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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-01-16
LATER NEWS.

George G. CLAusEH, President Of the Park
Board, and Excise Commissioner Bushe sent
their designations to Mayor Strong, OF New
York CITY,. ,..
Two young children OF John Glover were
burned to death in q canalboat in Newark,
N. J., where they had been locked In q
cabin by their parents, who had gone to
watch meeting.
A MAN named Burgeon, his son and daugh-
ter, were killed at Keene, N. B., while trying
to cross the track in front Of train. They
had been sleighing.
An eastbound passenger train struck q
sleigh halt mile east Of Willard, N. T., con-
tanning Mrs. Hughes, her son and Miss Lar
kin, OF Ovid. All three were killed.
Rev. DE-. CHARLES b. PARKHuRsT issued
statement in New York City scoring superin.
tendent Byrnes and charging the Lexow
Committee with having entered into deal
with the Superintendent whereby the latter
would be protected by the committee when
he appeared before them as witness Presi'
dent Martin, of the Police Board, announced
his intention Of sending In his resignation to
Mayor Strong. ..
JAMES BLArR, white man, acquitted OF
charge OF murder, was lynched by Ken
tucky'm mob at Mount Sterling.
BARRETT scorr, defaultIng Treasurer OF
Holt County, Nebraska, was abducted BY
vigilantes,, and, 1t was thought, was hanged
by them. u ..s
AT Lancaster, KY, the Muller Hotel,
three-story brick building, and three per-
sons, E. A. Pascoe, his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Testers. and his little child, aged about
three years, we're burned.
DIPLOMATS, army and navy officers, mem
bers Of Congress, and Justices OF the su-
prene Court, attended the Presidents New
Years reception at the White House.
THE body OF Sir John Thompson, the late
Premier OF Canada who died in England, ar
rived at Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the British
cruiser Blenheim.
GOVERNOR MoBToS's first message was
read In both Houses of the New York Legis-
lature at Albany. Senator Le1ow intro
ducedt the bill for consolidation Of contigu-
Gus territory into Greater New York.
Hamilton Fish was elected Speaker of the
Assembly, and Senator O'Connor chosen
President Pro Tempore Of the Senate.
WoRxMEN began to tear down the great
walls OF the Delavan ruins, Albany, N. Y.,pre-
paratory to beginning search for the
bodies of the fifteen hotel employees who
persisted.
UNITED STATES SENATORS WoLcoTT, OF
Colorado, and McAlillin, Of Michigan, were
chosen to succeed themselves BY Republican
caucuses at Denver and Lansing.
''BoB" MOORE and George East, both of
whom were suspected OF having been impli-
Gated In the Canadian CTexas) express rob-
berry, and the killing OF Sheriff McGee; have
been killed In Oklahoma.
PosrmAsrER-GENERAL B1ssELI made pub
lic the report OF the commission which in
vestigated the New York Postoflce. 1t rec
ommends an increased allowance of $4,000.
The Turkish Governor OF Bltlls has been
assassinated by an Armenian.
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By retiring Mayor GilroY, and the party re-
tired to the private room of the Mayors Of
fee. There were flowers for the new Mayor,
lnkstands, paper knives and ornaments for
his desk, everything new. At IL o'clock
Strong and Gilroy entered the main
Office arm In arm, and made their way
through the crowd over to the Mayors desk
In the southwest corner Of the room. There
was some applause and the face ofthe new
Mayor flushed slightly with pleasure. Fac.
Ing Mayor Strong in front Of the desk. the
retiring Mayor, in afew words, formally
overthe city to his care. He presented the keys
Of the Mayors Office and desk, congratulated
Mr.. Strong and wished him success. Mayor
Gilroy at the conclusion Of bis remarks
stepped back and became ex-Mayor Gilroy.
Mayor Strong thanked the retiring Mayor,
made q brief address, and the ceremony OF In
stalling Republican Mayor was over.
Recorder John ". Goff went to the new
Criminal Courts Building about II. 80 p. m.
and called on DIstrict-Attorney Fellows,
with whom he exchanged New Years
greetings. NJ Goff took the oath OF
office some time ago. Accompanied by
Colonel Fellows, the Recorder went to call
on Sheriff Tamsen In the County Court
House, After q brief interchange OF re-
marks, the Recorder and Colonel
Fellows went to the City Hall
to congratulate Mayor Strong. The
entire complicated machinery OF the
Sheriff's office, New York City, changed
hands at noon, when Edward ]. q. Tamsen
superseded John B. Sexton. Sheriff Tam
sen had been sworn In before Justice. ..Patter.
son, and the turning over of the keys to the
Office was the only necessary formaltty.
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r1-Premier. and Mrs. William E. Gladstone
we're with Mr.. Gladstone at Hawarden. The
2ev. Stephen Gladstone Is rector OF Hnwar-
len and the Rev. Harry Drew is the curate
" Hawarden.
The American people will be glad to learn
hat the "Grand Old Man," the champion OF
,uman rights is In almost perfect health and
lble to read ten or twelve hours daily. Mr..
Gladstone entered public life sixty-two years
lgo and for more than half a century he has
,een one OF the prominent figures In British
politics. For nearly half century he has
seen the leader OF the British peo-
pie In their progress from the bondage OF
eudalism to the independence Of manhood
outrage and equal rights. Although Mr..
Gladstone has retired from an active share
n politics, bis venerable personality over
shadows all his contemporaries. 1t Is well
that Gladstone should live, and 1t Is to
Do hoped that he will live for years to
,ome, to remind the people OF England by
ais presence among them OF the victories
won under his sagaclous, fearless and cau-
lions direction, and to animate them to new
achievements In the cause OF liberty and
progress.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-01-16
sAILORMEN PERISH.
The British Bark Osseo Wrecked and
the Crew Lost.

Iue 6r1ClSQ Bark OSScO "reCKeu anu
the Crew Lost.
The British bark Osseo was wrecked in q
gale at Holyhead, England, and with her
pertshed her entire crew Of twenty-six men.
Tho Osseo was driven ashore back of the
Holyhead breakwater. Hersignals ofdistress
were first heard by the coastguard about 4
o'clock in the morning. At that time it was
pitch dark, and great waves were washing
over the breakwater. In spite Of the danger,
the guard proceeded along the breakwater,
and, having rugged up the rocket apparatus,
began firing lifelines In the direction Of the
wreck. The faint light of the rockets
soon disclosed the fact that the vessel
had broken in two amtdships, and that the
mainmast had fallen, crushing the life out
Of several of the crew. A few survivors
could be seen olinging to each half OF the
vessel, and their piteous cries for help could
be heard above the roar OF the storm. After
many failures the coastguard succeeded in
firing line over the wreck; but by that
time all on board had .perished. A lifeboat
vainly tried again and again to approach the
wreck.
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PERISHED IN A FIRE.
Three Lives Lost in a Tenement
House Blaze.


.. House Blaze.
Three lives were lost by fire in the tene-
ment house OF Nos. 25 and 81 Pitt street, New
York City. The dead are Lena Leeman,
twenty-four years old; Sadie Leeman, two
years old, and Henry Leeman, two months
IF; Policeman Fox, of the Delaney street sta
tion, ran into the building when the alarm
was given and found smoke pouring up the
stairway. Fox rushed through the house,
shouting to the occupants to flee. From the
second floor Fox carried two children out in
safety.
Policeman o'Neill, also of Delaney street
station. rushed into the house. he carried
Lena Jacobs, aged six years, from the third
story to the ground. Twenty persons were
forced to escape from the house by means OF
the fire escapes.
When Engine Company No. II arrived On
the scene Fireman George II. Leforest, to-
;gether with several other flremen, went into
the building. <On the third floor Leforest
was overcome by smoke, and Fireman Rief-
ner dragged him out. Leforest, however,
soon recovered.
After the FIRE was put out the f1remen
found three bodies on the third floor. The
bodiss were those OF the Leemans-mother
and two children. The damage Is S25, GOO.
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Michigan's Governor Inducted.

At Lansing, for the first time in the his
tory Of Michigan the Inauguration OF new
State Administration was accompanied by
formal ceremony. The exercises were very
simple, yet solemn, impressive and digni-
fed, and Will be memorable. General. r.
A. Alger presided, and Representa-
live Hall In the Capitol was filled with
distinguished guests, Including sll the men,
bers Of the Legislature, several Congress-
men, many ex.State officials and the Ameri-
can Consuls in Michigan OF Sweden, Vene-
zuela, the Netherlands and France. The
new officers, Justices Of the Supreme Court,
Governors staff and distinguished visi-
tors occupied seats on the plat
form. The Rev. Clarence F. Swift in
voked the divine blessing. The Lansing
Quartet rendered vocal selection and then
;Chief Justice John ". McGrath delivered the
address of the day. At the close OF his ad-
|dress Justice McGrath administered the oath
10 the new officials, beginning with Gov
|ernor Rich. He introduced each to the
audience, and each was applauded. Cover.
nor Rich, Lieutenant Governor Mines and
Secretary Gardner responded to calls for
;impromptu speeches. The exercises closed
with song and benediction. At night Gov
'ernor Rich gave reception TO the Legisla-
ture and citizens. It was largely attended
and was brilliant affair generally.
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"GO SOUTH"
Master Workman Sovereign's Advice
to Laboring Men.

Master Workman Sovereign's Advice
to Laboring Men.
J. R. Sovereign, Master Workman OF the
Knights Of Labor, has made careful study
Of the advantages Of the South for the labor
ing man and the man Of limited means, and,
In a published letter, writes:
"I am more favorably impressed with the
South than any other portion OF our country,
not alone as the most promising place for
the location of cooperative colonies, but for
the establishment OF individual enterprises
of all kinds. The climate and natural re-
sources are such as to especially invite
those OF limited means. The South Is the
coming Eden of Americn. It Is generally
admitted fact that our large Northern cities
are fast becoming overcrowded. 1t, there
fore, seems to me that owing to the great
inducements now offered by the South,
the overcrowding urban population OF the
North should avail itself OF the privilege and
60 South, where human life, coupled with
little Northern enterprise, can be sustained
better with less capital and less effort than
any other place on the globe"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-01-16

from Vancouver for Yokohama ua-
less informed OF delay in the departure Of
the plenipotentiaries. The Japanese Gov.
ernment has been advised Of the appoint
ment, and its Minister In this city has ex-
pressed his satisfaction with It. Mr.. Foster
desires to have 1t understood that he goes to
Japan purely In private capacity, as an adj
wiser OF the Chinese plenipotentiartes. He
has no authority to represent or speak for
the Government Of the United States"
Mr.. Foster said, when pressed for further
information, that he had nothing further to
Impart to the press Mr.. Yen Shtng Ho,
Secretary ofthe Chinese Legation, declined
Ito express an opinion on the subject. At
the Japanese Legation It was announced
that all the members who talked English
wefe spending the evening out. In official
circles the announcement was taken to mean
that from now until the peace negotiations
are formally begun there would be q COM
plete suspension Of all hostilities between
the armies Of Japan and China.
The immediate effect Of Mr.. Fosters ap-
pointment will be to delay the beginning Of
the peace negotiations. State Department
officials had been confident from Minister
Dsnby's dispatches that the Chinese
representatives were already on their way
TO Japan, and 1t was their understanding
that the formalities for peace would be
concluded as rapidly as possIble, the pre-
llmtnaries having been practically arranged
in advance through ;the good offices OF
Ministers Dun and DENLY. Mr.. Fosters mis-
sion, however, is taken as an indication that
the Chinese expect to gain more favorable
terms from japan than has hitherto been
considered probable. As Mr.. Foster did not
intend to sail for more than week, and as
the voyage across the Pacific will consume
two weeks more, nearly month must elapse
before the peace negotiations are fairly be-.
gun.
Il Is likely that one OF the first things the
commissioners will do when the peace ne
gotiations have been begun will be to an
nounce an agreement TOR an armlsttce pend
ing formal settlement. Japan's commits
'sioners In the peace proceedings have not
yet been named. ...
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Ny Chamber was comfortably filed an hour
bs.ore that time. The chamber was
yery handsomely decorated. Over the.
top of the. Speakers desk, extending
sepher's desk, platform had been built, and
this and the entire wall Of the chamber had
bean completely decorated with the red,
phiie and blue Of America. Extending along
the balustrade Of the ladies' gallery was a
anpary OF American flags, festooned over
sacn other, so as to carry out the idea OF
painting. The two, heavy pillars, one on
each side OF the Speakers desk, had been
covered with flags, stretched from the
eailing to the base. Governor,
Flower reached the Executive Cham
Der at 1880 O'Clock, having been
escorted from the Hotel Kenmore BY
his stat. In uniform. Governor Morton's
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-01-16
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
Obligations Swell and the Gold Re-
serve Dwlndles.

Obligations Swell and the Gold Re.
serve Dwlndles.
The monthly statement Of the public debt
Just issued from the Treasury Department
shows that on December 81. 1894, the public
debt, less cash in the Treasury, amounted to
1910, ,903. sos, an increase for the month Of
SS1, ,320, IT'S. Following Is a recapitulation of
the debt: Interest bearing debt, S679, ,168,-
190, increase during the month, $40, O,O25, 100 {;
debt on which interest has ceased since ma
turlty, 81, 1926, 800, decrease during the month
$1130 debt bearing no interest, SS8S.247, ,S45,
increase during the month. S126, ,7S0; total
debt, 81, ,654 ,375, 1873, Of which $500, 1S4, 104
are certificates and Treasury notes Offset by
an equal amount OF cash in the Treasury.
; The cash in the Treasury is classified as
follows: Gold, S139. 9.606.954: silver,
s5o4, OBS, ,456; paper, s122, 2,914, ,75s general
account, dlsbursing, officers balances, etc.,
S16 197, ,71s; total. S7s2, ,754.289, against,
which there are demand liabilities
amounting to $500 9416.7OS, leaving
cash balance of 5153, ,33T, ,579, OF which $685.
;244, AS Is gold reserve. Advices received
from the New York Sub-Treasury state that
81, 500, 900 in gold was withdrawn for ex-
port, which. with the $500, 900 already with
drawn, leaves the true amount OF the gold
reserve $e3, ,944. AS.
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statY met him at the Executive Mansion, and
they were escorted to the Capitoi In car
xsages by the Tenth Battalion, headed by
Doring's Band, of Troy. The Albany Be-
publican League In carriages formed
portion OF the escort. 1t was about
al.25 o'clock when the signal OF
che approach Of the Governors
PARTY was given. The band played
sHail to the Chief," and as the party
entered the scene was one OF splendor
and brilliancY, the gay dresses ofthe ladies
md the glittering uniforms of the stat OIL
ears blending well with the handsome
decorations OF the chamber. The inaugural
exercises In the Assembly Chamber opened
With q band of music. The Right Rev. W.
Grosswell Doane, Episcopal Bishop OF
Albany and Regent OF the University, made
tho official prayer, and, with It's Amen
schoing through the chamber, Governor
Flower stepped forward on the flag -draped
platform and delivered an address OF vel.
come to Governor Morton. Secretary OF
State John Palmer, who was by virtue OF
His ofice the presiding officer ofthe occasion,
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FATAL FIRES.
Lives Lost in Oregon, New York and
Louisville. -


Word has been received OF an accident at
Silver Lake, Lake County, Oregon, caused
by the overturning Of lamp at gathering
on Christmas Eve, in which forty-ons lives
| five fatally, It was thought, The gathering
had assembled at the hall above Chrisman
Brothers store, and consisted Of children,
who, with their parents and relatives, were
enjoying what Santa Claus had brought
them. p,. ~
The Lakeview Examiner says "some one
attempted to get where he could see and
hear better by jumping unon bench in
the middle Of the hall. In doing so bis
Ing, causing the oil to run out. This imme-
diately caught fire. While trying to take the
lamp down It was tipped so that the oil
ran out on the floor. From that time onthe
scene was terrible. Some one said, Shut
the door and keep quiet and 1t can be
put OUT while others screamed ; and
yelled. The lamp was finally taken
down, but It fell to the foor. In their
attempts to get It outside It was kicked to
the floor, where It lay unmolested. as 1t could
not be touched on account OF the intense
heat. People were compelled to get through
the flames In order to reach the door and
ttanttcallY rushed to their DOOM" The
killed are:
Mrs. John Buck, Freddie and baby Mrs.
Owsley, Lille and Bruce; J. j. Buck and
daughter, and Mrs. Smelling Mrs. Howard
and two children, Wood Hearst, wife and
Mrs. Coshow; Frank West, wife and two
children; Ed. Bowen and Miss McCauley, T.
J. Labrie and child, Mrs. Ward,
Sr.; Mrs. o. F. Abshes and
| frankie Herning, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Net
tie Williams and child, W. Clay Martin and
| wife, Robert Smell, Mrs. Ella Ward ,and
child, Frank Ross, mother and sister; Roy
Wards child and Ira Hamilton, Mrs. Gus
Schroeder and child.
The FIVE fatally injured were: Mrs. T. J.
Labrie, Rob Smelling and Sister, Ed. Payne
and son.
The building, a two-story structure, in
| cluding the Postofflce and the entire stock
OF goods of Chrisman Brothers, was con-
| sumed.
Silver Lake Is over hundred miles from
Klamath Falls, and the stage with Lake.
view papers brought the news.
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INCOME TAX BULLETIN.
Postmasters and Other Officials Not
to Collect the Impost.

Secretary Carlisle Issued the following
circular to postmasters and disburslng off,
GERS: .,
"The regulations relative to the income
tax, approved December IS, 1894, provide
that all salaries or compensations paid
to officers or persons In the employ
Of the Government Of the Udited
States In and for the calendar year
1894 shall be included in the annual re-
turns to collectors on form S65 Of such OFF,
GERS, and persons In statements OF gains,
profits and Income subject to income tax for
that year. As the income tax on such sala-
ries or compensation will under the provis-
ion above quoted be paid directly to collec-
tors by the persons receiving the same you
will, therefore, not deduct and withhold
the aforesaid tax or any part thereof from
the salaries or compensation Of any such Of
fcer or emp,eye In and for the year 1894.
You will inform oil such officers and en-
ployes to whom you may mako any payment
for services rendered in the year 1884 of the
method prescribed for the return and pay.
ment OF the tax on all taxable salaries and
compensations paid by the Government in
and for said year." .
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TALMAGELEAVES BROOKLYN
He VIII Preach In New York the
Rest Of His Life.

Rev. DR.. T. De Witt Tslmage has decided
to leave Brooklyn and cast his lot among
New Workers. When seen at his house, No.
South Oxford street, Brooklyn, he said he
was desirous OF getting into harness again as
speedily as possible. He was asked II he had
decided as to his future work, and said:
Eyes. It is just now settled. shall preach
hereafter at the Academy OF Music, New
York City, every Sabbath afternoon at
o'clock after Sunday, January g."
"Why the hour OF O'Clock In the after
noon?"
because pastors OF New York have writ
ten, saying tnat an afternoon service would
not interfere with their churches. Other
wise would prefer morning or evening""
"Why do you decide upon New Yorkr'
because for many years friends there
have been urging me to come, and as 1t
would be absurd for me to expect the people
OF Brooklyn to build fourth church, ! 90
to what feel is the largest opportunity In
the world"
"Will you continue to reside in Brook
lyn2"
"For the present will. Brooklyn like
intensely-not only the people Of my own
former parish, but prominent people OF all
churches and denominations are my warm
personal friends. My pastorate here Is def.
nitely ended, after these many years, and
my. time will now be occupied with my new
work In New York"
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Firemen Hurt In Louisville.

A fire which started on West Main street
in the four-story building occupied by
stuckey, Brent 4 Co., louisville, KY, twas
not under control until o'clock p. m. About
o'clock p. m. Chief Hughes, ofthe Fire De-
psrtment, fell In the middle Of the street
from exhaustion and exposure, but he re-
fused to leave his post. At last his men car
ried him to seelbach's Hotel and placed him
under doctors care. Several fremen were
hurt, but none seriously. The loss Is proba-
bly half million dollars.
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GOVERNORS INSTALLED.
FHE CEREMONIES IN NEW
YORK AND MICHIGAN.

Zhe New Regime Takes Control In
New York City-A. Brilliant
Scene at Albany--Michigan's
First Public Inauguration-Gov-
ernor Rich's Second Term.
LeriP. Morton was formally inaugurated as
eoyernor at Albany, N. Y, and In New York
cry, Mayor W. L. Strong, Recorder John
v. Goff and Sheriff Tamsen we're installed
a office. The first formal inauguration
ceremonies ever held in Michigan were con-
Aacted at Lansing, Governor Rich beginning
hb second term as Chief Executive OF the
hate. T. ~
At Albany Inauguration day broke cold
and clear. and the streets OF New Yorks Capi-
~ we're early enlivened by the gay uniforms
sf stan and military officers on the way to
the Capitol. Although the inaugural cere-
monies were set for ii o'clock, the Assem-
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BLIGHT UPON FLORIDA.
Fruit Crop Ruined, and tho Loss Es-
timated at $5, 100000.

Fruit Crop Ruined, and tho Loss Es-
timated at $5, 100000.
The cold wave has been very destructive
to the orange and vegetable crops in Florida.
No section OF the State escaped. Oranges
on the trees are frozen solid, and 1t is said
that there Is now not sound box OF oranges
In the State. Peas, tomatoes and other veg
etables are ruined.
Dispatches from the east coast say that
the pineapple crop Is ruined. 1t Is estimated
that there we're $500, 900 boxes OF oranges on
the trees. and that 100000 Of them are a
total loss. Young orange groves are re-
ported ruined. Old trees may pull through.
The total loss will likely reach $5, O00, 900.
The cold WAS more disastrous than the
memorable one OF 1886. The average tenn
perature over Florida was about twenty de-
grees. Snow Is reported at Quincy, some
thing hitherto unheard of.