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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17
CITY and TOWN AFLAME
St. Augustine, FIa., and Canaseraga,
N. Y, Swept by Fires.
HISTORIC LANDMARKS BURNED.

Forty-four Houses In the Ancient Spanish
Town Destroyed Like SO Many finder
Piles---Thirty Acres Burned Over and
tho Homeless Families Camping Out---
Fire In a New York Village.
Forty-six residences and stores and many
other buildings were burned at st. Augustine,
Fla, in the space Of four hours, rendering
about 100 families homeless and leaving
many tourists to seek shelter elsewhere.
The fire started in the historic building IN
Charlotte street, where Vernancio Sanchez
was born eighty-six years ago, and where
for half century the venerable John Mas
ters worked at the forge, and rapidly spread
through the narrow street, eating up both
coquina and frame buildings as if they were
made of finder, until forty-four houses were
destroyed.
At the first alarm flremen citizens, and
visitors hastened to the scene, for ever since
the great fire Of nine years ago the citizens
have feared Just such q disaster as has oc-
Cured. The flames rolled up house after
house, from Baya lane to and including the
picket fence on the south side OF Fort
Marion's green. and from the rear OF
the east side OF st. George street to the sea
wall, including tho row of palmetto trees
along the wall, and the furniture and belong
ings Of the occupants Of the houses fronting
the bay, as did the flames which consumed
the old Cathedral nine years ago.
Among the most valuable residences de-
stroyed were those belongingto to and occupied
by Lieutenant H. L. Willoughby and family,
Of Newport. R. l., and the property OF Arehi-
tect James Renwick, of New York. Carca.
bs's cigar factory, with $4,000 worth OF
Havana cigars, was also burned.
The home of A. J. Burgess an inventor OF
rapid firing firearms, and other houses, cov-
ering an area Of about thirty acres, were de-
stroyed. Only smoldering embers now mark
the historic old town.
The total insurance is $37, 1000, and the
total loss is estimated at $150,000. Another
such fire and st. Augustine cannot longer
lay claim to being the ancient city, for 1t
would have no vestige Of the homes OF the
Spanish dons and senoritas to merit the
name Of the old Spanish city.
The United States troops, under command
of Colonel cambridge, did yeoman service
and worked increasingly and courageousiy,
unmindful Of harm, until the fire was
checked. Many families wenti in camp on the
fort green with what of their effects they
saved. Several families also occupied the old
slave market.
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N erves

with pleasure will state that Hoods
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several months could not lie down to sleep
on account Of heart trouble and also
Prostration Of the Nerves.
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while, but not permanent. Soon after begin
ming to take Hoods sarsaparilla there was q
change for the better. In short time was
feeling splendidly. now rest well and am.
able to do work OF whatever kind. II I had
not tried Hoods sarssparilla do not know Z
what would have become Of me. I keep in
my house all the time, and other members OF
the family take it, and all say there is 4
Nothing Like Hoods =
sarsaparilla. I have highly recommended 1t
and one Of my neignbors has commenced
taking it. recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
at every opportunity" Mrs. 8. BRADDooK
4o4 Erie Ave-, Wilismsport Pennsylvania
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17
An Eclipse Of the Moon

An ecliwse of the moon takes place
when the body Of the earth comes be{
tween the sun and the moon. The
sun is at night time under our feet at
the other side of the earth, and the
earth throws q long shadow upward
If the moon enters into this shadow it
is plain that the sunlight is partly or
wholly cut off, and since the moon
shines by no light of her own, but
only by borrowed light from the sun,
it follows that when the moon is buried
in the shadow all the direct light is
intercepted and she must lose her
brilliancy. Thus we obtain what is
called lunar eclipse. It is total IT
the moon be entirely in the shadow.
The eclipse is partial if the moon be
only partly in the shadow. The lunar
eclipse is visible to everybody on the
dark hemisphere of the earth if the
clouds will keep out of the way, so,
that usually great many more people
can see lunar eclipse than solar;
eclipse, which is only visible from a
limited part OF the earth. ...-. :. /
Place lighted candle at one end OF
the table and call it the sun. A yard
away from the candle place football
and call it the earth. A few inches
away from the football place tennis
ball and call it the moon. You will
notice that the light from the candle
shines on the football but not on the
tennis ball, which is in the shadow Of
the football. In the same way the
light from the sun at the time OF an
eclipse falls on the side of the earth
turned toward it, but not on the
moon, which is in the shadow OF the
earth. This is, therefore, a total.
eclipse, because the moon is entirely
in the shadow of the earth.
In China the prediction of an eclipse
is an importsnt'matter, as the lives OF
princes are supposed to be dependent
upon them. In fact, an eclipse which
took place in the year 2169, B. c.,
cost several OF the Chinese astrono-
mers their lives, as they had not cal
culated it rightly. It was considered
high treason to expose princes to such
danger without forewarning them.
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Foreign Notes.


Instead of christening Germany's new iron
clad Bismarck the Kaiser named her Aeglr,
after his song.
United States Minister to Turkey ierrel'
barely escaped being shot while driving ID
Constantinople. He will come home on o
vacation.
It was said that Japan would demand OF
China payment Of the 400, ,O0O, 600 yen war In
demnity in gold.
The British ship Ethelred. from Boston fof
Port Antonio, Jamaica, was fired on py
Spanish gunboat off Cape Maysi, Cuba
The United States Consul at Bru nswick
Germany. advises American packers to pre-
pare horse meat fo- export. as 1t Is largely
consumed in Germany and is rising in price.
A new Ministry has been formed in Ven
ezuela by President Cresi,o.
Spain has called out 10000 of the reserves
for her army.
Lord Roseberys Ministry has selected
William Court Gully to succeed Mr.. Peel as
Speaker Of the British House OF Commons.
Oxford University won the annual boat
race on the Thames from Cambridge.
The British House Of Commons adopted
resolution In favor Of giving homo rule to
England, Scotland and Wales as well as Ire
land.
BR1rA1N's belligerent attitude towards
France caused concern in Europe.
PRINCE BISMARCK replied to q telegram OF
congratulation sent him by tho Hamburg
House of Bursesses. expressing his warm
thanks for their friendly greetings. The ex-
Chancellor, despite the fatigue undergone, ls
in vigorous health.
The Manitoba Legislature adjourned for
six weeks. Tupper has withdrawn his resig-
nation and Canada is to vote on the school
question.
FIELD MARSHAL SIR PATRICK GRANT, the old
est officer in the British army, aged ninety,
died in Chelsea Hospital, of which institu-
ton he was Governor.
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GLoRIFYING .. BISMARCK, !!
Birthday Festivities in Many Cities in
Honor Of Germanys Hero.
FREDERICKSBURG THE MECCA.

Exercises at tho National Monument on
the Observation-Disclosures Decorated
and IlIuminated---Six Thousand Stu
dents Assembled for tho Great Process
sion--A Host OF Sightseers Present.
The observances throughout the world OF
the eightieth anniversary OF Prince Bis
marck's birthday were the most memorable
that have occurred within the recollections
of the present generation. In the Father
land the occasion was made holiday and
the tributes that were laid at the feet OF the
Architect Of the Empire, in his retirement at
the village Of Friededohsruhe, we're eloquent
testimonials of the affection in which he Is
held. The day was observed with much en-
thusiasm in the United States and other
lands where colonies OF Germans reside
A dispatch from Friedrichsruhe says: Over
a thousand parcels containing presents for
Prince Bismarck arrived at his castle, even
before the formal eightleth anniversary OF
his birthday. Twenty-three postofice
clerks were engaged all day and until late
at night sorting the messages OF congratula-
ton. the number Of which was then officially
given as over 100000.
A beautiful, sunny afternoon brought thou
sands Of people to the castle gates, where
they yainly sought admittance to the park
In the hope Of catching sight Of the ex-Chan-
cellor. Dr. Chrysander, in view of the great
crowds that,thronged the park, was firm In
his decision not to admit the public. Prince
Bismarck did not take his customary walk,
but had ashort stroll around the park to gather
strength. Palisades were erected behind
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A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.

Miners Killed by Falling Case---The
Man Responsible Goes Insane.
Six men were killed by the falling Of o
cage in O silver mine in Schemnitz, Hungary,
caused by neglect by the workman guiding
the cage in which the men were ascending
the shaft.
He had become exhausted from watching
several nights at the bedside OF his sick wife,
and for moment fell asleep. When the
cage reached the top Of the shaft it was not
stopped, and broke from its fastening: fall
ing 200 feet into the pit. The workman
who caused the accident has become insane.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17
MUST NOT SHOOT AT US.

Spain Gives Orders to Her Cruisers to OBJ
serve International Usages.
Premier Canovas del Castillo said that the
Spanish Government was satisfied with the
attitude Of the United States toward Cuban
affairs and that orders had been given to
Spanish cruisers and colonial officials to OBJ
serve international usages regarding mari.
time jurisdiction and the right OF search with
q view to avoiding q conflict with the United
States or other powers.
Premier Canovas del Castillo also said that
Spain would send 100, 900 troops to put down
the revolt in Cuba II necessary; General
Campos accepted command OF the forces to
be sent there.
Lieutenant Ybarra was relieved OF the
command of the Spanish cruiser Conde de
Venadito, which fred upon the American
steamer Alliance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17
VILLAGE SWEPT BY FIRE.

Entire Business Section of Canaseraga,
N. Y, Destroyed.
The grocery store Of Henry Hubert at
Canaseraga, N. Y, took fire at one o'clock a.
M, and aided by a high wind le7elled the en-
tire business portion Of the village in three
hours. Fifty-six buildings were consumed,
and thirty-four families rendered homeless
and desolate. Hardly anything could be
saved.
The total loss will reach S195, 1000, with in
surance between $50, 900 and 100000. All
the churches and school buildings were
saved. A meat market, jewelry store and
blacksmith shop are the only business places
left standing. The only accidents were to
Mr.. Radkee, ankle sprained or broken, and
Mrs. Martha Dunham, face burned. Assist.
ance was sent from Hornellsville, but arrived
too late.
Several of the merchants had just received
large quantities Of spring goods. This is
the third time the village has suffered by q
big fire,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17
Apples as Brain Food.

Apples are now recommended by
many physicians as brain food because
they contain quantity of phosphorus
acid and are easily digested. Eaten
at night before retiring they excite
the action of the liver and produce
sleep. Several Chicago physicians
have pronounced in their favor. de-
troit Free Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17
Central Italy Shaken.

Tuscany. Italy, has been shaken by earth.
uuakes several times. At Tredizio a dozen
houses collapsed. Seven dead bodies have
been removed from the ruins. At Monte
pulciano roofs were shaken down and three
buildings were wrecked. Two persons were
killea and ten or twelve were injured.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17
ROBBED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
Thieves Loot Springfield Ull.) Postoffice Ii
Sight Of Many Clerks.

Sight Of Many Clerks.
The Springfield (Ill.) postofflce was robbed
of about $4,000. u few days ago. 1t was the
neatest and most mysterious Job ever done
in that city. The amount taken, with the
exception of about $50. was in stamps.
1t was abstracted from the vault in
Postmaster Ridgeey's private office while
Mr.. Ridgelcv was absent for luncheon. The
loss was not discovered until after O'Clock
D. IN. The thieves used duplicate keys to
unlock the Office and vault, and they worked
so quietly that with dozen clerks at WORK
on either side OF the room no suspicion was
aroused.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17
CHBBRING FOR "AMERICA'
Honors to DR.. Smith, Author Of 0ul
National Hymn.
THE ORIGIN OF THE ANTHEM.

Exercises Held in BOston's Music Hail.
The Author Tells How He Came &c
Compose the Words---Addresses and
Music in Honor of the Occasion--'Cel-
ebrations in the West and SOUTH
The testimonial to DR.. S. F. Smith, author
of the National hymn. america, toos
place in Music Hall, Boston, Mass. The
hall was we'll filled at the opening exercises
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-17

in the aft ernoon,
which consisted of an
entertainment for
school children.
Mr.. Curtis Gould,
Chairman of the Exec
utive Committee, pre-
sided, introducing the
venerable author Of
the favorite hymn,
who briefly expressed
his qualification at
their presence in his
honor. Mrs. Smith was
also present. There
was a chorus OF 200
.oI,oo1 nh;Idrap Thara
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Greas Britain Refuses to Arbitrate.
Ambassador Bayard has cabled the State
Department at Washington that the British
Foreign Department refuses TO submit the
Venezuelan boundary question to arbitra-
ton.
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RADWAY 81 CO.,
NEW YORK.
DONALD KENNEDY, OF RoyBURY, MASS,

Has discovered in one OF our common
pasture weeds remedy that cures every
kind, OF Humor, from the worst Scrofula
down to common pimple.
He has tried it in over eleven hundred
cases, and never failed except in two cases
(both thunder humor). He has now IN
his possession over two hundred certlh-
Gates of its value, oil within twenty miles
OF Boston. Send postal card for book.
A benefit is always experienced from the
first bottle, and perfect cure is warranted
when the right quantity is taken.
When the lungs are affected 1t causes
shooting pains. like needles passins
through them: the same with the Liver
or Bowels. This is caused by the ducts
being stopped, and always disappears in a
week after taking it. Read the label.
If the stomach is foul or bilious it will
cause squeamish feelings at first
No change OF diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get, and enough OF it.
Dose, one tablespoonful in water at bed
time. Sold by all Druggists
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WANTED in Every TOWN amy|xSTS myxS
able to write plain hand. Address for particulars
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$50 A $I5

three way force pump All dealers should have or can g
10 sell price AL Aermoor men will have Ins wes
to,ioxnu viii appes. advertisement OF galvanized stees
t,nk, t 2 cents per gallon They neither shrink leak rus
nor make water taste bad aermotor Coz chiesso.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1895-09-26

IT occasion some surprise that paper
Of the liberal tendencies of the Green Bay
Gazette should advocate special SEES
sion OF the Legislature for the re-appor
tionment Of the state. No ore IS decelv-
cd BY the argument that the present ap-
pOrt1Onment IS ineQuitable. All appor-
tionmeuts are 50. 1t is because republic
aus want an inequltabie appOrtlonment
which will be favorable to them that a
special SESSION of the legislature Is deslr-
ed. That is all there is TO Il and 1t Is hyp-
ocrital to pretend otherwise.
The claim Is likewise made that the
rapid increase IN population OF certain
sections If the state deprlves these sec
Tons - the TepTeser tat-on to which they
re entitled ty their pTese ut population.
This causes 40 such distress as to justify
the calling OF an extra session. The con-
F,Iluliop las 50 fixed things that an ap-
fCTtiOnment is made every five years.
III great wrong IN the matter OF repref-
tatIon i possible in that comparatively
short time No, over one person IN Il
Thousand 10 those sections of the state
those pres mt population Is a source OF
aIsquiet TO politicians, cares a Whit for
tie deprivation Of these rights.
Argue the question Oh lis merits. Is
wise to employ a department Of the
state government 10 an extraordinary way
ID secure party advantage? 1t matters
rot which party is responsible, the effect
Is to produce disgust with political meth
0 is and to further divorce people from
heir duty as Tiers. The heavens
won't fall if there are a few less repub-
i,ans members in the legislature at its
next session ard no one will feel particu-
larry outraged or that he has been shorn
of any rights which be values highly.
LIE. us have a little more sturdy honesty
10 party movements.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1895-09-26
SURROUNDING COUNTRY

A man named Engel, a resident of
AtEOl, Mass, committed suicide at the
Pfster Hotel ia Milwaukee on Saturday
night by shooting himself through the
ueart.
Martin Burke, workman at Benja-
MINIS coal yards in Milwaukee, was struck
y a train while on his way home on
sunday night, and killed.
2frs. Eliza Painter has bequeatheG
$4,000 in trust to certain parties to
establish an old ladies' home in Racine.
The Wisconsin University football
team scored an easy victory over the
Evanston team at Milwaukee on Satur-
day last.
The wife Of Congressman Cook of Nee
nab died last week.
Fond du Lac had most destructive
fire daring the gale of Monday morning.
La fire district thirty acres were burned
over. The loss is above 100000.
Two children, the oldest three years
OF age were burned to death at Arena,
this state on Monday. The mother had
put the two children to bed and set ont
to nelghOOrs, a mile distant for water.
On her return she found the house in
flames. Only skull of one child was
found.
Two farmers near Depere have had a
quarret for some time over a strip of
land. On Monday 1t ended in fight,
one uslg & pitchfOrk and the other re-
yolver One was shot through the hand
and the other received an injury in the
head from the pitchfork. Each swore out
a warrant against the other.
\ train on the Chicago & Northwestern
was wrecked near Iron Mountain, Mich :,
on Monday by landslide.
4 farmer named Ferdinand Conrad
was kllled at Brandon. Wis, on Monday
while unloading milk at a cheese factory.
The train robbers who looted a train
near Waupaca last week seem to have
been experts. They are likewise experts
in keeping out of the way. Though
many Plnkertoa and other detectives are
after them, their pursuit thus far has
been without success.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1895-09-26
GENERAL NEWS.

The weather is a queer animal. On
Saturday last New York city had the
hottest day of the year while Salt Lake
City and Denver which had been swelter-
ng in heat for some days previously, had
i terrific snow storm. The street cars
had to use snow plOws.
The Peary north pole expedition adds
enc failure to the long list. The relief
steamer sent to his assistance arrived at
St. Johns, Newfoundland with Lieut..
Peary and his companions who had been
reduced to eXtremities because Of lack Of
food.
II. Holmes who is supposed TO have
been wholesale murderer was arraigned
in Philadelphia on Monday for the mar
der Of Benjamin Pitzel. The trial was
set for October Is. Tits doubtful whether
sufficient testimony can be gathered 20
convict Holmes.
There was a snowfall of over eleven
inches at Denver on Saturday night last.
According to the report of the assis-
6aDt postmaster general there are lO,064
post offices in operation IN the United
states.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1895-09-26
LOSS OF HEALTH,
ANDITS CAUSES.
INVESTIGATIONS BY DIR. sHOOP, OF
RACINE, WIS.

The present generation seems 10 be devoid
of that sturdy constitution our forefathers
possessed. / he reason for these signs of de-
generation Is arousing people, and the
question is so often asked: Why is it so?
why have | not the strength and vigor my
father or grandfather had? 1t certainly is
subject worthy of our serious consideration.
Scientific students are being awakened and
are looking into the matter with deep inter
est, and, as a result many facts have been
obtained as 4 reward.
DIR, Shoop, of Racine, Wisconsin, seems
TO have made the greatest advancement IN
his profession, He has been able to locate
The cause of chronic diseases of the Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys, and other internal organs,
finding that the Her1es that govern these
organs are at fault when these organs fail to
perform the functions which Nature intended
they should. He has found that the proper
ne1-7'e f0ree is absolutely necessary and es
sential to perfect health.
DR.. Shoop's Restorative is a special pre-
script;on which has been carefully prepared
to meet the arrangements that the Doctors
researches have revealed, and Judging from
the results obtained by persons who have
been in poor health and hane been interest
ed in his Investigations, it would seem that
he has struck the key note.
Mrs. Mary A. Armatage, of No. 2726
Sycamore Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, re
ported as follows: l have been troubled with
nervousness and dyspepsia for several years
so | could not sleep nights. | have used
almost all kinds of patent medicines as we'll
as doctored with different physicians with
out relief. l secured one of the Doctors
phamphlets and decided 10 try his Restora
tive for indigestion. found so much relief
that kept on using the preparation. l am
now using my third bottle and l believe it
is God send, for have been able to do all
Of my own house cleaning and can eat fruit
and other food which l could not do before
without great distress in my stomach. have
naver felt so well for years as l do to-day.
Igladly recommend it to all who are troubled
with indigestion, nervousness or Stomach
trouble
Druggists are placing DR.. Shops Re
storative in Stock, for their customers, or it
can be obtained of the Doctor, Express pre-
paid, for 500. A medical pamphlet ex
planning the treatment sent free by DR..
Shoop, Box A 236 Racine, Wis.
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THERE was a regular burglar raid made
lnnn a section of the CITY on Fifteenth

THERE was a regular burglar raid made
upon a section of the city on Fifteenth
street early on Sunday morning. About
eight houses, all in one neighborhood,
were either entered, OF an attempt made
at an entrance. The house of Mr.. Peil
was entered, and dollar and pair OF
shoes were taken. While the robbers
were in Louis Westphal's house, Mrs.
Westphal walked up and hearing a noise
turned on the electric light. This caused
them to take instant leg bail. In Mrs.
F. A. Beans house they secured Sl1, and
in Charles Kieselhursts' house 50 were
secured. The houses Of George Weisner,
Albert Vetting, Carl Miller, Fred Meyer,
John Hinrlchs and William Wits were
also entered but in each case they were
frightened off.
From the fact that all these operations
were in one vicinity there must have
been concert of action on the part of the
burglars aid there must have been a
number of them. The work was done
between the hours of two and five in the
morn ng.
Four tramps were found in The city on
Sunday morning and they were arrested.
Nothing incrimIpating was found upon
them. They were each sent to the
county jail TOR 90 days.