The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-12
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
Things That We All Should Know
A GREAT FIRE

Things That We All Should Know
A GREAT FIRE.
On Feb. 9th, Patterson, N. j.. wss visited
by most disastrous fire, resulting In 4
loss OF ten million dollars The fire has left
hundreds homeless and thousands without
employment. Every neigh bboring lefty and
town was called to the assistance OF the
not he gotten under control for quite while
BAD FOR CHARLESTON.
On account Of the illness OF Theodore Roose.
Walt Jr., the president Will not De able ito
visit the Ex position az expected. His con-
dltton Is unchanged, but as pneumonia ls
always alarming, there Is no telling at
present what the outcome will be. In all
probability, arrangements will be perfected
for the presidents visit later.
COOK COUNTY DEMOCRACY.
The Cook County Democracy, OF Chicago.
arrived In Columbia Monday morning, where
they will be entertained. The mayor OF
Milwaukee,. Mr.. Rose. Is one OF the party,
and Will make an address on Monday night.
There are Two hundred OF the most prom
ineut men ofthe organization on this trip
and they have with than the famous De-
Baugh military band OF so pieces.
STILL RAGING.
The Phllihplne storm SILL contlnues IN Inc
Senate.
BRoRE THE RECORD.
The steamship Philadelphia, OF the Amer
lean line, which: arrived Sunday, broke the
recsrd for having the longest communication
with the land by means OF The Marconl
wireless telegraphy.
FIRE IN ELBERroN, ca.
Early Sunday morning nearly all Of the
business section OF Elberton was destroyed
by fire. The fire at one time threatened the
en- IRE city and Atlanta was called on for aid,
but before the special train could be gotten
ready, the shifting of the wind saved the
town.
Y.M. C. A. MEETING,
The tweuiy.fth annual gathering OF the
State Y. NJ. e.. A, held its first meeting Sun.
day night in Columbia. Delegates are in
attendance from all over the State.
DELIGHTFUL TRIP.
After most pleasant and proitlble visit
To The Charleston Exposition, our law
makers returned 10 Columbia on saturday
night. The trip. was one OF pleasure TO every
member 0f he party. The general verdict Is
that no Exposition ever held In the south
surpassed the Charleston Exposition.
TO DEVELOP GREAT BRITAIN.
R. Lancaster Williams, of the firm off L.
Williams e. Sons and q brother Of Johu
Skelton William, president OF the 8. A. L.,
will leave New York the last of the month
for England. He will study the trolley sit
uation In that country and on his report will
depend the future Investments ofthe Great
Brltian Railway Development Company.
CHILD LABOR BILL KILLED.
The child labor bill Was killed by a close
vote Of 81 to 50 on Feb. 5lh. The vote was
close one, much closer than was expected.
Nh.tkN
Interesting. GrespviIle, Union. Newberry
Pickrns, Ocopee, Lancaster and Anderson
voted solidly against the bill, while Aike'.
and Rchland were the only counties with
mill In terests that favored the
bill as u unit. The Spartanburg delegat tion
was divided, the majority being opposed 10
the measure.
CITIZEN JOSH ASHLEY HAPPY.
At least one man was made happy by the
killing OF the child labor bill, and that man
was Citizen Josh Ashley. who was heard to
exclaim above all the turmoil and confusion:
THANK God! It's over"
PRINCE HENRY RATHER EXPENSIVE.
1t will cost the United States $1,000 to en-.
tertain Prince Henry Of Germany. Quite h
sum to expend for the entertain ment OF
goest who will not come farther south than
the Mason and Dixon line.
DELIGHTFUL IDEA.
The time appointed for the "Old Home
Week" at the Exposition is March to l5
What week of pleasure auu enjoyment
that will mean TO many who have left their
home State for distant climes.
GRACEFUL ACT.
Gov. McSweeuey has com missioned Col.
EsiiIl, OF Savannah, as honorary aide on his
stafi and exreets him to serve In that cap
acity on Military Day. In view OF the fact
that Col. Estill is a native ChBrlestopian, IL
is very graceful act.
FIRE LOSSES.
Itis remarked In Insurance circles that
coming on top ofthe Norfolk fire last week,
and the almost unprecedented num- Der OF Or
dinary fires throughout the country. during
: he month of January, the Waterbury fire
ls calculated TO prevent spy substantial i'm;
this year over the disastrous fire record OF
the last three years.
Admiral Sampson was put upon the re-
tired list OF the navy on Sunday.
GAS EXPLOSION.
Several days ago In Chicago, a whole fau-
lily, five In number, were annihiliated and II
Ia said that at least six other persons we're
killed.
PYTHIAN DAY AT LHE "ExPo."
Feb. 10Th will be known as Pythian Day
at the Exposition. AS the time approaches,
the interest increases and 1t bids fair to be
great success.
To CIvIL1zE CHRIsTIANs(2)
A Bostoe Jew has left one thousand dol
lars for the purpose OF distributing IngersoPs
lecturts among Christians.
FAIR representative.
Miss Alice Roosevelt. the eldest daughter
OF the President, will 90 to London to attend
the coronation of King Edward. She Is TO go
with Mrs. Coles, wife of Commander Coles.
Of the U 3. A who is detailed as naval aid
to the President.
LRngdOn Cheves LigOu.
Aiken Journal and Review.
In the death OF Langdon Cheves Ligon AL
nently good citizen. In every walk Of life
he did bis duty as he saw II, but especially
SHOULD be placed on record his work In the
beautily1ng OF our streets and parks. He was
q self-made man and was content 10 do the
work he found around him and not aspire to
do great things that he felt were beyond his
ability or strength. He had little taste for
roAched fnr the use OF bis name on local tick
ets he uniformly declined to run for office Of
any kind. From the organization OF the Al
ken improvement Society be took great In.
ierest In the work OF civic improvement and
the result OF his personal labors is to be seen
on every hand. His love OF flowers develop.
ed late In life and he beca me greatly In terest-