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The herald., 1897-06-27
Mrs. ormiston Chant Has 4 smoke

Mrs Ormiston Chant. the wslI known
social reformer, has smoked cigarette
This momentous fact Is chronicled con.
spicuously by the British press, and
the British public is gravely discussing
the matter, for the reason that Mrs,
Chant has been the incarnate ideal OF
British virtue since her crusade against
the London music halls. She has ex.
plained thatNshe smoked the cigarette
when she was detained in the Turkish
Lines, whittier she went in connection
with the work Of the Red Cross society.
In order to see If It would allay the pangs
" hunger. The experiment was a COM
plete success. There were certain un-
pleasant sensations not unsual in such
cases but she now sympathizes with
the fondness for tobacco Still, she does
not nelieve' In women smoking. g.-London
Gable to the Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1897-06-27
SUMMARY
Tern,lnal Trains

Offer the best facilities to Lone
Beach, Terminal Island and San Pedro.
and make closest connections with Her
mosa for Catalina. Trains leave First
street station 8, s:45 a. M. 1922, 5.15 D. m.
daily and II a. m. Sundays. Take Boyle
Heights cars.
The herald., 1897-06-27
Won Buelow and the Yankee Pres.

IT was after Buelow's visit to the United
States that change came over his stvle
Of diction. and that won the sohrinmet
with which Lisst inverted him. Of 4, shu-
morous journalist This ohanr. ~
s.yle ne ADOPTED wilfully, for in the first
q 2 long series Of letters addressed to
the editor Of the Leipsic eienale. he
writes; You see. dear cir, that { haye
The herald., 1897-06-27
Spanish Equestrian Tour,am.o,,

At Redondo Beach. Sunday. by teams
from Santa Monica, Downey, Ballona
and Redondo. Grand band concert dur
ing the day. Santa Fe trains go at S:37
q. M. 9:45 Q. m, 11:03 a. M, 100 o. M.
$40 p. m ,6:15 p. m. Round trip. so
cents.
The herald., 1897-06-27
Sweet Alice, Ben BoIt

Did you know Of the bargains N
choice residence lots offered by the
Beaudry estate, otherwise 1t might all
have been different. See Room II. az New
High street.
The herald., 1897-06-27

not been to America In vain, and that
have studied the sensational style Of the
Yankee press"-von Buelow In the Lon
don Musical Times.
The herald., 1897-06-27
Santa Catalina lsIam6

$3.50 for the round trip: over Saturday
or Sunday; back Sunday or Monday. e.
3. 8 Hermosa. Hear the Marine band.
The herald., 1897-06-27
Catalina IsIsnd short Linz

cataIlna Island Short Line
10 the Southern Pacific Week day trains
leave Arcade depot. lao p. m. Sunday.
trains, s:16 :. M Round trip. t275 and $50.
The herald., 1897-06-27

Latest style Of wall paper st A. 4. Eok.
otxom'sy ~ South epI1nG stroofe
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31

John Hay was graduated from Brown
University In 1857, when he was not yet
twenty-one years of age BIS birthplace
was Salem, Ind, and all OF his early boy
hood was spent In the West. Afler leaving
college he studied law with Abraham Lin
coin at Springfield, ILL.,, and grew to be
close friend of the soon-to-be President, later
becoming his private secretary. After Lin
coins assassination Mr.. Hay went to Paris
as Secretary of Legation, being afterward
transferred to Madrid. whore he wrote "Cas-
tilian Days" In 1872 he became an editor
on the New York Tribune, leaving his desk
to become Assistant Secretary OF State un-
der President Hayes. Mr.. Hay Is wealthy.
and noted as writer. His "Life OF Lincoln"
collaborated with former Consui-General
Niooay, brought him $4,000.
General Horace Porter was born at Hunt
Ington, Penn. August Is. 1887. he was pre-
pared for college at Lawrenceville, n. j.,
and entered Harvard In 1854, leaving to go
to West Point during the following year.
where he was graduated IN 1860. He served
through the Civil War with distinction, be-
ing twice wounded, and later held the post
of Assistant Secretary of War under Grant.
He Is member Of all the prominent New
York clubs and OF the Chamber OF Com
merce, and has always been a prominent
Grand Army man. For number OF years
he was Vice-President Of the Pullman Pal
ace Car Company. General Porter has writ
ten extensively, his first published book Do
ing "West Point Lite."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
DEMAND FOR AMERICAN WHEAT. .
Reasons Why There is a Good Market IN
Australia.

The reason why so large quantity OF
American wheat was imported into Aus
trulia last year Is explained by Daniel w.
Maratta, United States Consul General at
Melbourne. It appears that wool growing
Is regarded by Australians as much the most
important industry, and in pursuing that the
Australian farmer is often led to neglect the
cultivation Of wheat. As rule, the larger
"squatters," or ranchmen, do not care to de-
vote their time to farming, prefsrring to give
all of their attention to sheep raising,
"The consumption OF wheat in this col
ony," writes Consul Maratta, SIS at the
rate OF six bushels to the acre, and as the
crop last year only yielded four and eTa-
tenths bushels to the acre. It will readily be
seen that the colonists were short OF their
requirements nearly two bushels to the acre.
To meet this deficiency, the first Tor great
many years, large imports were made from
the United States. These shipments were
made from San Francisco. with the excep,
tion Of one or two vessels from New YORK"
It Is becoming q common custom among AUS
traian ranchmen to rent their land 1of
wheat-growing on shares, the ranchmen
furnishing the land and the seed and some
neighboring farmer doing all the work. as
the wool-growing industry. however, IS con-
stantly tending to crowd out the wheat cul,
tivation, there Is prospect that increased
demands upon America for wheat supplies
will be made IN the future.
Mr.. Maratta says: "It has been wondered
how it Is that Australia can produce wool,
and, for that matter. sheep, 80 much more
cheaply than America, and the answer, too,
IS very simple. First, the advantage lies inthe
climate. Here you have climate where the
sheep can, and do, safely spend every night
during the year In the open air and without
covering. Then the pasture Is unlimited ana
virtually free. The cost Of labor Is cheaper
than with US, ard station living is cheaper,
and all these things combine to cheaper the
animal. You can purchase at a retail
butchers here In Melbourne prime lamb and
mutton at from five to six cents per pound
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
The crush usually incident to opening days
was avoided by reserving all galleries and

The crush usually incident to opening days
was avoided by reserving all galleries and
requiring tickets for admission. Even with
this precaution the crowd filled every avail
able seat and overfowed into the corridors.
The main interest centred at the House
end of the capitol. Great crowds were at
tracted to the galleries hours before noon.
The most striking feature OF the scene on the
floor was the number Of new faces.
OF the 357 men who constitute the mem
bership OF the House, 1872 have never before
served in that capacity, while sixteen moro
have served in for ner Congresses, making
altogether 14S new members and 2O9 who
served in the last Congress. Politically
classified there are 206 Republicans, 122
Democrats, and twenty-nine Fusion, Silver
ties and Populists.
In the members lobby, back OF the House,
there WAS perfect conservatory OF MOVERS.
All the tributes sent to the members were
placed on the large tables there, to await the
drawing Of seats. The large room was over
crowded with the flowers, and 1t seemed us
II the frienis Of the new members were try
ing to outdo all other openings OF Congress
by sending larger and handsomer Horai
offerings than ever before.
Immediately after the calling together OF
The House By the Clerk, Thomas u. Reed, OF
Maine, was reelected Speaker, tho vote
standing:
Reed (Rep, Me-. Observation-Disclosures. 199
Bailey (Dem., Tex ).................... ia
Bell Pop, Co:o). NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Il
Newlands (SiL. New. ..., ]
After Mr.. Reeds election the members
were sworn in and organization completed
BY the election Of the Republican caucus
slate. rs follo9 rs: Clerk Of the House, Alexan-
der Mcdowell. Of Pennsylvania; Sergeant-at-
Arms, Benjamin F. Russell, OF Missouri;
Doorkeeper, William J. Glenn, OF New York;
Postmaster. J. C. McElroy, OF Ohio, and
Chaplain. Henry n. CoudeE.
The rules Of the last House were next
adopted, and the members then drew lots for
seats. after which the Presidents message
was read. At its conclusion there was
burst Of applause on the Republican side,
which was repeated in still stronger volume
rs Mr.. Dingley rose, and. sin response to
the message which had just been read Of
fered the tariff bill.
Committees were appointed on Rules,
Ways and Means. aud Mileage, and the
House then adjourned.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
THE NEWS EPIToMlZEO
Washington Items.

The Foreign Relations Committee Of the
Senate ordered favorable report on the Ar
bitration Treaty with Great Britain.
The Cabinet decided that the neutrality
laws must be vigorously enforced In the case
Of Cuba.
Secretary of the Interior Bliss appointed
Forest Raynor, Of Brooklyn. N. Y, Private
Secretary, vice Price Lane. Mr.. Raynor was
the Campaign Secretary to Secretary Bliss,
and was formerly connected with the Fourth
National Bank Of New York.
vice-President Hobart has appointed
Frederick Evans. Jr.. of Newark, N. j., as
his Private Secretary, and Harry Eastienelli,
of New Jersey, as his messenger.
The credentials Of Mr.. Henderson, the ap-
pointed United States Senator from Florida,
were referred to the Committee on Privileges
and Elections.
The newly-appointed Ways and Means
Committee began consideration OF the Tariff
bill
Senator Pettigrew announced his intention
Of Offering an amendment to the Tariff bill
providing that all articles controlled by
trusts In this country shall be admitted free
Of duty.
Chairman Dingley. OF the House Ways and
Means Committee. estimates that the next
tariff will add s112, 100000 to the revenues.
It Is claimed that s2l 600 will be gained
in sugar. aud s44, ,O0c 900 In wool and manu-
factures Of wool.
Speaker Reed was renominated at the
House Republican caucus without opposI-
tion. In the Democratic caucus the old
leaders were bowled over. and Joseph W.
Bailey, Of Texas, was nominated for Speak
or. The nomination made Bailey the Demo.
cratic leader In the House.
Consul-General Lee was not asked to re-
main at Havana, although the President de-
sired him to 90 50 until his successor could
De appointed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
QUEEN OF GREECE.

Olga Is Tall and Stately and Popular
With Her Subjects.
Queen Olga of Greece Is the most popular
queen in all Europe, and after her plucky act
the other day in defying the Russian throne,
there Is not native OF Hella who would not
die for her. Queen Olga is Russian prin-
cess, and was an honorary Admiral In the
Russian fleet. Sne has just returned her In
signia to st. Petersburg. with the remark
that she cannot hold rank in a fleet that has
fred upon the Greeks. Olga is the eldest
daughter OF the Grand Duke Constantine o.!
Russia, and a niece Of the late Gear Ale1an-
der II. She is tall and stately and realizes
the traditional idea, Of q queen in her ap.
pearance and manner. She Is blonde. with
brown hair, regular features and a beautiful
neck and shoulders. She goes about Athens
unattended, even by u maid, and dresses In
the most simple fashion. On state occasions
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
EXP. .OSlON ON A WAR VESSEL.

Fifteen Men killed and Many Inj ured by
the bursting OF Gun.
A terrible accident occurred on board the
Russian warship Ssoi Veliky, while in Gre.
tan waters. The vessel was practising out
side OF Suda Bay when one OF her turret
guns exploded, owing to the breech not hav-
ing been properly closel The noise OF the
explosion was terrific, and its results were
most disastrous.
The turret was blown to pieces and every
one Of its occupants was killed. The turret
ana cupoa in falling killed number Of
others who were on deck. The killed mum.
ber fifteen, including two officers. Thirteen
men were so badly injured that they could
not recover, while number OF Others re-
eeivsd less serious injuries.
The wrecked turret weighed 20 COO pounds.
Large pieces Of it were hurled hundreds Of
feet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS,
Extra Session Called by President
Mckinley Convenes.
SPEAKER REED IS REELECTED.

IA Gets 1eo Votes to 114 for Bailey, the
Democratic Candidate, anil FL for Bell
the Choice of the Populists---A Fine
Floral Display In the House---New
Tariff Bill Presented---In the Senate
WASHINGTON. D. C. Special 1.-THE Fifty.
flfth Congress assembled in extra session at
noon in pursuance Of the call Of President
Mckinley. Although the preceding Congre7
had expired only eleven days ago, and the
Senate had been In session within week,
there was the usual eager interest to see the
new Congress launched upon its work. By
eleven o'clock the Capitol was we'll filled
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
QUEEN OLGA, OF GREECE.

she costumes herself royalty. She Is very
fond of pearls. and has small fortune iE
these ornaments. She never deports herself
in the manner assumed by royalty In general,
and. while dlgnifed, is gentle. affable and
lovable. Olga Is great scholar. She loves
scieuce and the classics, and can speak flu
emily in Russian, Italian. Greek, French,
German and English. Lately she has mas
tered Albanian also. She Is interested In
music and art, devotes much OF her time tc
charity and public education, and has found
cd one or two prosperous schools In Athens
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
Father and Son Both Dead.

About two weeks ago mad dog ran
through the streets of Duryea, Penn, and
bit a number OF people. Among the number
was John Cramer, aged fifteen, son OF Jacob
Uramer. After terrible suffering the young
man died. The father, Jacob Cramer, who
had been away, was summoned home by
telegraph. When he arrived aud saw his
sons sufferings he dropped dead.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
Prominent People,

DR.. T. Edward Hays, 4 native OF Charles
ton and formerly resident OF Savannah, Is
now the physician in chief to the King of
Siam.
Miss Jessie Langford, OF Duluth, has a
clean record as licensed pilot. She has
served more than ten years on the great
lakes.
Miss Minnie F. Clay has been appointed
captain Of steamer on Lake Sebago, Me.
She passed the examination for pilot and
navigator.
Carlotta, Maximilian of Mexico's widow,
whose physical health during her long In
sanity has been good, is said to be now rap
idly declining.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
A GREAT WAGON TRAIN.
Sixty Horses Hauling It to the De La Mar
Mines in Utah.

P. B. McKeon lett Milford, Utah, for De
La Mar the other day with the heavl-
est team train ever undertaken under IKE
condition of roads. With seventy-ave miles
Of very muddy roads he is attempting 70
transport with sixty horses $4,000 pounds OF
heavy machinery loaded on three wagons.
This outfit Is accompanied by other outfits,
and as the train pulled out over the hills to
the west 1t looked not unlike some circus at
tempting to invade the W stern country:
1t will require an immense amount OF oats
and hay to feed the teams, and will keep two
four-horse teams busy hauling water. 1t Is
expected that for miles the axles OF the
heaYlest-loaded wagons will drag the ground
This machinery Is for the De La Mar mines:
I he new plant consists OF many carloads OF
machinery, nearly all Of which Is now on the
road between Milford and the mine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
PosTMAsTERs TO HOLD FOUR YEARS.
Decision OF the Mckinley Administration
Removal Only for Cause.

Decision OF the Mckinley Administration
Removal Only fer Cause.
Postmaster-General Gary has made the
definite announcement that the Administra.
tion, after deliberation, has decided to ad.
here to the ur-year-tenure-of-off1ce policy
for all postmasters. He stated that, except
in few cases where removal for cause was
required on account of delinquency. incom.
potency, or other instances OF unsatisfactory
conduct or administration Of the Office, all
postmasters, fourth class rs we'll as those OF
Presidential appointment, would be allowed
to serve out a term Of four years. This off,
portant 80 determined upon by the Admins.
tration, has been awaited with great interest
by the entire corps OF postmasters, and by
the patrons Of 7O,675 postoffices throughout
the country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
In the Senate.

Tho extraordinary session was opened in
the Senate by reading the Presidents proca.
nation convening it. Sixty-e'ghr Senators
answered TO the roI call and the galleries
were flied TO overaowing.
Dir. ". A. Hlrris (Kans.) was sworn in as
successor to Mr.. PETER.
The credentials OF Henry W. Corbett, ap.
pointed by the Governor OF Oregon to sue
eeed John H. Mitchell. the Legislature hav-
ing failed 10 eject. we're presented by Mr..
Mcbride (Ore.) }, who said that Mr.. Corbett
was present AMI ready 10 take the oath OIL!
Office. Upon motion Of Mr.. Gray (Del.), Mr.
Corbett's credentials We're referred to tho
Com nittee on Privileges aud Elections. The
Presidents message WAS then received and
read, after which the Senate adjourned.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31

long-standing cases. Professor Haffkine's
serum had been administered to 2341 per
sons, OF which number only two had been
attacked, and neither Of these had died. The
people we're coming In more freely to be In.
ocuiated, and the Government Of Bombay
was organizing depots for incubation.
DR.. Yersin has had q large experience with
oriental plaques and has fought contagious
disease in such noted centres as Hong Kong
and Canton. He Is utterly fearless.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
WARSHiPS FOR CHINA.

Three Protected Cruisers Building for the
Celestial Empire.
At the Vulcan Shipbullding Yard, Bre iow
near Stettin, where the Chinese torpedo
gunboat Eel Ying was built in 1895, three
protected cruisers for the Chinese Govern.
ment are In hand. They are sister ships OF
295O tons, 32S feet long, with Al feet beam
and 1G1S feet extreme draught. Protection
is given by steel decks, varying IN thickness
between " and 2l5 inches, and the guns
are 10 have steel shields.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
Found n Jar OF Gold Coins.

While plowing in n field which had been
under constant cultivation until last year.
colored farmer OF Hogansvlie, Ga, un.
covered jar, buried beneath two big stones
and an iron plate, containing $4,000 in
gold. Apparently the money had been
stolen. The burial place was marked by
q circle Of small field stones.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
Suicide of a Horse.

A horse belongingto ". I. Rice, who lives
near Ukiah, CAL, committed suicide. The
animal had been sick for some time, and had
been turned into pasture to die. No sooner
had the horse entered the pasture than the
beast deliberately trotted to the creek and
iav down in the water. No effort could in
duce the animal 10 get up and leave the
stream, and tho horse was soon drowned.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
Kentucky Republicans Win.

The 1--WE new State Senators, four Repub.
icans and one Democrat. were sworn IN at
Frankfort. Ky. The Blackburn Senators at.
tempted to refer the credentials. but they
were outvoted. This means thnt the kepub-
lcans will be able to elect q United States
Senator at this session.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
Auctionins OF a Trust.

Joseph Colt. in the United States Circuit
Court at Boston, orlersd the public sale OF
the Atlas Tack Corporation, known as tho
Tack Trust, now in tn, hands OF receiver.
1t owns five mills and has $500, ,OCO cash III
hand, besides a large sum in bills receivable.
Its properties are mortgagel for 5000, ,OO0.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
Train Dynanitcd in Cuba.

The Spanish report General Gomez serl-
ously wounded. Cubans dynamited troop
soldiers
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
AMBASSADORS NOMINATED

John Hay 70 Represent Us in Great Brlt'
ain, Horace Porter In France.
The President sent to the United States
Senate the following nominations
To be Ambassadors Extraordinary and
PlenIpotentiary of the United States:
John Hay, of the District Of Columbia, to
Great Britain.
Horace Porter, OF New York, to France.
Henry White. OF Rhode Island, to be Sec
retary OF the Embassy Of the United States
to Great Britain.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
Foreign Notes.

The Governor OF Havana, Cuba, Senior
Porrua, has been recalled to Madrid at the
request OF General Weyler.
The Sultan Of Morocco has practically in
suited the entire Diplomatic Corps in Tan
gier by telling them to mind their own busi-
ness.
In Havana, Cuba, 1t is admitted that the
fllibusterinc expedition Of General Rolof
landed in Pinar del Rio with 5000 guns and
ammunition. and then the steamer started
for some other port Of the island.
A big battle has been fought at Sabana,
near Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, between the
forces of General Gomez and 4 Spanish
column 1000 strong. The Spanish official
report of the battle gives no details, but the
report Is current that the Spaniards suffered
terrible defeat. The news has created
great sensation.
duel with swords wns fought publicly in
Paris before at least 500 spectators.
The American chess. player Stelnitz has
been released from the Russian insane asy-
lum where he was confined after his mental
breaking down under the strain Of the chess
match at Moscow.
dispotch from Bombay, India, says that
1900 houses in Mandalav have been des-
troyed by fire. Seven thousand persons have
been rendered homeless by the conaagration.
The loss Is placed at S400, 900. .---
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Release OF Americans in Cuba.

Oscar Cespedes, the American who landed
in Cuba with a filibustering expedition last
June, and was captured and imprisoned In
San Severino Castle, Matan anzaa, has been re.
leased upon condition that he leaves the isl.
and. 1t is understood that nearly all the
other American citizeus now in confinement
will be released.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
Minor Mention.

The Steel Tired Whsel Company, cor.
poration to control steel car-wheel produc.
ton in the United States, has been formed.
Rhode Island started out to erect Il 81 $780,
iO) capitol, and Is now informed that
s1,G74. 4S9 moro is needed to complete the
building.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
PLAGUE SERUM A SUCCESS.

or 2341 Persons Treated In India Only
Two Were Attacked.
Lords that DR.. Yersin. the French expert, be.
gan the incubation OF plague patients on
March 6, and that while the effect on fresh
cases was good, it was Of small benefit to
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-31
Minister Killed by n Train.

The Rev. George Fl. Wells. of Dover, Ill.,,
flity-eight years old, and unmarried, was
killed by n train, half mile west OF Wall
watosa, Wis. He was patient at the sani-
tarium, and 1t Is believed he comppitial
suici ie.