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smith 225, Robbins 223, with
scattering votes enough to
carry the total up to 31o5.
Contestants desiring to in
crease their votes can easily
do so now on the first of the
month by securing new SUBJ
scribers or in getting old sub
scribers to pay a few months
in advance. The past month
has added many new names
to The Herald's list, which is
the aim of the contest. The
Herald is furnishing a tele-
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]. c. Cunningham manufacturer. dealer;
repairing a speciality. 222 South Main. Ysl-
ephone M S1S
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Going Up the Line

W. Morrison Of the Los Angeles railway and j. c. Coleman OF
the Man-ee line each gain 900, Cornell oi7 Wells 247 Under
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All prices OF wall paper greatly reduced
A. A. Eckstrom. 1924 South Spring street.
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graphic and local report Of current news Which makes necessity to
those wanting the Several ladies have taken the work OF Sc
curing ballots and subscriptions their special friends in the race
each daily adding anv votes to the score All deposited
The herald., 1898-10-01
SPRECKELS' STOCK
Passed Yesterday into the Hands Of a
Syndicate

SAN FRANCIsCO, Sept. 30.-The Ha-
wa!ian Commercial and Sugar company
today passed from the control of the
Spreckels (Rudolph and c. Al and Is now
In the hands of syndicate of bankers and
brokers, the new board of directors being
as follows: Edward POLITE, president; e.
M. Walsh. Albert M. Meyer, r. G. Brown
and Charles Sutro.
Some time ago the Spreckels began to
unload, and the stock was snapped up as
fast as possible by the syndicate. This was
done quietly, and In short time the new
owners had control. The Spreckels, 1t 10
said, tried to rebuy but the syndicate re-
fused to sell and negotiations for the COM
plete transfer were arranged, the deal
being consummated today. The purchase
price will reach 100000 or $50 a share
When in january, 1894. the Spreckels Sc
cured control Of the stock, 1t was worth q
cent a share, literally, but by manipulation
and the improvement Of the property the
stock went up. Today, after four and a
half years ownership Of what was almost
valuless stock the spreckels cleared up
50, 900, 900.
The new company will inaugurate ex-
tensive improvements and will operate the
Hawaiian plantations on a larger scale
than under the old regime and expect to
make handsome profit on the invest
ment
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WAR INVESTIGATORS
WILL CALL ON GENERAL LEE TO
TESTIFY
EDITORS OF NEWSPAPERS
VIII Be Asked to Furnish Specific
Information Of Facts Used as
Basis Of Charges
Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 3O-The war in
vestigation commission today decided to
ask General Lee to follow General Wheeler
in giving testimony concerning the charges
made against the war department, and
named Wednesday of next week as date
when he could be heard.
General Wheeler will be before the COM
mission ON Tuesday, and will be inter-
rogated about Camp W.Koff and the San
tiago campaign, the examination concern
ing Santiago covering especially the fac.l-
tiles for caring for the sick and wounded
and the precautions taken to preserve the
health Of the men in the trenches.
The commissioners state their purpose
to be to make very complete .nvestiga-
tion Of these features of the Santiago siege
but Vice Chairman DENLY stated today on
the subject Of calling General Miles and
General Shafter that decision had not
been reached.
The commission today continued its ex-
aminati of letters bearing upon the
charges Of mismanagement. some calling
attention to such charges and others at
tempting to refute them. Many of the
letters referred to newspaper reports Of
abuse, and in most of such cases letters
ters were sent to the editors in question
asking them for specific information.
Among other newspaper publications
considered was an editorial from the
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lhur advanced and held the bridges and
Il, town of Malate as wes contemplated
Il his Instructions
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Brooklyn Eagle, making various charges
concerning the abuse off sick soldiers by
subordinate officers, and referring espec-
tally to the death of Lieutenant Lafferty
under the head Of Medical Murders, Their
Victims and Their Causes"
The secretary was instructed to send an
McElway, the editor of the Eagle, reading
as follows:
II am directed by the presiding officer to
ask you whether YOU have any facts within
your personal knowledge upon which you
have based the charges set forth in that
article, and whether you will oblige the
commission by furnishing them with those
facts in compact and explicit form.
''The commission would be glad to have
testimony Of a kind that can be used IN
this investigation, not only relative to the
circumstances attending the death Of Leu
tenant Lafferty at Camp Wikon, as al
legged in the article under considerat tion,
but also relating to the other incidents to
which you make reference. Such testimony
Is exactly what the commission wants.
VIII you oblige this body with what YOU
have at your disposal or can obtain for the
purpose?"
Today's letters deal especially with the
conditions at Camp Wikoff. They relate
to the lack of preparation Of the camp be-
fore the soldiers were received. A minister
wrote that he had pointed out the inac-
feasibility and exposed condition Of the
location and the poor condition of the
water before the place was selected. The
members Of the commission express their
determination to make complete ,nspec-
tion of affairs at that point and will visit
the place before completing their work.
The herald., 1898-10-01
INDEX
TO TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

r Hawatan commissioners return
+ from the islands, but give no in1or-
r nation concerning probable recon-
+ mendtations in advance Of the official
+ report.
r Forests of Colorado seem doomed
/. to deert rtrTcticn by fire; raimdn Wiscon-
+ sin stops the progress of the flames,
+ after immense damage has beer dome.
r General Merritrs report on Ameri-
+ cam operations about Manila nlade
r public; gn,eht pratse Is given 10 the
1. troops for courage patience and skill,
r which won a brilliant victory.
r The supreme court IElscides that .
+ names of fusion candidates sIhall go
+ on the OFFICIAL baMutss under the desig-
+ Ysa thon Of Peoples party nominees.
+ Senator Hanna talks cas tho Phil
+ ipptnc question:. and Is believed to ,
+ voice the views Of the pres'idt(nt:
+ Spain win be required TO reGinqush
+ sovereignty over the whole Philippine
+ archipelago.
+ Geulenap Lee win be called ON to give
+ tes stimony before the commission dr,,-
r vestdgattng the conduct Of the war.
+ Schools wTll be opened at San t1axo
1. de Cuba on Monday; the people show
+ dispositions to obey the lhws.
+ congressman Barlow asks that tho
= 0eV<AhIh Dc VilLSculhCtly mustered out,
r Henry George noGndnated for COVER
+ nor by thh Chicago platform Demo.
+ Gratis Of New York.
+ Pana, ILL.,, In full possession by md.
+ litia, provided with gatiing guns:
+ battoe with strikers ID not UNLIKELY.
r General Shanter complains bitterly
+ Of the treatment awarded him by tho
r yellow Journals ~
RI r r II + + + 4 4 + + \ 4 4 y = = =,
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PRICE FIVE CENTS

commission begin their joint sessions. This
is the first inclement day since the COM
mission has been abroad, and the wives
OF the commissioners and other members
of the party are devoting 1t to visiting
the Louvre and other places Of interest.
The Spanish commissioners formally deny
the various interviews and paragraphs
published purporting to be the substance
of their instructions which have appeared
In the newspapers. The secretary of the
Spanish commission said 10 the represent
atve Of the Associated Press with the
American commission:
mo member of our commission has given
any interview and all Of the stories
in print as to our Instructions are
false. We are here to defend ourselves
ond naturally we are not willing to give
any OF our weapons to our opponents
The herald., 1898-10-01
AN INCENDIARY FIRE
Templeton Suffers the Loss of Mine
Buildings

oUI1ulIlSS
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Sept. 30.-Temple-
ton was visited by disastrous confagra-
ton last night About 12 o'clock a fire
broke out under Jim Cooley's saloon and
destroyed a whole block, leaving nine
houses in ashes. The losses are:
H. Peterson, hardware, loss $4,000; nsur-
ance on building $685. ON stock $780,
Jim Cooley, saloon, about $780, no insur-
ance. Building was owned by Tom Mall
colmson and the loss Is $1,000, with $500 in
surance.
Miller's saloon. loss $500. insurance, $500.
Claughton's restaurant, loss $500, no in
surance.
Postmaster Whitney's loss on his stock
of goods was about $4,000, with no insur-
ance. The building belonged to the South
ern Pacific Milling company and was In
sured for $4,000; loss $1,000.
This company also owned the Good Tenn
plars' hall, which was total loss, as was
also Odd Fellows hall, making total loss
Of about $4,000.
The fire is supposed to be the work Of an
incendiary.
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NOT TRANSFERABLE
Winnie Davis the Only Daughter Of
the Confederacy

REYNOLDS, Ca. Sept. 30.-Gen. John
B. Gordon, commander-in-chief Of United
Confederate Veterans. was shown the AS
ISOLATED Press dispatch from Chicago, in
which Miss Lucy HiN claims to have had
the title Daughter of the Confederacy
conferred on her by southern friends since
the death Of Miss Winnie Davis, and was
asked II the title could be thus transferred.
He replied with great earnestness:
"EmphatScally, no. In the very nature
Of the case no one except Miss Winnie Da-
Wis is entitled to be called the Daughter Of
the Confederacy. That title was unique
and peculiarly her own and Is very prop
erly to be placed upon her tomb. To des-
ignate anyone else by that title would be
almost a sacrilege.
"As with Jefferson Davis passed the title
of President Of the Confederacy so with
Miss Winnie has passed that of Daughter
of the Confederacy."
The herald., 1898-10-01
A Torpedo Boat Trial

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3O-The tor
pedo boat destroyer Farragut Is ready for
her trial trip, on which she is expected to
make 30 knots. Lieut.. F. r. Nicholson,
navigating officer of the Oregon on her
famous trip to the east. will command the
Farragut when she is placed in commits
sion. Her trial will take place in a few
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The Victory Won

4, town of Malate as was contemplated
his instructions.
The Victory Won
The city Of Manila was now in our pos
session, excepting the walled town, but
shortly after the entry of our troops into
Malate white flag was displayed on the
walls, whereupon Lieut.. Col. c. A. Whit
f.r. U. 8. ", of my staff, and Lieut.. Brum-
81, U. S. ", representing Admiral Dewey,
sere sent ashore to communicate with the
ptain general. soon personally followed
g,se officers into the town, going at once
the palace of the governor general, and
ere, after conversation with the Span
Anuthorities, preliminary agreement
ID terms of capitulat ton was signed by
;eoaptain general and myself. This
.Henent was subsequently incorporated
tthe formal terms Of capitulation, as
nged by the officers representing the
yforces.
Immediately after the surrender the
p,ish colors on the sea front were hauled
On and the American flag was displayed
nsa1uted by the guns of the navy. The
end Oregon regiment. which had pro-
tssd by sea from Cavite, was disem-
aAed and entered the walled town as a
rwstAguard, and the colonel was direct
dhreeeive the Spanish arms and deposit
henitls places of security. The town was
lle.vith troops of the enemy, driven in
-om NJ intrenchments. Regiments were
ormec and stood in line in the streets, but
he work Of disarming proceeded quietly
and nothing unpleasant occurred.
Deserved Praise
Leaving the subject Of operations of
the 18th desire here to record my appre-
citation of the admirable manner in which
the orders for attack and the plan for oc-
cupation of the city were carried out by
the troops exactly as contemplated. SUBJ
nit that for troops to enter under fire a
/ town covering wide area, to rapidly de-
ploy and guard all principal points in the
| extensive suburbs, to keep out the insurg-
| ent soldiers pressing for admission, to
quietly dlsarm an army of Spaniards more
than equal in numbers to the American
troops, and, finally, in all this to prevent
entirely all rapine, pillage and disorder,
and gain entire and complete possession of
city of 100000 people, filled with natives
hostile to European interests and stirred
up by the knowledge that their own people
were fighting in the outside trenches, was
an act which only the law-abiding, temper
ate. resolute American soldier, well and
skillfully hAndled by his regimental and
The herald., 1898-10-01
Green Fruit Shipments

sUISUN. CAL. Sept. 30-Returns have
been made regarding the fruit shipments
from the Suisun and vaca valleys this
season. From the former place 200 cars of
green fruit were shipped to Eastern mar
kets, and from the latter place 263 cars.
In Suisun considerable quantities of dried
fruit are being handled, and large orders
for foreign markets are being filled.
The herald., 1898-10-01
SPAIN MUST SURRENDER
NOT ONLY LUZON BUT THE
WHOLE ARCHIPELAGO
SENATOR HANNA GIVES VIEWS
Which Are Believed to Be Those Held
by President McKinley-The
Real Problem
Associated Press Special Wire,

Associated Press Special Wire.
CLEVELAND, Ohio Sept. 30-The Lead
er has from its Washington correspondent
the following interview with Senator
Hanna concerning the Philippine question,
which is believed to represent the views
of President Mckinley:
II do not know what the instructions
given to our peace commissioners are. !"
said Senator Hanna, but 30 far as con-
Germs the negotiations which will be insti-
tuted in Paris tomorrow. 1 can see no other
result than that Spain will have to relin-
quish her sovereignty over not only Luzon
island, but the entire Philippine archipel-
ago. Spain has no reason to expect to be
able to retain any portion Of the group.
She went into the war, lost and now ought
to be prepared to suffer the consequences
which such a defeat implies. l regard the
Philippines as lost to Spain and that be-
Ing a foregone conclusion, In my opinion,
the problem which next confronts us re-
lates to the form Of government which
we will give the islands
The herald., 1898-10-01
Hay Sworn In

WASHINGTON, Sept 30-Colonel John
Hay was sworn into office as Secretary
Of State at. II o'clock today. The cere-
mony took place in the Presidents room
at the White House. The oath was ad-
ministered by Justice Harlan of the Su-
preme Court Secretary Hay then Joined
his colleagues in the Cabinet session.
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brigade commanders, could accomplish"
Gen. Merritt then details the Inaugural
ton of the military government of Ma
Mia by the Americans
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
Or. Charles R. Taber Dead.
Prominent Physician and
Chairman State Board Of
Health.

A. 10 O'Clock yesterday morning Dr..
Charles R.. Taber, president Of the
State Board of Health, died Ooce
again the grim reaper has taken bone
another prominent South Caroliniau.
His death vas 20. unexpected For
several days it has been known that Dr..
Taber was past recovery and it was
only question OF time when the end
should come.
For q number Of wooths Dr.. Taber's
health has been failing, bu. up TO a
comparatively short time ago he has
continued to discharge his duties both
as a physician and a member Of the
State Board of Health At last, how
ever, he had to give in. and be came to
Columbia to receive medical treatment
at the home Of his nephew. Dr..
Kuo~lton. on Lady street. His coodi'
tion. however, was not favorable and be
eradu.lly grew worse until yesterday
when death relieved his suferings.
The news will be received with pro.
fouod regret by bia friends, both in
Columbia and throughout the State.
Dr.. Taber ~as we'll known as man
of high character and vide Influence
His record as q soldier and surgeon 10
the Confederate army was the admira-
ton Of h;s comrades. He was the
youngest full surgeon 10 the army and
on account of his capacity vas pro-
mo.ed to first assistant surgeon gen
eral. As member Of Gen Joseph E
.)ohos,on's staff in the western cam
paign. bic gallansry as soldier Won
for him a Recommendation for further
promotion Since the var he has
served the State and it's people 10 many
bonered capacities
His remains will be carried to Fort
Motto on the early morning train to-
day and tie funeral services will be
coodocsed there by the Rev Dr.. w w.
D.oiel. pastor of the Washington street
church OF this ci.y.-The State, 2S'b.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
Oil Instead of Knife.

The rare auccess which attends surgi.
c.l operations for appendicitis has led
to a discussion. aud rather warm one,
among New York doetors SO to whether
the tressmens Of tbis sf1ic.ioo shoufd
not be transferred from the realm Of
surgery that Of medicine.
Dr. Nj. 0 Terry, an emineo. pbysi-
cisu and surgeon general Of the New
York National Guard is strong advo-
cate of castor oil and sweet oil as a
remedy for appendicitis He says:
s.Eyolution is all right, but We have
noted DO great changes 10 the appesdix
for ages in man ]; therefore We believe
that the Creator left it there. not for
the koife Of the surgeon. but for some
purpose :"
The Medical Times gives Dr.. Terry's
treatment Of appendicitis:
..At first catbartics of castor oil and
sweet oil followed by Dot water are
given, until the bowels are thoroughly
cleaned out This treatment is follow
ed by enemas of glycerine and sweet
oil. Flsxseed poultices soaked in
sweet oil are kept on the abdomen.
The diet is restricted to very light,
easily digested foods. The oil treat
.mens removes the frio.ion Of the iu-
famed tissues and relaxes them during
resolution. In this way. he says. be
has cured casesl of chronic, recusrsos
appendicitis. To prevent return Of
the trouble after che original treatment.
be prescribes q tablespoonful of sweet
oil. followed by glass Of hot water,
before each meal for several weeks"
A number Of New York surgeons
have attacked Dr.. Terry, rather savage.
ly i. Seems to US. ont ne has bis stout
defenders also.
Dr.. Terry says be judges bis treat
ment by its results; that he has tried
it on 6fsy-one persons who suffered from
appendicitis and .bas forty-nine Of them
have recovered. He wants to know if
any Que who believes 10 the knife for
appendicitis can show 90 equal percent
age Of cures Atlanta journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
An Answer to the North.

From The Columbia States account
of sbe funeral of the late Captain R S.
DesPortes. Of Colum bia, this is taken
There was great outpouripg Of the
people. it being perhaps the largest
and most representative since tde late
Dr.. A N. Talley vas laid to rest.
Even oolored business meo of the city
could be seen iu the congregation
Eleven of the former servants Of the
deceased. Negro countrymen, came be-
hind the oasket into the church and
we're given a pew q. the trout. Five of
these were old family servaots who liv-
ed a. Ridgeray. They heard on Sun
day tba. "Mars Richard vas i'll. and.
having no money to come on the train.
they walked every step Of the way to
Columbia.
No more striking answer to a part
of the Northern press. happily and
rapidly growing smaller by the way
10 its misrepresentation and abuse of
the South could be given Capt Des-
Portes vas q brave soldier and was to
his des.h loyal 10 bis affection for the
Southern cause. Yet we see bis old
slaves. too poor to buy railroad tickets.
ploddine for many miles to pay him a
last tribute Of respect. We doubt il
instances sre common in the North
where dead employer is shown such
sffeciioo by those who bad bern bit
hired servasts mauy years before
/, Greenyille News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02

4a0 SOASAA6 Ss.->s'~>
Who goes to the clab while her husband
.seods tho baby, as we'll as the good old fasa-
iioned woman who looks after her home, will
both :, times get run down iu health. They
viii DO troubled with loss Of appetite, head
aches. sleeplsssness, faia,ipg or dizzy spells.
The most wonderful remedy for those women
!, Electric Bittsfs. Thousands of sufferers
I from La,ne Back and Weak Kidneys rise up
and call i. blessed. It is the medicine for vo-
men. Female complaints and Nervous trou-
bles of all kinds are soon relieved by the use
ef Electric Bit.srs. Delicate women should
keep thi. remedy on hand to build up tho 'ys-
tenn. Only soc pc. bottle. For sale by J. F.
". DeLorrue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
The Lesson of Good Roads.

TIE New York Mail and Express
says that New Jersey has gained az en'
giable reputation for the lead it has
taken 10 improving its roads. The
lesson should be iustracsive to the peo
ple of our owu sts,e who have not Jet
awakened to the advantages that follow
the inauguration Of syssem of good
county roads
Il seem. sh.. New jersey has been
selected by the postofdce department
for one Of it's experiments in sbe prac-
,icsblitY of rnrul mail deliveries by
carriers; and 10 this connection The
Mail and Express says:
The report of the commissioo Of roads
shows that this work is making sucb
gratifying progress that, rs sooo as .
few connecting links have been flushed.
it viii be possible to travel on macadam
from Jersey City to Atlantic City. and
from Paterson to she Delaware River.
The s.ste AID lav, at 6rst opposed by
tho f.rmers. has Won sheir enshnsiaatic
support. since they have learned that
she additional tax is far more than of
.es BY the lower eoss Of transportation
OF their produe... aud by the greater
frequency With which city folks 60 into
the country.
Sone striking figures bearing upon
the cost Of transportation have beeb
oollated BY the New Jersey road COM
missioner. he shows that the saving
on bushel Of wheat carted over good
rosds Tor Eve miles is equivalent to the
cost Of 600 miles Of transportation by
steamer or canal or Of 3I5 miles by
rail I. costs So ton to haul the
farm produce Of the American farmer
10 uarkes aod if al. the hauling we're
over good roads. the total saving to
the farmer would bc $500. .000, 600.
The mcst expensive part of the journey
sof wheat from the field to the market
is that portion which lies between the
farm and the town OF rrailxay station.
This srutb ia becoming more aud more
1idely koowo, aud the practical econo-
ny Of good roads IS giving every year
greater impetus to the movement .or
the Improvement Of these bands of
soivilixstion. Il is TO be hoped that the
New Jersey legislature will pass
the bill giving rebate OF taxes
to farmers who use tires more than
three aud oDe-half inches vide
The use Of broad tires may 10 time be
supplemented BY the laying Of steel
tracks, which will save iour-6fth. OF
the power sxpeoded IN hauling over
even al improved mseadau road
Il strikes us that this New Jersey
repor. should make interesting and
instructive reading for the members Of
our legislature. Good roads will do
moresto advapce the material interests
of she state chan aoy other one thiog
that could be devised, aud it is hoped
that the receot memorial TO the general
assembly will bring forth ample and
speedy fruit -Columbia Register