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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26
4 UVtND-NEW STATE.
ueruhIic of the Acre, Latest tow
mcnt In south America.

chicago Inter ocean,
Probably there are not mang ~ thc
who have heard OF the R'pupiiC v. htnh
Acre II Is brand-new STATE whlcii
has arisen I'm South America IN the last
few weeks II owes It's origin 20 ~
fact that a large part OF thc il'Si III
of South America Is norman ,.o,
some parts claimed by two ana even
three OF the republics Which mas "o
clearly defined limits. ,..o,,,
4 certain Rodriguez Aries happened
along and determined 10 take ""N al'-
fage Of this state of ailalis ir va.
an adventurcr who had seen hhuGn y.
the world having been succ sstuiiy y
bank employee I'm Spain. theatre al
manager i'm the United states, cl'iN
OF works IN Paris and a broker IN tne
Argentine Republic. w me IN ~
Ayres he made the acquaintance oi 1ir
gentlemen who are now MS n'''''9'''
Rodriguez Aries proclaimed a vast
territory bordering on BfaIh anu Ho
livia as the Republic Of the AcIe' 30 -
called from the river OF thal n"iifS' .
tribufary Of the Amazon, Whlch llpM !
through H. The territory mas an eNlen'
or some 10000 square miles ana an 80
timatcd population Of o9Vp. ~ W.
claimed by both Brazil aud boHNid. nul
mar ala not matter 20 Rodriguez ARIES.
lie esoblishcd his capital al a small
village called Antlmalri. appointed ms
ministers and was ready Tor Dlslres-'
lie calculates on raising revenue from a
ROYALTY on the rubber gathered I'm MS
territory. which depends principally ON
that staple for its commerce.
R0drgues Aries is an intelligent, wide
awake man, apparently about 80 years of
age. His face is of a decided Span n
cast. with kindly looking eyes, which
beam on you through a pair of gold
rimcd spectacles. From his appearance
one might take him for Professional
man-iawyor or doctor
Whether the new Republic Of Acre VIII
take a permanent place among The aam-
ilv Of nations remains 10 be seen. IL
may be noted that there are prosperous
states I'm existance to-day Whlch nave
arisen in the same manner as the Republic
OF Acre. among these may be mentioned
the Transvaal and the Orange Free
state in South Africa. which were also
established by Adventures In a no-ma" $
land. and are now Of sufficient lmpor
lance 10 make no small noise III the
world.
The region Of the Acre Is one or the
hottest and most un-healthful in south
America. II is also one OF the richest
I'm rubber. which grows wild I'm the WOODS
I'm great abundance and those engaged
IN the rubber trade can generally calcu-
lato on making their fortunes i'm four OF
five wears II they escape the malarial
levers and other diseases which dog the
steps of the white man in these lati'u
des ~
The territory Of the Acre. or portion
Of if. was granted not long ago 10 an
American syndicate by the goNerhheh 7,
Of Bolivia. which had a very douDli .i ul
tltle TO il. The syndicate was TO Duh"
"a railway and make other improVeiht ms
but the project never came 10 any 'l'',is
owing partly TO the disputed oWheisll'P Z
Of the land. which led TO husauOn, "il,s
ell, resulted I'm the proclamation OF
;rdonendence already referred 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26
THE NEWS OF FULTON.
Pheasant entertainments GtVen-
Personal and Other Items.

The social gathering al the home OF
Mr.. Oscar Eacho, on Louisiana street,
last Monday evening, was a most enjoy
able affair. Those present We're Mr..
Charles II. Schmidt and wife, Mr.. Henry
Hicks and wife, Mr.. Charles Eacho and
wife Mrs. Stearnes and daughter. Miss
Relle Stearnes. Miss Eva Weber. Miss
Willie Hicks. Mrs. Mary Eacho, Mrs. Os-
car Eacho. Mr.. K. Whitlow, Mr.. j.. Ed
wards. Mr. Bernard Johnson, Mr. Albert
Bushen. and Mr.. j. Baker.
4 tacky dance was given by Mr.. j. Gef-
fert at his hall on the Government road
last Monday night. A prize was given
10 the young lady and gentleman VINO
were dressed IN the most tacky style.
Miss Lena Hampton was the SUCCESSFUL
contestant for the lady's prize. and MI
Wilbur Blankenship won the gentleman
prize. Those present We're Misses Lena
Hampton. Mamie Johns, Nellie kirk
Lula Hampton. NJ. Ball. Mamie En-
roughly. Kate Lotsy. Maggie Lotsy, Lnla
Green. Mary Kaufelt Blanche Molloy
Belle Enroughty, Addie Martin Maggie
Johns. Oracle Slater. and Mrs. smith
and Mrs. Genert, Messrs. j. Geffert VII
bur Blankenship. Edgar Hobson, Henry
Alley, Ed. Butler, John Malone. Ed.
Coke, Charles Larkin. John Matthews,
Luke Redford. Marcellus Eacho Willie
Eacho, L. Conedo, Collier Kirk. l.. Smith.
Tom Kane. and Collier Gibson. Mr.. Drew
Blankenship was the efficient fioor-man-
age-
A silver tea was given at the residence
of Miss Annie Coghill on Lester street
last Thursday evening. The entertain
ment was a complete success. Those
present were: Misses Paca Parish, Maggie
Throgmorton, 5. Gayle. Mary Toler. Mat
tie Mickey, and Blanche, Lena, and Annie
roghill. The gentlemen were Messrs. q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26
CHICAGO's BIG DRAINAGE CANAL.
1t May BECOME a Link i'm n Great
National waterway.
(ChicagO Times-Herald)

tAN4NUEO Allltr~ titA hllsl
The big drainage canal constructed by
the people OF Chicago at an outlay OF
100000 TO dispose of the sewage of this
city may become in time the key 10 me
complete commercial supremacy Of the
worla by the great Mississippi Valley.
What was once considered IAN engineers
dream" when the drainage canal was
first projected. Is now inviting the serious
attention OF Congress, and its practical
bility has been so generally conceded that
the commercial interests OF the West and
Middle West are gradually getting togeth-
er in support of demand FOR the linking
Of Lake Michigan and the Gulf OF Mexico
bv the Federal government.
Strong impetus TO the movement to
make the drainage canal part of a great
uay,eable waterway, under the control OF
IN. Federal government. was given by the
convention Of the Western Waterways
Association at Memphis, Tenn, on
Wednesday. A resolution was unanimous
~ ADOPTED by the 600 delegates. represent
ing sixteen States, recommending that
Congress seriously consider the project
for providing "a navigable waterway be-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26

tween Lake Michigan at Chicago ana inc
Mississippi River
with a waterway large enough ana
deep enough 10 carry the heaviest laKe
boats from Chicago through the drainage
channel 10 Loclport, thence through me
Des PLANES River. thence through the
Illinois into the Mississippi at Alton
,bcre e. little doubt that the sections In
the Mississippi watershed would rule the
world I'm the trade Of food products anu
manufactures. -. ,,,
Chicago's contribution TO TINS greal
project is the greatest piece OF ehsllosi
inr i'm the history Of this county ~ i 'l u,
tho people OF Chicago &2;vyo'vv anu r, ~
tending from Chicago 20 Lockport. an,S
canal has greater cross-Se,ction roo ui', aSip
eions than any of the worlds great Shi y,
,,,,,.s Where II cuts through the rock II
T., ie, feet wide. and in the earth sscti .,,7
+, slopes from 10 to 200 feet at tne c p1ui
from 20o 10 800 feet at the top-a nc 10
snficient 10 float the commerce Oh '"0
EAST empire Of the West.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26

public position should be paruSuia'S
careful that his conduct snouiu
every way exemplary. ihc'u"' 81
President. but. as ! understand H. fresi
dent Mckinley was not guilty OF me
ooenco charged. / am Informed that ne
told Bishop Walden. of Cincinnati, Una,
the statement was untrue ana that ne uIu
not drink wine at banquet or any"ue.s
else J also have 81 from Blshop III
Washington who purposely had per
sonaI conversation with the fresluen.,
that MIR. Mckinley told him that ne nau
at all times been very observant OF 'nS
laws or the Methodist church, ana hau
Obcycd them. ~.
president McI<inlcy's statement $500, 80, >,
the matter. His word cannot pe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26

New York Cor Baltomore Amor
Among tho interesting letters
nv Miss Edna Mcclellan. on lo
Sev4ntv-seyenth street VINO nos
III money with which 10 buy
tr Washington for Admiral Sch'e
tbo following. with am enclosle .
cents: ~. ~. ID f.ot
OF return the chain letter and
IN contribute a dime toward tnD
c,,, Tor Admiral Schley. ms ! t.t
Ajmiral Dewey. They are both
,,ing of honor and gratitude at fhe
~ The American people Tor their
giifehed achievements.
"Nory truly yours 800.
flsi0redO "W J. BRYAN
The lotter came through Mr.. Arm ,,.
KleT. OF Baltimore who conclnari
srvan ON the list Of persons to wn.n
sent copies ~ his endless chain iei'''.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26
Mccormick knocks Out Goddard.

TORONTO, ONT, November 25.-Jack
Mccormick. Of Philadelphia, knocked out
Joe Goddard, OF Australia. in the second
round Of what was TO have been a TWEEN
ty-round bout before the Crescent Club
tonight. Goddard had 10 be carried to
his corner
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26
woIcott Defeats Dan Creedon.

CHICAGO. November 25.-Joe Wolcott
was given the decision over Dan Creedon.
at Tatterstal's tonight, al the end OF
six rounds. The men fought at catch
weights. neither being In iirst-class con-
uitlon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26

MILWAUKEE. WIS. November y
Mayor Davis : Rose to-day onrI
resolution IN the Council assuring
raj Dewey of the warm sympafh} an'
dorsement ~ the people OF tn'7 'l''.
resolution win be acted on at H'
OF the Council on Monday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26
nusl,rss Opportunities.

"NOTHrNG SUCCEEDS LIKE Ia.
CESS "-Noo invested 10y my al
thod" I'm Grain or stocks ma ..., r.l.
nr,dt ,n thirty DAYS: references ilihi.
n iJ.,s - narticulars. RICHARD '..'
Ws.V Donker and Broker. siock
hinge r,, building. Chicago and $50 ~ b. -
49, t.s Wv York city. no Hi.
eprct-r. ION.-TwENTY DoiI+'H'
81 - one Thousand Grain cc
Mari rs ~. nook SUCCESSFUL SfhDN
ATIoN." FREE. ......,,.,. ~,
as1t q Traders bulldlng. ln--t.--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26
The President and wipe-Drinkine.

CINCINNATI, O., November RE
cent statements that President Mckinley
had drunk wine at a dinner were discuss
ed by the Methodist officials of the En-
worth League al the Grand Hotel yester
DAY Bishop Ninde said:
! am a rabid tcetotaler and / believe
'nat any Methodist holding an exalted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-26
FOR SALE.

BUSINESS OF TAB LATE GEoR'H :"
pRADL.EY. situated at 0l-so ,,,
srxenty-fifth street. corner Churoh 49,
avenue ' no sIF&SgnsT
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-10
l.. w. Rhife,a Locals.

Black crepons are still in the ascendent. If
you want to see beauties in this line 60 10 L.
w. Whites.
Have you seen those new fabrics for dresses
and waists called mousseIne de sole or pine
apple silks? The fabric Is very light and
airy and the styles very pretty. Call for
them at the store of l.. w. White.
Wash fabrics were never more beautiful
than they are this season. Prints, percales,
piques, ducks. ginghans, muslins, lawns, or
gaEdies, batistes, all are just as pretty as they
can be. II In need of any OF these things 60
to L. w. Whites.
We have already had this season and sold
entirely out three separate orders Of white
printed piques, These goods are exceedingly
scarce and hard to get. We have just receiv.
ed the fourth lot, which Is larger than any we
have had before, and from the way they are
selling, the demand for these goods has not
yet been satisfied.
You will find at l.. w. Whites the largest
and handsomest stock OF embroiderles ever
seen In Abbeville. The ladies who have seen
them say they are exquisite. Call and see
them.
We have now in store the largest stock ol
ribbons and laces we have ever carried. Dc
not fail to zee them. They are attractive not
only because they are pretty but more espe
cially because they are SO cheap.
In clothing. hats and genta furnishing goods
we are right up.t0-date. We can supply you
with suits from $3.50 TO $3.50. When In need
Of anything In this line call on L.. w. White
This is the season for mattings and L. w
White has prepared for large business In
this line. You will! find some OF the most
beautiful patterns ever seen. Some OF the de
signs are really artistic. Call and see them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-10
MOUNT CARMEL.
Personal Notes OF the People About
the Good Old Town.

Personal Notes OF the People ADOu'
the Good Old Town.
Mt Carmel, May 8, 1899.
Rev: Henry Stokes spent last week a.
A splendid rain fell through this section
Thursday night, and our farmers are wearing
q broad smile.
Capt: J. P. Clement will attend the United
m bs aS aS
Clement is former citizen Of Charleston and
was gallent Confederate soldier.
West Arnet, colored, living on w. W.
colored, last week In which West was badly
cut with knife.
Mrs. ]. T. Black of Wellington came up
Saturday morning and stayed over until
Monday with her mothers family.
J.W. Morrah and j. ]. Mckellar, are plan I.
ing velvet beans this year. This bean Is con
sidered a better fertilizer than the COW pea,
j. F. Sutherland has just drawn from bis
furnace ten thousand splendid brick. Mr.
Sutherland does not burn brick In the old
way but uses furnace into which the green
brick are placed separate, each brick getting
the same amount OF heat.
Mrs. DR.. Carlton Is in Elberton. Ca, visit.
ing her fathers family.
J. D. Cade and r. J. McNeill, went to Alb
beville Saturday on business.
Miss Lena Gown, who has been teaching
school In the Monterey section, has returned
to her home In town.
The town council has been doing some
splendid work on the street.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. NJ. Knox went to Abbeville
Saturday to attend to some important busi
ness connected with their store.
The graded school will close its first session
for the year about the 28th. Prof. Latham and
his assistants have done good work this year
A first class play by the Mt Carmel Dramatic
Club will be rendered on the closing night o
the school for the benefit OF the school.
]. R. Tarrant had fine horse that was para
IiZed som etime ago. for long time he did al
that could be done for his recovery. Seeing
that nothing was doing any good he had the
horse killed last week.
Rev. NJ. Black of Anderson was down and
conducted the services In the A. r. p. Church
last Sabbath. Mr.. Black Is forcible preacher
and fine theologian. Rex.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-10
TROY'S TOPICS.
Popular Preaehers-Brides-V
KinfOlk and others.

Troy, S. c., May 1899.
Rev. r. w. Sloan with bis father-in.law Mr.
J. N. Martin are TO leave In the morning, for
few days trip 10 Charleston.
Rev. E: P. MeClintock preached good ser
mon in the 4; R. church Ia last night: ,orrou ,o,
Augusta. to weave the silken threads Of mar
riaee in the persons Of MIR. Charlie Talbert 9
rising young merchant Of Sandover, ana N MISS IS
bright as the May flowers. a.,
r. T. w. Duncan gave splendid talk IN the
NJ. E. Church yesterday, A. NJ, on chnrcI
discipline. Every word he said was good
Of ali denominations when we say he is great
ly liked by all, and is rapidly rising to the tor
Of the ladder, Of being ahead OF some CT oul
Mr.. Gerald Smart has our special thanks for
a waiter of lovely Marechal Neil. and Ls
France roses. He has the finest roses In
Miss Mollie Title is enjoying a few day,
visit In Augusta, with relatives.
Mrs. Isaac Kellar from near Abbeville is
down to see her brothers and sisters here:
We are glad to see Mis5 Jennie Creswell out
again after a severe fall.
Little Eleanor Martin, a little fairy, and
berry, has been with her sister Mrs. T. w,
Sloan for several days.
Mr.. Arch Title leaves today for Florida,
where he has secured position.
Mr.. Robert Hunter brought the finest lot OF
beeves down last week that were ever ship
Rev. E. P. Davis of Montgomery, Alabama,
and former pastor OF Hopewell Church, will
preach there next Sabbath.
Mr.. Doc Taggart is rusticsting with kindred
near Clear Springs.
Mr.. ]. W. McCaslan came down from Green.
wood last week TO attend the marriage OF Mr..
L. p. Mullinax. and Miss Lucretia Lyon,
Mr.. Theo. Baker, accompanied by his sister
in-law, Mrs. Marshall Kay from Mt. Carmel,
visited Mr.. ]. F. Clinkscales family last week
We are not allowed TO tell tales out OF school.
but we are watching the date. and again soon
the "bride's vetP' will adorn the brow ofa f1n g
daughter.
Miss Irene Fuller Of Longmtres, was q
pleasant visitor in town last week.
There are many who will take In the Mer.
ry-makers in Augusta, this week.
Mrs. Lawrence Foushe, returned to her
home in Columbia, Friday.
The angry looking cloud Saturday evening
brought us neither mud nor rain. We fear
some above US suffered from 1t.
Tie little sick daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. G. Kennedy is better, she was brought
from Due West with fever. Nick.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-10
MONEY FOR RAILROADS.
An Interesting Story Boiled Down to
One Chapter-Plensing Prospects
for Railroad Builders-Abbeville
Escaped the Clutches OF the
Cumberland Gan,
Edgefeld Chronicle.

Cumberland Gap.
Edgefield Chronicle.
There is but little doubt now that In the
long run-and the run will not be much long
er-Pickens and Wise Townships will have
been taught sad lesson as regards the issu
ing OF bonds in aid of building railroads. In
the near future. as we see the matter, Pickens
and Wise Townships will have to pay between
forty and forty-dve thousand dollars, incurred
liability shall be finally and definitely fixed
there may be possibility OF retiring these
fatal old bonds, and issuing new ones. There.
in lies the only hope OF the burden falling up
S45, 600 for railroads that are myths aud fables,
ruts and gullies. The railroads are myths
but the $4,000 is q very stern reality.
9. Court, Judge Brawley, presiding, was tried
the case OF Post, surviving partner OF Mitchell
& Post, versus Pickens Township, Edgefeld
County, for recovery OF money upon bonds
Cumberland Gag and Chicago Railroad. The
gmieh. OF %ss epssasn aad g. ESaes o.
hogenela ane G Got,
Brawley gave Judgment for the plaintiff In
the full amount of the bonds. The amount OF
money Involved is, II we do not greatly err,
somewhat more than $4,000. Col Croft gave
Township Is identically the same with that
against Plckens Township and the attorneys
on either side are the same. Consequently II
the appeal shall fail and the Judgment be sus.
tained, Wise Township will be in the same
unlucky boat with Pickens Township.
But this Is not all. There Is third fatal
case. that OF the National Bank OF Augusta
VS.. Wise Township for recovery of money
upon bonds issued by said Township In aid
OF building the Augusta, Edgefeld and New
berry Railroad. The amount involved In this
case is more than $4,000. This case was tried
In the U. S. Court In Greenville last week.
Judge Brawley again presiding. And again
tiff in full amount Of the bonds. The attor-
neys for the plaintiff In this case are Haynes.
worth d. Parker, of Greenvills. The attorneys
for Wise Township are Croft e. Tillman.
Col. Croft again gave notice of appeal. This
latter case Is the one IN which Ex.Gov. Shep.
pard SO strongly and SO persistently advised
our people TO compromise at 5Octs. In the dol
lar. 1t is q pity We had not followed this
good advice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-10
HADDON'S TRADE BULLETIN.

Knowing that times are hard and money
scare we,propose TO make 1t to the interest OF
every lady who reads these lines 10 come 70
our place 10 do her s5oppng srs we naes
our goods In person. They were bought as
close as hard cash would buy them.
You will find every department OF our store
filed to- utmost capacity, with the cnoicest
goods In the market.
Rem nants at 20 TO Is per cent. less tnan
same goods cut from piece.
White lawn remnants 5. and cents.
White check nainsook remnants b, 7 and
cents.
Remnants of dark colored silks al 70, W ana
so cents per yard.
40 In. white duck for shirts only 10 cents.
40 In. white lawn, 8, 10 and IL 1-2 cents.
DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT.
2 bales N. G. cheviots and plaids.
bales yard sea island at old price, cents
One case canon cloth at the old price,
l-3 cents.
case, yard wide, Androscogan bleach mus
One case lO4 unbleached sheeting at l2 IL
cents.
1o.4 Bleach sheetins at Is. 20 and 25 cents.
"a Bleach sheeting for single beads.
5-4 Bleacn pillow casing.
l04 Bleach sheets. Hemmed, ready for use
50 cents each.
TOILE DU SoRD-GINGHAM.
Stripes and plaids, absolutely fast colors.
Rugby twills, stripes and checks, for boys
waists and ladies skirts.
Cotton covert cloth, the new fabrlque fol
every day wash skirts.
Paupjab percales, yard wide. and absolutely
fast colora. Pink, light blue navy, cardlna
and black. Also full line light and DARE
shades, stripes and figures.
White and colored piques are In high favor
for dresses.
Printed organdies and dimities will again
be popular for the hot summer days.
White French cam brics. French orgaudies
dotted SWISS Mousline DeSoie will come IL
for full share OF popular favor Tor no
weather.
Laces and embroIdies never before have wt
been able to show such matchless designs
You must see them to appreciate their intrin
sic value.
THE VERY LATEST STYLES IN SPRING AMI
SUMMER MILLINERY.
The newest designs out In Taffetta silks fol
waists. 100 styles TO select from ana no tWC
alike.
Black crepons. The new fabrique for skirts
40 In. whip cords. The new wooden stuff fol
spring suits.
Black and colored Henriettas, the coming
| fabrique tor all year round dress.
Black Taffeta silks for suits, waist or skirts
at 60 cents to 81 per yard.
Black satin duchess for waist and skirts a
25 TO 81 per yard.
SHOES SHOES SHOES s!!!
One third Of our store now given up Il
shoes. Every pair made TO order and guar
anteed to be the best for the price. Ladie
fine shoes, black and tan, lace and button
| All sizes.
Ladies' slippers and Oxford ties In black
tan and cloth tops.
Misses and children shoes and slippers.
Little "Gents" shoes a new idea.
Every lady who wishes q nice up to dat
fitting shoe or slipper should see our line.
THE KAYsER PATENT FINGER TIPPED
GLOVES.
Black and colored every pair warranted
| Only two grades-50 cents and 81 They d
better and wear longer than any silk glove OF
| the market.
Kid gloves, two grades-sl and sl5o. Blacl
and colored.
Parasols-You should see our 81 In. steel rot
| twill silk paragon frame for 81.
White and colored silk parasos in all th'
new shades.