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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
VICTIMS or THE TORNADO,
Fifty-Two Dead at KirIsvilic. and Eis
Mt NowtDwn.


mt Nowtowp.
ST Louis, Mo-, April 80. The roll
killed and injured at Kirksville, VI
whero half of tho residence portion
destroyed by tornado. on Thursl
evening, continues to grow, BY rea1
of the finding and identification
additional bodies Of tho dead n
wounded, and the release from ~
sufferings, by death, of some OF
moro badly hurt Of the victims,
revised list shows the names OF y dq
and l26 injured. To the list Of dea
is added the name of Mrs. Hem
wife CT newsdealcr, who died shof
after midnight. A least n dozen
the injured are SO badly hurt. y
their lives are despaired Of. N.
Elliott is added 10 the list of mlssll
Scarcely u household in the dcV
tatod district but lost a mombef
death or injury in some way. in sHye
instances, whole families wore Wi
ont. The total financial loss is pla
at $3.50, 900, falling most heayliy
some households who lost everything
1t is believed that the dead ana
iured at Newtown have been accoun
for. The number OF dead is place.
II, and the injured at -. Of ~,
iured. two children OF William A9
cannot recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
FOR EST FIRES IN THE Ddh0fA'

Sioux City, H., May 2. Dispaic,ll
from points in South Dakota Y,
prairie fires have done much damage
that State,
Nearly one, third of Brule count!
been burned over, causing the ioS'
many buildings and much stock.
Near parker's considerable dan',
has been done, and the town nay
close call from destruction. /
IL is feared much damage has D
done near Huron. ..s- L., =,
Near White Lake, S. D., 2,o0o Gu
were burned on the ranch 81 M'
Russell.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
", & N. RAILROAD.
Annual Meeting and Election Of Directors
IN Philadelphia Monday.

IN Philadelphia Monday.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Wilmington & Northern
Railroad Co. was held in Philadelphia,
Monday, and the following directors
were elected for the ensuing year: Col
H. A. du Pont, George Brooke, A. L.
Foster, George l.. Baer, A. F. Huston,
II. X Kurtz and William Jay Turner.
The old officers will also be reappointed
by the new board of directors
The annual report Of the directors for
year ending January 3lst, 1899, was
submitted to the stockholders, This
road is now in the control of the Read
ing company, and is operated as part of
the system. The report showed the
gross earnings to have been S454, 75S,
operating expenses, $3.50, 2l9, making
the net earnings S74, ,5tS. After adding
moneys from other sources the gross
| income was S75, ,324, from which was
deducted on account interest, taxes and
rentals, $50, SS9, and car trust certifi-
Gates paid off and retired, S6, 600, leaving
the net income 50, ABS.
President du Pont, in his report,
stated that the operating expenses were
SO. go per cent of tho gross earnings, a:
against "a. GA per cent for the previou:
year. The total number of tons o.
freight moved was l,172, 719; numbe
of tons one mile, 80, ii3S, 941; average
haul per ton, 30 30-100 miles; ayerag
receipt per ton, 30 45-l00 cents; averag
receipt per ton per mile, 0l-l0O cen is
The total number of passengers carries
was 36S, ,523: total number Of mile
travelled, 4,4l8,227; average distanc
travelled by each passenger, IL $40
miles; average receipts per passenger
10 81 100 cents; average receipt pc
passenger per mile, 61-100 cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Hor roLIrIcAL DISCUSSION.
Union Republicans IneenseJ Over an
Alleged Eifort TO Have Regulars Placed
m fha TtnEat

Union hepuDltchnh lncenseU over an
Alleged Effort TO Bave Reg ulars Placed
on the Ticket,
Tho meeting OF the Union Republic
can first district committee on Monday
was enlivened by a heated political dis
cussion, in which some profanity was
used. The trouble was over motion,
which some think was directed toward
Charles G. Hignutt, executive officer
OF the Board Of Health, who is . mem
ber of tho committee.
The original motion, it is said, was
to dismiss from the commmittee any
member found guilty Of Attempting 10
have placed on tho Union ticket tho
names Of any Regulars. subsequently
amendments were made and several
members became angry. Finally, the
matter was settled by laying the motion
on tho table, and as tho members we're
leaving the room several expressed
themselves as being displeased with
what had occurred.
At the meeting Of the Department Of
Elections Monday night the Regular Re
publicans were permitted to file a GER
titicate fixing May 17th as the date fol
the primaries, instead of May 10th,
| the original date.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Gen. Greg rro.trn,ea nx Inc nsat.

Reading, Pa, May 2. AT o'clock
this morning, while Gen. ID. Mem.
Gregg was in one of the city Market
houses, standing before one of the
stands, he dropped to the floor. The
most alarming reports were soon spread
as to- his condition. but he soon re-
viyed, and the attending physician said
it was fainting spell, entirely due to
indigestion and the great heat. His
family feels that it will only be n matter
of a few days when he will bo about
again. Gen. Gregg is cheerful, and
continues receiving II large mail, urging
him to be candidate for State
treasurer
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
sannnd llnaa PiInt..

The Board Of Pilot Commissioners
on Monday afternoon decided to issue
licenses to Franklin W. Pointer, Ed
win q. Marshall and William Teal as
second class pilots on their proper
dates. May I'd was fixed as the date for
issuing Pointers license, and Juno
29th was fixed as the date for the
Others. Notice of the indenture of C.
W. Luhker and Alden Il. Chambers
was received.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Postal Ausut snrnris.a.

y Charles Hedges, the postal agent,
who was here from Washington Mon
day making tour Of the city to ascer-
tain what IS needed in the matter Of
improving the postal facilities, was
surprised ut the size of the city and
complimented Postmaster Browne upon
the service He will make his recon-
meudations to the Washington authori-
ties and increased facilities will I'M
doubtedly be granted.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
A Midnicht Marriage.

At y O'clock Monday night a wedding
took place at tho residence Of Mrs.
Gordon, No. 905 Church street. The
contracting parties we're Miss Belle
Gordon and Amos S. Hahn, Jr. of No.
5O2 Shearman street. Tho officiating
Clergyman was the Rev. +. u. Short
Miss Gordon, who is i'll, was lying in
bed when the ceremony was performed.
The young woman was reported i'm
proving Tuesday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
SUICIDE IN a HORRIBLE MANNER.

Sedalia, Mo, May .. Jerome Peck,
aged ga years, a veteran of the Civil
War, committed suicide at his home,
near here, in a horrible manner.
He usod piece of wire, one end Of
which he tied to rafter, and the other
around his neck, and then jumped
from second story window. The fall
broke his neck, and cut his throat from
ear to ear.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Finger Anpu,ared.

Peter l.. Gray Of No sol East Tenth
street, carpenter in the employ of
the P., w. u b. Railroad Co. met with
a painful accident Tuesday morning He
was engaged at circular saw whom
the second finger of his left hand
struck the saw and was SC badly cut
that DIR. Draper and Detective Jones
.amputated it. =
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
!. Ar,lc,.s n,o,vn Tv,nty.,iye Mites

Lancaster, Mo-, April %. a -
many articles Of wearing appa'
papers and pieces OF jewelry. bear
tho names of Kirksville persons, y
fonnd strewn over the eastern par.
this county yesterday. They "
blown from Kirksville, % miles
the tornado. Among other things
800 note. M
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
AnriI Tnx ooIIectlons.

County Treasurer Rettew has the
following receipts for April tax col
lections: Wilmington, 1897, and 1898,
81, 553. 7s ;BrandyWine, 1s96-7-S, 1888. 26 ;
White Clay Greek, 1896 and 1898,
s255. 70; New Castle, 1878, 1886 "a /;
Pencaaer, 1878, Sl65. 46; Red Lion,
1918, slaS. 51; st. Georges, 1897 3,
sloo. Is; Appoquinimink, 1S9o-6-7-s,
S2O5. 81. . :. ..-L
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
DROWNED IN THE CANAL.
Little Jay Warren Was Last Seen sitting on
Steamboat Wharf,

SteamhOht Wharl.
Jay Warren, about 7 years old, son of
Joseph Warren, Delaware City milk
man, was drowned IN the Delaware &
Chesapeake canal at Delaware City
some time after . o clock on Monday
afternoon. Young Warren was last seen
sitting on the wharf OF the Ericsson
line. When he did not return home
tho canal was dragged in the neighbor
hood Of the wharf, and the body was
found.
Coroner Vandever was apprised of
the drowning Tuesday morning and re-
quested the justice of the peace at
Delaware City TO give certificate in
accordance with the facts.
Mrs. Joseph Warren. mother. Of the
unfortunate boy. is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter b. Ayars of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Now coiouei,s STAFF.

A colonel of the First Regiment. N.
g. D., is to be elected by the officers
next tuesday night. Tho successful
candidate will recommend persons for
his staff to. be commissioned by the
governor. The offices to be filed are
as follows: Assistant surgeon, quarter
master, inspector of rifle practice and
paymaster. st - iot
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
rbe cond,t,on OF ). 4. ne vou.

James L. De You, who was stricken
with paralysis last December, is still
confined to his residence. He is able
to sit up, and with assistance, can
walk across the room, but his speech
IL still much affected. --
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
MS OUTING ENDED.
Return of President mckinley From His
...l. TrlD TO Nav York


Washington, May 2. 2.-President Nc
Kinley and party returned to Washing
ton this morning, reaching the White
House at 7.40 O'Clock There were in
the party only the President, Mrs. Nc
Kinley, Assistant Secretary Cortelyou
and the members Of the White House
staff, who accompanied the President
throughout the trip.
The Presidents first act after reach
ing the Executive Mansion WIS to call
on Nice- President Hobart. He was
returning alone. and on foot, just MS a
corporal and five enlisted men of The
Hundred and Sixty first Indiana Volun
teers were leaving the White House.
iio stopped and shock hands with each
of them, saying few words of vel.
come, and passed ON. The President
found Mr.. Hobart improved. and gain,
ing strength. 3" =tet 4"
Letters of administration on the
estate of Eliza Prica have baan e,rantoc
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
one HUNDRED May RI DDA
Terrible Results of the Tornad
In Missouri Thursday.
TWO HUNDRED BUILDINGS RUNE
Man and Three Children Kille
in Their Homo.

Crushed to Death When tho building "
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES From County ri
tricts Show That Great Damage Wa, i
fiIcted Outside of Kirksviiie.- Many :
talities Reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
BoG Us RErENUE STAMPS.

In San FrRncisco I36,OOO cigars We're
Seized on Account of the Lancaster Fraud.
San Francisco, CAL, April q, Up
to date 136.0G0 cigars in boxes bearing
counterfeit revenue stamps issued by
Lancaster, Pa, firm have been seized
in this city, Some of these have been
sold at $50 per thousand, while tho
genuine stamps alone would have cost
50. 60 for each thousand cigars.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04

Providence. Il. l., April %. United
States Revenue Detective Kenyon seized
l,500 cigars bearing bogus stamps at
Carolina, r. l., today. Tho cigars
were put up ut factory No. 3,74i of
the Pennsylvania district.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04

Burlington, Ia, April q. After
search covering half Of this district,
Collector Kemblo has seized 100000
fraudnlently stamped cigars.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04

Letters of administration on the
estate of Eliza Price have been granted
to Mary L. Matthias. fr, =
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04

Atlantic City, N. j., April 90. -
Deputy Revenue Collector Charles Ellis
Of Camden, last night, seized 1850
cigars here, the boxes containing
counterfeit revenue stamps. They were
purchased in Lancaster, PA.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04

Syacuse, N. Y, April 90. Twenty
two thousand, two hundred and twenty
five cigars, in boxes bearing alleged
counterfeit internal revenue stamps,
have been seized here.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-20
An Abbeville Mans Success.

Mr.. l.. W. Parker, native OF Abbeville, but
now q citizen OF Green Vile. Is one Of the
most successful men In the city Of his adopted
home.
Following the advise which the Lord gave
to Abram. he left the home and country OF
his fathers 10 make his own fortune. and to
prove that he was. equal 10 the task, went out
into new fields for conquest and success. He
was succeeding splendidly at the law when
alluring inducements led him to engage In
business enterprises. His first venture being
successful, he was invited to higher and
greater lines Of business. He is now Presi.
dent OF prosperous cotton mill-aud to be
president OF such q mill is high place.
1t now seems that through his own efforts,
with the help OF his uncle. Mr.. T. J. Parker
of Philadelphia, with Mr.. Milliken, taking a
hand, he is to build q new mill In Greenville
Success like this is notable, and something
for which Abbeville people should be proud.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-20
To D,smember the Union.

The Democratic party tried to. dismemoer
the Union in 1850. 1t seems to as that the
same party is again martialing its hosts for
the same purpose.
There is no definite Information as to the
wishes Of the majority OF the people OF the
Philippines. We only know that ont ofan
estimated population which Is nearly eqnai
to the population OF the Confederate States
some 5000 men have been induced to
take up arms against the Government OF the
United States. -r.
The Confederate States with 100000 1--WE
believe 1t was 13,OO0OO0) put into the Held
perhaps ten times as many soldiers as
Aguinaldo ever commanded. .... d..
The Confederate States proved the unani'
nifty Of thought and action.
The small army uuder Aguinsldo, II II
proves anything. proves that Agulnaldo rep
resents very small minority Of the inhaDi'
tants OF the Philippine islands.
But the Democrats, as II to seal their iate
and to insure defeat, are sympathising VIII
the insurgents, and are proclaiming their dis
loyalty to the government by giving aid and
comfort to rebels.
Theirs Is fearful responsibility. On their
hands may rest the blood of thousands OF our
own soldiers, without having other influence
than the destruction of the people whom
they are Turing on to their death.
The United States are as certain to contro
the islands as any human event In the futare
can be, and those who would prolong the
struggle are only increasing the cost in blood
and treasure. ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-20
State superintendent OF Education

State Superintendent OF Education.
There can be little doubt Of the ability and
the energy Of the State Superintendent OF Ed
ucation, but it is quite likely that his energy
in perfecting his ideal reforms may bring op-
position to him next Summer.
II he has enforced his measures In otner
counties, as he has done, or attempted TO do'
in this county, the teachers and their frlends
will likely have an inning next August.
One injustice of his official course lies IN his
attempt to enforce the attendance OF teachers
upon his Summer Schools.
Another injustice lies in the formulating OF
different sets Of questions for teachers.
His rule seems to have been to prepare
aueetions for those who attended the Summer
School that anybody could answer them.
A different rule, we hear. has been applied
to teachers who found 1t inconvenient TO Al
tend his Summer School. For that class OF
teachers another set OF questions was prepar-
ed which questions some teschers could not
answer, and hence useful teachers have been
ruled out.
II our information is correct, the diserimi'
nation appears to be without warrant OF law,
without juotioe, or even the semblance OF fair
dealing.
And II such course has been pursued we
think the people will see that the wrong is
righted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-20
OUR SCHOOLS.
Some Facts In Reference to Our Pub.
lie Institutions.

Some Facts in Reference to Our Pub.
lie Institutions.
Supt, Gillian OF the Abbeville Public
School last week made report to the State
Superintendent OF Education. Some OF the
Information contained In IT will be OF inter
est 70 the public.
Statutes at Large Vols. 20, q and %, pages
119S, l47, and 354, respectively.
The area OF the district Ia Is square miles,
lSA square miles being outside the town
limits. In this district there is property to
the amount Of 81 OIL, I'll In realty and person.
atty, Four mills special levy on this makes
an Income for 1899, 1900 from this source ol
S4OS6.84. The schools opened in 1892. There
are trustees appointed by the qualided eiec.
tors OF district. The trustees are, as follows
their terms expiring January, OF the years
opposite their names
W. A. Templeton, 1900.
Jno. G, Edwards, 1910.
T. B. Speed, 1900
Frank b. Gary, 1901, Secretary.
IT. Robertson, 1901.
]. A. smith, 1902.
s. F. Killingsworth, 1902.
Jno. A. Harris, 1902, Chairman.
There are Two school housee for whites and
The enrolment last year was $50 whites and
25s negroes, total, 6Ss.
There are ten teachers in the Graded School
on in the Mill School. and rour the Poplar
Grove Graded School. Value Of the building
furniture and grounds about Sl6,OO.
The library contains 7l6 volumes, and ia
valued at S39S23. No appropriation OF pubic
funds has ever been made for the books IN the
Nbrlrary.
Enrolment OF Tenth Grade is boys and IA
girls. The Graded School runs nine months
OF four weeks each. Average salary paid
women teachers $3S5.6O in white schools.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-20
Philippine Independence.

Senetor Tillman introduced q bill in the
Senate providing for the independence OF tho
Philippine islands as soon as stable govern
ments could be formed. OF course Mr.. TIL
man knows that such q resolution will not
pass. The newspapers do not State whether
this was meant as lick at his colleague, Sem
ator McIauren.
Because OF Mr.. Tillman's agency In estab-
lishing the dispensary this newspaper would
be glad to support him for any office which
he might desire.
As separate and independent proposition,
this Newspaper would vote for no Senator,
who would throw away an empire, or relin.
quish our stronghold In the east.
When the people Of the Philippine island
become acquainted with rs. they will not
want to dismember the union, but will be as
loyal as the people Of California.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-20
Christmas.

Before another issue Of the Press and Ban
ner shall have gone to press the Chr istiar
world will have celebrated the birth OF our
Saviour. 'g.-
It is proper and becoming that we should be
thankful in ourselves, and 1t is the time Of all
others for kindly offices to Others We may
not all be able to give gifts Of great money
value but there are good gifts which cost
nothing in themselves, but which ara worth
more than coronets-kind words. ....
Christmas being one OF the great festivals
In the religious calendar, 1t Is hoped that the
day may not be desecrated by cruelty and
debauchery.
The largest freedom should be given to in
nocent pleasures. and the children should be
happy. Care and trouble will come soon
enough to them and they should now have
childish pleasure set down to their credit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-20
Fine work of the Fire Companies.

Fine work Of the Fire Companies.
Between seven and eight O'Clock Monday
night the alarm OF fire was given. The hull
house of the oil mill was on fire, the blaze
coming ont in solid flame beneath the roof for
the whole length Of the building, making q
great light. At frst sight Of the structure the
building seemed TO be hopelessly gone, but
the energetic and we'll directed efforts OF the
fire companies soon had the fire under con-
troll, saving not only the hull house, but pre-
serving the oil mill from destruction. In ap-
probation OF the fire oompany's good work
the crowd gave loud cry Of commendstion.
Property owners felt very proud OF the ex
cellept work OF the fire companies and they
felt q greater decree OF safety in their own
possessions. In the past the town Of Abbe.
Vile has spent thousands OF dollars in various
ways, but it seems to us that the water-works
and the fire companies are worth them oil
combined. The amount Of property which
the fire companies have saved In the last two
years is three times the. cost OF the water
works. All honor to the promptness and
efficiency OF the Abbeville Fire Department.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-20
Good Judge OF Cotton Mills.

Some two weeks ago q gentleman from
North Carolina came to Abbeville, and asked
to be shown through our cotton mill. a re-
quest which was most cheerfully granted.
The stranger said little. went away and his
real object was unknown until yesterday
when notice was received at the mill office
that $4,000 worth OF stock has been trans
ferred TO him. The object Of his visit was to
inspect the mill before investing his money.
This investment by II North Carolinian re.
calls the song III which 1t is asserted that "the
richest man in North Carolina Is worth five
thousand dollars"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-20
One Hundred and Sixty-FiVe
[l66] Acres,

more or less, bounded by lands Of VIM. .simp-
son, ]. T. Baskin. and others. known as the
Stevenson place.
TERMS OF sALE-One-half cash, balance
on q credit Of twelve months 70 be secured py
bond and mortgage, with leave to purchaser
to pay all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers.
WALTER L. MILLER,
Dec. 8, 1899, Master.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-20
Wrong Again.

Our respected contemporary, the Newberry
Observer, is of the track again. Last week
that paper seemed TO be under the impression
that there is public demand for repeal Of
the dispehsary law, or words to that effect.
II our neighbor will think again, he will
recognize his error. As far as we have been
able TO see there ia no popular demand for the
repeal Of the dispensary law. The demand
which is made tor the repeal Of that law
comes from those who have always been de-
manding that 1t be repealed. Judging from
the vote in the House Of Representatives,, the
demand for that repeal has about the some
backing that the famous tailors had for their
petition. ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-20
Santa Claus.

The stores at Abbeville are unusually pref
ty and inviting. Their windows show charm
ing displays of seasonable goods, and many
body cannot we'll resist the temptation to
spend their last cent Of cash.
In addition to the beauty Of the goods, the
greatest Of all inducements is offered In the
price. Polite and solicitous clerks will al.
most overpower the timid customer, and so 1t
is that many pretty things are daily going in
to the homes OF the people, whore the hearts
OF grown folk and little children are made
glad and happy.