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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-03-15

banana, which latter is the bread of the
natives. Coffee, cocoa, cotton and
pepper can be grown to great profit;
also tobacco, indigo, rice, sugar cane,
pineapple, abacs, a bibre that consti-
tutes one Of the chief sources OF
wealth in the island; the nito from
which are made hats of excellent
eusllty. Grasses and reeds are repre-.
sented in the Philippines by numerous
species. The minerals are coal, cop.
per, lead, snlphHr, mercury, marble
and Jasper exists in the mountains Of
San Matoes, Nariocles and in the
province of Psrgasinan
Well as this piece is a little long l
will close it, and write you more after
reaching the island of Aindanao. If
you think that it will interest your
readers and have the space you may
print II. / received few copies THs
NEWS ANp HERALD few days ego
and was very glad to get them as it
had seemed like years since last saw
one.
With best wishes to Yourself and
paper, I am yours truly,
Corp. r. A. Heron,
Co. N, 10th q. S. V. Infantry,
Manila, P. !.
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BETHEL DOTS.

Farners and gardeners are badly
bshind with their werk owing to wet
weather. The hanling of fertilizer.
is nearly completed A great deal
will be used this year in this section.
Our school is progressing nicely
under the management Of Miss Edith
Lyles.
Rev. Mr.. Spigner, the pastor here
preached q most excellent sermon
Sunday morning. He is much b.
loved in this community.
A tacky party was given at Mr.
J. D. Leitner's on the 9Th inst. A
most delightful time was spent.
Aessrs. r. E. Mann and Robt. Cau.
theu paid Monticello visit last Sat
urday. SunfioWer.
March 10, 1900.
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his family left few days ago Tor
Leuiedals to take charge Of the ofaee
a: that place. Mr.. j. n. Neece, from
Aiken, has charge of the Office here,
assisted by our young friend and
neighbor, Mr.. Clarence Aoblsy.
Mr.. r. A. Patrick made . business
trip several days ago to Rock Hill
BE reports seeing several Of our Fair
Asld friends in that 1ourishing city
aud all doing well. ,
Master Hayward Smith is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Il. Patrick.
Aessrs. Bruce and Matthew Patrick
has a pair Of fine PHILIPPINE donkeys'
"Joe Wheeler" and "Bill Shafter." }"
They are uaefnl ana beautiful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. w. Bankhead, OF
Norgaatown, spent several days last
week in this neighborhood visiting
relatives and friends. Sentinel.
March Is, 1890.
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COMING AND &0ING.

SIR T. E. Elliott went to Washing
ton Wednesday.
Rev. ]. L. freeman left Wednes-
Ga. for Ridgeway.
Miss Mamie Jordan hss gone to
Charlotte to spend some time.
aisa jennie GLADDEN.. CT Longtowp,
spent Tuesday with the family OF Mr..
j. 4. Stewart.
Nr. Ed Porter arrived hons Tuesdsy
fr"m Warren, Rhode leland, to spend
several weeks with parents.
Miss Pay Cunminss left TuescsJ
Hcr .Aexico. Her father, NJ. j. 81.
C,nmiass, will accompany her.
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Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld,
ILL.,, makes the statement, that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs: she was treated for a month by
her family physician, but grew worse.
He told her she was hopeless victim
of consumtion and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist sug-
gested Or. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption; she bought a bottle and
to Or delight found herself benefited
from FIRST dose. She continued its use
and after taking six bottles, found her
self sound and well; now does her
eWn hogsework, and is as well as she
e.zas wss. >lE7aa t.iGaisa5sottstllGGsss6tt tins
Great Discovery at McMaster Co.'s
drug store. Large bottles so cents
and S1.00. 6
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RTDGBWAY EIPPLEg.

The nerchanto have been unusually
busy for weeks past, 50 busy, in fact
that often dinner il an unknown
quantity.
The carpenters are auding plent,
to Go also. Mr.. Boozer is building
pretty six.room cottage G. the uppel
snd Of his lot to be occupied by Mr.
Sinoas and family. Mr.. T. NJ. Rem
bert is adding to his residence.
The sun has ibesn playing hide-and
seek with the clouds to such an extent
lately little or no gardening has beer
done.
Miss Daisy Wilson was sat home
10 her Young friends last Friday. The
young folks passed . merry evening
guessing "Who's who.''
Mr. Rhett Turnipssed, assistant
pastor of the Methodist Church, was
married last Thursday to Miss ERms
Msjor Green, Of Greenwood. Mr.
Turnipseed is the son of the late Mr.
Rhett Turnipseed, who resided in oar
town for some years, leaving here to
aecep:zthe place IS principal Of Mt
Zion -Cellege q. f-.h.rs. sd -ssr;ssa'
viii join in giving Young Mr.. Turnip-
aasd . warm welcome to his old home.
Miss Lou Fglsston, who is visiting
Mrs. DssP Portes, has been quito sick
with grip.
Ar. Hslbsrt Palmer paid rs Ayirs
visit from Union last week.
Mrs. Fowler, of Spartauburg, 10
7isitirg Mrs. W. B. Johnson.
Mrs. Oliver has returned from
Georgia.
Mrs. Eliza Kennedy has moved into
the country. Her house here will be
occupied by Dr.. Ott.s.
Miss iAary Spencs has ibeen quite
sick with grip.
sis. Ellis Thomas is convale scinx
Niss Engenia Rosboroush has gone
to Albion to visit relatives.
We are glad to SEQ Mr.. John Crsig's
name among the list of candidataa for
clerk of court. BE will be the right
man in the right place. His ola ho.4e,
Ridgeway, should support him.
Rev. N. TilliBghast. rector Of ST.
Stephens Church, will hold evening
service on Wednesday and Fridav
daring Lent.
Mr.. Job, N. Edmunds, Of Detroit,
Mich, 10 visiting Mr.. w. Herbert
Ruff. Occasional.
March IS, 1900.
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DCA,, INTELLIGENCE
1900
THURSDAY, March Is, ." 1eo
LOCAL NATTBES.

Mr.. W. &. Garrison has been
saite sick for several days. His con-
aition was reported much better Wed
uesday.
NIT. <. Elliott recsived from
Brsvard, N. G., on Monday beautiful
English massiR pup, Of which he ls
very proud.
Mr.. Mcbride Smiths many friends
will be panied to know hiS condition.
on Wednesday had not changed for
tho better.
Lewis Ackerman, Goshen, Ind. Z,
saws. "DeWitt's Little Early Rlsers
always bring certain relief, care my
headache and never srips." They
gently cleanse and inyigoratss the
bowels and liver. NcAaster 20.
The northbound passenger train
was again several soars late Wednes'
day morning. Heavy travel is said to
be the cause Of the delay.
-"Ruuuipg 3 naek" is quite .
common occurrence in the Orient, but
itis seldom that we in Wiansboro are
treated to such delecsabls sport. On
Norday, however, George. Coins
(colorea) "msse things howp for
awhile. Too mach dispensary de-
s:roysd his equilibrium and Coins
found himself guest at the s'Hotal
Gilbert" Hs paid his 6ns Of five
dollars and went his way rejoicing
wiser If not q hetter man.
u. 3. Saith, Butternut, Mica, says,
s.DeWitt's Little Early RiserR are the
very best pills I ever assd for COS.
tiveress, liver and bowel troaeles."
McNastsr Go.
Sheridan r. Rutland, Jr.. met
with quite painful accident on satur-
aAyslast. AS well as We. have been
sbls to ascertain, his injuries though
painfal are not serious. He was
trying to drive wagon loaded with
wood aad in turning the wagon he fell
of. The wagon went over his body
and one wheel struck his head, inflcs-
ing 3 very severe cat ON tho fasc.
When last heard from hs was doing
qoite well. Master Sheridan 10 = son
OF our esteemed fellow county Ean
s. &. Rutland.
To ss.ure the original witch haze!
salye, ask for DsWitt's Witch Hazei
Save, gel, known as certain cure for
pics and skir diseases. Beware OF
worthless couaterfeits. They are
dangerous. AeMaster Co.
Policeman Gilbert recslvsd
telegram Tuesday from the chief CT
pclics Of Chester asking him to be on
the lookeat for enc Joe WilliaEs.
THIS was about 2 O'Clock in the dsT :
al 4 O'Clock In the afternoon Nr. Gil.
bert hsd his bird Gagged. IL seems
tha: Joe Williams had taken .fanc!
to sone enc else's clothes and had to
leave home on that scconnt. Jes's
love OF dress 10 20 excessive that when
dhe was taken he had On two auits OF
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81 ussd kodol Dyspepsia Cure in
M family with wonderful results. It
sisea iTsmediats rslief, Is pleasant le
take ard is truly the dsspeptic's best
fllend," says e. Harsserink. Overlsel. ..
Mich. Djgssts what yon ea5. Cam
not fail 70 cure. AcNaster Co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-03-15

Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman, Ailesburg
Pa, says, GAS a speedy care Tor
coughs, colds, Group aud sors throat
One Minute Cough Cure is unsaaalsd:;
1t is pleasant for children to take. =!
heartily recommend it to mothers" II
is the only f&rmlsss remedy that pro-
ducss immediate results. 1t cures
bronchitis, pasunonia, grippe and
throat and lang disases. 1t will pre-
vent consuRption. AcAaster Co.
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Bismarck'a Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid eal.h
Indomitable will and tremendous
energy are not found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out Of
order, If you want these qualities
and the success they bring, use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body. Only
25c. at McMaster Co.'s drug store.
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eharlote Commercial College,
Cj arlo,s. NC, es,ablissed in 1881
Rgns Business College,

Rome Gs., established in 1856,
nov nude. one management, oisrs
excsptionai advantages TO any olez
:ssi:ing Aoroaghly practical busi-
,.e.s ec1cstipn in The shortest possibls
,INe
iI;.e *ii. range Of. territory eoysrea
BY our employ ment agency a1oras
.1stpropaI cHapces for securing posi-
t;pas We will guarantee Yen . posi-
On if rou take our guarantee course.
Tne rooms IN tins schools ars large
snd convenient &nd well lighted.
Young nea or young women nay
snroii in either school any week day
during ,tte'H year.
If you, are stenosrapheF, book
keeper cr FISCHER and d-sire p6Sl.
t:op, w,i,e the Pedmct: Agency,
,hariotfe. N C. IF yor ara not .
stenographsr or book-keersr. spend .
few months in one of t..ese achosls
and get ,oursalf in fhaps FOR earsisx
money.
Should ycu desire to be n expert II
,s.tsre.t, stocks, trade discount, etc..
send IS cents in stamps o; silver ank
get our Pocket Calcnlator--iast what
you need.
For circulars and further inforna
tion. addrets,
? D, M. McIVER,
/ President.
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VIVA. Orr, Ne1.rk, O., says, owe
never feel safe without One Minute
Cough Cure in the house. It saved
nay little boy's life when be had the
pneamonia. We think it 10 the best
medicine made" 1t cares coughs and
all lung diseases. Pleasant TO take,
harmless and gives immediate reaults.
GcNas'eg Co.
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NOTICE.

Members Of Camp Rion are rsqaest
ed to meet or the third Wsanesda,
(21st) of THE month. A fail attend
arce is desired, So business Of impor
tancs is to be transacted. Meeting al
8 o'clock p. a.
George W. Moorss
Adjatsnt.
Ridgeway, March ~, 1900.
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Volcanic Eruptions

Volcanic Eruptions
Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life Of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Sslve
cures them; also Old, Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felors,
Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Chapped Hands. Chilblains,
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only 25 cts. a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by McMaster
Co., druggists.
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cures made by Dr..
Kilmer''s Swamp-Root,
the greatkidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
Nts the great medi-
cal triumph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
Dr.. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and bad
der soeciaIist and js
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HAlL, CooGLER: TIE SECOND WARDS
WOETE.

Mr. Coogler ia undoubtedly one Of
ths influential and powerful spirits of
the .ge. He himself feels this grsat
influence Of his ss is shown ir his
poem entitled "Keep Silent, Hand"
which we will quote:
Weak hand of mine, keep silent ever,
If this bosom beats apart
From all thu; 10 good and true;
Pen not li2e that would lead to vice,
For what is written on that scroll
Eternity ean not undo.
Keep silent, band for the gift to tell
Toe thoughts that liuger in the heart
Was not by mankind given;
And l must safer in the end
For every WORD hereon trace
That would keep soul from heaven.
Rev. ". Z. Sitzsr, W. Cation, n. Y. ,
writes, Il had dyspepsia over twenty
years, and tried doctors and medicines
without henest. I was persuaded to
use Kedol Dyspspsia Cure and it
helped me from the atari. I believe it
to be panacea for all forms Of indi.
eestion." It digests what You est.
-McNaster CO.
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wonderfully successful in promptly y curing
lame Back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which IS the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kilmer's SWamp.Root /, not rec
onmended for everything but II you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble It will be found
Just the remedy you need. lthas been tested
in 50 many ways, In hospital work, IN private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved 50 successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried it, may have a
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling more abost Swamp-Root and how 10
find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and EE
Dr.. Kilrne- & Co., ,Bing- n
hanton, N. Y. The Eas3sEsssssSEasgg l@sEg
regular fifty cent and Homo Of sVanp-Roos.
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
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For Sale or Rent

HOUSE AND LOT OWNED BY
J u. Beat en Brat:on street, north
nt VT. Z'on Colcge Apply to
312w J. Nj. BEATTY.
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% you GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK ?
Kiaaey Treks4e Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers Is sure to know Of the wonderful
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clothing
as. Einsdale, Ill

~: ps, Rinsdals, Ill
writes, t'I never fail to relieve my
children fron crorp at once by using
One Minute Cough Cure. / weutd
net feel safe without it" Quickly
cures coughs, colds, grippe snd all
threat and lang diseases. AcA1sts 20.
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ICE.

TWILL STAND MY STANDARD
BRED JACK this season at Winns-
boro. He is fifteen hands high, black
with white points; weighs nine han.
dred pounds. He took the first prize
Ut the last State Fair. insurance. Ten
Dollars. j. /. WHEELER.
3-1S-1m
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UNDERTAKING

M ALL IT'S D1fARTN11t,
with 3 fall stock Of Caskets, Har0
Cases and CeGns, c>astastiy % ha.e,
asd use Of hearse wken rs4asstea.
Thaakfal for past patronage 7aad dsehel.
tation for share in tae fRsuteaaa The
cd stand
eaHs attended - at I'll bouEs. 0
TIE MLFer1 81 sHot,
j. II, n1LEssFT = GO.
44E-41
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An Int, sstins Letter from Corp. Heron
About the Islands.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-19
HIGHWAY ROBBERY
Is the Charge Against
Henry and Steese.
At First Accused OF P0ckel-Picking
Bicycle Thief Sentenced.

In Mayors Court Thursday morning
the charges Of pocket picking preferred
by Gertie Wonderly against Wm
(Bliuky) Henry and George Steesc
were dismissed, and the defendants
accused. instead, of highway robbery.
The both pleaded not guilty, and ask
ed for a preliminary hearing, which
has been set for Saturday. July Il, The
bond of ench was fixed AT $500 Miss
Wonderly accuses ihe men OF stealing
81 so from her person last Sunday.
Harry Smolinski, accused by Cecil
Tewksbury, of stealing bicycle, was
fined Sl5 aud costs, aud sentenced 80
days to the workhouse.
Case against John $. Mcfarland, ac.
cused by Chas, Miller, of dIsorderly
conduct. dismissed
John Smith and Michael Murray, in
toxication, ~ and costs each.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-19
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs. Robt ]. Bell of Youngstown, is
visiting with her folks, Mr. aud Mrs.
Wm.. Phillips, 9o7 South High st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank II. Showalter
left Wednesday for a two weeks visit
with Ashtabula and Wayne county
friends.
Mrs, Il. F. Delong and daughter
Edna, of Toledo, are visiting with MIR.
and Mrs. N. A. Mantz, of 2l5 Sumner
ST.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward c, Mayhourn
gave an Informal reception to about p
of their friends and relatives at their
home, 1l2 W. North St, Tuesday even
ing. A pleasing program was given
and an elegant dinner served.
The Planet Athletic club viii hold
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-19
F,.herman,s Trick.

zone day was talking fish WITH a
number of friends" said an old fisher
man, "and ] made, a bet that 1 could
catch more perch than any other man
in the party In given time. The
crowd picked out the most experienced
fisherman in the lot, and we set a day
to try our luck. The day before sne
match l got large glass jar. fllec 1t
with water and put some minnows In
II. Over the mouth of the jar pus a
piece Of parchment in which hnd
made some small holes. Then l went
to point just east OF the waterworks'
picked out likely spot and sank me
Jar in the river first attaching cofk
float to u by which could locate II
next day.
1--WE went out for the fishing match
the following afternoon. and l soor
found my float and anchored these
The other man located a short distance
away, ana we began. The perch were
Just beginning TO run, and In iitSi'
while ! had pulled in 1so perch while
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-19
pabyrs Ov.rpIua Of Brain.

"Oh, John" exclaimed the fair young
mother. II am glad you're home. I
have been so worried"
"Wby. denr," he asked, "what's the
matter?
ITS about the baby. I tremble to
think of it. You know they say chill
dren that are too smart never grow
up"
eyes, yes" he cried; "go on. What Is
It? Where Is our darling? What has
happened? Go on"
"John," she said, putting her arms
around his neck and sobbing upon his
breast, che said, 'Da, da,' today, and he
is only 8 months old."--London Tit
Bits.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-19
MINISTERS ALIVE.
Strong Reasons For Believing This
Is True.

Brussels, July 19--(Spl)-The for
eign Office announced this morning
that it had strong reasons for reviving
hope in the safety of the Ministers at
Pekin. A telegram received from NJ.
Cater, the Belgian diplomatic agent
at Shanghai says that his advices now
confirm the report that all the Euro
peans are safe In Prince Ching's Pal
ace. The report of the massacre is
contradicted.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-19
Plausible, hut Failed,

The cunning of children is we'll rec
ognized TO be of very superior kind.
and it is seldom If given a chance that
they cannot inveigle their elders into
seeing things their way. The follow
ing Is an instance of where little girl
slipped up on this by not taking into
consideration that her mother had had
enough experience with children to
have an insight into their nature.
The girls birthday was a couple of
weeks off. and her parents had told her
that they were going to give her q
handsome present upon that occasion.
She had been counting "the minutes"
for several days, but thinking she
could not possibly await her birthday
without knowing what her present
would be she stole softly up to her
mother and begged her to show her the
present.
"Why, 1t wouldn't be right TO show 1t
to you now," her mother answered,
because we want to surprise you on
your birthday"
"Oh, that's all rightw exclaimed the
little one. "I'il forget what 1t is before
then."-MeInpbis Scimitar.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-19

the fifth of its summer series of dances
at Lakeside park Friday evening.
Music will be furnished by Morey's
fun orchestra. The Planet club and
Company f will alternate with Fri
day evening dances at Lakeside, the
balance of the summer.
Mrs Julia Glessen and son Harry,
of Canton. are visiting Mrs. Caroline
Schocniger, 532 T. Exchange st.
Misses Lilley Murphy of Wooster
ave. and Jennie Burn of Raymond st.
are visiting friends in Cleveland.
Mr.. lcscph Il. Mutt and his sisters,
Misses Eieauor and Jennie Mutt, will
sail from Liverpool, on the liner 'Ba-
tavia, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. crank Moore of Vas
sar, Mich. are visiting in the city.
Mrs. Stration Bufionmeyer of Ash
land is visiting friends in Akron.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilhelm have
returned irom Chicago. They will re-
side in the city.
Mr.. Arlie Hart, clerk In NJ. o.
Nei, e. Company's store. left Wednes-
day for vacation trip 10 Warren and
other points in the Western Reserve
Mr.. Hart will also visit his parents at
West Farmngton. He will be absent
from this city two weeks.
Major and Mrs. Il. Steinbacher left
Wednesday for ar Eastern trip.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-19
NAVAL EXPERT
Ordered on Duty In China-.-Hurrying
Work on Ships.

Valejoe, Cal, July 19.--(Spl.)--Com-
mander Francis j. Drake of Mare
Island who has been in charge of the
ordnance department at that post for
some time, has been ordered to China.
He Is well known naval expert. Sc
cret ordel& received at Mare Island
have caused the greatest activity in
work on various ships now there.
Work is being pressed on the Marple-
head, Mochican, Alert Lear and other
for immediate service in oriental wa
ters.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-19
OFFICIAL DISPATCH
Announces Safety Of Battleships Ore
qon and Nashville.

Washington, July 19.-(Spl) 1.-THE
following was received at the navy de-
partment this morning:
"Kure, July Is, IT p.m.-Secretary
of the Navy. Washington-Oregon and
Nashville arrived Kure at 2 this af-
ternoon. Expect to dock on the 18th.
Shall make permanent or temporary
repairs? Would suggest putting in
steel patches on the ship and go back
to her station at Taku. Signed,
Wilde
Secretary Long replied as follows:
Universal rejoicing over the safety
of the Oregon. She is the constitution
of this generation. If safety of Ore
gon permits, patch and 80 back to
Taku. Signed, Long"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-07-19
NATIONAL GUARD
OF New York May Replace Regular
Troops.

Albany, n. y, July 10. -(Spl)- Adiu
tant General Hoffman has received no
information that the National Guard
might be utilized to man u s. posts
and forts in New York State, should
the t. S, troops stationed here be need,
ed elsewhere on account of the trouble
in China. The Army aud Navy Jour
nal, shows that 1000 L. S, artillery
men are stationed about the forts In
New York harbor. The National
Guard has four light batteries aggre-
eating 100 men stationed in New York
city and BinGhamton.
Last April the Thirteenth regiment
OF Brooklyn was transferred from
the infantry branch to the heavy artil-
lery, This regiment has, however,
had but little opportunity 10 do other
than the the theoretical work
Adiutant General Hoffman says re-
garding the part the St0te National
Guard may take In the present Chinese
troubles:
THE National Guard OF this State
viii readily be at the service of the
United States government whenever
necded"
Another state military officer said
that the National Guard could not h,
utilized in the present situation mles,
the President declared that State o.
war existed and called upon Governor
Roosevelt for volunteers, He said tha
there WIS no law 10 warrant the us
of The National Guard on manning III
forts aud army posts in this state o