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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-27
Unclaimed Letters.

B-Burn. Miss NJ. D.: Bell. John; Brown,
MISS Moiie; Burnett, Mrs. Josephine.
C-Crawf ford, John L.. Craver, K. ID.
G-Gamoreli. Mrs. w. c.; Greer, Flell ;
Giles. Morchee.
H-Holstou, Williams; HISty, Alcader.
J-Johnson. Miss Henrietta; Jnynn, =. f.;
Jackson, A. G.; Jennings, Jnu. ID.
L-Lyons, E q.
M-Moore, Mrs. l.. j.; Marion, Joseph.
N-Neely, Howard; Newton, Rev. NJ. r.
. R-Rice. Mrs. James.
S-Suston, B.
Thornton, w. g.
W-White, Miss Lizzie; Walker, r. H.;
Wilson, Mrs. Ella; Wright. Miss Lucy; Will
son, Miss Jamie; Wilsop. Mrs. Henredy.,,
Robt. S. Link, p. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-27
w. ID. Barkstlale & Co.'S Locals.

rice for 81. A hogshead OF splendid Cuba
syrup just in. Send to US for your cotton
seed meal. Kerosene oil. Flour Tinware
cheap again, see our LOT and prices. Pow
tools, plow gearing Morrson's best hams
I21Sc. Morrison's best B. bacon lOc Best black
papper 10c. Snow flake crackers. See our
home knit hose l0c. pair. Best yard wide
Sea Island &C. yard. Tobacco Of all grades
and kinds-see and price. Canned goods Of
all kinds. Onion seis-red and white A
splendid tea Soc. We want to price and show
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-27
Ten Pages.
Wednesday, Jan. 81, 1897.
THE ELECTION.
Four Mills Special Tax Voted for the

Four Mills Special Tax Voted for the
Graded school
Yesterday according TO advertisement the
election came of, as To whether the town oi
Abbeville would levy four mills special taX,
II 80 much be necessary, for main tanning the
Graded School.
Very little interest was felt, and but lew
votes were polled.
The polls were opened at seven O'Clock In
the morn ing and kept open until four O'Clock
In the afternoon. The managers were: +. l..
Morrow, j y. Parks, and Fl. L. Wardlaw.
The vote stood as follows:
For four-mills taX.-...........ol votes.
For three-mills tax votes.
Against the Tax votes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-27

There will be q church con ference IN the
Baptist church At this place on the first sun
day In February, ILh, to call pastor the rev.
w. G. johnson having resigned TO labor in
another field.
There will be services In the Catholic
church next SUNDAY at IL o'clock A. NJ and at
Soclock P. NJ. by Rev. ]. ID. Budd. All cor
daily invited.
BRUCE Son have opened grocery store In
connection with their restaurant.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-27
On His Feet Again.

MIR. j. Frasier Livingston. alter spending
weeks In bed in a vigorous tusLle with the
grip, at last came out victorious and Is again
at his store ready for business. Many friends
congratulate him on his recovery and are
glad TO see him out again.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-27
Look Ont for Taxes.

The penalty will positively be put on all de-
linquent taxpayers to the city after the first
day of February James Chalmers,
Treasurer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-27
Bleaching and 1914 Sheeting.

Fruit the Loom" Bleaching SO inches cents.
"Borkers Bleaching 36 inches wide at per yard.
Utica 1914 Sheetng 81 cents per yard.
Mohawk Mills 1914 sheeting 10 cents per yard.
Oneida" 1874 Sheeting rs cents per yard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
Webster Arrested as Fu-
gitiye From Justice.
Is Accused of ASsaulting His
Wife Down in Maine.
Was Bound Over to Higher Court
But Escaped and Came Here.

At the request OF Sheriff Hooper OF Els
worth, Me-, Alvin Webster has been ar
rested and held as fugitive from justice
from that state.
Webster, early In January was arrested
at Greene's Landing for assault on his
wife. When srrsigned ne pleaded not
guilty, and was bound over until the
April term of the court.
Deputy Sheriff Brown was given charge
of Webster to take him to the county jail
at Ellsworth. Brown turned Webster over
to a friend named Baker, and the two
went to the Arcadian Hotel ct Green's
Landing. Baker left Webster in the bar
room of the hotel for q NONE mt, but when
he returned Webster was no where to be
found. The officers knowing that Web
ster had friends In this city presumed be
would come here, wbich,ho did.
The police learned thst Webster was
sailor. 80 they watched the "Coasters"
and this morning Sergeant Gilmartin and
Patrolman John w. Ward, arrested Web
ster ss he stepped ashore from TIC
schooner John Douglass, Bongor, Me.
Webster was locked up at the city hall
and Sheriff Hooper notified.
Webster was seen by NEWS represen-
tutive, to whom he said the whole trouble
was brought about by spite.
He says that a little more than nine
months ago he married Mamie l.. Carter
of Sedgewick. and on Dec. q sho gave
birth to q child, the mother and child
dying a few. days later. Webster Claims
that his mother-in-law wanted to have
her daughter and grandchild buried in
the family lot at Sedgewick, but this
Webster would not allow for he wanted
| his wife and child to be buried in bis
own burial lot, which was done. The
next dsy he..was arrested on the charge ni
assault and battery. This assault was
alleged to have been committed during
the month OF August, and II was charged
that IL resulted in his wiie's destb.
| When asked why he ran away he said IT
was by the advice OF friends. He is ABOUT
2s years old.
I: wester will be taken to Ellsworth at
o'clock this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Richards Waived Examination Il
the District Court.
Mcmahon Bound Over on One Charge and
Fined on Another.

IN the Sixth district court this morn
ing Charles Richards who was arrested
by Detective Cannon Saturday evening
waived examination for the charge OF
break ing and entering the building of
Henry Fry. az was reported in the NEWS
last Wednesday, tnd was held for the
action of the grand jury.
Phillip Coyle pleaded not guilty to
stesIIng lard bsFrrt from n. Battcy
md was sent to jail for 81 days.
Jahn Mcmahon pleaded guilty to break
ing and entering the hot house of Henry
f. Mason, and was held for TIE action Of
the grand jury. he was fined 80 and
costs for stealing spirit level from Frank
Houstsn.
Charles Williams pleaded not guilty to
tho charge OF masking on sssault on
James Constantine, and will have trial
Friday. Frank Douglass for stealing IL
yhip, from tn. Early was fined Sl0 and
costs.
Michael Monobsn pleaded not guilty to
the charge Of maintaining a liquor moi
anee md wcs held until Friday for trial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
PRECOCIOUS PREACHER
11-Year-Old Claretta N. Avery at
Bethel A. M. E. Church.
Youthful Evangelist Made a Deep impress
sion on Larg: Congregation.

There was something of n sensation In the
Bethel A. NJ e. Church On Meeting street
Yesterday afternoon when the child evange-
list Claretta Nora Avery OF Charlcston,S. u,
known as the "Piclxaninny Preacher" APP
peareI in this city for the first time. The
church was crowded by persons eager TO
hear the child and her efforts made remark
able impression Claretta Is but III years DID,
and for the past three years she has been en-
gagged in her work ofquicxening the religious
inclination Of hundreds Of hearers. Her efforts
have been principally in tho South. She VIII
remain here until Thursday. The child Is ac'
companied by her mother andrew. DR.. j. IL.
Dart. president OF the Charleston Indu strial
Institution and formerly pastor OF the
ConQdon Street Baptist Church OF this city.
Claretta was introduced and brief outlins
of her mission was given. She preached from
the i23d Psalm: IL will lift up Mine eyes
unto the hills" She then went on In pre-
cocious way, sometimes childish and frequent
ly mature, and illustrated her meaning by
impressive Language and pathetic anecdotc.
Itwas all very strange and at the same time
peculiarly interesting. The child was calm
and remarkably unconscious Of her surround
ings. She was simple and unaffected.
Clarretta said after the service that she
had a vivid recollection Of the day she was
converted She began preaching when seven
y,arsof age AT a camp meeting at Raleigh ".
C.. in lS93 and she has been engag I'd in the
work ever since. She is now ii years old.
She relies upon inspiration for her sermons,
not knowing what she is 10 say when she be-
gins. She is In everything else child, with
chi dish thoughts and inclinations. DIR. Dart
explained that tho object OF the visit was TO
raise $1,000 in order to construct girls build
ing at the Charleston Industrial Institution
for the accommodation OF about 800 girls.
About one half Of the required amount has al
ready been raised.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
Work of the Cold Wave
in City of Chicago.
Mayor Swift Takes Prompt
Measures for Relief.
Frigid Wave Is Advancing to East
ward Record of so Below.

CHICAGO, Jan. 25.-Realizing that dur
ing the severe weather, delay In Offering
relief to the destitute might be fatal In
many cases, Mayor Swift has called upon
the police force Of the city to aid In the
wo-k of gathering information concern
ing the urgent needs of thousands OF
suffering people in Chicago. 1t is the
Mayors purpose, pending the time when
the work of relief through intelligence
gathered by the police be put into
good form, to be personally responsible
for whatever sums it may be necessary to
expend for the relief of extreme cases.
Fourteen hundred homeless men partook
of hospitality of the city last night and
slept under the roofs of the police stations.
Fifty-three people were listed as overcome
by the terrible cold in Chicago yesterday,
and were rescued in apparently frozen
condition. .One death occurred which
was due to the cold and q number moro
sre likely to die. from the effects OF expo
sure. Most Of the sufferers snccumbed to
the old while about their usual tasks, but
a number OF victims were homeless wans
derers,
Reports received at the weather bureaus
indicate still colder weather today.
"Wcrse and more Of 1t" IL the way the
weather man puts 1t. A cold wave is
sweeping down from the northwest pro-
pelled by one of the lowest barometer
areas known to the experts In the SER
vice of the weather bureau.
Yesterday evening the wave had moved
as far south ss Oklahoma to the cast and
advanced to the western boundary OF
Pennsylvania. In the northwest the
temperature went down to below at
| Medicine Hat.
From meteorological standpoint, the
cold wave is especially interesting. The
barometer registering 81 1-2 inches tners'
| This is phenomenal, and the highsst read
| ing W thin memory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
WRIT is VALID.
Even Though It Does Not Contain an
Attorneys Name.

The Appellate Court has decided that the
proceeding in the district court Of the Ninth
Judicial District in the case Of Remington a.
Sykes VS.. Charles Benoit wers regular ana re-
mitted the case 10 that court. There are two
gr1uurts for obirrtiffE TO He fsHseeeFsfrEs-th
plaintiffs brought writ Of local attorney
and attached property in Burrillville. The
defendant was resident of East Greenwich.
II was claimed by the defendant that as no
attorney at-law's name was ON the writ II
should be quashcd. The court holds the writ
all right, a. any ono sftrr bringing writ can
have an officer attach under it, The second
ground vas that no copy Of the writ was let'
with the pc son inspossession OF the proper "
attached, hut tho defendant was personally
served with a copy of the W ~ The court
holds that tho leaving Of 4 -'ry Of the writ
with tie arty in foV-Sssion is only lecessary
| whom the whereabouts ~ the party whose
! property is attached ars u,krown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
ROUTED.
CubanS Attack the
Spanish Troops.
SwOOped Down While Lat
ter We're at Church.
BlOckh0use Cannon Turned
on the Garrison.
Spaniards Tried to Rally, But Lead
ers Were Shot Down.
Spaniards Tried to Rally, But Lead
ers Were Shot Down.
Insurgent Cavalry Rushes on Troops
and Cuts Them to Pieces.

HAVANA, Jan. %. -Another defeat OF
the Spanish is reported in tie Southern
Havana province. The place has 1000
In ha bitants, is well fortified and has
a Spanish garrison of 600 men with one
field piece. Lieutenant Colonel Herman
dez in command Of 500 insurgont csvelry-
men made n dash at the town while the
troops were at church on the Kings
name day. Before they could form, the
block house. The cannon was trained at
the church snu before-the Spanish were
aware of what the trouble was, solid
shot came hurling through its walls while
cries Of SCUBA Libre," filed the air. Out
th.y rushed only to fail before deadly
volley from strong force posted behind
some neie boring houses. Colonel Munieo
the Spanish commando, bravely rallied
his men, but as they formed for a charge
he fell with a dozen bullets through him.
The second In command took his place,
out he, too. fell In a few seconds, the
sharps hooters of Hernandez dealing
death with q rapidity that made the
troops panic stricken.
They made one more atte mpt to charge
the block house, but Hernandez cavalry
dashsd at them sweeping through their
ranks, cutting q bloody path with their
sharp mschetss. They turned and again
they came through the crowded ranks OF
the Spanish carrying death in their
tracks, though many empty saddles
| showed the bravery of the Spanish
troops. The Spanish then retired,i being
rout, though portion stubpornly pro-
| tected their rear, making stands until
forced to retire by. hsrnandez's fierce
charges After pursuing them nearly TO
| Csjaio on the coast Of Hernandez, they
withdrew. They burned the fort at Pelnos.
Ihe insurgents secured 1i0O stands OF
arms, one cannon, $1,000 in gold and 5000
paper money besides ammunition and
many valuable papers belonging to Tho
Spanish commissary department. Havans
officials know of the Defeat but have KEPT
it suppressed and the Palace officials ssJ
that the place has been evacuated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
WAGES REDUCED.
Lower Scale in Operation at Con-
trexeville Mill.
Reduction Ranges From 10 70 20 Fer
Cent.-Duil Trade the Cause.

A reduction OF wages OF from 10 to 20
per cent. ven; into eject todsy In several
Of stte CopireKevillc manufacturing com
pany's ecpsrtmcuts st Msnville. The
company manufactures plush and plush
goois and the reduction II due to the
unprec seoatcd duliness iu the trade.
raauciio1 Is also made ~ the weaving
dep rtment. In some csses the cut Is
only 10 pr cent. Wills offers fcceive
cut OF arout 20 per cent Tire wsges of
the eve ncusc aud rni.hinp -cow are
'~"uced 20 par cent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
Extension of Time Wanted.

In the municipal court tomorrow a pc
tition will be presented ia behalf Of tho
Henry &. Crsnston estate for an extension
Of time for settlement ia order ~ allow
the presentation of claims.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
An Aged Fruit Vender
Brulally Murdered.
Hired Assassin Committed the
Crime for $500.
Italian Who Planned the Killing and
Robbery Escaped.

CrNcINNAri, o., Jan 25.-Eterna Fontanori
was arrested yesterday for mrrdering Mary
Forpiann. an italian, and robbing her OF slooo,
which represented the savings OF 40 years
from he proceeds Of fruit vending. Mrs.
Forpiana was found yesterday in a dying
condition md her treasure chest broken open
Enrico Dehois, an Italian, IL ~ asserted, laid
plans FOR the robbery and hired Fontanori for
1900 70 break open the old woman's chest. De-
bois wa familiar with the premises. Fon'
tanori did The Job ns directed, turned over the
money TO Debois and the latter has caped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
Rev. MIR. Selleck's Lecture.

The Rev. W. c. selleck gave his fourth his
torical lecture in the Church of the Mediator
las. evening "The intellectual and Relisious
Forces Of the Graeco Roman World" was his
subject. he referred TO the progress made by
the world up 10 that time and its wonderful
achievement in the various things that make
civilization. There was, however, a longing
for something better and the religion OF the
present Gay came out OF the medley and
empty electicism cf the time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
STATE FLAG WILL BE WHITE.
Committee VOTES 10 Restore Original
Color.

The committee charged with the considern-
ton Of tho proper color for the Rhode lsl1nt
State flag met at the State House tod,y, aud
IL wns decided &c ask the General Assembly
to'chanf IL from blue % white, the original
c"lor. The necessary re- silution will be intro
duced nt the session which opens tomorrow
At todny's meeting ex-Congressman Henry
]. spooner was chsiyrnan .tni Adiutan,-uen-
eral Sackett secrctIy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
Armory Commissioners Meet.

The commissioners Of tho new Providence
armory will hold meeting in a few days f'r
the pu pose of further discussing the matter
rotating 30 Durfcc street and arranging for
tho presentation Of resolution of condemna'
ton 10 the Legislature at the next session.
The land is needed for tho armory. The pan
OF the commission Is to take half OF Durfce
street and to allow the other half to revert
back to the trniniag ground and be soddcd
like the rest. Thi. meets the APPROVAL OF sur
rounding property owners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25

james T. Hunt, manager OF the Mechanics
Instalment Company. 2l2 Union street. has
boen attached by Jane r. Vaughn, eSecutrix
Of the last will and testament OF the ls.e
Lewis Vaughn. in the sum OF 5000. T.s
writ OF attachment, which was plarsd on hlc
in the rcco dcr's Office today, alleges that
Mr.. Hunt has broken his promise to Mrs.
Vaughn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
Commissioner Appointed.

c. stinc., was today appointed commits.
toner in the case Of Elizabeth Dow VS. Thoipas
Dow to decide ~ the estate in dispute could
be equally set of by motes and bounds be-
tween tho partie. i'm tho suit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25

The Peoples Loan and Trust Company. "a
North Main street. provide easy conditions
for its customers who desire 90 secure money
advances Tor emergencies. and is low rates
and practical methods should he consulted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
Wants TO Continue the Business.

lTho assignee OF the Phenix woolen Company
today applied TO the Appellate Court for leave
10 carry on the business Of the concern at the
risk of the insolvent estate. The petition
was referred 20 Lorin III. Cook, register OF in
solvency. The formal assignment OF the credi
tors OF the company TO y. W. Dews was re-
corded in the recorder Of deeds Office at the
cstv hall todav
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 25.-At the
weather bureau this morning at O'Clock
the mercury registered 14sbelow, being
within 3l2 degrees of the lowest point
reported in over 20 years.
The severe weather is causing much
suffering among the poor and numerous
cases of destitution are being reported
Telegraph services is badly crippled, caused
by the sharp contraction and swapping OF
fGontiHHed en- Page z
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
DlsbelIeyes Suicide Theory.

The father OF Irving W Adams, who com
mitted suicide at Altoona. on the banks OF
tho Mississippi, last week, disbehoves the
theory that his SON committed suicide. There
IL well grounded reason for believing that the
young man did take his life, a. described In
THE NEWS last wssk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
In Other Places.

PlTTsBURo, Pa, Jan. 25.-The coldsst
weather Of the winter prevails through
oat the western Pennsylvania. In this
city the mercury dropped of from seven
TO ten degrees below zero, while thermo-
meters in the county registered from s
to 10 degrees colder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
Kept a Common Nuisance.

Emanuel vadnais. who was indicted by the
last grand jury for keeping and maintaining
a common nuisance at Central Falls, was this
afternoon sentenced by Judge Wilbur to u
days in jail and to the payment Of a fine Of
500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25
DIED..

GOODALE-In this city, Jan. "a, Of pneu
IN, MIA, Lon II. Goodale.
Hillsboro, N H., papsrs pl ase copy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-25

Continued en- Page a.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-03-31
We'll Bros. & Bauer.

The Spring opening of this mann
moth establishment commenced
Monday morning and continued
all day yesterday, the store being
thronged with admiring patrons,
throughout the whole of both days.
Mr.. George Bauer, the purchasing
agent of the firm, has but recently
returned from an extended North
ern and Eastern tour, where he pur-
chased one of the largest stocks OF
dry goods, ladies' dress goods,
gents furnishing goods, novelties,
ETC., ever exposed for sale in AL.
exandria. 1t is needless to say
that these goods were displayed to
the best advantage iii windows,
show cases and throughout the en-
tire establishment. Special atten.
ton is paid to the tailoring depart
ment. Every visitor received a
memento of the occasion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-03-31
Wanted i'll Mississippi.

Constable Gilmore was advised
last week by the Warden of the
Mississippi penitentiary, that Aa.
ron Gaines, (colored(, who was ar.
rested several weeks ago by him
and Constable BailliO and com
mitted to Jail in Alexandria,
charged with assault, is an es.
capped convict, having been convic-
ted of grand larceny in Adams
County, Miss, and sentenced May
2lst 1890, for three years, but
made his escape June 18th 1891.
Gaines has but recently been re-
leased from the Louisiana peniten.
tiary, where he served a term of
ten months for larceny.
A reward of $50 is offered by
the Mississippi authorities for his
arrest and delivery at jackson,
but as it is too small to pay the
officers to incur the expense of de-
livery, they have notified the War
den to send for him. n
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-03-31
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-03-31
From Cripple Creek.

After the big fire in Cripple
Creek. | took very severe cold
and tried many remedies without
help, the cold only becoming more
settled. After using three small
bottles Of Chamberlaiu's Cough
Remedy, both the eough and cold
left me, and in this high altitude
it takes meritorious congh RENE
dy to do any goed.-G. d. Hender-
son, editor DAILY Advertiser. For
sale by Phoenix Drug Store,