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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22
SHAH FIRED A MAXIM.
Persian Monarch Astride Rapid Fire
Gun-A $I5,OnO Luncheon.

London, Aug. 21.-The Shah paid a
lengthy visit to the Maxim works this
morning. He showed keen interest in
the latest inventions in artillery and
electrical appliances.
on the invitation of Sir Hiram Max
i'm the Persian monarch got astride
of the seat Of a Maxim gun and fired
three belts of blank cartridges. His
majesty was considerably shaken BY
the recoil at his first attempt. but ne
stuck to his post and finished w IKE
bis suite posed for moving pictures be-
fore leaving
He subsequently proceeded 20 the
Persian legation. where he gave state
luncheon which cost $4,000 50 sump-
tuous were the decorations ana ar
rangements.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22

DEAD NOW NUMBER SIXTEEN.
Five More Bodies Recovered From
Wrecked Paper Mil.

Wilmington, Del. Aug. 21.-Five
bodies we're found In the ruins of the
Jessup and Moore Paper company's
digestlng room to-day and tonight.
bringing the number OF known dead
up 20 sixteen. Joel Hutton, who was
a fireman IN the digesting room and
was IN the building when the emplo-
sion occurred, Is the only employe now
missing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22
SHOT WITHOUT WARNING.
Mai. G. A. Aimes Intended Victim of
Mad Tenant.

Washington. Aug. 21.-Maj. G. A.
Armes, retired army officer, was
shot, but not seriously injured at his
home a few miles outside of this city
to-day by ]. r. Johnson. Maj. Armes
was able to come to the city and go
to the army hospital for an operation
to extract the bullet.
According to his account, johnson
was formerly one of his tenants, with
whom he had some difficulty, ana who
threatened to shoot him. Maj. Armes
says he was sitting on the porch of his
house, when Johnson approached and
fired two shots, The first taking effect
in the right breast. The seconI shot
ent wild
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22
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IN CONCERT HALL AFFRAY
Two Soldiers Are Seriously, Perhaps
Fatally Wounded.

Havre, Mont, Aug. 21.-During a
shooting ARRAY early this morning be-
tween white and negro troops at Fort
Assinaboine, Private Fraylor, of the
Twenty-fourth Infantry, was shot and
is expected to die, and Private Poag.
of the Thirteenth Cavalry, was shot
and may not recover.
The soldiers were dancing in a con-
cert hall, the whites on one sice and
the blacks on the other. Fraylor drew
his revolver and fired into the ale dur
ing an alteration, and Poag replied,
four shots taking effect in Fcs ylor's
body. At late hour both men were In
a serious condition
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22

Northern Pacific merger suit beyond
that it is entirely false, so far as my
name is used.
"All 1 know about the case is what
I have read in the papers. l was not
responsible for the suit being insti-
tuted. have no interest in it, and
never had"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22

TWO RAILROADS MERGE.
d. a. p. and r., w. II b. Companies
Pool Their Interests.

Baltimore, Aug. 21.-The stockhold-
ers of the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company held a special
meeting to-day and a resolution was
unanimously adopted to merge the
company with the Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore Railroad Conn
pany. A meeting of the stockholders
Of the latter was held in Philadelphia
for the same purpose.
The details of the merger provide
for the organization of the Philadel-
phia. Baltimore and Washington Rail-
road Company with a capital stock OF
507, 009 shares of the par value of $50
a share. amounting in the aggregate TO
SIS. 550.450. This stock will be owned
almost entirely by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. and the Northern
Central Railway Company. The COM
pany will also take care of the bonded
debt of the two companies absorbed.
This amounts TO about $I2, 500, 900.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22
CAPT. RYAN is ACQUITTED
Charged With Administering the
Water Cure.

OHUTBtU W IIH AHIhIHIBttTIHB NMt
Water Cure.
Washington, Aug. 21.-The papers in
the case of Capt. James A. Ryan, Fiji
tenth Cavalry, who was tried by gen.
eral court-martial by order of the
President on charges of administering
the water cure to natives in the Phil
ippines, have been received at the War
Department, and when considered by
Judge Advocate General Davis will be
forwarded to the President.
Capt. Ryan did not deny administer
ing the water cure, but insisted that
it was necessary in order to accom-
plish results. On account of the pre-
ponderance of the testimony in favor
of Capt. Ryan, it is understood that
the court acquitted him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22
MINERS ARE BACK AT work.
Twenty-seven Galleries Operated
in Kanawha Fields.

Montgomery, w. Va, Aug. 21.-From
two to three hundred miners resumed
work today at this place. Red Ash and
Loup creek. Twenty-seven mines arc
now being operated in the Kanawha
and New River fields. the greatest
number by far since the strike began.
Nearly 200 cars of coal were loaded
yesterday, and the number to-day VIII
be greatly increased. Operators claim
that they have assurances from union
miners that many will resumee before
the week is over. New miners are ar
irving daily from the East. There is
no violence.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22

Brussels, Aug. 21.-Gen. and Mrs.
Botha have arrived here. They receiV-
ed a hearty reception from the popu-
lace
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22
ERWIN IS IN MONTREAL.
Had a Long Interview with Donald
McMaster.

Montreal. Aug. 21.-Marion Erwin,
the district attorney from Georgia,
who has been looking after the inter-
ests of the United States government
in the Gaynor- Greene case, is in the
city again He had a long interview
with Donald MacMaster to-day, and
new DEVELOPMENTS are expected.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22

Hazlehurst, Miss. Aug. 2l-Flre to-
day destroyed several stores. and
large amount Of lumber in the yards
81 the Hazlehurst Lumber Company.
Total loss $4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22
COCHRAN SAYS IT'S FALSE.
Has No Connection with Power suis
and Never Had.

Port Washington. L. l.. Aug. CIV.
Bourke Cochran. when seen az HIS home
at Sands Point tonight, said:
Il have little or nothing 70 say rela-
tive 70 the testimony Of Mr.. Lamb
and Mr.. Power Ia connection with the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22
LARGEST LINER AFLoAT.
Cedric, $1,000 Tons, Successfully
Launched at Belfast.

Belfast, Ireland. Aug. 21.-The White
Star Line steamer Cedric of q 900 tons,
the largest liner afoat, was success
fully launched here to-day. She Is
700 feet long, has IS feet beam and a.
depth of 40 ID feet. Her carrying ca
pacity is 1S.400 tons. and she has ac-
commodations for 1900 passengers. II
is expected that the vessel will be
ready for service in the autumn.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22
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FRANCE WANTS A LOAN.
"iStsr of Finance Proposes &
Borrow $500. 900, 900.

oorrOW Do,OOO,OOO
faris' Aug. z1.-La Liberte says It
Has good authority for announcing
,'a' me Minister Of Finance. NJ Rou-
.,sr' proposes to balance the budget by
,he early issue OF a loan and that
80 70 that effect will be presented
=, ssriament IN October. The amount
~ TIE loan, according 10 this bapar
VIII be $3.50. 900 600.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22

81. Petersburg. Aug. 2f.-The
accOuchment Of the Empress Of Russia
Is expected shortly.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22
GREENvILLE STORM SWEPT.
Houses Blown Down and Trees Torn
In by Roots.

Greenvlile. s. c.. Aug. 21.--The heav-
lest storm In years passed over Green
vile this afternoon. damaging prop
erty. A number Of houses were blown
down west Of the city, and trees torn
up by the roots. One residence with
IN the city was completely demolished,
but no loss OF life has been reported.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-22
A SIX MONTHS DELAY.

Caused by Slow Printing of Wilcox
Cnse Record.
Elizabeth City, N. c., Aug. 21.-Ow-
ing to a delay in the printing of the
brief of the Wilcox murder trial, the
action of the Supreme Court of North
Carolina may be delayed for six
months. Should the document not
reach the court by tomorrow night,
another six months in Jail will con-
front the prisoner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08

The Nev York Hsrald of May Sth says:
sIVs strange what strides the stage has made
during the past dve years, not 20 speak OF q
century. Business men have now taken q
investment. Lawrence Barrett, during hIs
grand struggle through pumborless DIN.
cuities. was backed by some OF the solid
business men Of Boston. Viola Allen, who
has electrified this country and and at the
present time u the talk OF the entire east. IN
aThe Christian" was furnished tho necessary
funds by large printing establishment IN
New York. And now leading business man
Of Cnicsso has A. taken bold Of the comedy
an extraordinary good company viii appear
In ali the principal cities In trip acrons the
continent. Prior TO their run In San Fran.
towns and thus make tho journey 70 the
coast with moro case. Theatrical managers,
look sharp. The business men will crowd
you ou1.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08
GENERAL NEWsNoTEs.

... ~,... ~. Ar, ass.s~ u..v
0aaherea Yrsm Our Exshanges.
A..
Az tuSue s1orn o. lo1r oays 70 seetIs sne
ssses - s.s ~ Nsw Vsiesno. s1 81 ~ ncs,si,s
, ,
slsssoss 3 = % nos sSis % Dot s III, ioos @ ts:
6eoa.
Duxsne ths iast quarter over nix millions
sooth.
ss sse.HS TIA, g Rolsns s s b Ho,insIa Kssnss1:
I6assa- Inv nooion IN Docombor 1888. has
Ssen sSsin pCssponed.
otesd y ~ - sas 81 II rcIdS 81 % Governor stone.
Sssn ~ nsS as.,n nssensr ~ -, ,,ds,na , -, !" :"
On sHonday niaht burxisrs broke into tho
pc.tn1aoe q Iaswsli court house. near Roe-
d. - ssss aoss s'so''0 wv y" s's"pe ~" Wv
Nsxscau saairosds arc now suffering on &C.
con1i o. the incrsased prioes that arc poiny
chssVsa 1or coaL and II The Pennsylvania
stYiEo continues 50 h Inevitable that prices
Win So AN hisher.
HoWsii received the nominaiing vote for
Mayor Of AtlAnta. Mr.. Ecwell was one OF
o. tour Sounderv Of TIE Atlanta Consultation
:. 1x9ove1nof ". II Cnamoertaan d. eo%e
y Colnmele wnese no Sxpe1e 20 speno sne
oolnte rssttand thero n no sixninoarco attach
"a % his visil.
49,. -
Jne senate eommi0eo rooms IN the State
House arc now being equipped with new fur
n2Sare ana oaspeo. Tne carpets are OF the
Hness Quality and me f9fNiture u also OF the
esss Ihe M furnishing ofshs four rooms cost
Inc Nstional Federation Of Civie Rights, an
easoclttiou incorporated under the laws Of
Indiana, the oeJoct Of which b the ameliors-
100 ol t0o oondiuoo ana proteeslon OF the
eoloes9 sIace. mas tssned IN appeal 70 tne
Uoheo csassA
IN Nora.v .s,.r,oor IN. v,,,.,, q. IN.
aSMsss HoSsi anmtsr- q n. vsnS nnt IN a
stsiks. ThS msnaeenaent immedists;v vired
to oColumoaa for man % taks thslr plAoes.
Nen went down on tne eNetnooo uuln. ano
N shat way the management suffered NO In
eouvsnteace.
a...-. ,s..-., r.v,.. ~ Nav yo,r an
0ssy - -. SsSresS tSS .nni,c..a;H,
~.S ~ W. w. ~ \ x,Sp.ts.r ana IcnrnsI IT,,
- ~ A0ta ~ - su.a,.cssS ~ - snnass
49, S,,n W %s,d To- csnsc INV prooosnfnes
ssosI6 M - inssitnsed theSn under the
nonre,tv Sntisrusf iaW.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08

MORse's Loeafs.
have Just received Q nice line Of fresh
breakfast dishes, such % grepe-nut, force,
quaker oats. and postum for these who are
tired OF oofle.
Jellyoan makes delicious desert and II ID
20 easily prepared.
Dried and evaporated apples, peaches and
apricots.
You should try our syrup and Jellies in jars
and buckets.
Best cream cheese lbs for s0ots
have the best white rice at 25lbs for 81 you
sver saw.
We have ell sorts OF nice things, catsup, a.
parasua. boston baked beans, peas, corn and q
great variety OF canned meats.
Call for . box OF toilet soap for l5c. the most
soap for tile least money you ever saw.
Look for the sign OF the big collar button,
and got yon the best SC collar button the
market oilers.
The best line OF cheap blanketa and Ian
robes ever shown In Abbevilie.
Amos b. Morse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08
r ENDORSED By PRESS, PUBLIC AND CLERGY: .u
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.

Man Circus the best from artist tat ever
in the advertisement 'every act was feature ITSELF
o stale trick on the Unlike other tented exhibitions
promise made by the garng Autographs previously posted
try"-Chattanooge Times Sept Fl, 1902.
While the people prepared for parade OF more than
prepared for the regal procession that passed Deo
history Of has circus parade created enhu
was given in News sept 20
Lexington is pleased with the Walter L. Main Show, and
,o,;n Clean and absolutely upto-date. The night pert
and every one went away Democrat Sept
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08

II you are running q summer school and
need books 60 to The Speed Drug Co. They ai.
ways have them on hand.
vINOL for sale by The Speed Drug Co.
Anything In the drug line can be had at
Miiforcs Drug store. Phone lU7.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08

THE Walter Z. Main circus and menagerie
In the only travelling organization OF !ts kind
that has received bona fide endorsements
nom ciergymen and christian associations oi
this country. Ciergymon and their copgrt-
cations visit it regularly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08

S0uthePu Railway Schedule.
Trains for Hodges leave Abbeville. 9. G., No.
50 daily &3o Q. M; No. . daily 1850 Q. "a.
No. daily Las p. M. No. 81 daily 7.i0 p. m.
Trains from Hodges arrive Abbeviile. No. S.
daily s55 Q. M; No. daily l20l p. M; No.
16.ilyl 25S 2: n; No. s. ldailyS 20 p; m:
tfsins for Groenville, Columbia, Charleston.
etc, connecting at 9roenville for A. l. c. d.
vision points and tho East, also Asbevllle, At
lauta, etc. Througa sleepers Hodges TO Char.
lesion, on train connecting with 81.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08

Tue. Ladies' Aid Society Of the Baptiai
Church will servo lunches during the Fair
st the store room nsxt 70 A. B. Cheathams
where they will DO glad 70 have you call on
them and get good dinner and help . good
cause at the same time. Bo sure aud call.
Prices will be reasonable.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08

We are headQuartsrs for nice candy. stock
always fresh, and We have it In boxes nom So
70 SOc. The Speed Drug Go.
the place TO get your school books. The
Speed Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08

500 MEN and WOMEN 500.
400 HORSES and PONIES 800

Tho Only and Original Cycle Whiri
The Only Riding Bareback Pony.
70 Horsss perfbrsd time In ring by one man.
3 Herds Of Performing Elephants.
g and costly Geological Exhibit gathered from ali parn Of
the World.
Th only Black Tigers Baby Lions Baby Camels White FILL
pino Bul Hundreds Of other wild animals gathered at
Rreat expense from all the Globe
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08

hand school books, such are used In The
county schools and the graded school of Ab-
bev lie. They must be- la good condition.
Tho place To get what you ~ant.
speed DTug 60.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-08

Ifyou have any second hand books. such q
are pow used Ia the public schools OF the
seIi or exchange them II In good condition ct
The speed Drug Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
Colonel QuarIes Scores
 The Convention System

In response to a request from the edi- tor of the Mobile Register. Colonel W. w. orarles of Selma. gives the follow Ing as his views on the question of state primary for the nomination of candidates for the state offices:
 without regard as to how it will af- feet the prospects of any candidate in the coming election, and without being a candidate in that election, actual or prospective; but looking at the matter from an unbiased standpoint of view and considering. First, the true interest of the state as a whole; second, The rights and fair thing; third, The best in- terest of the Democratic party; and fourth, The rights and duties Of the ih- dividual voter-speaking for myself alone --ia reply, will state my views.
 T would make my political record in- consistent, and prove untrue to my hon est convictions, did not favor the plan. When come to the conclusion that self government is a total failure and an mpossibility. and find that we need a king for the whole country with ms lacky for every province then, ana hoe till then, shall I oppose the fundamentai principle underlying the primary ioea-
 "The convention system Is played ou' failure It has made travesty ana a farce of freedoms rule. It has become vicious in every fibre of it's body and in every pore of its skin. In the convention the 'lcader' Is the whole tping. He It IS who corrals the delegates, fares Sumptu- ousiy and hourishes like the green bay tree The rank and flo of the party nave no place or voice within Its sacred No walls The affairs of the state can there get along without its presence.
 Tt is doubtful if there are fifty men living in Dallas County today, who, in all their lives, have been done the poor honor of being permitted to be carried las a delegate to a judicial congressionai br state convention. Outside Of these fifty, or less, the other honest and uncor- Hrupted twentv-two hundred citizens or the county are allowed to have. practical ly and in fact, no more to do with their froverntnent. both state and national. than the man in the moon if as much. Substantially, this shameless and dis graceful condition exists in nearly every county in the state. And the government of nearly two million souls is virtually dictated and controlled by less than one thousand aspiring politiciansl By what right?
 '1 have never, been d uelssaec .o e political convention, because I could not gain my consent to crawl into another vest pocket and thus be carried to IL a mere commodity for barter and ex- change It can hardly be truthfully as serted that there ever was a perfectly fair political convention on earth. When the advocates of the convention system can point to even one absolutely fair political convention, then will be ample fa stones me primary by way of asserting that it can not be made fair.
 "Politics are not always fair and clean, it is said. And possibly. so long as politics and human selfishness mix, they never will be. But the primary can be made just as fair as any form Of politics, and more so, because 1t is hard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

cerity and honesty of purpose can but accept the foreseen. inevitable result Would 1t not; be an act of consistency and wisdom on their part to voluntarily swallow their own medicine gracefully rather than be forced to do so in the near future?
 "Doubtlcss the politician of the black belt. when he shall find himself reduced to his normal size, for awhile. feel somewhat disfigured and ''swunk up;" but, conscious that each is equal and of the same size, cannot he contemplate with equanimity and good conscience, if not with satisfaction, the healthy growth of his brother of the white coun- ties who has played the Little Brow ney'' for him so long, now justly attain ed to the full stature and dignity of a man.
 Has not the opportunity at last ar rived for north, south, east, west and central Alabama to take the skeleton out of the closet and bury it by daylight, deeply and decsntiy; face each other. the one the full equal of the other, with mutual confidence. and .brotherly love, touch elbows. lock step and march for ward. side by side. to the heartbeat of fraternity. the song of progress. the cad
 ence of fairuess and honesty. to do battl,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
ELECTRIC LEAKAGE.
St. Paul Sues Trolley Company for
 Damages to Pipes.

The city of St. Paul is suing it's street railway company for a half million dol- lars for damages done to its water pipes by electrolysis, owing to the leakage of electric current from the company's s tracks. Experts employed by the au- thorities have examined forty-three miles of track and the water pipes near them and have decided that tae electric leak age is destroying the pipes The result of their report Is the be- ginning of the suit. The city Is also ap- plying for an injunction forbidding the company to use the present system of re- turn currents and competing 1t to install an insulated wire to carry the current back to the power house.
 In similar suit in Ohio brought against
 ltreet railway company by the city of
 ton and reported in the Municipal
 rnal the court has decided that the
 hpany has ( en doing business in a
 kligent manrE and causing damage
 hich the city cN nst prevent and there Ire the compauA . enjoined from so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

operating its railway and Is required within a reasonable time" to inn rove it's system.
 pense of establishing double trolley sys- tenn would be too great to force 1t uvon the company and only some simple nieaps to increase conductivity in the rails ana insulate the pipes is demanded. The fact that the city concurred in the installation of the present system Is set aside as not affecting the case at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
SEWERS.

Birmingham. Ala, June 10, 1892. Sealed proposals. addressed to Maj. E. Y. Anderson. President. will be recefved by the Jefferson county sanitary commits sion at their office in the county court house until 12 o'clock noon, JuHf 90. 1so2 for constructing arproxin ately steen and three-quarters u4aD miles of rk sew CTS from four to five fect in( kmeter. Specifications may be obtained Id plans examined at the office of'the dhIef en- gineer. fr The right is reserved to reject spn,snd all proposalJ.
 JULIAN KENDRI s-li-st-we-fri-su Chief n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
Collins Sold Cheap by Auction

From the Columbus Evening Dispatch. Yellow Springs. O.-A unique auction sale was held here yesterday when the goods of tho late William Mccullough were sol6. Mccullough was a cabinet ;raker and had twenty four coffins in his collection. Nine of thcm, children's size, sold for ten cents each and the remain Ing ones, of adult size, averaged 50 cents each. It was grewsome sight when the buyers dspaI ted with their purchases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

for the future development, peace and prosperity of the greatest state in the ITnion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

The red seal of a kiss is sweet
 As yieists dash q with dew. ,ut somethiRl else is hard t0 beat, And that's the Red Seat Shoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

We make cuts. Age-Herald Enyrav. ing Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

ALL TEXAS POIN1 quickly reached via Crescent Route (A Through Pullman the Texas line port. Finest service in the Sd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

A thorough House Cleaning of your
 system occasionally is q necessity if you value your health and good fee.-le.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

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