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Arizona silver belt., 1899-10-19

The railroads are enjoying very arge share of prosperity. The Rail vay Age state that iu the nine months ended Sept 30 there were 17oa miles of new railroad constructed n tine United states which exceeds The total mileage for any one year since 1892, with the exception of >g- Fheu 5d3o were completed. it is be- ieved that maagh mileage will be .dded before Ianuary next tO make ha total mileage for this year itoo miles oy over The scarcity of labor md inability tp secure rails and track upplie- is delaying construction omeWhat
Arizona silver belt., 1899-10-19
? PROCEEDINGS
Of the Board of Supervisors of
 Gila County

iiiueE ttila County, oct ,, 1899.
 The board of supervisors of Gila county met in regular quarterly ses- aon Therc were present c. D. Bar clay rbuirmau j. C. Oldheld and J. B Frecman, members, and R. ]. Will Hams Jerk
 The board proceeded to count the muncN in the hands Of the county treasurer and found Che same correct.
 The following claims were then au- dited and allowed and warrants order Qd drawn in payment thereof < H Morehead, salary as treas
 uer for quarter ending Sep
 tember 30. 1899. SEQ % P W Fleming, salary as district
 attorney for the quarter end
 Sept %, 1899 250 0o R j Williams, salary as county
 recorder for the quarter end
 ing Sept ip, Ss9 250 co W r Armstrong, salary sher
 infor the quarterendiug sept
 30 1899 ljO 00 W T Armstrong, salary as jail
 or for quarter ending Sept 3o.
 iSgg 30a co Chas T Martin saiagy a, clerk
 of district court for quarter
 ending sept }o lsa9 90 %
 M ThWmud, probate judge then attended in accordance with law and allowed the following claims: c D Batclay services as super
 visor per diem and mileage, $ 20 oo ] C Otdheld. same, 9u oo j B Freeman, same, lol SO motion bgmd stood 1 rcceS, un- tIl o'clock ?. m.
 Pursuant t3reee-s taken board re- convened a o'clock p m all mem-
Arizona silver belt., 1899-10-19

Advices from Washington state that be modas yiyeudi agreed upon between the United State, and Canada for tue Alaskan boundary leaves the contro- 'ersy uucnanged Canada is still cut lBfrom the coast as eiieetually as though she had agreed to the boundary line fixed by Che United States. Canada
 iise has been iii n0wise strengthened
 and it is hcheyed now that with a con Hnaancs of negotiations information }ill develop sufficient to prove the con 'ention> of the United States with Tee 53ga to tue interpretation of the treaty.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-10-19

The Pick and Drill of Prescott has eased Go exist, and out of its remains las arisen bright little sheet uuder Toe modest title of The Prospect The initial issue of the new paper gives yideuee of prosperity and promises -o be factor in the development ot -he mineral resources of Arizona There is room for such a venture iu she northern section of Arizona, aud
 predict success for Mr Shultz if Lg .dhares Co the lines laid down in the Prospect now 1eiore ms Success to .he late candidate for public favor
Arizona silver belt., 1899-10-19
v RUNK ..

BAGGAGE SNASHERS rec ommend our Trunks, because they are framed so strong, covered so heavy, braced so well, strapped so substan tially and altogether built so solidly, that it is next to impossible to break or bruise them. They recommend themselves on account of their bright trimmings, styl- ish mOuntings, symmetrical proportions, convenient aP- rangement and aristocratic get up generally.
 We recommend them, because they are B per cent cheaper than the same trunks can be bought elsewhere. We have just received q large shipment Of Trunks in all styles, from the small 20 inch tO the 70 inch ladies skirt trunk and ali grades, from the solid leather to the ordinary priced ones.
 Complete line of DRESS SUIT CASES, VALISES and EIESC0PES in all sizes and qualities, at exceptionally low prices
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-19

Bloating after eating. indigestion,
fiatulence or water brash may be
quickly corrected through the use OF
Prickly Ash Bitters. It strengthens
digestion, cleanses and regulates the
bowels. Sold by w. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-19
UNITED STATES COURT.
Many Cases Have Been Granted Con-
tfnuaace-ParerIaae Murder Case.

tinoaace-Parerudae Murder Case.
|. Quite string of continuances
has been granted today as will. be
seen from the following:
Bob McLain, ct al, larceny, con-
tinued.
Jim Robinson. larceny, counts,
continued.
Lee Bolden, adultery, continued
Tom Underwood, murder, con.
tinued by defendant.
Ed Christian, larceny, motion
for continuance filed by defendant.
Chas. Keel, assault to murder,
continued by defendant.
Wilson Wolff, assault to kill,
continued by defendant.
Ernest Truelove, assault to MUIR
der, offense reduced to aggravated
assault. Defendant pleads guilty.
Fined 800. Fine paid.
Hade Miller, ct al, larceny. con-
tinued.
Tom Briseo, disturbing religious
worship, dismissed.
Henry Pruett, assault to kill, g
counts,) continued.
Lee Bebbs, introducing LIQUOR.
dismissed.
d. Powell, larceny, continued.
In the matter A. Lowenstein, o
bankrupt. Order for discharge
granted.
Otis r. Wells was appointed a
notary public at Colbert.
Ed jackson, ct al, disturbing
religious worship. dismissed as to
Gentry. Ed Jackson. Pete Jack
son and Tom Conner, all pleaded
guilty and were each fined $15 with
costs remitted.
Joe Jackson, false pretense, con-
tinued by defendant.
Philip Jackson, false pretense,
(same entry.)
Brit Love, ct al. larceny, con-
tinued.
Sam Zuckerman, ct al, embez-
Element, continued by defendants.
John Gaddy, disposing of liquor,
continued.
w. F. Mashores, disposing OF
mortgaged property, continued by
defendant.
George R. Tucker, ct AL, mur-
der, continued.
Lee Hurley, assault to kill, bond
forfeited.
Todd King, disturbing the peace,
bond forfeited.
Ed Threat, larceny, offense re-
duced to petit larceny, defendant
waived arraignment and pleaded
guilty. Fined $40 and sent to jail
for "a hours. Fine suspended DUR
ing good behavior.
j. G. Flatt was appointed a no.
tary public at Simon.
The Partridge murder case which
has been occupying the attention
of the court since yesterday morn
ing is nearing the end. The evil
dence in the case is all in and the
is now in progress. The
case will probably be given to the
jury this evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-19

A genuine set of Red Furs Ties,
Muff and Collarette. the animals
head and claws, very natural, only
$28.. worth $50, at
SIG SIMON & BRO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-19

Insure your health in Prickly Ash
Bitters. 1t regulates the system,
promotes good appetite, sound sleep
and cheerful spirits Sold by W. B.
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-19

SIG SIMON & BRO.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
The Daily Newspapers.

Subscribers to The State are glad to get 1t
now at eleven O'Clock, In the forenoon, instead
Of at three o'clock in the afternoon, as here
tofore.
The Greenville News is received at 1890.
, The Atlanta Journal is received by Abbe-
VILE subscribers as soon as the mail is opened
In the morning. The late edition OF the Even
ing Journal contains much of the news that
is to be found in the morning papers which
are not received until late In the day.
The Columbia Evening Record is received
early In the morning, and in its columns Is to
be found much that is news. and much that
is interesting.
The News and Courier arrives as regularly
ss the Southern train comes. That paper al
ways has IN It something to read, and,
omitting reference to its editorial headlines,
is Q metropolitan newspaper which does credit
to the State.
The Charleston Post is always good humor-
ed, and never falls to interest the reader.
The Spartanburg Herald keeps up with the
times. and Its editorial expressions on all cur
ret topics is profitable to the reader.
The good old Augusta Chronicle reaches Alb
beville every day In the week, and comes
with the 2.80 Southern train. The Chronicle
wastes very little OF its time In qusrrelling
with the brethren, and seldom undertakes TO
correct the mistakes Of its erring brothers.
The Augusta Herald is q pleasant paper to
receive. and comes at five O'Clock in the after
noon OF publication day. It may be said to
arrive here hot from the press, and we are al.
ways glad to receive 1t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
WARRENTON.
"WarrentOn's Social Club" Alias
Woman's Rights Club.

Be 1t known To all who are concerned that
the Woman's Club In its infancy as TO the
beg inning Is startling as 10 growth and inter
est manifested by both male and femaie.
neighborhood at the beginning are now very
anwious TO even become honorary mem oers
as they are not permitted to become active
members 10 and sit within the presence OF tniS
Intelligent and august body.
1t is understood that one Of the principle
queries of the last meeting was: HAS q
woman the right to pay tax and not have me
right of voting upon important Issues of the
day"
When this phaseo their working comes to
light we believe that the club will grow in
disfaror with those who are 70 very anxious
to hecome even honorary members
We further understand that one Of the
principle features OF the club is to engage TO
some :extent In literary work, which work
would De good limit to conf1ne themselves
to.
It Ia further more evident that the white
drivers have tn resort to other quarters than
those in which the club holds Its session.
Poor drivers! Poor husbands!
While riding up South Broad street lost
Friday AFTERNOON we were met by a tramp.
although Intelligent, could not understand
why so manv horses and mules were hitched
In front Of Mrs. 8. E. Cheatham's and inquir,
ed II a whist or golf club was being organized
or II another big seining expedition was be-
ing gotten up But being informed that II
was only the Woman's Right Club In session
went on his way WIN Lne consolation tnaI no
was a single man and but n tramp.
We understand that some of the husbands
are even deferred the pleasure of driving
their wives on account of having to stay at
home and mind the children.
Mr.. P. A. Cbeatham fingered long and anx.
iously that perchance he might enter the
meeting which was being held at his house
but an excuse was gotten up for him to aalt
the sheep and horses In Little River pasture.
We understand that Mr.. j. H. Cheatham is
very much interested In the club and would
| like 10 have some one eligible but we believe
that he ia forever bebarred from this pleasure,
hut from all reports we believe that one or
two OF his cons ere long will have this privil.
ega and pleasure.
Thomass. Reporter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
Old StNrlea.

The Edgefield Chronicle relates an interest.
ing story in connection with the death OF
Mrs. Eliza G. Tompkins, which recently oc.
Cured in California. 1t seems that her bus.
band was killed, and that she erected mon
ument near Plum Branch, in Edgefleld coun-
ty, on which was inscribed:
"In Memory OF
s. Tompkins,
Who was Murdered by
n. A. Nixon-lS42."
The story as published by the Chronicle, re.
lates that Nixon, In the courts. was acquitted
on the plea OF domestic trouble, and that the
widow OF the slain man afterwards published
q book "giving facts to establish his inno-
cence OF the charge which cost him his life, "
and that she moved to California many years
ago.
The whole story is sad one, and furnishes
facts upon which much sentiment might be
written.
In reading that story we were reminded OF
a homicide that occurred In this county some
fifty years ago.
In Abbeville county, q few years later than
the Edgefleld tragedy. a monument OF simI'
lar record was erected. The slayer came into
court, and upon trial under the charge OF
murder, was convicted of msnslsughter-and
not Of murder. The charge Of murder" mol
having been sustained by the courts, the
word murdered" was required to be effaced
from the tomb. That is our recollection oi
the story, as repeated In our hearing when q
child.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
Jamaica, Too.

The island Of Jamaica, which lies directly
between Porto Rico and Cuba. is an indie
pendent republic. Last week the President
OF that country was assassinated, and there
reigns condition of excitement and uncer-
tainty as to the future.
The interests Of Americans may be endan.
gered. and the Government at Washington
has sent some good war ships to the coast OF
that island. so that they may be Of service in
case OF need. That country, more than TWEEN.
ty-five years ago, by a large majority OF the
popular vote, asked for annexation to the
United States, but Congress has deferred &C.
tion on the matter. Now would be q good
time to consider the annexation request .even
If 1t require war ships and soldiers to perfect
the arrangement We ought to have jamaica,
1t is not quite as large as Cuba, but 1t is val.
liable territory, which should be annexed. II
is between Cuba and Porto Rico, separated by
about sixty miles Of water. Let's take In ia
maica. The United States can manage the
island with less possibility OF trouble, than
might follow II 1t was owned by an unfriend.
ly power. While the President is lengthen'
ing our cords, and strengthening our stakes
let him take in Jamaica.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
WhIstlInG,

Bryan Democrats in various parts Of the
country are doing q sight OF "whistling to
keep up their courage" and to inspire hope.
The fact ls, that Bryan has large following
of Indifferent supporters. They seem 10 be
be lacking in zeal, and those who aspire to
prominent seats on the band wagon, appear
TO be solicitous about his nomination. The
Idea Of electing him President Of the United
States, we believe, has not been seriously ad
vanced.
When we have no information leading ut
to believe that any goldbae has gone back on
his principles, and when the leaders are sc
vociferous, while the people are 30 quiet We
think the outlook for Mr.. Bryan's nomina.
tion is possible, but the idea OF electing him
President Of the United States is not to be en-.
.tertained.
In our opinion, no man who would disturb
the business interests OF the country, can be
elected President. And no man who would
deprive the country OF the results OF the re-
cent war should be elected.
In the past We believe the Democrats have
gloried in the fact that during their admins.
tration, they added all the new territory that
this country had acquired.
II the acquisition Of new territory In the
past was good policy, why should different
policy govern now as to like issues?
This newspaper favors the acquisition OF
territory wherever 1t may be had. We were
sorry that the war with Spain stopped before
we had captured all her islands. We would
apnex Liberia, Jamaica, or any other spot oi
land On the globe. Our form Of government,
and our form of religion would bless any peo-
pie. And religion, like trade, follows the flag.
Mr.. Bryan suits us as we'll as any other man
who holds his erroneous Views as to the finan'
cial policy OF the country. or who would be
opposed To expansion, annexation, or imper-
islism-if the terms are synonomous.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
Question.

II all the children from the cotton mill
should come to the Graded School there
would not be room for them. To provide
room for them in that institution would be
expensive. But no considerable number of
the factory children wish to come to the
Graded school.
Should not the authorities make some con-
.cession to these people?
AS matter Of right they are entitled to
consideration, and We should give no just
cause for dissatisfaction among the people
who ask only small recognition. There
should be no jealously on the part Of these
people, and we should accord to them at least
the semblance Of the liberal school facilities
which we appropriate to ourselves. Between
the factory village and the city there should
be nothing but harmony and good feeling
The factory people are willing for US to have
q Graded School for our children, and they, OF
right, may demand q common school for their
children.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
PRAYING for Rain.

A layman and q preacher are discussing In
the Laurensville Herald the subject OF pray
ing for rain.
1t occurs to the Press and Banner thai
neither the layman nor the preacher nave
very clear conception Of the subject.
For instance: The layman thinks 1t sacri
legious to pray for rain.
On the other hand: The preacher thinks
such prayers are all right.
II the clergyman had stopped there. his posi-
tion would have been unassailable. But he
Quotes literally from the Bible and attempts
to prove that by prayer is good way to get
rain to fall on the parched lands and the fam
ishing crops.
The reader will readily see that both lay
man and preacher are wrong.
l. is eminently right and proper to pray for
rain. The Almighty is prayer-answering
God, and If we need rain 1t is our right and
privilege to ask Him for 1t. But He does not
answer our petitions by mighty demonstra-
tions In the elements. The intercourse be.
tween the creature and the Creator is in and
through the heart. While great assemblies
may unite in petition for the needed things,
yet the Almighty answers the individual, and
does not deal with the m altitude, as such. TO
each heart he may give different answer,
but to each praying heart he whispers the
sweetest consolation. Even II our prayers
are not granted. yet in the expression OF the
souls sincere desire, he prepares US and rec
onciles US to His will, even in the withhold
ing OF the seemingly needed things.
The clouds, the lightning, the thunder, and
the falling rain are not sent In response TO the
prayers OF Laurens farmers in the same way
that q wagon load Of corn is forwarded from
store on the receipt OF check for the value.
There may be In Laurens q few citizens
who may be said to depend largely upon the
Lord for rain, and 1t Is barely possible that 1t
is to this class Of citizens to whom the Laurens
layman and the Laurens preacher had refer
ence:
/. Those who run their rows up and down
the hill, 80 as to convey the water into the
streams as quickly as possible.
2. Those who plow their land very shallow
30 as to prevent the soil, as far as possible.
from approprlating the rain as 1t falls.
8. Those who in whatever they do, have an
eye single to the teaching Of the soil, 80 that
neither strength nor moisture may remain in
the land to nourish and support the crops.
In q county like Laurens they ought to
adopt practical methods to utilize the rain
which falls in the ordinary passage Of time.
AS a general proposition, however, 1t is per-
lectly right to pray for rain. The human
heart IL always benefited by communion
with Its Maker, and in no other way than in
prayer can the creature and the Creator COM
mune together.
What sort OF farmers do they have over In
Laurens, anyway? Do they waste the rain
that the Lord sends, and then, do they expect
Him, on demand, to send another supply OF
water? Do they terrace their lands, or do
they run their rows up and down the hill?
,Abbeville farmers, as a rule, endeavor to
take care OF their lands and never get into
fuses about praying for rain.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
Traitors.

"Traitors" Is O subject which has lately re-
ceiyed attention. There is no difference oi
opinion as to the deserts Of "traitor." The
only question is as to what may constitute
treason. Some people call Corporal Hayes,
traitor or deserter. He Quit the ranks OF the
army of the United States, and took Lieu
tenants commission in the army OF the
Filipnos. In his first fight, he was left on
the field of battle with other wounded sol
diers. In taking possession Of the field he
was recognized, when his former comrades
killed him. Corporal Hays Is regarded as
traitor, or deserter, because he renounced hls
allegiance to the United States by taking UP
the arms OF the Filipino against his OWL
country.
AS there can be no question as to the traitor
let us try to find out what is treason.
Are citizens OF the United States who lend
aid and comfort to those who are resisting
the lawful authority OF the United States in
the Philippines, to be olassed with Corporal
Hayes7 Corporal Hayes lent whatever force
he had to the rebels. If citizens do the same
and are disloyal TO their government, are
they traitors or patriots?
II citizens of the United States attempt to
paralyze the military arm OF the Govern
ment, while giving hope and comfort to the
enemy, are they guilty Of treason? Are they
traitors or patriotso The News and Courier
we'll says:
"a traitor is a traitor, whatever his color
land whatever the country he betrays."
The only remaining question is, to define
treason. We will agree as to the traitor.
That part OF the story which gives particu.
lars OF the killing Of Corporal Hays will de-
ceive nobody. No soldier that ever lived
could hold up another soldier on the point OF
his bayonet, and keep him suspended until
his comrades had time to shoot at him al
their leisure.
That story is about on q par with that
other story, where it Is alleged that small
party OF our soldiers attacked four times
their number, and killed one hundred and
fifteen Philippines, with the butts OF their
guns, "by actual count" and lost only one
man while committing such slaughter. Sol.
diers, with long range guns, generally walt
until they get close enough to knock the
enemy In the head with the butts Of their
guns. That story, like the Corporal Hayes
story, has q face on 1t, and will be readily be.
lieved. When man has In his hands rifle
with which he could Kill his enemy a mile
away, 1t is 80 reasonable to believe that he
would reserve his fire. and club him to death
that we are surprised that anybody doubts
the truth of the story. Such stories are rea.
sonable, and appeal TO ones common sense.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-08-02
New Cotton Mill.

Greenville is about to build another Cotton
Mill. Mr.. Westervelt, who had been man.
ager Of the Pelham Mil, tried his hand at
raising the capital stock Of new mill In
Greenville. In one day be secured subscrip-
tions to the amount OF 10000. Citizens OF
Greenville are friendly to the enterprise and
it seems that the new mill will be built.
This newspaper has advocated the building
OF another cotton mill at Abbeville, but up to
this time we have heard Of no efforts to secure
the capital stock. And, unless the proposed
new mill is built without capital it looks as II
the enterprise will fail, when we may have
to resort to the organization Of base ball
team In order to push the town along.