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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02

The record of the Bank of France,
as a bulwark of public and private
credit in that country, is one to be
proad of, says the Buffalo Commercial.
Secretary Gage spoke of that remark
able in nstitution-it is not govern
mert bank, by the way-at the Cham
Der of Commerce dinner in Pittsburg
as 'the largest note-issuing bank IN
the; world" It's notes are based on its
assets. It's total circulation is at least
1880, 900, 600. During the war with
Germany it advanced to the French
government notless than $3.50, 600, 600,
t'besides supplying all the commercial
needs of the French people" 1t Sus-
pended speciepayments, but gold went
to premium of only to l-2 per
cent, most of the time remaining at
the first named figure. In this coun-
try, in the July of 1864, gold was at
25S. After the war and the commune.
the Bank of France was found stand
ing like rock. Thiers said it had
saved the country, and that it could
not have done so if it had been a gov
ernment bank.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
WAR ON A GREAT SCALE.
With Spain's Fleet Bottled Up, 0p-
erations Are to Be Pushed.
THREE GRAND EXPEDITIONS.

Spanish Warships to Be Destroyed and
Armies Sent without Delay to Cuba
Porto Rico and the Philippines-Es-
cape of the Santiago Fleet Impossible
" Troops For the Invasion.
WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD. 1.-The view is
accepted that the Spanish fleet under Adj
miral Cervera is blockaded in the harbor
Of Santiago de Cuba, in which event. the
naval opinion here is that the fleet has
committed suicide"
It's now no breach OF confidence to say
that Commodore Schley and Rear Admiral
Sampson have Admiral Ceryera in their
reach, and the Spaniards can be blockaded
and starved out. AsinGle heavy American
vessel can hold the Santiago harbors mar
row exit, through which the Spaniards could
emerge only in single file. The Spanish
feet is very fast: but it is not composed OF
heavily arnored vessels. Indeed, any of
Rear Admiral SIMPSONS battleships could,
in the opinion Of naval experts, engage the
entire Spanish fleet with fair chance OF
coming off victorious, The American COM
mandcr has not only ships for battle, but
for the chase as well.
The blockaking Of the Spanish fleet has
given n new and important turn TO naval
and military operations in the West Indies.
For two weeks the necessity OF hunting
down and disposing OF the elusive
Spanish fleet has left suspended all
plans for the invasion and capture
of Spain's West Indian possessions.
The presence in the Caribbean Sea
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02

known, including the mortar battery, IL
they could get around the point where
they could reach them. There is plenty OF
water in the channel, but only one ship
could go in at time. The mines could be
exploded by countermines, thus clearing
the channels.
Once inside the harbor there is room
enough to Vancouver several ships, but
the danger would be that the Spanish ships
might defeat the American vessels in de-
tail. The best plan seems to be to sink at
the entrance Of the harbor one or two large
vessels, and leave the Spaniards unable to
move.
Naval officers here advance the idea that
the Spanish Admiral has no idea OF meet
ing the American fleet, but when he finds
he cannot get out Of Santiago he may blow
ND his shipS
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02

The Iowa state board of health has
recommended that cities and towns of
the state prohibit the riding of bicy-
cles on the streets with handle-bars
more than four inches lower than the
saddle, and that wheelmen be re-
quired to hold their heads in position
to command a view of the street ahead
for at least 200 feet. All this is in the
interest of health, especially the health
of the man who does not ride wheel.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
How the Army viii Stand.

WAsuiyGroy, D. C. aN.-Aljutant
Gene al Corbin has prepared a statement
showing the strength Of the military forces
Of the United States when organized i'll ac-
cordance with the plans now under way:
Regular army, $4,000 men.
Volunteers from States (lrst cali), l23,-
0G0 men.
Three cavalry regiments at large, 5000
men.
Ten infantry resime1tso 1T ooI United 1ian States
Engineers at large, 3jJJ men.
Volunteers called for to-day, 75,00n = en-.
This makes grand total Of ccIo,50O men.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02

''A Philadelphia physician" says the
Philadelphia Record, has plan that
he claims will wYderfully mitigate
the suffering of man whose body
has been perforated by the modern
small calibre bullet. 1t is we'll estab-
lished that the velocity and penetrat
ing force Of these bullets are 50 great
that unless they chance to strike 4
bone they will pass entirely through a
mau's body without his knowing it.
Thephysician's idea is to attach a
small wad of antiseptic cotton to the
rear of the bullet. This would be
covered by the shell OF the cartridge,
and could not interfere with the load
ing and firing. AS the bullet passes
through person the wad will antisep-
ticize the wound and prevent conse-
quent suppuratiOn. 1t may be posi-
bic so nicely to adjust the adhesion Of
the wad to the bullet that as the mis-
sile passes ont it will leave the wad TO
plug the hole and stop the bleeding.
Ultimately this system might do away
with the necessity Of large medical
corps, q. each bullet would carry med
i,al trectment for the unfortunate it
wounded"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
SPANISH FLEET IN A TRAP.
Statement Based on Official Dispatches
From Cuba to Madrid.

LONDON (By Cable).-The Madrid corre-
spondent OF the Daily Mail says:
"Onlcial kilograms from Cuba confirm
the report that Rear Admiral Sampson
and Commodore Schley, with their COM
bined squadrons. are now in front OF
Santiago de Cuba, blockading Admiral
Cervera.
ministers consider that Santiago pos
sesses sufficient defences to resist any aS-
gressive action the enemy may take.
Great Importance is attributed to the
latest news from the Philippines respecting
the Spanish plan Of mobilization"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
OFF FOR The PHILIPPINES.

First Detachment of Manila Army Sails
From the Golden Gate.
SAN FRAycIsco, Cal. (SpeciaD Tho start
was made for Manila late Wednesday af-
tcrnoon, and the first American army to
sail for foreign shore is now on the broad
Pacific.
At4 O'Clock BriSadier General Anie rson
signalled from che Australia for the City Of
Pekin and the City Of Sydney to get under
way. The signal was seen from the shore,
and the waiting crowds began TO cheer
wildly. They knew what it meant as well as
the captains for whom the signal was in-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02

The pastor of Christian church at
Hanford, Cal, has been "grubstaked"
by three friends for a two years So
iourn in Alaska, and the congregation
agrees to care for his family during
his absence, on condition that if he
strikes it erich" he will pay off the
church debt.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02

The italian minister of instruction
has issued circular to the directors of
schools, in which he complains that
instruction in domestic duties is too
much neglected in the schools for
girls, the instruction impaired being
planned, seemingly, with special ref
erepce to the few who want TO become
teachers.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
CIRCUS CAUSES A RUNAWAY.
Two Persons Killed by Horse Fright
ened at Elephants.


ened at Elephants.
While Ringing Brothers circus was
parading in Rochester, n. y, spirited big
black horse, attached to light delivery
wagon, at the sight Of the herd OF ele-
plants plunged into the crowd. Men,
women and children were moved down
in great swath. Although the horse
was soon stopped by an electric light post.
there were many PROSTATE forms in the
street, and some Of these were unable to
rise. All the ambulances in the city were
Summoned and the badly injured were
sent to the five available hospitals. None
of the victims died upon the spot, but
soon after removal Mrs. James Mont
gomery and Frederick J. Rubenstein died
OF their injuries at he Homeopathic Hos
pita. There were sixteen persons danger
ously and severely injured. Several OF
them were from surrounding towns. Five
were women and seven were small children.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
SPANS PHILIPPINE FORCE.
She Has Over $4,000 Troops There 10
Oppose Our Invasion.

MADRID, Spain (By Cable).-AccordinS to
recent Spanish official reports ofthe troops
now in the Philippine Islands, there are
1000 men in Manila, 1000 on the island Of
Mindanao. 1900 in IIoilo on the island Of
Panay: 1000 on the island OF Cebu (spelled
also Zebu), and 500 on the island of Leyte.
There is no artillery outside of Manila and
the forts.
Mindanao is the largest Of the islands
next to Luzon, on which latter island Man
lila is situated. MiDdanao is 500 miles
from Manila, IloilO is 500 miles. Cebu and
Leyte, side by side, about 400 miles.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
SPAIN lMPRESSlNc SHIPS.
All Available Vessels Will BE Armed as
Coast Defenders.

LoxDox (By Cable).-It is learned here
that Seuor Aunon, the Spanish Minister OF
Marine, has notified the Governors of the
Spanish ports to impress all Spanish steam
sLips which are upward OF 1900 tons bur-
den and have q speed OF twelve knots.
These vessels will be armed rs coast de-
tenders. Compensation to their owners
will be based upon the original cost Of the
steamers, with deduction for wear and
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
ADMIRAL MILLER.
On command of the Pacific stationD

for the disposition OF the islands.
The Monterey is probably the most for
midable monitor in the world; yet she
combines with the enormous offensive and
defensive qualities of the monitor type
seaworthiness that is remarkable. She has
bunker room for only 200 tons Of coal and
though more might be stored on her decks,
it is doubtful whether she could ut the ut
most carry more than enough coal to take
her to Honolulu, one-third OF the way TO
the Philippines.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02

SAN Francisco, Cal. (SpeciaD Military
and naval authorities evinced unusual sat
isfaction over the favorable turn taken by
the preparations for dispatching the re-
mainder of the Philippine expedition from
San Francisco.
The Pacific Station Just now is being
commanded by Admiral Miller from his
hotel in San Francisco, because there is
no war vessel available on which he can
hoist his flag. Admiral Miller and his
stafr have recently returned from Hawaii,
where for six weeks they lived
ashore at Honolulu and conducted
all the business of the station.
Admiral Miller applied to be ordered
home and few days ago arrived in San
Francisco, still exercising command, how
ever over the entire Pacilc coast station,
which extends now from Alaska on the
north clear down to Cape Horn.
The Monterey has been thoroughly
cleaned and repainted in dock here, and
after the addition OF some tubes in her
boilers and condensers, requiring about
five days work, she will be ready to depart
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
War Supplies VIII Not Have Notices.

The Secretary of the Navy has issued an
order that contractors of army supplies
must not put notices on their goods. This
was brought about by Il st. Louis con-
tractor Of hard tack, who stamped on each
cake the words ''Remember ..Se Maine"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
Victoria Ignores Glnds.one.

Queen Victoria omitted any mention in
the Court Circular Of the death OF Glad
stone. and indignation was manifested at
the unprecedented omission. The Prince
of Wales is said to have suggested 10 his
mother that she make amends.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
storm DESTROYS n Church.

A storm in New Jersey washed away the
railroad track at Byram. Many outbuild-
ins were destroyed. A church at Lafayette
N. Y, which was struck by lightning, was
burned 70 the grcGll. .~-.----.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
The Oregon Puts to Sea.

The battleship Oregon, having made a
detour to the east OF the West Indies to
avoid any possible danger OF Spanish war
ships. reached Jupiter, Fla. reported for
immediate service and put - SEA again.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
Troops For Philippines.

BARCELONA, Spain (By Cable).-Between
5000 and 10000 Spanish troops, drawn from
Catalonia, Andalusia, Arason ana Ealen-
cia are embarkiHS here for the Philippine
TSlauIS
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
Fine Appearance OF the Seventy-Firss.

The officers at Tampa are muchi impressed
by the appearance ofthe Seventy-frst, and
say the New Workers look like regulars. 1t is
q regiment CT tall men. In inches the men
are taller than those OF any regiment in the
regular army. The full complement is
twelve companies, comprising forty-six
officers and 975 men. In the lines are many
lawyers, physicians, dentists and civil en-
pinears
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
HOLLANDS NEW SCHEME.
He Would Destroy the Cane Verde Fleet
With His Diving Boat.

New York CITY (SpeciaD John P. Hol-
land, inventor of the Holland submarine
boat, left for Washington to offer his SER
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02

Ipsurgent Array Near Havana Growing.
General Carienas, commander OF the
Cuban army in Havana Province, reports
daily recruits from the city, to the SUBURBS
OF which his forces make frequent raids.
All Spanish operations against the IN
surcents have been abandoned. the troops
heinz held in cities and for coast defense.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02

I'm troubled about that draft from
the West" said the head Of the hrm.
The Office boy hurricdly closed the iran
som and then looked as if he expected
an immediate advance III salaTy.-De-
trojt Free Press.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
Increasing Spanish Taxes.

senor Puigcerver, Spanish Secretary Of
the Treasury, said all taxes would have to
be increased twenty per cent. /.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
GERMAN GUNS FOR SPAIN.

Said to Have Been PasSed by customs oi-
ficers as Kitchen Furniture"
Information obtained at Gibraltar froma
trustworthy source says that a eonsisn-
ment of forty Krupp guns, suitable for
forts or battleships, have been sent from
Essen, in Germany, to Caiiz, and are now
on their way through Spain.
1t is said that they passed through the
German. French and Spanish custom houses
as Kitchen furniture
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02
MONTEREY FOR MANILA.
Our Most Powerful Monitor to Rein
force Admiral Dewey.
HURRYING THE PHILIPPINE ARMY

Admiral Miller is Commanding the Pacific
Station From His Hotel Because His
Ships Have Sailed or Are Preparing to
Sail For Manila-Troops Mobilizing
Rapidly at the San Francisco Camp.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02

vices and his disappearing boat to the Gov
ernmcnt to destroy the Spanish fleet in the
harbor of Santiago de Cuha.
Mr.. Holland feels convinced that he
could destroy the Spanish ships without
much trouble. He says h" can get Il volun-
tecr crew TO man his boat
The Holland is now in the dry-dock at
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-02

Tho irSt war workshops were ODanci in
New FORK City by Two Rel Cross Auxiliary
Societies. The women will make clothes
for conva!eScant~ and bedding for hospital
ships. Nee " wives and families OF soldiers
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-19
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Fine French organdies 5c. yard
at l.. B. Kerr's, Queen street
For Lines, Lemons aud Alligator
Pears, ETC., go to Masonic Temple
Fruit Store. Edgar Henriques.
Persons requiring tombstones
should apply to Fred. Harrison who
has choice lot Of new designs on
view.
We will sell for cash for one
month only, 81 pants for SIS, S25
suits for $l8 No humbug, c me- aud
ace for yourself. Medeiros a. Decker,
Lincoln Block, King Street
An American Messenger service
has been started at the Masonic
Temple. By ringing up 444 you will
get the services of by on bike
who will do any legitimate business
and keep his mouth shut.
Camarnos has received splendid
consignment OF ice house goods per
Australia. Peaches, Bartell pears,
Black Prince, Muscat and Tokay
grapes, Plums, Nectarines, Oranges
and Lemons, Celery, CauliHower,
California and Eastern Oysters,
Crabs, Founders and Salmon aud
other delicacies of the season. Tele
phone 37S.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-19
The Chief Justice called atten

The Chief Justice called atten
tion to the probability Of Associate
Justice Frear being compelled to go
to Washington in connection with
the labors OF the Hawaiian Com
mission. In this event, az Judge
Stanley would be imperatively called
away for his vacation and Judge
Perry's hands be full, it would be
necessary to ask the members Of the
Bar to occasionally assist on the
Bench, in order to secure full
bench. The suggestion did not ap-
pear to afford extreme satisfaction
to the leaders present, and the cases
on the calendar were then called
and disposed of in their regular
order, Messrs. Thurston and Hatch
appearing in several cases to assist
absentees. =.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-19

and will take from Hilo fair sized
cargo, including 500 bunches OF
bananas. When next the Columbia
leaves for the Coast, there will be a
larger shipment Of Hawsiis pro-
ducts ready. ,
The greatest society event Hilo
has witnessed for many long day
was the reception given by Mr.. and
Mrs. @. L Richardson to Mr.. and
Mrs. f. M. Wakefield. In the front
of the Richardson residence on
Church street, large lanai was
built and fitted up with colored
electric lights. The lanai was most
beautifully and tastefully decorated
with ferns, palm. leaves, and flowers
which grow in such profusion in
Hilo, aud looked a perfect bower OF
beauty, a veritable fairy land.
The coffee lands in Olaa are look
ing we'll and the planters are expect
ing a good crop this season. Pick
ing has already begun in the lower
lands.
The advent OF the puget Sound
Hawaiian Islands" line Of steamers
has caused many farmers to plant
bananas, and as soon as the line is
fully established planter near Hilo
will place 100 acres under banana
cultivation.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-19
OUR HILo LATTER.

Earthquake Shocks-Waiting for
the Columbia-Large Banana En-
terprises-ooff Looking Well.
During the last week we have had
succession of earthquakes OF more
or less severity. Early Sunday
morning the inhabitants were
wakened by a sharp shock, which
prevented further sleep to the
nervous, and. caused many an early
breakfast. At a little before noon
on Thursday last, the severest shock
of any was experienced and called
forth remarks from the "oldest in
habitants." The shock lasted about
two seconds. Buildings were
shaken and 30 were the nerves Of
some of the stoutest hearts.
The Sunday school room at the
Foreign Church was the scene OF a
very interesting gathering last week.
The trustees rendered social to the
Pastor and Mrs. Cruzan, which most
OF the members of the Congregation
attended, to welcome Mr.. Cruzan
and his excellent wife, both of whom
are becoming very popular, judging
from the kindly remarks we hear on
all sides concerning them.
The business and other leading
men in Hilo lave formed them
selves into Chamber of Com merce.
This is move in the right direction
aud can produce nothing but good
for Hilo and Olaa. Hilo is de-
termined it shall be heard in future,
and straight from home too. The
City Of Columbia is hourly expected
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-19
MONDAY, SEPT. 10, 1898.
A COLONIAL GOVERNMENT.

1t is whispered in the best-iDform-
ed circles that the Commissioners,
now in session here, will recommend
to Mr.. Mckinley and to Congress
that for the present Hawaii shall be
governed on plan resembling the
system adopted by Great Britain in
regard to her colonies.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-19

The men who have spouted for
annexation during the past FIVE
years will not feel pleased by seeing
colonial government established
under which they will have no
power and no profit. 1t is extreme
ly repugnant to them that there are
prospects of their being left out in
the cold, and that instead of annex
alton bringing to them the "glad"
hand they will simply be confronted
with the grasp of a marble paw
with temperature far below zero.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-19

A colonial government means that
the islands will be controlled by the
governor and few other executive
officers, appointed by the political
bosses who enjoy pull on the gen.
tleman who happens to preside in
the White House at Washington.
We will not be cursed with a gov
ernmeut on the same lines as that
under which the District OF Colum.
bia exists, because circumstances
will robably force our conquerors
to grant us some kind of a munici
pal govern nment-for Hilo, at least.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-19

Whoever will be the first governor
in Americas first colony, it is i'm
possible to say at this moment. AL
though the American flag floats
over Hawaii we do not seem to be
very much annexed" We have a
man who calls himself President,
and who draws salary OF $1,000 a
month, while there is another man
in Washington who claims to be
President over all the territory of
the United States. We have Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, although our
"foreign relations" are supposed to
be transacted at Washington. We
have an American Consul General
in Hawaii, and yet we are supposed
to be an integral part Of the Great
Republic. AS matter OF fact Ha-
waii seems to have disappeared
from the map of the world, and the
Hawaiians to have been relegated
to people without country. Even
colonial government with Sewall
as governor would be preferable to
the present non-de-script conditions.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-19

The enemies OF the Hawaiians
point to the difference of opinions
which undoubtedly exists among
the different political factions of
the natives. They claim that the
Hawaiians as a race are not quail
fed to enjoy the privilege Of self
government, because they don't
agree, but they forget that among
themselves there is "party" for
each of the numerous candidates
for the Office Of governor of Hawaii.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-19

A colonial government for Hawaii
and other dependencies will enable
Congress to place an internal reve-
nue. tax on sugar, as advocated by
the New York Tribune and other
leading journals. OF course our
planters will not like the idea, but
the dear fellows wanted annexation,
and they have got it with ven-
geance.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows: Charles A. Wilson and Julia A. Driscoll. 22-22 Thomas B. Carr and Mamie E. Healey. .27-25 Thomas Langford and Martha F. McShane.4 .47-S3 E. II. Lauer and Alice G. Friedlander .25-22 c. r. Warner and Concatta E. Pastore... % 16'
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06
BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS
BORN.

BREAILER-July 29 1898. to the wife of R.
 Bremler, daughter
 KOPLAN-In this city, August 4, 1s9si to the
 wife of $. Koplan, daughter. NEWMAN-In Santa Rosa, August f.. 1898, to
 the wife of Charles F. Newman. son. RASMUSSAN-In this city, August 9, 1898. to
 the wife of John Rasmussan, daughIer.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06

U, S. ENGINEER OFFICE, Burke Bldg. Se- attle Wn., Aug. 1 1sss.-Sealed Proposals for building steel hull tugboat will be received here until P M, Sept 5, 1898. and then pub licly opened. Information furnished on ap- plication. HARRY TAYLOR, Capt Engrs.