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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
DlScONTENT AT SANTIAGO.
Limitation of Public Expenditures Causei
Dissatisfaction With the Government.

Limitation OF Public Expenditures Causei
Dissatisfaction With the Government.
SANTIAGO, Cuba (By Cable).-Between
1000 and 5000 men have been suddenly
thrown out OF work In the Province OF
Santiago-over 700 in the immediate neigh.
korhood Of this city. Although Governor.
General Brooke has wired $50, 900 required
for the February pay rolls, there Is still
deficit OF nearly 100000; and the orders
from Havana still hold good limiting the
expenditure during the month OF March foi
the entire province to $4,000.
Mayor Bacardl has cabled the Governor
General desiring to know what he is e1.
pected to do with such large number oil
men suddenly thrown out OF work.
Though we are perfectly friendly to the
Americans" he said in the dispatch, "the
present policy seems suicidal; for public
improvements are greatly needed, and
the men also are greatly in need OF
work." Maior-General Wood, Military
Governor, refuses to make any further
statement than that he will obey orders.
Groups OF men, on street corners, In clubs,
and In cafes. openly abuse the American
Administration, saying that the Spanish
was infinitely preferable, as In the worst
times, during peace, considerable more
men were engaged In public works under
the old regime than are now 80 employed.
Cubans who affect to be cognizant OF the
whole situation, say 1t will be quite impos
sible to avoid an outbreak OF some sort.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
MILITIA FIRE ON IMMUNES.
ieorgia State Troops Called Out to Sup.
press Colored Soldiers on Rampage
From Macon to Atlanta.
POURED FUSILLADES !a- EACH TOWN.
Avsd by Armed Men and Punished With Cracked
Heads They Became a, Doodle as Lambs,

Avsd by Armed Men and Punished With Cracked
Heads They Became as DoQile as Lambs,
ATLANTA, Ga. (speclaD.-The Tenth I'm
munes, under Colonel Jones, who were
mustered out at Macon Wednesday began
to show their Ill temper as soon as the train
bearing the negroes home began to move
out of Macon. Producing revolvers and
other arms, which they in some way man
aged to keep with them, they began firing
from the windows. Bullets few in every
direction as the train sped on. and passers-
by were compelled to seek safety. Luckily
only one person was shot In Macon, Will
lam Goodyear, a sixteen-year-old white
boy. As the train passed the various sta
tions on the road the rloting was renewed,
shots being fired from the train at the peo-
pie standing on the platforms to see the
train 20 by.
At Grimm, where the first section of the
train stopped ut about $50 In the after
noon, occurred the most serious trouble Of
the day.
The regiment came over the Central OF
Georgia Railroad In three sections. When
the train stopped at Griffin the negroes,
who had by this time become intoxicated.
began firing their pistols and yelling like
Indians. Over 200 shots were fred, and
the police were powerless to resist. The
city was at the mercy Of the negroes, who
kept up fusilade OF shots until the train
carried them beyond the city limits.
The news OF the outrageous conduct
spread rapidly over Griffin, and 1t was de-
termined that the next section Of the regi-
ment should be held In check. Mayor
Davis telephoned Governor Gambler ask
ing him to order out the Griffin Rifles. The
Governor sent him word that he would
consult the authorities and instruct him In
few minutes. Mayor Davis then ordered
out the company on his own responsibility.
as there was no time to lose. The Rifles
were given five rounds Of ammunition,
and, under command OF Lieutenant David,
marched to the station.
In addition to the militia the Mayor and
Sheriff deputized nearly 100 citizens to as
sist the officers in preserving peace and
protecting the city. About SIS p. m. the
second section came In sight. and above
the roar of the train could be heard the
rattle of firearms which were being dis
charged Unfortunately. When this train
came to standstill the negroes saw 200
heavily armed men who commanded them
to keep quiet.
The neg-ees were awed, and with few
exceptions were as docile as lambs. To
those who proved fractions cracked heads
were administered.
When the train pulled out from the sta
tion and the negroes thought they were out
OF reach OF the citizens, they began firing
at houses, At the first shot O volley was
poured into the train by the citizens and
militia. George Agee, q trainman, was IA
tally shot In, the abdomen AID one negro
slightly wotinded. There was NO trouble
In Atlanta, as the police prepared for them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
VOLUNTEERS. TO QUIT CUBA.
The Regular Troops Now on the Islanu
Considered q Sufficient Force.


WASHINGTON. D. G. (SpeciaD.-Orders
were issued at the War Department on
Wednesday for the Twelfth New York In
fantry, now at Matanzas, Cuba, to take
passage on the transport Berlin for New
York City, where 1t will be mustered out.
This Is tho beginning OF general
movement for the muster out OF all
the volunteers troops stationed in
Cuba, and the Administration believes that
the time has come when 1t can safely re-
duce Its military forces In Cuba. The fact
that the rainy season is not far of Is a
potent reason for the early recall Ut the
volunteer troops in Cuba.
The homeward movement will have to
BIZ gradual because OF the limited trans-
portatlon facilitiesAow at the disposal OF
the War Department. The various regi-
ments will be brought home, however,
as d. rapidly as the available troop
ships can make the trips be-
tweon the island and various ports
In the United States selected for their dis
emberkation. There are now about $4,000
volunteers In Cuba, and their withdrawal
will leave about 900 regular troops there
for the enforcement Of the policy OF the
Administration for the establishment OF
stable government on the island.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
GREAT REBELLION IN CHINA.
Many Cities and Villages Captured From
the Imperial Troops.


the Imperial Troops.
TAcoMA, Wash. (speciaD.-Chinese mail
advices received few days ago contain the
startling news that thousands Of rebels In
the Central Chinese Provinces OF Ronan,
Anhui, Kiangsu, Human and Hupeh have
combined their forces, and are wrestling an
immense territory from the authority OF
the imperial Government. The four walled
cities of Hungychai, Paiyicha, kuyanS and
MengcbeDg, together with seventy-hve
walled villages, have been captured by the
rebels.
They are besiegipg Shuchou, and are sur
rounding Kanchou. Late In January
series Of battles took place about Kuyang,
in which 400 are known to have been slain.
Hundreds Of Chinese soldiers were killed.
while the rebels we're literally moved
down by quick-ire guns and magazine
rifles, with which several regiments OF I'M
perial troops were armed. The latter sac
ceeded in re-capturing Hungychai, and
might have followed up their success by
other victories had not several other regt.
ments of raw troops become panic-stricke1
and ran away.
The Governors Of the affected provinces
are hurrylng forward all the troops at thei1
command. Little Is accomplished, how
ever, because the various generals refuseto
combine their forces, each wanting another
to make the first forward movement against
the enemy. The rebels are now too strong
to be attacked by any one general singly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
!ILTED MAN COMMITS MURDER.
Kills His Former Sweetheart and Woundi
Her Employer and His Wife.

ALLENTOWN, Penn. (speclaD.--Maggle
Guth, aged nineteen years, employed at
the hotel Of Owen Kern, at Cedarville, sew
eral miles west Of this city, was murdered
Q few days ago by her Tilted lover, Frank
Krause. After supper Krause called the
girl to the rear of the hotel, where they
quarrelled. Mr.. and Mrs. Kern interfered,
and when the girl tried to get away from
Krause the latter drew a revolver and fired
two shots at her, both taking effect in the
chest near the heart. She died In few
minutes.
Krause then shot Kern in the chest and
Mrs. Kern In the shoulder. The bullet pene-
trated Kern's lung. His wife Is also serl-
ously wounded. The murderer fed to the
house OF his brother, Henry Krause, mile
away and when the latter tried to take the
weapon Krause shot at his brother and wife.
Neither shot took effect. An hour later
Krause was placed under arrest and was
lodged in jail. He fs twenty-four years
old
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
NOTED SWIkDLER DEAD.
Anslin Bldwell One of the Gang Who
Swlndled the Bank OF England.

Anslin Bldwell One of the Gang Who
Swlndled the Bank OF England.
BUTTE, Mont. (SpeciaD. D.-Austin Bidwell
Oh Chicago, who, with his brother George,
swlndled the Bank OF England out OF 55,-
900, 900 on worthless securities, died here q
few days ago OF grip. Bidwell and his
brother came here about two weeks ago to
engage In mining. :,
The Qrst swlndle OF the Bank OF England
was worked 10 1873 by tho Bidwells aud two
other 'confederates. After getting S5,O0O,-
900 thoy concluded that the game was easy,
and decided to get ten times that amount
and then compromise with the bank. Thoy
failed and we're captured. Austin wss
caught in Cuba and George In France.
Both got life sentences, but after twenty
years they were released. The Bldweils re-
turned to Chicago, where they were both
born, and Austin wrote book OF his ex-
periences.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
NEW SHIPS FOE THE NAVY.

rand total for Fifty-fifth Congress. -.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 81, ,573, ,S04 ,69'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
THE CONGRESS ADJOURNS
Speeches and Music Mark the Closing
Scenes Of Senate and House.
a BILLION DOLLAR SESSION.

After an AII-Night Session Congress Dis
posed OF the Most Important Measures
Senate Closed It's Session With Char
:acteristic Dignity - Testimonial to
Speaker Reed-Some of the New Laws,
WASHINGTON, .. C. (SpeciaD. AT noon on
Saturday. according to the timepieces in
the Chambers OF the Senate and the House
of Representatives, the Fifty-afth Cop
gress was adjourned without day, baviLg
been in session all night and having dis
posed Of all the measures OF pressing i'm
:portance that were under consideration.
The Senate, with its characteristic Dig
.nity, closed its session without an incident
,bf a sensational or frivolous character.
The Vice e-Presldent made graceful little
speech Of farewell.
In the House Mr.. Bailey, the Democratic
leader, offered the usual resolution OF con-
adence and respect, accompanied by a
'brlef and happy tribute to Speaker Reeds
fairness as q presiding officer. Speaker
Reed responded In two minute speech,
and declared the Congress adjourned with
out day.
: Then followed a musical demonstration,
In which everybody present joined. In
front OF the Speakers desk Representatives
Bennett, Footo and Sherman, ofNew York;
Fitzgerald, OF Massachusetts; Henderson.
OF Iowa, and a score Of others started to
sing America" Instantly the entire as-
semblage arose and joined in the song.
The large flag over the Speakers desk
was hauled down from its resting place and
waved over the heads Of the crowd by Rep.
resentatives Low, OF New York, and Hull,
of Iowa. Dixie" Yankee Doodle
-"Auld Lang Syne" and the "Doxolo2y"
were rendered successfully, and cheers for
Admiral Dewey, the army, the navy and
the nation concluded the ceremonies.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
SHARP FIGHT WITH
One Of . Gang Who Ent
Mortally Woun

SCRANTON, Penn. Especial "A
burglars who were plundeI kg u
ware and Hudson station ut 2
near here, were surprised by th!
authorities early Wednesday morni
one Of them, who gave his name 4
Shannon, OF Shamokin, was
wounded.
The station Is connected with Il
dence of the agent by IN electric
alarm. Shortly after Q O'Clock In thd
ing the alarm sounded and Agent
dressed and summoned ohief Of
Craig and an officer, Together the
men hurried to the station, about q
ter OF n mile distant. The bl
heard the men approaching. and
they were q short distance fro
station opened fire on them.
three men surrounded the buildir
began firing. Several shots we
changed when the robbers dashe eS
the station. One Of them fell with
In his left side, near the heart.
Of the robbers was shot In the
managed to escape.
The wounded man was brough
city on a freight train. None OF !
willie men were wounded.
The robbers did not geA a'y mo
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
Prominent People.

Senator Hawley, OF Connecticut, has be-
come an energetic blcyclist.
Philip D. Armour has added S750,000 to
his previous gifts OF 900 to Armour
Institute ut Chicago.
NJ. Emile Weltl, ex-President Of the Swiss
Confederation, died at Berne, Switzerland.
He was born in 1925.
j. Plerpont Morgan is to bear the entire
cost, amounting to S25,0 900, of the installa-
tion OF electric lights In st. Pauls Cathe-
dral, London.
Francis NJ. Cockrell, WHO Is now serving
his fifth term In the Senate, Is only the Sec
ond Missourian to be 90 honored. The first
vas Thomas Benton. - '
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
Secretary Long Will Proceed With tn
Constr uction of Cruisers.

Secretary Long Will Proceed With the
Construction of Cruisers.
WASHINGTON, D. G. Especially D.-Congress
has authorized the construction OF three
drst class battle ships, three first class
armored cruisers, and six protected cruis-
ers, and has, in the same act, declared
that none OF these ships shall be built ex.
cept the six protected cruisers.
Secretary Long says t at 1t will be i'm
possible for the Navy Department to con-
tinue TO build any OF the battleships, be-
cause 1t Is not possible to procure armor al
the figure provided, that Is, $500 ton
but there Is no such restriction in the case
OF the six smaller cruisers authorized to bt
built. Therefore, Secretary Long says. he
will proceed at cnce to prepare the plans
and advertise for proposals for building
these ships, which are OF q useful type and
much needed In the navy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
DR.. Itahel's Opinion.

DR.. John Rafrel, who was President OF
the Municipal Council OF Apia, Samoa
during the recent outbreak, In an inter
view at Sat Fran ncisco, CAL, where he ar'
rived O fow days ago, declares that II tue
treaty. mowers endeavor to install by torce
the Malietoa Government i. will result ID
the Mataafa Government going Into power
and controlling everything outside OF Apla.
Contrary views, however, are shown III au'
7ices from Apia direct.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
Doipps of State Legislature

A weekly payment law, from whie
roads are exempt, has been enacted
diana.
The Maine House has rejected, by
nounced vote, q bill to increase the
les Of judges.
Lawyers and physicians have be-
empted from the operation OF the %
tion tax law In Texas.
North Dakota has followed the
OF Minnesota and Kansas In establt9
binding-twlne plant in the State p
tiary.
The Massachusetts Senate CO
with the House In passing over a.
nor's veto the bill to restore q
on sight drafts
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
MISSOURI WHITECAPs Az
Seven Mon Taken From Theifi
Missouri City and Severely y

missouri City ana SoveFeIy
Missouri CRY, Mo. (Spe
masked men rode into town nf
ago and proceeded to admtnf
without consulting judge OF.
marched to the jail, broke dow
and seized Odie Summers, con
misdemeanor. They took him
lie school grounds where, thoua
curry was near zero. they tied hi
and one Of their number PROG
minister forty lashes with q
while the leader counted them
Leaving 3ummers bound, I'd
proceeded to the homes OF fiy
Joe Asbury,. Dennis steph|
Yates, Ben Munkers and Rlley
each appeared he was bound uni
were corralled, when they were
a mile from town, stripped and
beaten, after which they were d
leave town within three days. AZ
told that they would hang him
not get out at once. e
The regulators then MARCHES
home Of Terry Chaney and ordert
produce hfs nephew. James jacks
they charged With having inaults
CLANCY refused and was roughly.
His son attempted to protect iJac
whom the mob was searching
compelled to strip and stand {
snow while the. regulators contln
search. Jackson was finally foul
smoke house, compelled to strip
gave him twenty-five lashes. III
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
MAJOR WILSON CONVICTED.

Third Immune Officer Found Guilty oi
Forgery and Other Onenses.
SANTIAGO, Cuba (Dy Cable).-Major Ed.
ward Wilson, OF the Third Immune Regl-
ment, tried by court-marsial on charges OF
forgery, falslfyiDg records, and conduct
unbecoming On officer and gentleman,
was convicted and sentenced to dismissal
from the service, forfeiture OF pay and "l-
lowance, and confinement for one yeur at
hard labor in the penitentiary.
General Wood, Military Governor. taking
Into consideration Wilson's previous 5000
character, considers that clemency muy be
shown him, and directs that. the sentence
be remitted so far a5 confinement at hard
labor Is concerned.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
SAM wAu on Y 81,
Native OF China Elected ForeN
Scott, Kansas.

Native OF China Elected ForefsuN
Scott, Kansas.
Fort SCOTT, Kan. (SpociaD.-S;
Chinese, who has not the least
American law or court customs, VI
on q jury with five negroes In Jut
kett's court here on Wednesday.
case wherein Mary Epps, u colore
and clairvoyant. sued Ben Bruce
lord, also colored, for $100 TOR prd
services in removing "spooks" frd
his houses.
Sam Wah refused to obey, the 8
and was dragged into the court
stable on an attachment and con
serve. The negroes elected him
After hearing several expert witt
spirits and ghosts the Court t1
case out on the ground that ths
had no city llconse to practice
siOn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
COWBOYS Shoot Each Other Dead.

Two cowboys, John Bailey and Thona:
Farmer, settled an old grudge with pistols
at Childress, Texas. few days ago, and
both are dead Bailey was married during
the Christmas holidays, Farmer was single
The fathers OF the men, eray-haired old
friends Of the plains, stood off and wit.
messed their sons fight to the death. When
the duelists were lying on the ground un.
able to fight longer, their fathers ran te
the spot and stood silently over them with
tears streaming down their faces.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
China Refuse, Italy's Demand,

Italy has demanded from China lease
Of Sanmun Bay as coaling station and
naval base, and for three Islands OF the
coast OF Chekiang Province. with the right
to construct railroad from Sanmun Bay
to Poyang Lake and preferential mining
and railroad rights in the southern two.
thirds OF Chekiang Province. China has
replied to the Italian demand, refusing the
concession, and 1t is reported trouble may
arise over the affair.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
Cycling Notes.

In iubricating the bicycle after overhaul
ing it the pedals should not be forgotten.
The city OF Vienna, Austria, is up to the
moment. Two OF its policemen have been
mounted on motorcycles to suppress scorch-
>ers OF their kind.
In the spring it is often found that there
are loose spokes in the wheels and that
they are therefore out oftrue. Examina-
tion Of them should therefore not BIZ over
looked.
J.W. Stocks, the English rider who has
broken 80 many records In England, will
come to America on business this year, and
will try the American tracks with new
motorcycle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
WHAT CONGRESS DID.
Passed 1885 Bills and Resolutions, Pro
vided For the Army and Navy and
q Code Of Laws For Alaska.

WASHINGTON, D. G. (speciaD: - The
House OF Representatives OF the Con.
Cress Just adjourned passed 1885 bills and
resolutions. Several important bills Of
general legislation have become laws. The
most important Of these are the Army Or
ganization bill, the Navy Personnel bill,
the bill providing code Of laws for Alaska
the Omnibus Claims bill, and numerous i'm
portant public building bills.
Among the important projects which
failed to receive favorable attention In the
closing days were those providing Pacific
cable, for an misunderstanding law, Tor
an eight-hour law, for Government for
Hawaii, and for Government armor-plats
Gpiant.
The Naval Personnel bill completely re.
organizes the navy, and Is the consumma.
tiou OF years OF earnest effort by the Navy
Department. The original Army bill was In.
tended to meet the same want for the army
supplied to the navy by the Personnel bill,
but 1t failed, and the present bill Is consid.
erred defective In that 1t Is only temporary
measure. It. however, increases the army
to 100, 900 men and provides for the reten'
tion OF this number until 1901.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
,,r cboate Arrives in England.

The United States Ambassador to Great
Britain, Joseph II. Choate, arrived at
Southampton a few days ago on board the
American line steamer St. Paul. She was
boarded by the Mayor and Sheriff, who vel
coined the Ambassador in behalf OF the cor
noration. Mr.. Choate was met by Ltouten,
ant J. &. Colwel!, the United Stutes NhVal
Attaehe. After an exchange Of greetings
hetween the Southampton officials and MIR.
Choate he proceeded to London.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
NEW TREATY WITH ENGLAND.

Senate Ratifes an Agreement Relating to
the Property OF Deceased Citizens.
WASHINGTON. D. C. (speciaD. The Sen
ate Committee on Foreign Relation on Fri
day agreed to report favorably treaty be-
tween the United States and Great Britain
sent to the Senate by the President.
The treaty regulates the descent OF prop
erty Of citizens OF this country who die in
Great Britain and OF British subjects who
die In the United States. 1t provides that
property In such cases shall be disposed OF
as Ii tie person deceased should die In his
own country, and gives administrators, e1-
ecutors, ETC., three years In which to settle
estates. The Senate in executive session
ratified the treaty.
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SCHLEY LEADS SAMPSON.
Former Now No. 8 and Latter No. IL IL
the List OF Roar Admtrals.

Former Now No. 8 and Latter No. IL IL
the List OF Rcar-Admirals.
WASHINGTON, D. C. SpeciaD.-Rear-Ad.
miral Sampson will hereafter dip his flag
to Rear-Admiral Schley, who was carried
on the Naval Register as No. In list oi
seven rear-admirals, now stands No. In &
list OF eighteen. Sampson, who stood No.
4, Is now No. II on the list. Rear.Admiral
Schley will now be paid at the rate of S75OQ
: a year and Rear-Admiral Sampson at the
Tate OF $500 year.
This difference OF pay grows out Of the
provisions Of the Personnel bill recently
passed. by which the nine Rear-Admirals
at the top OF the list are to receive the pay
OF Major- Generals OF the army and the last
nine Rear-Adnirals the pay OF Brigadier.
.oGenerels
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-22
THE NEW NEBRASKA SENATOR.
Monroe L. Hayward Formally Elected
After q Long Contest.

LINCOLN, Neb. Especially D.--MonroeL L. Hay
ward OF Nebraska City, has been elsctei
United States Senator by the Legislature.
The end Of the long and at times bitter
contest came unexpectedly. While the
vote was being taken Chairman Steele
asked permission to read a communication.
This proved to be from John L. Webster,
who announced his withdrawal. Repre-
sentative Cox, OF Omaha, a supporter OF
Mr.. Webster, promptly changed his vote to
Hayward, and others followed him. The
Speaker OF the House moved amid confu.
sion and wild cheering that Dir. HAYWARD
be made the unanimous choice OF the
caucus. The motion prevailed without
dissenting vote.