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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-18

ine Sewance Review for May represents
the first quarter OF 1886. THIS journal has
been established under tho ausrlcns Of INC
fhcuity of Inc University OF the South at
scwaioe. Tenn. j. ~ devoted To papers on
opics Of general theology. philosophy,
history. political science ana ninth,ure,
number hhs twelve excellent articles upon
subjects OF general interest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11

a general hardware store at Hender.
son, down along the Platte River in a
ranching district. Downen loiter.
ed about the store considerably.
Early one evening Morris heard
Downen from without call to him to
come and help him take a trunk away
from the railroad station platform.
When outside Downen covered Morris
with a gun and made him throw up
his, hands and submitted to being
searched for money and valuables.
Just as the deed was being com.
mitted two tramps came in sight and
Downen had to stop to order them to
move on down the road. Downen
tied Morris and struck out for Denver.
The two tramps were arrested at
Brighton later on-in the evening and
they told what they had seen. Armed
with a good description of the high
wayman Brighton officers gave chase
on horseback. Downen was mounted
upon bicycle and made such fast time
into the city that they were unable to
overtake him. The following DAY the
country officers recognized Downen al
a wheel store and they promptly mott
fed the city police and that highway
man was finally lodged in Jail.
After his lodgings had been search:
ed after Morris had come to town and
identified his assailant and after other
damaging evidence had been secured,
Downen lost courge and broke down,
confesssing all.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Thanksgiving Day.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The Presl'
dent today issued the following:
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
By the President of the United States:
The people of the United States
should never be unmindful OF the
gratitude they owe the God of Nations
for His watchful care which has shield
ed them from dire disaster and point
ed out to them the way OF peace and
happiness. Nor should they ever refuse
to acknowledge with contrite hearts
their proneness 10 turn away from
Gods teachings and to follow with
sinful pride their own devices. To
the end that these thoughts may be
quickened, it is fitting that on day
especially appointed we should join
together in approaching the Throne Of
Grace with praises and supplication.
Therefore, L, Grover Cleveland,
President OF the United States, do
hereby designate and set apart Thurs
day, the 26th day OF the present
month of November. to be kept and
observed as day of thanksgiving and
prayer throughout our land.
On that day let all our psople fore
90 their usual work and occupation,
and, assembled in their accustomed
places of worship. let them with one
accord render thanks to the Creator
of the Universe for our preservation
as a nation and our deliverance from
every threatened danger; for the peace
that has dwelt within our boundaries;
for our defense against disease and
pestilence during the year that has
passed; for the plenteous rewards that
have followed the labors of our hus-
bandmen, and for all the other bless
ings that have been vouchsafed to US.
And let us, through the meditation
of Him who has taught us how to
pray implore the forgiveness of our
sins and continuation of heavenly
favor.
Let US not forget on this day of
thanksgiving the poor snd needy; and
by deeds of charity let our offerings Of
praise be made more acceptable in the
sight of the Lord.
Witness my hand and the seal of
the United States which I have caused
to be hereto affixed.
Done at the city of Washington
this fourth day of November, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-six and of the in
depence of the United States of Amer
lea the one hundred and twenty-frst.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
BY the President:
RICHARD OLNEY,
Secretary of State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Proud of His State.

LINCOLN, NEE. Nov. 5.-Mr. Bryan
gave out the following interview on
the situation in Nebraska: 1.-The re-
suit in Nebraska is very gratifying.
We have had great obstacles TO over
come and YET in spite of all these OBJ.
stacles we have secured majority of
10000 or Is, 600 for our electoral tickt t
and have elected the entire State ticket
and also at least four and probably
five members Of congress out of the six
and have elected good working ma
jority in both branches of the legisla-
ture. The Democrats, Populists and
Silver Republicans have worked to-
gether in perfect harmony and they
share the victory together. The gold
standard Democrats, by collusion with
Republican officials, secured a place
on the ballot ss the Democrats, and
deceived few voters, but the attempt
ed fraud was called to the attention of
the voters and the evil effects reduced
to a minimum. It is safe 10 say that
almost the entire Palmer vote was cast
because the gold Democrats here, 81
elsewhere, voted almost unanimously
for the Republicans. I am proud of
Nebraska and grateful to my friends
in this State for their loyalty. No
cause ever had more devoted support
ers than the silver cause has in Ne.
braska. Having control of the legis-
lature machinery in this State, we
should be able to reform our ballot
law so as to prevent the frauds which
have been perpetrated under it and we
shall also be able TO secure legislation
which will protect the voters from co
ercion and intimidation. The people
of Nebraska have cause for rejoicing.
The good effect of our victory in this
State will be felt for years to come"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
GREAT LEADER.
Bryan Was Equal to the Occasion Every
Time.

Bryan Was Equal to the Occasion Every
Bryan closed his phenomenal cam
paign with q tour through his own
State, Nebraska, Monday. 1t must be
acknowledged by both friend and foe
that he has proven himself to be the
most remarkable man of his genera
ton. He has accomplished feat
which any sane person would have
pronounced physical impossibility
travelled over IA, 900 miles and made
over 500 speeches-no two alike, fre
quently as many as 90 a day all in
few weeks. In commenting upon Mr..
Bryan's great achievement the New
York Journal says: And in thinking
over this almost super human accom-.
plishment of Mr.. Bryan one thing
must always be borne in mind. His
position as far as power and money
was concerned was one of isolation -
almost loneliness. The great POWER
of the press was practically all against
him, and his only effective way OF
reaching the masses Of the people and
putting before them the truth and the
principle at issue was to talk to them
himself-with his own voice in his
own person. Without the press and
without the machinery OF the political
bosses Mr.. Bryan almost single hand
ed undertook a campaign which re,
quired the endurance and strength OF
physical giant. Lincoln in his cabi.
net had this tremendous power OF
work when work like this was imper'
ative. Edison in his laboratory, toll
ing day in and day out over some
great scientific secret, is another type
of this marvellous physical and mental
vigor. So was Napoleon, who in his
hard campaigns snatched sleep in his
saddle. In reviewing this marvellous
work the mind is bewildered by the
vastness of the achievement. The
thought of it is productive of many
reflections. The sincerity of the man,
his earnestness, his energy, his bril-,
liant oratory. his thorough command
of the issue he has brought before the
people-all these attributes instantly
suggest themselves to any one who be-
gins to review William Jennings Bry'
ans course. Above them all, howev.
er, stands the physical endurance OF
the man, fortitude that makes one
stare and gasp. Of all the millions
and millions of men who have lived
since the world began history does moi
tell OF single ona who did what Mr..
Bryan has done. And had he, before
he attempted this colossal undertaking,
consulted all the physicians in the
land and told them exactly what he
proposed to do, their unanimous an
swer would have been: ut is impos
sible. The human frame cannot en-.
dure it." Yet it has been done, and
come what may, the achievement will
take its place in history.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
A Card from Faulkner.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-Chairman
Faulkner of the Democratic congress
sional committee. tonight gave out the
following:
Chairman Jones has informed me
that he will this evening conced de the
election of Major Mckinley. The
confidence which Senator Jones has
inspired and the manner in which he
h IS conducted The present campaign
will warrant me in saying that none
will question the propriety OF his act
ing promptly in SO grave a matter
when once he has become thoroughly
satisfied from the returns in his pos
session that there remains no further
hope for the success of the magnltl-
cent leader whose plume has been seen
in the front of the line OF battle IN
thirty States, and whose eloquent
voice in behalf of the peoples cause,
has inspired million of his fellow citl-
zens to strain every effort within the
lines of legitimate controversy to Sc
cure a victory which would relieve
them from the merciless exactlons OF
a continuing contracting currency.
The national Democracy has been de-
feated, but from returns in our posses
sion and which we believe will be
shown by the final vote in the electo::
raj college, 2G States with 200 electoral
votes have endorsed its candidates and
approved its platform. But, true to
the great Jeffersonian principle, all
must bow to the will of the people as
voiced by majority OF the electoral
college,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Hanna Praineh tho AaniHtants.

New York, Nov. 5.-Mr. IIanna's s
attention was today called TO the rise
in American securities abroad since
election. He regarded this as a very
good augury and thought that the rise
would be a permanent one.
do you feel that the silver question
has teen settled by this election?" Mr..
Hanna was asked.
II feel certain that it is the begin
ming of the end" he replica.
The election must result in the
mcst serious consideration of that
question"
Mr.. Hanna paid a tribute to the Ma
tional Democrats. They were,' he
said, "a very important factor in the
election and l don't think any man
appreciates their services more than
l do. They worked just as hard for
the same results. There was no break
in the line anywhere and they were
loyal from the outset. The value of
their services cannot De over esti-
mated"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Cans Third District doubtful.

Cans Third District doubtful.
Indiana, 4 Democrats, 8 Republl'
cans.
Iowa, II Republicans.
Kansas, 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans,
fusioDists and Populists. -.
Kentucky Z Democrats, Repuoll'
cans.
Louisiana, > Democrats, 1 Rspubli
can.
Maine, 4 Republicans.
Maryland, 6 Republicans.
Massachusetts,, 1 Democrat, IL Re'
publicans. -.
Michigan, 2 Democrats, 10 Republl'
cans.
Minnesota. Republicans.
Mississippi. z Democrats. ,,.
Missouri, 12 Democrats, 3 Republic
cans.
Montana, 1 Populist and indepen'
dent.
Nebraska, Democrats, 3 Rapubli
cans.
Nevada, 1 Populist and indepen'
dent.
New Mexico, 1 Democrat.
New Hampshire, Q Republicans.
New Jersey, s Republicans.
New York, Democrats, 80 Repub
licans.
North Carolina, 9 Democrats, 9 Re
publicans, 5 Populists and indend
ents.
North Dakota, 1 Republican.
Ohio, 5 Democrats (some indorsed
by Populists). IA Republicans, First
and Twelfth Districts doubtful.
Oregon, Q Republicans.
Pennsylvania, 3 Democrats, 81 Re
publicans.
Rhode Island, Q Republicans.
South Carolina, Z Democrats.
South Dakota, returns incomplete.
Tennessee, & Democrats, 3 Republl
cans, Tenth District doubtful.
Texas, 10 Democrats, Fourth, Sew
enth and Tenth Districts unreported
Utah, 1 Populist and Independent
Wyoming. l Democrat.
Vermont, 3 Republicans.
Virginia, s Democrats, 3 Republl
cans.
Washington, unreported.
West Virginia, Republicans.
Wisconsin, 10 Republicans.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Did Not Vote For Bryan.

THOMSON, Ga, Nov. 3.-Thomas f
Watson went to the polls early and
voted for John T. West for congress.
lie took of the part of the ticket with
the Republican electors on it, which
accounts for the few Populists here
voting for Mckinley. Mr.. Watson
said that he had nothing to say for
publication either as to his own &C
tions in the future or as to the polltl
cal situation He remained around
the polls for an hour and then return,
ed home. The New York World and
the Western Union Telegram company
will compliment Mr.. Watson with
bulletins from all parts Of the Union
tonight.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
sebeaded His Half Brother.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Nov: 5.-ln
CASTOR, a county adjoining this, today
two negroes, half brothers, James AL
exander and Ed Pegram, were cutting
cord wood when they quarreled about
which should 60 after jug of water:
Zach Tad his axe on his shoulder and
suddenly Alexander swung his round
with mighty force, cutting Pegram's
head off his shoulders. The head fell
to one side and the body to the
other. Alexander at once surrendered
and told the above story. lie claims
that if he had not killed Pegram the
latter would have killed him. The
slayer is in Jail.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
FIFTY.FIFTH CONGRESS-.
FIGURING ON POLITICAL COMPLEX
lONOF THETWO HOUSES.

An Estimated Republican Membership ol
Not Less Than ZOO In tho House OF Rep
resentatiyes-How 1t ia Figured Out by
States.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-From re
turns thus far received the next Sen.
ate probably will stand as follows
Republicans AZ, Democrats 80, Inde-
pendents snd Populists II, doubtful s.
total 80. On the currency question
the Senate undoubtedly will have an
anti silver majority. The doubtful
States are Delaware, Kansas, Ken
lucky, North Carolina and South Da
kota. The Republicans wonld need 45
with the Vice President to control the
Senate. The Republican Senators who
bolted the st. Louis ticket and plat
form are classed as independents.
They are Teller, Dubois, Mantle and
Cannon. Another Utah Senator, to
be elected to succeed Brown, will no
doubt be an independent.
At the Republican and Democratic
Congressional headquarters tonight
the chairmen have been figuring on
the complexion of the next House.
Chairman Babcock says that he has
complete reports from 1913 Congress
iopal Districts that have elected Rs.
publicans. There are 1876 districts that
have elected Democrats or Populists
and % districts in which the returns
are incomplete. These may be all
classed as doubtful, with the prospect
that the Republicans will secure at
least one-half of them, which would
make total Republican membership
in the Fifty Fifth Congress, 227. 1t is
safe to say that under no circumstances
will the membership fall below 200.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
A New Wrinkle.

LANCASTER, S. c., Oct. 3.-The Re
publicans had a separate box of their
own here today, Tuesday, with their
own managers, in which they receiv'
ed the votes of all the negroes who
could not vote at the regular federal
box for lack of registration certificates
or other causes. They had similar
box at each polling precinct in the
county, we UNDERSTANDING fact such
boxes were used throughout the State.
They were gotten up in the interest OF
Mckinley, by order Of the National
Repu blican committee. The object OF
the Republicans is to test our reglstra.
ton laws and the Act of Congress OF
1863 Review.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Carlisle,a Mean Revenge.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-Secretary
Carlisle today removed from Office
Thomas f. Brantley, of South Carroll
ma. chief of the army and navy divis-
ion, third auditors Office, and Burton
7. Doyle, of Tennessee, assistant chief
of the warrant division of the Secreta-
rvs office, Treasury Department. Each
Of these gentlemen had been on the
stump for Bryan and free silver. Mr..
Doyle has been speaking in Maryland,
and Mr.. Brantley in West Virginia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Total. 2G1 III


or the doubtful States Kentucky IS
very close. Two counties are sllll 10
be heard from. Heretofore, one has
gone Republican AND the other Demo, s,ntc
cratic. Republicans claim the State
for Mckinley by 4S7 and the present
indications are that it will 90 in the
Republican column. North Carolina
is very slow in returning the votes and
many counties are missing. The pr )
ent and estimated returns would place
it in the Democratic column by a
small majority. South Dakota is ex-
ceedingly cl Sc, with tine prospect Re
publican. Tennessee is late in bring
ing in its returns and no fair estimate
can be made on either side. In Wyo'
ming one elector is Republican and
the official vote probably will have TO
determine the other two.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11

lOLdlSs sssssssss sssssssioo -,
Senator Faulkner, chairmsn OF the
Democratic committee. although ne
DOES not concede the Republicans a
majority in the next House, gives
them 176, within three of majority.
His statement issued tonight contains
the following table and compares the
complexion of the next House WITH
that of the present to show Democratic
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11

"Do you Think" he asked in hesi-
tating accents, that you could learn
to love me2" "Yes," she replied,
coyly, IL could learn, but I'm afraid
you'll have a good deal of trouble
teaching father"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
Totals. .152 172 IL

.. .
Total Republican, 17G; total Demo
crat and silver, 1853; doubtful IL.
In the Fifty fourth Congress the Re.
publicans had 244, the Democrats and
Silver had 112; a Democrat and Silver
gain Of Sc, not taking into considera-
ton the doubtful vote.
ANOTHER REPORT.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 5.-A table pre-
pared by the Associated Press from
the telegraphic returns up 10 midnight
shows the election of POI Republicans
TO the next House, 124 Democrats, IL
Populists, fusionists and independents
"a number which perhaps should be
slightly increased, as a few of those
classified as Democrats have lndepen-
dent leanings.) Some Districts are in
doubt and no attempt has been made
TO induce Washington and South Da'
kota and three districts in Texas in
the list, owing to the meagre and con.
ilicting returns. Washington has
probably gone Democratic or indepen-
dent on Congressman. The list by
States is as follows:
Alabama, Z Democrats, one Popu'
list and Independent, Eighth District
doubtful.
Arkansas, Democrats.
California, 3 Democrats, 3 Rcpubli-
cans, Q Populists (probably.)
Colorado, 2 2Populists and Independ,
ents.
Connecticut, Republicans.
Delaware, 1 Democrat.
Florida, 2Democrats.
Georgia, II Democrats.
Idaho, Populist and Independent.
Illinois, 5 Democrats, IL Republi'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11
HANNA BUYS THE PRESIDENCY FOR
M'klNLEY.

Has Been Received TO Make 1t Almost
Certain that the Republicans Have
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11

They attempted to escape, anu III the
excitement shot and badly wounded
one of the girls.
"Some time afteiward / began Inv.
ing with a Mexican woman, whom L
robbed one night. For this l was ar
rested, tried and sentenced once more
to San Quentin for seven years.
Within one week after reaching tbs
prison I Joined with others in an at
tempted escape. fell from a wall
and broke my right leg, which slight
ly crippled me for life. l was recap,
tured and had TO serve out my full
term.
'Tf 1 had receiveda a light sentence
for that first stage robbery" said the
criminal, Il would have reformed, but
after putting in years Of slavery in
prison, and being shot by farmer
when I had escaped, so he might get
the reward of $50, I became reckless
and grew TO be an enemy of society,"
Of his exploits about Denver, begin
ming over a year ago, Down confess
ed fully soon after his arrest.
One night he stopped Joel Ash
worth in thickly settled residence
district. Ashworth was stepping
lightly along, whistling and swinging
a cane. lie declined TO bs held up,
and tried to strike down the revolver
pointing at him, but the weapon, was
discharged and Ashworth fell and was
dead before he could tell how he had
been murdered. The murder at the
time was a deep mystery to the police
authorities.
His last deed wss committed upon
an old friend, distantly related to him
by marriage. Mark Morris managed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16
Experiments in Flying.

The first experiments of Herr Otto Ii
lienthal in flying were made with single
cloth-covered, wing-shaped framework,
which, after run from the top of hill,
supported him in the air for perhaps q
quarter ola mile as lie gently slid down
the slope. He has since made it easier to
keep his equilibrium by using two smaller
frameworks, placed one above the other.
This apparatus can be kept in position in
wind of twenty miles an hour, and with
total wing surface of eighteen square
meters he has sailed in a nearly horizontai
direction against a wind of fifteen miles
or more without the run at the start even
being lifted by the stronger winds higher
than the starting poin', and sometimes
coming to a stan 1stil in the air. Such
experiences convince him of the possibility
of sailing in a circle. AS the apparatus
would shoot rapidly toward the ground
on coming into the wind, it must have
sufficient height to complete the turn be-
fore landing. and the Tapping OF small
wings may help to gain this.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-16

lantern at the summit OF the erection.
the seas frequently sweeping over the
rock with tremendous force. some
two or three years ago the stormy
weather then prevailing prevented all
communication between the rock for
many weeks. so that the store Of food
was consumed with the exception Of
some -four. At last a schooner man.
aged to approach sufficiently near to
enable a small quantity Of food to be
dragged through the sea by the hum
cry men, and, fortunately, the next
day the sea moderated, and the stores
were once more fully replenished.
Except In very calm weather the
Fastnet Is surrounded by a fringe OF
foam, and the only means of landing
Is ny the aid of "jib" fifty-eight feet
In length, so placed on the rock that in
moderate weather It's end reaches out
side the surf. When visitor wishes
to land Ian unusual Occurrence) he is
rowed in a small boat as near as the
waves permit, and the lightkeepers
throw out a small buoy attached to a
rope, which is secured by the man In
the boat. The jib Is then swung out,
and the visitor, placing one foot in the
loop, and catching tight hold Of the
rope, is hoisted about forty feet YER
tically, and then the jib, being pivoted
at its foot, swings him horizontally
about 100 feet on safe landing