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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
News From TIE south.

We have q card from our friend, k.
Harmon, Of Abbeville, Miss, who 1and
news Of prosperous times In that liala
They have q good cotton crop, and prices
going higher all the time. Evoryono in
better shape than two years ego. Ho
adds that some yellow lever San irreu
but It ID believed that Il Vill nol
further The cool weather viii kilI
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
And He su1Llves.

Thos Neeley, Of MauokpOrt, Ind, lie a
frequent visitor 10 Brandenburg and
we'll known man. He was once In an
accident which resulted in the disloca-
ton Of his neck, the breaking Of both
his arms and both his thighs Yet he
still lives and walks with apparent ease
He is living example Of the physician's
skill and the elasticity Of nature.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
Agriculture and Good Roads.

Robert F. Dulaney, representing the
Kentucky Bureau Of Agriculture, will
address the citizens Of this county on
agriculture and good roads, at this place
today, Oct. 4th, at NeWsOm's Hall at
2 o'clock p. m.
Farmers and al others Interested are
invited to attend and assist in organizing
a county agricultural society OF farmers
club.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
sale Of Short Horns.

G. N. Lyddan, the proprietor Of the
Mt. Maple Stock Farm, near Irvington,
attended the Ewing Watterson Short
horn sale near Louisville, and bought
four registered cattle 10 add 10 his herd.
Mr.. Lyddan Is a progressive man and lie
constantly improving his farm and add
ing 10 his herd Of ane cattle.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
Prominent coupIe 10 We.

An announcement which will be of
interest to Louisville people is the mar
rage.of Miss Mary Holt to Mr.. Walter
Mains Rose, of San Francisco, CAL,
which will be quietly solemnizsd on
Thursday, October 10Th, at Holt Place,
Holt. Ky. Miss Holt is the daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Washington Dorsey Holt,
and has visited in Louisville number
of times. The young couple will make
their home in San Francisco.
Post
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04

Tuesday, September 2oih. 1899. b The
birthday Of Master james Stephens 6imm
Of Chicago. lli Ihla young lenIIenan
ID the con 81 Nr. and Mr. lantr CLARA
8lmn. of ihai o'ig Nn s'nn ~ "
DIoot e|.nhtaa 81 tddI "a utI
Enoap IN ohio community
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
Moving HIS plant.

Mr.. Alex Heron who has been Opsrat-
ing saw mill on the Beavin land is
moving the mill into Hancock county,
where he has taken a large contract Of
saving for the Cincinnati OOOpeTage
company.
Mr.. Heron says the milling business
is not m good at present, but the pros
poets are favorable for an immense
trade.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
Ralph coleman's Reformation.

The Christian endeavor Of the Chris.
tian church, will give an entertainment
"Ralph Coleman'a Reformation" about
the last Of October This Entertainment
is an instructive one and strictly 6rst-
class, The date will be announced later
and no one should fail TO attend.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
III WInter ln cloverport.

Mr.. James Pace has returned from a
visit to New York, and will be in Louis.
vile, the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. W.
Hite, until November, He will then 20
to Oloverport for the winter.
Mr. Face will fill his old place in the
choir Of Christ Church Cathedral while
here, and will be the tenor soloist next
Sunday COurier-J ournal.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
Letter From neorpe Pan. .

EDITOR NEws:-I used to be a subscrib-
or 70 the News eighteen or nineteen
years ago, but it did not reach me regu-
lsrly and I stopped taking it. But I see
there is a difference now and send you
a new paper dollar have inst made for
your benefit for a years subscription for
the NEWs It will be iustlike getting a
letter from home every week.
Ienioyed DR.. Foote'S letter very much.
He was a schOol-mate Of mine. I never
had the means to complete my educa-
ton, which fact regret, but rejoice
that know how to make an honest liv.
ing. Success to the News.
GEORGE B. PAUL,
Clinton, Mo-, Henry County.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
Cminarv Al.

The News Office feels highly honored
at the receipt Of a plate Of delicious cake
and candy presented by Mrs. Ella La
NeaVe.
Both Mrs LaNeave and her mother,
Mn. English, are skilled in the culinary
art and We appreciate our sample Of
their attainments.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
RIr cron of PnmnIIna.

Thos. Manning, q farmer living on the
Hollis Bottom road, has evidently tried
20 corner the market on pumpkins AZ
rough estimate he has raised over two
thousand.
M. Manning brought to town satur-
day q wagon load and several weighed
over 72 pounds.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
I.mn.Ilnca MaaLInr.

There viii bo q temp eIanco meeting
held a. BallioWn an the near future.
Speakers and singers from thia town viii
20 out and meet those from that vicinity
and rousing meeting ilezpeoiod, which
win result % good work iof the o'uae.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04

Thousands Of the most stubborn end
distressing cases Of piles have been cured
by TABLER's BUCKEYE PILE ONT
MENT. Il never fails 20 cure. Price
80 eta In bottles, tubes 75 oia.-FOr salo
by A. n. Fisher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
RnvInr Stock.

Robertson Bros, Of Glend zane, have
bought 15 head Of stookers averaging 600
pounds at 4 cents; 10 head Of steers and
heiier at 3 aud cents. From Art Good
man they have bought 100 head OF hogs
AZ SAlO, and 50 head from LATE Green At
the eame prioe.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04

The Henderson Route" will run q
special train from Henderson to Louis.
vile Monday October 9Th, on account Of
LouioYille Carnival Fare from ibis city
70 Louisville aud return only 81 2b.
Train leaves here AZ 8.47am.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
NJ Iennle Patterson.

Miss Jennie Patterson, formerly Of this
place, ia teaching school at Chambers,
Ky. She has a good school with an en-
rollment Of giKty-three. Miss Patterson
is bright, energetic youg lady and made
oreditable race for Superintendent Of
Public Schools in Hancock county about
two years ago.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. D. B. CarRile, Of
Washita, 1. T. He writes: -Four bot
ties Of Electric Bitters have cured Mrs.
Brewer Of scrOfula, which has caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give no
help, but her cure is complete and her
health excellent This shows what
thousands have proved,-that Electric
Bittsm is the best blood purifier known.
It's the supreme remedy for eczema.
teller, salt Theum, ulcers, boils and rum
ming sores. It stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels, expels poisOns, helps diges.
tion aud builds up the strength. Only
so cents. Sold by Short and Haynes,
druggists. Guaranteed.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
No. - an EInnd.

Mr.. stR clemens, an old employee at
the shops, has returned 10 the city and
viii resume bis position there as timer
Hehas been absent almost q year and
his old irionds were glad to greet his
familiar face again.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
A Great Convenience.

Ala Hardin is building a corn mill,
corn cTuHher and corn shelter at Lodi.
burg This IL the first convenience Of
this kind In this part Of the county and
Mr., Hardin &c to be commended for his
enterprise.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
Heavy FEEDER.

W.R. Moorman, Of Glendeane, has
sold 55 head Of feeders, averaging 900
pounds 10 Jess Clarkson, 10 be delivered
next week az 4ois., and ~ tons Of hay 10
Thomas Blythe at $3.50 per ton.
JL. Owen q Son have sold 40 head
Of feeders, averaging 1000 pounds at
frfr.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04

Miss LYnna DsHuy. who has been
visiting Mn George "a Reese FOR some
weeks, leii Monday Cor her homo az.
Clovaipori much 10 che regret Of her
many nLnaYIIIa ILlandl.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
I.aon.o 90 - olInmh.r.

Mattingly Bros, Of Glendeans, have
liniahed their contract for saving for the
Dean Tie %. Since January Lot, 1899,
they have sawed 100000 ieetof lumber.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
They BROUGHT q GOOD Price.

Jarboe & skillman sold in Louisville
last week 20 head Of light shippers
averaging 200 pounds at At and Al cents.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04

u ID Addison, the entorpFiaing and
prosperous farmer Of Addison, lost bic
large sim by explosion last week he
estimates bis loa AZ 500.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04

The Hon. Henry George, Of Paducah,
will speak in this city Tuesday evening
at 1880 p. m. in NsWsom's Hall Every
body is cordially invited.
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
Pine Bow.

Sam tuuoW, a promising young far
NOR. we presented with a Hne boy, and
ilreal happy over Che event.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04
DEMOCRATIC SPEAKING.

Hon. Thos. Petit and Hon. Chas. X.
Wheeler will speak at HaTdinsburg,
Monday October 9.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04

Budding
aanhoodi What
Iodou1 sihil.
iical WhathaIl
hidden daneefal
What q tno h
nt egmr .IhvI
t DrbeItQ ntI0I
SOY MAJ
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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-10-04

Or. Bulls Cough Syrup Is UnqusstlOnabIy
the most remarkable remedy ever produced for the
cure OF throat and lung troubles Il has cured
tneipient consumption.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
Costly Tapping OF n Wire.
Telegraph 10 Virginian-Pil0t.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot)
Scranton, Pa, March 1.-THE tap
ping of a wire between this city ana
New York city yesterday cost the pool
room men of Scranton and Wilkesbarre
s., 500 The races were literally played
and there were many surprises when
it was announced that Baratora. at i
10 |; Friar John, at to |. and Memo.
at 30 TO /. were the winners of the big
races.
The betting had been heavy, and in
this city the pool-room lost over 81, 200
The discovery that the wires had been
tapped was not made until too late.
and now the betters on the winning
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
Joe wheeler Anxiou,,orl ram.

(By Telegraph TO VirGlnian-P uoD
Washington, March 1l.-Geueral To-
seph Wheeler saw the President TODAY
concerning his future status. Suisse
quently he said that while the question
of his remaining in the army had not
been definitely decided, it was probable
that he would not remain in the SER
vice. He thought the President would
be unable to find Il place for him. and
he was not pushing the matter.
but | would like to remain I'm The
service" he said with animation. and
be sent TO the Philippines. where there
Is some fighting. ! would no: care so
much 10 stay in the army il | la! to
remain in this country"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
GOVERNOR VISITS HSVAYA
Continued from First Page.)

to learn the real sentiment in Havana.
He met many OF the most prominent
foreigners and Spaniards ana Cubans
in the city.
Fully 30 per cent. of the property
owners wish the island annexed to the
United states, in my opinion" said the
Governor. They want a stable gov
eminent. They are not sure they will
have it il the Cubans are left 10 govern
themselves. l think. however, that full
~ 90 per cent of the Cubans. and mu-
lattoes ana negroes the main popula-
ton, wish an independent govern
ment."
"WnI they have it?" asked the Gov
crnor, repeating the reporters qucs-
ton and smiling quiz2ically AS Gen
cral Lee would say. 'Quien sabe?'
which, he says, means Who knows"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
\ bark ABANDONED.
The ChimcSc-I.nlian Dispute.
By telegraph to virglnIa-Pilo

(By Telegraph to VirglnIaPilot)
Pekin, March 1.-THE Italian Minis
ter here, Signor MARITIME. addressed n
note 10 the Foreign Office yesterday
evening, making a request to take back
the Italian dispatch asking for a con
ccssion and notifying the Foreign Of
flee to accept it as IL demand, adding
that he was willing to enter into friend
ly negotiations as 10 the details. but in
sisting upon an answer within four
days. This note was couched in courte-
Gus terms. but the Chinese regard It
in the nature OF nm ultimatum, to which
they Will probably yield.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
a Chicngo Mx.tcrysnlxch

Chicago. March ll.-By the discovery
OF a portion OF human body and a
torn scrap of black dress goods un-
der the barn floor at August \. Beck
er's home. at 50l7 Rockwell street. the
police are satisfied that they have at
last found the key to the mystery sur
rounding the murder of Mrs. Theresa
Becker. The police now declare that
without doubt the butcher killed his
wife in the barn and disposed of the
remains after cutting them up by bury
ing them or throwing them in the Chi
cago river.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
fITznUGH LEE WITHDRAWS
Will Not Be Candidate For United
States Senate.
Uncertainty nv 10 Length OF limo IEe
Mny Stay in Cuba Induces This
Action Parting shot at Sc-ntor
Martin.
(By Telegraph to virginian-Pllot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginan-P llot.)
Richmond. March 1.-THE following
letter from General Fltzhugh Lee anent
the question of his candidacy for the
United States Senate was given out for
publication to-day:
Headquarters Seventh Army Corpse
Camp Columbia,
Near Habana, Cuba, Feb. 90, 1S99)
''To Colonel Is. .. James, Attorney at =
422iehmond, Na
My Dear Colonel have received
both OF your letters. My duties as
commander of n large body OF troops
have occupied so much of my time that
| have not been able to give TO the
subject You mention the careful con-
sideration IL deserves. Many letters
from numerous friends In Virginia are
being constantly received by me. in
which they urge my prompt return to
the State in order to arrange to make
II canvass of the whole State. so that
the people may be Informed. so far as
l can enlighten them. on the political
issues involved in the selection of the
next Senator to represent the State in
the United States Senate.
These letters have i,i:tyrti tttc t,r1,irr-
some embarrassment because | have
not been able To say when | can leave
gagged in. and because, too. I cannot
say how long my stay will be prolonged
on this island.
HIS NAME WITHDRAWN.
In View of these uncertain conditions
/ think ii best TO relieve my friends
and the Senatorial situation by authors
izing you TO say that it is my desire
that my name shall not be considered
in connection with the United States
Senatorship.
Il am quite sure my friends generally
will support for the seat now occupied
by MIR. Martin. any candidate VINO can
secure the creates. support from The
people or their representatives,. In con-
clusion. | express the hope that the
people of Virginia Will he given in the
near future the opportunity for the Sc
lection of a Senator 10 represent their
interests in the Senate OF the United
States. and that no man shall occupv
that high position unless lie can read
his title clear
Yours very truly
"FITZlIUGH LEE"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12

horses will have their claims satisfied
nj 4 further loss to the pool-room men.
Where the wire was tapped is not
known. The horses staked at heavy
odds We're made the winners by the
wire tappers, and their friends literally
backed the right ones.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
THE WAKEFIELD WRECKED.
CAPTAIN AND CREW OF POTOMAC
RIVER STEAMER LOST.
(By Telegraph to virglnan-Pnot)

10y t4cSEapu 10 NNGlHlan- I'IIOl)
Alexandria. Va, March 1.-THE Po-
tomac river Steamer Wakefield, which
has arrived here, reports that the
schooner Annie L. Reynolds, from Ply
mouth. \. c.. for Alexandria, was
wrecked near Point Lookout. on Che.-
apeake Bay during Tuesday nish;'e
storm, and Captain Il. l.. Hi and n
crew of six men are said to be lost. The
schooner was loaded with lumber. y
trunk belonging TO one of the crew. and
piece of timber on which sailor had
written the supposed fate that awaited
the vessel. We're washed ashore.
\ BARK ABANDONED.
London, March 1.-THE British bark
Siddartha. Captain Gerard. from Jack
sonville. January 10Th, for Liverpool.
was abandoned on February 22d. Her
crew were saved by the Danish bark
Nesdandc. Captain Nielsen. from Para
marble, January 18th. for Amsterdam.
which has arrived and landed at the
Ymuden.
The S!dlar;ha was built at Sackville.
n. T.. her hailing port in 1880 She reg
istered $50 tons. and WAS owned by
Wood and Ogden.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
GOMEZ ENJOYS SITI-ATION

half upon contributions levied by means
OF threats.
GOMEZ ENJOYS SITUATION.
Havana, March 1l.-Ciencral Gomez
received at Molnas this evening a telc-
phone message announcing To him the
Asscmbly's decision. He answered
calmly:
"All right; l enjoy the situation"
He then came to Havana to keep a
dinner engagement with his daughter
at the house of Il friend.
General Carrillo of General Gomez's
staff. as commander of the Sixth Cuban
Army Corps. ii is reported is now en-
gagged in writing Il document discharge
ing from the Assembly eight members
who represent that corps. declaring that
they obtained their posts as army rep
resentatives Illegally.
a VIOLENT DISCUSSION.
At the termination Of the session of
the Assembly Senior Lastra strongly
criticised some of President Andradc's
rulings and was sharply called to order
by President Andradc, who Immediately
declared the meeting over. y violent
discussion ensued between Senior Las
ira and the President.
Senior Santa Maria, formerly presl-
tirht tha-l,uhan- renuhlic MAS the
second man signing the Sanguilly
motion for imncachment as amended
by Senior ASucrro.
THE. ASSEMBLY CENSURED.
The news OF the action OF tho As
semby is all over Havana. and the
cafes around the plaza are filled with
excited men discussing the subject.
The general expression is one of strong
censure Of the Assembly The next
meeting OF that body will be held on
Monday.
The surrendered arms of the Cuban
troops VIII, in accordance with an
agreement between Governor General
Brooke ana General Gomez. be stored
at Havana and Santiago. In the gene
raj custody OF the United States but
under The Immediate charge OF Culnns
IN the employ of the military cnycrn-
ment Every Cuban soldier must a.ye
up his arms, even If they were noni,ht
by himself. or else he will rocoIy. no
share OF the money advanced hv The
United States.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
GERMANY And THE UNITED STATES
Continued from First Page.>

ly owing to the revelations of General
Miles. and also to the rigorous agita-
ton of the Agrarian press.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns that the government
would not object seriously to slight
changes in the wording of the bill, but,
an amendment in the manner sought by
the Agrarians would render it unac-
ceDtablc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
NAVAL CHANGES.

Changes which have been contemplate
ed in the administration of the navy,
which have been considered for a long
time, the correspondent is Informed.
Will go into effect on the retirement of
Admiral Won Knorr the present chief
Of the navy. The Emperor will then
assume command of the navy, as he
has exercised that of the army, an adj
mlralty and general staff will be Gre
ated with functions similar to the
army general staff. the admiralty staff
to have separate chair, while the
functions and Importance of the COM
mandcrs of the naval stations at Kiei
and Wilhelmshaven will be enlarged
The naval cadet system Will be reor-
granted and the number of cadets is
about to be doubled.
Some of the newspapers said that Ad-
miral Won Knorr is retiring because of
personal differences with the Emperor
on the subject of changes in the cadet
system. This. the correspondent of the
Associated Press is Informed. is I'M
true. on the contrary. intimate cordial
relations exist between the Emperor
and Admiral Won Knorr, who is adj
dressed by His Majesty by his Chris
tian name, Eduard. and these relations
Will continue unbrokcn. 1t is asserted
that the Admiral is not the only high
official thus honored by The Emperor
Baron Won Buclow is also Familiarity
dubbed Berdhard by His Majesty.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
Interesting tests of wireless tcle-
Eraphy have been made at l[icl recent
~ on board Il number of war vessels.
three German miles apart. On the whole
the experiments have been successful
THE SAMOAN MIDDLE.
The 2aoers comment uDon the Sa-
moan dispatches published Yesterday
by the Rcichsanzeigcr. saying chat they
statements and fatty contradict the cs-
scntial points Of Mr.. Chambers letters.
The Vossiche Xeitung thinks the docu-
ments show the German officials In Sa-
moa have strictly adhered to the Rer-
lin treaty and the Cologne NOlks Zei-
tung renroduccS the version of the af-
fair credited Ia Mr.. H. !. Moor. an
American merchant of Apia. saving it
fully cOrroborates the German conten-
lions.
GERMANY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
\ number of papers attack the Gov
ernmentS so-callcd concessions at Ma
Mia. The Ehensh Yves tphalian Zeitung
says the withdrawal of German ships Is
incXplicable. las the danger to German
life and property i'm the Philippines is
more imminent now than in 1898"
The paper also condemns the super
cession of Admiral Won Diedrichs. and
asks If the Admiral is now TO be thrown
upon the scrap iron heap merely be-
cause the foreign office suddenly feels
the necessity of becoming friends with
the Americans.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
ficia!ly notified of the Assembly's ac-
ton
GOMEZ STRONGER THAN ASSEM-
DI.Y.

General Gomez is believed to be
stronger than the Assembly in the al
lection of the Cuban army. Many pri-
Yates are anxious 10 leave the army
and 90 to work. especially when they
are able 10 obtain money To start them
in life anew.
The position of the Assembly is Not
ably weak. as the military adminlstra-
ton support General Gomez. as do also
the Planters ana property owning clc-
mcnt. who are tired of the Cuban army.
which subslsts half upon charity and
half upon contributions levied by means
of threa ia
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
sANGuILLY LOOMS Up.

General Gomez's only supporters We're
General Cespedes and General Nuncz
THE original motion. which was intro
duced by Senior Manuel Sanguilly. pro
Sided for the abolition of the grade of
Eeneral-in-chief, but an amendment
was offered to this by Senior Aguerro,
which read: To abolish the grade of
Eeneral-in-chief and to remove Gen
eral Gomez for failure in his military
duties and disobedience to the Assem-
bly,"
Senior Aguerro declared that-GnmeZ
was insubordinate and should be pun
ished, and Senior Sanguilly insinuated
that the General was IL traitor TO
Cuba
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
Mr.. NEWGASS' SCHEME.
PLAN TO ESTABLISH COMPETE
TION WITH SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY SYSTEM
By Telegraph to virglanlan- Pilot,

(By Telegraph 10 Virglanian-P ilot.)
Richmond. Va, March ia Danvillc
special to the Dispatch says it develops
there from reliable sources that the
North and South Carolina railroad re-
Gently chartered by the former state,
and which. it was given out. was to be
Il local road to develop copper mining
and milling interests, is really intended
to connect the Atlantic ana Danvillc
road ana the Plant system. The idea
petition with the Southern road. the
Seaboard Air Line and the Atlantic
Coast Line. Mir. Ncwgass. the owner
of the Atlantic and Danvillc is credit
ed with being the prime mover in the
new road. and is said To be heavily
backed by English capital.