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Evening journal., 1901-12-17
NOTES OF THE CHURCHES

=. The Rev. R. II. Adams has arrang-
ed with the Rev Joseph IL. Smith to con-
duet pentecOstal services at Union NJ. h.
Church from December Goth to the 3Oth
inclusive. Services win be held morn
ing. afternoon and evening ON the 23d,
25th and 3Oth, and in the afternoon and
evening Of other days during the week.
Several of the ministers of Wilmington
and the adjacent charges have proffered
cooperation and there is a general antici-
patton of great results for the Christian
people of Union and the churches of the
city. The Rev Joseph II. Smith is one
of the most successful evangelists in
Methodism. He is gentle in spirit strong
in faith, and great as a Gospel preacher.
I -.ough intense in his earnestness he
seeks TO win by love and possesses mar.
vicious power to assist others into the en-
joyment of the privileges presented in the
Gospel. The opening sermon will be
preached by the Rev. II. 5. Thompson,
pastor of Silverbrook NJ. Il. Church, at
2.SO p M, ON Friday, the goth inst, and
Evangelist Smith will preach in the even
ing at 730. Christian people of all de-
nominations are cordially invited TO at
tend these services.
ION Friday night the Rev. DR..
SpOoner. of Camden, n. j., will give a
lecture in Olivet Presbyterian Church,
on tho Passion Play" the production
of which he witnessed in Oberammer-
gau.
The discourse will be interesting,
particularly, inasmuch as Dr. Spooner
witnessed the religious ceremony. in
Bavaria last year.
...On Sunday. the Rev. R. A. FL
wood pastor of Olivet Church, will lee
tpre upon the Empty Christmaf
Stocking" A collection will be taken
for the benefit Of those poor people
whose stockings are empty usually al
Christmas times.
In Central Presbyterian Church yes
terday afternoon an evangelical confer
ence Of the members Of the New Castle
reshytery was addressed by the Rev
| Ferd G. Ottman, of Newark, y. J. Nari-
Gus subjects pertaining TO evangelistiC
services also were discussed by the min
listers. I'm the evening a meeting was
held in West Church. at which the Rev.
a.. A. Elwood presided. The Rev. Mr.
Ottman made an interesting address upon
the work in which he is engaged.
beginning ON January there will be
mission for Italians in st. Peters Pro
| Cathedral.
Sunshine Circle Of Kings Daugh
ters, mas raised 500 for the purpose OF
placing a deserving woman in the HON,
Of Merciful Rest for lncurables.
lin the primary Sunday school room
of Grace NJ. Il. Church this evening. tn,
regular meeting of the primary and junior
teachers for the study of the Sunday
school lesson will be held at 7.45 o'clock
"A meeting of the Women's Mission
/ ary societies will be held in Harrison
Street NJ. Il. Church on "Wednesday
evening. December is. Miss Mary Tag
gart. formerly of this city, but now .
deaconness in Chicago, will deliver al
address upon her work. No admission
will be charged and the public is cordially
4 invited to attend.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
Have Not Abandoned Miss Stone

Washington. Dec. 17-Late advices
received at the state department from
its agents in Turkey show that they
have not remitted their efforts to Sc
cure the release Of Miss Stone and are
again seeking to open up commnnica-
tion with the brigands, with proba'
bility of success. Il is believed that
the l1idnappers at last have begun "a
realize that the sum Of $4,000, now in
the hands of Mr.. Dickinson, repre-
sents all the money that can be Sc
cured as a ransom.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
ROBELEN PIANO CO.,
No. 7IO Market Street.
INJUNCTION IN LEAGUE FIGHT
Ar'algamation Of American and Ma
tional Leagues to Gust Freedman.

rdlgamat'on oI american ano ma
tional Leagues to Gust Freedman.
New York. Dec. 17.-Andrew Freed
man obtained an injunction yesterday
afternoon in the supreme court
through counsel to restrain A. G.
Spalding from assuming the presi'
dency Of the National Base Ball
League and from interfering with the
business of the National League in any
way whatever The order further re-
strains Nicholas Z. Young from de-
livering to Spalding any Of the books,
records or papers Of the league. The
defendants are ordered to show cause
before Judge Scott on December 10
why the Injunction should not be made
permanent
BY the injunction proceedings Mr..
Freedman hopes to have the election
of Mr.. Spalding as president OF the
league declared Illegal. 1888
II am the president of the National
League" declared Mr.. Spalding. u
y shall be present to preside at the fu'
tf,re meetings of the league. In view
of his actions. defy Andrew Freed
man to come to the meetings of the
s league. I therefore declare him out
OF base ball. The freedman incident
is closed
It was the opinion of many that the
only means by which Mr.. Freedman
could be put out of the league was
through the disruption of that body
II was suggested that an amaigama
tion of the American and Nationa
Leagues might take place and a II
club circuit adopted. 81.
Mr.. Spalding has suggested a con
ference between himself Powers. Johl
NJ. Ward and Ban Johnson, He SAT-
he was going away for a time. but tha
when he returned he would call
meeting.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
STRANGE EMsEzzLEMENT CASE
Accused Has Smallpox and Aeouser
Killed Himself.

Ottumwa. la, Dec. 17-George G.
Dubose. until recently confidential
bookkeeper of the Iowa and Illinois
Coal company is accused of embez
zling s1,7OO from the company and
is confined in the Detention Hospital
here suffering with smallpox. Du
bosses alleged crime was discovered
by Michael Leyisu. of Chicago, who
came here three weeks ago TO III
Dubose's position while he waa III
one week after arrival here Leyist
claimed to have discovered the alleged
shortage, and so reported to his en-
ployers Brooding over the possibil
ity OF the report sending. Dubose e
the penitentiary seems TO have mC
Levisu to resign. return to Chicast
and later commit suicide.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
EIaoman KiIled sv Express.

Princeton. n. j., Dec. 17.-Thomas
Kierney. fer S5 years a fiagman on
the Pennsylvania railroad at Prince
ton Junction. was killed last night by
the Chicago limited express while
pulling a truck across the tracks. He
was 62 years old and leaves wife
and five children.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
Preahvtorlan school Rurned.

Richmond. Va. Dec. 1.-THE large
annex to the Lewisburg, w. Va Fe
male Institute. one of the largest
Presbyterian schools in that state, was
destroyed by fire last night. The old
academy building was saved The in
stitution has over 100 boarding pupils
The fire plugs of the town were
frozen and had to be thawed out.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
Noticed Degeneration In America.

London. Dec. 1.-THE Rome cor
respondent of The Daily Mail wires
that Mgr. Scalabrini. who recently re-
turned from a visit to the United
States, and who will be appointed
apostolic delegate at Washington
SAYS he had occasion to note serious
degeneration in the United states as
a result of divorce.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17

IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE TO
CHICAGO AND THE NORTH
WEST. BALTIMORE AND OHIO
RAILROAD.
leave Wilmington, Delaware Ave
aue station. daily. S.Oi a. m. and $40
D. m, arriving Chicago $50 a. m. and
f3O p. m, connecting with the Colo
RADIO and California limited express
trains.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
Eseaoed conviets Captured.

Ardmore. ]. T.. Dec. 1.-Two men
were lodged in jail last night supposed
to be escaped convicts from the fed.
eral prison at Fort Leavenworth. They
were arrested at Purcell. and both
were heavily armed Last Friday
nicht the men set fire to the Jail and
attempted to escape
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
opened Kea Of Powder WE q Plek

Terre Haute, Ind, Dec. 17.-Claude
Strader and Ed Blue, coal miners
were fatally burned yesterday after.
noon by the explosion OF a keg OF
powder, which they were trying to
open with a pick at the Harris and
Langford mine. near this city. Both
men were hurled 20 feet and their
clothing was burned from their bodies
before rescners reached them.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
THE HANDsoMEsr CALENDAR

of the season Cn ten colors) six beau
ulul heads Ton six sheets 10xl2
inchesl, reproductions of paintings by
Moran. issued by General Passenger
Department. Chicago. Milwaukee and
ST. Paul Railway. will be sent on re-
ceipt of 25 cents. Address +. A. NIL
Ter. General Passenger Agent. Chicago
Read the Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
Frozen to Death In Alabama.

Greensboro. Ala, Dec. ia young
white farmer. Ed Jackson, while go-
ing home on Saturday night lost HIS
way and froze to death His body was
found yesterday morning.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
LITTLE HOPE FOR MRS. MCKINLEY
Relatives Do Not Expect Her to Live
Lonu.

Chicago, Dec. 17.-Relatives of Mrs
Mckinley have little hope of her liv-
ing long, according to a statement
made by Lieutenant James Mckinley
u. S. A., a nephew of the late presi'
dent Lieutenant Mckinley said: MY
aunt in Canton remains in about the
same condition she was Immediately
after the funeral of the president
There has been no improvement. and
there seems to be no hope Of any"
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
Kent FARMERS TO Meet

The Kent County Farmers Institute
will hold its annual meeting and cleo
tion of officers in Dover Court House
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
KILLED.

KILLED.
High prices for pictures and frames
are no more. Yerger's is the place to
save money.
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
hObELEN f1AhO COmtANr.
HOW PRETTY
Is the Fine display of
Pianos, Organs
and Musical
instruments
AT
ROBELEN'S

The very finest Ch istmas Gift
is a nice Piano or Organ. The
pleasure it brings lasts a lifetime,
but we have other appropriate
gifts which are always appreciated
and cost less.
A new style Duett Bench,
Piano Chair or Stool or a Satin,
Silk Damask or Velour Scarf for
your piano. We have them from
So to $40.
Or one of Our Duerer, Conser-
vatory or other
Evening journal., 1901-12-17
THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS.
SLIPPERS
SHOES

Mems Vici Kid Goodyear Welt Shoes
heavy extension soles. at -.
An elegant assortment of Mems BOX
Calf Shoes, rope stitched, heavy ex-
tension soles, at $3.50; best grade
So.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-12
The DAilies.

Last week the Newberry Observer made
note Of the political predictions of the daily
newspapers of this State.
We have misplaced the article, but our re-
collection is, that the Observer said that the
Greenville News and the Charleston Post
were the only dailies supporting McLaurin,
and that the others we're opposing him.
The Columbia Record. 1t occurs to rs, is
favorable to McLaurin. In point OF ability,
fairness OF discussion, and development OF
the percept!ves, the Record Is inferior to no
paper in South Carolina.
Nearly anybody in South Carolina, except
editors Of newspapers, can see that McLaurin
is not without following which is respecta-
BILE not only as to numbers, but in the person.
ality Of these numbers They are certainly
the equals OF those who oppose McLaurin.
The history Of the newspapers in South Car
olina, as a whole. for tho last ten years, with
few notable exceptions, are the last people
on earth to recognize any change OF political
sentiment.
There are good editors today who affect not
to see the strength Of McLaurin's following,
and claim to believe that the faction which
McLaurin represents can be wiped out Of ex.
istence by 80 powerless body as the State
Executive Committee.
There were many newspapers who failed to
recognized, or to see, that public opinion In
South Carolina supported the dispensary.
This, too, after the action of the State Con-
vention in 1895.
The lack OF proper development of the
perceptives makes it impossible for many
good editors to see or to realize existing cou-
ditions. If a ray Of light could enter their
brains they could see that McLaurin has be-
hind him mighty force, which is increasing
as he presents his views to the public.
The awakening to proper sense Of exist
ing sentiment need not affect mans princi-
pie, but 1t should enable him to make an in
telligent estimate OF coming events. He
could then fight 1t more forcibly with his eyes
open, than he could by blindfolding himself,
and then attempting to lead people who
have open eyes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-12
ELEVATORS SAVING DAYS. WORK.
Figures of an Old Man Who Once
Climbed Weary Stairs.

Recently an old man stood in the cor
ridor of big Office building, with watch
in hand, making figures from time to
time on the back Of an envelope. There
were many who wondered what he was
doing.
He was computing how much time the
modern elevators in our high buildings
save to men in a day. and to one who
spoke to him he told how for years,
away back in the sixties, he had worked
in the sixth story of building which
was then one Of the highest in the city
or the country either, for that matter;
how, though young and spry then, he
had dreaded that climb up six sheer stair
fights; how the men in the place would
draw lots to see who at luncheon time
should make the journey to the street to
buy cakes and pie for the monday meal,
and how he had at times gone without
his luncheon rather than use up so much
strength in climbing the stairs. 1t took
a minute and half then for young
man to go up, he said, but the manager
Of the factory, who was more than oO
years old and somewhat rheumatic, al
ways spent four minutes in the upward
struggle.
81 was just figuring on the time saved
by this modern appliance" the old man
continued, land calculate that it is at
least four minutes for every young man
who goes to the twenty-ffth floor and ten
minutes for your elderly gentlemen
These express elevators, stopping only
above the thirteenth floor, average 40
seconds in reaching the top. OF course
we wouldn't have 20 or 80 story struc-
lures if the modern elevator manufac-
turers had not kept pace with the archi-
tects and builders, but I am arguing from
the other side" And he showed an ar
ray of figures to prove that in a days
average business, in which $500 passen-
gers are carried, two whole working
days are gained. His young friend did
not dispute him.
1t is in New York. of course, with its
score of buildings that are IA stories
high and over, that the elevator has
reached it's greatest development. In the
matter Of speed the makers have We'd
with one another until 800 feet a minute
is the rate at which the cars can be pro-
PEELED. This means to the twentieth
floor Of building in 80 seconds, veloci-
ty that is gained by multiplication OF
gear wheels over which the car cables
run.-New York Post.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-12
NaI EilllnRn.S Enemy.

Abbevile has always been strong reform
county, and the Press and Banner mas IN re-
cent years staunchly supported the olspensa
rv law, and Tlllmnn cannot class Editor
Wilson among his enemies. He says In the
last issue of his paper: ,
"Tbe action Of Governor McSweeney in de-
cliping to accept the notification OF the lnten
tion OF the senators 10 resign on , tne io'n %, oi
universal approval of citizens of all shades
of political opinion In this communi-
tv. and, as far as we are able to judge, the
same approval extends to nearly oil parts OF
the state" ,,
And yet Tillman tries to make the public
belieye only his enemies wanted the rcslgna.
tions returned Columbia Record.
The Columbia Evening Record is perfectly
correct when 1t asserts that the Press and Ban
ner is no enemy Ex-senator Tillman. We have
supported him In much that he has done.
For his efforts and success in placing m en-
bergo on the sale OF liquor In this State the
people owe him debt of gratitude which this
State will never be able to pay. In that act
we shall always believe that he has been
South Carolina's greatest benelactor. His
work for Clemson College and his influence
for Winthrop College are monuments 10 MIN
and benefit to young men and young wom.
ell in all parts of the State.
For these reasons We have voted for him.
For these considerations we upheld him
when it was not to our interest to do 80. and
we voted for him last year, when he was so
Independent.
But for all that we, do not endorse his
wrongful act in attempting to boss this State
In the matter of electing United States Sem
ator. In that act he is certainly superservice'
able. Years ago we opposed Hampton's inter-
ference in the election of Senator Tlllman'
and we are not less opposed to Tillman's In
reference in the present Senatorial contest.
It is positively not Tillman's business TO
choose United States Senators for South Caro-
lima. He has been elected TO serve us In
Washington, and not to boss us at home.
Only one vote in the Senate has been conf.
ded to him. He has no right to two votes, and
has no right TO name the other Senator.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-12
The Value Of the Pea CrOD.

Nearly all the newspapers are urging the
planting of peas, and all tell of their great
value as crop and as land renovator. Two
years ago the editor of the Press and Banner
had absorbed from the printer-planters con-
siderable enthusiasm on the subject Of plant.
Ing peas. None of the standard COW peas
could be had, but we bought all the "Un-
known Pea" that was for sale in town, and,
II our memory is not at fault. we bought two
bushels of the same kind from our thrifty
neighbor Mr.. 1. A. Keller. The pea seed went
into the ground all right. Vines came up in
due time. They grew Off all right A few
peas appeared on the vines. We waited anx-
iously for them 10 ripen. It seemed, though,
as If they were waiting for frost. All of q
sudden the leaves fell of, exposing the stems,
and a few quarts of seed where we had plant.
ed bushels. We gathered nothing from land
where we had planted S. worth OF pea seed.
We discovered no perceptible improvem ent
in the land, and our enthusiasm for the pea
crop is down to zero. Others may plant peas
from this time forth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-12
Why He Was Successful.

The fact that success is mainly due
hard work has been expressed in man.
different ways, but one Of the best was
that recently employed by a very success
full commercial traveller. He was talking
with q companion, rather lazy fellow
when the latter exclaimed:
"I declare, Jack, I can't understand
why you always succeed in selling sc
many more goods than dol"
"I'll tell you why it is" replied Jack
"But," he added, "it's trade secret, and
you mustn't tell it to everybody"
"Of course wouldn't do such thing,
was the answer.
"Wel, then," said Jack impressively
81 succeed because when I'm doing busi
ness I wear out the soles Of my shoes
more than the seat Of my trousers.
London Telegraph.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-12
McLaurin's Newberry Speech.

Senator McLaurin's speech at Newberry,
from first to last, was the best speech that he
has made. The speech was an able one, and
entirely free from personalities. Itcould give
offence to no one, and the force OF his argu.
ment cannot be met. Whenever he speaks
he will correct the Misrepresentation which
have gone abroad and he win converts to the
principles which make the true Democracy.
II the Senator would permit suggestion,
we would say that future speeches should be
as was the Newberry speech-impersonal. AS
a matter OF privilege, however, he might re-
ply In general way to the general charge OF
his having voted with the Republicans, by
stating on which questions he voted with
them.
A search warrant would fail to find many
who oppose the ratification Of the treaty OF
peace Subsidy being universal habit -
neither Republican or Democratic would
not give offence TO anybody.
BY pursuing this course the senior Senator
will have neither excuse nor pretext for In
termeddling. But If he should do 80, the act
would rebound 10 the benefit of the junior
Senator.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-12
The Warehouse Company.

At meeting yesterday OF the Directors OF
the Abbeville Warehouse Company they re-
solved to proceed with the building OF an
additional warehouse on their lot. The
fourth instalment of the subscribed capital
stock will be called for at once, and the fifth
instalment will be asked for In August or
September.
The warehouse is filling place in the busi'
ness Of Abbeville, and the demand for space
at this season Of the year far exceeds the an
ticipated demand. The company expects 10
come up to the requirements, and with as
good man as Captain John Lyon In charge
the public will be faithfully and acceptably
served. The company did good thing for
Abbeville in the construction Of their ware.
house, which is one Of the most substantial
buildings in the city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-12
MORE FLAGPOLES THAN EVER.
Growing Disposition Among the Peo-
ple to Show Their COlors.

pie to Show Their COlors.
"Flagpoles," said man who makes
them, "are the pick Of the forest whence
they come. Up to GO feet in length, and
this would include the great majority,
they are commonly Of spruce; hagpoles
more than 60 feet long are of pine.
1.-The spruce poles come from New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The pine
poles come from northern New York and
Michigan.
"Up to so feet in length and so foot
staff would be counted good, big staff.
Flagpolcs cost, all set up, truck on the
top and halyards rove, ready to bend on
the flag, from 81 to S1.23 foot. The
cost depends somewhat on the pole and
somewhat on the situation, the latter
question involving the difficulties attend
ing setting the pole up. Longer poles
cost proportionately more. \ 20 foot
pole might cost, set up ready for use,
$3.50. Flagpoles for buildings are some
times made up to 80 feet in length, but
not often.
"a so foot pole Of the usual proper
tions, which would be 10 inches In d.
ameter at the butt and inches at the
top, would weigh about $50 pounds. A
rs foot pole would weigh about l,50o
pounds, so that when you put up pole
of that size you would be standing upon
one end q weight Of three-quartcrs OF
ton.
"Of course the fagpole must be secure
" set up. There are two ways of mount
ing a fagpole. One is to step it, running
the lower end Of the pole through the
roof as you would run mast through the
deck of a boat. The other way is to set
the butt Of the pole in shoe placed on
the roof. The very tallest poles are al
ways stepped through the roof.
"a good fagpole, properly put up ana
properly cared for, is long lived. 1t might
wear as long as the building on which it
was placed. A fagpole really ought to be
painted every year. Flagpole painting IS
done by the riggcrs employed by fagpole
makers, by steeple climbers, by men VINO
make business Of it, who go about seek
ing fagpoles to paint. To have nag
pole carefully and properly painted costs,
according to the size Of the pole, 30 to
$40.
"Flagpoles are made nowadays rather
longer, If anything, than formerly. Their
greater length is to make them more
nearly proportionate to the higher build
ings.
"There are now sold more fagstatfs
than ever before in proportion to the pop
ulation. The law requiring the flying OF
the flag from schoolhouses has increased
the actual number of poles, and the pres
ence of those poles and the flying of the
flag from them has prompted the raising
Of other poles. 1 think also that people
are more likely now to put up fagpoles
than they formerly were; anyway, that
they have more disposition now than ever
to show their colors. New York Sun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-12
Cuba.

We regret to see that the news from Hava'
ma indicate that the Cuban Convention will
accept the conditions of the Platt resolutions,
whereby the relations between the island and
this country are defined.
Speaking for the Press and Banner we
doubt the desirability on our part OF the ac-
ceptance by the Cubans OF the Platt resolu-
tlons. If the Cubans should refuse to act, or
postpone action, until the meeting OF Con.
gress in December, no doubt better and
more satisfactory adjustment could be had
for the United States. The United States has
acted with extreme liberality, and II the Gu
bans could be blind enough to refuse the offer
the United States would be warranted In
making terms which would be better for this
country as we'll as Cuba.