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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
Foreign

Major Arnolds column Of troops II
Africa routed the forces Of the slave-raid
ing Prince Of Idan and drove him to th'
bush
It was announced in Berlin that the Man
helm Pure Oil Company, competitor o
the Standard Oil Company, has purchased
an island in the Rhine. on which it l.
proposed to build gigantic tanks.
The Countess OF Lathom, wife of tn
Lord Chamberlain Of the Household OF thu
Queen, was killed in England by beint
thrown out OF a trap on returning from !
shooting party.
Germany proposes to enlarge its holding
on Chinese territory, "diplomatically !
possible"
General weyler landed in Barcelona OF
his return from Cuba and proclaimed him
self the friend Of national production II
Spain and Of the Spanish workman.
The Ameer Of Afghanistan Is quoted IN al
interview as denying all responsibility fol
the recent uprising OF the tribes on tn,
frontier Of British India. General Lock
hart has announced his terms ofsubmissior
to the Afridis and given them weeks
grace in which to accept them
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Yale Beats Princeton.

Eleven Yale heroes won from the Prince
ton team one Of the most sensational foot
ball games on record, at New Haven,
Conn. Regarded as inferior by experts
everywhere, by their own followers, and
by the great crowd in general that saw the
game, this wonderful band OF kickers DEM
onstrated the uncertainty OF the greatest
of American pastimes by defeating Prince
tons Tigers by points to O. Yale's play
was brilliant and strong. It is said that
Princeton lost the game through a tumble.
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Melbourne Has a Big Fire.

A great fire broke out at Melbourne,
Australia, and in short time did enormous
damage. 1t started at the warehouse
of Craig Williamson, in the heart Of
the city. A strong wind was blowing,
and the flercely famed flames rapidly
swallowed up building after building.
The burned section included many Of the
largest business houses in Melbourne. The
buildings were completely Quilted. It Is
estimated that the loss will reach S5, 600, 900.
The trade in soft goods has received seri-
GUS setback. Hundreds Of employees Of all
sorts have been suddenly thrown out Of
employment.
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President Yclesias Reelected.

Senior Calvo, the Costa Rican Minister at
Washington, received an official cable dis
patch, announcing that the primary Presi-
Dental election for the next period,
1S99-19O2, was held on November IA, Is and
16, amid order and tranquility. There
were two parties, the Civilist and the Re-
publican. The vote was the largest one
ever taken In Costa Rica, and the Civilists,
with President Yglesias as q candidate for
reelection. obtained a majority Of over
twenty-three thousand votes.
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BATTLESHIP IOWA.

census is urged, and lack OF sufficient time
In the past two or three enumerations IL
complained Of.
The Secretary recommends that the pub.
lic.lands laws be extended to Alaska, and
that additionalland offices becreated; that
the granting of rights Of way for railroads,
telegraph and telephone lines and the con-
struction Of roads and trails be specifically
authorized; that provision be made for the
incorporation of municipalities; that the
legal and political status Of the native
population be defined, and that complete
Territorial government be established and
representation In Congress be granted.
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Minor Mention.

About 81, 900 tons of refuse are swept of
London streets yearly.
- The Marquis OF Of BOB Bulss aeo mansion, near
Five thousand five hundred newspapers
are published in Germany.
Boston Is now promised another mighty
building, in the construction Of which not
single particle Of wood will be admitted
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Competitor Crew Free.

In pursuance of instructions from Spain
Captain General Blanco released from Ca
bana Fortress, Havana, Cuba, Alfredo
Laborde, the captain, and Charles Bar
nett, Ona Melton and William Gildea,
members OF the crew OF the American
schooner Competitor, captured in April,
1896, by the Spanish gunboat Mesagera, on
charge of fllibusterlng. They were
handed over to the American and British
Consuls, and Immediately took passage on
the steamer Saratoga Of the Ward Line for
New York
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Labor World.

London has 1000 union carpenters.
Chicago brushmakers are fighting con-
vIct labor.
Fall River (Mass.) weavers have refused
to work overtime.
Washington unionists have established
a workingmen's library.
sixunionists are members Of the new
City Council Of etroit, Mich.
indianapolis (Ind.) stage supers struck
for fifty cents night instead OF twenty
five.
The Big Four Railroad will erect Y. NJ.
C. A. building at Cleveland, Ohio, for Its
employees
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A Commodore's Widow Arrested.
Mrs. Emmeline H. Rudd, widow OF Com.
modore John Rudd. Of the United States
Navy, was arrested In New York City on
the charge Of stealing jewelry and wearing
apparel from the keeper OF q boarding
house with whom she formerly lived. She
confessed and was held in $500 bail.
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Tainted at Seeing the Murderer Hanged.
Thomas Johnson, alias Henry Clay
colored, the one-legged murderer Of News.
boy William L. Amend, was hanged fat st.
Louis, Mo-, recently. William Amend,
Sr., who witnessed the execution, fell in
faint as the trap was sprung.
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Ton Sentenced to Die.

The great trial in the City of Mexico OF
ARROWS murderers Is over, terminating
with sentences Of death pronounced on ten
of the police officials and policemen con-
cerned In the butchery Of the hapless
wretch whose attack on President Diaz
caused so profound a sensation.
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THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Secretary Bliss Flies an Exhaustive
Review OF It's Work.

Review OF Its Work.
WASHINGTON, D. G. (special) Secretary
of the Interior Bliss, In his annual report,
submits estimates aggregating $156, ,5s2, ,419
for appropriations for the fiscal year end.
ing June 80, 1S99.'
He says that 200, 900 pension claims are
awaiting adjudication, and it Is estimated
that forty or fifty per cent. Of these will be
finally admittad. II they are rapidly ad:
Indicated they will swell the pension roll
from $1,000, 600 to $1,000, 900. When, how.
ever, these claims are adjudicated and first
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
Irving to Bribe Cubans.

General Pando, in command OF the
Spanish military operations in Cuba, has
sent emissaries into the camps OF insurgent
generals offering rewards of money and,
In one case, Of high rank in the Spanish
Army to secure their allegiance to the
scheme OF autonomy.
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Lions Kill q Tanner.

During q performance Of wild beasts
and their tanner in village near Kovno,
Poland, the lion tanner was killed by a lion
and tigress. A panic ensued among the
spectators, eight persons being crushed tc
death and many others seriously injured.
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FBrothers Drowned While Skating.
George and Homer Brewer, aged seven.
teen and thirteen, respectively, we're
drowned while skating on Big Stone Lake,
Minnesota. One brother broke through the
ice and the other was dragged under while
trying to save him.
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A Feud Costs Four Lives.

News has just been received Of tragedy
at Bayou La Combe, La. Four men, Ar.
thur and Edwin Jolie and Lawrence and
Edwin Cousin, had street fight as q re-
suit OF family feud, with shotguns and
reyolvers. All four are dead. tt
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Nebraska's Vote Protested.

The counting Of the vote of Nebraska was
protested on the ground that the returns
had been tampered with. The Secretary
OF State admitted opening the returns, but
denied changing the figures. The protest
was overruled, and the matter may be car
ried into the courts.
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General Ordway Dead.

General Albert Ordway, Of the United
States Army, died at the Hoffman House
New York City. The end was hastened by
grief over his daughter, BettinA Gerard,
the actress, and the excitement OF recon
ciliation with her. sfs .
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Wilhelm May Need Guards at Home.
The ceremony OF swearing in the Guards
recruits took place at Berlin. They were
warned by the German Emperor that they
might be called upon to fight an enemy
within the empire.
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ParrIcide, Firebug and Suicide.

John Kammarer, a farmer, who lived
near Benton Harbor, Mich, quarrelled with
his SON Henry about money. Henry shot
his father and set fire to the house, after
which he killed himself. The father was
rescued from the flames, but diod few
ho,1ra later
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Mother's HeroisIn in Vain.

While trying to save the life Of her six
year-old son, Henry, Mrs. Arthur Forth
was struck by O train near the village OF
St. Jean Baptiste, mile from Valley Falls,
R. I, Both mother and son were killed.
Mrs. Fortin was thirty-flve years old.
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Died Protesting Innocence.

Erwin S. Alderman, suspected of connes
tion with the murder Of Marcus Nichols
died at Oakville, Conn, protesting his in
rocence. Worry over the accusation Is
said 20 have fastened his end.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
M. Meline's Hopes For Bimetalllsln.

In the course OF his speech in the Cham.
Der Of Deputies, at Paris, during the de-
bate on the subject Of the agricultural
crisis, NJ. Meline, the French Premier, ex.
pressed the hope that the day would yet
come when pimetallism would triumph as
o solution OF the agricultural depression.
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For a Henry George Memorial.

A memorial was sent out, signed by 4
Mayor Strong, Of New York City, and oth-
ers. asking for contributions to Henry
Georges family and for a monument to .
him
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oRDAINlNc MRS. BOOTH.

American Volunteers Celebrate Two Years
Successes.
In celebration Of their success and growth
during nearly two years Of existence the
Volunteers OF America held grand rally
In Carnegie Hall, New York City. Repre-
sentatives from many other cities were
present and helped to make the meeting
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No Further Effort For Arbitration.

1t is learned from an authoritative source
that the negotiations for an arbitration
treaty between the United States and Great
Britain have not been renewed.
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DEPARTMENT. OF WAR; \ b
Facts and Recommendations From:
Secretary Alger's Annual Report.
ARMY's CONDITION AND NEEDS.

p T. /. Icy . II -
Necessity Of Men to Fight the Guns-- Work
OF the Ordinances Board-wessP Point
Can Accommodate More students- Sea-
coast Defenses-River and Hsr-
Dor Estimates Are Much Too Larrs,
WAsHrNdToN, D. G. (speelal) Many sus..
sestions and recommendations Of tmpott.
,nce are contained in the first annual 10.
port Of General Russell "A. Alger, Secretary
.t War, just submitted to the President.
che Secretary quotes with approval q terse3
official statement Of the condition and
deeds OF the army prepared BY Major -GenS
sral Nelson A. Miles. It Is urged That the,
recommendation concerning two additional
regiments Of artillery be considered fsyot.
ibly by Congress. rs e z.
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japan Demands $500, 900.

From Japan comes news that the Japan
ese Government has demanded the sum OF
s2O0, 900 in gold from Hawaii. by way OF
indemnity In connection with the emigra-
ton affairs. |'. ~. a,
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China AppeaIs TO Russia.

China Appeals to Russia.
China has asked Russia to exert inlu-
ence to compel Germany to withdraw her
force from the Shan-Tung Peninsula
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Tho Philippines Pacified.
The complete pacifcation Of the Philip
pine Islands is reported from Madrid.
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All of Them Emaciated From Long Con-
borde Crippled-Horrors Of Nineteen
Months in a Spanish Dungeon-Con-
demned TO Death without q Hearing.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-20

onr country. which would probably DO
folloWed by continental European
countries, or in ease Of an inteinA-
tional agreement which did not Include
England among the slgners, british
trade would collapse. We have hereto
fore referred frequently 10 the fact that
Russia had practically absorbed ths
increased gold production ot the wofla
as because IL was the cheapest ana
MOST effective way Of holding In cheek
and depressing England's commerce.
particularly in the Orient. Al the saina
time Russia Ii TO replace her paper cur
reney with silver and pile up her store
~ silver not SO much because y 10
necessary TO Russian domestic traac.
hut because, with plenty OF silver cur
rency Russia can abosrb the trade OF
northern China as her tfanssSlDeElan
road progresses, and can control tho
trade OF eastern Asia when her road
Gets through. The magnitude OF tho
Russian neet nov in Aslatie waters.
ana the fact that she has an army 81
inward or 100000 men on the PACING
coast aluuuu thAlNNpAAAh ~ 9tAbts@ $3.50
she win be ready with force A. we'll 90
money 10 contest for Oriental SUI
premacy with England shutting
down silver III India. Russian silver
viii invade northern india. And az the
same time We see by the London Bull
ZIONIST. from which We quote elsewhere,
that England Ii nos bothered about
gold for India al sell a. for Europe
where our New York bankers are
making an exchange pool % save Tag
land from sending as more gold. and
thus dangerously tightening the Lon
don money market dangerous 70 tbs
point 81 sending houae some OF oal
bonds. We rather think England vii
be-, before long. with her gold stand
ard. Ia the nix Of the man Who caush'
the bear by the tail He needed hell
60 let 80,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-20

The words resident and citizen are
often used INTERCHANGEABLE in popular
speech. but where exactness OF state
ment is required the terms cannot De
made synonymous. A verdict was OBJ
tanned in the United States circuit
court for injuries received in an acct
dent. The case was appealed BY the
corporation. In reviewing the Dill TO
formulate the appeal. the lawyers of
the company found that the plaintiff
was alleged to be a resident" OF a
certain state, and they claimed that
resident was not necessarily a "citi-
zen" as required BY law. The pFesid-
ing Judge sustained this view and set
aside the verdict, and likewise per-
mitted the bill to be amended. The suit
was thereupon compromised, and as
result the plaintiff received few hum
bred dollars instead Of the thousands
secured by the original verdict.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-20

There IL a great complaint abroad,
saws an exchange, about the way some
of the canned goods are put up. 1t Is
claimed by New York paper, that
has been making special study OF
this question, that the most poisonous
chemical changes take place when
f,sh. meats, fruits and vegetables come
tn contact with the ordinary tinware
used by canning factories and through
stale goods. For instance, the New
York Evening Post publishes an ac-
count OF the conditions under which
Iobsars are prepared for the market
and canned in different factories on
the continent. Il (the POST describes
the factories and methods as follows:
The so-called factories are mere
weather shelters. They are dirty and
abound with vermin. There is not a
firm in London, New York, Boston or
even Paris but has complained of the
dirty state OF the packing, and thou
sands OF cases are yearly classed I'M
salabIe, unless at very much reduced
rates. There is no restrictive legis-
iation over the methods used In can
ming. for the Holsters are caught,
canned, packed and carted away while
the guardians are snug In bed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-20

The effort being made IN soma aas.
tiers 10 persuade d judge 70 Fealga q
appointment brings to mind 40 anss
dols told of Baron Pollock znta y
uaa Chief Bsron Pollock. 90 cae 9.
caslon someone limited FssIfsSsa.
pretty broadly 10 the baron. enshsp
with . view. the person urged, y v
prolongation Of such valuable Y.
AZ soon az he saw the dim O Y
speakers remarks the old man ~
and with his grim. dry sravNy sN'e'
will you dance with me-
Naturally the well wisheF 80
ashast at the chief baron's strange y, y
qucst. but the latter who prldsa a y.
self particularly upon his STURDY l y,
began to caper about w..a yoala'"
yiyacity. Seeing his visitor s'aD, ~
surprised. the baron tripped up e ~ ].
and said: aweu. II you Won't cav. v.
with me. win son box VITA ~ ",
and "squarlng up 70 MIN, ,,,.s.l.
in Jest and half In earnest, M
~ boxed the gentleman out y Is
room. After that the old cniel ~ s,,,r.
had no more visitors anxiously NV !.
ing after his health and sliggesu'e
tiremant.- Westminster GaSe'ss'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-20

Regarding the fact that last year We
had the largest apple crop on record,
the following facts concerning this
tcothsome fruit will be welcomed by
many. The Chicago Times-Herald Il
responsible for their truthfulness:
patriots who set themselves to the
pleasant task Of helping TO consume
this home product will kill two birds
with one stone. The other bird in
this case is the doctor The apple has
remarkable medicinal properties. Il
excites the action Of the liver, purifies
the blood, obyiates Indigestion, helps
the kidney secretions. and is pre-
yentiye Of throat diseases. II is an ex-
cellent brain food, Astounding in phos-
phoric acid in easily digestible shape.
Next TO the lemon and orange II Is the
best antidote for the thirst and cray-
ing OF persons addicted to alcohol and
opium. 1t should be eaten just before
going to bed. as It promotes sound and
healthy sleep"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-20

M0raton Frewen. the English 81
meiatlisI, Ii In Washington guest O
Senator Don Cameron Discussing the
Indian famine and cheaper silver no
said IN India has plenty 81 produce
TO export wheat. cotton. iuts and
other things the balance 81 trade II
favorable 10 that India Ii a iargr con.
sumner for her monsy metal. silver 40
uiatterS stand. however india u i'm
porting wheat. and therefore EXPORTING
silver 70 pay for the wheat. II the
famine Ii serious. AZ fear. Il may Of
feet the exchanges NOT only 3ith lndla.
but Wlth China and Japan. the cheaper
rates for silver greatly stimulating the
exports 81 both these countries. That
" 10 say. II india has plenty ~ crogs
70 export. she completes with our
farmers. but Ii buyer OF stlYsr-a
ssand.off Bu. II india has famine. shs
ceases 70 buy liver. and Il goes down
exports Of manufacture 10 msss Hee!s
aud balances ana shs completes with
our manufacturers AZ the same time
cheap silver stimulates exports from
China and Japan ~ we'll as from In
Ola. and 80 catch Il both says Going
into the monoHr'ailIe deal Of Great
Britain, with Great Britain handling
the lever Of thc Indian mlnta. seems 10
be very much ~ an "eusausitug att.
ance" that lnluriousty affects all our
interests. agricultural and manutactar.
Ing. directly AMI. through thstn. all
others indirectly.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-20

A Pittsburg burglars weakness for
pumpkin pie got him into trouble last
week. While robbing house ne found
a big. thick. yellow disk OF pastry IN
the pantry and stopped long enough IN
the performance of his duties to bite
section out Of IT, He was in too great
. hurry to eat the whole pie, and lett
the prints Of his teeth in the part re-
naming. A colored man was suspect
ed. His teeth filled the indentations-
He Is now in Jail charged with rob
berry.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-20
An De watahmelon.. Ripep..

~ bc oatAumetOns htpeHs
Now heah dat noisy katydid a-shoutin
up a tree.
An de watahmelon's ripen' all
aroun'.
He orter be a-sleepin' like de honey
bee.
Wen de watahmelon's ripen' all
aroun'.
heah de lonesome whistle OBJ de
whippoorwill.
De big. roun' moons a-fallin' down
ahind de hill,
And de boot owls a-hootin' on de oil
cane MILL
An de watahmelon's ripen' all
aroun.
A possum an raccoon a-settin' on
a rail,
An de simmons am a-ripen' all
aroun'.
De raccoon pow'fuI naughty cause he
got han some tail.
An de simmons am a-ripen' all
aroun'.
Den de possum elm de 'simmon, trap
his tail aroun' a linn,
An he shout down TO de raccoon, still
a-starin' up al him.
Wen you vant ter shake a 'simmon
tree I'm 20 Jim:
An de simmons am a-fallin' all
aroun'
De win amt mo an whispin' in de
shzdder OBJ de hill.
An de blue grapes a-ripen' all
aroun'.
Dah's niggai: wild milk can a-usin'
roun' de still.
For de liquah am a-ieakin' on de
groun,
De mohnin' sta am shinin' To- de
brakin' oh de day.
Good mohnin'. mistah red fox. 10 aini
got long to stay,
Dah's a mufle-footed niggah gwin' tel
chase de fox away.
Fer de chickens am a-roos.in' al
aroun'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-20

Johnny-Mr. Lighthead, my sister
treats you better than she does me.
Mr.. Lighthead-Why do You think
so, Johnny?
JOHNNY heard her tell ma, she
gives you lots Of taffy. but she never
gives me any.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-02-20
aa,a Yyatehe. VOW.

A new swindle that IL taking ~ XII
certain localities Is not goio -. shsspl
gold watch fraud. a very 4 !
watch. but a splendid iniitauoa LAG
gold one and good one, NM
pawned for various sums q rn,saso
The watches may be bought - . !, I'm.
al 81 80 apiece. OF course there y a nSsot
ing about them that Is genuine : s' aosr
the swindlIng part. One VINO = sai,e,s
Judge OF jewelry will readily ~ "a ous
that the timepiece Is a yaliap y sasd
Tho amount that they can y ~
for above the $3.50 is clear pro'e