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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
THE NEWS EPIToMlZED.
Washington Items.

Lieutenant Colonel John H. Patterson
and Lieutenant Colonel Henry B. Freeman
will become Colonels by the advancement
OF Colonels Kent and Henry to be Brigadier-
Generals.
United States Consul McCook in report
to the State Department sent early in the
fall says that the prices OF supplies at
Dawson City, Klondike, are going down,
but that hotel accommodation is very eX-
pensive, costing $3.50 per night for a room
with bed OF straw and Sl2 per day for
board.
A plan of tariff charges for Cuba has
been practically completed by Robert p.
Porter, who studied the question in the
island. The customs duties will be assessed
and collected by military officers.
The following cable has been sent to
General Brooke at san Juan, Porto Rico:
yourself and your associates OF the COM
mission have my sincere congratulation ms.
William Mckinley"
Lieutenant Colonel Rush Huidekoper, oi
New York, who was chief surgeon at Camp
Thomas. Chickamauga, has been honor
ably discharged from the volunteer ser
vice. His administration OF medical affairs
in the camp was severely criticised, espec:
tally since his practice Of recent years had
been entirely as veterinarian.
Bishops in the Protestant Episcopal Con-
vention reversed their action in amending
the canon OF marriage and divorce, and
the Church's law on tho subject will re-
main unchanged.
The Treasury Bureau OF Statistics re-
ported that the exports for the nine months
ending September 30, 1898, exceeded by
more than 800, 1000, 900 any similar period
in the country's history.
American vessels trading between thi:
country and Porto Rico and engaged in the
coasting trade OF the island were exempted
from tonnage taxes by an order issued by
the War Department.
The United States Consul at Saa Juan de
Norte has transmitted to the State Depart
ment copy OF proclamation by the Presi
dent Of Nicaragua granting unconditiona
amnesty to all Nicaraguans prescribed OF
account of their participation in the con
spiracy Of February 8 and the rebellions O
September II, 1897, and February 5, 1898.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
LIVES LOST IN CHINESE FLOODS.
Two Thousand Persons Drowned and
S1,OOO,OOO Damage to Property.

Two Thousand Persons Drowned and
S1,OOO,0OO Damage to Property.
VANCOUVER, B. c. (SpeeiaD. The news
has just come by the steamer Empress Of
Japan that 1000 persons were drowned re-
Gently in the district Of Waltsig, near
Pekin, China, by floods.
Hundreds Of square miles in this district
were under water. The waves were five
and six feet above the highest elevation. 4
This plain mentioned consists OF a densely
populated district. One report says twenty
five towns were under water and that
thousands OF inhabitants focked to the
cities.
The floods were preceded by typhoons.
Eight boats were wrecked by typhoons
off Formosa, including the American bark
Como and the German steamer Trinidad,
formerly of the Cunard Line. y,
The loss OF property and shipping OF
Formosa by the typhoon amounted to 81
600, 900. (
Hundreds Of persons died from exposure,
Twelve ships were driven out to sea and
lost. The French liner Hochow was
wrecked near Annoy. The crew OF the
Como was saved. Hundreds OF lives were
lost in Formosa.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY PONCE PORTO RICO
sylvania Regiment and convalescents and

sylvania Regiment and convalescents and
men On furlough from the Third Wiscon.
sin, Sixth Massachusetts, and First Ken
lucky regiments, arrived here few days
ago on the transport Minnewaska from
Ponce, Porto Rico. There were also aboard
about fifty civilians, including w. S. Lar
ner, Of the Postal Commission.
With few exceptions the men we're in
good condition, and that their spirits were
high was evidenced by the repeated cheer
ing with which they greeted the party Of
Pennsylvanians led by Governor Hastings
that went down to meet them on the Gen.
eral Meigs. Mrs. Ernst, wife OF the General,
and the lutter's two daughters also went
down on the General Meigs to welcome
him.
General Ernst lost thirty-eight pounds
during the campaign, and said that his
health has been remarkably good for such
q climate
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
AWFUL DEATH OF TWO CHILDREN.
They Fell Into a Vat Used in the Making
of Fertilizer.

M1DD1ErowN. n. Y. (SpeciaD.-When
Mrs. Will lam Meyer, whose husband oper-
ates fertilizer works at Milo. two miles
from this city, laid dcwn her baby a few
afternoons ago, and went to the factory in
quest OF her three-year-old daughter Ma
bel and six-year-old daughter Ida. she
found them dead in vat used for man
ufacture OF the fertilizer.
She pulled the bodies out and left them
at the side Of the vat until her husband re-
turned from q twenty-mile drive.
Neighbors notified Coroner Harding, OF
Port Jervis, who reached the scene late IN
the evening. Almost at the same moment
the father returned and seeing the bodies
tried to shoot hi.nself with an army pistol,
but his wife diSarmed him.
Soon afterward lie was opening long
bladed jackknife to cut his throat, when
the men watching him interfered.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
EUROPE ON VERGHOF WAR
Great Britain and France Assume Hos
tile Attitudes Over Fashoda.
RUSSIA SIDES WITH FRANCE.

The French Naval Reserves Are Under
Orders-Ensland Firm Regarding Pos
session of the Nile Valley-Parisian
Business Men For Peace-M. Brisson
Will Resign the Premiership.
LONDON (By Cable. Europe was never
nearer to war between the great powers
as she is to-day. The Fashoda incident
upon the Nile Valley, simple enough in it,
self has caused complications between
England and France. Warlike naval
maneuvres in France, ominous hints from
Russia that she upholds France, new ag-
gressons by the Muscovites In China, and
further aggressions threatened by the
French tend to disturb the peace OF the
world.
The French torpedo feet has been put
through night maneuvres to test the
ability of such vessels to capture Toulon.
British newspapers applaud the threat
ening speech of Sir Michael Hicks Beach,
who says France must be kept out OF the
Nile Valley, even II England has to fight.
Russian troops have seized New-Chwangi
and forts in Northern China, the native
garrison fleeing.
France threatens to seize more Chinese
territory il immediate reparation is not
made for the murder Of q Catholic mis-
sionary.
A st. Petersburg dispatch says the Gov
ernment will uphold France in its dealings
with England on the Fashoda question. 81
The Pail Mall Gazette, in an article
headed s'Worse Things Than War;" points
out the advantages that England would be
likely to gain in case Of war.
The St. James's Gazette says: "There Is
reason to be calm, not because OF the re-
ports that France Is arming, which we do
not believe, but because we are as ready
with our national defences as ever in our
history"
PARIS (By Cable).-The alleged war;
preparations OF France are the absorbing
subject OF discussion here at present.
There have been important naval experi-
ments at Toulon. A hotilla Of torpedo
boats was detailed to make an endeavor to
force The entrance Of the harbor, and the
whole garrison was called to arms and the
forts and batteries were manned, ready Tor
instant action. !
A secret council OF war has been held and
the five classes OF the Naval Reserves
around Brest have been ordered to hold
themselves in readiness for active service.
The drift OF opinion on the Fashoda ques-
ton among commercial men In Paris was
shown by a resolution adopted by the
Municipal Council of this city, urging the
French Government, without sacrificing
the material interests OF the country, to
use its utmost efforts to avert conflict
with Great Britain over this dispute.
Premier Brisson intends, when the Cham
bers reassemble, to agree to the discussion
Of the Governments internal policy, and
also to endeavor to secure the passage OF
an indemnity bill. He will then announces
the personal reasons which compel him to
resign. President Faure will probably ask
M. Bourgeois to assume the Premiership
and continue the policy OF NJ. Brisson as
approved by the Chamber OF Deputies. =
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27

An noon on Wednesday the American flag
was hoisted on the forts and public build
ings with all the honors due the occasion.
As the flag Eoated on the breeze the officials
and soldiers taking part in the ceremony
removed their hats and stood bareheaded,
while the artillery in Moro Castle and
Fort San Cristobal thundered forth na-
tional salute.
The revenue cutter Manning, Captain
Munger, with Captain Shoemaker, Chief Of
the Revenue Service, aboard, reached here
in time to fire salute to the flag on behalf
OF the Navy.
The day was delightfully."- cool, which
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
A Striking Incident at Halifax.

The regimenta sports OF the Royal Cana
dian Battalion of Imperial troops at Hall
fax, N. s., few days ago, were marked by
an unusual incident. At the conclusion OF
the sports one hundred men, the pick OF
the garrison, formed pyramid by mount
ing upon one another's shoulders, and the
man at the apex, fine specimen OF the
British soldier, stood waving in one hand
the Union Jack and in the other the Stars
and Stripes. This finale was cheered by
the large number OF spectators present. -
was the first time in the history Of Halifax
that men OF British regiment had dis
played the flag of another nation.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
Mount Yunque, near the northeast end,

Almost the whole OF the island is culti-
waited. The climate is seldom severe, even
in summer, and foreigners easily become
acclimated The principal products of the
island are sugar, coffee and tobacco. Tho
population OF the island is about 100000,
an average of over 200 to the square mile.
Porto Rico was discovered by Columbus in
1893. and was conquered by the SpaniardS
under Ponce DO Leon in 1913. after nine
years fighting in which nearly the whole
native population was exterminated. 1t
has since been held hy Spain, and with its
dependencies was formed into Il Spanish
province in 1870. Slavery in the island
was not abolished till 1878.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
Shell Thrown Into a Furnace.

A shell which, according to tradition,
was fired by British warship of Ashta-
bula, Ohio, in the war of 1912, and which
had been treasured as n relic in Ashtabula,
caused considerable damage few days
ago. 1t accidentally got into pile Of
scrap iron which was delivered to the
Phoenix Iron Works Foundry, and was put
into the furnace with the other iron. An
explosion ensued. which smashed the fur
mace doors to atoms.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
Husband and Wife Murdered.

Emil Chiniquy and his wife were found
murdered at their home in Stanne, ILL.,, 4
few days ago. Their heads had been
crushed by blows from a hammer or a
heavy club. 1t is supposed the mu-lerers
were robbing tho dwelling when they were
discovered by Mr.. AID Mrs. Chiniquy. \
twenty-year-son slept upstairs. He heard no
noise during the night. 3Ir. ChiAiquy was
IL very muscular man, but there wcro no
traces of struggle. The murierer5 had
entered by window. Mr. ChiniqUy was 4
wealthy retired farmer, forty-iiTe years
old, who lived in one 6 the handsoness
DWELLINGS d StannG.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
SEWER GAS KILLS CHILDREN.
A Sewer Pipe Tapped and an Epideini
of Diphtheria Followed.

SCRANTON, Penn. (SpeciaD Within two
weeks twenty-five children, pupils in Pub
lie School % died of what was believed to
be diphtheria. Investigation shows that q
sewer pipe leading into the building had
been tapped. The sewer gas which ac-
cumulated at night was famed into
the classrooms through the cold air pipes
during the day. The school authorities
threaten to bring criminal charges against
man who is suspected of having tapped
the pipe.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
A HUSBANDS HORRIBLE CRIME.
He Killed His Wife Because She Opposed
His Going Into the Liquor Business.

He Killed His Wife Because She Opposed
His Going Into the Liquor Business.
PATERSON, n. J. (SpeciaD.-John Rein
hardt, flfty-ave years Of age, few days
ago murdered his wife and then fatally
shot himself.
Years ago Reinhardt drove truck for
brewery. He was thrifty, and in short
time amassed sufficient money to purchase
real estate at South Paterson. He opened
a large saloon on Marshall street. His
saloon venture proved success, and this
led to his taking to drink. After much
persuasion on the part of his wife, he sold
out his business five months ago.
Ever since that time Reinhardt has been
melancholy. He would quarrel with his
wife over re-enterlRg the saloon business
but she remained steadfast in her decision
to keep him out OF the liquor trade. 4
! They fought over the matter and the
man ended the discussion by killing het
and turning the revolver upon himself.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
Killed Two and Himself.

William II. Branton, 4 grocer, OF Youngs-
town, Ohio, shot Constable Jenkins and
t;ien Mrs. Branton and closed the chapter
by killing himself with the last bullet in
his revolver. The Brantons have been mar
ried only eight months. Recently Mrs.
Branton left her husband on account Of Ill
treatment. She went back with Constable
Jenkins, who had q writ OF replevin to re.
move her clothing. While tho constabs
Mrs. Branton and her husband were up
stairs, shots were heard, and when police
men entered the room, all three were dead
on the floor,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
Queen Wilhelmina's Engagement.

The engagement OF Queen Wilhelmina o.
Holland to Prince William Of Wied is short
ly to be officially ann ounced. Prince Will
lam is the elder son of Prince William
Adolphus of Wled by his marriage with the
Princess Marie of Holland. He was born
on June 27. 1872 He is a lieutenant in the
Third Uhlan Regiment Of the Prussian
Guard. The announcement has been re-
ceived with great satisfaction throughout
Holland
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
A PlTTsBURG BANK sUsPENDS.
The German National Carried Down by
the Failure of Big Tannery Concern.

PIrrsEURG. Penn. (Special).-The Ger
man National Bank, one OF the biggest
financial institutions in the city, closed its
doors few days ago. The directors gave
notice that the bank would not open and
would 30 into voluntary liquidation and
would pay all depositors. The failure OF
A. Groetzinger Il Sons, tanners, precipi-
tated the crash.
1t was reported that A. Groetzinger,
who was President OF the bank, had over
drawn his account S115,000, and has notes
in the bank aggregating 100000. o. c.
Bergdorf, the cashier, who was discharged
four weeks ago, owes the bank, it is said,
100000. The deposits aggregate S2,oO0,-
O0O
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
Flour Mills Grinding Night and Day.

The Minneapolis -four mills are engaged
Just at present in breaking all previous
records and the wheels are whirling night
and day, Sundays not excepted. The de-
sire to get as much flour through as pos
sible before navigation closes IS partly re-
sponsible. The quantity ground the week
ending October Is, was 34S,S30 barrels,
against ,405 the preceding week. AS
most Of the mills run on Sunday the pro-
duction for the week ending October %
exceeded $50 900 barrels
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
Weakened Maine Bank.

The Supreme Court of Oxford County,
Maine, has ordered that the deposits in
the South Paris Savings Bank be scaled
down ten per cent. in order to prevent the
bank going into the hands OF receiver.
The chief trouble is over Western mort
cages, taken eighteen years ago. The
assets are 1857 900, the liabilities S376, 900.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
One Italian Woman Kills Another.

Mrs. Angeline Rose, aged twenty-one
years, of Naugatuck, Conn, was murdered
by Mrs. Marie Pompanio, aged twenty-five.
The two women, who are italians, quar-.
relied, and Mrs. Pompanio became enraged
and stabbed Mrs. Rose in the side with q
fahle knife
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
GREAT WELCOME FOR TIE ST. LOUIS
The Big Liner Received With Open Arms
by the People OF southampton.

The Big Liner Received Win Open AFnls
by the People OF Southampton.
SOUTHAMPTON, England (By Cable).--The
return Of the American line steamship st.
Louis, which arrived here on her first trip
since the war, was celebrated by great
popular demonstration. American flags
we're flying from the public buildings.
Great quantities Of bunting were displayed
throughout the town, the chimes OF Holy
rood Church were rung and salutes we're
fired in her honor from the town and quay.
A party comprising 200 prominent gentle
men, including the members OF the Cham
Der OF Commerce. went out in tug to meet
the big ship, aad as she sailed into her
dock the st. Louis was greeted With cheer
after cheer from the thousands OF people
who alled the quays.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
To Construct 3 Railroad in Cuba.

N4crotary OF War Alger will recommend
that Congress appropriate funds to con-
struct o railroad line from Cape Mayst, at
the eastern extremity Of Cuba, to Cape An
tonic, at the western extremity.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27

Secretary Probst, of the Ohio State Board
OF Health went to Portage County and in
vestgated case of yellow fever. The vic.
tim is Miss Blanche Beck, school teacher,
who recently fled from the fever district OF
Mississippi. - = - ~ >
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
The Entire Island Occupied.

WASHINGTON. D. c. (SpeciaD Tho
United States is now formally in posses
sion of the island Of Porto Rico as SOW
creign. The War Department has re-
ceived the following:
''SAS JUAN. Porto Rico. October IS.
Secretary Of War, Washington. d. c.:
"Flags have been raised on public build
ings and forts in this city and saluted with
national salutes. The occupation Of the
island is now complete. BROOKE"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
Mvs,erious murder in Tarrytown.

The body of Jose Gianco, an Italian who
had been employed at the water works in
Tarrytown, Y. Y, and who had been miss
ing, was found buried in the woods few
DAYS ago on Castle Ridge, near the rescr-
voir. The mans skull had been crushedin
with the sharp edge of 4 hatchet.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
NEW TORPEDO BOAT EXPLOSION.

Three Men Killed on the Davis While She
Was Making Her Trial Trip.
! ASTORIA, Ore. (SpeclaD ON the trial trip
of the new Government torpedo boat Davis
Z on Thursday, some boiler tubes burst.
Three men were killed and four were badly
injured. All the dead and wounded men
were members OF the crew.
The dead are II. Woods, G. McNuley and
P. Luethle. The wounded are A. johnson,
A. Buehl, W. Woods and B. Ryan.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
To Prevent Importatio of Leprosy.S

The California State Board OF Health ap-
pointed DR.. C. A. Ruggles, President c..
The Board. to visit the Hawaiian Islands.
to learn the extent OF lepfosy there and to
report measures to prevent the introduc.
ton OF it into California. 81
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
A New British Cruiser Launched.

The third-class cruiser Prometheus was
launched from the dockyards at Hull.
England, few days ago, with all OF hei
machinery aboard. Sne is vessel OF 213s
tons and 1000 indicated horse power. and
will carry eight guns
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
American business Men Building Trade

Bradstrect's says: Large orders on
Cuban account are said TO have been placed
recently in New York. and heavy shipments
to Manila and other Pacific ocean points,
with the reported starting of new lines OF
steamships TO Honolulu and Australia, all
bear testimony to the energetic efforts OF
American business men 70 build W our
trade abroad
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
PORTO Rico APART OF Us
The Natives Hail With Joy the Raisin 6
of the Stars and Stripes.
THE ENTIRE ISLAND OCCUPIED.

General Brooke is Military Governor-The
People Rejoice That Spanish Rule Has
Ended-Morro Castle and Fort San
CristobaI Salute Old GIory-Our Troops
Parade Through Cheering Crowds.
SAN JUAN. Porto Rico (By Cable).-The
island OF Porto Rico is now an integral par
OF the United States, and the natives gen.
orally are Joyous over the termination OF
the Spanish domi nation.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
Our Nvarships of China.

The Navy Department, at Washington,
has received Information OF the arrival Of
the Boston and the Petrol at Tien-Tain,
China, where they will protect American
citi2anr
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
VIZ. N.urderer Manse.i i'm Minnesota.

Joe Oft, who pleaded guilty OF killing his
wife, was hanged in the Jail yard at Granite
Falls, MINI. OFT made statement IRON
the gallows expressing sorrow for the
crime. This was the first execution IN the
history OF elloW Medicine County.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
Americans Buy Cuban Iron Mines.

An American syndicate, representing De-
troit capital, has purchased a large tract OF
land at Manzanillo, Cuba, where are sew
crai good iron mire9. An aSen. OF TIE
syndicate l. n0w there.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27
SOLDIERS ARRIVE FROM PORTO RICO
Governor Hastings Grects the Sixteenth
Pennsylvania Boys.

New YORK CITY Special. .-Brigad
General o. H. Ernst and staff, with about
1000 troops, including the Sixteenth Penn
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-27

Dewey Seizcs Filipiuos' Steamers.
Rear.AGmiral Dewey has seized all OF
hsuinaldo's steamers in and around the
Philippine Islands
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-10-28
Grain Storage.

I am prepared to take a limited
amount of wheat, corn and oats on
storage at the rate of I of one cent per
bushel per month, and not to exceed
seven cents per bushel for one year.
Canton, 8. d. w. c.. GEMMILL.
15-4
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-10-28

Use Tip Top -four, home pro.
duct, which can always be depended
upon as being the best.
HENDERSON & GUINTER
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-10-28
Notice to Water Users,

All water rents fall due on Nov. 1 and
must be paid before the 10th or service
will be turned off. Lawn service closes
Nov. l.. JAS. PATTEE,
Commissioner.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-07-05

goods men were consulted, but they kept
no tidings Of tho imperial Guiana among
their stores. And nil this timo Guamn was
draining Cuba and swelling the multitude
nou seas, n yet it couldn't be found and
remained more elusive thar Arethusa.
"Go to the Cuban Junta, in New street."
said one adviser, in q happy hour. There
the yearning OF our souls for the delecta-
bio waters of the Guiana was satisfied ut
last. Mr.. L. CARBON, who knows every
inch of the country around A~guadores,
and who owns the land leased to the
Juragua Iron Company, from whose
mines the railroad runs to Santiago, said /
1.-THE Guiana is but a little mountain stream. never
over a foot deep. It would be hard to push . row
boat up stream on IT,"
As the Corsair-G Gloucester has a draught
of thirteeh feet, 1t must have made slow
progress up the Guiana, This king drivers
seems n worthy rival Of the famous Jones
or Mudmouth River Of Alaska, the stream
discovered by the Times exploring expedi-
ton a few years ago, and believed to be
still contributing mud in small quantities
to the deep.