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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

Charles NJ. Schwab has won and losl
heavily at Monte Carlo.
King Edwards racing colers will be
seen this year both on the turf and at
sea.
William Fife, Sr., father of the de-
signer Of Shamrock l., died at Fairlie,
Scotland.
Admiral Dewey has learned to fish
near Palm Beach, Fla, and has been
very successful.
The Earl C Dysart has offered $780,
OOO to start a fund for a national oD-
era house in London.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Newsy Gleanings

Minneapolis millers are hampered by
a scarcity of cars.
The mining industries Of France
consume about 100000 tons Of coal
per annum.
England is watching q proposed to-
bacco combine that willfight the Amer
lean Trust.
A square mile Of land near Mt. Car
mel, Penn, has suddenly sunk two and
q half feet.
Wealthy farmers of Iowa have been
caught with promissory notes for about
$4,000 hy swindlera.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

There are British naval families
which have supplied officers to the
service for the greater part Of two CEN
turies, and in some cases for longer.
Nothing, indeed, is much more common
than to find in the navy of to-day an
officer whose father, grandfather, and
grear-grandfather have served before
him, and most of whose relatives have
either been the children or parents OF
naval officers, If not themselves naval
e-Heers or the wives Of such.-London
Mail.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Preacher Kills His Stepson.

The Rev. Mr.. Gliding stabbed to
death his stepson. Harry Highfield,
and two of his ribs were broken, near
Shipman. III. The tragedy was the
elimination of feud Of long stand
ing between the father and son, dat
ing from the marriage of the boys
mother. FIVE years ago. Highfeld had
just returned from three years SER
vice in the Philippines.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Woman Insursent Caught.

An important capture has been made
in Laguna Province, Luzon, P. 1. Eight
men of the Eighth Infantry captured
a woman insurgent named Aquoda
Kahabagan. She. recently command
ed force of 800 men. 300 of whom
carried rifles, while 500 were armed
with bolos. For six years past she
has beer leading insurgent bands
against the Spaniards and Americans.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Defaultine Bank Cashier Arrested.

Herbert H. Matteson, cashier Of the
First National Bank Of Great Falls,
Montana was arrested in Helena by
a Deputy United States Marshal for
embezzlement. He had been cashier
Of the bank for a number of years. and
stood high in business and social cir
cles. He has wife and child. It Is
supposed that he has been speculat-
ing. His alleged shortage is estimated
at between $4,000 and 100000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
BrIer. Will Suffer Death Penalty.

The Court Of Cessation, at Paris.
France. has rejected the appeal of the
peasant, Briere, who was recently SEN
fenced to death for having murdered
his five children. According to the
testimony at the trial, Briere, who Is a
widower, was anxious to marry again,
but the young woman he was court
ing objected to the children, and they
were all found murdered.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Long Life Of an "Ad."

A contract for an advertisement in
a Chicago newspaper, which has run
continuously for ten years, two months
and twenty-one days, was terminated
recently only because the advertiser
wished to make a new contract for
both daily and Sunday. During the
term Of the contract the only change
made in the wording Of the lad" was
when the place of business was moved.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Girls Suffer For n Friend. /.

Twenty girls gave up a portion or
their cuticle at the POSTGRADUATE Hos
Pital, at Chicago, in order that their
friend, Miss Helen Peck, might have
her beauty restored. Miss Peck was
injured by en- explosion of gasoline re-
Gently. AS the burns healed great
scars were left on her face. Skin
grating is expected to remove the
SoorS
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Indianauolis Bridge CoIlapses.

The centre span of the West WasL
ington street bridge, crossing White
River, at Indianapolis, Ind, gave way
under the weight of work train, con-
sisting of two trolley cars and four
teams. Twelve workmen were hurled
into the river, but all were rescued
alive. Four were injured.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Jennfnrs, Shortage S25,ooO.

In a statement made to the Select
men of Wellesley, Mass. former
Treasurer Albert Jennings, who was
arrested on charge Of forging a note
for $5JO0, admits that he is guilty of
both forgery and embezzlement. and
that the amount involved is $25, 900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
wor Tax Reduction to Wait.

The Republican members OF the
House of Representatives at Washing
ton who have been urging a caucus to
consider a reduction Of war taxes have
decided not to press the matter until
the Ways and Means Committee COM
Dles consideration of the Cuban reci-
procity question now before it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
PANAMA CANAL PLAN FAVORED.
Report Of Com mission is Transmitted II
Congress by the President.

Congress by the President.
Washington, D. C.-President Roose.
velt submitted to Congress the report
Of the Isthmian Canal Commission
on the offer Of the Panama Canal Com
pany to sell its concession, rights and
property on the isthmus for $4,000
900. The report was accompanied
only by a letter of transmittal.
The commission unanimously reports
that after considering the changed con-
ditions that now exist and all the facts
and circumstances upon which its pres
ent judgment must be based. the COM
mission is of the opinion that the most
practicable and feasible route for the
isthmian canal, to be under the con-
troll, management and ownership Of
the United States. is that known as
the Panama Canal route. The report
is signed by all the members of the
commission.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Four Skaters Drowned.

Mrs. Philip heimes. Anna Klaibor
and Wilson Thomas were drowned at
York. Penn, in Codorous Creek while
skating on thin ice. Roy, the four
teen-year-old son of David Warfel,
was drowned at Lancaster, Penn,
while skating.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Beat For the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache to g
cancer, you will never get well until youl
bowels are put right. CAscARETs help nature
cure you without grippe or pain, produce
cents to start getting your health back. Cas-.
cARETs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put uI
in metal boxes, every tablet has G. G. c,
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
MEXICAN VOLCANO ACTIVE.
Eruption Believed to Be Due to the Re.
cent Earthquake.

cent Earthquake.
Mexico City, Mexico.-A telegram to
The Government observatory announces
that the volcano Of Colima is again
active, and scientific men connect this
fact with the prevalence of seismic phe-
nomena. Renewed earthquake shocks
have been reported from various parts
of the country.
Governor Mora, Of Guerrero, has
taken charge of the ruined city Of
Chilpancingo. The populace is camp
ing out, the camp being guarded by
troops. and perfect order reigns. The
city will have to be thoroughly rebuilt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Buffalo to Raise sI5, 200 to Fight smallpo,

Buffa1o to Raise 8I6,UU0 to Fight SMALLPOX
The Common Council Of Buffalo, N.
Y, has decided to issue $4,000 worth
of bonds for the purpose of stamping
out small pox there. Much Of the
money is to be spent in paying physi-
clans to find smallpox patients who
are hidden by friends and relatives.
So far as is known there are 113 cases
in the city, and the total number since
last November, when the epidemic
broke out, is 242. This number, how,
ever. does not reveal all the cases,
AS Health Commissioner Green admit
ted, when lie applied for money.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
HEAVY SENTENCE FOR SOLDIER.
Ten Years In Prison For Threatening to
Kill rhe President.

Kill the President.
Portland. Ore.-Frank Rakowsky, g.
soldier in the United States Army, was
degraded at Fort Candy and SEN
fenced to ten years imprisonment on
Alcatraz Island, Cal. He had threat
ened to assassinate President Roose-
velt.
A few days before Christmas he be-
came intoxicated at Chinook, and
while in q saloon made the following
statement:
president Mckinley got what he
deserved. My time of enlistment in
the army will soon expire, and when 1t
does I'll see that President Roosevelt
gets the same dose that Czolgosz gave
Mckinley"
The sentence is dishonorable dis
charge, forfeiture of all pay and al.
lowances, and confinement in the mill
itary prison at Alcatraz Island for a
period Of ten years.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Never Drank Water For Forty Years

Never DraNR TUT &Ss~1D'
G. S. Dexter, sixty-eight years old.
a pioneer farmer, died after a llnger-
ing illness at Fairbury. Ill. He had
not taken a drink of water for more
than forty years, 1t is said, until at this
sickness, when he had to take water
with his medicine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
s,rreon-General of the Navy.

President Roosevelt has nominated
Dr.. Presley NJ. Rixey to be Surgeon
General of the navy, with the rank OF
Rear-Admiral. DR.. RlXey was
President Mckinley's physician.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Lynchiue Sets Two Women Insane.

Debbie Stevenson and Laura Eden,
two colored women, have gone crazy
since the lynching of the negro, Jim
Mays. at Springfield, Ky. They imag-
Inc that they are being pursued by a
mob that wants to hang them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Indians Paid $50, 900 Fer Property

Five hundred Pottawattomie In
dians, while in congress in st. Joseph
Mich. received $4,000 in settlement Of
their claims to lake front property in
Chicago valued at $7,000,000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Hundreds of Filipinos Surrender.

The War Department, at Washing.
ton, is advised of the surrender OF
365 insurgents to Brigadier- General
James F. Wade at Cebu, P. I. The pris-
oners took the oath at Taglibaran,
BOhol
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

from Pekin. General Tung Fuh Slang,
the notorious anti-foreigner, whose ex-
ecution was recently ordered by the
Dowager Empress, was executed at
the Yamen Of the Governor of Shensia,
IN Kan-Su province.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

The United States produces about four
ffths of the total of corn reported for the
whole world.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Woman log Years Old Dead.

Mrs. Ellen Collins, the oldest woman
In Oswego County. died suddenly at
Oswego, n. Y. She was credited
with LOG years of age.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
For Government Telegraph Lines.

United States Senator Harris (Pop.,
Kan.) has introduced bill providing
for the Government ownership Of the
country's telegraph lines.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething soften the gums, reduces inflamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

Nothing makes a woman quite so mad
as to be told that some other woman is
sorry for her husband.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
None Trsops Fer South Africa.

Six thousand troops from various
regiments in India are about to start
Gom Calcntta for Snnth Africa
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

All goods are alike to PUTNAM FADELEss
DYES, as they color all hbers at one boiling.
Sold by all druggists.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

If you write thirty words minute your
pen is travelling at the rate of 300 yards ap
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

Brooklyn, NY, Jan. 20th.-For many years
Garfield Tea, The Herb Cure, has been earn
ing a reputation that is rare-it Is uniuersally
praised! This remedy presents unusual at
fractions to those in search OF health; 1t Is
made Of herbs that cure in Natures way-by
removing the cause Of disease 1t is pure; 1t
cleanses the system, purifles the blood and es-
tablishes perfect action Of the digestive
organs; 1t Is equally good for young and old.
Experiments have demonstrated that
doors of wood covered with tin resist fire
better than those made of iron.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Children's
Home, New York, break up Colds in "a 4hours
Troubles, Teething Disorders and Destroy
Worms. At all druggists 25c. Sample mailed
free. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, NY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

Numbers of men like to lean on other
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
GENERAL TUNc EXECUTED.

AntI-Foreisn Leader Put to Doath at tho
Empress Decree.
London. - The Shanghai correspond.
ent of the Standard says that, accord
ing to trustworthy reports received
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections of throat and lungs.-WM.
O. ESDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

At the Italian restaurants a small dish
of Parmesan or grated cheese is put on the
table with the soup tureen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Canada's Population, 5,369,666.
Prominent People,

The population of Canada has beer
officially given as 5,3G9,666.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

A miser's face is like bank note, every
line of it means money.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05

Secretary Gage Has Been Fortunate In
Getting Offers, But There is Now No
Supply OF Purchasable Bonds on the
nIarket-NIost of tho War Taxes May
BE Repealed-A Decline in Receipts.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-23
Far Away.

Mr. R. F. Able, who has for a
number of years been in the imploy-
ment of the government at Washing
ton, his duties being in the Auditors
Office. has been transferred to simi-
lar service in the Philippines with
Headquarters at Manila. Mr.. Able
was born and raised near LeesVille
in this county, his father being Mr..
John G. Able, highly respected and
public spirited citizen. The we'll
wishes of the friends Of Mr.. Able
follow him to his far away home.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-23
Information Wanted,

Any person knowing of father,
son, husband, brother or friend that
was killed or died while in the service
of the Confederate States and whose
name has not been placed on the
Confederate Monument at this place,
will please notify either of the under
signed at this place of the fact and
steps will be taken to have said name
or names placed upon the tablet re.
served for said purpose.
M. D. Harman.
J. S. Derrick.
Jas. E. Hendrix.
Lexington, July 21, 1902.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-23
Dots from Irnno.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Through the efforts of Mr.. Elias
F. Metze, with the assistance of Capt.
J. II. Counts and others, special
excursion party of over two hundred
was made up to 60 to Hyatt's Park
in a grand Sunday school picnic on
July 18th. The railroad furnished a
special train at the very low rate OF
twenty-five cents for the round trip
The street car management carried
them to Hyatt's Park and returned
them around the belt for only dime
each. Everybody seemed delighted
with the trip.
Messrs. Willie Shealy and Norvie
Metze have made preparations to go
to Clemson College at the opening OF
next session.
Messrs. T. A. Chafin and Keith
Haltiwanger of Chaplin, and the
Misses Ballentine came to Irmo on
the 18th and joined the excursion on
the 18th.
Miss Louise Chapman returned
Saturday from visit to relatives and
friends in Newberry county.
July 21, 1902 Il.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-23
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.

COUN IL OG Wv.
By Geo. s. Drafts, Esq Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, SAMUEL B. GEORGE,
w C. C. c. and G. S, made suit to me,
to grant him Letters of Administration OF
the Estate of and effects of Rosa, Sallie and
Elizabeth Amick;
These are, therefore, to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Rosa, Sallie and
Elizabeth Amick, deceased, that they
be and appear, before NE, in the Court
c. H., S. c.. on the eighteenth day OF
August, 1902, next, after publication
hereof at II o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have. Why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand. this 9Th day OF
July, Ammo Domini. 1902.
GEORGE S. DRAFTS, j. F. L. c:
Published on the 9th day Of July,
1902, in the Lexington Dispatch. 6w4C
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-23
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, July 2s, 1902.
PENCIL AND SCISSORS.

Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.
Watermelons are plentiful and the
young gamin is happy.
Hon. A. Frank Lever paid flying
visit to his headquarters Monday.
Work is being pushed on the
buildings for the new planning mill of
Roof & Barre.
Alonzo 3. Quattlebaum is announ-
ced for the Office of County Comuais-
sioney.
Thursday and Friday were un-
doubtedly the hottest days OF the
sumner.
N. E. Rich has revoked the power
of attorney heretofore given Mr..
Green B. Rich.
For some unexplained reason the
Danville post-ofice in Black Greek
has been discontinued.
Refresh yourself these hot days
BY calling at the Bazaar fountain and
getting cool drink.
Mr.. S. G.. Goodwin announces that
he will serve an excellent barbecue
at CASTOR August 18th.
Beautiful butterflies are already
fitting about getting ready for their
migration to the picnic tomorrow.
There are many fair visitors in
town, called here to attend the picnic
st Barre's upper mill tomorrow.
Nice, sweet toilet soap, and the
best cologne and finest extracts can
be found at the Bazaar.
Tomorrow the young people, will
enjoy themselves at their annual out
ing at Barre's upper mill.
The friends of Mr.. G. Alex GuiDg-
nard announce him as candidate for
the House of Representatives.
Mrs. George Shirey, of Ella, went
to Columbia yesterday to consult a
specialist on diseases of the eye.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-23
Notice..

ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY FOR
n p1dden to trespass upon my lands,
known as the Herbert Spires Old Place, IN
any manner whatever. as will enforce the
law against all such trespassers:
NOEL SHARPE.
July 4th, 1902. AVIS.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-07-23
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure

3AVSaWn DyS&SOESSsS& Vsaa ~
Digests what you eat.
There should be a large crowd in
town Monday to hear the Senatorial
candidates discuss national politics.
ALI persons interested in the estate
of Jesse S. Swygert will see an i'm
portant notice elsewhere in this
issue.
A refreshing shower for about
three days and a half would be very
acceptable in this part Of the vine
yard.
Williams G. Kirby announce that
they Will serve barbecue at Brook
land Park on campaign day, August
18th.
The candidates for United States
Senator will be with US Monday.
Come out and hear what they have
to say for themselves.
Read the barbecue notice of Win
gard & Kleckley which will be given
near Midway School House near this
place on August 23rd.
See the change in the ADVERTISE
ment of the Kaufmann Drug Co.,
and when you want turnip seed in
quire about their seed.
The county campaign day at
Brookland is August 18th, and on
that day Gunter & Lybrand will fur
nish an up-to-dste barbecue.
In the announcement of the death
of Mr.. L. W. Lancaster his age
should have been 81 years instead of
81 as it appeared last week.
Mr.. Ross Mitchell, formerly of
teesville, but now holding position
at the penitentiary in Columbis, was
in town last week and gave US call.
1t is expected that the building Of
the Leesville cotton seed oil mill will
be completed by August 18th, in am
pie time to handle this years crop.
A new supply Of ginger ale, pine
apple, sarsaparilla and other delici'
ous fs7ors, on ice, at the Bazaar
fountain. Call and try bottle.
A new post Office has been estab
lished at Caughmsn & Sons saw
mill, on the Perry extension of the
Southern railway, and is called Ma
con.
Mr.. John Cook, with some mem
bers of his family, of Aiken visited
his brother, Mr.. Ed. Cook,
near Providence last week. They
passed through town yesterday on
their return home.