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-IMS *<m ■ J . M'Xt- m LIES —nr— tocy Groceries. Fruits, Candies, Cenieciioaeries. Etc », Consult E. THOEPE. ' ' ■■ • r -'•* •- .• -»•<* % C i ^ V^j THOSPP8 CASH —FO] idiool Boob. Blr' tionery. Cifars i MIO Arthur P. Ford. Editor and Proprietor. AIKEN S. C; FRIDAY MOlRNING. OCTOBER 13.1899. ADMIRAL WILL VISIT SODTH WAR VESSELS t)ewey Is to Accompany Lieutenant E9R MANILA. Brumby to Atlanta, Ga. M’KINLEY WESTERNERS President Add res! Big Crowd of ms imp m Will Preseat Sword Awarded Bis Flag Ueateaaat Bj Georgians. A Washington special says: Admi ral Dewey has accepted tha invitation | r of the citizens of Atlanta, Oa., to par ticipate in the ceremonies attending the presentation of the sword to Flag Lientenant Brumby. Tha invitation was formally tender ed to the heso of Manila Saturday by a delegation ef prominent citizens, and a prompt and gracious aeceptauce was immediately announced. Accompanied by Itapresentative Lon Livingaton, tha delegation called npon Admiral Deway, at the McLean resi dence. The i£tor T i* w had been pre viously arranged through Lieutenant Brnmby, hence the Georgians received an extremely cordial greeting from the admiral. The reception took place in the parlor, whioh was beautifully dec orated with flowers, potted plants and the national colors. These little formalities having been completed. Mayor Woodward who was one of the committee, stepped to the front and in the name of the .pilfzens of Atlanta, indeed in the naue of all the people in ,#1* itfcte of Georgia, in- lU liltf'Sfhilh'tfh’fO Vlailf Atlanta and witness the presentation of a sword to Lieutenant Brumby. Mayor Wood ward went on to say how proud the people of Georgia are to claim Lieu tenant Brnmby as their own, and he informed the Admiral that a hand some sword had been procured by popular subscription to be presented to Lientenaut Brnmby. The admiral at that point inter- rupted the mayor to say that he had seen it stated that the people of Geor- *ram, so as to place the admiral in the picture and give him a conspicuous part to play in the ceremonies attend ing the presentation of the sword. On the steps of the capitol at Wash ington, it was deemed a high honor for Admiral Dewey to receive the na tion’s sword from the president of the United States. At Atlanta it will be an equal honor for Lieutenant Brnmby to receive Georgia’s sword from the bands of the nation’s hero, Admiral Dewey. The suggestion was promptly acted upon, and the programme will be arranged on that basis. Admiral Dewey stated that his de sire to show his personal appreciation and friendship for Lientenant Brumby was a sufficient inducement to him to visit Atlanta on the occasion of the sword presentation, but added to that, his desire to recognize in his humble way the glorious part the men of the south have played in th« war with Spain. He then referred with deep feeling to the recent deaths of Naval Cadet Wood of Georgia, and Lieutenant Commander Kldridge, of Alabama,two brilliant young officers of the navy, who lost their lives at Manila. ORDERS ISSUED gl. intended to Lioiiten.t Brum-! ^ effort , ot A , lsQla Ira8inos , by a sword, and he desired to say that gallant young officer was worthy of any honor or distinction his frisnds or his oonntry might sea flt to bestow upon him. This high testimonial to Lieutenant Brnmbv was made with so mnch sin- eerity that it deeply Impressed the mem- of**tho delegation, and their ad- ition of the admiral was increased irdingly. The admiral took occa- t© say that he not only appreciated »e val lint Brumby, o l*fhe noble and played by the representatives*of t southern states, in* the army rfhd navy during the war with Spain. Ha said he knew how bravely the southern men rushed to the support of the nation’s honor and shared the glo ries of victory with their northern brethren and thns wiped out all traces . of Sectionalism. The admiral’s atten tion- was called to the fact that Geor- sent more men into the United States service to battle against Spain than any other etate in the nnion. The admiral replied that the infor mation was intensely gratifying to him and it made him all the more anxious to visit Georgia and personally show his appreciation of the valor and patriotism of the southern people. Turning to Lientenant Brumby, the admiral said: ‘‘Brnmby, we have but two engagements ahead—one in Chi cago and one in Philadelphia.” Brnmby replied in the affirmative, whereupon the admiral delighted his visitors by saying: “Well, gentlemen, you may count on me being present to see Brumby , get his sword.” He said he conld not state definitely when it would be convenient for him to visit Atlanta, owing to an aegage- ment he has with the president and 4fce members of the Philippine com- ^^^^ssion, soon after- the president re- "^^rns from hie western tour. His acceptance, with that qnalifica- tion, was entirely satisfactory to the delegation, and the details of the visit were farther discussed. The admiral evinced such a warm personal regard for Lieutenant Brum by throughout the interview that a change was made in the original pro- At Washington For Discontinu ance of Department of the Gulf. An Atlanta ^fj^pajeh says: The acting commantfef^pcft the department of the gulf, Cofbnel John Simpson, received Saturday from Washington the official order of the war department discontinuing the department of the gulf and transferring the headquarters to Governor’s Island. From the nature of the order it is regarded as evident by the officers of the department that the mind of the president has been made up, and that men will bring no satisfactory result. The order states that the change is made by direction of the president, and is signed by the secretory of war, thr commanding general and the adjutant general of the army. Colonel Simpson stated that he wa in no way acquainted with of the war depfpfenHstiiS'^^iscontinaing the department of the fjulf, but .sup posed thaj Atlanta had been made the headquarters on the outbreak of the tfoount of its central location torongh (connection with the orrm^ni seacoast towns. With the end there w4s nothing k> accomplish by the continuance of the department. CHAIRHAN JONES HOPEFUL. Says Bryan WiM Not Only Be Nom inated But Elected. United States Senator James K.* Jones, of Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic national committee, and wife, were passengers on the Canard line steamship Lucania that reached New York Sunday. They have been traveling in England, Ireland, Scot land, Switzerland and "Wales for sev eral months. Senator Jones said that he had been much benefited by hife lengthy European travels, and felt ready to go into the hard work neces sary in getting ready for the presiden tial campaign. Senator Jones, when asked to give his views on the political sitnatlon, said that, owing to his long absence abroad, he was not as fully informed as to political conditions as he hoped to be in a few weeks. When asked bis opinion as to the probability of the Democratic nomination for the presi dency going to William J. Bryan, he said: “There is no doubt that Bryan will receive the Democratic nomination for president,’’and added: “Has anybody any doubt on that question? Bryan is sure to win.” PROSPECTS OF PE\CE. Latest Advices Indicate That Boers flay Yet Yield. A London dispatch says: Most im portant news from the Transvaal was received Saturday night, whkb, if true, probably indicates that the South African republic is about to, yield, or any in case, that the Boers have | abandoned all idea of invading Natal. ; The news is comprised in a cable gram from Newcastle, Natal, which says that farmers who arrived there from the Buffalo river state that the Boers are returning to their homes, leaving patrols along the river. The commanders will remain on the Free State border. Reed Visits Washington. Ex -Speaker Thomas B. Reed ar rived in Washington Sunday. He declined to discuss politics, saying he was here to remove some of his private belongings. ADDRESS BY JTGUIRE. VALUABLE. Will Be Delivered at Meeting of Old Veterans at Norfolk. Dr. Hunter McGuire, of Richmond, Va., has accepted an invitation from Pickett-Buchanan camp, Confederate i Veterans of Norfolk, to deliver his famous lecture on “Stonewall Jack- I son,” November 28th. In Memory of f*oe. At the University of Virginia, Char lottesville, Saturday, the unveiling of | the Zolny bust of Edgar Poe took place at noon in the large auditorium of the academic building. Dr.Charley W. Kent, president of the Poe Memo- | rial Association, presided. Arbitrators’ Award liA’enezuela Ben efits Texas .Man. George E. Fitzgerald, of El Paso, Texaa, a prominent mining man, has received an offer from an English syn dicate of £160,000 for a vast tract of land owned by him and two brothers within the present boundary line lim its of Venenela. They inherited the land from their father, who obtained it seventeen years ago. The laud was in the territory claimed by Great Britain, and was found to be rich in minerals. ALABAMIANS. Issues a Statemsnt Regard ing His Stewardship. Governor Johnston has given out to newspapers an address to the people Alabama in which he aooonnts to for his stewardship and gives . a statement as to his position on artant political issues of the view of his proposed candi- General Morgan’s place in the address is on usually to BUSY DAY FOR BRITONS. Troops Are Still Being Rushed to the South African Republic. A London special says: Whatever may be the result of Great Britain’s controversy with the South African republic, every department of the government Sunday was an busy as though actual hostilities had begun. The electric flash that announced the mobilization of the army reserves and the summoning of parliament, set ev- •ry.wheel of the government machin ery iu motion. colonelTbryan is ill. Nebr^sfran Hay Be Compelled to An- Several flore Battleships Ordered to the East. People at Quincy, Illinois. II DEWEY RECOMMENDED IT. nul Engagements. A dispatch of Sunday from Webster, la., says: William Jennings Bryan is a very sick man. Friends who spent the day with him at the farm of Fred E. White, Democratic candidate for governor of lows, three miles from ibster, are afraid that Mr. Bryan iy have temporarilv to abandon bin aign work/ not dhly ia Iowa, but mtaokuifed Ohio. Admiral Airbed President McKinley Tkat SHaation In Philippines De* maaded Aggressive Action. A Washington special says: The president, Wednesday directed the immediate dispatch to the Philippines of a number of vessels of the navy, in cluding the erniser Brooklyn and gun boats Marietta and Macbias. The ac tion is the resalt of Admiral Dewey's interview, in which he went over the Philippine situation with the presi dent. The orders given are in line with the expressed determination of the president to fnrnish the army and nary every resource for stamping out the Philippine insurrection at the earliest possible time. At Admiral Dewey’s extended in terview with the president the former went into the Philippine situation at great length, explaining carefully the existing condition of %fiairs and his views of the outlook, <g(iipluding with an earnest recommendation that the Brooklyn and some other vessels be sent at once to the Philippines. The re-enforcement of the present fleet of the Asiatic squadron he urged as necessary and said their dispatch should be directed as early as possible. The president immediately communi cated with the navy department and instructed the secretary of the navy to issue an order carrying out the ad miral’s recommendation and to see that they be got in readiness at once. The Marietta and Macbias, besides the Brooklvn, will be designated by the navy department along with several other vessels which have not yet been selected ^^Srooklyfl^M now with the other vessels of the NoHh Atlantic squadroa off Tompkinsville, iptaten Island. The Machias and the Marietta are at pres ent on waiting orders. These re-en-'* forcercyonts will and considerable strength to the Asiatic squadron and the adyninistration belfeyes their pres ence will have a material effect in pediting the end of the Hostilities. The Brooklyn is an armored cruiser, of the first rating, carrying twenty main battery gnus and having a total displacement of 9,215 tons, and is so well thought of by Rear Admiral Schley that he desired that she be as signed as his flagship in the new .south Atlantic squadron. The Marietta is a composite gun boat of 1,000 tons displacement and with a main battery equipment of six guns. The Machias, with a displacement of 1,177 tons, carries a battery of eight guns. Their commanders are all vet erans of long experience in the ser vice. The Brooklyn is commanded by Captain Theodore F. Jewell, who has seen fourteen years of sea service and mnch more than that on shore sta tions; the Machias by Lieutenant Com mander Leavitt C. Logan, with fifteen years of sea service, and the Marietta by Lieutenant Commander Edward H. Gheen, whose record shows seven teen years of sea service. The Brooklyn’s formidable equip ment will make her of invaluable gen eral service, while the Marietta and the Machias are expected to be of much usefulness in the numerous shallow waters about the archipelago where larger craft cannot go. It is not known how soon these vessels can be ready, but their orders are to get away as early as possible, and no delay is anticipated. Their commanders will report to the depart ment when they are ready to proceed and on arriving at Manila will report without delay to the admiral com manding, the Asiatic station, for or ders. Secretary of War Urges That the Pres eot Administration Be Upheld. and Kentnck), England, and south, shonld honor to the whole country, east and west. ,he children of New the children of the join him in doing president of the north and south, There is no partisan- $100. Dr. E. Detchon’s Anil Diuretic May bo worth to you more than $>100 if you have a child who soils bedding from ineon- tenonce of water during sleep. Cures old and young alike. It arrests the trouble at once. $1. .Sold by W. J. Platt, Druggist, Aiken, S- C. PRESIDENT REACHES CHICAGO. Special Arrives hi the Windy City On V Schedule Time. The special train bearing President McKinley and Party rolled into the Rock Island depot at Chicago Satur day afternoon. A large crowd cheer ed the president on his arrival. A squadron of cavalry, a detachment of police and a brass bead escorted the party to the Auditorium annex, the streets along the rente being packed with spectators. Sunday was not a day of rest for tl^a chief executive. T^e center of a city’s festivities and the one desired object of numerons committees and delega tions, he was kept busy from breakfast till the last benediction of the religions services whioh filled the day, had been given. Dnring the afternoon and evening he attended three religious services. DOUTHIT MAKES DEflAND. Carolina Dispensary 0lsn Asks Publie to Suspend Judgment. A Columbia, S. C., dispatch says: Tuesday’s revelations in the dispensa ry board of control continne to be the subject of mnch interest. Commis sioner Donthit, who was so sammari- ly removed from office, asks the pub lic to suspend judgement until he has an opportunity to prepare his ease. He complains that he was expected to refute in fifteen minuters the state ments and charges of the examining committee. , Cannon boomed and bands preyed “Dixie” as President McKinley alight ed from the Campania, his private car at the grounds of the Illinois Soldiers home at Quincy Friday morning. The sun shone brightly, making almost a perfect day. Fifteen hundred old vet erans, inmates of the home, cheered enthusiastically as the president and the members of the cabinet took car riages to be driven between long platoons of soldiers around the beau tiful grounds of the home. The president was first escorted to an improvised platform, from which he bowed and smiled in acknowledg ment of the vetexans’ greeting, shak ing hands with as many as possible. Then, in company with members of the local committee, the president made a short visit to the Soldiers’ hospital. The presidential party was next driven from the Soldiers’ home to the city proper, a distance of two miles. Company F, Fifth infantry, the naval reserves and Company F, Eighth Illinois infantry, escorted the party through the business district. The sailors were supplied with Hotchkiss guns, and as soon as the president arrived in sight of the pub lic square a president’s salute of twen ty-one guns was fired. Six thousand school children from all the schools of the city, public and parochial, were massed on the east side of the court house, waving flags and singing na tional airs as the president appeared. McKinley’s Address. The president and several members of the cabinet delivered brief addresses from the reviewing stand. The presi dent said: “I thank yon one and all for this patriotic welcome. It has given me uncommon pleasure to meet thj^ ing at the Soldiers’ .tTonie/ the men of ^-^WYifffferans who stood in the ‘trenches and benind the guns in that year of great emergency when the life of the nation huqg in the balance. It has given me like pleasure also to meet with the ex-soldiera of the Span ish war from the city of Qninoy and the naval malitia representin the pa- ,irioti»m of 1996. Audit is grstifjrAgtd learn that ymj sent from this one of the gallant yonng officers who fought with Dewey in Manila bay. This i#an ora of patriotism, my countrymen. “The United States has never been lacking in gratitude to its soldiers and its sailors who have fought in its cause, and the. cause of the United States has never lacked defenders in every crisis of its history. From the revolutionary days to the present, the citizens of tho United States have been ever ready to nphold at any cost the flag and the honor of the nation and to take all the responsibility which comes from a righteous canse. There are responsibilities born to duty, that can never be repudiated. Duty unperformed is dishonor and dishonor brings shame which is heavi er to carry than any harden which honor can impose. “My fellow citizens, I thank yon for this more than gracious welcome and bid you all good morning.” Secretary Root Speaks. Secretary Root spoke as follows: “Fellow Oitizens of Illinois: My humble duty during the last two months is to do what yon are doing here today by the encouragement and inspiration of your presence, holding up the hands, strengthening the soul, and cheering the courage of the presi dent, the chief magistrate of your be loved country, in maintaining its honor and doing its full duty before God and man on the great stage of the world. It is at the very spot tremes of population, coming, the one from Massachusetts and Connecticut and the other coming from Virginia and i tb . e na T F“ (fcity o: ship, no factionalism, in the business in which we are engaged in, helping President McKinley. “No man can shelter himself under the flag of party or justify himself by any declaration of principle in failing i 7^^iihr»Td behind the men of all parties and all creeds who lie today in the trenches in Luzon. “No man who knows his dnty and is a |rue American will fail to do it. I havf no fear, no question whatever, that in the days and nights that the secretary of war is giving to seeing that tbs army of the United States is the best fed, best equipped and best armed army the world has ever seen, tae sympathy and the support of the people of Quincy, of Illinois, of the country, will be behind him and be hind the president. “The cause in which year soldiers are fighting and in whioh yon, Demo crats and Republicans alike, stand be hind them, is the canse of civilization and of peace. The men behind the guns in Manila today are in front of the soboolbonse, of law and order and will be followed by the men with their text book and Bible, bringing the arts of civilization, respect for law and order, and the welfare ©f conntry. No government can live for self alone, nor grow to fnll stature by the exercise of selfishness. No men and no party of men can be bound to the performance of a mission of the great republic for the regeneration and elevation of man kind. It is following today as it has followed in the past, the lines marked out by a Providence snpericr to the wisdom of presidents and of legisla tures, pointing the way of the great march of civilization. “My friends of the city of Quincy and of the state of Illinois, the presi- deat of the United States will be faith ful to the soldier who represents it. His cabinet will be faithful to hjm and w that yon, one and all, will itanYl with us in sustaining and help ing Wm the great work which you haw ItfttSqpon him.” The streeUho* ^Ifiincy were literally packed with people.^— A street fair is in projection, and all along tho line of march booths 'anil arches had been erected, most of which flavnted t^e stars and stripes and im- [meu--e pictures of M'Kinley and, De^?y. A, ,.> PARflERS GATHER. D. S. HHNDKBSGIf. X. f. BXXDKBSOIf. P. V. HEN D SB SON. HENDERSONS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. AIKEN, S. C. Practice in all of the State and U. S. Courts. Collect! ns a specialty. Miss Ella Hughes, Well Known Milliner, 734 Broad St., Augusta, Ga. Invites the ladies of Aiken and vicinity to an inspection of her largo stock of FALL AND WINTER HATS, Bonnets and General Millinery. 1SS MOLLIi «, The Well-known Fashionable Milliner Augusta, Asks the attention of the ladies of Aiken county to the fashionable new Hats, Bon nets and Millinery to be seen * in her parlors at 746 BROAD" STREET, Under the Arlington Hotel. Trimming done in the best taste at reasonable prices. JOHN LAIRD, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER -OF— MODERN = DWELLINGS. Plans and Specifications Furnished. t ^ Im eliabu wmm. National Congress Elects Officers For the Next Year. The delegates to the Farmers’ Na tional Congress were received by Gov ernor Roger Wqlcott at the statehoase in Boston Friday. The congress, on resuming its business session, heard a report from the committee on resolu tions. Hon. H. C. Adams, dairy and food commissioner, of Wisconsin, delivered an address on “The Necessity of Pure Food Legislation.” The following officers were elected: President, H. P. Heard, Fort At kinson, Wisconsin. First vice president, P. G. F. Can- dage, Brookline, Mass. Second vice president, Colonel John S. Cunningham, of North Carolina. Secretary, John M. Stahl, Chicago. Treasurer, L. Van Morlson, Penn sylvania. Executive Committee—B. F. Clay ton, of Iowa; T. C. Slaughter, Texas; E. L. Furness, Indiana; D. G. Whit- temorc, Nebraska; E, F. Whelstein, Kentucky. SCHOONER GOES DOWN. Estalsucd 1881. Price $1.00 a Tear, la Atom Mrs. A. L. Wameke, Baker and Confectioner, * —AMD DEALER IN— USTGUSS GROCE* AT ROCIROTFOI PRICtt Tobacco and Cigars of all Qualities. At tie Dli Stii Corner Laras Street anfi Fart AYem-ai W. J. RUTHERFORD -DEALERS nr- BRICK, LIME, PORTLAND AND B9SIDDALE CESKNT* PLA8TEB HAIR AND LATHS READY ROOFING ETC. Corner of Wtofaington and Rojnolda Streets. 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Tingue, bound from Philadelphia to Jacksonville with cargo of coal, arrived at Fernandina, fitting here, almost ! Fla., Friday morning fromVPnnge- where the two ex- ' ness and reported the loss of his ves sel Thursday on Cumberland island. The vessel will be a total ‘ loss. ’' No lives lost. GOVERN/TENT MULES LOST. Transport Siam Bound For Manila En counters a Typhoon. A cablegram from General Otis to the war department brings word pf the loss of several hundred horses aijd mules on the transport Siam. The message is as follows: “Manfla, October 6.—Steamer Sia^n, which left San Francisco August ISjjth with forty-five horses and 330 mulibs, encountered a typhoon on the 1st in stant, Northern Luzon, in whioh *all but sixteen mules were killed by the pitching of the vessel and a lack of air from necessary closing of batches. No casualties among passengers. I “Otis, ” DELAY BODES GOOD. Neither England or Transvaal Wish to Strike First. All the reliable intelligence from South Africa reaching London ^iday pointsHo a continuance of the exifeikig situation for some time, as both sides are apparently diffident about 00*-. ^ mencing an attack, although from the, dispaches received it seems as if every movement of a patrol and every cloud of dust made by a herd of cattle wera turned into a general advance by both arnjies. The delay is all to the good, inas much as it gives time for furthur ne gotiations. directors: F. B. Henderson, H. C. Hahn, J. B. Cushman, C. K. Henderson, W. J. Platt, It. D. Toole, J. W. Lupo, - J. P. McNair, Henry Summerall. ilr. B. 0. Teague, DENTIST. R3AV8M3, A0!I,S.C Properly fitted with glasses at Wessels Bros. any make of Gins in ojir Gin Department. Cane Mills, Kettles and Evaporators. Engines, Boilers and Presses. New and Repairs and Supplies for same Lombard Iron Works & Supply Oo. AUGUSTA. GA. I'oandry, (toiler and Gin Works. RElJeCM SIX hours. TO EXTEND ROAO. The Be Chattanooga Southern Wil’ Lengthened 123 Miles. The Chattanooga Southern road, running from Chattanooga, Teun., to Gadsden, Ala., owned by C. P. Hun-! tingtou and Russell Sage, of New ioik, is to be extended to Montgomery, Ala., 1 and a branch road is to be built to Bir- j mingham from the main lino, 45 miles sonth of Gadsden. , General Manager M. F. Bonziino, of the Chattanooga Southern, makes this announcement in an interview. The extension will be 125 miles long, and will cost over $1,500,000. WATSON IS ADVISE1 That Government Will Sen4 Warships to Manila. Notification has been sent to both General Otis and Watson at Manila, of the int< the navy department to re-enj navy in the Philippines toi siderable extent and stating Brooklyn and several othc would be dispatched at the possible moment to the island GUNBOAT NASHVILLE IS OFF. Commander Rodgers Quick to Obey Department Orders. Commander Rodgers, of the Nash ville, has lost no time iu obeying the orders of the navy department to start tor Manila. A cablegram received from San Domingo Friday announced that he had already sailed for San Jnan, Porto Rico, where he will step and replinish his coal supply. The NaMiville shonld make the trip to Manila by way of Suez in about seven weeks, or perhaps two months. Spanish Rags Wanted, lyor of Havana, Senor Per- iste, has issued an order di- do Spanish flag shall be the city of Havana, ex- Spanish consulate. It is rill give rise to consid- iticism. Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease relieved in six hours by “Nxw Gbeat South American Kidnbt Curb. ” It is a great surprise on account of its exceeding promptness in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and back, in male or female. Relieves retention of water almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this fi/tbe remedy. Sold by W. J. Pdatt. Druggist. 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