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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
MARK HANNA ELECTED.

In the House He Received u Majo,ity OF
Three, and In tn. Senate McIttssOn, tho
Opp"sition's Candidate, Rec.i iyed II
Majority OF Two, Making Hanna
Choice on Joint Ballot ...
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14
GOOD. FOR THE COAST LINE.

Quicker Schedules to DO Made to tho Up
Country-It Ia Said that II Solid Train
wilt be Run between Cha rlesion and
Greenyille.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14

Cue Minute Cough Cure cures Quickly
Tha''s what you wantl w. Il. Pelham
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-14

January IL, 1898.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
Congress In
Session..
ANIMATED SCENES.
Massachusetts Representa-
tives Figure Prominently.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The last session
Of the 55th congress opened today under
circumstances of extraordinary public
interest.
Six months ago the Same consress
declared war against Spain, and now
it comes together again to consider the
first legislative questions developed by
the eventful months just passed. The
spirit Of the occasion was not, how.
ever, one of immediate expectancy, for
the few months left to the existence OF
the 18th congress give promise of little
more than a beginning on the momer-
tous policies and problems growing out
Of the war.
AS usual all Washington turned it's
attention to the capitol hor that gala
event which marks the opening day OF
a session.
Long before the noon hour, when
the Senate and House began their
work, the corridors were filled with
surging crowds centering in the rotun-
da and statuary hall and pushing to-
ward the private galleries. No evil
dence remained OF the explosion and
fire which recently rayaged the build
ing.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
FOUR WERE SAVED.
But the Captain and Mate OF the Schooner
Vamoose Were Drowned.

Newport, r. l., Dec. 5.-Capt w, T.
Dodge of the fishing schooner Earl and
Nettie, which arrived from Block Is
land at noon, reports a very stormy
night on the island, and that three
masted schooner went ashore during
the night on clay Head on the east
side of the island. Capt. Lemuel Dodge
of the steamer Danielson, which left
Block Island at 10 o'clock and arrived
shortly after the Earl and Nettie, re-
ports that the vessel was the Nova
Scotia schooner Vamoose loaded with
soft coal.
She went ashore about l o'clock and
the captain and mate were drowned.
Two of the crew We're able to reach
shore in safety and four others We're
taken off by the life saving crew in
the breaches buoy. The vessel will
probably be a total wreck
Capt. Dodge of the Earl and Nettie
reported that when he left the island
a lightship, apparently the one that
went adrlft from the Hen and Chick
ems in the storm a week ago vas seen
about five miles south of Block Island
under sail At noon she was well in
towards Point Judith
The wind blew hurricane during
the night, reaching velocity of IS
to so miles an hour Considerable dam
age was done on shore.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
WANTS THE MONEY.
Wife of the Late Paul Demerrit Has
Something to Say About the Estate.

wig OF Au6 EdtS Tdui CSIHS'iit 'idS
Something to Say About the Estate.
Leaving his only brother at his own
home in New Hampshire, where he
passed the youth and joy of his life.
Paul j. Demerritt came to Spencer in
1896, and took up his residence with a
lady Miss Edith J. Haynes.
A short time ago he died. and now le-
gal complications ensue. His wife,
Mrs. Hannah Demerritt, who has been
living in Somerville, and whom her
husband left to enjoy the more bracing
climate of Spencer, now appears on the
scene, and the settlement of her hus-
bands estate goes to the courts.
Yesterday COngressman-elec John r.
Thayer, as counsel for Mrs, Demerritt
Of Somerviile, brought a suit in the SUI
perior court against Mrs Edith J.
Vinton (nee Haynes in an action Of
tort with an ad damnum of $4,000, to Sc
cure possession of funds of Mr. De
merritt, which, it is claimed, have been
in Mrs VintOns hands. And thereby
hangs a tale.
When Mr.. Paul Demerritt left -
brother in New Hampshire, it is
claimed that he was incapable of con-
Quoting business and when he went to
live at the house Of Miss Haynes, it is
alleged that he was possessed of $4,000
being at the time in the Warren Insti-
tuition of Savings in Boston A short
time ago Mr. Demerritt died and as
Mrs Vinton claimed in the arranging
Of the affairs of the dead mans estate
he left this money to her, In part for
services which she rendered him and
care and treatment and in part for the
care of a little girl, whom she claimed
Mr. DemeTritt had found in a founding
asylum and taken away to be brought
up by him.
When the settlement of the estate
came before Judge Forbes, Mrs. Han
nah Demerritt. who had lived all this
time in Somerville and between whom
and her husband there had been little
relationship, was appointed adminiStra
trix Of his estate. Now she brings
suit against Mrs. Vinton to recover the
$1,000 which Mr. Demerritt had, on the
ground that he was incapable of car
rying on business, being an imbecile.
There had been a previous legal
move in the case when a trustees writ
was served to secure the money lying
in the Warren Institution OF Savings
in Boston. on an alleged transfer of the
money from Mrs. Vinton to Lucia
Craig. and it is probable that with the
bringing of the new suit the trustee
will be discharged.
The case has caused a sensation in
Spencer, where all the parties are well
known. Miss Haynes, with whom MI.
Demerritt lived from the time of his
first making his residence in Spencer
to his death. has since been married to
q. Mr.. Ninton.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
SEVERE GALE.
A Steamer Driven Ashore and is Badly
Damaged.

Gloucester, Dec. 5.-Another severe
storm passed over Cape Ann last night,
with extremely high winds and heavy
rains as features. The schooner Ber-
tha NJ Miller, owned by James G. Tarr
and Brothers, and engaged in shore
haddock fishing, went ashore at Satage
Fort. The Miller came into port last
night, and anchored off Ten Pound ISL
and. She had only one anchor to put
down, having lost one in the gale a
week ago While the storm was at it's
height she broke adrift, and the crew,
seeing that she would certainly go on
shore. set full sail and ran her high and
dry on the beach. The vessel is badly
damaged. Several other vessels in port
dragged their anchors, but sustained no
serious damage
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
ACCOMPANIED BY A GALE.
Snow Storm Visits Buffalo and Hurricane
Signal Was Raised.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. "a snow storm,
accompanied by a gale, set in here yes
terday afternoon, and has continued al
most necessarily since, and the indfoa-
tions are that 1t win continue during
the night with increasing winds.
A hurricane signal is flying over the
signal station for the first time in Buff
falo. Telegraph communication with
the east is badly handicapped and with
Canada is entirely shut off.
The snow fall has been very heavy.
reports from surrounding towns show
ing a fall Of from one to two feet up
TO this morning. So far as reported
railroad traffic on the through lines has
not been seriously interfered with. but
on some of the branch lines traffic is
at a standstill
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
DEBATE WAR QUESTIONS.
This viii Come In Connection With the
Deficiency Appropriation Bill.

Washington, Dec. 5.--An early debate
on the war questions is expected in the
House Of Representatives in connec-
ton with the deficiency appropriation
BILL which is devoted exclusively to
items for the army and navy.
The bill was practically completed
today and will be finally passed On in
committee tomorrow and then present
ed to the House. Chairman Cannon of
the appropriations committee said to-
day that he hoped to begin considera-
ton of the bill Wednesday or Thurs
day and to pass it before the end Of
the week He hardly thought there
would be any general opening up of
the debate ran into such channels, he
thought it might as well come now as
anV time.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
GOES ON BOARD.
Gen. Brooke and Staff Leave on the Ber-
I'm cor the United States.

san Juan de Porto Rico, Dec. 5-Gen.
Guy V. Henry and his staff arrived
here this evening for Ponce on board
the United States transport Berlin,
which is bound for the United States
with the first Kentucky regiment. Gen.
Henry on landing, went Immediately
to the palace, where he had a long con-
versation with Gen. Brooke, who intro
duced him to members of the insular
cabinet These officers rendered their
designations but Gen. Henry asked
them to continue at their posts. This
afternoon Gen. Brooke and Mrs
Brooke and Gen. Sheridan and Mrs
sheridan, with the members of Gen.
Brooke's staff. went ON board the Ber-
lH. large crowd assembled to wit
ness the embarkation. The forts sd
luted as the transport passed out of
the harbor. Very general regret is ex-
pressed at Gen. Brooke's departure. He
did excellent work here. Gen. Henry s
coming is popular and it is thought he
viii prove an efficient governor.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
PHI BETA KAPPA.
The Yale Chapter Celebrates Its 1928
Anniversary.

New Haven, Dec. 5.-The Yale chap
ter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society to-
night celebrated its 122d anniversary.
The records of the society for past Ion
years We're on exhibition. and created
quite good deal of interest, as they
have not been shown for many years.
and most of the members had never
seen them. The feature of the cele-
bration was the address by Judge Sim
con r. Baldwin of the Connecticut SUI
preme court of errors. He advocated
a radical departure in the method of
electing members. He urged that the
members hereafter be taken not as
now, but that of the 40 highest men in
scholarship rank in the class 30 be
elected. This is the method prevailing
at Harvard Other matters that were
discussed at the meeting of the united
chapters at Saratoga last summer were
dealt with by the speaker The sug-
gestion as to elections will be acted
upon at the next terms meeting of the
society.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
AGAINST KEOGH.
-Four Suits Aggregating $505, 900 Filed by
Holyoke's City Solicitor.

Springfield, Dec. 5.-The city of Hol-
yoke has brought four heavy suits
against James c. Keogh. ex-tax collect
or of that city. the papers being filed
late this afternoon in the court house
by City Solicitor Callahan of Holvoxa
The suits aggregate S505, 900. this am
cunt covering what Mr. Keogh failed
to collect in taxes for the city. Mr..
Keogh will probably be released from
the local Jail tomorrow on $4,000 bail,
that figure having been allowed this
morning by Justice Dewey from fine
original figure of S115.0O0.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
THE " PHROSO."
The Dramatzation of Anthony Hopes
Celebrated Novel a Success.

Boston, Dec. 5.--A dramatization of
Anthony Hopes celebrated novel,
"Phroso," was produced at the Hollis
Street Theatre here tonight for the
first time on any stage, by Charles
Frohmans New York Empire Theatre
Company. Great interest conferred in
the production tonight, because on its
success depended the presentation of
"Phroso" by the company at it's per-
manent home, the Empire, New York,
as well as that which is somewhat ca
gerly awaited in London The play,
after rehearsal covering months
had a remarkably smooth performance
tonight, and its success is evidenced by
the fact that both New York and Lon
don will see it,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
STILL MAINTAINED.
The Patrol at Orleans Continue to Search
For Bodies OF the Portland.

Orleans, Nov. 5.-Nothing has de-
Yeloped since the finding of the body
of oren Hooper, Sunday, to disturb the
quiet which followed by the excitement
aroused by the wreck of the steamer
Portland last week. The patrol of the
shore is still being maintained and
Agent Williams Of the Portland Steam
ship Company isIdoing what he can to
make the work of the life savers as
effective as possible. The agent also
is accumuladng as much evidence as
ne can get from the experienced seamen
here as to the probable time and nlaca
Of the disaster.
Some important finds from the Port
land are looked for as soon as the sea
subsidies
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
A CRISIS AT HAND.

All these things carried conviction to
the most thoughtful even before the
finding of the naval count, that d crisis
in our relations with Spain and to-
ward Cuba was at hand. So strong was
this belief that it needed but a brief
executive suggestion to the congress
TO receive immediate answer to the
duty of making instant provision for
the possible and perhaps speedily prob
able emergency of war, and the re-
markable, almost unique spectacle was
presented of unanimous vote of both
houses on the ninth of March, apprO-
priating fifty millions for the national
defense and for each and every pur-
pose connected Herewith, to be eX-
pended al the discretion Of the presi-
dent That this act Of provision came
none too soon, was disclosed when the
application Of the fund was undertaken.
Our coasts We're practically undefend-
ed Our navy needed large provision
for increased ammunition and supplies
and even numbers. to cope with any
sudden attack from the navy of Spain,
which comprised modern vessels Of the
highest type of continental perfection.
Our army also required enlargement of
men and munitions The details of
the hurried preparation for the dread
ed contingency are told i'm the reports
of the secretary of war and of the
navy. and need not be repeated here.
Ii is sufficient to say that the outbreak
of war when it did come, found our
nation not unprepared to meet the con-
dict
Nor was the apprehension of coming
strife confined to our own country 1t
was felt by The continental powers,
which ON April 6, through their ambas-
sailors and ENJOYS, addressed to the eX-
ecutive an expression of hope that hui
manfty and moderation might mark
the course of this government and peo-
pie and that further negotiations would
lead to an agreement which, While Sc
curing the maintenance of peace,
would afford all necessary guarantees
for the re-esta blishment of order in
cuba. In responding to that repre-
sentation, | said ! shared the hope the
ENJOYS had expressed that peace might
be preserved in d manner to terminate
the chronic condition of disturbance in
Cnba. SO injurious and menacing to
our interests and tranquility, as well
as shocking to cur sentiments of hui
manlty: and while approaching the hui
mauitarian and disinterested character
of the communication they had made
confidence of this government, for its
on behalf Of the powers, stated the
mart. that equal appreciation would be
shown for its own earnest and unset
6sh endeavors to fulfill duty to hui
manity by ending situation the IN
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06

Storm From the Northwest
Strikes Detroit.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 5.--The greatest
snow and wind storm known here has
kept communication by wire from this
city practically at standstilL
Since last night street car traffic has
been blocked almost completely and
generally business is demoralized. Hur-
ricane signals We're displayed for the
first time in the history of the lower
lake region.
There has been a number Of accidents
and much damage to property as re-
suit of the blizzard, but no loss of life,
The storm came from the northwest
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
WEATHER REpoRT

Washington, Dec 5.-Forecast for Tues
day. New England and eastern New
York-Partly cloudy; colder; northwestern
~ gales, diminishing.
storm signals are displayed on the At
lantic coast from Delaware Breakwater
to PASSPORT
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
ON TRIAL AGAIN.
The Law is Not Yet Through WIKI United
States Senator Kenney

he Law IS Not Yet through win united
States Senator Kenney
Wilmington, Dec. 5.-United states
Senator Richard R. Kenney Of Della
ware was today placed on trial in the
United States circuit court for the sec
ond time on charges growing out of the
looting of the First National Bank of
Dover by its cashier, William \.
BOggs.
Senator Kenney was last arraigned
on a charge of aiding and abetting
Boggs in disappointing the banks
funds last July and IN q trial lasting
over one week. the jury disagreed.
Since then the charge of conspiracy
has been joined to the first charge. The
jury was quickly selected today. 1t is
said to be composed of seven democrats
and five republicans.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
WAS WE'LL ATTENDED.

The meeting in AssociatioN Hall last
night in behalf of the outraged negroes
of the south, especially of the Care
linas, was well attended. Several stir
ring speeches in protest of such occur
rences We're made. Rev. Hiram Con-
way presided
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06

He Posts $1,000 Forfeit for Charity,
Fight With Sharkey.

New York. Dec. 5-James J. Corbett
today deposited $1,000 with sporting
editor as a forfeit for a match with
Sharkey. Corbett said he was willing.
to box Sharkey in public, the gate re
eeipts to go to charity, but would pre-
fer to meet Sha-rlley for $4,000 side in
private.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06

Washington, Dec. 5.-The presidents
message TO congress. which was deIfy-
cred to both houses today at noou is
as follows:
To the Senate and House Of Represent
atives:
Notwithstanding The added burdens
rendered necessary by the war our
people rejoice in a very satisfactory and
steadily Increasing degree of prosper
ity evidenced by the largest volume Of
business ever recorded. Manufacture
has been productive, agricultural pur-
suits have yielded abundant returns.
labor in all fields of industry is better
rewarded. revenue legislation passed by
the present congress has increased the
treasuIy's receipts to the amount esti-
maed by its authors; the finances OF
the government have been successfully
administered and its credit advanced
TO The first rank; while its currency has
been maintained at the worlds highest
andard Military service under "a
common flag and for a righteous cause
has streng thened the national spirit
and served to cement more closely than
eyer the fraternal bonds between every
section Of the country.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
VESSELS ASHORE.
A Heavy Wind Drives Them on Maine
Coast But No Lives Are Lost.

OOasV' DUl NO lives MO LOST
Booth Bay Harbor, Me, Dec. 5.-The
heavy blow late yesterday afternoon
and last night drove several vessels
ashore at various points along this sec
ton of the coast. The schooners Ed
ward Trevoy of Gloucester and Ro-
mania of Patchogue, N. Y. are ashore
on McKeon's Point The Fannie Hay
den of Booth Bay and the Vanguard of
Southwest Harbor are ashore at West
Harbor, and two unknown vessels are
aground at the north end of McKeon's
Point, some distance from the Trevoy
and Romania One of the unknown yes
sells is loaded with lumber AS far as
known. no lives have been lost.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
ANOTHER BIG TRUST.
American Linseed Oil Co. Is Incorporat-
ed in New Jersey With Over Thirty
three Millions Stock.

Trenton, N. J.. Dec. 5.-Articles of in
corporation of the American Linseed
Oil Company, with an authorized capi-
tai stock of $50, 100000. were filed with
the secretary of state today. One half
of the capital stock is preferred. TO bear
a dividend of Z per cent. The incorpor-
ators are Adrian H. Larkin. Arthur Fl
Van Brunt and Francis L. Patton. ali
of Jersey City
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
A PORTLAND FIRE.
Several Buildings on the Custom House
Wharf Totally Destroyed

Portland. Dec. 5-During the hurri-
cane this morning a fire broke out on
the custom house wharf, and a frame
building. occupied by John Willard and
George Awyer, was destroyed, together
with an old yacht club house unoccu-
MED. and building recently fitted up
for The Manhattan Steamship Company.
A number of steamers lying at the
wharf had narrow escapes. The losses
are estimated as aggregating $4,000 TO
$40 600, and all parties are insured.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
HARE ELECTED CAPTAIN.

Philadelphia, Dec. 5.-Truxton Hare
the giant left guard of the University
of Pennsylvania foot ball team, was
tonight unanimously elected captain Of
next years eleven.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-12-06
THE HOUSE.

The Scene at the Opening Was Unusually
Brilliant and Picturesque.
Exactly at noon Speaker Reeds
gavel came down with sharp crack.