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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Overland Telegraph in Australia.

It is not generally known that there
is q telegraph across the Southern de-
sert lands Of the Australian continent
Of two thousand miles in length, and
which runs partially through an unin'
habited country and long tracts OF q
waterless desert. While it was being
constructed, over two Thousand tons
of material had to he carried far into
the interior, and many of the iron and
wooden piles were conveyed four
hundred miles. A recent report says
that the wear and tear of this telegraph
construction has been inconsiderable,
but thereris great difficulty found in
supplying the stations across the de.
sert with operators.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Shot Wife and Himself.

Bernard Schultz, Wholesale, tobacco
merchant of Jersey CisysN. J., shot and
dangerously wounded his wife and then
killed himself at his home in Clinton Park,
Weshswken Heights. He was evidently in
sane. Schultz was fifty three years old.
Up to two weeks before he owned q store
atl 1S5 Pavonia avenue, Jersey City, but
sold out, owing to bad business. He had
been greatly worried since that time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
New Electric Light Plant.

In accordance with the policy Of economy
adopted by the Receivers OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad an electric lighting plant
has been installed at Philadelphia for the
purpose of lighting the passenger station,
yards, freight stations, freight yards, docks,
roundhouses, machine shops, etc. Twice
as many lights are In service now as when
the company purchased the current from
local lighting companies, yet the expenses
have been reduced one-half. 1t took
twenty miles OF wire for the overhead con-
struction and submarine cable Is used In
crossing the Schuylkill River.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Tried to XIII the Sultan.

Two soldiers in the imperial service at
Yildiz Kiosk, the palace Of the Sultan Of
Turkey, made an attempt on his life. This
was frustrated by the attendants Of the
Sultan. His Majesty had the men tor
tured, in the hope OF extracting the names
OF the instigators, but both succumbed
without revealing anything.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
weyler Sees tho Queen.

General Weyler was received In Madrid
by the Queen Regent ofspain. BE is re.
ported to have spoken with frankness
about President McKinley's message and
against the policy OF the Sagasta Govern
ment. Twenty Spanish Generals, 1t Is de-
elared, have come to an agreement to en-
gIneer protest against President McKin-
iey's message. General Weyler refused to
loin them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Americans Underbid the Dutch.

News has been received by A. and P,
Roberts Company, operating the Pencoyd
Iron Works, Philadelphia, that their bid
for the bridge over the River Yssel, near
Westervoort, Netherlands, to be built for
the Government Of Holland, has been re-
jected, that the next lowest bidder, Dutch
firm, has been award the contract. Great
objection has been made to allowing a
government contract to go out of the coun.
frx,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Georgia Party's Fatal Ending.

At party. given at the residence OF W.
e. Oalif, near Jenersonville, Twiggs
County, Ca, dispute arose between two
young men, who were drinking. 1t re.
suited In three men being killed and two
women fatally injured. The dead are
Luther Calf, Clarence Jones, and "Short"
Griffin; the injured women, Mrs. W. Il.
Califi and Mary Petty.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
MHer Bright Smile"

Ayoung woman in Baltimore has had
one of her front teeth filed with half
karat diamond. This must be the girl
to whom the singer referred, when he
remarked that "Her! Bright Smile
Hsunts Me Still. Chicago Tines
Herald, ~ ... s:@3,'.....,--,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Interstate Commerce Report

The Interstate Commerce Commission
In its eleventh annual report, just issued,
calls attention to abuses in traffic between
States. It says carriers, under q recent
Supreme Court decision, may now fix all
rates. Additional legislation Is recon-
mended,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Johnny Conway's Add

Johnny Conveys Abductor Caught.
Albert 8. Warner, the kidnapper OF little
John Conway, Of Albany, N. Y, was cap
tured in Riley, a small town in Kansas, by
Detective Joseph Mccain, OF tho Albany
Police Department. The information
was obtained in New York City.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Menaced by America.

Herr Hammacher, in speech in the
Reichstag in supporting the German
Governments Naval bill, predicted a war
for commercial supremacy between Europe
and America in the next century, and
warned Germany to be prepared.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29

Aldermen Raise Their Own Salaries.
Chicago Aldermen have raised their
salaries from SS week to $500 year.
The ordinance which accomplished 1t was
passed under q suspension OF the rules by
. vote Of 56 to 8.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Lynched Two Colored Men.

Two colored men arrested for the murder
of store.keeper named Babin, at st. Cab.
riel, La, were lynched. The proof OF their
guilt was conclusive. Sheriff Brown, fear.
Ing a jail delivery, put the men on the
Texas and Pacific train to be taken to New
Orleans for safe keeping. The people
stopped the train six miles below Plaque.
mine, locked up the conductor and the
Deputy Sheriff, took the men of and
hanged them In the woods.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
THREE CHILDREN BURNED.
Their Mother Used Kerosene to Light the
.. Kitchen Fire. -.

XHeKF n1OIuoE Obtu 1AcEObeHo 20 AfBHt tne
o.. Kitchen Fire.
At Auguston, Penn, Mrs. E. R. Frede-
ricks started the kitchen fire with kero-
sene. An explosion followed, and the burn
ing oil was thrown over the room. Her
husband started to alarm the neighbors,
overlooking In his excitement three sleep
ing boys, aged eight, six and four years
respectively, in theupper part Of the house.
The mother succeeded in escaping with
her baby though both were burned badly.
The fire was extfnguished and the bodies
of the three boys were found They were
burned beyond recognition.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Social Functions Omitted,

President Mckinney returned toWashtng'
ton from Canton. It Is understood that all
social and official functions at the White
House will be omitted for a period OF thirty
DAYS from the date of his mothers death.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Luke Finn Takes eastman.

Eugene s. eastman, the New York street
cleaning foreman who was arrested
charged with misapproprating $4,000
while County Treasurer Of Greeley County,
Nebraska, was arraigned In court and turned
over to Luke Finn, OF Greeley County, who
will take him West.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29

Peace Commissioners Hanged.
The Peace Commissioners sent out by
General Pando have not returned in any
instance. It is reported that some have
been hanged by the Cuban insurgents, tc
whom they went.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Chicagoans Terrorized

Chicagoans who have been shot, slugged,
:obbed and terrorized for the last three
months have formed n protective associa-
tion. All the members will carry firearms.
Funds will be subscribed to secure more
policemen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
The Nations Wheat Crop.

The Agricultural Department issued the
following bulletin: THE special wheat
investigation instituted by the Department
OF Agriculture indicates crop Of $50, ,000,.
900 bushels. These figures are subject to
slight modification In the final report"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Leading Citizen a Burglar

Henry Ably, leading citizen ofshefaeld,
Iowa, worth 100000, who for years has
successfully played the role Of Dr.. Jekyll
and Mr.. Hyde, now lies in the Franklin
County Jail, wounded unto death in
burglarious exploit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
House Democrats Caucus.

HOu16 UemOc1HtB CHucuBs
The Democratic House caucus adopted
four resolutions: Opposing the retirement
Of the greenbscks, opposing any extension
of the privileges Of national banks, favor
ing the recognition Of Cuban belligerency
and favoring the adoption Of bankruptcy
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Emperor William at Kiel.

Emperor William arrived at Kiel, where
he was received by Prince Henry Of Prus.
4: sia. he stopped in Hamburg on the. way,
and was entertained. at luncheon and
greeted with three cheers on the Boerse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
New Haytian Cabinet.

A proclamation was issued in Port al
Prince announcing the composition Of the
new Haytian Ministry.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Dover Castle In Danger.

OUVoT OHbtKO D1HkCH6
Dover Castle, England, ,was damaged bya
FIRE, which threatened for time to utterly
demolish all of the structure that was vul.
nereble to flames. The fire is supposed to
have started from an .overhsAted chimney.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Native Hswaiiaus Protest.

Senator Hoar presented in the Senate, at
Washington, a petition signed by 81 1859 na
tives Of Hawaii protesting against the an
nexation Of those islands to the United
States.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Foreign.

The steamer Cleveland. which carried
crew Of thirty men and twelve passengers,
was wrecked on Vancouver Island. Twenty
two sailors are reported missing.
The British troops OF General Westma-
,ott's brigade exhausted their ammunition
pouches in replying to the hot fire OF the
Afridis in the Bara Valley. The tribesmen
charged the British, and were repelled with
difficulty. General Lockhart will reopen
the Khaibar Pass.
The striking British engineers have
reached an agreement with the employers
on three disputed points.
A bomb was found at the American Con-
sulate at Havana; the grave problem OF
feeding the population, including the SOL
iiers, in Cuba, Is perplexing the Havana
authorities.
THE Holland Government was defeated
In the Chamber of Deputies on motion
to authorize the building Of new war
ships.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Janan Opposcs Haw allan Annexation.

Japanese Minister Hashi, who has
reached San Francisco from japan, says
the sentiment in his country is still unal'
terably opposed to the annexation Of Ha-
waii by the United States.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Rain and a Blizzard in Kansas.

The first substantial rain since last June
in parts OF Eastern Kansas fell few days
ago. An old-fashioned blizzard also pre-.
vailed all over Kansas and as far west as
Ration, n. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Durrant Sentenced Again.

: Theodore Durrant was sentenced to death
for the fourth time for the murder OF
Blanche Lamont in San Francisco. The
execution was fixed for January.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29

Haytian Ministry Resigns.
1.-THE entire Haytian Ministry has resigned,
but the recent excitement In Port au Prince
has subsidized.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29
Wheat Scarce the World Over.

President Baker, OF the Chicago Board ol
Trade, said that wheat Is scarce all over
the world, and America has the opportun.
ity to name It's price.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-29

Fourteen counties in North Carolina an.
nually ship about 80, 900 barrels OF apples.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-03

to shut th,m out from most comforts,
physical and intellectual. these warmed,
wsll.ligbtsd. and wsll-furr ish ,d rooms
, fer an opening into the world which
thy see around t1em.-From The
Fisld Of Ant" in tho July Scribner's.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-03

ySdr, trou Sek temDeT, 10 10 JuLc, "
the Columbian club held twenty regu-
lar meetings. All were held at the homes
OF the members. The average attend
ance was nine. Time OF meeting, go
TO o'clock on alternate Frida, sf,er-
noOrs. The work OF tie year consisted
OF papers upon questions which are at
tracing general attention. some OF which
were most excellent; all were god.
Various questions were considered in
debates. The general discussions bring
irg out many facts not generally known
concerning noted characters and public
quest one. Several very fine biogrsl h.
les OIL ointment people were pre- ssnted
during the year. The full discussion Of
current events served to keep the mem.
bers posted en- what vas going on in
the world about US. Mu.h b,n. tit was
derived from par .iameniary drills. which
were held at almoet every msetin-.
Tn, study Of civil government.
to which half hour was
given at each meeting during the first
bali OF the year, was q great help to US
in acquiring better understanding OF
the administration Of republican gov
eminent ss contrasted with those OF the
old world. The work OF the entire year
has bssn Of incalculable benefit to every
member Of the club. and though some
sacrifices were necessary at times in
order to prepare for and attend the
meetings yet the gain was far greater
than the loss. Our meetings we're pleas
ant and did US all good in social as
well as intellectual way. Twice have
We been called upon to mourn with
the Sc who mourn" the grim reaper hay-
ing entered the homes Of two OF our
members, removing q loved one from
each, yet sorrow has only strengthened
the ties of friendship and bound US more
closely together. We are under Obliga-
tions to Miss Maud Hawk for some fine
musical selections which she rendered
on several occasions. In conclusion, the
year has certainly bsen passed in such a
way as to be Of great benefit to us and
We believe each succeeding year will in
creasipgly add to both the social enjoy.
ment and Intellectual growth OF the
OF the Crete Columbian Club
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-03

The Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art
Students Club, established in the first
day OF last November. 10 Grac, House.
on Broadway. 10 this city, il one OF the
very latest organizations in the cause Of
the young woman student Of art. 1t
owes its existence to Mrs. VIM. Newell,
who. With her husband. has been in
terested in the welfare Of these students
in Paris. and to DR.. Huntington Of Grace
Church. Two comfortable rooms on the
second floor Of Grace House. adjoining
the rectory. formerly used by missionary
and aid societies, were offered for the
use OF the club for a year, and funds
were raise d for its equipment. OF these
two rooms, cheerfully furnished in red
denim, with maroon curtains, the mecca
sary tables, chairs, etc. one serves as a
tsa-room, in which. every afternoon from
four to six, two ladies OF the committee
are in attendance to pour tea and dig
tribute sandwiches. and the other offers
one large table covered with periodicals.
and works Of reference, and q second
with a supply Of neat stationery duly
bearing the club imprint. The mem
bers have also the use OF the circulating
library connected with the church. The
rooms are open from 10 A. y. to 1OP. NJ;
the annual due is 81, and there is no
other expense. Within ten days of its
organization the club had a list Of forty
members. and the advantages it offers
are 30 great, and the class it appeals to
is 50 numerous. that it is probable that
the present accommodations will be too
restricted before the end Of the year.
For the tenants OF small and unwarmed
hall bedrooms, or Of apartments oc-
cupied by three or four in common, with
the accompanying and inevitable wsari-
ness OF each others constant society,
for those whose income lie 20 limited az
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-03

One OF the commendable undertake
ings, eminently practical and sensible 10
the plan of the York clubs to furnish
rooms for tho Town and Country club
in the city. 1t is the desire OF the clubs
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-03
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED EXCURSIONS

The Phillips
lSOCl< lSlallu cNCasr.
olO1ls
Are the most popular. and carry the
argest business Of any other California
Route. This signifies that you get the
best attention and receive the best SER
vice.
The lowest rate tickets to California
are available on these excursions.
Don't start on trip 10 Californis un-
til you get our Tourist Folder. contain
ing map showing routes and all ineorma-
ton. For rates and reservations appl
to and agent OF the G. Il. /. & p Rye
address
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
General Passenger Agent.
Al Chicago Ill
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-03

From thoughtful wo nan, one Of the
first club workers in the state, Mrs.
Laura NJ. Woodford OF the Zetetic Of
Weeping Water is the follo~ing mo lest
bit Of autobiography, interesting il deed.
showing the love Of this woman fer her
club and Der club associates:
Il shrink from anything which In the
least seems like bringing ole, self into
prominence. unless the reasons for such
notice are very urgent indeed. In fact.
modesty forbids other than few words
which might send hoping, they will in
no way seem egotistical. Had you asked
something concerning the Zetstic, the
idea OF diffidence would never have o.
CURED to me. The bright women OF
our club are never ending source OF
enjoyment and never tire of sounding
their praises.
My life has not been with 1ut its varia-
tions. Ic,uld say vas born on such
dat, in --e ETC., hut who would care
for those things? Ri'h-r will skip the
earliest portion commenting with my
impressions when cross ng the Missouri
river for tie first time in the early
seventies, with two children. followed by
q ride OF twenty miles across country
with the husband and father who had
come to Plattsnouth to meet his family
who were following his earlier stages
westward. The feelings OF monot-
ony and lone illness deepned as the
broad prairie SO suggestive OF
vastaess. OF endless length and
breadth crept into the mind. Every thing
in such striking contrast to the scenes
of Northern Ohio so recently left in the
land of my birth, and later my home
after an interval Of twenty years 81 ent in
Washington County.
Our destination, Weeping Wafer
reached at night fall. A romantic
picturesque little spot full of promise.
great futurs awaiting it as its most san
guine people declared. How that prom
Use has been fulfilled it is not for me TO
relate. lie citizens were Of the best. As
acquaintance ripened into friendship
some OF the feeling OF loneliness and
isolation which had SO permeated my
being during that memorable ride began
to fade away, and the wise conclusion
was reached that with an undivided
family and agreeable neighbors and
frie nds life need not be very dreary
wherever ones lot may be cast. Still
longings, one could not wholly suppress,
for sons OF the intellectual opportuni-
ties of the older states were ever and
anon forcing themselves to the front.
Opportunity threw into my hands the
program of womans club in Iowa
literary club. 1t was just that inspira-
ton needed to foster the idea, which was
not altogether new, that an organization
among women might be effected which
would bring kindred spirits into closer
relation, which might lead to something
higher and more ennobling than the
ordinary life OF the average home
maker had thus far been able to evolve
from her daily surroundings in this new
west. A woman literary club resulted
and as one OF the carly members, Mrs.
Shelton, whose home was later in the
capital city said, lit met long felt
want. IL have so often wished for
something Of this kind.
II any one doubts the woman's club az
q bond Of union among women, IS
place for the lonely women who have
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-03

THE CO
to have place where women from the
country may come and find place TO
stay VIXEN they come to town. So many
women must come to town and cit
around in stores or other places and
wait until it is time to go home, tired
and discouraged. And il thsre are any
women il the state who uesd the help
ful influence OF the club life and club
women it is surely tho tired over worked
farmers wivef. A woman who slaves
her life away on the farm ION Uses all
interest in the outer world, am sses
only the mario " horizon bounded by the
pasture fence on one side and the Little
school where her children 60 on the
other. IL these women OF York sue
coed in interesting farmers WIGS in
their club work. they will have done
more than all the other club women in
the state have ever accomplished. A
pleasant placs where women may come
and feel oa an equality. feel at home.
wi be a boon much appreciated by the
women from the rural walks OF life.
There is an uns eifishbess and q desire to
aid their fellow women displayed in this
under takir g, that touches the heart of
all cub women and there is q hearty
wish expressed that they may be sue
cessful in their undertakings.
The Utah Federation OF Women's
Clubs was the second Stats federation
organized auxiliary to the General Fed.
Grafton, and one Of the oldest women's
clubs IN the country is the Ladies Liter
airy Club, Of Salt Lake. 1t was orgapi.
zed nearly twenty-five years ago. and the
club has just celebrated its twenty first
anniversary. Up TO this time the Utah
federation has met in Salt Lake City.
and the meeting which convened on May
26 was the fourth. The federation
numbers seventeen clubs. Several clubs
OF Mormon women belong to the fedora
ton, as the Rsapsrs' Club and the Utah
Woman's Press Club. The meetings
were held IN a beautiful church, and
about thirty delegates were present. and
several hundIe1 visitors. The president
OF the Utah State Federation has the
proud distinction Of bsing the youngest
State president Of the State federations
Mrs M. b. Jennings, the president. is
from Massachusetts,. and is fitting type
Of her adopted Stats-beautiful and
clever. Mrs. 1hinney. chairman of
for the General Fedora.
tion, 10 also State oryaaiz,r. The rapid
increase in the nunbdr OF new club,
AID t. their membership proves her
ability to fill the Office. The meetings
were crow led at every session, AMI the
audience in the evenings was uniqus in
the largo number OF men present. An
Eastern man who attended an evening
session, said that he had rever seen 81
many beautiful women together in any
city OF the country" The president Of
the Denver Woman's Clubs, Mrs. Platt,
won all hearts by her Inspiring address,
and confirmed the repu alton which she
gained at Louisville OF Icing really great
speaker. The three papers given in the
educational section We're inspiring, and
the discussions which followed showed
how alive were the club women to the
needs Of the State. Before adjourning
the federation voted to adopt a. its work
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-03

CRETE, June 25.-During the club
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-03
CALIFORNIA
The ClliCaO,
Rock Island
~ Pacific Rx.

Gives you the cho' ce Of Two Routes, or Q
via COLORADO and the SCENIC
LINE. and the other via our TEXAS
LINE and the SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
Our Texas line is much quicker than
Bny other line through TO
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA