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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01
Neu Judrc For Porto Rico.

f. Il. Wilcox. acting Chief OF the
Insular pOliac. has been appointed
Judge of the District Court at Ponce.
Porto Rico. j. T. Hamill. Of New
York. formerly a captain In the POrta
Rico regiment. succeeds him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01
Warned Against Boer Girls.

The German Government report on
German Southwest Africa warns Ger
many against marrying Boer girls. say
ing: "A mixed marriage Is likely 70
impair the mans desire for self-im.
provcment In the long run"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01

Killed BY Masked Robbers
Masked robbers entered a prominent
restaurant at Pueblo. Col. and shot
two citizens. One Of them. DR.. Turner.
was instantly killed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01
French Dusnunr Harmless.

Eight Frenchmcn fought sword on
counters In Paris In order 10 demon
straie the harmlcssncsS Of ,lu"i!Eg as
prciicci In France M present.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01
The Skirt LITER.

What would women do with their
hands II they were forbidden to hold
up their skirts? What other work
could nature find for idle hands to do?
New York Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01
NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR LICENSE.
House Votes to Change the Existing Pro-
hlbItory System.

Concord. n. H.-By 4 vote Of PA to
1O7 the House Of Representatives put
itself on record as favOring n license
law In preference to the existing pro-
hibItory system. which has been In
force since 1913.
The bill reported had Its first read
Ing and was ordered to a second read
Ing. At that time its opponents Will
endeavor to amend the measure IN sew
eral important sections.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01

Frank ~IIcrsl. Of Baltimore. claims 70
he the oldest Republican In the United
States. having voted for the early prin.
ciplcs Of tina; party in 1852.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01

Coal and petroleum lands have been
discovered on Flathead River. SOUTH
east OF Kootenay. in the same belt rs
the Crows Nest Pass. B. c. A stam-
pede thither has resulted In go miles
Of coal lands being staked out.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01

The San Francisco horscmen have
no; yet raised the SJ0.00O necessary 10
build Il mile trOttin: track.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01
Domin,eans Pu. Tax ON Sugar.

DominicanS Put TaX ON SuERF.
The Dominican Government has Is
sued a decree imposing a duty on the
production Of sugar Of ten cents per
100 pounds. The decree will 90 into
force Immediately.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01

II is practically settled that the auto.
mobile race for the International Cup
will be- held over an Irish route.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01
S.-,o Li.,,,nnn, For Scouts.

David j. Gilmcr. a colorcd soldier
Of Washington. ID. c.. has been COLI
missioned II Second Lieutenant IN the
Philippine scouts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01

The agitation for shorter troitinS
races Is gradually having Its effect
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01

The man who knows 1t all hasn't
sense enough to keep It to himself.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01
DOCTORS HAVE FATAL DUEL.
Thoy Meet In . Tarboro Street and On
Receives Mortal Wound.

Tarboro. n. CDR. Bass. a promin.
ent physician. was mortally
here by DR.. Baker.
The duel was the outcome OF n quar-
rel which the doctors had some time
ago about a hospital case. The men
met on the street and had a fight. In
the course Of which pistols were
drawn. DR.. Baker was uninjured.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01
External and Internal Treatment

Battle the affected parts with hot water and Cuicura Soap, to cleanse
the surface of crusts and scales, and soften the thickened cuticle: Dry,
without hard rubbing, and apply Cutcura Ointment freely, 70 alay nchng'
irritation, and inflammation, and soothe and heal. and, lastly, take Cuti-
cua Resolvent to cool and cleanse the blood. This complete treatment
affords instant relief, permits rest and sleep in the severest forms OF
eczema and other itching, burning, and scay humours Of the skin, scalp
and blood, and points to a speedy, permanent and economical cure when
wonderful curative properties of Cudcura Remedies and of their world
vde sale we quote from
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01

Russian Naval Minister Dead.
Admiral Tyrtof. Minister of Marine.
died OF heart failure at st. Petersburg.
Russia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-01
AWCT0RY FOR THE miners
The Decision Of the Coal Strike Com.
mission in Their Favor.
REPORT GIVEN TO THE PRESIDENT

The Wage Scale Advanced Ten Per Cent.
Shorter Hour Of Labor Granted
Coal Hereafter 60 BE Checked and
Weighed Commission Five Months
Arriving ut . Decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
There was no city court today.


 There was no city court to-day.
 The civil side, district court will open tomorrow.
 X good time and some handsome prizes will be the order at Leaven- worth hall this evening when the La Salette cercle will give it's first grand whist party and social gathering of the season.
 The funeral of John Linden took place this morning from his late home in Union City, with mass of requiem at St Francis's church. Naugatuck, by Father Higgins, and interment ill St James's cemetery. The bearers were Patrick Kenney, Michael Kenney, John Kenney, James Claffey, John w.. Savers and Fred Elford.
 Applications for all classes of liquor licenses for the ensuing year will be received at the office of the county commissioners on Leavenworth street on October ', 8, 9 and 10, 1903, from 80 a. m. to 12 m. and 80 to D. m. Whenever possible the bondsn1en should accompany the applicant. Druggists should bring the number of their pharmacy license.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
l. C1ASE
The Miller &PeCk Co
 KID GLOVE =

At 9Sc-Ladies' 2-clasp Kid Gloves, Paris point stitching, in back, white, mode, gray, tan and brown. At 98c-Ladies' 2-clasp Kid Gloves, pique sewn Paris point embroidery, all fall shades. At 9Sc-Ladies' 1-clasp heavy leather Walking Gloves, mannish cut, browns, tans and reds. At 98c-Ladies' 1-clasp real Mocha Gloves, Paris point stitching, brown, tan, gray, red and black. At 98c-Ladies' .2-clasp Suede Kid Gloves, one strand embroidery, all shades. At $1. Ladies' 2-clasp heavy man. nish Walking Gloves, full pique sewn, Paris point stitched, tans and browns.
 At 1.39-Ladies' 3-clasp real kid Suede Gloves, single strand embroid- cry, black, white, gray, tan and brown.
 At $1. .39-Ladies' 2 pearl clasp real Kid Gloves, single strand silk Paris point stitching, all shades. At $1.39-Ladies' 3-clasp real Kid Gloves. single strand embroidery, all Colors.
 At $1. 1.49-Ladies' 1-clasp Fownes Eng fish Walking Gloves, browns, red and tan. At $1.49-Ladies' 2-clasp Fownes real Kid Gloves, full pique sewn, Paris point embroidery, all colors. At $1.65-Ladies' 2-clasp real Kid Gloves, washable, Paris point stitch ing, black and white. At $1.87- Ladies 2-clasp real Kid Gloves. full pique sewn, washable, all eolors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
III CIn STORY

The two grand old political parties have had their usual catch-as-catch-can election day tussle. Of course we all are aware that only one set of ohclals can be elected, therefore the fellows who were successful in receiving the greater number of votes are the peopie who will wear the pleasant smiles The other fellows can go way Dack and sit down for seven hundred anu thirty days Our election of c1ty ohl- cials this year has been very haru fought and hotly contested polltlcal fight. and to the victor belongs the spells. Now it remains to be seen II the much talked Of improvements III the running of our city's afta1rs are to be put into force. or is it the old story promises made to be broken Inere IS one thing that will happen just so sure xAs the sun rises in the east and sets III The west. and that is, the taxpayers will be called on just about the usual time and you can depend on IL the 71suaI amount of cash will be asked TOT and paid. too. Speaking of broken promises rather gives us chill. 1T there is anything that Is abomlna aDle it's 10 see people break their promises. For instance, a man promises you ms tea and coffee is better than the other fellows sell and 1t proves to be false; that fellow should be chastised. But If WE say our Tea, Coffee and Butter have no equal in the city for purity strength and freshness or palataole ness. you can depend on it every time. Tf you doubt our accurateness Ill the above statement just try pound or our soc Tea, or our Cream Java Colee' soc per pound or our 2oc Butter. eafvanized coal bod with a pound of o1Ir warranted good Baking Powder, 45c per pound, at
 emaAN RMN OA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
October Millinery

Many decidedly new and hand- some colors and combinations have made their appearance in velvets, silks and ribbons, feathers, wings and flowers in rich and beautiful colorlngs, make the Hat Wear for this season especially attractive and brilliant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
9IO.OOO
 SAL AUTOMOBILE

Made by The Reading Steam Carriage Go. This car is heauty in looks as well as workmanship, and made especially for heavy roads.
 If interested speak quick. Twill take the first reasonable offer as | have several parcels of property to offer for sale before the first of next month. Remember it costs nothing to see it and will not be offended at any price you may offer. Car can be seen at Goodwin's carriage shop, Spring street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
''The Shop '
Awnings and Shades.

Awnings and Shades.
 Have our man call and estimate for you. -- Carpets. Let Us furnish new ones for YOU, or clean your old ones by our new electric process
 Drapery and Laces.
 Visit our department. We are show. Ing Lace Curtains, Portieres and Up- holstery stuff at very low prices for best qualities. Wall Papers.
 The choicest selections of both for eign and domestic hangings will be found in this departmc-+. Decorating.
 Let us egure on your painting and paper hanging. We have none but the best workmen. Lou can be sure of having the work done first class. me Lapalme- Hoffman Go
 l5S-l62 Grand St.
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IS BY FRANCIS LYNDE. ~

straight for the patriot line at the farther
extremity of the hilltop.
What he meant to do will never be known
till that great day when all secrets shall be
revealed. For that furious oath was this
brave gentleman's last word to US or to
any. A dozen bounds. II may be, the good
bullets beat him from the saddle. And SO
did an unworthy Kings work on the field
OF battle.
1 would I might forget the terrible scene
which followed this killing Of the British
commander. Twas little to our credit. but
may not pass it over in silence. De Pey-
ster quickly sent man to the front with
white flag. and the answer was q MUIR
derous voley which killed the flag bearer
and many others. Again the flag was raised
on a rifle-barrel. and once more the answer
was storm of the leaden death poured into
the panic-stricken crowd huddled like sheep
at the wagons.
Cod" said de Peyster; and with that he
began to beat his men into line with tho nat
Of his sword in frenzy OF desperation.
being minded. as he afterward told me. to
give them the poor chance to die a-fghtinS.
l saw not what followed upon this last
despairing effort. for now Tybee was down
and / was kneeling beside him to search for
the wound. But when looked again. tho
cracking crashes OF the rifie-flring had
ceased. stout. grayheaded man. whom
l afterwards knew as Isaac Shelby's father
was riding up from the patriot line to re-
ceive Captain de Peyster's sword and the
battle was ended.
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the engagements in the Red River country.
At the close OF hostiiittes he left the serv-
ice and returned to his home.
After q few weeks rest young Bird dis
covered one day that he was without visi-
bic means OF support, and that u he wished
10 eat regularly without being a dependent
he would have TO do some hus,ling.
He realized that he had a fair amount Of
experience. but 1t was not stock he could
draw on to pay his landlady for room rent
and prune sauce. and It was then that he
cast about his net TO land a position that
would make 1t possible for him not to ask
'stand-off" at the end of the week.
While in this mood destiny placed before
him a sketch Of the life of Jay Gould and he
had no sooner finished reading the article
than he had determined to become rail-
road man.
His first opportunity was position as
night Waterman and baggage smasher with
the old st. Louis. Alton and Terre Haute
Railroad. now part of the Big Four sys-
tenn. in Pana. 4 nearby town and for fifteen
months he filled this position
Promotion then came and he became sue
cessively bill clerk and cashier.
Next he was transferred to the general
freight offices of the company and became
claim clerk
Here he attracted the attention OF his .u-
periors by his painstaking work. and 1t was
not long until he was made chief clerk.
In 1872 he went to the st. Louis. Kansas
City and Northern as chief clerk in the
freight offices, and two years later was ad-
vanced TO the position OF general freight
agent.
Taking a similar position with the Wa
bash. St. Louis and Pacific Railway in 1879
he was appointed a few months later super
intendent OF traffic OF that road.
MASTERED ALL DETAILS.
Mr.. Bird. on taking his first position in a
freight office, started In to master every
detail Of the business, and to this ne owes
his success. and when he left the Wabash
road. which was even then controlled by
Jay Gould. there was not the slightest de-
tail with which he was not familiar.
He severed his connection with the Gould
road in 1883 to become general freight agent
OF the ST. Paul system.
In 1889 he was advanced to the Position of
freight traffic manager and six years later
was made general traffic manager of the
entire system. When he left tia st. Paul
he was third vice president and in charge
OF traffic.
Mr.. Birds new position places him in
charge of the passenger and freight bust
ness of 5000 miles of road. and his will be
the hands and brains that must guide and
be responsible for the business of all of this
mileage. which runs nearly from coast to
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started to depart, the agent Of the COM
parry who had been unable to do anything
with them in the beginning and had sought
the audience, asked one of the contingent
what the vantage points were that 1t SEEM
ed had been granted. and tho man Qucs-
toned replied:
"Why. Bird is going to FIX It all right"
Pressed further for actual results OF the
meeting. the reply was:
"Why. Bird did not really agree to do any
thing. but it's all right. anyway. All Of US
were way off our base"
Mr.. Birds particular hobby is books.
Though a member of several clubs In Chi
cago and Milwaukee. he is not often found
at them, but instead may be located at his
home In Evanston. in the library. when he
has any leisure time.
Booklovers say he owns ono Of tho finest
libraries in the United States, and in 1t can
be found editions de luxe of all the standard
authors. many first editions and rare manu-
scripts.
His shelves also contain many scientific.
works and volumes Of research on vexe1
problems Of the day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-26

SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS
Roger lreton was executed In 176l by Governor
Iyron for his participation in the Regulators In
surrectlon. and his .arolina estate, Appleby Hun
cred. bestowed upon one Gilbert Stair. His son.
John lreton. having illl then served the King in
. regiment in England, threw up his commission
and took service with the Austrians In 1873 he
returned to the New world 10 see IT, In the
troublous days Of revolution. he could not regain
his ancestral setate.
Almost the first he meets IN Sir Francis
Fsiconnet. an old enemy OF his English Army
Gays. now Captain OF Hessanx. The two fight
o duei. In which Sir Francis wounds Ireton. tax
lee an unfair advantage OF the Intervention OF
aaasseD star. the daughter Of the usurper OF
Apo'eby. whittier 1retou II taken BY her orders.
s.s nurses him. ana ne falls In love with her.
honor bidding MIN TO respect what he believes
~ De the prior claim Of young American. Dick
= ehhiIcr she also tells MIN that sir rrancIs
f.IcOnnet Las asked Ler marry him, = mar
ii.xe tnlt ns purposes 10 prevent.
Ere ivnR ne discovers that he ID In reality the
p1isvnef OF tine baronet. who intends TO denouncs
Lm 70 Var!etvn Continental spy. He Also
learns that powaer convoy Is to be sent out to
AIN the lnoians tor RAIDS upon the patriots
NiLis uyiiiE ~ oscspe witn the map VI Inc Iouls
VI ,ais so.'oy. ne Is captured Iailetvn con-
Ssh.ls MN TO death. ana curing the nlgnt before
NE e--eL,.On aiaigery visits hlin. she .nd-asJrs
70 carry tie map " Jenni,er, but is taken. Iare-
Ton .aunts her with being the mistress OF lreton.
~no ooiuiy aeclaies that she - his wife. Gilo-rt
es; al. aiiSwins that he is ABOUT 10 die. denands
sseast marriage. US this Will secure AppIeby for
claim.
lretcn is led out to execution, but saved at the
h inSian ni py ssnd Of b pa5Fl9ts
him THAI jennifer. Ito. mas escaped. lreton
Snansss 10 md Jsnnifer surrounded by enemies.
As rescoes Jennifer and tho two engage In .
rN.rrery Mir is kidnapped by Indians. John
Nston, accompanied by Dick Jennifer and Ephr-
ram feates. ar OLD hunter. out TO rescue
her her. After many adventures they locate Mar
Sery and approach her. Falconnettes troopers
tnen cash up and prevent Ireton's party from
eiuinc her. Jenniier plans q new COUP The res
Suers ,oin the enemy 5 camp and locate the tent
IN winch Margery il held a captive. The
fescueis are captured iand about 10 be burned
At the stake. They escape and rescue Margery
etair. she is taken TO place Of safety.
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WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC
From night Waterman to one of the great
est positions in the gift OF one of the kings
of the railroad world and with a salary
equal 10 that of the President Of the United
States, is long step. but It is the achieve
ment Of A. c. Bird. whose appointment as
director of the Gould system OF railroads
has recently been announced.
Many men have dreamed OF making like
successful climb on the ladder of life. but
few have been able to make the fancy a
reality. whether from failure 10 grasp OPP
portunities or from lack OF the opportunity
they themselves best know.
With Mr.. Bird IL has been case OF work
early and late. and with never falling TO
take long reach out whenever the slight
est opportunity presented itself.
Mr. Bril- is in all senses Of the word q
self-made man.
Born in small country town, and with
out resources except those found In an ac-
tive mind, and a willingness TO turn r.
penny by methods beyond question. with a
pair of ready hands he began at the very
bottom rung OF the ladder. and on foun-
dalton that only honesty and willingness to
work can build.
Every effort TO take a step forward has
been crowned with success, and apparently
not once has there been the slightest wa
eering in purpose or step.
His goal was the top. 1t has taken him
nearly forty years to reach It
And he is now responsible to but one man
for his work-he now reports directly 10
George Gould
Mr.. Bird is a native of Illinois. having
been born in Pittsield in 1888.
Like the great majority Of the children
In that thriving little city. he attended the
public schools, which at that time taught
little more han the fundamental principles
Of the three Rs.
Nor does It appear from the testimony Of
the boyhood friend OF Mr.. Bird that he
stood at the head OF his class in his vari
Gus studies In fact. the testimony is to
the contrary.
He was bright enough. these boyhood
friends say. but he would not pay atten-
ton, and many times he was severely rep
r;manded by his instructors.
FOUGHT THROUGH THE WAR.
Such was young Birds early life. It was
no: different from that OF thousands Of
others born in similar circumstances in the
Middle States OF our beloved America
Then came the Civil War. Bird enlisted
with the TwentySecond Illinois Infantry
Later he Joined the Fourth United States
Cavalry and served with that section of the
big army Of the North until the final sur
render at Appomatto8. taking part In all Of
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II the matter involves points that It would
be against the interests of the host to an
swer in the affirmative. his resources are so
great and his art of entertainment so clever
tfat the x..aa'tor before the session is ended
is made to feel that he was mistaken in his
premise.
A case In Illustration of this is told by his
friends:
A delegation of stockmen from South Da-
kota called on him one day and told him
fat-footed at the start that If relief from
fancied discrimination in rates were not
forthcoming at once there would be all
kinds Of trouble. and that. in short the
stockmen. who were wealthy. would build Il
branch OF their own to connect with 4
competing line and withdraw their patron
age.
Soon sounds Of uproarious laughter were
heard from behind the door Of the outer
room OF Mr.. Birds suite Of Offices.
The session lasted for more than two
hours. and when the host had got the
guests In good hurnor by telling them
stories illustrating the fallacy Of the pro-
cedure outlined by them and they had