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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-11
WILL YIELD wEI-HAI-wEl.
England to Withdraw Troops from the
Chinese Town. 1

London. Feb. lin the house OF
commons yesterday Secretary OF War
Brodrick announced that the govern
ment had decided to withdraw the Brit
ish troops from Wei-Hai-Wei, and not
proceed farther in the matter of erect
ing fortifications at that place.
In the house of lords the earl of Ons-
low, under secretary for the colonies
said The government had no intention
of giving up -Hai-Wei 1t was ex-
tremely useful as a small store,
for gunnery practice. and as a sanitar-
ium for the naval and military forces.
The rumors that Hai-Wei would
be returned to China or handed over to
any other power were entirely unfound-
ed. The decision had been reached from
the viewpoint of naval strategy, and
there had been an extraordinary con-
sensus of naval opinion in favor of the
course adopted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-11

Gen. Funston has accepted the invi-
tation of Gov. Orman to be the guest
of the state of Colorado at a banquet,
but can not name the date, owing to his
illness
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-11
GOOD He0Illl

Is doubtless the highest human good.
1t is especially so to women, to whom 1t
means the preservation of beauty, hap
piness in the home, and the enjoyment
of social duties. There can be no good
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-11
RUSSIA MUST LET GO
Seizure OF Everything in Sight
in Manchuria Baked by
United States.
Negotiations Relative to That
Territory Progressing on
Friendly Basis.
Americans Probably Secretly
Backed by Other Great
Powers.

Washington. Feb. Negotiations
between the United States government
and the government of Russia relative
to Manchuria are progressing with the
exhibition OF great deal of energy on
cur part, tho the exchanges are in the
dndliest spirit.
The attitude of the Russian govern
ment in this matter has shifted mate
rally since the beginning of the nego-
tiations. A treaty was drawn UP origi-
nally between Russia and China pro-
yiding for the evacuation of Manchuria
by the Russian troops, who have been
in military possession of the country
since the early days OF the Boxer out
break. This treaty contained a great
many rather complex guarantees In
Russia's favor. but singularly objec-
tionable proviso was one placing the
Russo Chinese bank in practical con-
troll of the commercial and material in
terests of Manchuria. 1t was quickly
perceived that the provision. if exc
cuted. practically would exclude Ameri-
cans from competition in Manchuria,
which is very valuable as market for
our manufactured cottons. Therefore,
Russia's attention was directed to our
existing rights under treaty with China
and also to her own promise made d.
rectly to the United States government
during the early days of the Russian
occupation of Manchur,a
Apparently our representations were
effectual. for the objectionable proviso
concerning the Russo Chinese bank
was Withdrawn from the treaty and
that convention. save in some minor re-
spects, was regarded as unobjectiona-
BILE. However. 1t has been discovered
that the Russian government, following
o practice known In European diplo-
macy, has drawn up secret agreement
with China comforting upon the Russo
Chinese bank all the powers contained
in the original treaty proviso. There
fore, the United States government has
renewed its objections. not only adj
dressing itself to the Russian govern
ment, but making n very strong pro-
test to the government of China. 1t is
declared that in so doing our
has acted independently,
tho 1t is matter of common knowl-
edge that other great commercial pow
crs whose interests in Manchuria are
almost as considerable as our own. have
addressed similar representations to
both China and Russia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-11
National Trottina Association.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE biennial
congress of the National Trotting AS
ISOLATION will be held at the Murray
Hill hotel next Wednesday, for the
purpose of electing officers and amend
ing the rules which will govern har-
ness racing on eastern tracks for two
years. The season bids fair to be one
of the most important and interesting
ing the history of the National Trot-
ting Association. The rule committee
met yesterday to consider the proposed
amendments to the turf code, which
was agreed upon last month by the
joint conference committee of the Ma
tional and American Trotting Associa-
tons 1t is expected that the rule
committee will report favorably to the
congress on Wednesday all the recon-
mendations of the conference, with tho
probable exception of the proposition
to move the distance flag ten yards
nearer the wire in all races
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

man VITO mailed the now famous poi.
son package at the general post Of
fee on the evening of December %,
1898. Then the witness partially
identified Harry Cornish, who was
asked to stand up in court, as the
man whom she saw standing in front
Of her in the line at the post office
and holding in his hand a package
addressed to "Mr. Harry Cornish,
Knickerbocker." That was all she
saw Her Identification of Cornish
was not positive. She said he looked
very much like the man, but hesi-
tated before replying afirmatively
when asked II she did not think he
was the man.
The prosecution on cross-examina-
ton brought out the fact that Mrs.
Stephenson had suffered from at
tacks Of nervous prostration within
the last two years and had carefully
read the details of the former trial.
The questions Of the assistant at
torney tended to show that an ef-
fort would be made to prove insan-
ity or delusion under hysteria. It is
also probable that an effort will be
made 70 prove On abb for Cornish.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
A PREMATURE EXPLOSION.
Two Men Killed and Three Others Injured
while Blasting In = Railroad Cut
Near Union, Mo.

st. Louis, Nov. s.-August Rapps
and L. Bennock were killed and Pat
rick Doyle, Harry Cronin and Will
liam Sanders were badly injured yes
terday by the premature explosion
Of a blast in n cut which the St.
Louis, Kansas City & Colorado road
is building west of Union, NO., 60
miles from st. Louis. The five were
buried under a mass Of stones and
dirt. Rapps and Bennock were dead
when taken out, while the other
three were unconscious and mangled,
but alive. Otto Weinn was also COW
cred with debris, but not seriously
hurt. Survivors Of the accident and
the body Of one Of the dead men were
brought to st. Louis on a special
train sent with relief.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

RURAL DELIVERY SERVICE.
General Superintendent Machen Gives Some
Interesting statistIcs on the System
Under Ms Charge.

Washington, Nov. S.-The annual
gross cost of q complete rural free
delivery service throughout the
United States will approximate $24,'
900, 900, according to the annual re.
port which First Assistant Postmas.
ter General Wynne yesterday re-
ceived from August w. Machen, the
general superintendent of the serv-
ice. The remaining 100000 square
miles not o covered by rural free
delivery service, according to the re-
port, will require the employment OF
10000 or $4,000 carriers in addition
to those now employed, making the
entire force Of carriers when the *
tension Of the service is completed,
within the next three years 10000.
After this extension is completed the
annual rate of increase in the appro-
priations is expected not to exceed
eight or nine per cent, the rate
maintained in the other branches Of
the postal service. To extend the
service 10000 routes a year until it
becomes universal, the report says,
will require such largely increased
appropriations that the annual post
office deficits for the ensuing two or
three years will probably reach S.
300, 900 or 100000 900, if not more;
but once the service is completed, the
additional revenue derived will soon
reduce the deficits to present fig
ures, If not entirely wipe them out.
During the year 1902 12,4O3 petit
lions for the service were filed, max
Ing a total on July 1 last Of 22,646,
which excluded by over 1000 tho to-
tai number during the preceding four
years. Since July petitions received
have averaged over 600 q month.
On July 1 last the city FREQ de-
livery service embraced 033 cities, in
Guiding four in the insular possess
sions, and the total number Of uni
formed letter carriers in the city
service was 1873 AS against 1880
the previous year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
q NILES REPORT.
A Read justment Of the Limits Of
Departments Urged.
QUARTERS FOR The TROOPS WANTED
Incomplete Condition Of the Notifications
ON the Pacific Coast-The Personnel OF
the Army Never In Better
Condition.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE annual
report OF Lieut.. Gen. Miles, command
ing the army, is q brief review of the
reports that have been submitted to
him by other officers. He Endorses
the recommendation Of Gen. Brooke
for q REIMBURSEMENT Of the g~eograph-
ical limits Of the different depart
ments with q view Of equalizing con-
ditions. Gen. Miles calls attention to
the necessity Of quarters for troops,
saying that while hundreds of thou
sands of dollars are being spent for
quarters for cavalry very little is
being used to afford shelter for ar
tillery, which is exposed to severe
climates along the coasts. "These
troops" says Gen. Miles, ARE re-
quired to be located adjacent to the
Notifications, Notwithstanding the
exposed position Of many of them
and l see no reason why buildings
should not be properly constructed
in time to be occupied, when 1t is
known for years exactly where and
when they will be required. I also
call attention to the incomplete con
dition of the fortifcations, especially
on the Pacific coast, where millions
have been expended in engineering
and ordnance work, and yet the CON-
mands have not been properly sup
piled with ammunition, electrical
plants and other appliances essential
to the effective use of these fortiti-
cations in actual warfare"
Gen. Miles says: "The personnel
of the army was never in better o n
dition. This was proven to be true
by the f~ortitude, skill and heroism
displayed in every serious campaign,
on every field Of mortal combat
wherever the army has been engaged
n Nh narA a. ~ World daring ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
A Conductor Assaults . Passenger.

St. Joseph, NO., Nov. 81. H. Rob-
inette, q motorman in the employ OF
the St. Joseph Electric Railway COM
pany, was fatally wounded last night
on board a Chicago Great Western
railway train in q fight with Conduct
or ]. Potter. Robinette boarded the
train for Savannah, IA miles distant,
and presented q ticket, the time limit
Of which was expired. Robinette was
slugged with some heavy instrument,
fell against a redhot stove and was
frightfully disfigured. His skull is
crushed. A warrant vas issued for
the arrest of Conductor Potter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

Washington, Nov. S.-Senator Bev-
aridge, chairman of the senate COM
mittee on territories, was at the cap
Itol yesterday making arrangements
for the investigation which his COM
mittee will conduct in the terrific
ries as to their preparedness for
statehood. The committee will start
from Chicago next Tuesday and will
continue its Investigations until with
in q few days of the last of Decem-
Der, when congress meets. The in
tention is to visit the territories Of
Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Post ONCE Physicians to Go.

Washington, Nov. S.-The postmas-
ter general has ordered that the po-
sition of post office physician be
abolished in all post Offices in cities
under 100000 population. There r
about a dozen cities in this class
where such positions exist and a
number of the postmasters reported
that the office was not necessary.
II is expected that this action will
save the government about $10,500 a
year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
TRIAL OF RICHARD MoLINEux
A Sensation Caused In Court BY . Witness
Who said She Saw Cornish Mall
the Poison.

New York, Nov. THE greatest
in tho second trial of Ro-
land B. Molineux, charged with the
murder of Mrs. Adams, came late
when Mrs. Hannah Ste
phenson, the wife Of . Brooklyn
policeman, was called to the stand
by the defense and testified posi-
tively that Nolineux was not the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13


last four years. During that time
many changes have occurred and the
army has been very largely increased.
The long and varied service of the
senior officers, their experience in
organizing, disciplining, instructing
and leading their commands, as well
as the excellent discipline, instruc-
ton and exemplary conduct Of the
soldiers of the army Of '9s have been
the leaven of the army Of the present
time. Evils may creep into any sys-
TEN or great organization. Such as
have affected our army have been or
will be eradicated."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

Central City, Ky, Nov. s.-Four
trainmen were injured and several
passengers were shaken up in a
head-on collision between q north
bound Illinois Central passenger and
q freight train In the railroad yards
here yesterday. None Of the injured
was seriously hurt. Both engines
we're demolished.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

Washington, Nov. s.-The confer
,nces between Secretary Hay and Co.
Iombian Minister Concha, who are
engaged in the preparation of the
projected Panama canal treaty, con-
tinue at stated periods. The nego-
tiations are proceeding satisfactorily
and the prediction is made that the
terms of a treaty will be agreed upon
very soon, probably within a fort
night. II such be the ease the presi-
dent will be able to deal with the
treaty in his annual message to con
yress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Residents Alarmed at Feeling a shock.

Houghton, Mich, Nov. S.-Residents
Of Hancock and Houghton were
greatly alarmed last night by a ter
rife shock which occurred at $40
o'clock. Houses were rocked and
windows ratified as if an earthquake
had occurred. Investigation in all
directions failed to discover tho
cause Of the shock. This is the Sec
ond occurrence Of shocks within
three months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

Kansas City, NO., Nov. S.-The Con-
vention hall guessing contest on the
Kansas vote will give in net profit to
tfe hall about s35,O0O. The balance
Of the money received from the sale
Of tickets in the guessing contest will
be used in paying the expenses Of
the contest, such as clerical services,
postage and the payment of the s2O.-
700 in cash prizes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

President Mitchell, Of the United
Mine Workers, is 3 candidate to sue
iced Samuel Gompers as president
Of the American Federation Of L.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

M. A. johnson, . brakeman on the
Frisco, fell between the cars ct Mil
Greek, |. T. and was Killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

A combination Of manufacturers OF
axes and edge tools is being formed
with q capital Of 100000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
,iiiM;

Slow healing sores are uncightly, pain.
I'll and dangerous. They are a constant
care and source of anxiety and worry.
Chronic, slow healing sores are fire.
auently the after effects Of some long
facilitating sickness that leaves the con
stitution weakened and the blood in a
polluted, run down condition, when a
scratch, cut, simple boil or bruise, be-
comes a fearful looking ulcer that grows
and spreads, eating deeper and deeper
into the flesh in spite Of everything that
can be done to check its progress. Old
people whose blood is below the standard
and the circulation sluggish, are often
tornented with face sores, and indolent,
sickly looking ulcers upon the limbs that
give them hardly a moments rest from
pain and worry.
ordinary sores Purify the Blood
are liable to be- -.
come chronic Heal the Sore.
when the blood
II too weak to throw off the germs and
poisons, and no amount Of erternalt treat
ment will heal them, but they continue
to grow worse and worse, and many
times terminate in that most horrible OF
Ill human maladies, Cancer.
S. S. S. cures slow healing sores by
purifying and invigorating the germ
laden, vitiated blood and purging the
system Of all corrupt matter, thus strik-
Ing at the real cause and removing every
hindrance to a rapid cure, and this Is the
only possible way to reach these deeply
sooted, dangerous places. S. S. S.
strengthens and tones up the circulation,
and supplies rich,
AAA nutritious blood for
NV the rebuilding Of the
>\\ constitution and
nAA healing the sore,
~~0 when you get rid Of
the old plague spot for all time.
II you have Z slow healing, stubborn
core, write ~ about It, and our Physicians
will advise you without charge.
Tho Swift Specific Co., Atlanta. 60.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
The Origin Of Mr.. and Mrs.

In earlier times the ordinary man was
simply William or John-that Is to say, be
had only Christian name without any
kind of "bandle'' before it or surname
after 1t, says the Philadelphia Record.
Some means of distinguishing one John
or William from another John or William
became necessary. Nicknames derived
from a mans trade or his dwelling place
or from some personal popularity were
taoked on to bis Christian name, and plain
John became John Smith. AS yet there
were no "misters" in the land.
Some John Smith accumulated more
wealth than the bulk Of his fellows-be'
came perhaps a landed proprietor or an
employer of hired labor. Then he began
to be called in the Norman-Frencho Of the
day the "maistre" Of this place or that,
Of these workmen or of those.
In time the "maistre," or "maister,"
as it soon became, got tackled on before
his name, and he became Master Smith
and his wife was Maistress Smith.
. Gradually the sense of possession was
lost sight Of, and the title was conferred
upon any kindly mere possession OF
wealth or holding some position Of moro
or less consideration and Importance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
MONTANA HIGHWAYS.
Recent Laws Provide For Their System
atio Improvement.

Recent Laws Provide For Their System
stio Improvement.
The highways Of Montana, by bill
passed by the state legislature, are
placed in the charge Of the county sur
veyor, and the old Office Of road super
visor. usually held by an inexperienced
man, is abolished. The act defines the
powers and duties Of county surveyors
and provides for their compensation.
BY this act each of these officers is re-
quired to keep the highways in his
county clear Of obstruction and in good
repair and maintain bridges, to make
all plans and specifications for new
roads and bridges, to report to the coun-
ty commissioners ON all work completed,
and if the work is done according to
the plans, specifications and contract
he is to draw his vouchers for the same
before payment is made.
The county surveyor is chairman OF
all boards Of viewers Of roads, keeps
the records of road surveys and is the
general superintendent Of all roads. BE
may employ labor, teams, etc., and has
power to contract for all work not ex-
ceeding $500 in cost. For larger amounts
the approval of a majority Of the board
OF county commissioners is required.
The salary received varies with the
class of county, from $3.50 to So, 900
per year. Viewers and all assistants OF
the county surveyor may not receive
more than So per day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
ROADS THAT ARE NEEDED.
Henry watterson's Idea Is That They Bs
Local, Not National.

Henry Watterson's idea Is That They H
Local, Not National.
Henry Watterson takes issue with a
good roads advocate who insists that
the general government should have
charge of road making-that there
should be national highways built and
maintained at public expense.
The good roads that are needed, says
the Chicago Times Herald, those that
are most needed, in the language Of
Colonel Watterson, are those that lead
from the farm to the railroad, the mill,
the factory, the school, the church, the
ferry and the market"
This apt remark Of Colonel Watterson
is a condensation, simplifcation, an
absolutely plain presentation of what Il
most wanted in the matter Of good
roads. Garry out that idea, and what
will be wanting? It will meet the re-
quirements Of the farmer; it will save
the farming element hundreds Of mil
lions of dollars every year; twill meet
the expectations of the pleasure seeker;
1t will add to the value Of every foot OF
land in the country; it will be Of value
to every merchant and every profession
al man; it will be source of pleasure
and profit to all classes, in all commu-
mites.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
Fifty Miles to Market.

It is not an uncommon thing in
France to see farmer 40 or 80 miles
from home in wet weather with heavy
load. If he sees q prospect Of a three
days. rain, he puts his tarpaulin over
his load, cover over his horses and a
waterproof coat on and starts of to mar
ket. He may go 80 miles before he finds
a market that suits him, or he may
know in advance just where he sgoing.
You do not often see anybody driving 90
miles through rainstorm in the United
States to find market for q load OF
hay, but it is not at all uncommon to
see farmers wagons 40 or 80 miles from
home in France. They choose the wet
weather for that purpose. Their roads
are just as good then as at any time. -
General Roy Stone.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-02-05
For Sale.
We will sell one mule cneap for cash.
- Thomson Bros.

MISS NETTIE l. BRUINS IN, OF Orangeburg
IL Ill Abbe.i,le " here she viii make her nome
Indefinitely. She Is efhctent ~ pe-setter
and pas come " help The Press and banueI
10 print briefs and Olner job wOrk. Inc Pfesl
ard Banner now has III lis employ lonr o
the pretliest young ladies N the city.
Jane brennan, coiored, is In great distre.i
because ui the absence Of her son, Fustel
Allen Drennou. Any Information as 10 biz
whereabouts will be gratefully received BY
her ~ Abbeville,S s G.
MARRIED, Wednesday Jan. 29.h, 1902. by
Rev. J. r. McKinbon, MIR. Chas. ID. LUX anc
Miss JAMIE Baughman, all of Aobevlile Co.
LOst-Sman bunch OF keys, containing
Post Cfflce key &C. between Post Cfnce HnC
Baptist Church. A liberal reward Will o.
given for ueiivery Of same at this oh1ce.
LosT--A kmall black memorandum book
Wiz pay liberal reward II returned TO me.
l.. T. Miller.
Ifyou want 10 see the most complete line o
mp 10 date stationery you ever saW. Gall a
MiliUrd's Drug StoIe.
Fine Perfume aud toilets soap specially
with us. {. A. MILFORD The Druggist.
For lsmdents seed 60 10 Milford Drug Store
Phoue l07.
NICE JEwELRY-If you want lice jewelrJ
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netd speclHcles or watches, call on j. w. ny
ksrd. HIS goods are both pretty and cnes
He has beautiiui presents Tor loved ONES. u
Cure that cold with Milford's Cold and GriI
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lords drug stoie.