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Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10
SPARKS FROM THE WIRE

Five negro children were burned to death
In a house at Clarmont, Va.
IL Is officially announced that the Dewey
celebration viii occur at Chicago May l,
as first planned
Civil disorders In Porto Rico are beyond
control of the military police. and Gen.
Davis has been forced to use troops for til,
preservation of order.
Chief Justice HazeIrigg of the Kentucky
court of appeals has granted writ of err
ror to the United States supreme court In
the goyernorship contest.
Plans for erecting a new convention hall
at Kansas City have practically been com
pieted and the work OF removing the de
bris from the site is proceeding actively.
The parents Of Jean Baptiste Sipido have
asked Queen Victoria. In a pathetic letter,
to pardon their son, who attempted to as
sassinate the Prince Of Wales at Brussels.
Alva Udell of Stockton. Cal, Filipino
agent, says that Filipinos propose a gigan-
tie commercial boycott against the United
States TO force recognition of Philippine
independence
The Frankfort Germany consulate gen
eral reports $9.245.4 .413 exports to the Cnit-
ed States during the months Of January.
February and March. being increase OF
over $I.o0o.oU
A IRE in Green Point. New York. yester-
tlay threw between 100 and LOO men CUT
6 spRlsks;s = sl)a - - ffss, -
x5oo0oo 70 Seooooo-
Yesterdays statement of the treasury
balances in the general fund. exclusive of
the $3.50. coo.o0o gold reserve in the divis
ion of redemption. shows: Available casf
balance. Sl59. G.s.,. .760: gold. S95. aa23.
The totni amount Of bonds far received
at the treasury for exchange for the new
= per cents is S-,.,i.o7o.6eo. of which $40
20 $50 were received from ind v:duaIs ant
institutions other than national banks
Ninety -tlirec eases Of the bubonic plague
and - deaths from the disease have oc
CURED ut Sidney. n. :. w. Thursday has
been appointed day of intercession
and prayer for relief from the plague.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10
Private Bank Closed.

COLUMBUS, O., April 10-Rein
hardt & Co. S private bank closed it!
doors at noon today.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10
Martinsville School Ronds.

| -lartinsviIle. Ind, April 10.-The city
| council has authorized the sale Of $16,-
| 600 in bonds for the erection Of q
| school building.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10

vheat-No. > red AID longberry. 13c.
Corn-No- white and mixed. 43l4c; No.
5 mixed 4l24c.
oats-No white. soc; No. 5 white a9c
Cattle-Steady at Se;.25dI5.oo.
Hogs-Steady AT S3. 1.,sl-l45.
Sheep-.St eady at Ss3.ogd3-Oo
LambS-Actiye at SSed2.o0.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10

Good six room house and barn Al
in order. Well located and going
Thompson Bros, 6l3 Main street
1o-3t
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 10
The senate agreed to vote on the
Quay case April "a at 4 p. m.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10
A Mysterious Crime.

Desoto, Mo. April 1O.-The dead
body of Mrs. Charles Burehart was
discovered lying in bed yesterday with
her throat cut. Every circumstance
indicated that she was murdered
while asleep the night before. HeI
husband was missing. and upon in
yestigation all his personal effects and
clothing were missing. As Burehart
and his wife We're happily married nc
reason for the crime Is given.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10
E.TS BY WIRE
Prevailing Prices For Grain. Catti
and Provisions on April, 8
indianapolis Grain a

indianapolis Grain and Livestock.
wheat-Wagon. re; No. red, hrm.
fLlec-
Corn-Firm: No. mixed, Ale.
Oats Firm: No. mixed, 2114c-
CattIe-Strong and higer at S3. 4oGl5.15.
Hogs-Steady at S4.ss0T!5. 80
Sheep-Active at ST. OATS
Enthusiastically and strong At So50I1-C0.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10
Race Horses Cremated.

trance. where he was burned to
death.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10
Corsets.

All the leading m axes, some Of which
can only be had here.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10
Chicago Grain and Provisions.


II Closing cash markCts-Wheat. 66Ssc: corn
SSs.c: oats. 24e: pork. sI2-s0: lard ST. 50
| ribs SI.12
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10
Don't miss the opening to-
night at
Haisley & HumDe'-.
For Sale Low.

Kid gloves at special
prices at KnOlienberg's.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10

A very large stock at Boston Store
prices, chain purses soc TO Soc,
Netheis sole bracelets rom Ioc 10 ST.,
Ladies' brooches frcm 10 to soc, roll
plate collar buttons, cellu'oid backs,
assorted styles, roc doz. Hat pins sc
ID 2Sc.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-10
EASTER WEEK
Much prepars ton j

Mh d is he ~ o he @ in d that hng gmy b km ha wI a in the
HeJym n h store bette d 1dng rd ndh sbeena nsam
" dp vi pmb week o Christmas ek excpad)
k y 10 hbh az a a h the will be sbea
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
The Chinese.

The trouble in China is assuming immense
proportions. The" powers are sending l00,-
600 troops, warships and other appliances OF
war TO China.
The Christian missionaries and their con-
verts. seem to be the rrst object Of Chinese
hatred. though all foreigners are, more or less,
subject TO indignity and maltreatment. II
possible. they are worse treated than we
treat Mormon missionaries when they come
here.
II China had preserved her own selfrespect
and ordered Americans from her soil at the
same time that Congress enacted our Chinese
exclusion laws, this trouble might have been
averted.
But should war come, and should China be
divided, the United States should get share
OF the spoils.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
The Dictator Against Imperialism.

The Democratic party has dictator In the
Hon. w. j. Bryan. The nominating conven'
tion. or some of It's members, humbly peti'
toned their boss not to req uire the si1teen-fo
one plank. But, SO to speak, the dictator
stamped his foot, and ordered the plank. The
convention inserted 1t.
The New York Journal seems 10 be entirely
in favor of dictatorship, and would. II nee
essary. do away with Congress and the cabi
net, and give full power to Bryan. That pa
per says: rr1~
"The country Is coming TO know and adm Ire
that splendid stubborn ness OF MIR. BryRn's
The Democrats who did not agreejwiih him
on the silver question, annoyed as they were
with what seemed to them an unnecessary
sacrifice Of political strength! are beginning
TO be glad that they have had. that revelation
OF nnconquerable, infiexlbie 'con viction."
STEEL TRAP JAWS.
The Journal endorses steel jaws, dictator
ship, and ALL &
1--WE know that II William J. Bryan said
that anything was our .plain duty" he would
shut that steel-trap jaw OF his and keep Con
gress In session until that duty was perform
ed or the Congressional term expired"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
Christians Have Been Asked 10 Re.
nOunce Their Religion.

New York, July 9.-The American consul
here has received a communication from
Taku under date OF Thursday, saying that
10 OOO Chinese under General Nieh appeared
outside Of Tien Tsin on Wedn esday and re.
occupied the eastern arsenal. Says a Che
Foo dispatch TO The Herald: The chinese are
fortifying the native city OF Tien Tsin.
The situation there Is considered critical.
Communication between Tong ku and Tlen
Tsin is again threatened.
Boxer influence is increasing In Shan Tung
province. The Christians at Gilman Flu have
been called TO renounce their faith. The
French consul reports that the China Chou
Flu orphanage has been pillsged. A steamer
arrived from New Chwang with nine refugee
sisters and one priest from Moukden. where
the Catholic mission was burned, with three
sisters and the bishop murdered
An infiammable placard was posted in the
Che Foo native city last night.
The cruiser Brooklyn. called here today. As
hours from Nagasak !, and proceeded to Taku.
Three hundred and fifty marines Intended
landing Sunday morning.
The Logan. bearing the Ninth regiment Of
United States infantry. passed Che Foo on
Friday on her way to Taku.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11

The States " Best Man IOr OOSernOr.
The State sometime ago gave as one reason
for supporting Hoyt for Governor, the asser'
tlon that Colonel Hoyt Is the best man"
That is q catchy expression which we have
more than once heard repeated. "The best
man fits every single case without taking
into consideration any of the Others
OF course. be is 1.-THE best man for The
State and all people OF its way Of thinking.
McSweeney has proved his back bone and
stands hatfooted on the dispensary. and ne
would not do at all for the license men.
Colonel Hoyt is Baptist or course many
3aptists would think that any Baptist must
be "a better man" than a Methodist can
dldate, and therefore they must vote against
Methodist McSweeney.
1t Is reasonable for license men to think
almost any prohibitlonist is " better " than a
man who enforces the dispeusary law.
McSweeney has made good governor, but
he has too much backbone to be controlled by
anybody. Colonel Hoyt has not been tried,
but he cannot have more backbone than Mo-
Sweeney. Colonel Hoyt is, therefore, a bet
ter man tor The State.
Governor McSweeney is not sufficiently
defferential to 1.-THE Influential class" He re-
fused their request 10 pardon bgamist
Colonel Hoyt has not been tried and ne
might yield. He is. therefore. "the best
man.
Although Colonel Hoyt never drinks drop
of liquor, he possibly does not believe in " ex-
treme" enforcement OF the liquor law, as Nc.
Sweeney does. 1t is therefore, absolutely GER
tain that Colonel Hoyt is " the best man"
MIR. Watkins, Of this city, isa Hoyt man and
believes in prohibition, home rule and honest
government. He Is Democrat from head to
heel. He thinks 1t has come to pretty pass
when gentleman has to employ a negro to
buy his liquor. He knows that nothing
could be worse than the present plan Of de-
nying liquor to q white man when negro
can buy as much as he pleases.
Ofcourse, Mr.. Watkins thinks Hoyt is " the
best man for governor. He took the liberty
of naming q dozen or more citizens who
think as he does that Hoyt Ia "the best man"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11

The Abbeville Press and Banner announce,
that it will not give any "free advertising" tt
the Confederate reunion to be held here II
August. The idea of holding the reunion vii
not be abandoned, ,howeyer.-Greenwood In
dex.
What we said was this.
"While requests to copy from tho daily
newspapers may be perfectly acceptable u
those Of our brethren who make 1t rule tc
copy as much as possible from the daily press
making their own publications mere re
print yet unless the request to copy Tree 40 ast
shall not copy It,"
Upon that platform we stand. II the gen
tlemen in charge of the Confederate Reunion
at Greenwood or elsewhere want their notices
published in the Press and Banner they mus
send them direct to this Office. We will moi
copy them from the daily newspapers.
In connection with this we Will say that VIC
have received one-cent circular letter from
Gen. C. J. Walker on the same subject. Tht
fact that it was published In daily newspaper
Oh the same day that 1t was received at thi
office. furnishes all the proof that We neet
that the discrimination on his part agalns
the country newspapers and In favor OF tht
daily newspapers, was Intentional. For thi
reason we shall not publish Mr.. Walkers cir
cular, and II anybody doesn't like It, we shal
lose no sleep on the matter.
or course If the circular letters OF Genera
Walker had been sent out the same day, the
dailies would have had the advantage. which
advantage In that instance, would have been
perfectly right, fair and legitimate, but when
General Walker or anybody else expects free
advertising from this Office II must be sent
directly to us, and as soon as II is sent to any
body else.
This may be a very small matter, and we
admit that 1t is, but we are only following the
example which the daily newspapers have
set. I presume nobody would stick little
free advertisement In a country paper, re-
questing daily paper to copy 1t. If be
should do 30, 1t is quite likely he would learn
that free advertising in daily newspapers is
not secured in that way, and in the course Of
time 1t is possible that solicitors OF free ad.
vertising will make their requests known by
sending their favors directly to at least some
of the country offices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11

The Floral Parade consists
of ladies, gentlemen or chill
dren in decorated carriages,
buggies, wagons, carts or BIZ
cycles. Prizes given for the
best decorated vehicle. Dec
orations are either of natural
or artificial (paper) flowers or
colored buntings with ever
green's. The Parade will take
place last day of Carnival,
Thursday, at 4 p. m. Every
body having a vehicle is
urged to enter the Parade.
Any information will be glad
ly furnished by Mrs. r. S.
Link, superintendent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
Hot In CHarle,ston.

The weather has been exceedingly hot In
Charleston. When Charlestonians burn to a
crisp, they ought to come TO Awhile, where
they can cool of. The temperature at no
time last week exceeded 100 in Abbeville. II
our people at any time should feel the least
bit chilly they can easily expose themselves
to the sun when a good temperature will be
restored. Just think of this, If you will,
while Charleston is hot
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
s.Seeel Trap Jaws,

The New York Journal announces that
Bryan has steel trap jaws"
If the flaws" are big enough and open
wide enough, he might, willis trampoosfng
over the country offer very strong arguments
to quell all opposition TO him. If Bryan, like
an alligator. could catch all opponents between
his ponderous steel trap Jaws" you could
guess the result. The dictator would re-enact
the story of the lion and the lamb lying dow
together.
The Dictator with Steel Trap Jaws will
hardly be able to crush the life out of 81 fi
Client number Of Americans TO leave him q
majority. 49,.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
Dividing China.

Ourpeople still talk of the division OF China
as II 1t was not half days work for second
rate power. When Napoleon was asked why
he, didn't attack China he said something
like this: "There are too many Of them"
i But II the division OF China Is to take place.
whether it is an easy or hard job, the United
States should get share.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11

Be sure and go to Smiths
Dry Goods and Millinery for
what you want for the next
40 days. Lots of stuff will 60
at one-half the regular price.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
BLUE FLAME.

No Smoke, But as Hot as Blases.
TIE ladies OF Abbeville are Invited to call
at the store of the Abbevlle Hardware Com.
pany to see the Blue Flame Wickless Stove,
that the Standard Oil Company ls introduc-
Ing. There is no limit to the claims ior its
q most valuable exhibition TO those who may
he interested in the most scientific stove.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
kentucky.

Kentuckey, we believe, was in the Bryan
column last year. Since the Steel Jawed
Dictator interfered with State politics. 1t may
be fair TO set down Kentuckey in the Nc
Kinley column.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY
ACADE0Y.

TWO Beneficiary Scholarships are 10 be
Il filled from Abbeville County by oompeti.
tive examinations. Application BLANKS, with
accompanying instructions, may be Obtained
from the County superintendent OF Educa-
tlon. These blanks, properly filled ont, no ust
be in the hands OF Col. G, 8, lGADSDEN.
Chairman Board OF Visitors. by the first day
of August. aii', ~
July 4. l9O0. 2t .sa.,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11

All Confederate Veterans will be
furnished Good Dinner ON Wednes-
day, July is, at the CARNIVAL. II was
error to state last week that dinner
would be given on the 18th and 19th.{
The Dinner will be given on We'd
nesday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
Democratic Nominations.

Arkansas City last week William Jennings
Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson were nomi-
mated respectively for President and Vice
President. Ctq
The ticket suits the Press and Banner as
we'll as any other ticket that could be named
ON that platform. And any other ticket
would suit US as we'll as Bryan and Steven.
son.
1t Is the platform Of principles which does
net conform to our way OF thinking.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
.aE MaSDasIN srRuGSGsD.

,Hfhe first seven men were executed neatly
and well, but when the executioner came TO
| the deposed mandarin, he struggled and
declined to put forth bis neck. wildly yoeiier-
up Justly accused and condemned. The exc
cutioner caught his pigtatl and dragged his
head forward from the body, with the result
that The head was severed only after many
blows had been struck. The head and body
we're terribly mutilated. When the head fin-
ally fell the mouth opened and closed as 1t
still trying TO artculate the words injustice,
Injustice
"The body remained kneeling and the arms
work ked frantically In protest for some time
TIL knocked over. The spectators then ran
they dipped into the blood and ate. the su.
perstition being that this man had died
hero and that the blood Of a brave man
would give courage to those tasting II.
Ing. The victim is stretched out on his back,
arms and legs extended. and u man sits on
each of the limbs The executioner appears
with huge stone. II the victim has the
crushed at once. Otherwise the executioner
may torture him at will administering blows
wherever be pleases until the victim dies OF
pain and loss OF blood.
DEATH IN A THOUSAND PIECES.
1.-THE most dreadful punishment of the
Chinese criminal code is the Ling. Chi.
which means death In a thousand pieces. and
which is inflicted on men OF women who
murd-r their parents. The condemned man
is placed on bis back, arms and legs extend
ed, and fettered to pegs In the ground. with
a knife the executioner hacks off the nesh at
the eyebrows, the cheeks, the nose, the ears.
the breast, the hips, the thighs, and the
calves and then the hands are cut off and the
feet and the arms and the legs. Meanwhile
the body Is being hacked with knife by
another operator, who skillfully avoids vital
spots. Finally, when the victim is almost
dead from loss OF blood, with stab in the pit
of the stomach and single sword blow at
the neck he is finished.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
Have your carriage and
buggy decorated and enter
the Floral Parade.
Teacher Wanted.

IOR EDGEWOOD SCHOOL, School Dis.
trict No. "a. Reference required. Apply To
w. Z. Leslie,
A. q. Cochran,
or A. NJ. Reid,
Abbeville, :. G.. July3, 1900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11

If you want to see
every pretty woman
i'm AbbeVille, come
July II, Is, ID.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11

Young men get your girls
to decorate your vehicles and
win the prize in the Floral
Parade.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
452 Acres for Sale.

THREE MILES from ABBEVILLE COURT
Il House, on the Due West road. Well in.
proved. EVANS GORDON. ID
Abbeviile, S. G., June 80. 1900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11

Save your fruits and berries by using Ameri-
can Preserving Powder and Liquid. For sale
al Speed Drng Company.
ply jnst arrived al Speed Drug Company.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11

NV Ice customers will remember that Will
meet all cut prices on Ice. j. l.. Perrin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11

Closing out sale at Smiths
Dry Goods and Millinery for
the next 40 days. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11
3421.
Report of the Condition of
The National Bank Of AbbeTillG

at Abbeville, In the State OF South Carolina,
at the close OF business June 29, 1900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-11

The Abbeville Press and Banner announce,
that it will not give any "free advertising" tc
the Confederate reunion to be held here In
August. The idea of holding the reunion will
not be abandoned, howeyer.-Greenwood In
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-28

Week, shut I will say that it 10 to be
erected At no distant date.
Three years ago the company Of
cred $4,000 fos . dsDot site In TIL 3
city, bus the owner refused to sell at
that price and feeling that we could net
afford TO pay mora we did not purchase
then. Today the same piece OF prop
erty IL held ss 100000. As El Psso
property is CONSTANTLY increasing In
value we have come to the conclusion
that we had better buy now and are
making arrangements accordingly. A
new depot, modern in every respect,
will ere long be q reality"
LETTER From Switchman 6ifford's
Mother.
Thinking that probably she fact that
the father of Switchmsn J. D. Clifford,
who was killed At the S. p. depot in
this city, did not send for his sons body
lett the Impression with the public
that he cared nothing for his con, .
friend Of the family hiss Shauded
"Link and Pin" letter from she
deceased's parents with request to
publish . sufficient amount of 10 to
exist.
The letter lie long one and teens
throughout with parental affection
aud hears repding grief, making 1t diff
fcult for the most hard hearted to read
1t and retain dry eyes. II is written b.
the deceAsed's mother but is intended
to express the feelings Of both parents
aud also explains why they did not
have the body shipped home. Below
lie published enough of IL to give the
reader an idea of the love that the de-
ceased switchmsn's parents had for
him and the grief his death caused Ia
tee home:
"God bless you and ell the kind
friends that assisted in laying our
bursting with grief. HE loss We can
not survive, We can not live down this
awful bereavement. My brain reels,
my strength fails me and all seems to
be taken from me. Never was . great
er love borne than we had for him.
"How can We ever thank you and oil
the other distant friends who assisted
us and sympathized with us 10 this hour
Of greatest trial. The liRhs has gone
from our home never to return. l
wander from room to room and sink
down, calling for my boy, my boy.
Never again will light shine on my
broken heart. No rest comes 70 us, we
can not sleep nor psrtake of food.
"We have had the misfortune to lose
all our wealth and nothing remains
for US bus his fathers small salary.
Had we possessed the means we would
never have rested without his dear
body but to bring him home was
i'm possible. For US to know that he
was laid tn rest by those who loved him
is Q great consolation. Kindly give our
thanks TO them that stood by him and
helped to lay our darling boy away.
Watch that dear grave and lay upon
L. often q flower for his broken heart