davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-25

The greatest healer of modern times
is Banner Salve for cuts, wounds. sores,
piles aud all skin diseases. 1t is guar
anteed Use no substitute. A. Fl.
Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-25

SIhCulOSs hu5 IUtlC liOui luc DJu
OF an Iowa man, Hon. H. F. Andrews, of
Extra. 1t is said to be among the first
publications of its kind produced in the
state, as Iowa has, up to this time. been
too young and too much absorbed foI
genealogy research. The book gives
the genealogy of Captain Giles Hamlin
who settled in Middletown, Connecticut
in 1854 1t is "a book Of four hundred
and eighty pages, well illustrated and
with copious index of names reaching
thirty eight hundred aud sixty-four in
number. 1t shows the inter-marriage
with and pedigrees OF the first families
in Connecticut and a goodly portion of
the people with whom the world deals
settled in Iowa. Mr.. Andrews who
may be regarded as pioneer in geneal-
ogy work in Iowa has devoted thirty
years to genealogical research of the
cd American families, has had two
other of such works issued and is now
looked upon as one OF our best writer's
on the subject in the west He was a
member Of the Iowa senate IN 1892 and
1894 and became known as an earnest,
advocate Of the establishment of State
Historical Department. Mr.. Andrews
believes there is great opening for
genealogy work in Iowa and is confident
that other writer's will add to the rec
ords OF the people Of this state, many
Of whom descended from the first famil.
les of New England. Genealogy work
he regards as one OF the units of history,
and genealogy work will be greatly en-
couraged by the State Historical De
ment.-Centerville Citizen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-25

Speaking of the heat prostrations one
Of the physicians says if the hot wealth
er continues more care should be taken
by many, Dizziness aud sick at the
stomach are symptoms of over heat.
Get the stricken one in the shade quickly.
Lay him on his back and battle him
freely with cold water. Reduce his
temperature at once. Send for the doct-
or. but this immediate treatment is more
effective than the later treatment by
the physician
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-25

A party consisting Of Thos. Dustin
and family, G. L. Pattison and family,
Bert Leamon and family and two
sisters, Susie Reiff and John Harrison
are spending apart of this week at the
Lewis lake, expecting to return Sun
day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-07-25

Walter Halnes and VIII McFarlane
arrived in Buffalo Thursday after eigh.
teen days riding on their wheels. They
travelled over many bad roads which
greatly retarded their travel Will Nc
Farlane started home from Buffalo last
Sunday to ride to Chicago OIL his wheel.
He expects to remain there a few days
and then to take the train for the
rest of the distance home Walter ex-
pcctsd to start from Buffalo yesterday
on his wheel to Chicago and then will
take the train for the rest of the distance
home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
HEROINE REWARDED BY PROXY.

Niece of Woman Who Saved Seward
Gets Position.
Washington, D. C.-Miss Marguerite
T. Coleman has been appointed to a
position in the Treasury Department
at 5000 a year. Her aunt, Mrs. Mar
guerite Coleman, who has been in the
department for twenty-seven years,
has resigned on account of failing
health, and the place was given the
younger member of the family so that
the support of the elder should not be
removed.
Mrs. Coleman saved the life of Sec
retary Seward when an attempt was
made to assassinate him on the night
Of April IA, 1865. She was an attend
ant by the bedside of the Secretary,
who was lying i'll in his home. An in
valid soldier named Robinson was also
caring for the Secretary.
AS Payne, the would-be assassin,
dashed up the stairs he encountered
Mrs. Coleman. She tackled him.
screaming for help, and Robinson met
the fellow at the door and also grap-
pled with him. Seeing the struggle
Secretary Seward rolled to the oppo-
site side of the bed, and, although
Payne got loose from the soldier and
attacked the Secretary he was not able
to seriously injure him before help ar
rived
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
The Crusade in Erief.

Wanted in every community law and
order revival.
Legislator w. S. Howard, Of Georgia,
has prepared bill prohibiting treating
in saloons, and forbidding credit IN sa'
looms.
A bill has been introduced at Trenton,
n. j., making treating q mlsden;eanor;;
1t is backed up by the church people and
opposed by the liquor men.
\ curious effort in behalf OF temperance
is noted on lie part OF the Belgian Govern
ment. \ prize has been offered tor the
best picture showing the evils of drunk
enCSs.
After the habitual use OF alcohol its sud-
den stoppage may derange the central ner-
vouS system.
The attempt to have the Maine LegIslat-
ure adopt the resubmission OF the prohlD-
tory amendment has failed, and the COM
mittee reported to the Legislature, Ought
not to pass.
The various temperance organizations OF
Pennsylvania are making vigorous efforts
TO secure an amendment to the brooks
high license law, providing for local option
in wards, boroughs and townships.
The trouble with Cupid in Chicago IS
that he drinks too much. Out of the slx'
teen men and women who asked Judge
Dunno to repeal the fatal wedding clause,
an even dozen said that liquor had carried
away their love. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15

junks, which Will constitute tax on
inland navigation, and the taking over
of some of the likin provincial transit
dutles).
On the other hand, the United States
and Great Britain decline to agree to
an increase of the customs duties, but
they do not appear to have presented
a counter proposition. The fact that
the United States and Great Britain
have joined hands on this question has
caused much disappointment here. The
action Of the United States is at
tributed to the influence of the Amer
lean trading community in China. 1t
is believed that Great Britain, if alone,
would yield. but fears are entertained
that her scheme is to prolong the ne
gotiations until her hands are free in
South Africa, when she would show
stronger policy in Chinese affairs.
The indemnity figure Is under whet
had been expected in Paris.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
As You Pray.

And as you pray, o lonely heart, sc
shall it be with you. Spirits that have
stood alone for Christ touch yours. and
breathe their courage and their COM
radeship upon you from the hidden
world. Men and women who were
misunderstood, as you are, kneel at
your side, and make you know
that you are understood n heaven.
Souls that have agonized for souls.
enter your solitude of agony over
unhearing hearers. and make the very
pain a fellowship Of suffering that is
akin to Gods own joy. I know not who
your Moses and Elijah are; they are
the ministering spirits appointed and
sent forth Of God to minister to you in
time of need; and as you pray they
come to you as Moses and Elijah came
to Jesus OH the Mount; and as those
other nameless ministers from heaven
came to Him in the wilderness Of temp
tation and in the garden of wrestling,
they make you know the blessed COM
munion Of faithful hearts who are al
ways lonely, yet never alone.-James
Mursell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
A PRAYER for Guidance.

o Lord, 7 have a busy world around
me; eye, ear, and thought will be needed
for all my work to be done in this busy
world Now, ere l enter on it, would
commit eye and ear and thought to
Thee. Do Thou bless them, and keep
their work Thine. that as through Thy
natural laws my heart beats. anil my
blood flows. without any thought Of
mine. so my spiritual life may hold on
its course at these times when my mind
cannot consciously turn to Thee to COM
nit each particular thought to Thy ser
vice. Hear my prayer for my dear Re-
deemer's sake. Amen.-Daily Morning
Prayer Of DR.. Arnold Of Rugby.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
Bombardlng Hail Clouds.

During 1000 some $4,000 hail shooting
stations were established in Italy and a
very large number in France and Austria.
The editor OF the United States Monthly
Weather Review reports that there is, so
far. no evidence whatever that the shoot
ing done at these stations has had any ct:
feet upon hailstorms. The quantity OF
the the vortex rings do not rise further than,
1000 feet. They do not, therefore, re-. ri
the clouds The best that can be s2.tu for
this method of changing hail into. rain ls
tina. it's advocates are still hopeful, put
even its best friends confess that nothing
has been proved, and that the whole mat
ter is in its experimental stage. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15

rects me to convey his congratula-
tions to the citizens of Buffalo upon
the auspicious opening of the Pan
American Exposition. so rich in bios
som and ripe in expectations. May the
hopes and ambitions Of its promoters
be realized to the fullest measure.
by direction of the President.
George B. Cortelyou,
Secretary to the President"
The beautiful electrical display at
hight was the eliminating event of
the opening day of the exposition. The
attendance in the morning was small,
owing to the threatening weather,
which kept away many from nearby
towns. Later in the day when the sun
broke through the gray clouds. the
crowd began to assume the proper
.ionS of an exposition throng
The gates were opened in the morn
Ing without ceremony, the opening
day ceremonies having been postponed
until the Goth, when they will be
combined with dedication day eXer-
eiSeS.
At 2 o'clock forty-siX aerial bombs
were fred, one in honor of each State
Of the Union. At the same time the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
Russia Needs More Jal1s.

If Russia enforces it's new laws against
drunkenness it will have to more. than
double its Jail capacity, though jails are
very plentiful there. The, new law pro-
vides that all persons found intoxicated in
streets or public places shall be imprisoned
for terms varying from three days to two
weeks. A repetition of the otfense Is pun
1t is estimated that if this law is enforced
the Government will be caring for ten per
cent. of the population in its jails. :.
As the liquor traffic of the empire is
largely in the hands Of the Government, it
knows what to expect. The annual sales
amount to about S4,0O0,0OO gallons, and the
gross receipts are Sl,l75,000,00 The retail
sale of liquor is restricted to places where
food is also furnished. Vodki, a liquor
distilled from rye, is the usual drink Of the
peasant classes. It is sold at about 40 o
Gallon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
BlossomInC in Heaven.

There are lives which are cut off here
before any of their powers are developed.
A thousand fond hopes gather about
them-all a. mothers dreams Of her
childs future. Suddenly they are strick-
EN- down in infancy or early youth. The
bud did not have time to open In the
short summer 1t is borne away, still
folding up in its close-shut calyxes all its
possibilities of loveliness, power, and life.
Sorrow wceps. bitterly over the hopes
that seem blighted, and cuts on the mar
BILE shaft an unopened bud. torn
branch, or some other symbol Of incom-
pletencss. Yet when we believe in i'm
mortality, what matters it that the bud
did not open here and unfold it's beauty
this side the grave? There will be time
enough in heavens long summer for
every life to put forth all its loveliness.-
Wellspring.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
flags on all the buildings were unfurle

flags on all the buildings were unfurled
to the breeze.
The stadium was ablaZe with colors.
From six tifty-foot poles upon the
Tribune fluttered the Star Spangled
Banner. Fifty-six poles upon the gen.
eral bays supported the Pan-Ameri-
can flag, and forty-siX poles in the
other bays held streamers bearing the
festive colors of South American coun-
tries.
When the Government building was
thrown open General Brigham. Chair
man of the Government Board, made
q brief address. Other speeches were
made by President Millburn, Mayor
Diehl and Director General Buchanan.
Pigeons were released. which carried
to Oil City, Cleveland, Toledo and
Pittsburg this message:
"To the People of All the Americas:
'Thh:s message of greeting, borne to
you by carrier pigeon, announces the
opening of the Pan-American Exposi-
tion, and extends to every one an in
vitation to participate in the pleasure
and benefit Of this six months feSti-
va1o
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
AIcoboIic Drinking and Crime.

Professor Ferris study of criminality in
France shows the fallacy of those who ar
que that crime is due largely to spirit
drinking and advocate the diffusion OF
wine in countries prone to crime. Accord:
inc to Ferris statistics the statement of
the amount of spirits consumed and the
number of assaults and homicides do not
agree nearly so we'll as these do with the
amount of wine consumed. Another proof
of this fact is that the day on which most
of the crimes are committed is that day
on which wine is most used. In Germany
thirty.eight per cent. of PTS crimes We're
committed on Saturday evening. In Italy
a similar proportion Of crimes are COM
mitted on holy days, when much wine is
consumed
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
Relaxation.

Relax. Relaxation is of more value
than distraction, pleasure. or holidays.
Relaxation means the freedom of or
gans and tissues from this hateful ten
sion. How often do we hear hurrying
woman say: II haven't time to rest,
I've so much to do" Hurry and worry
are physical sins. When you feel most
hurried or worried. then is the time to
relax.
What is relaxation? Simply doing
nothing. Give up: let go; surrender the
nerve forces. Here is the first step
toward learning how to relax: With the
arms hanging at the sides, forcibly agi-
tate the hands until they feel heavy,
like dead weights. Shake them forward
and backward, laterally and in circles,
from and toward each other. Shake alr
the stiffness out of these direct agents
of the mind, that by their restlessness
and tension report mental strain. BY
continued practice of this simple eXer-
else you will soon become able to with
draw nerve force from them at your
will.-Journal of Hygiene.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
A New Bridge For Duluth. Minn.

A traveling-crane bridge on the, same
principle as that recently noted as having
been successfully tried at Rouen, France,
is now to be built at Duluth, Minn:; There
is so much water traffic constantly pass
ing through the big canal there that an any
ordinary type of bridge would greatly mn. nm.
der navigation. Accordingly a frameWork M
will be constructed over the water from
shore to shore at height OF lou feet, ano
suspended from this will be piatt4Dffm! LOT! n
platform will carry passengers back and
forth at frequent intervals, and yet there
will be no interruption to navigation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
THE CHINESE INDEMNITY
French Official Dispatch Says 1t i:
to Be $273,OO0.00O.
United States and Great Britain Oppos,
Proposal Of the Other Powers That
Customs Duties Be Increased.

Paris, France.-The Foreign Ottice
has received a dispatch from Pekin
announcing that M. Pichon. the
French Minister, has presented the
report of the Committee on Indemnity.
The amount China is to pay has been
fixed at $273.O0O,000.
Official advices from Pekin say the
Ministers are divided into two par
ties in the discussion to decide how
China is to raise the indemnity.
France, Germany, Russia, and Japan
agree in favor of raising the customs
duties, which can be relied upon to
produce a great part of the requisite
sum; the imposition Of a duty on
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
Practical Preaching.

The demand for practical sermons is
one that assails the ears Of every
preacher nowadays. Laymen call for
something that shall be plain and prac-
tical. 1t is our purpose to offer q few
suggestions on this theme from the
standpoint of the preacher:
What does the man who calls for
practical preaching mean by the term?
Our preliminary task is to get somehow
upon common ground. If by practical
preaching we mean that which has for
it's subject-matter specific discussions
of the practice Of the Christian life
that is, such preaching as aims to give
specific directions as to how men are to
realize the Christ t-ideal in daily life
then we are instantly shut up to very
narrow range of consideration. lf, on
the other hand, we may consider as
practical all preaching that includes the
presentation of the great ideals and
sanctions of the Gospel Of Christ, then
our thought may be given a far wider
range.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
Pro,ninent Pcopie.

Sidney Grundy is fifty-three years
old and has written his tifty-third
play.
The King of Saxouy Is one Of the
most approachable Of European sovcr-
eigns.
Secretary of War Root has aban-
doned his projected trip to the Phil
ippines in consequence Of the i'm
proved situation in the islands.
The Car of Russia is q wonderful
whistler, and can whistle the most In
tricate variations on national airs. He
entertains intimate friends In this
way
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15

Steamship managers in San Francis
co, Cal, have combined.
1t is estimated that over S1,OOO,OOe'-
600 is invested in the electric railways
of the United States.
The recent earthquake shock IN ltaly
cracked one of the paintings by Ia
phael in the Vatican.
Dispatches from Cape Town and
Sydney, N. S. w., report the appear
ance of a brilliant comet.
Ii Hung Chang has appealed to
America for relief from effects Of fam
inc in Shan ST. which threatens H.
ono. 600 persons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
Damns Above All others.

venture to say, from my experience OF
this sin of drunkenness, that it has ruined
more young men starting in life, it has
robbed of their honor more pure women,
it has brought down more gray hairs with
bitter sorrow to the grave, it has emptle.d1
more churches and chapels, and l say 1T
has damned more souls than all the sins OF
the Ten Commandments rolled into one
Canon Wherefore.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
GODS. MESSAGE. TO. MAN.
PREGNANT THOUGHTS FROM THE
WORLDS GREATEST PROPHETS

Three Old Saws-As You Pray -Relaxa'
ton Practical Preaching Blos"om'
ing in Heaven-A Prayer for Gutdane<
Failed Where He Felt Strongest.
If the world seems cold to you,
Kindle fires to warm it!
Let their comfort hide from view
Winters that deform it.
Hearts as frozen as your own
70 that radiance gather.
You will soon forget to moan.
"Ah! the cheerless weather."
If the worlds q wilderness,
Go build houses in it!
Will it help your loneliness
On the winds to din it?
Raise a hut, however slight;
Weeds and brambles smother;
And to roof and meal invite
Some forlorner brother.
II the worlds a vale Of tears,
Smile, till rainbows span it!
Breathe the love that life endears,
Clear of clouds to fan it.
OF your gladness lend gteam
Unto souls that shiver:
Show them how dark Sorrows stream
Blends with Hopes bright river!
Lucy Larcom.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
pAN-AMBRICAN IS Open
4 Message Conveying the Presidents
Congratulations Read.
FORMAL EXERCISES POSTPONED

i Brilliant Electrical Display. Forty-si1
Aerial Bombs and F,utter of Flags
Announce That the Exposition Has
Begun - Flight Of Horntns Pigeons
With Message to All the Americas.
Buffalo, n. Y.-A telegram. from
President Mckinley marked the open
ing of the gates Of the Pan-American
Exposition on Wednesday. At $50
o'clock a. m. the turnstiles clicked and
The first visitors passed into the
grounds. The Presidents message fol-
COWS:
"AIemphis, Tenn.-The President di-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
sRlcADlER.cENERAL HARE'S RETURN
Tho Gallant Trooper who Rescued Gil
more and Shields.

New York City.-Brigadier- General
Luther r. Hare, who rescued Captain
Deveraux Shields. U. S. A. and Lieu
tenant Gilmore, U. S. n, in the Phil
ippines, arrived here on the American
liner New York. General Hare is
fastening to his home, at Sherman,
Tex, because q member Of his family
is dying.
General Hare said: Il was at
Alden when told of the capture OF
AguinaldO. The war is practically
over, but a sort Of military police will
he required to break up the bands OF
bandits. The climate in the Philip
pines is very trying on Americans, and
all soldiers sickening on field duty
must be sent home to recuperate or
else they will never get we'll"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
Indiana Banks Prosperous.

The reports Of the State banks to
the State Auditor of Indiana show tie
total assets of the banks are $24, ,239.-
S5O.14, IN increase of over $I0O,0OO
since the January report. The bulk OF
the increase is in loans. Deposits have
increased about $500,000 and surplus
about $4,000, showing generally
PROSPEROUS condition Of the banks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
The Centre of Formulation,

The Census Bureau, at Washington
has issued 4 bulletin announcing that
the centre of population of the United
States, excluding Alaska and recent
territorial assessions, on June last
was six miles southeast OF Columbus
Bartholomew County, Indiana.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
German Singing Societies Federatio

Following the Emperor Williams hint, a
federation Of the German male singing So
cieties is now being organized for the pur-
pose Of being able to offer regular prizes to
composers for melodious. deep-feeling folk
songs, and to foster their mastery rendi-
ton. At Emperor Williams express wish
the German singing societies abroad, es,
pecially those in the United States, will
be invited to ioin the federation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
May RSluce Chinese Claims.

InformatiG. received by the Stat,
Department, at Washington, from Spe-
cial Commissioner Rockhill, at Pekin
has created the encouraging view that
the Powers will consent to reduce
their claims against China for indem-
nifty so that the aggregate will be
within $200,000,00e.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
Acetylene Gas For Lirhthouses,

ConsulGeneral Guenther, of Frankfort,
Germany, reports that at the lighthouse of
Altenbruch acctylene gas has been expert
mented with, as the strongest petroleum
light proved too weak for this station. 1t
is stated in German papers that the results
were entirely satisfactory, and it Is eX-
pected that acetylene gas will now be
used extensively for lighthouses.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
Wheat ExDorts of q Week.

Bradstreet's says that wheat Tin.
Guiding four shipments for the week
aggregate 4,2S2.1S9 bushels, against
5.3O6,217 bushels the previous week
and 3,6S3,S63 bushels in the CORE
spending week Of 1900. ..--
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-15
Two New G enera Ia.

PRESIDENT Mckinley has appointed
Colonel Merritt Barber, OF the Adiu-
tau;-Gcnerai's Department and Major
Oscar Il. Long, of the Quartermaster's s
Department brigadier-generals OF vol
unteers. OH account OF their long and
faithful services in the campaign IN
the Philippines.