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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-10-22
eoREA AGAIN IN DANGER
Russia, Japan and China in Mix Up
Likely to Disturb at an Early Day
The Critical Situation in Manchuria In In.
tsnsified by Trouble I'm Corea

The Critical Situation in Manchuria in In
tsnsified by Trouble in Corea
Those yellow people in Asia seem
bent upon trouble. Russia is not I'M
willing to have them engage each
other in battle. In fact, the Bear OF
the North is all ready to make
grand rush just as soon as trouble be-
gins. It is bad enough to have the
Chinese and japanese engage in
quarrel, but their controversy is like
ly to
UPSET THE MAP OF ASIA
and involve nearly all the civilized
globe in warfare Manchuria is
slice of territory which the hungry
Russians ache to swallow. Corea is
a menace to both China and Japan,
and trouble on that peninsula will in
terest Germany, France and England.
The United States will not necessarily
be involved, but this nation is "a
world power now and cannot be in
different to Oriental difficulties. Mean
while the
BANKERS RESERVELIF'E
will peg away steadily in the heart of
the American continent undisturbed
by the fracas likely to be kicked up on
the other side of the Pacific ocean.
This aggressive young western insti-
tuition. will grow into $10,000,000
company next year, in spite of wars
and rumors of wars, It's field force,
already large, will be doubled within
three months and will be actively
campaigning in eight of the best states
in the American union II
B. H. robson, PRESIDENT,
can secure the men for the work.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-10-22
DR.. MitcheIrs Lumpy Jaw Cure

DR.. Mitchells Lumpy Jaw Cure is
guaranteed to cure or money refunded.
One application is enough. One bottle
is sufficient for head or more. You
can buy it at your druggist or he
can get it from his jobber. If he
won't, write us direct and we will
send you bottle for $1.25 delivered.
Marshall Oil Company, sole sale agents
for the United States, Marshalltown,
Iowa.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-10-22
CANADIAN LANDS


Millions of Acres of tho Finest Farming
and Grazing Lands
Open for settlement. Small taxes,
cheap fuel, good climate, enormous
crops. Lands sell at $3.50 per acre
and up, payable in ten annual in
stallments. Why rent farm when
you can buy one for less money than
you pay as rent? Thousands of U. s.
settlers are going.
For full information apply to
A. C. SHAW,
Gen'l Agt., Passr Dept. Canadian
Pacific R'y, 228 So. Clark street,
Chicago, Ill.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-10-22
DON'T READ THIS

Nevertheless 1t may be to your ben
eft.
Alpine Wooping Cough Compound.
The wonderful discovery of the goth
century; a positive cure for this dread
full disease in from s to Is days. which
otherwise takes the full course of IS
: weeks. Price, 75c per bottle. Ask
your druggist, or sent by express on
receipt of price. Postage stamps ac-
cepted. Address.
ALPINE MEDICAL co.
l,f58 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-10-22
HoMEsEEKERs EXCURSIONS

via the ::
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM
to Oklahoma and Texas points at
greatly reduced rates, October 20 and
November 3 and II. The Rock Island
is the only line running through cars
from Nebraska to Oklahoma and Texas
points. Call or write for illustrated
papers and full information.
F. H. BARNES, C. P. A.,
1045 O st., Lincoln, Neb.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
MONTANA HleHWsT.
Rsssas La~s Provide Ear 1h1 ssyuss.
ssio Ymproysmsnt.

Rsssns Lavs Provide Ear Th1 syutsne
sais Improvsmsns.
The highways Of Montana, By q bill
passed by abe state legislature, ars
nlaced IN the charge Of the cdunty sur-
yeyor. and the old Office Of ruad super
yisor. usually held by an iuexperienced
man. IA abolished. The act defines tia
powers and duties Of county, surveyors
and proyides for their conformation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
ROADS THAT ARE NEEDED.


Henry Wattersoa's IdeS II Thsa They ID
Local, Not National
Henry Watterson takes issue with Q
good roads advocate who indsts thai
the general government shonld have
charge Of road making-tkat therf
should be national highways built ani
maintained at public expense \
The good roads that are needed, asy
the Chicago Times-H Herald, taose tbt
are most needed. In the language d
Colonel Wattersou, are those taat '9ed
from the farm 10 the railroad, the uI1ls
the factory, the school, the ohurch, the
fairy and the market"
This apt remark Of Colonel Wattssou
is o condensation, simpliHcation an
absolutely plain presentation d whit is
most wanted In the matter Of ;ood
roads. Garry ont that idea, and Rhas
will be wantinga It will meet tb re-
quirements Of the farmer; IL viii save
the farming element hundreds Of mil.
lions of dollars every year; itwiImeet
the expectations Of the pleasure seker;
Il will add to the value Of every tot oe
sand In the country; 1t will bo o1saius
% every merchant and every profssion.
al man; il will be source Of psasurs
and profit to all classes, In all cmmur
nitiea
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
GAO ROADS TO BLAME.
Why ne Farmers In shs Eass rlnd 3asls
Business Unprofltabk,

Why re Farmers In the East Find 3Asls
Business Unprontsbk.
A highly important feature q the
highways question il the enect good m
bad roads have upon the lolal markets
and their sources of suplh, says the
New York Tribune. In all 10 cities and
large towns Of the state ttsre is q de.
mand for farm products nd for the
bulkier and heavier products, ,buch a. hay
and straw and grain.
In many cases the surrouliing couu-
Try is quite capable Of supplying that
demand; In all cases it shoad do 90 as
far us possible; In most cases does not.
Instead, supplies are brough IN b. rail
OF canal from far away, pehaps from
other states; while as the anna time,
within few miles Of the market thus
supplied. are farms that lsve .been|
abandoned @ mot worth wcking and
others whose owners are In oronic die.
content and despair at the APPARENT i'm
possibility Of getting proatble prices
for their crops. The big fans Of the
west, they say, monopoli2e Ib markets.
and 90 farming here no iongr pays
Now, one prime secret Of lie trouble
lies in the bad roads, which Keep the
producer and the consumei,apart By
making IL difficult, II not ppoasible,
70: the farmers 20 get their jloduce 70
market. The farmer 1000 niles away
can get his crops 10 markedly rail or
canal more easily and more chaply than
the farmer only ten miles awg chm haul
bis In over roads that are 80 billy and
rough and miry that half ton II Q
heavy load for q horse to draw at aslow
footpace.
Il is not that farms in the east are no
longer productive, NOR that hs eastern
market no longer offers fair prices. II
70 that the roads between the farms and
the markets are 90 bad as 20 make ship
ment Improbable. Good roads through.
out the farming regions adjacent 10 the
cities and towns would do more than
anything elso 10 restore prosperity %
the farmers; enabling them % get thctz
goods to the best possible maHke! eaaily'
promptly and oheaply. Gpod roadi
would mean good farms, good marksta
good prices and good times 4pr all con
earned.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
shs OriGia Of s6r. and Afrs.

In earlier times the ordinary man was
simply william or John-that 10 TO say, hs
had only o Christian name without aE-
kind Of "handle" before 10 or surname
after IL, says tho Philadelphia Record.
Some means Of distinguishing one John
OF william from another John OF William
became pecessafy. Nicknames derived
from O mans trade OF bis dwelling plscs
or from some personal PECULIARLY wers
taoked on TO bis Christian name, and plain
John became John Smith. Al Jet thsre
were NO "misters" In the land.
Some John Smith accumulated more
wealth than the bulk Of his fellOws-be'
came perhaps . landed proprietor or an
employer Of hired labor. Then he began
% Be- called In tho Norman French OF the
day the "maistre" Of this place or that,
Of these workmen or Of those.
In time the "maistre," or "maisteE,"
a. 10 soon became, got taoked on before
bis name, and he became Master Smith
and his wife was Maistross 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 more
or Lass consideration and Importance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
M5Dsnrs ouEla


Rsv a. German Univsrsity Mea Arc
Psddsd Tor tho Fight.
nv friend hsd vanishe6 into the dress.
ine room, and st first gibnce I entirely
fsiied 20 recognize him In the padded
monster that now staggered olumsiiy into
the room, supported on each side by his
second and sword bearer. The thick armof
Of leather and wsdding with which he was
bolstered entirely protected bis body and
nrobs. His neck was rigidly incased In Q
hiab, thick collar Of silk and whipcord,
and bis eyes wore protected By iron goe-
Rles as large 90 small teaoups, from which
Q strap passed round the ears to be buckled
at the back of the head. His second was
somewhat similarly equipped, and IN ad.
dition wore . leather cap with strong
iron peak. The other principal presently
entered the room and took up his position
at one swords length from Zimmerman.
he was closely followed BY the umpirs or
unparteiischef. This parsonage was
chronic medical student Of ten years.
standing-a mass Of genial rotundity,
with fat, amorphous face In which fes-
tures seemed q superfuity. He was duly
qualified for his responsible position BY
On unlimited capacity for beer and the
glorious faot that he had mover passed an
examination. Enthroned on IN armchair
Q little In front Of the other spectators, he
divided his time pretty equally between Q
hugo mug Of Munchener and long pipa
of which the painted china bowl rested on
the ground. He now proclaimed "Silen-
humi" and proceeded to announce the
Arel II yvns II, last for 90 miuutog oI
sluding all pauses, and as usual 10 consist
Of short bouts or "gnngs," with brief In.
ssrvals Of rest between eaoh. The swords
-lons, nasty looking blades, sharp as ra.
sors and flexible as riding switches-wers
carefully wiped with disinfeoting lotion
and handed to the combatantG. The sec-
onds took up their position behind and to
tho left Of their respective men, and gave
the word of command in the following ira.
ditional form:
"Auf die fIsnsur bindet do Klingenp
(Cross blades sor the duelD
"oebunden sindr' (Crossed they areD
"Losr' (Got)
Tho swords clash together In the pre-.
saminary stroke. Then ensues o brief hail
storm Of blows % rapid that the eye refuses
% follow them and retains only confused
impressiou Of flashing steel and flying
marks. The head Of each oombatant seems
% be enyeloped in halo Of cleaning
points. Il is impossible 70 renlizs that
each Of these lightning strokes 10 deliber.
ateiy and scientifically aimed and 40 de-
iiberately and scientifically parried.-Pali
Nall Magazine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
TOBACCO CULTURE.


Our Correspondent Suggeats Expepi.
ments which Might Become Pref
tsable.
Editor Press and Banner:
A few nights ago heard q converxa-
ton relative to the growth Of tobacco
In this State, suggesting thoughtS
which think worth making public.
The conversation was between two
travelling men, sugge-ted by one asking
the other how was his trade. The rer
ply was that his trade was fine In the
Eastern part Of the State-in the to-,
bacco section. He said that where to-
bacco was grown successfully In the,
state there was no such thing ~ strins
|gency In the money market. He als6
stated, and I have heard experts ray,
that tobacco could be succes.fuiIf.
grown In this section. That climats8
conditions are favorable, and In many
places the soil well adapted to the
growth Of tobacco. II this is true VIII
can we not undertake the culture
tobacco on limited scale? It is N
an uncommon thing In Florence, Daee
lington and Sumter for man 20 clear
thousands OF dollars on less las& than
q man can work In cotton with one
horse. Fresh sandy lands are best
adapted to the growth Of tobacco, but
any sandy land with clay subsoil, well
fertilized, will produce good tobacco.
l would advise experimenting on q
limited scale ut first, but ! think that
the experiment should be made by our
people where they have land adapted
IN tnhaaoo cs,lturo
l am Informed that an acre Of land
will produce 900 pounds Of tobacco,
and that ut l0c. which is low price,
Is worth 500, or more than the value
of three bales OF cotton. II this is true
the only point for us TO determine is:
10 our land adapted to Its culture.
One other difficulty. however, Is thas
the culture will have TO Do general De.
fore we can establish local market for
1t. If our people will experiment gen.
orally we could secure an expert TO
visit the county next fall and pass
judy ment OH the grade OF our tobacco.
I hopethese suggestions will hnd
lodgment with some Of our good farm
ers and that they will secure seed from
Darlington or some other tooacco
county and have tobacco for the mar
ket next fall.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
A Muddy Rood.

One day this week. a. tssmser wa
slowly working his way throgh the
quaRmire commonly known an ooun.
y road between the Cummings bill
and Fossil. be espied o hat IN one
of the ruts in front Of Atns AZ the
headgear appeared to be In fz9 good
condition he dismounted 70 PIX u mp
Az he raised the hat he was &outshed
70 hear q voice coming from under 10
e1claim: "Hold oni That's + hst"
As soon az he had gathered hs breath
and wits the teamster asked What are
you doing down there!" Whi@ roueh'
forth the reply: "I'm in big ak 70 bt
where am. There's horse us6xneaa
me. fossil (Or. Journal
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
Cant object Nov.

Since the recent publications in the Green.
VILE News a TO responsibility for editorials
in that paper. We do not Gee how Senator Till
man can longer oppose the confirmation OF
Mr.. Richardson n postmaster Of Greenville.
He will have oouasion for kicking In the mat.
ter of DR.. Crum OF Charleston.
It seems . little strange to 90 that the Re.
publican never want TO give negro . place In
North. And Il 10 equally strange that tho Re.
publicans who love tho negro % well. never
provide for him at their own expense, but
choose to work him on on tho South who han
never made great love for him politically.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
MAMMA,s DEAR cHERue.
Hs Deserved Spanking and Got . Stran-
Ger In Trouble.

ger In Trouble. 30.
peonle never get encouragement for do
ina Cha GOOD Samaritan act in tho inter-
ests of the public. as the nnn decided who
offered 20 assist a distracted woman and
smeliorate the sufierinas OF a lot Of people
on q suburban car.
The boy who howls was in evidence, the
ourIed darling Of his only own mother and
Ne terror Of everybody else, and be had
Kent the car IN q state Of wild excitement
and exbsuzted the patience Of everybody,
Including his dotine parent
"Oh. II your father wero only herei" she
had seid for the ilftieth time a. she tried
yainly 20 restrain tbo bowling terror.
AT that he stopped bowling long enough
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07

ANYTHING In the drug line ran b mad at
iIforts Drug store. Phone lUI
Call gu l., T st N. Miller for our Gu
rents, rRisinn aud citron.
IaDO pair ladies hose and mans sol Inc pc
kind. Just receiy ed and going at . pair
while they last. W. ID. BaTksdaie.
For RsIEtnn's health oat meal, pancake Q
-four. break fast food. barly food. 90 l.. /. q
7. n. Miller.
Make our store your headquarterShe hen you
come to the Fair. A hearty welco.e awaits
you. &. A. Milford. The Druggist
Toilet sets. manicure sets. vast. leather
goods, and fine cologne. at Milfd's Drug
Store
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
HIS seve,sy-anh Anniversary.

A. his homo in this city Hon. w. II. Parker
entertained quite number Of bis friends last
ThuFsday evoning. His sons Msssrsr William
Henry Parker, Jr.. Lewis w. Parker. and
Capt Frank Parker were present Only one
son. Thomas LeJ. Parker. was absent In the
navy Of the United Statea
Mr.. William 81. Parker, Jr., made some re-.
marks appropriate 10 theoccasion, and Judge
4. b. Gary responded In . happy manner.
when the good health OF the host was drank.
Mr.. Parker II ono of the oldest and best
citizens OF the city. His life has been the
history OF long and useful career. With moth.
Ing In the past 70 regres. His high character
commands the respect Of all, and his genial
warm heart has uaade friends of each OF those
with whom he has bean associated. A. .
man be loves his neishbors, % . citisen he
loves his country. a christiaa he loves his
church, but a the patriarch ana head ofa no
BILE family Of children b. .saJ the greatest rea-
son 70 be proud.
For Mr.. Parker and Q number Of bis guests
the shadows roach tar TO tho east. While he
and they seemed in good health on the night
Of his ssventy.nfth Anniversary yet mono are
moro ready 70 greet In their coming, the angel
hosts than the Hon. W. II. Parker.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07

Foreclosure.
: TnsNAtiouai Bank Of Abbeville last Fri.
dag thousht II was necessary to protect them
ssisss DO forecloee mortgage ON the stock Of
goods OF r. A. Templeton, and the store was
closed. Mr.. Templeton thinks the sssets, II
their value could be realized. would pay the
debts Ia fall.
Il 10 hoped that In . short time Mr.. Temple.
ton may be enabled 10 60 on with his busi.
ness a. heretofore.
The business was general merchandise
store, and had S1eu In operation something
like sixteen years. the early years being pros
porous, bot since bis removal 70 his present
stands mind years ago, the business has not
prospered.
prospered.
The Bank has employed Mr.. Templcton.
Mr.. bawton r. Robertson and MT. w. ID.
Barnweli TO take stock, 70 ascertain the stat
us Of the business.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
Z. n. Glenn,a I.peals.

Ifyou want mean ''sticky" fiour. buy from
the other follow. II you want good baking
-four. then buy from Glenn.
Glenn 10 nearly out of that good l0c coffee,
but has 800 lbs. on the way from New York.
When you buy pair Of shoes from Glenn,
and be tells you they are good. Che has some
cheap shoes that he Will not tell you are good)
and they prove 70 the contrary, he will give
merchandise.
- lbs. OF good soda 25c. ut Glcna's. Think
OF soda being less than -four.
What for breakfast3 Phono Glenn. ll6.
What for dinner9 Phone Glenn, ll8.
What for tea? Phone Glenn. ll8.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07

We are displaying a handsome iins ot,
Christmas goods now. see them oo'o,S ~
buy. The Speed Drug co-
stoves crockery' glass ware, table clotneA
sewing machines. Look before You buy. ~
Our handsome ,,ne OF wedding aud Chtle6
mas presen tss are all opened up. The nneet
pieces are being rapidly sold. Make your rss'
Ieciions early or you may not get ~natyUu
want. The speed Drug Co.
For force 20 10 l.. T. Il 7. NJ. Miller.
Mirrors and Photograph frames ofail xmas
nj Milford's drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
The LsngerinE SPARK.

II sometimes happens that persons appear
to be dead, while there 10 yet spark Of iife In
the body, and their resuscitation has been
known TO happen In some cases. These isola-
ted cases OF resuscitation usually. II not nj.
ways, occur In summer.
or this We are reminded by case in Spar
tanburg last week. where o father refused for
a week to bury his child which was dead or
appeared to DO dead.
The reason resusoitation does not occur In
winter may bo found In the fact, ;hat when
person appears TO be dead. the clothing. or
covering which protects the vital spark, and
keeps the body warm, 10 removed, and II the
body II not already dead, dies OF cold. In
summer, when the temperature 6f tho strnos'
phere 10 high. the body In not subject TO this
fatal exposure.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
We Consent.

The new schedule Of trains from Abbevilie
to Hodges 70 mest the Charleston bound train
at night ID . good thing for the public. Upon
reflection No concluded TO raise NO further
objection TO this train. II does not get In nm.
I'll ten O'Clock ~ night Our people are gen.
erally ready 70 60 10 bed at that time And
thus IL Ia. no harm u done, and We welcome
change.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
Te Sue tho Anaersou Msila

We zee In The newspapers that the Cover.
nor contsmplstcs suins tho Anderson Mail
for ss recent criticisms II one of his onirial
acts. The Gresnville Mountainser takes the
proper view In saying hat his friends will
not advise him 70 NJ 20, bat thst paper says
that the Governor did wrong In issuing the
pardon which has caused the Salk.
1.-THE Governor should attempt TO gue all
those who have criticised his act. or felt in-
dignant thereat, We think the courts would
be full cf business In this part OF the States
vineyard. The fact In, that some harsh
things have been said oi the Governor. and II
m Ab6svilIe jury should be called upon 10
award damages, their judgment would NO,
enricL anybody.
Az far IN We know public sentiment In Alb
beville. wo have not heard OF angle expires.
sion OF endorsement or mitigation OF the Of.
fense against the peace and dignity OF the
State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
New miIIinery every week. at Haddon,s

New millinery every week at Baddon's
Wheeler d Wilson sewing machiu ines are the
best, all guaranteed. w. ID. Barksdale.
A fresh lot OF candy every week at NIL.
ford's up to date drug store.
Old mountain Buck Wheat Just arrived. We
also have the self raising buck wheat.
l.. T. d +. NJ. Miller.
Winter goods. All grades Of winter goods
may now be found at Haddon'a
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
Try the Cash Hammer on
G. L E N N .


II will surprise you te see the undershir,
that Tate In selling for 45cts. II will Keep yon
warm no matter how cold The weather is.
A good Jeans pant can be found At Tate'a
for SScts. or II you want a better one, you can
get II for little moro money.
When you want . good shoe for sl.O0 you
will nnd IL Rt Tate's.
Tate soils 25 lbs OF rico for sl.0O.
When you want the best white cloth for the
least money 20 TO II. n. Tate & Co.
When you want q good hat for SOC aud q
good suit OF clothes for $3.50, 60 10 Tales.
You can get an overcoat at your own price.
When you want good seed oats real cheap
We can supply you.
Give us call. or ring l29. All orders will
be promptly filled. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-07
Nios For Nervous People.


A party Of Cambridge professors on one
occasion undertook, for scientific object,
70 penetrate Into the depths Of Cornish
mine.
One Of the number relates the following
startling incident Of his visit: On bis
ascent In the ordinary manner, BY means
of bucket and with miner for fellow
passenger, he perceived, as be thought, nm
mistakable symptoms Of the frailty OF tho
rope.
"How often do you change your ropes,
my good manr he inquired when about
half way from the bottom Of the awful
abyss.
1--WE change them every three months.
sir," replied the man in the bucket, land
We shall change this ono tomorrow II we
got mp safe today, SIR. "-Pearson's Weekly.