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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
THE LAST GUNS
Fired in the Exciting Pine
Tree State Campaign.
Some of Best Republican Rallies Of
Season Held Saturday Night.
There Now Remains But to Roll Up a Great
Majority. Today.

rr,,,, c. "a
iiaho"eh' sept l]-Saturday night, oc-
CURED a memorable event in the annals
Of Republjcau bistorvin this oi,,, o,,,,.,,,.
..,, III inns ci's' shorty
i1ei cIoch' the boom of cannon, the
boom of cannon. the whiZz of rockets and
the music OF the band told mat erand
f,o,,,t.r;., -. e'i'
i'ePuoicah demonstration was in pro-
grcss, and that the good Republican city
Of ralloveu x,.e not +o r o,,+,o.7 ~,
~. -. ny
~ ~ i ne"i ~ SISTERS III the point OF a rous-
'''.' ,ttCIti3Il.'tH isilN.
~ Niti,'.i5u tHc SKY was overcast from
l -'ie Selt 'il$ oi me sun ana at times the
tt.39i'.-' % + 1ool evening was decidedly
's''ro;t'' ne am a, ~ on ana allowed the
, i7'S ~ " Hriu ~ Inc order planned
- ~ -t !Hdtlorm hdd been erected on the
ti t tit2r' corner OF Bflck Exchange,
III ",t1H tHG courtesy OF me proprietor
H., q n ~ mo around TINS platform
H.id on tilr NFrtthuas o. the MOTEL did the
49," 90 ihIiIe' tiuhdiedS gathered Mt
''e''i ii"iiit9 Mlt+llil nearing Instance, and
- o"ilteI , ~ tSuiiidte OF the number
pitrcHt Nouiu pc l9uO;
--itei y Ngfdl eNcellent selections by
04S tdutl bahu flS Honor Mayor
S 81 Sscplea forward ara IN grace
ith speech ahnounced the first speaker of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
A DAY OF REST.
MAJOR Mckinley Steals Few Hours from
Multitude OF Visitors.

Canton, Ohio, Sept 13.-Yestcrday
was the most active and laborious day
Major Mckinley has had since his
nomination. He did not go to Zoar.
last night as he thought at one time If
doing. The people gave him no chance
go leave town He was serenaded sew
eral times during the evening and had
d great many callers at the house To-
day he enjoyed a well-earned rest This
morning. Major Mckinley took a short
drive with Mrs. Mckinley and made n
visit to his mother He did not go 10
church This afternoon, he took a long
drive into the country ana was much
refreshed by it. He is looking well anG
feeling We'll, after his wcak.of arduous
work ana is ready for still harder work
Of the new week
Major Mckinley will have a larger
number of delegates at his house, this
week, than has been received in the
same length of time since his nomi-
nation many of them will be very large
delegations. The total number of poll
teal pilgrims to Canton this week. will
exceed $4,000. It is plain to those in
touch with the work if the campaign
here. that the Republicans from all
parties of the country have determined
to visit Major Mckinley. Letters ask
ing for delegations come every mail
News Of encouraging nature were
received from Iowa. today. A poll OF
all save II counties in the state shows
that the voters are two to one for Me
kinley. The II counties not polled are
e-t,., L
parts of the West is of cheering charac-
tar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
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cratic Congress in passing the act of
1884 was expressly IVoWcd TO be TO place
the United States on a gold basis. as
ht st suited to the Dis Of an expand, ii
and an expanding commerce. This basis
lasted until the civil var broke out. Nee
oSsilating the issue of paper money.
lhe Republican party TO which is due
alt praise for passing the act OF 1873. grew
weary Of well doing, became alarmed at
the Ctlmor over restricting the CuTrcncr
hy retiring the grccnbacks and in 1SiN
adopted law compelling their REISSUE
when received into the treasury This
last act, going still further in the di-
recuou Of imitation. provided for tho
purchase Of silver bullion and the coin
lions Of SILVER dollars of fun legal tender
power.
Again in 1899 there was further yield
ing OF the dominant Republican party to
TIN demands Of the silver mine owners
aitd iutlatiOniSts iu the passage of the
Sherman act providing for the monthly
thousand ounces OF silver. This con-
tinued swelling Of the volume of silver
ana paper money precipitated the finan-
Clal panic OF 1898.
The war on the standard Of value
opened with the bill to repeal the pur-
chasing clause Of the sherman act. Il
WAS but slIrmish. the silver force
making n show of resistance by occaS-
lunal sorlies. The battle is now on us
ana we must meet II like honest men and
patriots
The nominee Of the Chicago platform
propounas that the free coinage in tn
United States alone of silver at the RAJ
tlo Of T. 70 with gold. will take away
from gold just 50 much of its purchaS
Ing power as was added to it by the dc
moneiizauon Of silver by the United
States
lie further says; We contend that
free and unlimited coinage by the United
States alone vii! raise the bullion value
Of silver 10 its coirAag &c value and thus
make silver bullion worth one dollar ANA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
EVIDENTLY INSANE.
Peter Nelson OF Bangor. Behaves in Peculiar
Manner at WaterviIIe.

Watervile. Sept 3.-(SpeciaD.-A man
poorly dressed, Is or 30 years old. about
feet c inches tall sandy complexion
with n1olstache was about the Maine
central station at 10 o'clock. He carried
in his hand two Testaments and was
supposed to be a CLERGYMAN; Suddenly
to make violent demonstrations toward
himself and others. and Officer Simpson
WAS sent for. The officer arrived in a
Tow minutes and as the man was evil
9,antlv insane he was taken to the police
et.,tion where he gave the name of Peter
Nelson and said his home was in Ban
sor-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
$4,000 to $4,000
Is Claimed for the Republican Ticket by Those
about RoCkIand.

Rockland, Sept. 13.-The Republicans
in this section are feeling jubilant over
tomorrow's election, and expect to
carry the State by 10000 to $4,000 plu-
rality. may setting it higher Demo
Gratis generally concede $1,000 to 10000
Knox county is expected to go Repub-
lican by 500. Rockland will give SOC
plurality for the Republican ticket. The
silver ticket Will he generally sup
ported by Democrats in this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
TIRED OF TALKING.
Arthur SewaII Weaying Of Denying That He
Intends TO Withdraw.

Bath. Sept. 13.-Arthur Sewall says
that he has already answered the ques-
ton concerning his withdrawal enough
times. He has answered it once and for
all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
MURDERER COMMITS SUICIDE.
Bacigalupo Who Killed Ambrosol at Boston.
Ends His Own Life.

Hyde Park, Mass. Sept. 13.-About
10 this morning. the body of Charles
Bacisalupo was found on the bank of
the Neponset river at Holmfield Death
was caused by bullet through the
head. A revolver lying near, indicated
suicide.
l5acigalupo was the murderer of
Hotel Keeper Bernado Ambrosoli of
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
GOLD DEMOCRATS
Make Official Notification to
Palmer and Buckner.
Pres. Cleveland Sends Letter Endors-
ing Principles Of True Democracy.
Great Enthusiasm Displayed by All in Interest
Of Honest Money.

Louisville, Ky. Sept. 12.-The Audi
torium was crowded to the doors last
night at the Palmer and Buckner noti-
lication meeting, and as the various
speeches were made the enthusiasm
ran high and the applause and cheers
We're deafening. Generals Palmer and
Buckner mounted the platform arm in
arm and We're given a great ovation.
National Committeeman Zach Pholps
Of Louisville, called the meeting to Or
der.
The audience arose and sang Amer
lea, after which Mr. Phelps introduced
Hon. W. - Bynum. chairman of tho
national committee, as the presiding
officer. He was cordially greeted Mr.
bynnm stated the purpose Of the meet
'ng, concluding with the reading Of a
number of kilograms. notably one from
IN sident Cleveland. This was eagerly
awaited by the crowd. II had been tho
talk Of the street and the hotelsall day
It's reading created the greatest on
thusiasm If the evening. The telo-
grar follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
RALLY AT ROME.
Thomas Leigh. IT,. and E. N. Thompson. ESQ.,.
Addressed Large Meeting. Saturday Night.

Rome, Sept. IA very successful
Republican rally was held in the Rob
BINS $choolhousc. Friday evening, adj
dressed by Thomas. Jr, Esq, and f.
NJ. Thompson. Esq. of Augusta. The
schoolhouse was filed to Overlooking
and many were unable to gain admit
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
MUST PAY PENALTY.
Mrs. Clara GetcheII of Sidney,
Denied a New Trial.
The Law Court Declines to Set Aside
Verdict of Lower Court
BY Which She Was Adudgcd Guilty Of Murder
Of Her Husband.

Portland, Sept. 13.-The law court
saturday. handed down a decision in
the Gctcheil murder case, which was
tried al Augusta in 1894, and in which
a motion was made to set aside the
verdict of guilty of murder in the first
degree.
The respondent Mrs Clara Getcheli
Of Sidney, was accused Of causing her
husbands death 10y administering to
him strychnine. mixed With some gir
and sulphur that he was accustomed to
drink before meals. The law court dis
misses the arrcaland denies the motion
for Il new trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Sept. 13.-Forecast for
Monday: For New England showers.
northeasterly to easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
GROVER CLEVELAND.

NhON tIII. EIlANDs
Almost as much enthusiasm was
aroused by telegram from Secretary
Carlisle
Bar Harhor. Me. Sept 70. 1896.
The Hon W T. Bynum, Louisville.
Ky:
Your telegram inviting me to attend
he meeting al Louisville. today. has
been forwarded to ne at this place,
ana greatly regret my inability to ac-
,ept.
The conservative ana patriotic dee
larati"n Of the indianapolis convention
on the pubic questions involved in the
pending contest. and the high charac-
ter of the nominees cannot fail to-
arouse the real Democratic sentiment
pf the country and command the hearty
support Of all who sincerely believe in
the preservation Of the public honor. the
public peace and the sta bility valu
II the currency used by our people.
am proud TO take my stand with
The old-fashoned Democrats who have
refused to abandon their honest con-
NIctlons in order TO form unnatural al
'lances with political ana social organ
cations whose purposes are dangerous
% the country and wholly inconsistent
Nith the fundamental principles OF our
party, and I pledge to YOU and your
associates such support and assistance
- can properly give during the cam
paign. j. G CARLISLE
VT Bynum then introduced Senator
Cailery. who spoke as follows:
Gen. Palmer: | am pharuad u.itb tl,o
pleasant duty of notifying YOU, on behalf
y the national Democratic party. that
President Of the United STATES
nd"r ordinary circumstances no elab
of1te or extensive statement Of the
FUSES winch led up to your nomination
Would 70 appropriate. but the Demo-
fatc party IS no longer solid. The chi
raso platform shaped ana drove the
"%(dSt mat has separated it in twain
on. sir, stand ON a pl4tform adhprins,
70 Inc ancient ana accepted doctrines OF
fHc Democracy Il declares in uneduiv-
's'u terms for tariff for revenue only:
s i,i ~" jtanaafd with silver as sub
~iuElrH coinage: the enforcement of the
-oNefhment from the banking business
win % safe and elastic currency under
I 7oi,,F, supgrNision measured in
1PiuilI ny the needs of business the in
ncnonuence ana integrity of the supreme
court; individual freedom ana right OF
II lrlEate contract and tho. enforcement
ol iedefdi law ny the President.
no uncertain sound comes from In
dianapoiis' Clear. distinct ana emphatic.
ilS utterances have penetrated every
NOOK ana corner of the republic.
me Chicaso platform is precisely the
opposite OF these principles. That great
rrlneiple Of tariff fer revenue only is
denuded OF its Democratic force by drop
ping the word only thus leaving a
Wlde margin Tor republican hereSy to
creep INTO this cardinal tenet.
You ana the public know the deadly
lhrusts made in the Chicago platform at
the supreme court, at he President *.
power to suppress riot: affecting federal
property or authority. ana at freedom or
contract.
on and the public know of the attack
on the public credit and honor: on the
present money standard and of the threat
of unlimited issue of paper money by the
government 1t is needless to specify the
departures from the Democratic doctrine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14


y Journal reporter called at the Jail,
Sunday afternoon Inf Mrs C,ctchen
,,.c,.,..,,5 ;...........,
''' r'H'il"f- IL is Sald mat Sl'" taxes
the law courts decision very hard,
having been confident of a new trial
tt II VI ,,.,.,, ,,.,. ........., 49,.
i'"' at ''''''4 Nii'i Inc ''i'oii'r ciii''''
and therefore his opinion of the de
rision could not be learned though il
/. ,,,,.1,,.t,,.., chat hl ,,.,,. ,o.,,,,I,. -.
'''lii''''i'' VI :" itN"i""i' report from
the law court.
The following is the fun text of Tho
,.o.aio,.
9'a'e ~ Malil'' Neht''p ec county
""'''' Vs., ID, i'aa,''''
''i'o"' ~. iis'' iidHheii' d. nm
- an "Pt'"l non, ''ir "'''if'"ii 81 'il'
0'Hi - 'Ci'" III '1u9l'i7 t"' Pl '''"ii'' Il
ne" '.i''' on i'1'i"H /" SCI "sl"e -" yer
NiN' VI S"Il'N "l ilui''' III .l0 iif'' ne
Srt'' Ioi 'hre' REASONS
l. '''Se 1t Nt'9 d7''il9' "a" anu
NH, 'iiaiS u .'i' justice !'ieSl''iiiS'
,'e' u9s It N't9 "3"iiiS' Ni''iiCF'
D. 90" "9V IT Voc "7"'ii9' 'He III
" eNi''el'ce III t'ie case c"h'a'i'e" II
LOW "c'dNo ~ l%5FS'
1 ne HfSt reason assigned Tor new
'rial mas hot 'eeh pressed az ti'e par,
ii'l 9i'0iH IL "e' ne N'id Se as ul'
ana 'oiipie'e' an" no error 81 Jaw mas
"eeh 0iS'"Neled III H. aitef oarelu
CONSIDERATION Oh II ana JUS aPpIcatloi
1" the eN toeilce 81 me case
me remaining Two reasons as one
naive "feh pressed WIN great N'S"' aht
taiiieStheSS. me prisoner was con
Nlcteu OF poisoning hef husband ~
"uiiiiSlNtIle 10 Nun SttN"hil-ae' A}lNt'
WIN some 5li ana sulphur tt''-t ne Wai
accustomed 10 drink before iie&lS
''ttC'ltIi INC ~ i9"i'el > lU7t''ii'H' t""h
me po'lIe OF 2lh ana sulphur from inc
putteiy ana SWailoWed some OF 'ht
contents ne SAT Gown To Glnhef ahe
Immediately becdhe SICK. re caiieV
lof medicine ana AT the suggestion OF
the prisoner was gwen more Slh an"
sulphur mixed win not water ana Su-
gar ana became seeker sun inc doc-
tor was sent Tor Wh" came ana admin
lSlcreu IfileuleS' MOI suSPe't'h5 p"iSoh
After ne went away the prisoner gave
her husband more gin ana sulphur ah'
O'Clock that afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
LIGHT RAIN FOR ELECTION DAY.

Boston, Sept. 13.-For Monday. J,;eht
rain, probably followed by clearing.
easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-14
Bnzzard'S Bay. Mass, Sept. 10.
To Hon. w. ID. Byn,Im:

To Hon. W. u. Bynum:
| regret that cannot accept your in.
fItaii0ntO attend the notification meeting
on Saturday evening. As a Democrat.
devoted TO the principles and integrity OF
my party, should be delighted to be
present on an occasion so significant, and
20 mingle with those who are determined
that the voice OF true Democracy shalt
not he Smothcred. and insist that its glo.
riouS standard shall be borne al0ft rs OF
old in faithful hands.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24

LONDON. January 23.-An excellent Sc
lection was put forward at the wool auc-
ton sales to-day, consisting of better aus
tralian combing greasies, which We're
strongly competed by American buyers.
who paid 10 per cent. over the DeceiIotI
sales. Medium grades were wei taken
by Yorkshire and continental buyers al a,I
advance Of per cent 4 good sho" OF
cross-breds was chiefly purchased by
Yorkshires and high prices were obtained
for lambs owing 10 the scarcity OF me
present and prospective supply. amer
can purchases to-day were fully 2.Wo bales.
The present sales viii close January 81.
The number Of bales offered to-day were
1855, OF which $50 were withdrawn. FOL
lowing are the sales i'm detail:
New South Wales-423 bales; secured
is iad01s sd: greasy. 50l1d.
QUeensland-2 ~ bales; secured, IS li4
victoria-1.Se bales: secured Si4da1s
51ad; greasy. 5iadG1s I'D.
South Australia-72S bales; secured ls@
Is %: greasy. 7l209d. -,,,o
New Zealand. go bales; secured. 5&d0
Is: greasy 7a.N11ied.
Cape of Good Hone and Natal, ~ y
holes; secured, G7ld@1s I'D; greasy 4Aa
I'D.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24
DRY GOODS.

NFW YORK. January 23.-The close or
he day shows n moderate increase In tne
volume of business completed as o resnlt
Of the greater inGuiry from ne iaIEe
number of huvers. the tone of the market
sympathizes herewith and values are no
lower. Representatives of come very i'm
uortant out-of-town houses are here ana
they never come eXcent on business.
PRINTING cloths very dull and nominal az
% ~ 27,o and sales of 1000 pieces at the
latter nrice
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24
WHEELING AND PITTsBuRG DIVE
SION
TRAYs-oH1o DIVISION.

For Columbus. Chicago ana tne " es.'
20 and 1913 a. IN. caly and $50 p. L.
u1 G',oiiumbus, Cincinnati and ST.. Lo1i7
ms A. IN. daIy AID 1870 p. n., tE--.l
tt,I'. T., and 5:41 %. ~. sunday only
%, 80 Ctatrgville accommodations. ID.IJ re-
- and 3:lJ p. m. except SUNDAY.
IA ;-..vye-lt accommodation. $50 =. IL
cav ed y1,dusl.y Mail. lol5 a. m. daily.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24
WY PENNSYLVANIA STATIONS.
pennsylvania LINES.
q b.s---------.- --------y ItSrg.I 49,
TNAlAs RUN 81 CENfAAL ING.

Ticket OMce at Pennsylvania Station on
Water 81. Foot OF Eleventh ST.. Wheel
ing. al Mcclure House. Wheeling, and at
the Pennsylvania Station Bridgeport
Southwest Observation-Disclosures Route
DAILY. Except Sunday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24
ARRIVE.


r-roro Now York philadelphia 5a ii,.
70 .o', and Washington. $40 d. m.' DAILY.
and and as o. "a, except Monday. ,.c. m
u-C1SrDIeiIaud accommodation t.VI - N'''
e3 GTdpfto ,Iu-'s Accommodation. 1910 a. m''
d4 Rt.65nndsvire accommodating l:i53 a. IA "a
and 1:41 p. m, except SuhuaS' "''1
m cr.srton express. l:25 P. n, Monday only
WHEELING AND PITTsBuRG DIYI-
SION.
r-,- pltteburr. washington. baltimore.
pttIad4lph.a ana New York 40 H. -
and Sac %. I'D. daily. an,
FoT 5ittsburg. i:i0 a. ~. dolly. 1900.
Pitts5urg express. o. =. H., except
Sunday.
rrom New York. Philadelphia, EaiLl-
,,are \Vashingtcr Lrd iItlsblig' 4J'D :;
H. m daily. n:ao y IA, Except 7a' w nay '''l
5i+tsburg mail. 1000 q. M except S~A'
da,. and 700 p. m, daily.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24
WOOL.

CINCINNATI. January 23+-Hogs' slow
but steady at g 6d4 -: receipts, S.oU
mead; shipments, 800 head.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24

q TOAfLINSON. PASSENGER Agent
Station foot Eleventh and Water SIS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24

,-.-tbvyest system-Cleveland and Pitts.
burg Division.
Trains run daily except sunday as fol-
lows.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24

From Bridgeport to . Leave. Arrive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24

CLEVELAND, LOBAIN AND
~ WHEELING RAILROAD.
Time table in effect November q, 1885.
Cleveland Depot, Foot OF South Water
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24

Through connections and through tick
OTIS to ali points. Call on our agents or
aoDi M. C. CARREL. Cen. Pass. Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24
GOING SOUTH.

IDINN -NUItIIf.
Electric ears between Wheelirr. Mar
tins Ferry and c.. l.. q ". Depot in
ErilgepOrt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-24

a m. and $50 p. m, except Su'A1a
II:OO .. L., Saturday only.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Pianos for Winthrop.

In August last five pianos from one
maker and one each from two other
makers were purchased by the Win
throp Normal College of Rock Hill, s.
c., as trial instruments. with the un'
derstanding that if satisfactory others
from the same makers were to be add
ed. Time and test does not seem to
prove them entirely satisfactory since
when eight more pianos were needed
they were not chosen from either OF
the makes before taken on trial. This
time the selection was made from a
purely musical standpoint by those
Qualified to judge the actual merits OF
a piano; and, as a result the MASON
AND HAMLIN and MATHUsEK were chos'
en- from some twenty-five competing
makers. We shall be pleased if those
who are thinking of buying pianos
will write the music department OF
this college asking how they like the
MASON AND HAMLIN and MATHUsEB
pianos, and why they were chosen
above all others. LUDDEN u BATES
Savannah, Ca, wholesale agents TO,
Mason and Hamlin and Mathuseb
pianos.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
A Strange Story.

The Augusta Chranicle says lat a
dance in Barnwell county a number
of years ago, murder was committed
for which an innocent man was hanged
While on the floor dancing Stephen
Bush was shot and killed by shot
fired from the outside. A rough
character by the name of Bates was
accused. He admitted firing the pis-
tol but swore he fired it into the air.
Circumstantial evidence was so con-
elusive he was tried, convicted and
hanged, protesting his innocence on
the scaffold. About a year ago Mr..
Billy Limbrick died and as sequel to
the tragedy confessed before his death
that he fired the fatal shot, but could
assign no reason, as he and Bush were
the best of friends, only that he was
drinking. He said that when Bates
fired into the air, he deliberately aimed
in the house and fired. The deadly
work of the bullet sobered him and he
sold his pistol to a cousin for 5Ocents,
fearing detection. He helped to gather
the evidence that convicted and hanged
Bates. This has only recently come
to the ears of the people of his com:
lnunity."- This is a strange story, and
shows that sometimes the innocent suf-
fer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01

secretary, after which they shall elect
by ballot two of their members, who
shall receive a majority of the ballots
cast in such election, as members OF
the County Examining Board OF Pen
sions hereinbefore provided for: Pro-
vided, however, that in those counties
where such survivors fail or refuse to
comply with this Act the State Board
of Pensions may appoint two eX-Con-
federate soldiers or sailors as members
of said Board.
Sec. G. On the first Monday in Ap-
ril in each year after the year 1896 the
Comptroller General shall issue to the
persons then entitled to receive pen
sions under the provisions of the law
upon that subject his warrant for the
amount of the proportion of such an
nual appropriation as such persons
shall be by law entitled to receive.
Pensions payable under the provisions
of this Act for the year 1896 shall be
paid at such times as the State Board
of Pensions may determine, not later
than June Is, 1896.
Sec. Z. That all Acts or parts OF Acts
which are inconsistent with this Act
are hereby repealed.