker was the guest
Of the family Of Carr Hubbs last
week.
This community will be well rep
resenten at children's day Sunday
at Cowell Chapel.
BARKER CHAPEL, June s.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-06-11

AHE AHkOhllLI ONCE was NoN-
ored Monday by many callers, and
we extend them an invitation 10 rec
peat these pleasant calls ms often as
convenient; our latch-string Is on
the outside, and everybody is well
come, and a special invitation is exc
tended the ladies.
by special arrangement we viii
send 10 any address TH CmOM-|
GLE and the Nashville Semi-Weok-
ly American for Sl.j0 a year The
subscriber will also be entitled toa|
guess at the number of ticket ad-
missions to the centennial on Con-
federate Day, June "a We know
of fno better opportunity forproyid-
ing reading matter for your family.
at so small outlay, and you have an
opportunity tocapturethe SiO0cash
prize offered by the American.
Innes wooed fame when he aston
ished the world with his perform
ance on the trombone. Within the.
last few years Innes has laid down
the trombone for the baton. Then
lnnes, the, band master and pro-
found music writer, became known
and fame lent him at once all the
dazzle of his old achievements. It
is so easy to build upon success.
Innes, baton, band, trombone and
all is among the sensational attrac-
tions offered by the Tennessee Cen
tennial in June and July.
Hon. ID. b. Thomas died on his
farm, near Eva, Saturday evening.
We have been unable to get partic-
ulars, but his death was probably
largely due to old age. Born in
1898, he was nearly "a years Of age
when he died. Mr.. Thomas was a
man of strong convictions, and at
one time he was quite a factor in
Tennessee politics. He was four
times chosen as member Of the
general assembly, and was speaker
of the senate in 1869. Theremain
were inferred at Waverly Sunday
afternoon, Rev. L. Leland preach
ing the funeral sermon.
Mr.. VIII S. Odle, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. d. Odle, of Coxburgh, left
Saturday for Water Valley, Miss,
where he was united in marriage to
Miss Mable Roberts, the daughter
of a prosperous and influential cit
izen of Water Valley. The happy
couple left for Tennessee Monday
to tour the Centennial. They were
Ijoined here by Mr.. Odle's brother,
Mr.. Sam Odle, and sisters, Miss
Minnie Odle, of Coxburgh, and
Mrs. j. H. Fry, of Sugar Tree, also
Mr.. Fry. The party will spend the
week at Nashville. We heartily
join in extending the young couple
ourcongratulations and best wishes
The best possible arrangements
are being made for all old soldiers
who attend the annual reunion oi
the United Confederate Veterans
at Nashville, and it is very import
) ant that all veterans who expect tC
) attend the great reunion should re
r port at the meeting here tomorrow
SO that railroad and other accom-
modations can be arranged. Thero
:. : will be a greater number Of the ole
: Confederates assembled than will
ever meet together again in thi
world, and you want to be there
= don't you? And besides, you cal
Q visit some of the old battlefelds a
r low rates and go to the Centennial
!. all on the same trip.