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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29
An OIL STEAMER BLOWN Up.
Struck by Lightning in a
French Harb0r.
An Appalling Accident by Which
Fifteen Persons We're Killed.

An appalling accident, by which fifteen
persons lost their lives, occurred few days
ago just outside the harbor Of Blaye, on the
River Gironde. twenty-four miles northeast
of Bordeaux, France Lying of the harbor
was the British steamer Petrolia, Captain
Hubback, which had just arrived at the
port with petroleum from Philadelphia,
Penn. A thunder storm was raging The
usual routine work was being performed on
board, when suddenly there was fash, q
tremendous roar was heard, and the vessel
was blown to pieces. She had been struck
by lightning. Huge fragments of the deck
and deckhouses were carried upward to
great height. The shock Of the explosion
alarmed the town, and hundreds Of persons
rushed to the wharves to discover the cause
of the noise, it being thought by many that
the magazine Of one Of the forts defending
Blaye had blown up.
The river was strewn with the wreckage
from the Petrolla. Burning oil was floating
ON the water. This drifted with the tide and
floating against several vessels lying at
anchor near by, set them on fire. Two or
three other vessels were ignited by burning
oil that fell on their decks or tarred rigging.
The Petrolia was burning furiously and the
heat was 80 intense that it was
dangerous for the many small boats
chat were launched to approach near her.
Dense volumns Of smoke hung over the
burning steamer. Some of the boatmen
heard cries for help and rowed as closely as
possible to the Petrolia. They succeeded in
picking up sixteen Of her crew, three of her
engineers and the second officer. Some OF
the rescued men were severely burned.
They said that there were dozen others on
board the vessel when the explosion oc.
Cured, and an unavailing search was made
in the vicinity of the steamer for them.
The crews Of the other vessels that caught
fire did their utmost to quench the flames,
but their efforts were fruitless, and some OF
the craft mostly vessels engaged IN
the river and coasting trade, vera
burned to the waters edge. The
lighters that were near the Petrolia sank
in q few minutes after the e1plo.
siop. and three men who were aboard or
them were drowned. The fire was COM
municated by the burning oil to the landing
stage. which was soon mass OF flames. Inc
woods along the banks Of the river Glronde
were also sat on fire and q large quantity OF
valuable timber was burned. Tne damage
done is extensive.
The tank steamship Petrolia, sailed from
Philadelphia with full cargo Of 937, 52S gal
Ions Of crude petroleum, valued at mora
than $4,000. Most of the officers and men
were shipped in England. On the vesse's
arrival at Philadelphia, however. eight Oh
the crew deserted and local seamea vera
shipped in their places.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29
PRESIDENT POLK DEAD.
rhe Leader Of the Farmers Alliance
Expires in Washington.

Expires in Washington.
President L. L. Polk, OF the Farmers AL
lance, died few days ago at tho Garfield
Hospital in Washington. The immediate
.ause of his death was blood poisoning
brought on by stomach trouble. The pa
ient had been lying seriously ill at his resi-
ience for ten days. The result Of the con-
% the Garfield Hospital, where an operation
tas deemed the only means OF saving Mr..
Polk's life.
He became unconscious anil never rallied.
When the end came Mrs. Polk, who had just
rrived in the city, was at his bedside.
Colonel LeonidaS L. Polk was born in An.
bn County. N. c., i'll April, 1887, and was
brought up on farm. He was elected to
he Lower House Of the North Carolina Gen.
ral Assembly in 1867; entered the Confed.
gate Army in 1911. and served with distinc-
fon during the War. He was again elected
70 the North Carolina General Assembly in
Delegate to the Constitutional Convention Of
North Carolina.
In 1877 Colonel Polk was appointed State
Commissioner Of Agriculture. He began
ihe publication Of the Progressive Farmer
n 1885, and commenced or yaniziny farmers
slubs in his State. In 1887 he joined the
Farmers Alliance, and was elected Sscre.
sary of the Farmers State Alliance Of
North Carolina at its first organization. He
was elected First Vice. President OF the
National Farmers Alliance and Co-opera-
tive Union in America in 1887, and re-
elected in 1885.
At the National Convention, held at st.
Louis, December 3, 1899, he was elected
President Of the National Farmers Alliance
and Indust,i ial Union, which position he held
at his death.
Colonel Polk novel to Washington from
Raleigh few years ago in order to be better
ocats1 to promote the objects OF ths Far
ners Alliance He was man of fine ap-
pearance, with large heart. kindly nature
AMI a frank disposition that male trIen1
Of ey-ry one he met. The Peoples party
meets at Omaha on July 4, when it was eS-
ppcret rh,t Colonel Polk would hava been
out on the tickes for President or Vice
Presi lent. He leaves wife anu three
Children.
The funeral took place in Raleigh, N. e.,
and was the largest ever known there.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29
WHITELAw REID.

Whitelaw Reid, the nominee for the second
place on the Republican ticket, was born at
Ceiarville, Ohio, about two miles above
Xenia. ffty-fve years ago. His father was
u minister, and gave his son good edu'
cation.
His newspaper career began on the Xenia
Torchlight. Later he went to the Gin
cinnati Gazette, and during the Civil war
acted as correspondent in the field. He wrote
volume entitled "Ohio in the War" 1t
was while he was acting as war corre-
spondent that his letters attracted the atten-
tion Of Horace Greeley. After his descrlp-
tion Of the battle Of Gettysburg, Greeley
made him an offer to come to the New York
Tribune, and at the close OF the war he
accepted the invitation.
Alter the campaign of 1872 Mr.. Reid sue
ceeded Mr.. Greeley in the editorship OF the
Tribune. In 1880 he married the daughter
Of the millionaire, D. O. Mills, who pur-
chased the control OF the Tribune for his
son-in-law.
President Harrison appointed Mr.. Raid
United States Minister to France which OF
fee he recently resigned and returned TO
America
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.
The Careers of Benjamin Harrison
and Whitelaw Reid.

Benjamin Harrison is a grandson OF Will
lam Henry Harrison, who was elected Pres
ident of the United States in 1910, but died
before his term was out. He was born at
North Benz, Hamilton County, Ohio, AUGUST
~, 1888, and, after graduating at Mis mi UNI
versity, moved to indianapolis in 1851,
where he practiced law. In 1884 he was
made Reporter Of the Supreme Court OF
Indiana. When the war broke out he raised
a company OF volunteers, and served sue
cessively as Second Lieutenant, Captain,
Colonel and finally Brigadier- General.
When peace was declared he was mus.
tered out of service, and thereupon returned
to his homo in Indianapolis, and resumed
the position Of Reporter of the Supreme
Court. Gradually he became more active
participant in political affairs, always
heartily espousng the Republican cause
Acknowledgement Muller was his partner IN
the practice of law.
He was not a candidate for any office,
however, until 1876. when he ran for Gov
ernor OF Indiana. put was defeated: In
1879 he was appointed a member OF the
Mississippi River Commission, and IN the
following year he was elected as the success.
sor of Joseph E. Mcdonald to the United
states Senate His term expired in March,
1881. and in 1885 he defeated Grover CleVe-
land Ior President
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29
LATER NEWS.

SENATOR ALDRIcH was officially declared
elected by the Governor of Rhols Is.ani.
Republicans of Providence fired a salute o.
twenty-one guns in his honor. (,
GENERAL HORACE PORTER wcs elected
President of the Society Of the Army OF the
Potomac at the reunion in Scranton, Penn.
General Horatio C. King and General
Truesdale were reelected Secretary and
Treasurer.
A TERRIFIC tornado was general through
out Maine, doing much damage at Calais.
Saco, Biddeford Farnington, Orouo. East-
port, Lubec and other towns. Pennington
reported hailstones an inch in diameter.
The Democrats Of Ohio assembled in State
Convention at Columbus. They adopted
platform, nominated ssveral State officers
and elected an uninstructel delegation to
the National Convention at Chicago.
FLOODS and washouts caussi a temporary
adjournment Of the Peoples Party State
Convention at Butte. Montaua. -
A FREIGar engine, with sixteen loadei
box cars, went through bridge spanning
Lonesome Hollow, in Tennessee, AMI fell a
distance of $50 feet. Four parsons wero killed
and six injured. Tho north-bound pa5ssn
ger train, with over hundred passengers
was only savsi by being behind its schedule
time.
MR.. BARBER, third party can iidats, was
defeated by B. L. Anthony, Democrat, in
the election to 1ll thu unexpired term of eI.
Congressman Roger Q. Mills now United
States Senator from Texas.
The State Conventions o. the Fostor AMI
McEnery factions of thu Democratic party
in Louisiana met at Baton Rouge AMI
patched up a trucs in Conference Commit
tee which was ratifisi by tas two coavsn-
tions. Each convention ele,tsj one-hslf OF
the delegates to Chicago and Presidential
electors.
The oonferrses on tia Rivsr and Haroor
bill. altar being in contsrsacs thrse dayS
failed to agree.
The House OF Representatives passsi tas
Fertilization Appropriation bill witaoas
division. The measure appcopSatss S',+l2.-
316, or 81, 1852, 4s7 less than was appropriated
by the last Congress. Authority is given to
make contracts for certAin works involving
a further exponiitu o. sl,3IioO.
UNITED STATES CONSUL WILLARD at
Guaymas, Sonora, Msxico, diei there few
days ago Of paralysis, ags1 sixsy-seVeayears
He was native OF Connecticut AMI had
bean in the Consular service for about thirty
years.
QUEEN VICTORIA has appointed Loci Han
mem ex-Prasident OF the divorce court, and
Sir John Thompson, to represent Great
Britain in the Bsriny Ssa arbitration.
FIFTY THOUSAND workman are oa strike
in and arouni Barcelona, Spain. Ths en-
ploysrs havs offered to raiss Wages to
seysnty-dve cents day, but the terms haVs
been rejected by the strikers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29
A FAMOUS PRIEST.
Death of Father MolIinger. the Faith
Curist, at PittsburE.

Curist, at PittsburE.
Rev. Faith sr Mollinger, tina renownsi faith
cure priest, dial few afternoons ago al
Pittsbury. Penn. He was prostrltel on st.
Anthony's Day, ari an operation was par
fornai on a ruptlrs OF thu stomlca.
Father Molin5ar WIS born in Ho'lan at
wel-to- 10 parent< who ssns him to ST. Vim
cent's College. Westnore!aud County, Penn
sylvania, to be educatei for the priestaooa
He was ordained at ST. Vinceuts. He aisc
studied medicine at thls College In 1859 ne
went to Mount Troy and has oeea there ever
since, and became widely known Tor PER
forming many miraculous cures booa oy
m .dicin, and by relic OF Sd A1tnoay.
The Feast OF ST. ANITA ,ay o. Pa1ul his
long peen the day which ia b, priest plyslc:an
set apart for the reception Of his patients
from all ov .r the country. Eacl yair tlslr
nu nbsr has inc.sassL Tasy rel III lat, tn,
tea thousands
Th,y cans from all poiass 0, tae compass
from Arizoaa All Maiue, Calieo:aia AL
Connecticut, Washington AMI Wyoming,
Florida AMI Mnnes't,.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29
WEST POINTERS GREDUATE.
Secretary Elkins Presents Diplomas
to the Young Soldiers.

secretary IECSChGS
to the Young Soldiers.
The graduating exercises OF the class OF
'92 were held at II o'clock A. NJ. at West
Point Military Academy. Secretary of War
Elkins arrived from New York by steam
Yacht in time to attenithe ceremonies on the
green in front Of !e library. The cadets oc-
cupied seats in front Of the platform
containing the Board of Visitors. the Super
intsndent and the Academic staff. The
exercises oPsned with prayer by Chaplain
Postlethwaite. Addresses wers made oy
Congressman Cultivate, Of Ohio. Secretary
Elkins and Major-Ieneral Scaoielj. The
graduates then receivsi their diplomas
from the hands Of the Secretary, an Colonel
Wilson wished them Godsoee1.
At noon the cadets marched to the froat
of the barracks, whsre orders were read
making new set of officers to re2lac, thos,
vacated by the graduating class AMI the
furlough men. Immediately after dis
z,issal the graduates donnel civilians
clothes and TOOK the l2:5S train for New
York,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29
Queer Bank.

A man in Milbridge, Me-, was
building a small schooner, and was
about to cut down tree for the stem
piece when he was approached by an
elderly French-Canadian, who asked:
"You cut down that tree?" Eyes,
the shipbuilder replied. "Well, he
my safe-I keep my money in there,
the Acadian responded. Pulling out
a carefully concealed plug at the base,
he brought forth tin box filled with
coins, -...---
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29
Foreign.

TIE loss by the recent food at Matanzas,
Cuba, is estimated at S. 50O 900.
The United States Minister to France. 1:
Jefferson Coolidge was presented 70 fresi'
dsnt Carnot, at Paris, and warmly greeted.
CuorEnA continues to rage in the province
of Kborassan. Persia, and the deaths num-
Der about 25O every day.
IaE Sasgz Pena for the Presidency o: the
Republic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29
EIGHT PERSONS DROWNED.
A Steam Launch Upset by rhe Wind
at Bangor, Me.

at Bangor Me.
A tornado passed over the southern end
If Bangor, Me-, late the other afternoon,
crossed over the river AMI went through
the City Of Brewer. 1t tore of bali
nile of the race course fence, destroyed
md moved several buildings, leyeled
horse sheds and did other damages. Then
it took houses AMI chimneys on the river
uank. after which it descended on the river.
Here was the steam launch Annie, that phys
between Bangor and Hampden. 1t had just
left the dock. On board were twenty per-
sons.
Rain was falling and the canvas sides were
buttoned down. The wind tore these IN.
The boat was overturned and sank. On the
opposite side Of the river lay the four -masted
schooner Maria O. Teel Of Boston, Captain,
johnson. Mate Norman McLoud lowered
away his boat, and with four OF the crew
rescued six men and three women. In an
twelve persons were save saved tGs and ia ie,gns 1s
daughter of James Adams, rich lumberman,
has been recovered.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29
rHr Grady Hosnital has thrown open

THE Grady Hospital has thrown open
doors in Atlanta, Ca, for the receptlon ol
patients. This institution owes Its estaDhs1'
:rsnt to a division of sentiment wnicn
sprung up at the occasion of Henry w.
Grady's death as to the best means OF honor-
ing his memory. One idea was TO eree1
cessful issue at an expenditure OF s2O, OOO.
The hospital was erected under the direction
of the city government, which paid sl3,0oo
of it's cost. The remainder was made up by
citiZanS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29

SIGNAL TALLEY FLAG, 3l.035. OF
Huntsville. Ala, is the queen Jersey
COW of the world, closing her years
record few nights ago with product OF
lO47 pounds, 6S14 ounces Of butter, beating
Besson's Belle eighteen pounds and seventy.
three and one-eighth ounces.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29

THIRTEEN mills have been started In Ger
many as the result Of the Indian corn propar
gauda and great increase has occurred In
the importation of the American product =.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-29

and the highest class of postal service.
We commend the spirit and evidence of
reform in the civil service and the wise and
consistent enforcement by the Republican
party of the laws regulating the same.
The construction of the Nicaragua Canal
is of the highest importance to tha Ameri-
can people, but as measure of National de-
fence and TO build up and maintain Amerl-
can commerce it should be controlled by the
United States Government.
We favor the admission of the remaining
Territories at the earliest practical date, hav-
ing due regard to the interests OF the people
of the Territories and Of the United States.
All the Federal officers appointed for the
Territories should be selected from bona tide
residents thereof, and the right of self-goy-
ernment should be accorded as far as practl'
cable.
We favor cession, subject to the Home
stead law, Of the arid public lands 70 Ihe Int
States aud Territories in which they lie,
under Congressional restrictions as to dis
position, reclamation and occupancy by
settlers as will secure the maximum DEMENT'S
to the people.
The Worlds Columbian Exposition is
a great National undertaking and Congress
should promptly enact such reasonable leg
isation in aid thereof as will insure dis
charging Of the expense and obligations
incident thereto AMI the attainment or re,
suits commensurate with the dignity and
progress Of the Nation.
We sympathize with all wise and legiti-
mate efforts to lessen ami prevent the evils
of intemperance AMI promote morality.
Ever mindful o: the ssrv.ces All sacr;-
fees of the men wac saved tne life or the
Nation. we pledge anew to the veteran
soldiers of the Republic watchtul care aud
recognition of their just claims upon
grateful people.
We commend the aba, patriotic and
thoroughly American administration OF
President Harrison. Under it the country
has enjoyed remarkable prosperity, and the
dignity and honor Of the Nation, at home
snd snd have % been sss rad fa5huy a ado, msn
kept as guarantee OF faithful performances
in the future.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-19

me rant OF insanity Eouuu Ah"hb NAO
Relatives OF Alice AIitchelTs MOther-Ex-
pert Evidence.
Special Tslsgrqm 70 the Register.
WASHINGTON. Pa, April 1S-Lswyer
Darlington, of Memphis, Tenn, was IN town
last week securing Information which was
embodied i'm sfidavits for use in the de-
fense Of Alice Mitchell, indicted for the
murder of Fred A. Ward. He learned that
Alice MitChell's mothers maiden name was
Isabella Scott, and that she was born and
reared on the old Scott farm, on<
half miles east Of this place. Tn
family is one Of the oldest in Washington
county.
In lSS2, during the cholera scourge, near
lv an the SCOTS died and the children who
survived were cared for By relatives. When
quite yOvng Miss Isabella Scott married
MIR. Mitchell, and thereafter made her
home in Memphis Mrs. Mitchell and her
mother have since visited here. The testl-
mouv taken last Saturday before Notary
Public James A. Wiley tends 70 uphold the
theory Of the defense, thatlnsanityl hereu-
itary in the family.
DR.. Wray GraysOn, a veuera ble physician
who has known the family for many years
gave important testimony on this point
AT least Two Of the near relatives suffered
from pronounced mental trouble, and
Vance Scott. the only brother OF Alice
MitchelI'S mother, died an insane man.
Some fifty years ago while insane
Quincy Scott, son Of DR.. John Scott, OF
Pittsburg. committed suicide. Ine Mem
pbfs LAWYER took his lengthy aGidavits TO
New York. where he expects 10 submit
them 10 experts who have given profound
study TO the influence Of hereditary on
crime
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-19
SAN FRACIsCo FIG GHT.
Billy Gallagher and George Dawson Fight
Twenty-Eight Rounds

SAN Francisco, GALA, April lS.-t'ully
one thousand people gathered at the Cali
fornia Athletic Club tonight 10 witness
the finish fight between Billy Gallagher
and George Dawson.
Gallagher is an Oakland, California, ex-
amateur, with a long record OF successful
contests, while Dawson still holds the light
weight championship OF Australia To-
nights fight was for purse OF 81 25O. The
ball opened at 9:l2
The first six rounds were devoid OF blood
shed, Dawson iabbing at every opening
and evading Gallagher's swings.
From the seventh to the twelfth honors
were about even, Dawson landing frequent
ly Gallagher scoring harder blows.
Gallagher fought hard in the thirteenth,
which was the best up 10 the sixteenth, but
Dawson was still iabbing away at him
when the round closed.
In the eighteenth Gallagher countered In
good shape with his right on the mouth.
The men now got together and countered
repeatedly, Gallagher getting the worst OF
il, and especially in the mouth.
He suddenly caught Dawson on the check
with his right, staggering him aud sent
him TO his knees with right on the neck
as the round closed.
In the 10Th, Gallagher dropped with a
left on the Jaw and after hot exchange,
Dawson slipped 10 the floor pulling Gala
CHER down.
The twentieth and next two rounds were
hot ones, Dawson boring with his left
drawing blood from Gallaher's mouth.
From the 23d TO the 2sth the fight continued
the same, Dawson jabbing away and Gal
lagher occasionally leading or countering.
Up TO the SD there was little change and
while Dawson was apparently in little
the best condition, 1t appeared 70 be any
ones fight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-19
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Secretary Tracy is confined TO bis room
with bronchial troubles. Mrs. Harrison Is
reported better.
Chief Engineer NJ. B. Clark, retired,
died at his residence yesterday morning.
He was the inventor of the defective ar
NOR now used on war ships Of all nations.
No opinions of general interest were rem
dered in the u. 5. Supreme Court yester-
day.
Mr. Sherman, chairman Of the Foreign
Relations Committee, gave notice In 1ne
Senate that he would to-day ask the atten-
ton of the Senate TO the Chinese restrlc'
ton bill. 1t was necessary, he said, that II
should be passed within ten days, as the
present law under certain construction
expires some time in May aext
Justice Lamar. who has been very seri-
ously i'll, is now convalesceut and aoie 10
walk about the house. He has not oeen
out Of doors since his illness and Will not
60 out until the weather becomes settled.
There was slim attendance at the
House yesterday, owing 10 the very oao
weather. The only matter OF Importance
was the passage Of the Naval appropria-
tion bill about as il came from the commit
tee.
h. G. Leach, Director OF tue MINI, TO
ports that in 1891 the mines ef the United
States produced SSS.l75,O00 worth OF golo,
an increase Of $3.50, 900 for the year. The
silver production was s57, ,9S0,04O CONNER
cial, or in silver dollars, $55, ,4l6,565, an IN
crease of 3, $50, 900 ounces for the year
The Senators from the Pacific coast are
making ready for gigantic fight TO have
the Chinese exclusion bill passed as 1t LETT
the House.
The House Committee on Military Al
fairs does not feel that the charges pre-
ferred against Capt. John G.. Bourke, as a
result of the Cara campaign, are worthy
Of investigation NJ its hands.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-19
MAY DAY DEMONSTRATIONS

To BE Made in Nearly All European Coun-
tries-Fears OF Trouble In Germany and
Italy.
LONDON, April 1s.-The Times to-day
publishes careful review Of the pros
poets of the international May Day
demonstrations. Basing its opinion on
dispatches received from the various
continental centers, the Times says 1t is
expected that very imposing celebra-
tion will be held in France. In various
sections of the country the Socialists
have coalesced to enable them to take
part in the same professions. The lead
ers expect that 100000 Socialists
alone will take part in professions on
May Day. The authorities don't expect
any disturbances, but measures will be
taken to suppress them should they
occur.
In Paris the cabmen and steamboat
employees will suspend work on May
Day.
The news from other countries, the
Times says, is not so resssuring as 1t Is
from France, and should trouble occur
it will occasion no surprise to the pub
lie