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PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. Harry Eptipg OF Williamson, and one
OF the hustling salemen OF Carroll. Adams q
Co., spent last Saturday and Sunday In the
CITY.
Messrs. Fred 8. Hill, Fred H. Morgan and
Morris Lee, left last week for Mexico. These
gentlemen were con ecled with the Sea6oard
Air Line. aud during their stay In Abbeville,
had by their genial manner and courteous
bearing made many friends, and won the
hearts'' OF some Of Abbeville's fairest daugh T.
ers, whose beat wishes 60 with them In their
far away home.
Mr. Ernest Vlsanski, who recently gradual.
ed from Phillips Exeter Academy OF Exeter
New Hampshire, Ia home for the summer
vacation, and III the fall expects to enter Yale
University of Harvard, Connecticut.
Mr.. j. w. Wells OF Greenwood, was In the
city yesterday.
Mr.. John Lomax was in the city yesterday
and reports dry weather throughout the
Morton Mill section for the period OF five
weeks.
MIR. j. H. DuPre, the efficient Cashier Of the
Farmers Bank, accompanied by his son,
julius, left yesterday for q trip among the
mountains Of North Carolina. Mr.. DuPre
has been closely confined and stands greatly
In need OF recreation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-17
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the city

SOCIAL.
On last Thursday evening Miss Nell Ed.
wards entertained most delightfully."- in honor
of number Of her young friends.
MISS NELL SIGN ENTERTA1Ns.
On last Friday evening Miss Nell Sign Ell.
tertained most charmingly In compliment TO
a number OF her friends.
MISS JOSIE LYON ENTERrAINs.
On last Monday evening a number OF in
vited guests were most pleasantly entertain
ed by Miss Lyon.
HOME AGAIN.
After rusticating for several weeks at the
fine mineral spring at Little Mountain, Mr..
f.. A. Thomson and family, Mrs. E. g. Gray
don and family, Messrs. Tobe and Frank
Fetzer and Miss Jennie Sopdley, are home
again much improved by their trip.
coRoNER's INQUEST.
On last Sunday night about 9 o'clock. Ed.
, mond S!mons, colored living on the planta-
tion of DR. F. E. Harrison, about miles from
his friends and relatives suspecting foul play
ask ed for an inquest, whereupon Coroner w.
B. Goings came down and summoned the fol-
lowing Jurors: H. H. Hill, foreman, 8; 7.
Eakin, Andrew Quarles, Jim Chiles. Tsiah
Jenkins, VIM. Devlin, Webster Edmonds.
Andy Adams. John Moseley, John Riley,
Priam Smith, Gus Searls, who after review
ing the body and hearing the testimony, rem
dered a veI dict In accordance Herewith. that
the deceased came to his death from natural
causes.
nr. 2, E. Harrison made the post mortem
examination and stated in his testimony that
the deceased came TO bis death from natural
causes viz, diatation OF the heart. From
the post moItem exami nation, and In all the
Evidence there was not the slightest suspt
ciop that the said Edmond Simon
had been poisoned, but that he came to bis
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-07-17

The Company will continue TO erect other
buildings sufficient 10 meet all the demands
for storage. .. .....sa
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25
MARSHALL =: REPUBLICAN.

to I've sane, for such a fire. brand would Ger.
tainly be confined could those whom she would
injure secure it. Her continual crusades must
this happens, it will be determined just what
protection is accorded the saloons Of Kansas.
licensed through non.enforcement Of its laws.
II licensed at all. thew deserve the protection
accorded other property.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

The two cent rate hill now before the Mis-.
souri, legislature is meeting with opposition
not only from the lobby Of Phelps and Car
roll, which apparently has the situation well in
hand. but from all organizations Of railroad
employees, who realize that such a radical re-
ductiOn in rates must eventually come from
their " salaries. Corporations nearly al
ways evade laws of this character in making a
graph and express stamp required under the
war. revenue measure was made to fall not up
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

The e.election Of Senator Hoar by a unan'
imous party vote. when considered in conn,c.
ton with his constant opposition to the mos,
important principle of the party and the mos,
proven a source Of much complimentary crit.
icism upon the man. An equally striking oh.
scrsa,ion is the independence of a party which
recognizes and honors sincerity and ability.
even though it be at variance to current, opin.
ion
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25
THE LAST STRAW.

The treatment accorded the cities of 100 900
within her borders by the state Of Mis-.
SOUR seems rather to I've growing worse than
better. Partisan machines have been built
through enactments OF the legislature. which
deptives those cities Of their indisputable right
of controlling their police and election sys.
tens and departments, by placing their ap.
pointment in the hands Of the governor at
Jefferson City.
Surely the people Of Missouri believe in fair
play. honest elections. the exercise of ones
natural rights and do not approve the acts Of
their public servants in this law. making body.
That these abuses Of power are allowed to
continue surely does not register their approx
al. Public sentiment wherever expressed has
opposed this injustice and interference with
the apparent rights Of our cities.
The present legislature has before il for dis.
cussion a bill whose enactment will make the
public schools OF 81. Louis a partisan machine
and all positions nj the disposal Of the board.
the patronage Of n political party. The coun.
try people Of this state have ever maintained
u Jealous watch over ther; school system that
par,isanship may never impair its usefulness
nor rctard its growth and efficiency.
They are now confronted with n disposition
upon The part OF the Democratic majority in
the legislature to thus cripple the schools OF
ST. Louis, Every paper in 81. Louis opposes
the step. Such men as i. W. Judson. Mort
Jorudan. Chancellor Chaplin OF Washington
University and President Harrison OF the
School Board-a Democrat have appeared
before the Legislature, advising against the Ell.
actment of such a law.
II the Missouri legislature persists in its
policy of making the officers of our cities the
servants of a partisan machine, even to the
dire extremity OF making teachers appoint.
ments a mere distribution of patronage-the
reward OF political service then is it to he
hoped that the last straw will have been added.
which shall break the endurance of the peo.
pie to this subvcrsion OF the aims OF good gov,
crnmen, in making party supremacy para
mount To all other considerations
\rs rarr;a Nation nf Wichita Kansas
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

The senator from West Virginia. Stephen X.
South Dakota. The congressional record for
the last session shows the former 10 have nd.
dressed the senate ~ times, while the latter
spoke upon Az occasions. Following the
contrast, Senator Elkins has just been re-.
turned to his seat by a vote Of OF to "a in the
state has reversed itself politically and will
give its %vi,riolic representative a long retire.
mcnt.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

At the opening Of the present New York
Legislature, it was proposed for the purpose
oi securing the control Of the police system Of
the lines Of the present Missouri statute. I'm.
der which the cities Of this state are robbed Of
their right OF local self.government. But the
proposal was quickly rejected by the Repub'
licans OF the Empire State. a notable contrast
to the greedy efforts OF Missouri Democracy
in its lus, for spoils and off ,es. sacrificing its
principle of the right Of local self'government,
to which il had pledged its faith. The DE.
mocracy of Missouri is not true to its maxims
Its promises are hoaxes aud its principles mere
pretcnscs,
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

on these companies as was doubtless intended,
but upon the individuals concerned.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

The pen is mightier than the sword" is
SAID to be the opinion of some Marshall pa.
pers, which have no fighting editors.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

When the bonded debt of Missouri has been
paid, the constitution provides Ina, the sink.
ing. fund tax be abolished. The legislature
is in a quandary whether to issue bonds for
the school fund certificates and theoretically
give the lie to the last Democratic state plat.
form or leave this indie called a fund as
an inConvertible debt Of the state on which
we may forever continue to pay interest.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

The Republicans Of Missouri rejoice in the
return Of Matthew Quay to the L. $. Senate.
Naturally. the old cry has gone forth that ma
chine politics and money brought ii about,
hut this charge is not justified by any trust.
worthy evidence. Quay is a great leader and
always fought ia the open. lie was frank
and independent. hesitating not to align him.
self against his own party il. in his opinion.
its course was unwise or wrong. He despised
that class of hypocritical politicians represented
by John Wanamaker and refused 10 bow to
the will Of such petty bosses as Maggie and
Martin, who in revenge sought to blackmail
his character and accomplish his political rum.
His return to the senate is the triumph Of such
a man over corruptionists and tricksters.
who masked under the banner Of reformers.
The board Of managers Of the +. NJ. I. rs at
present constituted. whose nominations were
recalled before confirmed 10y the new governor,
so far as relates to the local members, is mn.
doubleday a popular one. Both gentlemen
have shown interest and zeal in their work
and attention. and devotion to their duties.
Their efforts have accomplished much in paw
ing the way for a good appropriation by this
Legislature. II goes without saying that Mar.
shall has many such men equally capable, who
would serve with the same efficiency, but COM
ing a, this time. the retention Of these worthy
members would give Marshall pronle conf
dence in both the judgmcn, aud good inten.
,ionS OF Governor Dockery
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

The senator from the Fifteenth district lie.
serves commendation for his fight in the sen.
ate to require the committees Of that boiy to
report all bills within ten days after committal,
and the Republican papers Of this state are
the most cordial in expressing il. II Senator
Martin will continue to oppose that which the
lobby advocates, ana which is inimical to the
interests Of Missouri. he will not only run like
a race horse for a second term, but, the salts.
faction will he his OF having done his duty. a
distinction to which few Of our Legislators a,
Jefferson City are entitled.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

Some of the American papers, which scare
at the word Anglo Maniac, are prophesying
rather gloomy happenings for the reign Of
Edward VII. because his earlier career was
involved in several scandals. The gamest
kind Of a fellow generally settles dowu at the
pious old age of 10 and the Anglo.Saxon
pessimis,s on this side the pond, need no, fear
that the aged king will repeat the youthful es.
capades Of the prince. He is said to he not only
well versed in the affairs Of his country. but q
man Of rare and sound judgment who will
make a ruler Of marked ability.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

Under the caption of "a gay town" one Of
Marshall's Democratic editors, who visited
the state capital at the time of Dockery's in
auguration, rebukes the open and bold immor.
ality of the town, He proclaims the drunk
enness and rapacious Office seeking to be dis
gusting.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-25

Mrs, Carrie Nation Of Wichita, Kansas,
fame is becoming a character Of national
interest. She has premedita,ely. w%iilfully and
knowingly destroyed the property of Kansas
jointists, yet she is arrested with reluctance
and released most readily. People not &c
quain,ed with her. have been quick to brand
her as a fanatic, whose zeal in the cause OF
temperance has distracted her mind, yet no
action tending to prove her responsibility
and place her in a mad house has been at
tempted. For this good reason, she is thought
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-27
VICTORIOUS AMERICAN TRon,
Modern Methods Too Much u, !
Fifiipncs.

Manila, Dec. 24.-Capt. Joh,
Parke, Jr., with thirty men d
Twenty-first infantry, encountered
ty insurgents at Alaminos, in Iay9
province. Four Of the enemy +
killed, several guns were captured r.
their barracks were DESTROYED ~
eral Bell, who is in command ~
American forces in Batangas proyis
Luzon, has praised Lieut.. Jams h
Tilford. who, while scouting ~
Troop D of the First cavalry, roufad
insurgent force in that province Iie1I
Tilford located rebel stronghoa
top of bill near the town d Bstl
gas. He surrounded the any ~.
der cover of night and attads ~
at daylight. Their surprise vi d
pIete. Nineteen insurgents we're lin
while attempting to escags u
Tilford captured sixteen n5ss andi
rounds of ammunition. A asEachn
of scouts of the Second infantry =
had a small engagement with The
surgents, in which theT killed i
men and captured four. Lieut.
D. Hartman of the First cavalry, Z
ing an expedition which lasted sen
days, ENCOUNTERED the enemy SIX
arate times without losing one d
| men. He destroyed several BARN
| Charges Against Oklahoma Jul
Guthrie, o. T., Dec. 24.-ChEl
| have been fled with Governor Fes)
son and with Secretary Hitehccl
against Probate Judge Crum Of c.
county, and Justice Brown OF CO.
che county, and additional CHI
against Probate Judge Finley, Of
wa county, alleging extortion and G.
fraud practiced by these ofhciab 1
proving up the town sites in the n
country. The Off Gals have ben q
dered to Guthrie for investigatiou, y.
all town site lots have been had =
affecting at least 10000 settlen vi
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-27
DE WET DOES IT Acu
MAKES SUCCESSFUL RUSH Y.
BRITISH CAMP
Beers Capture Two Guns Mi.
British Are Fearful VIII 3.
Used Against rh.

London, Dec 2G-The to,Io~;
patch has ben received from
Kitchener, dated Johsnnesbnr,.
General Rumble. reports ~. &
night OF December u. Colona,5 |
mans camp at Zeetontsfp enn.,.aa
OF three companies of yeomanr r,s, \
two guns, was successfully rush.s,
a strong commando under ne "
Two regiments of light horse az
suing the Beers.
Boer resistance has slyars I.
very strong in that part of the ~.
River Colony which vas the Sea- ,a'
General De Vets Christmas coua
great quadrangle of blockhouses /.
ing built from Bethlehem IN liam
where the square OF blocghousos,
still incomplete. and here NJ :
made his attack. Colonel Firm.
force probably amounted to 4lo :
and the disaster. especially The i
of the guns, the possession Of III
may enable De Wet successfn|l.
attack the blockhouses, creates . ]
turbing impression.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-27
CUMMINS HAS A SCHEME
METHOD TO GET AT EQUITABLE
RAILROAD ASSESSMENT.
A Commission to inquire Into Railroad
Values and Methods Of
Assessment.

NSSSoSsIt~tss
Des Moines, Dec. 23.-Postponement
of the railroad assessment from
March until August: the ap-
pointment of a special non-partisan
commission of three men to examine
into the subject of railway values and
to report a detailed finding of facts
and conclusions prior to the August
assessment; the recommendation by
! the commission OF what changes, II
any, are necessary in the railroad as
sessment law of tho Thirteenth
general assembly-in brief, this is said
| to be the plan with reference to the
| railroad assessment question Wnlcn
/ Governor-elect Cummins has under
serious consideration.
Mr. CumminS for some time has
made no secret of the fact that it is
his informal opinion that the present
railroad assessment is too low. but
concerning an increase, how much
! and how distributed. he frankly con-
| fessed that he lacks the necessary
information, and has said under the
present method OF making reports ne
does not see how he or any of the other
members of the executive council can
acquire it. He is; disposed to think
! therefore, that the information aDso-
| lutely necessary to comprehensive
| and thorough consideration of the rail
7 Sng9 aSseeSnae0t 20agcSa0 caN oyASS Se
acquired by special inquiry, the work
| to be completed in time to give the
| executive council opportunity to make
an intelligent assessment in August.
| 1t is said to be Mr.. Cummins idea
| that no railroad assessment in Iowa
! has ever been more than sweeping
| guess. He believes that II the assess
| ment were once started right, any ex-
ecutive council could then make, from
year 50 year, the ADDITIONS or sub
fractions that might be necessary.
1t is not understood that Mr.. Cum
Minis will touch upon the railroad as
sessment question particularly In his
| inaugural address, but that he will
take it up in special message to the
| legislature to be sent in soon after the
| legislature is organized. In this mes
sage. 1t is said, it is his intention to
outline fully his propositions.
When Satan employs idle hands the
work is always well done.
| Suit has been filed at Orange City
by a Sioux City attorney, counsel for
| Nicholas Didier, of Granville, Sioux
county, demanding $4,000 damages
from John List, one of the wealthiest
farmers in the county. It is alleged
that Lists son, while returning from
school at Granville, threw Didier's
baby out of its cab. The child's skull
was fractured, but it lived. It is al
legged that the child is mentally affect
ed as the result of its injuries. Its
lower limbs are paralyzed and the
child is subject to spasms as q re-
suit Of any excitement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-27
RIGHTS AS CITIZENS WoRINllss
Americans Confronted by Peru
Syrian Edict.

Constantinople, Dec. 24.-ThsS
thorities at Beyrout, Syria, have
nounced to American citizens
they must renounce their natuf1n
ton within fifteen days, otham
they will be expelled from Tai
Spencer Eddy, first secretary dA
ton at Constantinople has mae
energetic protest against the ~
The incident may become ss91
owing to the absence of natalsa1s
ton treaty.
Constantinople, Dec. 24.-Repl
to the protest of the United -
charge d'affairs Spencer Eddy, aeAa
the notification isued by the
thorities of Beyrout, Syria, %
effect that naturalized American h
zens must renounce their natnlal.
ton within fifteen days, under IL
ty of being expelled from IuIla
the Turkish foreign minister, ls.;
Pasha, denied all knowledge q
matter, but promised to inquire y
it, and give Mr.. Eddy a definite ~
IN MOndaV Ell
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-27
SHAW TO ENTER CABINET
HIS APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCED
aY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.

eurfher Announcement Made ts7xs SEQ
ret.r, Wilson VIII Stay in once
washington. Dec 2s.-h was an
rounced authoritatfyely last evening
that Cor. Leslie NJ Shaw. of Iowa,
would be appointed secretary OF the
treasury to succeed Secretary Lyman
]. Gage. There wiai be no change in
the Office Of secretary OF agriculture.
Secretary Wilson. also OF Iowa CON
tiuuinx to retain that portfolio. The
date OF transfer OF the treasury de.
partment v ill depend upon the mutual
convenience OF the outgoing and IN
coming secretary. Mr- Gage having
sienffied an entire willingness TO re-
main at the head of this department
until such time as it may be agree
able to his successor to take noid-
Governor Shaw will be fnductsd into
his new Office some time in January.
Ii has been known for two or three
davs that Governor Shaw was slated
for appointment TO succeed secretary
Gage, but it was not until today that
the Iowa executive accepted the ten
der made TO him
! The definite announcement OF Gov.
Shaw's selection for the position OF
secretary of the treasury gave the
greatest satisfaction to the lowans
resident here They regard him as
man equipped for the place and feel
confident the appointment Will give
genral satisfaction. Secretary wilson
voiced these sentiments when asked
about Governor Shaw last night and
he added that the governor was pct
ter known to the people east OF the
Mississippi river than any man west
of the Mississippi on the question OF
finance
To Senator Dolliver of Iowa, whose
relations with Governor Shaw have
been close, his selection for the treas
! ury portfolio gave the greatest pleas
ure The governor" he said, has
demonstrated by speeches delivered
| before chambers of commerce and
/ banking associations of the United
| States profound knowledge OF the
/ theory and mechanism of our banking
| and currency system. He is not only
student of these question but has
| been for many years a successiui
| banker. In selecting him the presi.
| dent undoubtedly acted in great
measure upon his personal familiar
| ity with Governor Shaw's abilities IN
dealing with the special subjects that
| belong to the treasury department
His appointment will be especially
| gratifying to the people of Iowa, and
| indeed, the whole west, and have
| no doubt satisfactory to the great
business and commercial interests
of the United States
Dubuque. Dec Ex-senator Allison
| spoke as follows regarding the APP
pointment of Governor Shaw to the
treasury PORTFOLIO: THE appointment
is most excellent one. Governor
Shaw has given close attention II
financial questions, and has discussed
these questions in many states witt
great ability. He has a wide knoWl
edge of public affairs, has shown abil
ity in administration as governor o.
Iowa, is able, alert and industrious II
every respect and is well equipped fol
the position of secretary of the treas
ury. This appointment will be wei
received in Iowa and the country, ana
will justify the choice made by thu
| president"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-12-27
MAcLAY HAS QUIT.
Formal Discharge by the Officer in
Command. !

New York, Dec. 27.-Edgar Stanton
Maclay, Who refused to resign as
special laborer in the office of the
general storekeeper of the navy yard,
was summarily discharged yesterday.
Maclay went to the navy yard as us
ual and prepared to resume his duties.
Pay Director Putnam went to Mac
lays desk, read him the telegram of
dismissal received from Washington
and told him that he was dismissed.
Maclay left the yard Immediately.
Washington, Dec. 27.-The civil SER
vice commission has notified Edgar s.
Maclay, the historian recently employ
ed in the Brooklyn navy yard, that
his removal from his position at that
place was not in violation of the civil
service act This notification is con-
tanned in letter written to Mr.. Mac
lay by President Proctor of the COM
mission, and is in reply to an inquiry
from him. The letter follows:
"Mr. Edward S. Maclay, Office of the
general storekeeper, Navy Yard, New
York. Sir: The commission is in re-
ceipt of your letter of December "a,
1901, asking its opinion upon the fol-
lowing questions:
HAS the president of the United
States any authority under the laws
governing civil service to demand
the resignation of civil service en-
ploye in the classified list?
HAS the president the authority or
power to cause the dismissal of any
civil employee without preferring
charges in writing and giving said en-
ploye an opportunity in which to make
a defense?
"In response you are informed that
it is contrary to the practice of the
commission to undertake to answer
hypothetical questions. Your separa-
ton from the service, according to
the facts in your case as they appear
ed in the public press, was made up
on the order of the secretary of the
navy, in whom the power of removal
rests. The demand for your resig-
nation, followed by your removal, up
on the direction of the president,
through the secretary Of the navy, was
not in violation Of the civil service act,
and rules, in view of the well known
facts In your case.
"The object of the rule requiring
notice and hearing was to prevent
political removals upon secret charg-
es. No issue of this kind is involved
in your case. Very respectfully,
John r. Proctor. President"