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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-20
CHAPTER TX.

TAKE UP MY QUARTERS AT CANvEY.
Up to this point had, as far as pos
ible, avoided visiting the island myself,
but / now came to the conclusion that
tho time had come when it. would be
necessary TO carry on my Investigations
in person. Fortunately there was not
wanting an excuse by which I could do
80 without arousing suspicion. My
friend Muir, who is an ardent sports
man, rents a part of Canvey to shoot
over; hence he is a very familiar figure
there and is known and loved by every
man, woman, child and dog.
To 90 as his friend would, | knew,
insure me ready welcome, so I got
him to row me over once or twice in his
boat, and then. when we had been seen
frequently in each others company, 10
ask the landlord Of the inn at Hole
Haven to find me bed for a week or
two, as / was frioud of his who had
come to Canvey for some shooting. BY
this means I was abln to keep constant
i watch upon the Cuban Queen without
being noticed by Hughes, for the sea
wall, as have elsewhere said, was so
high that, standing outside, one is in
visible from the water, but anybody in
lido who wishes to look out to sea can
walk up the sloping bank on the inner
lide of the wall until his eyes are level
with the top and then can peer through
the long, weedy grasses without attract
ing attention.
A week passed uneventfully, and then
Muir came over, accompanied by Quick
ly, for an afternoons shooting. After q
late lunch we made our way on foot
and inside the sea wall toward the
eastern end of the island. My interest
in the sport was not very keen, for l
was keeping half an eye meanwhile
upon the hulk, but by the time we
started to retrace our steps it was be-
coming dark. Just as we reached the
point off which the Cuban Queen was
lying fancied I heard the stealthy diI
of oars, and asking Muir and Quickly
to wait moment peered over the see
wall. Some one was coming on shore
from the Cuban Queen under cover o.
twilight, and instead Of making for th'
, usual "hard" at Hole Haven the oars
, man, whoever he might be, clearly in
J tended effecting landing in some NOR
secluded spot. stole softly back t.
Muir and Quickly, telling them what
! had seen and asking them to croucl
: down with me under cover Of som
{ bushes to await events.
} That there were two persons in tn
: boat was evident, for in another minut
: we heard the grinding Of the keel upo
the shingle, followed by few whisper
. ed words. A low voice said. "Pass m
CASToRIA.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-20
An Editor,

OF Clarence, Iowa, Mr.. Clark Smith,
writes: "Since the agency of your
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin was estab-
liShed here l have been Il user OF
what | can call that excellent med
icine.n For year or more | have
been troubled with constipation, in
digestion, dyspepsia, etc, and l find
that this remedy is just what l have
needed" Saur 81 Balsley's.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-20
The Greeley Colony.

In considering the net results of Greeley
colony it is first important to note that it
has been thoroughly successful. 1t presents
striking contrast to the Fourier expert
ments from which 1t may be said to have
descended. Each man prospered according
to his merit, and what the community un-
dertook to do by means of cooperation 10
aossmEiishaa IA aanno+ ha aa'd thsh the
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-20

Er. Hiland-Wasn't it singular that
Canton, O., should go Democratic at the
municipal electionp
Mr.. Halket-Not at all. The Canton
Republicans were all at Washington try-
ing to get ofice.-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-20
Mothers Almost Worn Out. Hama!
Collie Cure Gave Instant Relief,

BELL Brook. o., March 26th, '96-Dr
Hand-"I received yorr sample bottle OF
Collie Cure and was never so glad III my
life. NV baby had the wind collie since she
was born and was almost worn out. gave
her dose without my husbands knowledge
and it gave her instant relief and she has
not seen the least trouble since | gave her
tn ftst dose. would not be without It tor
anything. I will recommend your Gone
Cure to every mother. Mrs. j. q. wade"
Sold nv all druppistS 25C.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-20
None Equal to DIR. Hands So Says
Mother.

NELsoNv1LLE, o.. Dec. Goth, '95.-Dr
Hand-Dear Sir:-"I have been using your
remedies for my children for over four
years, have used many other medicines but
have found none equal to yours. Have re-
commended DR.. Hands Oolic Cure to many
other mothers and persuaded them to try it;
they all say it proves satisfactory. l am the
mother of nine children and am never with
out bottle of all DR.. Hands Remedies
n the house," At all druggists, 25c.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-20
fro BE Continued
A Qualified Warrant.

"Will you warrant these matches not to
go out in high wind?" asked the man
who was going hunting.
"All of 'em but one," said the dealer.
"Huhl Which one of 'em is it2"
"The last one, of course. indianapolis
Journal.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-20
That Strange Sound.

"Caoutchouc! Caoutchouc" The sud,
den noise startled the Circassian girl, who
was new to the museum. But she had nc
cause for alarm. 1t was only the india
rubber man sneezing.-New York Jour.
nal
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-20
SHE

was persuaded by her neigbor
that the newest and freshest
dyes gave the finest result. She
had
DYED
her own carpet rags, children
dresses, ETC., with dyestuff and
Dyes bought
AT
tl.is store and found them just
as represented. Wall Paper
a large and complete stock of
lovely designs and very cheaI
at
CLAY'S DRUG STORE
lighting Remedies always on hand
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-20
DY ED
AT


OHh D u IOC U y Il Y HVF1
Lighting Remedies always on hand
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
4 SEALING CONFERENCE,
Great Britain Accepts the Proposition
of the United States.
TO BE HELD IN WASHINGTON.

Ambassador Hay Notihed-Belief That the
Conference Will Be Attended Also by
Representatives of Russia and Japan
-Commissioner Foster Tells of His
Work at St. Petersburg and London
LONDON, England (By Cable).-The Brit
ish Foreign Office notified Ambassador Hay
that Great Britain has accepted the propo.
sition Of the United States for an interna'
tional conference on the question OF pelagie
sealing in the Boring Sea. 1t will be held
at Washington during the the coming au'
tumn.
John W. Foster. the United States Special
Commissioner on the sealing question, In
the course Of an interview said:
"whereever I have been, at St. Peters
burg, Berlin, Paris or here in London.
have been received in the most cordial man.
ner.
whatever may be the feeling in the
United States anent the often-reported an
tsgonism to our Government displayed by
foreign Powers, I have seen nothing OF 1t.
Everywhere I have had evidence that
the foreign governments wish to meet any
question raised by the United States IN q
spirit OF the utmost frankness and open
mindedness. Perhaps it is needless for me
to say that this is most gratifying to me
officially and In my private capacity.
1.-THE British Government has agreed to
accept our proposition for a sealing con-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
LAYING SIEGE TO HAVANA.
Cuban Bands Rush In n Out of thu
City's Suburbs.

Cuban Bands Rush In and Out of the
City's Suburbs.
An attempt made by the Spanish battal-
ion OF San Quintin to dislodge the Cubans
from their camps among the hills OF Man
aqua, some three miles from the Havana
suburb of La Vivora, ended In the defeat OF
the Spaniards. The insurgents, commanded
by Juan Delgado, occupied such adVan-
tageous positions that the Spanish fire in
fiieted only small losses upon them. The
Cubans had only two killed and very few
wounded, while the San Quintin battalion
had seventy killed and wounded. When
the forces Of San Quintin saw that they
could not attain their end they retreated to
the capital. 49,,
A mi%litary'train coming to Havana with
cattle to provide meat for the capital, and
with horses for the Spanish army, was
seized by the insurgents between the sta
lions Of Agnacate and Bainoa. The cars
were burned, the horses were taken by the
Cuban soldiers, and the cattle were sent
to the Cuban stores.
Within sight OF Jaruco, a few miles from
Havana, a Spanish column was defeated by
the insurgents after several hours fighting.
The Spaniards carried into the town sixty
OF their dead and ninety-two wounded,
among whom were several officers.
One can hardly realize that 1t Is possible
for the Cubans to do what they are now do
ing near Havana. The insurgents have been
able to infict all this evil upon the span,
iards simply because they have received
some. expeditions from the United States
which safely landed in Havana province.
They are now well provided with arms and
ammunition. Havana, practically, is IN o
state OF siege.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
M'KlNiEY VISITS VERMONT.
Crack Cavalry Troops at Fort Ethan Allen
Give n Parade.

Crack Cavalry Troops at Fort Ethan Allen
Give n Parade.
President and Mrs. Mckinley, Vice-Presi'
dent and Mrs. Hobart, Secretary and Mrs.
Alger, Secretary and Mrs. Porter, Miss
Frances Alger, Fred" Alger, Mrs. Bailey,
Secretary Ayers daughter; Charles B.
Pike, Miss Ayers lance. and Mr.. and Mrs.
7. n. Flagg comprised the Presidential
party. which left the Hotel Champlain,
Bluff Point, N. Y, on the steamer Maquam
for Burlington, vt.
The party was met by Troop E, Of the
Fifth Cavalry, under Captain Dodd. The
troop escorted the party to the residence
Of Colonel LIE Grand B. Cannon. When
passing In front Of the armory OF Company
M, V. s. N. G., a Presidential salute was
fred, and the President acknowledged 1t.
The first gun was fired at Fort Ethan Allen
at twenty-five minutes to 4 p. m, announc-
ing the arrival Of the Commander-tnCh1ef.
The President and Secretary went to the re-
viewing stand, and the fourtroops of cavalry
were drawn up In squadron front on the
parade ground. Lieutenant Tate n the
colored guard went to the commanding
officers quarters, where they received the
colors OF the regiment. Mrs. Bailey present
ing them. The cavalry then gave an ex,
haustive drill. Captain Dodd's Royal
Riders, Troop F, gave an exhibition OF
daring work.
The party returned to Burlington on the
steamer Vermont, being escorted to the
boat by Troops F and D. In addition to
the Presidential party, the guests at
luncheon at Colonel Cannon's home were
Governor Grout, Edward J. Phelps, Mayor
H. s. Reck, General T. s.. Reck, former
Collector Smalley and G.. Kennedy. Bur
llngton was plentifully decorated for the
oonaefoO
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
HUNDREDS SAW HIM KILLED.
A Wire Performers Falls S~eventy-flve Feet
From a Bicycle.

A Wire Performers Falls Seventy-fve Feet
From q Bicycle.
Professor Arion," twenty-eight years
old, q wire performer, while riding a bicy-
Gle on a wire at Wissel's Ridgewood Park,
Queens County, New York, fell to the
ground and received injuries from which he
died a few minutes later. The unfortunate
man fell seventy-nve feet, and his fall was
witnessed by nearly 2000 men women
and children. Carton" was to have given
nightly exhibitions for O week. His first
performance was successful. His fatal feat
was attempted during the annual picnic OF
the Hessian Volksfest at the park. At 9
p. m. the assemblage gathered about the
grounds In the park to witness the perilous
ride. The wire is charged with electricity
supplied from the trolley lines.
When "Arion" mounted the wire from q
snail platform built about the top Of the
pole all eyes were upon him. Small mean
descent lights were so arranged about his
clothing and the wheel that they illuminat-
ed as soon as the electrical current was
touched. "Arlon" was to ride 100 yards.
he had gone about quarter Of the distance
when he was seen to topple off the wheel,
and both man and bicycle fell to the
ground. A scream went up from the women
and children as they saw "Arion's' descent
to death.
An examination showed that three ribs
and the right leg we're broken, and he sus-
tanned internal injuries. "Arion's" right
name was Frank Donahue, and his home
was in Fort Wayne, Ind. He leaves q widow
and q th~ree-year-old child.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18

ference. I am now returning to make an
immediate report to President Mckinley.
IT have had long and entirely candid
conferences with Mr.. Chamberlain, and
last Sunday I passed the day with Sir
Richard Webster, the Acknowledgement,
who is the adviser Of the British Govern
ment.
"My statement met with the frankest
and most impartial consideration.
Gas to the Hawaiian question, I may say
that In London, Paris, Berlin and st.
Petersburg I nave had ample opportunity
to ascertain the prevailing sentiment in
political and commercial circles.
"In all these capitals annexation Is
generally regarded as the natural, II not
Inevitable, result Of the large growth and
expansion Of the United States on the
western coasts OF America.
Gas 1t could not be expected that any
other foreign Power would be permitted to
occupy the islands owing to the strategic
Importance, the proposed annexation
would be acquiesced in by the European
Governments, although the position which
It would give the United States in the
Pacific would not be welcomed by nations
seeking supremacy in that quarter OF the
world.
"My personal views on this question are
we'll known in the United States. Never
theless it is extremely gratifying to find
that the necessary expansion OF the United
States will not be the cause Of European
difficulties, and 1t is appreciated as the
logical outcome Of American destiny"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
FOR FARMS IN ALASKA.
Secretary Wilson on the Possible Yukon
Agriculture.

Secretary Wilson on the Possible Yukon
Agriculture.
Secretary Wilson, Of the Agricultural De-
partment, has been In Chicago comforting
with a number of people interested in Al
aska. He said:
ct am greatly interested in the develop
ment of Alaska. With the aid Of three eX-
perienced men, who are now in the Yukon
country, the Department Of Agriculture Is
making extensive Investigations with a view
OF learning the value of the agricultural
resources of the principal valleys, and Is
certain an experimental farm will be estab.
lished within a year near the junction OF
the Yukon and Tanano Rivers, or in some
other favorable location"
He pledged himself to work for the pro-
ject, and he said Congress would appro-
pirate at least S15, 900 for the purpose, and
there seemed to be no obstacle to the trial
for the experiment next spring.
Secretary Wilson favors the plan OF send
ing a colony Of practical farmers to the
Yukon Valley as soon as possible to estab-
lish farms and supply the miners With
grain, meats and vegetables.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
REVOLT IN india GROWS.
British Reserves Called Out and Troops
Hurrying to Chakdara.
$4,000 NATIVES UNDER ARMS,

rribesmen Sending Forward Fresh Forces
Continually to Attack tho Hated Eng
lish-Insulted Queen victoria-A Luck
now Moha1nmedan Sent to Prison For
aYear-Fears For Garrison at Chakdara
SIMLA, British India (By Cable).-In con-
sequence Of the rapid spread OF the revolt
In India, from II, 900 to IL, 1000 natives now
being under arms, the British Government
has ordered the reserve brigade to assem-
BILE under the command of Colonel Wode-
house. The British regiments will await
events at Rawalpindi and the native regi-
ments at Mardan. The staff vii remain for
the present at Nowshera.
General Blood. with every available man.
has started for the relief Of Fort Chakdara
The garrison has been notified OF his in
tention by Telegraph. Heavy fighting Is
expected at Amandara.
Fort Chakdera is strong enough to resist
any attack and had a good supply OF am
munition. The only fear is that the gar
rison may become exhausted by constant
fighting.
The tribesmen are sending FORWARD lreSn
relays continually. The accommodating
column found the enemy In great force,
blocking the road to Chakdara.
In the fighting a hundred Of the enemy
were killed. The British loss is given as
fourteen wounded, including Captain Bald
win, severely wounded, and Lieutenant
Keys, slightly.
The enemy followed up the retiring col
m and attacked the camp in a ~half-heart-
ed manner, being easily repulsed by the
garrison. Colonel Reid, with large rein
forcements, has reached Camp Malakand.
Reinforcements, with abundant supplies OF
ammunition, also arrived at Dargat. The
march was forced and rapid. Nineteen
Sikhs died from sunstroke on the way.
Maulvi Sidayat Ragoul, recently arrested
at Lucknow on charge Of insulting Queen
Victoria and the British Government at a
meeting Of Mohammedans called to congrat-
ulate the Sultan on his victories over Greece,
Maulvi telling the assembly that "but for
the SuItan's forbearance the old woman's
ribs would have been broken years ago."
has been sentenced to a years imprison-
ment. The Government offered to accept
~,ureties for his good behavior in lieu of i'm
orisonment, but he could not producethem.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
500 PERSONS KILLED.
Towns Destroyed In the Eruption of the
Volcano Mayor.

Towns Destroyed in the Eruption of the
Volcano Mayor.
Five hundred reported killed up to July
1 is the record Of the terrible outbreak OF
the great volcano Of Mayor, on the island
of Luzon, one Of the Philippine group.
On the night of June "a this volcano be-
gan throwing up ashes and lava in i'm:
mems quantities. Flames shot over lW
feet above the crater.
The next day hfty-six bodies were re-
covered at a considerable distance from the
volcano, and the most recent dispatches to
Hong Kong up to July 8 say that not less
than 500 were known to be killed.
It Is possible, say the dispatches, that
the loss Of life will reach into the thou
sands. On July 8 lave streams and ashes
reached the cities Of Bacaca, Malipol and
Liboh, and their destruction was certain.
Fifteen smaller towns between these and
the volcano had been destroyed, and scores
of the agricultural population had been
overwhelmed while attempting to escape
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
WRECK ON THE RAIL
a Switch Tempered With and a Train
Partly Derailed.

A Switch Tempered With and a Train
Partly Derailed.
The Chicago Express On the Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Chicago and st. Louis Rail-
way, due in Cincinnati at Z q. m, was
wrecked at Thornton, Ind, about 2.20
O'Clock. Four were killed outright and
several slightly injured.
There was a deliberate plot to wreck the
train, as a coupling pin had been driven
into the switch so as to hold it open and
throw the fast train from Chicago to Gin
cinnati of the track as 1t passed that point.
The engine and tender, the mail, express
and baggage cars were thrown from the
track and wrecked. The coaches and Wag-
ner sleeping cars remained On the track
and none Of the passengers were Seriously
hurt, although they had a lively shaking
up.
It is reported that none Of those in the
cars that were thrown from the track were
seriously hurt. Seth Winslow, Of Green's
burg, Ind, the engineer. and B.. Crickmore,
Of Indianapolis, the fireman, and two uni
Identified tramps, were killed outright.
The officials Of the big Four" Railroad
state that no passengers were hurt. The
fatalities are limited to the engineer and
fireman and two tramps.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
Minor Mention.

The forest area Of Maine is about 49,
5G3, 900 acres.
Melbourne (Australia) clergymen demand
that minimum pay for them shall be $1,000
q year.
The steamer Excelsior, bearing gold from
Alaska, will be conveyed by United States
revenue cutters, for fear OF a hold-up at
seq.
The damage dom to the macadan roads
by tho weather of the past two weeks will
amount to hundreds of thousands OF dol
lars.
With no dry dock large enough to accom-
MEDIATE our battle ships, the Unitet States
is forced to patronize the English COCKS OF
Canada. ..- -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
A TEMPERANCE COLUMN
THE DRINK EVIL MADE MANIFEST
IN MANY WAYS.

Turn 1t Down, B~oys-Sketch of the Ca
reer of Father Mathew, the Great
Irish Advocate of Total Abstinence-
His TriumphaI Visit to United States
II urged to lift the glass that tempts,
In city grand or humble town,
But he that tempts the king or tsar..
Quick, turn your glass and set 1t down.
II those that ask you vex or tease,
Perhaps condemn you with a frown.
BE firm; mind not the laugh and sheer;
Quick, turn your glass and set it DOWN.
II health you crave and strength OF arm,
Would keep your hardy hue OF brown,
Nor have the scarlet flush OF sin,
Quick, turn your glass and set 1t DOWN.
If In your troubles others say,
"In sea Of drink your sorrows drown"
Look out lest drowned the drinker be!
Quick, turn your glass and set 1t DOWN.
Cold water, boys, hurrahi hurrah!
Will help to health, wealth and renown.
II urged to give these treasures up
Quick, turn your glass and set 1t DOWN.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
FOUR GIRLS DROWNED.
They Were Members of a Camping Party
and Sank Out of Sight While Wadins.

They Were Members Of a Camping Party
and Sank Out of Sight While Wadins.
Two women and two little girls, daugh-
ters of prominent Keokuk Qowa) people,
were drowned in the Skunk River, neal
Pack Wood. Three of them were daughters
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Pample and the
other a daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Adams, Of Ioka. Two Of the Pamples were
young women and the other thirteen years
old. Bessie Adams, the other victim, was
eight years old.
They were members Of a large camping
party which had been outing on the banks
Of the Skunk River for several days. The
four girls went in wading at a place which
appeared to be shallow. The other women
Of the party, who were sitting on the bank,
saw all four disappear suddenly, and by the
time the men had been summoned they had
sunk for the last time. The four bodies
were recovered and the funeral was held at
Rock Creek.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
Total Abstainers In the White House.

It is not as well known among temper
ance people as it ought to be that Mrs.
General Grant made the first move against
intoxicating liquor at the White House, she
having securedi its Punishment from the New
Year reception ofthe President. Mrs. Grant
was succeeded by Mrs. Hayes, who was an
Ohio woman, and a warm sympathizer with
the woman's crusade. A lifelong teeto-
taller, she never offered wine while at the
White House. Next came Mrs. GARFIELD,
Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Cleveland, all total
abstainers and none furnishing wine to
their own guests, though, lacking the CO.
operation Of their husbands, they could not
prevent its use at State dinners as could
Mrs. Hayes, because the Presidents views
and practices coinclded with her OWL.
Mrs. Mckinley is well known to be a total
abstainer.