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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
The Sunday Saloon.

As Nation, there Is not among US GUS
tom more fixed and distinctive than the al
most universal regard for the Christian
Sabbath It has been so from the Settles
ment OF the country. One Of the principal
reasons assigned by John Robinson, thel
pastor OF the Pilgrim Fathers, for his little,
flock resolving to quit Holland, their adopt
ed country--whither they had fed ten
years before from England---for America,
was, "that they could not bring the Dutch
to observe the Lords day as Sabbath"
One of the chief cares OF these Pilgrim
Fathers on their arrival here was the OBJ
servance Of the sacred rest. In the EARLIEST
records Of the Dutch colonists in New York
there are DEGREES Of the most stringent
character, intended to guard the infant
community against the demoraltztng ten
denotes of Sabbath profanations, and even
to-day, so far as the Sunday laws require
the suspension Of business, most OF the peo-si
pie very cheerfully obey.
Our mechanics rest from their labors on
that day, vast manufacturing establish
ments are closed and quiet, and even our
schools, our courts, and our Legislative
bodies, bowing to the majesty Of law, close
their doors and adjourn over so as to leave
this day unbroken. lsH
But there is a class of men who demand
that these laws 80 far as respects them,i
should be repealed. And VINO compose shls
class2 Rumsellers. And why should they
be exempt? What is there so much more
precious, or pressing, or peculiar In the
liquor traffic than in those other kinds Of
honest business that 1t cannot stop as we'll
as they2 Who is it that has constituted the
whisky seller sort Of titled nobility
among US, who are not to be subject to
such laws as we poor plebians patiently
obey?
Is 1t not more dangerous to the public
peace for the rumseller to dispense his
poisons on the Sabbath day than for the
manufacturer to keep his establishment go-
ing on that day, or the butcher to keep
open his stall9
What, we ask, is the rumsellers special
claim on US to be allowed to do so? On what
ground shall the traffic in beer, with noisy
and immoral Accomplishments, claim q
practical and recognized exemption from
the operation OF these laws and o virtual
monopoly Of Sunday trade? Was 1t "tor
man." as an animal, as beer-drinker, that
"the Sabbathswas nader" -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Cycling Notes.

A cycle track has been erected at Biz
mingham, England, that has accommoda-
tions for 1000 people.
The Belgian Touring Club is compiling a
set of rules OF the road, among which 1t
makes the use of the brake obligatory.
A physician who has given much thought
to the subject says that so long as the cy-
cllst can breathe with the mouth shut he
is certainly safe 80 far as heart-strain Is
concerned.
Princess Louise, wife Of the heir to the
Saxon throne, has taken to publicly bicy-
cling in bloomers in the Dresden parks, ac-
companied by Prince Frederick Augustus,
her eldest son. ......
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
SPAIN RECALLS WEYLER.
General BIanco Succeeds Him as
Cuba's Captain-GeneraI.
LARGE REINF0RCEMENTS SENT.

weyler Resigns at Last and the Cabinet
Loses No Time in Naming General
Blanco as His Successor-The "Butch.
err Explains the Cause of His Delay
-Sagasta Sends Him q Message
MADRID, Spain (By Cable).-Contrary to
expectation, and to the great relief OF the
new administration, Captain General Wey.
ler has sent dispatch to Premier sagasta
rendering his resignation, and placing his
office as Governor-General Of Cuba and
Commander-in-C Chief at the disposal Of the
Government.
The Cabinet then decided upon the fmme-
diate recall Of General Weyler from Cuba.
A decree was prepared appointing General
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
A Sensible Chinaman.

Taking walk one day through the COM
missariat stores in Hong Kong with q
friend, says a correspondent, I came to q
portion of that establishment where four
Cinnamon were emptying large tub Of
rum, which they were carrying In gallon
measures to another portion Of the build
ing. Addressing myself to one who was
apparently the head Of the party, in
auired, "Do you like rum, John2" "No,
sir" said the Chinaman. "Why mott"
Rum not proper, sir; make Chinaman
number one fool"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

"The city has been for some time without
proper authorities, and all desiring the re-
establishment of order and peace respect
fully beg you to give the necessary orders
to that effect. Confding In your we'll known
rectitude, Mr. President, we trust the oc-
eupation of Quezaltenango will be peace
full, for which all Quezaltenango prsys and
will be grateful"
The United States cruiser Alert has
arrived at San Jose, where she Is now
anchored .sA The British flag ship Of; the
Pacific squadron, the Imperleuse, is ex-
pected to arrive soon. The new British
Minister to Central America has arrived.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Spain's Reply.

spain's reply to the United States was
announced at Madrid. The Ministry is un-
able to set an exact date for ending the
Cuban war, but expects hostilities to end
soon. The pacincation OF the island, it Is
charged, would have been more rapid had
it not been for American fllibusters. 1t IS
asserted President Mckinley will advise
the Cubans to accept autonomy, and that
II they refuse he will make no further ef.
forts in their behalf.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
A Bold Robbery.

The residence Of Francis H. Scott, Presi-
dent Of tho Century Company, at Orange,
N. j., was entered during the absence Of
the family by burglars, who stole $40, 600
worth OF goods, which they sent to New
York City. New York detectives arrested
the men, recovered the articles, and then
notified the Chief OF Police at Orange that
the robbery had occurred there.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
BROOKLYN LAWYER FOUND SLAIN
Henry Ingrahan, Manager of the Title
Guarantee and Trust Company, Killed.

Henry Ingraham, Manager of the Title
Guarantee and Trust Company, Killed.
Henry Ingraham, prominent lawyer, OF
Brooklyn, manager Of the Title Guarantee
and Trust Company, one Of the biggest
corporations OF it's kind in the city, was
found in vacant lot in Flatbush with
bullet through his heart.
The neighborhood where this body was
discovered is a lonely one. There are few
houses on either Sullivan or Cedar streets,
and weeds have grown rankly in the vacant
lots at the intersection Of these thorough
fares.
No better place could be found for a
murder, and the friends of Henry InSraham
believe he was the victim Of an assassin's
bullet, but the police say the circumstances
point to suicide.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Sheep Mem Kill Three Settlers,

News from Long Valley, Washington
County, Idaho, says that there has been
battle between the settlers and the sheep
herders in which three men were killed
and cne dangerously wounded. Fifteen OF
the settlers warned the sheep men to leave
the valley, and when they refused, made
an attack upon the sheep camp. Thirty
shots were fred by the settlers and man
named Barber was wounded. The sheep
men then returned the fire, killing three OF
the settlers. The rest Of the attacking
Dartv fed,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Mrs. Atkinson's Jury Disagrees.

The jury before which Mrs. Myra b. At
kinson, wife Of the Governor Of West Vir
ginis., had been on trial at Glsnvllle, ". Va,
Tor week on a charge Of forgery failed to
agree upon verdict and was discharged.
The court replaced the case upon the
docket for future hearing, and Mrs. Atkin-
son and her co-defendant, Owens, were
placed under bonds for their appearance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
c,rosta,s Cabinet Chosen.

The new Spanish Ministry is constituted
az follows: President of the Council OF
Ministers, Senior sagasta; Minister OF FOR. Er
tice, senor Groizard; Minister OF war; Cen ;sn !
eral Correa; Minister Of Marine, Admiral
Rermeio. Minister of Finance, Senior Puig'
Carver: Minister OF the Interior, Senor Cap.
demon: Minister Of Public Works, Count
Xiguena; Minister for the Colonies oenor
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
,,5,.,s Famine Cost S5O,OOO,OOO.

At the final meeting Of the London Man
sion House Committee OF the Indian Fam-
ina Fund the Secretary OF State for India,
To-d Georoe Hamilton, announced that
thn most serious famine of the century In
india Ind T is disappearing, though 1,5oO, 900 per;
sons still are receiving relief; that the total
United States, the British colonies and
India amounted tc' nearly, 81 800 ,oOo' ana
chat the whole cost Of the famine was
more than $50 900 900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

ness. I wish to assure you that the Gov
ues them as they deserve; but 1t thinks
change Of policy, in order to succeed, re-
quires that the authorities should be at one
with the Ministry.
"This has nothing to do with the conf
dence felt in you by the Government; for
the Liberals have always said that the re.
sponsibility for o given policy does not fall
upon those who carry it out, but upon the
Government inspiring it. I shall eommu.
nioate your decision to the Government
shortlv.'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
A GOOD SEA FIGHTER.

Rear Admiral Miller, Who is on Guard
at Honolulu.
Rear Admiral Miller, Of the United States
Navy, who Is the central figure In the stu
alton at Honolulu, Hawaii, Is stout, short
sailor, with pleasing face and calm eyes
that reflect the color Of the sea he has lived
upon so long. He is good sea fighter and
was reared, one may say, upon the ocean.
He entered the Naval Academy when ne
was lad Of fourteen. From midshipman
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Going Steadily Forward.

The Archbishop OF Canterbury declares
that the cause Of temperance has gone
steadily forward In England, winning one
class Of society after another, the conversion
of the medical profession being one OF its
greatest victories. The decline Of drunken
ness in Liverpool Is attributed In part to
high license and in part to the growing In
terest in athletics.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
REAR ADMIRAL MILLER.

he rose by service through the various
ranks Of the navy between one Of the low
est and one OF the highest positions. He
made a good record in the war as an offcer
Of the Florida, and was aboard that brig
when she captured the Savannah. He Is
strict disciplinarisn, and can be depended
upon in any situation to do the right thing
at the right time. He will let Japan know
that there is flag representing the United
9fafac
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Railroad Over Chilkoot Pass.

TACOMA, Wash. Especially D.-Oficials OF
the Northern Pacific Railroad are prepar-
Ing for the construction Of railroad and
tramway over Chilkoot Pass, Alaska.
Work will be commenced as soon rs posi-
BILE, and 1t is expectedthat the road will be
completed by January l. By this means 1t
Is hoped to get provisions over the trail and
into the Klondike early enough to prevent
starvation among the miners.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Lohn r. nIcPherson Dead.

John R. Mcpherson, one time D Democratic
leader in New Jersey and United States
Senator from that State, from 1877 until
1895, died suddenly In his room at Taylor's
Hotel in Jersey City. Mr.. Mcpherson had
been staying at the hotel for more than
month He had been suffering for long
time from stomach trouble. John Roderick
Mcpherson was born at York, Livingston
County, N. Y, Oh May 9, 1888.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
A Parnell Anniversary.

The sixth anniversary of the death OF
Charles Stewart Parnell was observed IN
Dublin Saturday, 5000 men marching to
his grave and heaping it with flowers gath
cred from every county in Ireland. The
American flag was carried in the procession
In place Of the Union Jack.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Rank RSbbed at Lunch Time.

Thieves entered the office Of the Union
County Bank, at Morganfeld, KY, in the
lunch hour and obtained more than $4,000
in currency which had been left In the cash
drawer. When the bank officials returned
they discovered their loss. The vault was
closed and locked. The robbers made good
their escape, leaving no clue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Whitecaps Killed.

A dispatch from Milan, Tenn, says:
"Whitecaps attacked the home of Dot
Price, q colored man living near this place,
and fred into his house. He returned the
fire, killing William Sires, white man, and
fatally wounding four others. Price was
shct through the arm"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
A Private Maltreated.

On order Of Captain Lowering, officer OF
the day, private soldier named Hammond
was dragged with his legs tied, distance
of six hundred yards through Fort Sheri-
dan, near Chicago, to summary court
martial because he refused to work and de-
clined to walk when put under arrest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Killed Wife and Himself.

John F. Boynton, well-known resi-
dent OF Leominster, Mass, shot and killed
his wife and then committed suicide.
Family troubles are believed to have been
the cause OF the act. although several
wears ago Boynton was thought to be
mildly insane. He was tifty-eight years Of
age and his wife was 1fty-one.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Senorita Cisneros Escapes.

The beautiful little Cuban maid Senorlta
Evangelina Cassie Cisneros, heroine oil
the sensational adventure with the
Governor Of the Isle Of Pines, escaped from
the Casa de Recogidas, Cuba, where she
had been confined for several months on a
charge OF conspiracy against the Crown Of
Spain and Of an attempt upon the life oi
Governor Berez, Governor Of the Isle Of
Pines,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

Accused OF Burning His Wife to Death.
William De Peyester is under arrest at
Canton, Ohio, on the charge OF numbering
his wife. She ran out Of their home wrapped
In flames, her clothing being soaked With
oil from lamp.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
More Severity For Cuba.

General Blanco, the new Captan-Gen-
eral OF Cuba, announces that he will act
with great energy against the insurgents,
and will try to establish peace by the sys-
tenn which he Established in 1879.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Australasia Buys Our Rails.

Not being aple to find in England the
kind of steel rails it needed, the Govern
ment of New South Wales has placed an
order for 1000 tons in the United states at
s25a ton. Not many years ago we were
buying all VIC used from England a1 Sioo
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Killed His Brother.

Patrick Conway killed his brother
James, near Plattsburg, N. Y, as the re.
suit Of an alteration with their mother, in
which James took her part.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

scaffold Broke and Tivo Were Killed.
Through the fall Of scaffold at the Bap-
tist Church being built at Plano, Texas, five
men were killed. The men fell o distance
OF thirty-flye feet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
anIilinois Town Burned.

All the business houses in Medora, Ill.
including the bank, were burned. Medoro
is populous town twenty miles norta 1d ol
Alton on the Chicago, Burlington ano
Quincy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Switzerland To Own RAILWAYS,

The National Council, by vote Of 9S to
20, has adopted bill providing for the
purchase Of the Ave principal railroads OF
Switzerland, at O cost approaching $780,
mo 00O
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Snow in PennsyIvania.

There was Il heavy fall of snow at Track
vile, Schuylkill County, Penn, the first Of
the season.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
Tornado In New jersey.

Aeornado struck Far Hills and Elizabeth,
N. j., wrecking buildings and uprooting
trees. John Clark was crushed to death In
O building In Elizabeth which collapsed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
A Novel Signal For Street Cars.

1t Is the suggestion Of Bangor (Me.)
motorman that persons who want to stop o
car at night strike parlor match. The
blaze, he says, Gun be seen by the motor
men several rods away.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

A. G.. A. r. Post of Priests.
AGA. R. Post composed exclusively Oh
priests was installed at Notre Dame Uni
yersity, Indiana.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
TROOPS HOLD QUEZALTENANco.

Report OF the Evacuation of Tint City by
Guatemalan Rebels.
The news of the evacuation of Quezalten-
ango, Guatemala, by the rebels and its re-
occupation by tho Government forces Is
fully confirmed. The consular corps there
has sent the following message to President
Barrios:
"The city of Quezaltenango was aband-
oned by the rebels, and We have notified
General Garcia Leon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
ELONDIKERS PERISHING.
Gold Seekers, While Crossing the
Lakes, Meet With Fatal Disasters.
SNOW STORM ADDS TO DISTRESS.

Adventurous Prospectors Who Have Re-
turned From the Alaska Trail Tell of
the Great Hardships-M Lose Their
outflts-Hundreds Go Into Camp For
the Winter-Bear Hunting q Sport.
The times., 1897-08-29
Press Hg0nfS
Round Table

The announcement that Robert Downing
vouId ineururatt. his season tomorrow
evening at the Academy has served TO
inspire his advance agent into writing
new story ia honor OF the occasion, which
is now printed for the first time VI
course the story is in crude shape, this
being its first appearance, but before the
season is over and 1T has been printed
3GE times IL Will no doubt be interesting
In the extreme. Twelve years ago: when
Mr.. Downing made his first annual star
rii,g tour he was made the recipient OF
letter froE. an ambitious amateur resld-
ing in Richmond, who was anxious to 20
On the stage. In his reply MIR. Downing
suggest Ell that after she bad made more
progress he would be glad 10 give her
trial.
The following season the girl again Wrote
stating that she had made considerable
progress AMI felt confid1nt she could safely
be entrusted with juvenile roles and yUun g,
glrlish parts. Her letter cane too late, as
Mr. Downipg's company was complete. On
the two OF three following SEASONS tine girl
continued 10 send her annual application
each time explaining how thoroughly ca
pable she was Of giving satisfaction, and
all that she wanted was a trial
Years have come and the years have
gone but the time has proved no hindrance
20 the Richmond girls desire to join Mr.
Towning's company. Among the mail
which awaited Mr.. Downing's appearance
the other morning a. the Aoad.my was the
twelfth annual application II was BRIEF,
cupciSe anI 10 the point. 1t read as follows;
MY Dear Bob: l trust you viii pardon
the manner III which address you, but
when one has kept such q continuous
espondence, though in vain, i am
sure you VIII not feel offended. This is
our twelfth anniversary and happy da yit
Is. Twelve times have applied for po-
sition in your company, and twelve times
haveI been refused as much as hearing
While atfirstI only wanted 70 play juvenile
roles, af ter deep reflection, now feel as
though would be able to play old WON
ems parts This will positively be my last
application With the hope that l might
have Sc cured some encouragement from yoii,
l spent nearly 81 500 among the various
schools OF acting, and you Will find in me a
desperate woman. l viii either Join your
COMPANY and play tragedy or get married.
You can have your choice. l expect an i'm
mediate answer and trust to fate. In an
ticipation, 1 sign myself, yours to com
mand. Suzanne +. e
After Mr.. Downing had carefully read the
letter, he lost no time in telegraphing his
Richmond devotee his hearty congratulations
OH her approaching marriage.
The times., 1897-08-29
Dramatic NOi0S

Dixey is now villain of vaude stripe.
William Gillette is resting a t his Fart.
ford home.
Melba will sing some of her roles in Eng
lish this year.
FlCtter, W Johnnie hearts, Clio de Ne
ronde is on the ocean hitherward.
Joseph Jefferson has a new great-grand
child. Glen MacDonough is the papa.
A would-be dramatic author has copy
righted "A Telltale Eyebrow" 1t is TO
see.
Charles Hoytis writing vaudeville sketch
for Johnstone Bennett and Seth Miller
Kent.
Charles A. Shaw Will again be treasurer
of the Grand Opera House, New York cfty,
this season.
The Marquisof Lorne, son-in-law of Queen
Victoria, is said TO be finishing a fcur-act
Scottish historical drama
Rarrymore's latest: Il am n self-made
man" said an rrepressible bore. Yes
said Barry; who interrupted you?"
The Lilliputians have not been in Wash
ington for many seasons. Perhaps we will
see them thls year in their ne W piece, The
Fair in Midgettcwn.'
The Potomac River Pavilion at Colonial
Beach, Va, has the following artists this
week: Joseph Loveless, Sol. Goldsmith
Howard Williams, Jim Nolan, Henry Miller
Charles Wymsat. Prof Hepner, Nine Curry
s. j. Lewis and Prof. Hubners brass band
and orchestra.
bac In { 4
wandering Minstrel the new play In
which klaw < Erlanger will this season
exploit the distinguished actor-musician
Auguste Van Biene. The new play offers
| no less Il novelty than the adventures and
misadventures of German street band
August Is was the thirty fourth ami
versary of the marriage of F. F. Macka y
| and Elizabeth j. Mackay tSnsathanl
Three sons have blessed the union-Charles
Mackay, leading man of the Castle Square
Theater Company, Boston: William A.
an artist, whose recent work was the
decoration OF the Senatorial reading room
in the new Congressional Library, and Ed
ward j., the Youngest, an actor.
Charles r. Gilbert, his wife, Argyle Gil
bert, and charming little daughter, Ada
Vanden Gilbert all OF Washington city
| and all of Chauncey Olcott's Sweet In
niscarra" company leave today (Sunda Y
for New York, to begin rehearsals for TIT
| coming season, which extends far into ne X
| summer, including a spring and summe
| tour through Europe, visiting the princi
| pal cities CT Ireland. Mr.. Gilbert is th,
author of I'm the Long Run" new ant
| original melodrama, fully copyrighted b.
| him. He is negotiating with New Yorl
| managers for production next season.