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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
FUNSTON A BRlcADlER.cENERAL.
The Kansas Volunteer Promoted For BraI
cry and Skill at Calulnplt.

The Kansas Volunteer Promoted For Brav.
cry and Skill at CaluInpit.
WASHINGTON, d. C. (speciaD.-On the
recommendation OF General Otis and Gen.
eral Macarthur, President Mckinley has
appointed Colonel Funston Of the Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers to be Brlgadler-Gen-
eral OF Volunteers. This reward was given
to Colonel Funston for his bravery and skill
In leading his men across the Rio Grande de
Pampanga and storming the defences OF
the Flliplnos near Calumpit.
In his telegram to the War Department
recommending the promotion. General
Otis said: Macarthur strongly recon-.
mends Colonel Funston's appointment
Brlgadler- General for signal skill aud gal.
lantry crossing Rio Grande River, and
most gallant service since comDencem ent
OF war. I urge appointment. Funston
able US leader Of men and has earned
recognition"
The appointment continues General
Funston in the service with his new rank
for six months under the Army ReorSani-
zation act
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
POWDER MILL BLOWS UP.
Six Killed In an Explosion at Carney's
Point, N. j.

Six Killed In an Explosion at Carneys
Point, N. j.
WILMINGTON, Del. (SpeciaD. One OF the
press mills OF the Dupont smokeless Pow
der Works at Carneys Point, N. j., blew
up a few days ago and killed six men. The
killed were Captain Sidney Stuart, forty.
five years old, Government powder in.
spector; George Yearger, twenty-five years
old, Pean's Grove; Amos Morris, seventeen
years old, Penn's Grove; William Freint,
twenty-elght years old, Penn's Grove;
Harry Smith, flfty-two years old, Penn's
Grove.
Hundreds OF persons from Penn's Grove
and vicinity rushed to the spot and began
to hunt for relatives and friends. On the
ground near where the mill had stood
were the bodies OF Yearger, Morris. Freint
and Smith. They were torn and black.
ened by the smoke, and could hardly be
recognized. Near them were Stuart and q
man named Prussell, who were still alive.
Both men were injured about the head.
They were taken to the D delaware Hosnital
Stuart and Russell died shortly after being
admitted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
NewSy (sleSnlnxS.

Attempts are being made in Cuba to OBJ,
tain reform in the prevailing system oil
marriages.
Italy has decided not to purchase more
warships until the consideration OF the
naval estimates.
Large and valuable copper lodges have
been discovered near Mount Rainier, IN
Washington State.
Special courses OF lectures on railroadinC
rs science will be delivered in Berlin and
Breslau, Germany. during the summer.
"a woman in Greensboro, N. c., has wor
suit against a water company because
there was no water in the stand-pipe wher
her home took fire, thus rendering the
firemen 'powerless. -.--
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
OUR PARIS EXPOSITION SITE.
Commissioner Peck Takes Possession and
Raises the Stars and Stripes.

Commissioner Peck Takes Possession and
Raises the Stars and Stripes.
PARIS By Cable).-Mr. Ferdinand W
Peck, United States Commissioner General
to the Paris Exposition, took formal posses
sion few days ago OF the American site in
the exposition grounds. whichis close to the
Invalides bridge. NJ. Picard, the French
Commissioner General OF the exposi-
ton, formally made over the site.
Commissioner Peck was accompanied
by his associate Commissioner,
Professor Woodward. A staff OF French
and American architects examined the
plans, after which the minutes were read
and the transfer was completed. The site
Is sn excellent one, and extends 25x25
metres. British Commissioner Spearman
was present at the transfer.
- Four American flags are flying from the
corners OF the american site, which is
nanked by the Turkish and Austrian sites.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
EXCURSION TRAIN WRECKED.
Two Persons Killed In q Sinash-Cr
Near Rochester.

Two Persons Killed In q sinash-Up
Near Rochester.
ROCHESTER, N. Y. Especially "A disastrous =
railroad wreck occurred at 2.4S o'clock
Sunday afternoon on the Rochester and
Lake Ontario Rsilroad, better known az
the Bay Railroad, at Rosenbaur's Corners,
about half a mile north OF the city line.
Two cars on an excursion train filed with
passengers left the track while going
around the curve. Two persons are dead
and at least a dozen were seriously injured,
while about fifty received more or less
severe hurts. The dead are: John Hill
berg, twenty years old: unknown man,
died after being removed from the wreck.
Charles Werner and Joseph thinner were
fatally injured.
John Hilberg was standing on the plat
form between the second und third cars
when the crash came. He was caught be-
tween the two cars and crushed to death.
The work ot rescue was carried on ener-
geticalIy, and rs each sufferer was taken
out he was sent to hospital.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
MURDERED A MILLIONAIRE.
Slayer Prepared His Reasons For I'll
Crime Before He Shot His Enemy.

Slayer Prepared His Reasons For the
Crime Before He Shot His Enemy.
NEW YORK CITY (speciaD.-James Neale
Plumb, formerly well-known man about
.own, shot and killed Alexander Masterton,
a retired banker OF Bronxvl!le, at the Bur-
Ington apartment house, In Thirtleth
street. Plumb, who is flfty-fve years old,
went to meet Masterton, who Is seventy
two years OF age, with the deliberate in
tention OF killing him. He took with him q
small handbag containing several rolls OF
typewrltten documents In which he told
why he was going to kill Masterton. All OF
these papers were turned over to the po.
lice, who made the contents public.
Briefly, Plumb accuses the dead man Of
separating him from his children, induc-
tng one daughter to sue him for an ac-
counting Of her mothers estate and an
other to sue for his removal as her guar
dian, and OF conspirlng in other ways to
ruin him. Plumb had regarded Mr.. Mas
terton as his enemy for thirty.flye years.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
PosTMEN SUE FOR 100000:
Allegs That the Government Did Not Pay
Full Wages to Substitutes.

Allegs That the Government Did Not Pay
Full Wages to Substitutes.
CHICAGO (SpeciaD -Four thousand letter
carriers, all over the country, have fled q
petition In the Court of Claims to recover
$4,000, 900 from the Government for work
done as substitutes.
Four hundred carriers in Chicago are in
volved In the case. C. R. Holden, OF tho
law firm OF Moran, Kraus & Mayer, who
have charge Of the case for the carriers,
says the substitutes have had to undergo
great hardships.
"Postmasters," he says, shave hirel
these men and paid them, when delivering
for regulars, twenty-iour cents an hour,
where the rate paid the steady men was
thirty-four cents an hour. Some Of the
substitutes who worked ut the Chicago
Postoflce worked there for one, two and
three years. averaging as their salary from
S16 to S20 per month"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Prominent People.

Senator Hoar has decided to give up his
proposed trip to Europe and will spend tho
summer In literary work at his Worcester
(Mass.) home.
Sir Wiltrid Laurier, Premier OF Canada,
has announced himself in favor OF the i'm.
position Of $500 poll tax on Chinese en-
tering the country.
Sir Walter Besant says no man has fewer
amusements than he. He Is too short
sighted for billiards, cricket or tennis, and
has had to give up even whist.
Signor Marconi, the distinguished cleo.
trician, whose experiments in wireless tele-
grapny have aroused worldwide interest,
will visit tho United States next October. i
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
MILLIONS PAID TO SPAIN.
Secretary Hay Delivers warrantssFor tn
Philippine Indemnity.


Philippine Indemnity.
WASHINGTON, D. c. (speciaD. D.-AssIstant
Secretary OF the Treasury Vanderllp on
Monday handed to Secretary Hay the
drafts for $20. .oOo. 900, to be turned over to
tho Spanish Government, through Amoas.
sador Cambon, according to the terms OF
tie Peace Treaty.
The State Department at once sent word
to the French Ambassador that the war.
rants were in hand and would be delivered
to him at any time. Secretary Hay re-
ceived the Ambassador In the Diplomatic
room, where tho transfer took place with
little formality.
The Ambassador handed Secretary Hay q
formal receipt, which had been already
prepared. The original receipt was de.
livered by Secretary Hay to Frank A.
Brannagan, the disputing officer Of tho
Department Of State, to be filed away.
After receiving the warrants, N. Cambon
folded the four papers and put them In his
card CASE
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
FIERCE FIGHT WITH BANDITS.
Four Cuban Outlaws Killed While Seek
fnp to Release Their Chief.

Four Cuban Outlaws Killed While Seek
ing to Release Their Chief.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA (By Cable).-At May.
arl, In this province, between Holguin and
sagua de Tanamo, an attempt was made
by four outlaws to rescue the bandit chief
Miguel Gonzales and five other bandits In
the custody Of the rural guards.
The sentinel who detected the attempt
fred, wounding one OF the outlaws. The
guards rushed to the assistance OF the sen.
try and sharp fight ensued. all the would.
be rescuers being killed. Two Of the guards
were wounded. The prisoners have since
been removed to Baracoa.
The efficient service of the gendarmerie
is rapidly restoring serenity In this prov
ince.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
THE SITUATION IN SAMOA.
Rebels Control the Food Supply and Are
Threatening Apia.

WELLINGTON, N. 2. (By Cable).-Advlces
from Samoa indicate that the instructions
received from the Powers to cease hostill.
ties make the situation In the islands very
serious. The rebels hold the main food
supplies, and are again In force near Apia.
Germans and rebels nre jubilant and claim
victory over the British and American
forces. correspondent says that unless
the rebels are made to submit the Difficult.
ties will remain unsolved. The white peo.
sic In the outskirts Of the city are at the
mercy OF the rebels.
The American Vlce-C -Consul's store at Fal.
ifs was looted, while O German store I'D.
Joining It was untouched. British and
American residents strongly condemn the
action Of the Powers In ordering cessation
OF hostilitles.
There was a rumor when the steamer
sailed that thirteen boats filed with armed
rebels were approaching from the East
The town appeared to be safe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Chose to Go to Prison.

Walter McCorkle, age twenty-five, chose
three years in the penitentiary rather thar
public fogglng few days ago at Evans
vile, Ind. He was found guilty Of stealing
horse from bis grandfather and selling 1t
to gypsy. The court gave the grand.
father the option OF whipping the young
man In court or sending him to the State
prison. The grandfather elected to fog
the grandson, but McCorkle's mother and
the prisoner both refused to consent to 6
public whipping.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
TROUBLE IN NICARAGUA.
Prosecutions Of American Citizens by
the Government Must Stop.
FORCE TO BE USED, IF NEEDED.
State Department Holds That Merchants
Are Right In Refusing to Pay Duties
Twlce-Nlcaragua Must Do Justice to
American Citizens or She Will BE
Made To-Cruiser Detroit There.

American CttiZenR or one Will Do
Made To-Cruiser Detroit There.
WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD.-The State
Department holds that American citizens
IN Nicaragua are justified In refusing to pay
AGAIN customs dues to General Torres, the
Nicaraguan commander at Bluehelds, on
goods on which they have already paid
duty to General Reyes whom he was the
representative OF the de facto government.
The attitude Of General Torres in demand
Ing that they pay again to the zelaya Gov
srnment customs dues paid once In full to
General Reyes Il held by the State Depart
nent to represent not the attitude OF an
individual, but OF the Government.
Therefore, it is not within the range OF
diplomacy for the United States to de-
mand the removal Of General Torres, for
that would not abate the obnoxious tax
demands or remove the cause OF the threat
ened clash. The demands OF Torres are
inspirlted by official orders OF the Govern
ment OF Nicaragua.
Having affirmed the correctness OF the
position maintained by American citizens
at Blueflelds, and, shown that the Govern
ment Of Nicaragua is officially involved,
tain its citizens, even II the result means
war with Nicaragua.
The statement that Minister Merry and
Captain Dayton have ample discretion to
use force IL necessary In protecting Ameri-
can interests was made by high depart
mental authority, but this was coupled
with the general order that until drastic
measures shnll become necessary the mat
ter will he left to the State Departments OF
the respective Governments to settle.
The outcome depends entirely upon the
American merchants, who are threatened
with Imprisonment and confscation OF their
goods unless they pay the double duty de.
manded by Nicaragua. II they refuse to
pay, all the force OF the American Govern
ment will be exerted to protect them, to
prevent the seizure OF their property and
their Imprisonment by Nicaraguan officials.
Additional ships will be sent unless the
atmosphere clears. The Administration has
reason to believe that there will be trouble
In both Nicaragua and Honduras unless
these little Governments ore given a con-
yincing instance OF the fact that the United
States will not tolerate violations OF the
rights OF It's citizens.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Tho Winter Wheat Outlook.

Continued improvement Is generally re-
ported In the condition OF wlntor wheat.
Much OF the crop, however, has been win.
ter killed, especially in Southern Iowa and
over the northern portions OK Missouri,
Illinois, Indiana aud Northwestern Ohio.
Exceptin Southern California and in the
upper San Joaquin valley the outlook for
wheat In the Pacific coast States continues
promising, an improved condition belrg
reported from Washington.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
ITALIAN MINISTRY RESIGNS.

Opposition to the Seizure of Chinese
Port Leads to a Crisis.
ROME (By Cable).-Immediately after the
sitting OF the Chamber OF Deputies was
called to order few days ago Premier
Pelioux announced the resignation OK the
Cabinet. The members OF the Extreme Left
received the announcement with yells.
The Premier, amid great uproar, ex'
planned that the Cabinet found itself un'
equal to the responsibility OF withdrawing
the italian warships from China, hence the
resignation OF the Ministry, which, ne
said, had been accepted by the King.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
FOLLOWED HIS FRIEND IN SUICIDE.
Bates Heard That Harty Had Killed Him.
SELF and Did Likewise.

ERIE, Penn. (speciaD.-Edmund Harty
and Norman Bates, friends and fellow office
men at the LAKE Shore and Michigan South
srn offices, are dead as the result OF shoot.
ing with suicidal intent. Harty had been
suffering from stomach troubles TOR some
time. After eating his dinner few days
ago he had an attack OF pain. Selling his
baby boys he caressed them and then rush
ing to the basement shot himself to death.
Wien the news reached his friend Bates
the latter EXPRESSED great sympathy for
the suicide. He himself had recently re.
turned from an insane asylum, and In dis.
cussiDg Harty's death with his mother e1.
pressed the wish that he was With his
friend. A few moments later he went to
his room and killed himself.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Fatal South Dakota Prairie Fires.

MOUNT VERNON, 8. D. (SpeclaD. This
part OF South Dakota was covered with
prairie fires. A family Of four, living Oh
the Dodge Ranch, were frightiully burned,
one fatally. Many horses we're burned on
the ranch. On an adjoining ranch the
owner lost 1900 head OF sheep. while a n
other lost fifty head OF cattle. Many other
ranchmen lost all their buildings.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Woman Loses Power Of Speech.

Mrs. Mary Marsh, wife OF Horace Marsn,
a builder in Elizabeth, N. j., is suffering
from m afllction that puzzles her physi.
clans. She was suddenly attacked last Oc-
tober with q sharp pain In the side OF her
head. Several days later sho lost the
power OF speech. She can eat we'll, sleeps
we'll, and Is apparently In good health, but
cannot talk. Her mind Is not affected.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Three Tennessee Killings.

An old grudge caused William Osborn, a
Union County farmer, a few days ago, to
assassina!e Reason kits and Arthur Kits.
brothers. John Collins, noted outlaw OF
Grainger County, Tenn, was also shot &c
death by Oscar Gray, whom he had per-
aapOtad
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Dreyfus Debate Postponed,

The reassembling OF the Chamber Of
Deputies q: Paris, France, few days ago,
was not marked by any unusual incident.
Premier Depuy moved that debate on all
interpretations relating to the Dreyfus case
be postponed until after tho decision OF the
Court OF Cessation. Tho motion was
adnpfad
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Young Americans as Bull Fighters


The young Americans in the city OF
Durango, Mexico, have announced that
they will give bull fight on the great
holiday OF Mexico, with Americans as the
cuadrillas. This has excited earnest pro-
tests from the missionary clergy there, who
regret that their fellow countrymen should,
not content with attending bull fights, now
begin to fight bulls themselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Two Killed In a Puln Mill.

Two men we're killed and several Others;
injured by an explosion at the kernebee
Fibre Pulp Mill, at Benton Falls, Me-, ana
part of the mill was destroyed by an e1.
plosion OF sulphurlc acid gus in one OF the
'cookers." Charles Skillins and Edward
Trueworthy, who were near the machine,
were killed instantly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Express Train Kills Three.

Herman Kohler, aged twenty-five yeas,
and his sister Mollie, aged seven, were In
stantly killed a few days ago at Lansdale.
PENN, by bsing run over by an express
train, anu their brother Robert, aged live,
died from his injuries few hours later.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Senator KyIe's RESIGNATION.

Senator Kyle, OF South Dakota, has ten.
dered his resignation as Chairman OF the
Industrial mission. The action was
taken on account OF the Senas or's ill-health
He will continue, however, to servo rs Il
member OF tho Commission.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
THE NEWS EPlToMlZEot
wsshinEton Itams.

A warrant was drawn for s1.s72 IN.
!avor OF the Governor OF New York for e1.
Denses incurred and paid BY the State In
raising volunteers for the war with Spain.'
Ths warrant was sent to Governor Roose-i
gelt at Albany.
President Mckinley has approved a!
parcels post convention between tns
United States and Venezuela, which had
Just been signed by the Postmaster,Geperal
and Minister Andrade. 1t is to take efect
on July 1, after ratification by the Venez-
uelan Congress.
Rear Admiral Howell has been relieved
as senior member OF the Naval Retiring
Board He will be succeeded by Admiral
schley, heretofore member OF the NsVaI
Examining Board.
Major Francis 8. Dodge. Paymaster, has
been ordered to proceed from New York to
Havana with the necessary funds tor the
payment OF the troops In the Division OF
Cuba. The Commanding General OF the
Department OF the East will furnish suit
able escort for the funds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
virginia MIlitia Disbanded.

The Governor OF Virginia has disbanded
all the State militia except the artillery,
one company ofinfantry and one Of cavalry,
the balance being unable to pass inspec-
tion. All officers commissions we're re.
voked. General orders for reorganization
will follow. ..-.--.-.--.--.------
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
A Shark Deyours a Bather.

The valet OF the Earl OF Strathmore and
Klnghorne, while bathing few days age
at Bordlghera, near Monte Carlo, was de,
voured by shark. The tragedy occurred
in tho presence OF q crowd OF onlooXers
who were unable to rescue the victim.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Robbers XIII Utah Police Captain,

Two desperadoes who held up several
men near Brigham City, Utah, O few days
ago were brought to bay by posse In the
hills eight miles from Ogden. A battle took
place, In which Captain Brown OF the Og.
den police force and one OF the robbers
were killed. The other robber was cap
tured.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Marion, Ohio. in Financial Strait


Marion, Ohio. is In financial straits and
cannot pay its bills. special election fol
the issue of bonds is necessary before the
debts can be paid. The Counoll has re-
fused to allow claim ordinance, which
includes the salary OF policemen. The poor
fnanclering dates back many years.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Ths Sultan to Pay Our Claims.

The Sultan to Pay Our Claims.
The Sultan has authorized MIR. Oscar S.
Straus, the American Minister at Constan
ttnopls, Turkey, to telegraph to President
Mckinley Turkeys promise to pay tue
100000 claimed by Americans for the de-
struction OF property In 1875.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Dewey, Manila:
Annlversa,y Observed at Manila.

MANILA (By Cable).-Ths anniversary Of
the battle OF Manila Bay, was observed by
the United States t1eet, the usual drills be-
ing omitted. Admiral Dewey had many
visitors, and the American and British
merchantmen dressed ship.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
TII;nois Banker a Suicide.

AN. Iiller, ylce-Presldent aad moneyed
partner in the recently failed Golden
Bank. committed suicide at Golden, ILL.,, oy
shooting himself In the head. The de-
ceased left his widow and six children $780,
600 OF paid up insurance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17

. Mataafa Accepts an Arlnistice.
Mataaia, the Samoan rebel chlettain, has
-pccepted an armistice. Tho Germans, how
ever, declined to sign the proclamation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17

Manila Internal Gevenue Receipts.
The total internal revenue receipts at
Manila reported TO the Treasury, Dspart-
ment. Washington, from August IA, 1898, to
February gS. 1899. were S172,7l9.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17

Persia's Grant to Russia.
The Shah has granted to Russians q con.
cession covering the whole Of province In
North ern Persia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
Spain Keceiyes Peace RatiGcations.

The Marquis de Novallas, Secretary OF
the Spanish Embassy at Paris, arrived at
Madrid, Spain! few days ago and deliy-
cred the peace treaty to the Premier, Senior
Silrpla
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
YOUNG ORDERED TO MANILA.
Major-General to Report to General OIL
For Duty In tho Philippines.

WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD. - An
order was iseued by tho War Department
directing General 8. B. NJ. Young,U. s. v.
Colonel Third Cavalry-on completion