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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
M'KINLEY At OMAHA.
The Presidents Enthusiastic ReCep-
tion at the Exposition.
SPEAKS ON ISSUES OF THE WAR.

Problems Before the Nation-Our Inter
national Responsibilities Cannot Be
Shirked, and We Must Follow Duty
Even If Desire Opposes, He Declares
Eulogy of the Soldiers and Sailors.
OMAHA, Neb (SpeciaD.-President Nc
Kinley and the other members OF the Presi-
dents party from Washington were greeted
on their arrival IN Omaha by the largest
crowd that has ever lined the streets Of the
city. The welcome that was accorded to
the head of the National Government was
enthusiastic in the extreme.
At the station to welcome the dist;n-
guished guests were King Ak Sar Zen ".
in person, and the Board Of Governors OF
the King, knights OF Ak Sar Ben, and also
the Equestrian Club of South Omaha. The
festival of Ak Sar Ben has just been held.
and the newly crowned King ordered
that his knights exert themselves to do
honor to the ruler OF the Nation.
The members OF the Receution Commit
fee. composed Of prominen: Omaha citizens
and their wives, were also at the station.
Each member and his wife had ono parti-
cular guest to escort to the proper place in
the line OF carriages in waiting, AMI they
performed the task allotted to them with
ont DELAY. As soon as all were seated the
procession started. under escort OF tho two
equestrian clubs, for the City Hall.
Along the whole line tho crowds on each
side OF the street and in every window kept
m a continual round Of applause. The
buildings were profusely decorated with
red. white and blue, and with the Ak Sar
Ben colors, red, yellow and greer, and many
pictures OF che President were shown in
the windows OF stores and offices.
At the CITY Hall the visitors were assigned
to seats on the temporary platform, from
which they reviewed magnificent parade
Of forty floats.
Wednesday was the third davcf Omaha's
peace jubilee and President Day at the
Trans-Mississippi Exposition. The Presi-
dent was up early, and at nine o'clock was
in the parlors of the Omaha Club, where
he greeted the members OF his party and
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20

Switzerland is noted for its high
schools, which are much frequented
by foreigners, especially the English.
But in regard to common schools there
is a great difference between the Can
tons. In Basel, Zurich and Geneva
teachers receive a salary of 5000 to
$500 year, whereas in Wallis, Frei-
burg and Tessin there are not few
who get only 500 and whose services
are hardly worth more. The Canton
of Aargau has just passed q law max
ing'the pay equal for men and women
teachers, the minimum being $3.50,
with an addition Of $40 year, up to
c6O
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
The Funeral OF Queen Louise.

After a mournful service in the death
chamber at Copenhagen, Denmark, the
coffin containing the body OF Queen
Louise OF Denmark, who died september
90 was borne to the funeral car by the
King of Denmark, the Car OF Russia, the
King of Greece, the Crown Prince Of Dem
marck and other members OF the royal
family and taken to Roskilde, nineteen
miles from Denmark, the home OF the
Danish Kings OF the Middle Ages, where
the body was placed in the vault.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
STRIKERS Shot down.
Virden, Ill.,, the Scene Of a DespeT-
ate and Fatal Battle.
ATTACK ON IMPORTED NEGROES.
Sansuinary Encounter Follows Attempt
to Land Alabama Negroes at 'irden
to Take the Place of white Strikers
Guards on Train Open the Eattle-
Troops Ordered on Duty.

vIRDEN, III. (SpeciaD.-Ten men dead
four fatally wounded and twenty-six with
serious wounds is the result OF an effort
made by the Chicago -Yirden Coal Company
to land here a train load OF Alabama
negroes to take the place OF their miners,
who have been on strike for several
months.
The train, which had on board a body Of
armed deputies to protect the negroes, was
hrel on by the strikers, who were in the
fields along the track. The deputies re-
turned the fire briskly. Probably 800 shots
were ared.
There are conflicting reports rs to how
the battle hegan. but it is thought that
the first shooting was done by the strik-
ers. l. is a5serte,, that they did no:
shoot to kill, but merely fired into the
air to intimiiate the negroes and CON-
pei them to leaTe without d!ssnoaritn2
from the train. The arme train guHrls,
believing that the strikes were shoot
ing to kill, responded with murleroa5
fire.
The fighting almost instantly became
general on both sileS, AMI although the
battle was short, it was bIooly wiile it
lasted.
Tde dead are: Frank Byleau, Spring-
field; Edward Welch, Springfield; Elwarl
Green, Mount Olive; Abraham Brennaman,
Girari; Joseph Gittley, Mount Olive; Ellis
Smith, Mount Olive. all strikers. d. II.
Kiley. Chicago and Alton Railroad detec-
tive of Chicago: Albert Morgan, Suari in.
side stockade of Chicago; one guard and
one negro on train, n nes unknown; Lieu
tenant Prescott, ex-policeman OF Chicago.
The injured are Robert Long, Mount
Olive: Thomas Jennings, Spring sield; G.
Ballou, Girari: William Harmon, Girlri;
Algusta Wevelsie, Mount Olive; Ernest
Oner, Centralia; Joseph Zimberser,
Mount Olive; Joseph Vest, Mount Olive;
Ernst Cameron, Mount Olive; George
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20

The New York Sun says: On the
22d of June the army under command
of Maior-G General 'Shafter landed at
Baiquiri in Cuba. On the 14th of
July, after a campaign of three weeks,
conducted with brilliant impetuosity,
came the surrender of Santiago. On
the 25th of August, General Shafter
relinquished the command of the de-
partmeut of Santiago de Cuba to Gen
eral Lawton and embarked for the
camp at Montauk Point, his job COM
pleted, the main part of his army
having already been removed thither.
All these great events, it will be OBJ
served, occurred within the space of two
months only; two months of the hot
test and unhealthiest season in Cuba.
Our troops were transported HOO
lmiles; in three weeks they forced the
enemy to surrender force greater
'than their own, and in two months
they are back in their own country
lcrowned with complete victory. Now,
is there any precedent in the history
of war for a campaign of such brew
!ity, with results so glorious in their
completeness, and with losses so
small relatively to the difficulties en-
sountered and the ends gained? At
any rate, it was one of the most re-
markably successful military opera
tions ever conducted Faults of de-
tail may be found in it but as whole
it was unassailable| 1t was quick
work, we'll and thoroughly done. No
army in the world would or could
have done better
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
KILLED HERSELF WITH SPIDERS.
Suicide of a Woman Serving Life Sem
tence For Her Fathers Murder.

DEs MONIES, Iowa Especially Cora Smith,
who was serving a life sentence for the
murder of her father, killed herself few
days ago by eating live spiders. She had
been trying for weeks to find a way to take
her life, and seeing one day the spiders
crawling on the walls of the prison yard it
occurred to her that they would serve.
She gathered spiders day by day until
she had large number tied up in hand
kerchief. She had written letter to At
torney- General Remley begging for Glenn
ency for her mother Betsy Smith, who was
in the same prison in Anamosa with her
serving life sentence for the same muir
der. The other night she ate the spiders
and as result was found dead in her cell,
The handkerchief with the remaining spt-
ders was found by her side.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
KILLED IN MINE DISASTER.
Water Intended to Stop Fire Causes Dis
astrous Explosions.

TAMAoUA, Penn. (SpeciaD.-Five men
were killed and eleven injured by an explo-
sion Of gas in colliery No. at 'Coaldale,
near here. The dead are: Motiss Clarkey,
Coaldale: William Cook. Lansiorl; John
Koonicka, Lansford; William R. Reese,
Coaldale; Thomas Smith, fire boss, Coal
dale.
The colliery is the largest producer OF
four in that valley owned by the Lehigh
Coal and Navigation Company. Because
Of a recent fire In the left section OF the
mine shifts OF men were put to work driy-
ing holes from gangway, through which
water was to be forced upon the flames.
While the gang OF men was building dam
to back up the water the gangWay
caught fire.
Nearly 100000 gallons Of water were
turned into the holes aud almost instantly
a terrific explosion occurred, followed in
quick success on by four lighter explosions.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20

The theory Of teaching Spanish IN
our schools because of possible COM
mercial advantage may be put aside.
English is the trade language OF the
future. King Loais's jest still holds.
The best reason for learning Spanish
is that one may be able to read "Don
Quixote' in the original.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Bloodshed in Porto Rico.

Some Spanish soldiers and number OF
Porto Ricans got into quarrel few days
ago at Arecibo, Porto Rico. The Spaniards
retired, got their arms, returned and fired
upon the crowd, killing Ave and wounding
twenty-five, several severely. The affair
hastened the arrival OF the United States
troops at Arecibo, which is now quiet and
ordayly
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Furlouched All His Men.

Captain E. V. Walsh, Of Company F,
First Missouri Volunteer Infantry, marched
his company out Of Jefferson Barracks at
st. Louis, Mo-, few days ago, and told
them to go home and get something to eat
and he would send them postal cards when
he wanted them. This act has increased
the popularity of the captain with his men,
but he will probably have to face court
martial for IL
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
rwo Mon uaprea in Chicago.

John Druggan was hanged on Friday at
Chicago for the murder of R. F. Gudgeon.
Georoe Fl. Jacks was to have been hanged
with him for the murder OF Andrew F. Nc
Ghee. but at the last moment a change in
the programme set his execution for half
an hour later. As there was no Executive
interference, which had been looked for,
Jacks was then escorted to the gallows and
banged. He died protesting his innocence.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
cuban Camps For Our Troops.

Sites for two camps for our troops in
Cuba have already been selected by the
commission appointed for that purpose.
One is outside Guanabacoa, across the bay
from Havana, and the other at Guanajay,
twenty miles from the capital.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
yermont wants Dewey Made A dmiral.

A resolution introduced into the Vermont
Senate by Senator Partridge, of Rutland,
memorializing Congress to restore the rank
of Admiral and to confer that title upon
Rear Admiral Dewey as a token of appre-
citation OF his noted achievement at Ma
Mia, was passed unanimously.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
TrooDs For Eirden.

CHICAGO (SpeciaD.-Col. Young, OF the 1st
III. Vol. Cavalry, at Chicago, received Or
ders to report at Springfield Immediately,
with Troops A, B, c and D OF his COM
mand. The troops left Chicago for
Springfield, and from there went to Vir-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Admiral Schley sprained His Ankle.

Rear Admiral Schley, with the American
Evacuation Commission, at San Juan,
Porto Rico. while descending the steps OF
his hotel slipped and sprained his ankle.
He was temporarily confined to his room.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
cs,onIain McIntyre Guilty.

Chaplain Mcintyre, Of the battleshfp
oregon, has been found guilty by court
martial ut Denver, COL, Of Improperly
criticising his superior officers and sem
fenced to be dismissed from the navy.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Painful Impression in Madrid.

The reports published in Madrid, Spain,
Is to the attitude OF the United States
Peace Commissioners have caused a pain
!ulimpression there, especially the decision
II the American Commissioners not to re-
,ognize the Cuban and Porto RieaR dshts.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20

Sir Thomas Lipton's gift of $1,000
to relieve suffering American soldiers
shows beyond doubt that he is the
kind of yachtsman who can lose grace
f-,ll-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Conspiring Against French Government.

1t was announced in Paris, France, that
a military plot against the Government
had been discovered. involving leading
Generals. the rumored object Of which was
70 overthrow the republic and re-establish
the monarchy in the hands OF Prince Louis
Bonaparte, the new leader OF the Imperial
lst party.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Sudden Death at Omaha Exposition.

Sudden Death at Omaha Exposition.
While L. s. Gates, State Dairy Commis-
sioner for Iowa, was addressing the National
D Dairymen's Association at the Exposition
grounds few DAYS ago, he suddenly threw
up his hands and expired. His death was
the result Of stroke Of apoplexy, and was
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
General Wheeler Commands at Huntsville

General Joseph Wheeler has arrived at
Huntsville, Ala, and assumed command OF
the Fourth Army Corps, succeeding Gen.
eral Coppinger. General Wheeler's cav
airy division, destined for Cuban service,
was filled by the arrival Of the Tenth Cav
airy.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-22
ARMY, NAVY AND MARINE ORDERS.

Washington. Jan H.-First Lieutenant Charles H.
McKinstry Corps of Engineers. Is relieved from
duty under the orders Of Major Daniel w. Lock-
wood, Corps Of Engineers. Al Newport. r. l., and
will proceed. via Washington. d. c.. and ST. Au-
gustine. Fla. to Key West. Fla. take station at
that place and relieve Lieutenant-Colonel William
II. II. Benyaurd Corps OF Engineers OF the charge
ment Of Key West Harbor and the entrance
thereto. lie viii report in person, en- route. 10 the
Chief Of Engineers.
The leave Of absence granted First Lieutenant
Lorenzo T. Dawson, 11th Infantry. December l3. Is
extended one month.
The extension Of leave Of absence granted First
Lieutenant Charles w Fenton. 5th Cavalry, No
VcInber l. is further extended ten days.
First Lieutenant Ormond VI. Lissak Ordnance
Department, WI! visit Fitchburg, Mass. to Inspect
steel hOrsc-colars under manufacture at that place
for the Ordn2nce Department.
Major John r. McGinness Ordnance Department,
will proceed to Fort Prebe, Maine, on official busi-
Ensign C. L. f. Stone detached from the New
York and TO the Maine when those vessels fall In
together.
Ensign +. 7. Baldwin detached from the Marble
heed on arrival Of the Brooklyn at Key West and
u the Brooklyn at once.
Mate a. Anderson detached from the Vermont
and at once TO the Brooklyn
Chief Engineer A. c. Engard detached from the
Richmond home and walt orders.
Major Charles Williams. of the Marine Corps,
dered TO the New-York Navy Yard on temporary
duty.
Captain Charles L. McCawley, assistant quarter
master of the Marine Corps is detailed for duty in
connection with official functions ut the Executive
Mansion during the current season.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-22
FOLLOWING UP GREENGOODS GANG.
THE sTATTON-MASTER AT PoCANTICO HILLS AR
RESTED ON A CHARGE OF AIDING
SVINDIERG

Soon after the arrest OF George Morris. tho sup
posed chief Of gang Of swindlers. at Port Morris
on Thursday, for alleged attempt TO sell green
goods" to one of Anthony Comstocks agents. Com
stock and Deputy Marshal McMahon went TO Po-
cantico Hills a station on the NewYork and Put
nam Railroad, and arrested John Reedy Reedy
Is the station master. telegraph operator. post
master and a school-taX collector at the place
The specific complaint against him Is abetting
Morris and the other members OF the gang In carry
ing out their schemes. Reedy was atonished when
told that he must quit his work ana accompany the
deputy marshal to the city.
"I cannot go with you now" he said. as this Is
telegraph station for the trains which pass at fire.
quent intervals. | will give you the Keys OF the
office but should anything happen. the blame falls
on you"
On second thoughts Mr. Cemstock decided to let
Reedy continue at his post until he was relieved
and all night the deputy marshal stayed at the
atation- masters home watching his prisoner. Early
Yesterday morning Reedy was brought TO the city
and taken before Commissioner Shields who held
hin, under S2.J bail for examination on January %
Michael Foley n hote-keeper at Pocantico Hills.
Furnished bail and Reedy went home to resume his
duties Morris is awaiting examination in $500
hail II was said yesterday that warrants had
been issued for the arrest OF five more persons
alleged to have been concerned In the gangs
Before Commissoner Shields. Reedy. through his
counsel denied me pece9sd and forwared eIe.
Grams addressed to A. Il. Crum and W. Garcia. nc
ssaid he had simply done his duty rs an empoye or
the Western Union. The charges against the pris,
oner are based on the telesrans A. b Crum ana ana
" Garcia, who's address was given as No I;0,o
brooklyn. are said to have been names by which
ann,e Of the members OF the gang were known.
Garcia instructed Reedy 10 repeat the messages TO
his brooklyn address, and Crum told MN to g'e
,he messages for him 10 any person who called
,,ith "A signed order for them AS the kilograms
sent each day Pocantico Hills for Crum ana Car
"a were many and in view OF some unpleasant re-
ma rks he had heard about the character or rum
Reedy said that he wrote the tasteIn en9e
~ the Western Union Telegraph Comp my about
~ ,oessages The superintendent told him TO re-
.nS ~ nj deliver the MESSAGES directed. Several
l,n,bs aoo however, he received word TO hold the
,elepran,s and had since done SO . .
.ecordlng 10 Comstock Reedy did not wait Tor
,o,,ssengcrs from Crum but sent his telegrafns 10
him.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-22
N'KENNA CONFIRMED AS JUSTICE.
AN OVERWHELMINGLY FAVORABLE VOTE
IN THE SENATE-MR ALIENS
OPPOSITION

Washington, Jan. 21.-The Senate to-day con-
hrmed the nomination Of Attorney General Nc
Kenne to be Associate Justice Of the Supreme
Court of the United States. Senator Allen oc-
cupied almost the entire executive session with
a speech in opposition to confirmation, though
there were brief remarks by Senators Turner
and Wilson, of Washington. and others favor
able TO Mr.. McKenna-
Mr. Allen had before him the charges filed
with the judiciary Committee which he read
at length. They comprised n large number Of
letters. some resolutions and a protest from
lawyers and judges of the Pacific Coast. charging
that Mr. Mckenna is untitled for the high Office
OF Justice on the ground of lack of legal attain
ments. He commented at length on this docu-
ment, and was interrupted by Senator Perkins,
of California. who read published defence Of
Mr.. McKenna giving statistics to show that his
decisions Judge Of the California Federal
Court had not been more frequently reversed
by superior tribunals than had those Of other
judges Of the same rank. There were other in
terrupuons but the proceedings were devoid Of
general interest.
Mr.. Allen spoke for about three hours. He
said he convinced Of Mr.. McKennas unfit
ness for the office He did not insist on roll
call when the vote taken, and the vote was
overwhelmingly favorable 10 confirmation.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-22
MEETING OF THE CABINET.
NO CHANGE IN CUBAN POLICY CONSIDERED
NECESSARY-OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED

NO CHANGE IN CUBAN POLICY CONSIDERED
NECESSARY-OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED
Washington Jan. 21-The Cabinet to-day gave
some time to discussion of the conduct Of the
buieau of American Republics. during which 1t
passed In review Congressional criticisms which
nave been made OF the institution. Secretary Bliss
testified as a business man to the great value
OF the publications of the Bureau. particularly
since 1t had come under the administration OF
the present director. Joseph Smith. 1t was the
general opinion of the Cabinet that the Bureau
was deserving Of the earnest support Of the Ad-
mnstration.
There was some talk the prospect OF
ratfying the Hawaiian annexation treaty and
the reception to be given to President Dole
Cuba also came in for a share Of attention. and
as the general character OF the latest news was
peaceful the situation was believed not to war
rant any change in the policy that has been 20
long followed by this Government
Several pending appointments were also con-
sidered A successor to the late Commissioner
or Patents. Benjamin Butterworth, II ls SAID.
VIII be named In few days. 1t is believed that
the place will be given TO a New-England man.
There are two active candidates for the place.
A. p Greeley. at present Assistant Commits
sioner. who has been acting Commissioner dur
ing the illness OF Mr. Butterworth. and Ma
thanel T. rockingham, Of Massachusetts, who
was Assistant Commissioner under Mr.. Simonds.
Mr. Greeley is from New Hampshire. and has
been in the office for many years.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-22

HE DEMANDS A HEARING AND SAYS HIS BILL
CANNOT BE sQUEI.CHED.


CANNOT BE sQUEICHED.
Albany Jan. H.-Leutenant- Governor Woodruff
was in his place again this morning. and called the
Senate to order at II o'clock. quorum was lack
ing bat a number OF measures made their ap-
pearance.
Just before adjournment Senator Cantor called on
the chairman OF the Committee Miscellaneous
Corporations to know when there would be a meet
on his bill providing dollar gas for New-York City
Senator w l.. Brown, chairman OF the committee
said the committee probably would meet week
and fix a date for the hearing Senator Cantor gave
notice that II n hearing not granted next week
he would be obliged to move the discharge OF the
committee from consideration OF the measure. He
wanted some action taken the bill this year and
did not propose let the matter drag until the
close OF the session, done last year
Among the bills introduced tho following:
BY Senator W. /. Brown-A ppropriating 81 90 for
erecting d monument the outlet OF Otsego
Lake marking the site OF tho military dam
the mouth Of the Susquehanna River. erected by
General James Clinton. Of the Sullivan expedition In
1896 against the hostile Indians.
BY Senator RaInes-Est ablishng q normal and
training school In tho village OF Lyons. Wayne
County and appropriating 100 600 therefor.
BY Senator Stewart--Establlshing State truant
school and appropriating $4,000 therefor
regulate the use ~ bicycles within their counties
and TO license the OF the same, and 10 appoint
sidepath commissioners with power to expend funds
raised thereby in the construction Of cycle paths