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tS&' ROBBED ON A BRIDGE.

Two Thugs Get $4,000, Escape in a Sleigh
and Then Take to the Woods.
A daring robbery was committed at 10 O.
m. on the iron bridge between Derby, Conn :,
and Shelton. NJ. H. Spaulding. thirty years
old, clerk in the Office Of Il. & h.
Adams, cotton goods manufacturers, Of
Derby and Paterson, N: j. was robbed Of
$4,000, the weeks payroll, which he had just
drawn from the Birmingham National Bank
and was carrying to the Office OF the con-
Germ.
Spaulding had reached the west end OF
the bridge when he was knocked down
by a severe blow on the head. Then
man jumped from passing sleigh,
grabbed the bag containing the $4,000,
and sprang into the sleigh. followed by
the man who had struck Spaulding. They
drove off at rapid rate in the direction OF
Stratford, but after going mile and half
abandoned the sleigh and took to the woods.
The team had been hired at I. E. Alllngs
livery stable in Derby at Q q. m.
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WAS SHORT s363,ooo.

Claims Against the Estate of the Dead
Treasurer OF Illinois.
When Rufus Ramsey, who died suddenly
three months ago, at Carlyle, ILL.,, supposedly
OF heart disease, went into the State Treasury
two years ago, he was thought to be the
richest man in Southern Illinois. Within
week over $500, 900 in claims against his es-
tate had been tlled, but the most startling is
that Of the five Chicago bankers who were
his surety as State Treasurer.
When Henry Wolf succeeded the dead man
he found shortage of S36s, 5000. the in
formation was communicated to his bonds
men, who suppressed the fact in the hope of
reimbursement out ofthe estate OF the dead
man.
F.M. Blount and Carl Moll, cashiers oftwo
Chicago National banks, have filed in the
County Court claims for the full amount OF
che shortage.
Mr.. Ramsey was banker in Carlyle, and
his estate probably is worth $150,0O0. The
bondsmen may get 1926, 900 Of that.
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THE NEWS EPrroMIZED.
Washington Items.

The President approved the act to establish
q National military park at Gettysburg.
Penn, and the act changing the name OF
GEORGETOWN, in tho District OF Columbia,
which provides that it shall constitute part
OF the city of Washington.
SECRETARY AND Mrs. CARLISLE gave their
annual Cabinet dinner in honor Of the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland. Those outside OF
the Cabinet invited to meet the Chief Execu-
tive were Mrs. Perrine, Mrs. Daniel Manning
and Assistant Secretary Hamlin.
SECRETARY CARLISLE sent to the House OF
Representatives In reply to a resolution. a
statement showing that the share OF the
United States in the expense OF maintaining
q protectorate over Samoa up to the present
time has been S71 ,346.
The President sent to the Senate bulky
package Of documents In response to reso-
tuition calling for information about sealing
in Boring Sea.
SECRETARY GRESHAM suggested to the Brit.
ish Minister that the United States, England,
Russia and Japan unite to preserve the seals
Of the North Pacific from extinction.
THE President appointed J. Nelson H. Pat
rick, Of Omaha, Neb., Government Director
OF the Union Pacific Railroad.
The Secretary Of State and Mrs. Gresham
gave a dinner in honor Of the Diplomatic
Corps.
The President has approved the act amend
ing the Interstate Commerce law relative
to the issue of joint interchangeable 5000
mile tickets with special baggage privileges,
better known as the Drummers' Baggage
bill; the act providing for an additional
Circuit Judge in the Seventh Judicial Circuit
Court Gndisna, Illinois and wisconsin,.
SECRETARY LAMONT took General Scho1sld's
commission as Lieutenant-General to the
Cabinet meeting at the White House, where
1t was signed by the President. General
Schofleld, who was Ill, took the oath OF office
at his residence In the afternoon.
THE President, in response to ssnate
resolution, transmitted to the Senate a
message in regard to the enforcement of the
Tariff act.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND decided the boun-
Diary dispute between Brazil and Argentina,
in favor of Brazil.
The rebellion in Colombia is 80 formidable
the Secretary of her Legation at Washing
ington has been called home to command
tho Government. army.
THE Reilly bill to, fund the debt OF the Pa
ciflc roads to the Government was recommitted
by the House by vote OF 1T tc 10S. This
kills the bill.
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AMERICANS CONDEMNED.
10 Death Sentence Passed Upon Ha-
waifan Revolutlonists.

10 Death Sentence Passed Upon Ha-
waifan Revolutlonists.
The President sent to Congress the follow
ing telegram just received from Minister
Willis, and Secretary Gresham's instructions
IN reply, showing more serious condition OF
affairs than was reported in the press dis
patches. The dispatches are as follows:
MR.. w1LL1s's TELEGRAM TO MIR. GRESHAM.
HONOLULU, January 80, 1s95.-(San Fran
cisco, February 6, 1852 Revolt over 9Th.
Casualties: Government, L; royalist, 2:
Court martial convened 18th; has tried
thirty-eight cases; 200 more to be tried,
and daily ARRESTS. Gulick. former MIN
ister, and Seward, Minister, Major In
Federal army, both Americans, and Rickara,
Englishman. sentenced to DEATH all hereto
fore prominent in politics. T. B. Walker,
formerly in the United States Army, impris-
onment for life and $4,000 fine. Other sem
tences not disclosed, but will probably be
death. Requested copies OF reco-d Tor our
Government to determine its duty before
final sentence, but no answer yet! Bitter ieei-
ing and threats Of mob violence, which ar
rival OF Philadelphia yesterday may prevent:
oath relinquished alf claims anG swore
allegiance to republic, imploring clem-
ency for Hawaiians. Government re-
plies to Liliuokalani: "This document can
not be taken to exempt you in the slightest
degree from personal and individual liza
bility" for completely in the late conspiracy.
Denies that she had any rights since January
IA, 1893, when she attempted new Constitu-
tion. "Fully appreciates her call to dis
affected to recognize republic, and will give
full consideration to her unseltlsh appeal for
clemency" for participants.
Albert s. WILLIS.
SECRETARY GREsHAM's INSTRUCTIONS.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, February 7, 1895.
Cooper, United States Despatch Agent, San
Francisco, Cal.
Forward following by first steamer to A. S.
Willis, United States Minister, Honolulu:
If American citizens were condemned to
death by military tribunal, not for
actual participation in reported revolu-
tion, but for completely only, or if con.
demned to death by such tribunal
for actual participation, but not after
open, fair trial, with opportunity for defence,
demand delay of execution, and in either
case report to your Government evidence
relied on to support death sentence.
GRESHAM.
The message and dispatches were referred
to the Committee on Foreign Relations in the
Senate. In the House the correspondence
was referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
EIGHTEEN FEET OF SNOW.

The Danish Peninsula Gets Its Share OF
Winter.
A Berlin dispatch says that tho harbor of
DantZic Is frozen over The ice is so thick
that vehicles pass on it from shore to shore.
At Copenhagen people can walk on the ice to
the ships that are icebound in the harbor.
Near Kiel six large steamers are reported to
be fast in the Ice.
In North Jutiand, Denmark, the snow is
eighteen feet deep. In the town of Hjorring
tunnels had to be cut through the snow and
the inmates of buried houses dug out. The
Berlin prisons are overilowing with persons
who committed risdemeanors III order TO
obtain shelter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
THE LABOR WORLD.

THE new President Of Franco was once a
tanner.
In Great Britain the yearly loss in wages
through ill-health is S55,0OO,O00.
IT is denied in Pittsburg that there has beer
q consolidation of the plate glass manufac
turers.
REPORTS from Swansea state that the de-
preston in the Welsh tin plate industry is as
suming serious aspect.
CoLLIERIEs in Pennsylvania Of the Lehigt
and Wilkesbarre Company shut down, throw
ing 5000 men out of employment.
UNEMPLOYED persons in Buda-Pesth, Hun
gary, marched through the principal streets
and were dispersed after serious fight.
The Russian Government has placed or
ders In Berlin for 800 locomotives a9h Other
railway material to the value Of $2,E ,0C0.
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lively early age. He now returned to his be-
loved, Switzerland and settled in Berne,
where he enjoyed an extensive law practice.
In 1868 he was elected to represent the Can
ton of Lucerne in the State Council OF the
Federal Assembly, and since that time he has
held a number Of prominent political posi-
tions. Dr.. Zemp belongs to the Conservative
Catholic party, and Is recognized as its
leader. He is a man Of great flrnness, but
without animosity, and his conscientious
fairness toward everybody made him the
unanimous choice of both the chambers of
Federal Council.
In personal appearance the new President
is a very handsome man. He does not looE
40 much like O lawyer as he does like SOL
dier. His presence Is easy and dignifed
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
SURRENDERED TO JAPAN.
Chinese Forts and Fleet at Wei-Hai-
! Wei Given Up.
THE CRY IS ION TO PEKIN."

Onicial Advices From the japanese COM
mauder---The Last Barrier Remaining
Between tho Capital of China and Cap
ture---The Japs May Delay the Ad-
vance Until Spring,
Intelligence was received at Yokohama,
Japan, OF the surrender OF the Chinese forts
and war ships at Wei-Hai-We. The sur
render Is complete.
Z Captain Nuros, of the Japanese squadron,
operating at Wei-Hai-Wei, rep orts that on
the 18th one Of the enemy's gunboats ap-
preached the Japanese feet flying white
Gag. When communication was had with her
it was ascertained that she brought mes
sage from Admiral Ting, of the Chinese navy,
offering to surrender Wei-Hai-Wei and his
vessels provided that the lives OF the esoldiers,
crews and foreigners were secured. Captain
Euros reported that formal surrender was
yet to be arranged.
The commander of the Second Japanese
army in an official report OF the operations OF
that body before Wel-Hai-Wei says that its
Losses from the 29th of January to the 1st OF
February were eighty-three killed. including
i've officers; and 219 wounded, including
General Otera and three other officers. Dur
Ing the same period 700 Of the enemy were
killed.
With the fall OF Wei-FTai-Wei the last i'm
portant block In the way of Japan's
triumphal march to Pekin has been re-
moved. There still remains Chefoo between
them and the capital, but that is considered
quite minor post, and is expected to fall
readily into the hands of the conquering
army. The only thing which will now pre-
vent Jepan'svictorious soldiers from march
Ing on is the weather. The road is long and
weary and the winter is severe. They may
therefore content themselves with minor
skirmishes and await the spring before start
Ing for the great goal. In the meantime
China fully realizes the importance of the
loss of Wei-Hsi-Wei, and may choose peace
1t any price rather than suffer the indignity
Of seeing her capital city occupied by the
heartily detested Japs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
A North Carolina Fish Story.

A special despatch from Pollockvillc, N. c.,
saws that the excessive cold weather benumhed
The trout in the North River. Countless num-
hers of the fish could be seen floating on the
top of the water, and people picked them up
in large quantities. One party secured one
thousand and there were 130 barrels shipped
nv express from Jacksonville, some of them
weighing forty pounds and selling 70. siNand
right cents each.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
TWO BIG IRoNCLADS SUNK.
The Chinese ENJOYS Fully Empowered to
Treat With Japan For Peace.

The Chinese ENJOYS Fully Empowered to
Treat with Japan For Peace.
A correspondent at Wei-Hai-Wei telesraphs
that the Chinese ironclads Chen-iuen and
Ting-Yuen have been sunk. The Ting-Yuen
and Chen-Yuen were struck with torpedoes
in three fathoms Of water.
They were sister ships and the most pow
erful ships belonging to an Asiatie power:
Each had displacement OF 743O tons and
62OO horse power. Both vessels were engaged
in the great battle at the mouth OF the Yaiu
River early IN the war, when 80 many chi
nese ships were sunk, but escaped with sllSnE
The Chinese peace ENJOYS have been fully
empowered to treat, and will remain i'll
Janan. Both countries are anxious to con-
cl,ila the war. but Japan does not mean to
leave China loophole for lacking out.
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NEW SWISS PRESIDENT.

DR.. Joseph Zemp Now Chief Executive OF
the Sturdy Little Republic.
Dr.. Joseph Zemp. the new President Of
Switzerland, has for long tlme been con-
spicuous figure in the politics OF that coun-
try. He was born in 1884 in Entlebuch, in
the Canton of Lucerne, where he received
his primary education. After graduating
from the home grammar school he entered
the law school at Munich, where he remained
some time, after which he went to the Uni
versity of Heidelberg. Eere he distinguished
himself for his excellent scholarship and fin
ished his studies, taking his doctor degree
with very high honors at compare
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
Firemen Killed in Lynn.

Three fremen were killed and nine others
injured at fire which destroyed three build
ings in Munroe street, Lynn, Mass, The list
of dead is as follows: John Donlan, OF
Steamer 8: Thomas Murray, OF Engine 3;
Henry L. Skinner, Captain OF Chemical No: |.
The Hutchinson. Donnelly and Ready build
ings were gutted. The total loss will Ge
about SlOU O00
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
Russiu to Aid Agriculturists.

With view to remedying the present stag
nation in the grain market. the Russian Gov
ernment mas sanctioned the purchase of rye
and wheat, on behalf OF the State, direct from
the growers. The grain will be used for
feeding tie army and sold to the 'populace.
Sales 70 private persons, however, are to be
i1.ita6 aS to G1actity. and the grain will only
be ;ispcseL cf a. bnLish ra:cs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
FROZEN TO DEATH.

Fatalities Attend the Unprecedented Storm
In Maryland.
Reports from remote portions of Maryland
continue to emphasize the fact that the late
storm was almost unprecedented in the State.
James Brunner. colored man. of Charles
County. was found standing in Il fence cor
ner on the public roadside frozen to deatf.
Two men were found dead ON the railroad
track between Oxford and EastOn. They
were Unidentified as hands on Il dredge boat
frozen up at 0xfo.d. and, boinG discharged
they tried to make their way to Easton and
perished in the attempt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
Noted Desperaso KILLED by q Woman.

d.. J. z. 9aeder, the notorious Kentucky
mountnin desperado, who was recently
osr5oned for the attempted murder of John
Hursh, In Lexington, about eighteen months
ego, Wss shot AMI killed while In bed In
Widow Catherine MoQuinn's home, four miles
from Jackson. Mrs. McQuinn gave herself
up to the Sheriff, saying she did the killing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
Women Sold Into Temporary Slavery.

At Georgetown, KY, two colored women,
Sara Jackson and Bette Fishback, were sold
at auction few days ago. They were con-
victed of vagrancy in the Circuit Court and
ordered to be sold into slavery for
six months. The sale took place
in front of the Court House. Deputy
Sheriff Shuff was the auctioneer, and the sale
attracted large crowd. The women wera
bought by two colored men, Henry Jackson
and Richard Coleman, and brought Sl.O5 and
80 respectively.
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GOVERNOR EVANS, of South Carolina. has
found that nearly every county and sub-dis-
psnsary in the State is short in its accounts,
and has begun to make things lively In con-
sequence. Some Of the dispensaries have
been found to have shortages ranging from
$500 to $500.
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To Arrange for Peace.

/ The London Standards correspondent at
Tien-Tsin says that Ii Hung Chang and
Prince Kung, or Sir Robert Hart, will soon
be appointed high Com nissioners and En-
yoys Plenipotentiary to arrange treaty Of
peace with Japan. This step will be taken
In accordance with the advice Of the Foreign
Ministers In Pekin.
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IA CAScocNE SAFE.
She Was Swept Far North OF Her Course
While Disabled.


La Gascogne Is safe. The big French liner,
eight days overdue and 161I days out from
Havre, dropped anchor at tho New York
Harbor just before midnight Of tho 18th day,
all well on board, and sigh Of relief went
up from two continents. Delay was due to a
broken piston rod and to the terrific gales
which swept the North Atlantic for a
week or more, and brought disaster to
many a stanch craft. Captain Baudelon and
the officers and crew Of LaGascogne brought
the ship and passengers through the gales
and made port without help. ..
From the time they left Hsvre on January
26 until the day she reached port they spoke
no Transatlantic steamer and saw only four
masted schooner, the one which reported at
St. Pierre Miquelon, Nova Scotia, having
seen large steamer of the Banks apparent
ly In distress.
It was the third day out, about 10 o'clock
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
Canada Seeking immigration.

Rev. Father Parailis. a missionary, Is at
Lake Linden. Mich, arranging for the trans
portation OF 572 families to Canada. The
Canadian Pacific Railroad will give them
free transportation and the Government will
furnish employment in making roads to all
who wish to work.
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JAPAN BOUND TO ENTER PEI<lN.

No Peace Treaty Except in the Chinese
Capital---What Japan VIII Demand.
The Cologne Gazette learns from Japanese
sources that overtures for peace will not be
regarded by Japan until Pekin shall have
been captured. Then Japan will demand pos
session Of Korea, the Lian-Tung peninsula
and Port Arthur, together with pecuniary in
demnity. Japan's only fear Is that England
and Russia may forestall this programme by
bringing about peace in their own way.
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Memorial Services for 1913 Lost Fishermen

Memorial Services for 123 Lost Fishermen.
A memorial service for fishermen lost from
Gloucester, Mass, the past year. was held ut
the University Church, and most of the local
clergy assisted in the exercises: The Rev
Mr.. Charlton, Of the Fishermen's Institute,
read the names OF 123 men who had been
drowned from Gloucester the past year.
Only twenty-three bodies were recovered and
buried on shore.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
Ahmed at Yale Students.

The New Haven Conn., Police Commission
has under consideration plan to hold every
Yale student brought before the City Court
until he ;s identified by the faculty. This Is
to prevent the practice Of giving fictitious
names.
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A PAN-AMER1cAN congress CT religion ano
education will be held during the coming
summer In the United States, to which the
people Of all religious sbeliefs-Catholtc, Prot
estant and Hebrew-in every country OF North
and South America will be invited
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27
ASnocking Confession.

William BrIsscau, arrested at Detroit, Nich.,
cherged with the murder Of DR.. II. E. Pope.
has confessed. He duplicates Mrs. Pope and
says that she vas present when he beat tne
doctor to death with hatchet.
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AT JAPAN'S MERCY.

The Situation at Wei-Hai-Wei Just Before
the Capitulation.
The following gives summary of the situ-
alton at Wei-Hai-Wei just before the surren-
der: All the forts on the mainland have been
taken by the japanese, and the fort Oh this
island has been silenced. The ironclads Ting
Yuen and Lai-Yuen and the cruisers Ching
Yuen and Wei-Yuen have been sunk. and
thirteen torpedo boats either destroyed or
captured. One Japanese torpedo boat was
lost. and two were disabled.
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An IGNORED Oriental War.

Latest advices from Kashkar. India. say
that the Chitralis repulsed Umra, the Khan
Of Jondol. pursued him and killed over 100
of his Banianie troops. The Chitralis also
suffered severe loss.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-27

China's Latest Order for Arms.
Fifty wagon loads Of rifles, made at Steyr,
Upper Austria, have arrived at Hamburg,
Germany, for shipment to China.
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Canada's Increased Debt.
Canadian Dominion finances show o deficit
of $4,000, 900 for seven months past and an
increase OF sS, ,473, 900 in the public debt.
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Their Log Shack Collapsed.
John Thomas, colored, and his wife and
swo children were instantly killed at Dins-
more, Fla. by the falling OF loS shack in
when they were sleeping.
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X was The third day Out. about 10 O'CLOCK
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It Spread North, East, South and West
Rivers and Harbors Choked With Ice
and Navigation Impeded - People
Frozen to Death in Various Places
Ice Gorge In the Ohio.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-02-06
PRINCE PULLMAN.
Wanted as a Witness, HUT Can Not
BE Found.

Chicago, Feb 6.--Four of the defend
ants in the Debs conspiracy trial were
discharged by Judge Grosscup yesterday,
Dennis Larkin, Frank Dreyer, James Nc
Donald and John Burke. The judge re-
served his decision as to John T. Mo
Vean and John Hannahan, directors of
the A. r. U. Referring to the other
eleven defendants, including Debs, he
simply said to the attorneys for the de-
Tense, "You may 90 ahead with your side
of the case.
Chicago, Feb. 6.-At the opening of the
Debs conspiracy case to-day the deputy
marshal, who spent yesterday in attempt
ing to summon George NJ. Pullman as a
witness for the defense, reported that he
had been unable to locate the Palace car
manufacturer, but was informed that he
had gone to Washington. The defense
then called President Debs, of the A. R. u.