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The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
GOLD READY FOR BLANco.
Arrangements Made for Paying Spanish
Soldiers Now IN Cuba.

Havana, Nov. 20.-Captain General
Blnnco received from Paris to-day n
cable authorizing him to draw on Paris
for S2,OOO.0OO in gold to be applied in
the payment of the Spanish troops in
Cuba.
This amount Is in addition to the pro-
ceeds of the draft for f425, 900 by the
Madrid government on London. which
was sold here last week.
The Spanish authorities are making
strenuous efforts to complete the evac-
uation by the end of the year. The
transports Montevideo and Covadonga
are expected November 24th, the Reina
Cristina the 18th and the Grand An
tilla, Juan Forgas and San Ignacio
Loyala between November Goth and
December 4th.
These will be followed by the Puerto
Rico. Gallart. Montserrat, Colon. Cheri-
bon. Notre Dame du Saluta. Ciudad de
Cadz, San Augustin, Chateau Ia Fitte.
San Francisco. Alfonso NIL. Los An
des, PANEL and Grand Alicante. Ten
other steamers have recently been char
tered to sail from Geona, Marscilles
and Barcelona to complete the evacua-
tion.
Martinique has been selected as the
place of rendezvous OF the Spanish
navy for evacuation purposes. The
Spanish auxiliary cruisers Pntriota and
Mcteora, purchased in Germany be-
fore the outbreak of hostilities, are ex-
pccted here December 18th, and will
convey the Spanish troops from Cuban
ports to Martinique, where the Rapidio,
Ponce de Leon and Concha, from Porto
Rico, have alreauy assembled, and
from which point all will sail for
Spain.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
|ULTIMAIUM READY.
THE DEMANDS UPON SPAIN.
She Must Surrender the Philippines or
Fight Ax.in-E sriy Dec'sion Expected.

Paris. Nov. 2D.-The American peace
commissioners yesterday were colseiy
engaged In formulating the terms of
the important communication to De
made to the Spanish commissioners to-
morrow.
In their next memorandum the Amer
lean commissioners Will go to the vital
point. Definite notice will be given that
the United States will take over all the
Philippines, and Spain VIII uhques-
tionably learn the terms. from wnich
there will be no deviation. is more
than likely that the Americans Will
fatty summon Spain to-ehect immeui-
ate amicable adjustments.
Should she refuse 10 make treaty
ceding the Philippines 10 the United
States, the instant alternative Tor
America VIII be the conquest OF that
territory at an increased cost TO Spain
In the final settlement and possibly
with loss of Spanish life.
1t may be held that the Philippines.
IL ceded now. without any terms, would
he an adequate indemnity to the Unit
ed States for their war expenses NJ
ready incurred and that Spain cannot
expect as legal or a moral right any
monetary concessions. Philippine ac-
QUESTION by conquest however, would
entail upon the United States a waste
of treasure far greater than sum thar
Spain may accept now as basis OF
peaceful cession-
Spain being barred OF territory or
cash to indemnify the United States
fully even at this juncture, she would
be still less able TO meet an additional
expense to the Americans In further
operations in the Philippines. More
over. a speedy adjustment of local
Philippine conditions is demanded.
Spain could not in any circumstances
effect this. The Americans have as
sumed responsibility and they feel that
the delay here prevents them discharg-
ing II.
Spain must confront Philippine sur
render. May she not prefer acquies-
cence and some financial relief TO pro-
trncted opposition and greater loss in
the end. II she acquiesces then peace
will follow Immediately. If she does
not war win continue.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
FOREIGNERS NrPaorEcrIon
Admiral Dewey Asked 20 R.iss stars ana
stripes 1t IfoiJo

stripes 1t IloiJo.
Washington. ID. c.. Nov. 1s.--News
of a mixed character came to the Navy
Department to-day from Admiral Dew
ey. touching the situation in the Phil
ippines.
The admirnl sent two OF his warships
the Charleston and the Concord
some time ago. south from Manila. to
ascertain whether there was truth In
the reports that the insurgents had ex-
pended their activity In that direction
To-day he cabled ms follows:
''ManIln, Nov. Is. 1s9S.-Secretary Of
the Navy. Wnshington: Charleston
and Concord arrived to-day from Iloilo.
Glass reports that the entire island Of
Panay is In possession of Insurgents.
except Iloilo. which Is defended by 500
Spanish troops.
''All foreign citizens there beg for
American protection. The island OF
Negros has declared Independence and
desires American protectoratc.
DEWEY
Glass is the commander OF the
Charleston. So far nothing has been
done 10y the administration toward
curbing the insurgents In their opera
tions save verbal representations from
the American commanders to AguInal-
do, In which II has been pointed out to
him that II would be good policy in
view OF the probability OF the nnnexa-
ton OF the islands by the United States
to pursue course that would not be
obnoxious TO the United States.
The situation Is now realized TO be
critical. So far us the Spaninrds are
concerned. perhaps they cun be left TO
take care OF themselves. but the for
nj nj a..tr
regarded.
The difficulty in the situation is, that
with the best intentions TO intervene
to protect the Europeans and other for
eigners and TO save the city OF 1loilo.
the second in Importance in the Philip
pine group. from looting, the United
States forces appear to be stopped un-
der the rules of war from moving from
their positions. Such Is the consfruc-
tion placed upon the clause in the pro-
tocol relating to the suspension of hos
tilities.
The immediate effect of this state Of
affairs may be TO hasten action in
the Paris conference. for II II only by
the termination OF that tribunal that
the United States can come to the re-
lief of the beleagured Spaniards In II
oilo and other points.
II Is said to be fact, however. tllnt
n total disagreement at Paris may re-
suit In speedier action than IL the com
missloners agreed upon the main prin-
ciples Of the Philippine cession, for, In
such case. several additional sessions
probably would be required In order to
ARRANGE the details of the treaty.
1t is now thought to be certain that
the commission, at meeting next
Monday or Tuesday, will do one OF two
things, !. O.. either agree to the cession
of the Philippines or note a disngree-
ment and dissolve the meeting, for the
administration Is not disposed to toler-
ate further delay, and has so instruct
ed the United States commissioners.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
TUG GOES TO HoHsoN.s AID.
wrecising Vessel Sent to Cat Island From
Stntiag

Wrecifing Vessel Sent to Cat Island From
s,ntiag'.
Santiago de Cuba, Nov. 2O.-A tug of
the Merritt & Chapman Wrecking
Company has gone to the wreck of
the Infanta Maria Teresa to cooper
ate with Naval Constructor Hobson.
The mail that arrived by the Seneca
was the first received for n consldera-
bic time.
Major Harris of the Third immunes,
who Is in charge of the company sta
toned at Sagua de Tanamo, says there
Is not n single man on the sick list
there.
Mr.. Memphner. United States postal
agent for the military department of
Santiago, has arrived with materials
for establishing postofiices at all
points in the island occupied by
United Sintes troops.
The Manning will leave for the
north tomorrow morning and there
will be only Hist and Glacier on this
station.
The Reina de Los Angeles has ar
rived at Guantanamo on her return
trip to the northern coast. She will
bring back all the ordinance now un-
der Colonel Rays charge
Word has been received from Col
onel Hood of the evacuation commits
sion of Holguin. He has taken possess
sion Of the city and appointed Colonel
Rodriguez. Il well known Cuban, as al
cade. Colonel Hood says the city is
much neglected and that in some
places the grass in the streets is four
feet high.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
CANADIANS SEIZE NETS.
csnpiie.sioss Aris. over Americas nigh
In Lake Erie.


Snndusky. Ohio. Nov. 1.-THE Cana
dian cruiser Petrel which is patrolling
the dshing grounds In Lake Erie wat
ers in this vicinity. has seized lot Of
gill nets belonging to American fisher
men and which It Is claimed were set
In Canadian waters.
The nets were located near Hen and
Chicken islands and were all well
flled with fish. About forty nets and
all the fish were hauled to Amherst
burg. Canada.
Some fishermen. who have arrived
here since the seizure, express the be-
lief that at least a portion OF the nets
were located on the Canadian side OF
the line.
Washington, ID. c.. Nov. 1.-THE An
glo-Americnn Commission now In ses-
sion here to adjust differences between
the United States and Canada to-day
held a lengthy session upon the two
subjects which are regarded as OF most
Importance. the North Atlantic fisher
les and reciprocity.
The fisheries question was practically
taken up for the first time, and II was
definitely understood that the position
OF the Canadian government was made
clcnr as favorIng grantlng enlarged
rights to American fishermen In Cam
dian waters OF the North Atlantic. IL In
return Canadian fish are admitted free
OF duty to American markets. II Is
expected that this will open wide
range OF discussion, and nm immediate
adjustment IL not looked for.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
M'klNLEy AND BRYAN TO MEET
Both May Attend the Big Banquet to Be
Given at Atlanta December IA.

Atlanta. Ga. Nov. 19.-That will he
historical scene when Colonel w. ].
Bryan. late Democratic candidate for
the presidency, will meet his success
full Republican opponent, President
Mckinley. at the banquet In Atlanta.
which is TO take place on the 14th of
December. In honor of Americas vie
tory over Spain. The managers of
the proposed demonstration having Sc
cured the assent of the President to
be present, are now making prepara-
tons more extensive. and the event
is likely to be one of the greatest in
terest.
The only trouble in the way of Mr..
Bryan's presence is the possibility
that his regiment may leave for Gu
ba before that day. Mr.. Bryan's pres
ence Is spoken of with the greatest ap-
proval by the Republican leaders in
the state. Another interesting feature
of the Presidents coming will be an
extension of his visit to Tuskegee. Ala
bama. where he will be the guest of
Booker t, Washington. the colored ed
ucator.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
TAX PAYERS TO UNITE.
Organization of Properly Owners Seek
TO Check vIclous LeEInlation In CilIes.

OrEanixstion of Properly Owners Seeks
to Check Vicious Legislation In CiiIes.
Chicago. Nov. 17.-Chicago taxpayers
are asked TO join new national organ
ization In the interest OF good munich
pal government.
1t was proposed to organize the prop
erty owners of every cl,y throughout
the country for the purpose of check
ing vicious municipal legislation and
the punishment OF men who betray
public trusts.
One OF its features is agitation for
Uniform system of bookkeeping in ey-
sry public office. Equality OF tax as
easements and faithful enforcement OF
rcvenue laws are to be assured when
the Chicago Public Policy League be-
comes n branch of similar organlza-
ions throughout the United States. The
new league viii stand for civil service
and competence before politics.
DIR. s. A. Robinson, chairman of the
finance committee OF the New York
Board of Trade. and Allen II. Foote Of
Washington. are now taking a tour of
the country 10 arouse interest in the
project They say they have met en-
couragement everywhere and that in
Chicago n number OF citizens have
signed the roster for the Chicago branch
Of the league.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24

in every department OF the game and
playing football well nigh marvelous
under such miserable weather cohal-
tions. Every point was maze ns
straightforward. open tacslcs. and no
fiuke or luck contributed in any way
to the scoring.
Harvard's great speed Of play poweI
aud concentration Of attack, superior
kicking and splendid physical condi.lon
won the game for her easily, ine
Yale PLAYERS fought with stolid pluck
At the. end they rallied grandly, out
of sheer desperation. and finished
strong.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
GUILTY OF swINpLINc.
j. ii. southaii. of Omaha, Issued Borm
Fay Cheeks.

st. Paul, Nov. 19.-Late this after.
noon, after being out twenty-four
hours, the jury in the case of J. Fl
Southall. on trial for selling forged gov
ernment time checks, returned n ycr
dict Of guilty. The swlndle is said ia
have amounted to about 500. 900.
James II. Southall was until about
eighteen months ago chief clerk In the
United States engineers office here In
that position he formerly had charge
of Issuing time checks to laborers On
the government work. From discount
ing few of these himself he came In
handling them for outsiders.
The profit was large and the demand
great, so that he took to issuing boen,
time checks, selling them among his
friends. New issues OF time check
could always he sold in time for him 70
cash such as came due, so that he ,va.
able to evade discovery for several
years, even though no such time cheek
has been issued by the government for
the last six or more years. ~
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
KLoNDIKE OUTPUT.
Director of the Mint Thinks 1t VIII l..
Over Ten Millions.

Washington, Nov. 1S.--The record of
the Klondike for 1898 has practically
been completed. The exact figures, as
officially received by Director of the
Mint George #. Roberts. indicates n to-
tai output OF gold amounting to S10.-
055.270 OF this amount $J,O7O.0O0
was received mt the new government
nssay office established at Seattle last
spring. and Si.S95.2TO found Its way
into the mint at San Francisco
While this doubtless approxlmafes
the product nctnuiiy shipped out OF the
Klondike. 1t falls short several hundred
thousand dollars of the actual produt-
ton. 1t Is a well-known fact that n
good-sized stock OF dust" Is constantly
maintained AT Dawson City and other
centers, for current use. that forming
the sole medium of exchange, and Mr..
Roberts thinks It quite likely that us
much AS S1,00O.OO0 worth. of the pre-
cious metal may be held at the present
time. The branch of the Canadian M
tional Bank frequently ships two-thirds
of million dollars worth. and 1t Is
not impossible the bank has 100000
OH hand at this time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24

Every one who is not of Chinese
birth is excusable for not knowing
what is going on in that mysterious
but fascinating empire. It is hard to
believe that even one Chinese can I'M
derstand the course OF events. The
chief fact In It's recent political history
Is thai the former empress; VINO rufcu
as regent most Of the time from 1861
until 1889. has resumed the power, and
the young emperor, born in 1871 has
abdicated, or was deprived Of his au-
thority. Perhaps. also. he has been
murdered. 1t is remarkable that in
country where daughters are regarded
almost as pest, and sons are the only
children desired. woman should have
not merely held the virtual sovereign
ty for SO long. but taken 1t back again
when she thought things were going
wrong.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
KELLEY is DEAD.
The Inventor of the Motor Carries Ills
Secret with HIM.

The Inventor of the Motor Carries Hls
Secret with HIM.
Philadelphia. Nov. 1S.-John w. Kee-
ley. the inventor of the Keeley motor,
died from the effects of pneumonia to-
day, at his home In this city. He was
taken Ill Saturday last and continued
to grow steadily worse until his death
Mr.. Kelley was sixty-one years of
age, and leaves widow. He was ma
tive of this city. His education was
meager. and Mt an early age he became
n carpenter, following that trade until
1872.
1t was In that year that lie announced
the discovery of new force by which
motive power would be revolutionized.
Following this he constructed what has
become known as the Keeley motor
November 10. 1874, he gave the first
public exhibition before number of
capitalists and scientists, who advanced
100000 TO enable him to perfect his
discovery and apply the principle
Since then large sums of money have
been expended on experiments without
any practical public results. Between
1874 and 1881 Keeley constructed and
discarded 40 different models.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24

Consul o. F. Williams. who
as much to do with AguinaldoA Aas ~
one else. has this solution = ~
difficulty: He strongly far. " y
United States retaining the Vn p as
pines, and as a method of con.,rlf ,rnllf
the natives he proposes thai tha nam; I,
States shall pay to Agninaldae ..l ssis
secretary of finance dollar 10, n u
every cent that has been exner.oa, uai,i
them In conducting their war ~ .
the Spaniards. This prohah,s saas
amount to about $500, 900 in rol9 WI
insurgents will then be fnlIr ~
bursed for all money expended N IN a
campaign. Then in addition tbs a a's
suggests that every one of tho ,s
gents who has fought or wha W
turned in his arms be given A saS ~. ~
piece, more as an expression of y.
Will than anything else. 1t Is ma ~
stood at Manila that money wi,,
anything with the native FilipIno =.
cry man has his price and eyerv,,' y
is for sale. Even Aguinaldo ana N
leaders were bought once and An. ~
less can be bought again.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
win Raise sp.n,.h shin. At M.n,,a

Washington. Nov. 1S.-The United
States navy will soon possess three
warships that formed part of Monte
jos fleet sunk by Admiral Dewey.
Admiral Dewey has informed the
Navy Department that he has con
tracted with n Hong Kong firm Of
wreckcrs TO raise three of the Spanish
war vessels lost in the battle of Ma
Mia last May day. The cost of raising
the ships and putting them In thor
ough repair will be S500.00O.
The vessels TO be raised are gun
boats of large type, and in the opinion
of Chief Constructor Hickborn they
will be the best kind of craft for the
protection of the United States inter
ests among the Philippines and along
the Atlantic coast. They are the sister
ships Isla de Cuba and Isla de Luzon.
and the Don Juan de Austria.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
To Send 5000 spaniards HON.

iiavana, Nov. 19.-A joint session n,
the evacuation commissions was ha,d
to day. Captain General Blanco IN
order to complete the evacuation Of ,ha
province of Puerto Principe by Novern
Der 22nd. has ordered the fransnort.
Chandenagar, San Augustine. Isle A.,
Panay and Mexico, which are can,hie
OF taking ON board about 5000 troons
10 leave Mt once for Neuvitns. 49,
Captain Carbonell of General Loo.
sinn and his wife. formerly Eyenrelin,
lima Cicneros, whose escape from nris
on here about two years ago cansed
great sensation. arrived here toll,
on board the Mascotte. u"'
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
Presents Arc on the Why to ManIla,

San Francisco, Nov. 1S.-The trans
port st. Paul sailed today for Manila,
carrying cargo OF Christmas presents
for the soldiers and sailors in the Phil
ippines.
Thousands OF all sizes and descrip-
tlons have reached the quartermasters'
department during the last ten days
from every part OF the country. since 1t
became known that Uncle Sam would
act MS Santa Claus and ronvcy Christ
mas gifts free OF cost.
A number Of soldiers drafted to re-
cruit companies now at Manila and
forty OF the nurses sailed. Twenty OF
the nurses will remain at Honolulu,
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
Consul Williams. p,,.

Hoods PILE cure an Liver I1,. -
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
MISSIONARIES ron PORTO aloo
Catholics Sends n Large Number = A,
Eplscopniian Goes.

Catholics Sends Large Number = Au
Eplscopaiian Goes.
New York, Nov. 1.-THE New York
Porto Rico Steamship Company has
made nn arrangement with the nuthori-
ties of the Catholic Church In New
York to transport 100 priests. nuns
and lay teachers TO Porto Rico during
the present month. They are being
sent down from the different brother
hoods and slsterhoods for the purpose
Of AmerlcanizIng the Porto Ricans.
Pierpont Morgan of New York is CO.
ing to Porto Rico the latter part OF the
month In his private yacht with his
pastor, the Rev. DIR. Deems of st. Bar
tholomew's Church, to superlntcnd the
establishment of an episcopal mission
at San Juan by the Rev. Henry NJ. Taft
of st. Georges Church. New York
This mission was authorized at the re-
cent convention here, md II Il under
stood tnnt MT. Morgan VIII pay the tx
pense. Mr.. Taft viii be accompanied
by several teachers and assistants.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
CAN RAISE THE MERCEDES.
Lieutenant Young Reports Spanish Cruiser
Sunk at Santiago Is Not Seriously
Damaged,

Santiago de Cuba, Nov. 1S.-Lieutcn-
ant Luclen Young of the Hist reports
that 1t is practicable to raise the form
er Spanish cruised Reina Mercedes.
sunk June 9th near the entrance of
Santiago harbor during the engage
ment between Admiral Simpsons fleet
and the Spanish marine and land
forces.
The lieutenant found that the vessel
had been sunk by opening her sea
valves: that her hull in other respects
is in good candition. and by simply
plugging the valves she can be easily
pumped dry and raised.
The hull Is now resting on the edge
of the channel bank with about ITO
feet overhanging. A southwest gale
would roll her into the channel, effect
lively blocking the entrance to the har-
bor
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
New york.. sn.k. show.

New York. Nov. 17.--Gothamites can
now see snakes without the aid of a
Raines law hotel, for the snake show
the only one ever held anywhere
opened Its doors tonight In the Grand
Central palace. More than 1000 vnrle-
ties, from the garter snake of the back
yard to the python of India. are on ex
hibitlon. Turtles, frogs and other am
phibians are also on show for the pub
lie.
Thursday is to be feeding day. when
each of the snakes will be permitted
to revel In full supply of his particu-
lar dainty.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
orul.er wn ne Send /, nnrnpn.

Philadelphia. Pa. Nov 1S.-It was
reported ut League Island navy yard
to-day that orders had been received
from Washington this morning direct
ing the cruiser Topeka to leave for Ha-
vana tomorrow.
1t was also stnted that the auxiliary
cruiser Panther will be ordered to Por-
to Rico within a few days. She Is
now being loaded with supplies, and
will take crew from the receiving
ship Richmond ms soon as officers are
detached TO command her.
Work Is being pushed on the water
carrying boat Aretbusn, which l.,>
been ordered to Manila,
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
TRAIN RoBHER MEETS DEATH.
Messenger the santa Fe Kills AN I'm.
known Man Near Dagget. Colorado

known Man Near Daggef, Colorado.
Barstow. Cal. Nov. 21.-The first
section of west-bound Santa Fe train
No. l was stopped two miles west of
Daggett early this morning by men
seated on the tender of the engine.
Engineer Bunnell was confronted by
two 45-calibre revolvers and ordered
TO stop. but this order was counter
manded and the train proceeded for
about mile and was then brought to
standstill at the command of the rob-
bers, who evidently expected to meet
pals al this point.
In this they We're not disappointed
aud the robbers ordered Engineer Bun
nell TO carry a twenty y-pound bag of
dynamite to the express car. Messen-
gers Hutchinson and Blakeley an
peared at the door of the express car
armed with guns.
The robbers fired at Blakeley. who.
locating them by the fash of their
guns, returned the fire. killing one rob
Der. The dead mans left eye and all
that side OF his head was torn away.
The other robbers stampeded and made
their escape.
a posse is in pursuit and it is expect
ed that al least one of them will be
captured. The dead man has not been
Identified. II is thought thar the men
were novices at the train-robbing
game. They secured no booty.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-24
Amsndmen,. In nrlnna,ot..

St Paul, MINI, Nov. 17.-Tour con.
stitutional amendments. which were
voted on at the recent elections in this
state. have been carried, according to
official returns so far received The
returns from thirty-seven counties on
the amendment to extend the fran
chise to women on school matters
shows majority of 0.S71. The other
amendments were:
Requiring n majority OF voters pres.
ent to adopt constitutional amend
ment; home rule for cities. and for the
establishment OF road commission.