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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

Gentlemen OF the jury, have you agreed
upon verdict?"
The foreman replied, "we have" at the
same time handing to the clerk the written
verdict, which was passed to Judge Wood
ward.
After reading the verdict the Judge re-
turned the paper to the clerk. The latter
addressing the jury, said: "Gentlofeh,
your verdict In the case Of the Common
wealth against James Martin ct 81, Is not
guilty $50 say you alp"
.sWe do" was the reply. The jury was
then polled, and each juror answered not
guilty as his name was called. There was
an attempt of applause, but 1t was quickly
suppressed by the Judge.
Whea the jurors retired Wednesday
they took only one ballot, and 1t was unan-
imous for acquittal.' 1t Is said that they
were prepared to render verdic. before
leaving the boz. The ballot was taken only
for forms sake.
After the jury had been thanked and dis
charged by Judge Woodward, District-At-
torney Martin asked that the defendants be
required to continue their bail bond, as
there are still seventeen indictments for
murder hanging over them and thirty
was continued as requested. District-At-
torney Martin says he has not decided what
to do with these cases, but will confer with
the Prosecuting Committee. This commit
tee, 1t is said, will insist upon further prose-
cution.
The trial Of Sheriff Martin and his depu-
ties began on Tuesday, February l, and
continued for five weeks, about one hun
dred and fifty witnesses being called by the
Commonwealth and the defense. The case
was bitterly fought by both sides, and mas
excited moro interest than any other case
ever tried in this section OF the State. 1t Is
said that the trial will cost the county al
most S10, 900 and the defense $4,000 The
lawyers engaged by the Prosecuting Com
mittee to assist the District Attorney were
to have fee Of $4,000 each. SO far each
has received 500 Of 1t.
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GOVERNMENT CROP ESTIMATES.
Whea: Reserves in Farmers Hands Heav.
fer Than Last Year.

Whea: Reserves in Farmers Hands Heav-
fer Than Last Year.
The consolidated returns OF the different
crop reporting agencies Of the Department
of Agriculture, Washington, made up to
March show the wheat reserves in farm
ers' hands on that date to have been the
equivalent OF 229 per cent. OF last years
crop, or about 121 .000, 900 bushels. This is
33, ,000, 900 bushels in excess OF the farm re-
serve reported one year ago, but the result
of the special wheat investigation made by
the Department last fall would indicate
that the crop OF 1896 was larger than the
Department had reason to believe at the
time.
Theproportion OF the crop OF 1897 shipped
beyond county IS 50.7 per cent.
The corn in farmers hands, rs estimated,
aggregated SS3 900 900 bushels, or ALL per
cent. of last years crop, as against 1,16i,-
600 900 bushels, or 81 per cent. on hand on
March /, 1897, and l .072 900 900 bushels, or
1913 per cent. on March l, 1895. The pro-
portion Of the total crop shipped out OF
county where grown Is estimated ut zig
per cent, or about 412 ,000, 900 bushels. The
proportion OF the total crop merchantable
is estimated at S6.8 per cent.
OF oats there are reported to be about
272 .0O0, 900 bushels, or 3S.9 per cent, still
in farmers hands, as compared with 3l3,-
900 900 bushels, or 44.2 per cent. on March
1, 1897. The proportion Of this crop shipped
beyond county lines Is estimated at 1912 per
cent
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

There are floating stories OCCASION
ally of frog farms here and there, but
all apocryphal, Forest and Stream
says, if by farming be meant the arti-
ficial propagation of frogs as fishes are
propagated in hatcheries, and reared
through the successive stages from the
eggs to maturity. NJ. F. Chamber
lain of the United States fish commits
sion says that'while the value of frogs
as food is now thoroughly recognize d
In this country, to such degree, in
deed, that the United States consumes
more frogs than are eaten in any other
country, not excepting France itself,
human ingenuity has not as yet de-
yised method of carrying artificial
cultivation beyond the larval stage.
tits comparatively easy to stock pond
with breeding frogs or with tadpoles.
They may be protected against their
natural enemies, but the insurmount-
able trouble is to furnish food for the
young frogs. Live food is absolutely re-
.quisite, but there is no practical de-
vice to furnish insects.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

partment Of the Lakes. and those OF the
Department OF Texas to the Department Of
the Gulf.
Major General John R. Brooks Is assigned
to the command Of the Department Of the
Lakes, and Brigadier-General William n.
Graham to the command Of the Depart
ment Of the Gulf. The officers Of the sew
eral STAFF Departments now on duty In the
Departments of the Missouri and Texas are
assigned to the like duties in the Depart
ments Of the Lakes and Gulf respectively.
Heretofore the preparations Of the mill
tary branch Of the Government have pro-
ceeded on the basis that 1t was we'll to have
every feature under its control in perfect
order for whatever might occurr. Now,
however, knowledge OF what the War De-
partment Is doing, and intends to do. con-
sidered in connection with the lactivity In
every branch Of the naval service, furnishes
almost conclusive evidence that, instead Of
merely preparing for trouble as a precau-
tionary measure, the Government row an
ticipates it.
The new Department OF the Gulf will be
exceedingly important in view OF threat
ened war with Spain. Its proximity to the
probable scene Of naval operations gives it
a prominence which 1t would not other
wise possess. It embraces the whole coast
line from North Carolina to the Rio Grande.
and every seaboard city Of the southeast
will be under the protection of the army Of
the Gulf, operating in conjunction with
naval vessels in Southern waters.
More important than anything that has
yet been arranged under the direction OF
Secretary Alger are orders in course OF
preparation providing for general move
ment of regular cavalry and artillery to the
Atlantic seaboard. Nearly all the cavalry Is
in the West, where majority Of the
infantry regiments are also located.
OF course it will be necessary to
leave some troops In remote sections,
where Indian uprisings have to be consid-
cred as likely to occur at any time, but it Is
intended that nearly ali the companies and
troops Of the infantry and cavalry, even
those as far west as California, shall be
brought to points on the Atlantic and the
Gulf Of Mexico.
Secretary Alger has directed General
Flagler, Chief Of Ordnance, to proceed i'm
mediately, without avail ing specific ap-
propriations by Congress, ioprocure rapid
fire guns, with carriages and ample sup
plies Of powder and projeetiies for guns Of
all calibres. He has alsD directed General
Flagler to increase WORK at all ordnance
establishments, armories, and arsenals to
the full extent Of their capacity, employing
as many extra men as can possibly be
utilized.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

One of Germany's leading statisti-
clans has come to the conclusion that
in order % live long it is necessary to
be married. Out of every seventy
men who reach the age of sixty he
finds that forty-eight are married
men and only twenty-five bachelors.
This German statistician, whose name
is DR.. Schwartz, further finds that
between the ages of thirty and forty
five the mortality among bachelors is
twenty seven per cent. while among
married men it is only eighteen per
cent. DR.. Schwartz has proved that
tits absolutely necessary to be mar
ried if a man wishes to become a CEN
tenarian, for of fifty proved centenari-
ans whom the doctor has examined
not one was bachelor. 1t is true
that there were no married men, either
for all the old men were widowers.
These facts are now established. To
live long a man must be married, and
then become widower at some period
of his life, which has not yet been as
certained. Evidently, if DR.. Schwartz
discovers the exact length married
life should continue he will have
solved the problem of old age.
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discretion given the President in the emerr.

discretion given the President In the emerg-
ency appropriation measure. II they sue
ceed in their efforts to obtain 1000 COM
petent seamen and machinists, the enlisted
force will be Increased by $500, including
the number provided for in the annual bill.
Heretofore the South, the great lake
region, and the Mississippi Valley have been
ignored in recruiting for the navy, but the
present emergency affords the opportunity
which naval officers have wanted for long
time, OF testing the ability of these sections
to furnish capable enlisted men. Batches
OF recruits will be sent from the stations
established to the Brooklyn Navy Ierd,
and thence distributed to the numerous
ships which will be placed in commission
when adequate crews can be obtained, or
held in reserve for service with the auxil-
iary fleet, which would be impressed if war
is declared.
The Colonel Commandant OF the Marine
Corps has been directed by the Navy De-
partment to enlist two additional bat
talions, composed OF 473 men, and prepare
them for immediate service on warships
and at store stations.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

Famine and pestilence are raging
in Russia again, on scale far more
serious than in India a year ago.
Those who charged the Indian woes
against the British government will
please take notice, says the New York
Tribune. AS for the scourges OF Rus
sia, there is indisputable evidence that
they are really the fault of the govern
ment in refusing to permit the people to
become educated and thus able to till
their land better and improve their
sanitary condition. 1t insists that
they shall remain in ignorance and
squalor, and the result is that they
are dying like flies in q frost.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
THE NEWS rPIToMlzeD.
Washington Items.


The President sent these nominations to
the Senate: United States District Judges
Edward R. Meek, for the Northern Dis
trict Of Texas; Edmund Waddill, Jr., for
the Eastern District Of Virginia. Marshal,
for the District Of South Carolina-Lawson
D. Melton. Secretary OF Legation at Sam
tiago, Chile-Henry J. Lend erink, OF Iowa.
The Senate in executive session rejected
the nomination Of Henry S. Williams to be
Postmaster at Aberdeen, South Dakota.
House Committee on Elections No. s has
agreed by strict party vote 70 make re-
port In favor Of seating ex-Representative
Josiah Patterson, who contested the seat OF
Mr.. Carmack, from the Tenth Tennessee
District. Mr. Patterson, who represented
the district in the las. Congress as Demo-
crat. ran against Mr.. Carmaek, the Der
cratic candidate, as a gold Democrat!
also was indorsed by the Republicans.
The House voted non-concurrence In &
Senate amendments to the Indian Apprd
priation bill.
ton representatives from army posts all
over the country to confer on the PROPOSE
tion for mobilizing l00, 600 troops In the
South Atlantic and Gulf States.
The President nominated William J. Cal
houn, OF Illinois, to be an Interstate Com
merce Commissioner.
Orders have been issued for the cruiser
Brooklyn to hurry to Hampton Roads,
where she wil! be joined by the commerce
destroyers Minneapolis and Columbia.
They will be flying squadron to with
stand any attacks that may be made as fur
north a., Maine until Admiral Sicard's feet
can cone to the rescue from its station
further south. .
The Postoflce Appropriation bill. agreed
on in the House Committee, provides for
an expenditure Of over S100, 900 900, and
enables the Postmaster General to consoii-
date the Brooklyn and New York City POST
Offices.
In reply to request by Spain for infor-
nation concerning the nature OF Captain
Crowninshield's recent trip to the West In
diee, President Mckinley promptly denied
that the Chief Of the Bureau Of Navigation
had been in communication with the in
surgents.
Preparations to meet an emergency were
actively continued ia Washington. although
the relations between this country and
Spain were considered as assuming less
threatening shape.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

The United States supreme court
recently decided case that may have
q marked influence toward the dis
couragement of suicide. 1t was con-
fronted with the question whether the
heirs of a sane man, who had COM
mitted suicide, could recover on an
insurance policy taken out by the man
upon his own life. The court ruled
IN the negative, thus in the particular
case in point barring the heirs from
an enormous sum of money to the ex-
tent of which various companies had
insured the life OF the suicide. The
courts reasoning is sound and based
upon recognition of the best public
policy with,regard to the treatment of
suicides. Il was held that to compel
the payment of such policies would be
to put premium upon self-destruc-
tion by offering degree of incentive
to discourage men whose sole hesi-
fancy about committing suicide might
spring from the fear of leaving desti-
tute those dependent upon them. If,
by insuring their lives heavily and
paying tithe of the premium required
by the companies they could make
sure of the support of these surviv is
this bar to suicide, which may be fairly
considered as influencing many men
to prevent their self-destruction, would
be Withdrawn.
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1000 MEN FOR THE NAVY.
A Board of Officers to Establish Recruit
ing Stations In the South and West.

WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD.-In line
with the general preparations for the an
ticipated emergency was the action taken
by Secretary Long in appointing Board
Of Officers to establish naval recruiting
stations in the South and West and to per-
sonally enlist as many seamen and machin-
lists as they can secure. The board Is COM
posed Of Lieutenant Commander John N.
Hawley, in charge Of the enlistment divi-
sion OF the Bureau Of Navigation; Chief
Engineer Harrie Webster and Surgeon Re-
mus C. Parsons, who have gone to New
Orleans, where they will begin their work.
They were accompanied by man OF ex-
perience in getting the right sort Of ma
terial for the service. From New Orleans
tie board will go to Galveston, thence to
St. Louis, and perhaps to other places on
the Mississippi, and after visit to Cleve-
land will probably end up their duties at
Savannah and Charleston. The members
of the board have authority to make un-
limited enlistments, and will obtain at least
1000 men. AS the Naval Appropriations
bill will authorize the addition Of only 1900
men and boys to the naval personnel, the
boards orders were issued under the wide
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
Minister Bernade Arrives.

The new Spanish minister, Senior Polo y
Bernabe, arrived at Washington and was met
at the depot by Senior du Bose, the Spanish
charge, and the other Spanish officials, who
gave him a cordial welcome and escorted
him to the legation. Later Mr.. du Bose
called at the State Department and ar
ranged to present Seno- Polo. At that time
the minister was introduced to Secretary
Sherman and Judge Day. Senior Polo ex-
pressed himself for peace, saying Spain will
do all she can to avert conflict. He will
undertaketo negotiate q trade treaty for
Cuba.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

General William Starke Rosecrans was
born at Kingston, Ohio, September 6, 1919:
he graduated at West Point. but resigned
from the Army In 1854, and began busi-
ness life In Cincinnati as civil engineer and
architect. At the beginning Of the Civil
War he re-entered the service. He COM
manded in some OF the most noted battles
OF the Civil War. among them being Cor
inth, Iuia and Murireesboro, the latter be-
ing one Of the fercest OF the whole war.
Two years after the close of the war he re-
signed from the Army, and in 1853 was ap-
pointed Minister to Mexico. In 1881 he
was elected to Congress from California,
serving two terms. In 1891 he was appoint
ed Register of the United States Treasury
at Washington, serving till 1895.
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Nan and Wife Die Together.

Mrs. John L. Driscoll was found dead In
ker room at tho Chamber OF Commerce
Building at Nashville, Tenn, whilo her
dead husband was seated in chair near
her. The discovery was made by physi-
clan, who received note from Driscoll
asking him to call at his room, stating that
his wife was dead and that he would be
dead when found. Morphine had been
taken, probably on account OF i'll health.
Driscol was q Shorthand teacher.
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coNsULs' LIFE IN CUBA HARD.
None Has Resigned and One Has Applied
For Sick Leave.

WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD.-It is real
lied ut tho State Department that the lot
OF the American Consuls in Cuba is very
hard one; it has been difficult for many
months, and is no better now. Still, the
department is gratifed at the manner IN
which these officers have discharged their
duties and remained at their posts.
So far as can be learned at the State De-
partment, none Of them has resigned, and
stories to the contrary probably found their
origin in the fact that one Consul, whose
health had broken down, has applied for
leave OF absence, which will be granted to
him.
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constitution Of the national organization,
the President-eiect noninates the Vice.
President and the convention confirms the
same. Thus it is directly to Miss Wizards
wishe, tha. Mrs. Stevens, her lifelong
friend, becomes Her successor. For twenty
two successive years Mrs. Stevens has been
President OF the Maine W. C. 7. o., and In
all that time only one ballot has ever been
cast against her.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
THE COUNTY RECORD.
Published Every Thursday
At
GINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA,
LOUIS j. BRiSTOW,
Editor and Proprietor.

A Russian physician examined a
number of students with regard to
their health as affected by smoking.
OF the smokers 16. 90 per cent. were
found to have some affection of the
respiratory tract, while only 1860 of
the non-smokers were thus affected.
In respect to diseases Of the alimen-
tary tract, the figures were respec-
lively 11.SS and 9.92 per cent; and
of both tracts combined, ST and
{. % per cent.
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NO SHIPS SOLD TO SPAIN.
Neither Has She Been Able to Secure n
Loan of $4,000, 900.

WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD.-Accord-
ing to the advices received by the State
and Navy Departments from their agents
abroad, Spain has not succeeded in pur-
chasing single warship built or building
in any European country. The Admins
tration regards this information as thor
oughly trustworthy, and after its worry
over the reports from London. Paris and
elsewhere that the Spanish Government
had arranged for securing options on a
yards, it is correspondingly happy.-Fur-
thermore, diplomatic officers Of the United
States, who have been endeavoring to as
certain from the most reliable sources
whether there is any truth in the persist
ent rumors that Spain has secured a loan
OF s40, ,000, 900, have reported to this Gov
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
To Contest Eanna,s Election.

Mayor Robert E. McKisson, of Cleveland.
Ohio, announced that he would contest
the election Of Senator Hanna when the
latter attempted to take his seat for the
long term. McKisson was the candidate
of the opposition for Senator at Columbus
last January.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
GENERAL w. S. RosscRANs DEAD.

His Distinguished Services in the Civil
War Made Him Famous.
General William s. Rosecrans died near
Redondo, Cal, Friday. passing away peace
fully in the presence Of his son and daugh-
ter, Carl and Anna Rosecrans, and several
friends OF the family. Only the Generals
great vitality had kept him alive since the
Friday before when he suffered and attack
of heart failure following severe cold.
He leaves n large ranch devoted to wheat
and fruit, on which he had lived in COM
fort for years. Besides two children at his
bedside he leaves another daughter, Mrs.
O'Toole, Of Helena, Montana.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
Mother Murdered Her Little Girl.

The body of the little girl found mur-
dered with carbolc acid at Rockville Cen
tire, Long Island, was identified as Annie
Petersen, daughter of Hilda Petersen, a
Swedish servant. employed at 5s East
Fifty-third street, New York City. The
woman was arrested and confessed that
the child was hers and was killed by her.
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served TO Allay Excitement.

WASHINGTON. D. C. (SpeciaD.-The pass
age of the D efense bill and the assurance
given by Foreign Governments have served
to allay excitement in Washington, and q
satisfactory adjustment OF relations with
Spain is expected: the greatest activity in
preparations for National defense is still
manifested, however.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
One Hundred Big Guns For Coast Defenses

wAsH!SGToS, D. C. (SpeciaD.-Confer-
ences were held to-day between Secretary
Alger and President Linderman and other
representatives OF the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany in regard to bringing up work on the
100 big guns which the firm is making Tor
coast defenses. Orders were sent by the
War Department to-dayfor the immediate
installation OF ten-inch guns on the de-
fensas at Dutch Island, guarding the west
entrance 20 Narragansett Bay.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
ENGLAND Our Friend,

Queen Victoria, through the British Am
bassado., has sent message to the Presi-
dent expressing her qualification at his
conservative action. sympathy with the
United States in the crisis with Spain Is In
creasing in England. Both Conservatives
and Liberals will urge the British Govern
ment to recognize Cuban independence as
soon as this Government does.
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Our Minister to Persia wcds.

Miss Grace Aspinwall Bowen, daughter
o: the late Henry C. and Lucy Aspinwan
Tappen Bowen, of Willow street, Brooklyn,
and Professor Arthur Sherburne Hardy,
United States Minister to Persia, were mar
ried Thursday in Athens, Greece. The
ceremony took place at the home OF the
brides brother-in-law, Professor Rufus
Richardson, head Of the American Univer-
sity in Athens.
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MOVEMENTS OF WARsHIPS.
Misntonomoh and Katahdin In Commis
sion-Thc Flying Squadron.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. Especially. - The
placing Of the monitor Miantonomoh and
the harbor defense ram katahdin in COM
mission at the League Island Navy Yard
will be followed by the addition to the
effective fighting force OF the navy Of the
swift commerce destroyers Minneapolis
and Columbia, also at this station. The
Minneapolis and Columbia will meet the
armored cruiser Brooklyn ut Hampton
Roads, there to remain as the nucleus OF a
flying squadron OF ocean corsairs, and to be
ready to respond to an emergency call to
Key West or some Northern port. Tho
Katahdin will presumably join the Terror
In New York barbor, while the Miantono-
mob will guard the entrance to Delaware
Day
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For General ,rile,,s Promotion.

WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD The Senate
Committee on Military Affairs decided to
recommend the passage Of the bill author
izing the revival OF the grade Of Lieutenant
General OF the Army. The bill authorizes
the President to nominate an officer to this
grade. The bill is in tho interest OF GEN.
eral Miles