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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22
IT'S SAID MURDER WILL OUT.
Do1S isora and There---Public Senti-
,ncnt.-,ri.onerS---R
MoUHr CARMEL, 5. c., May y

MOUNT CARMEL 5. c., May 20, 1889.
| Last week was one of general excitement,
as our little town was stirred irom centre re- TO
circu Inference, over the hnrrid murder Of Tut
| I)anslold Thrrr negroes were sent up 10 jail,
! but our people are not satisfied, nor Will they
| be until all the perpetrators in thlS Dlo0dy
crime are brought TO justice. Public plnion
is strong in the belief and bold To assert, that
there are white men connected with this muir
der either directly ,r ln'lirectly. AithouSl
the trial is over, evidence Is still being procui-
ell, and little things arc cropping out that
will sooner or later weave claln that VIII
blnd aud hrnr l." jmS,isr. .rd the punish i,i
| pIic:ltrd In this hlnudy crime.
Evidence has been brought ont and sthte.
lncni> male Sinrr the trial, which we are not
at liberty To publish, aii,i we look for startling
| revelations III an early day.
We trust oui Governor viii soon oiier re-
ward that will pr Instrumental III bringing
not only Enb Part!Ow in that punishment he
we'll deserves, bui nj the gully parties, and
this community w!ll not be satisfied short OF
this result.
This Is the second outrageous and blood
cur'ling murder that has happened IN four
miles of this uuict little town, within Il
pcr.Od of twelve months, G0 Il Is high time
our people were coming bodily and l;rtrlcSsly
to the front and rrricrtln@ charges hga!hS
any and I'LL upon whom suspicion rests; and
unless the people of this community uhelfih
and bring 10 light tiIcSt' dark deeds, the time
is close at hand when every mans hand Will
he against his neighbour, and every man tor
himself CITIZEN.
\ splendid line o! white vests just received
i. l;DScnbcrg IL Go.
Keep cool! Euy your Alpaca and Scersuc-
kcr cUutS from y. Rosenberg " Go.
White irUthcrS :."c now occupying .heIf
new bnildiHg and their immense s!n"cruoln
i filled with all kin.!S Of Fine, Fancy and
Family GrUcericS.
lacrS, Trimmings. E.ulnroidcrieS RuchiugS,
RiubUnS Nc. Very cheap at Smith u sons.
We have auvrr:ll pieces of carpet left. any
nncuf which VI WEI give YOU at Il very low
figure Now il the time IT, buy good carpet
or a small outlay. w. Joel Smith l. Son.
White Vests are very stylish this season.
We Will hr glad to supply you with them. Z.
RuScuhcr" y Go.
Two hrnuIifll lati,lics saddles .bISt received
and will In sold very cheap. T. Rosenberg Il
Co.
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been discussing the feasibility of canning
factory. We notice in the Sunday issue Of the
GreenniLle Ne,cs that Greenville has about sue
ceeded In stirring up a cannery. We gather
That it is only in its embryo state, but the
chances seem good fora full realization Of the
enterprise. We think this could be made q
paying business. Othcr places make money
out of it, why not Greenwood? The NtaCs eS-
Inmates the cost at about 5000 as being su11l'
cIent capital stock to build a nice cannery;
We have here every advantage that one could
wish. Aside OF the enterprise that would be
Of value 10 the Stocltholder this would open
mp ncw industry with the farmers. Truck
farming would be in order. Farmers could
raise fruits and vegetables and having some.
thing to depend on besides cotton. We think
that this amount could be easily raised and
10 lend encouragement 10 the young men Ia
the way OF enterprise. Wethink this amount
could be raised by them by making it in
shares of say 80 each on the cooperative
plan. The matter, we think, deserves some
good attention. and we hope that this new ell
ingan cnviable record in the financial history
Of our Stale and the more the business and
enterprise displayed and effected the more the
attraction. May our people live to appreciate
the memorable words OF Shakespeare, "There
is Il tide in the affairs OF men which, if taken
at its tlow leads on to fortune"
BY notice of an order OF the General Confer
ence Childrcns Day was observed here on
Sunday by the Methodist church. The Sab
bath schools of both Presbyterian and Baptist
churches were kindly invited TO participate
in the ceremonies. Seats were reserved for
the combined Sabbath schools Oh each side Of
the pulpit. The children and audience was
addressed by Prof. Iembert, of the Wonord
Fitting School. After the opening ceremo
nicS Prof. Rcmbert arose to address the audi
encc. lie commenced his address by taking
from his pocket Il sprig OF oak and began in
his intelligent way OF talking to children by
asking them questions rs TO the nature and
growth of the oak. His ideas were made
plain by his application of the oak to Habit. |
This was the subject Of his address. Prof. |
spoke for some time 10 the children
on the subject OF formation OF habits in
youth before they are settled In man and wo-
Then after speaking some time 10 |
the children Prof. Rembert turned his address |
to the audience at large. His address was |
pointed, forciblc and eloquent, and his style :
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-08
SCENES AT THE EXECUTIVE MANSION
Presents for Mrs. Harrison, Throngs
of Callers on the President.
Candidates for important Posts at
Homo and Abroad.
Railroad Commissioner Request
Steps to Prevent Disasters.

WASHINGTON, March IA pretty scene
was enacted in Mrs. Harrlson's private apart
ments this afternoon, the occasion being the
presentation to her Of an elegant robe by the
General Lyons Woman's Relief Corps, Of
st. Louis. The presentation was made by
Mrs. Chauncey /. Filley, president of the
Woman's Executive Committee of the Miss
issippi Valley Sanitary Fair in 1864. The
robe is intended for evening reception
use. IL is cream colored Of gros grain silk
with square train and half sleeves and the
front tastefully decorated on reverse and
panels with relief painting Of lilacs in white
and different shades Of lavender. There was
also presented to Mrs. Harrison from the
relief corps pair Of white silk slippers
decorated with small sprays Of white lilaes,
hand painted. Mrs. Christine Brokaw, the
artist who painted the dress and slippers.
presented Mrs. Harrison ON her own behalf
with richly bound copy of the Bible with
handsomely adorned cushion.
During this afternoon the number Of callers
showed little diminution. Patrick Egan,
the Irish egitator, was prominent among
notice hereafter that he will set apart three
hours daily for the reception Of callers.
From 10 to IL, Senators and Representatives
and other privileged persons will be adj
mitted. From II to the general public will
be seen. At 80 the first meeting cabinet Of
the new administration was held. 1t Is under
stood it was an informal meeting, the newly
appointed officers having called thai they
might become acquainted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-08
MAINE ELECTIONS.

WooLwIcH-Moderator, John Il. Tibbetts
clerk, John A. Stinson; selectmen, assessors and
0verseers OF poor, Edwin Reed, David s. Carter
Herbert W. Fullerton; collector and treasurer
John Gilmore; supervisor OF schools, Lemuel Il
Stinson truant offeer. Lemued +. Stinson; con
stables, K. ID. Fullerton and Henry Walker. Mon
ey raised: Schools, $3.50; poor and contingent
$500; repairs on highways, S1,0uO; to pay bal
ance OF town debt, $500.
SrANDIsH-C and treasurer, William II
Libby; selectmen, J0nn L. Chase, Jo seph w.
Knight, William NJ Davis; superintendent school
committee, Parker Il. Paine; collector, ID. W.
Paine; auditor, l.. II. Moulton; truant officer, ID.
w. Paine; moderator. NJ Dingley, all kepubli-
cans. The town voted $50 for Memorial Day ex-
penses.
HoLLIs-The regular Democratic ticket was
elected as follows: Moderator, w. 8. M0ultOn
clerk, Peleg G.. Edgec0mb; selectmen, /. 7. Ea-
ton, Elmer Abbott, Frank J. Dennetti treasurer,
collector, Joseph L. Smith; auditor, W. 5. MOul-
ton.
HARRIsoN-Chas Stuart, moderator; Howard
Sampson, clerk; N. III. Seavey, Perley KilbOurn
j. @. Frost selectmen; A. X. Morse, treasurer;
III. III. Cole, supervisor; John Walker. constable
and collector. 1t was voted TO raise $500 to pay
town charges and for support of poor; $1,000 10
support schools; $1,000 to repair highways and
bridges; $500 to repair house ON town farm; s25
for Memorial services. Voted to tax dogs aud use
the money to defray town charges. Passed over
all articles In warrant for improvements, viz: :
grading hills building roeds, etc, also an article
TO see II the town would vote 10 aid in the con-
struction OF a railroad to connect with the Bridg-
ton & Sac0 River railroad at Bvidgton 10 the ex-
tent OF two per cent OF Its valuation.
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fessor Bachelor, Of Kents Hill, met at
Auburn Tuesday. They were acting as a
committee ON music and were discussing the
musical programme for the annual Chau-
tauqua Assembly at Fryeburg. from July
2sth to August 10th, 1889. The lecturers ar
ranged for are DR.. Morse, Of Washington,
who will speak on "Dr. Jekyll tand Mr..
HYDE" and ''Kings and Presidents" Prof.
Henry L. Chapman. Of BOwdoin, the "Trag-
edy Of Macbeth" Mr.. Luce, State Superin-
tendent Of Schools, Prof. George Q. Puring-
ton, Principal Of the State Normal School at
Pennington, Rev. DR.. Peck, Of New York,
Miss Yates, Of China, Hon. Mr.. Little,
president OF the American Institute OF In
struction; Professor Sewall, Of Bangor, Rev.
Fred II. Allen. Of Auburn, DIR. Alexander
Mckenzie. Of Cambridge, and Mary A.
LiYermore, OF Melrose, Mass. Besides these
there will be many others, and three grand
concerts Of music besides.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-08
RUSSlES STAR IN THE ASCENOaNcY.
Europe Uneasy over the servIan
Political Situation.
Britannia Loses ono Of Her Iron
Clad War Monsters.
EdIson's Company Loses a Valuable
Patent IN the Dominion.

BELGRADE, March liking Milan yester-
day, after receiving the congratulations Of
the ministers. diplomats and others, ad-
dressed the assemblage thus; II thank you
for your congratulations. Excuse me, am
very busy. 1 beg to inform you that 1 have
resolved to abdlcate. The manifesto, will
perhaps, explain my motives" He then ST.
lently shook hands with sll present and went
into an adjoining room, where. in the pres
ence Of the Cabinet and State Council, in a
voice choked with emotion, he read the ukase
announcing his abdicatlon. He then gave
cheer for the new King, all present Joining
with enthusiasm. Turningto his son, he ad-
dressed to few touching words Of advice,
and then swore allegiance to him, kissed the
young King and the regents, and dismissed
the assemblage. The regents entrusted the
Radical leader N. TausehanOvitch, with the
formation OF a Cabinet, the new Protitieh
Cabinet having resigned on two OF its mem-
Ders being appointed regents. The Foreign
Ministers, In an interview, declared that the
events ss pI oI tns s,y day were complete victory
1t Is stated that Milan will shortly contract
m0rganatie marriage Many fear the re-
turn Of ex-Queen Natalie. Ex-King Milan
will shortly start on a long journey.
LONDON, March I-The Vienna cOrrespOn-
dent OF the Times says: THE Austrian cabi-
net has been thrown into a state Of conster-
netion by Milan's abdicatlon, fearing that it
will result In Russian assendency. Mllan's
private debts amount TO 100000 florins."
ST. PETERsBURG. March THE journal
de 81. Petersburg says: "Russia's interest
In the Servlans Is strong enough 10 cause her
to wish for them better future under their
young ruler and his trusty councillors"
The Novoe Vremya says: THE abdicatloa
OF King Milan Is a natural sequence OF his
estrangement with Russia. which rendered
his rule impossible. King Milan's turn ar
rived after that Of Alexander, late Prince OF
Bulgaria. Roumania's turn may come sO0n."
BELGRADE, March THE regents Of Ser
via have issueda proclamation 10 which they
declare that they will endeavOr TO cultivate
friendly relations with all the Powers lnaug-
ufate constitutional regime that will place
the finances Of tbs country upon a sound
basis and maintain order.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-08
GEN ERAL NEWS.

The liabilities of the Reading Iron Works
are 81, 1921, 1888; assets, So, ,439, ,595.
A railroad has been chartered to run South
through Kansas to Oklahoma.
The Minnesota House of Representatives
has refused to subject prohibtory resolve
to the people.
Harvey Sanderson, the oldest foreigner in
Neg England died at Springfield, Mass,
yesterday, aged 92.
Faranta's Theatre in New Orleans burned
yesterday; loss, $25, 900; insurance. $4,000.
Surrounding buildings were damaged.
Mr.. Austin Corbn is seriously III at his
New York home with throat trouble and
pneumonia.
TIE British bark Port Gordon has heen
wrecked on the Pacific coast. Several lives
were lost.
James A. Moore, the Indianapolis insur.
ance agent who embezzled $500, 900 and fedto
Canada, Is reported TO have spent Wednes.
day in Chicago. Moore is represented as an
parently not standing in much fear of arrest
The Master Mariners Association o.
Gloucester, Mass, has appointed a
committee to confer with the Allan Steam
ship Company in regard to an internationa
law affecting steamers crossing the banks.
Mr.. Isaiah " Williamson, the millionair,
philanthropist of Philadelphia, died yester
day morning He recently gave two Million
and besides that has given a million dollar
for other charitable objects.
General Adam Badean Is suing Webste
& Co., because they failed to publish hi
book, "Grant in Peace" The firm declines
to carry out the agreement unless Badea
should agree to leave out any portions of th
work which might be Objectionable to Ger
Grant,
About 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon th
Cincinnati express train on the Louisville
New Albany and Chicago road was fire
upon by an unknown man near Roselawl
Indiana, who took deliberate aim at the res
coach and sent two loads of duck shot crasl
ing through the windows. Several passel
gers were cut by broken window glass an
one was hit by piece of shot.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-08
FARmINcTon NEWS.
A Great Ice Jam Threatens the Rail-
road Bridge.

FARMINeToN, March lit has rained al
most constantly for the past three days. The
snow is going fast. and numbering operations
are greatly impeded. The Ssndy River is
opening. and tits thought the ice will go out
tonight. great ice jam has formed mile
above the railroad bridge. Part OF the Ice
went out this afternoon, damaging one pier
of the bridge, and if the jam breaks tonight
the bridge m Ist go.
Rev. Jonas Burnham, 92 years old, a for
mer principal of the Pennington Academy,
is dangerously sick.
The grand jury completed its work this
evening, and will report in the morning, An
Indictment against Geo. w. Russell of Nor.
way for forging was reported this evening,
to hasten the taking of certain dispositions
In the case
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-08
Getting Acquainted.

WASHINGTON, March 7.-At the state de-
partment no official changes have yet been
recorded in the subordinate offices, but this
morning Mr.. Walker Blaine occupied the
seat vacated by First Assistant Secretary
Rives, and Thomas Sherman. who formerly
served as Secretary Blaine's private secre-
tary, was endeavOring TO protect the secre-
tary from the inroads of the public. Both Of
them have voluntarily taken hold TO help
smooth the way for the new administration,
but in neither case has an appointment been
made.
Secretary Noble arrived at the Interior
Department little after nine this morning
and until late this afternoon was kept busy
receiving visitors. Postmaster General
Wanamakef reached the department early.
He visited the offices Of the bureau chiefs
and other officials and acquainted himself
with the general location and arrangement
of the offices Of the several divisions of his
department All of the higher officials
rendered their designations. Without ac-
cepting llany, Mr.. Wanamaker requested
them to continue in their respective offices
for the present. A large number Of Senators
and Representatives and others called dur
ing the day.
WASHINGTON, March 7.-Speaker Car
isles gavel has been missing since the
Inauguration and 1t Is supposed to have been
stolen by some relic hunters.
Stanley Plummer, ESQ.,, of Skowhegan,
Me-, is here he is candidate for National
bank examiner. F. w. Parker, Esq, the
treasurer Of Androscoggin savings bank,
Lewiston, Is also q candidate for bank exam
liner.
First Comptroller Durham, Commissioner
of Internal Revenue Miller and Fourth
Auditor Shelleg have rendered their resigna-
tions to Secretary Window to take effect at
his convenience.
1t will be remembered that through the ef-
forts OF Maine congressman OIL pension
by the late Congress. inquiry developes the
the fact that this bill for the benefit OF a de-
serving woman and in the spirit Of our pen
sion laws and Of the public policy, was kill
ed by one Of President Cleveland's pocket
vetos
In the absence Of Mr.. Morton, MI. ingalls,
presided during to-day's session Of the
Senate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-08
SIR CHARLES WAKES ELOQUENT.
Some Reflections on the Fisheries
and Mr.. Blaine.

OTTAWA. Ont. March 7.-Hon. c. II. Tup-
per. minister Of the fisheries. In a debate on
the budget In the House Of Commons this
afternoon, read extracts from an article
written by Prof. Sehuman. Of Ithaca, N. Y.
to show that Canada Is to be the home Of
millions Of immigrants, and has future
equally as great as the United States. The
Dominion has made great progress since
the Confederation. Americans would like
to secure Canada as slaughter market
although they would be willing to grant
Canada reciprocal advantages. In a bril-
liant peroration, he said that Mr.. Blaine
admired Canadian policy and In support OF
the statement he read an extract from a
speech delivered by the American Secretary
OF State The American statesmen was now
obliged to concede justice to Canada's claims
in various unsettled International questions.
The Canadians were not OF a crInging kind
Though willing to promote closer trade re-
latiOns with the United States on equal
terms, they would never make a base sur
render OF their interests.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-08
Sailing OF the Sandman,

The ocean steamer Sandman OF the Allan
line sailed yesterday afternoon at 5.45 o'clock
for Liverpool via Halifax. She carries a
large cargo Of bonded as well as domestic
freight. Included in her cargo are 345 boxes
Of bacon, 46i boxes Of splints, 200 barrels of
canned Holsters, III cases Of leather, 3,342
barrels Of apples and 3l9 barrels of copper
ore, also quantity of books, prints. boots
and shoes. From the United States she
takes 1882 bushels of corn, 2,620 boxes Of
bacon. 1O5 tierces of beef and 4.67O barrels
Of apples. The Sandman win make one
more trip from Portland.
The Sarnia Of the Dominion line, now TAX
ing in freight, will sail next Thursday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-08
EDISON LOSES A PATENT.
His Company Failed to Comply with
Canadian Regulations.

OTTAWA, March THE incandescent
electric lighting patent. held by the Edison
Electric Light Company has been declared
null and void in Canada. on the ground Of
failure to comply with the patent regula-
tIons, which provide that an article patented
in the Dominion must be manufactured In
Canada within one year from the Issue OF the
patent and Importation of the same patent
from the United States must cease within
two years. The appellants were the United
States Electric Lighting and Westinghouse
Electric Companies, represented In Canada
by Ahern Il Soper. OF Ottawa, and the Royal
Electric Company Of Montreal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-08
Monument Fair.

AS there is now so short time before the
opening of the fair, the committee are anx-
ious that the articles promised should be
sent In, that they may know upon whom
they must personally call. If any ladies'
have not been reached in the Scanvass of the
wards, they are earnestly invited to send
their donations to some member Of the COM
mittee of the ward in which they live. Any
persons having contributions which should
be called for, will please notify the secretary,
Mrs. c. N. Lang, 237 High street, and it will
receive prompt attention. A list of the
names of the ward tables and the ladies hay-
ing them In charge is given below:
Garfield-Mrs. H. P. Ingalls, 231 High street.
Mrs. 4. X. Heath, <3 MunjOy street.
Mrs. b. A. Norton, Sc Elm street.
j. w. Smith, 81 Lafayette street.
Julia I. Gray, 20 Cedar street.
Chamosrlain-Ghas J. Bond, lo3 Federal street
j. H. Allen, Oxford street.
Almira s. Jones, as Smith street
@. Alexander, 151 Cumberland
Lincoln-Geo. A. Bracket, l62 Clork street.
III. L. Thompson.
L. L. Thurston, Quebec street.
A. w. Sawyer, % Carter street.
r. B. Perry, 19l Clark street.
Logan-Mrs. o. r. Legrow, I0s Green street.
g J. Nj. Bonney, 20 Hanover.
I" @. @. Douglass, 81 Spring,
4. l.. Dean.
Sarah Webb.
" Geo. III. McKenney, 6S Elm.
Harrison-Mrs. z. s. Burns III Portland.
Z" John williamson 43 Paris.
]. f. Libby. Prebe Mouse.
T. j. Murphy, 2S41a Congress.
g. II. Baker, 52S Cumberland.
Grant-Mrs. Whitman Sawyer, $50 Congress.
/" Geo. III. Libby, 23 Hanover
I" X. L. Randall, 23l st John.
" G. w. Richards, 1138 Congress.
" Geo. 4. Brown, 2351a Middle.
r. c. Johnston, 469 Cumberland.
Shepley-Mrs. w. II. Green, 1913 Emery
+" J. s. Douglass, SO Pine.
w. IL. Sargent, 25S Vaughan.
A. A. Nickerson. IL Bradford.
Mrs. T.. L. Horr, $50 Neal.
Howard-Mrs. +. G. Rich, Perry House.
s. l.. Field, 27O Spring.
j. s. Woodbury., Ocean street,
Woodfords.
ID. s. r. Turner. Cape Elizabeth
Depot
II. r. Colesworthy, Gorham.
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THE CASE IN COURT.
General coff's Contest for His Rights
as Governor.

CHARLESTON, w. Va. March 7.-Before
the supreme court this morning Gen. Gof's
attorney presented petition for writ OF
mandamus against Governor Wilson to com
pei him to surrender his office. Governor
Wilson appeared in his own behalf and re-
ceived the Issuance OF the process. lie de-
Injured 10 the petition, and moved that II be
quashed. Both agreed that all formalities
be dispensed with The case will be argued
tomorrow morning. Warrants have also
been issued by the circuit court against
Governor Wilson at the instance Of General
COTS attorneys, returnable Monday morn
H.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-08
SAFETY FOR TRAVELLERS
Considered at the Conference OF the
Railroad Commissioners.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-The third and
last days session Of the conference of the
State railroad commissioners with the inter-
State commerce commissioners was held at
the office Of the commission today: A res
adoption Of a uniform and improved coup
ler
At YESTERDAYS meeting the subject Of rail-
road accidents was discussed and a resolu-
tion adopted recommending that the Inter
State Commerce consider the matter of au-
tomato signals in aiding in the protection
of life and requesting the Commissioner to
advise the railroads in regard TO the adop-
tion of the best appliances In this line. The
conference adjourned subject to the call of
tina Praaidant