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Emhezzlinr Treasurer Free.

Joseph BARLEY, former State Treas
urer of Nebraska, convicted of the en-
bezzlement of all amount variously
placed ut from $500,000 to $75O,OOO,
and sentenced to twenty years in the
penitentiary, has been released on
parole by Governor Savage. Mr.. Bart
lev had served forty-nine months.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-31
To Raze the Taku Forts .

The military commanders have di-
rected the provisional Government of
Tien-Tsin, China, to undertake the de-
struction of the Taku forts. and the
Government has promised to comply
on receipt of military guard to pro-
tect the W0rkmen engaged In the task.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-31
South African Situation Serious.

The London Daily Mail says it pos
sesses abundant evidence that the
whole theatre Of the South African
war Is in a much worse state than the
public is allowed to know. The condi-
tion of affairs, in Cape Colony, partic-
ularly, after twenty-one months Of
warfare, is very serious.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-31
BANK ROBBERS SHOW FIGHT.
Keep OFF Citizens ofan Ohio Town While
They Work on q Safe.

Alexandria, Ohio.-A daring attempt
to loot the Ressler & Ashbrooke Bank
was made by gang Of six or seven
men. Nothing was secured, however,
and, after standing off a crowd Of cit
izens, at whom they fired repeatedly
for an hour, the robbers escaped in
stolen buggies.
An examination Of the vault showed
that little of value had been secured.
A package of $500 which had been
left over night in the outer vault was
found among the debris. A Sheriff's
posse Immediately took up the chase,
but the robbers secured good start
and could not be overhauled.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-31
Big Fall in Steel Stocks.

New York City.-A brief panic in
Wall Street resulted from the strike
on Monday. Values Of the steel stocks
fell S50,OOO,0OO in little more than a
minute. but a rally followed. In Lon
don all American securities fell and
British Consols touched the lowest
point in years.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-31
As It Seemed to Him.

"This is a good deal like marriage"
remarked Fogg, as he stood at. the
steps of a street car waiting for the
exodus which usually happens upon
such occasions.
I'm what way, pray?" asked Fen
derson, who always has to have things
explained to him.
"Why, don't you see? The people
who are in are more anxious to get
out than those who are out are to get
in."-Boston Transcript.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-31
Indiana Judge q Suicide.

Former Judge James H. Sellars. once
member of the State Legislature.
and candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor Of Indiana,
killed himself in his law office ut
Charlottesville, Ind, by taking morph-
inc. He left 4 letter saying that his
life was failure and that his debts
were large.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-31
Howard C, Benham Dead,

Howard G. Berham, who was twice
tried for the murder of his childwife,
Florence Tout Benham, at Batavia,
N. Y, died in a Columbus, Ohio, hos
pital Of typhoid and brain fever. Ben
ham was convicted at the first trial,
but at the second he was acquitted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-31
RENoUNcEs HIS COUNTRY.

Syracuse millionaire Declares Himself
Subject of Edward VII.
Syracuse, N. Y Major Alexander
H. Davis, a millionaire, who until re-
Gently claimed this city as his home
and paid personal taxes, has declared
himself q subject of King Edward Of
Great Britain and has had his name
stricken from the personal tax roll.
Major Davis ran for Congress on the
Democratic ticket against James J.
Beiden fifteen years ago and was de-
feated. He has large street railroad
interests in Louisville and extensive
real estate in this city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-31
Chicago Short OF Vegetables.

Chicago.-As a result Of the con-
tinued hot, dry weather. vegetables
are attaining record prices. Com
plants from all parts Of the West
claiming a big shortage in vegetables,
have been received, and many points
which usually ship to Chicago are now
in this market buying for the home
account.
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Tnbe Workers Win,

AIcKeesport. Penn. - The 5000 EN-.
ployes of the National Tube Company
here won the first victory over the
combine by forcing an increase in
their wages Of ten per cent. These
men are non-union men and have
never organized, although the ANAL
gamated Association has made efforts
to induce them to join the union.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-31
FlREMEN BEGIN THEIR STRIKE.
Refuse to Go to Work, and Force Thou
sands of Miners Into Idleness.

Wilkesbarre, Penn.-The strike of
the stationary firemen inaugurated on
Tuesday tied up nearly all the mines
In the Wyoming Valley. and a conser-
vative estimate placed the number of
men idle at $4,000. This included the
men out in the Scranton district. Only
about 800 Of these were firemen. The
balance was made up Of miners, Ia
borers, engineers, breaker boys and
machinists employed in and about the
colleries. Every mine from Pittston
to Nanticoke was affected.
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An Imaginary Bupbear.

"Emeline, did you write your paper
on The Ideal Husband'"
"Oh, yes, I've written about him, but
1 hope to goodness I shall never have
the bad luck to catch up with him."
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Hundreds Killed in Volcanic Eruption.
Oriental advices give 100 as the num-
ber Of the natives and Europeans
killed by the recent eruption Of the
volcano of Kleet, in the Island of Java.
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Honorable Mention.

"John. didn't you earn any distinc.
ton whatever at college?"
Eyes; they say ate more than any
two other men at our class spreads"
Chicago Record-Herald.
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Steady Rain In the South.

Jackson, N1iss.-At the close Of a
sultry day the rain fell steadily and
apparently over a wide scope of coun-
try. The hot wave Is broken, and
there Is general rejoicing. The rain
is too late to save any late crop, but
means much for cotton. potatoes, cane
and gardens
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-31
A Successful Flying Machine.

A highly successful experiment was
made at Paris, France, by N. Santos
Dumont with a self directing balloon
invented by him. The balloon was
steered in all directions, and made tc
rise or sink without apparent diff.
Guilty
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Wooden Trade Fairly Active.

The woolen and worsted goods trade
is fairly active. Leading mills are
we'll supplied with orders for fall lines.
and there is little disposition to hasten
the opening of the new spring season
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Not Time Enough.

"She has had no lasting social advan-
tages, has she?"
"No. They've only be rich nine
months" s."-Detroit Free Press
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A Sure Thing.

"There is just one WY for US to
meet success in this venture" said the
first schemer.
And that?" queried his partner.
"Is to avoid meeting our creditors"
philadelphia Press.
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Treaty Shore Deadlock. .

II now seems that there is small
probability of an agreement Delns
reached between France and Great
Britain over the Newfoundland cues
ton.
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Showing the House.

1Oh, yes, our home is complete in
every respect" said Mr.. Proudpop.
Here is our bawl-room," he contin-
ued, opening the door to lie nursery
Tit-Bits.
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THE LOSS TO THE GOVERNMENT.
Delay in Delivery Of Armor Plate May
Subject It to Claims For Damages.

- -
Washington, D. c. The United
States may have to pay heavily for
the steel strike. The Cramp Ship
building Company recently filed a
claim against the Government for sew
eral hundred thousand dollars, alleg-
ing damage as result Of the failure
Of the Government to deliver the ar
NOR for the Alabama class of battle
ships within the time fixed by the
contract. Should the delivery Of ar
NOR for vessels under construction be
delayed in consequence of the strike
now on, the Government will have to
reimburse the shipbuilders.
Besides armor, steel for hulls and
machinery are required for the new
ships. The strlRt will naturally pre-.
vent the delivery Of this material and
delay the completion Of the ships.
The Government has no penalty clause
in it's contracts with the armor plate
and other companies.
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More Than ia Neaded

There is one thing to be said In
favor Of these one-week courtships,"
he suggested.
"And that is?" she asked.
"When people are married with such
promptness it gives them a longer
period Of life for repentance. e."-Chi-
cago Post.
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had several years of prosperous times.
Work has been plenty and our men
have paid their assessments ungrudg.
ingly."
The amount of wages lost each day
by the present strike in the mills Of
the three companies is estimated at
S2OO,OOO to 100000. or nearly $780,
600 q week. The loss in output to the
companies, all Of whom have their
products sold for months to come, can
not be estimated.
One of the first effects Of the strike
will be to increase the price Of tin.
ware. Before the tin, plate mills
closed they were away behind in their
orders, the supply not being equal to
the demand. None of the tin shops
have more than a small stock on hand.
Housewives will have to pay consider
ably more for tin cups, pals. etc.,
than now If the strike is prolonged.
The fruit trade will also be hit hard
by the strike, prices Of tin cans being
advanced.
Should the strike be prolonged
many interests would be sure to suf-
fer. The strikers could possibly take
good care Of themselves. Work is
plenty on all sides. and besides the
Amalgamated Association has q strike
fund in bank which is said to amount
to, between 100000 and S3OO,OO0.
The railroads would be the greatest
sufferers, as long strike would great
ly decrease the shipment of mill pro-
ducts. Building Contractors and 9TH
ers using iron and steel would also
come in for much less. 1t is even pos
sible that building operations might
be seriously hampered. The demand
for coke and coal would fall off. The
possibilities of the strike are startling.
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A Melancholy Form of Fame.

"They tell me that you are very
satirical," said the young man.
YES" answered Miss Cayenne; Il
have heard that such things are said
of me. But I have hopes that 1 am
losing the reputation. I managed to
say Good morning to a friend to-day
without his looking suspicious, and
wondering whether I meant anything
disagreeable by it."-Washington
Star.
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Russia to Recruit 3Os 500 Men.

Emperor Nicholas has issued an or
der that 30S,500 men shall be recruit
ed for the Russian Army and Navy
during the present year.
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Rain Welcomed With JOY.
The drought has been partly broken
in Kansas, but too late to save corn.
The rain was welcomed with wild
demonstrations of Joy.
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Bound to Come.

"Now, let me see," remarked Miss
Bellefeld. "I've got my rubber boots
and my umbrella and my raincoat. I
wonder If I need anything else."
"What do you want with them?" her
brother asked. "The sky is clear and
there isn't the least sign Of rain"
'That may be, but it will rain, all
the same, for I'm going to picnic."-
Pittsburg Chronicle-T Telegraph.
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The Slnecure.

"Well, my boy. and what are you
going to do now?"
"Well, dad, I don't know. What I
want is one of these fancy jobs where
you do the least possible work for the
very largest possible fee"
"Guess you are cut out for corpora
ton lawyer, my boy"
:No, dad. I was thinking Of being
a medical specialist. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
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.Its CHANGING Value.

1t was right that the gallant act
should be rewarded, but what should
she give him?
Ha! A kiss, of course. Were there
not men who would pay great price
for that? Truly. it was quoted high.
That" she said, as she bestowed 1t.
"is easily worth a hundred dollars
1T was" he answered, "but, it Is
not" :,
What do you mean?" she asked.
while in youl possession it would
bring a good sum-" be said. but in
mine it cannot be exchanged for the
price of q meal
However, he was prosaic sort Of
fellow at best. and besides he was
hungry.-Chicaso Post
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Ahead of His Time.

The man who takes life studicusly
laughed several times in quick success
sion. The friend with him seized his
arm and exclaimed. apprehensively:
WHATS the trouble:'
There's nothing wrong" was the
answer. Il was merely laughing at
all those new hats"
But there is nothing extraordinary.
about them"
That is how it seems to you. But I
look ahead. If they are as. funny ten
years from now as the hats of ten
years ago are to-day they will be SIM
ply excruciating. I may not be here
ten years from now. and l don't want
to miss the opportunity
He laughed once more and then re-
lapsed into Gloom.-WashingtQp Star.
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SHOWERS IN THE CORN BELT.
Rain Falls in Nebraska, Kansas, Mis-
souri, and Iowa.
COMES TOO LATEFOR SOMECR

though SoIne Tielus hre Aoo raF
Gone to Be Benefited - Generous
Fall in Some Sections of Nebraska and
Iowa-Kansas Crop Prospects.
Topeka, Kan.-While rain has fallen
in various parts of Kansas, the
drought was not broken, and the
crops were benefited but little. The
rains were small local affairs. and
their only effect was to cool the at
mosphere and freshen vegetation to q
certain extent.
Reports Of blighted crops continue
to come in. A hopeful tone pervades
most of the reports. however, and the
determination is generally expressed
to make the best Of the situation. In
the eastern division Of the State crops
are suffering more than in any other.
The damage done in the central part
is less severe, while in the western
part the conditions are most fayora'
BILE.
Kansas City, Mo.-Rain fell over an
area Of eighty miles around Kansas
City. At Lawrence, Kan, it was the
first moisture in twenty-siX days. OF.
tawa, Wellsville and Toronto, Kan,
and Camden Point, Mo-, also report
good rains. Although some fields are
reported too far gone to be saved, it Is
believed late corn will be greatly re-
viyed.
Dallas, Texas. - Reports from the
Texas cotton belt show that the rain
did not reach that section. and that
the plant is suffering. IN the Panhan.
die small streams are reported dry,
and cattlemen are becoming alarmed
over the continued drought.
Omaha, Neb.-Eastern Nebraska and
Western Iowa received an inch or
more Of rain, which relieved the
drought and heated term. Rains also
fell in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Little Rock, Ark.-Good rains fell
over the larger portion of Arkansas.
At .Texarkana and Hot Springs wind
and lightning did considerable damage.
st. Paul. Minn.-Rains fell in differ
ent parts Of the State, but there is Sc
rious damage to crops in the south
eastern part Of the State.
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SCHOOL !"MlSTRESS" A MAN.

Teacher in Arkansas Arrested - Wanted
on o Charge Of Murder.
Little Rock, Ark.-A detective few
days ago placed under arrest q sup
posed young woman, who had been
teaching a private school in the Kings
River neighborhood.
1t turns out that the school teacher
was a man in disguise; that his name
is Sears, and that he is wanted in
Texas on q charge Of murder, com.
mitted seven years ago.
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Ice Blocks Labrador Coast.

Ice continues to block the Labrador
coast, rendering navigation in Belle
Isle Strait extremely dangerous.
The colored American., 1901-09-28

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The colored American., 1901-09-28
The ]. 3. Parker Fund.

To the PubIic:-The committee Sc
] cted by colored citizens st their meet
ing on the 10th instant beg per mission
TO again call the ttentiCn Of the pub.
lie TO the heroic &C tiOn Of James Ben
ismin Parker in his effort to save the
life our OF lamented late President, viii
liam Mckinley, over whose remains
he last sad rites have been performed,
and TO ask q renewal Of contributions
ID the fund to be given to this colo red
hero rs public testimonial of appreci-
alton Of bis patriotic conduct.
By bis prompt and Wig orOus action
he gave expression tn the loyal love OF
the cOICred people Of this country foI
the Nations Chief Magistrate. there.
By setting an Illustrious exam pie to I'll
American youth; and at the same time
gave medical science It's opportunity to
save, If possible, the life OF this great
man to thu Republic.
The committee begs that cOntribu-
tiOns be sent "a heretofore sugg ested to
The, Post The Star, and The Times to be
by them transmitted 10 Mr. Parker Com
mIttee:-William 81. H. Hart, Will
liam e.. Richards, AlexanderC Garner
Mary Church Terrell, Henry E. Baker.
The colored American., 1901-09-28

your ignorance, for | do not believe
one of these Grand officers have Wis
tied a subordinate lodge outside of
their own this year. 1t IS to be hoped
that these two brethren will visit our
lodges and give us the benefit of their
Masonic knowledge.
Gethsemane and Simons Command
cries came together at the Asylum on
Friday night last and held joint in
StallatiOn. The officers of the two
communicates were installed by Past
Right Eminent Grand Commanders L.
II. Wayne, John y. DOrster, John w.
Freeman, and the Eminent Com
mander of Sim0ns, Sir Paul r. Stew
ard. These Sir knights very impress
lively rendered the ceremonies of in
stallatiOn. The following were the Of
ficers installed: SimOns COmmandery,
No. 1-Eminent Commander, Sir Henry
Coleman; GeneraIissim0, Sir Henry
c. Irving; Captain General, Sir J. W.
Hutchinson; Prelate, Sir J. f \. Will
kersOn; Senior Warden, Sir J. d. How
ard; Junior Warden, Sir w. s. Fulton;
Recorder, Sir j. II. Smiler; Treasurer,
Sir NJ. II. Robinson; Standard-Bearer,
Sir Z. SnOWden; SwOrd-Bearer, Sir
Abraham Slaughter; Warder, Sir H 2.
Jackson; Guard, Sir David Chase.
GethSemane COmmandery. No. 3
Eminent Commander, Sir r. W. TOmp-
kins; Generalissimo, Sir James L.
Johnson; Captain-General, Sir Walter
j. Abrams; Prelate, Sir William II.
GrimShaW; Senior Warden, Sir H d.
Pryor; Junior Warden, Sir c. II.
Thompson; Recorder. Sir John L. Hick
man; Treasurer, Sir Samuel H. West;
Warder, Sir Alexander Walker. After
the installation the Communicates
closed and all repaired to Sir Knight
Irving Hairs. where a SumptuOuS ban
quet awaited them, served by Sir
Knight Liverpool. While at the ban
quet table the following Sir knights
spoke upon the proper steps to be
taken for the advancement of ChiyaI-
ric Masonry in our Jurisdiction: Sir
Knights s. II. West, Lewis II. Wayne,
John \. DOrSter, r. w. TOmpkinS, ].
W. Freeman, and Paul r. Steward.
Over this banquet table the glittering
steel blade Of each Sir Knight touched
and mutual pledges were made that
hencefOrth the ranks shall close up and
shoulder to shoulder they will march
under the banner upon which is en-
blaZOned In hoe SignO yinceS," never
crying halt until our jurisdiction be-
comes second TO none in the United
States.
The colored American., 1901-09-28
An EnterpnSing Woman.

Mrs. N. 4. Thornton, a successful
business woman of Cincinnati, o pass
ed through the city last week. She had
inten ded to visit the Pan-Am erican Ex-
position at Buffalo, but the sssisina-
ton Of the President, cut her visit
short Mrs. Thornton supports five
students at Tnskegee, Ala, all adopted
chil iren. and takes an active part in the
National Business Lesgue and slI other
organizations which have for their DUR
pose the advancement Of The race.
The colored American., 1901-09-28

Loans and discounts .......... $8,272 so
0 her stock, bonds and
mortgages ....................... 164 423 SO
Due from National Banks e.. 48. 383 %
Banking House ........ ......... IA 600 90
Other real estates ............... 80 588 90
Furniture and Fixtures ...... $3.50 90
Current expenses and taxes
paid .......................s l 388 SO
Specie, nickels and cents .... Il, 399 80
Paper currency ................... 80, 500 90
Total ........ ................ 391, ,l2O 81
The colored American., 1901-09-28
ORGANIZED January 1,
Office GOA, GC6 and 6OO n. End st., =


relations opportunity
controlled Order
oredm who members Of the Order
0 years older than sixty 900 eligible member
Subordinate the Rosebud.
To join
6 so (accord1ng ag joining fee
the
mont 81 taxes month
from Sc 90 to 500 month weekly
ments
eyearth Benefit Is $1250G
The colored American., 1901-09-28

In olass b, me age limit Is Il to 50
dues, S4. IS to 81 90. The Certificate is Y,
After one year, its value is 500 Go S65.
In Glass E, the age limit is ii TO 90 ye;
50 80 to II. 20. The Certificate is valued ii
one year it's value is $500 to $500.
In Glass M, the age limit is ii 80 90 yea
621 to S25. The certificate Is valued from {
You are entitled to Life MembeTsb
Classe 3 and e upon purchase Of the ret
pays 3 dividen0Annually Of 20 per cent.
The Grand FountsIn United Order Of
90, 1900, total Of 1882 Death Benefits, Wi
HALF MILLION DOLLARS.
The colored American., 1901-09-28
ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS

To join the Rosebud Fountain YOU must be b
and Il year Of age. You pay 81 90, either cash
instsllments. The monthly dues are either Is Or 2
as Fountains may deci0e. The annual tax is 10
You receive IS Sick Benefit from 80 to 81 90 per
in weekly payments.
As Death Benefit, your family will be paid s.
you die within yeer. After one year the Dealh
is S37.
In the INsUT' 4ECE DEPARTMENT, there are II
C1asses:-Cisss ), Glass Z, and Glass M. All d
payable annually or quarterly.
The colored American., 1901-09-28

dividends Both
Of Public Vrg
shows its foushng condition.
RESOURCES. LIABILITIES