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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-23

There is not much danger of an In
dian uprising in districts from which
troops are being removed, but ii one
comes the white cowboys, organized
as militia, can take care of it. Indians
have a wholesome fear of cowboys,
who are not restrained in their fight
ing by considerations of state. The
Sioux showed it rather picturesquely
once when an old chief asked General
Sheridan for cannon. "What do
you want it for?" asked the General,
''to kill soldiers?" "No," replied
the honest red man, "want it to kill
cowboys. Kill soldiers with club. "
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Found an Owl in the Cook Stove.

City Treasurer Hacheney is one OF
those old-fashioned men who get up
first in the morning, build fires, and
make some coffee for the refreshment
of himslf and the others as they turn
out.
Monday evening he laid the fire in
the kitchen stove, as usual, before go
ing to bed. Yesterday morning when
he opened the stove door to apply a
match to the kindling, he was startled
by a vicious swapping and the sight
of some hideous, sooty-looking goblin,
with huge eyes and ears, which caused
him to jump half way across the kit
chen. On recovering his eQuanimity,
he made an investigation and found
that a gray owl had found its way
down the chimney through the stove
pipe and draught into the stove. Mr..
Hacheney could hardly believe his
senses, and at first imagined that some
one had been playing belated April
fool trick on him, but the disclaimers
OF. all the family and the fact that the
owl was liberany covered with SCOT
and ashes convinced him that the bird
had come down the chimney.-Morning
Oregonian.
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Fifteen bodies we're foundscatteradth through
the bush. but the Americans were unable
to examine the spot where their firing had
been most deadly.
When the Cubans had received permis-
sion to finish what was left OF the heelng
enemy, the tired marines marched to q
Spanish blockhouse on the seaward side OF
the hills. few Spanish soldiers who
were stationed there made n feeble resist
ance. After seven or eight OF them mad
been killed the others cleared out and took
20 the bush as rapidly as possibly. Ihey
were followed, but the marines were too
tired to put much lie into the chase, and
the Spaniards escaped.
4 number OF rifles and several thousand
rounds Of ammunition were taken from
the blockhouse, and the place was then
set on fire. Next the water tank and the
windmill which pumped the water into 1t
were destroyed.
Meanwhile the Cubaps were yelling vic
toriously and following what was left OF
the Spanish force, driving them back and
forth over the hill and Staying them remorse-
lessly. Their bravery was phenomenal.
Without the slightest fear OF bullets they
rushed with joyous cries to hand-to-hand
encounters. The Spaniards, as they fled
panic-stricken before them, cried Don't
XIII US, DrOtlerS. luc SupdhS ahS Su
these appeals with cries of Viva Cuba
libre," "Viva los Americanos" and showed
the same mercy to the Spaniards as would
have been shown to them had the condi-
tions been reversed.
While the Americans were destroying the
blockhouse, tank and windmill the Cubans
rounded up a Lieutenant and seventeen
Spanish privates. These were spared and
compelled to surrender.
Then the men started back for camp,
almost completely exhausted, but jubilant
over their victory. Captain Spicer was
! overcome by the heat, and Lieutenant Ne
vile sprained his ankle. Several Of the
privates were overcome by the heat.
Our loss was two Cuban soldiers killed.
| The wounded were: Private Walker, Com.
! pany D, slight wound OF ankle; marine,
not reported, and four Cuban soldiers.
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Special correspondents in the various
capitals Of Europe indicate that the Ger
man Government, ut the instigation OF the
imperial warrior, Is planning some mis-
chief. That this is not Il mere rumor the
following dispatch from Berlin shows:
The Marine-P Politische Correspondent,
naval organ closely identified with the
Government, has created quite q stir by the
publication OF an article, evidently inspired
by officers Of high stand at court, which
speaks OF the necessity Of forceful interyen-
ton at Manila by the German fleet. The
article speaks in sangtine terms Of the
commander of the fleet, Yice-Admiral Die
derichs, "to whom we are indebted for the
acquisition OF Kiao-chou." The arguments
advanced which would justify Germany in
acquiring station at Manila are the same
rs those applied in the case OF China. 1t Is
said that the Philippines will eventually
be transformed into a republic after the
Spaniards have been driven away by the
Yankees. and that since the inhabitants OF
the Philippines have not yet reached the
stage Of Civilization which would warrant
a stable government, they would not afford
ample protection to German interests in
Manila and other ports. The Philippines
cannot be trusted In this respect Gny more
than China.
Concentration OF the German war ships
at Manila is threatening. 1t looks as II
Germany intended to seize coaling sta
tion in the Philippines, or in the Sulu
archipelago, dependency OF the
Philippines, which was recently sug-
gested in Germany and attempt
ed in 1885. Germany may argue
that the United States has not vet con-
auered Sulu, which is separate from the
Philippines, and may therefore be pur-
chased from Spain. The German squadron
in the far East includes two third-c1ass bat
tie ships, one flrst-class cruiser, three Sec
ond-class and two third-class cruisers.
Five Of these are at Manila, or have been
ordered there. Dewey, with the Charles
ton and the Monterey, will be strong enough
to take on the whole lot. 1t is not likely
that Germany will risk quarrel with
America. She may try to bluff. She knows
that England is to be reckoned with II any
mischief is attempted. The British feet in
the far East consists OF three battleships,
nine good cruisers and four torpedo boat
destroyers.H
Some weeks after the war began pow
erful syndicate OF German bankers offered
to lend Spain 300 100000 II Premier Sa-
gasta would give them general mortgage
on the Philippines, which would justify
Intervention by the German Government
in defense Of German trade and financial
interests against the United States.
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Votes TO ANNEX HAWAII,
The House Adopts the Joint ResoIu-
ton by 2O9 to 81.
ASURPRISINGLY LARGE MAJORITY

Only Three Republicans Vote Against It
Twenty-seyen Democrats, Populists
and SiIverites Vote For It-Speaker
Reed Would Have Voted No-ViGorous
Fight Against the Theory of Expansion.
WASHINGTON, D. c. (SpeciaD.-The an
pexation Of Hawaii to the United States
by Joint action of Congress and the EXecu-
tive before the adjournmen. of the present
session was made certain by the House OF
Representatives when, by vote OF 2O9 ayes
to 81 noes, it passed the joint resolution
reported from the Committee on Foreign
Affairs. The friends OF annexation were
iubilant when the result Of the vote was
announced, and they gave free vent to
their joy.
The Republicans presented practically a
unanimous support to the resolutions, but
three Republican members voting In oppo-
sition. In the Democratic ranks the di-
vision upon the question was more marked,
eighteen Democrats voting for annexation.
The vote in support OF the resolutions
was made up OF 179 Republicans, Is Demo.
Gratis. Populists and Fusionists, the
vote against annexation comprising y
Democrats, Republicans, 7 Populists and
4 Fusionists.
Prior to announcing the vote, Mr.: Dal-
zell. who, in the absence Of Mr.. Reed, was
presiding, said:
"The Speaker Of the House is absent on
account of illness. lam requested by him
to saw that, were he present, on this prop
osition he would vote NO"
the announcement was applauded by
the opposition to annexation. Mr.. Dalzell
then announced the vote-yeas, 2O9; nays,
81; absent, 5.
The announcement OF the vote was
cheered upon the floor and appiauded
generally by the spectators.
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MORE TROOPS OFF FOR MANILA.
General Greene With $500 Men Goes to
Reinforce Dewey.

SAN FRAScIsco, Cal. (SpeciaD. four
transporss-C China, Colon, Zealandia and
senator-with about $500 troops, are now
on their way to Manila. The China is the
flagship and carries General Greene and
staff. Accompanying General Greene as
aides are Captain ". G.. Bates and cap
tain Wadsworth, OF New York.
The Commander, staff and the regulars
OF the Eighteenth and Twenty-third In
fantry have fine quarters on the emma.
Colonel Hawkins and the Tenth Pennsyl-
yania have sole possession Of the Zealandia.
The China was first to weigh anchor,
and. escorted by feet Of small steamers
caviv decorated with flags and bunting,
Steamed slowly down the bay. Every YES
sci in the bay blew its whistle as long as
the transport fleet remained in sight.
As the China passed the Senator the
latter turned slowly about and followed.
The Zealandia was slow in making start,
but she skinned along the water front
like race-horse, good mile ahead ot the
Colon, the last OF the fleet to get under
way. ~,
The last the boys in blue heard OF Cal
ifornia was the cheers OF San Franclscos
people. the roar OF the whistles and OF
bombs and rockets rs the transports passed
the Presidio.
At the request OF General Merritt this
expedition will be given naval convoy
from Honolulu to Manila.
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SANTIAGO DEFENSELESS.
Sampson Bombarded Forts Until the
Spaniards Deserted Their Guns.
LAST EARTHWORKS SWEPT AWAY.
Success of Our Fleets Third Attack on
the Harbor that Holds Cervera's Ships
Shell From the Texas Struck Maga-
zine-None of Our Ships Hit-The En-
emy's Loss Must be Very Heavy.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA (By Cable). Rear Ad-
miral SIMPSONS fleet bombarded the bat
teries at Santiago de Cuba for the third
time at daylight Thursday morning.
For hours the ships pounded the batteries
at the right and left Of the entrance, only
sparing Ell Moro, where Lieutenant Hob
son and his companions Of the Nerrlmac
are in prison.
The western batteries, against which the
main assault was directed, were badly
wrecked. One was utterly destroyed. In
others many guns were dismounted. At
first the Spaniards replied nas5ionate!y
and wildly, but impotently. Then most OF
the guns were deserted.
Not ship was struck nor man injured
on the American side. 1t is believed that
the enemy's loss OF life was heavy.
The ships steamed in fve-knot speed to
n 3000-vard range when they closed up.
broadside on, until a distance OF three
cable lengths separated them. They were
strung out in the form OF crescent: the
heavy lighting ship in the centre. the nag
ship on the right flank, and the Massachu-
setts on the left flank. The line rem ained
stationary throughout the bombardment.
on opposite flanks, close in shore, for the
purpose Of enlllading any infantry that
might fire upon the ships.
The New York opened with broadside
from her main battery at the works on the
east OF the entrance to the harDor. All
the ships followed in red streaks OF flame.
The fleet. enveloped in smoke, pelted the
hills and kicked mp dirt and masonry. 1t
was magnificent spectacle.
-, .Ln
inch guns of the battleships sounded above
the rattle OF the guns Of the secondary bat
teries like thunder claps above the din OF
hurricane. The enemy responded
spiritedly at first; but their trcnzied, half-
crazed fire could not match the coo! nerve,
trained eyes and skilled gunnery OF the
American sailors. Our fire was much more
effective than in preceding boElbardments.
In fifteen minutes one western battery
was completely wrecked. The Massacnu-
setts tore a gaping hole in the emplace-
ment with thousand-pound prolectiie,
and the Texas dropped shell into the
powder magazine. The explosion wrought
terrible havoc
The batteries on the east OF Moro were
harder to get at, but the New orleans
crossed the bows OF the New York to with
in 500 yards OF the shore, and played tat
too with her long eight-lnch rifles, hitting
them repeatedly, striking gun squareiy
muzzle on, lifting 1t of its truntons, ana
sending it In sweeping somersaults hlSh IN
the air.
When the order came to cease firing,
every gun OF the enemy had been sileneecdi
for ten minutes; but as the ships drew on
some OF the Spanish courage returned ana
half dozen sttts were fred spitetully at
the Massachusetts and Oregon, falling IN
their wakes.
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One result of the fight in Manila
Bay will be to renew the effort to Sc
cure for warships interior fittings that
are not in danger of catching fire from
the explosion of hostile shells. In
the burning of the two principal Span
ish ships, the Reina Maria Christina
and the Castillo, we have repetition
of the lesson taught by the battle OF
the Yalu, where several ships were set
on fire by shells.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-23

The feats performed by engineers
are often of such a wonderful charac-
ter that they have become common
place, paradoxical as il may seem.
Recently one of the piers over TIE
Missouri River, at Bismarck, n. D.,
carrying the tracks OF the North
ern Pacific Railway, was forced out
of position by the pressure and sliding
of earth against its side. The engin-
eers propose to move this pier back to
a new and suitable foundation, having
a greater depth than the old. The
work has to be carried on at a depth
of sixty feet below ground and thirty
feet below water mark. During the
progress of the work the entire weight
of the pier is to bes shifted to forty
steel rails, resting upon 96O steel
rollers, and when the proper time
come the pier will be rolled into its
proper place by the aid OF locomo-
tivas
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-23

The resolutions adopted, in preamble,
relate the offer Of the Hawaiian Republic
to cede all its sovereignty and absolute
title to the Government and crown lands,
and then by resolution accept the cession,
and declare the islands annexed. The reso-
lutions provide for commission OF nve, at
least two of whom shall be resident Ha-
waiians, to recommend tc Congress such
legislation as they may deem advisable.
The public debt of Hawaii, not to
exceed "A, 900 900, is assumed; Chinese i'm
migration is prohibited, all treaties with
other powers are declared null, and it is
provided that until Congress shall provide
for the government OF the Islands all civil;
iudi.iaS and military powers now exercised
by the officers Of the existing Government
shall be exercised in such manner as the
President shall direct, and he is given
power to appoint persons to put in effect
provisional government for the Islands.
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cAlMANERA FORT DEMOLISHED.
Texas, Marblehead and Suwanee EHattsF
Fortifications on Guantanano Bay.

CAMP McCALLA, Guantanamo Bay (By
Cable).-The brick fort and earthworks at
Caimanera at the end Of the railroad lead
ing to the city Of Guantanamo, have been
demolished by the bombardment OF the
Texas, Marblehead and Suwanee. The
bombardment lasted one hour and thirty
minutes.
The Texas steamed slowly up the chan
mel leading to the Notifications, followed
closely by the Marblehead. The Texas
fired two shots rs range finders, both fall
ing short and to the right. The Marble
head stood of to the west side OF the cham
mel and opened with her flve-inch guns, on
the fort, knocking down part Of the wall.
The Texas then threw in some twelve
inch shells, tearing down the wall OF the
fort and throwing the bricks and mortar
thirty feet IN the air.
After badly damaging the fort, the Mar
blehead stood further in to she'll the earth
works and barracks at the west end OF the
.harbor. She knocked them into the air,
and when the Spaniards fled from the fort
they were shelled by the st. Paul and
driven into the bushes. The Spaniards
fired only five shots, which did no damage.
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MERRiMAc HEROES PROMOTED.
Substantial Recognition Given to the
Gallant Crew.


WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD.-Substan-
tial recognition has been given by the
Navy Department to the members of the
gallant crew who took the Merrimac into
the entrance Of Santiago Harbor and sunk
her across the channel under the very
muzzles Of the Spanish guns. Oiic!al rec
ocnition was taken of their valor, when
Secretary Long signed the orders to Ad-
miral Sampson directing the promotion OF
all the members of the crew. Lieutenant
Hobson's reward will como later through
Congress.
The men still linger in Spanish prison,
hut when they return again to their ships
their promotions will be awaiting them.
The orders sent to Admiral Sampson direct
the promotion of the men rs follows:
Daniel Montague. maSter-at-armS, to be
a boatswain from $50 month to $500 u
year.
George Cherette, gunner's mate, to be n
gunner, from $50 month to 1890 year,
Rudolph Clausen, Osborn Deignan and
Murphy, coxswains, to be chief
boatswain's mates, an increase Of $20 q
month.
George T. Phillips. machinist, to be chief
machinist, from $40 q month to $40 a
month.
Francis Kelly, water tend :, to be chief
machinist, from S37 month to SO a
month.
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In an editorial urging the forma-
ton of a Home Guard in case large
numbers of the militia go to the front,
the Brooklyn Eagle calls attention to
the unpleasant fact that there is a
band of tramps foraging over the
country that is more than twice as
large as the United States Army.
Hence the dangers will not all be at
the front.
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DYNAMITE CRUISER A SUCCESS.
The Vesuvius Hurls Earthquakes at San
tiaEo's Forts.


MOLE ST. NICHOLAS, Hayti (By Cable).-
The first use in naval warfare Of shells
containing high explosives and hurled
through the air by pneumatic power was
made by the United States dynamite cruis-
er Vesuvius at the entrance OF Santiago
Harbor.
The Vesuvius dropped three shells, each
containing 200 pounds OF gun-cotton, on
the western headland at the entrance to
Santiago. Only q terrific convulsion OF
nature had ever before produced such an
effect.
There was no noise, no smoke, no flash
when the VesuTius discharged her guns.
Each nightly destructive missile started
on its fight in silence, and silently arose,
speeded, fell. But as 1t struck the land
shook, waves were raised as by an earth
quake, the warships outside the harbor
rocked. The report of the explosion was
deafeninG, tons Of rock were hurled in air,
clouds Of powdered rocks rolled up.
The ships on the blockade lines, two
miles away, shook with the explosion. The
firing OF thirteen-inch shell is mere
rifle crack compared to the deep and
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-23

from the American position. destroyed the
only we'll in the vicinity, and succeeded in
killing and wounding about 200 Spaniards.
Probably 600 Spaniards We're engaged,
outnumbering the marines and Cubans.
The Cubans fought splend;dly.
Some sharp skirmishing about Camp
McCalla preceded the battle, during which
one marine, name not reported, was
wounded slightly.
Half of the battalion under Captain El-
liott and a company of Cubans under Colon
els Alfredo Laborde and Tomas were or
dered to make the reconnaissance. The
marines and Cubans advanced to the
southeast. made their way through thick
underbrush, and under a broiling sum- up
and down the hills. The marines were
then compelled TO march in single file as
they followed the trail over the hills.
Meanwhile the Cubans dartcd backward
and forward, to right and left, on the
scout.
Very few spaniaris were in sight. They
were living behind huts and in the brush,
but the pufrs Of Smoke revealed their posi-
tions, and enabled the Americans to do ef-
fective work. For twenty minutes both
sides maintained a terrific fire. The Span
ish shots W, re generally wild and spas
modic, while the Americans aimed care
fully and shot to kill.
Suddenly the Spaniards began to break
for q thicket. Little groups could be seen
fleeing from the camp, separating, darting
through the brush, and zigzagging to es-
cape the bullets.
1t was then the American fire became
most deadly. Man after man could be seen
to fall in a vain rush for shelter, and the
fire from the Spanish became scattering
and almost ceased.
As the Spanish retreated the Americans
moved slowly forward, firing as they went,
and blythe time the camp was reached the
enemy had all got away, taking their
wounded, and probably many OF their dead.
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mighty roar Clouds OF earth thrown up
from the hills seemed to stand against the
black sky.
Another package OF gun-cotton was
dropped on the other side OF the battery,
and NAV possibly have struck the torpedo
boats anchored below. Before the echoes
0! the second died away the Vesuvius sent
third charge Kissing out. 1t fell right on
the brow of the hill where the battery
seemed to lie. Into the air few tons OF
earth and the smoke covered the land for
half mile.
The vesuvius retired a. n sixteen knot
rate. Two flashes lighted the hill and two
Spanish shells flew beyond the cruiser.
The test was regarded as highly salts
factory, and there is intense interest in the
feet over this first trial in war Of dyna-
mite cruiser
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By and by, it is said, General Fitz-
hugh Lee will be offered the Presi-
dency of the Texas State Agricultural
and Mechanical College in Bryan,
which has been vacant for some time.
There are forty applicants for the po-
sition, and their eager rivalry has pre-
vented the choice of any one of them.
They will all withdraw in favor OF Lee.
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SPAIN LOOKS TO GERMANY
Wants the Kaiser to Snatch the Phil
ippines From Us.
MENACING DEWEY AT MANILA.

Emperor william Sounds European Gov
ernments on Advisability of Taking
Combined Action in the Philippines
Spain Will Concede Naval Stations, a
Commercial Treaty and Much Else.
LONDON, England (By Cable).-It seems
now more than probable that Emperor
William, the "wa- lord" Of Germany, will
try to stir up trouble with the United
States. In the Far East all signs point to
q threatening demonstration by the Ger
man fleet in the Philippine Islands. Euro
pean powers are cvincinS a deep interest
In the movement OF the German fleet and
the demeanor OF the Emperor, because
nobody knows to what reckless action the
erraticallY ambitious william may resort
at the slightest provocation. Such action
would leadto endless complications amcng
the Continental powers.
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arrest deficiency Since Civil War.

The General Deficiency bill, carrying an
aggregate of 1924, ,O32, 1923, was reported to
the House Of Representatives, Washington,
by the Committee on Appropriations. All
except SIS, S,205, 900 is for war expenses, and
5000, ,s72 Of the ordinary deficiencies Is
for pensions. This is the largest deficiency
bill ever presented to Congress and the
largest appropriation bill put through that
body since the Civil War, special appro-
priation Of more than seven hundred mill
ion dollars in 1868 eclipsing it.
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Personals.

The Sultan Of Turkey has presented a
fine Arab mare to the Prince Of Wales.
The Western University OF Pennsylvania
has conferred upon Admiral Dewey the
degree Of LII D.
There is said to be no truth in the story
that the Emperor Of Austria wants to have
his little fourteen -year-old granddaughter,
the Archduchess Elizabeth, marry the King
Of Spain.
Gilbert Parker, the writer, has been
elected an honorary member OF the Royal
Society OF Canada, and has received the
aegrce Of D. C. L. f-om Trinity University,
Toronto.