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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01

Prime Minister Crispi and the other mem
bers Of the Cabinet have been compelled to
retire from office. that fact having been an
nounced in the Chamber Of Deputies at
Rome amid scene that can fttingly be de-
,cribed as pandemontum.
The situation In Rome Is so critical that
the troops have been confined to their bar
racks, a measure Of precaution that Will en-
able them to be hastily dispatched to any
part Of the city should their services be nee
sssary to quell disturbances. The university
has been closed, the authorities fearing that
the hot-headed students would attempt 10
make demonstration, which, in the present
condition Of the popular temper, might. lead
to serious ricting. Despite the precautions
taken, however, there were several disturb
ances, but the police were able to handle the
crowds without calling upon the military for
aid. Anumber OF arrests were made for dis
orderly conduct.
The popular indignationi is directed against
Sisnor Crispi and the other Ministers, who,
rightly or wrongly. are held to be response
Bile for the disgrace that has befallen the
Italian arms.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
UPRISING IN ST. KITS.
Laborers Revolt Throughout tho Little
Island.

Ibland.
G.. Osborne Grant, General Secretary Of
the Loyal Guianass Union OF America, re.
ceived the following iroc St. kits, the
British island in the northern part Of the
Lesser Antilles,s
Ageneral strike took place In the West In
dian island Of st. Kits among the boatmen,
porters and estate laborers, which oulminat-
ed In q general riot throughout the island.
The principal buildings were destroyed BY
fire, set by the rioters. Stores were looted OF
their stock. Sugar plantation managers
and ovsrseers were severely beaten, and
a rood many Of them killed. Some
had to escape aboard vessels lying in lpost
in order to save their lives. Sugar cane
fields were burned in all the parishes. The
damage done to property is considerable, the
sugar industry Is jeopardized, and the whole
island Is In state Of bankruptcy.
Business is completely suspended. The
rioters, who were compelled to retreat be-
fore the British marines and blue jackets,
have Joined In the country districts In beat
ing and killing sugar planters and destroy.
Ing machinery, buildings and cane fields on
sugar estates.
The trouble is due to low wages. There
are no troops In st. Kits, with the excep-
ton of a corps Of volunteers, who are In
sufficient to handle the riot. st. Lucia ts
the nearest military station where troops can
be obtained, and the authorities telegraphed
there for O detachment Of the First West
Indian Regiment, which was expected to
arrive in time to save the island from entire
destruction.
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HE DIED GAME.
A Desperate Outlaw Holds Two r. au.
sand Men at Bay.

A Desperate Outlaw Holds Two r. 2u.
sand Men at Bay.
PopSlous Centre County, in the very heart
Of Pennsylvania, was the theater OF atragedy
which the awfu. annals Of early frontier
life cannot outrivSl. The thunder OF
dynamite bombs mingled with the crack
OF Winchesters and shotguns, sud the sky was
lurid with the glare Of fire. Al this IN
frenzied battle for q human life! For hours
desperate outlaw, barricaded in his Village
home, and aided by his wife and chiidren,
held at bay mob Of 1000 furious ana wen
armed men, and in the end he proved tne
victor.
In the extreme eastern part OF the county
lies Woodward. a village. William Ethn-
ger. long known as man who would hesi-
tate at nothing. lived there, but he was
fugitive from justice.
Constable Barner learned that the fugitive
had surreptitiousiy slipped down to his
home. He took Deputies Motz and Hoster-
man with him to arrest the man. They
reached the little shanty, to ind Etlinger
with bis wife. their three-year-old daughter
and two-year-old son, barricaded In the Sec
ond story.
They went upstairs and broke in panel Of
the door. Barner had crawlcd half way
through the aperture when shot rang from
Etlineer's gun, and the constable fell dead
with a bullet Ia his head. His deputies fed
In terror.
The news spread quickly, and the whole
town turned out. Men gathered up all the
fire arms they could find. and ran Tor the
Etlinger house, but shots from the outlaw
and his wife warned them not to get too close.
During the afternoon Etlinger shot Frank
Guiswhite, who was sick In his house next
door, one buckshot taking effect in the head,
the other in the shoulder.
A perfect fusillade was kept up between
him and the guard, which was constantly
being augmented until about 1000 were on
hand and fully 500 shots had been fired be-
fore dark.
Then Mrs. Etlinger was seen to approach
a window and light fuse attached to q
dynamite bomb which she intended to huri
into the crowd. Some one fired at the fash,
and she threw up her hands and fell back
ward.
Eventually 1t was determined to burn the
villain out. The torch was applied to the
house. The crowd, in breathless excitement.
watched the creeping flames and waited
the denouement. They did not have long to
wait. The woman with her two children
was soon forced to flee to escape death In
the flames. but Etlinger fingered behind.
1t was thought he intended to die In the
house, but Just when the building was about
to collapse he appeared at the cellar door.
The officers called to him to surrender. He
did not answer, but with determination
begotten by despair put pistol to his head
and blew out his brains. The body OF the
constable was then recovered from the burn
ing building.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
THE NEWS EPITOMIZEDt
Washington Items.

Senator Hoar made an argument against
the adoption OF the conference report On the
Cuban resolutions. and Senator Allen intro
duced Joint resolution authorizing the
President to investigate the present state OF
the war in Cuba. ssappropriating $4,000 Tor
the inquiry
President Cleveland left Washington on a
duck-shooting trip.
The Postoffce Appropriation bill was
passed by the House.
The report Of the Board OF Engineers
which inspected the proposed routes OF the
Nicaragua Canal was made public.
The first instalment of Venezuela's case
was presented to the Boundary Commission.
Ground was broken for the first building
Of the American University in Washington.
The President has approved the Military
Academy Appropriation bill, the Invalid
Pension Appropriation bill and the bill au-
thorizing bridge across Lake St. Francis,
Ark.
Senator Chandler wants the number OF EN-,
ployes in the United States Senate reouceo
and the expenses of that body cut down.
The recent dock trial OF the torpedo boat
Ericsson at New London. Conn, 1nsures tne
acceptance OF that vessel by the Government.
IN. Housman, of Delaware, messenger
in the office of the Solicitor OF tne treasury
dropped t5s deaa at ths DEPARTMENT s'''
The Massachusetts, delegation in Congress
held meeting, at which Senator Lodge pre-
sided. Resolutions were adopted eulogiz-
ing the late Governor Greenhalge. Senator
Lodge and Representatives Knox, Apsley,
Gilletts, Barrett and Atwood were appointed
a committee to attend the funeral.
Secretary Herbert has ordered that here
after but one schedule Of wages be paid in
each navy yard.
Secretary Lamont has approved the plans
recommended by board OF engineer officers
for the construction of the new bridge across
the East River from New York City to
Brooklyn. The plans provide that the m nj
mum height of the structure shall be 1S5
feet in the centre at mean high tide, and for
q distance of 200 feet on each side of the GEN.
tre. The pier-heads are to be lit feet high.
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Foreign Notes.

Pending the arrival of the Peace Com-
mission appointed by the President OF Sal
vador, the Federal troops and the revou-
lutionists in Nicaragua will desist from ac-
tive operations.
Captain Genera! Weyler will remove his
headquarters from Havana to Matanzas. The
town of Monteguelo was burned by insurg-
ents; the towns of Macagua and Pilotas were
partially destroyed.
General Rafael Reyes, Colombian Minister
OF the Interior, has resigned his portfolio in
order that he may be eligible for election to
the Vice-Presidency. The republic Is tran
quill, aud precautions have been taken 10
preserve order.
twenty-five countries have given notice
OF their intention to take part il the exhi-
bition to be held in Paris, France, in 1900.
Emperor William OF Germany conferred
upon Count Goluehowski. Austrian Minister
OF Foreign Affairs, the decoration of the
Order of the Red Eagle.
About 200, 900 Armenians are in starving
condition, and are solely dependent for the
necessaries of life upoh the charity Of the
British and American public
The three children OF James Beausoliel
were locked in the house Il few miles from
penetanguisheDe, Canada, while the parents
went to SEQ 4 neichbor. Shortly after the
house took fire. and before assistance could
be given the children we're burned to death.
Tilt was reported in Madrid that the rebels
under Gomez and Maceo were advancing
upon Havana and hat q great bnttle seemed
imminent.
Isaac Elchonon, chief Rabbi of the Hebrew
Church in Russi;., died in koyno.
Joseph Chamberlain has appointed Sir
Richard Edward Rowley Martin Administra-
tor of Police in Bechuanaiand, Motabele-
land and Mashonaland, to succeed Or.
Jameson. The Administrator will be solely
responsible to the Government, and not to
the British South Africa Company. He has
served in South Africa Tor many years.
DR.. Jameson and his officers in the Trans
vaal raid were arraigned in the Bow Street
Court, Londor; there was no popular de-
monstration; the hearing was adjourned foi
a week.
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SENATOR HALE CALLS A HALT.
Strong Opposition Developed to the Cuban
Resolutions.


Resolutions.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 10.-The House
resolutions recognizing the belllgerency OF
the Cuban insurgents and suggesting the In
tervention Of the United Statos to secure rec
ognition Of Cuban independence, which had
been accepted by the Senate conferees, met
some opposition In the Senate when vIgor-
Gus fire on them was opened by two SEN
ators from New England, Mr. Hale, OF
Maine, and Mr.. Hoar, of Massachusetts.
There we're large crowds in the galleries at
the opening Of tho session in anticipation Of
action and discussion on the Cuban resolu-
tions. At Ito p. m. Mr.. Sherman (Rep.,
Ohio) called up the conference report.
Mr.. Hoar offered q resolution, which was
agreed to, requesting the President to COM
municate to the Senate $50 far as compatible
with the public interests) all tho facts In bis
possession relating to the existing conflict
in the Island Of Cuba, and especially such
as affect the interests and duty OF
the United State In the premises. Mr.. Hoar
showed decided disposition to questionth the
expediency of recognizing the belligerent
rights of the insurgents in Cuba on the state
of facts so far presented to Congress. he
suggested that further consideration be post
poned until April 6.
MIR. Hale, for the opponents OF Cuban
recognition, made speech, nearly two
hours in length. He denied absolutely that
the situation in Cuba warranted recog-
dition Of the insurgents as belligerents, and
quoted General Grants opinion OF the con-
ditons OF war which prevailed IN Cuba dur
ing the previous insurrectlon. As soon as
he concluded. and Us 1t became apparent
tnut the Cuban question was to be laid aside
Ior Ihe day, the crowds dispersed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
oEMoNsrRArIvE YOUNG AMERICA;
COLLEGE Students Express Their views on
Our Relations With Spain.

College Students Express Ineaf s1oss w
Our Relations With Spain.
AtPassaic. N. J., after big entertainment
In Whitehead's Opera House, crowd OF htfy!
or more young men, many Of them men-
bers of the high school cadet corps:
marched to Main avenue and Washinaton
place, where, with loud cheers ana snouts
for the Stars and Stripes and with misses
and groans for Spain they raised spanish
flag In the air and set It on fire. Then, sing
ing "The Red, White and Blue" and amer
lea" the young men stood around wnlIe tne
flag slowly burned to ashes. An Amencan
flag was waved during the burning OF tne
foreign flag. -
At Chicago, Alfonso, King Of Spain, was
hanged in eflgy in the vicinity OF Madison:
street and Campbell avenue. The crowd OF
enthusiastic young persons who performed!
the Job escaped Identification. The figure
was found suspended from rope wmcni
WAS thrown over q telephone wire. Tne
efagy hung fifteen feet In the air. Upon
it was this Inscription. "Alfonso 18th:
King of Spain. Sic Semper Tyrannis!"
Students at Northwestern University tore up;
the Spanish flag.
:: President Patton, of Princeton On. j.. COL
lege, says the alleged demonstration there,
against Spain was merely the nonsenacaij
,, prank of handful of iocular students.
There was, he asserts, no feeling and tho
affair was most trivial.
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arch OF Ethiopia, Is the man who is causing
all the trouble to Italy by not allowing that
country to "protect" him. This great ruler
Is, perhaps, the most interesting monarch in
all the world. He claims to be a line
descendant Of the famous Queen Of
Sheba and that his realms are
the famous Ophir Of the Scriptures.
He was born In 1848 In his fathers kingdom
OF Shoa. His mother was beggar whom
the King took a fancy to and married. he
ruled In shoa after having spent bis youth In
all sorts Of wild adventures, and when King
John Of Abyssinia died In 1889 Menelik
marched to Abysdnia, had himself crowned
claimed himself King Of Kings. He was en-
abled to do this with italian interference,
but he later flung aside this alliance because,
as he said, Iialy desired to absorb his hng-
dom. The country he rules !s very rlch IN
gold, luxuriant In vegetation and In every
way desirable place. Its population is
5000, 1000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATS.

State Convention Nomtnates George L.
Littlcfeld for Governor.
The Rhode Island Democratic State Con-
vention was held in Music Hall. Providence.
Chairman Franklin P. Owen, of the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee. called the
convention to order. aud the roll Of delegates
was called by Clerk ]. q. Conley. Richard
P. Comstock was elected Chairman OF the
convention.
Thomas H. Vance placed in nomination
for Governor the name Of George L. Little"
field, of Pawtucket. which nomination was
unanimously ratified.
The remainder of the ticket was nominated
as follows: Lieutenant Governor, Augustus
S. Miller, Providence: Secretary Of State,
George L. Church, of Tiverton; Attorney
General, George T. Brown. of Providence;
General Treasurer, John G. Perry, OF South
Kingssown.
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Minor Mention.

Barbourville, ny. has twenty-five drum
nlers among its residents. and challenges
any town in the world to count as many in
proportion.
The tailest stand pipe in New England was
completed at Kennebunk, Me-, few days
ago. It is 105 feet high and some 13,5OO
riye.s were used in its construction.
The city of Des Moines, Iowa, after long
legal fight, has compelled its gas company
TO submit to law obliging 1t to pay into the
city treasury two per cent. OF its net profits.
The Japanese Of Hawaii are demanding
that they shall be admitted to the prlvi-
leges Of citizenship, and that japanese
goods should be admitted into Hawaii on
the same terms as goods from the United
States.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
IOWA REPUBLICANS.

Only One Plank in Their Platform, and
That is Allison for President.
The Iowa Republican State Convention
met in Des Mo!nes to select delegates to the
National Convention az st. Louis and to
inaugurate the candidacy OF Senator Allison
for President. The convention was one of
the largest ever held in the State
J. n. Baldwin, of Council Bluffs, offered a
resolution naming Senator John 81. Gear,
Congressman ". P. Hepburn and David B.
Henderson, and J. S. Clarkson rs delegates
at-large, and the resolution was carried unan-
imously.
The resolutions are in the shape of an ad-
dress to the country on the claims Of Allison
for the Presidential nocination. The plat
form, briefly, is the public record of Allison,
with which alone the platform deals.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Senate: and House Agree.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March THE Senate
and House conferees on the Cuban resolu-
tions agreed to the House resolutions
without change. Mr.. Sherman, Chair
man of the Committee On Foreign Relations,
afterward presented the report to the Senate.
The report recommends that "the Senate
recede from Its disagreement to the amend
ment OF the House and agree to the same"
Mr.. Sherman's proE >sition was agreed to,
and the conference report was made
special order.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Reproyed for Not Shooting.

After the Phillips divorce case terminated
In the Circuit Court In Kansas City, Mo-, tho
spectators were astonished to hear Judge
". J. Henry reprovs the defendant, Baihng
hishonor. Thereupon the plaintiff, Mrs. Het-
tie B. Phillips, tainted and was carried from
the room. The defendant, Ballns A. Phillips,
was shown to be the injured party and re-
celved the decree. In giving his decision
Judge Henry said: "The only fault I can,
find with you, Mr. Phillips, is that you have
been too much inclined to lenieney. II you
had taken a shotgun and vindicated the
honor Of your home you would stand better
before this court and In the community.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Prominent People.

Ps!rewski's price for nlayinS the piano at
n private reception is $500 Il minute.
It was announced that President Cleveland
and his family would make tour Of the
world in 1897 and 1898.
DR.. W. G. Grace, the famous English
cricketer, has received this year $4,000 in
the shape o. testimonials.
The Queen of Italy is about to publish
book of personal experiences in Alpine
climbing. illustrated with drawings made BY
herself.
Ex-oueen Liliouklana Of Hawaii has
been "pardoned," out she is forbidden to
leave the Island OF Oahu without President
Dole'S consent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
snain Prepareu War Vessels.

MADRID, Spain, March THE Spanish
Transatlantic Steamship Company are at-
ting out eight vessels rs fast cruisers
Their speed is twenty knots, and
thew Will carry nine-inch and ten
inch guns. and also rapid frers Of smaller
calibres. The Pelayo, Almirante, oquendo.
Vizcaya and Infanta Maria Teresa are to
start for Cuba as soon as their preparations
have been completed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Gift From Old to New Bernc.

Mr.. ]. B. Ploda, tho Swiss Minister to the
United States, Waited New Rerne, N. c., as
its guest. and at the City Hall presented a
handsome silk flag. It was the special gift
Of the city OF Bernie, Switzerland. At the
conclusion Of the presentation public re-
csption was given to MIR. Ploda, which was
attended by persons of prominence from
many parts Of tho Statc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Seven New Women in Okla ho,nn. .

Robert smartwood, OF Beaver City. Okla
homa, formerly No Mans Land. reports the
organization there OF cattle company by
seven Young women teachers In the district
schools. Each has lled claim on quarter
section OF bottom lund and they now propose
to consolidate thoir interests and engage In
the cattle.raising business. Beaver County
vas formerly the rendezvous Of outlaws OF
the worst class.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Found His Wife Standing Dead.

Washington johnson, OF South Sixth
avenue. Mount Vernon, n. Y. went out to
his barn. leaving his wife in the house pre-
pairing breakfast. He was absent about fif-
teen minutes. When he returned he found
his wife in the kitchen standing witt one
hand claspins the closet door and her head
fallen forward. He spoke TO her and she did
not reply. When he approached her ne
found she was dead. Her death was caused
from heart disease.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
A Kentucky Senator Dies.

Senator Rosell Welssinger, Democrat, Of
Louisville, Ky., died OF Frankfort, Of pnsu-
monia. He was the leader Of the sound
money Democrats who were standing out
against Blackburn. The vacancy caused by
his death cannot be filled In time for the sue
ceasor to take his seat. The United States
Senatorial contest was thus further compli-
Gated,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Eor Peace in Nicaragua.

Francisco Roca, President OF the revolu-
tlonary government Of Nicaragua, has de-
serted. and he held General Ortise re:
sponsible for the terrible defeat OF
the rebels at Nagarote. Boca also
asked the President Of San Salvador to
interfere in the interests ofpeace. President
Zelaya wants the complete surrender OF the
rebels. He guarantees the lives OF the men,
except as to military leaders, who Will DO
tried by court martial. The rebels must
pay the expenses Of the campaign, delivering
llp all arms.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Relief for Farmers.

The report of the British Commission OF
Agriculture has been made public. It REQ
ommends the remission OF seventy-fve
per cent. Ct the rates on agricultural
land, q system Of Government loans,
and farming improvements. The Rad-
cal minority on the Commission sign
a separate report. They declare that the re.
suit of the adoption Of the suggestions OF
the majority will mean that $3.50: o. 600 shall
be annually given as State relief. Land
owners, they declare, should bear their
share Of local burdens.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
American Arrested In the Transraal.

Gardner Williams, an American manager
of the De Beers Mines. was arrested at the
Instance OF the Government Of Cape Colo ny
on the charge of having supplied arms 10 the
Uitlanders Of the Rand to be used In theil
threatened revolt against the Government OF
the Traasyaal. It is said that Williams sent
supplies of arms to johannesburg in trucks,
the weapons being placed in thu bottom Of
The trucks aud then covered with coke.
Williams was admitted to bail In the sum Of
a5O0n
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Weyler Restricts His Officers.

HAvANA, Cuba, March 7.-Captain-General
Weyler has issued circular to military COM
manders instructing them not to arrest
civilians for deportation except upon tndis-
putable proof of their connection with the
fnsurrection. All officers making arrests
based upon evidence given byinterested per-
sons will be held to strict account,
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had been recalled, 1t was decided to keep
both the police proper and the gendarmes
confined to barracks until further orders, as
there seemed to be danger Of another out
break Unpopular fury.
The United States consulate Is now
guarded by strong detachment of gen
darmes armed with carbines, revolvers, and
swords. They have instructions to protect
the consulate at any cost.
Mr..Hannis Taylor, the American Minis
ter, Is ABOUT to send his family away from
Madrid. Their baggage was taken to the
railway station.
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Lovers Die Together.

At Oakland, CAL, because Of parental OBJ
jections to their proposed marriage, Diana
Pacheco, eighteen years old, and her lover,
Edward Hack, aged twenty, died together in
a room at q lodging house. The bodies were
discovered side by side, Hack having first
shot his sweetheart through the heart and
then sent bullet through his own.