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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-15

Senator White, on taking the chair,
spoke of the convention as an assem-.
blage of men from every State and
territory in the union, and said that
he was prepared to extend full, equal,
absolute and impartial treatment 70
all.
Mr.. Clark of Montana, rising in the
body of the hall produced q silver
gavel from the mines of Montana,
which he presented to the presiding
officer in the name of the delegation
from that State. .-...
Senator Jones of Arkansas, chair
man OF the committee on resolutions,
announced that the committee on
platform and resolutions would meet
tomorrow Z, morning at $3.50 o'clock.
Inns was taken by the heated and ex-
cited audience as an indication of an
immediate adjournment, and for the
second time in the course of the day.
an Inclplent panic partially developed.
People in the galleries began to
move out with rush and q correspond
ing movement was started ON the
1oor: The means of exit from the
building are so utterly insufficient
that trouble might have followed but
that the sergeant alarms, raising his
big voice, commanded his deputies to
stop those men,"
When some degree of erder had
been thus restored, meeting to ad-
journ till 10 o'clock tomorrow morn.
ing was put at 9 :36 p. m. was declared
and the second days convention end
ed, ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-15
Accidentally Killed.

WOODRUFF, 8. G., July S.-Satur,
day Mat Lanford was passing along
the road with his gun in his hand en-.
deavoring to shoot at some crows that
appeared to bs lowering or gathering
near by. While thus engaged John
Fleming with his wife and two chill
dren drove by. Lanford walked
along just behind the buggy, think
Ing in that way to get near the crows.
He carried his gun in his hand which
probably was cooked ready for shoot
ing the crows when by some means
unknown to Lanford the gun was
discharged, sending the whole
load of shot into the back of
the head and jaw Of Mrs. Fleming,
killing her instantly, lacerating and
tearing her head and lace in a fearful
manner. Mr.. Fleming nor the little
children were injured at all. All the
parties are respectable and of good
standing in the community and on
the best of terms with each other.
There is much sympathy in their be-
half and many regrets for this sad and
terrible affair.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-15
Changed Assessments.

The following changes for 1896 in
the taxable value OF railroad property
in the counties named, as compared
with 1895, have been made as result
of the action of the Railroad Board OF
Equalization as to railroad assess
nents:
Aiken, 81, O22, ,76O; decrease, $21, 900.
Anderson, $532, $50; decrease, $26,
430.
Berkeley, s1,173,sSo; dscease, 127,
$50.
Chester, 1863, ,OO3; decrease, $l9, ,Os7.
Clarendon, 1886, 900; decrease, $43,
050.
Charleston, 1878, 100; increase, $l1s,.
Chesterfield, $50, 3,7e5; increase, 49,
100,
Colleton, 81, al, ,9l5; increase, s16.'
446.
Darlington s949, 465; increase, ST.
760.
Edge6eld, $500, $50; decrease, $ls,.
$50.
Hampton, s693, $50; increase, ST.
300.
Kershaw. $255, ,25O; decrease of $4OO.
Lancaster, $237, ,965; decrease of 3d.
800.
Laurens, $746,17 increase OF S.
100.
Marion, $667, $40; increase OF S.,
80.
Marlboro, $267, $3.50; increase OF 1913,
720.
Newberry, $6O5, 1880; decrease ofsSS,'
200.
Oconee, 1886, $50; decrease of s24,'
600.
Orangebug, s1,461,7 increase ot
$161, 800.
Spartanburg, 81, 12S, ,7s5; increase Of
$4,000.
Sumter, 81, ,OO3. 1876; increase of $22,
Union, 1898, go; increase of $35,
32O.
Williamsburg, $726, 80; increase OF
81, 900.
York, ssS9, ,497; decrease OF S., 600,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-15

simply for the purpose of obtaining a
two.th1rd majority.
Mr.. Powers of Utah, member OF
the committee on credentials, argued
in support of the majority report.
State Senator Thomas +. Grady of
New York spoke against the majority
report.
The vote was then taken on the mi
nority substitute of the credentials
committee, which retains the sitting
(gold) members from the fourth and
ninth Michigan districts in their seats.
The vote resulted in the rejection of
the minority report, yeas 36S, nays
558, absent 4. The noes have it, "
said the chairman, land the amend
ment is lost" It was now the silver
mems turn, and they yelled and waved
hats and handkerchiefs and displayed
Bland pictures and made the night
hideous for nearly as long as the gold
men, the galleries, impartially assist
ing.
The report of the committee on per.
manent organization was then pre-
sented by Mr.. Finley of Ohio, naming
Senator White of California as perma-
nent president of the convention, and
Thomas J. Cogan of Ohio as perma-
nent secretary.
a committee of three was then ap-
pointed to escort Senator White, the
permanent chairman to the chair, the
committee consisting of Mr.. Finley of
Ohio, Mr.. Mcconnell of Illinois and
Senator Vest of Missouri.
Senator Daniel, in retiring from the
temporary craftsmanship, expressed
his deep sense of the honor which he
enjoyed and introduced Mr.. White as
the distinguished Senator from Cali
fornia." (Cheers.)
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-15
THE DEMOCRACY.
FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS OF THE
NATIONAL CONVENTION.

Senator Daniel, of Virginia. Elected Tem-
porary Chairman-The Proceedings
An Elouuent Sneach by Chairman DAhlei.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-15

and straddles. Vex not the country
with your prophecies of smooth things
to come from the British. Republican
propaganda. (Applause.) The fact
that the European nations are going
to the gold standard, renders it all the
more impracticable that we should do
so, for the limited stock of gold in the
world would have longer division and
a smaller share for each nation. Pre-
yious predictions have been punctual-
ly refuted when prosperity was proph:
ecied to come upon the unconditional
repeal of the Sherman law. Instead
of protecting the treasury reserve, as
was prophecied it would do, an unpre-
cedented raid was promptly made on
it and two hundred and sixty-two mil
lions of borrowed gold have been in
efficient to guarantee it security. In
stead of causing foreign capital to How
to us it has stimulated the flow of gold
to Europe and greenback notes and
Sherman notes which are just as much
payable in silver as in gold have been
used to dip the gold out of the Treasury
of the United States and to store it in
the strong boxes of the war lords OF
Europe. Instead of reyiving business
this policy has further depressed it.
Instead of increasing wages this policy
has further depressed them. Instead
of multiplying opportunities for EN-,
ployment this policy has multiplied
idlers.
Instead of increasing the prices of
our products this policy has lowered
them, and it is estimated at about 10
per cent. in three years. Instead OF
reviving confidence the policy has
banished confidence. Instead of bring
ing relief it has brought years of mis-
cry and for this reason it has contract
ed the currency of the United States
! four dollars a head for every man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31

and received tbe dogroe of N :, ,eee.
was graduated ot hihonx Iow I, W.. SnhdoI lI aToH, IT,
lS59 studied internot;nnoi law 'enooI ir' H., ~
rope: was admired to tbe bar r" in II ph;o %
delpbia and afterwords raworod r - N AZ
bany. N Y He was oS;ntont oononaI ~
of New York in 1SG6'eG 'rtdn' Ja So sunern, nnn
of the orieinotors of tha IV;do' Va av.oi,o oio
political clubs in 1896 Ue was char
man in AnriI Of tbe same veor of q CON-
mittee to draft n hill in beha,f &c Nov,
York state onnronriotinp SS00 n0O for tbo
purchase of arms and n1ninmonts nnd ho
subsequently received tba tboni,s "f' Of the
war department for his obii;tv and vaaI
in organizing. eounnins and forwording
troops. He was first IInitad Stotes con.
sui general 70 France and Algerio in
1S69-73 and 1S70.72 and octins cnnsmi
general durinp the Franco Cermon war
After the war he was onno;nted bv Con
de Cissey. minister of war. TO nresidc
over a commission TO examine into the
desirability of the exchange of the Eng
lsh language TO the French troons, In
November. 1874. he was apnointed Tinted
States minister resident. in Greece.
During the Russo-Turkish war he dis
covered that only one most in Russia
was still omen and he pointed ont the nd.
yantages that WOuld accrue IN tho United
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
FOREIGN FINANCES.

London. Dec. 21.-Money rates have
been firm. with II continued active de,
mand for gold for Germany. The Stock
Exchange business was the smallest pos
sible, prices being generally good. For
eigners were firm. Spanish securities
showed rise of | I'D on bear re-pur'
chases.. For the American market, bus
mess was very limited, the Chicago banl;
troubles having put stop to the upward
movement. which had commenced on the
better appearance of the Cuban dlthcul'
ties. Prices closed from 1-2 to l pei
cent better than at the beginning of the
week
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
A NEW YEARS GIFT HERALDED

The measureless popularity of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters has been the growth
of more than third of a century. As IN
the past. the coming new year will be
ushered in by the appearance OF "a tresi
Almanac. clearly setting forth the nature
uses and operation of this medicine OF
world wide fame. 1t is we'll worth peru
sal. Absolute accuracy in the astronom
ical calculations and calendar will as be-
fore. be valuable characteristics. while
the reading matter will include statistics,
humor and general information, accom-
panied 10y admirably executed illustr,"
tions. The Almanac is issued from the
publishing department of The Hostettei
company at Pittsburgh, and will be print
ed on their presses in English, German
French. Welsh. Norwegian. Swedish
Holland. Bohemian aud Spanish. All
druggists and country dealers furnish II
without cost.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
CAUSES OF THE FAILURE

D.hooIIo VI IIE .AlLO hE.
Chicago, ILL.,, Dec 29.-Attorney A. w.
Green, who drew up the assignment
papers of the Batavia bank, disclosed the
principal causes which led up to the as
signment in an interview today. Aside
from the Atlas bank liquidation, the most
important feature of the Van Nortwick
crash, he said, was the recent failure to
dispose of 100000 worth of bonds on the
Boston market secured by the great Com
bined Lock mills, situated on Fox river, in
Wisconsin, and valued at 100000. on II
clear market Negotiations for the con-
clusion of this deal had nearly been COM
pleted when the National Bank of Illinois
failure was announced. That immediate
ly stopped the sale of the bonds and the
Van Nortwicks were thrown upon their
cash resources once more Mr.. Green
says If this bond sale had been successful
the Batavia bank would have been tided
through the present storm.
There is no question but that the
creditors demands will be paid in full,
said Mr. Green. "The immediate cause of
the assignment was due to the Atlas bank
liquidation. The Van Nortwicks were in
debted to the Atlas for considerable sum
and were unable to pay cash.
These loans are secured by the Appleton
paper mills, and there is no question but
that in time there will be enough for all
creditors and some left for the Van Mort
wicks."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
CIVIL, SERVICE EXTENSION.

Washington, Dec. 29.-The president
has extended the civil service rules SO
as to include all officers and employees in
the federal penitentary service, who are
by law subject to classification. This
principally affects the federal penitentii-
ary at Fort Leavenworth, Kas., though
it is to apply to all such government in
stitutions and all penitentiaries hereafter
created, Immediately upon their estab-
lishment
Attorney General Harmon is subject
ing the recent civil service schedule to a
rigid scrutiny.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
NOTHING TO PREVENT IT.

London. Dec. 2T.-The Brusse: CORES
pondent of the Chronicle learns that there
will be legal obstacles in the pronounce
ment of the divorce in the case against
the Princess of Chimay and Caraman,
formerly Miss Clara Ward of Detroit,
who eloped with Hungarian gypsy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
ORDER REVOKED.

Tyler Tex, Dec. 26.-(Special.)..Ihe
order made several days ago by District
Judge Russell granting. temporary re-
ceiyer for the Texas Life Insurance, com,
pany of Tyler was today. revoked and
prayer for permanent received denied.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
COMPLETELY ROUTED.

Cape Town, Dec. 27.-The Taung reb-
els. whose uprising had begun to assume
serious proportions, have been utterly
routed at Pokawi and the orders to vol
unteers to proceed to the reinforcement
of the British troops have been cancelled
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
AN ACJTATOR SENTENCED.

Manila. Philippine Islands. Dec. 81
The notorious agitator, Rial, is to be
sentenced to death.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
MISS BONAPARTE WE'D.

Washington, Dec. 29.-The marriage of
Miss Louise Eugene Bonaparte,. only
daughter of the late Col. Jerome Napo-
leon Bonaparte, and Count de Motke-
Hubfeldt of Denmark was celebrated to-
day at st. Paul's Roman CATHOLIC church,
Cardinal Gibbons officiating. The cere-
mony was followed by the celebration
of a nuptial mass by Rev. Father Foley.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
THE THREE FRIENDS CASE.


Washington, Dec. 29.-The authorities
of the treasury department and the de-
partment of justice expect that the pros
ecuton of the alleged filibustering steam
er Three Friends will be under section
be new method of prosecution. Here
tofore the proceedings have been mainly
tofore the proceedings have been mainly
under section 52S6. covering expeditions.
Section 52S2 is directed against the arm
ing and mounting of guns on vessel in
tended to be used against friendly ma
ton. AS those on board the Three
Friends have given circumstantial details
as to the mounting and firing of q Hotch-
kiss rapid-fire gun, it is believed by Of
ficials that section 52S2 will apply to the
case. The proceedings against the yes
sci are much more severe than in the
case of libel for fitting out an expedi-
ton The statute provides that on CON
viction the vessel and tackle, stores, etc,
shall be forfeited to the United States.
The proceedings are in charge of District
Attorney Clark, at Jacksonville, who Is
acting under general instructions and IS
reporting the details of the present case:
The assistant collector of customs Will
turn the vessel over to the legal officers
of the government on his arrival at Jack
sonville and thereafter District Attorney
Clark will have entire charge OF the pros
ecution.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

100000 while the Combined Lock plant
alone is worth nearly double that amount
MIR. John s. Van Nortwick refuses abso-
lutely to be interviewed today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
VIRGINIA BANK FAILURE.

Roanoke, Va. Dec. 29.-The Com
mercial Bank of this city closed its doors
this morning by order Of the board OF
directors. The cause Of the trouble was
a heavy run on the bank yesterday by
the depositors. On December j. Q.
Davenport, cashier, resigned, and his
successor was elected. The matter was
kept quiet until Sunday night, when
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31
GEN. READ DEAD.
Noted American Diplomat Died in Parh
Yesterday.

Paris. Dec. 27.-Gen. Meredith Read
died this morning. :.
Gen. Read, diplomatist, was born III
Philadelphia on February Il. 1851. ne
received his education at military school
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-19
Ling Eat MAY restifv.

WAsHINGToN, March 19-The attorney
has rendered an opinion in the case of
Chung Ling Fat, Chinese laundryman
of Boston. Some time ago, it is alleged,
a countryman of Fat named Joe Tye stole
from him several thousand dollars and
went to China Fat also took passage for
China in pursuit, but before he could Sc
cure his arrest Tye had returned to this
country, and on his arrival at Boston was
arrested for larceny. Fat being a laborer,
was excluded from returning, even to tes-
tify against Tye, The attorney general,
however, holds that he may return for the
purpose of testifying but must remain in
the continuous custody of an officer while
here, and depart from the country as soon
as the trial Is concluded.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-19
Wisconsin Instruots for mckinley.

MILWAUKEE, March 10. - Wisconsin's
Republican convention adopted platform
renewing their devotion to the doctrines
of protection and reciprocity, and favor
ing the use of silver as currency, but to
the extent only and under such restric
tions that its parity with gold can be
maintained. A resolution was adopted
amidst tremendous applause commencing
the distinguished public services of Will
lam Mckinley, and instruoting the dele
gates from Wisconsin to use all reason
ablo efforts to secure his nomination for
the presidency.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-19
York,s NIayoraltx Contest.

YORK, Pa, March 19,-The proposed
contest of the. election of Charles w.
Brant, as mayor, and George w. Loucks,
as treasurer of this city, last February,
came to head yesterday when petition
alleging the illegal voting of eighty-one
ballots for them was filed before Judge
Stewart by seventy-five Republican petit
tioners. If the contention of the petition
ers is sustained it will elect r. ]. Lewis
by fifty-three and f. G. Metsgar by thirty
nine majority. April 10 was set for the
hearing
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-19
The Italians Evaouate Cassala.

LONDON, March l9.-The Times says:
"a rumor was current in London last
evening that the Italians had evacuated
Cassala on Saturday. We believe the re-
port is correct. The evacuation of Cass-
ala will entirely alter the whole situation
for Italy, and it is only too likely to react
seriously upon the position in Egypt. If
the Cassala news be true" The Times
goes on to say, 1.-THE enemy will probably
carry the war into the territory still held
by the Italians. Under these circum-
stances any help rendered to Italy will be
doubly welcome to Germany and Austria. 4"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-19
MUNYON'S
REMEDIES.
DOCTOR YOURSELF
A Separate Cure for Each Disease
at All Druggists, Mostly rs
Cents a Bottle.

Munyon's Improved homeopathic Rene
dies act almost Instantly speedily curing the
most obstinate cases Rheumatism cured i'm
from to 3 days. Dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles quickly relieved. Catauh positively
cured. Headache cured in minutes.
Nervous diseases promptly cured. Kidney
troubles, Piles, Neuralgia, Asthma, and all
Female Complaints quickly cured Mum
yon's Vitalizer imparts new life and vigor to
weak and debiltated men.
Personal letters TO Prof Nluuyou 1905
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-19
Collsotor Honok,s Remova1.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, March 19.-The news
of the appointment Of George p. Decker
to be collector of the port of Genessee, to
succeed Collector George b. Houok, whose
term of office has not half expired, created
considerable excitement in political circles
here Some time ago an agent of the treas
ury department was sent to Rochester to
investigate charges affecting Houck's
management of the office, and it is under
stood that the president found cause sutfi-
cient to justify Houck's removal.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-19
Killed ON His SECOND Trlp.

PARIS, KY, March l9,-The fast express
from Knoxville to Cincinnati was wrecked
yesterday near Livingston by the engine
striking a rock and turning over. John
King, the engineer, was killed. He made
his first run on Tuesday He was from
ST. Louis. The train was forty minutes
late, and was trying to make up lost time
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-19
NAV insist on Six Battle.hips.

WASHINGTON, March 19-There is a
probability that the question of the num-
Der of new battleships to be authorized by
this congress, which was passed upon by
the naval committee on Tuesday may be
fought over again in the house when the
bill comes up. Several Of the enthusiasts
for the new navy are determined to appeal
from the decision of the committee to the
house in their efforts to secure six battle
ships instead of four
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-03-19
Maryiand's Republican Convention.

BALTIMORE, March l9.-The Republican
state committee met in this city yesterday
and fixed Baltimore city as the place and
April 22 as the time for holding the Re
publican state convention for the selec-
ton of two presidential electors and four
delegates at-large to the national conven-
tion in St. Louis.