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Sold Out to Spain.

CHARLESTON, March 26.-Edward
Owens, late fireman on the flibuster-
ing steamer Commodore, went before
the Spanish consul here today and
made statement reg arding the much
talked of trip of the Commodore. He
was mad because the officers OF the
boat would not pay him more money
and he had been drinking besides.
He admitted that he always knew
where the boat really was going, but
he claimed to have been "shangaied, J"
that is, shipped to 60 to one port and
then taken to another, and he swears
he will prosecute the officers of the
Commodore. He told the the consul
today that the Commodore went
straight to Cuba when she left here
on the 18th. She tried to land at
night, and failing at that, she came
boldly up to the Cuban coast and put
her men and arms ashore. There were
80 men, he said, among whom were
General DeSOtO, anu SIX uodt lOduS Ol
rifles, matchetes and ammunition.
He said the landing was made just
around a cape which was, he thought,
in the province of Santa Anna (ClaraO.
The men on board were mostly Amer.
leans of Cuban extraction, General
DeSoto being the only man of note
among them. They did not drill
while on board the Commodore, but
when they landed they all put on caps
with Cuban flags on them. The Span
ish consul said that he could take no
part in the matter until official recog-
milton of Owens statement had been
taken. If Owens wished to prosecute
the officers or libel the boat, the Span
ish government would help all it could
after the case had been made and il
the United States district attorney
would start proceedings Spain would
help to push the matter by getting
witnesses, etc. Owens saw a lawyer
this afternoon and a libel suit against
the vessel will be brought tomorrow.
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A NIvsterious Suicide.

NEW YORK, March PA handsome
woman committed suicide by. shoot
ing herself in the head tonight near
the I'D street entrance to Central
Park. Her clothing was of exception
al rich quality and the police believe
that the woman's position in society
was above the common place. She
appeared to be 35 years of age and her
features were strongly French. Be-
side the body was small pocket book,
containing a ten cent piece, and a
white handkerchief. In one corner
of the handkerchief there was a mark
which looked like an initial !'E." Be-
yond that there was no mark or any
thing on the person of the dead wo'
man that could in any way lead to
her identity.
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FOR OUR EXHIBIT AT CHICAGO.
Plans for a State Convention to be Held at
Spartanburg.

Plans for State Convention 10 DC heAo a'
Spartanburg.
The following letter, sent to the
press and to leading citizens IN dlffer'
ent parts of the State, explains itself:
CHARLESTON, S. c., March 81, 1896:
DEAR SIR: A convention composed
of delegates from the Southern States
and cities was held in Chicago in Feb
ruary to consider the advisabilty of
holding an exposition of Southern re-
sources and products in that city this
year, and to devise ways and means
for covering the cost of such an expo
sition. The convention resolved with
out a dissenting voice that the exposi-
ton should be held. The city of Chi
cago pledged itself to undertake the
whole expense of organizing and
maintaining the exposition.
The several Southern States under
took, on their part, to provide the ex-
hibits, and to pay the expense of COL
lecting, arranging and organizing
their exhibits.
When the delegates from South
Carolina met in Chicago, it was deem
ed advisable that if the legislature
failed to make fan appropriation to
place before the world the products
and resources of our. various cotton
and other industries at the exposition
in Chicago, trial should be made to
raise the necessary funds from other
sources. The Legislature you are
aware, did nothing for the end IN
view, and it now becomes my duty, by
the authority of the Governor of the
State, to invite you to attend con-
vention to be held at Spartanburg, on
Wednesday evening, April 18th, 1896,
for the purpose of providing plan by
which an exhibit of the industries of
the State shall be made at Chicago. 1t
is hardly necessary for me to place
before you the imperative reasons
why we of this State should make the
best exhibit.
The great development of our cotton
factories, the natural advantages we
have of climate, water power, and
cotton raised around the mills must
invite the attention of capital, there
by making our State not only foremost
in agriculture, but also in cotton fab
ric industries
In no other way can our farmers be
more judiciously helped than by Civ.
ing them a market, we might say, near
to each and every farm, therefore
by linking together agriculture, man
ufactures and commerce.
I request, therefore, that the mayors
and intendants of the cities and towns
in the State attend the convention at
Spartanburg, and appoint three dele
gates from each of the cities and towns
to represent their several municipali-
ties in this convention, for the purpose
of insuring an exhibit by South Caro-.
lima at Chicago.
I request that each of the cotton
manufacturing enterprises in the State
appoint representatives to attend the
convention in Spartanburg.
I also request that each of the rail-
road companies doing business in the
State will appoint representative to
attend the convention.
Ishall be obliged if you will inform
me at your earliest convenience the
names of the delegates you have ap-
pointed in response to this address,.
Very respectfully,
E. l.. ROCHE,
Commissioner from South Carolina
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Blew Himfelf Up.

NASHVILLE, March 27.-Special to
the Sun from Knoxville, Tenn, says;
Litral Bacon, who had been promi,
nent figure in Roane county matters,
both business and political, killed him
self at Kingston today. He chose a
method so terrible and unusual that
the entire community was shocked.
During the.progress of the Hines muir
der trial Bacon was a leading witness.
His testimony was of special import
ance, and the attorneys on one side
found it necessary to get rid of Its ef'
feet. An indictment for perjury re-
suited. The charge caused Bacon to
suffer mentally until he became de-
ranged. Today he went into the yard,
secured a stick of dynamite that had
been bought for blasting purposes
quietly laid down on it and lit the
fuse. A terrible explosion followed:
The horlor-stricken neighbors rushed
out to find that the man had been
blown into hundred pieces. His body
was literally thrown to the four winds
He left no explanation of his act.
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Florence, s. g., March %, 1896.
A Good Thing.

The Veterinary Department of the
South Carolina Experiment Station at
Clemson offers its aid to the people OF
South Carolina in the investigation
and extirpation of contagious and in
fectious diseases among the domesti
Gated animals; horse, cow. swine, dog,
fowls, etc. The College Veterinarian
will take pleasure in corresponding
with the owners of diseased animals
and will wherever possible give dag.
noses and advice free. In all cases OF
a contagious nature requiring person
al inspection, the travelling expenses
of the Veterinarian must be met by the
owners of the diseased animals. 1t is
the intention of the Veterinary De-
partment of Clemson College to give
to the stock owners and others OF this
State who may wish it,a special course
in Veterinary Science. Anyone OF
good moral character may avail him:
self of this course under the head OF
the Veterinary Department. For fur
ther information address DR.. W. E. A.
Wyman, Veterinarian to South Caro-
lima Experiment Station and Clemson
College.
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VERY EIshy Indeed.

CHARLESTON, March 22.-The little
alleged ilibustering steamer Commo' q.
dore, which left this port on the 18th
for Tampa with cargo of arms and
ammunition returned here today
minus the cargo and % of her crew
of 81 men. The officers will say moth
ing. but the steward, who is Charles
ton man, says that when in the Flo,
rida keys the Commodore experienced
bad weather and struck snaf which
caused her to leak so badly that it was
necessary to throw all of her cargo
and much of her coal overheard to
tighten her. The crew became alarmed
and 20 men insisted on leaving the
ship in boats. These % were Cubans'
Hansen's story is considered to be
ishy and is not believed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Millions of Soldiers.

According to report on the organ
lied militia of the United States which
has just been prepared by the War
Department, the United States, in
case of need, can put 9,467,694 men
in the field. At the close of the year
1895 every State and Territory, with
the exception of Indian Territory and
Alaska, had an organized National
Guard. The total force of the militia
numbered 1860, of which 1O2,604
composed the infantry arm, 5,215 the
cavalry, 5,267 the artillery, $50 special
corps and 1,443 general and staff Of
icers. In many of the States last
year camps were held, and the atten-
dance upon these occasions ranged
from ffty-five per cent. in Mississippi
to ninety-five per cent. in Vermont.
The total appropriation allowed the
militia by the government amounted
to $4OO, 900, while the States during
the same period spent So, 1884, 974 on
these organizations. 1t is estimated
that mobilization of the militia could
be effected in the different States and
Territories in from three hours in the
District of Columbia to seventy two
hours in Oregon, other State organi-
cations assembling between these two
periods. New York is far in the lead
in the number of men enlisted in the
National Guard, its strength amount
ing to 12,901 officers and enlisted men.
Pennsylvania is second, with S,482;
Ohio third, with 6,493: Illinois, 6,226;
South Carolina, SILL; Massachusetts,
5,344; California, 1864, Georgia 4, )
355; New Jersey. 1864; Alabama, g.
100; Indiana, 1926, Texas, 5000;
Michigan, 2,S75, Connecticut, 2,74O;
Wisconsin, 2,640; Iowa, 1888; Mis-
souri,, 2,649; Minnesota, 2,027; Mary
land, l, SS5; Louisiana, 1888; Kansas,
1875; Mississippi, 1,695; Oregon, l.
$50; District of Columbia, l, AL; Ken
tuck ky, 1,469; North Carolina, i, 4O3
Tennessee, 1889; New Hampshire,
1880; Maine, 1,137; Washington, l.
1874; Nebraska, ,137; Florida, LOSS,
Utah, 1,O03; Rhode Island, 979
Arkansas, 974; West Virginia, o45
Colorado, S33; Vermont, 800; South
Dakota, 79S; Idaho, 535; North Da
kota, 525; Montana, $40; Arizona,
500; New Mexico, 470; Wyoming. 45O
Nevada, 439; Delaware, 427, and Okla
homa, 153. It is estimated that in ne
cessity Illinois could place S52, 625 in
the field; Pennsylvania comes next
with ri. S72, and Ohio third, with
ESQ, 900; New York, $50, 900; Indiana
4sl, 1872; Kentucky, 36l, 1877; Missouri
$50, 900; Massachusetts, 339, 39l; WIS
consin, 306 343; Texas, 100000; Vlr
ginia, 295, ,440; New Jersey, 2S4, S87
Georgia, 2G4, OIL; Michigan, 26O, 600
Iowa, 245, 500; North Carolina, 24O,
600; Mississippi, $500; Maryland
2O5, ,S16; Arkansas, 2O5, 900, and the re
mainder of the States below 100000
each.
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Inhaled Illuminating Gas.

BALTIMORE, March, 27.-John ].
Hill, young merchant of Ahoskie,
Hertford county, N. G., died at the
Carrollton hotel today from the effects
of inhaling Illuminating gas: MIR.
Hill evidently failed to properl y shut
off the flow when he retired Wednes'
day night. His room was filled with
the vapor and the man was found un-
conscious yesterday morning. Ply
sicians made every effort to save his
life but without avail. Mr.. Hill was
in the city purchasing goods for his
firm and intended to have returned
south today. G. J. Parker, his part
ner, arrived today and took charge ol
the remains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Killed by Convict.

NEwBERRY, S. G., March 27.-Yes
terday afternoon negro prisoner on
the chain gang named Duffy, working
in this county got enraged at an or
der given him by Guard Hargrove
and swinging his pick axe around
struck the guard in the head: Al
though the negro was shackled, he
succeeded in making good his escape,
although two other guards were near
by. Mr.. Hargrove, after painful suf
ferings, died at 3 o'clock this thl:
morning. Duffy had just been sen
fenced to the chain gang last week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
The Dynamite Exploded.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, March 25;-
A dynamite cartridge which was be-
ing thawed out over a fire near here
today, was exploded. An Italian was
blown almost to pieces and Seymour
Eddy, a son of D. r. Eddy of Lewis
ton, had both eyes blown out, one leg
broken in three places and was other
wise injured.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Decidedly Indifferent.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, March 23.-
George Windisch, the Pittston wife
was sentenced to be hanged
today. When Judge Woodward asked
himif he had anything to say why
sentence should not be pronounced,
he said: 81 am not guilty of the MUIR
der. Idon't want my case taken to
the Supreme Court. Let them hang
mo and he done with it"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
VIII Hardly Get 1t.

FORT WORTH, Tex, March 23.-Mrs
II. Adicock is here consulting with
lawyers about proceeding to recover
$500 found in we'll in Houston
County, near Fort Valley, Miss. a few
days ago, by a well digger. She
She claims her husband, Confederate
soldier, buried the money during the
war, and afterwards being killed, did
not reveal the hiding place to the faml
ly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-04-01
Lee the Orator.

RICHMOND, Va, March %. General
Stephen D. Lee of Mississippi has ac'
cepted the invitation to deliver the adj
dress at the laying of the cornerstone
of the Davis monument. The cere-
mony is 10 take place in July.
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The only trustworthy cure for
the Whiskey, Opium and Tobacco
Habits is administered at The Kee-
ley Institute Of South Carolina.
Fur further information address
The Keeley Institute, or Drawer
27, Columbia. S g.
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AYouthful Fraud.

COLUMBIA. s. c., March 27.-The
Register of yesterday published the fol-
lowing: Patrons of the electric cars
in the city will remember young fel-
low who several weeks ago was IN the
habit of boarding the cars at Gervais
and Main streets, and during the trip
to the union station and back, would
present people with circulars stating
that he was deaf and dumb and
wanted money 10 60 to an institution
to receive an education: He got
many a dime, quarter and even dol
lars, and he had a pocketbook bullying
with coin after few days stay in the
city. 1t now appears that the boy is
2 fraud. which is shown by the follow
ing taken from the Florence Times:
Rock Hill, s. c., March 81, 1896;
Rev. R. w. Sanders.
NV Dear Sir: have just been in
formed by several of the best citizens
of the county that young man born
and raised near Catawba, S. G., real
name Thos. Shook. sallow complexion
about 1s years old, is travelling over
the assumed name of Thos. Allen, rep
resenting himself as a deaf and dumb
orphan with a printed certificate re.
commencing him as a charitable OBJ
ject, signed by yourself, DR.. G. w.
Hill of Catawba, and myself. This
fraud was in Columbia last week am
told, and received considerable money,
I think we should join in a card
through the papers and say something
regarding him, as I have never seen
or heard of him.
Hoping to hear from you at once, l
am respectfully,
CAD J. PRIDE.
Florence, s. c., March %, 1896.
Editor Florence Times:
My Dear Sir: Having received the
above communication with reference
to the fraud" therein mentioned, I
have thought it well to publish it in
your paper so that "Thos. Allen" alias
"Thos. Shook" may not impose upon
any of the good people who may read
the Times. I never heard of him un.
til the letter of Mr.. Cad J. Pride fell
into my hands, and any use he is
making of my name is a forgery.
R. W. SANDERS.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-30
GOSSIP FOR WHEEL RIDERS.

L. d. CAbanne expresses the opinion
that the professional riders are now
riding with their fists as we'll as their
legs.
1t is said that Zimmerman will train
for the 1897 racing season, and if he can
get in good form he will ride, but un-
less his work is of high order he will
not be seen on the track.
According to statements which have
not been contradicted some astute Brit
ish bicycle manufacturers have en-
ployed high-born but impecunious
danes to sell wheels on "the usual COM
mission"
A mathematician has computed the
movements of a riders feet while work
ing bicycle, and has demonstrated
that 1T requires less exertion to travel
Is miles on bicycle than to walk three
miles.
A Menominee (Nlich.) man is making
a good thing out of buying up old out,
of-date bicycles in that vicinity and
sending them to where they
are sold to the colored people at good
profit on the price paid.
From England comes new gaiter for
bicyclists. 1t is a knitted gaiter and
does not buckle under the shoe or fasten
with buttons at the side. Instead, it
slips on over the shoe and clings to the
ankle like glove.
The bishop of Ripan, England, is now
numbered among the ecclesiastical cy-
clists. His lordship, totally ignoring
tho TRADE which one of his fellow pre-
lates uttered against the uniyelr:cl
means of locomotion, prides himself
upon the ease and rapidity with which
he has become "past master of the
cyclic art''
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-30
HAPPENINGS ABROAD.

Albert Edwards Britannia won a lit.
tie over $4,000 in money prizes last sea
son, without counting cups.
India's population, according to the
census of 1896, is 2sT223 ,431, an increase
over the previous census of 81, ,429,017.
London bakers may deliver bread Oh
Sunday, but not buns or cake, Blooms
bury baker having been fined for de-
livering buns to his customers.
Cambridge university, England, re-
Gently passed a statute enabling the uni
,ersity authorities to deprive a grnd-
uate Of his degree and all the privileges
of the university in case Of miscon-
duct.
Official reports OF the trial of the
Sparrowhawk torpedo boat destroyer,
built by the Lairds, give an average OF
3O.2 knots on the measured mile and
' 30.6S knots for the three hours con-
tinuous steaming trial.
! An old woman of Liverpool named
|, Bridget McMullen is rivalinG the record
Of London's Jane Cake ebre0d. She hes
been brought before the police court
355 times for intoxication and has spent
Eal' her life in prison.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-30
INVENTIVE GENIUS.

Among the many railroad devices re-
Gently patented is an extension step, to
be fastened to the car step. 1t is folded
up while the car is in motion.
One of the latest street sprinklers is
adapted to be placed on street cars,
the water being forced through the
reservoir by air pressure.
A pocket cash register has just been
invented which is shaped like q watch
and is operated by gear wheel, small
portion of which is exposed at the edge
of the case.
p" "A variable-speed genred bicycle has
been patented, the special advantage
claimed being that the cranks run faster
on the centers and slower when in posi-
tion for the application of power.
"A new device for use in railway sta
tions shows the time the next train
leaves and it's destination, ringing a bell
as each change is made. The apparatus
is operated by electricity.
! a Texas man intends 10 do away with
nicotine poisoning by making pipes and
cigar holders S-shapcd in the stem and
placing absorbent cotton in the interior.
Another late invention in this line con-
sists Of q screw placed in the lower por-
tion of the bowl on line with the in
terror of the stem, making it easy TO
clean by removing the screw.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-30
WEEKLY lABtpERDER1.

shed every Sunday and sent to any ad.
postage paid), at the following rates,
ble in advance.
lOubub. OO
by period under six months, fifty cents
pnth.
cred at Elko, Nevada, Postoffice for
mission through the mails as second
mail matter.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-30
ADVERTISING RATES.

business principles. Apply at the Of
terms.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-30
SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES.

[Opy. one year: ear.:.....................Ss 10
Copy, six months. hs...............i.: 90
my period under six months, one dollar
bonth. Payabld in advance.
|vered by carrier in Elko at twenty-five
per week.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-30
INDEPENDENT.
W. sooHER. .1EdItor and Pro
prietor.
AIN EVENING PAPER:

sued every day, Sundays excepted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-03
WESTBROOK.

Monday night the engine house on the
Chapman ledge was broken into and a
number of articles stolen. The street
commissioner has a crew of mon at work
on the ledge and the engine house. He
had box containing dynamite cart
ridges, caps and fuse stored. This box
was broken into and all the contents car
ried away. It looked as though they had
a sle1ge and broken the box open.
Monday evening after adjournment OF
the city council, the municipal officers
held meeting with the Mayor in the
chair, and elected Peter l.. Stuart in
spector of buildings and Will L. Hacker
inspector of milk.
Mrs Daniel Gibbons died on the poor
farm Tuesday morning
The funeral of Alexander Noel took
place from the ST. Hyacinthe church
yesterday morning. The society of St.
Jean Baptists followed the remains to the
grave. About $50 were In line. Mr..
Noel was formerly clerk in the grocery
store of T. L'Hereux, bat had been siok
for the past three years.
AT the regular meeting of Naomi Re.
bekah lodge Monday evening, six new
members were admitted.
Mr.. Henry johnson of Gorham was in
the CITY Tuesday forenoon.
pany was in the CITY nj onday and called
on the Mayor with the plans for the new
bridge at Cumberland Mills.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-03
HIGH TEST oils and GSA0L|NI
sisted by Rev. W. D. Roberts, rector

sisted by Rev. W. D. Roberts, rector
the church. Rev. David Aver of Hayer-
hill served as hest man. Miss Grace Hill
of Portland, was maid of honor. I he
bridesmaids were Misses Grace Strong,
Grace Crawford, Elsie Plummer and
Alice Mclaughlin. There was reception
at the home of the BRIDES parents, SO
Eutaw street, Immediately after the oere-
mony. The couple are we'll known i'll
theatrical circles, having for long tt me
been connected with Manager Frohman's
enterprises. They will spend three
weeks honeymoon, after which they will
take up d residence in New York city.
Mr.. Alison will be remembered for the
delightful monologue entertainment
given by him at KotZschmar hall a short
time ago, and for his performance in
"The Amazons." Miss Pratt was resi-
dent Of South Portland.
Brackett-Lane.
There was pretty home wedding yes
terday morning at Peaks Island. when
Miss Lillian M. Lane daughter of Mr..
William Lane Of the Un tied States
steamer Iris, and Mr.. Fred L. Braokett,
the popular newsdealer were married by
Rev. MIR. Smith Of the Methodist church.
The house was profusely decorated with
potted plans and cut flowers, the prevail
ing colors being lilac and pink.
Mr.. and Mrs. BraCkett were the re-
cipients of many valuable gifts from
their relatives and friends. They left on
the noon steamer. They will make a
short tour to the White Mountains and
on their return5will live at their new
home on Island avenue.