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The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-01-22
FULLER'S SENTENCE REDUCED.
Given New Trial and Escapes Peneten.
tiary on Technically.

Given New Trial and Escapes Peneten.
tisry on Technically.
W. B. Fuller, the inhuman father
who several months ago deserted his
helpless child in the woods near AT.
lanta, Ga, has escaped the peniten-
tiary through legal technicality.
Fuller was convicted Of an assault
with intent TO murder ct the last term
Of the superior court, and sentenced
to term Of ten years in the peniten.
tiary.
Fuller's attorneys claimed he could
not be guilty Of an assault to murder
because he had not used violence.
A motion for . new trial was i'm.
mediately made, and after reviewing
the evidence . day or two ago, Judge
Gambler decided that the verdict ought
not TO stand, and changed the sentence
TO twelve months in the changing and
. Ane Of 500.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-01-22
WAS LIGHT PUNISHMENT.
Convict Killed Feiiow-Prisoner and Re-
ceived . whipping.

Convict Killed Feiiow-Prisoner and Re-
ceived . whipping.
Ed Franklin, colored, convicted at
Mobile, Ala, last Monday Of killing
Adolphus Bailey on the Tensaw river,
and sentenced TO imprisonment for
life, confessed TO o reporter ct the
county Jail that while serving term
Of four years for assault with intent
to murder in the Pratt mines, he had
murdered . fellow prisoner with .
pick.
For this homicide he was punished
by the mine superintendent, receiving
twenty-one lsshes. That no further
action was taken 10 . matter Of great
surprise among local officials.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-01-22
SENATORS DISCUSS HAWAII.
uouse peyotes Its Time to thu civil Ser
Hiee BuRAbo0.

House pevotes Its Time to thu civil Ser
vice BuGsboo.
The attendance in the house was
light Monday, but the galleries were
we'll filled. The civil service debate
was resumed, and Mr.. Cooney (Dem.'
Mo. J took the floor. ,
He opposed the whole civil servic"
reform idea, which he denounced as q
.hsat and a narrow swindle. A civil
nension list and ofice-seeking class,
he argued, were logical and inevitable
il it was continued.
In the senate q number OF nomins-
,;on, were confirmed and the body
.han went into executive session to
consider the Hawaiian treaty.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-01-22
SCANDAL HUsHED UP.
Sensational Suit at Newborn, n. O., I
Withdraw.

Sensational Suit ~ Newbern, n. O., 10
Withdraw.
A special from Raleigh says: Mat
tiers have taken . new and strange
turn in the Hancock sensation at
Newbern. The following Is . copy Of
notice to the clerk Of the superior
court Withdrawing the suit against
Robert Hancock, president Of the
Atlantic and North Carolina railway,
by Elizabeth Abbott: II desire TO
withdraw the suit entitled Elizabeth
Abbott and next friend OF Thomas Alb.
bott, against Robert Hancock. Please
act accordingly" Signed Elizabeth
Abbott This was the suit for $40, 900
damages for running Annie Abbott,
Hanooek's niece.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-01-22
PRESIDENT ON BIMETALLIsM.
He IL In Favor Of st. Louis Platform
Promises.

He IL In Favor of 81. Louis Platform
Promises.
A Washington special says: Senator
Chandler had Q conference with Pres
ident Mckinley Monday upon the
subject Of bimetallism. and he said
after the close Of the interview:
1.-THE president stands firmly in
favor Of international bimetallism as
promised by the st. Louis platform.
He considers the negotiations with the
European powers only temporarily
suspended on account Of the peculiar
condition of affairs in India, and 1t IL
the presidents intention to again send
his ENJOYS to Europe rs soon as the
conditions are favorable for continu.
ing negotiations.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-01-22
MANY DEATHS by EARTHQUAKE.

Fifty People On One Of the Moiuciss Is
lands Killed.
An official dispatch received at The
Hague from Batavia announces that
the capital Of Amboyna, one Of the
Molucias islands, has been completely
demolished by an earthquake.
The dispatch further states that fifty
persons were killed outright and 200
were more or less seriously injured.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-01-22

Marcus Alonzo Hanna, Of Cleve-
land, was born in New Lisbon (now
Lisbon, Columbiana county, Ohio.
September "a, 1887; removed with his
family to Cleveland in 1852; was edu-
Gated in the common schools Of that
city and the Western Reserve college,
Hudson, o.; was engaged as an en-
ploye in the Wholesale grocery house
of Hanna, Garretson & Co., his father
being senior member Of the firm; his
father died in 1862, and young Hanna
then represented his fathers interest
in the firm until 1867, when the bust
ness was closed up; then became .
member OF the firm Of Rhodes Il Co.,
engaged in the iron and coal business;
at the expiration Of ten years the title
of this firm was changed to M. A.
Hanna & Co., which still exists; has
been identified with the lake carrying
business, being interested in yes
sells on the lakes, and In the
construction Of such vessels; il .
director in the Globe Ship Manufsc-
turing company, Of Cleveland; 10
president Of the Union National bank,
Of Cleveland; president Of the Chaplin
Mining company, Lake Superior; was
government director Of the Union Pa
cifc Railway company in 1885, BY ap-
pointment Of President Cleveland; was
a delegate to the national republican
conventions OF 1884, 1883 aud 1895;
was elected chairman Of the national
Republican committee in 1896, and
still holds that position; was appointed
70 the United States senate as Re-
publican by Governor Bushnell, March
{, 1897, TO fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation OF Hon. John Sher-
man, who resigned TO accept the posi-.
ton OF secretary Of state in President
McKinley's cabinet; took his seat
March 8, 1897. he was Tuesday
elected for the short term and for the
long term.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-01-22
SCORES OF LIVES ARE LOST.
FEARFUL TORNADO DOES DEADLY
WORK IN FORT SMITH.
FLAMES ADD TO The HORRORS.
without Warning People Are Crushed to
Death In Debris of Many Wrecked
Buildings.

Two score OF human lives and up
ward Of ono million dollars worth Of
property we're destroyed by terrible
tornado, which burst upon Fort
Smith, Ark, a few minutes past II
O'Clock last Tuesday night.
The storm struck near the National
cemetery and tore its way through the
entire city, leaving its path marked by
death and desolation. Men, women
and children, peacefully asleep in their
homes, were, without O moments
warning, awakened TO q horrible death
in the fearful storm, while others,
momentarily more fortunate and who
escaped the furies OF tho wind, met
far worse fate few moments later in
the flames which soon engulfed many
of the wrecked buildings.
The known dead are.
.Silas Mincher, merchant.
Harvey Rutledge, q negro.
Two unknown men from Burgess
hotel.
John Griswold, a tailor.
John Martin aud J. J. Riley, far.
mers from Madison county attending
United States court.
George Carter, foreman at Grand
opera house. =
Mrs. Milt Burgess, proprietor Of the
Burgess hotel.
Two unknown men, died at St.
Johns hospital.
J. NJ. Foutz, a farmer.
Joe Kyle, farmer.
Two Lefevre boys.
Malt Knapton, Jr.
Mrs. Malt Knapton.
Joe Lucas, q negro.
Ed Ferrell, q butcher, and his two
little children, Irene and Roy.
Frank Richardson, restaurant keeper,
John Adams, carpenter.
Mrs. Charles Mauver.
- Ritter, q gardener.
Mrs. Will Lawson.
Louie Sengel.
Miss Holden.
John Badt, farmer.
Mrs. Maggie Shehan's infont.
l.. Woehle, butcher.
James Smith, q clerk.
Mrs. Jones.
The list OF wounded is a fearfully
long one, and many more names will
probably be added to the death roll.
The tornado was OF such magnitude
that the full extent Of the damage is
not yet knewn. It swept straight
across the city, leaving behind q path
Of desolation and ruin.
The scene following the first terrific
crash OF the storm was one OF awful
grandeur. Business blocks, handsome
mansions, hotels and humble cottages,
were RACED to the ground and scattered
in shapeless masses. Several OF the
wrecks caught fire and the inAamable
timbers burned furiously.
The city was crowded with rural
visitors, many Of whom were sleeping
at boarding houses unregistered. For
this reason the number OF victims who
persisted in the catastrophe may never
be definitely known.
The federal court was in session and
there was q great many farmers in the
city, who crowded the cheap boarding
houses and wagon yards.
Business is practically abandoned
all over the city and men Of all classes
are assisting in cleaning the debris.
Leaving Fort Smith, the storm
bounded by Van Buren, and continued
down the river, demolishipg every
thing in its path. News from outside
points is meagre, but rumors Of much
damage as far south as Alma are cur
rent, it being reported that q. number
OF persons were killed near that place.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-01-22
FIRST BALLOTELEC1EDHANNA
BOTH HOUSES OF OHIO LEaIs.
LATURE VOTE FOR SENATOR.
MAJORITY OF ONE ON JOINT BALLOT
Hanna's Friends Were wildly Jubilant
On Announcement OF tho Result.
Sketch Of His Career.

Marcus A. Hanna was elected United
States senator for the short and long
terms by the Ohio legislature Tuesday,
he receiving a majority Of three over
oil In the house, and McKisson o ma
iority Of two in the senate.
The ballot in tho house resulted as
follows:
Hanna, Sc; McKisson, 40; Wiley, 1;
Warner, i; Lentz. /.
The vote in the senate was: Hanna,
II; McKisson, 10.
After the ballet the senate and
house both adjourned till 10 o'clock
Wednesday morning. A joint resolu-
ton was adopted to meet in joint con-
vention at noon aud canvass the vote
cast for senator.
When the two houses adjourned
there was a general stampede for the
Neil house to congratulate Senator
Hanna on the result Of the balloting
in the two houses. The feeling for
him became intensely strong during
the day because OF the charges Of
bribery that had been made by his
enemies against some Of his friends.
As many believed that the charges had
been sprung for effect on the eve Of
the balloting, there we're many who
said the charges did Hanna more good
than harm.
Hardly had the result Of the ballot
ing been announced before surging,
shouting crowd filed the lobby and
corridors OF the Neil house and cheers
for Senator Hanna swept like waves
through the house and out upon the
streets. Senator Hanna responded to
the repeated calls from his friends,
and in answer to their demands made
. speech, congratulating them on be-
half Of the republican party for the
suspicious outcome.
ut is not so much q matter OF per-
sonality," said Senator Hanna, las it
is a question Of keeping the pledges,
and upholding the integrity Of the
party, and Of giving heed to the will
Of the people"
The excited crowd lifted the senator
from the floor and man after man EN-.
braced him while others were shaking
at both hands.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08
People in Print.

K. L. Lein was in Hudson Thurs
day.
F. NJ. White spent Wednesday
in Ellsworth.
Miss Della Lord has been Wis ting in
the city since Friday.
Nick Bonsness of Martell visited in
the city yesterday.
Fred Knoble went to the cities
Thursday morning.
Rev. James Evans OF Prescott was
in the city yesterday.
Nelson johnson OF Hudson, visited
in the city Wednesday.
Mrs. George Pratt returned from ST.
Cloud the first OF last week.
Theo. Nelson, who is working at
Mendoza, is home on a vacation.
Geo. Works left for Chicago this
morning on little pleasure trip.
Miss Katie Boles of Hastings, visit
ed Der brother August last week.
Mrs. George Cobb has been visiting
relatives in Clifton the past week.
Anton Peterson of Hudson was
seen on our streets last Wednesday.
John Keith of st. Paul was the
guest OF his parents Mr.. and Mrs. J..
G Keith.
Mrs. E. j. Thompson of New Rich
mond, is visiting her father, Mr. P.
Horstad.
Miss Sylvia Egbert has been visiting
relatives and fliends in the city, the
past week,
Miss Grace Nelson has returned to
her home near Spooner on account of
poor health.
Mr.. Chidester returned Friday from
a business trip to his former home in
Rock Elm
Major Adam of the Easel Monu-
ment Association was in the city
Thursday.
H. G. Fairbank of St. Louis, trans
acted business in the city last
Wednesday.
Miss Marie and Lillian eastman
were the guests of Miss Agnes Dorgan
a couple of days last week.
Fred Richie spent Sunday, Mon
day and Tuesday of last week with
friends at GAINESVILLE, Wis.
A. E. Stanley of Dunn's Businesr
Directory has been interviewing our
business men for a few days past.
Fred NJ Lloyd of St. Paul, Grand
Master Workman State of Minnesota,
spent several hours in the city last
Tuesday.
Mrs. D. A. Blakeney of Saltwater,
visited her mother, Mrs w. P.
Knowles, Thursday and Friday of
last week.
A petition is being circulated to
petition the R. R. Co. for passenger
station about four and one-half miles
from this place on the Ellsworth
branch.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

The River Falls string band will
give a dance at Clifton, Friday
night, Feb. II. All those who
want to go down will be accomo-
dated for $40 a couple or $25
apiece.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

Don't forget that one of those
sweeperetts saves your wife as we'll
as the carpet great deal of wear.
O. w. Newcomb & Co. have them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

AIANTED--TRUsTWo AND ACTIVE
Wgentlemen or ladies to travel for respon-
sible established house in Wisconsin.
Monthly So. 90 and expenses, Position
steady Reference Enclose Self-addressed
stamped envelope. The Deminion Gem
pany, Dept. Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

M. E. church sermon next Sun
day morn ing by Rev. G. H.
Mcintosh. In the evening the
pastor will lecture on "Africa. y
This will be the fourth of series
on "The world for Christ"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

A party consisting of Victor
Scott, Frank Carroll, Fred Will
Jams and ladies took in the dance
at Prescott Friday night. Mr..
Ross accompanied the party and
assisted the Prescott Orchestra
with the music for the occasion.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

The Northwestern news service
of the st. Paul Dispatch has no
equal. Write for free samples or
send twenty five cents for one
month s subscription.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

O. W. Newcomb u Co. do ali
kinds of furniture repairing. A
few cents spent in time saves
dollars in the end.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

Thirty -one of |. N. Nichols post
surprised Frank Savage last even
ing and it was a complete surprise
as he was In town and had to be
sent for. Cards were enjoyed by
all until ten when an elegant
lunch was served.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

AUCdIAS0
Call for Red Snapper Cigar.


Call for a Red Snapper Cigar.
Dust tea at Fred Muckenhau-
sen s at ten cents per pound.
Call and see the latest in sta
tionery at Barnard & Clough's.
For frst-class hair cut or
shave go to Smiths barber shop.
Milton Wood of Ellsworth
spent Sunday with friends in this
place.
St. Agnes Guild will meet with
Flawrence Krauth, Saturday after
noon,
Market reports complete in the
Daily st. Paul Dispatch-25 cents
per month.
To close out-A line of chairs
and rockers at half price at New :
comb & Co.'S.
IF you are looking for bargain
in pair of shoes, call and see us.
Wiger & Son.
The Ladies Aid Society of M. b.
church made 1926 at it's supper
Thursday night.
Remember the Boys Orchestra
plays at Clifton Friday night.
Come and hear them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

The Royal Neig hbors gave a
dime social Friday night which
was well attended. Progressive
cinch was the amusement the
former part of the evening. At
ter lunch was served the tables
were cleared away and those who
wished danced. All report fine
time and hope to GO to another in
the near future.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

G. W. Watson or Pennsylvania
is in the city visiting his old friend,
Fred Currier. Mr.. Watson is on
his way to Seattle from which
point he expects to start for the
Klondike. He in company with
Mr.. Currier spent three years in
the land Of gold, and they expect
to be together again, although
taking different routes to the gold
fields.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

Remember the Boys Orchestra
plays at Clifton Friday night.
Come and hear them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

The Rev. Mr.. Mcintosh will
give three Monday evening illus
trated lectures at the Congreg a.
tional church. These will occur
Monday, Feb. IA, 81, and
I28. Price of admission ten
cents. Each lecture will com.
mence promptly at 8 p. m.
The first, Rambles in Europe
second, Across the Continent;
third, Life in New York. This
last is repeated by request. The
popularity of Mr.. McIntosh's lee.
lures should give him a full house.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

The Ladies Aid Society of M. b.
church made 1926 at it's supper
Thursday night.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

Take your Laundry to Smith S
Barber shop; clothes mended,
new neck bands in shirts free
Satisfaction guaranteed.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

Your doctor will tell you that q
prescription filed at our store can
be relied on.-Barnard Clongh.
4 large line Of fall styles of car
pets and rugs at 0. w. Newcomb
& Co.'S. You should call and see
them.
We are increasing our Cigar
trade by giving the best possible
smoke for the money.-Barnard &
Clough.
Good, clear, yellow bees wax
wanted, Will pay highest mar
ket price for same.-A. D. Shep-
ard & Go.
Mrs. Geo. Pratt returned last
Monday from St. Cloud where she
was staying with her sister who
has been very sick.
We are selling DR.. Belding $
Remedies including the Cough
Cure at reduced prices. Barnard
4 Clough.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

Call and see the latest in sta
tionery at Barnard & Clough's.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

IF you are looking for bargain
in a pair of shoes, call and see us.
Wiger & Son.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08
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Lodges.

n Morse w NJ NJ q Pierce 8 W. r Fl
Parker, J. W.; S. j. Rasmussen, Sec; N.
Bailey, Treas.
Regular meetings the lst and Sd Tuesdays
of each month at O'Clock p. m.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
CAPT. H. M. BANKHEAD,
OfFifth Immunes, Given Handsome Din her on Board the Michigan at Santiago.

News has just reached Birmingham of an elaborate dinner given Captain Henry M. Bankhead of Fayette, Ala, on board the transport Michigan, at Santiago. Captain Bankhead is well known and very popular in Birmingham. He is the son of Repre- sentative Bankhead of the Sixth district, and is now with his regiment, the Fifth United States volunteers, at Santiago.
 The dinner in question was given him on October by Captain Baker, who commands the Michigan, he having just completed the voyage from New York. There were about thirty guests present, including officers of Captain Bankhead's own regiment, the Fifth regulars, and some of the members of General Lawton's staff. Besides being dinner that would have done honor to an American hotel, it was doubly appreciated by these officers, who have been living all summer on camp rations and the food sup piled by the Spanish restaurants.
 Captain Bankhead has sent home by Cap tain Baker a collection of souvenirs of the Santiago campaign, including several Mau- ser rifles picked up on the battlefields where the Spaniards had dropped them.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
WILL REPORT ON
 FREE DELIVERY Special Agent Connolly of Postal De-
 partment MAKING AN INVESTIGATION He WiIl Report on AdVlSabllity Of Free
 Mail Delivery
MAKING AN INVESTIGATION
THE SUBURBAN TOWI
He Will Garry Back to Washington Maps of the Area to Be Cover ed. Together With all Nec-
 essary Statistics.

The efforts of Postmaster J. w. Hughes to secure the establishment of the free de- livery system for the suburban towns of Birmingham has been taken up by the post office department at Washington, and it is probable that at no very distant day the citizens of Woodlawn, Avondale, Ensley, Pratt City, Thomas, West End, Elyton, Jonesville and North Birmingham will en- joy metropolitan postal facilities.
 Special Agent Jerry Connolly of the post office department arrived in the city yester- day to investigate the advisability of es- tablishing a free suburban mail delivery service in this city,. At the request of Postmaster Hughes, First Assistant Post master-General Perry $. Heath detailed MT. Connolly to come to Birmingham to in- vestigate the local situation and to report back to the department
 Mir Connolly arrived at noon over the Southern railway from Atlanta, and was accompanied by Colonel William Young blood of Montgomery, third auditor of the treasury; A. B. Hamlet of Washington, chief postofiice inspector, and H. H. Will Hams of the postoffice department who are en route to Mobile to enjoy a brief rest from their official duties.
 Looking Over the .und
 Accompanied by Postmaster Hughes, MT. Connolly yesterday afternoon visited Wood lawn and Avondale, and will today go to Ensley, Pratt City, Thomas, West End, North Birmingham Gate City and other suburbs.
 Through the courtesy of Superintendent McClary of the Birmingham Railway and Electric company, and General Manager Williams of the Birmingham Traction com- pany, a special car has been placed at the disposal of Postmaster Hughes on both of these lines.
 MT Connolly will report back to the de- partment the result of his investigation, together with maps, statistics of each sub urb, on which will depend the final action of the department.
 Mir. Connolly will make a thorough in- yestigation, and will probably be in the city for several days, after which he will return to Washington to submit his report.
 The free suburban delivery system has been one of Postmaster Hughes chief hob bies since taking charge of the office, and it is in keeping with his policy of improve ment
 The establishment of the free suburban de- livery system for the Birmingham district means much for the business interests of the city, as well the suburbs.