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2 MARCHAND AT CAIRO Much Gratified by Kindness Shown by the British. WAR NOW IMPROBABLE yet BRITISH NAVAL ACTIVITY CONTINUES AT FEVER HEAT. NO INFORMATION IS OBTAINABLE Nothing Revealed as to Purpose of these War like Movement. Mou*tn; S g*. Guns. First Lord of Admiralty’s Significant Words. Cairo, Nov. 3.—Major March and. the commander of the French expedition at Fashoda, arrived here at 7 o’clock this evening. He was met at the railroad station l>v the French officials and resi dents. The explorer looked thin and worried. Directly the Major appeared at the door of the train the spectators rushed forward waving hats, stieks and hand kerchiefs and crying: “Vive Mnr ehand.” The latter, who was much pleased and touched at the reception ac corded him, drove off to the French di plomatic agency amid more cheering. The French officer, who is short, flight, active and bronzed, was dressed in civilian clothes. Only two Senegalese soldiers accom panied Major Marchand, whose future movements depend upon the instructions which Captain Bara tier brings him to morrow. At the French agency it was for mally announced that no one would be permitted to interview the French offi cer. as M. Heleasse. the French Min ister of Foreign Affairs, and the Mar quin of Salisbury must be the first to “receive all news which may contribute to the harmony of the two countries.” The Major reports that he left all his companions in good health, and he adds that they had abundant provisions and a plentiful supply of ammunition. The French commander also express ed himself as being much gratified at the kindness shown him by the British officers during his journey to this place. BRITISH NAVAL ACTIVITY. No Information Obtainable —Mounting Siege Guns. Hong Kong. November 3.—Extraordi nary activity lias prevailed in naval and military circles here during the past few days, but no information on the subject is obtainable. The British first-class cruiser Pewerful has just taken on board over 2.000 tons of coal, and all the other British war ships here are taking on board stores and ammunition. It is reported that they have been ordered to be ready for sea inimmediately. The British second-class cruiser Bona venture, has been called from Manila and arrived here last night. She is now coaling with all possible haste. It is reiiorted that the British gun boats have been ordered to rendezvous here. At the navy yard here the ordnance department is most active and is engaged in mounting siege guns. PREPARED TO FIGHT. Wei Hai Wei. Nov. 3. —All the British warships here are now fully coaled. Their woodwork has been removed and they are completely prepared for emer gencies. DARES NOT LEAVE ADMIRALTY. Sheffield, England, Nov. 3.—At the an nual feast of the Master Cutlers, held here this evening, it was expected that Right Hon. George .1. Goscheu. First Lord of the Admiralty would be present as the principal guest. Mr. Goschen, however, was unable to attend the banquet, and the chairman read the following letter of apology from him: “It is absolutely impossible for me to leave the Admiralty. My continuous presence there is essential. Sheffield will appreciate this in the present state of affairs. I am truly disapi>ointed, but duty comes before pleasure.” BUYING AMERICAN COAL. Philadelphia, Pa., November 3.—A morning paper publishes the following: “The probability of a war between England and France received fresh im petus here yesterday T>y the action of England, who purchased a large amount of American coal for immediate delivery at her West India naval stations. In response to hurried cablegrams from London, ship brokers engaged in the West India trade spout the greater part of yesterday searching for tonnage suitable to transport the coal from 1 hil adelphia and Newport News to points where it. will be most convenient for English war craft to till their bunkers. Sailing vessels from 1,300 to 2,0(K) tons carrying capacity are particularly in de mand. “The first shipments are to be sent to Kingston, followed by vessels for Ber muda, St. Lucia and Demerara, which are the principal ports in the West In ulies subject to Great Britain. It is also proposed to discharge a part of the pur chase at St. Thomas, a Danish Island, where hulks will he used. It was re ported yesterday that two British war ships had been ordered ‘hero to undergo slight, repairs, which under ordinary cir cumstances would have been made either at Halifax or the Bermuda Islands.” THEY WILL KEEP THE PEACE. An Arrangement Satisfactory to Both Parties on the Fashoda Question. N( w York, Nov. 3.—The London cor 'CASTOR IA For Infants 3rd Ctiiidraft |hi Kind You Ha« Always Boughs respondent of the Evening Post cables that a general and satisfactory arrange ment has been reached between Great Britain and France on the Fashoda question. WILL RECALL MARCHAND. London. Nov. 3.—The most reliable information from Paris confirms the earlier reports that M. Dupuy, the Premier, lias decided to wash his hands of Fashoda and to recall Major Mar chand. for whose mission he is not re sponsible. IT. S. TREASURY REPORT. Net Ordinary Revenues $405.321,335-r Net Ordinary Expenditures $443,805,- r*N2—Expenses of the War Up to Oc tober 31, $104,932,228. Washington. Nov. 3.—The Treasurer of the United States, Hon. Ellis 11. Robertft has submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury the annual report on the transactions and condition of the Treas ury for the past fiscal year. * The net ordinary revenues of the Gov ernment were $405,321,335, an increase of $57,597,030 over those of the pre vious year, while the net ordinary ex penditures were $443,308,582, an in crease of $77,594,423. The resulting de ficiency of $30,947,247 exceeds that of the preceding year by $19,994.79.“.. I'p to the close of the fiseal year the incfeise of the expenditures on account of the war with Spain was $43,041,732 for the War Department and 24.202,430 for the Navy Department. For the four months, July. August. September and October. 1898. the expenditures of the War Department were $107,320,348.1 being $81,013,131 greater than for the j same months in 1897. For the same months this year the Navy Department expended $27,459,577 which was $lO.- 014.920 more than it snetit in the like period in 1897. Up to October 31st the war with Spain added to the disburse ments of these two departments the sum of $104,932,228. j VIOLATION OF INTERSTATE LAW Ordered to Investigate Charges Against the Chesapeake and Ohio. Washington. Nov. 3.—Upon statements made to the Inter-State Commerce Com mission by C. G. Blake, a coal dealer of Cincinnati, and the rate sheets on file in its office, the commission has issued an order directing an investiga tion into the following charges against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Com pany: j 1. Transporting coal from mines m 1 West Virginia to Cincinnati at less than the published tariff rates. I 2. Exacting greater charges from Blake and others than it has from the Chesapeake and Ohio Fuel Company for coal from West Virginia mines to Cin cinnati; 3. Discriminating in transport facili ties in favor of the Chesapeake and Ohio Fuel Company against Blake and others, including preferential and un just apportionment or allotment of cars at the mines for the loading and ship-| meat of coni, and at times absolute neglect to furnish ears within a reason abb' time to mine operators not connect ed with the Fuel Company. The ease is set for hearing in Washington on No vember 28th. WILMINGTON RED ftHIRTS. Mounted rarade Witnessed by Thous ands—Calm, Grim Determination. Wilmington. N. 0.. November 3.—The first red shirt parade on horseback ever witnessed in Wilmington electrified the people to-day. It created enthusiasm among the whites and consternation j among the negroes. The whole town turned out to see it, and thousands of 1 ladies gazed on it approvingly and waved Hags and handkerchiefs as the long col- | unin of hosemon rode proudly by. It was an enthusiastic body of men. They gave frequent cheers and waved their , flags often. Otherwise it was quiei and orderly. Not an insulting word was uttered to a | negro, tmt there was an expression of determination in the faces of these men that could not be mistaken. This spirit will continue until the political battle is won next Tuesday. There is no show for the small boy who can’t get into tin* circus. j Little Pimples 'Turn to Cancer. Cancer often results from an im purity in the blood, inherited from generations back. Few people are en tirely free from some taint in the blood, and it is impossible to tell when it will break out in the form of dreaded Can cer. What has appeared to be a mere pimple or scratch has developed into the most malignant Cancer. “I had a severe Cancer which was at first only a few blotches, that I thought would '.loon pass away. I was treated 'ey several able physicians, but in spite of their efforts the Can cer spread until my con dition became alarming- After many months oi treatment and growing steadily worse. I de cided to try 8. 8. 8- whieh was so strongly recommended. The first bottle produced an im provement. I continued the medicine, and iu four months the last li. tie scab dropped off Ten years have elapsed 6 $ i and not a sign of the disease lias returned. b U. F. Williams, Ciillsburg, Miss. It is dangerous to experiment with Cancer. The disease is beyond the skill of physicians. S. S. S. is the only cure, because it is the only remedy which goes deep enough to reach Cancer S.S.S. r m Blood (Swift’s Specific) is the only blood remedy guaranteed Purely \ egetable. All others contain potash and mer cury, the most dangerous of minerals Books on Cancer and blood disease* mailed free by Swift Spocific Company Atlanta, Georgia. n * Bears the i J THE NJEW'S AJND OBSERVER, .NOV. 4, 1898. A DOCTOR’S BRUTALITY CHOKED A PATIENT TO FORCE HIM TO TAKE MEDICINE. ; Worthless Men Detailed for Nurses. Medical sor r s Disheartened by Inability to Get Supplies.Nurses’ Criminal Neglect. Cincinnati. November 3.—General Dodge, General Sexton and I)r. Connor, of the war investigating commission, in spected the hospitals at Fort Thomas, Kentucky, to-day. The afternoon session was occupied in the hearing of three witnesses, mostly on the condition of the division hospitals at Chiekamauga. The first witness was Major E. F. Ilet luirn, of the Second Kentucky, now mus tered out. | In answer to questions hy Dr. Conner lhe stated that he served on a commis sion appointed on account of a complaint (of the Colonel of the First Arkansas to investigate the division hospital. | This commission was appointed in the latter part of August and reported about September sth. The hospital, the wit ness said, was in a chaotic condition. ; The sinks were as close as 150 feet from the wards and were in an unclean con dition. There was a dumping ground where other refuse was tnrown. j In many regiments, said the witness, ! tin* most worthless men were detailed for nurses. The detail was made ac cording to regulation. The fault was not of the medical department, hut of the system. The commission found un necessary suffering because of lack of tents and of cots so that the patients .were exposed to the rain and compelled Ito lie on the ground. This was the fault of the quartermaster’s department. Requisitions were not filled for from two to ten days and in some instances were not filled at all. ■ PATIENTS WERE FLY BLOWN. ! The only complaint against the medical corps was in the case of one Major Hub hard. who required the sick to stand at attention while attending sick calls. The medical corps was not neglectful but was disheartened, because of inabil- ( ity to get supplies, medicine and proper i nursing. As instances of neglect,, the | witness said his commission had much testimony that patients were allowed to I remain filthy in their bed and were ac tually fly blown. This neglect was chargeable to the nurses directly. The evidence before the commission showed that the medical officers were j conscientious and did their utmost to remedy the evils, prevailing in the hos pitals. The witness read the statement of Major Smith and of Colonel llof, made to his commission. The former was a scathing arraignment of the ineffi ciency of the supply department. Medi cines, medical apparatus, ice and drink ing water and other necessities were not furnished. Hi* also complained bitterly of the incompetency of the nurses. 1 In answer to a question by General Dodge the witness said he did not know at the time he made this investigation that the hospital commandant had an- 4 thority to purchase any medical and commissary supplies and he did not think the commandant knew it. For all the medical corps complained of inability to get supplies. IIUBBARI>’S BRUTALITY.* Captain Price, of the Second Kentucky, J testified that on one occasion when he i went to the hospital to see One of his , men, who was ill with measles, he was informed that the patient had been de tailed to carry water. The measles wards I were packed, the men )icing wedged in like sardines. The same was true of the typhoid and malarial wards. I On one occasion entering the Ninth ! New York ward he found Major Hub hard, one of the doctors, choking a ' patient and forcibly pressing him down on his cot. He then caught the patient hands and wrenched them until the poor I man shrieked with pain. At this point the witness said to Hub hard: “I do not know your name or your rank, but this brutality must stop.” | J Hubbard did not stop, but. said some- ! itiling about showing a patient how to re i fuse taking medicine. j Captain Price said he made it. a point to go every day to the hospital to see about the treatment of the men of his company and he found that In that way his men were not permitted to suffer. FRIGHTFUL CONDITIONS. Camp Meade, Middletown, Pa., Nov. 3. —The war investigating commission began business at the Lachiel hotel this! evening with three members present—! Generals Beaver and Wilson and Cap-1 tain Howell. This afternoon they paid a visit to Camp Meade and were shown over the city of tents by General Young. The only witness this evening was Cap tain Frank N. Moore, of the Ninth Pennsylvania, who gave testimony con cerning the condition of things at the Chiekamauga camp. Eighty-two men of Moore’s company were sick at one time, 1 and three of his men died from typhoid: fever, one of whom was his brother. He 1 ascribed his death partly to the nurses at Leiter hospital. He criticised the food supply and complained of the lack of medical supplies. He thought the water supply and filthy cess imksls were responsible for the epidemic of typhoid. Many days his company had only a barrel and a half of water, and this had to he hauled over four miles. Po tatoes and salt pork were often bad, and the latter was frequently filled with maggots. Mooore said that much of the sickness in his company was due to the long march to the review by General; Hanger. The Commissary Department would not issue disinfectants and the regiment was compelled to buy what medical supplies were not donated by citizens of Wilkesbarre. Moore claimed, hogs wallowed in Crawfish Spring, and | his men. were forbidden to use 11Ds j water. Surface springs suppl'ed the! regiment with water. j POLLUTED STREAMS. | Moore said that the rattle of talk in the corridors in Leiter hospital was an noying to the sick isoldiers. General Wilson wanted to know of the witness whether the streams above the intake pil>e were tributary to Chiekamauga Creek. Moore could not say definitely, but said these streams were polluted by horses and mules constantly. ’ j The witness stated that it was liis ex perience that spoiled rations could not he returned to the commissary. The brigadier general in command would not allow sinks to be placed the proper dis tance from the tents, because he claim ed they would encroach upon the parade ground too much. Sometimes when sinks would overflow after a rain, the ground would be cov ered with maggots. Moore had a poor opinion of the competency of superior officers and said the Sanger review in cluded an eight mile march with the thermometer at 115 degrees in the sun, and the men in heavy marching order. He thought the Ninth Pennsylvania was practically drilled and worked into the epidemic of sickness they contracted. TILLMAN AND AYCOCK. More Than Three Thousand People Hear Them at Hamlet —Tillman’s Ap peal to the White People. Sanford. N. (’.. November 3. —(Special.) - More than three thousand citizens from five counties assembled to-day at Sanford to listen to Tillman’s solid, short speech and Aycock’s burning eloquence. The first order of the day was a parade of a culvacade of Indies and gentlemen on prancing steeds, headed by the marshal of the day, W. J. Edwards, Esq. I The route of the parade was from San ford to Jenosnoro and return with the carriages bearing the speakers in mid column. i At twelve o'clock Senator B. R. Till man was introduced. Tillman is a rough diamond, but a diamond nevertheless. lib reviewed the reform movement in South Carolina in contrast with the mistaken policy of alliance reforms in North Car olina, deplored failure of Populists and Democrats to unite for white supremacy, showed how impossible it is to keep down negro supremacy when white men divide, especially by South Carolina methods, but advised Democrats not to let these conditions deter them from, their solemn duty. He advised Populists to return to the Democratic party as quickly as possible, as they must do so* sooner or later, since by the Democratic party alone could good government ever come to Nort Carolina. Ho denounced the report that In* advised disfranchisement of ignorant white voters, as an infamous lie. North Carolina has now heard our peerless Aycock from the mountains to the sea. A review of his speech is sur fliKHis. He surpassed himself to-day. WILL NOT RAISE THE WRECKS. The Government is Open to Proposals From Any Private Wrecking Com pany. Washington. Nov. 3. —Secretary Long said this afternoon that the Govern ment would take no further steps to raise the rest of the Spanish warships destroyed by Admiral Schley’s fleet og the coast of Santiago, but that the Department would receive propositions to that end from any private firm that eared to undertake the work. He added that this determination was based upon the report of the board of construction, which recently had a consultation on the subject with Naval Constructor Hob son, who was personally supervising the wrecking operations. The existing con tract with the Merritt-Chnpman Com pany will be abrogated, the operations entirely suspended on the Colon and other vessels pending the consideration! of propositions from private firms to do! the work independent of the Govern-! ment. It is understood that there are, two companies willing to undertake the! work at their own risk, one a Swedish Company and the other a company on the Pacific coast. FUGITIVE BANK PRESIDENT Returns to Philadelphia After Seven Years’ Absence and Gives Himself Up. Philadelphia, T’a., Nov. 3.—Gideon W. Marsh, the fugitive president of the now defunct Keystone National bank, re turned to the city to-day after an ab sence of seven years and a half, and surrendered himself to his bondsman. Wm 4L Wanainnker. Late this after noon Mr. Wanamaker accompanied Marsh to the office of United States District Attorney Beck, and the latter at once turned the fugitive bank presi dent over to the custody of the United States marshal, who placed him in jail to await it hearing to-morrow morning. In answer to questions. Marsh stated that he was induced to return and give himself up by a speech of Mr. Wana maker’s he read in the newspapers. In this speech Wanamaker declared that if Marsh would give himself up, he (Wana maker) would interest himself to have every leniency shown Marsh and when his time was out would assist in rehabil itating him before the world. A. R. BRYAN WITHDRAWS. Atlanta, Gn., November 3.—Mr. A. R. Bryan, the Republican nominee for Con gress in this district, has withdrawn from the race. This leaves the field clear for L. F. Livingston, the present incum bent. FROM NEW ZEALAND. Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. 23, ’9O. I am very pleased to state that since I took the agency of Chamberlain’s med icines the sale has been very large, more especially of the Cough Remedy. Iu two years I have sold more of this par ticular remedy than of all other makes for the previous five years. As to its efficacy, I have been informed by scores of person's oi tne good results they have received from it. and know its value from the use of it in my own household. 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The county had a negro representative in the Legisla ture, and one is running again this year. We have a negro county commissioner and two are nominated. There is a ne gro candidate for register of deeds and one for solicitor in this district. A ne gro is coroner and has cost the county more in two years than the same offi cial did under twenty years of Demo cratic rule. He has made himself very offensive, but is running again. We have negro school committeemen, a number of magistrates, a negro post master here and several in the county. The roads in this county are worked by taxation, the whites paying the tax. 111 Rich Square township a negro is in spector of these roads, who is Well paid for it. This may not look like negro domina tion to Senator Pritchard, but it looks like it to us. GAINING IN GRANVILLE. Oxford, N. C., Nov. 3. —(Special.)— The canvass in Granville is progressing with great activity on the part of the Democracy. 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