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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03

5 upon ber Tor volunteers until the quot
= Is full. And old as | am | can sti
ride on horseback aud WELD u swOrt
ana If that quota isn't filled, If there
one name lacking to make it full,
will volunteer. Unprecedented al
plausc and widest excitement
want TO see the Palmetto Stat
represented there near the lashin
OF the uus. Great applause.) III
sorry to see our young men go. PEI
s)ntl Y, | wo. int give one good Caro-
iinian for the island of Cuba. Cheers,
But the flag OF Stars and Stripes is ou
nag now. The tri-colored Nag of th,
Southern Confederacy that waved owe
so many bloody and victorious fields i
| 'urled forever. We have no other Il a
ana no other country now. This il
our country and it is our duty to max,
it the champion Of freedom for all timt
to come. (Cheers.)
want the South Carolinians tt
rally under the old Palmetto flag tC
I'LL the quota Of our State, and wher.
ever they bear tnat old flag, wher
they unfuri It il Cuba, | want the men
who march under it to remember its
pristine glory and hear in mind the
words Of the immortal Butler: We
wish to be near the ilAshing of the guns.
(CheGrs.)
When South Carolini8ns come back
with that flag wrcathcd with addi-
tlonal glory they will be Welcomed as
werc the Veterans of the civil wal,
when they came home. (Cheers)
My friends. | need not tell YOU the
dear emotion that has bCen stirred in
my breast, by the greeting that has
been given me in this old city. 1t WAS
here that first saw the light of day ,aud
frnt hn l.. I
member anything | have found here
as true and brave aud loyal friends A.
ever man had, and | have never re.
fused call from Charleston Cap
pIausc.) And now when | see so many
men from all parts OF the State here to
Join In this welcome | feel that | have
not worked in vain. feel that shall
never see you again. In all probability
L snail never meet face to face again
the Veterans of South Carolina, for nv
shadow is lcngthcning to the grave.
Bat the last thought that shall have
on earth will BE- u prayer for my old
State and prayer for my comrades
IN arms; Il prayer that God may bless
IN on earth and reward them here
after.
There was a very touching article
in the creed of the Swedenborgians
that when man was killed in defence
Oi his country he went Immediately to
Heaven. God grant that it may be SO
with all Confederate Veterans God
grant that all blessings may he ex-
tended them here and all j)in me in
praying for blessing upon our grand
Did State
When Gen. hampton took his scat
there was another outburst Of applause
which lasted for several minutes. and
only concluded when Chaplain Elwell
rose to pronounce a benediction. That
concluded the III ecting and the crowd
began to diSperse
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03

SEEING AND KNOWING. An emf
nent lord chief Justice In Ireland, who
was trying right OF way case, had
before him witncss-an old farmer
who was proceeding TO tell the Jury
that he had "knowcd the path for 60
yecr, and my fcytber toud | as he
hccrd my grandfather zay"-
stop said the Judge, 1--WE can't
nave any hcarsay evidence here"
NOT. exclaimed Farmer Giles.
Then how dost thou know who thy
leytner was 'cept by hcarsay?"
After the laughter had subsidized the
Judge said: "ln courts OF law we can
only be guided by wha, you have seen
with your eyes, and nothing more or
less"
''Oh. that be blowed for a talem re-
pied the farmer. 81 ha' got bile on
the back OF my neck and never seed
um, but be prepared to swear tha
hes there, dang um ~
rms second triumph on the part OF
the witness let in a torrent OF hearsay
evidence about the footpath which ob.
talned weight with the Jury, albeit
the Judge told them it was not testi.
mony of any value, and tho farmer's
party won.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03
NO. 50.

perry carry on the operations OF the
government there remained only $25,-
VOO,OOO belonging to the government
aNallaOlo Tor use in meeting tho
SoO,OOO,O 600 appropriation. 1t will be
necessary in order to NEE. all OF the
exp nditures under the $50 600, 600 ap.
proprlation-all OF which will have
been expended within Il few weeks, to
use 10 COO 600 Of the bank redemption
iund, part of which must be replaced
before the close Of the present calendar
| year.
lnaSmuch as the difficulties with
spain have plunged the country into a
war whose magnitude and length can
not now be ntelligently forecasted, it
Is necessary that measures should be
immediately taken to provide ways
ana means TO carry on naval and mill
tarY operations on a scale and with n
promptness which will exert an i'm
portant influence in shortening the
cohhlct As the expenses of the pre-
parat!ons for defense that have been
going on for nearly two months are at
the rate OF $25, 900, 90 per month or
SFOo,OUO,9 900 per annum, and the ex-
penseS OF actual war will be much
more, your committee are Of the opin-
ION mat the necessities of the country
as wei as the early successful concli.
sion OF the war, call for such ample
provision, both by taxation and au-
thorlty to make loans, for means to
carry on naval and military operations,
as Will Impress the great powers of
Europe rs well as Spain with the con.
viction that the people of the United
States are united in the determination
to prosecute the war on q scale and
with vigOr that make prolongation
OF hostllitleS useless.
With this object in view, your
commltteo recommend the leyying
OF internal revenue taxes either on
articles OF voluntary consumption or
on obJ cts that will make such taxes
lall mainly on persons able to contri-
pute 70 the national defense, which
wv WI IN the aggregate yield from 500
100000 to 800 OOO, 600 of additional an.
nual revenue"
In conclusion the report saws: eft
5 evident that it will be necessary in
'rucr 10 maintain the public credit not
'hly 10 raise the additional revenue
'roVlued oy the accompanying bill
)ut also to authorize the secretary OF
ne treasury to borrow On the credit of
ne government from time to time, as
ne public necessity will require
we nave given, therefore, au-
norlty 10 Issue and sell not exceeding
' V'O'co' VI Cch'J"enty (three per
cut coin bonds to be offered as q
'opuIar loan, believing as we do that
uch uch oond Will be taken from time to
me by the masses OF the people.
In view Of the fact that it will be
ecessary in very few weeks before
nc proposed war taxes can bring re-
uits, and before the loan authorized
an he placed to provide means to meet
ne rapidly augmenting war experdi-
urcs, authority is given the secretary
the treasury to temporarily borrow
money, In no case exceeding one wear.
y the Issue OF ) per cent. Certificates
| indebtedness. 1t is important that
nc secretary OF the treasury shall
ave TINS authority in any eXigency
nat may arise in the future"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03
The First Guns Fired On Our Side.
MATANZAS BOMBARDED.
The Spanish Fortifoations Are Battered
Down Another Attack Expected at
Once to Effect a Landing
in Cuba.

The New York, the Puritan aud the
Cincinnati, belonging to the blockade
lleet in front Of Habaua, bombarded
the iorts at the mouth of Matanzas
harbor on Wednesday afternoon.
These were no casualties or our side,
but 1T Is believed that the hail of iron,
which was poured into The forts must
nave caused loss Of life to the Span
lards, though nothing is known de-
uhlIeIy. Inc engagement commenced
at IL o7, and ceased at Is. The object
OF the attack was to prevent the com.
pletlon OF "arthworkS at PLnta Gorda.
battery on the eastward arm OF the
pay opened fire on the flagship, and
THIS was also shelled. About twelve
o'lnch shells were fired from the east
crn forts, but all fell short. About five
or SIX light shells wee fired from tie
hali.completed batteries Two OF
these whizzed over the New York and
one fell short.
The ships left the bay for the open
sea, the object Of discovering the
Whereabouts of the butteries 6avinG
oeen accomplished. In the neighbor-
hood OF three hundred shots were put
on land from the three ships, at range
Oh from Tour thousand to seven thOus-
and yards. The half completed Span
lsh carthworkS and battery were ap.
parcntly all ploughed up by the shells
Al the ships engaged rhowcd ex-
celleht craftsmanship throughout tie
engagement, and when they were fir.
ing 1t the shortest range nearly
every shell took effect. The forts
which were bombarded, were on a low
ylng point and were considered mere |
y earthworks. They did not make a
1ood target, yet when tnc big guns
we're fired at the shortest range, por.
ions OF the forts could be seen nvinp |
the air at every shot.
The flagship returned to Havana and |
ne i'urltan and Cincinnati were left |
IN MatluZas station.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03
RAISING WAR REVEN UES.
absolute Necessity for Raising n
Hundred Million Dollars at Once
The Income Tax Voted Down

The bill to raise additional revenue
to prosecute the war with Spain was
reported TO the House with three
changes from the bill as originally
drafted, as follows:
"A discount 'of 5 per cent. on beer
stamps Is allowed afJer the passage Of
the act. Telephone messages are sub.
Ject to tax OF | cent on messages
transmitted 30 miles or more. the cost
OF which does not exceed - cents
between 20 cents and 81 80, , cents
between 81 30 and So, cents; in excess
of 30, 10 cents. Olicial telephone and
telegraphic messages Of the govern.
ment are exempt from taxation. The
dlifercntial of one. half Il cent on min
eral water and beverages, domestic or
imported, not otherwise subject to in
ternal taxation, in half pint bottles is
eliminated, SO that the dividing line
is pints, hotties containing one pint
or less to pay | cent; more than one
pint, 2 cents.
At the meeting Of the WAYS and
means committee Mr.. Bailey, on be.
half OF the Democratic minority,
offered the substitute agreed upon by
/ them for the proposition in the bill
authorizing the issue Of $500, 900 OOC
! com bonds. 1t provides for an income
| YAK W per cent. on incomes from all
| sources in excess OF 81 900 State
county anu municipal bonds, however
were excepted from its provision tC
meet the unanimous decision Of the
the supreme court in this respect.
The minority estimated that such ar
income tax would raise 800 600, 600
Coupled with it was the proposition t,
coin the silver scignioragc, which a
present amounts 20 SIP, OO0, 900. Th,
substitute was voted down Dy "a stric
party vote. No amendments wer,
offered to other provisions of the bill
owing to lack OF time.
Chairman Dingley, OF the ways an,
means committee, submitted repor
with the war revenue bill which con
tains the following:
The apparent cash balance in tn
+ treasury when the Joint resolution al
propriatiig $50, 900. 900 for national dc
= Tense was gold redemption fund, G
$l25,OOO,000 excluding that fund. Th
t actual available cash in the treasur
| at that time belonging to the govern
n ment, exclusive of the greenback r,
/ demption fund, was only 500 900, 600.
Inasmuch as q working balance
about $4O,OO0,OOO is required to pr
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03
AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE.
The Spanish Steamer Panama Taken
by Lighthouse Tender.

The big Spanish steamship Panama,
which left New York on April 20 for
Habana, with number OF Spanish
refugees on board and very valuable
cargo. including, it is understood
stores for the Spanish army, was cap
tured Tuesday evening, about 20 miles
rom Habana by the little lighthouse
tender Mangrove, now belonging to
the mosquito il1ct. The Mangrove
mounts two siX-pounders and four IS.
rcvolverS. She is in command Of Lieu
tenant Commander w. IL. Everett, and
has "a crew Of 13 men. TIE Panama is
OF about ), 800 tons and "a very valuable
prize.
The Panama is commanded by Capt
Qievedo. Sha sailed from New York
heavily laden with food supplies and
merchandise, her manifest showing
hcr cargo to consist Of bacon, hams,
lard, beans, peas, corn, bran, flour, hay
milling machines, ect. Sne was cleared
for Habana, ProgresOo and Vera Cruz
by j. NJ Cebelto5 81 Co., the New York
agents FOR the transatlantic company
Of Barcelona, the owners of the
steamer.
rhc prize of the Mangrove was for
merly the Britsh steamer Branksome
Hall. She is OF iron and was built at
Glasgow in 1873. She registers 2,0S5
tons gross. She is 33l 4 feet long, 81 =
feet broad and is "a 8 feet deep.
When the Mangrove sighted the
Spaniard she ran up to her and fired a
gun across her bows. The liner did
not take the hint and second shot
was ircd, after which the Panama
slowed down a little. a third was fred
across the bows OF the Panama at a
hundred yards and the ieck officer OF
the Spanish vessel was hailed and no,
tilted that If he did not hcavc to u shot
would be sent to his vessel. This
notification caused the Panama to bl
brought to.
Ensign Dayton then boarded the
Spanish steamer and took possession o
her. Tne battle ship Indiana steamed
up and Commander Everett notified
| Capt. Taylor OF the Indiana that hl
had captured the Panama and Dor
rowcd Il prize crew from the battleship
consisting of Cadet Falcomer and i:
marines.
The Mangrove was then ordered t,
report to the flagship and Rear Ad
miral Sampson told Commander Ever
ett to take his prize into Key West
The Panama is understood to hav
81 passengers on board. AS she rounded
toiafter the little Mangrove captured
her. the latter knowing the Panama
was an auxiliary cruiser expected to b
fired upon. 1t is not yet known whethe
the Panama had guns on Board.
Capt. Quevedo was grief .strckc
and greatly Inundated because of tn
capture. The passengers declare the
knew nothing Of the blockade, an
that when they saw the search ligh
OF the Mangrove they though; it wa
the light OF Spanish man-of- " al
The first shot changed their Joy t
apprehension, the second and thir
created panic. The women IA
screaming for shelter from the enemy
guns and the captain locked himse
sullenly In his cabin.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03
THE SECOND DAYS REUNION.
The Weather Was Charming and
There Was n Great Demonstration
i'm Honor of the Old Soldiers.

The Weather Was Charming and
There Was Great Demonstration
i'm Honor OF the Old Soldiers.
The Veterans will never forget the
second day OF their experience in
Charleston. The inclcment weather had
disappeared, and the skies were favor
able for out door enjoyment. The
pleasures OF the day were without
limit, and the bright sunshine brought
many thousands upon the streets to
honor the Veterans and their other
visitors. The parade in the morning
| was magnificent spectacle, including
about two thousand survivors of the
Lost Cause, with large contingent Of
the Sons OF Veterans, a brigade Of
militia and innumerable cit.Z ms. A
vast concourse gathered in the quad
rangle Of the Citadel ana the surround
ing balconies to see and hear the in
teresting exercises. Toe line of march
| was continuous ovation from ST.
Michael's Church to Citadel Square.
| The sponsors and maids OF honor, with
handsome flags and banners, occupied
seven cars OF the City halfway, and
attracted universal attention, receiv.
ing the most enthusiastic cheers as
they marched to their reserved s-ats
In the gallery after leaving the cars.
RTtdU SilDuJ duDOunCcu Gnc com
ing OF Hampton. and as he entered the
quadrangle on approaching the sage
scene of indescribable enthus ASH
followed. 1t was u heartfelt tribute tt
al old mar who has laid aside the
| affairs o public lie, and is Deinl
; hopored for bimself and the part h,
/ bore while fighting under another fl ag
: The sponsors had brought bouquet
D along, and as Gen. Hampton advance,
t to the front OF the platform, the
0 showered the flowers over the old hero
0 tilling the broad felt hat in his han
q and literally covering him with roses
Gen. Walker was the master of cere
t monies, and after prayer by tn
@ chaplain, he ma le brief address, ex
g planning the object of the gathering
b which was to hear from severf
r speakers and to give every one an OF
d portunity to listen to the voices of til
3, leaders, which was not possible In an
l. hall. He said:
a, What more appropriate place tina
IL this large auditorium, and In the hon
L. OF the corps which fired the first sh,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03

ASIIlNGTON, April 2S.-The BON.
bardm OF Matauzas by Rear Ad.
nlral Sampson has been officially con.
mrmed. 1T was ordered two days ago.
mere Is deep purpose in it.
Inc Spaniards began to sus pcct that
"hcn The United States struck Il blow
at Cuba 1T would be by the way of Ma
taDZaS.
Information reached the war depart-
mcnt Sunday that Bianco was making
strenuous efforts to mount several biz
guns AT Point Rubalcuva and Point
Maya Secretary Aiger contended
that IT would be an omission of duty to
allow the Spaniards to go much furth-
or. President Mckinley and Secrc-
tary Long agreed with him and orders
wee given Sampson.
There was an object in the first
battle fought between the United
States and Spain. 1T is the intention
Oh the administration to preserve the
guns III Morro castle and keep intact
the Santa Clara and other fUrtitica.
tlons in the Immediate vicinity of
Havana. When the Cuban capital is
taken it will be from the rear by an
army OF occupation and the co operation
OF General Gomez and the insur- cnts.
Our troops Will be landed at MatanuAs
Ihcy will march on Havana anu force
surrender The North Atlantic
squadron now blockading the island
Will remain silent during the attack. 4.
acting only on the defensive. When
Blanco capitulates United STAGES artil.
lerymcn will be placed in charg Of al
the guns in The various fortitications.
and with them will hold Havana
against the Spanish ships. The
soldiers will guard the approaches
leading to the city by land and it will
be impossible for the Spar iards to re.
take Havana. This arrapgem mt will
make 1t possible for The bio kading
Meet to leave at any time ho I'D the
spanish armada come to tins side OF
the Atlantic or should it develop that
kear Admiral Sampson and his ships
are needed TO protect our sea coast
cities. This forecast Of our intentions
Is made by high army officer and tn,
confirmation Of the story concerning
the bonn mbardment Of MatanZas /.
official.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03

HE LAW OF CONTRABAND.- The
!ollowlng from the New York Nation
OuIs new lace on the question as to
SPAN 5 resources for coal
telegram from Jamacia saws that
Vhcre naS oeen an assembling Of British
war ships at Jamaica W tn the purpose
OF enforcing the neutrality of that
IS1and IN the event Of war between the
ohlIed States and Spain. The impor-
VaGC sIatGm MT Is made also that coal
VIII not be considered contraband of
war, but will be sold to anv purchaser.
Spanish on American, and that when
war SHIPS OF opposing bcllgerents are
IN 81 ltish ports they will not be al
,o"eu TO depart within twenty-four
houfs ol cacN Othcr. These rules are
10 remain In force in Jamacia unless
specific instructions To the contrary are
rocclvc1 from the home overnment.
IL Is Important TO note that coal has
never bcen made contraband OF war,
ciIner oy treaty or by the consensus of
naIl0ns. The general law OF contra
nana' rs stated by Woolscy, is that
hothirg can justly be regarded as
GTon'rHo"nu unless so regarded by the
law ol nations or by express convention
between certain parties, and that the
definition Of cOntraband must be clear
ana positive In other words, all
ARTICLES not clearly and positively de-
lned as contraband may be freely
bought and sold. AS coal is not one Of
those articles, the Spanish cruisers
may obtain supplies from either British
or french islands in the West Indies,
ana we may do the same, subject to
euch regulations as their respective
governments mas prescribe. AS both
VI thoSc powers are strong enough to
enforce such regulations as they make,
IL may turn out, contrary to our ex-
pcctatlons. that, in the event or war,
| spain Will have as convenient and
ABUNDANT supply Of coal as ourselves.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03

The average duration OF human
ne In European countries is greatest
Ia sweden and Norway and lowest In
Italy and Austria.
The colorcd troops OF the national
guard, it is understood are very much
disappointed that they have not been
given the chance to enlist.
The River Jordan makes the great
est descent in the shortest distance of
almost any stream
"A map Of Jerusalem in mosaic,
over 800 years old, has been found in
Palestine.
The rem often makes dozen ne.ts
leaving all but one unfinished and
unused
mississippi has only l3S per cent
OF the railroad mileage in the country
The more heart we put into harl
task the lighter our toll becomes.
The doorbcll never asks questions
but 1T requires many answers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1898-05-03

"A boy who recently left home to
attend preparatory school is not
much pleased With the change. He is
suffering his first attack OF homesick.
ness, and naturally wishes to return.
In making known his desire to his
father, he writes Dear father-Life
Is short; let us spend it together.
Your aifectionate SON."
No parental care ever falls to the
lot of a single member OF the insect
tribe. la general the eggs of an insec,
are destined to be hatched long after
the parents are dead, so that most in
sects are horn orphans.
From 1858 to 1881 it is estimat, {
that no less than 81 .00O,O 900 buffalo
were slaughtered oD tho great plain
OF the Unitei States.
1t is estimated that at least 900,
600 pounds OF rubber Is annually use,
In the manufacture OF bicycle tires.
-Undulating land is be tier for tn
growth OF crops than level soil.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-27
DELAYING NEGOTIATIONS.
IL is Believed the American Peace Com.
missioners Have Delivered Something
Approaching an Ultimatum.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-It is expected
that at Mondays meeting Of the peace
commission in Paris the American COM
missioners will deliver to their adyer-
saries something very closely ap-
preaching an ultimatum. The presi-
dent is satisfied at last that the Span
ish commissioners are purposely de-
laying the negotiations. This is the
belief of the American commission
also. The time has now come to cut off
all false pleas, and to come directly TO
the main issue left open by the proto-
COL namely, the disposition of the
philippines. Up to this point the en-
tire time of the commissioners has
been consumed in repeated efforts on
the part of the Spanish commissioners
to force the Cuban debt question upon
The attention of the joint commission
against the firm opposition of the
American commissioners.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-27
MARRIED IN LONDON.
OF Chicago-Owing to Brides Illness
the Wedding Was Private.

LONDON, Oct. 24.-Gen. Merritt, who
was recently in command of United
States troops at Manila, and Miss
Laura Williams, of Chicago, who re-
Gently arrived from New York, were
married at o'clock Monday evening
in the brides apartments at the Savoy
hotel. The wedding was private.
1t had been planned to have the cere-
mony take place in st. Andrews
church, Westminster, but an illness
which Miss Williams contracted during
the voyage necessitatrd the simplest
ceremony and the avoidance of exertion
and excitement. Consequently only a
few most intimate friends were present.
They were Mrs. Norman Williams,
the brides mother, Norman Williams,
jr., brother of the bride; Lord and Lady
Arthur Butler, and Henry White, the
United State charge d'affaires.