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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-09-14
Wednesday,, Sept. II, 1904.
Death Of f. Y. Rarksdale.

In the stiffness of night, with no warning Of
his steathly approach, death claimed the
young life OF E. Y. Barksdale. He met his
fate in a most disastrous rail road wreck,
which occurred near Catawba River, on the
Seaboard Air Line Railway, September 9th.
1904.
Mr.. Barksdale was an engineer In he en-
ploy OF the road, having worked his way TO
that responsible and lucrative position by
dint of hard work and natural ability.
Like the sentinel at the gates Of buried
Pompeii death found him at his post.
When the debris of the wreck was cleared a
way, his ~lifeless form was in its usual place;
the cold hand, answering the last call OF
duty. rested upon the throttle Of his engine
Death is sad under all circumstances, but
IL is especially so, when, sin a moment IL
claims as its victim, one who is still animated
by the glow and vigor of youth; one who has
only "proven his armor" for the great battle
OF life.
CMr. Barksdale was 90 years old. He was
q son of Mr.. James H. Barksdale, one OF our
best citizens, snd a brother OF Mr.. w. ID.
Barksdale. a progressive ana enterprls!ng
merchant OF this place.
NlCoI Aao "a tiShNo oAN
the deceased followed the. remains to the
last resting place, in Long Cane Cemetery,
where the funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Wilkins Of the Baptist church.
1.-THE grave wac a veritable mound offlowers.
So numerous were these beautiful tokens OF
love and sympathy that there was literally
not room for them on the grave and many
were laid on the ground beside the mound.
The grief trike relatives have the deepest
sy mpathy ofthe entire community in this
their hour Of trial.
May the God who gave and the God who
hath taken way comfort and console u EN-
while they are bowed under the shadow.
The active Pal! bearers were; J. c. Butler,
E. c. Hicks, R. A. Richey, w. NJ. Jones,
l.. w. Towers, and ]. B. Coble.
The honorary Pail bearers were: j. Bissett
and F. II. Fetzer.
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Some Oyerdone Expression.

London Tit-Bits.
London TIT Bits recently offered a prize Tor
used in writing and speaking, and here is tne
Winning paper; Its purports TO be q law against
the use of WORKOUT expressions. ,,.
Be 1t enacted by the kings most e4ce!aent
majesty. by and with the advice and consent
OF the long suffering and sorely afticteo reao-
Ing public, and by the authority OF ne sa"e'
az follows. .,o,,o,
penny a.Iiner or any other Ink singer, VINO,
after the passing Of this act, shall write, print
or publish, or cause to be written, printed or
published any Of the following or similar
h~ackneyed or over-used phrases-that Is 70
saw. in abiding 10 the awful mystery ofdeath
shall refer TO that bourn from whence no
traveller returns;" or, In mentioning a de-
ceased person. shall write OF him or her az
having %"shuffled off this mortal coll" or snail
d esIgpate the condition OF the unmarried as
a "'state of single BILE sedness," or speak OF q
newly married couple as the happy pail,
or OF a wife as 1.-The better hall" or shati oeny
By Implication an indlsputable scientific TACT
BY asserting the possibility Of persons oelng
"conspIcuous by his Absences" or shall write
with protane pen expressions, "a slgnL lor
the gods or "a sight to make angels weep,
or, In reference to physical rttrioutes or peeu'
l%iarIties. shall use any of the following expires.
sions: 9TH bated breath" 1.-The human lorm
divine" "eagIe glance" magnetic ga2eie
''dllated n%ostrils'" "WilioTy Iorm; oa SrsH ""noI.
den %tresses, "delicately tinted lips tine ~
ner man" or shall speak OF the popular pres
ident," 1.-The courteous general manager, "'tne
genial secretary" 1.-The charming hostess "a
few well chosen words" 1.-THE succuient DIV
alive" 1.-THE psychological moment" $50 near
vet 40 far,".'last but not least,""a dull, SICK,
ening th~ud,""his own inimitable style" "old
sol -" the gentle light Of the moon" a COO
Million or shall use any similar neyro
expressions, such person shall be guilty o! =
misdemeapor, and, being thereof convicted
by public opinion. shall be compelled TO Pay
away half his salary to the Home ior Ola
Jokes, and the delinquent shall oHer an an
again to Infringe the provisions OF this ac'.
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Prof. Mccain In Town.

Prof. ]. l. Mccain OF Due West was In town
one day last week. In him may be found the
highest culture OF the most refined sensibiI.
tiles. AS q scholar he is a leader among
lea rned men. AS a writer he expresses the
sweetest thoughts in the purest English. AS
a teacher he is all that parents or students
could wish. And as a gentleman he is an eX
emplar whose merit should bring to Erskine
added honors and increased usefulness.
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EXPOSITION RATES.
Additional Low Rates to St. Louis EXPOSE
ton, via S. A, L,

The Seaboard Air Line will sell on eac b
Tuesday during September Ten Day Coach
Excursion tickets from all points 10 st. Louis
and return at very low rate for round trip.
The Seaboard nave on sale daily tickets
gooe for fifteen days. sixty days and Season
Tickets at very low rates.
The Seaboard Air Line offers the choice OF
many routes TO the st. Louis Exposition, via
Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Nashville,
Martin, Cairo, or via. Nashville and Evans.
vile, or via. Chattanooga. Lexington and
Louisville, or via. Birmingham and Mem
phis or Chattanooga and Cincinnati.
S]top.overs allowed on Season, Fifteen Day
and Sixty Day Tickets, at Atlanta, Knoxville
Nashville and Mamouth Cave, no extra fees
will be charged for these stop-overs.
The Seaboard Air Line Is the quickest and
most comfortable route from South Carolina
and Northeast Geore3a 10 the st. Louis EX'
position, its frequent train service makes this
route the most desirable. as close connections
are made in Atlanta with through trains 10
st. Louis.
Have more time at the Exposition by get
ting there by the quickest route-Seaboaad.
For all m apply 10 nearest Sea-
board agent or write to.
ia. Won Dohlen, Trav. Pass. Agt,
Atlanta, Ga.
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COMING!
A Moving Picture Show.

Jethro Almond Il Co, travelling In their own
private car will be at Ahbeville. Sept. 18th and
will exhibit Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights al s o'clock.
The show consists Of moving pictures and
scenes from the Bible. Ten Nights In a Bar
Room and other selections. all Of which are
explained in short lectures by Mr.. Almond
who has been conducting the business Tor
four years.
In the moving picture exhibit is the Balti-
more Fire scene which has elected great in
tereSt elsewhere.
prices.
Admission l5cts. Children under 10 years
10cts. Reserved seats 10 cts. extra.
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The grace of a sermon is nothing un-
less it has a grip.
The Lord is not a refuge when rell-
gion is all repose.
The church needs manhood more
than machinery.
A wide-open Bible never made a wide
open town.
There is no greatness in a mai with
out Gods grace.
You do not kill the tree of sin by pic
king all of its fruits.
Habit is only strong in vacant life.
The true Christian always look it.
He is richest who gets most enjoy
ment out of what he has.
Keep the word in your heart and
you can keep the world out OF your
life.
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R, M. H,A|DD0N & CO.

fenced Miliner and is in charge of our Trimming DEPART
ment. She will take pleasure in serving our patrons. Inc
ladies will find a full and complete stock OF Fine Goods,
Sui+ino and TRIMMINGS to match. We have a full line
French and TricOt Flannels. Flanneletts and Outings for
ladies' waists. We have a full stock of Ready-Made Skirts
Our line of Ladies' and Misses Shoes is full.
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We are often poor, mean, low; but
there is in the soul an ideal ofsomething
better than we. In the midst of our
Jolly and fault there stands before US
the pure image OF serene goodness, and
we cannot but reverence it. This also
is God.
10 enjoy prayer we must be used to
Il
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Charleston and Western Carolina B. &
Augusta and AsheviIIe Short Line.
cohodula In affart Snntnmhnr < 1901

Pullman car service between Augusta and Spar
tanburs.
For information relative to rates, etc., apply to
j. +. CRYMES, Tiki. Agt., Greenwood, 5. Z.
GEO. Il. BRYAN, O.. A., Greenyille, :. &.
ERNEST WILLIAMS, Gen. Pass, Agt.,
Augusta, Go.
T. NJ. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
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Card OfThan ks.

| desire to express my sincere appreciation
for the vote given me in the Primary, and
thank the people for their kindness
j.. LomaX.
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The State of South Carolina,

COUNTY OF ABBENILLE.
RoBA COURT.
In the Matter Of the Estate of J. r. Nc
Comb, Deceased.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
A LII persons indebted 10 said estate must
n settle without delay, and those holding
claims against the estate must present them
properly attested to.
4. s MoComb,
Sept, S. 1904. If Executor.
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Frame Your Pictures.

w. D. Addie has just received a full
line of picture moulding. He is ready
to serve you. Call and see his line,
you will be sure to find what you
want.
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God will always set the picture Of
character in q worthy chamber.
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Sund0Ver Poultry Farm
For Sale:
I'm Ra AIRED Plymouth Rocks,

100 Barred Plymouth Rocks.
100 Silver Laced Wyandots.
25 Golden Laced Wyandots.
IS White Plymouth Rocks.
% Game Hens.
Grade Berkshire Pigs.
Brood Sow Grade o.. /. c.
Brood Sow Grade Large Norfolk.
Registered Jersey Cow 2 years old. First
calf 5 months old, sold for $40 when a
week DID,.
lTbreeLfourths Jersey Cow End calf, Gave
81 gallons milk first cali.
lSeVen.eighths Jersey Heller.
Sa5 Reward for the scalp OF the skunk, mink
and weasel that is thinning out the above
$40 for the mink scalp. $40 for the
scalp. S. for the skunk scalp.
]. Y. JONES, Smithvil!e.
Goods to be delivered at Abbeville at T. L
store.
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Democratic Primary Election, Sep.
TENDER 18Th, 1904.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-27
Thus the Two Armies
Confront Each Other.
WHO STRIKES FIRST
Kvropatkin and 0yama Each Seems
Waiting for the Other. Mean
while the Cannon Strike Occas-
ionaIIy Bass Chords on the
Organ of War.
(By the Associated Press }

Mukden, oct. 26.-The situation is
one of great tension for the troops on
both sides. General Kuropatkin and
Field Marshal Oyama seem to be
watching each other like hawks. 1t
is impossible to tell which will make
the first serious move. There are oc-
casional exchange of desultory firing
at the outposts, but nothing of great
Importance has transpired. On Sun
day night the japanese made a feeble
attempt upon Lone Tree Hill, but the
attack was not pressed. The Russians
used several siege guns of great range
on Monday, bombarding the Japanese
positions near Shakhe The Japanese
replied with shimose shells. The Chi
nese say the Russian fire destroyed
three Japanese field pieces.
The Japanese have evacuated
Shakhe railroad station, but it and
the railroad bridge between the lines
are in the field Of fire on both sides.
Although it is reported that there
is no activity on the Russian left flank,
little is really known concerning the
situation there. A Japanese move
ment from the west along the rail-
road is reported, but this has not been
confirmed. The general state of un-
certainty breeds many rumors. On
Monday a quite heavy artillery fire
was heard westward
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-27
TO DIVERT A RIVER.
The NaVigable AppOmattaX to- be
Damned and Thrown Into
New Channel
(By the Associated Press.)

Petersburg, Va, Oct. 26.-With the
occasion marked by q celebration in
which the people of Petersburg and
surrounding country and other cities
participated, the work on the govern
ment project diverting the navigable
Appomattox river from its regular
channel and carrying it two and a
half miles around this city, was be-
gun today. Senator Martin, of Vir-
ginia; Captain e. e.. Winslow, L. S.
A., and leading citizens of Petersburg
made addresses at the celebration.
With an appropriation of 100000
made by the last Congress, a dam will
be built across the river at the head
of the harbor, where tidewater is
reached and the new channel will
lead from a point above the dam and
return to the old course below the
city, where the depth is five fathoms
and where the volume of water is
sufficient to carry off the sand and
gravel washed down by the freshets
which, until now have built uD bars
and islands in the harbor here. The
new channel will be 800 feet wide
and probably twenty feet deep.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-27

been laid out on the floor of the bath
room when he first saw it, ,rhe 0lice-
man testified that he went down stairs
from the bath room finding the doors
leading out of doors open He also
said that window leading out on a
roof from the room Immediately back
of that occupied by the accused was
omen, that a tree was close enough by
which to go down, that a window was
open in front leading out on another
roof and near which was another
tree. A parlor window down stairs
also was open. The witness said Mr..
McCue told him that he was undress-
ing in his room when he heard a rat
Ting at the door. that he looked
around and saw man whom he de-
Scribed as one wearing greasy and
dirty clothes, as if he had been work
ing on a railroad or tramping, and
that he tried to get out his gun but
the stranger got it away from him
and Knocked him senseless. He said
Mr.. McCue was rational, but very
much out of fix witness thought it
was the accused who telephoned the
police station, but would not be GER
tain.
w. o. Durrette, a cousin of the de-
fendant, testified that he and Willie
McCue found a piece of cloth in the
bath room, on the day following the
cloth which was exhibited. He said it
was on the floor between the bath tub
and door, and in plain view. Two To-
cal ciothiers. Mr.. Kaufman and Mr..
Eddins, were called to the stand, the
former testfying that the torn piece
was similar to the material in the
undershirt, the gauZe and thread SEEM
ing to be alike, but he could not say
that the piece came from the shirt
in evidence, the one worn by Mr.. Nc
Cue the night of September 4th. Mr..
Eddins thought the piece fitted. say
ing it appeared that a thread clinging
to the torn piece had formed part
of the broken lock stitch absent from
the garment. The defense object to
this line of testimony but were over
ruled.
Warren Covington, a local meT-
chant, met Mr.. McCue as he was go
ing to church on the evening of the
Continued on Page Five.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-27
FAIR GIRL IN CELL
Her True Name Would
Cause a Sensation.
Arrested for ShopIifting, a Pretty,
Cultured, WelI-Connected Young
Woman Awaits the Coming
of Her Father.

Especial to News and ObserverO
Charlotte, n. c., Oct. ga young
lady, neat and we'll dressed and good
looking, was arrested here today
charged with shop-lifting from Char
lotte stores yesterday and today. She
is lady of good name and good con-
nections living in a North Carolina
town, and the publication of her
name would cause sensation
throughout the State; but for many
reasons it will not be given to the
public, and there will be no prosecu-
ton if the thefts are made good.
The lady gives her name, both as
Miss Johnson and Miss Suries, of Ashe-
Vile. She is now at the police sta
ton. She does not break down and
weep, but sits quietly and will talk
but little. When arrested she was
going towards the Seaboard depot,
though there is no train out before
midnight. Her grips We're at the
Seaboard station. where she had prob
ably left them this morning. She
had taken room at a hotel UP town
yesterday.
When arrested the young lady had
on her person gold watch taken
from Carbaldi and Bruins, two rings
from Gardner Bros, and several ar
ticleS from the Little Long Company.
She will be held at the police station
until tomorrow, when it is expected
that her father will arrive. The
merchants who have lost by her
crimes will then talk with him, and
the final disposition of the charges
against her will depend upon the re-
suit of this conference.
Some of the merchants say that if
she is mentally all right she should
be prosecuted that there has been
so much stealing of this kind going
on that it is necessary to take vigor-
Gus action to put stop to it.
When asked by your correspondent
this afternoon if she had ever been
considered a kleptomaniac, the young
lady burst into tears and said no, that
she could have refrained from taking
the things If she had wanted to do so.
She then asked the writer to telegraph
her father and this was done.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-27
THE STORY OF RoJEsTvENsKG
He Says His Shins Fired on Two
Torpedo Boats. Saw no Fishing
Craft

Vigo, Spain, Oct. 26.-The Associ
ated Press has succeeded in obtaining
an interview with Admiral Rojest-
vensky, who expressed great regret
over the North Sea incident. The ad-
miral stated that the unfortunate oc-
currence was purely accidental. The
weather on the night in question was
rather ha2y About l m. two tor
pedo boats, which the Russians sup
posed were Japanese craft, suddenly
appeared between the two divisions of
the squadron and seemed to discharge
tornedoes. The Russians Immediately
opened fire. They saw no fishermen,
and were not aware that any dam mlge
had been done. Evidently, the ad-
miral said the fishermen had shown
no lights. The admiral repeated that
he greatly regretted that an yinjury
had been done fishermen, and added
that he had no doubt the Russian gov
ernment would make ample compensa-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-27
Pasquotank Gathered to
Hear Glenn.
AND HE WON THEM ALL
Among the Supporters of the Demo.
cratic Banner Pasquotank Will
Prove no WeakIing in the Day
When the People Declare
Their Choice.
Especial to News and Observer)

Elizabeth City, N. c., Oct. 90
Glenn's speech here today thoroughly
awakened Pasquotank to Democracy.
The two hours consumed passed quick
ly People declare it the greatest
speech ever delivered here. Hes Ay-
cocks equal was frequently heard
Arriving on the morning train Mr..
Glenn was met by Chairman Thomp-
son and leading Pasquotank Demo-
Gratis Ladies in carriages were on
every hand. Glenn went to the Airing
ton hotel, where he enjoyed short
rest The ugl yday kept many farm
ers away. Nevertheless, at IL O'Clock
nearly q thousand gathered at the
court house. Farmers, mechanic, mer-
chant, all laid aside work and heard
Democracy's leader Pretty women
also were there in numbers. AND no
one was. disappointed
From the time Glenn entered the
hall the audience belonged to him.
Cheer after cheer greeted him. After
a fitting introduction by Chairman
Thompson the address was began.
Glenn thanked Pasquotank's people
for supporting him. II was nominated
not by politicians but by the people"
he said. He paid tribute to the
ladies and won them at once. He kept
the audience between tears and laugh
ter. Warming up, he took State issues
first (which party has done the most
for north Carolina? 2" he asked, and
added LET US Judge Democracy by its
past record. The Republicans passed
laws for schools and asylums then
stole the money.
| Glenn $ explanations of State eXpen-
ditures was a strong point. He said
| he had no apologies to make.
Referring to fusion rule, he paid his
respects to Hancock, Kirby, Smith and
! Uncle Tom Babb. His tribute to Con-
on negro education were cheered to
the echo, but it was his explanation of
the Watts act that did most good.
Elizabeth ity as a prohibition town has
had troubles of her own. Many here
are opposed to the Watts act Glenn
said it was left to the people whether
dispensary, high license, prohibition
or open saloon should rule. The act
protects the farmers wife, daughter
and home, the country school house
and church from men made beasts by
liquor from cross road groggeries
Glenn made a great impression. De-
mocracy strengthened. DOubters made
confident. Ais well in Pasquotank.
Edenton, n. c., Oct 26.-Bob Glenn
took things by storm here last night.
There were $50 people present. The
train, forty minutes late, was met by
Mayor Bond, w. f. Swearinger and
military company fifty strong. He was
escorted to the armory by these, where
he was introduced by w. S. PriVett.
After his speech, Editor Swearinger,
of the Identon Transcript, had Glenn
and fifteen or twenty more to supper.
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sharpshooters Ambush Japanese.
(By the Associated Press.)


st. Petersburg, oct. 26.-GeneraI
Kuropatkin telegraphs that there was
no fighting of importance October IS.
He adds:
"a desultory artillery fire was main
tanned all day long upon the front OF
our right flank by both the enemy
and ourselves.
'On the night of October "a Rus
sian volunteer sharpshooters ambush
ed advancing Japanese outposts and
forced them to retire southWard.
Another detachment recovered a Rus
sian gun carriage.
"On the Russian center a detach-
ment drove back the Japanese ad-
vance near the village of Yautchai,
but upon the appearance of strong
japanese reinforcements the detach-
ment returned to the village of
Shakhe, after burying the bodies of
several Russians killed during previ-
Gus fights and collecting large guam
titles of arms and ammunition"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-27
The Dardanelles Snag.
lBv the Agsociated Press }

(By the ASSOCldlou GIeSS.)
London, Oct. 26.-The Associated
Press learns that while there is no
foundation for the rumor which re-
Gently emanated from Constantinople
that the Russian government is ap-
preaching the Sultan with the view of
obtaining his consent to the passing
of the Black Sea fleet through the
Dardanelles, Russia is actually taking
steps to sound the other continental
governments as to whether any OBJ
jections will be raised by them in the
event of formal request being pre-
sented by Russia to the powers joint
ly for the removal of the internation-
al restrictions governing the passage
of the Dardanelles. 1t is obvious that
whatever be the replies of other gov
ernments to the Russian inquiries, it
would not be possible at the present
juncure of affairs in the Far East for
Great Britain to acquiesce in such an
arrangement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-27
SOLID DELEGATION PREDICTED.
Senator Simmons Says NeWland Will
Defeat Blackburn b Fifteen
Hundred or More.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Winston-Sale N. c., Oct. 26.--
States Senator f. NJ. Simmons, chair
man of the State Democratic Execu-
tive COMMITTEES, who spoke here to-
night, in an interview this evening
stated that North Carolina woutdl Ger
tainly return solid Democratic dele
gat;on to Congress
"Gudgcr Will be reelected III the
Tenth district by a largely increased
majority. and w c. Newland will GER
tainly defeat Spencer Blackburn in
the Eighth by fifteen hundred or two
thousand" SAID the Senator, who was
emphatic in the statement that New
land was certain to win. Senator Sim
mons said that the Democratic major
ity in the State would be very large,
that he had never seen the party in
finer shape than now since he had been
Chairman.