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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-02

The Turks seem TO have no more toleration
for the Christian than the Christian has ior
the Mohammedon,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-02
VAUDEVILLE ENTERTAINMENT.
By the Daughters oil the Con federacy
for the Benefit OF the Monument
Ennd

The Daughters OF the Con nfederacy will give
an entertainment in the Court House, Tues.
day evening, September 8. Doors opeu al s
O'Clock. Tabieau K. music, Female Mnstrels
for the evening. Let all come. The ladies'
are determin ed to build the monument, and
they want your help, while they give you a
most delightful evening.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-02

The largest, best selected stock of paints
ever displayed In Abbeville at
Speeds Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-02
Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds.
DRUMMERS' SAMPLES.

We are still in position to
supply Shirts, Hats, Under
wear, Suspenders, Hosiery,
Neckwear, Belts, &c., at New
York wholesale prices. 1t
will surely pay you to exam
inc these goods.
A. M. Smith & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
CLARK WINS HIS
 TIMBER LAW SUIT
JUDGE KNOWLES RENDERS DEcI. SION AGAINST U. s. AND SAYS ONE WITNESS FOR THE GOVERN MENT HAD BAD REPUTATION.

Butte, Mont. November 7.-The great timber suit brought by the United States against Senator w. A. Clark, involving timber land in the Bitter Creek valley, western Montana to the value of s2,000,- 00O was settled today by Judge Knowles of the United States district court in fa- vor of the defendant. w. A. Clark.
 Judge Knowles finds that the defendant was guiltless of irregular purchase of the lands and innocent of the illegal regis tration of the same, if such irregularity existed In his decision, Judge Knowles critieizes the testimony of Witness Gris- wold for the government. whose reputa- ton. the decision says. is none of the best, and when many other witnesses tes- tified had approached them in behalf of the government. The case is the most famous timber land action ever tried in the west. The reading of the testimony consumed forty days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
B. WASHINGTON A
 MISCHIEF MAKER
NEGROES OF BOSTON HOLD MASS MEETING AND DECLARE THE SOUTHERN EDUCATOR A VERY SHORT SIGHTED LEADER.

Boston, November 7.-At mass meet ing of the negro citizens held here to- night an address to the public was is- sued in which Booker T. Washington was censured as a mischieyous teacher and short-sighted leader, and the recommen- dation that the cOlored voters of the north, better to advance their cause, to detach themselves henceforth from the control of both great political parties which divide the country to organize themselves in every state into an inde- pendent body of voters. and to wield the ballot in their hands with an eye single to the preservation of the rights con ferred on them and their brethren In the south by the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments
 Archibald Grimke. former minister 10 IIayti. presided al the meeting and among the guests were Granville Mar tin and N. Monroe rrotter, who were recently sentenced 10 jail for disturbing a meeting at which Booker T.. Wash ington was delivering an address. but were pardoned later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
WILLIAMS TO LEAD
 HOUSE DEMOCRATS
Representative George McCeIan Mayoreect of New York; Given Round of Cheers as He Enters the Democratic Cau
 cus-ResoIhon Against Accepting Railroad Passes.

thanks of the caucus were extended to MT Richardson of Tennessee, the retiring minority leader for his services 10 the party Mr. Richardson responded, thank ing his colleagues in turn.
 Mr Hay of Virginia, presided Messrs. Cowherd of Missouri and Smith of Ken lucky. acting as secretaries. MT Williams was placed in nomination by Mir Cooper of Texas. Mir Vandver of Missouri see- onded the nomination which was the only one placed before the caucus.
 The other nominees for the caucus were as follows: Charles A. Edwards, Texas. for clerk of the house; E. V. Brookshlre' Indiana, sergeant at arms; A. d. Julleh' Georgia, doorkeeper; J, K. Jackson' Ala bama, postmaster; D. G. Bagby' virginia chaplain; l. R. Hill Ohio, James English California, r. Knight, Georgia ana Jo- seph Sinnet, special employees Except for one of the positions or special employes' there were no contestants.
 MT Williams of Mississippi. offered a resolution which was adopted proVldlhs that the democrats be allowed one more representative on the ways and means committee. and that the democrats pc given the same representation they had on committees in the fifty-seventh congress.
 If is understood here tonight that the defeat of the proposition for more liberal rules advanced in republican caucus by Representative Hepburn of Iowa means that the new committee will consist ol hut five members The majority members will be the speaker, Representatives Payne and Dalzell; the minority members Representative Williams and probably Representative Dearmond of Missouri. The two democratic vacancies on ways and means will go to Williams and Clark of Missouri
 Representative Richardson of Tennes- see, on account of his Masonic work may not care for the place he now holds on ways and means. in which event it may go to Representative Underwood of Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
CANNON IS OPPOSED TO
 REPUBLICAN PET PLAN

Washington, November 7.-(Special)- It is said here tonight that one of the pet schemes of the so-called liberal repub- lcans will not receive support from Speaker Cannon. For many years there has been an outcry against the tyranny of the committee on rules. One of the suggestions to break this one man power has been an increase of the committee. republican and two democrats. It has been proposed to increase the membership to ten or twelve. 1t is thought probab ble tonight the speaker will appoint numeri- eally the same committee.
 Payne of New York and Dalzell of Pennsylvania will be the republican as-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08

Washington, November 7.-(Special)- There was an old-fashioned enthusiastic meeting of democrats at the capitol this afternoon About 125 of the IFS demo- crats constituting the house minority were present to elect a new leader to succeed Representative Richardson of Tennessee. John Sharp Williams of Mis- sissippi was given the honor by acclama- ton. The proceedings took rather of the nature of a democratic jollifcation. The speech of Representative Williams in which he referred to the democratic vic- tories in Kentucky, Maryland, New York and Rhode Island brought out great ap- plause. Democratic success in the cam paign next year was the keynote of the caucus. and the members pledged them selves to do everything possible to sup port the new leader, and carry out an aggressive policy.
 The only thing not down on the cut and dried programme was the resolution of Representative Baker of New York declaring it to be the sense of the eau GUS that no democratic member should ride on a railroad pass. The resolution was referred to a special committee con sisting of three.
 A majority of the democratic members do not seem to think it worth consider ing. They take the view that accepting a railroad pass does not bind them to vote for legislation favorable to the rail- roads. The sentiment seems to be to all low the resolution to sleep in commit tee.
 Representative George Mcclellan, may or-elect of New York, received an ovation as he entered the caucus, and was con- graduated by his colleagues on his vic- tory.
 By a rising vote on motion of Mir Cooper of Texas. seconded by MT. Williams of Mississippi. and half dozen others, the
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sistants to the speaker. while Williams of Mississippi and some member who will be selected by MT. Williams will be the democratic end. Richardson of Ten nessee and Underwood of Alabama were the democratic members in the last con- gress. Richardson goes off, and as the minority leader choose his colleague on the committee, Underwood is also expect- ed to relinquish his place.
 It is reported that Speaker Cannon is having some difficulty in arranging the ways and means committed and may not be able to make an announcement of the personnel by next week. In this event the Cuban reciprocity resolution will simply be reported by the committed on rules with rule limiting debate anc naming a date for voting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
HOUSE MAY REPEAL THE
 DUTY ON REFINED SUGAR

Washington. November 7.-(Special)- There Is a general sentiment among the house democrats here to offer an amend ment to the Cuban reciprocity resolu- ton, which will be brought before the house early next week, having for it's object the repeal of the duty on refined sugar which amounts to about six mil- lion or seven million dollars annually.
 When the pil was pending in the house winter before last this section was taken and received enough support from the insurgent beet sugar republicans to pass the amendment. The adoption of the amendment almost disrupted tlie house republicans, but the senate, rather than
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pass the bill in the house form, allowed It to die in committee. It IS not consid- cred likely that any material republican support can be found this year for a repetition of the incident. The beet sugar republicans have taken their medi- cine and are expected to support the resolution in any form in which it will be presented.
 There Is undoubtedly not little op- position on the democratic side to the Cuban reciprocity resolution. Most of 1t, however, comes from Texas and Louis- iana Practically all of the democratic house leaders are favorable to the treaty after they have secured vote on the differentlaf amendment. The subject will probably come up in caucus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
Negro Murderer WllI Hana.

Charlotte, N. C., November 7.--The negro, Daniels, who was accused of the murder of Furnifold T. Simmons, the father of United States Senator Sim mons, was found guilty tonight and was sentenced to be hanged December II. The jury was out thirty minutes. The defense had no witnesses, but asked for verdict of manslaughter. The motion for new trial was over- ruled, and notice of appeal to the supreme court was given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
Boy Resented an Insult.

Monongahela, Pa; November 7.-En- ragged over name applied to him, Earl Flory, 13 years of age, today shot and killed James Murphy, 12 years of age, and seriously wounded John Johnson, II years of age. Flory is in jail. When arrested. Flory said: "Yes. he called me names, and I shot him." Later he said Johnson told him the gun was empty, and he only wanted to scare Murphy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
Yellow Fever Situation.

Laredo, Tex, November 7.-Unfavor- able weather conditions continue to prevail, and the end of the scourge is not yet in sight The official bulletin issued tonight shows: Number of cases, 20; deaths, ?; total cases to date, Ill; total deaths to date. 6s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
LOSS CAUSED BY STEEL
 CUT LESS THAN STATED

that the production of billets Is only relatively small part of the company's products in fact about 100000 tons The cut on this product would amount to about $4,SO0,00O at the full capacity of the plant. This loss Is on total earnings from 100000 tons of billets alone last year at s27 a ton of $32. .O0O.0O0, so that the loss of &,S0O. 900 while considerable is much different from the reported $36,000, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
Lawsuit Causes shootinn.

Rhine. Ca. November 7.-Manly Pea cock of Cochran was shot and almost instantly killed by II. c. Evrett today. Eyrett was shot in the groin and may die. The trouble grew out of a lawsuit, in which Peacock was charged with alternating the affections of Evrett's wife The men are members of very prominent families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
"J. A. ABANGO. "FREDERICO BOYD. THOMAS AREAS. "F. DE ESPIELA.
Cruiser Minneapolis Ready.

Newport News. Va. November 7.-The limited States triple screw cruiser Min neapolis in command of Captain Mark, which has been in use as a training ship at Philadelphia since 1898, arrived in Hampton Roads today to prepare for southern cruise. having aboard 400 men to be trained for the machinery depart ment of the navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
Little Girl Burns to Death

Canton, O., November 7.--Mary Ar mentout, aged T. perished and her two little brothers were probably fatally burned in fire which destroyed 8 boarding house on the Sictoio syndi- cate plantation at Sagetown, O.. this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08

New York, November 7.-(Special)--On the stock exchange today some brokers were industriously trying to convince their out of town houses that the cut of $4 a ton on bilets by the steel company means a loss of $36 100000 a year in earning. They reach this conclusion by multiplying 100000 annual capacity of the company's blast furnaces by s4 ton.
 It is, of course, almost needless to say
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
Treaty Rights Being Violated.

Washington. November 7.-Repre- sentatives Livingston of Georgia, Tucker of Virginia and the Rev. Dr. Morris, comprising committee from the Presbyterian church, reported to the President today that five treaty rights of missionaries in the Congo Free State are being violated. The President will take the matter up with the state department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
secretarY Root Arrives.

New York. November 7-The White Star steamer Celtic from Liverpool with Secretary of War Root on board, arrived off the bar tonight and came to anchor She will come up to the wharf in the morning.
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increase the number of members on all committees accordingly
 Speaker Cannon said tonight that he never knew time when the new member was so ambitious. The speaker meant by this that the new member was apply ing for nothing but the most important committee assignments. It is a lauda ble ambition to get on a good committee, but when it is realized that by appointing a new member to an important committee place an old member is held back the matter has different aspect Speaker Reed, Carlisle and Henderson were all given insignificant committee assign ments when they first entered congress The next speaker, Mr. Cannon fared a little better as he was placed on the tail end of the postoffice committee in his first congress-the forty-third. Few new members fare this well, and they ought not to. No new member ought to feel disappointed about poor commit . tee assignment. There is plenty of op- portunity for good hard work for a con stituency without being on ways and means or appropriations Department work and what member gets out of the departments counts a good deal more these days than speeches
 A new member in whom the late Speaker Reed manifested personal iu- terest, once went to the speaker and ask ed for time in order that he might de- nounce newspaper publican reflecting upon him. "Nol' said Reed, let 1t go Read your mail, and get around to the departments. That will be sufficient an- swer'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington. November 7.-Follow-
 ing IS the forecast for Alabama Fair Sunday and Monday; warmer
 Monday; fresh east to southeast
 winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
FAMOUS FINANCIER
 BREATHES HIS LAST
WILLIAM L. ELklNS OF PENNSYL- VANlA DIES AT HIS SUMMER HOME AT ASHBoURNE FROM A COMPLICATION OF DISEASES.

Philadelphia, November 7.-William l.. Elldns multi-mlionaire traction owner, and financier, died at his summer home at Ashbourne tonight of complication of disease. MT. Elkins' sickness, which became critical about three weeks ago, dated from last spring, when heavy iron girder which was hoisting to the top of building of which he was part owner, fell to the ground, just grazing MT. Elkins. The shock seriously affected his nervous system. The immediate cause of his death was blood poisoning, added to which was a combination of kidney trouble, rheumatism and rheumatic gout.
 Mir Ellxins was born near Wheeling, w. Va, and came to Philadelphia with his parents while a boy. At the age of 20 he engaged successfully in the produce business in New York Later he eni- parked in the oil-producing business in Venango county Pa. Returning to Phil adelphia he established several retinercs and also added to his business the River side oil works, near Allegheny City. ia. In lSfo he formed a partnership with the Standard Oil company which purchased his interests five years later.
 In 1879 MT. Elkins became identified in the street railway service. He formed a partnership witn P. A. B. Wiedener MT. h4lklnS was one of the incorporatOrS of the Union Passenger Railway and Transfer company of New York in 1885, and in 1886 was among the promoters who supplied Boston with cable system. The follow z year Weidener, Ell<ins and others pur- ;based the Chicago Gas Light and Coke company. Later the Weidener- -Elkins syn- dicate secured control of the street rail- way systems of Chicago, Pittsburg, Bal timore and Buffalo. In 1889 MT. Ellxins was elected a director of the Havana Traction company. In the same year, with Messrs Weidener and William C. Whit ney, MT. Elkins, incorporated the H. linois Electric Vehicle company, a New Jersey corporation, with capital stock of $25,O00. GOO.
 MT. Elkins was deeply interested in the development of art, and in March, 1895, instituted prize of 5000 for the most meritorious painting exhibited by an American artist at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts He was mem Der of the historical, genealogical and colonial societies of Pennsylvania and sev- eral clubs at Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08

c;elders. 1i0 goth street. serves the best 25 cent meals in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
Negroes Sore on German.

meeting of the local suffrage negro league was held here tonight Attorney James H. Hays of Richmond. was ono nf the speakers He is the national organ izer Of the suffrage movement Hays se- Verely criticised a recent speech of Sena- tor German and said every negro in the north should have the speech before him. and in 1904. remember If Mir German is the democratic presidential nominee that It is his duty to cast his vote against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
Brings the Credentials.

Washington, November 7.-Philpe Bue- ma Varila, the diplomatic agent of the new republic of Panama. arrived in Washington late tonight MT. Varilla in- formed the Associated Press that he brought with him credentials and full powers as minister plenipotentiary and envoy extraordinary of the republic of Panama. He will call on Secretary Hay tomorrow and inform him that he is ready and empowered 10 begin canal negotiations immediately. He thinks the people of Panama will vote the new presi- dent full power to ratify a treaty at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-08
Other Places Not Effected.

The charmanships of committees not named above were not effected by the lats election and it is understood here to- night that there will be no changes The personnel of all the committees. however, will be changed to a considerable extent in view of the increased democratic vote, and the fact that the membership of the house has been increased twenty-nine members. The speaker is expected ts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
SUES BROKERS TO RECOVER s4I12.
Complainant Says He Paid $3O,s5o for Stock
Bought for $26,73S.

Thomas A. Ennis and Charles T. Stoppani mem
bers OF the stock brokerage firm of Ennis & Stop
pani of Nos 81 and IS Newest, members Of the
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange were
in court yesterday order issued by Justice
Amend. of the Supreme Court. IN a suit
brought against them by Gustave a. Helm 10 re-
cover s4ll2 when he declares TO be due him under
certain stock transactions with the firm The men
arrested by Deputy Sheriff Wagering, and
they deposited 5000 cash bail each
According to the complaint filed by Mr.. Helm, he
asked them TO purchase, September "a. 1902 100
shares OF the common stock of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company ct S06s7 80; November s.
another 100 shares at slo50o. and March g. 1893,
still another lo0 shares $s24 %. He made pay
ments account. but May %. 1853 he demand
cd the delivery Of the stock Mr.. Helm alleges
that the brokers could not deliver the stock. but
were obliged 20 purchase it from Ellinger 4 Abra-
ham, members Of the New-York Stock Exchange,
which they did May p.
Mr.. Helm declares that be paid them S39,s5Q,
which the brokers represented 10 him was the price
Of the stock paid for By them. He that he
has since been informed that the brokers paid only
Ss73S for the stock. and he brings suit to recover
the difference between the amount paid by him and
the amount that he alleges the brokers paid for
the stock.
Messrs. Ennis and stoppani by their attorneys,
went before Judge Amend. who granted the order.
and he, further examination OF the papers.
In The presence OF the plaintiffs attorneys. vacated
ard set aside the order OF arrest and compelled the
plaintiff to submit to early trial,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
WIFE SUES THEODORE cox
asks absolute DiUOrc6-Hc Is Sad
To Be Related to S. S. Cor.

Despite efforts TO obtain secrecy 1t became known
in the Supreme Court at White Plains yesterday
that Mrs. Katharine r. Cox is suing her husband.
Theodore Cox for absolute divorce. Mrs. Cox was
present in court yesterday, and gave her testi-
mony in whispers to the court stenographer as did
all the witnesses There was no apparent con-
test. Mr.. Coz at one time for Congress. and
Is said to be a. relative of the late S. 5 Cox lie
is a member of the Union League Club OF this city
and is reputed to be wealthy.
Mr. and Mrs. Cox were married 1T Haverhiil,
Mass. in 1896. and have child. five years old
The mother seeks the custody of the child. Alex
ander & Bard represent Mrs. Cox. while Mr.. Cox
had J. Francis Tucker look after his interests
Some OF the testimony was taken after Justice
Keogh had left the courtroom and il was then
that the lawyers refused to take the testimony OF
Carlisle Norwood, IT., witness for Mrs. Cox,
until the reporters had gone away. Mrs. Cox said
she had never condoned her husbands acts after
she had discovered them September g. 1898.
It is said that the main testimony given
by Mr.. Norwood, who has known Mr.. Cox for ten
years. He said he saw Mr.. Cox with a woman
in a house in Fifty-fifth-st.. and that he looked
through the keyhoIe OF door there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

fatr to degenerate into anything resembling
quarrel, and they may be counted on 10 abide
choeTfully by the final decision; but In the
mean time the problem is the occasion OF
numerous conferences and earnest argument
by the advocates OF the several methods OF
procedure The conference in which the Presi-
dent took part This morning did not result in
Throwing any new light on this knotsy problem
While there were many members Of both
houses Of Congress VINO a short time ago
doubted The advisability Of the extra session,
few can lie found who have not come 10 see the
advantage which viii result from assembling
early. 1t has been decided 20 organize the SEN
ste early next week, ana while no positive de-
cision has been reached with regard TO the
House. il is expected that the Speaker VIII ar
range at the special session for all committee
appointments thst they can be announced
the first day Of the regular session at the
latest This win mean q material saving OF time
WHEN Congress meets in regular session. Inc
EiSaasic task OF preparing the routine appro-
priation Kills can be begun at once and the
opinion that the regular session can thus be
considerably cgrt2ied and an early adjourn
nleut taken IS rapidly gaining ground