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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09

MADRID. August So A. M.-The Lib
eral this morning says
The government accepts the United
states conditions ad reIerndum, beiiev-
ing that 1t is not authorized to cede ter
ritory without the vote OF the Cortes.
II Mckinley objects tho Cortes viii
be convoked this month. A fresh note
from President McKinlty replying TO
SPANS reply is expected during the
course of this week"
Continuing the Liberal expresses tho
opinion that certain passages Of spain's
reply may lead 10 an exchange OF cable
messages Of a critical nature, possibly
creating fresh difficulties"
THE DIPLOMATIC COURSE.
MADRID, Aug. SIS p. M-Senor Sa-
gasta, when asked go-day by the cores
pondent OF the Associated Press. whether
there was any truth in the statement
cabled to the United States that he had
caDled direct TO Washington on the sub
ject Of Spains acceptance OF the Ameri-
can peace conditions. catagorically and
emphatically denied that ho had sent any
such communication.
The Premier added: THE negotiations
will follow the usual diplomatic course,
and NJ. Cambon, the French Ambassador
at Washington will present Spain's note
10 President Mckinley"
WANTS TO WASTE NO TIME.
LONDON. Aug 9.-The Madrid cores
pondent OF the Times says
THE promptltude with which the Span
lsh Cabinet accepted the terms on re-
ceipt OF the American explanations. shows
that IL does not desire 20 waste time IN
dilatory procedure. The question when
direct negotiations will begin .s rather
doubtful, probably because the cabinet is
resolved 20 act scrupul0usy In accord
ence with the letter and spirit OF tho
Constitution and the best authorities dis
agree I'm Interpretation OF constitutional
law
1T Is believed that the direct negotia'
tlons will occur In Paris
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
TIE SAME OLD CRIME.
And John Meadows. the Perpctrator,
Suffers the Usual Penalty.

GRIFFIN. CA. Aug. S.-John Meadows,
a negro who yesterday attempted TO as
sault the seven-year-old daughter OF
Benson Camp az Carmel a small place
leor Grfhn. was hanged on the edge OF
the town to-day and the body riddied
with bullets
The negro was arrested this morning
IN Merrlwether county. and ia charge Of
two guards was placed in a buggy and
started 10 Griffin.
Arriving ia the city. ths negro sudden
ly jumped from the buggy and escaped.
During the afternoon ne applied at
farm house for something 10 eat and was
entertained hv a member OF the family
who recognlzod him while word was sent
70 Griffin Meadows was arrested without
trouble but while on the way to jail
here the officers were overpowered by a
mob OF about $50 men. who took the negro
and hanged him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
LlGHTNlNG'S WORK AT MIAMI
Two Soldiers Struck During Storm
and Instantly Killed.

MIAMI FLA. August Sat 10 % A. NJ.
to-day Cor~oral L. X. Humphries, OF
Company - First Texas and Charles
GW. of Company G.. First louisiana,
were instantly killed by lightning during
"a heavy electric storm. They were just
passing inro the cold drink stand OF Fred
Rutter. near the depot when a bolt OF
lightning struck the building Just over
the door Two other soldiers were
stunned. and one OF them is IN a critical
condition.
The First Texas Regiment was loading
aud there were hundreds OF soldiers
around In the building.
Under the left arm extending down the
side on the body OF Humphries is an i'm
preston OF trees that stand but a few
feet from the building which IS as nat
ural as a photograph.
The bodies viii be sent home for inter-
ment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
. SKATER NOT RESPONSIBLE,
lie Denies that He is To Blame for
Conditions on the Seneca and Cohcho


Conditions on the seneca and Cohcho
WASHINGTON. August s-General
shafter In "a report % the War Depart
ment emphatcally denies that he IS re-
spousiblo for the inadequate provision
made for the sick and wounded brought
from Santiago % the United states on
the Seneca and COnch0. General Shafter
speaks in high terms OF Dr. LaGarde' ana
saws that ho has worked under "the most
dlsadvantageous circumstances from the
dav the forces left Tampa until tho pre-
sent time. lie says that there have
never been sufficient medical attendants
or medicines FOR the daily wants OF the
command. Three times since reaching
Cuba has the command. he says been
almost entirely without medicine This
statement he says. Is made 20 him by the
medical directors. and on one occasion
they suggested taking medicines away
from the Spanish hospital.
The issuance of the statement from
General Shaftcr was the sequence or a
conference held al the White House this
afternoon between IN President, Secre-
tary Alger and Secretary Long. IL was
felt that the statements as 20 the condi-
ton OF the troops at Santiago might
create grave llllpi H114piA aDl 'tAN, ~ ---'-
the statement as issued was brief, IL oc-
cuDied almost an hour I'm its considera-
ton. it being felt that the utmost pre-
caution was essential az the present
stage Of the negotiations between this
country and Spain which 1t had been
first felt might be at least impeded by
knowledge Of the serious conditions re-
vealed in the appeal signed by the officers
there.
The issuance Of the statement was the
result and it speaks for itself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
DISREGARD INSTRUCTIONS.
Surgeon Sternberg Says This is the
Cause of Epidemics ofTyphoid Fever

WASHINGTON. August S-The epi-
demic OF typhoid fever which prevails in
so many of the camps. IS giving the war
Department a great deal Of concern and
steps are being taken 10 check the fever
and prevent further spread or the disease.
surgeon-General Stenberg to-day issued
a circular calling attention 10 former
circular issued by the Medical Depart
meut April 18th. The former circular was
devoted 10 recommendations for the
health of the troops and minutely point
cd out what 10 avoid and how camps
should be conducted from sanitary
point OF view together with suggestions
as 10 food and clothing for the soldiers.
II Is the opinion Of the surgeon general
that these conditions have not been car
ried out and in his circular to-day ne
says:
THE extensive prevalence Of typhoid
fever in camps OF instruction indicates
that the sanitary recommendations made
IN this circular have not been carried out.
II medical officers have failed 70 make
the proper recommendation as indicated.
the responsibility rests with them. IL the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
RIOTERS REPULSED,

4 Mob ot Negro Soldiers Failed TO
= Liberate Three orTheir Comrades.
TAMPLA. FLA.. August S-Early this
morning O. mob tried Co rescue three ne
gro teamsters of The regular army. in-
carccrated iu jail here. An armed guard
ordered them to desist but the mob
opened fire ON the JAIL A volley was
poured n t0 the crowd from the upper
windows of the building and several
shots took effect The wounded were car
ricd away by their comrades and the raid
was unsuccessful.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
They Turn the Tents and Company
Streets Over to the Blacks.
THE G. A. r. MEN IN A OlLEMA,
They Do Not Blame the southerners for
Their Action Captain John Lamb
Makes an Eloquent Address in
Response 20 the Mayors
Welcome-Co. McClure's
Patriotic speech.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa aug s-spe-
cisL-Picketts brave men Of Richmond,
as the guests Of the G. A. +. Of Phladel-
phia. spent a busy day to-day. on the
surface everything Is lovely in the en-
campmeat Fraternity IS the watch-wofd
or the occasion. ana boys IN gray and
boys in blue walk arm iu arm through the
shady groves or Sir aoclabiy around the
tables in the big music pavilion.
But there appears 10 De a well-dedned
undercurrent OF dissausfaction among
the men from the South. and in few
cases rris has grown t1 such a height
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09

4rt--lr fl'lrA-4J @t. Nils hNtHti al AAtiif-
son. In reply 10 one OF them, the Sec
re,lry SAYS, in part:
Navy Department.
Washington d. c.. August 8. lssS.
My Dear slr,-I am IN receipt Of your
letter and hasten TO assure you that
what you say about Admiral Sampson is
so unjust that 1t can only Dc pardoned
on the ground or you ignorance of the
whole matter Admigal sampson was
selected for the command of the North
Atlantic squadron because the depart
mcnt, I'm the exercise OF It's best luog-
ment with an eye single 20 the public
interests. believed that be was especially
fitted for the place. The movement on
Porto Rico was not q movement for It's
capture.
FULFILLED ITS PURPOSE
"Our movements 90 Porto Rico thus
became n reconnaissance. and tuniled IT'S
purpose There was no intention az this
time Of taking Porto Rico. as the army
was not then ready 90 cooperate
"Wi.h regard % sending our ships into
the haTbor OF Santiago. Admiral Samp-
son was acting under the explicit orders
OF the department not 20 expose his
armored ships 10 tho risk of sinking by
mines, and tho wisdom OF this course is,
1 believe, universally acknowledged by
navaI authorities. Ho waited, as he
should have done. the cooperation OF the
army How onectuauy under this CO.
operation tho result was accomplished
IS now matter OF history
CANNOT UNDERSTAND IT.
IT can we'll understand why the friends
OF other officers would bee so enthusiastic
and earnest, as I am In giving the credit
they so richly. every one OF them. deserve
for their glorious work. I cannot conceive
of ANYBODY so mean as 20 detract by
single hair from their merit but l can
not understand why such bitter feeins
B.. manifested in MANY quarters towards
Admiral Sampson. when all these officers.
subordinate 20 him in their reports
clearly and cordially recognize the fact
although al the beginning he was Dy
orders from Washington. going 10 confer
with General Shafter. yet the battle was
fought under his orders. and that me
victory was the consummation OF his
thorough preparation For myself know
no prediction for any one OF these gall
liant men. / would crown every ono or
them with laurel 1 want them all %
have their just deserts. Every one or
them deserves uustinted praise. not one
Of them deserves anything less than run
measure for that days work, and tnefe-
Tore can think of nothing more cruel
fhan a denreciati0n Of the merit or the
faithful devoted. patriotic commanders
in-chief physically frail worn with
sleepless vigilance weighed with meas
ureless res00u .5iiities and details, let-
ting no duty go undone'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
SECRETARY DAY RETICENT.
He Declines to Speak on the Subject OF
His RnmOred Resignation.

WASHINGTON. Aug S-The published
report OF the intention OF Secretary Day
10 resign tho Orico OF Secretary OF State
upon the termination Of the present war,
is based upon statements that were made
at the time no assumed office, % the
ERECT that be would consent Co hold u
but short time. No official utterance
as % the Secretary purposes is now
obtalnable, and Secretary Day himself de-
clines TO make any statements on the
subject. so it cannot be ascertained posi-
lively whether or not the period or time
which he had IN mind as the length OF his
service when he assumed office mas about
expired
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
BROOKE AND MILES CONFER.
Brooke Holds Guayama-About Four
Hundred Spaniards in Eight Miles.

PONCE, ISLAND or PORTO RICO.
Aug. 8.-Morning. -General Brooke ds here
IN conference with Major-General Miles.
His force Is still a. Guayama. a force
OIL about four hundred regular Spanish
troops are stationed about eight miles
away.
The United States cruiser Montgomery
and the hospital ship Relief have arrived
at the port OF Ponce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
SHAFTER'S PRISONERS.
one thousand Oft Sick and Woun-
ded Leave Santiago To-day.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, August $50
p M-General shafter and the Spanish
General Toral held a consultation at the
palace this afternoon with regard 70 the
embarkation Of the Spanish prisoners Of
war. As a result OF the conference 1000
Of the Spanish sick and wounded viii be
taken on board the Alicante tomorrow
morning and sent 20 Spain as soon as the
vessel Is properly loaded.
There is 20 be no punching or waiting
Of transports. Each will sail as soon as
it can be loaded after arrival here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09

recommendations have been made ana
not acted apon by those having authority
IN the various camps. the responsibility
Is not with the Medical Department 0ut
these recommendations should be repeat
ed and commanding officers be urged to
move their camps at frequent intervals
and 10 maintain a strict sanitary policy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
TO TAKE KENTUCKIANS.
The Transport Alamo Goes TO Newport
News for that Purpose.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, August S.-The
transport Alamo, arrived here to-day
from New York. She will carry the re-
naming six companies OF the First Ken
tucky Regiment 10 Porto Rico. They viii
probably embark tomorrow as will the
Fifth Illinois Regiment on the transport
Obdam. Neither or the vessels will sail
before Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
SlGSBEE FOR THE TEXAS.
lie Has Been Ordered 90 Relieve Cap
Philip Ofthat ship.

hAtf ~ hAtA mp
WASHINGTON. August S-Two i'm
portant changes in thecommand OF yes
sells Of the navy We're announced this
evening by Secretary Long.
Captain Charles d. Sigsbee, who COM
manded the battieship Maine when she
met her fate In the harbor or Havana,
and who has been In command OF the
auxiliary cruiser 81 Paul since the war
began. has been ordered 20 relieve Cap
tain John W. Philip If command OF the
battleship Texas. now undergoing re-
pairs I'm New York.
Secretary Long announced also that
Captain Caspar II. Goodrich, OF the aux
Hiary cruiser St Louis. had been or
dered 20 the command OF the Newark.
Commodore Watson's flagship 90 sue
ceed Captain Albert S. Barker. who has
been transferred 20 the battleship ore
gon on account Of the illness Of Captain
Charles Clark.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
THREE TRANSPORTS FOR HOME.
They Len Santiago Yesterday and An
other will Leave To-day.

SANTIAGO Aug. $3.50 j.. M-The
transports Miami Mlttewan and Viguan-
cia. loaded with United states troops. sail
ed Tor the United States this morning
Tomorrow the transport Grand Duchess
will leave with 7i2 men and officers of
the thirteenth Infantry and six COM
panles of the Seveniy-frst New York. ae-
erecaung ass men and officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
CERVERA'S WRECKS.
May Not Save the Colon-Maria Teresa
Not Yet Floated,

PLAYA DEL ESTE. August s.-(Noon)-
The Merritt and Chapman Wreckina
Steamer Potomac has arrived AT th'
scene OF tho battle OF July 30. and hai
visited the Cristobal Colon The wreckeri
report her TO be IN very bad situation
and they fear II is impossible TO save her
The Maria Teresa has not yet been
foated.
The auxiliary gun-boat Vixen has re-
turned 10 Guantanamo Bay from Santa
go Otherwise there has been no move.
ment OF the vessels composing the Ameri
can feet. The warships are ready 10 sal
at twelve hours notice
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
FRANCE IS IMPATIENT.
Fresh Instructions TO VI. Cambon ia
Have the Rodriguez Released.

PARIS. August s-The Temps to-day
says:
Fresh and energetic instructions have
been sent to NJ. Cambon. the French
Ambassador az Washington. 20 secure
the release OF the French steamer Olinde
Rodriguez. The Minister OF Foreign AZ
fairs for a week past has pointed out 10
the United States that her detention Is
arbitrary and illegal, and has laid stress
on the fact that she has mall diplomatic
bags on board
The French steamer, Olinde Rodriguez.
was captured by the New Orleans on
July 18th of San Juan de Porto Rico and
was taken as a prize into Charleston.
3. c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
WOULD NOR PROSECUTE HIM..
Sergeant Alvin scruggs Gets ont Of a
Hnd snrnne with u Elne.

Sergeant Alvin Scruges Gets Ont OF a
Bad scrape with Fine.
WASHINGTON. Aug S-Special.-Ser-
eeaut Alvin scruggs, of Company L. OF
Third Virginia Regiment, became involv-
ed n "a dmculty with another man in n
shootsns gallery in this city Saturday
night. resulting ln Scruess cutting the
other man on the avn. lla was arrested
and released until this morning on his
personal bond
In court to-day tho man who had been
wounded declined 90 prosecute and Ser
Ge3ut scruggs was fined $50 for carry
ing a pistol concealed on his person.
Die was permitted 90 give his personal
security for the amount and returned to
Camp to-day accompanying the Captain
ol his o0mpany
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
GUATEMALAN REVOLUTION.
The Movement Promises 10 Involve
Foreigners in Great Difficulty.

WASHINGTON, August S.-Acvices re-
ceived from Cocos. Guatemala, shows
that the revolutionary movement there
has assumed a phase which, while not
seOpardiLing the existing government.
promises 20 involve foreign residents IN
great difficulty The insurgents under
Moral are believed 10 have received con-
siderable support from the MeXicans on
the frontier. who are said % be chargea-
bic az least with falling TO observe neu-
trallty.
some Of the foreign residents have suf-
fered heavy eNaou0ns Of money under
forced levies by tive insurgents. and IL
may be that strong representations on
the subject will he required by the United
States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09

FERNANDlNA. FLA. August S.-Cap-
tain Weaver. OF Company A, Third
Ohio and Harry Adams. OF Company r.
Thirty Second Mictieln Rcgimenfs both
died to-doy ~ typhoid fever Their re-
mains have been sent 10 their homes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
Was Not the Gussie.

WASHINGTON. Aug. S-rne War De-
: pa.tment has received a report from Cen
eral Gilmore. saying that the Gussie.
which was reported wrecked. IS safe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
HAWAIIAN COMMISSIONERS.
They VIII Sail from San Francisco on
the Mariposa Wednesday.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Aug. s-The
Hawaiian Commissioners. Senators cul-
lom and Morgan ana Representative Htt
have arrived I'm this city and will take
passage for Honolulu on the Msriposa.
sailing Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
II Mckinley Objects to the Re-
ply Spain Las Sent.
NO DESIRE TO WASTE TINE.
Her PromptneSS in Ans
wering Shows This.
THE NEGOTIATIONS IN PARIS.

IL is Believed the Commissioners will
Meet There, but the Date il Doubt.
ful, as the Spanish Cabinet Pro-
pose TO Act Strictly in Ac-
cordance With Their
Constitution - They
Believe Certain
Passages May
Complicate
Matters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
Only on This Ground Can Such AcCu-
sation Be Pardoned,
He WAS ACTING UNDER ORDERS.
The Department Did Not Wish Him TO
Risk Sinking His Valuable Ships
by Mines-Canuot Understand
Why Such Bitter Feeling
is Manifested in Many
Quarters Toward Him.

WASHINGTON. August s--The secre-
tary of the Navy has received several
letters violently attacking Admiral samp-
son. In reply 10 one OF them, the Sec
re,lry SAYS, in part
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09

as to cause a much earlier departure
from Philadelphia than was originally
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
The Reply Not Believed 10 Be
Simple and Direct.
OUR TERMS WERE EXPLICIT.
Government VIII Stand
On These Terms.
PERSONNEL OF COMMISSION.

Jhc Administrator Has Given NO se
rious Consideration 10 80 Yct, But
VIII Appoint so one not in Ace
cord with ON Che Question
Of Disposal Of thc PhIl-
ippincs-Thc Answer
Drawn -o as to
Lead to Diplo-
matic Dis
Cusai0u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09

Forecast for Tuesday:
virginia-- Thunder storms cooler wess-
erly wInds.
North and South Carolina--Rains. cool
er in the Interior: south TO southwest
winds.
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CONTINUED on Sixth Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09

Since Labor Commisa aioner Arcnef
Montacue went into Office last March be
has been hard az worl. and hass gotten
the affairs Of his department 80 very
good shape. Considering the fact that
The Legislature made a very small ap-
10 this department the
Commis aioner has already accomplished
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-09-15

Septemb6r IL, 1S9S.-There has boon
considerable damage done by tho wet
weather tho past two weeks to both corn
and cotton. -. -
The many friends Of Mr. j. r. Craig
will bo glad to know that he is improv-
Ing at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Johnston, aocompa-
MED by their daughter, Miss Mattio, OF
Pickons county, visited friends and rola-
tivos in our neighborhood last week.
We hope they had pleasant trip and
will come back again soon. =.
Miss May Warwick, of Greenville, S. c.,
visited on Tugaloo river last week.
Miss Nottie Herndon has boon spend-
ing awhile with hor sister, Mrs. j. A.
Knox, of Mt. Tabor section. :.
We are glad to note that tho infant of
Mr.. j. r.. Cleland, which has boon i'll for
some timo, is improving.
Singleton received q telegram Saturday
night of tho death of their brcthor, Rev.
w. b. Singleton, which occurred Soptom-
Der 10th. The Rev. w. B. Singleton was
seventy eight years old and had worn
himself out preaching The gospel. He
had boon preaching ovor fifty years. He
has many frionds and relatives through
out South Carolina and Georgia, who
will be grieved to learn of his doath.
We sympathiso with tho beroaved family.
Their loss is his otornal gain.
Miss Clarrie Russell, of Bounty Land,
returned home last weel. from her school
at Pleasant Grove, where sho has boon
teaching for some timo. We hopo she
will como back in the Mt. Tabor section
soon.
Miss Dora Spears, Of Georgia, is visit
ing Miss Lula Adams, of Sursot Hill,
this week. SAMRG.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-09-15
Don't Fool With q Buzz Saw

GREENVILLE, September 1O.-Presi-
dent Hartzog, of Clemson college, came
here to-day to investigate tho trouble in
which Prof. w. NJ. Yager was impli-
Gated. AS D result of the investigation,
Prof. Yager this afternoon resigned his
professorship in Clemson college, which
ho has held for several years with marked
success. President Hartzog did not
express himself as to Prof. Yager's con-
duct, but stated that Prof. Yager is ono
of the best instructors in his limo in the
South, and his graduates have taken fine
positions, Prof. Yager is instructor in
drawing and mechanical designing.
The charge against Prof. Yager was
grand larceny and the case was dismissed
by the magistrate, who expressed conf
dence in Prof. Yagor's innocence. The
charge was brought by dissolute woman
In whose house Prof. Yager was on
Thursday afternoon. His statement is
that, on going to tho depot he found he
had good deal of time before his train
loft and he wont over to this house near
by. Tho woman accused him OF steal
ing her rings, one a diamond, and Prof.
Yager's friends assert this was an at
tempt at blackmail He was arrested
by the police simply on tho woman's
statement, aftor ho had been searched
and offered his watch to compromise,
but tho woman refused it.