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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
DYNAMITE GUNS SUCCESS.
Three Heavy Pieces Threw Shells to Great
Distances With Terrible Effect.

Three Heavy Pieces Threw Shells to Great
Distances With Terrible Effect.
At the close of the test Of the three fifteen
inch pneumatic dynamite guns, mounted at
the entrance Of the San Francisco (Cal.)
harbor, the Board OF United States Ordnance
officers having charge Of the Goverament's
interests reported by telegraph to General
Flaeler, Chief Of Ordnance, In Washington,
that the battery had more than fulfilled all
requirements.
The trial began with traversing, elevatins
and firing air charges 10 test the general ca
nacity of the plant. About $50 shots were
fred in three hours and the board was salts
fed.
On the second day each gun threw five
flfteeu-inch dummy projectlles for rapidity,
making an average of 81 minutes for the
Ave. Then three sub-calibre. eight-inch
shells were thrown for range to Il distance OF
1900. 1000 and $500 yards SUCCESSFULLY, and
one, carrying 100 pounds OF dynamite, was
thrown upon the rocks two miles across
the bay.
Totesr accuracy four sub-calibre eight-inca
shells were thrown 5c00 yards to seaward:
falling In close proximity 10 eaoh other. and
bursting their 100 pound charges OF dyna-
mite we'll below the surface. Then flteen-
lnch shell, carving 500 pounds OF dynamite.
was fired into the mountain, tearing an enor-
nous hole In the rocks, and three similar
shells we're fired out to sea, exploiting exact
ly as calculated below tho surface.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
BARBARA AUB REcANTS.

Declares Hor Confession Ekonerating
Langerman False.
Barbara Aub, awaiting trial for perjury in
''The Tombs,'' New York City. while in
state of hysterical emotion bordering upon
frenzy, rspudiated the confession OF perjury
which she made December 2, onthe strength
of which Wa ter L. s. Langerman, accused
by her Of criminal assault, re2ained his free
dom.
In statement made to her aunt, Mrs.
Jacob Kauffer, the woman reaflrmed the
truth OF her original testimony-the testi-
mony upon which Laugerman was convict
ed. and from the weight OF which he so mar
rowly escaped long sentence OF imprlson-
ment.
Barbara Aub now retracts all that she SOL
emnly affirmed in Recorder Goff's house, in
the presence of Mrs. Whittemore and Mary
Kellard, on the occasion of the memorable
conference Of Thanksgiving night. She does
this in spite Of the fact that severa! days be-
fore shs had stood with bowed head before
Judge Cowing. when arraigned to pie I'd to a
charge OF perjury, and with apparent COM
posure admitted her guilt and told the Judge
that she had no counsel to represent her.
As result Of this unexpecte develop
ment the Aub case, already so be'oggei in
mystery and contradiction, was left in utter
chaos.
Among lawyers familiar with the case the
opinion prevailed that the question OF Bar
fsara's sanity was not unlikely in tue imme-
6aate future to be passed upon by compe-
tent comm ssiop.
Langerman's freedom was not seriously
threa, ened by these developments. Dis
trict Attorney Fellows, through his as
sicfaDf Mr. TIDOer quthOriZed fhe STATEN eQt
that no proceedings whatever would
be taken by the District Attor-
nsy's Office ag inst Langerman in view
of Miss Aub's latest deliverance. To
place Langernan again on trial, he believed,
would b. useless expense to the county, as
no jury could now BIZ found to convict on
Barbara Anb's testimony. ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
DON CAMERON TO RETIRE.
Not to Be Again Candidate for the o nited
States Senate.

Not to Be Again Candidate for the o nited
o. States Senate.
Senator Don Cameron announces formally
that he will not be candidate under any
circumstances for reelection. He made the
announcement by making public the follow
ing letter which he wrote to Samuel
J. McCarroll, of Harrisburg. Penn:
"My Dear Senstor-I am in receipt OF your
letter OF the 7th. You will remember that in
a conversation at my home in Harrisburg
Just after my election to the Senate J. told
you. as we'll as many other friends. that un-
der no circumstances would I again be
candidate for reelection. Since then moth
ing has occurred to change my mind. Many
friends from every section of the State are
writing me, making inquiries asto my wishes
and intentions and cordially offering their
support. It Is due to them that public an
nouncsment should be made In replyto their
inquiries, and I take this opportunity,
through the Senator from my native county,
to thank you and my friends In every county
In the State for their more than generous
support for more than third Of century.
and to say that have not been, am not now,
and will not be candidate for re-electionto
the Senate of the United States. Not being
in Office better opportunity will be afforded
me to serve those who have served me. and
that will do so there can be no doubt"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
ITALIANS MASSACRBD'
Over Seven Hundred Officers ant
Soldiers Slain.
ABYSSINIANS TAKE REVENGE,

Five Companies sSurrounded---The Soldiers
Exhaust Their Ammunition and Then
the Enemy Charge On Them---Four.
teen Officers Killed---Rolnforcenent
and Supplies Despatched to Africa.
The Government made the announcement
in the Chamber Of Deputies at Rome that the
five companies of italian soldiers composing
the column under the command of Major
Tosselli. operating in Abyssinia, had been
surprised and surrounded by force of U.s.
600 natives, and that only small portion Of
the command had succeeded in breaking
through the beleaguering lines and making
their retreat to Mukullo.
General Baratieri, commanding the Ital.
ian forces in Abyssinia, Is concentrating his
troops at Mukullo, which place is we'll forth
fed and amply supplied with provisions, and
is prepared to repef the forces of the enemy
which are moving In that direction.
The announcement had q deeply emotional
effect upon the Chamber. The Cabinet dis
oussed the situation and decided to send re-
Inducements, ammunition and artillery by
the first trans port. The public Is much ex-
cited over the news of the defeat. It is sup
posed that Ras Makonnen's recent overtures
for peace were q ruse, Of which Major Tos-
selh was the victim.
It was also announced that General Ari-
mondi, who went to succor Major Tosseli.
engaged the Abyssinians and stopped their
advance. The epemy's loss was severe.
General Arirnondi has safely reached the
vicinity Of Adigrat. RI
Major Tosselli's force consisted OF 1900 na-
tive troops, twenty commissioned Italian
officers, anG forty ynou-commissioned officers.
He also had a 70 ountain battery. -
A later despatch from Rome says that the
force that went to the relief Of Major Tos-
seli repulsed successive bodies Of Abyssin-
ians, but coul,l not reach Major Tosselu.
The elatter's troops had exhausted their am
munition. As soon ar the enemy learned
this they charged upon the Italians, nearly
all Of whom were nassaored. It Is known
that fourteen Naliac officers and 700 men
were killed, while three hundred we're at
last reports missing.
The London News has despatch from
Rome that confirms the report that fourteen
italian officers end 700 men were killed by
the Abyssiniaus. The despatch adds that
the reinforcemsnts that will be sent to the
italian troops will comprise six battalions,
numbering 5000 men. "
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
Minor Mention.

The Russian Government IS planning
vIadivosrock in connection with the Trans.
Siberian Railway.
The boys who, go to school In Lanoine,
Nc have recently dug and stoned a nice
we'll. rather than bring water from distant
spring.
The French Government consented to
communicate to the Unired States the con-
tents of the documents in the case Of John
f.. waller, ex-United States Consul to Mada-
gascsr.
Sonoma Valley, California, with popula.
ton OF 2600, has only two physicians, one OF
side the limits.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
Germanv,s Merchant Marine.

United States Consul Stephan at Anna
berg. Germany, has sent to the State Depart
ment some figures bearing upon the mer-
chant marine Of Great Britain and Germany
to demonstrate the fact that the later couc-
try is steadily pressing forward in the de-
velopment Of this important commercial
adjunct and becoming a formidable competi-
tor of Great Britain. He shows that smaller
ships are giving way to larger tonnage and
that this Is particularly true in Germany.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE TIED.
A. j. Carroll, Sound Money Democrat, BE.
! Elected From Louisville.

A. j. Carroll, Sound Money Democrat, Re-
T! Elected From Louisville.
BY the election OLA. ]. Carollin the Forty
eighth Kentucky Legislative District, In
Louisville, the Democrats succeeded in pre-
serving the tie; of the Legislature. He Is
sound money, anti Blackburn man.
| MIR. Carroll won by 452 votes over Charles
iBlatZ, the vote Icing greatly increased over
that Of the regular election. Carroll was
candidate then, but some friends Of his were
said to have bribed his Republican opponent,
Charles Shreve. to withdraw before the elec-
tion and fail to notify the Republicans In
time to nominate new candidate. Mr.. Car
roll repudiated their action. resigned and
ran again. the Republicans putting up a new
candidate. .,s..an..-
/ The Legislature now stands on joint bal
lot sixty-eight Republicans and sixty-eight
Democrats, with two Populists. One Popu-
list Is pledged to Blackburn and one to the
Republican caucus.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
Fresl, Troops Arrive i'll Cuba.

A magnificent leet of ten Spanish trans
ports bringing Lieutenant-Generals Pando
and Marin, Major Generals Pin, Jimenez and
Castellanos, Brigadier-Generals Bazin, Torei,
obregon, Azpura and Delrey. and lo,Sos
flest entered the harbor whistles from oil
crafts welcomed them. When the docks
we're reached cannons doomed and music
from many bands made the reception moro
enthusiastic one. The city was gayly deco
,o}a
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
American Gift to Paris.

The monumental bronze groupe, designed
and constructed by Augusta Bartholdi, rep
resenting Washington and Lafayette, pre-
sented to the city Of Paris by Joseph Pulitzer,
was unveiled. The figure of Washington
Is ten feet in height, while the figure Of the
MARQUIS de la Fayette Is some inches less.
The inaugural ceremony consisted Of
speeches, military music being interspersed.
Ballard Smith, London correspondent OF the
New York World, made the presentation
In behalf Of Mr.. Pulitzer. NJ. Bonpsrd,
Vioe-President Of the Municipal Council,
made the speech accepting the gift.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
Big Fire In Rutherford, n. j.

A severe fire destroyed several buildings
in Rutherford, N. ]. Fire engines were
summoned from Passaic, aud they prevented
a calamity. AS 1t was half dozen stores
in the business part ofthe town were burned
out. From Nc Names building, where it
Pines shoe store, Noden's stationery store,
Hatch's pharmacy and, Myers dry goods
store. The greatest pains were directed to
saving McMHne's building In which was To-
Gated the Rutherford National Bank. The
other places, which were small, one story
affairs, went up like 80 much tinder and
their contents were destroyed altogether.
The loss Is estimated at fully $150.00v.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
AMBASSADOR BAYARD DISCUSSED.
d Demanding His Impeachment
in ha unuao

Resolutions d Demanding His Impeachment
introduced in the House.
Mr.. Mccall rep, Mass created stir in
the House OF Representatives at Washing
ton by asking for the immediate considera-
tion of resolution which, after reclting ex-
tracts from two speeches delivered by
United States Ambassador Bayard, one
Rt Boston, England, and one at Ed
inburgh, Scotland, in which Mr..
Bayard vas declared to have reflected on the
domestic policy of the United States, called
on the President to report to the House
whether he had taken any steps to - rtain
II the reports of those speeches Sste true,
and, iftrue, what steps, il any, hai been taken
10 recall or censure said Bayard.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
SALOONS IN CITIES.
A study Of the figures OF the number OF
saloons In other large cities Is interesting:
THE "PuBLIc HOUSE.

The London Times, England's great Jour
nal, says of the liquor traflc In that coun-s
try: 1T would be impossible to find any
thing which stands for so much loss to soul,
body, and estate as the public house. Even
If we accept the hest case that can be made
for 1t In principle, the fact is it Is still q
huge nuisance and misery, there is not
vice, or disease, or disorder, or calamity
of any kind that has not its frequent rise In
the public house. The public house de-
grades. ruins end brutalizes large faction
Of the British people," 2
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
LAscR's CONGRESS.

Delegates MeOt 70 Legislate for American
Trades Unions.
The fifteenth annual convention Of the
American Federation Of Labor opened in the
Assembly Hall In Madison Square Garden,
New York City. Ninety labor leaders from
various cities Of the United States were pres
ent. The convention was called to order by
John Mcbride. President, and the opening
session was occupied by his formal address
and an address Of welcome by J. W. Sulli-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
VENGEANCE After Years.

Eleven years ago Amos Wright, a farmer,
lad q difficulty at Paris, Texas, with a map
named Kennedy, ind killed him. Walter
6ennpdy, who was then oaly six years oio,
witnessed the killing OF his iather aud sworn
vengeance few days since ne went 10
Wrlght's lot, and whom Wright made ms ap-
pearance Kennedy shot him dead. he inen
yayc himself up.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
900 Destitute in Chicago,

The Cook County Agent says more than
ten thousand families are destitute in Chi
cago. This means about fifty thousand per-
sons who are without food and fuel. Since
the cold weather set in the applications for
aid have almost reached the record OF the
hard winter after the Worlds Fair.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
FAVOR MORE MILITARY CADETS.
West Point Visitors Want Congress to In
crease the Number.

West Point Visitors Want Congress to In
crease the Number.
The report Of the Board Of Visitors to the
West Point Military Academy urges Con-
gress to pass an act which will permit the
appointment Of twenty cadets by the Presi-
dent, one by each Senator and one by each
Representative and Delegate. increasing the
strength Of the corps from 37l, as now au-
thorized, to 469.
The report discusses at length the low
standard for admission to West Point, as
compared with the better colleges Of the
United States and the military schools Of
Europe, and says there seems to be no rea-
son for committing the power Of fixing the
requisites for admission to the Naval Acad-
envy to the Secretary Of the Navy which
could not be urged IN favor Of giving the
Secretary Of War the same power regarding
West Point. .....
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
TEupERANoE NEWS AND NOTES.

There are 800 retail liquor dealers in the
State Of elaine, according to internal revenue
statistics just issued. Ns
Providence (R. y policemen have been no.
titled that they must become teetotalers or
they cannot remain policemen. -
The Father Mathew Total Abstinence So
ciety Is the name Of an organization, COM
posed entirely Of colored men and women,
lately established In st. Augustine's parish,
Washington, D. Z. ------..---,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
DESTROYS BODY AND MIND.

Intemperance can not dwell in sound
frame. or at least it never does. Disease OF
the mind, too, is not far of. It may be de-
lirium or insanity, temporary or confirmed;
or it may stop short Of that, resting at senile
driveling and childish folly. The moral
sense Is blunted, and the better part of man
sustains both degradation and decay.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
Electric Wires start n Fire.

Fire at Nos. 17s-1So Wabash avenue, Chi
cago. ILL.,, occupied by Meyer & Webber and
Joseph Bowman. piano and organ manufac.
tursrs, caused damage amounting to $780,
600. The fire was caused by electric wires
becoming crossed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
Died OF Starvation.

Gilbert Eveleth, An old half-witted man,
died in the town of Bustt, N. Y, under sus-
picious circumstances. A coroner's jury re-
turned verdict that death was due to star
walton and the gross neglect of d brother
charged with his care.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
Enrthuuake in Switzerland.

The upper lands of the Canton Of Borne,
Switzerland, have boen ravlshed by a hur-
ricane. The forests have been almost de-
srroved ond hun ireds Of housus ruzed TO the
ground. Ashock OF earthquake was felt at
Ooer-Haei.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25

The Proportion OF White Men Lynched.
OF the 154 lynchings in the country which
are recorded for the seven months to septem-
her 30, thirty-eight ~ere Of white men.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
rhe Sultan Consents.

The Sultan o; Turkey granted the permis-
sion demanded by the Powers Tor the passage
Of extra guardships throughtne DaruansLes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
Norr Englaniers for California.

O. P. Huntington will found colony In
Northern California. making special efforts
to induce New England farmers to 90 there.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25

Sixty Thousand Armcnians Slain.
Sixty thousand Armenians have been mas.
scored, according to what is said to be TN
official statement from Constantinop!e, Tur-
kew,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
A SAD cAsE.5

s A yery sad case was developed III ONE Of
our police courts recently, when "a woman
was brought before the judge on q charge q
drunkenness. About q year ago she com,
rnenoed drinking, and by degrees sold every
yestige of furniture and carpet IN the house,
to pay for the liquor she craysd When
arrested she was lying on a bare doors IN
an almost nude state, so that the police.'
man had to wrap her In q blanket, before
placing her In the patrol wagon. When
brought into court. she made ptttfut Plea
as she clung to the railing In front OF the
nnagistrate's desk. She claimed that hes
taste for drink was acquired in her days Of
prosperity, through holding in her mouth
the paper covers Of preserve jars, which she,
had soaked In whisky or brandy, to pre- yent
the truit from moldfng. Her husband was
a well-Enown mill worker, and had refused
to give his wife money, as she spent " ait
Tor liquor. The family were once promi-
nent and we'll to do In the locality where
they live. Z.
LIQUORS of any kind In cookery, here Is 81
painful example Of the results In one case. a.
thrifty home ruined, a young Life bligated,
and possibly soul lost forever. Temper
ance Tribune. ,ss ;s;
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25
TEMPERANCE.
No ARauMEsr rs Irs rlAYonL..

NltfSHik. AN n " H. 3
A41IAA1yAL29Aip1AlfSIlgs II SIlgs ~ ss
- 4. 3 ~ stt::s q
-, =, - -, :, z
NO AHaonsst :. - ..'a tt0 - vi
II man, says leading advocate Of total
abstinence, steps up 70 me ana says that ali
cohol Is good for heal, remember the &erri-t
bly, hot weather Wnen the thermometer at ST.
Louis went up to l02 degrees IN the shadeT
and there were loo sunstrokes In the city I'M
one day, and ninety-dre OF them were beer.
drinkers II men say tnat aiconot Is good
for cold, ! reply that the three men who
went farthest IN the seareh Tor BIT John5
The cold water drinkers can stand more
hot and cold weather, do more hard wcF8sa
have better health, and make better fathers;
citizens and Christians than the sHuu0rj
drinkers OF this land. So 4.
The fleet deer, when heated In the chase,
pants for the water brooks, and bounds with.
10Y to the cooling stream, slakes its fhifk
and is. away. challenging the hun EtsmAn,ss
courage and the speed OF the bullet n The
cattle from q thousand hills seek natrress,
treasure with delight that only the faith
full herdsmen can describe. The ross and
lily drink In the refreshing dew. and breathek
their fragrant gratitude ipon the sir Of sumsp
nler. The blossoms OF the orchard treea.:
hold their painted coIors towards the clouds,
OF spnnR. to catch the magic pearls OF lie.
that turn the blossoms 10 fruit, Meadows
sip from the silYer-rimmed gobletssof thas
verdure and flowers. The broad fesds 81;
the husbandman drink In the 9sneronsI
showers, ana Sneir sioss snare Win fustiiings
naryesss. AZ hie, a,i healIa, az asyeaop-:
snt so tss sMsss
I aQQ In IQo EOCKys WIS OF the mOQulHlu8. 40It
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-09-20
F0R MORE BONDS
A Chicago Banker Says Cleveland
and Carlisle Are NegOtiat-
ing for the
ISSUE OF $25,OOO,0 900 BONDS
While the Syndicate Is Greedy for
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Only to
Save the Country.

New YORK, Sept. 14.-Developments
bearing upon prices of stock exchange
securities yesterday were again opera
tive today, causing extreme activity in
dealing, attended by pronounced weak
ness. Calm reflection over night on the
part of the financial community at large
resulted in the conviction that the gen.
eral outlook is such as to warrant de-
cided caution. Outside holders of &C.
curities were not disposed to risk the
possibility of heavy liquidation in the
apprehension of large Withdrawals of
gold for shipment next week. Up to the
close of business today no news of con-
templated exports for next week had
been reported, nor had any further de-
posits of gold by the banks or syndicate
been made. The exchange market
showed no reflection of today's heavy
outgo of gold, aside from an insignificant
decline in the rate for demand sterling.
The upsetting influence of gold export
probabilities and the discussion on the
treasury situation we're supplemented by
rumors of an impending advance in the
money market.
Thus far a firmer tendency in money
rates has only been indicated on small
loans.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-09-20

men, says: ga feeling has grown up
here that fair competition must not
be looked for in the contest
for the cup" The paper adds,
however, that it does not sympathize
with that view. The Evening News
says: "The whole business is in the
highest degree discreditable to the repu-
tatlon OF Americans as good sportsmen."
Inc Westminster Gazette says: "Of
course we all love our American friends
very much, but our newspapers beg to
assure them that we all cordially sup
port Lord Dunraven's retiring in dis
gust from a contest in which there was
so much rowdyism and unfairness." The
Globe puts the entire blame upon the
excursion steamers and thoroughly in
dorses Dunraven's course, which main.
tanned to the full the high honor of a
British sportsman.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-09-20
a Ban ker's View.

CHICAGO, Sept. l4.-Charles Hutchin-
son, president of the Corn Exchange
bank, in an interview today says that ar
about completed. 81 have it on the best
of authority he said, "that the Morgan
Belmont syndicate Is negotiating With
President Cleveland, The only point
undecided is the amount, the president
desiring to make it $50, 100000, while the
syndicate wants at least s5O,00O,0OO. My
information is from New York"