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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-13

Engineer Of the second Train Tells How
the Accident ilhppensd.

Philadelphia. May i1.-Threc ears of
the Inflated section which crashed
into the ilfrt section % the Cannon
Huli' express train az Exeter last
night arrived hero NJ t.is O'Clock this
morning. The second train was COM
posed Of niS-dny culoh.f. but three ~
them Mgro badly wrecked IN the c0ili-
sion, When the three carr, which ar
rived hero LEFT tho scene ~ the wreck.
they carried large number u the In
iufcd nni others who ESCAPED Injury.
Some N the Injured were taken on at
ioit.to"n and nficcn were removed 10
hospitals nt NOrfiHtuNn. While the
train wa standing nj the latter place,
two ~ tho injured died before they
could h. removed. Their names were
not learned. when tho train arrived
hcfu ther. were on board Harry Orrrii,
the engineer ~ the second train. and
his fireman, W, l.. Everett. both OF
whom were hurt There were also on
the train half d dozen ~ thu uniniured
passengers. uli residents ~ this city.
Day was Just breaking when tho
train came 10 n Htnnd1tlll and many
railroad men were awaiting ~ rival
The railroad cmployoi We're warmly cun.
ratulated ON thelr crcnpc frum death
- thco il-bcrfimed men shook hands
tears came TO the eyes of many ~
them. Orrcil had been reported dead.
but tho only injury he received was a
bad scalp wound. Ill- head was baud.
AIRED and blood covered HE face. hands
aud clothing. Ills fireman was slight.
~ injured about the back.
THE ESGiNEEWa ACCOUNT.
In an Interview with reporter ~
the Associated prrrH. orrcil said he
could not account for the accident. lie
said,
eve left Heading a little late. We
were going ut the rate ~ between thir.
ty.nNr aud forty miles an hour and
everything appeared % BE- all right
Just before reaching Exeter, thcrs IL
n curve. After We had rounded n and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Prof. j. +, G, DuPre.

To the memory Of ]. F. c. DuPre. my friend
in LIE, my brother, my companion. my faith
or in Masonry, as such loved him, as such
tions he was faithful, devoted husband, ar
afrectionate indulgent father, true and
trusty friend, ever ready to do what he could
offices Of trust and honor, the statute being
his guide. While he held the seals of justice
In eQuipoise between man and man. AS 9
Mason he believed In the Fatherhood Of God
morality and brotheriy love guided him in
his actions. Faith. hope and charity possess
ed aud shared his heart-faith in God, hope
Of immortality and charity. sweet charity tc
all.
Bear on your souls, dear friends, the blest de
Engrave on memory his beloved name;
Gone TO his wages. gone the faithfnl-hearted
Write on heart tablets his deserved fame,
His spotless truth, his boundless charity,
His trust in God, his love for Masonry.
We shall meet. but we shall miss him, in
life. We shall miss him in the fields, In the
orchards, In the gardens Of Clemson. The
plant, the vine, the bud. the opening and the
full fever g mss the t0ISh Of the
mute on its perch, the golden fnny tribe lie
silently at the bottom OF the waters, because
the generous hand Is closed in icy death
ne
word and generous heart Lost to the world
but safe in heaven.
His immortal spirit winged Its flight from
earth 10 the Garden Of Heaven, thre to bloom
in freshness forever, among the flowers did
he live, among them did he die, among them
will he live again eternally?
From his best my hope revive,
May Judah's Lion tell
That we shall meet the dead alive.
For ah We loved him we'll. w. T. B
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Electric Light and Power.

A charter has been granted to the Electric
Light and Power Company Of Abbeville
Capital stock $4,000. The company hal
bought from Auditor w. w. Bradley ant
Judge j. c. Klugh their water power on Little
River known as Martins Shoals, two mile
below Cade's mill, the shoals being some six
teen miles from Abbeville, and capable o
developing some two hundred horse power
which will be transml ltted to Abbeville.
The delivery OF this horse power at Able
willie may be Of great value TO the town and
Of q fair profit to the investors. The power
for the electric lights will first be utilized
and the balance Of the power will be for salt
in running existing machinery or in devel
oping other industries.
Another cotton mill is contemplated, anG
1t may be that the power would be sufficient
to be OF service in running at least portion
OF the machinery.
ia yarn mill OF less pretentions than 6
weave mill should be erected the power, Il
seems to uB, would be sufficient.
The Press and Banner gladly welcomes the
Electric Power Company, ahd we feel SURE
that 1t will be only short time until every
horse power will be utilized for some purpose
And this fact would mean progress for Able
Vile.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
The Singing Convention.

The Abbeville County Singing Convention
was held at Buffalo (Baptist Church, Satur.
day and Sunday, August 26th, 9th.
president, T. P. Milford. The long metre dox
ology was sung and prayer offered by Rev. T.
The president spoke words Of Welcome and
stated the object Of the Con nvention. The
minutes Of last meeting was read and ap
proved. On motion the bylaws we're read.
In absence Of the singing teachers the class
was led by j. j. Kilgore.
Mr.. T. E. ,Elgin offered his resignation as
secretary, which was accepted by the Convep.
tion. J. ]. Kilgore was nominated and was
elected by reclamation. The Convention
took recess OF ten minutes.
The class was again led by J. J. Kllgore.
After an intermission Of two hours Nj. Jas
Hampton was introduced to the Convention
and led the exercise with credit. the singing
conduct the exercises and led the class well.
Special mention is made OF Miss Lizzie
Britt as organist, whose singing and playing
was OF great assistance.
The Convention was adjourned with the
benedlction by Rev. T. A. Reid.
Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock Convention
was called to order by President Milford.
Rev. T. A. Reid. J. ]. Kiigore conducted the
exercises few minutes.
Profs. ": y. Mckinney and T. Nj. Locke
charge Of the singing. Prof. Locke presiding
at the organ. The class was led by these ex:
perienced teachers with credit. The singing
was very fine and was enjoyed by all. These
gentlemen rendered valuable service to the
Convention.
A committee of three, with the secretary az
chairman was appointed to receive invita-
tions from the churches for the next Conven.
tion, and select the time and place OF meet
ing. This committee consists Of JOS ]. XII.
gore, Wideman's, w. D. Morrah, Wideman's
J. W. Burris, Lowndesville, w. E. Morrison
Abbeville.
A collection was taken for home and for.
aign missions and Sl.9S was received.
The Convention adjourned with the bene
diction by Rev. T. A. Reid.
T. P. Milford, Jos. j. Kilgore,
President. Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06

Don't forget that looking solemn in
church on Sunday does not give you
license to sell cloth with short yard
stick on week days.
"There is a politeness of the heart.
This is closely allied to love. Those
who possess this purest fountain of
natural politeness find it easy to ex-
press the same in forms of propriety." /"
AS love is the life of faith, so with
the increase of love faith increases.
Even from man toward man, faith and
love grow together. The more we
love, the more we understand and the
more we trust one another.
All that have accomplished, or ex-
pect, or hope to accomplish has been
and will be by that plodding, patient,
persevering process of accretiOn which
builds the ant-heap-particle by par
ticle, thought by thought, fact by fact.
Whoever in the pursuit of present
pleasure seeks to evade present duty
is simply adding to the weight of his
future burdens.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1899.
Death of DIR. Grier.

The people were shocked at the news or the
death OF DR.. William Mofatt Grier, which
event occurred ut his home in Due West'
Sabbath about two o'clock. He had conduct
ed devotional exercises at Bethlehem that
day, and Immediately on his return To his
home was stricken with appople1y, and died
in few minutes.
DIR. Grier was one OF the most useful men In
Abbeville county. Possessed OF good brain
and great heart he was foremost in every
good work.
During the whole of the years Of his life he
labored for the welfare of his fellowman, and
the world will be better for his having lived.
In his younger years he devoted himself to
the acquisition Of a Christian education.
In his young manhood his patriotism led
him to the army, where he fought the battles
OF his country until MANNED Tor life.
AS citizen in the peaceful walks of life
his labor and his character we're shining
examples.
To the church he gave the best efforts of
consistent life.
AS an educator. his usefulness and influence
lowed the war he conducted the college IN
manner 30 as 10 pFinS tne oesl ieeui1o W 'iAo
church and to the country.
And 30 profoundly are the people impressed
with his ability as teacher, that the public
are as yet unable to suggest the name OF 9
suitable man 10 take his place.
But 1t was not only for his public work that
DIR. Grier was respected and beloved. 1t was
in his well rounded character as man, as a
citizen, as friend, and as Christian neigh
Dor that his virtues shons brightest and best.
The funeral services we're impressive, full
notes Of which may be found in another part
OF this paper. We would especially note that
in the loving tribute which DR.. w. L. Pressly
made to the deceased, that he recognized the
grief with which this city received the news,
and the attestation OF the friendship Of this
people by the presence of so many Of them at
the burial Of their friend.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06

ABBEVILLE KEENLY FELT THE LOSS.
DR.. w. l.. Pressly, who was chosen pastor
OF the church at Due West twelve days after
DR.. Grisr was elected president of Erskine
Co llege, and who was the most intimate
| friend OF DR.. Grier In all the Synod, was not
at home when he died. He was at Long Cane
preaching. DR.. Pressly spoke from full
heart. He said, at II O'Clock today as l drove
into the town OF Abbevile the first acQuain-
| tance met startled me with the announce
ment, DR.. Grier Is dead. Abbeville feels the
loss keenly, for every man / met there ex.
pressed sympathy with Due West In this loss
left town few days ago, leaving him In u.s.
ual health. Today return to find him gone
His splendid form and who has not admired
titles there, but my friend is absent. For
nearly thirty years we lived on adjoining lots
he was my friend and counsellor-when In
doubt consulted him. Today l can enter
more fully into the words Of David than ever
before, II am distressed for thee, my brother
nathan; very pleasant hast thou been unto
me; thy love to me was wonderful, passing
the love OF women" l feel more like joining
this mourning company than making talk
on this occasion. DR.. Grier was in the full
vigor OF manhood, carrying on a great work
| for God and his church. His work Is done,
his was we'll rounded life, complete in all its
parts. He died as every true minister would
love to die-in the harness. He died with the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06

A big line OF stationary just in at Speeds.
Speed keeps full line Of lamps and lamp
fittings.
DR.. Neaffer's Lung Tonic for sale by Speed.
Everything in the Drug line at living prices
at Speeds.
DR.. Hills Headache Powders sold at Speeds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
WE SHALL SEE HIM NO MORE.

II is hard for any Of us 10 realize that he II
gone and that we shall see his face no more
whether 1t be those who ministered to him ir
bis last moment or whether II be those Il
whom the message went ON the lightning's
wings, or whether 1t be those to whom one
by one the startling news Ia announced.
The sympathy OF every man, woman anc
child GO out to the family In their great sor
row and they may rest assured that they have
been remembered in the prayers Of host o
friends and commended TO Him VINO alon'
can give consolation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06

just arrived, brand new cigar, LA Prefer.
encia," try over al Harrison & Games.
Cigars, cigarettes and smoking tobacco In
job lots at Milford g. DuPre's drug store.
For promptness, politeness, low prices and
first tclass goods, 70 10 the hustling drug firm
OF Milford d DuPre. Phonel07
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06
MINISTER'S PRESENT.

Among the Ministers present were: DR.. J,
c. Galloway. Rev. ]. N. Summeral, Rev. T.
W. Sloan, Rev. D. 9. Phillips, Rev. T: 81.
Moorer, Rev. w. B. Wharton, Rev. j. F. Nc.
Kinnon, DR.. g. r. White, Rev. j. 8. Moffat
Rev. M. B. Cheatham, Rev. w. A. Brown and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-09-06

appeal OF his last sermon sounding IN MS
heart What a breach In this congregation,
In this community and In the churcn, ana
the thought in many hearts and minds 1s,
who shall take his place. Let us fall oack
again on faith. God never wants for lnstru.
ments, suitable instruments, to carry on hls
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-03
4 Promising Candidate.

At late examination of the College of Surgeons, says volume of so-called Literary Gems" which, it may be gathered, was not published yesterday, remarks Household Words, a candi- date was asked by Abernethy what he would do if a man were blown up by gunpowder. Why" coolly answered the tyro, wait till he came down again" True" said Abernethy, "and suppose I kicked you for such an ia pertinent reply what muscles should I put in motion?" Why" said the young man, the fexors and extensors of my right arm, for should floor you directly"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-03
RUssIA's GREED OF MONEY.
Win Require a Large Amount to Com
 plete Present Enterprises.

plete Present Enterprises.
 A great deal of interest is aroused in both political and financial circles by the appeal for assistance nov being made by Russia in the London money market. For many years to come Rus sia will require large financial re- sources to carry out her vast plans for railway development in China, Persia and Siberia Unless London comes to the help of M de Witte, the Russian minister of finance, the building of these railways, which bulk so largely in the scaremonger's eyes, is likely to be postponed for an indefinite period. 1t seems odd that Russia should come to London to borrow money for the advancement of schemes which are openly designed to thWart the political and commercial interests of England and the United States in the far East. It is unusual, to say the least of it, to invite prospective victims to subscribe for the expense of their own interment. The only ground on which the appli- cation is to be justified is the eosme- politan character of modern finance. which knows neither country nor pa- triotism. Every shilling subscribed in England or America for the building of Russia's strategic lines in Asia will be used against them. The spirit in which that portion of the Russian govern. ment which is hostile to Anglo-saxon development administers the affairs of the interior is shown in the arrest and exile of thousands of students, and in the closing of nearly all the principal universities and colleges in Russia Harper's Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-03
Brave EiepI@n ts.

No animal will face danger more readily, at mans bidding, than the ele- phant As an instance, take the fol- lowing incident. which recently oc- cured in India. A small female elephant was charged by buffalo in high grass, and her rider, in the hurry of the moment, and perhaps owing to the sudden stopping of the elephant, fired an explosive shell from his rife, not into the buffalo, but into the elephants shoulder The wound was so severe that it had not healed d year later. Yet the elephant stoos firm, although it was gored by the buff. falo, which was then killed by another gun What is even more strange is that the elephant was not nervous of gun reports afterwards.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-03
suLTAN.s GIFTS TO UNCLE SAM
Sent to President Van Buren-Caused
 No End of Trouble.

No End of Trouble.
 On the seventh day of the month of Sehawwai, in the year 1254 of the Hegira-which is the Arabian way of writing Dec. 25, 1839-the sultan of Oman, whose name was Seyyid Saooid, bin sultan, bin ahmend, addressed a gracious letter to .his excellency, Mar tin Van Buren, president of the United States of America" ;" in which he in- formed the president that he had sent him by the royal ship Sultanee a few trifles as a token of friendship and good feeling, says the Ladies Home Journal. These trifies consisted oi two Arabian horses and their groom one bottle of altar of roses, two pieces 9f gold, five demijohns of rose water, Jne Persian carpet, one gold ornament with a silk tassel four camel's-hair shawls, one gold-mounted sword. two large pearls, one bottle of diamonds. one gold snuffbox studded with prec- ious stones and one box of mixed pearls and diamonds. Under the con- stitution the president is prohibited from accepting a personal gift from any foreign state or power, and as the sultan's gifts had arrived in New York and the commander of the Sultanee would not leave the country without presenting his masters offerings, an embarrassing complication was the outcome. The matter was finally re- ferred to congress, and after three months of correspondence, red tape, diplomacy and legislation the suItan's Christmas presents were finally ae-s eepted. and then the president was put to the trouble of selling the horses, the shawls and the rose-water, while Uncle Sam was given the further trouble of finding a suitable place to store the remaining gifts, and was af- terward put to great expense in cap turing the. thief who carried off the en- tire collection in bag, and was only caught after 8 lonS chase.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-03
'UT YOUR HEADS TOGET HER

and compare notes as to who does the best Laundry work in this town, and you will find the verdict of everyone in
 Pine Bluff is that our exquisite laundry work is unsurpassed for it's perfect finish, careful treatment
 beauty of color and general ex- cellepce. We don't allow anyone to touch us for perfect laundry work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-03

At home and abroad there is plenty of confidence in the future of Mexico. In Europe we have seen it evidenced the past week in the adoption of a plan for the conversion of Mexico's gold debt of $97.080, 900, bearing 6 per
 ent interest, to a per cent basis.
 . es a correspondent from the Cits
 tieo. Here we have seen, in the
 @s, ten days, the incorporation of ssA cal new companies for manufac. tqi4Ag purposes, the formation of a cigarette makers league or trust, for 1t amounts to that, and the putting Of nearly $I,000,0 GOO more into a new ei- garette factory; fresh orders for cot con mill machinery, and a remarkably good showing in customs receipts for this time of the year Mexicans have more money than ever before to buy foreign goods, and they are importing heavily Even with all the new cotton mills and print works, the home sup ply of cotton textiles is insufficient for the demand, and imports in that line, both from the United States and Flu rope, are increasing, a fact which in- spires cotton mill people to order more machinery and to put up new mills 4 large new paper mill, backed by Mexican and resident Spanish capita. is to be built near this city, and the machinery is already ordered. A great extent of the streets of this city are to be paved with asphalt, and already the principal streets are handsomely paved with concrete blocks, which make an ideally smooth pavement The new Banco Central is running up heavy list of depositors, and has $3G00,000 paid-in capital, and viii, in q year or two, double that amount, Shares in the new American bank have sold this week at a heavy premium, and the institution is doing large and very profitable business. The older banks report good business in 1899, and will soon increase their capital, the National to have $22,000000 effective capital and the London S19,000, ,000. These are business facts, which show how Mexico is booming along under the hrm rule of the present admlnls- tration which is business from the word go" to employ an effective colo. quiaIsm.
 President Diaz is taking life little easier, turning over many matters, which he once felt he must supervise, to his ministers, and yet he puts III his fourteen to sixteen hours day, which is wonderful work for states man 69 years old.
 The federal government has adopted new rules. regarding concessions, and people seeking charters must give the best of references and be prompt with their forfeit money. Mere spectators no longer have any chance, either with the federal or city government. Mexi- co has reached point where her credit is first class, and can demand the ref erences ot people seeking government ->ririlar
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-03
His only Purpose.

The mountaineers who form the two cavalry companies at Camp Bradley are the source of a great deal of fun for the Legion boys. When one of them was being examined a physician iokingly asked if he could read. No. gol durn it, I can't he replied. but I didn't come up we're to teach skule. [ come ter fight. It is needless to say that he passed ed.-Louisyille Courier Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-03
One of Queen vlotorla's Mistakes.

Queen Victoria, some years ago. when she visited certain sister. hood desired the superior to show her the place just as an ordinary visitor, and not to treat her as a queen. The superior agreed and proceeded to con- duet her majesty all over the building. The queen was very much interested, but observed that wherever they went the sisters courtesied. At last she re- marked to her guide: T thought made you understand that I wished to be treated as an ordinary visitor? Why, then, is every one courtesying? Pardon me, madam replied the mother; you have been obeyed. The reverence shown by the sisters was not intended for their queen but for me, their superior"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-03
GREAT IS MEXICO
so WRITES A CORRESPONDENT
 FROM CAPITAL.

Many Manufacturing Concerns Born Every Cigarette Trade Is Ex
 banding - Paper Mills and Cotton Machinery. a