The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-03-17
NEWS EPITOME.
Exstas7 and Middle StateS.

Esstsra and Middle States.
in the United States district court at Tren-
ton, N. j., the woman who claimed TO be the
widow of Lewis, the millionaire mlser OF
Hoboken who lett nearly all his great fortune
to the Unitel States, made q full confession,
declaring that she had never to her knowl-
edge seen the man she claimed to be her hus.
band, and that the certificate, testimony and
claim to the estate was IN entire fabrication
that was conceived by a DR.. Park between the
death OF the old man and the day Of his burial.
Ex-Governor Lucius Robinson, OF New
York, has been sued tor $50, 0L0 damages by
ex-County Clerk Gumbleton, OF New York
city, who was removed from onice last year
Tor the alleged charging of illegal tees.
General Gu Tez Tang, vino holds a position
Of high honor in the Chinese army, being de-
tailed as chief OF tho emperor's body.guard,
arrived in New York a lew days ago on de.
tached service.
The New York city hotels are flledto over.
lowing with out-oi-town merchants engaged
in buying goods for the apring trade.
William n. Vanderbilt has issued an order
restoring the wages Of employees on the New
York Central railroad to the rates paid prior
to the reduction made in July, 1877. The re.
duction was from ten to fifteen percent
The British steamship Alexandria arrived
in New York a few days ago, having on board
the crews OF two vessels.-thc brig Julia and the
steamship Hindoo-that had toundered at sen.
Three OF the Hindoo's officers were washed
overheard.
David Hoag, OF Minerville, N y, who won
q twenty.seven hour walking match, died two
days aiterward at Port Henry from the effects
of morphine and other stimulants gwen him
during the contest
Charter elections n q number OF cities
throughout New York State show Republican
victories tor the mayoralty in Elmira, Rom
dout, Oswego and Rochester, and Democratic
successes in Newburg, Rome, Troy and Utica
An incendiary fire nearly destroyed the
village OF Bergen, n. Y. Twenty-eight bust
ness places and nine dwellings were con-
sumed and a loss incurred OF about $4,000.
The destruction by fire Of two large build
ings in Seventh avenue, New York, devoted
to manufacturing purposes, caused an esti-
mated loss Of 5000, 900.
A dinner, given in New York to n. de
Lesseps, protector OF the Panama canal. was
attended by many leading representatives
OF different professions.
Alfred P. Goodell, a young New York
dentist, while practicing in a gymnasium fell
from a " horizontal bar and broke his neck.
AT the band tournament to be held in Madi-
SOL Square garden, New York, next June, it
is expected that at least 100 bands will particle
pate. Over $4,000 will be given in prizes:
Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan, author and
composer OF "Pinafore," have sailed from
New York for England.
Henry Pepper, law partner OF United States
Senator Bnyard, and a leading member OF the
Delaware bar, died a few days ago ut VIII
mington.
western and Southern States
The Louisiana senate has adopted O resolu.
ton suspending Senators Damas, Cahen,
SiHm, and Stewart, charging them with con-
tempt in signing the Kellogg memorial, and
ordering the sergeant-at-arms to keep them in
custody until further orders from the senate.
The memorial which they signed was ad-
dressed to the United States Senate, and was
in favor of Kellogg's claims to a seat in that
body. A resolution favoring Spofford's claims
had been passed previously by the Louisiana
senate and presented in the shape OF q memo
rial to the United States Senate.
Mark Sumner, a minister, has been sem
fenced in the United States district court at
Louisville, Ky, to six years imprisonment for
forging pension papers.
Messrs. Parnell and Dillon, the Irish ngita-
tors, spoke to large audiences a few nights
ago at 81. Paul, Mimi.
W. D. MARSHALL and John O'Brien, Dakota
TAnCnHl5H, uHVe Dctu hLlcu ny DIuCh Shl.
Fish's band of Indians.
At Savannah, Ca. John Henry Howard, q
colored man, was hanged for the murder OF
Daniel McDermot, a seaman, during a
carouse; and at Ozark, Ark, on the same
day, James Howard suffered Il similar fate for
numbering his wife.
A meeting OF unemployed workingmen in
San Francisco was address ed by Mayor
Kalloch, who counseled moderation and q
liscontinuance OF their meetings for the
present
At Quero, Texas, three men, Holland, Mar
tin and Coward, were engaged in pitching
1ali dollars for drinks when Holland disputed
the game and started for his house tor a gun
to Kill Martin. His mother, seventy-fvc
years OF age, came from the house and caught
Martin, who was trying to prevent Holland
from getting the gun, and held his arms while
Holland drew a knife and savagely hacked
Martins throat. Coward placed q pistol in
Martins hand and the latter shot Holland in
the arm and shook clear. OF The old lady,
knocked her down and shot her, inficting a
wound fiom which she soon died. Then he
fired again ut Holland, wounding him MORALLY.
Martins injuries were not serious.
The Virginia legislature has repealed the
Moffet bell-punch liquor law and re-estab-
lished the license system.
Two carloads OF Cinnamon from San Fran
cisco passed through St. Louis a few days ago
on their way to Philadelphia and New York.
About 500 moro Celestials will soon ollow
The Iowa legislature has passed a bill pro-
hibiting the manufacture and sale OF oleomar.
garine under heavy penalties OF fine and i'm.
prisonment.
&c. Flood, one OF the California bonanza
firm, has sold Nil his interest in the Comstock
mines 10 his partner, j. w. Mackay, for q sum
not specified but known TO be in excess Of 3d.
wv. OE.
The ninety-sixth annual session Of the Bal.
,imore conference OF the Methodist Episcopal
church assembled in that city a few days ago.
Bishop Andrews presided, assisted by Bishop
Bowman.
The I,orth Carolina Democratic State con-
vention will meet in Raleigh on June II.
From WasAnutsa
The President has approved the joint reso-
luton authorizing the secretary Of the navy to
transport contributions Tor the relief OF the
suffering poor of Ireland.
A batch OF $50 colored emigrants from
North Carolina, destined for Indianapolis,
Ind. arrived at Washington a few days since.
General Butler made an argument before
the House committee on commerce the other
day on behalf Of the oil producers of Western
Pennsylvania, who desire congressional in
vestigation into the methods used by the
Standard oil company in building up what
they term goa colossal monopoly which is
crushing out all its competitors" Numerous
petitions from producers and reiners, praying
tor an investigation, were presented to Con-
gress during the extra session, and these were
referred by the House to the NJ con-
mittee. General Butler urged the committee
to investigate the subject. He then proceeded
to ~criticise the operations of the Standard oil
company, asserting that it had forced railroad
companies to come to their terms, IN som
instances e1torting large sums from chem.
In one particular case, which he. referred to,
he said they had subjected the Pennsylvania
railroad company to a loss Of 81 500, 000, and
this he said, was all done to maintain their
monopoly.
The President has sent the following nomi-
nations to the Senate: Percy B. s. Pinchback,
OF Louisiana, to be naval officer OF the district
Of New Orleans; Emmanuel Auerbach, to be |
assistant appraiser for the district of New
York; Frank G. Stebbins, of New York, to
be consul at Manila, PHILIPPINE islands; Capt.
James E. Janett, tor advancement to the
grade Of commodore on the active list.
VIM. II. Vanderbilt has sent to the treasury
department, for registry, S., 290, 900 in four
per cont. bonds. There have been previously
registered in Mr.. Vanderblt's name $780,
0O0,0 900 of these bonds.
A circular has been issued by the treasury
department revoking the order OF November
8, 1879, prohibiting the importation oil neat
cattle from Canada.
The last monthly debt statement issued
shows the decrease OF the public debt during
the month OF February to he 5,672, 0l9.7 rs.
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