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The Red Cloud chief., 1900-07-20
cat Had u Long Fast.

A cat belonging TO a fire company In
Cincinnati recently disappeared and
was not found for thirteen days great
~ to the amazement and grief OF it's
owners, who searched for II through
ont the entire neighborhood of the en-
CINE house. Their efforts were finally
rewarded when ne was discovered bur
led under a ton OF hay that had re-
Gently been deposited in the establish
ment. He had been there for all that
time and when taken out. though very
thin and sick, gave evidence that he
was yet able to purr under caresses
and renew his natural ayocation as a
rat catcher.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-07-20
Excellent Memory.

"Of course, you do not remember the
war, Miss Anteek?'
Dear me, oh yes, | do. | remem-
Der San Juan hill and Manila. and that
dear, fat Gen. Shafter at Santiago. All,
| remember it all quite we'll"
He meant the war of the rebellion.
but he did not press the inquiry
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-07-20

insecure perch remains perpendicular.
His curious mode of climbing is well
shown in the snapshot. Grasping the
pole with his hand, he draws up his
legs until the soles OF his feet are
parallel and resting against the pole.
With the purchase so obtained he then
raises his body and takes a fresh grip,
repeating the performance until he
reaches the top OF the pole,
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-07-20

MRS. IZORA C.. CHANDLER.
possession Of all these indicates a soul
and that all souls have a future state"
Mrs. Chandler paints miniatures OF
men and women as well as those of
dogs. but the novelty Of the dog nina
ture painting has made 1t a fad. Re-
Gently she painted the heads of three
French bulldogs belonging to II OF
New York's fashionable women and
received $500 for the work.
Three Of U.s." one Of Mrs. Chand-
ler's books about dogs, has been called
the BLACK Beauty" of the dog world.
1t Is dedicated to the memory OF a pet
dog she once owned. and is full OF the
authors pleasing belief in the immor-
taiity of u faithful dumb friends.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-07-20

Every man tells his friends he would
do lots OF things IL he We're in their
place which he wouldn't expect them
to do IL he were In their place.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-07-20

No, Maude. dear, people who are re-
garded as the salt OF the earth are not
TO be found in the cellars.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-04-11
500 BEAUTIFUL EASTER EGGS.

The ladies OF the Methodist Congregation
will distribute 500 beautiful colored Easter
eggs in Judge klugh's park next Saturday, at
o'clock. At the gate each child will receive
q slip containing q number which will entitle
the "lucky one" to prize, namely for the
girls pretty "doll' and for the boys. a "ball
and bat" Gate fare 10 cts, and no extra
charges. Let the children be happy on this
Joyous anniversary time Of Him, who, when
upon earth "took little children in His arms
and blessed them"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-04-11

Thelo weie {: nGrEScs- q Cfs.ssf7> heavy es.
gagements which are not included In this list
because Of the difficulty in arriving at an
accurate or even approximate statement of
the losses, particularly those on the Confed.
crate side. for which no official returns are on
hle In the war department. They are either
lost or never made. The Union losses are
generally officially set out In detail, but In q
continuing campaign like that of the seven
Gays 6attle around Rich mond, or the opera.
tions before Petersburg, they are often times
all grouped together as of one affair. Such
was the case also In the Atlanta campaign, In
when the Con federate returns are not found
at all.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-04-11
To all Clothing Buyers Il y

A hope realized, a promise fulfil
Our one thought in buying, our
it as no one else can meet it. v
fact. We measure every value
sincere store everybody know
liable goods, Quality and Style
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-04-11
WAR THAT WAS WAR, TRULY.
Losses In Fifty Great Battles Fought
Between the Federals and the Con.
federatea. ......

Correspondents from time to time quote
losses or various commands in the civil war
in specific engagements in comparison with
British losses IN their con test with the Beers.
1t therefore appears, say the New York Sun.
TO be worth while to tabulate 50 OF the more
important engagements OF the civil war with
the losses In Killed and wounded, only omit
ting the missing and prisoners. Numbers OF
the missing, however, In nearly every battle
we're killed or wounded, but not 80 reported.
Prisoners captured are omitted because they
tell no tale OF the destructive power Of either
belligerent. Vast numbers OF prisoners are
sometimes secured at verv little expense OF
bloodshed, as at Harper's Ferry:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-04-11
THE ABBEv1LLE COTTON MILL AND THE
LABOR UNION.

Wishing to give the readers OF the Press ana
Banner. as well as the public. fair ana I'm.
partial account Of the organization OF the
Labor Union" causing the recent discharge
of a large number of operatives from the mill.
l take pleasure in presenting, both sides
which was obtained by personal lnterVlew
THE MILL COMPANY.
President Bailey when asked what he
had TO say as president of the Abbevtlle Col.
ton Mill In regard to the recent trouble at Inc
Mill, said: T.
PRESIDENT BAILEY'S REPLY.
The Abbeville Cotton Mill does not Wish TO
have, and will not have, any LABOR Unions
among its employees, and whlie the Mill
Company recogn1ze tne iuli rlgns 1t a ,1e,i y,
the same time have. and reserve the right 10
employ whom they please never knew
these "Uuions" TO help any one except
only wish to i've by the "sweat, and hard
work Of Others" The mill requires from ITS
employees 10 days notice should they at any
time 10 Whsn ths
men we're discharged they were paid up for
all back time, also for ~ days In advance, the
same being in lien ofthe 10 days notice due
way crippled, a. the cotton the mill contem
plated using for the night run Is worth con-
siderably more to the Mill Company than
the profits scorulng from thatrun." ~
THE LABOR UNION" SIDE. y
Having seen Mr.. 8. F. Carter, the president
OF the Labor Union," he kindly and readily
gave me the following Information in regard
to the recent organization Of the Labor
Union at the Abbeville Cotton Mill
PRESIDENT CARRIERS REPLY.
We, the opperatsves Of the Abbeville Cotton
Mill, have decided in good faith In regard to
the Cotton Mill, to organize Labor Union.
Not for the purpose Of damaging the mill In
apy shape or form whatever, but to build up
the mill with good hands and responsible
labor. AS we were aware that our super.
intendant was Union man, and
would recognize our Union OF the National
Union Of the Textile workers OF America,
what do we come In contact With. We
have been deprived OF our liberties and
freedom, locked out Of the mill and turned
off from our job guards around the mill,
and also around our premises with clubs and
pistols. What Is the difficulty? Because we
belong to the National Union Of the Textile
workers OF America. On all due regards to
the owners OF the Abbeville Cotton Mill, we
are Union people, and expect to remain 30,
until we are called from this earth TO etern-
.ty. Hoping that matters will soon be adjust,
ed, we remain, Yours truly, -
J. F. Carter, President.
S. A. Willis, Rec. Sec. !
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-04-11
j. C. Summev.
Blacksmith

OFFER HIS SERVICES to all who may
~ desire any kind of good work in iron.
Shoes furnished for horses shod ali round
tor % Genus. When the shoes are furnish cd
his charges Is 40 cents.
Shops across the street, in front OF Walling.
ford d Russell's Livery Stables.
Maxwell. Phone No. /. :"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-04-11
THE LoCo-HoBILE.

Had the wise mar, ,Solomon lived in these
ing new under the sum-" but 1t would have
been something new every day" as was seen
q few days ago by our citizens as the man IN
the Loco-Mobile passed through our public
square "driving" his Loco-Mobile (buggy) by
steam instead OF horse. This new horseless
vehicle of course won the admiration and at
tracted the attention Of everyone as 1t was
"something new" Sheriff Nance and MI.
Aug. w. Smith were delighted with their
ride In this up-to-date vehicle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

The report of the isthman canal com
mission, submitted by the president to
congress, gives as the unanimous conclu-
sion of that body that "the most practical
and feasible route for an isthmian canal
under the control, management and own
ership of tue United States is that known
as the Nicaragua route" The commits
sion estimates the cost OF this route at
$500. 540,0 900. This estimate is much in
excess of any heretofore made and is due
to increased dimensions and other fea-
lures not heretofore considered. The
commission also estimates the cost of
canal by the Panama route at $142 $40,
$40 according TO one route or $1o3,31S.-
25S according to another route. As be-
tween the Nicaragua and Panama routes
the commission sums up a number of adj
vantages favorable to the former 1t
states also hat under the concessions Civ
en- by the government of Colombia to the
Panama Canal company that government
is not free TO grant the necessary rights
to the United States except upon condi-
tions made by the company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
FOREIGN NOTES or INTEREST.

The Bulgarian cahinet has resigned.
The French chamber OF deputies unan-
imouSiy adopted vote Of sympathy with
Mr.. Kruger.
The Manchester Guardian says II I'M
destands Queen Victoria has decided to
confer a dukedom on Lord Roberts and
that parliament will be asked to vote him
100000
A terrible wreck of two trains on the
Mexican Central railway occurred on
Thursday by which more than score Of
persons were killed and GO injured, many
Of them fatally
The population OF Russia was estimat-
ed ut about 7J.O00,000 In 1861, the year
Of the emancipation OF the serfs. Il u
now calculated TO be over 10000, 600, nc
cording to statement just published BY
the ministry OF finance.
The following dispatch has been re-
ccived from Colonel Willcocks, com
mander Of the British troops at Coomas-
sic, Ashanti. dated Nov. ~: THE cam
paign Ii ended. The troops in excess Of
the garrison viii leave here IN q few
days."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

Manila. Dee. Ga dispatch has been
received from General Funston, giving
an account of two hours fight in the
woods of Santo Domingo between an
American force and 300 rebels command
ed by Sandico. The American force. con-
sisting of 80 native scouts commanded by
Lieutenant Jernigan. attacked the rebels.
who retreated. leaving on the field III
men killed. including the rebel leader,
Aguilar. and an American negro. II was
at first thought the latter was man
named Pagan. deserter from the TWEEN
ty-fourth infantry, but this turned out to
be a mistake. Not one OF Jernigan's men
was wounded
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
KNOX FIGHTS OF WET.
Boer General Retreats to the North
ward.


London, Dee 6-The war Office has re-
ceived the following from Lord Kitche-
ner, dated Bloemfontein. Dee. 81
General Knox re-engaged De Wet
near Bethulie on the Smithficld road yes
ter,lay He drove the enemy from all
their positions before dark. when they re-
treated northward Colonel Pitcher as
sisted by Il turning movement on Knocks
left
Lord Kitchener reports also several
minor affairs.
A Durham dispatch says:
Lord Roberts. who has arrived here,
was accorded n tumultnous reception.
Members of the Irish association dragged
his carriage To the town hall. The streets
were profusely decorated and crowded TO
suffocation. Numerous addresses were
presented 10 the field marshal"
Mr.. j. NJ. Robertson. who has just re-
turned from South Africa. in Il speech ut
a meeting of the League of Liberals said
the people here knew little or.nothing Of
what was going on in South Africa. He
further asserted that he himself saw an
order of Lord Roberts in July for the
burning of 40 farms. The Dutch. Mr.
Robertson added, are now absolutely
alienated.
According to The Daily Express, no
more infantry drafts will be sent to South
Africa. The only troops 10 20 to the
front hereafter will be mounted men.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

Duluth, Dec. 6.-Charles A. Towne
last night confirmed the report that
Governor Lind had rendered him the
United States senatorship to succeed
the late Senator G. X. Davis, and said
that he had decided to accept the APP
pointment. He has telegraphed the
governor to that effect Mr.. Towne
left for Washington via st. Paul this
morning. There is great satisfaction
in Duluth over the appointment. as.
irrespective of party lines. the feeling
is general that Mr.. Towne Is the most
prominent member of Governor Linds
party in the state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
CONGRESS- TN SESSION.
OPENS WITH READING OF PRESl-
DENTS MESSAGE.
Mr.. Mckinley Explains His Chinese
and Philippine Policies - Recom-
mends Nicaragua Canal, Antitrust
Legislation and Army increase.

The short session of the Fifty-sixth
congress began on Monday. The presi-
dents message was read and adjourn
ment was taken in respect to the memory
of members of the two houses who had
died during the recess.
On Tuesday the ship subsidy bill was
taken up in the senate displacing the
Spooner Philippine bill as unfinished bus
mess. Senator Frye explained the bills
provisions. Several bills were introduced
in the house, including the army reorgani-
zation BILL
On Wednesday the senate took up in
executive session the Hay-P auncefote
treaty, providing for the naturalization of
the NicaraguaH canal. 1t did not reach a
vote. In the house the army reorganiza
ton bill was debated, about half of it be-
ing disposed Of. under the five minute
rule. The bill reducing the war revenues
was introduced
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
A WEST VIRGINIA DUEL
Prominent Preacher Killed by a
Prominent Young Lawyer.
LATTER SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.
The Men Quarreled Just before the
Shooting, and the Minister Fired
the First shot, Seriously wounding
His Antagonist.

the First shot, Seriously woundinE
His Antagonist.
Williamson, w. Va. Dec. 6.--Yester-
day afternoon Hon. s. Davis Stokes
shot and instantly killed Rev. John w.
Wohl In a street duel here, Mr.. Stokes
being also dangerously wounded. The
whole town and even the country dis
tricts are intensely excited. Mr..
Stokes. one of the most prominent
young lawyers In Mingo county, left
his Office Immediately after dinner, and
pleasantly greeting friends on the way,
walked with quick and firm step In the
direction OF the house occupied by Rev.
Mr.. Wohl and his housekeeper, Mrs.
Levine, Mr.. Wohl's family being in
Kentucky. Mr.. Stokes stopped at the
gate to talk with Mrs. Levine, who
stood in the doorway. Within few
minutes the minister came out Of the
house. He seemed to be greatly ex
cited about something and said to Mrs.
Levine as he passed her at the door.
you would be much better, at
present In the house"
She iaughingly replied that the day
was far too pretty to be spent en-
tlTtll WllulH uOOIb, anu MI. olDhtS
interrupted by remarking:
Eyes. don't think OF leaving us for
the house."
Quick as fash Mr.. wohl turned,
and addressing Stokes said:
Leave the premises
An alteration followed. Both men
ran to the sidewalk directly In front OF
the house. Something was said. al
most indistlnguishabIe that drew from
Rev. Wohl a sharp retort.
You are a liar" and in an instant
the report OF revolver vas heard.
Stokes stumbled. tried to regain his
footing. but fell In the street. Wound
ed as he was. he drew his revolver and
covered the minister. now within ten
feet OF his fallen foe. Again Wohl
fired, and simultaneously with that
shot the gun In the sinking hand OF
Stokes spoke. When the smoke clear
ed away the two men lay In their own
blood upon the sidewalk. A crowd ran
to the scene. Rev. Mr.. Wohl was dead.
Chance had carried the bullet from
Stokes pistol through the head of the
minister. killing him as he fell. The
bullet bad entered Stokes side below
the heart, and passed entirely through
his body.
Il In the hall OF the minister's house.
facing the fearful duel 10 death. fallen
across the doorway. was found Mrs
Levine. 1t was at first thought the
was dead. and had probably been shot.
but an investigation showed that she
had only tainted from fright
Mr.. Stokes has thus far refused to
say anything concerning the terrible
tragedy, and Mrs. Levine Is Ia too
much OF a state OF excitement 70 talk.
Rev. Mr.. Wohl was recognized as
one Of the most forceful and eloquent
Presbyterian ministers OF this state.
Mr.. Stokes is an ex-Virginia university
president. and comes from one Of the
best families OF the Old Dominion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

New York, Dec. 6.-Thc Herald says
that after having served for % years the
firm of Frank x Dubois. whose employ
he entered Ms an errand boy, and after
having been advanced until he had full
charge of the Office as manager, w liam
Nj. Gates. it is asserted, has confessed
that he has long been rohbing his en-
ployers and was involved in ruin. The
full amount of his alleged stealings is
not known. but il is believed he has taken
$4,000. perhaps more. He is now a
fugitive through the courtesy of the men
he is said to have robbed, who were re-
luctant 10 see him imprisoned and who
offered him the opportunity To escape.
Gates Is said 20 have made this confes-
sion Monday afternoon when he saw that
matters could no longer be concealed
He remained at his home in Brooklyn
Tuesday. bat left yesterday morning, GO
ing no one-nnless it be his wife--knows
whore. Mrs. Gates. left behind with her
child, boy of q years. says she does not
know when her husband will return.
Even under the present circumstances
she retains her pride. declaring implicit
confidence in Mr.. Gates whose business
affairs" She refuses Ia discuss.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
Imprisoned Miner. Battle For Life.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. q. - Imprisoned
900 feet in a coal mine at Dunmore.
near here, 30 men had a desperate battle
for life yesterday as the result of a mine
cave in and only succeeded in gaining
their liberty by digging their way out.
The cave in was at the mine of the Nay
Aug Coal company. Five acres OF sur
face fell into the mine and completely
blocked the exit of the 81 mine workers.
who were far in the interior. Those on
the outside formed themselves into res
cuing parties and. while feeling the men
would not be reached in time, worked
with will Meanwhile the imprisoned
men were not idle. With their shoveis
and picks they began working at a point
where the fall had blocked the main
gangway at point where ii led to a
roadway through which an exit could be
made After some hours work they sue
ceedcd in clearing away sufficient Of the
fall 10 get through before the rescuing
party reached them. None of the men
was injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

San Francisco, Dee. 6.-Funeral serv-
ices were held yesterday at the Preside
over the remains of Colonel Il. :. Liscum.
who was killed at Tien-tsin The simple
funeral service was read by Chaplain
Joseph Potter after which the casket
was borne to the waiting caisson by six
officers and taken to
the ferry for shipment TO Washington.
Two troops of cavalry escorted the re-
mains, which We're followed by number
of carriages containing army officers and
their families
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
Fatal FightIn a Coal Mine.

Saginaw. Mich, Dec. Elm a desperate
fight at the Standard coal mine. near
here, between Poles and other miners
Silvesta Stanck, Pole. struck Pearle
jenkins, % years old, on the head with
club. crushing his skull and causing
death shortly after. jenkins came here
from Ohio. Stanck, who is IS years old
and has family, escaped and has not
been apprehendcd. The trouble started
between two miners while at work in the
mine over a cart. When the men got
above ground, the fight was renewed.
Delore Brown was badly injured. and
several others were hurt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
COAST STORM sWE TT.
Man, S-hoon-rs and Several Lives
Lost.

Lost.
Boston Dec. g. Another southern
storm has swept over New England and
gone the way Of all such disturbances.
straight Oh to the northeast. and like
hundreds of its energetic predecessors
left sluath and destruction in its wake.
Just what il accomplished in New Eng
kland aud particularly along the coast
rnarih ~. Boston can be summed up ms
Five Gloucester fishermen drowned, six
coasfing schooners complete wrecks, nine
vessels sunk. eight schooners ashore and
J. others more or less injured through
collision and loss OF gear.
The usual amount Of damage occurred
on land-buildings blown down. tele-
graph wires Frustrated and some delays
on railroads in the northern portion
through heavy SHOWS
While the storm was very severe along
the enliie New England coast. shipping
north OF this point seemed To have suffer
ed more than off the south shore aud
Cape Cod; in fact, no wrecks occurred on
the lattcr's dreaded sands.
Salem harbor proved bad trap for
seven or eight sailing craft. while on the
rugged Maine shore were dashed half n
dozen other coasters.
The fatality OF the Mary A. Brown oc-
CURED on Hampton beach not far from
the place where the wreck OF the ST. John
schooner Advance came ashore without
her crew. but not II man reached shore to
tell Of the vain battle against the ruthless
elements
III il generally believed that incoming
vessels will add something more TO the
storm of Dec. 4. 1900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
American Girl a Bnron's Bride.

London. Dec. g. Baron Herman Speck
Won Sternberg, formerly secretary of the
German embassy in Washington and re-
Gently appointed consul general for Ger
many at Calcutta, in st. Georges church,
Hanover square, yesterday afternoon.
married Miss Lillian May Langham OF
Louisville. The mother and two sisters
of the bride were present. Joseph III.
Choate, the United States ambassador.
supported the bridegroom.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
WIG Mnrarrer t.r,. Nlneaeen Ye.r.

New York. Dec. 6.--Otto Wolf was
sentenced by Judge Hurd In part two OF
the county court in Brooklyn to 10 years
at hard labor In Sing Sing for the killing
of his wife Rosie on Sept. 80 last in Mil
ton Knapp's residence In that borough.
where Mrs. Wolf was employed as a do
nestle.
The evening times., 1900-01-12
Real Estate Changes Hands.

William B. Turpin, Of the real estate
firm of Plant & Turpin, has purchased from
Dr. Richard S. Hill and wife and others
large block of real estate in square $50,
bounded by Massachusetts Avenue, Della
ware Avenue, and e Street, and containing
about SO 900 feet, for 100000 Mr.. Turpin
is understood to be acting for other parties,
who intend to improve the property, but
he does not disclose their identity or their
plans. The property is described as lots IL
TO H. in square $50, and comprises about
half the square. 1t is unimproved. The
sale was effected through the firm of Heis-
kell & McLeran. DR.. Hill and the other
owners purchased the property several
years ago for investment.