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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
CHAMBERLAIN REeUKeS soeRs.


Rejects IN Address ImPuEninC b Good
Faith OF Great Britain.
Bloemfontein. South Africa Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain had a confer.
ence with forty Beers Of the extreme
party. including Christian DeWet. The
deputation presented an address which
Mr.. Chamberlain rejected. rebuking the
delegates for Imprgnlng the good faith
Of himself and the Government.
Christian DeWet. who referred to
Pet DeWet and Christian BOtha as
scoundrels. accused the Government Of
contravening the terms Of amnesty and
requested that terms OF peace should
be Incorporated In n Jaw.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
ACCEPT TRUST AMENDMENTS.
Members Of the House Agree TO II b.
Vote OF o. to 10.

Washington, d. C.-The finishing OF
the antitrust legislation Of the session
Is ut hand. The two main features
Of this leglslation-the Elkins bill and
the Nelson amendment to the Depart.
ment of Commerce bill-are on the
point IT becoming law. The Depart.
ment OF Commerce bill ms amended In
conference was agreed to by the House
by a vote Of PSI to 10. and went to the
Senate. 1t will be agreed to. The
House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce decided to report
the Elkins bill. and it will pass tho
House. 1t has already passed the Sen.
ate.
The progress of both these measures
has been plain and easy. and there
never from the first has been any
doubt OF their adoption. whatever In
terest the Standard OIL Company may
have had In opposing them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
R..urps Mrs. Reoseveit's GIFT.

Women managing an entertainment
for the Dallas. Texas. Kindergarten.
have voted to return TO Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt a handkerchief she had sent
10 bc sold for the fair. The VI: IN
said the gift was too cheap.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
Crsv Killed In Their Buuks.

The steamer Watchful. Of Liverpool.
sank the steamer Arthur. Of Cardiff.
in a collision of Barry. OIL the British
Coast. Most Of the Arthur's crew We're
asleep. but eight were saved. Fi:e
were lost. and It IL thought they wr:"
killed in their hunks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
NOT GUILTY OF MURDER.
Jury Says W. n. Pratt Did Not XIII His
Wife.

Reading. Pa.-William Fl. Pratt. who
has been on trial for two weeks
charged with the murder Of his wife.
was declared not guilty. Mrs. Pratt
was found dead In November. 1901. Mt
her home near West Chester. Chester
County. Her husband was charged
with the crime. and at his trial in
Chester County was convicted Of muir
der In the first degree. Pratt's counsel
argued that the woman committed sui
eide. and asked for a new trial and a
change Of venue. alleging that the
minds Of the Chester County residents
had been poisoned against their client.
A change OF venue was granted and
Pratt was placed On trial In Berks
County. with the above result.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
Tn, Dap,.h w..t Indie. Again.

Some Danish papers state that the
question Of the sale Of the Danish
West Indies Is about to br revived.
Fresh proposals. 1t Is said. will he pre-.
sentcd by Il representative OF the Uni.
ted Sfntes
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
Mia Rlcha rd,on Not . rolsoncr.

In It's monthly report. submitted I"
the Suffolk County Superior tou:, nj
Boston. Mass. the Grand Jury re-
iurncl n no bill' In favor of katiIar-
inc V. Richardson. OF Revere. who WIS
accused Of attempting IN murder her
mu:hcs. Mrs. Harley Richardson. Icy
administering poison In n",irin".
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
p..,b of "a MrKiniev PbvsieIan.

Dr.. Herman Mynter. who performed
tn. chief operation on President Nc.
Kinley. died At his home in Buffalo.
n. Y. He was born In Denmark fifty
three years ago. He was remarkable
for bis skill at surgery and his blunt
ness with patients.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
LOSES oEATHseo HERITAGE.
Wife Of . Week OF M%iIlionaire Gibsol
Declared From Estate.


Declared From Estate.
Cincinnati. Ohio.-Judge Nippert has
refused to receive for probate the copy
Of the will Of the late John Mccormick
Gibson. q millionaire, In which he
made Miss Henrietta Cecilia Wolfe
his heir. Miss Wolfe married him on
his deathbcd and he died a week later.
The original will could not he found
and 4 copy. made from stenographer's
notes. was presented. The court said
the copy was shown to be a true one.
but the evidence did not show that the
testator had not revoked the will.
BY this decision the estate OF Gibson
Ia inherited by his mother and brother.
The case attracted much attention on
account Of the legal question involved.
rs well ns because Of the romantic
deathbed marriage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
To Launch Shamrock III. on March II

Conversins with q friend In Glasgow
Sir Thomas Upton said lie still had
hopes Of being ahead OF the cup de-
fender In the launching OF the sham
rock III. He had found 1t possible to
definitely arrange for the launching 70
take place OH March IL.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
Rclivia Gives Up Acre.

The Bolivian Government has replied
to the brazilian Government. agreeing
to Brazilian occupation and aGr::n.
istrat.on Of the Acre territory nrndin:
the settlement OF the dispute. and OF.
frring tn SEMI Il Minister Pieninc:"n.
tiary to Brazil invested with full ::
crs TO negotiate 4 settlement.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
This VIII Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
used by Mother Gray. a nurse In Children's
Home. New York, cure Constipation. Fever.
ishness. Teething Disorders. Stomach Trou.
bles and Destroy Worms; 80. 900 testimonials
OF cures. All druggists, 25c. sample FACE.
Address AlleR &. Olmsted, Le BOY, N. Y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
PLOT AGAINST JeRoME's LIFE.
New York's District Attorney Warned By
q Gambler.

. Gambler.
New York City.-District Attorney
Jerome admitted that he had been
Informed Of a plot against his life.
The information Is said to have been
conveyed to Mr.. Jerome by a profess
sional gambler. who Is a personal ad-
mirer Of the District Attorney. Beyond
the simple admission that he had been
warned that some gamblers were
concerned In Il plot to put HIM
out Of the way. Mr.. Jerome
declined to discuss the matter. When
pressed for particulars he merely
smiled and shrugged his shoulders. His
manner indicated that he was not dis.
posed to pay very serious attention to
the warning. He carries q rcvo."c:.
however. for protection.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
MUTINY, MURDER. ARSON.
Four Sailors Charged with Killing Their
Captain and Turning tho Ship.

Liverpool. England.-The four sea-
men OF the British bark Veronica.
which was burned at sea last Decem-
her. and who with the negro cook were
picked Up by the steamship Brunswick
and brought to this port. were mr.
raigned In court. The cook charged
that the seamen had mutinled at sea
and had killed Captain Shaw and six
members Of the crew and afterward
set fire to the ship.
The four men were charged In court
with the wilful murder OF Captain
Shaw and six men Of the crew Of the
Veronica. and also with arson on the
high seas. They were remanded With
ouf hail.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
c,., u.,,.r. CuiI,x OF Conspiracy.

Ten Of tic officials Of the Retail Coal
Dealers Association. OF Illinois and
Wisconsin. were found guilty OF the
charges OF conspiracy ~ stated In the
indictments returned against them by
ill., Grand Jury at Chicago several
weeks AGO
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
New Assistant Secretary OF state.

Francis Il. LOOMS. Of Ohio. former
Minister to Portugal. has assumed the
duties of Assistant Secretary Of state.
at Washington. In succession To David
!. Hill. of New York. appointed Min-
lister TO Switzerland.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
River CLYDE O~rerfows Its Banks.

The Rive. Clyde overlooked It's banks
over Ruthcrglen. Scotland. Hundreds
OF acres Of land were under water.
Numerous mill work; Were !iGu,lrt
amd JOIN persons were thrown - e.
r.nnICvrr.n
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
Seat Of Next War Game.

Portland. Me-. because OF lis waive
TO Great Britain ~ Germany - y
Strategic base. will he the seal u! Ilir
VA" game E"Xt summer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25

Some men compe, their wives to re.
spect them, even ii they have to do it with
a n,nh
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
Moorish Protender For Sole.

Blu Hamara. the Moorish pretender.
IL held a prisoner by the Rata tribe,
who offered to sell him to the Sultan.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
Wan, . southern Man on 1904 Ticket.

The House of Representatives Of
Tennessee has adopted Il resolution de.
man,lins Il Southern 4 Gil the Dem.
oc:.tir ticket in 1904.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25

Some people are 30 credu|ous a. to be.
lave everything they hear. ' about
themselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
Interesting Letters From
Catholic Institu.
IA ti0ns.

In every country Of the civilized world
she Sisters Of Charity are known. Not
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25

-, only do they minister to
@.c the spiritual and intellect.
IM ual needs of the charges
SISTERS committed to their care,
GOOD but they also minister to
WORK. their bodily needs. With
--s 90 many children TO take
care Of and to protect from climate and dis
aase, these wise and prudent Sisters have
found Peruna . never-failing safeguard.
Dr.. Hartman receives many letters from
Catholic Sisters from all over the United
States. A recommend recently received
from q Catholic institution in Detroit,
Mich, reads a. follows:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28

Captain James Mnmford and wife. of
Ocean City. are welcome guests at the
home of Mr.. Al Gordy.
MIR. James Rowley and family. of
New Church, Va. spent part of this
town
Messrs. Marcus and Tom Rowley and
George Westfall have returned from a
pleasant visit to Philadelphia.
Mr.. Joel Gordy of Pope's Island L. S.
S., spent Thursday with his family in
town.
Master Karl Brown, of Berlin, who
spent the past week with his cousin,
Master Freddie Dryden. has returned to
his home.
We are sorry to report Miss Verona
Scarborough quite i'll at this writing
and hope to see her out soon.
Quite number of our people visited
Snow Hill Monday.
Mrs A. w. Webb and Miss Lola
Bennett made a business trip to Snow
Hill, Tuesday.
Mr. Charlie Pilchard, of Philadelphia,
is home on visit to his mother Mrs.
Cora Pilchard, near town.
Mrs. James Richardson. of Salisbury.
is a welcome visitor at the home of her
sister Mrs. Joel Gordy.
Departed this life on saturday, Febru
AIRY 81. Mrs. Nancy E. Evans. the be-
loved wife of Mr.. George Evans. aged
ii years and months. The deceased
MAS stricken down to her bed for sever.
Al months suffering from the effects of
ya Eancer. Physicians treated her and
kind friends administered to her wants.
but despite all that could be done. the
angel of death claimed her. She did
not murmer or complain during her ill.
ness but was perfectly resigned tu-rfe
will of God. and fell asleep in Jesus
peacefully and silently. Funeral SER
vices were held in the NJ. +. Church.
Sunday morning at ten o'clock con
Quoted by Rev. J. A. Brewington. Her
remains were laid To rest in the Spring
Hill Cemetery TO await the resurrection
morn. She leaves to mourn her loss a
husband, two daughters. Mrs. Charles
Holland and Mrs. Dollie Holmes, of
Norfolk, Va, and three sons. Messrs.
George, Will and John Evans, of Phila-
delphia. Loved ones, follow in her
foot steps. and may there be family
reunion on the other shore where all
tears will be wiped away and parting
will be no more.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
800 Reward, 800.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known to
medical fraternity. Catarrh being Il
constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature In
doing its work. The proprietors have
so much faith in it's curative powers,
that they offer one Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send for
list of testimonies.
Address. +. J. CHENEY & CO..
Toledo. ..
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
A Growing Church.

The Christian Church, or Disciples of
Christ, number i,2O7, 377 in the United
States, a gain of 26,S36 during the past
year. The churches number 1887, OF
a gain over one year ago of 81 The
ministers number 6,467. In a compare.
lively few years, this church has come
to be one of the largest religious bodies
of the country; nor is that all Last
year this people raised 1921, 2l4. 90 foi
missions; S254. 1858 90 for education: for
new church buildings $3.50, 900 90; for
literature 1910, 10000; for incidental
church expenses $500. 10000; for support
of the ministers of the church S3. 655. 00O
or grand total for all purposes of So.
1873, 667 90.
The Foreign Christian Missionary
Society of this people, which does work
in foreign lands only, was not organized
until 1875. Since that time. it has raised
and expended $l.S22. 1896 90. 1t does
work i'll Japan, China. India. Africa
Turkey, England, Norway, Sweden,
Denmark Duda, Hawaii and Philippine
Islands. The receipts last year were
$l7S,323 90. An effort is being made,
with bright prospects of success, to raise
$500, 10000 this year. The number of
missionary workers employed by thia
society is 335 Last year b schools were
supported in foreign lands, with an at
tendance of about 1000, and l3 hospitals
and dispensaries were conducted by nine
medical missionaries, and over $4,000
patients were treated. The number
gathered into the Sunday schools is
about 1000. Last year the converts on
the mission fields i'll foreign lands raised
over $50, 900 90 for the work.
The time for the Offering in all the
Christian Churches for this great and
important work is the first Sunday in
March. That is always "a great day
with this people. II is IA day to which
the members look forward with great
expectancy and JOY. The ministers
preach their best sermons, and the
churches give most generously. The
congregation in Snow Hill is making
preparations to join with its sister
churches throughout the world in one
of the largest offerings which has ever
been made to foreign missions.
Through the agency of this Foreign
Society church has been planted i'll
Manila in full view of Manila Bay. the
scene of Dewey's wonderful naval VIC
tory. A strong college has been planted
IN Toxic, the capital of the empire of
Japan. and another college is now be-
ing planted in Nankin. China. Three
new missionaries have just been sent
out, one to Japan aud two to China. A
number of others will 20 out during the
year. This church will plant a strong
mission this year III the strange and ex-
elusive land of Tibet Indeed, this will
be the first religious body to take this
bold step in that land.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
NEWARK.

Mr.. William Fassitt, of Jersey City
spent Sunday with his parents. Mr.. anC
Mrs. Henry Fassitt. of this place.
Mr.. Edward Powell, of Chincoteague
was in town few days last week.
Mr.. Charlie Bassitt returned to hi.
home in Philadelphia Monday. after a
few days visit to relatives here.
Miss Edith Townsend and brother
and sister spent IA few days with rela
tives at this place last week
Miss Katie Chopper. from near Berlin
visited in our town this week
Messrs. William Selby, of Stockton
and Tim Jones, of Franklin City. were
i'll town Tuesday on business.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs Chandler Smith, OF
Philadelphia, came Saturday for short
visit to Mrs. Smiths parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Davis.
Mr. Emanuel Hastings, of Whining
ton. who has been a guest at the home
of Mr. William III. Marshall, left Tues
day to resume his duties at his college.
Mr.. u p. Wharton left Tuesday for a
weeks visit to friends in Baltimore
One of the editors of the MEssEN
GER will be in Stockton to collect sub
scriptions and receive orders for print
ing next Saturday.
Mrs. William Townsend. who ha.
been very sick at the home of her pa
rents, was able to leave Monday for hel
home in Cape Charles.
Miss Mamie Hammond. of George
town, spent Saturday and Sunday here
with her aunt Mrs. w. II. MRshsll.
Miss Winnie Smack is visitingifrien
at Remsons this week.
Mrs. Thomas Lindsay and Mrs. w. o.
Payne are on the sick list this week.
The Busy Bees "calico social was
quite success, although the severe
weather came just i'll time to give then
cold reception. The social was quite
an enjoyable affair. and quite a nice
little sum was cleared, which will go u
pay for the pews in the church.
Mr.. Benjamin Harrington, of Frank
lin City, visited his little children. Ruth
and Bonnie, this week.
/ Several of our citizens attended the
celebration in Snow Hill Monday, and
reported 1t quite success.
Miss Hattie Colona who has been
quite sick was able to resume hel
duties in the school this week
On account of the freeze the oyster
business came to "A standstill until this
week. and again our shippers cannot get
oysters fast enough Tor the demand.
The Epworth League of Stockton NJ
+. Church will hold a Missionary
Anniversary in the NJ t. Church on
Sunday evening March lst
Mrs. Johnson, since the death of hel
husband, Capt, Hiram johnson, ha.
moved in with her son, Mr. Parker
Sharpley, where she will make hel
future home.
The fourth quarterly conference o
the NJ. +. Church was held Saturda,
and the pastor. Rev Mr.. Mather, wa
invited to return for the coming year.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
BISHORWLLE.

Mrs. Lizzie Hearn, of Ocean City,
spent the past week with friends and
relatives in town.
Mrs. Roxie Dukes and Miss Elizabeth
Bunting spent few days of last week
with Mrs. w f. Thomas.
Misses Helen and Florence Bishop
were i'll Berlin Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Long. of Frankford, visi-
ted DIR. Collins and wife. Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Essie Collins and Mr.. Theodore
Purnell were very quietly married at
the home of the bride, Tuesday evening,
Rev. Brooks officiating We wish Mr.
and Mrs. Purnell long and happy life.
Many of our young people have spent
the past few days very pleasantly in
skating.
We wonder why so many Selbyville
boys are down?
Mr.. Edward Whaley was in Berlin
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Ethel NJ. Bunting entertained a
number of her friends Saturday evening
with a"Progressive Washington Party. -
Matte Calhoun. Daisy Dukes and Mar
gle Townsend, all being tie for the
honors, won the prizes. Refreshments
We're served at half past ten. after which
the guests departed, thanking Miss
Ethel for the very pleasant evening
spent at her home.
Misses Jennie Vaughn. Margie Town
send and Dora Richardson. of Black
water, Del. spent Saturday and Sun
day with Miss Ethel Bunting
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
VAUDEVILLE.

Mr.. Ford Hopkins spent Saturday
and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. w. b. HopEins.
Mr. p. A. Wimbrow made business
trip to Salisbury Saturday.
Mrs. Kate Dennis. who has been very
i'll with pneumonia, is improving under
the skillful treatment of Dr. Tyndall
Mr.. Harry Brown and Miss Roma
Bodley spent Thursday and Friday
with Miss Bodley's sister, Mrs. Green
Davis.
Providence permitting. there will be
preaching in the Eden Presbyterian
Church next Senday morning and even.
ing by Rev. Albert Jamison.
Messrs. William and Edward Whaley.
of Bishopville, spent last Sunday with
their parents.
Mr.. Fznk Hudson and Mrs. Belle
MurraN of Ebenezer. were quietly mar
r1ea Rs Man Ms THURSDAY hmsan evening at
Mr.. bud Mrs. r. S. Wimbrow, of
Pittsville, spent last Sunday with Mr.
Ah Mrs. n. J. Wimbrow
The dwelling house of Mr.. Charlie
Smith was burned last Thursday night.
Our factories were shut down last
week, owing to unfayorable weather.
The members and friends of the
Presbyterian Church have purchased a
new organ.
Rev. Albert Jamison, and the Misses
Maggie and Ethel Davis. who have been
ill with typhoid fever. are able to be
out again. We are glad to see them in
our midst again. and congratulate DIR.
Tyndall OH his skillful treatment of their
cases.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-28
GRAYS CORNER

Miss Laura I. Gray. who has been
spending some time in Berlin with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs Thomas A.
Gray, returned home Monday.
Messrs. George Purnell and Theodore
Taylor, of Berlin. were IN our midst
this week. specializing.
Providence permitting. there will be
preaching Sunday afternoon at the
usual hour by the pastor. Rev J. Edw
Brooks.
Mr.. George Hill has recently purchas.
ed valuable horse of Mr.. s. J. Has
tings.
We are glad to see that our road
supervisor is giving some attention to
our roads During the past two montns
they have been almost impossible.
Miss Florida Herman and Mrs. Joseph
Hoskins, of Berlin, were entertained
most delightfully."- by Miss S. X. CULLEN
at her homo, Monday.