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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
ESTIMATE OF A cHIL1's VALUE.
uow an Indiana jury Figured Out DAM
ages For the Parent.


Some time last autumn the little son Of
Paul Addison, Of Elwood, Ind, fell into q
sewer and was drowned. Mr.. Addison
brought suit against the city for $4,000
damages. The suit was tried q few days
ago, and the jury gave n ajudgnent In favor
Of MIR. Addison for S599.95, after being out
Tor flity-three hours.
This Is said to be the first time In the
history OF the county that jury was out
80 long, and brought in a verdict. The
most interesting feature OF the jury's find
ing was the method OF deciding upon and
determining the value OF the child to the
parent, had the child lived. In doing this
il went into detail. and decided the wages:
4 child could likely earn at different
periods OF its life, and the probable cost OF
keeping it..
Tie jury figured that from eight to ton
years old the child would be able to make
forty-lve cents week. During that
period it would cost eighty-nve cents a
week to keep 1t. From ten to twelve 1t
would mako seventy-fve cents week, and
1t would cost $1.25 to keep it. From twelve
to fourteen it could make 81 week, and
the living cost would be 80. From fifteen
to eighteen it could make IS week, and,
tho living cost would be $2.75. From!
eighteen 10 twenty one 1t could make SO a
week, and tho living cost would be 81. By
tho jury's calculation, the most vaIuable
time OF the chlld's life to the parent would
be from fifteen TO eighteen. The parent Is
not supposed in law to benefit from the
childs earnings after itds twenty-one, and
the figures began at eight years, as the child
Wus drowned Mt that age.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
SMALLPOX RACES IN ARKANSAS.
-Four Hundred Cases in Fulton County
Within Two Months.

-Four Hundred Cases in Fulton County
Within Two Months.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (SpeciaD.-Dr. q. G..
Dunayant, President OF the State Board OF
Health. in speaking OF the smallpox situa-
tion OH Thursday, told OF q terrible state
OF affairs at Salem. in Fulton County.
DE-. Duuavant has just returned from
that place, where he made thorough in
vestigatlon. He says that there have been
at least 400 cases OF smallpox in tue local
ity within the last two months, and that u
number Of deaths have occurred. He
found people walking about the streets Of
the town, broken out with the disease,
pock-marked and pitted, and others fall
Ing Ill every day.
The local physicians contended that the
disease was not smallpox, and little effort
had been made to check its ravages. As a
result, the disease has become scattered
along the line OF the Memphis and Fort
Scott and Cotton Belt Railroads, und many
neishboring towns are now infected.
p The, disease was first brought to Fulton
County about two months ago by re-
turned soldier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
Enthusiasm for Christ.

We all understand what hero worship fs.
Sometimes, especially IN the young, 1t Is ex-
travagant and provokesaslNsle. Yet always
there is something noble and SAautiiul In It. =
1t is a sign OF generous, aspiring nature,
and we are glad to perceive 1t. This, sub
stantially, Is what is meant by enthusiasm
for Christ. It Is the feeling essentially which
coin, Grant or Dewey In civil life, or to White
field ,Judson, Harrington. Whitman and Mary
Lyon in religious life. We admire them, do
light to talk Of their noble deeds, and desire
to have such spirit as theirs and to do
similar service to our fellowmen. 1t Is q
hindrance to enthusiasm for Jesus Christ att
first that he lived upon earth so long ago,
and even that the wonderful story Of his
holy and beautiful career has been told so
often that 1t no longer Is new. Yet as soon
as the attention is fixed upon 1t, and espect-
ally when the desire to be like Christ has
become strong within US. It becomes clear
that no other character ever known, no other
life ever lived, has had such power as his
to develop admiring, affectionate, intense
and ever-increaslng enthusiasm, and with
out distinctions OF age, sex, race, time, or
worldly circumstance. Men have done, or
suffered, grandly for the sake OF kindred.
home or Country. But the epthusiasm for
Christ has been the most conspicuous and
effectual OF all inspirations to humanity.
Yet there is need OF more OF 1t today and
every one, especially every professed Chris
tian, ought to be an example OF it. In wit
Messing for truth. in reseuing the
lost, in relieving the needy, in building
up the church, and In the active pursuit OF
ones own occupation, nothing else has
hnlf the power or value Of enthusiasm,
hero-worship, centred in Jesus Christ. It
Is not lost from the world, whatever irrelf-
gious people may assert. 1t never accom-
plished finer results than in these present
days. Its possibilities and powers are as
vast as ever. All depends upon our making
1t matter vitality personal to ourselves. We
must not be content to lack 1t, or to fall to
illustrate 1t. Let the fact never be forgotten,
too, that it is enthusiasm for leader and
Lord, who. although invisible, yet lives,
loves and aids his own.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
National rrayer for the New Year.

God Of all grace, who hast kept our ma
tion's life in every time OF need, be present
still with guiding and upholding mercy liz
the untried problems and perpiexities Of tbs
coming year. Thou hast laid great iespon-
abilities upon US; leave us not to the folly
of pride and self-conceit, but pardon
our transgressions and neglects. and give
us the sober confidence that comes Of trust
in thee. Help US to deal with the peoples
for whom before thee and the natious OF the
earth we have assumed responsibility that
they and.we may dwell in peace and strength
and learn thy, righteousness; staise up
men who shall govern in thy fear and
with unfaltering justice. Grant to thy
servant, the president, and to Congress, all
needed wisdom to choose and to decides.
Maintain peace within our borders and
among the nations OF the' world. And may
all changes and overturnilgs DO for the up
lifting OF the people and the speedy coming
OF thy kingdom In the earth, apd unto thee
Lord OF Hosts be glory evermore. Amen
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
Tho Greatest Sin Is Aespair.

Nothing that the years end may bring Us
Of regret or even OF remorse, for the mis-
takes and transgressions OF its unreturning
days can change the duty OF repentance or
the promise which the Word OF God holds
out to faith. The utmost sin. in the light Of
Gods invitation and his manifested love
In Christ, Is the sin OF despair. 1t Is an
imputation on Gods justice as we'll as
mercy. for 1t implies that he will not fulfi
his own pledged word. Nor is 1t we'll at
this, or any other time, indeed, to spend
too much vital energy in the contempla-
ton OF such insignificant objects as our
present selves. Forgetting self in conf
dence that Gods love does not change
clears the way for wholesome. thoughts OF
duty and vows of service. To think OF others
Is the right way to become reconcied with
self. To remember that the ended year is
one step onward toward the consummation
OF the plans OF God and the full coming OF
that kingdom in whose triumph isour peace
is 10 change all thoughts Of sorrow into con-
tent and Joy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
SAMOA STILL TN TURMOIL
Collision Between Chief Justice Cham
hers and the German Consul.
MORE FIGHTING BY THE NATIVES.

American and British Consuls Refuse to
Meet Herr Rose Until Apology Is Made
tn Justice Chambers-Dr. Raffel Sum.
moned For Contempt-Native Rioters
Pillace the Robert Stevenson House.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (By Cable) ).-Ad'
vices received here from Samoa are to the
effect that the forces Of Malietoa Tanus
have defeated King Mataafa's men In the
bush. but there has been no fresh pitched
battle between the rival forces. Every.
thing indicates, however, that there will De
more fighting. There has been great
deal of looting by the natives. The house
OF the late Robert Louis Stevenson has
been pillaged.
Mataafa Is rearrestins persons VINO mao
been fined and released. Herr Grossmuhl.
a German residing in ALPHA, was arrested
for breaking windows In the Supreme
Court building. Chief Justice Chamoers
fued him and sentenced him to term
mprisonment, but Dr.. Radel, the German
President OF the Municipal Council anu suo
Chief of Police liberated him. Tnereupo
Justice Chambers raised the fine to SloOu.
This drew forth protect from Herr Rose ,tre
German Consul, who wrote to Messr5.
Maxse aud Osborn, British and American
Consu!s, respectively, declaring tnas tee
fne constituted an infringement Oh the
rights OF the German Consulate, Messrs.
Maxse and Osborn jointly replied tnat as
the matter had been regularly dealt WIFI WIFI
by the proper tribunal the Consuls eouiu
not interfere. Moreover. they refused 90
meet Herr Rose and DR.. Ratfel or 70 holu
any intercourse with them except ID VIII
ing until Justice Chambers received an
apology for the behavior OF the dernans
toward him.
The Supreme Court has now summoneo
DR.. Raffei to answer for releasing uross. s.
muhl. charging that in doing so 10 "aS
guilty of contempt OF court.
The exiled Malietoan chiefs saileu on
schooner for Manua Island. but tne WHY
preyented them from reaching their aesti. i.
nation. They were therefore landed landed al al
Pago Pago, whore the. natives Weleomeo 1,o
them. The natives tried to capture aa'
taafa's son, who was on board the schoonet
but the captain prevented this BY prompt
ly sailing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
Good Wheat Outlook in Illinois.

southern Illinois, with Il continuation OF
the present favorable outlook, will produce
wonderful wheat crop during the ap-
preaching season. The wet weather OF
last fall delayed sowing until late, and this
fact has proved IL great benefit, rs the
cereal csrrped the usual ravages OF the
Hessian i.,. The L december SNOWFALL and
subsequent favorable conditions have
ereatly advanced the growth. Flel%s
everywhere present green appearance.
Large growers predict the heaviest yield
since 1882. The acreage also has been
very much increased.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
News of tho Toilers.

The average monthly wage CT male
teachers in Illinois In 1898 was s6o.S7, and
of female teachers $51.84.
The Panama Railway laborers In Colon,
Colombia, went on strike to enforce theit
demand for compensation at the rate OF 81
a day in gold.
At a mass-meeting Of weavers at NOW
Bedford, Mass, It was voted to demand OF
the manufacturers restoration OF the
wages paid In 1896.
The Indiana State Board Of Labor Com
missioners has Investigated thirty-nine
strikes and lockouts. In seven instances
only did failure to adjust differences oc-
cur, N
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
Cody Sorrow a Sign Of Life.

Another year just vanished forever in
vites US to watch that this year may
be strengthened. To some nothing
but leaves seem to summarize the past
twelve months. and the preva ling mood
Is one OF sadness. But the feeling OF
sa ness is a good omen; it were sad
der still if We near-sightedly mistook those
leaves for fruit; tits encouraging that we can
see the past as God sees it. Though. our
hearts condemn us. God is greater than our
hearts. The spiritually dead experiences
only selfish regrets; goodly sorrow +
a sign OF life, a crisis In the dis.
ease OF that which is ready to die"
The new year will be happier II
this sadness leads to a more vigorous life.
We may make Longfellow's verse our own
':Nor deem the irrevocable past -,
As wholly wasted, wholly vain,
II, rising on its wrecks at last.
TO something greater ye attain"
Rev. George Zabriskie Collier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
The Bible in Chicago.

The Chicago Biblo Society held it's an
nunl meeting III that city few days ago
and elected the officers for the ensuins
year. The report OF General Secretary
Mack sho ID that during 1898 six young
women were in constant service visiting
houses and distributing Bibles. In nil
3O,SI5 Bibles and Testaments were dis
tributed by the society. OF which number
"a, ,066 were sold and G249 given away. The
visitors found 745 families attending no
church and 1910 families without the Bible.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
ENToMBED SITTING IN A CHAIR.
The Peculiar Wish OF Dead Man Car
rIod Out In Detail.

The funeral OF Reuben J. Smith, whose
peculiar desire that his body should be
placed In chair in a sarcophagus. the
construction Of which he directed person
ally before his death, was held 1t Ames'
bury, Mass, a few days ago. The arrange
ments were carried out In accordance
with the expressed desire OF Dir. Smith.
Instead OF hearse the peculiar receptacle
necessitated tho use OF IN undertnker's
covered wagoE. This vehicle. followed by
three carriages, proceeded to the Mount
Prospect Cemetery. where tho chair con-
tanning tho body was placed In its designa-
ton within tho tomb. Mr.. Smiths express
desire was that the door OF the sarcoph;l-
gus should be left open and hundreds
were permitted to Wow the body before 1t
was finally locked and senled. Tho key
was destroyed after the closing ceremonies.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
NewsyGleanings.

Investigations show the deb: OF HAVANA.
Cuba, 10 be S12, 100000.
A bill has been introduced in Congress
providing for women nurses in tho army.
Harry Bates, the sculptor. and an asso'
,iate Of the Royal Academy. died in Lon
don.
p. and NJ. Shields, bankers, OF Belfast,
Ireland. have failed. Their liabilities are
$500, 900.
The eQuartermaster's 3 D apartment In Cuba
has decided to adopt Panama hats as head
gear for the troops.
Members OF the Prussian Diet are fearful
that American sugar will seriously cripple
;he trade In Germany.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
RULED AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.
Cannot Recover Deposit Paid to English
men on Vessels We Did Not Get.

Cannot Recover Deposit Paid to English
men on Vessels We Did Not Get.
LONDON (By Cable).-The trial OF the suit
brought bY the United States against Pally
and another TO recover the sum Of $500
paid as deposit under contract for the
purchase OF tho steamers Rookwood
and Lockwood prior to the war
between the United States and Spain
was ended in the Queens Bench division
OF the High Court Of Justice on Thursday,
the jury bringing In verdict for the de.
PENDANTS. There was provision IN the
contract that I! blockade or other cause
prevented the delivery OF the vessels the
contract should become null and void, the
sellers to retain the deposit money.
Justice Bigham, before whom the case
was heard, ruled that war existed on April
2s, 1898, preventing the defendants from
delivering the vessels. II further prepara-
.tions for the delivery OF the vessels had
been made after April 23, the defendants
would have incurred the penalties of the
Foreign Enlistment act.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
GIRL CATTLE THIEF IN JAIL
When Her Sentence Was Affirmed sh
Returned Voluntarily to Oklahoma.

When Her Sentence Was AHrmed shs
Returned Voluntarily to Oklahoma.
PERRY. Oklahoma (SpeciaD.-Atss Lotti'
Kretchner, aged eighteen, whose home wa'
near Mangum, Oklahoma, has been sent tc
the penitentiary for five years for cattle
stealing. She was accused with her sweet
heart, Allan Cook. The latter escaped rom
iaiI, and the girl was, convicted and sen
fenced. She appealed, aad Ia tine mean
time gave bonds and went to Denver Col'
to live. al Mic,
Tho conviction was affirmed, ana ms:
Kretchner's bondmen no.theo her eua. gu.
-nnot come back and serve out her sentence
The pirl wrote them to send her the rail-
vay W fare and she would meet the officers al
tbs penitenttary. By so doing, she SAID
she would protect her honor and save ns'
sweetheart.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
ENcLAND's RITUALISTIc FIGHT.
Ten Thousand London Citizens SEND
Protest to the Queen.

Ten Thousand London Citizens Seno
Protest to the Queen.
LONDON (By Cable).-The Royal Aloer'
Hall London, was the scene few evenings
ago of n great demonstration on the par'
Of 10 900 protestants, including representa-
tiyes OF fifty Protestant organizations con
nected with the Established Cnuteo II
England, Scotland and Ireland.
Raron Ktnnaird presided. aud the pro
ceedinos were marked by the utmost en-
thusiasm.
RESOLUTIONS denouncing "Romish prac
tfces in the Established Church OF Eng
land" we're carried. aud telegram WA:
dispatched to the Queen praying her TO al
rect Lord Salisbury, the Premier, to take
legislative steps to suppress the practice:
nnndamnaI
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
SEVEN KILLED BY A SNoWSI'OS'

.c.n.d,on Pacific Roundhouse Destroyed
and Those in it Buried by the Snow
VANCOUVER, B. C. (speciaD.-At Roger
Pass on the line OF the Canadian PACING
Railroad, few days ago, snowsiae {
swept away the roundhouse and buried
nine people, all employees OF the RAJ ra,.was. me,
Two we're rescued alive. tno 1o'' eON
ished. .,, .o,o.r,nb wires
for half n mile, and only. one wire wa;
available M for carrying service messages o.
the railroad. work.
,re IN ths roundhouse when the snow
ioe Ioeesened by the recent thaw swep. SoTe tSe
the precipice at the foot OF Whtca ,5sd the the
roundhouse is situated and crusneu 'ns
building and buried the men.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15

Love prays. because before love can bless
It must be allied with wisdom and power.
1t is hard to know what is best. 1t is so
easy for love to injure when it is seeking
good, it is so difficult to make its small means
of succor available for the need 1t sees, that
true love Is always prayerful. And 1t prays
for the highest: that ye may stand perfect
and fully assured in all the will OF Cod
W. R. Sicoll.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
Indians In Now Mexico Suffer.

Information received from the Zuni
Pueblo, in Western Valencia County, New
Mexico. tells OF a sad state Of affairs among
the Indians. Smallpox is raging with
terrible results, and deaths are numerous.
Since the disease broke out PIT deaths have
occurred and 600 Indians are sick, OF whom
possibly about one-half will recover.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
BRITISH LABOR LEAGUE.
Trades Unions Take Action "hicn MAJ
J.sd to War With Capital.

Trades unions Aaho -N
Lesd to War With Capital.
LONDON (By Cable):-Ths trades unions
have replied TO the challenge OF the en-
nIovers in forming league for protection
against strikes by meeting at Manchester
Of the Of many anensi Ssdsratou %,
,IUU, niwost "n ON the lines OF the Employers
IeuSue IOsu II 1.-THE plan proves successful and an
all the great unions enlist in IT, GseaI ns, nj
ain may yet witness glgant.SS .So wa, nrranized "
EMPLOYERS will confront the organizeed
vWpsTse WorE@en There was strong opposition sa to
NO nian from the labor leaders, who be-
lIeyed IS T in maintaining the autonomy o. the
unions. But the centralizatton scns.nS ;eatnS
mustered large majority. Hts ssS wipb y
that This consolidated union starts wilu n
membership OF GOO. 900 and annual revenue
OF $500, 900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15

At mass meeting Of women at Cavite,
q few days ago, 1t was enthusiastically re-
solved to petition Aguinaldo for PERMISSION
to take mems plac ss in defence Of inde-
pendence, and to bear arms, II necessary.
! An American sentry has killed captain
Of Filipino artillery at the Tondo outpost.
As result the native press Is intensely
excited, and denounces 1t as 'cowardly
assassination"
The day after the killing i've Filipinos,
determined to have revenge for their cap
tain.s death, attempted to enter our lines.
An American sentry killed one OF them, who
was armed with q revolver. After IN e1-
change OF shots the others were arrested.
The Incident has intensified the excitement
here.
The Mablni Cabinet has insisted up
on the liberation of the Spanish civil
prisoners in commemoration OF the procla-
nation OF the Filipino Republic, and also
donated money to the native clergy. A de-
cree to that effect was signed. The Span
tsh clergy, however, remained prisoners.
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The success OF the recent experiments
with automobile fire engines has induced
the Paris Municipal Council to consider
the question OF introducing automatic and
automobile machines for watering and
sweeping the streets.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
ACoM danrs neraelr.

Robert BIllhart, residing several miles
north OF Bucyrus, Ohio, upon going, to his
stable few days ago found that bis
favorlte COW had placed her 'front.' ,feeti on
the manger, tossed the rope (which enciroled
her nerk over harness hook and had In
this way hanged herself.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
A Chinese Railway Loan.

AChiness per cent. railway loaa 5ll,
500, 900 has been arranged. unconiitional-
ly Guaranteed by China. and specially Sc
cured on the Chinese Northern railways
China has given Great Britain pteuSe
that these railways will no: bs a!iena.ed -
any fore. gn power.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
New Taxation For Spain.

Senior Puigcerver. Minister OF Finance IL
Madrid, Spain, has outlined new hnancia
scheme to the Cabinet. 1t is stated
that it involves new taxation and VIII
Weld S17, ,00O, 900 annually. A general
pardon has been proclaimed Tor Dc
serters from the navy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
Spry at the Age Of log.

Mrs. Angelivue Galipeau celebrated her
Jne hundred and sixth birthday at North
ampton. Mass. few days ago. She was
born in Montreal, canuary rs, 1894. She Is
enjoying good health, reads and sews
without glasses, and Is as spry rs many u
young woman. Five generations ore rep
resented In the house In which she lives.
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Fell 5000 Feet Down a Mine Shaft.
Edward HaYkins fell Gooo feet down the
Tamarack mine shaft at Calumet, Mich.. o
few days ago. Only fragments Of his body
could be found,
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NIcaragua's Coffee Crop Short.
The coffee crop OF Nicaragua is now be
tng z ,thered rapidly. twill be about bal!
The usual Weld
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
E, p,r,ed Inv q Snowslide.

ASPEN. Col. Especially "A disastrous saoW, oIr
slide occurred a few days ago at Llneoln
Gulch, nine and one-halt miles a aooye v,
Aspep on the road to the gold camp I2ua q.
Hnnter's Pass. Five men lost tnele i''o'
and eighteen horses petisbed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
FILlPINoS BECOME DEFIANT.:
Asuinaido Empowered by the Insurgents
/ to Proclaim War.

! MANILA, Philippine Islands (By Cable).-
The Rcpublica, official organ Of the Filipino
Government, announces that the Congress
at Malolos has adopted the Philippine
CONSTITUTION, passed vote Of confidence
In Aguinaldo and empowered him to de-
Glare war on the Americans whenever he
deems 1t advisable.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
ok1ahoms Want, 10 Be a State.

The Territorial Statehood Convention at
:: Guthele, Oklahoma, has resolved for co.,
stitutional convention In juno and State
election In October on u proposal to 20 to
Congress and demand sdmissionin Decem-