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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-13
The National Game.

The average weight of the Baltimore team
Is 179 pounds.
The Baltimores have wonder in Pond,
the young pitcher.
Latham has been laid off by st. Louis for
Indifferent playing.
Burkett, of Cleveland, bid fair to lead the
Leagues batters again.
Pitcher Meekin was once catcher for
Mains, now of the Bostons.
Catcher Grim. ot the Brooklyns, seems to
have lost his throwing arm.
Mccarthy has proved himself most valu-
able nan for the Brooklyns.
Look out for the Philadelphias when you
are picking pennant winner.
With Rusie out of the game. Breitenstein,
of st. Louis, Is the greatest pitcher Of them
all.
The majority Of native Eastern players
we're "sandlots" catchers at the age Of seven
teen.
The New York teams bad start means
nothing. There is plenty of time to strength
en- weak points.
New York has four ex-pitchers on the
nine, namely: Gleason, Stafford, Tiernan
and Van Haltren.
Decker Is playing first base for Chicago in
stead OF Anson. The latter is directing the
team from the bench.
Collins, Of Boston, Is one Of the most grace
full and effective third basemen In the pro-
fession-a reminder of Denny at his best.
Pfeffer will not be released by the New
Workers, as reported. he wants a chance
to get into form, and 1t will be given to him.
The crop Of March wonders Is fast passing
out OF sight. This thing OF finding compe.
tent new players for the League Is discour-
aging.
The present Is Clarke's ninth year In the
box. and the New York pitcher says he feels
as II he we're good for as many more years In
the same place.
Chicago has secured another find. This
time 1t Is Left Fielder Flynn, who has taken
Wilr:ot's place. He is @ heavy batter and
sensational fielder.
Washington's new man, Rogers, has played
professional ball longer than any player OF
his age in the major League. At the age Of
twenty-five he can look back on eight years
Of professionalism on the diamond.
The New Workers are still crying for Rusie
to come on and help them win the pennant.
Rusle's case will not be settled by the
Leagues Board Of Directors until next fall,
so that Amos. II he waits until that time,
will lose whole seasons salary.
Pitcher Cuppy, Of Cleveland, Is at his slow
work again, and the Cincinnati "fans" tried
all sorts Of tactics to urge him on. Counting
out the numbers as be stood in the box was
tried, and at one time the crowd counted up
to twenty before the ball left the pitchers
hand.
Manager Freeman, by the way, is most
emphatic In his denials that the club has any
intention Of trying to trade Rusie. In refer
ence to the matter he said: lit may as well
be understood now that Rusie will not be
traded or sold to any club" Rusie weighs
265 pounds.
The New York pitching situation seems to
be improving. Bowen has the earmarks Of
being all right; Meekin gives evidence Of
rounding to, and Clarke Is In fine shape.
The club expects to get another good
pitcher or two shortly. When the team gets
to putting up the fielding and batting It Is
capable Of it should be able to get out Of Its
present rut,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-13
QUEEN OF 8ATTLESHIPS.
Tho Massachusetts Makes a Great Record
OF 1915 Knots.

Tho Massachusetts Makes a Great Record
OF 1915 Knots.
In her official trial trip the United States
States bsttleship Massachusetts, covered the
sixty-two knots of the official Government
course In three hours and fifty minutes and
twenty-three seconds, making the average
speed 1915 knots-a speed which places
her In the very front Of ships of her
lclass Of all the navies Of the world. The
average speed of the Massachusetts, was over
q half knot greater than that Of her sister
ship, the Indiana. which made 1851 knots
goa her official trial trip. The contract OF tho
Cramps with the Government called for
bonus OF $25.0c0 for every quarter knot
made by the ship above fifteen, and by her
performance the battleship earned for her
builders premium of 100000.
Among those aboard the tugs were Acting
Governor Wolcott, Of Massachusetts, several
members of his staff. and Henry ". Cramp,
Treasurer of the Cramp Company. The
course was from Cape Ann to Boon Island,
of the Maine coast. The distance is thirty
one knots, and was marked of by six ci:r
buoys. At each buoy was stationed a Gov.
ernment vessel. The Massachusetts, proved
herself to be the fastest, rs she has hitherto
been known to be the most powerful, OF all
e9nored ships In the world.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-13
MANY MATABELEs- KILLED.
Hard Fighting With the British Near
BrIuWayo.

Hard Fighting Win tne bfltlsn Neaf
Brluwsyo.
A despatch from Buluwayo, South Africa,
says that Commander Duncan, with 100
whites and 200 natives, with Maxim and
Hotchkiss guns, met the Matabeles three
miles from Buluwsyo. The Matabeles fred
a heavy volley into the British parry. One
of the whites Of the British party was Killed,
three OF the officers were Wounded, and
several Of the natives were killed. The
Matabeles lost $50 Killed and many more
wounded.
The details Of the fighting show thar the
British party met with no resistance until
they reached the Umguza River, where tney
came upon the enemy. The British force
crossed the river and rushed upon tho Ma
tabeles, who were outflanked and driven
into the water.
The enemy swarmed up, however, and at
tempted to set in the rear of the British,
obliging the Afrikanders to gallop back to
intercept them. Guys scouts fell into an
ambush and had to make rush to extricate
themselves from the Matabeles, who were
pouring hot fire into them.
There were many instances OF personal
heroism. Trooper Baxter. seeing Corporal
Wise severely wounded and his horse shot
under him, jumped from his own horse and
ueipeu WlSo 10 nOunk, illus ohop1AoS eAfo
Corporal to escape.
Baxter gave his life fcl his friend, for soon
after Wise's escape he was killed by stroke
from an assegai hurled BY one Of the am
bushed foes.
Lieutenant Hood was hurt severely and
Lieutenant Crewe was slightly wounded.
Crewe insisted that Hood should take his
horse, and Hood did so, and effected his es-
cape. Crewe also got Of without further in-
I--L -..lA L.. a4xHrn
Baxter's fate.
The horse that selous was riding was
killed In midstresm, and the rider barely
escaped with his Life. All the troops were
cool and plucky. The exact number Of the
killed and wounded Matabeles Is not known.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-13
ALABAMA STATE CONVENTIONS.
Delegates Elected to the St. Louis Repub.
ljcan Convention.

Delegates Elected to the St. Louis Repub.
ljcan Convention.
Two State Conventions of the Republican
party Of Alabama were held at Montgomery
One was Mckinley lnd the other anti-Mc.
Yinley. Governor Oates sent note to
Chairman Mosely saying that because Of the
threatened trouble he must decline to permit
the use OF the hall of the General Assembly
for the convention.
The Mckinley men met In a music hall.
The anti-McKinleyites assembled in a cotton
warehouse. Their speakers favored fusion
with the Populis,s in the State elections, and
after appointing anti-McKlnley delegates to
the st. Louis Convention they adjourned.
The Mckinley Convention chose D. D.
Shelby, C. ". Buckley, John W. Jones (col-
ored) and Johl Pettiford (colored) as dele
gates, and instructed them to vote for Nc
Kinley.
The Populists also held convention on
the same day, They nominated Representa-
tive Goodwin for Governor, and divided the
nominations for other State Offices with the
snli-Mtkinley Republicans.
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The Mckinley supporters were badly
vorssed in the committee which selected
de'egates-at-large, their ticket having only
six out OF twenty-five votes.
The delegates-at-large, as agreed on, are
Ex-Governor Fifer, David T. Littler and
Editors Patterson and Nixon. Swtft's ce-
feat is accepted was an indication that
there is little Mckinley strength in Chicago.
The platform declares for the protection
OF American Industries and other time
honored principles Of the party. There Is
also Jan plank, declaring for the liberty
OF that island. After ali arraignment OF
the Democratic party, it continues:
"Reso::ed, That we, the Republicans OF IL
hnois, are unyieldlnS and emphatic in our
demands for honest money. We are op.
posed, rs We ever have been, to any and
every scheme that will eive to this country
q currency in any way deprecated or de.
based or In any respect inferior to the money
Of the most advanced and intelligent Ma
lions OF the earth. We favor the use Of sill.
yer as currency, but to the extent only and
under such restrictions that parity with sold
can be maintained"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-13
Illinois Republicans Meet

spR1NeF1rID, ILL.,. April 90.-Chairman
Jameson OF the State Central Committee,
called the Illinois Republican State Conven-
lion 10 order at 12 o'clock. 1t was the
largest crowd ever assembled at State con-
yention in the history Of Illinois. After be-
ing introduced as the Temporary Chairman,
Alderman N. B. Madden, Of Chicago, ad-
dressed the delegates.
After the announcement OF committees,
James B. Mann made a motion to adjourn
for dinner until 2 o'clock. There was no OBJ
lection and the convention adjourned.
When the delegates reassembled John r.
Tanner was nominated for Governor and W.
n. Northcott for Lieutenant Governor. The
convention was one continual struggle be-
tween Mckinley and Cullom men.
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|CUBAUI[LIBUSTERSLAND
Men, Arms and Ammunition tor the
Insurgents
THE POPE FOR MEDIATION

The spaniards Claim the Victory in Two
Sharp Sklrmishes---A Large Supply OF
Munitions Safely Reach the Patriots In
Pinar dol Rio---some Statistics That
Tell the Situation.
HAVANA. Cuba, April 2s.-The Cuban SYM
pathizers in this city are secretly rejoicing
over the receipt Of trustworthy intelligence
that further aid for the insurgents has ar
lived An expedition, with large quantity
Of arms and ammunition, has safely landed
on the coast Of Pinar del Rio, and the sup
plies are now safe in the hands Of the pa
!riots. The expedition comprised large
number OF men, all we'll armed and equipped
for instant service. No details are given as
70 where the expedition was from, but there
Is no doubt OF its having safely evaded the
Spanish warships and troops.
Colonel Zubia reports that the troops un-
der his command met band Of rebels on the
San Jose estate, near Camajuani. A brisk
fight followed, in which the rebels lost four
killed. The insurgents retreated, but were
followed by the troops. who again attacked
them. The rebels made stout resistance,
Dut COOlQ not WltQStaQQ tQe Qr6 OF lu6 troops,
and were compelled to retreat, leaving eleven
dead on the field. The troops. according to
the report, had only three wounded In both
fights, statement which seems improbable.
While Colonel Plnto's command was re-
connoitrlng ON the Conchita estate. near
Marlel, rebel band under Perico Delgardo
was encountered. The insurgents occupied
strong positions in the Rubi Hills, but the
troops dislodged them and pursued them In
to the mountains. The loss to tho insur.
gents is said to have been heavy. They left
twelve dead on the field, and two men, who
were wounded, died later. The troops had
seven wounded.
Among the documents found on the body
Of Jose Alfonso, the rebel leader who was
killed near Cardenas, was circular order
ing him to respect the property Of Ameri-
cans.
Manuel Martinez Valenzuela was shot in
the Cabana fortress for rebellion and arson.
The insurgents have burned all the tobac-
co plantations belonging to Pedro Murias,
near Dimas, in the Pinar del Rio province,
together with other property. Over 800
houses and 1000 bales of tobacco were de-
stroyed. The loss Is estimated at over ST.
600, 900, that Of Murias alone being 800, 900.
The misery resulting from the firing of the
plantations Is terrible. Three thousand per-
sons are rendered homeless. They are be-
ing protected by the Government and fed
with military rations.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-13
PARDON FOR INSURGENTS.
Cnptain.Gener Weyler Issues Procla-
nation Offering Amnesty to Rebels.

Captain.Genera1w weyler Issues a Procla-
nation Offering Amnesty to Rebels.
Captan-General Weyler, Of Cuba, Issued o
proclamation which he expects will result
in many Of the rebels laying down their
arms. The proclamation says In substance
that the insurgents In the provinceSof Pinar
del Rio have been demoralized by the OBJ
stacles which prevent their passing the mill
tary line extending from Martel to Majana
and by their constant persecution by the
troops.
It being known that many Of the insur-
gents are desirous OF surrendering but fear to
do 80, believing that they will be shot, he
therefore orders that ell the rebel leaders
and their followers who during the next
twenty days shall present themselves, with
their arms, to the military authorities, In
that province will be pardoned.
Pardon will also be extended to those res-
els and rebel sympathizers who surrender
without arms. The military authorities, the
proclamation adds, reserve the right to de-
eide where those who.isurrender shall reside.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-13
SWEPT BY A BIG WIND STORM.
Toad Bodies in the Path OF kansa,
Tornado.

Toad Bodies in the Path OF a Kansas
Tornado.
J. t,rnado sped through Clay County,
Kansas, by which five people were killo5
three fatally wounded and seventeen In
jured. The dead are: Frank Peterson, Mr..
F.Ank Peterson and child, Mrs. Ole Naver-
son. grandchild OF Peter Anderson. Eves|,
member OF the families Of John Morris, F.
Welkin,' Peter Anderson and Henry Gardn,r
was hurt, and three Of them have wound
said to be fatal.
A large number Of horses and cattle we7
lilled and damage to farm property Is II,
mense. The tornado started about six milt
south OF Clifton and went In northeasterl4
direction for twelve or fifteen miles an
then lost its force by spreading. Its track
varied from 80 yards to a quarter OF mile
in width. 1t tore through farming COM
munity and nothing is left standing
Houses and barns were wrecked, trees
torn up or broken, fences leyelled and hay
stacks blown over In every direction. The
tornado was followed by terrific rain
storm, which lasted several hours, flooding
the devastated district.
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Mississippi Democrats Meet.

JACKSON, Miss, April 3O.-The Democratic
State Convention was the most harmonious
ever witnessed in the city. Ex-Rspresenta-
tive Muldew, OF Cktibbeha County, was
unanimously elected Chairman. He is the
President of the National Bank OF Starkville,
but strong advocate Of free coinage Of sill
yer. The resolutions prepared by Senator
coinage of silver and gold at the ratio Of 16
to 1, and instruct the delegates to the Nu-
tional Democratic Convention to vote for no
man for President or Vice President who is
not in favor of those principles. A resolu-
tion instructing the delegates to Chicago to
present and urge E. C. Walthall for second
place on the Presidential ticket was adopted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-13
Geor:ia's Republican Convention.

ATLANTA, Ga, April 3O.-The Republican
State Convention 20 nominate four delegates
at Large 70 S.. Lou;s was called to order at
the Capitol shortly after II a. IN. by Chair
man Buck. Their was 4 larCr. attendance.
Colonel 4. E Buck !ea;ler OF the Mckinley
forces. was elected Tenrorary Chairman,
an, a par:Drnen. organization was soon Ell.
fected by eiec:iny CoIonel Buck as Per-
manent Chairman. H. J.. Johnson, an anti
Mckinley man. wasuan!ed as one OF the four
delegates ut-larSe. the other three being
Mckinley men. as follows: A. E. Buck, J. U.
Dsyereaux and II. a. Rucker. all but Colonel
Buck being colored. After the regular con-
vention hal adjourned, the Wright faction
stayei behind and selected EacK, Johnson,
J.L. Hetherinyton and f. L. Wright US their
delegates, and adopted resolutions strongly
endorsing Mckinley.
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State Convention yesterday to elect four
delegates-at-large to the Chicago Conven-
tion. There was full representation Of
delegates. Euclid Martin, Chairman Of the
State Central Committee. called the dele
gates TO order. He announced the selection
by the committee of W. D. McHugh, of
Omaha, as Temporary Chairman. and Nc
Hugh made an address, emphasizing the
declaration that this was the only genuine
Democratic Convention. and that held last
week was simply An off-shoot of the Populist
party. The following delegates-at-large
were selected by acclamation: Tobias Caster,
Of Lincoln; ". A. Paxton, Omaha; G. G.
Ryan, Grand Island; Dan ". Cook, Bea-
trice. strong sound-money declaration
was adopted.
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POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.
Presidential Delegates Chosen by
Various State Assemblages.
THE FINANCIAL PLANKS ADOPTED

A Hot Contest in the Illinois Republican
State Convention Between the Cullom
and Mckinley Forces---pennsylvani
Democrats Declare for Ex-Governor r
Observation-Disclosures DEM mocrats Meet.
ALLENTOWN, Penn, April sO.-The adop-
fion Of the unit rule. as unequirocal declara-
tion for sound money and :arifr for revenue
only, and the formal launching of the Presi-
dantial boom of Ex-Governor Robert E. Patti
son, were the chief features ofthe Democratic
sBtate Convention held here yesterday. There
:Eas a unanimous sentiment in favor Of Mr..
Pattison's Presidential candidacy, and the
Endorsement Of him, as contained in the
platform. is worded in strong language.
Although there was opposition to the unit
.zu'e. it did not affect the Ex-Governor, and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-13
Vermont for Mckinley.

MONTPELIER, Vt, April 9O.-The Mckin-
leyites controlled the State Republican Con-
vention here yesterday. Resolutions declar-
Ing Mckinley the first choice of the conven-
tion were adopted by acclamation. Having
accomplished all they desired, the NC
Kinley men consented to motion
tabling the resolutions. ". A. Lord,
of Montpelier, presided over the convention.
A motion to lay the Mckinley resolution on
the table was then passed. Senator Proctor,
DR.. Henry D. Hilton, of Brattleboro. Richaro
C. Smith, of st. Alhans, and c. a. Prouty, OF
Newport, were chosen delegates-at-large.
The enthusiasm was all McKinley's way.
The Reed men attempted to have the con-
yention look with favor toward the man from
Maine, but it was plainly evident that the
biggest majority of the delegates were for
Mckinley. A sound money plank was
adonfp6
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-13
ENGLAND Asks Clemency.

LONDON, April 29-In the House Of Com
mons Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain; Secretary
for the Colonies, said: ~ have received a
private telegram OF the accuracy Of which I
have no doubt, saying that five of the leaders
Of the so-called National Reform Committee
at johannesburg had been condemned to
death. Ithereupon cabled to Sir Hercules
Robinson, at Cape Town. instructions to
communicate the following to President
Kruger: q" The Government has Just learned
that the sentence of death has been imposed
upon the chief leaders Of the Reform Com
mittee The Government has no doubt that
your Honor will commute the sentences. In.
deed, the Government has assured Parlia-
ment that this Is your Honor's intention.'
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FOSTER WINS.
Louisiana Republicans Assert That There
We're $4,000 Fraudulent Votes.

Louisiana Republicans Assert That There
We're 10000 Fraudulent Votes.
Full returns from the State election In
Louisiana, with few precincts estimated,
show on the face Of the returns LOG, ,S5s votes
for Foster (Dem.) for Governor, and ss.1s4
for Pharr (Rep.) majority for Foster OF
28,695 The Republicans still declare that
Pharr has been elected. and say that they
have indisputable proof that $4,000 votes
for Foster were stuffed In the ballot boxes IN
the sBlack Belt"
Colonel q. G. Harrison Parker. Chairman
OF the Democratic Campaign Committee,
gave out the following statement: 1--WE es-
innate Fosters total majority In the State at
$4,000. The Legislature Is Democratic by
good majority outside the members from
New Orleans, who were elected oy the GU
zens' League A majority Of these are Dem
ocrats and will go into the Democratic
caucus"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-13
EElGENRAuM EXECUTED.
Alleged Confession That He Was the
Whltechapel Fiend.

Alleged Confession That He Was the
Whltechapel Fiend.
Carl Ferdinand Feigenbaum was executed
in the electric chair at Sing Sing (N. ~
Prison for the murder OF Mrs. Johanna Hoft-
man, the landlady Of the house where he
boarded in Now York City In 1894. At Ills
Feigenbaum walked into the death chamber.
At his side was Warden Sage and two priests
followed. Feigenbaum held a cruciHx in his
hand. he walked to the chair without as
sstance and sat down. The current was
turned on at ILL o'clock, and flfty-nine
seconds later it was announced that the man
was dead.
Fiegenbaum made confession to his
counsel which leads to the belief that the
murder was Jack the Ripper, who killed and
mutilated twelve women In Whitechapel,
London, and others in various parts Of this
country.
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Killed While Saving q Life.

Charles Fisher, eighteen years old. OF
Frackville, Penn. met a tragic death while
saving young woman from r.eetins the
same fate. Fisher, In company with Miss
Williams, OF Gilberton, and two male com
panions. was walking on the Reading Rail-
road. The party stepped from In front OF an
engine to the other track, aal in front OF an
other locomotive. Fishers two male COM
panions jumped safely aside. Miss Williams
was only few feet from the engine when
Fisher heroically and with superhuman etort
pushed her safely of the track, but lost MS
own life. He was ground to death under
the wheels of the engine.
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Killed Five Persons.

At Rockville. Ind, Albert, commonly
known as "Pete" Egbert, killed Mrs. Her.
man Haschke, her daughter Agnes, ten years
old; her son Herman, eight years old; Sheriff
Null, Constable Sween, who were attempting
to arrest him and then blew out his own
brains. Within an hour afterward his sister
diad. Egbert had once been an inmate OF
an insane asylum and the only explanation
Of his murderous outbreak Is that ne had
again become suddenly insane.
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Fusion In Alabama.

MONTGOMERY. Ala. April 3O.-The Repub-
licans in Alabama have taken advantage OF
the Populist State Convention to get together.
The two wings Of the party had each held
separate conventions. The antt-Mcktnley
wing adopted resolution favoring fusion
with the Populists provided two Republicans
be placed on the State ticket. The Populists
agreed to the terms, The Mckinley Conven-
tion accepted the proposition and deter
mined to support the Populist nominees,
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Servant Girls on Strike.

The servant girls OF Superior, Wis.,, ars on
strike. They demand an increas, in wages
from 80 or Sl2 month to SIS, regardless
OF their ability or the work they naye to
do. The girls have formed union and in
all cuses where the demand for increased
wages has been refused the girls hare quit
work. The housewives who have refused
to arcede to the demands are being boy
cotted, aud cannot get girls for love or
money. There are auout 1000 members OF
the union, aud, rs female labor is scarce,
they declare they will stand ou: until all re-
ceire the wages asked.