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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
A Fatal Accident.

A special to rne State from Pied.
mont, $. c., says that B E Brook
snire, a rock mason at that place, was
killed Tues ay afternoon. The de-
ceased vas at work on the shoals be-
low tha dan and IN running back to
escape a sudden HoE of water he ran
agai. St a pile o. rock, looseniug some
and oua Weighius yearly a ton fell
oDDn hi,n.plIniag him to the ground.
His ,ompsnions went at once to his
yescu. and ia a very short time he was
released aud carried TO his home.
Medical a~ssis.alc was at once sum-
,noued bus was OF no avail, as he
breatned MS last in less than an hour,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
One Month to Live,

On the 18th Of March Tony Lyles,
colored, committed rape Oh the person
of a Miss Jane Willard near Whit
mire's in Newberry county. lie was
captured, but subsequently, escaped,
but was recaptured and has been con.
fined at Newbery. His trial came off
Thursday, the judge appointing r.
Fl. Welch to deferd him, which he
did ably, but the verdict was guilty.
Lyles was sentenced 10 hang on the
2Uth of August.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
A Great Flood,

Thetwo large reservoirs in the Fish.
kill mountains which supplied water
to the towns Of MattJwan and Fish
kill, N. Y, burst their walls at 2
o'clock Wednesday morning, and the
water that was released swept through
the Duchess ~valle", causing ruin and
death, Five bodies have been taken
from The wreckage left in the wake OF
the food, and there are known to be
two aid probably three more lying
b meath the piled up debris, which is
al that remains of three houses.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
TilIm ans Bill Passes.

The Tillman bill, Limiting the ef-
feet of regulations of commerce be.
tween the States" passed the senate
Thursday without opposition or
question. At the first blush"i it was
tsought the bill had some remote con.
nection with the dispensary law in
South Carolina, but with this impress
sion removed there was nc opposition
to the bill. Gee senator, in explana.
ton of the matter, said to The State:
"The bill is meaningless, so far as it
applies to d~ispensary conditions in
South Carolina, and in it's general ap-
plication it is tsntamount to q statu.
tory declaration that the Bill of Rights
is a part of the Constitution of the
United States. In the exercise of its
police powers every S'a:e has the
power to control the liquor traffic
within the State, but there is nothing
in the bill that remotely suggests that
the existing ~dispensary law in South
Carolina is a police regulation. With
the understanding that it has nc pos
sible reference to local exigencies in
South Carolina, the bill Was allowed to
pass"
Senator Tillmsn looks at it differ.
emily, and ii private views had been
expressed in the senate the defeat of
the bill would have been certain, but
apart from a marked personal triumph
on the part of the senator, no impor
lance whatever is attached to the pas
sage of the bill. Immediately after
the action of the senate Senator Till
man saw Speaker Reed, and urged
the report OF a rule that would bring
the bill before the house. Mr.. Reed
promised to look into the matter at
once.
In reply to Senator Irby's campaign
statement that the passage of the Lati'
mer bill would perpetuate the dispen.
sary system in the State indefinitely,
Representative Latimer said: THE
bill simply leaves the deposition of
the liquor traffice question in the
hands of the people, to revoke or per
peluate it as they please by legislative
action The State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Broke Her Pledge.

Emma Simmonds, Of London, the
wife OF an engine filter, cut the throat OF
her four young children and then her
own Wednesday night. Simmonds
returned home about l o'clock Thurs
day morning, and as he entered his
bedroom he STUMBLED YER tbs bodies
OF two Of his children. Turning IN
horror toward the bed he saw his vile
and two other children sitting bolt
upright, their throats cut from ear to
EAR though life was not then extinct.
It is not possible that either will Sur.
vive. The loom Was despatched with
blood, and it was evident that the chill
dren. who vera lying on the hour,
fought desperately for life. 1t ap
pears that Mrs. Sinmoads, after q pc.
riod assurance, broke ler pledge Gu
jubilee day, and had been drinking
heavily ever silce.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Chairman Tabrr Replies.

To the Editor of The Slate:
In the latter part of June, the com
mites of the State board of health
were instructed to investigate the
cause and type of fever at Clemson,
and to report the results to the COVER
nor. This was done and the report Of
the committee was published through
cut the State. The Register of the 10Th
of July contains a statement by the
trustees of Clemson. N which they
criticise the report OF the committee,
and while denying certain statements
made by them, they affirm additional
ly, that the examination Of Clemson
by the committee bad been very cur
sorry and imperfect" Against profes-
sioDal gentlemen, sent upon an i'm
portant mission by the highest author.
ity of the State, these charges are
grave, and cannot pass unchsllenged.
The committee were content to deter
mine the type of the fever, and by re-
quest, to make whatever suggestions
they thought best. They blamed 20
one, even by insinuation, and were
very glad to be the means, if possible,
of relieving the officials of Clemson
of unpleasant embarrassment. 1t is to
be greatly regretted therefore, that the
trustees failed to appre ciate the deli.
cate position of the committee, and
have forced them into print in self
defence. This trustees claim that the
''cursory and imperfect examination
made by the State board of health is
shown by the fact that two palpable
errors are made in their report. The
dairy which they place under the ban,
as a probable cause of disease, was not
built on a pond which had been filled
in"
In reply we beg to state, upon au
thority, that the present site of the
dairy had been a bathing pond made
by the CaIhouns and had been filled
in with earth and then undetermined.
Our Informant even pointed out
where the dam stood. There could
have been no motive for one deeply
interested in the welfare of Clemson
to have invented this statement, the
truth of which we had neither incll-
nation, nor the right to question. In
fact the statement is apparently con.
jruled by the character of the soil and
It's surroundings.
The trustees in further denial OF u
report, assert that there lis not a sin
gle privy on the surrounding hills
above the dairy" We we're informed
that the hills were Otter used for un'
sanitary purposes in place OF the water
closets. This we found to be true.
On the hill above, and 10 the north
of the dairy, and at the foot Of the hill
within three or four feet OF the spring,
we found abundant exerementitious
matter.
This condition of things was really
worse than a privy on the hilltop. On
the opposite hill, at the hotel, there
were two prlvies-one 81 tie stable,
which WAS visited by myself and Dr.
Reese, and the other at tie hotel, tx
amined by DR.. Evans. Somewhat
southeas' er]y from the dairy Is a
dwelling, where, we were lntormed,
there was an additional privy.
But more than all these, and how
ever incredible, we touId a sprlng
(orivy0 located within tae dairy, ~
or IL feet from the milk and butter,
and the room ia which the privy was
placed was filled with offensive gasses.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
CLEMSON COLLEGE,
THE TRUSTEES MAKE ANSWER TO
RECENT STRUCTURES.

The Conc usions OF The State Board Of
Health are Not Accepted as to The Ns-
ture and Causes Of Sickness.
Concerning the report OF the State
Board of Health in regard to the few
er at Clemson College, the Board Of
Trustees makes the following stste.
ment:
The Board of Trustees of Clemson
College, mindful Of the important
trust in their charge, feel called on to
make a statement for the information
of the people of the Stale in regard to
ths recent sickness at the college and
its causes.
I'VE have read the report of the
State Board of Health, and have also
had under consideration the report of
the college surgeon, DR.. Rediearn. In
addition to the light thus thrown on
the subject, we have made a personal
examination of the college buildings
and the surrounding grounds, aad we
are net satisfied at all as to the nature
of the fever which has prevailed OF as
to its cause.
I'VE have great respect for the sci
enti6c ability and learning Of the
State Board of Health, but we are
bound to question their conclusions,
from the fact that eminent physicians
in the neighboring counties have de-
clared the fever at the college to be
malarial and not typhoid in its ma
ture land there is grave doubt whether
more than four cases of typhoid fever
have been at the college this year.
The cursory and imperfect exami.
nation made by tho State Board OF
Health is shown by the fact that two
palpable errors are made in their re-
port. The dairy, wnich they place
under the ban as a probable cause Of
disease, was not built on a pond which
had been filled in, and there is not a
single privy on the ''surrounding
hills" above the dairy. The water
from the only privy in the neighbor-
hood reaches the ravine below the
dairy. Then the statement is made,
three separate times, that the water
closets should be outside the barracks
and not inside, and should he "de
tached" from them. Ia fact, the wa
terclosets were removed from the
building more than two years ago, and
they are now detached, with an open
current of air passing between. They
are reached by a lattioed gallery IF
teen feet long, and there is no posi-
bility of sewer gas getting into the
building.
"Bus we are not disposed to criticise
the State Board of Health, aud will
carry out all of their recommended
tons that are possible, and leave no
stone unturned to allay all cause OF
doubt as to the proper sanitation OF
the college buildings and grounds.
1--WE have never had any trouble
before, apd we anticipate none in the
future other than the usual climatic
and unavoidable disease of the coun.
1.-The vacation will be changed, and
instead of being in the winter will be
in summer, the scholastic year begin
ming hereafter on the second Wednes.
day in September and closing the Sec
ora Thursday in June.
Every suggested o. possible u
of fever will be removed and the
building thoroughly disinfected and
put in good order.
eve do not hesitate to give assur-
ances that the college will be guarded
against a recurrence OF the trouble, if
it be possible"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21

The following is the final report of
President Craighead, who has recent
ly resigned the presidency OF Clemson:
To the Board Of Trustees: In view
of my resignation which has been
rendered you, through the president OF
the board, I have thought it not amiss
briefly to summarize the work of the
past four years. The enrolment has
haan DC fo1IOue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21

some were trying to peI IN a hole.
The committee fixed this, regardless
of his vote, and it was a purely side
fight.
Evans did not seem to know how to
get along without Tillman's coat-tail.
He thought he vas On it., but now
Tillmau says his views are identical
with bis own, and Evans is still hold
irg on to the coat, but the man inside
Of it was gore.
The great objection to him has been
that he would not support everything
some people wanted. He would not
have cared if some one had been put
up against him after the ''squedunk"
letter. He wrote every word OF it to
Applet ard had no regrets TO express
for it. He said after the primary be
would write Evans's epitaph, and it
would read:
Here lies a poor sho!e,
Who grabbed at Ben's coat,
To pull him in the boat,
And missing his hold,
Is left ia the cod.
A Letter CT regret was read from Mr..
Duncan at his inability to be present
at The meeting.
sENAT, MAYFIELD.
Mr. Mayfeld said as everyone was
Tired he would speak for only ten min
utes. He said most emphat:cally he
was in no combination and was run
ming on his own hook. He stood fer
true Democratic doctrines at all times,
and consequently did not believe Mr..
McLaurin's position correct. Any
plundering, no matter under what ex-
cuse, he held was wrong. Any in
crease in prices was a species OF rob
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
CAMPAIGN WARMING UP.
lRBY CLAIMS TO HAVE DISCOVERED
SENATOR TILlMAN.

Evsrs Maxi an Onslcurht Upon McLau.
rims Tariff Dc ttrine. McLaurln Drt'nds
Bis Tariff Posit,cp-NaJ fi-d Cute IT
Short.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-04-10
Ornnans, Court.

Monday, April 5-Richard S. T. B. Barnes,
administrator of Richard A. Barnes, deceased,
returned list &c sales of goods and chattels
George A. Utermahlen, administrator of
Louisa Utermahlen, deceased, settled first
and final account. -
lydia A. Stansbury, administrative will
annexed of William Stansbury, deceased, set
tied first account.
Nathaniel D. Feeser and Orestes W. Fee
ser. executors of Jacob Feeser, deceased,
returned list of sales Of grain and settled first
and final account.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Elias Houck, deceased, were granted to VIM.
Houck and Jacob w. Houck.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Samuel P. Everhart, deceased, were granted
to George Y. Everhart and John D. Reese.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Sarah E. MeKinstry, deceased, were granted
to Mordecai C. McKinstry.
Tuesday, April 6.-Joseph Gosnell, admin
istrator Of Andrew I. Fleming, deceased, re-
turned list of sales of goods and chattels.
George Y. Everhart and John }. Reese,
administrators of Samuel 2. Everhart, de-
ceased. returned inventory of goods and chat
tells and received orders to sell goods and
chattels and notify creditors.
Mary L. Herring, executrix of Granville |.
Herring, deceased, returned inventory otgoods
and chattels and received order to notify
creditors.
Mary ]. Houek, administrators of William
Houck. deceased, returned list of sales OF
goods and chattels.
The last will and testament of Sophia Dor
sew, deceased, admitted to probate and letters
of administration, will annexed, were granted
to BYRON S. Dorsey.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-04-10
pleasant Sunrise Party.

The home of Mr. Luther Bushey, near
Porters. was the scene of a pleasant gathering
of Young people on Thursday evening of last
week, the occasion being a surprise given
their daughter, Miss Mile, by quite num-
Der of her young friends. The company be-
gan to arrive early and was received by Miss
Mile and John BUshey, who in their usual
cordial manner babe each welcome. The
young people were given full control OF the
house and the evening was spent in the enjoy
ment of games, plays and amusements OF
various kinds. About midnight refreshments
were served, consisting of cake, lemonade,
candies. &C., to which all did ample justice.
After supper considerable amusement was
afforded by an electrical performance, after
which the company dispersed, rendering their
most sincere thanks for their hospitable re-
ception.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Bushey. Mr.. and Mrs. John Mckinney, Misses
Mime Mckinney, Lillian Dixon, Lola Black,
Alice Wallace, Annie Hess, Hetta Gearhart
Matte Shoemaker, Elsie Shipey, Amanda
Dorsey. Dora Hess. Minnie Hymller, Annie
Hymiiler. Emma Shipley, Audie Shipley,
Emma Decabaugh, Mile Bushey, Carrie
Shoemaker, Abbie Shoemaker. Maggie Eas-
ton; Messrs. Chas. Myers. of Virginia; VIII
Gather, Ira Gearhart, Will Veach, Ernest
Jenkins, Dave Dorsey, VIM. Trenwith, Byard
Dorsey, Geo. A. Hughes, Clinton Branden-
burg, Il. H. Shipley. Eugene Reese. Mack
Shipley, Herbert Wampler, John Bushey
Harry Bushey, Alvin Conway, Walter Con
don and rolbert Rogers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-04-10
Fountain Valley Items.

A very pleasant entertainment was given
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Fl.
Handley last Sunday, it beicg the sixty fourth
anniversary of Mr. Levi H. Handley's birth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Handley received some useful
presents, one being a fine set of single har-
ness given by his two sons. Mr.. Jacob H.
Handey, of Westminster, and Mr.. L. o.
Handey, of Frizelburg The dinner was
composed of the many good things of the sea-
son, followed by ice cream, cake, &c. At a
late hour the guests left for their respective
homes, wishing the host and hostess many
happy returns of the day. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Levi H. Handley, Miss
Annie Handey, Charles N. Handley, of this
place; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob H. Handley, Harry
w. Handley, Misses L. Grace Handey, Jen-
ME l.. Handey, Flossa r. Handey, of West
minister; Mr.. aud Mrs Levi o. Handley, Misses
Maize and Elite Handley, Mrs. Hail Brown,
William 0. Brown, Jesse l.. Brown, Harry
I. Brown, Stewart II. Brown, of Frizelburg;
John L. Zahn aud daughter, Levi W. Zahn,
of near Westminster; Mr. and Mrs. William
H. Heagy, Frederick Zahn and Mrs. Sarah
Stonesifer, of Fountain Valley.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-04-10
New windsor Items.

On Friday night April I'd, very interest
ing programme was presented by the West
minister Dramatic Club, to large audience,
at Odd Fellows Hall, consisting of three short
PLAYS we'll rendered. The first, "Wild Flow
ers," personated by Mr.. P. c. Kennedy and
Miss Lottie Moore, was followed by "Dream
Faces" The programme concluded with the
farce. 'Wanted- 1900 Young Milliners. 5"
''Joe,u the favorite Italian, furnished music
during the evening. At the close of the
entertainment Miss Anna Shriver, who has
successfully conducted dancing class at
Dielmans Hotel during the past season, gave
a dance to her class, at which large number
of people from Westminster, Union Bridge,
Linwood and New Windsor were in attend
ance The class opened the dance with a
beautiful march, led by Miss Shriver and Mr..
Kelso Anders, followed by Misses Marie Bale,
Hibberd. Corinne Hibberd, Florence Englar,
Grace Warner, Helen Englar, Edna Snader,
Caro- Burlington, Fannie Devilbiss, Hattie
Devilbss, Bessie Lambert; Messrs. Jno. Bale,
John Smith, Herbert Getty, Englar Rouser,
Ernest Horn, Frank Horn, Herbert Ecker,
Granville and Hibberd.
Mr.. Robert Weaver met with very severe
accident on Tuesday, while cleaning his bicy.
Gle. In testing the chain the first finger of
his left hand was caught and crushed severely.
DR.. j. A. Burlington dressed the wound.
The c. E. Society Of the Presbyterian
Church will hold rally on Sunday, April II.
Speakers from abroad will be in attendance.
During a heavy storm on Monday after
noon lightning struck the barn of Solomon
P Engler, at Cold Spring, and it was entirely
destroyed, with six tons of hay and a cutting
box. The other contents were saved. The
loss was about $1,000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-04-10
Haight Items.

Your correspondent has rem we'd a little
further from Haight, but you will hear from
him as usual.
We had fine rain on Sunday afterno N,
and the first thunder storm of the season on
Monday, a; which time nsiderable rain fell,
causing grain and grass to grow rapidly The
outlook for grain this time has never been
better than e present
A few farmers have planted potatoes.
Mrs Randolph Richardson, of near here,
has been quite sick for several weeks past but
is LOW convalescent.
Mrs. John Fife is much better, of which
her many friends will be glad to learn.
w are glad to welcome Rev. W. A. Mac
donald back to Freedom circuit agai and ex-
tend hearty welcome to the junior, ev.
Mr.. Tyler, who we are informed is an xcellent
young man.
Rev w. A. Macdonald will preach at New
Oakland on Sunday morning next at the usual
hour.
Several of our young men have recently
Joined Washington Camp 81, of Sykes
Vile, P 0. 5. of A., and others will join soon.
The Camp i in fourishing condition and
has membership of nearly 100 though or
ganized little over year ago.
o. R. A., of Oakla d, is doing finely, new
members are enrolled every month. Please
do not forget the association meets the first
Monday night in each month and be prompt
with dues so as not to put the secretary and
collectors to anymore trouble than is neces-
sary.
Mr.. Steele was in New York this week on
business for the company. There is some talk
of the company erecting telephone line from
the Office in Baltimore up the Liberty Pike to
Oakland Mills, as they think 1t will be much
cheaper than the enormous rent OF $500 per
annum, which they now pay.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-04-10
Deaths In Carroll.

Rev. George c. Erb died yesterday morn
ing at the residence of his father, Mr.. Samuel
Erb. near this city, from cancer of the
stomach, aged about thirty-six years. The
deceased was a minister of the Reformed
Church. After graduating at Western Mary
land College he took a course in theology at
Lancaster, Pa, and then entered the minis
try. His last charge was at Orbsonia, Pa,
which he gave up about two months ago on
account of ia ling health. He came here and
then went to a hospital in Baltimore, ut re-
ceived no relief, and returned TO the home of
his father. A wife and one child survive him.
Mr.. Samuel Matthias, aged seventy
wears. died in Bachmans Valley on Thursday
forming from paralysis and dropsy. The de-
ceased was well known throughout the ounty,
and possessed one of the finest farms in the
valley. His remains will be inferred at Bach
man 5 Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday.
In politics he was Republican. A widow,
four daughters and two sons-Mrs. Polly
Garrett. Mrs Alfred c. Bachman, Mrs. Adam
Giggard, Mrs. Newto Bouers, Mr.. E. Henry
Matthias and Mr.. Jacob NJ. Mathias-survive
him.
Mrs. MAY, wife of David X. Brown, died
suddenly Thursday morning at their home at
Greenmount, from commissions, aged about
twenty-four years. The deceased was a
daughter of the late Major Thomas Gorsueh,
of that place.
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McKinstry's Mills Items.

Misses Maggie and Minnie Lambert spent
Saturday in Frederick.
Mr.. John Z. Senseney was in Frederick
Friday on business.
Mr. H. E. Keefauver was in Taneytown on
Saturday.
Mr.. E. B. McKinstry has been on the sick
list the past week.
Miss Meta Star, of townsville, and Miss
Gusta Starr. of New Windsor are the guests
of their sister, Mrs. George Simpson.
Our farmers have been busy sowing their
oats crop.
Miss Maggie Lambert has had her fathers
tombstone put up by Mr.. Mr.. B. f. Hamaher,
of Libertown, for the sum of SIS.
Mrs. John Yingling spent Sunday with Mrs.
John Erb.
Mr.. John Pfouz, wife and daughter, of
Fountain Heights, were the guests oftheir son,
Mr.. Samuel Pfoutz, of Priestland on, Sunday.
Mr.. William Koontz and wife, Mrs. Mary
Engler and daughter Maggie, all spent Sun
day with P B. Engler at Taneytown.
Mr.. John Erbs oldest child is i'll with
pneumonia.
Mr.. John Yinging was the guest of Mr..
Ned Lindsey of Lightview, on Sunday.
Mr.. Henry Perry and wife, of Union Bridge,
were the guests of Mr. Peter Perry, Sunday.
Mr. Adam Fuss and Rosa Yingling were
the guests of Mrs. Sallie Fuss, of Middleburg
on Saturday.
Misses ETA and Rachael Repp, Edna
Koontz and Ella Forest, of Union Bridge,
Mrs. VIM. zepp, all spent Saturday with Mrs.
John Yingling and daughter Gertrude.
Mr.. NJ 0. Repp last Monday shipped 3
horses, 13 head of cattle, 81 calves, SO hogs
and 2 lambs, total of two car loads.
Mr.. Star, of near louisville, was the guest
of her sister, Mrs. George B. Simpson, on
Sunday.
The C. Z. Society of Sans Greek NJ. P,
Church, will hold its first meeting of the
season next Sunday evening at seven o clock.
The Sunday school of the same place will be
recognized the same Sunday morning
Mr. Harvey Yingling, meeting with such a
good success in his business.