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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-25
A Waste Of Raw Material.

Mr.. Thrippair Bacque (who is sshowing
Miss Terrie Hutt the sights of the town.
"Look at those seals, Miss HUT. Don't
you think they're sorter int'resting3 See
'em flop about"
Miss Terri, Hutt (steruly)-"I think
they're an awful waste of material, if you
wanter know, Mr.. Bacque. I calculate
there's sacque and half in each one of
those insects, and now they're natural
lied; I don't s'pose there's cent CT duty
on 'em. Where did you say the monkeys
care was. ?.'-Puek.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-25
A Chance to Show Attention.

"Do you think, Miss Ethel" he in
quired, TREMENDOUSLY, 'that I could see
your father this EVENING""
81 hardlythink so, Dir. Lastyn," she
replied with soft and not unbecoming
blush. "Papa is in the library with Mr..
Getthere, and I expect he will need me,
too, in few minutes. But I am sure
that any other evening papa would be
more than happy to have you call on
him. He is always pleased when young
people show HIM attention"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-25
. Robbine River Banks.

"T see in the paper" remarked Mrs.
Snaggs, "that some river thieves have
been arrested"
"Yes, replied her husband, listlessly.
"It's q good thing they are arrested.
Think how Pittsburg would suffer if
they had stolen the Allegheny or the
Ohio" ."-Pittsbuyg Chronicle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-25
A Sarcastic Order Literally Obeyed.

A missionary once took Hindoo coun-
try lad as servant, when going on boat
ing journey. AS there are no lava!ories
on board these country boats, ones ab-
lut;ons have to be performed in very
simple manner, an ordinary bucket serv-
ing as a wash-bowl. The boy was Or
dered to bring some water, and in doing
so, happened to spill little on the floor.
"Why don't you throw it all over me2"
asked the missionary, loosely. "Aha, -
said the lad, and Immediately, to his
masters astonshment, took up the pail
and emptied it over that geutleman's
head. The boy could not possibly un-
derstand the humor in the speech, and
was astonished to find that words are
not always used to express the same idea.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-25
Her Strict Sense of Propriety.

Her Strict Sense Of Propriety.
On the archery ground. Miss Prim-
''Did you hit the masculine bovine optic,
MI. Gubbinsl"
"Beg rardon?"
Small brother Prim to the rescue:
SAW. she wants to know if you hit the
bulls eye, Nr. Cub, only she's too toney
to talk plain English. Cheese your nom
sense, Sue. ."-Dansrille Breeze.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-25
A Freak Of Nature.

Timpkins-"I say, Jones, those trou-
sers of yours are mighty shabby"
Jones (who is sensitive on the subject
and replies with some asperity)-"Well,
anyway, they cover..a warm HEARTH
Judge.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-25
The Instrument Was Shocked.

First Telegraph Operator-"What's
the matter with your ma:hine, Jack3 1t
acts as if it were going to tear itself off
the tablet"
Second Telegraph Operator-"Oh, it's
that fool fellow in Washington"
"What's he doing?
"He's sending the proceedings of the
woman's rights gathering there, and he
just now gave the name of the president
as Susie Anthony Chi:ag9 Null.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-25
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.

A Shining Society LiGht-A Freak
Of Nature - Robbing River
Banks Her Strict Sense
Propriety, Etc, Etc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-04-25
A pair Of shiny boots he wore,

A pair Of shiny boots he wore,
Likewise shiny hat,
And eyed the dansels at the door
Who came out from the mat.
No answering glance they gave him back.
As swiftly past they few,
Because like hat and boots, alack,
His coat was shiny too
Boston Courier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
PEACE WITH RAYTL
The Seized Steamer Surrendered to
the Men-of-War.

The Seized Steamer Surrendered to
the Men-of-War.
HAVANA, Dec. 23.-Advices have been re.
ceived from Hayti to the effect that the dis
pute over the seizure of the American
steamer Haytien Republic has been settled,
The steamer has been delivered to the Amer
ican men-of-war and the latter have bonored
the Haytian flag with salute of twenty
one guns. Among the people the action
of the United States government is
considered an abuse of power against a
helpless nation, and this opinion is said to
be shared by some of the foreign diplomatic
representatives.
Gen. Letigime has been unanimously
elected President Of the Republic and is
taking energetic steps to repsess the revolu-
ton.
SECRETARY WHITNEY EXPECTED 1T.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Secretary Whit
ney when shown the associated press dis
patch announcing the surrender of the
steamer Haytien Republic, said that he had
expected such termination of the matter.
So far as the navy department was con
cerned, it was satisfactory set
tlement of the affair. He supposed
claim for indemnity would be
made, but that was a matter belonging 10
the state department The secretary said
that the United States vessels would cruise
about in the neighborhood Of Hayti for a
short time to project the interests OF
American citizens and watch the progress
of events. 1t would probably be a day or
two before anything would be heard from
Admiral Luce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
BIG LAND SUIT IN OHIO.
H. 8. Walbridge Seeks to Recover
from the State Lands Valued at
G2OOO ono

H. 8. Walbridge Seeks to Recover
from the State Lands Valued at
$3,ooo,o0o.
TOLEDO, o., Dec. 23.-Suit will be en-
tered in the common pleas court Of this
tate of Ohio large tracts of canal lands
in this city and in Paulding county.
The Miami and Erie canal once extended
through the city of Toledo, entering tue
daumee river near the bay. The land was
obtained by the STATE for canal purposes,
and upon this the suit is based. A number
of years ago the portion of the canal
through the business part Of the city was
abandoned and the legislature by enact
nent gave the land TO tho city OF Toledo.
Parts Of it were sold a I'd private structures
erected thereon. Over n mile OF the lower
end was given to the Wheeling aud Lake
Erie railway as an entrance to the city, and
its fine passenger depot stands on it. Tn
county house, the memorial building, a
fire-engine house, and the new city library
building stand Oh tho portions yet held by
the city.
II. s. Walbridge has obtained possession
of the reversionary interest TO tue laud
from heirs of the original owners, excep
that portion once owned by Jessop w.
Scott, and now brings suit to obtain posses
sion on the ground taat the land, being
abandoned by the state for canal purposes,
reverted TO tho or ginal owners, their heirs
or assigns, aud could not 10 sold or other.
wise di posed Of by the state. The present
value Of the land involved and the buildi
and improvements is upward Of S2,00O,0 900.
The Paulding county suit is for the pos
session of the old canal reservoir iu that
county, and Is based on the same ground.
This reservoir was built for the benefit OF
the old Ohio and Indiana canal, extending
to Evansville, Ind. The Indiana portion oi
this canal was abandoned years az ). and
he six mile; or more of 1t in Ohio to the
juno ion with the Miami canal, including
the reservoir, has been abandoned as ca
aal, and the state is preparing to sell it tC
the highest bidder The reservoir embraces
nearly four thou and acres and is worth
ovef $50 an acre as il stands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
FIRE LICKING UP A TOWN
THE TERRIBLE SWEEP OF THE
FLAMES AT MENOMINEE.

The Red-Tongued Monsters Rush
with the Wind Down the House
Lined Street-Bitter Blasts of the
Northwestern Add to the Suffering
of the Homeless Women and Chill
dren.
MENoMINEE, MICH. Dec. 23.-The town
of Hermansville, in the upper peninsula, Al
miles north Of here, has been entirely de-
stroyed by fire. Hermansville is a lumber
ing settlement at the crossing of the Menom-
inee division of the Chicago and North
western and Sault Ste. Marie railroads, and
had . population of about 400. The fire
originated in one of two large
sawmills owned by the Wisconsin
Land and Lumber Company, it is thought
from match carelessly dropped by a
workman The sawdust and shavings
quickly ignited, and the flames communi-
Gated to the sawed lumber, which sur
rounded the mill.
SPREAD OF THE FLAMES.
Efforts were made to prevent the spread
Of the fire, but the flames extended
an adjoining saw mill, which,
together with an extensive planning mill
quickly fell prey to the fire. 1t was then
apparent tina. the remainder OF the town
was doomed, and every effort was devoted
10 saving the merchandise in the stores aud
the goods in the dwellings. The work was
prosecuted with great vigor in the face Of
a bitterly cold northwest wind laden with
particles of snow, which rendered out of
door work extremely difficult and exhaust
ing.
HUTs FOR THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
A great part Of the personal property OF
the inhabitants was saved, however, and
tents and rude shanties were con ,tructed in
the woods on the outskirts of the town for
the accommodation of the women and chill
dren, who suffered greatly from their ex
posure to the cold. No lives were lost
either by the fire or through exposure
After the planning mill took fire the flame,
ate their way steadily down the east side of
Q single street of the village for dis
ance of $50 feet, and then leaping across
an intervening space, seized upon the post
Office on the opposite side, and IN few
minutes the buildings on both sides Of the
street were burned.
Within three hours from the time the fire
originated in sawmill No. the entire town
was in ashes The total damage will ap-
proximate $3.50 900, a large part Of which
will fall upon the Wisconsin Land and Lum-
Der Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
FIGHTING ON SAMOA.
About 40 Men Killed Outright and
$50 Wounded.

SAN Francisco, Dec 2S.--The oceanic
steamer Zea andia arrived here last night
from Sydney and Auckland, Samoan Island
and Honolulu. Aspeclal correspondence of the
Associated Press at Apia, Samoa, writes as
follows, under da,e of Dec. Z: "Since the
last oceanic steamer left this place for San
Francisco a month ago, two battles of i'm
portance and numerous skirmishes have
taken place between the forces # Maliatoa
Mataata and TamaseSe, the rebel chief and
present king About 100 men have been
killed and 150 wounded, many Of the dead
having been barbarously mutilated. THIS
state of affairs on the islands seems
due to the Continued agitation OF the
German consul. DR.. Knappe, supported
by the men-of-war, Adler and Eber and the
German Planting and Garden Company,
who insist that Tamasese shall be king, al
though 6@o-thlrds Of the Samoan people
have elected Mataafa as their choice, while
the Germans oppose him, knowing he will
not consent to their rule of the islands.
MEETING OF THE CoNsULs.
"On the 10Th q meeting of the United
States, British aud German consuls was
held at the request of 10 German consul
for the purpose Of considering what steps
should be taken TO stop the fighting
United States Consul Blackjack said that he
would consent to the natives retura hing to
their homes aud allow the government to
be carried on by the three consuls until
iefinite news could be received
from the respective governments.
The Eaglish consul said the only
way to restore peace was to divest ramasese
and Zradeis Of all power. Consul Knappe
replied that he must continue to recognize
ramasese as king and the meeting came TO
an end. The next day the British consul
issued proclamation making all British
subjects amenable to his jurisdiction
aud directing that all taxes of
English subjects be paid to him in trnst
for the Samoan government, whenever il
should be properly established. This proc
lanation is regarded here as very import
ant, being virtual admission that there is
40 government existing in Samoa, although
The British consul had heretofore recognized
Tamasese as king"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
srANLEY's SAFETY.
The Congo Free State Receives Con-
flrmatory Dispatches.

The Congo Free State Receives Con-
firmatory Dispatches.
BRUSSELS, Dec. 23.-Offlcial dispatches
to the government of the Congo State con-
firm the report of the arrival of Stanley
and Emin Pasha on the Aruwhimi river.
CARDINAL LAvIGERTE's VIEWS.
ROME, Dec. 23.-Cardinal Lavigerie made
an address on the slavery question in the
Gesu church to-day. He said that a gen
eral expression of public opinion was needed
TO force European governments to take
action in the matter. The Mussulman
princes must be compelled to fulfill their
engagements 1t was impossible to expect
the abolition of domestic slavery, but the
traffic in slaves must be suppressed.
THE KHEDIvE's LETTER.
LONDON. Dec. "a, A. M.-The Ddtty Tel
egraph's correspondent at Suakim, says:
II am assured that the Knedive's letter to
Emin Pasha, copy of which Osman Digna
sent to Gen. Grenfell, was positively state
secret, and that no copy ever left Ca ro.
The news of Stanley's return to the
Aruwhimi is not considered here as neces-
sarily conflicting with the report of the
capture Of Emin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
THE BRITISH BEER TRUST
Gradually Gaining Control of Brewer
les In the Principal American Cities.


les in the Principal American Cities.
CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-Rumors Of the forma-
ton Of gigantic trust intended TO control
the production and sale Of beer have been
afioat for several days. John II. McAvoy,
one Of the biggest brewers in the west, said
tonight;
"The rumors Of a trust have practically
grown out Of the fact that q syndicate Of
English capitalists, through their agents,
have been in the field here for the past two
months negotiating for the purchase Of
some OF the Chicago breweries. This
movement does not apply to Chicago alone.
TIE syndicate is trying to buy breweries in
Cincinnati. st. Louis and Milwaukee. IL
has bought two breweries in New
York and two in Philadelphia al
ready. The principal part OF the
purchase, at least, Is paid
IN cash, and the balance in stock or bonds.
tho equivalent of cash. For instance, If /
sold out TO the syndicate for g., 1000, 600, ]
might take 81 100000 In cash aud b .
equivalent of $500, 900 In bonds or stock
The syndicate has demanded our price and
We have ked 81 100000 for the pr ,perty
II has taken the matter under advisem Mt.
and will probably purchase the plant and
goodwill at those figures. The brewery
business is not satisfactory. The hign
license prevalent In the country is injurious
to us, as we have TO help our poorer Gu
toners TO meet their taxes. The injustice
Of charging as high a license for beer
saloons as for those at which spirituous
liquors are sold Is the cause Of the trouble. I"
Other big brewers expressed the same
opiuion. II is believed here that English
men, who are backed by unlimited capital,
intend TO goLble up all the prominent
brewerles in tho country and monopohze
the business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
LoNasTREET N THE CABINET.
A Belief that He will be the Repre-
sentative OF the south.

A Belief that He will be the Repre-
sentative OF the south.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Gen. Harrison
was very much impressed by Gen. Long
street when the latter called on him
Indianapolis. Those who have seen Gen.
Harrison since are saying, that they rather
expect to see him selected as the souther
member Of the cabinet. 1t is practically
certain now that Gen. MahoIe will not be
the southern representative. William O.
Bradley of Kentucky is making a very act.
i've canvas for this honor, but is not at al
likely to receive it, In the opinion Of thos
who have been in Indianapolis tn latest
cabinet slate is: John Sherman, Sec
retary of State; William B. Allison,
Secretary OF the Treasury; a
New England man, either Dingley, Long
or Crapo, Secretary of War; John Wana.
maker, Secretary Of the Navy; John L.
Swift, Att rney General; Warner Miller,
Secretary OF the Interior; James Long.
street, p stmaster General. IL seems u
to DO perfectly understood since Senator
Quay's return from indianapolis that Mr.
Blame will not go in the cabinet and thai
Senator Sherman and his friends will pre-
dominate in IT.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
A BIG BLAZE AT MoNrEzUMA.
A Warehouse Its Star ing Point anc
Incendierlsm Sts,ft ssted.

A Warehouse Its Star ing Point and
Incendierlsm St-cftested.
MoNTEzUMA, Ga, Dec. 2S.--About 4
o'clock this morning fire was discovered in
the cotton warehouse of Brown 81 Wes-
brook. 1t was a wooden building and was
soon in ashes. Four hundred and fifty bales
of cotton, together with 500 bushels of oats,
800 bushels of cotton seed and lot Of agri-
cultural implements were totally destroyed.
G.. w. Forehand & Co., proprietors of a
general merchandise store adjoining the
warehouse, loss about 1000 by water.
They are insured.
The cotton was all insured, except about
fifty bales. The building was insured for
$500.
J. NJ Harrison's Sons lose 800 bushels Of
oats and have no insurance.
w. p Max well loses 500 bushels Of cotton
seed and about 1000 in agricultural i'm
plements. He has no insurance.
The loss will aggregate $4,000.
The fire is suppo ed to have bsen the
work of an incendiary.
The cotton is still burning, and the water
supply is very near exhausted, but no
further outbreak is anticipated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
A NEPHEW OF GEN. YOUNG KILLED
Western and Atlantic Railroad Cars
Piled in Eeap.

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 23,-The Western
and Atlantic railroad had a disastrous
wreck this morning near McIvers Station,
sixteen miles from Atlanta. Railway
Agent Hugh Young of Carterville, a
nephew of Gen. Pierce M. B. Young, was
killed, and Engineer George Bufflngton,
Fireman Robert Burnett, and Postal Clerks
Alex inder and Bum were painfully but
not seriously injured. The accident was
caused by defective joint at a switch. The
engine tore loose from the tender, which
was mounted by the mail car, it being
thrown across the track on the TOP of the ten
der. The combination express, and baggage
car also piled up on the postal car and both
were completely wrecked. The remainder Of
the train left the track and ran into freight
cars on a siding whicn were loaded with
bulk corn. Two OF them were torn open
and their contents distributed with the con-
tents of the mail aud baggage and express
cars. This much of the train was com
pletely demolished. The roof was torn
from the first coach The wreck covers
the track for over 100 yards and travel will
not be restored until tomorrow as the rails
are also torn up
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
DYNAMITE MAKES A RACKET.
Buildings Burned and Loss of Several
Lives humored.

WHEELING, w. Va, Dec. 23.-At 2
o'clock this afternoon dynamite magazine
on the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad at
Mount Pleasant, fifteen miles west OF this
city IN o 10, exploded, wrecking windows
and burning buildings. The shock was felt
ana the report heard here and all around.
II is reported that several persons were
killed.
Details are meager and full report will
not be received before Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
NEW YoRK's CABINET CLAIM.
A Movement in the Interest of ElihI
Root for Attorney GeneraI.

ALBANY. Dec. 23.-Fearing factional
troubles If New York's claim TO a cabine.
position is left for settlement to the "bie
four" republicans who are anxious foI
peace within the party are casting about
FOR available material outside Of the quadri
lateral.
The latest eligible name under considera.
tioi is that Of Elihu Root OF New York for
Attorney General. He is conceded TO possess
the requisite ability, and his experience as
district attorney and his prominence in the
management Of the party in New York
recommend him with special 70 CO to the
President-elect His appointment would
no doubt, relieve many republicans from
the anxiety they feel about harmony within
the party in this state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
zanzibar's Sultan Cools Down.

ZANZIBAR. Dec. 23.-Owing TO the pro-
test Of the British representative here, the
Sultan has cancelled his order for the
wholesale execution OF criminals.
The German war ship Leipsig has cap
tured another dhow, with 40 slaves. The
squadron has captured no arms or ammupi-
ton. This shows that the coast natives are
amply supplied.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
Chinese Big Concessions.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 23.--The steamer
Belgic arrived from Hong Kong yesterday
China papers, brought by the ste ,in r, are
Barker concessions. They say Barker will
be given concessions with Mitsiewicz left
out, and that protocol win soon be signed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
ITALY'S LEGISLATORS.

The Credit for the Defenses Voted by
the Deputies.
ROME, Dec. 23.-The chamber Of deputies
yesterday, by a vote Of l75 to 80, passed the
bill authorizing a credit Of lat, 200, 900 lire
for defenses. The chamber adjourned to
January 10.
The Senate by an informal vote agreed
to the emigration bill.
Signor Magleani, minister of finance, has
resigned. Tue cabinet is considering the
appoint ment Of his successor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
HARRIsoN's INAUGURATION.
No Rooms Yet Engaged at ANY of tn
Hotels at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.--Four hotels
claim to have received orders for rooms for
Presldent-elect Harrison and his party for
March /. He seems 10 have made no
arrangements with the hotels, 80 that the
people shall not know where be is going
Up 10 date only s50,0 Of the s75, 900 neces-
sary for the inauguration hns cen subscribed
and only s3D,00J paid up. william NJ. Gait
who was chairman Of tho executive COM
mitteo on the Inauguration four years ago
is lying at deaths door tonight. He is
suffering from fever and an abscess.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
ANEW ROUTE TO THE NORTHWEST
The Orange Belt Road to Connect with
the Mobile and Ohio.

OAKLAND, FLA, Dec. 20. Col. Samuel
Tate, a prominent railroad ex-prosident,
arrived here to-day On a special train
en- route TO Clear Water. Contracts have
been let and engineers put In the field for
an extension OF the Orange Belt railroad
into Sanford. IL is expected that the work
will be completed to that city in thirty
days. The Orange Belt r ad has Just made
an arrangement for opening a new freight
and passenger route TO the northwest via
from Mobile to st. Petersburg The steam
ers Cumberland and Lizzie Henderson leave
Mobile twice each week for So. Petersburg,
the deep water gulf terminus OF the Orange
Belt road Freight shipments over this
new line are enormous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-24
JACsoNvILLE's SUNDAY LAW.
Mayor Smith Causes the Arrest o
Saloon Keepers.

Saloon Keepers.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 23.-The
whskey men are again in trouble in this
city. During the epidemic they have had
full swing owing to the great confusion,
and openly violated the Sunday ordinance,
but since Mayor Smiths return be has been
on the alert for all Sunday violators. He
gave the police orders is morning 10 keep
a lookout over all b siness houses and to
arrest any person caught violating the Sun
day law.
John B. Togai, who runs a saloon on the
corner Of Bay and Nswnan streets, was ar
rested this morning charged with selling
liquor on Sunday. Another violator was
L. Smellings. who has been selling whiskey
at No. 3Ol West Bay street without license.
They will have heari & Tomorrow morn
& before the police Judge Mayor Smith
seems determined to have the Sunday ordi-
nance rigidly enforced, and his action meets
the approval OF all good citizens.