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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
- SPAlN'S AsJEcT POVERTY.
Twenty Thousand Persons in Madrid
Alone Living Upon Public Charity.

MADRID, Spain (By Cable The economic
situation in Spain is becoming more and
more critical. The poverty of the people
has never been so distressing, and the
financial difficulties Of the Governmental
becoming overwhelming. The war absorbs
all funds obtainable and the country is
daily creating new debts for the sake OF
the war, which, in certain political circles,
is now described as imbecile foolishness.
The national subscription which the
Spaniards confidently assured the world
would bringito the Government $4,000, 900
pesetas in two days only amounts to 81
900, ,000,f including the royal gifts. The
greatest sum to be hoped for from the sub
scription cannot exceed SO, 100000 pesetas.
The Government is eXacting contribu-
tions and imposing new taxes in every
direction. The customs officers on the
frontier have been ordered to be extremely
particular that luggage is thoroughly
searched, and that no opportunity Of
claiming duty, even on hats, neckties and
boots, if new or nearly new, be allowed to
escape.
When n traveller reaches his destination
his luggage is re-cxamined lest anything
should have been overlooked at the from
tier
The Government takes no interest in the
people further than taxing those who are
able to pay, while the poor are abandoned
to their tate. There are from $4,000 to
10000 persons in Madrid alone who are
living on public charity. Men, women
and children, garbed almost indecently in
rags. follow one another along the streets,
whining piteous appeals for q morsel Of
bread.
The correspondent says that he has seen
a beggar come from fshmonger's shop
with his hands full OF refuse and portions
of raw fish, and biting ravenouslY into the
digustiEG mass. 1t is q sight too common
to attract attention to see Spaniard OF
diSnifled mien, wearing the familiar SOM
brero and cloak, rakinS over dust heaps
in search OF crust. II bit Of food is
found it is devoured Immediately.
All this wretched population sleeps in
corners OF doorways. They may starve,
rob or murder, but nobody cares. They do
not count in the social organization, to
which they are Un&ble to pay taxes. AS
:hey pay the Government nothing they
must cost nothing.
The political system on which Spain is
organized is responsible for this state Of
affairs, and it may be that some day,
driven by hunger, this neglected proper
ton of the population may give serious
trouble TO the rulers of the Peninsula.
Meanwhile, the hordes Of starving and un-
fortunate becsars who infest the magnif-
cent avenues OF the Spanish capital and
contrast so painfully with the splendid
palaces, are a shocking, pity-inspiring
sight which no foreigner is likely to forget.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

who wanted to "rinS in lot'of wheat on
Letter at fancy prices. Letter fooled them
ky putting the price down. Nevertheless,
he had to take on another 100000 bushels
to-day, in addition to the five million rsiX
million bushels which he still has on his
hands.
1t was generally believed that Letter
would force up the price beyond the two
dollar mark, in order TO eclipse the record
made in 1888 during the Hutchinson cor
ner." Then, on settlement day, the bull
clique controlling the market sent the
price up nearly sixty cent.
The wheat deal just closed has been
the most stupendous in the history o. the
grain markets. Letter not only made
himself rich-his profits are estimated at
"a 600 ,000 or $50 n minute since April,
1S97-but he has placed the farmers Of the
United States in condition of wealth such
&c they have never known. Kansas and
several Central Western States, which few
years ago We're plastered with mortgages,
are now experiencing great prosperity.
The bull clique in wheat, OF which Letter
and French are the remnant, originated in
Wall street. This was nearly eighteen
months ago. The price OF wheat was at
such low ebb that planters refused to let
go Of their holdings except in cases where
they were obliged to do so in order to Sc
cure the necessaries OF life. The railroads
were doing nothing and the stock market
was down to hard pan.
J.R. Keene and several others decided to
boom wheat, cause its marketing, and put
the price Of stocks to a higher level. Chi
cago, being the largest wheat market OF the
world, was selected as the base Of opera
tions. Letter was placed at the head ofthe
CLIQUE The scheme worked like n charm.
After the first healthy feeling had per-
vaded the market and the country looked
upon wheat prices rs likely to remain near
the new prices established, George j.
French induced Letter 70 so into bull
movement N earnest without any clique.
Everything favored higher prices in this
country. Foreigners had to look to America
for everything they needed in the way OF
breadstufIs. Countries which had always
been good exporters came to Chicago for
wheat and they got ii at advances.
Letter has had many obstacles to en-
counter, but he has. surmounted them all.
The big elevator interests at Chicago made
an attempt to drown him with high-prlced
wheat in December, but their offerings
were all taken without murmur. Letter
has always had plenty OF money with which
to conduct his business, and this has en-
ablcd him ut all times to cope successfully
with those against him. He will have to
market considerable cash wheat ut a loss,
but he has cleared enormous profits, eSti-
mated at S4.000,C00 on his May deal, and
can afford to lose Oh his cash wheat.
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COST OF THE WAR.
Chairman Cannon Says Six Hundred Mill
ion VIII BE Needed in One Year.

Chairman Cannon Says Six Hundred MILL
ion VIII BE Needed in One Year.
WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaN. In present.
ing the Urgent efficiency bill for S17 ,St5,-
600 in the House Chairman Cannon OF tlae
Committee on Appropriations estimated
the appropriations already made on ac-
count OF the war and likely to deivelop as
essential, including the first six months OF
the fiscal year beginning June /, 1898, az
$3.50 900 600. In response to question by
Mr.. Dingley, Mr.. Cannon said the war
would cost approximately 5000, ,OOJ,pro-
vided it should continue one year.
Daily disbursements OF the Government
are expected TO average nearly ~ ,Ooo ooo
from now until the end OF the war. APP
propriations are now being made 10 meet
the estimated expenditures until January
l, with the idea that, If the war is not over
by that time, Congress will again De IN
session and additional appropriations can
be made.
The House unanimously passed the bill
appropriating 81, ,S45,0 900 to meet certain
urgent demands for war expenditures.
The Secretary Of war sent to Congress
request for appropriations amounting TO
S53, ,35S. These appropriations VIII Dc
used for the equipment and maintenance
until January l. 1899, Of the 5000 volun-
teers recently called for by the President.
In the Senate Mr.. Hale (Rep., Maine:1,
Chairman OF the Naval Committee, SAID
he had no doubt that il the war continued
a wear 1t would cost from 500, 1000, ,OOO TO
$500, ,000,0 900.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
PROMOTION FOR DEWEY's MEN.
Recognition of the Gallantry of Com-
manders Who Fought mt Manila.

manuerS w no hi
WASHINGTON. D. c. Special Naval of-
icers are gratihei over the action OF the
President in nominating for advancement
in their respective grades, for conspicuous
conduct in battle. the commanding officers
OF vessels which participated in the battle
of Manila Pay. The biggest jrmr is that
Of Commander Edward p. Wood. or the
Petrel. who will go up ten numbers IN the
list OF commanders. The Pesrel was the
smallest vessel in the engagement, and
Commander Wood won his unusual promo
ton by taking the little gunboat into eX-
posed positions and for general gallant
conduct He Is one OF the youngest Oh
ncers of his grade and stood near the foot
OF the list. Captain Frank Wilder OF the
Boston, advances five numbers. jumping
Captain A. S. CrOwninshield. Chief OF the
Bureau OF Navigation, and Captain henry
c. Taylor. of the Indiana, placing him next
in seniority to Captain Robley y. Evans, Oh
the Iowa.
CAPTAIN Charles p. Coch!an. Of the
Raleigh. and Captain Charlie '. Grldley,
of the Olympia. who stood together on the
naval list. each Jump six oth"r Captains,
among them Ludlow. ot the Terror: Cook,
Of the BROOKLYN. and Clark. 0i th" Oregon.
Captain Nehemiah VI. Dyer. ot the Baltl-
more, in advancing Scvnn nUm1"IS. taxes
| precedence OF Captain SiGSUee. u the st:
Paul. formerly OF the Nt!ln". IN" Good
work Of the little Concord won t9a!'aander
Asa Walker an advance o. nine numbers.
Captain Brnianin ?. Lamh"rt"n. Who was
Admiral Dpwey's chief o. Staf. and now
commands the Olympia. advances seven
numbers. jumping FoIcer. Of the New Or
leans: Chadwick. OF the New YORK: Good
rich. Of the st. Louis. and Nil. Chlet OIL
! the Ordnance Bureau.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
ELEPHANTS CAPTURE RACINE.
Trainer Joseph Anderson Killed and the
Police Put to Flight.

Trainer Joseph Anderson Killed and the
Police Put to Flight.
RACINE, Wis. (SpeciaD. Wallace Bros
circus train, on which was herd OF ele-
plants, arrived here Friday.
Joseph Anderson had charge OF the big
fellow Nero and several others. He started
with him for the grounds ami happened to
prod Nero with hook. The huge ele-
phant Immediately turnea on Anderson,
wound his trunk about him and dashed
him against fence. Then the brute
hauled the PROSTATE man back again,
t-ampled upon him and ran his tusk
through his body, disemboweliing him.
Thousands Of persons stood horror
stricken at the CHASTITY sight, but no ono
dared offer any assistance t0'the dying
man.
When the trouble started the rest of the
elephants began trumpctinc and rGsned up
and down the street. tearing everything
they could get hold OF with their trunks.
People fed in all directions. Ai5er Nero
had manGled his victim beyond recognition
he started on Il rampage with the rest.
A squad Of police was ordered 10 tue
scene, but the policemen were obliged TO
retire. Harry Reed. one oi the animal
trainers. appeared on the scene and tried
to quiet the big fellow, but h turned on
him and struck him once. slightly, but
upon further recognition Nero stopped MS
trumpetiag and allowed Reed 10 lead him
away. Finally Mr.. Reed succeeded N get
ting the herd chained.
Joseph Anderson. the ill-fated trainer,
had been in the business for, twenty years.
He resided in New York.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

the PENNSYLVANIA, Colorado and Minnesota
regiments.
The Tenth Pennsylvania has caught the
fancy OF visitors 10 the camp. Its appear
ance and strict discipline attract much at
tention. The Utah Light Artillery also
comes in for large share OF popular ap-
proval.
Free reading and writing tents are being
furnished to each regiment by the CAris-
tian Endeavor Society.
Four batteries OF heavy artillery now sta
toned at the Presidio will go TO Manila
with the next expedition and their places
at the Presidio will be filed by men from
the ranks OF the heavy artillery volunteer
force now in camp at the Preside.
The present formation Of briSades is only
temporary aud made only for adminlstra-
tive purposes. 4 reorganization will be et-
fected when the second expedition reaches
the Philippines.
The PENNSYLVANIA volunteers are in Sc
rious plight. They need shoes so badly that
the regiment is seriously crippled for the
lack Of them. Many OF the men cannot
drill on account Of the dilapidated condi-
tion OF their footgear.
The women Of the Red Cross Of Califor-
MIA are tireless in their work, yet 1t is an
nounced that they may be obliged TO call
on their sisters in the East for aid in max
ing bandages for the soldiers. General
Merritt says that every soldier sailing Tor
Manila must have three bandages. Thou
sands have been made, and 10000 more
will be ready by the end OF the week, yet
more will be required.
The State Red Cross has furnished oil
tie California boys with Identification
medals but the society does not feel aoie
to provide them for all the troops sailing
from this port. When the members OF the
Red Cross in Kansas, Wyoming and Utah
were informed, they responded at once,
promising to furnish them without delay.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

The Prussian Government owns and
works seventeen collieries, eight Ignite
mines, fourteen iron mines, five
metalliferous mines other than iron
and three rock salt mines, together
with FIVE iron works and seven works
for smelling the other metals, six salt
works and FIVE quarries, which to-
gether produced an output of total
value during the financial year 1856
of more than $4,000, 900.
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MEDALS FOR DEWEY,S MEN.
A Board Appointed to Select Designs For
Manila Heroes.

Secretary Long has appointed Assistant
Secretary Allen president Of board which
is to be charged with the selection Of de-
signs for the medals which are to be
awarded to Admiral Dewey and the mem
bers OF his ships crews in recognition Of
their achievements at Manila. It is the
purpose to secure designs for the medals
of more than usual excellence, both in
originality OF theme and beauty, as is be-
lieved to be warranted by the splendor OF
the victory. 1t is expected that the widest
opportunity will be opened to American
genius to submit designs.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

The Rev. DR.. Nicholas, of st. Louis,
opened the exercises with prayer. Presi-
dent G.. W. Wattles, John L. Webster, OF
Omaha, and John n. Baldwin, Of Council
Bluffs, delivered addresses.
In the afternoon the Marine Band gave q
concert at the grounds, and at night pyro-
technic display on the most elaborate scale
enlivened the occasion.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Camp Alper to Be Abandoned.

The Board Of Officers appointed by Sec
retary Alger to investigate the sanitary
conditions and water supply OF Camp AL
ger, at Falls Church, Va, near Washington,
made its report. No more troops will be
ordered to the camp. 1t is thought that
in the near future 1.-The troops will be sent
to Chickamauga and points South, and in
this way the camp will gradually be aban-
6ODe1
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

His opinion was that
the demurrer to the
indictment was sus-
tanned az TO Mrs. At
kinson and was insult
hcient to hold her,
but that it was not
faultless rs TO Joshua
Owens, who was joint
ly indicted with her.
Mrs. Atkinson was
discharged.
Owens was brought
into court, a jury i'm
paneled. and Owens's
hearing is now being
rapidly pushed.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Still Another Ship For Dewey.

In addition to the monitors Monterey
and Monadnock, the Navy Department Will
send the punboat Bennington to augment
Admiral Dewey's force at Manila; Ino
Bennington is at Honolulu, WherG sue n5 ma5
sent during the trouble between Japan ana
Hawaii last year. 1t is probable that sne
will return to the Mare Island (Cal.) Navy
Yard to undergo an overhaulinG petore
starting for Manila.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Onr Shins We're Not Hit.

Commodore Schleys official report on
the Santiago fight was read at Fridays Cab
met meeting. He said he had no reason
able doubt that Cervera's feet was inside
the harbor, that his firing was to develop
the enemy's batteries, and in that respect
was entirely satisfactory. None OF his YES
sells was hit, and there were no casualties
on our side.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

W. Stone. Mr.. John Wanamaker having
withdrawn from the race. The letter an
nouncinc Mr.. WanUmaker's Withdrawal sc
vigorously denounces what he terms ma
chine politics in the party Us 10 indulge
the prediction that he may continue i'll the
race as an independent candidate. Gen.
eral j. p. 5. Goblin, Commander in Chief OF
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

The London Lancet continues its
war on the dangerous habit of kissing
the Bible in courts. 1t calls this
habit "a comparatively modern and
useless innovation"
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spain,s rinancss in Bad shape.

The condition OF Spain's finances is 50
desperate she may not be able to carry on
tho war much longer. The Government
has been unable to check the disastrous
run on the Bank Of Spain, which now has
only go, 100000 in silver with which to
meet its note circulation OF $3.50 900 900.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Uniforms Lnckinr.

More than half the $4,000 volunteers in
Camp Alger, and the 5000 at Mobile, lack
arms, uniforms or other equipment. Only
those troops equipped by their States are
ready for actual service. The troops gath
ering at San Francisco for service in the
Philippines are nearly all equipped.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
To Go to Cuba ut Once.

Secretary Alger sent to Congress letter
from General Ludlow, Chief of Engineers,
in which campaign plans are briefly out
lined. 1t is said that the first force to be
sent to Cuba will consist of fifteen thou
sand or twenty thousand men, and that fifty
thousand more will follow as rapidly as
DnSsihla
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

According TO an Oklahoma paper.
ssBill Walker stepped into the Office Of
the Usage Indian agent on Thursday
last and drew his kak-a-hawka." " H.
stead Of telling how bill hacked the
agent with his keen weapon the paper
explains that '.kak-a-hawEG' IS shc
Usage word for salary.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
SENATE VOTES FOR BONDS.
Also to Coin the Silver GALLON III the
Treasury.

The United States Senate, 4Sto 81, adopt
ed Mr.. Wolcott's amendment to the war
Revenue bill directing the Secretary OF the
Treasury to coin the s9ignioraSe OF silver
bought under previous laws now IN the
Treasury to the amount Of 242 OOO, 600. at the
rate OF not less than a 900, 900 month ana
to issue silver certificates against the
coin. By u vote Of IS to 81, seven Demo
Gratis and one Populist voting with thirty
seven Republican, the Senate adopted the
amendment providing for the issue Oh
800 .OO0, 900 Of certificates OF indebtedness
and 1900 900, 900 OF bonds to be useu eA,
ciusively for the payment OF the expenses
OF the war
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
LETTERS WHEAT DEAL.
The Chicago Spectator Brings His
Corner to a Profitable End.
STORY OF HIS 0PERAT IONS,

$4,000, ,OOO-It is Said He Has Earned
$50 n Minute Since lie Entered the
Market-Stn Holds Much Wheat on
Which lie Will Lose.
CHICAGO (SpeciaN. Letters famous
wheat deal was formally closed Tuesday.
The last moments were lively, and Joseph
Letter, to all appearances, was master Of
the situation. As tito emphasize his COM
mand Of the market, Letter sent May wheat
down from $40 to s1.25. This move was
plainly for the purpose of evajinc the big
receipts and to circumycnt the "taiiers,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Youth to Hang For Murder

Benjamin F. Willis, aged twenty-one
years, was found guilty at Bridgeport,
Conn.,, of the murder OF David s. R. Lam
bert at Wilton on December II last, and
was sentenced by Judge Thayer to be
hanged on November next.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Raln Katahdin Disabled.

The ram Katahdin made another effort to
get away from the navy yard at Boston,
but her engines broke down again and she
was towed back to her dock. She will not
start again until she has been thoroughly
oTc-Iapled.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Fifty-Two Thousand Required.

Fifty-two thousand men will be required
to fill the regiments OF volunteers already
enlisted to the maximum allotted by the
the law
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Samuel PlimsOlI Dead.

Samuel Plimsoll. known rs the Sailors
Friend" and originator of the fam Gus
"Pl.nsoll Mark" to prevent the overload;
ing Of ships, died IN London,-a
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Tr,radian Keene Dead

Thomas w. Keene, the well-known actor
died at Staten Island following an opera
tion for appendicitis. He was born in New
York City October 26, 1910.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Kites For War Signals.

Kites will be practically and thoroughly
tested for signaling and photographing the
enemy's position when the American army
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

The reindeer is failure in Alaska.
How would the native Canada moose
DO?
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

Postoffices mt Military Camps.
The House OF Representatives passed
bill providing for the establishment q. F9ss-
pftiees at military posts and camps. ->s
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GOVERNOR ATKINsoNs WIFE FREE
Demurrer to the Indictment Charging
Her With Forgery Sustained.

A free woman is Mrs. Atkinson, the wife
OF the Governor Of West Virginia.
At the opening of court at Gienyille, W.
Va, Judge Blizzard rendered his decision
upon the demurrer in the forgery trial OF
the wife Of Governor G. W Atkinson.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
GENERAL OATES SWORN IN.
Ex-Governor OF Alabama Assigned to
Duty at Chickanauga.

Brigadier General William c. Oates,
formerly Governor OF Alabama, visited the
War Department, Washington, and took
the oath of Office. He also made prelimi-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
WANAMAKER WITHDREW.
Pennsylvania Republican Convention
Nominated Colonel VIM. \. Stone.

HARRISBURG. Pen. (SpcciaN Re-
publican State Con- ltion on the first bal
lot nominated Colonel William A. stone
for Governos over Congressman Charles
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EXPEDITION TO MANILA.
Preparations Being Rushed by the
War Department,
MEN ANXIOUS FOR ACTION,

Troops in Excellent Condition and Ready
For Hard Service-Second Detachment
to Dewey Will Consist of 3O5S Men
The Women of California Busy Max
ing BandaGcS.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-30
ALI. WANT OUR RULE.
Affairs In Manila Only Seventeen OF Our
SOldl"re Di..

London, August 27--The Manila
correspondent of the Times tele
graghing Friday says: "The mill
tary government is working efficient
ly mall departments. Local busl-
ness ls beng actively resumed, the
water works are 10 operation and the
Pasig river is open.
"Stringent measures have been
taken to insure the sanitation of the
citadel, which is crowded with pris-
oners. Among the American troops
there have been only seventeen
deaths from illness since landing.
''There is undoubtedly practical
unanimity among merchants ire
spoctive of nationality, in favor of
the permanent occupation of the
archipelago by the Americans. No.
body concelves tho re establishment
OF Spanish sovereignty possible"