The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-29
Domestic.

DOm0bC1cs
The postofice at Rock River. suburb
OF Cleveland, Ohio, was entered few
nights ago by burglars, who, in their
search for money and valuables, blew open
the safe and demolished almost the entire
front Of the building. They were unsuc-
cessful in finding anything OF value.
Professor James Hoppins announced at
New Haven, Conn, his resignation OF the
professorship OF the history OF art in the
Yale school Of fine arts. This closes thirty
eight years OF continuous service in Yale.
The Supreme Court at Philadelphia,
Penn, rendered decision confirming the
conviction OF James A. Clemmer, who was
convicted in the Montgomery County
courts OF murder in the first degree for
completely in the killing OF Mrs. Emma 2.
Kaiser.
Halt block Of Fort Dawson, Alaska.
was DESTROYED by fire on February 13, the
loss aggregating s5O,0OO. The fire started
in Rogers Bunk House, spread to Fish d
Co.'S store. and then continued south to
other buildings, which we're as dry as tlp-
der. Aquantlty OF 10 merchandise was stolen
from the burned buildings.
Thomas Oflcer, OF the banking firm OF
Oficer Il Pussey, OF Council Bluffs. few
days ago lost roll OF bills containing
monev slipped through hole in his
pocket, and no trace OF 1t has been found.
The War Department has informed the
army officials at San Francisco. Cal. that
four batteries OF the Sixth United States
Artillery will he stationed at Honolulu. 1t
is understood that the Second Volunteer
Engineers will be recalled. leaving the
artillery as the sole garrison for the
Hawaiian Islands.
Frank N. Sheldon, whose second trial Is
now pending before Justice Dunwell in the
Supreme Court at Auburn, n. Y, Tor the
murder OF his wife, Eva n. Sheldon, IN the
town OF Brutus, northern part OF CayuSa
County. on the morning OF April 80, 1896,
committed suicide few days ago In his
cell in the County Jail.
Citizens Of Tacoma, Wash, indignant on
account OF many recent robberies. held
public meeting a few days ago and decided
to form vigilance committee. The Poiice
Department was denounced as incompetent
and a citizens patrol was organized. 1t
was decided that all suspicious characters
must be compelled to leave the city.
Richard W. Rundle, thirty-three years
old, member Of the firm OF Rundle &
Mount. ship painters, OF New York City,
committed suicide in the Hotel Worthy at
Springfield, Mass, few days ago BY drink
Ing carbolic acid. His wife was with him.
An attempt was made few days ago by
outlaws to loot the little town OF Noel, NC
Donald County, Mo. After battle with
citizens the bandits were put to flight,
their leader being killed and one OF their
number captured.
Way passenger train No. 81 on the Penn
sylvania Railroad collided with the rear OF
a West-hound freight train at Allegrtpus.
Penn, few days ago. Engineer John W.
Tarr and Fireman George W. Kern OF the
passenger train were instantly killed.
Welcome A. BotkiD, husband OF Mrs.
Cordelia A. Botkip. convicted Of the MUIR
der OF Mrs. John H. Dunning, OF Dover.
DEL, through the agency OF poisoned
candy, sent through the mails, has applied
at San Francisco, CAL, for divorce on the
ground that bis wife had been convicted
Of a felony.
st, Mary's Academy Norfolk, Va. has
been closed for thirty days on account OF
the development OF smallpox among the
Xayieran brothers, who teach there. The
BOYS OF the school have all been vacci.
mated.