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FOroiEu.

The steamer Arcadian went ashore on
Rock Island, at the entrance OF Louisburg
harbor, Nova Scotia. She was a total loss.
Ethan Allen Hitchcock. retiring United
States Ambassador to Russia. arrived In
London a few days ago on his way to
America to take up the duties OF Secretary
OF the Interior, and in an interview denies
that Russia was ever In coalition to
hamper the United States In Its conflict
with Spain.
Influenza has been rampant In Berlin,
Germany. and many OF the public omctals
are suffering from the epidemic, including
Baron Won Bulow, the Minister OF Foreign
Affairs. The Chief State Attorney, Won
Moess, Is dead, and Prince George OF
Prussia Is recovering.
The Criminal Section OF the Court OF
Cessation at Paris, France, has concluded
Its inquiry into the Dreyfus trial. 1t has
referred the whole matter. with the new
light developed during the inquiry, to the
Procurator-General,w who will be required
to report his opinion to the Court.
The Governments invited to name the
pluce OF holding the coming peace confer
ence have agreed to meet at me hague.
The conference will probably meet about
March /.
Albert Peugnez, youth who murdered a
woman and boy, was guillotined at Paris,
France, few days ago. The fact Is notable
ms being the last execution which is to
take place in the Place de 10 Roquette, the
famous execution place OF Paris.
The Queen Regent OF Spain has signed
decree raising the state OF Siege through
out Spain.
At meeting OF the Commercial Club at
Madrid, Spain, a movement was started to
ask the Government to replace the Spanish
heet with pnrt of the $40, 600, 900 the United
States will pay for the Philippines.
Jose Rios and Pablo Longorla, sub-Lieu.
tenants in the Mexican ARMY, fought duel
with pistols at San Luis p0tosi' dhe, Me1,co; 81
yancing at each shot. Longoria was dan
rerousiy wounded in the breast. Both men
were placed under arrest.
Victor willous, tho Anarchist who on
August II last shot and wounded police
oficer who was endeavorlng to arrest him
at Brussels, Belgium, was few days ago
sentenced to fifteen years penal servitude.
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SHOT BY A HUSBAND AFTER DINNER
Harry Brown Insulted Mrs. War; an
Five Minutes Later Was Dead.

Harry Brown Insulted Mrs. War; and
Five Minutes Later Was Dead.
wELoH, W. Va. Especially Harry Brown
and Jordan D ore were invited to dine with
Presley Warf Sunday evening. After din
ner Mrs. Wari told her husband that Brown
had insulted her and Brown and D ore lett
the house. Five minutes later Warf had
shot Brown, killing him instantly.
After Mrs. Warf informed her husband
OF what had happened he followed the two
young men to the Tidewater Coal plant
nearby and demanded an apology. Brown
refused to apologize and the two men ran
Warf back to. his house. Entering 1t,
Brown threw Mrs. Wart against trunk.
AS he did so Warf placed the muzzle OF
revolver against his head and blew out his
brains. Wari is in jail and the citizens are
raising fund with which to bail him OUT
Of custody.
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GENERAL EACAN'S SENTENCE.
President Mckinley Suspends Him From;
sRank and Duty For Six Years.

President Mckinley Suspends Him From
skank and Duty For Six Years.
WASHINGTON, D. C: (SpeciaD. The Presi-
dent has taken action in the case OF
Brigadier- General Charles P. Eagan, Conn,
missary Of Subsistence, whose sensational
attack on Major General Nelson 4. Miles,
Commanding General OF the army, before
the War Investigating Commission led to
bis trial By court-martial on charges OF
conduct unbecoming an ofacer and q
gentleman. General Eagan was convicted
OF the charges and specifications to each
and was sentenced to dismissal. The court
agreed, however, that its members might
make individual recommendations that
clemency be exercised, and the President
approving these applications, which wero
headed by that of Major-General Wesley
Merritt, president OF the court, reduced
the sentence to suspension from rank and
duty for period OF six years.
The period dofsuspension goes beyondtne
date Of General Eagans compulsory re-
tirement for age, and, according to the
law, an officer under suspension at tne
time Of his retirement is dropped from the
army, and may not have his name borne
on the rolls or be entitled to retired pay.
General Eagan was ffty-oight ears old on
January 16, 1899. 5h
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w. C. johnson Succeeds Sexton.

Captain ". @. johnson, Senior Vice.
Conmander-In- Chief OF the Grand Army
OF the Republic. Is the head OF tho firm OF
the Johnson Brothers Hardware Company.
In Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the Grand
Army of the Republic constitution, he be-
came the Acting Commander-in-Chtef at
once upon the death OF his superior, and
will continue as the Acting Commander
In Chief until the vacancy ~ filled. The
National Committee Of Administration,
consisting Of forty-hve members, one from
each State department, has power to I'LL
all vacancIOs
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AUSTRALIAN COLONIES TO UNITE
Details OF Federation by tho Five Primo
Ministers.

Details OF Federation by the Five Primo
Ministers.
MELBOURNE. Australia (By Cable).-A con-
ference Of the Prime Ministers OF the five
Australian colonies and Tasmania has
reached an agreement for the federation OF
the colonies, which will become an accom-
plished fact as soon as 1t Is confirmed by the
respective colonial Parliaments. 1t was de-
cided that the capital OF the federation
should be within the colony OF New South
Wales, but at least hundred miles from
SYDNEY, the -esent capital OF the colony.
The Federal Parliament will meet In Mel
bourne pending the erection Of the perma-
nent Federal buildings.
Among the provisions OF the agreement
is one arranging that the surplus revenue
shall be proportlonately distributed among
the individual States. This provision will
remain in operation for ten years, after
which 1t will be subject to repeal or altera-
tion by the Federal Parliament.
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large; our own casualties thus far esti-
mated at 175, very few fatal. Troops en-
thusiastlc and acting fearlessly. Navy did
splendid execution on flanks OF enemy;
city held in check and absolute quiet pre-
walls; insurgents have secured good many
Mauser rifles, a few feld pieces, and quick
month. OTIs.
MANILA, February5. s.
Adiutant General. Washington:
Have established our permanent lines
we'll out, and have driven of the insurgents.
The troops have conducted themselves with
great heroism. The country about Manila
is peaceful and the city perfectly quiet.
List Of casualties tomorrow. OTIs.
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GOMEZ IS NOW OUR ALLY:
He vii! Cooperate in the Recon-
struction Of Cuba.
AGREES TO DISBAND HIS MEN,.

Tho Cuban General Accepts Our Offer OF
83,ooo,ooo rs = Reward by tho United
States to His soldiers-He VIII Help
President Mckinley in Establishing
Cuban RepublIe-some Dissatisfaction.
HAVANA, Cuba (By Cable).-Mr. Robert
p. Porter. President McKinley's Special
Commissioner, has returned from Reme-
dIos, whittier he went to confer with Gen.
eral Maxine Gomez regarding the payment
OF tho Cuban troops.
Mr Porter says that General Gomez has
accepted tho offer OF So, ,0o0, 600. not rs pay
ment to the army for its services, but as q
reward by tho United States to tho Cubsns.
One hundred dollars will be gIven to eaah
soldier.
General Gomez has accepted IN invita-
tion from Governor General Brooke to
como to Havana, and he wrote letter to
General Brooke which was brought here
by Captain j. A. Campbell, who accom-.
panied Mr.. Porter. General Gomez said
that he would have further conference
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When tho open session ended with re-
markable speech by Senator Gorman-his
valediotory, he termed it-the situation
was still In doubt. A conference was held
In the Vice-President's private office. in
which Senators Aldrloh, Lodge, Hanna,
Fairbanks, Hansbrough and Yice-Prestdent
hobart participated. After considerable
figuring 1t was discovered that two more
votes were needed to insure the ratification
Of the treaty.
The missionaries sent out returned with
tho report that four Senators were still IN
doubt and no amount OF pleading could in
duce them to agree to support the treaty.
The wavering Senators were MoLaurin,
McEnery, Jones, Of Nevada, and Heitfeld.
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Cycling Notes.

The increased leg movement caused by
long cranks Is neither unpleasant nor
wearisome to most riders after little prac-
tice with 1t.
In some machines shown at the English
cycle shows the discarded and faulty plan
Of clampirg the saddle directly on the top
tube was revived.
Twelve leading cycle manufacturing COM
paniee of Greet Britain, which made
profit Of 81, ,292 ,s45 In 1897, show profit OF
only 81, no. 800 for 1898.
Australia can boast Of bicycle mail
service. Several long distance postal
routes are covered by cyclists-a special
postage stamp being issued for letters by
this service.
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PresIdeut,s Reply to Conner.

Havana, Cuba CBY Cable).-The follow
ing message from President Mckinley was
received by Robert P. Porter and was
transmitted to General Maxlmo Gomez:
Robert P. Porter, Havana:
The President sends his hearty congrat-
ulation and thanks for your dispatch:
Convey his cordial greetings to General
Gomez and his grateful apprecla-
ton Of the Generals frank and friendly
message. The cooperation Of General
Gomez In the racifcation Of Cuba will be
OF the greatest value for both peoples.
JOHN HAY,
Secretary OF State.
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Prominent People.

The will OF the late William Black. the
novelist, leaves $125,00 to his widow and
children.
, John Morley's fee for writing the life OF
Mr.. Gladstone is $50, 900, which has already
been paid to him.
President McKinley's wedding present to
Mrs. Henry Harrington Scott, nee Samp-
son, was the original other fathers now
celebrated telegram announcing the de-
struction OF Ceryera's feet.
John Holmes, brother Of the late Oliver
Wendell Holmes, died at his home in Cam-
bridge, Mass, aged eighty-seven years.
He was mover married. He had devoted
his life to classical study and general liter
aturv.
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PEACE TREATY RATIFIED.
Assumption Of Authority Over the
Philippines Approved by Senate.
HALE AND HOAR VOTE AGAINST IT

McEnery and McLaurln, Southern Demo-
Gratis. Save tho Treaty-The Vote Was
81 Yeas to 81 Nsys-Nine Democrats
.. Recorded In the Afarmstive -one
Vote More Than Needed.
WASHINGTON. D. C. Especially. ~ The
Treaty OF Peace with Spain was ratified by
the Senate In executive session Monday
afternoon by q vote OF 81 to "a. only ono
moro than tho necessary two-thlrds ma
jority. Two Republican senators-Messrs.
Hale and Hoar-voted against ratification.
while nlne Democrats were recorded In tho
Affirmative. The only amendment offered
was rejected.
At ais, when the Senate went into exeeu-
tive session, after Chairman Davis, fearful
of making tactical blundsr, refused f1ys
minutes to Mr.. Wolcott to reply to Hr.
German, the opponents Of the treaty were
supremely confident Of success. and ths
leaders on tho Republican side, with ths
possible exception Of Mr.. Aldrich. admitted
that the trosty Was beaten.
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Soldiers Sentence For Murder Approved.
Major General Miles at Washington has
approved the sentence OF dishonorabls dis
charge from the army and imprisonment
for life imposed on Private James Ellis,
Company I. Third North Carolina 1olun.
teer Infantry. for murder committed at
Macon, Ga. General Miles designated the
military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan,
as the place OF confinement.
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MORE p1aHr1Na AT MANILA q
4 skirmishing Party Attacked and Tvs
.r Soldiers Killed.

MANILA, Philippine Islands (By Cable 80
Three companies Of the Kansas Regt.
ment, under command Of Colonel Funston,
made q brilliant charge Tuesday evening
against body of Filipinos who were hard
pressing reconnoitering party which wag
doing duty not far from Caloocan. The
Americans behaved With the greatest gaiss'
lantry. 4 ~ - Ss55f &. ~
The reconnoitring party were. tfehtinG
against very heavy odds, but they showed
no signs ofNquitting, though there 4
scarcely doubt that they would have,
boon out to pieces had It not been for tho 4
opportue arrival Of tho Kansas troops. AZ
ter desperate conflict. IN which Lieutsn-f
ant Albert O. Afford, Of Company I and q
private were killed and ave wounded, tho
enemy were driven back to Oaloocan,
which is the strongest position OF the
rebels. sts}S IN
Meantime the light drsught gunbosts
were shelling the town from the left,;
while tho Utah Battery was putting M;
good work from the right. = Us
Their shells set the town on fre and tn-s
ficted severe losses on tho Filipinos.
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TIE NEWS IN WASHINGTON.
Admiral Dewey and General Otis send
Reports Of the Engagement.

Admiral Dewey and General Otis Send
Reports Of the Engagement.
WAsH1NGroN. D. G. (Special).-Admira
Dewey cabled the Navy Department that
hostilitfes had begun between the American
Army and Naval forces In and about Manila
and the Philippine insurgents. The insur-
gents, he said, had been the aggressors and
had been repulsed. Following ia the text
Of his dispatch:
MANILA, February 5.
To the Secretary OF the Navy, Washington:
Insurgents here inaugurated general en-
gagement last night, which was continued
to-day. The American Army and Navy
were generally successful. Insurgents
have been driven back and our line ad-
vanced. No casualties to navy. DEWEY.
Next came the following cablegrams from
General Otis to the War Department.:
MANILA, FebruaryS.
To Adjutant General:
Insurgents in large force opened attack
on our outer lines at s.45 last evening; re-
newed attack several times during night;
ct o'clock this morning entire line en-
gagged; all attacks repulsed; at day
break advanced against insurgents, and
have driven them beyond the lines
they formerly occupied, capturing sew
eral villages and their defense works;
insurgent loss In dead and wounded
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forces now have this important adjunct to
the city under their complete control. The
behavior OF the soldiers, regulars and
volunteers alike was superb. The highest
credit is due TO the officers and men.
The Americans have buried the Filipino
dead and are caring for their wounded,
facts that amaze tho natives
The city OF Manila Is quiet.
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MAINE MONUMENT IN HAVANA.
enate Adopts q Joint Resolution Appro-
prlating $4,000.

WASHINGTON, D. c. (speciaD.-In the
serate Mr.. Hale, (Rep., Me- Chairman OF
tho Naval Affairs Committee. has favorably
reported the following joint resolution,
and it WAS adopted:
"That the Secretary OF the Navy Is here
by authorized to have erected In the Colon
Cemetery, at Havana, Cuba, suitable
granite monument to the memory OF the
sailors and marines who lost their lives by
the destruction OF the United States bat
tleship Maine. in the Harbor OF Havana, on
the 18th day OF February, 1898, and whose
remains are buried In that cemetery, and
suitably to inscrlbe and enclose such mon
anent; and the sum Of SIC, 900 Is approprt-
ated for this purpose"
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A Schoolgirl Kills Herself.

Lonnie J. Wright, the fiteen-year-old
daughter OF tue Rev. W. Il. Wright, Of the
Christian Church OF Dallas. Texas, killed
herself py taking strychnine. She had re-
fused to 20 to school at the command OF
her mother She imagined that she did
not receive as much consideration at school
as was shown to her scboolmates. her
mother criticised her, and in ut OF anger
she took poison.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-22
Quay Case Again Postponed.

The trial OF Senator Quay, his son,
Richard R. Quay, and ex-state Treasurer
BENJAMIN J. Haywood, at Philadelphia:
charged with conspiracy in the misuse OK
State funds on deposit In the Peoples
Bank, again has been postponed, this time
from February 20 until February ~.
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A Young Brides Suicide.

Mrs. William Winters, nineteen-year.
old bride Of three weeks, was successful In
her second attempt at suicide few days
ago at Olney, Ill. She blew her brains out
with a revolver and died In few moments.
On the day before her wedding she drank
white vitrlol. A physician saved her lifo
and the ceremony was not put of. Let
ters she left for her husband said she had
contemplated suicide for long time, but
did not hint at any reason.
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The New Liberal Leador Chosen.

The New Liberal Loader Chosen.
There was large attendance OF Liberal
Members OF Parliament at the Reform
Club In London few days ago, upon the
occasion OF meeting for the purpose OF
electlng leader OF the party In the House
OF Commons to succeed Sir William Har-
court. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
was unanimously chosen.
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Tho British colonies included In tho
present scheme OF federation are New South
Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Aus
tralia and Western Australia, on the Aus
trallan continent, and Tasmania. an ada
cent island. Provision is made also to ad-
NIT New Zealand II that colony desires 1t.
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Collided in q Sandstor1n.

A west bound local freight train and the
pay car special, going east from Tucson.
Arizona. few days ago. collided near San
Simon while going through sandstorm.
Fireman Albert Faver was instantly killed,
Engineer Ralph Fetterly was badly Injured
and Engineer James Leavitt received in
jurles which caus I'd his death few hours
Iofa
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Macauley'. Birthplace Damaged by Fire.
Rothley Temple, historic building IN
Leicesrershire, England, was considerably
. damaged by fire a few days ago. The
building formerly belonged to the Knights
Hospitailers and was the birthplace oi
Macauley. the historian.
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Ice Cream at a Wedding Poisonous.

Ice Cream at "e"UI"T 1V1S0Hous.
case of wholesale poisoning, whiab,
from investigations made By the authori-
ties of Torrington, Conn.,, was the result
M eating ice cream, was the sequel Of q
Polish Wedding held at Torrlngton few
days ago. There were twenty-five victims,
wcnsn and children, and while the condt.
tion OF some OF them was critical no
fatalities resulted. fs
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Gets Ten Years For Killing q Man.

Judge Fort, in the Essex County Court,
N. j., few days ago, sentenced Carlo Del-
fatarre to ten years in prison for having
shot and killed John Ashland, OF Brooklyn,
in Newark on December 18 last Delfatarre
pleaded guilty to mansIaughter short
time ago. When the Court pronounced the
sentence be collapsed, as he had been un-
der the impression that his sentence would
be light one.
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Tranquility Restored In Uruguay.
The Government forces have defeated
and captured the Colorados, who recently
revolted against Senior Cuestos, the Pro.
visional President of Uruguay. Tran
guilty Is now restored.
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France Protests Against Germany.
Tho French Embassy at Constantinople,
Turkey, has made protest to the Porte
against tho acquisition by Germany OF a
station on the Sea OF Marmora.
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General Brooke to Fill All On1ces.

General Brooke. the Governor OF Cuba,
has issued proclamation confirming the
appointments made By the Governors Of
the provinces, but ordering that hereafter
no appointments shall be made except by
himself. The Governors Of the provinces
will propose candidates. but the selections
will be made BY General Brooke.
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Battleships For tho Navy.

The House Committee on Naval Affairs.
Washington, has decided to recommend
the construction OF twelve warships, and
will probably add three more to that num-
har
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The body was taken to Chicago for burial.
There were no funeral services in this city,
but six members OF the Grand Army acted
as pail bearers, both when the body was
removed from the hospital and when put
aboard the train.
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COLONEL JAMES A. SEXTON DEAD.

Chief OF tho Grand Army
OF tho Republic Passes Away.
WASHINGTON, D. c. (special).-Colonel
James A. Sexton. Commander-in-C Chief OF
the Grand Army Of the Republic and
member of the War Investigating Commis.
sion, died Sunday morning at Garfield
Hospital from complications resulting pfl-
marily from an attack OF the grip.
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Liberated by the Tagals.

General Rios telegraphs from Manila to
the Spanish Government at Madrid that
the Spanish military prisoners at Msyariz
have been liberated by the TagsIy, and that
he has paid them the arrears OF wsssa due
them.
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London Cabbies on q Strike.

London was practically cabless a few
days ago owing to a strike OF the cabmen,
who objected to recent police regulations.
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Onr PhlIinnlna Policy.

General Corbin, at Washington, said
that the Presidents December proclama-
tion would be the basis OF our future Phil .
ippine policy.
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Argentine Republic Gets 3 Big Loan.
The Argentine Government has arranged
a loan OF 100000 900 with the Rothschild-
Morgan syndicate, secured by the alcohol
revenues OF the Argentine Republic.
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Justice Brewer Honored In London.
Justice Brewer Of the United States Su.
preme Court few days ago sat on the
bench Of the Court OF Appeals In London.
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c..-,.nu,. Shirt Of Cn,nnrnmIaa.

It is reported from Berlin that Germany
is willing to meet the United States and
Great Britain In spirit Of compromise on
the issues arising out Of the recent Samoan
discussions.
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Bishop O'Hara Is Dead.

The Right Rev. William O'Hara, the VEN
cradle Bishop Of the Roman Catholic dto-
cese, OF Scranton, died at Scranton, Penn,
q few days ago, after lingering illness.
He was eighry-two years old. He was
born in Limavady, County Derry, Ireland,
in 1917.
China to Open Another Door.
As the result OF long negotiations, Sir
Claude MacD onald, the British Minister, at
Pekin, China. has obtained the consent OF
the Tsungli-Yamen to the opening of the
city OF Nan-Ning-Fu, province OF Quang
See, as treaty port.