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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-25
STATE DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE CALI ED,
LETTING TO BE HELD PRIOR no PRO.
HIBITION CONVENTION.
Merely to Call May Convention-Tht 10
What State Chairman Tompl<ins Sn, ais
the Solo object Cnll Occasions
Some Discussion.
(Tho State, 24th.)

Tho State Democratic exec, two
committee is to moct on Ap, s,
prior to tho assembling of tho State
Prohibition convention. This an.
nonncement mado yesterday ca ,scd
quite ripple Oh tho calm bosom, of
the political sen and set few ton,
gucs to wagging and minds to ;,on-
dering.
1t was not SO long ago that the
first gun of the State campaign of
this year was fired when tho Piohi
bition executive committco without
any warming issued it's call for n on
vontion on tho l%tl Of April and ou-
Piled 1t with tho positive annou lce-
mcnt that tho convention was to DO
held for tho purpose Of n )minating
Il full State ticket. That created
stir for tho time and put tho poiiti.
clans to thinking, but things quieted
down and it took yesterdays an
nonncement to cause the people to
commence talking politics again.
A great many say that they do
not understand why tho executive
committee has boon called 50 far
ahead of its main business, aud ahead
Of tho prohibition convention. There
can be no routine work CT any conso-
quonce. Tho constitution Of the
party fixing tho dato for tho club re-
organizations, the manner thereof,
the date for the holding of county
conventions, the date for the S ato
May convention, and arranges all de-
tails of preliminary character. Tho
only duty left tho State oxcou ivo
committee is to issue formal ,all
for tho county conventions, tho tato
for tho May convention, Il very sim
ple and easy thing. Tho present
committee can have no voice in the
arrangement for tho primary G &C.
ton and tho coming campaign, M
the May convention elects ,cw
committee which will be in change.
Again the May convention can change
tho party constitution and ri rs.
Some venture the suggestion that
members of the committee wish TO
suggest to The May convention inat
arrangements be made for Il rofe, en-
dunn on the liquor election at the
coming primary election.
The fact that the meeting has
been called prior to the prohibi, ion
convention may liavo somo sign ic-
anco and again it may not it romi ms
to bo seon. Chairman Tompl ins
who issues the call when asked ab ,ut
1t said: 'The constitution of he
Democratic party provides that he
State executive committeo sho I'D
call Il convention in each election
year and the committee has been
called for that purpose. l XII ow
nothing now Of anything clso ,nt
will be considered by tho commit, g."
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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-25
"ltEFORE BABY IS BORN
a Valuable Little BnOk Of Interest to All
Women sent Free

Evory woman looks forward with
feelings Of indescribable joy to the
one momentOus event IN her life,
compared with which all others palo
into insignificancc. How proud she
will be when her precious babe
nestles on her brcnst-how sweet tho
name Of "Motherw And yet her
happy anticipation Of this event is
clouded with miagivings Of the pain
and danger Of tho ordeal, so that it
is impossible to avoid tho feeling Of
constant dread which crecps over
her. The danger and suffering 1t.
tendant upon being mothor can bo
entirely prevented, SO that the com
ing Of the little stranger need not be
looked forward to with fear and
trembling, as is often tho case.
Every woman who reads this pa n.r
can obtain absolutely free valua DO
and attractive little book EMIT ed
"Bcforo Baby is Born," by send ng
hor name aud address to the b. .Ad
field Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
This book contains priceless infor.
nation to all womon, and no one
should fail to send for it.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-25

Why will you buy bitter nauseat ng
tones when GROVES TASTLESS tH III.
TONIC Is as pleasant AZ Lemon Syrup.
Your druggist is authorized to refund
the money in every case where it falls
to cure. Price, SO cents.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-25

Wh8t plch urc Is there I'm lifo with q head
ache, consti aIl0n and bi 4 'uSness? II ous
anhs XDrri nee them who could become pcr.
fect hcn't y by using y WI t'a Little Early
Rhers, the anOtB little pills. W. X. Pen am
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
TROOPS RESPOND PROMPTLY.
Army Will BE Mobilized on the Gulf
Coast I'm short Order

Coast In short Order.
Washington, April 1S.-Oficial reports
| at the war department show that the
| regular army of the United States is
losing not moment of time in hasten
ing to the southeastern coast and cor
ner of the country. as directed by the
president. 1t is believed that the troops
will not return to the scattered forts
from which they are ordered until the
Spanish American war is over and Gu
ba is free. In forty-eight hours the
army will have been mobilized on the
gulf coast.
Chicago, April 1S.-Troops from the
department Of the lakes will leave for
cludes the troops at Fort Sheridan,
Fort Thomas. KY; Forts Brady and
Wayne, Mich, and Columbus barracks,
o. General John p. Brooke and his
staff will not go to Chickamauga until
the end of the week. Colonel j. G. c.
Lee, chief quartermaster of the depart
ment, notified the different roads that
they would be allowed to bid on NOV
ing the troops of the department, as
follows:
Fourth infantry, Fort Sheridan, Col
onel Robert Hall. to Tampa, Fla; light
battery A, Second artillery, Fort Sheri-
dan, Captain George s. Grimes, to
Chickamauga; troops c and G., First
cavalry, Fort Sheridan, Lieutenant Col
onel Charles d. Viele, to Chickamauga
Sixth infantry, Fort Thomas, KY, Col
onel Melville A. Cochran, to Tampa;
Seventeenth infantry, Columbus bar
racks, Columbus, o., Colonel John S.
Poland, to Tampa; Nineteenth infantry
four companies at Fort Wayne, Detroit,
and four companies at Fort Brady,
Sault Ste. Marie, Colonel Simon Snyder,
to Mobile, Ala.
st. Louis, April 1S.-Major w. III.
Vessels, Jr., commandant of Jefferson
barracks, twelve miles south of this
city, where six troops of the Third cav
airy are quartered, received orders
from General Coppinger to proceed to
Chickamauga park A telegram from
Lieutenant West. adjutant at the bar
racks, says that the command willleave
as soon as transportation can be pro-
vIded, probably on Monday or Tuesday.
San Francisco, April 1s.-Defnite or
ders have been received at army head
ouartera here for the transfer Of the
y lkn29
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
American Consulate Attacked.

Malaga. Spain. April 1S.-There was
serious disturbance here, resulting
in an attack upon the United States
consulate. The demonstration began
with the parading of small crowds
through the streets, shouting patriotic
cries. But mob eventually gathered
and attacked the United States consul
late. Stones were thrown and one Of
the leaders procured a ladder, tore
down the shield having upon it the
arms of the United States and dragged
it along the streets. The prefect was
summoned and he addressed the people.
begging them to disperse, which to
some degree restored order. After
wards the streets were patrolled by
gendarmes. AS this dispatch is sent
the excitement continues.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
MAINE INQUIRY EVIDENCE.
Bsutelle Wants to Know IL All Has Been
Published.

Washington, April 1S.-Representa-
tive Boutelle, chairman of the house
committee on naval affairs. has intro
duced resolution inquiring of the pres
ident If the document printed by the
senate forming the report of the Maine
inquiry report contains all the evidence
embraced in the report of the court,
now on file in the navy department
Representative Jones of Virginia has
introduced resolution calling on the
president for copies of all correspond
ence between the state department and
the United States consul general at
Havana since May. 1896, up to the pres
ent time, together with copies of any
reports made and documents transmit
ted by General Lee during that period.
Representative Bull of Rhode Island
has introduced resolution authorizing
the speaker to appoint seven members
OF the house to investigate charges OF
faulty construction OF the Brooklyn dry
dock No. 3 and among other things as
certaining the probable cost of compile
ton.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
KIDNAPS YOUNG WOMAN.
Miss Harris Taken from Her Room and
Held Tor Ransom.

Niles. Mich, April 1S.-Miss Birdie
Harris, daughter of a prominent citi-
zen of Decatur, has been missing since
Tuesday morning and her parents and
officers are confident she has been kid
naped and is now being held for ran
som.
The young woman retired on Monday
night and Tuesday morning her room
was found unoccupied An open window
indicated how she had been taken from
the room and on the ground below were
visible the heavy tracks of two men.
The officers are confident it was a case
of kidnapping from the state of the
room and also from the fact that none
Of Miss Harris wardrobe is missing
The whole town has been searching for
her and her father offers a large re-
ward for her recovery
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18

Ihe two prelates held the same view
-tnat everything possible had been
done and there would be no benefit d.
rived from carrying the negotiations
further. This view was communicated
to the Vatican. A message was re-
ceived expressing the profound regret
OF Pope Leo XIII at the prospect of
war. and contained a prayer that hos
tilities might yet be averted. Arch
bishop Ireland took this message as
meaning that his mission had closed
and left the city. He may go to st.
Paul from New York, or he may return
TO Washington, en- route to his home.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Dismissed the Case.

Detroit, April 1S.-After having been
in court for seven years the case Of
Marcus M. Towle Of Hammond. Ind.
against the estate of the late George
ii. Hammond was dismissed by Judge
Swan. who filed a long opinion. The
suit is of considerable Importance, in
volving the sum Of $1,000 coo, and for
that reason ii may be taken for granted
that it will be taken to the circuit court
of appeals
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
FRIENDLY TOWARD CUBA.
Sentiment Among Dominant Glasses In
Hayti and San Domingo.

Hayti and San Domingo.
Port au Prince, Hayti. April 1S.-The
sentiment both here and in San Domin-
go among the dominant classes is in
favor of neutrality, with strong feel
ing of sympathy toward Cuba and the
United States. The president and his
principal cabinet minister have just re-
turned from tour of the south and it
is impossible to sound them. Their
interests, as members of the republics
of the American continent, are, how
ever, so closely allied to the United
States. as they seek its protective in
fluence, that they can be counted on to
remain neutral.
The recent conference between the
presidents of Hayti and San Domingo
was caracterized by much good feeling
and cordiality. New agreements were
made and costly and handsome gifts
were presented by the president of San
Domingo to the president of Hayti and
his suite
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
IRELAND's MISSION CLOSED,
Gives Up the Hope of Peace and Departs
from the Capital.

Washington, April 1S.-Archbishop
Ireland has left for New York, accom-
panied by Professor Pace of the Catho-
lie university. Mgr. Ireland will have
several conferences with men in New
York who are in touch with affairs, but
he is convinced that any further ef-
forts to induce the United States to
postpone action would be In vain. When
the president sent his message to con-
gress Archbishop Ireland went to Bal
timore, where he held conference
with Cardinal Gibbons about the situ-
alton.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Militia MAY BE Called.

Washington. April 1S.-The question
of how many OF the militia from each
Of the states shall be called into active
duty when military operations are de-
cided upon is engaging the attention of
the president and the officials of the
war department. The opinion was ex-
pressed by one of the latter that the
president will soon call for $4,000 Of the
militiamen. Opinions dj%er as to the
exact time when the call for the. mill
tia will be issued
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Over 1000 Ballots and No Choice.

Portsmouth, O., April 18.-The Re-
publyican convention of the eTnth con-
gressional district has adjourned after
taking 1,012 ballots and being in ses-
sion three days. 1t is believed that
Congressman Fenton or A. r. Johnson
will be nominated later. There were
no changes on 1,012 ballots during the
mast three days
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Return of the FIyIns sonndron.

Fort Monroe. Va. April 1S.-After
two days and two nights practice at sea
in rough weather the flying squadron Is
back at anchor in Hampton Roads. 1t
has performed the first concerted man
euvering since it was organized--per-
formed it to the complete satisfaction
of its COMMUNICATIVE Commodore
Schlev
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Present for starkweather.

West Superior, Wis, April 1S.-The
final council meeting was held and the
members presented Mayor Starkweath-
er with a silver tobacco case. Mr.
Starkweather in accepting forgave all
enemies and said that in his retirement
to fartI life he would merely take a
short rest before returning to politics.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Fatally Burned by Gasoline.

Chicago, April 1S.-Mrs. Annie Baikie
OF 20S Cass street died at the Passa-
want Memorial hospital as the result
of injuries received. A quantity of gas
oline with which she had been cleaning
dress exploded. Mrs. Baikie's sister,
Miss Elizabeth May, was also severely
burned, but she will recover.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Have to Pay Taxes This Year.

Lansing, Mich, April 1S.-Ten COM
panies which have built railroads north
Of forty-four degrees of latitude since
1891 will be required to pay taxes this
year, the railroad commissioner hav-
ing decided that the act of that year
exempting them from taxation for ten
years after completion was repealed by
the last legislature.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Fatal Collision of Trains.

Ottumwa, Ia, April 1S.-An extra
freight train and local freight on the
Rock Island were in collision near Lib
ertyville. Engineer Charles Blosser and
Head Brakeman William Waterman of
the local train were instantly killed.
Two others of the train crew. names
unknown, were badly hurt.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
All Quiet In Havana.

Madrid, April 1s.-An official dispatch
from Havana says: Perfect tranquil
lity prevails on the island. All politi-
cal parties are more united than ever
and are rallying around the govern
ment and the flag. The newspapers are
printing patriotic articles.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Ex-Miptster McLane Dead.

Washington, April 1S-A telegram
received at the state department from
Ambassador Porter states that the
Hon. Robert M. McLane, former min
lister to France. died at Paris at 6
o'clock In the morning. He had been III
for some time and passed quietly away.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
spaniards Destroy a Town.

New York. April 1S.-A special from
Manila, via Hong ong. says: Cebu has
been bombarded by the Spaniards and
the town utterly destroyed The reb-
els cleared out, taking e100,000. The
natives watch with interest the rela-
tions between Spain and the United
States, their sympathies being entirely
with the Americans
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Ordered to Stop Shipping Coal.

Norfolk, Va. April 1S.-The Spanish
government has been for some time
a purchaser of coal shipped to southern
ports from Newport News. An order is
said to have been received from the
war department at Washington, stop
ping the shipment of the coal consigned
to the Spanish government.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Abandon Hone of Meditation.

London, April 1s--The Spanish and
Austrian ambassadors again attempted
to persuade Great Britain to join the
powers in further representations, re-
ceiving little encouragement. The Dip
lomatic corps has abandoned hope of
affectual mediation.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18

Washington, April Ex-senator Teller
for pending Cuban resolutions. 1t rec
ognizes 'The Republic of Cuba as the
true and lawful government of that ISL
and" provides for immediate armed
Intervention if Spain does not with
draw from the island, and expressly
disclaims any intention Of conquest on
the part OF the United States.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18

Washington, April 1S.-When the SEN
ate convened at 10 a. m. the speechmak-
ing on the Cuban resolution was re-
sumed. Cannon of Utah spoke in favor
of mediate decisive action and for the
resolution of the independence of the
Cuban republic. Allen said he wanted
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Equal Suffrage Advocates Meet.

Wheeling, w. Va, April 1S.-A ma.
tional conference of the Womans Suf-
frage Association of the United States
opened here in conjunction with the
state meeting Of the West Virginia di-
vision. The state society will lay plans
for capturing a majority of the next
West Virginia legislature in favor of
wOman's suffrage
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
American Consulate Under Guard.

Cadiz, Spain, April 1S.-The students
of the school of medicine, carrying a
flag. attempted to make a manifesta-
tion here, but the police interfered and
arrested two of the students. As a re-
suit the United States consulate has
been placed under guard.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
EdMard neIlamxnx,ne

Denver. April 1s.-Edward Bellamy,
the famous author. who came to Dem
yer from his home In Massachusetts,
last fan In the hope of regaining his
health, is dying Of consumption. He
is very low and the end is believed 70
be near.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Spain Summons Her Sons.

Paris, April 1s.-A dispatch from
Cette. department of Perault, to The
Petite Journal. says all able-boded
Spaniards have been ordered to return
to Spain as early as possible.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
spanish FIotilIa sighted.

Southampton, April 1S.-A vessel
which has arrived here reports having
seen a Spanish torpedo flotilla in the
British channel
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18

United States troops stationed at the
Preside and Benicia barracks, compris-
ing the Efrs, infantry. to New Orleans.
In an interview at Bakersfield General
Shafter said that he did not see how
war could now be averted and he antic-
ipated actual fighting with the Spanish
forces.
Cincinnati, April 1s.-Colonel M. A.
Cochran, commanding the Sixth infan-
try at Fort Thomas. has just received
marching orders. The troops will leave
for Tampa, Fla, as soon as transpor-
tation can be arranged for by the chief
quartermaster of the department, who
is at Chicago. 1t is not yet determined
by what line or at what time the troops
will move.
Junction City, Kan, April 1S.-Orders
have been received at Fort Riley call
Ing for the entire command. consisting
Of torty-two officers and $50 men, to
mc7e within forty-eight hours to Chick
amauga. The exact hour of departure
has not yet been determined.
San Antonio. Tex, April 16.-Six COM
panies of the Eighteenth infantry at
Fort Sam Houston, in this city, and
four companies at Fort Clark, left for
New Orleans under command of Col
onel Van ValZah
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18

to call attention to the remarkable
scene that had occurred at the White
House on April T. He referred to the
call of the representatives of six great
powers upon the president and to the
exchange Of notes on the Hispano-
American situation. He declared that
no similar scene had ever been wit
messed in this country. Il want to reg
lister my protest" said Allen, against
the representatives of the so-called
powers of Europe entering the White
House and telling this country what it
shall do. / cannot understand why the
president did not inform them that this
country would not tolerate any inter-
ference from them; yet here is the first
step towards the breaking down of the
Monroe doctrine and the destruction Of
the nation
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
Powers to Go Further.

And it is understood that these same
so-called powers are to go further and
make another assault upon the White
House with more pressing demands.
Within six months these same powers
Will be urging the United States to
arbitration in order that our liability
for Spanish Cuban bonds may be de-
termined."
Burrows supported the position as
sumed In this crisis by the president
and argued against the recognition of
the present Republic Of Cuba.
Platt, who, in accordance with the
agreement, was accorded half hours
time. devoted IT to a strong and elo-
quent expression of his hope for peace
and defense of the president He
thought the time for oratorical impas-
stoned utterances had passed. Oratory
would not lombard MORO castle; sting
ing, angry words may wound the presi-
dent but they cannot pierce the armor
of Spanish battleships. Platt believed
that peace might have been preserved
had Ii not been for the intemperate ut
terances Of those who seemed bent
upon plunging the country into war.
Hopes for Peace.
AiS hoPCes hC o1iu, tudt even YET some
way might be found Of averting war
and, at the same time, secure peace in
Cuba. He said, however, that IL our
determined purpose to intervene to put
an end to conditions In the island OF
Cuba should result in war, 1t must be
so. The United States would not be
recreant to its duty or to great trust.
He held that the president and house
of representatives had placed the pend
ing question upon high ground. The
senate was called upon to place II on
lower ground: on untenable ground
that would not be approved by the ma
tions of the earth. II deplore tit Is
declared Platt. He
thought to recognize the present repub-
lie which General Lee had testified ex-
listed only in skeleton would be little
short OF folly. Before extending such
Platt said it would be nec-
essary for the United States to strike
from history the words of many of the
nations statesmen and give up the
Monroe doctrine.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-18
TALK IN THE SENATE.
Many Are Heard Upon the Cuban
Resolutions.
sENATORPLATT HOPES FOR PEACE.

But IL Our Determined Purpose to Inter-
vene I'm Cuba Results I'm War IL Must He
so-Burrows Supports the President I'm
the Position He Has Assumed I'm the
Resolution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-04


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