davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
T0DAY'S RAIN.
Accompanied by Low Thermom-
eter Nearly Two Inches Fell.

A general rain over eastern Kansas set
in at o'clock Wednesday night and it
continued unabated all night and during
the forenoon The rain while continuous
was not heavy, and the gauge indicated
a fall of less than two. inches
There was no rain west of Newton on
the Santa Fe.
The record of the cold snap a week ago
has been broken. The minimum tempera-
ture this morning at o'clock was 45. At
Z o clock Tuesday night the temperature
was 49, and by o'clock Wednesday morn
ing had gone down to S. The greatest
mometer remained between 50 and 5S dur
ing Wednesday and gradually went down
to As last night. This morning up to II
o'clock the thermometer had been at As
country from a frost and will emphasize
the need of good roads. The forecast sent
out today is partly cloudy tonight and
Friday, with showers south portion to-
The rain which commenced Wednesday
evening at o'clock up to II O'Clock this
morning measured one inch and 7S hum
dredths. Previous rains since September
inches, making a total for the week of
four and 20 hundredths inches. The re-
ports for the "A hours ending Wednesday
morning at o'clock show the followin (
.04; Manhattan, -95; Mcpherson, 1-0S;
Usage City. .2S; Toronto, 80.
The weather map makes the following
announcement. "A trough still OverlfeS
the region between the great lakes and
Arizona and the northwest anti-cyc'one
has increased in intensity and magnitude.
The temperatures are now much below
the seasonable average in the mountain
There were killing frostS in Colorado
and Nebraska and the northwest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
Col. Bryan Leaves Home For
His Final Trip
In the Interest of His Candidacy
For President.
NEBRASKA
Claims Him Today-Enters Iowa
Tomorrow.
VIII Not Return Until Near
Day of Election.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 27.-W. J. Bryan
started today upon his last tour Of the
country in the interest of his presidential
campaign. The day opened bleak and
quite cold. Mr.. Bryan's departure was
in every way simple and transformations.
No unusual crowd was at the depot,
but among those present were a few per-
sonal friends who were there to say
good bye.
Mrs. Bryan does not. for the present,
accompany her husband, the only per-
sons starting with him from this point
being his private secretary and three or
four representatives of the press Today
is to be spent in eastern Nebraska and
tonight Mr.. Bryan viii cross the Mis-
souri, river to Sioux City, Ia, where to-
morrow he will take the special car pro-
vided by the national committee for his
accommodation during the remainder of
the campaign.
Before entering the car Mr.. Bryan ex-
pressed himself as feeling in excellent
physical condition.
Beyond experiencing a little fatigue
from the loss of sleep last night, due to
the late return from the Nebraska City
meeting, 1 am in excellent order and
am confident that barring unforeseen
contingencies, I shall continue in good
order for the campaign he said. He
also expressed himself hopeful as to the
outlook and said that he would not re-
turn to Lincoln until two or three days
before election. He will speak in this
city Saturday night preceding the cleo
ton.
Papillon, Neb., Sept. 27.-Mr. Bryan
made the first speech of the day at this
place. He discussed the issues of the J.
day and advised the people to support
the Democratic ticket as the only course
calculated to promote their interests.
After speaking here, he left for thirty
mile carriage drive to Blair, where he
spoke late this Afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
IMPORTANT BUSINESS
Brings Home U. s. Consul Rufin
From Paraguay.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 27.-Consul
General Ruffin, representing the United
States in Paraguay and stationed at
Asuncion, has arrived here.
Consul Ruffin has returned to the
United States temporarily on business of
considerable Importance. He bears a
special message to President Mckinley
from President Ageval of Paraguay
While the exact nature of the message
is not known, the general purport of 1t
is understood.
z. Consul Ruffin believes there is great
future in Paraguay for American cap
ital and American trade generally. The
south, he says, has peculiar interest in
the matter of establishing close trade re-
lations with Paraguay. The Paraguay
ans buy annually about $3,000,0 900 worth
of coarse cotton goods from England and
Germany, according to Consul Ruffin,
and buy a finer grade of cotton goods
which costs them annually about ST.
900, 900.
Consul Ruffin says the people of Para
quay are making rapid strides and are
anxious to be drawn closer to the people
of the United States. They realize, he
says a, superior force in American trad
ing possibilities, and would welcome any
change that would encourage an influx
of American capital into the country.
This is the sentiment of the people gen
era llV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
SCOTT WILL QUIT.
Democratic Nominee For Con-
gress Proposes to Withdraw.
Only Condition is That New Man
Must Be Named.
HIS SELF RESPECT.
Could Not Retain it if He Gave
Way to DR.. Dykes.
Writes Letter to Chairman
Ridgley Explaining Position.

Tully Scott. Democratic nominee for
congress in the Sixth district, has finally
proposed to withdraw providing a new
man is selected by the Democratic and
Populist committees. He has written the
following letter to Chairman E. R.
Ridgley of the Populist committee:
Grainfield, Kan.s Sept 18th, 1900.
E. r. Ridgley, Topeka, Kan
still desire to urge upon your con-
sideration the plan suggested by me
for an adjustment Of the congressional
difficulty and without argument, want
to state my conclusion as to conditions
based upon many years experience and
a somewhat wide acquaintance in every
First, believe with DR.. Dykes with
drawal and the endorsement by his COM
mittee could easily be elected.
But this is refused.
Second, believe that if I were to with
draw and DR.. Dykes were to be endorsed
by my committee he would be over
Whelmingly defeated.
The manner of his nomination like that
of Folger in New York in 1882 makes it
impossible to secure the sanction of my
committee or the bringing to him of any
thing like a united support of the DEM
ocrats and Populists who opposed him at
Colby.
Besides this, occurrences at the time Of
the convention and since have been
such as to make my support
of him cause me to lose respect for my
self and it is not difficult to see the
contempt in which / would be held by
my friends My withdrawal is therefore
impossible as to DR.. Dykes.
If this condition prevails to the end
no sane man in the district will honestly
and knowingly predict anything but the
election of Mr.. Reeder.
1t is also my judgment that at least
six representatives and three senators
who ought to be elected by our forces
are in the most serious danger of de-
feat.
Third, if my plan is adopted and if DR..
Dykes and myself both withdraw and
permit the two committees to select
third man then that third man will be
elected as certain as election day comes
and we will save all the senators and
representatives usually elected within
the district.
If this plan is adopted will cheerfully
give all that 1 have expended and will
make every appointment and give every
hour of my time to the day of election
in an effort to bring success to every
man upon the ticket and tri-
umph to the cause for which
we stand, otherwise I must strive
for the preservation of my personal and
political honor.
appeal to your organization and ask
with your candidate sufficient to cause
him to forego a futile effort to satisfy
a personal ambition at this time when
so much is at stake in state and nation.
1 suggest these committees can meet
on the 4th and that certificates of NOM
ination can be filed on the 5th within
the time required by law.
Sincerely yours,
FULLY SCOTT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
POLITICS IN 1T.
Catholic Federation For the Purpose
of Influencing Legislation.

New York, Sept. z7.-The Catholic
Young Mems National union in conven-
ton decided to form a federation for the
purpose of influencing legislation and
furthering the claims of people who
embrace the Catholic faith.
Bishop McFauPs idea of a federation
of every catholic club and society in the
United States. to be formed by the ap
pointment of delegates to attend a
monster mass meeting of delegates from
every prominent club and society
throughout the country, to be held in
New York city on Thanksgiving Day.
November 29, was unanimously adopted
by the conventions. Committees were
appointed to carry the plan into effect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
CAUGHT IN A GALE.
Fears For the Safety Ofthe New
York Are Entertained.

Southampton, Sept 27-The American
line steamer New York, Captain Robys,
from New York, September 10, for
Southampton. passed the Scilly islands
at d. m yesterday and passed the
Lizard at $3.50 p. m. She should have
arrived here at about 4:30 a. m, but has
not yet been sighted. A gale has been
sweeping over the British channel and a
tug has been dispatched in search of the
New York.
Southampton, Eng, Sept. 27-The New
York was off st. GATHERINGS, Isle of
Southampton at $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
AN ELECTION BILL
To Replace Goebel Law Agreed Upon
in Kentucky House.

Frankfort, KY, Sept. 27.-The Demo-
cratic house caucus has at last agreed
upon an election bill which provides
that the state board shall consist of one
Democrat and one Republican and
state officer. They shall appoint the
county boards, one of two from each
party and from lists submitted they
shall also appoint umpire This will
give the Democrats a majority in each
county board, but the boards shall have
only ministerial powers except as to
questioned ballots 1t is said that the
committee in the senate will readily ac-
cept this compromise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
Pacific Commercial Musann.

San Francisco. Sept. 27-The Pacific
Commercial Museum, modelled after the
similar institution at Philadelphia, has
completed its organization by electing
Irving NJ Scott president; Eugene Good
urer 1t is amply provided with funds
and viii soon begin the collection of the
products of the Pacific coast which are
to form a permanent exposition in this
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
ATTEND A WEDDING.
The McKinleys Witness Marriage of
Neighbor's Children.

Canton, o., Sept 27.-President and
Mrs. Mckinley last night attended the
wedding of A. B. Clark and Miss Faith
Fogle children of their old-time neigh
bors, and remained at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Q.
FoRIe for the reception.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27

Coronel, Chill, Sept 27.-The French
bark General de Charette, Captain
Lemerle which sailed from Swansea on
June "a, for San Francisco, struck on a
rock in the Straights of LeMarie, at
the southern extremity of South Ameri-
ca, between Terra Del Fuego and Staten
Island, on September g. and foundered.
Her crew, with the exception Of two
members. landed safely at Sand Point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
weather Indications.

Chicago. Sept. 27.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Partly cloudy tonight and Friday
with showers in the south portion to-
night; warmer north portion tonight;
variable winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
BRYAN'S REQUEST.
Asks Friends to Remove His Pictures
From Windows on Oct. 2.

Nebraska City last evening Mr.. Bryan
in a note to the press, requested that his
political friends remove his pictures
from the windows on October 2, as a
matter OF courtesy to the Republican
candidate for vice president, Governor
Roosevelt, who will visit the city that
daV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27
ATHERTON WOULD BET.
Says He Will Wager 81, 900 That Nc
Kinley Will Carry Kansas.

Otis L. Atherton Of Russell, ex-state
treasurer, is the custodian of 81, 600
which has been placed in his hands by
Russell county men to be wagered upon
the result of the election in Kansas.
Mr.. Atherton will make an even bet
of this amount that Mckinley viii carry
Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27

lContinued 0n Sixth Page.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-27

[continued on Sixth Page-l
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-19
ANOTHER HORSE STOLEN.
MI Run Wcris, Of No. q, Loses II Good
HorBC-HorsC and Thief Captured
In Co umbln.

On last Tuesday night some one Gu
tered Mr.. Run Wcrts' stable, in No. Il
Township, and stole his horse, saddle
and bride. Up until yesterday no clue
was had as to the whereabouts Of tho
horse, or in what direction the thief had
gone.
On Wednesday Chief Ii. &. Hunter
wrote the Chief Of Police OF Columbia
to be on the lookout, giving dcscrip-
ton Of the horse. Yesterday afternoon
about train time the Chief received u
telegram from Columbia stating that
the horse had been recovered and tho
thief would be caught.
Chief Hunter left on the train and
will likely return today with tho horse
thief.
Horse stealing is getting to be some
what common it seems. Mr.. j. r.
Davidson lost valuable mare several
days ago and has not yet been able to
get u clue.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-19
Looking for Relatives

Treasurer Boyd has received the fol-
lowing letter, which we publish, think
ing that probably some Of the persons
related to those of whom the letter Is
written will reply and give the infor-
nation wanted:
Dayton, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1900.
Treasurer of Newberry Co., S. G.
Dear Sir: Perhaps about 17G0, Eliza
beth Reeder, of New Jersey Tor Va.),
was married ~ Thomas Lake, of South
Carolina, and their descendants, David
Enoch, Jabez G., John and +. G.. Lake,
we'd in Newberry District more than
a half century ago. A relative In this
State, whose father visited the Lakes
about 1880, desires to learn of their de-
scendants, who we suppose live in your
county. Win you be so kind as to fur.
nish me the names and postoflices of
the Lakes who are on your tax list?
Yours truly,
Milton Wright.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-19
A Lecture Course.

Mrs. V. Gertrude West, represent &.
lve of the Alkahert System Of coo
Fptive Lyceums, Of Atlanta, Ca, J
zen in the city for the past few days
ma has succeeded in organizing q iecL-
ire course, q branch of the Atlanta
3ureau.
AThe officers of tho lecture course are
leo. B. Cromer, President; Jno. M.
dnard, Vice-President; and w. G..
deyes, Secretary and Treasurer. The
ssresident will appoint an executive
otn,nittee and list of attractions will
at an early date. The mem
ership fee Is $2.C0-each member en-
tiled to two tickets to each lecture a.: i
he course embraces five lectures.
This Is O. cheap rate for high class
and the undertaking
Ihould be success In every sense OF
,hA word. Mrs. West is an earnest
yorker and deserves success in her
HDsk.
SSRhe date for the first lecture has moi
yeSbeen fixed.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-19
PLEASED WITH OUR ROADS.
NcwbcI US Supervisor Comes Hore TO In
spect Them.

Mr.. w. A. Hill, the county supervi-
sor OF Ncwberry county, was here yes
tcrday to look at the results Of Rich
land county's sand-gravcl-clay road
building system. Mr.. Bishop took him
driving over most OF the new roads
running out of tho city and last night
he expressed himself thoroughly de-
lighted with what he had seen. He
says he was surprised to find that the
roads leading out of the city were in
better condition than most OF the citys
streets. He is convinced that Rich
lands plan will provide permanent
roadways of the greatest value to those
who have to travel over them. He was
very complimentary in speaking OF Su-
pervi.or Owens, and said lie felt that
his trip would be Of material benefit TO
his own county. Ho had heard of
Richland's roads and wished TO see
for himself what they wcrc.-The State,
17th.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-19
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by lady in this
country. "Disease fastened Its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its seyerest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed incessantly, and could not
sleep. She finally discovered a way to
recovery, by purchasing of us bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and was 80 much relieved
on taking first dose, that she slept all
night; aud with two bottles has been
absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz. Thus writes w. G. Han
nick & Co., Of Shelby, N. g. Trial
bottles free at all Drug Stores.
Regular size 500 and 100. Every bot.
tie guaranteed.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-19
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. d. B. Cargile, OF
Waslita, I. II. He writes: "Four bot.
Ties Of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs
Brewer of scloiula, which had caused
her great suffering for yea,s. Terrible
sores would .b"eak ont on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give nc
help; but her cure is complete and he1
health Is excellent" This shows what
thous ,nds have pcoved-that Electric
BtteI3 is the best blood purifier kLvwn.
It's the supreme remedy for eczem..
letter, salt rbeum, ulcers, bolls and
running sores. 1t stimulates liver, kid
neys and bowels, expels poison, helps
digestion, builds up the strength. Only
so cents. Sold by all druggists. Guar.
anteed
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-19

unlimited time to proper cultivation
ana care, And now-how great is the
contrast. From many Of the hills ana
slopes, once clothed with vcrdurc,
every particle Of the soil has disappears
cd. 1t has gone to zurich the forest
covered "bottOm' lands Of the Suntec,
to render our ferries unnavigublc, to
okc up our smaller creeks and
Anchcs until the tiny perch and min
nOws can scarcely find II place to do
posit their eggs. 1t would take Nature
several hundred years to restore what
man has wasted in few generations.
Surely this ought to teach Il lesson to
the owners Of the cultivablc land that
remains. Let them abandon the old,
wastciul methods Of cultivation, allow
the sleeper slopes to grow up in woods
and to remain forever forest clad; by
proper care preserve the good land that
is left; and as far as possible restore
that which is exhausted. 1t is land of
great natural fertility. Its present con-
dition is due solely to the cxtravagant,
arc abandoned and more intelligent
methods substituted in their stead, Old
MoilohOn may yet become what it was
ono OF the faircst and most fertile re-
gions cf South Carolina.
Mr.. Abrams possessed II sound mind
and remarkably good memory; aud he
codld relate number Of queer stories,
both comic and tragic, Of life in New
berry in the carly days. Tho writer
always found his conversation Interest,"
ing and instructive. TO him | am in
dcbtcd for many new IDEAS and for
many quaint pictures of the past which,
possiblS, | might never have been
abe to obtain elsewhere. He will be
greatly missed by those who knew and
loved him. Peace to his ashes.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-19

Mr.. Joe Cabell Davis State Manager
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association
of New York, Greenville, S. c.:
Dear Sir: Please accept my thanks
for the satisfactory settlement of the
policy held by my father, "James N.
Martin" in the Mutual Reserve.
Yours truly,
FOSTER N. MARTIN, Admir-.
The Mutual Reserve is in its nine
teenth year, and has paid in tho past
eighteen years over forty million dol
lars to the widows and orphans of its
deceased policy holders. 1t has over
270 million Of insurance in force, over
81, 100000 actual surplus above every
liability actual or contingent 1888 as
sets to every $l.00 liability. Issues
every up to date Policy contract con-
tanning guaranteed cash loan, extended
and paid up values. Every policy con-
tains tho celebrated total disability
clause which pays the policy holder one
half of his policy while he lives. All
contracts dividend bearing Good, live
energetic agents can secure liberal con
tracts by writing
JOE CABELL DAVIS, Manager,
Greenville, S. G.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-19
Our Efforts Appreciated.

81 receive The Herald and News
here. 1t is good paper and gets bet
ter. l must compliment you. We en-
joy 'Faraway Moses very much." These
are the words in private letter from q
friend to the writer, who is u reader OF
this paper. We appreciate this com
pliment the more, knowing the compc
tency of the writer to judge such mat.
ters. While the experience Of thi.
writer as q newspaper man is limited,
We ever hope to do better and better
aud glad to know that some one-even
if he is at a distance-aDpreciates our
efforts.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-19
THOMAS y. ABRAMS.
(FOr The Herald and Ncws.)

(tOr The Herald and News
Died January s, 1900, in tho Mollo-
hon section, Mr.. Thomas i. Abrams in
his S7th year.
Mr.. Abrams life was not cvcntful.
by hard work he umasscd u consider
| able fortune, much Of which was lost in
business in the town Of Ncwberry. He
was always industrious, Il good civizcn
aud neighbor, kind and consi9cratc TO
those dependent upon him. q useful and
honorcd man in his day and genera
tion.
1t Is not Of this that we would speak.
1t is because Newbcrry has lost ono Of
hcr oldest citizcns, one whose entire
l'fe was spont within her borders, one
WHO witnessed many Of the great and
momentous changes wrought during
the present century in the life and
character Of our people, that his death
deserves more than passing mention
For these reasons the writer. who has
recently had many conversations with
MN, proposes to give to the readers OF
The Herald and News, as matters Of
general interest, II few OF his rccollec-
tions.
10 the casual reader it will seem Il
strong statement to say that Mr..
Abrams was born long E,forc the days
OF railroads, steamships, the telegraph,
cooking stoves, or postage stamps: but
10 those who know the country in
s-.t
which he lived, with its wide reaches
OF sterile land, its unsightly gullics dis
figuring the face Of the earth like
wrinkles upon the cheek of faded
beauty, and its bare red hills showing
in the landscapes like the shinOf Il beg
gar through the rents in his garments
to these the strongest impression CT
MIR. Abrams great age will be convey
cd by the statement that he remember
ed time when there were no gullics
IN Mollohon. His earliest memories
were of a country covered with fine,
original forest, Here and there around
their humble dwellings the scattered
settlers had cleared few acres OF land
which they planted in wheat, corn, flax,
cotton and indigo. The streams were
clear and deep and aboundcd in fish.
Wild turkeys and deer were plentiful,
the latter being so numerous that thcv
sometimes wrought serious damage by
breaking through the fences and de-
vouring the growing crops of grain.
Once, in Mr.. Abrams boyhood, n party
OF twenty-five Or Thirty indians (Chcro-
KEGS, probably,) spent winter in camp
on Duncan's Creek, hunting and fish
ing, and selling moccasins and other
objects OF native manufacture. They
frequently came to his mothers house
to beg for corn bread, which never
grew too old and stale for their taste.
In Mr.. Abrams youth, cradles for
cutting grain were just coming into
use. He remembered having seen, on
the Huffman place in the Lexington
Fork, twelve shirtless negro men In O.
line cutting wheat with reaphooks,
their perspiring backs glistcning in
the sun like polished ebony.
In his manhood, after he began farm