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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28
NEW OCCUPATION FOR WOMEN.

Breeding of Angora Cats Presents
Financial Possibilities for Women.
'Tt is the general opinion Of cat fan
ciers that the culture Of Angoras Is an
occupation which any young woman
with fondness for pets and little Of
the commercial instinct may pursue
with profit as well as pleasure. 1t is an
occupation in which success does not
depend upon special talent. One can
not succeed in literature, music, the
arts, or in teaching, without course OF
training and an Unborn adaptability,
but the rearing Of cats calls for no
mental preparation. or for any rare
power In any particular direction. Cap
ital, however, necessary. Angora
cats bring a good price, and it will cost
something to establish kennel. The
amount will depend upon the magni-
tude Of the beginning. One may ex-
pend hundred dollars and secure, per-
haps, three choice thoroughbred adults,
or at an outlay Of twenty-five dollars,
or thereabouts, one may purchase a
male and a female kitten and rear them
herself. The fitting up suitable ken
mel need not cost much, but there are
important points in the construction
and care of the kennel which should
not be neglected, and which any owner
Of Angoras Is always ready to explain.
The essentials for successful Angora
kennel are not elaborate. Most I'M
portant is an ample outdoor runway,
made of woven wire, with roof Of the
same material. This should connect
with q cozy house or dormitory. Both
apartments should be provided with
elevated shelves, as the cats like to
sleep as far from the ground aspossi-
bic. They also enjoy the exercise OF
jumping up to and down from their
elevated perches. Fresh grass and pure
milk are absolute necessities. The An
CORA has been a much-slandered ami
NAL. The general public believes it to
be delicate in physique and surly and
treacherous in disposition. This Is as
far from the truth as is possible. They
are almost uniformly amiable and af-
fectionate in disposition, and possess
hardy and vigorous constitutions. They
are full of interesting eccentricities.
however."-ForestC Crissey, in Woman's
Home Companion.
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passports and notified by Spain that dip
omatic relations with the United States

passports and notified by Spain that dip
omatic relations with the United States
had been terminated. General Woodford
left for Paris after intrusting American
interests to the British Embassy. Minis
ter Woodford's delay In delivering the
ultimatum is regarded by diplomats as
blunder.
After receiving his passports, General
Woodford left his private residence In his
own official carriage. His route to the
railway station was carefully guarded Dy
police and he had strong escort OF Civil
Guards, although very few persons were
aware OF his departure.
An Immersed crowd gathered at the sta
tion, composed Of all classes. A strong
force Of police and civic guards maintained
order, while among the crowd moved o
large number of private detectives. A de-
tachment OF Civil Guards accompanied
General woodford to the frontier.
The retiring Minister maintained MS
usual calmness, but looked worn and
fatigued. When the crowd was tnieksst
about him General Woodford forced his
way through, and, approaching Cplo4n
Morel, the Chief Of Police, shook nundS
with him cordially, thanking him for his
kindness and zeal in guarding the Unftea
States Legation and his General Wood
ford's) residence for so many months.
When General Woodford took his seat In
the train there was stir among the spec
tators and a rush toward the window OF
the carriage. The Minister sat uncon-
cerned and dignified. Senior Aguilera, the
Civil Governor Of Madrid, his gigantic
figure rising head and shoulders above the
crowd. in a stentorian voice raised cheer.
which was thrice responded to frantieally
by the crowd. "vivs Espana!" resounded
throughout the station until the train was
fairly outside. This was not meant as Q
kindly farewell, but was an explosion OF
long pent up feelings.
The British flag Is now flying over the
American Legation. which Is sttil guarded
by the police. Sir Henry Drummond Woln,
the British Ambassador, called on Senor
Gullon, the Foreign Minister, and informed
him that the affairs ofthe American Lega-
tion were In his (the Ambassadors hanas.
General Woodford was accompanied py
his acting private secretary and TWO ser
wants.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28

ran her down and put shot across her
bows from the four-inch gun on the port
side aft, commanded by Lieutenant Dill
ingham. The Spaniard ignored the shot,
but another, closer to her bows, brought
her to.
A prize crew under Ensign T. ?. Ma
gruder was put aboard. Captain Lucar-
raca, In command Of the Buena Ventura,
was astounded. He said he did not know
that war had been declared, but when he
was informed of the state OF affairs he
shrugged his shoulders and accepted the
situation philosophically.
The Nashville brought her prize Into this
harbor at II o'clock Friday morning, and
put prize crew on board.
The prize money will be divided among
the men Of the entire feet, pro rata, as the
capture was effected in sight OF the entire
squadron.
Captain Lucarraga. Of the Buena Ven
tura, will be allowed to remain on his own
vessel. He is treated with the utmost
cOurtesy.
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TORPEDO BOAT GUSHING.

The squadron, under Rear Admiral Samp-
son, sailed at O'Clock a. m. The follow
ing vessels st arted: Battleship Iowa; crui.
sers New York, Detroit, Cincinnati and
Montgomery; gunboats Nashville, Whining
ton, Castine, Machias and Newport; moni-
tor Amphitrite; torpedo boat destroyer
MayHower; torpedo boats Foote, Porter
and Winslow.
The vessels sighted the Cuban coast at 5
O'Clock and the blockade Of the ports men
toned in the Presidents proclamation was
Immediately put In effect. The blockading
plan is but step toward the development
OF larger plan. A glance at the map OF
Cuba, bearing in mind tho words OF the
proclamation Of the President, will show
at once that the blockade is contrived to
oppress Blanco and afford the largest op--
portunity to Gomez and his insurgent
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Is due to the Pope, and also to the great
powers, whose action strengthens my con-
victIon that SPANS cause deserves univer-
sal sympathy"
"Thus identifying myself with the ma
ton, I not only fulfill the oath swore In
accepting the Regency, but follow the
dictates OF a m others heart, trusting to the
Spanish people to gather behind my sons
throne and defend It until he Is old enough
to defend It himself, as well as trusting TO
the Spanish people to defend the honor
and the territory o. the nation"
The Queen Regent then referred to the
trouble in the Philippine Islands, and,
continuing, said:
Although dark aud gloomy future Is
before US, the difficulties are not beyond
our powers. With our glorious army, navy
and united nation before foreign aggres-
sion, we trust In God that we shall over
come, without stain on our honor. the
baseless and unjust attacks made upon
u.s."
! The Queen Regent read the speech with
the little King on her right, amid great
enthusiasm.
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REAR ADMIRAL SAMPSON.

Atlantic coast. Should Commodore W. g..
Schley, commanding the Flying Squadron,
or Commodore Howell, commanding the
Northern Patrol Squadron, fall In with
Rear Admiral SIMPSONS vessels, It will be
his dutyto report to Rear Admiral Samp.
son and to carry out any orders that that
officer may consider It necessary to give.
In prom oting Rear Admiral Sampson the
President acted with view to clearing
the situation as 1t existed in reference to
the commanders-in-chief Of the squadrons
on the North Atlantic coast. Had the
rank Of Rear Admiral Sampson remained
that Of captain he would have been de-
posed from the position Of commander-in-
chief Immediately upon falling in with the
Flying Squadron and Commodore Schley
would have had command over the two
fleets
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28

The New York Independent says:
Where our sympathies must be in the
struggle for control in China appears
from the protest by the German Min
lister against the grant by the Chinese
Government to company backed by
American money to build a railroad
through Shantung. He says that Ger
many must have the refusal of any con-
tract to build railroads in that province
in which they have seized q port.
Great Britain says that her only aim is
to open China equally to all Nations;
and that is oil we ask, o fair field and
no favor.
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At General Miies's conference with Mr..
T. Estrada Palma, the Minister OF the
Cuban Government, plans were discussed
by them for joint campaign between the
United States forces and the army Of the
Insurgents. Rifles and ammunition and
such other munitions Of war as are neces-
sary will be provided by this Government
for the use OF the insurgents. It Is desired
to employ these troops in as large mum.
bers as possible on account OF their aatural
ability TO endure the climate OF Cuba In
the rainy season. Minister Palma repre-
sented that II the United States would fur
nish arms the insurgents could place 50,-
600 good fighting men in the field i'm
mediately,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28

A notable execution of the oleomar-
cerine laws occurred at Philadelphia
recently when the United States Dis
trict Court sent to Jail two men caught
in the act of removing the manufac-
turer's label from packages OF oleo-
margarine, removing the internal
revenue stamps, and removing the
brand of the word 'Oleomargerine." J"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28

The bicycle has come to the front
once more as a great civilizing in
fiuence. 1t is being ridden by Chinese
women in Pekin, and it is safe to say
that when mothers see with envious
eyes the Joy of pedaling along bou-
levard, rebellion against artifcially
compressed feet will be declared with
promptness and determination.
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THE FIRST TROOPS FOR CUBA.

Two BattalIons Of Marines Embark ut
Brooklyn on the Panther.
NEW York CRY (SpeciaD first regu-
lar troops to smbark direct for Cuba were
the First and Second battalions,. United
States Marine Corps.
The auxiliary cruiser Panther lett the
Brooklyn Navy Yard Friday night, carry
ing them. Her destination Is Matanzas,
but she will touch at Hampton Rouds and
Key West.
The marines were divided into two bat
talions Of three companies each, each COM
pany numbering 103 men. Captain Har-
rington's company is the artillery company,
manning four OF the field pieces. Two guns
are to be kept on the Panther as her arma-
ment. The Panther, according to the
orders, will be the permanent quarters OF
the two battaliops who are attached to Act
ing Rear-Admirel SIMPSONS forces. The
total force comprised 61s men.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28

According to a recent census the
population of France is now 3S, 22S, ,969.
OF this number 659,s25 are Protes-
tants, namely 572, 625 Reformed and
80. 600 Lutherans. Before the days OF
Louis XIV, the Protestant population
in France was 1900, 1000. In 1756 it
had decreased to 100000. At present
there are in the entire country $50
Protestant parishes and 700 Protes-
tant pastors.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28
FIRST SHOT OF WAR.

The Nashville Captures the Spanish
Steamer Buena Ventura.
KEY West, Fla. (SpeciaD.-The first shot
OF the war was fired by the gunboat Nash
Vile.
twas blank shot from six-pounder
directed across the bow OF the Spanish
steamer Buena Ventura. In marine language
the shot meant "Halt and hold up your
hands" The Buena Ventura held up her
hands and hauled down the red and yellow
striped Spanish flag that foated over her
stern.
The United States blockading feet was
about twelve miles off Sand Key Light
when the Spanish merchantman was sight
ed, bound north. The gunboat Nashville
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28

The cruiser Baltimore joined the Asiatic
Squadron, before 1t sailed from Hong Kong
to attack the Philippines.
The Asiatic Squadron consists OF seven
cruisers, five OF which have been at Hong
Kong for the last month. The Baltimore,
Captain N. NJ. Dyer; the Boston, Com
mander B. F. Lamberton; the Olympia,
Captain C. V. Gridley; the Petrol. Com
mander E. P. Wood; the Raleigh, Captain
J. D. Coughlan, and the Concord, Com
mander A. Walker.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28

Reports in the society columns OF an
English newspaper say that 1.-The
Lord Mayor of Missouri recently at
tended his inaugural ball in Prince
Albert coat, white duck trousers, rus
set shoes, O turn down collar without
a necktie, and pearl-gray gloves, to
say nothing of black dotted white
voet
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28
VIOLENT SCENES IN MADRID.
A Mob smashes the American Eagle ON
the Equitable Building.

MADs1D, Spain CBy Cable. Enthusiastic
professions are now moving, through the
principal streets A mob gathered In 'front.'
of the building Of the Equitable Lie
Insurance Company and insisted upon the
removal Of the American eagle, which was
thrown down and smashed in bits. The
fragments were then carried through the
streets by a cheering, yelling mob to the
Military Club, where the members ap-
peared upon the balcony and enthusiastic
cally cheered the demonstrators, shouting
"viva Espana" and "Down with the Yam,
keesp' The police mixed with the crowd
and allowed the demonstrations to 60 on
without restraint.
The Civil Governor of Madrid. Senior
Aguilera, instead of prohibiting, allowed
complete liberty of action, mingling among
the demonstrators. he was loudly
cheered.
Toward midnight the crowd left Alcala
street and paraded several thoroughfares,
sacking shops owned by Americans, OF
where American goods were displayed.
Among the places wrecked was the ONCE
formerly occupied by Dr.. Tinker, den-
fist
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bands to assemble in force and contribute
their part to the driving out Of Spains
forces. The ports on the north side
of Cuba, from Cardenas on the
east to Bahia Honda on the west, and Cien-
fuegos on the south, are those by which
only Blanco can expect to secure aid from
the sea. The middle section OF the island
is that in which the Spanish forces have
been and are concentrated. All OF the far
eastern provinces and the extreme west OF
Cuba are substantially In the hands Of the
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28
A Railway Boom.

During the past two months the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company has re-
ceiyed lilo new box cars, 1889 double hop
per pondolas and 224 coke cars OF the order
Of $50 recently placed with Pullman's
Palace Car Company, the Michigan Penin-
sular Works the Missouri Car and Foundry
Company and the South Baltimore Car
WORKS. Deliveries are being made as rap
tdly as the cars are completed.
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General woodford Insulted.

B1ARR1rz, France (By Cable).-When the
train on which General Woodford was
travelling reached valladolid mob at
tempted to storm 1t.
The crowd shouted 'Death to the Yam.
keeslp and broke the windows OF the cars.
The civil guard came to the rescue ana
dispersed the mob with difficulty. u
When the train neared tho French rom
tier an attempt was made to arrest Gen.
eral Woodford's private secretary on the
ground that he was Spanish citizen.
General Woodford protested against the
proceedings and the authorities desisteo.
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No Women Wanted as Nurses.

WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD.-The Sec.
retary OF War and the Surgeon-G General OF
the Army issued an ultimatum that is cal
culated to create sensation throughout
the country. This is the unalterable deci-
sion nqA only not to employ trained or
volunteer women nurses for the care OF the
sick and wounded in the war with Spain,
but not to recognize them in any way
whatever
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28
Blanco,s Proclamation.

HAVANA, Cuba (By Cable) General
Blanco issued a manifesto declaring that
the United States were forcing Spain to
war cat a time when they have received
from US only proofs Of friendship" The
General asked all his "fellow-countrymen"
to Eight the eternal enemy OF the Spanish
name" The Government instructed Cap
TAIN General Blanco to declare the armis-
tice ended, owing to the decision OF the
United States to resort to war.
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Call For Volunteers.

WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD.-BotE
Houses Of Congress adopted the conferenceS
report on the Volunteer Army bill, and the
measure was signed by the President. It
was decided that call for 10c, 900 volun-
teers should be issued.
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Published Every Thursday

+ The proverbial shrewdness OF the
Swiss people makes it possible that
the little republic may come to own not
only the railroads in its own country,
but some in the surrounding territory
by way of investment.
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First Congressman to Resign.

WASHINGTON, D. C. peciaD.-ReprSen-
tatiye James K. Campbell, Of Illind(s,
Democrat, has resigned and reported to
the Secretary OF War that he will at once
raise a regiment and offer its services to the
Government. Mr.. Campbell Is the first
member Of the present Congress to resign
for the purpose OF going to war.
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safety in the ports Of the island, and they
are momentarilY expecting bombardment.
But when the question OF going to the In
terror arises foreigners face new danger
that is, the rioters there.
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= SAMPSON A REAR ADMIRAL.

Captain Commanding tho North Atlantic
Squadron Promoted.
President Mckinley authorized Captain
W. T. Sampson. Chief OF the
North Atlantic Squadron. to hoist the flag
OF rear admiral.
By this act the President has made Cap
tain Sampson the senior flag officer Of the
entire force OF war vessels on the North
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28

Irish fishermen are protesting loud
" against a proposal to restock GER
tain rivers in the Emerald Isle with
salmon from the Rhine. Anindignant
Celt says in a Dublin paper that the
made-in- Germany salmon are Large,
coarse, flabby looking fish, with not a
spark of sporting nature.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28
FLEET MOVES ON MANILA.

Report That the Philippines Are 70 De A''
tackled by the Americans.
LONDON, England (By Cable).-The Amer
lean squadron which has been waiting tile
opening OF hostilities at Hong Kong, ac.
cording to special dispatch from Shanghai,
has sailed for Manila, which 1t will attack.
The dispatch adds: -,
"Three steamers recently purchased by
the United States Government will follow
the fleet with coal.
at is reported here that the priests and
the commercial classes in the Philippines
are In favor OF peaceful surrender rather
than to suffer bombardment, but that the
military are determined to resist"
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We Seize Another Ship.

KEY WEST, Fla. (SpeciaD.-The Spanish
passenger steamer sailing from Porto Rico
to Havana has been seized by Admiral Samp-
sons squadron and sent into port here,
conveyed by the cruiser New York.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-04-28
A Company Of Cowboys.

The War Department has notified At
torney General Griggsby, Of South Dakota,
Of the acceptance of his proposal to recruit
a company Of cowboys and has advised him
to establish recruiting stations.
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xex1sr to Command a Corps.

MADRID, Spain (By Cable).-Bullhshts
have been arranged in all the large towns,
the proceeds to be devoted to the national
defence fund. It Is still asserted that
General Weyler will receive command Oh
an army cofps.
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French Fleet to BE Near Cuba.

BnEsr, France (By Cable).-The naval
authorities here have received orders that
the French Northern Squadron Is to be
fitted out and the Atlantic Naval Division
is to be kept in constant proximity to
Cuba during hostilities.
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, Nictberov saiIs Northward.

The Nictheroy Sails Northward.
The dynamite vessel Nictheroy, which
has been bought from Brazil by the United
States, left Rio de Janeiro withthree thou
sand tons OF coal.
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AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.
Cuban Insurgents to Cooperate Wit
10000 Good Fighting Men.

WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD.-Remarks
made by Senator Foraker In the Senate
and q conference OF General Miles and T.
Estrada Palma lead to the belief that the
United States Government has virtually
recognized the Cuban Republic.
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Ninety Tons Of Gold.

Nearly ninety tons Of gold have come in
to this country since the Maine was de-
stroyed In Havana harbor.
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Porto Rico in Open Revolt.

Porto Rico In Open Revolt.
ST.. THOMAS, West Indies (By Cable).-A
reyolution has broken out in the Ponce
district of Porto Rico, and there Is
rioting all through the island. Residents
OF other countries now in Porto Rico are
panic stricken. They feel that there Is no
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The average price of first quality dressed
beef In the Berlin market for 1897 was thir-
teen cents per pound.