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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-15
THE CHARGE.
THE VERDICT.

When the clerk read the verdict of
guilty of house breaking and larceny as
to Albert and Willie Riser and guilty of
receiving stolen goods knowing them to
be gtolen rs to Jas. A. Riser there was no
demonstration and the prisoners seemed
not to be moved by any emotion. Some
times, however, when there are no visi-
Bile expressions of emotion the pang cuts
the deeper and the heart burning Is the
more severe.
The prisoners still claim that they are
innocent. A jury after tedious and I'M
partial trial has said they are guilty.
Judge Benet i'll passing the sentence did
not lecture them to add to their sorrow.
He simply announced the sentence Of the
court, which is that Albert Riser and
Willie Riser shall serve for five years and
one month at hard la Dor i'll the State pen.
itentiary, and that Jas. a. Riser shall
serve for eighteen months at hard labor
on the county chain gang or in the State
penitehtiary. The one month was put on
the sentence for the reason that a recent
act of the Legislature permits prisoners
sentenced for five years to he put on the
public works of the coanty, and Judge
Renet desired these sent to the State pen-
itentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Preparing a Note to the Powers.
DONs TRY THEIR GREAT GUNS.
Cruiser at Cadiz Goes Out to Practice
with Excellent Results

Madrid, May 21.-News from Cadiz de-
scribes the trial of the artillery of the
armored cruiser Emperado Carlos Quin-
to. All the warships at Cadiz have steam
up constantly, and early Wednesday
the Emperador Carlos Quinto left the
harbor, carrying a commission Of ex-
perts consisting Of General Jacome,
Chief Of the arsenal; Colonel Sanchez.
chief of artillery; Colonel Alonzo, chief
Of engineers, the captain Of the port and
other members of the technical staff
Three shots were fired from the 2s-
centimetre gun, which is mounted in a
protected turret with electric and hand
firing mechanism. the Emperodor Car
los Quinto being the only Spanish warship
furnished with these improvements
The trials were made by hand, one shot
horizontal. the others to the port and
starboard at from Is to 20 degrees. with
excellent results. Shots were also fired
from the 10 and IA certimetre guns, from
the 81 miilimetre guns and from
81 millimetre mitrialleuse. all
with excellent results. Further trials
were suspended owing to the foul wealth
er and the Emperador Carlos Quinto
returned to Cadiz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
TROOPS AT TAMPA ORGANIZED.
First TO Land on Cuban Soil VIII Probably
He the Re..I,lnrs

Tarra. Fla. May 27.-The formation
cf ell the regular and volunteer troops
Eassed in Florida into corps. divisions
and briSades was completed yesterday
in general order issued by Major Gen.
eral Shafter, commanding the Fifth
srny corps. The Fifth corps, which
Will probably be the first to lard on
Cuban soil, is made Up entirely Of regu-
lar troops with the exception Of two
regiments Cf volunteers at Lakeland
Seventy-tirst New York ard Second
Massaohusa its. This corps also en-
braces the cavalry division composed
of the First ana Tenth regiments at
Lakeland, and the Third. Sixth and
Ninth 3t Tampa, under command of
Maj. Cen. Joseph Wheeler: the artillery
brigade under command of Lieutenant
w. F. Randolph, and the signal CORPS.
in all nearly 1900 men. The Seventh
corps. under command Of Major General
Fitzhugh Lee, embraces all the volun-
teer troOIs az Tampa. five regiments,
and the troops at Jacksonville, or be-
tween S.eoc and 9.0C0 men.
General Lees division is made I'D az
follows: First division. Brigadier Cen
eral II. H. Hawkins, United States vol
unteers, commandinS-FiTst brigade,
Colonel Charles Anthony. Third Ohio
volunteer infantry. commanding-Third
Ohio volunteer infantry. Fifth Ohio
volunteer infantry. Second Georgia In
fantry. Second brigade, Colonel Will
lam McGuerry, HftXssecond Michigan
volunteer infantry, 8mmanding-Thir-
ty-second Michigan volunteer infantry,
First Florida volunteer infantry.
Second division. Brigadier General A.
S. Burt, United States volunteers, COM
manding-The First brigade, to be COM
manded by the senior colonel-Secona
Illinois volunteer infantry, First North
Carolina volunteer infantry. Second
brigade, Colonel D. V. Jackson, Ffftieth
Iowa volunteer infantry, commanding
Ffftieth Iowa volunteer infantry. First
Wisconsin volunteer infantry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Delicate Instruments.

Some of tho delicate instruments in
the Toronto magnetic observatory in
tended to measure fluctuations in the
earth's magnetism have boen greatly
disturbed by the electric currents flow
ing through the earth from the adjacent
trolley lines. Accordingly these instru-
ments are to be removed to point nine
miles from the city and two miles from
any possible trolley route. The records
of the Toronto observatory date back
more than half century and are the
most valuable of their kind ever obtain
ed on this continent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
IN THE CAVE OF TIE WINDS.
It Is Possible That the War Revenue Ell
May Get Lost.

II ~ Ossiplt ludt w
May Get Lost.
Washington, May 27.-No substantial
progress was made by the senate yes
terday towards the disposition OF the
war revenue measure, although It was
under consideration for three hours.
The whole time was taken UP in speeches.
White OF California drew out the fact
that an amendment was to be offered
to the bill by German placing tax of
Of .one-half Of l per cent. ON certain
large corporations. Teller had not con-
eluded his argument when the bill was
laid aside, in order that eulogies might
be pronounced upon the late Senator
Walthall. Of Mississippi.
In long session yesterday the house
passed.few bills. but the discussion in
volved wide range of subjects. There
was brush over civil service reform,
long speeches from Shafroth- and Grow
upon the free coinage Of silver and
greenbacks as legal tenders. and the
pending internal revenue bill did not
reach vote. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Argus to be Instrumental in Sending Relief to Company
at Camp Alger
THE ASSURANCE THAT 1T IS DESIRED.
Committee Composed of H. A. Mcdonald S. R. Wright and
D. B. Shaw to Assist. 49,, :.

.DROVlSlONS will be sent to Com
+ pany A at Camp Alger. The
Purpose of sending relief was
undertaken by THE ARGUS this morn
ing, which called to its assistance the
former members of the Rodman Rifle
company, Capt. Hugh A. Mcdonald,
Lieut.. ;. Il. Wright and Dm Il.
Shaw. These gentlemen all cheer
fully and enthusiastically entered into
the enterprise, and by noon the plans
were well under way, attended by the
most gratifying encouragement on
every hand.
The ARGUS of Yesterday, after pub
fishing several communications
from Camp Alger indicating that the
boys were not faring as they should,
stated its determination 10 investi-
gate the situation further. and then to
become instrumental in providing re-
lief. if desirable. With this end in
view telegram was sent to Capt.
McConochie, of Company A. during
the morning asking as to the propriety
OF sending provisions from Rock ISL
and to the camp for Company A. In
the evening the following reply came:
Washington, ID. c.. MAY 26.-Edi-
tor of The Rock ISLAND ARGus:-Pro-
visions would he very acceptable. All
are well in company.
WILLIAM ii. MCCoNoCHIE.
Captain.
The modest manner in which Capt.
McConochie has referred to the situa-
tion will meet with as hearty re-
sponse as if it had been an appeal for
food. 1t indicates that the reports
which have been coming out from
Camp Alger for some time are not over
drawn. The boys need better food-and
will get il. A member of the Mon
mouth company writing home TO his
parents. speaks more plainly than
any of Company A has, and affords an
idea of the fare in the following. Our
fare on the train was cOrned beef.
canned beans and nardtack. with
coffee, the first day; for the Sec
ond we had the same without the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27

beans. and the next without the
corned beef and coffee. so Won see our
breakfast, dinner and supper yester-
day was haritack and wafer
Myron Jordan. editor pf the Moline
Republican-Journal, who is a member
of Company +. of that city. writing
back to his paper speaks of bread as
a luxury in camp in the following:
This evening bread appeared in.
camp. 1t was warmly welcomed. as
no bread had been seen by the SOL
diers since last Tuesday. The camp
is being gradually restored to field
rations. Some feel, however. that it
is too gradual
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Scores on the Diamond.

Chicago. May 27.-Records at base
ball made by League clubs yesterday
were: At Cincinnati-New York 6, Gin
cinnati II; at Louisville-Boston IL,
Louisville s: at 81. Louis-Brooklyn I,
St. Louis 2; at Pittsburg--Washing
/, Pittsburr 4: at ChicasO-Philadelph
], Chicago :; at Cleveland-Raltlmcre g.
Cleveland ).
Western League: At Detroit-Omaha
!. Detroit :: at Columbus-St. Paul A.
Columbus s: at ianapol:s-Minneap-
oils 4. Indianapolis S; at Milwaukee,
kansas City g MILWAUKEE, q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
The Naval Reserves.

The Naval Reserves leave for Chi.
cago at 6 O'Clock tomorrow morning
Thence they 60 through to Key West
The naval recruiting station at Mo-
line has been closed, the government
examiners having secured the quot:
of $50 tars. Lieut.. Commander Haw.
lew. L. 5. N, who left last. night fol
Quincy, appointed John II. Porter
commanding the 2nd battalion. to
rank as lieutenant, and +. W. Hunt,
commanding the 1st division, to ranl
as lieutenant, junior grade. One o
the recruiting officers said that the
sailors. many of whom are Rock Isl
anders. will go direct to Tampa. Fla.
where they will be separated ant
assigned to vacancies on the ships.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Omaha Show To BE Open Sundays

Omaha, May 27.-By a vote of "a to
II the directors OF the Trans Mississippi
exposition have decided to kesp open
the gates OF the exposition on Sunday
from y. m. to 10 p. m. In Difference to
the wishes Of some Of the religious peo-
pie in Omaha and elsewhere II was de-
cided after hong debate to close during
the forenoon. 1t was suggested that the
midway should be closed. but that was
considered impracticable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Says We'u Have Havana In a Week.

London, May 27.-The Paris corre-
spondent of The Daily Telegraph re-
ports an Interview he has had with DR..
Betances, representative Of the Cuban
republican government in Paris. DR..
Betances expresses the firm conviction
that the war viii be over sOoner than
is thought in Europe. The Americans" "
he says. will experience no difficulty in
landing troops, who will at once be
Joined by insurgents. who are much
stronger than is generally supposed. Nor
is there any doubt that Rear Admiral
Sampson will strike a heay blow short
ly. The insurgents would rather accept
annexation by the United States than
the autonomy which Spain would grant.
Before another week the Americans will
be masters Of Havana and firmly estab-
liSheG in Cuba"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
WATER AND FOOD INADEQUATE.
Boys Being Subjected to Rigorous Hun
ger Drill.

ger Drill.
The Philadelphia Press has the fol-
lowing in a recent issue in regard to
Camp Alger. which shows that there
are others who think the treatment of
the men. who have voluntarily left
their homes TO 90 the defense of the
flag. is not above reproach: The
volunteer officers, all of whom have
had experience in camp life and in
the selection of camps, cannot UNDER
stand why this particular site was
selected. when there are other points
where the two great needs of a camp,
water and fuel. are in abundance and
where transportation is not n matter
of mule-killing over muddy roads.
The officers are too well informed as
TO their duties and too loyal TO the
war department 10 make public utter
ance of their complaints, but the reg
ular army officers who selected the
camp would hear much To their en-
lightcnment if they questioned the
officers of the troops now suffering
for even drinking and cooking water.
let alone water for bathing purposes.
Commissary Arrangements Faulty.
The commissary arrangements
have been inadequate, and the volun-
tcers are being subjected To a rigor-
Continued on Fifth Page
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
TWO OF GARCIA'S OFFICERS
Have a Conference with Secretary Alrer
and Gen. Miles,

Washington. May 27.-Secretary Alger
and General Miles conferred yesterday
with two officers from the staff of Cen
eral Garcia-General Enrique Collazo
and Lieutenant Colonel Charles Her
nandez-who come direct from Garcia's
headquarters bearing credentials from
him to effect plan Of cooperation with
the American forces. They accompanied
Lieutenant Rowan. of the United States
army. on his return from Garcia's
camp, and shared with him the DANCE,
Ola two-days' voyagc in an open boat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Dewey Day i'm Kansas City.

Kansas City. May 27.-Thirty
thousand people. including 10000
school children carrying flags, pa
raded today in celebration of the vic
tory of Manila. The council desig-
mated il Dewey dav.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Unfortunate People

are they while suffering from kidney
diseases are preiudiced against al
advertised remedies. They should
know that Foley's Kidney Cure is not
a quack remedy, but an honest guar
anteed medicine for kidney and blad.
der troubles. +. II. Thomas sells it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27

w close of the cabinet meeting it
was authoritatiyely announced that
although no official information on
the subject there is no reasonable
doubt that Cervera's fleet is in Santi-
ago harbor and Schley is guarding
the entrance. The invasion of Cuba
and Porto Rico will be delayed pend
ing the receipt of official information
that the Spanish fleet is either de-
stroyed or rendered helpless.
Now What Does This Mean?
Of the Northern Coast of Cuba.
2 a. m. via Key West, May ~
copyrighted by the Associated
Press. AT 10 O'Clock last night the
dispatch boat Dolphin arrived at the
flagship with dispatches from Schley
for Sampson. The dispatches were
dated off Cienfuegos. Absolutely
nothing definite can be said, was the
reply of Capt. Chadwick. of the New
York to a question as to what had
transpired.
Key West, May 27.-Three swarthy
strangers, supposed to be Spaniards,
made several attempts to enter Fort
Taylor reservation last night in the
vicinity of Mortar battery. A SER
geant of artillery, who discovered the
iutruders, exchanged shots and was
wounded in the arm. The Spaniards
escaped.
Capt. Todd. of the cruiser Whining
ton, reported 3-masted steamer.
supposed to he 4 Spanish scout, as
being sighted 10 miles oil Key West
last night. The Bancroft appeared
later in full chase, which was most
exciting when the Wilmington last
saw the two vessels. Todd has no
doubt the Bancroft will capture her.
AN Quiet in the Blockade.
Key West, May 27.-All is quiet
along the line of the blockade.
bound to Annex Hawaii.
Washington, May 27.-Senator
Lodge offered resolution for the an.
ncxation of Hawaii rs an amendment
To- the war revenue bill. The sena,
torial friends of annexation. declar,
that hereafter the two measures must
travel together.
The work of cquippng and'mobiliz
ing the volunteer army is to b,
pushed with utmost vigor with 8
view to perfect readiness to respond
to the call when the Spanish fleet i.
out of the way.
Army Continues to Grow In Tennessee.
Chattanooga, May 27.-The big vol
unteer army at Chickamauga now
numbers nearly $4,000 and continue.
to grow. Today the 69th New York
the lst Arkansas, 5th Missouri and
three troops of the Srd volunteer cav
airy went into camp.
As to the Baltimore.
London, Nav 27.--The stories cir
culated in Madrid and elsewhere re
garding the accident to the Baltimore
are evidently groundlcss, and proba
bly, refer to the alleged disablement o
the Baltimore during the battle of Ma
Mia when the Spanish shells strucl
her. Reports are that she was blowl
up yesterday by an explosion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Amaluamated Association.

Cincinnati. May 21.-The Amalgamated
Association of Iron and Steel Workers
yesterday heard the reports of commit
tees and discussed the wage scale, but
no conclusion was reached.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27

sumed a critical aspect yesterday. The
American workmen were driven away
Wednesday by the foreigners, because
they refused TO join the strikers In their
demands for higher pay. Yesterday the
company's managers called upon the
sheriff for aid, and twelve deputies were
sworn in and armed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
HONORABLE PEACE"
Said To Be Engaging the Atten.
ton Of the Statesmen
at Madrid.
WAR Is OF NO PROFIT TO SPAIN
New Foreign Minister TO Find a Way to
Take the Initiative Meanwhile the
Cabinet Is Preparing Note to the Pow
How TO shoot Big Guns-Sanguine Gu
ban at Paris. N-

London, May ,7.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of The Times says: The
dominant note Of public opinion here is
a desire TO find some way to hon.
orable peace. as Spain has
nothing to gain by an indef-
mite prolongation Of hostiIitSes. All
idea that France will intervene, how
ever, Is now abandoned. and hopes are
fixed upon the possibility that the duke
Of AlmodoNa ar de Rio, the new minister
of foreign affairs, will find some fitting
occasion on which TO take the initia-
tive
The Madrid correspondent of The
Daily Mail says: The political outlook
is brighter, and the ministerialists be-
lieve that a cabinet crisis can be
averted. Captain Aunon, minister of
marine, declared in the cOrtes yesterday
that when al opportunity presented It
self the cabinet would not fail to do its
best to bring about an honorable
peace"
Complains About Our Proceedings.
Madrid, May t27.-In the chamber Ct
deputies Senior Cassel. director of The
impartial. denounced the alleged acts
of some of the American warships as
being contrary to International law. He
also moved that a pension be granted
to the family ofthe captain of the Reina
Maria Christina. who perished at Cavite
The minister of marine. Captain Aunon,
accepted the proposition. In the senate
Count Almenas opened the question of
privateerinc, lin view of the American
proceedings" The minister for foreign
| affairs, Duke Almodovar de Rio, said
the matter was inopportune and could
not be debated. Count Almenas. how
ever, insisted, but the president of the
senate refused to allow the discussion
to continue.
Preparing a Note to the Powers.
According to El Erooa, the Conserva-
tive organ. the cabinet council yester-
day, the queen regent presiding. dis
cussed three points in the proposed
| note to the powers-The manner of the
| commandments by the American squad
| ron; the alleged use of the Spanish flag
by the Americans at Guantanamo. and
the cutting of international cables by
| the Americans. Duke AlmOdovar de
Rio conferred until a late hour last
evening with Senor Leon v Castillo, the
Spanish ambassador to France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27

Pottsville, Pa, May 27.-Word
reached here this morning that while
the miners were working in kaska
William colliery, a large body of water
was struck and six are supposed to
have been drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
StrikicS Miners Return to Work.

Springfield. Ills. May 27.-Tha strik-
ing miners &. the Taylorvfile Goa! COM
panys shaft returned TO work yester-
day morning. the differences existing
between them and their employers hav-
ing been adjusted by mutual conces-
Ct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Spain Buys a New shin.

London. May PA diapatch to The
Daily Telegraph from Hamburg says
the North German Lloyd steamship
Havel has been sold 20 the Spanish
Compania Trans-Atlantica, and has
gone to Barcelona
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
The Classic Oaks stakes.

London, May 27.-The Duke of
Portland's Airs and Graces by 10S to
one shot won the Classic Oaks stakes
nj EPSON TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Killed in a Powder Explosion.

Hazardville. Conn, MAY 27.-An
explosion occurred ut the works of the
Hazardville Powder company this
morning. Two men are reported
killed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
KIondike Party Drowned.

Nashua, y. H., May 27.-Information
received at the Armenian colony here
shows that an entire Klondike party of
seven men from this city and Haverhill,
Mass, were drowned by the breaking OF
the ice in Frazier lake on May -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Strike OF Foreign Laborers.

Lebanon. Pa, May 27.-The feeling OF
unrest among the foreign lahorers Of
the Bird Coleman and North Cornwall
iron furnaces OF the Lackawanna Iron
and Steel company. Of Scranton. as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27

The CunEn cC-o,n'? " he Grr.-cl Ct
Lieut.. Rowan arCu,. : IL rreatsst en-
thusiasm thrcughcLt lie uhan camp.
There wcs no rot.ce q lis coming. and
the first seen Of Let ECwin was as he
galloped into EaJG. tcilowed by the
Cuban guides wfo accompanied him
from Florida. He was warmly greeted
by General Garcia. and the two held a
three hours conference. It was decided
that Lieutenant Rowan should return
that afternoon. and General Garcia as
signed General Collazo and Colonel
Hernandez, with three guides. to ac-
company him. Colonel Hernandez says
communication is maintained with Gen.
eral Gomez and with points along the
coast From these he. has a general
Idea Of the Cuban forces, outside of
those with General Garcia at Bayamo.
He estimates that there are 1900
men, all of them well armed. east of La
Trocha, and constituting the forces in
the eastern division of the island. under
Garcia. He estimates General Gomez
Immediate command at about 5000, with
6,CC0 men scattered at various points.
IN all there are. according to the esti-
mates Of General Collazo and Colonel
Hernandez. about 20,000 to 25,CG0 troops
actually in the field. 1t is understood
that the purpose of the present visit Of
Garcia's officers is to give that general S
assurance 20 the authorities here Of his
desire to give every possible co-opera-
tion to the American movements. Sim
liar assurances have come from General
Gomez ard have been presented by Sec
retary Quesada
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27

For that tired feeling You must en-
rich and purify your blood. Hood 5
Sarsaparilla is the medicine Won need.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27
Asto the Baltimore.
SOME DEFINITE NEWS.
i'y which the Reader May BE Able tO
Bottle Up Admiral Ceryera.

washington. May 27.-Two kilograms
were received in Washington late last
night from Key West intimating tina,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27

from the nortn coast of Cuba until
picked up by Z small sioop which car
ried them to Nassau. Colonel Herman
deZ says Garcia has his headquarters at
Bayamo, ore of the large towns in the
central part of the island. with about
5000 men. They are well armed with
Remingtons and Mausers captured
II pa 4 have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-27

Continued on Fifth Page
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-29
Union Patriotic Services.

Arrangements have been completed for
all Of the churches OF the city to unite In a
union patriotic service at the Baptist church
Sunday evening. The nature of the SER
vice will be such that the presence of every
business man and in fact all the citizens of
Owosso is especially desirable. Children
will positively be refused admission. THE
TIMES urges large attendance. Stanley
E. Parkill will preside and the following
program carried out:
Hymn-'All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name"
Scripture Reading-Rev. E. w. Hunt.
America.
Address-Senator II. s. Hadsall
Solo-''Star Spangled Banner" Mrs. K.
II. Gould.
Address-A. b. Crane.
Address-Dr. B. S. Knapp.