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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
IOWA DEMOCRATS MEET
They Endorse the Chicago Platform,
Favor Bryan and Denounce Trusts.
Expansion Policy Criticised and IN Anglo.
American Alliance Condemned-Ac-
tion OF kentucky Boilers.

DEs MONIES, Iowa (speciaD.-Ths Demo
nominated the following ticket:
Governor-Fred E. White, OF Keokuk
County.
Lieutenant. t.Governor-M. L. Bevls, Mont
somery County.
Judge OF the Supreme Court-A Van
Wa genep, Woodbury. County.
Railway Com mmissioner-W. b. Calhoun,
Mar shall County.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction.
B. P. Hoist, Boone County.
The PopuIist State Convention also met
and indorsed the above ticket. All the
nominees are Democrats except Calh oun,
who was the Popullst candidate. The
Democratic State Committee was empow-
cred to fill any vacancies caused by death
or otherwise.
Ths convention, following the policy
outlined by Mr.. Bryan In his speech OF the
night before, adopted platform In which
antl-imperIalism and opposition to trusts
4re made the leading features.
There is no specific mention OF silver In
the platform, but the Chicago platform OF
1896 Is indorsed in whole and In part.
The convention was the stormlest In the
history OF the party In the State, and the
New-Issue platform was the result OF q
compromise by which the silver men and
Populists practically controlled the noml-
nations.
The platform endorses the Chicago
platform In the whole and In the detail"
It expresses admiration for and 10y atty to
William J. Bryan, and favors him for the
nomination in 1900. It does not say one
word about silver or the money question
specifically.
The convention then denounced the war
in the Philippines as q "repudlatton OF
American doctrine" and as inspired by
Great Britain to bring about an Anglo
American alliance.
The platform says: "We record our deep
seated antagonism to an alliance with
Great Britain, or any other European
power and express our detestatlon OF the
attempt made In British interests to dis.
rupt the friendly relations which have uni-
formly obtained between the United States
and Germany"
Trusts were denounced as rulnous tt
business and declared to be created by
protective tariff. Convict labor by con.
tract was declared an evil and an amend
ment OF the mulct law was asked. The
State and National administrations and
the Republican party were condemned for
"weakness and ineHciency."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
YAQUI REBELS ROUTED.
Indians Hopelessly Scattered by Mexican
Troops.

Troops.
GuAYMAs, Mexico Especially D.-"Mllitary
operations In the Yaqui valley eliminated
in a series Of engagements, in which the
Indians were finally routed. The rebel
Yaquis had concentrated their forces at
Vicam, on the south bank Of the river.
General Torres began offensive operations
on Thursday. After sharp engagement
the Indians fed, leaving thirty dead on
the field. The Mexican loss was ten killed
and twenty-five wounded.
General Torres returned to Orrin for
the night, and at 4.30 O'Clock the next
morning began the march to vicam. The
troops dlslodged the Yaquis and killed
four OF them. Five OF the Twelfth Battal-
Ion and one man OF the National Guard
were wounded.
Following the enemy closely. General
Torres found another force Of Indians en-
trenched behind the bank OF the irrigation
canul, where the road crossed. After half
an hour OF fighting the Yaquis were driven
from that position with a loss OF six killed.
One Mexican sergeant and three soldiers
were wounded.
''The Yaquis are now scattered In small
parties, and 1t is not likely that they will
concent rate again. The remainder OF the
campaign will probably consist OF hunting
out the renegades from their hiding
places"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06

to him from the War Department at Wash.
ington OF the loss OF life and property
In the great hurricane in Porto Rico,
and directed that the War Department
officials take such action In the mat.
ter OF relieving distress as seemed
proper to them under the circumstances,
The Secretary OF War, in obedience to this
order, has taken comprehensive action In
o circular appeal for aid addressed to the
Mayors OF cities in the United States, and
while waiting for substantial replies to this
address, he has directed the immediate
distribution of army rations.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Cycling NoteS.

There is q greatly increased demand Tor
tandens.
Larger gears are being used this season
than ever.
A concession for q now street at vienna,
Austria, was granted on condition that 1t
would contain track for tho use OF cy
cllsts.
Coastlng is one OF tho pleasures OF cy-
cling, but should not be tried until the ma
chine Is properly equipped or the rider can
use his foot as a brake.
Eddie McDufree, champion middle-dis.
tance rider Of the world. broko tho worlds
mile record by making the mile In 1.2s.
This Is the drst mile ever ridden undcr 1.30,
motor-paced.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
oEWEYs EYES WERE ON MANILA
Admiral Wanted to Take Luzon Capital
at Tlms OF virginius Affair.

WASHINGTON. c. (SpeciaD.-In con-
nection with Admiral Dewey's home-com-
ing, an interesting historical coincidence
has been discovered. When the Vlrginius
affair brought the United States and Spain
to the verge OF war, In 1873, Admiral
Dewey, then a Commander, was in COM
mand OF the Narragansett, which was en-
gagged In ocean survey work in the Pacific.
It has been learned that there Is on file
In the Navy Department a letter from HIM
dated on board the Narragansett, and ask.
ing to be assigned t. the duty OF taking
Manila in the event Of war with Spain.
A search will be made for the letter In
the files of the Navy Department and 1!
found an effort may bs made by the locas
Citizens Committee to have 1t reproduced
as a souvenir Of the coming reception te
Admiral Dewey, which will include the
presentation OF the sword voted to him b!
Congress. A formal letter OF acceptance
and approval ofthe reception has been re-
ceived from the Admiral by the Chairman
and Secretary OF the Citizens Committee,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
SHOT FOUR PEOPLE.
Vermont Man Kills his Wife and Mother
Two Other Victims.

M1DDLEBURY, vt. Especially. - A man
named Eastwood hired team Of livery
man here and went to East Mlddlebury,
short distance from here, to the home OF
his wife. who lived with her mother there,
and shot his wife aud her mother, killing
both.
He then rapidly drove back to this town,
went to the home OF Frank Penn, who
drives team for Marsball & Co., and de-
liberately shot him through the heart. He
then fred at the murdered mans wife, but
did not kill her, the bullet grazing her
head.
He proceeded to the home OF E. D:
Brown' brother OF his wife, whom he ad
lust shot at East Middlebury, and tried to
find Mr.. Brown, evidently with the inten-
ton OF shooting him. Eastwood then ted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Newsy Glsantn2s.

The natives OF Malta are agitating for
home rule.
New York City is to have more and larger
letter-boxes.
The bubonic plague has made its reap
pearance at Calcutta. India.
Eight-senths OF the soldiers In Russia
and Servia con neither read nor write.
The Klondike Is said to have sent S11, >.
900. 900 In gold to this country this season.
The tax rate Of Jersey City, N. j., has
been hxed at 1880 on the thousand for
1899.
( There are 1898 more scholars on the
eolls of'the sunday-schools OF Ireland
than last year. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
RELIEF MEASURES ADOPTED.
Famine IL impending and General Davis
Asks Immediate Aid.

WASHINGTON, D. C. (speciaD. D.-The War
Department received cablegran from Gem
eral Davis giving fuller details Of the dam.
age done In Porto Rico by the hurricane.
General Davis says famine is impending,
and asks authority to issue rations to the
destitute. The message Is dated at San
Juan, and says:
"Later reports show that the hurricane
was far more severe In the interior and
southern part OF the island than here. Data
for an estimate Of the number OF Porto
Rlcans who have lost everything are def
Client, but am forced to believe the mum.
Der on the island cannot fall below 100 900
souls, and a famine is impending. I ask
that 2,500,000 pounds Of rice and beans,
equal quantities OF each, be Immediately
shipped on transports to Ponce and here.
Urgent appeals have been made to all post
commanders for food for the destitute. Am
I authorized to relieve distress by food Is
sues? Rice and beans only desired.
"There have been many deaths Of na.
tives by falling walls. So far only one
soldier Is reported dangerously injured.
Several towns are reported entirely de-.
four ports-complete destruction Of all bar
racks at two, and at two others one
company OF each had barracks detroyed.
Troops are in canvas.
'No reports yet from the largest ports,
Ponce and Mayaguez, but they were In the
vortex Of the storm. At least half OF the
people in Porto Rico subsist entirely on
fruit and vegetables, and the storm has
entirely destroyed this source OF support"
The War Department took prompt &C.
tion on General Davis's report. The army
transport Mcpherson was ordered to sail
from New York to San Juan and Ponce
with supplies to relieve the destitute In
Porto Rico. Acting Commissary General
Weston purchased in New York six hun.
dred thousand pounds OF rice and six buG.
dred thousand pounds OF beans for ship
ment on the Mcpherson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
TWO UPRISINGS CRUSHED
Rout Of Rebels in Santo Domingo, De-
feat Of Yaquis in Mexico.
BOTH OPERATIONS DECISIVE.

Dominican Authorities Claim an Over.
whelmins victory-Jlminez's Forces
Put to Flight-The Assassins OF Heu-
reaux Still Free-sIsxico Has at Last
Scattered the Hostile Yaqui Bands.
PUERTO PLATA, Santo Domingo (By
Cable).-The Governm nment forces COM
manded by General E'coboza have de-
feated the insurgents. The rout was almost
q massacre. The wounded on both sides
are numerous. The engagement is consld-
sred by the Government as declsIvely end
ing the Jiminez uprising.
The Governments plan for the gradual
withdrawal Of paper money from clrcula-
ton has established confidence. Short
term bills Of exchange on Europe sell for
300 per cent. silver. The D Dominlcans almost
without exception are for the use OF Amerl-
IAN money.
SAN Dom1Neo By Cable) .-Accordlng to
Government officials, tranquility relgns
throughout the country. The assassihs OF
President Heureaux are still at large, but
measures have been taken for their cap
!ure. It Is said the band numbers sixteen.
Although the rate for drafts is falling,
and there are some signs Of returning
confidence, business continues dull, and
Imports are limited. The financial situa-
tion is bad. The problem OF taking up the
paper currency has not vet been solved, rs
The people In general do not wish 1t taken
ap. This is the real cause OF dullness in
business. Once the matter has been ar
ranged, affairs shouli take on different
aspect.
The latest news from Macoris regarding
the effects Of the hurricane shows that the
damage was more serious than was at
arst supposed. The river overfowed its
banks and Inundated the ground. Many
families had abandoned their houses for
the time and boats were used In the streets
to carry people from one point to another.
The storm did severe damage In the
country about Samana and Puerto Plata.
The United States cruiser New Orleans has
left San Domingo Harbor for Porto Rico.
The United States gunboat Machias Is still
here
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Mrs. Langtry Married Again.

Mrs. Lily Langtry, the actress, was mar
rled In the island Of Jersey, to Hugo Geralt
De Bathe, twenty-eight years OF age, th.
sldest son OF Cir Henry Percival De Battle
Bart, retired general. The ceremon.
was quite private, the only witness beini
Mrs. Langtry's daughter. The Prince
Wales sent telegram OF congratulation
Sir Henry De Bathe has seats In Devon
shire, England, and Meath County Ireland
TO which the bridegroom is heir.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
NEW PENSION LIST GROWING.
Claims Filed Ia Consequence OF the Spa n
tsh.AInerican War Number II, 900.

Claims Filed Ia Consequence OF the Span
tsh.AInerican War Number 17,00o.
WASHINGTON, D. C. tSpeclaD.-Peusions
to soldiers serving in the Spanish -Aneri.
can War have been granted only on &C.
count OF gunshot wounds and permanent
disability, and to widows as the result ol
the death OF husbands In service. There
has been a total OF 299 granted, but two
widows and two soldiers to whom pensions
were granted have since died, leaving 29s
on the list Claims have been fled to the
extent OF 900.
Only general information will be given
at the Pension Office relative to the pen
sioners added to the rolls In consequence
Of the Spanish War, attention being called
to tho action OF Congress when an effort
was made last winter to have the pension
rolls published.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
The Labor World.

France has many women bootblacks.
Six thousand Alabama coal miners have
just received an advance OF az cents
ton.
The miners at Blairsvile, Penn, who
struck for thirty cents, compromised for
twenty-eight cents.
The English working man has 273 work
ing days In year; the American, 30S; the
Hungarian, Sl2; the Russian, 267.
One Of the cotton mill at Atlanta, Ga,
has been compelled to give up its night
run because Of lack Of competent labor.
The Swiss Government Is considering
proposal for reducing tho time Of railway
employees to ten or even nine hours day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Tha National Game.

Chicago has traded Demon: :or lagoon,
OF Baltimore.
McPhee, OF Cincinnati, in spite OF his
long years Of service, is still playing
magnificent game.
It isn't often that pitcher leads club
in batting. but Evarson, OF the Etocktons,
has that distinction.
The Brooklyn Club is leaTing no stone
anturnsd to strengthen its pitching de-
oartment for the great light on the home
stretch.
Weyhing, OF Washington, is wonder.
lust to think that he has been pitching
since 1884, and Is apparently bettes to-day
than he ever was.
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st.Thomas was touched, but Antigua was
seriously hit, and at St. Kits eco houses
we're destroyed.
The hurricane passed over Porto Plata
and appears to have ravaged the north OF
the Dominican Republic. The railroad
from Porto Plata to San Domingo Is no
longer working.
In the island OF st. CroIx, the largest Of
the Virgin Islands, the destruction was ap.
palling. It was chiefly wrought at the west
end, where the smaller houses are tangled
mass Of wreckage. Thirty persons were
killed and the inhabitants are In great dis
traaa
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Cruelty to Girl Inmates.

Miss Frances Day, formerlya nurse and
clerk in the New Jersey State Industrial
School for Girls, in a sworn statement
which was corroborsted by Mrs. Mary G.
Miller, another former employe, accused
Mrs. Eyler, the superintendent, OF beating
and otherwise ill-treating the inmates and
charged her With responsibility for the In
sanity Of Sadie Weisman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Their Shelter a Fatal Spot.

A terrible wind and rain storm swept
over Baltimore. Nd, doing considerable
damage. Two fatalities were reported.
The victims were George Grauer and Tony
Rixse, young men who were on their way
through Ford's Woods to take swim in
Herring Run. When the rain came up they
sought shelter under trse. This tree was
struck by lightning, which also bit both
men. Their clothing was torn from them
and blue spots were on their bodies.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Minor Mention.

France Is the largest coal importing
country.
Austrias relations with Germany are
becoming strained.
Major Marcband's journey across Afrlcs
cost France :600,000.
General Gomez declares that Cuba vii
eventually be independent.
The Austrian army, active and reserve
includes over 1000 Jewish officers.
It is reported that the supply OF "Peter's
Pence" from the United States Is falling
of.
English capitalists are said to be acquir
ing scores OF the best business openings If
Cuba.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Tho United States and China.

DR.. Jacob G. schurman. Of the Unite.
States Philippine Commission, who has
Just arrived at San Francisco, said that th'
greatest problem OF the Orient Is how tt
maintain the integrity OF the Chinese En-
pire, an | that to this end Great Britain ant
Japan look to the United States for aid
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Prosecutor Slain by Brother-in-Law.

William q. Carson, Assistant Prosecutor
OF the Pleas OF Camden County, was shot
and killed in Belmar, N. j., by bis brother
in-lnw, Alfred Sheets, who immedtatel!
afterward fired two shots into his OWL
head. The tragedy took place on the board
walk fronting the beach, at Belmar, In the
presence OF the wives OF both the men, anc
large crowd OF summer VISITORS. Ine
murderer was enraged at his divorced
wits's declining reconciliation and blamed
her counsel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Kentu cky Boilers Convention.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (SpeciaD. The expecta.
tions OF the boiling Kentucky Democrat!
were exceeded by the attendance at the
State Convection here. Fully 5000 persons
attended, and ITO out Of the 119 counties
were represented. The e1-Confederate ele
ment was out In force. The platform
euloglzes ". j. Bryan and reasserts the
doctrlnes Of the Chicago platform and at
tacks the expansion policy. All the pro
ceedings were harmonious. John Young
Brown, formerly Governor OF Kentucky
was nominated for Governor by acclama
tIon. A complete State ticket was named
to run with him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Arrest of French Conspirators.

The political bearings OF tho seyfus CASE
are shown by the arrest in Palis OF Paul
Deroulede and his allosul partners In
conspiracy against the French Eepuhlic
The contest is said to have renohed point
where neither side can surrender until Ut
terly routed. Further arrests havo been
made In Paris In connection with the re-
ported conspiracy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
London Expects q War.

Tho London correspondent OF the New
York TImus says that most people in Lon
don expect war with the TransvaaL All
British Admiralty for transport purposes
have been notified to hold their vessels In
reserve for the immediate dispatch Of
frnnnR
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Davis Reports 5000 Dead.

The appalling conditions existing II
Porto Rico were made more fnlly known t.
the War Department, Washington, by Gov
ernor-General Davis In dispatch whicl
says that the deaths outright in the islant
will reach 1000, while many are dying dali.
from Injuries and privatlons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06

Two Million Bushels of Wheat Lost.
Two million bushels OF wheat are esti-
mated to have been lost by the hailstorm
which partially destroyed the crop On
nearly two hundred and fifty thousand
acres OF land In North Dakota.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Five New ReDiInenta.

Plans have been completed by the War
Department, Washington. for che enlist.
ment OF FIVE additiopal volunteer regiments
ninth, Fortieth, Forty-drst and Forty
second Infantry
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
S1istook Him For q Ground Hog.

Hampton Predmore, a farmer aud we'll
known milk dealer OF Stroudsburg, N. Y,
mistaking the head Of his nsighbor, God
frey Transue, for a. ground hog, shot and
instantly killed Transue on his farm.
Trausue was In search Of a ground hog and
finding traces OF one laid down among a
lot of weeds to await the arrival OF the
animal. Prodmore mistook the crouched
form OF Transue for ground hog anil fired,
killing him almost instantly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Watch on FllIbusters.

HAVANA (By Cable) ).-Lieutenant schaum,
Collector OF Customs ut Baracoa, III the
Province OF Santiago de Cuba, has seized
143 carbines and $4,000 rounds Of ammuni-
tion that were evidently intended for San
Domingo. Twenty-Five men, Cubans and
Dominicans, arrived BY there on board the
Mortera. They have been kept under close
watch. as they are apparently planning to
take arms to San D omingo.
Maori General Brooke IS king every
effort to check f!ibustering. ill the col
vana to keep close watch upon the
twenty-five men who left this port on the
Mortera. Consequently, when the landing
was made at Baracos, 1t was no surprise to
headquarters here. No attempt will be
made to prevent them from leaVing Bara-
Goa II they do not try to carry arms With
them
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Young Lovers Kill Themselves.

Young Lovers Kill Themselves.
Miss Grace Cooper and james Blood
worth committed suicide at Arapahoe
Neb., because their parents refused to per
mit them to marry. The girl was fifteen
and the boy eig htoeu. Both were mem
bers OF prominent taEilies. G;holr bodie:
were found side by sido neal the HtSE
School building. Each was shot through
the brain.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
A NEW BRITISH COMMANDER.
Grave Situation Indicated by tho Sending
Of Walker to South Africa.

OF Walker to South Africa.
LONDON (By Cable) ).-General Sir Will
lam Francis Butler, who, 1t was announced
In dispatch from Cape Town, would be
relieved as commander of the British
troops in South Africa, as q result Of his
alleged Boer sympathies, has been recalled,
and Lieutenant General Sir Frederick
Walker has been appointed to replace him
General Walker ia regarded a. one OF the
ablest men In the army. His appointment,
therefore, Is taken TO indicate that the Sit
uation Is graver.
The Daily Chronicle, which regards
General Buffers virtual dismissal as "an
indication that the country Is being hurried
into war;" says: His offense was that he
spoke rough words OF truth about that
precious organization, the South African
League. We are convinced that he acted
for the honor and clear interests Of the
empiren %
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Charles II. Bliss Drowned.

Charles R. Bliss, Of Washington. cashiet
of the New England Mutual Life Insurance
Company, was drowned while bathing In
the surf opposite the Ocean City (Md.) Life
Saving Station. He was out In the breakers,
and, having beer swimming for some time,
had become exhausted, when be was sud.
denly thrown in an eddy. This, with a
strong current, soon took him beyond hb
danth
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
SOUTH AMERICAN FEARS ALLAYED.
The United States Wants Nothing But
Troao

The United States Wants Nothine bui
Trade and Harmony.
RIO JANr1Ro, Brazil (By Cable).-Colone
Charles Page Bryan, United States Minister
to Brazil, in a communication to the
Argentine and Brazilian press asserts that
the United States wants nothing Of South
America but trade and harmony.
Immense crowds, representing the labor
ing classes and schools, have been passing
the Presidential palace and cheering Dr.;
Campos Sales, the President OF Brazil, and
his guest, General Roca, President OF
Argentina. The people have been shouting
for union between the two Governments.