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HEADING FOR WAR.
The London Times Severely Crit
ses the Presidents Message.

London, April Il. The Times,
commenting editorially this morn
ing on the resolutions submitted
yesterday Wednesday, to Con-
gress, says: They embody de
mands which cannot be addressed
to sovereign power without
rendering negotiations and com
promise impossible. Even if they
do not amount in form to a de.
claration of war, these resolutions
are accompanied by violent and
offensive reportsoffering gratuitous
provocations to the Spanish gov
ernment and people in the eyes OF
the civilized world. The Ameri-
can cause cannot but be seriously
prejudiced by the manner in
whicG it is now presented.
'WC doubt, after Yesterday
scenes, whether Congress is a tit
body to deal with a great national
issue, or to act rs the avenger of
wrong. The situation is that
Congress has declared for war in
everything but name, although
without having 0cilcd, except in
the vagucst manner, the objects
for which it wishes to fight. -
Other editorials assert that
>'America is heading deliberately
for war, and that there is only
the faintest chance now that the
delay will enable II peaceful solu-
ton.
The Daily News says: 'Presi-
dent Mckinley has done the ut
most he hono:ably could to avoid
war, but he did not make the
American constitution which en-
trusts a war decision to Congress-.
The Daily Chl onicle similarly
defends President Mckinley
against criticism.
The Times says: America is
being driven along by elemental
forces which her coolest men and
shrewdest financlers cannot con-
troll
The Standard says: 'The steady
current toward war reminds one
of the course of the Niagara
liver above the falls
The Daily Mail thinks that
events are moving in the most
desirable direction and giving
America time to perfect her pre-,
parations to insure speedy vic.
tory
The Daily Telegraph, looking
to the Likelihood that after Spain
has been defeated, the Cubans will
not submissively accept the terms
America may choose to impose,
says: 1T is no light task that
America has undertaken in the
interest OF humanity, but one tha
will tax the resourcefulness ant
craftsmanship of her rulers to th'
very utmost.
The Daily Graphic says: 'Th'
war will not be child's play
There will be tragedies on IN
seas; but there will be wors
tragedies in Cuba, where tn
United States will have to fac
an army of a hundred thousan'
mon
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Attempt TO Bun Mill.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Fort Mill, April 12-The alarm
of fire was sounded LIST night at
IL O'Clock, and but fo the prompt.
ness of the night ,atchman at
the Luna mill, wouldhave been a
very serious conflagr.ion. While
making his rounds h, discovered
u light in the card rom and run
ming there at once ncceeded In
smothering the fsms. Finding
the room smeared VIII kerosene
he sounded the fire arm. Some
miscresnt evidently Intended to
destroy the building. 1t cannot
couis from any dissSs;setioa o.
the hands with the Management
of the mill, for the ocers are all
pleasant and sffable, id they and
the hands are upon no best of
terms. 1t was sstonhing TO see
how quickly the peop gathered
after the alarm.
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Lost

Lost!
On Tuesday afterDn last, be-
tween Mrs McCardels residence
and theCotton Mills, d nd satchel,
which contained, song other
articles, two purses, 10 Of which
contained IS. bill 81 some small
change and the other,me change.
1t also contained a busand mile
ticket of Mrs w EMcllwaine.
The finder will be,eraIly re-
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preferred.
This stopped another bean draw
ing, to be had next day. All
honor to our noble, fearless Hamp-
ton.
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boys have.
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or sent by express on receipt OF price.
pnnYc Containing invaluabIe information OF
SnrS interest TO all women, will bo sent
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A VISION OF SUDDEN DEATH
William Evans Drew Il White
Bean and Escaped -Shermau's
lnhuman Order.
News aud Courier.

Last Saturday Mr. William
Evans, a gallant veteran, died at
his home near the kershaw &C un-
ty line. His funeral was attend
ed by large number of friends
and old comrades. The Death of
Mr. Evans recalls an incident Of
the late war that should be record
ed in history. 1t will, for all
ages to come, fully portray the
character of tho great leaders ON
either side, VIZ: Gen w L Sher
man and our own Wade Hamp-
ton. On the 18th of February,
1865. Sherman's army entered
and burned the principle portion
of the beautiful city &C Columbus;
next day marched north towards
Winnsboro, destroying the rail
l i'il'l, tuCuNt W w dltItc IlNcI,
and on to North Carolina. His
line of march was traced by the
homes he destroyed Along the
line of march be made prisoners
of all the old men and boys, to-
gcther with the sick and MANNED
soldiers at home on furlough. OF
this number, Mr. Evans was cap
/ turcd with several others from
the immediate ncighborhood. They
were treated in the most iuhuman
manner. rcvilCd and made To walk
knee deep III the mud behind the
wagon train, often had nothing
. to cat but little corn, that they
would pick up, left by the horses
fed in the camps us they marched
/ by. 1t raincd every day, poured
/ down in torrents at night: with
no fire, wet clothes and shoes,
they were chilled to the heart,
suffering from the pangs of hun
ger, the inclemency of the wealth.
er, and grieving over the desola-
tion of their loved ones at home.
All along the march there were
bommers and stragglers intenti-
onally left behind to do their hor-
rid work, On several occasions
they met with a warm reception
ut the hands of the Confederate
scouts, who left their worthless
bodies in the big road to tell the
tale.
1t was reported to General
Sherman when in Cheraw and he
at once issued an order to retaliate
upon the prisoners in his charge
The modus operandi was as fol-
lows: All of the prisoners were
formed nto line, surrounded by
company of infantry. An Off
Ger read Gen. Sherman's orders.
That some of his foragers had
been killed, and one prisoner was
to be executed for each one of his
men killed by the Confederates.'
A small box containing IA num-
her OF beans was presented each
prisoner to draw one; white
bean was left; black bean was
death. Mr. Evans and others
around him drew white beans,
and their lives were saved for the
time. A good old man near Mr.
Evans drew n black bean. This
told him that 1t was death. He
replied, q am an old man, 1 have
never been in the army, have
never shouldered n musket. l
would not repine to die in front of
battle, but it is cowardly to kill
an unprotected prisoner. have
four sons in the army and l be.
lieve they are right. / have been
q deacon in the Presbyterian
church for thirty years. Good
bye, my friends. | will trust i'm
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CASHMERE BOUQUET
WORKS.
PREPARATIONS FOR ATTACK
POSITIONS OF AMERICAN FORCES AND
PLANS FOR ADVANCE MOVEMENT.

OF Juragua, Province Of Santiago de Cuba.
Thursday. June 80 I p m. via Kingston ia
maca. July 1.-Over fifteen thousand American
soldiers including all the regula~ troops now
operating In Cuba and three volunteer regi-
ments. supported by four thousand Cubans
under General Garcia. II, tonight within view
Of the Spanish intrenchments, north and east OF
Santiago de Cuba. ready for a forward move
ment In the morning.
The advance VIII he made by General Law
tons division. forming the right wing and II
the Spaniards show signs OF retreatng or cir
cumstances otherwise warrant II. General
Nheelers division and General Kents division
will doubtless Join in the advance. endeavor 10
drive the Spaniards before them and enter the
city.
While the movement may not reach this cx-
tent Tomorrow the purpose is 10 force the five
thousand men 81 General Lawton's command
two miles further forward than they now.
take the little village OF Caney and occupy the
ridge overlooking the city and harbor from
which the artillery fire can he rained upon the
Spanish intrenchments In front Of the city and
upon the large body Of Spanish soldiers holding
them.
The Americans may bc satisfied to accom-
plish this movement In one day and then post
and siege guns can be placed in position on the
ridge, and preparations can be made TO pour
& deadly fire of shell and shrapnel into the in
trenchments
1t is believed that at tho same time General
Lawton advances. General Kent's division. on
the LEFT, will attack Aguadores. the town on the
seacoast, four miles cast of Moro Castle. which
would give the American Army a base much
nearer Santiago than the present one at Jura-
qua
Until to day the troops n the front subsisted
on ha.f-rations but. owing to the excellent work
OF Colonel John r. Weston. Chief of the Com
missary Department. supplies have been sent
10 the front by pack trains. with great dispatch
Though they have been ir-rched with rain for
several days. and have been suffering from
lack Of sufficient food. the spirit OF the soldiers
is all that could ne desired and they are eager
for the general attack upon the eneInys strong
hold.
The 3D. and 10Th Infantry. the last Regulars TO
remain n; Juragua went 10 the front to-day
and the 33d Michigan and one battalion Of the
Saith Michigan will break camp early this morn
Ing and Join General Kents division on the sea-
coast leaving nothing at Juragua except sup
plies and a large field hospital IN charge Of the
chief surgeon Of the corps. prepared TO attend
the wounded. who may be sent there from the
field hospitals at TIE front
With the troops closing In on the Spanish IN
trcnchments and lying almost at the gates 81
Santiago. supported by the great feet Of war
ships. just outside the entrance OF the harhor
the fall Of Santiago seems 10 be near al hand,
and the great majority Of the Americans believ.
that the Fourth OF July will see the American
flag floating over Santiago.
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THE YALE EXPECTED TODAY.
SHE WILL RETURN TO NEWPORT NEWS
FOR MORE TROOPS AND SUPPLIES.

SHE WILL. RETURN TO NEWPORT NEWS
FOR MORE TROOPS AND SUPPLIES
Newport News Va. July l (Spec!aD. The
auxiliary cruiser Yale will return from Santiago
tomorrow afternoon. for the third reinforcing
expedition to sail from Newport News for
Cuba II is learned that the cruiser VIII stop al
Old Point first. for the purpose Of taking on
several hundred tons Of subsistence. This Is
made necessary In view Of the transfer Of the
Commssary Department to Berkeley.
CAPTAIN DeminC. however. retains his once IN
this city and will direct the loading and trans
fer OF supplies from Newport News. As soon as
m. Yale receives her stores probably early on
Sunday morning. She will come here and begin
coaling orders to be ready 10 go ahead with
the work have been received. Captain Dcming
expects the 9th Illinois and 9Th Ohio here the
first thing on Monday morning.
as the Yale will not be 30 heavily laden
with supplies ammunition and coHl as before.
she will be able to carry more troops. ana
fully two thousand win go out on the expedition.
General Henry. In command OF the DIVISION
OF which the Second Brigade tGarretsons) IL
still t. 60 Will arrive here on sunday and es-
Ia blish HEADQUARTERS Mt the Warwick Hotel
The troops will spend one night In camp mere, as
the Yale can hardly get away before TUESDAY
morning
Captain DcminE expects the Harvard back
from Santiago next Thursday. The Nth Massa-
chusctts and 9TH Ohio will he here. ready to EN-
bark by the time she has her coal ana supplies
NJ
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other commands are equally well of. The men

other commands are equally we'll of. The men
full Of snap and eager for the big fight.
In preparation for the final assault upon San
taso. sixty tried men in each brigade-non-c nm
miss!oned officers and privates--have been de-
tailed as wire clippers." They will precede the
first firing line by about two hundred or three
hundred yards. for the purpose II cutting the
barbed- wire fences that obstruct the way to the
city. Their mission Is a most hazardous one. as
they will be exposed 20 the fire OF their own
men as we'll as that Of the enemy.
The paciAcos who have been brought into the
American camp during the last few days are
In a ptiable condition Men, women and chill
dren are absolutely starving. and they welcome
American shelter
General Shafter has established his hcadquar-
ters with General Lawton. and to-day hoisted
the corps flag
To-day the Signal Corps used observation bal
looms obtaining a perfect view Of the Spanish
intrcnchrnents, the city and the harbor
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DISPATCHES READ TO CABINET

THE PRESIDENT AND HIS ADVISERS
PLEASED BY THE NEWS
WASHINGTON. July 1.-The following dispa tch
was received from General Shafter at 10 o'clock
this morning
Secretary Of War. Washington D. c.
Camp Seva, Cuba--Act:on now golnR
on The firing only light and desultory Be-
gan on the right near Caney. Lawtons Ill.
vision. He Will move on the northeast part OF
the town OF Santiago. Will keep you oontinu-
ally advised Of progress -
SKATER. Major General
Secretar, Alger was the arst read the dis
patch He passed It TO AdJutant-Generai Cor
bin. ard directed him to take 1t at once TO the
" hite House. General Corbin went to the Presi-
dent carrying the original dispatch. He soon
returned and then bullatin was posted. CIV
Ing the dispatch verbatim A great crowd or
correspondents struggled about the bulletin
board messenger boys dashed off with dis
patches the Clerks men and women. turned
from their desks and Ga .hered al the doorways
General Miles received copy OF the dispatch
soon after II arrived. He had anticipated 1t, for
only few hours before dispatch came to him
from Inspector General Breckenridge saying that
the spirit Of the troops was high and that they
we're eager for action. General Miles also r"-
ceived another dispatch sent early this morning
from General Shafter headquarters. saying
that the big military balloon was high In the air
and was giving opportunity for observation over
a great sweep Of country. This in itself was Of
great value to the troops Reconnaissance had
been made but these were Of little value COM
pared to what could be from a balloon, a
mile or more In the air. commanding a radius of
observation Of from twenty 10 forty miles with
powerful telescopes General Miles had seen
these war balloons in successful use at Alder
ehnto mil ma
vres when sikh horse wagon. to which the
greet airship was anchored followed squadron
OF cavalry on the run. This was the first actual
use Of balloons by the American Army In the
present war. ard the General attached much I'M
portance to the information they would give as
10 the exact location Of all the Spanish forces.
their points Of concentration. the GetcnCes. the
location Of Cerveras warships in the harhor and
possibly the progress Of Spanish achievements
General Skaters dispatch was read az the
Cabinet NEE ing The President and his advs-
were much gratlted at the news. The o1in-
ION was expressed that the fall OF Santiago
might be expected before many hours
a dispatch was read in the Cabinet meeting
from Colonel Allen, in charge OF the signal sta
tion az Playa del Este. He said that the hght
was growing furious In all directions. AT the
time he sent the telegram eight Americans and
nine Cubans had been wounded TIE Spanards
were Smelling the Americans as they advanced.
and Admiral SIMPSONS feet was hoty engaged
The dispatch was received by the members OF
the Cabinet with much enthusiasm. one member
rernarking that the sight must be inconceivaby
grand and that he would greatly like TO have
a hand in the fight No doubt expressed
that the American forces would win.
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to that OF colonel in 1894. and at the outbreak
OF the war commanded the Infantry and cav
airy School at Fort Leavenworth. Kansas;
whence he was appointed as brisadier-sehefa'
OF volunteers
GENERAL JACOB FORD KENT
General Jacob Ford Kent is another west
Pointer and. although the same age as General
Wheeler. was graduated two years later ne -
a Pennsylvanian. His first duty AFTER 'e"V''s
West Point was In command OF company VI
sykes's battalion at the first battle OF Bun hu"'
where he was severely wounded and taken pr's,
oner He was exchanged year later. anu
served during the remainder or the Wal "'
Lieutenant colonel and inspector-generai ~ W.
unteers. He has been colonel OK the nun VS.. ssu,
lar Infantry (colored) since 1890. and was sen'
to the front with his regiment-the nrsI ", III
dered to Key West-soon after the explosion Vi,
the Maine. becoming brigadier genera WIG"
the blockade was proclaimed.
GENERAL S. b. NJ. YOUNG.
Brigadier-General Samuel r. NJ. Young is an
other Pennsylvania. born In $40. and ehtereo
the service as a private OF the Eth Pennsyi-
van!a Infantry In 1861. becoming a captain OF
volunteer cavalry n few months later and a
colonel in 1864 He was mustered out win 'he
rank OF brevet brigadierSenera, ana l!nme
diately entered tho regular service as seconu
lieutenant. He was colonel or the 90 'a'ar! Z,
stationed at Fort Ethan Allen. Vermont. last
w
promoted to br!gadier- general
GENERAL ADNA r. CHAFFEE.
General Adna r Chafee vas born IN Ohio In
1912 and enlisted az private In the 9th United
states Cavalry. and during the war by
deeds Of conspicuous bravery to second lieuten-
ant In 1853. He had brilliant record in the
Apache Indian campaigns. and became leu
tenant colonel In the 80 Cavalry about year
ago He vas director Of the School Of Cavalry
at Fort Riley when made brgader-genera on
May 4.
GENERALS BRECKENRIDGE AND LUDLOW
Two general officers Of General Mess staff
are with General Shaftcr in an advisory ca
pacity In to-day's battle OF these Major-Gen-
eral Joseph c. Breckenridge has been Inspector
General Of the Army for the last nine years
He was born in Baltimore in 1872 and was
made aid to General Thomas during the early
part Of the war; going into the artillery IN lS62
and rising to captain in that arm.
The other Brigadier6ieneral william Lud ow,
was born In New-YOrk In 1913. and. graduating
with the highest honors from West Point In
1854 entered the Engineer Corps. becoming
lieutena nj colonel in 1905 He is considered one
Of the most capable staff officers in the ser
vi
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MOSTLY REGULARS ENGAGED.

Washington. July 1.--According 70 General
Skaters report. the attack on Santiago was
begun by the Second Division Of the Ffth Army
Corps commanded by Brigadier-C"neral H. w.
Lawton This division consists If three bri-
gades made up as follows:
First Brigade. commanded by Colonel J. j.
Van Horne-E Eighth and 22d United States IN
fantry ard "a Massachusetts Infantry.
Second Brigade. command ng officer unknown.
but supposed 10 he colonel Bates 'th ana
9th United States Infantry.
Third Brigade. commanded ~ Hrig AZ r-Gen .
cral A. r. Charee- Severth Eth and l'th
United states Infantry
It thus appears that the division which opened
hostilitcs Is composed - Regular troops. sea-
soned and experienced. with the exception or
the "a Massachusetts, Volunteer Infantry. which
/. regarded as one - the best volunteer or
Ganizaticrs In the Army.