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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-06-18

l., steamer Belgic, arrived at San
nci,cc, on the 9th, reported sighting
FIRST fleet of transports which left
/, citv NAV % about l50 miles east of
IL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-06-18

pNlRAL DEWEY reported, on the
lhe insurgents have been ac-
" engaged within the province of
''e during the past week. They
y won several victories, taking
W i'soo prisoners, including 50 Of
is oi the Spanish troops, not ma
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-06-18

REPORT from the collector of Gus
Is at New York shows that the i'm
Is of diamonds at that port during
period from January 1 to April 80,
!, amounted to S2,0S5, 435, as com
ed with SALTS for the same pe-
in 1897
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-06-18

,,r comptroller of the currency re-
Led a telegram, on the 7th, annonnc-
| ,be failure of the Delaware na-
=, hank of Delhi, N. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-06-18

RS DAY, wife of the secretary of
Pe, has so far recovered in health as
|cave the Cleveland (O.) general hos
p where she underwent Il dangerous
(ratlon, and was under treatment for
weeks. She has returned to her
he in Canton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-06-18

Pm president has in contemplation,
brding to a senator who was in con-
(ation with him, on the 9th, the sub
|Son OF a special message to the two
|Ses OF congress calling for immedi-
annexation Of Hawaii as a mill
necessity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-06-18

MERE is some apprehension in WASH
Fon over the outbreak of seven
IS OF yellow fever at McHenry,
S, and steps have been taken not
y to check the spread of the disease
p n! Mellenry, but to prevent any pos
|ll'y OF any epidemic in the south.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-06-18

He British government, following
the policy adopted in connection
h It's big naval stations, is about to
fc an immense supply probably
wb tons of Cardiff coal, the best
pm engine coal produced, at tho
ulmault lB c. dock yards.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-06-18

An important feature in floating the
new loan is found in the fact that See.
retary Gage, for all subscriptions OF
$500 and less, will begin the allotment
at once. This fact should be borne in
mind by small investors,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
NJ. ZOLA FOUND GUILTY.
The Champion Of Dreyfus Must Spend
a Year in Jail.
GOT THE MAXIMUM SENTENCE.

The Mob Howls a. Zola When the Yer
dict 10 Announced-He 10 Calm and
Will Not Appeal-His Friends Were
Horrified-An Ovation to the Soldiers
France No Longer a True Republic.
PARIS, France (By Cable).-Emile Zola
was found guilty on all the counts in the
charges made against him In conjunction
with NJ. Perreux, editor OF L'Aurore, grow
ing out OF the publication Of the letter
criticising the Government for the way the
Esterhazy court-martial was conducted and
nTcming his belief in tho innocence OF
-: yfus. Thej jury declared there were no
extenuating circumstances. Zola received
the maximum sentence-ono years I'm
prisonment, In addition to n fine OF 5000
francs. true bill was also found against
Perreux. He was sentenced to four months
Imprisonment and fine Of 5000 francs.
When the trial was resumed NJ. Labori,
continuing his speech, spoke at great
length, amid frequent interruptions from
the military officers. Zola looked very
tired. Nine. Zola was present. She had on
brown dress trimmed with golden en-
broidery. Acknowledgement Van Cassel,
the Judges and all the jurors, except one,
showed the utmost indifference to Labori's
speech.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
Foreign.

Colonel Picquart has been punished,
practically cashiered, In fact, for his part
in the Zola trial. Other persons also who
sympathized with Dreyfus have been pun
ished.
The powerful 'wrecking steamer Right
Arm arrived in Havana and was prepared
Immediately for work on the forward tur.
ret Of the Maine. the condition OF which
may so far toward determining tho cause
OF the explosion.
It has been announced by Mexican pa
per that Thomas A. Edison and an English
syndicate have purchased the Ortiz grant,
in South Santa Fe County, fer 81 100000.
dispatch from Rome says that the
italian Government has decided upon en-
ergetic action against Hayti.
The pledge OF Russia to Great Britain, to
keep the ports OF China free, was quoted
verbatim in Parliament; one-half OF the
Chinese loan was underwritten In London,
the amount, $4,000, 900, being oyersub-
scribed.
Secretary Chamberlain has made import.
taut concessions in the direction Of self.
government in British South Africa.
Mr.. Gladstone will undergo an operation
for necrosis OF the nose.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
THE NEWS EeITo&:cz.so.
Washington Items.

Guns and mounts for auxiliary cruisers
are to be shipped from the Washington
foundry to the New York Navy Yard.
where in few hours they can be placed
on the vessels for which they are int nded.
The President sent to the Senate the
nomination OF Charles J. Haubert to be
Marshal Of the Eastern District OF New
York.
The President appointed Colonel Henry G.
Corbin Adjutant-General Of the Army, to
succeed General Samuel Breck, retired, on
account Of age.
The Postoflce Department will have a
rural fres delivery system in operation in
New Jersey about Marcn14 next.
Passed Assistant Surgeon Thomas 3.
Bailey, United States Navy, was found dead
in Washington under conditions which led
to the belief that he had committed suicide.
Secretary Alger returned to Washington,
greatly improved in health by his visit to
Fort Monroe.
Mr.. Aliens Cuban belligerency rider to
the Diplomatic Appropriation bill was laid
on the table in the Senate, the Vice-Presi-
dents decision ruling it out OF order being
sustained by vote OF 81 to 5.
Late information in regard to the Maine
disaster received in Washington shows
that boiler explosion could not have been
the cause; the Court Of Inquiry intimated
that the ship probably could be saved.
Representatives OF leading American
railroads asked the Interstate Commerce
Commission to take furthor action against
the Canadian Pacific.
There are thirty-one Casual cruisers,
as the vessels OF the merchant marine
capable Of doing naval service are known,
which may be called on In case OF emerS-
ency.
The President nominated Oliver ]. D.
Hughes, Of Connecticut, to be Consul at
Sonnecberg, Germany.
Representative Mahaney, OF Buffalo. in
the House condemned New York's -Four
Hundred" for attending Abram S. Hewitt's 8
vegetable party" while the Nation was f1
mourning for the Maine disaster.
The House passed resolution asking the
Secretary OF the Treasury 20 inform it what
measures had been taken to prevent ILL
clustering.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

4 England's scheme to get China
heavily in her debt is shrewd in more
ways than one. By that course China
can be made to leave her customs in
British hands, which implies that the
great trade ports are not to be ceded
away, nor territorial relations changed.
Then by insisting that part OF the loan
shall be used to pay off Japan, the lat
ter power is given the means to buy
more ships and gups in the British
market. The thrifty side of British
diplomacy was never more apparent
than it is in this Chinese undertak-
ing, which sufficiently accounts, thinks
the San Francisco Chronicle, for the
alarm in other quarters.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

The present year will not be lack
ing in political interest. In twenty
five states of the Union elections for
governor will be held, and these eleo-
tions will serve to throw much light
upon national issues. Governors and
statehoase officers are to be elected
In Alabama, Arkansas, California, Con
'necticut, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,,
Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, Nevada, North Dakota,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,
Wisconsin and Wyoming. In the
above list of states every section of
the country is represented. Rhode ISL
and's state election will occur in April,
Alabama's in August, Arkansas in
September and Georgia's in October.
The remaining ones will all occur in
November. With this outlook ahead.
there is not apt to be much idleness
among the politicians.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
To Settle $4,000 Acres

A special to the State from Char
ton, says Mr.. O'Callahan. the legal
resentative of the Philadelphis sya
cate which recently purchased
property of the South Carolinav
and Lumber company was in the cil
few days ago for the purpose ofsecuril
possession of the titles to the proper
purchased. The property consists
fine farming and timber lands extend
ing from New England City to Monck
Corner and covers about $1,000 acres
The company also owns the Berkeley
railroad and it is understood that they
will extend the line of road from Chi
cora, its terminus, to Eutawville, dis]
tance of 16 miles. Now that the titles
to the property have been secured ite
new owners will begin at once to i'm
prove the property and colonize it with
people from the North and Northwest
Already much money has heen spentfn
improving the property aud the work
will continue until it reaches a state OF
high cultivation.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
ADMIRAL SICARD.

any additional evidence is needed that
the United States Government Is prepar-
ing for an emergency, it can be found in
important orders issued in regard to the
military and naval forces. At no time since
the Chilian war scare, when Secretary
Tracy made arrangements for trans
ports and for concentrating the naval
fleet In Chillan waters, have such
active steps been taken by the War
and Navy Departments. 1t Is even
admitted, In some instances directly, that
no time Is being lost in putting the country
on war footing by utilizing every avail.
able means within the present authority OF
the Administration. Not from one or two
sources, but from dozen has the informa-
tion been obtained. What has.been ascer-
tanned is significant enough, but probably
does not represent half or quarter Of the
preparationS.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

One OF the most interesting contributions
made to the small sum Of information thus
far gathered respecting the cause OF the
disaster to the Maine was an emphatic de-
NAL by Senior du Bose, Charge d'AfYaires OF
the Spanish Legation in Washington, OF
the published reports that the bed OF the
harbor OF Havana is covered with
mines placed there long ago by
the Spanish authorities in an
ticipation OF the possible appearance OF a
hostile fleet. The denial Is couched in the
most explicit terms, ending with the dec
laration that the suggestion is regarded
as can insult to Spain," and, unless dis
proved by the official investigation now
In progress, removes from consideration
one OF the theories OF the disaster which
has been advanced In many quarters.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
TENSION At WASHINGTON
Government Actively Engaged in Prep
- arations For HostiIities.
IMPORTANT NAVAL ORDERS.

Administration Will Take No Action Be-
fore Receiving tho Court of Inqu iry's
Report-Believed That the President
Will Take Decisive Steps If tho Board
of Inquiry Reports That the Maine
Was Not Destroyed by an Accident.
WASHINGTON, D. G. (speciaD.-Ensign
Powelson's discoveries showing that the
keel OF the battleship Maine was driven up
ward by the explosion that wrecked her, as
told in special dispatches from Havana,
seem to have entirely removed the accident
theory from the sphere OF discussion.
Rear Admiral Sicard is still in charge OF
the feet, which, with the exception OF the
New York and the Iowa. remains al the Dry
TortuSas. The New York and Iowa lie of
this harbor. The Admiral said that he ex-
pected to be better soon, and he looked
much improved. When asked with refer
ence to the expected arrival ut Key West Of
the Court OF Inquiry, Rear Admiral Sicard
said:
81 have received no notification OF its
ably sit in the United States Court House
building here"
The Admiral expects the Marblehead and
the Detroit, but says the fleet will not be
brought in body to the Key West harbor.
In Washington, while no action will be
taken until the official report Of the Court
Of Inquiry is received, both in the Cabinet
and in all other official circles, the question
now considered is as to the demand to be
made on Spain for the loss Of the battle
ship.
Members Of the Cabinet spent two hours
and half with the President discussing
every possible contingency, even that Of
war. No official opinion will be expressed
until the Court Of Inquiry has reported,
and meanwhile the Administration urges
patience on the part Of the public until the
evidence is obtained and soberly consid-
cred.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

Early morning exercise is denounced
nowadays by the majority Of hygienic
teachers. At that time, they say, vi
tality is at its lowest ebb, and needs
Che stimulation of food. About mid
afternoon is the best time for gentle
outdoor exercise. At this time, too,
Il is most desirable that mental labor
should cease.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

The chief aid-de- camp of Don Car.
los is quoted as saying that all his
master wants to enable him to get the
crown Of Spain is the help of "God
and His Vicar General Being in
tsrrogated as to the individuality Of
the latter, without whose aid even
Divine help is vain, he frankly ex-
plains that the Vicar General is nc
other than-moaey! A potent vicar,
trulyl exclaims the New York Tribune.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

A recent writer on the Chinese cot.
tom industry states, as remarkable
fact, that in China cotton yarn can be
produced for ten cents per pound. In
our southern mills cotton undershirts
can be produced for a fraction over
ten cents apiece. There is hope fol
our cotton manufacturers, even in
competition with the Chinese.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
o. A. r. OFFICERS ELECTED. =
MIS-. Daniel Manning Defeats Mrs. Nc
Lean and Mrs. Brackctt.

Mrs. Daniel Manning Defeats Mrs. Nc
Lean and Mrs. Brackott.
The Congress OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution, at Washington,
elected Mrs. Daniel Manning, President
General. She received S96 votes, to ITO for
Mrs. Donald Mclean and 220 for Mrs. Rose
Bracket. Other officers elected were Mrs.
A. D. Bracket, of Virginia, Yice-Prest-
dent General, in charge Of the organiza-
tion Of chapters; Mrs. Charles A. Stakely,
Washington, Chaplain, reelected; Mrs. Al
bert Ackers. Recording Secretary General;
Miss Sue Hetzel, Register-General; Mrs.
Mark B. Hatch, Treasurer-General; Mrs.
Robert s. Hatcher, Of Maryland, Assistant
Historian General, and Mrs. Gertrude Bas-
comb Darwin, Librarian General. The
e-Presidents-General and Historian
General are yet to be elected.
Mrs. Manning was nominated by Mrs.
Shepard, OF Chicago. Mrs. Mclean by Mrs.
ogden Doremus, of New York, and Mrs.
Bracket by Mrs. II. V. BoYnton. Elec-
tioneering was very active.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
Blew Her Fathers Head OF.

at Nebraska City, Neb., Mary Ku-
witzky. 17-year-old girl, blew her
fathers head off with q shotgun while
he was asleep. The father came home1
drunk and chased the family out Of the
house With butcher knife and threat
ened to kill them. He was finally paci-
fed and induced to 60 to bed. It is
supposed that terror from the occur
renee of this kind drove the girl insane.
She has been arrested.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

& A great improvement has been made
in Partisan duels. The seconds imam
affair of honor between a dramatic
author and one of his critics made q
mistake in the place of meeting, there
by sending their principals to op,
posite ends of Paris. This made a
subsequent meeting at close quarters
unnecessary.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

IS Prussia's paternal government has
ordered two private schools in little
town near Potsdam to be closed be-
cause they interfere with rival es-
tablishment. One may be kept open
for year longer provided the pro-
prietor engages to take in only twenty
pupils and to teach them no foreign
languages.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
Situation In Spain.

LONDON (By Cable) e).-According to spe-
ciaI dispatch from Madrid, the conviction
is increasing In Ministerial circles that the
worst must be expected. The dispatch
saws: 1.-THE Government has no choice IL
the United States adopts athreatening atti-
tude. fer the prospect Of war Is popular
with oil parties, and the more excitablo
newspapers are already urging the Govern
ment to take measures to enable Spain to
strike the first and decisive blow"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

Science having demonstrated that
the stomach is superauous, dyspeptic
gentlemen who contemplate trip to
the Klondike region this spring should
be careful to check all unnecessary
baggage at home.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

sPhilatelists are protesting against
the proposed new issue OF stamps
commemorative OF the Omaha (Neb.
exhibition. They say the issue will
serve no good purpose, and spectators
will buy the stamps and hold them for
q high price.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
UNITED STATES MONITOR TERROR.

Terror spent another day at anchor OF Old
Point, awaiting orders from Washington:
spanish Vice Consul Humphreys returned
from New York and confirms the statement
that the vizcaya will go directly from New
York to Havana. All overtime work has
been suspended on the Puritan, though q
large force Is working regularly on the ves-
sci. She will he put In the wooden dry
4. ..
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
A Peaceful Omen.

United States Minister Stewart L. Wood
ford gave banquet in Madrid in honor OF
the new Spanish Minister to Washington,
Senior Polo Bernabe. semi-oficial
Spanish report alludes to the event as a
peaceful omen, but the impartial expresses
distrust OF the United States and urges
Spain to prepare for war.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
Rumor About the British Minister.

1t is said that certain London and New
York papers have been endeavoring to OBJ
tain possession Of letters written by Sir
Julian Pauncefote concerning the rejection
of the arbitration treaty, with view to
compelling him to follow Senior Depuy dc
LONE out Of this country.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
RUSHING WAR PREPARATIONS.
Time tho ,AIl-Important Question With
the Administration.

Tirno tho 'All-lnnportant NuesEon Win
the Administration.
WASHINGTON, D. C. (Specia).-Phenom-
email activity in the work OF war 'prepara-
ton continues.
At every seaport, army post, navy yard,
and in every factory devoted to the manu-
facture of war material, there is display
OF energy such as has not been witnessed
since the Civil War.
Time Is the all-important question with
the Administration now. Every hour that
can be gained is worth weeks OF time after
the declaration of hostilities.
The Government wants time for the
Americans to get safely out OF Havana;
wants time for the completion Of the court
OF Investigations work there; wants time
for the saving of the big guns Of tine Maine
and their removal to, our shore, and, above
all. wants time to push the work upon the
coast defenses and the great ships yet In
complete
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

The loosening of white doves at the
launching of the Japanese cruiser
prompts the Philadelphia Press to
suggest the appropriateness of setting
free a young eagle when Unit ed
States war vessel first meets the
water.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
Death of Playmate of Lincoln.

Asstin Gollaher died at Hodgenville, Ky.,
aged ninety-three years. Gollaher was a
boyhood companion of Abraham Lincoln.
They were born on adjoining farms and at.
tended school together. Goliaher once, at
the risk Of his own life, saved Lincoln from
drowning
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
pepariure ef the ylzcaya.

NEW YORK CRY (speciaD.-The Spanish
cruiser Vizcaya left this port Friday
afternoon shortly after 1 o'clock, and
Captain Eulate declined to tell his des-
tination. Dispatches from Havana
state, however, that the Spanish cruiser
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
Long to Take q Rest.

WASHINGTON (speclaD. John D. Long
Secretary OF the Navy, has transferred the
routine department duties to Assistant Sec
resary Roosevelt. The cause of the Secre-
tary's temporary retirement Is given as
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
VIII Get Chris Harris.

Governor Ellerbe has received tale
gram from the private secretary of the
Governor of New York stating that war.
rants had been issued for the arrest OF
Chris harris, the Anderson rapist.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
APresbxterian Celebration.

The quarter-millennial anniversary OF
the completion Of the Westminster Confes-
sion of Faith was celsbr ated at Trenton, n.
J. DR.. Patton and others delivered ad-
dnassaa
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
n.,ut,.. annrove zola,s Sentence.

Deputies Approve Zola's Sentence.
In the French Chamber Of Deputies
Premier Meline expressed approval OF tae
conviction and sentence of NJ. .Zols, and
the Chamber then, by vote OF 416 to Al,
declared its confidence in the Government.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

oyerwork, and 1t is announced that he wi II
take rest Of a few days. The fact that
the Secretary did not do this without
thinking 1t necessary to transfer the direc-
ton Of affairs to Mr.. Roosevelt has caused
much comment In Washington.