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The herald., 1898-07-29
AN AWFUL LESSON
THE BoURGOGNE DISASTER WILL
RESULT IN GOOD
Not Only Will Existing Laws Be More
Strictly Enforced but New Ones
Will Be Passed

HALIFAX, July 2s.-In his report on
the Bourogne-Cromartyshire disaster.
Capt. Smith draws special attention to the
international regulations for preventing
collisions at sea, which, the report says,
SHOULD have been observed by these ves-
sells"
The report says that nothing can be abso-
lutely and correctly known as to the ratio
of speed Of the steamer, but from the sud
den manner the steamer first came in sight
upon the port bow of the sailing ship, and
her equally quick disappearance in the
fog Immediately after the disaster. as shown
by the evidence, the court is forced to the
conclusion that the steamer was proceed
Ing at very high rate of speed.
Article 20 states that when steam vessel
and q sailing vessel are proceeding in such
directions as to involve risk of collision
the steam vessel shall keep out of the way
of the sailing vessel. For reasons unknown
to the court, the Bourgogne did not keep
clear of the sailing vessel.
Article 81 says: Where. by these rules,
one of the vessels is to keep out of the way,
the other shall keep her course and speed"
The evidence upon this point is of a clear
and satisfactory character and conclusively
proves that the sailing ship under the cir
cumstances did keep her course and
speed, according to the provisions of the
act. The court Is of the opinion that her
master would no. have been justified in
departing from the statutory regulations,
unless he could have sheltered himself I'M
der the conditions pointed out in article q.
All the necessary duties were performed
on the sailing ship with proper caution and
Cue diligence was exercised In her naviga
ton by her captain, when the character of
the fog was taken into consideration. Capt.
Henderson Of the Cromartyshire and the
officers of the ship are. therefore, exoner-
ated front blame Tor the collision and its
consequences. Capt. Smith in his report
says: at seems to me that La Bourgogne,
as a mail steamship starting from New
York, was not In the position at the time of
the collision as indicated by the steam lines
on the pilot chart of the Norh Atlantic. 1t
also appears to me that it Is highly desir-
able that the rules of following the steam
er lines should be made more binding on
all steamers navigating the Atlantic when
plying between New York and European
ports. Although in this inquiry have not
been called upon or empowered to make any
investigation as to the conduct of the mas
ter and officers of La Bourgogne or as TO
the navigation Of that ship. it is evident
that had the commander. Capt Deloncle.
followed the rules laid down, the vessel
could not have been in position indicated
by the disaster"
The report concludes with the recon-
mendation that new line routes be estab-
lished for fast passenger steamers between
American and European ports.
The herald., 1898-07-29
Troops for Porto Rico

NEWPORT NEWS, July 2s.-With the
exception Of the Fourth Ohio regiment the
Second brigade of the First army corps in
command of Brigadier General Haines
sailed for Porto Rico this afternoon at 3
o'clock General Haines and his staff and
the Fourth Ohio regiment are on the aux
Hilary cruiser st. Paul 1t is not likely that
this ship will leave Old Point before day
break tomorrow, as there Is yet large
quantity of supplies to be loaded. The
transports that got off are the City of
Washington, Massachusetts,, Seneca and
Roumania and the auxiliary cruiser ST.
Louis.
The herald., 1898-07-29
CAPTAIN Jones Promoted

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-The President
has appointed Capt Thaddeus w. Jones of
the Tenth Cavalry to the vacant colonecy
in the Tenth Volunteer Infantry Qmmunes).
This officer was promoted In recognition of
his meritorious service while in command
of a company of the Tenth Cavalry during
the terrible fighting around Santiago
The regiment of which Capt. Jones is APP
pointed Colonel is composed entirely of coll
ored men, recruited in the South, and Is
booked for early service In the West In
dies, either at Santiago or Porto Rico Capt.
J. M. Lee OF the Ninth Infantry. who orig
inaily was appointed Colonel Of this I'M
The herald., 1898-07-29
Soldiers Poisoned

WALLA WALLA, WASH. July 2S.-
Shortly before breakfast at Fort Walla
Walla this morning forty-two men Of
Company A, Fourth United States cav
airy, were taken i'll with violent pains in
the stomach. The afflicted men were or
dered sent to the hospital but on the way
many dropped to the ground and lay groan-
ing In agony until medical assistance from
the city arrived. This evening all had re-
covered except five men. who are in ase-
rious condition. Physicians pronounce the
trouble cholera morbus, but some think
the water has been tempered with.
The herald., 1898-07-29
The Hawaiian Cable

SAN FRANCISCO. July 2S.-The Evening
Post says that the United States will soon
be connected by cable with her newly-ac-
uuired possessions and that the cable VIII
connect the United States from this city
with Hawaii, the Ladrones, the Philippines
and Hong Kong. The paper says that most
of the surveys have been made and that the
contract for the laying of the cable has al
ready been let and that, according to the
terms of the contract, the work must be
completed within six months. The price to
be paid is stated to be S10,000,0W
The herald., 1898-07-29
Paua Miners, Strike

PANA, Ills, Jul 2S.-The mines of the
Pana and Penwell Coal Company continue
3ie despite continued efforts to operate them
with non-union miners under heavy guard
of deputy sheriffs and special police. Eight
miners went to work in the Springside Goa;
Companys mine today, being conveyed in
carriages to the mine by deputy sheriffs with
Winchesters. There is no coal being hoisted
at the mine, however, and the general i'm
preston is that the men are only making re-
pairs and propping UP rooms preparatory to
a settlement of the strike.
The herald., 1898-07-29
The Texas Populists

AUSTIN, Texas, July 2S-The Populist
state convention nominated the following
ticket: Governor, Barney Gibbs; lieutenant
governor. r. w. Kirkpatrick; attorney
general. "Cyclone" Davis; comptroller, E.
p Allsbury; treasurer, ]. B. Barry; land
commissioner, Fl. L. Bentley; railroad
commissioner, Jack Farley; Judge of SUI
preme court, r. J. McMinn; Judge Of court
of criminal appeals, ]. D. Todd. The plat
form submitted by the committee on res
olutions yesterday was adopted and the
convention adjourned sine die
The herald., 1898-07-29
WANT LESS TAXATION
Southern Pacific Makes Plea for Its
Coast Road

SACRAMENTO. July 2s.-E. Black Ry-
an, tax agent of the Southern Pacific Com
pany, appeared before the State Board Of
Equalization today and asked that the as
sessment of the South Pacific Coast Road
be reduced from $4,000 to $4,000 per mile.
on the ground that the road was assessed
much higher than other narrow-gauge
roads in the State. and also because eight
cen miles of trackage consisted of spurs,
part of which were unused. Ryan said that
the company paid out $4,000 additional
lakes last year on account of the reduction
of the county assessments. He asked that
this be taken into consideration in maxi
ing the assessments this time.
Agent Meehan OF the Pullman Palace
Car Company said that his company was
satisfied with last years assessment
The herald., 1898-07-29
THE AaNEws INVESTIGATION
Committee After Gould-Case Against
EMPLOYEES Fails

SAN JOSE, CAL, July 2S.-The State
Lunacy Commission is in session at Ag-
news today, but Governor Budd is not pres
sent. The proceedings are still In execu-
tive session and care is observed that moth
ing from the room of the commission is
d1vulged. Trustee Gould Of the local board
was the first witness called. He was on
the stand when the commission adjourned
I'LL Tuesday. It ID understood that the ex-
animation Of Gould, In some parts at least.
The herald., 1898-07-29
THE COMPANY MUST PAY
Important Interpretation of the Life
Insurance Law

TACOMA. Wash, July 2S-In the United
States court today the jury was instructed
TO award the widow of the late Judge W. III.
Calkins a verdict against the Provident
Savings Life Assurance society for $5'os.
The company claimed deceasedhad allowed
his insurance to lapse. Judge Hanford had
held that an insurance company. before it
can declare q forfeiture Of q policy for the
non-payment of a premium, must send the
policy holder a notice stating how much is
due, when 1t is due, where it is payable,
and this notice must be sent more than so
DAYS before the due date of the premium.
1t makes no difference whether premiums
have actually been paid or not by the pol
icy holder.
The herald., 1898-07-29
The Young Ladies' Institute

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2s.-At the opens
ing of the Young Ladies institute today,
Miss Nellie Winters was appointed assist
ant grand secretary and Miss Mary Sull-
van assistant grand marshal. The reports
of the grand officers, which were read.
show that during the past two years the
Institutes have been doing we'll; that they
have paid out In sick benefits to members
nearly $1,000 and that there is now to the
credit of the organization in bank S9765.
This evening was devoted to a general res
ception at headquarters.
The herald., 1898-07-29
Nobody to Blame, as Usual

HALIFAX, N. S., July 2sLThe decision
of the Court of Inquiry given here today
exonerates Captain Henderson and the
officers of the ship Cromartyshire from all
blame in the matter of the Bourgogne dis
aster. The report was made by Captain
William M. Smith, of the British Royal
Naval Reserve, with whom was associated
in the investigation Captain Bloomfield
Douglas, r. N. R.. and Captain Lewis
Anderson, nautical assessor.
The herald., 1898-07-29
The Linseed Oil Company

CHICAGO, July 2s.-President Eusten Of
the National LAnseed Oil Company said to-
day: There is nothing at this time in the
affairs or the financial condition Of the
company to warrant the rumors which
have been circulated that the company Is
going into the hands of receiver. The
company has no past due paper and its
losses on the seed market have been large
ly exaggerated. At this date and at the
present market prices, its quick assets are
sufficient to pay It's liabilities"
The herald., 1898-07-29
Brooke Sails for Porto Rico

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The War De-
partment this morning received a dispatch
from General Brooke at Newport News,
dated last night stating that he was
aboard a transport and would sail for
Porto Rico early in the mo-ning. Moth
Ing further has been heard by the depart
ment either from General Brooke or the
commanding officer at Newport News.
The herald., 1898-07-29
THE HOSPITAL SHIPS
Surgeon General Sternberg's Inspec-
ton Is Satisfactory

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-surgeon GEN
eral Sternberg returned to Washington from
New York, where he made an inspection of
the hospital ship Relief with most salts
factory results. While in New York the
General also visited the Seneca and investi-
gated the charges as to the improper equip
ments Of the ship for the homeward trip
from Santiago. The Surgeon General found
that, while there was some ground for the
statements, the conditions had been exag-
gerated.
The Senate was ovsrcrowded with passsn-
The herald., 1898-07-29
Feeding French in Cuba

PARIS, July 2S.-At the cabinet council
today NJ. Volcasse, minister of foreign af-
fairs. submitted to his colleagues certain
questions arising out of Spain's overtures
for peace. 1t is believed that the discussion
turned mainly on the critical situation Of
in Cuba, arising out of the
stagnation of business since the war be-
gan.
The sums already distributed by the
The herald., 1898-07-29
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Leona's Cargo of Wounded

NEW YORK, July 2s.-The Leona, which
arrived at Newport News yesterday is
now on her way to New York She had on
board fifty-three sick soldiers, including
General Corbin's son. The health author
tiles at Newport News did not want any
more sick landed at that point. and ths
Washington authorities consented to send
the vessel north. ..s-t,
The herald., 1898-07-29
Charged With Stage Robbery

CAHTO, Cal, July 2s.-William Har-
grave, formerly agent for Wells, Fargo q
Co., at Mendocino City, was today arrested
at a logging camp and charged with the
robbery of the treasure boxes on the Ukiah
stage on Wednesday morning.
Another alleged robber of the stage Is
man known as Buffalo BILL" who was ar
rested half a mile from the scene of the
hold-up.
The herald., 1898-07-29

from the London illustrated News.

French consuls at Havana and Santiago
in relief having exhausted the amount
available, the council of state will issue a
decree opening an extraordinary credit for
the assistance of French subjects in Cuba.
400 of whom have been in receipt of daily
relief at Havana.
The herald., 1898-07-29
California Dried Fruits

NEW YORK, July 2s.-California dried
fruits dull.
Evaporated Apples-Common, case per
pound; prime wire tray, SlsQS%c; choice
SAG9c: fancy, 9hc.
Prunes--4GSc per pound.
Apricots-Royal. sh@1oc; Moorpark. 10
12c. safFe sss s
rsaches-u npssled. sosc; psslsd. tseaea
The herald., 1898-07-29
Nav Cause Trouble

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-The demand Of
italy on Colombia for the settlement of the
Cerruti claim has not yet been complied
with, and there is still a possibility that
the case may assume a grave aspect
The herald., 1898-07-29
Powder Mills DESTROYED

ELMIRA, N. T., July 2S.-The powder mill
of E. T. Johnson at Troy, Pa, was blown
up today and the owner, who was also
paying-teller in the Pomeroy and Mitchell
Bank, was killed.
The herald., 1898-07-29
The Immunes Sail

NEW ORLEANS, July 2S.-The steamer
Berlin, having on board the immune regi-
ment, under command of Colonel Hood
sailed this afternoon at Q o'clock Their
destination II Santiago.
The herald., 1898-07-29
AND STILL THEY COME
Another Shipload Of Klondikers With
Dust and Nuggets

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2S.-The steamer
Portland arrived this evening from st. Mi
chael with seven returning Klondikers who
are said to have brought about $25O,OO0 In
dust, nuggets and drafts. James Davis,
C. A. Mckay, John Pooley of Dawson and
F, Lewis of Circle City are said to have
with them nearly 5000 900, representing their
Joint labors in Dawson City during the
pa st season.
The herald., 1898-07-29
FAVOR KEEPING THE PHILIPPINES

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The herald., 1898-07-29
FOUR THOUSAND SICK
SKATERS LAST REPORT SHOWS
THE FEVER INCREASING
Death List in Cuba Small-Typhoid
Still Attacks Soldiers in Camp.
The Men Careless

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The war de-
partment tonight posted the following:.
SANTIAGO, July 27.-Adjutant General,
u. s. A.: Condition on the 9th: Total sick,
4122; total fever, 1888; new cases fever, S22;
cases fever returned to duty, 542. Deathss
Private J. II. Farrell Company H, Ninth
Massachusetts volunteers, at Siboney, yell
low fever; Corporal Thomas Ralst0n.
Company D, Twenty-fourth infantry.
Siboney, yellow fever; Private William H.
Byrers, Company d, Seventeenth infantry,
cerebral apoplexy.
SHAFTER, Major General.
In the Camps
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The report of
General Shafter, showing that there were
a77O cases of sickness in the army in Cuba.
has given the officials of the War Depart
ment considerable concern, but the report
that the yellow fever cases were Of the
mild type encourages the hope that the
death rate will be small. The number Of
fever cases reported. 1924, show that not
only yellow but typhoid and other fevers
are prevailing. General Sternberg says
that it is the history Of the yellow fever
| that it spreads rapidly, and having once
| got started in the camp Is sure to infect
many soldiers. Speaking of the other
fevers. he said that not only In Cuba but
In the camps in the United States there
had been many cases and 1t was the his
| tory of all new armies that fevers. especi-
ally typhoid. became quite common. This
| was due to the change of the climate and
mode of life Of the soldiers. Even where
the water was pure cases would rise. Sol
diers bought and ate many things not fur
nished by the commissary. such as milk
and other things peddled about the camp.
Often these foods caused sickness. An
other feature he mentioned was the indif-
ferent care men took of themselves when
they Joined the army. 1t was his belief
that as the army became more seasoned
there would be less sickness.
The herald., 1898-07-29
KING Of Spain Getting Better

MADRID, July 2S.-The Kings attack Of
measles is taking Its normal course and there
are no complications.
The herald., 1898-07-29

mune regiment, declined the commission, as
he preferred to remain with his old regi-
ment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-06-02
EJoo<a,. p,Ir are tho only pills to take
She DOeth What She Can.

Sho sits alone i'll tho window scat,
Watching the soldiers who throng tho
: street;
A toar clings fast to hor gcntlo oyc,
Hor bosom hoavcs with sudden sigh,
And hor slender fingers that clutch the
~ sill
Wavo proud adiou with royal will,
But hor mouth in it's motion never slacks
C'or tho gum sho chowoth to pay tho tax.
Thoro arc women who go to tho battle
front,
Women iii hospitals bearing tho brunt,
Women who sorva meath tho Red Cross
sign,
Women whose mission seems half divine,
But Annabol sits on tho window high;
She cannot go where tho bullets fly,
But steadily onward through packs and
packs
She chcwoth tho gum to pay the tax.
-Clevoland Plain Dealer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-06-02
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Useful Hints.

For sore throat, cut slices of fat,
boneless bacon, pepper thickly, and
tic around the throat with q flannel
cloth.
When stung by Il bee or a wasp,
make a paste of common earth and
water, put on the place at once and
cover with a cloth.
For cold on the chest, a flannel
rag wrung out in boiling water and
sprinkled with turpcntinc, laid on tn c
chest, gives the greatest relief.
When felon first begins to make
it's appearance, take a lemon, cut off
one end, put the finger in, and the
longer it is kept there the better.
For cough, boil one ounce of flax
seed in pint of water, strain and
add little honey, one ounce of rock
candy, and the juice of three lemons;
mix and boil well. Drink as hot rs
possible.
Often after cooking meal a per-
son will feel tired and have no appo-
titc; for this beat raw egg until
light, stir in little milk and sugar,
and season with nutmeg. Drink half
an hour before eating.
For n burn or scald, make a paste
of common baking soda and water,
apply at once, and cover with linen
cloth. When the skin is broken, ap-
ply .hc white of an egg with fcath-
er; this gives instant relief, as it
keeps the air from the flesh.
At the first signs of q ring-round,
take cupful of wood ashes, put in q
pan with quart of cold water, put
the pan on the stove, put your fling
in the pan, keep it there until the
water begins to boil, or as long as it
can be borne. Repeat once or twice
if necessary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-06-02
Summons for Relief.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF OCONEE.
IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

John ID. Vorner, Plaintiff,
against
Margaret I. Gibson, Pinol<ncy Freeman,
Noah Owcns, Henry l.. Owens, Berry
Owens, Austin Owens, Amanda Crum-
moy, Mahala Turner, John Owens,
Wcok Owons, Willie Owens, Tully
Owens, Clarsa Dooby, James Owens,
Lizzie Owens, Iona Owens, Mitchell
Ucllams, William Hel!ams, James
Hollams, Nan ITollams, Lille Ann Jof,
ferson, Robert Hcllams, Lena Hcllams,
IIany l1ellams, Mary Talloy and Bou-
lah Owons, Defendants.
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF-(CoMpLAl NOT
SERVED.)
TO tho Defendants above named:
VOU are hereby summoned and re-
IL qurcd to answer tho complaint in
this action, which was filed in the Office
of the Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas for tho said county, on the 9th
day of April, A. ID. 1893, and to sorvo' n
copy of your answer to tho said COM
plaint on tho subscribers, ut their Office,
on tho Public Square, at Walhalla Court
House, South Carolina, within twenty
days aftcr tho service hereof, exclusive
of tho day OF such service; and if YOU
fail to answer tho complaint within the
timc aforesaid, the Plaintilf in this action
will apply to tho Court for the rclicf
demanded in tho complaint.
Dated April 9th, A. D. 1898.
IL. S. JAMES SEAnORN, G. G. p.
JAYNES e SIIEIOR,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
TO tho Defendants above named.
You, and each of you, will please take
notice that the summons and complaint
in this action were filed in tho Office of
Clcrt of Court of Common Pleas in and
for Oconoe County, on the 9th day OF
April, 1893; that tho object of this action
is tho foreclosure of n mortgage Of tho
promises described in tho complaint oxo-
cntcd by the Defendant, Margaret |. Glib
son, to ID. Biemann & Son on the I'd day
of February, 1880.
JAYNES Il SIIELOR,
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
Walhali,, S. G,
April 27, 1903. 1922
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-06-02
.poMtea.ess.5
Politeness is polish, " ether it b,
that Of the diamond or of piece o.

|SzI'olltenesS Sz is p0llsh, " Iether IT be
that Of the diamond or of q piece of
leather. - Hes \ I (! 5.5 l,,sl i lsE&
Christian politeness is the express
sion in the outward manner of q
good heart within.
From any way of looking at it
politeness is good thing II is tu
be expected of the we'll rounded
Christian character, and is not to be
despisod because it may hide doform-
ity and corruption. Rightly consid-
cred, it is tho result of that charity
which speaketh no evil and that soft
answer which turneth away wrath.
1t is tho result Of good breeding, and
the better and more Christian the
breeding tho more genuine the polite
ness will be.
Some people pride themselves on
their bluntness, their plain speaking ;
but such pride is often unworthy, and
those who profess it arc misnaming
sclf-conccit, impertinence and hru-
tality.
Real character is the main thing
in life; but as far as other people are
concerncd-and concern for other
people is q characteristic of the best
charactcr-polsh is essential. The
most ordinary agate finely polished
will give more pleasure than q dia-
mond in tho rough. Moreover, as
the outward appearance is what mon
Judge by, we have no right to mis-
represent our Christianity by vio-
lation in manner of the golden rule
of life.
The cultivation of politeness is
very likely to have good effect on
the character. The man who acts
like gentleman, and he who carries
out the golden rule in practice, may
yet find il installed in his heart. 1t
is a difficult thing to wear a mask
undiscovered; but if politcness be at
first a mask, in the course of time it
is likely to mould the features to its
own shape.
The young man starting out in
life should wear this polish of man.
ncr on the same principle that he
should attend to Dcatness of person
and clothing. These little amenities
of life count for great deal, and
many are the successful men of affairs,
in business, politics, or the profcs-
sions, who owe their success largely
to the polish which always attracted
and never rcpcllcd.- -, Ifurther, that
politcness which belongs 20 the gen
tlcman is part Of an orderly habit of
life which in itself brings success.