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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-08

Pittsburg, Kas., Sept. 3.--Every coal
company in the Pittsburg field signed
the contract with the mine workers
which went into effect Thursday. Ev-
cry mine in the field is working. The
new agreement is for 10 months.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-08

Washington, Sept. "A parcels post
convention has been concluded between
the United States and Norway to take
effect October | next. The convention
is similar to that now existing between
the United States and Germany.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-08

London, Sept. 2.-The wedding OF
Capt. Spencer Clay and Miss Pauline
Astor, daughter of William Waldorf
Aston, will take place at st. Margaret's
church on September 20. The bishop
Of London will oficiata,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-08

acre tract. Over 1000 persons attend.
ed the exercises, and the speakers in
cluded men of all religions. The o
ciety is backed by something like 80
Jewish fraternal associations, the
Birth Abraham and the Arbiter Ring
having levied per capita assessments
in the support of the project. Several
thousands of dollars of donations were
received during the exercises.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
Use of the Court House.

We notice that the grand jury has recon-
mended that the Court room be denied for
performances.
This Is no new. proposition. It has been
said at various times before, and we hope that
1t will be disregarded In future as 1t has been
In the past.
The use of the Court House has never been
denied for religious service, and it seems
now that anybody else han theatrical per-
.formapces can have 1t.
We think religious people that enjoy un.
stinted privileges have no sort OF right to try
to deny 10 others the same, privileges which
they enjoy.
AS long as Church and State remain separ-
ate, public officers have no right 10 give the
peoples house to religious purposes and then
deny the house 10 other citiz q who seek
the place for public entertainments along
different lives, though not inconsistent with
the pIrest and best religion.
There can be nc sort of doubt that II the
Court House may be used for religious pur.
poses. theatrical exhibitions cannot fairly
and justly be excluded.
We are sorry for the religion or the hypo-
critical pretense al religion, which would be
selfish In one particular and deny to others
the same privilege which they claim them.
selves.
The Cour House is the peoples house.
Their money built 1t, and when the people
want to use 1t for proper purposes, and will
take care OF II, who shall presume 10 say no
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
WEST END.
happenings and Incidents OF a Week
About the City.

Oct. %, 1904.
Mr.. Courtney B. Wilson, who is attending
school at Clinton spent a few days here last
week. His school closed a few days last
week on account OF Synod.
Mrs. Charles Lyon Ia In Greenyille. spend.
Ing q while With friends.
Mrs. j. Y. Jones was In the city last week
to see her broth r, Mr.. E Jones. who has
fever.
Mrs. James H. Perrin went to Green vile
last Tuesday 10 attend the fun eral service OF
Mrs. Alicia Hayne Daviege. Mrs. Perrin
returned on Tuesday.
Mrs. Ellen Parker Norwood came down
from G~reenville Saturday and is in the city
spending soIne time with her uncle Hon.
Hon. J.P. Carey OF Plckens has been com
miss'oned special Judge for q special term
oil Court here In November.
Mrs. j. s. Norwood of Dresden is In town
spending a few days with Miss Kate Mar
shall.
Miss Lucia Cheatham left Monday for Co.
lumbia where she will spend Fair week with
her friend Miss Maude Thompson.
Mr.. w. Bryson has gone to Savannah,
Jacksonville and Tampa. on business.
Miss Sara ]. Lee Is at HON after an extend
ed stay IN Greenville where she was he
guest of Mrs. Sara NJ. Cover.
Miss Marie Gary is In Coiuombia enjoying
the Gala week. Miss Gary is the guest OF
LITERARY CLUB.
The Literary Club was entertained last Fri.
day evening AT the home of DR.. Frank E.
HARRISON. Rev. P. B. Wells was essay lat, his
subject, THE History OF the English Bible"
was we'll and Interestingly handled. At the
c'ose of the evening an elaborate salad cou rse
was ser we'd.
Mr.. T. P. Quarles attended Synod In Clinton
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wysorg will 60 to Lalla the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
The American People in q Box.

II the American people were ever IN a
a emma. they are IN that condition now.
With the Democratic candidate making
the proposition TO throw away the fhiiip-
and cav our friends there to be butch
cred by their enemies, as his most important
plank, is enough to make the heart SICK.
Add 10 this the Democratic candidates, 81.
lence on the canal question, and the South
ern Democrat is without a representative.
With Roosevelt at the head OF the other
where On ~ the citizen 90 for RELIEF
With the most Objectionable Republican
leading the Radicals, and with the Demo-
cratic candidate advocating disintegratlon OF
the country, where shall we turn for a deliv-
erei?
II the Democratic candidate would throw
away the Philippines AMI put a stop to the
canal, and Roosevelt would stir up strife be.
tween the races and excite public distrust
of the people of the South, then we are
political orphans indeed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
THE LITERARY CLUB.
Met Last Friday Night at h Home OF
DIR. Harrison.

The Literary Club met last Friday night at
the home of DR.. Harrison. Rev. P. B. Wells
read q paper on the history of the transla-
OF the Bible, or words 10 that effect.
The rules OF the club forbid the discussion
Of politics and religion. but this pa per was OF
a historical nature, n was Of such a charBc-
ter that while all his bearers could talk OF the
Bible. It's teachings and Its beauties, yet not
one of the members present added q word
along the line which The essaytst had blsZed
out. The paper ahowed great labor and
much care In It's preparation, and went a
long way TO prove that the Bible, as we have
Ii today, Ia largely the work Of men. TEous-
ands Of charges have been made from The
original translation. and the demand OF this
day and time is for still further tinkering
with the sacred Scriptures II one map, or a
committee Of men. may lay violent hands on
that Book and add 10, or take from, or
change the wording, then others may DO the
same thing, aud so may the whole structure
he destroyed. We have seen II stated that
when an eminent divine was asked what
fleet he thought Bob Ingerso - vikings
would have on the christian religion, he re.
Piled substantially as follows:
"Ipgersolrs writings can have little or no
effect on the christian religion. The great
meuare TO the christian religion Ia 10 be
found IN The pulpit where so many ministers
the translation. and thus disturb
The well founded faith o. their hearers"
Rev. Mr., Sans Is the nfXf sssaylst, and the
next meeting ls To be he'd in November at
The home of Mr.. Brown.
This IL the lrht meeting since last April,
when the club met at the home Of Mr..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
BURNED TO DEATH.
Caught Putting q Kettle h Fire
and Burned Almost to Death Be-
fore Flame was Extinguished..

The fatal burning of Jennie Eva Richie, the
daughter OF William j. and Clara Richie, COL
ore, early on Monday morning, OCTOBER "a,
has cast a thick gloom over this community.
The SUR Oundings and circumstance under
which II was done make II extremely sad.
On Monday morning between seven ana
eight o'clock this young woman bad arisen
and nearly completed her part OF the house
hold duties. The mother was out admins
tering to the sick. the father had about be-
gun his work. 2
Jennie Eva, who was in an act Of washing
the dishes placed the Kettle on the dre 10 the
some OF her clothing as she turned, probably,
to leave. On discovering her condition she
ran TO her sister Clara, who was then on the
rear porch. Clara put forth almost superhu-
man efforts 10 extinguish the flames, but
owing 10 the extreme inflamabnity OF the
material which she was wearing. the flames
made such head way until Jennie Eya thought
OF an elder sister, Mrs. Mary Pope, residing
directly across the street, she ran screaming
across the road. Her heart-rendipg screams
brought the n 3ighbors to their doors and win
dows, only to behold q sight that will depart
from their vision only when life Is extinct.
A blaze, an understandable something, 9
veritable ball OF fire without human FORM,
fitting across the road with the cruel flames
licking heaven ward several feet above the
height Of its victim as " seeking other sacrt-
fees upon which TO satiate their greedy and
merciless appetites.
Elijah Jones, who was passing at the time,
ana nad casseQ some paces oeyonu tne sAte,
! seeing the situation turned TO her rescue, but
did not overtake her until che bad passed
within he residence of her sister. Mrs. Pope.
She was meet at the door by Mrs. Pope, VINO
hurriedly arose from the breakfast table.
Jennie Eva broke loose and passed Into an
adjoining room and sought refuge behind
the window curtains, which she only set on
fire. Elijah Jones and Mrs Pope stroye
frantically to rescue her, but. alas. The flames
had done their work. The parents and
brother were quickly notified over the
phone but only arrived to ind themselves
helpless.
Jennie Eva had passed beyond the aid Of all
medical skill, which distressing Information
was soon impaired TO a griei.stricken'
family. s
Everything In reach was don TO make the
few remaining earthly moments as comfort
able as possible. E
Jennie Eva Richie, the deceased was born
Feb. 2, 1885 and died al 8 o'clock, Oct. "a, 1904.
x.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
The Experts Have Finished Their
Work.

The County has again settled bills TO
and the County Supervisor gone over. Thi
time We believe the bill was over $500 TO
doing work which We believe the law re
quires the Comptroller General 10 do in tn,
discharg the duties OF his Office.
No fault Is to attach 10 the experts who
have been at the work. Their conduct hal
been such as to command respect.
. Now, that these books have been settled 1
is hoped hat the Comptroller General viii
see that they are kept straight.
II the Legislature has made no suitab'e
provision for the crediting and the settling
OF the Treasurer's accounts, It is certainly the
duty Of that body to.make such arrangements
as will require at least one annual settlement
Of the finances ofevery County.
AS we understand, the law contemplates
or expects or requires the, Comptroller Gen
ersl to do this work every year. Blu we be.
lieve that no definite specific, or exact settle
ment has ever been required ofany Treasurer
in thisC County until this term of office has
expired.
No other great corporation of which We
udNS any huOnl SOS0t ~ u
agents to handle money year in and year out
without settling at least once a year.
Since the Tillman administration went in
to office. we believe the Comptroller General
has made but one settlement before the pre-
sent settlement with Treasurer Blake. Mr..
Blake was in office for twelve years and yet
although be was ready he could get no settle
ment during all these years.
To postpone these settlements for years is
just to neither the people nor their officers.
1t has been said that the duties of the
Comptroller General are so great that that
officer has not time to make the settlements.
II the Legislature places too many duties
On the Comptroller General, then sufficient
help should be given him TO enable him 10
keep bis Offices in good shape, and the officer
should be given the necessary clerical force
to enable the Comptroller General 10
perform the most important duty of his
Office, namely: in making annual settle
ments with the Treasurers.
In case, however, the Legislature will
not give the necessary clerical force, then,
as we know of no duty more important than
that OF settling with the Treasurers, we
would suggest that other work and not that
Of settling with the Treasurers should be
left undone.
1t is unjust to tax the people with the
expense of doing the work which has been
assigned to a public officer, and which work
the officer undertook to DO In assuming his
official duties.
The Legislature should provide that if
the Comptroller General neglects or refuses
to settle, and the services Of an expert are
necessary that the officer, and not the State
or the County should pay the expense.
Let the Legislature give all the needed
help that the office of the Comptroller Cen
eral needs, and then require him to perform
the duties or pay the expense of hiring an
expert to do his own work.
Nothing herein is intended to be a personal
reflection on anybody but we think the
grounds OF complaintfor neglect Of official
duty should be removed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
The Next

Rev. Mr.. Sans will REID the next essay be-
fore the Literary Club, and although he is a
minister OF the gospel, we are assured that
it Will be neither Of a religious nor Of g
political nature. There are 30 many shades
OF political and religious belief, and every
mnn being perfectly certain that he is right,
and that all others are wrong. 1t Is we'll that
the rules of the Club forbid the discussion Of
either subject. AS a rule, people have very
little federation for people who differ from
them In politics or religious. and the dig
cussicn of these differences are neither pleas
ant nor conducive TO spirituality.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
Constitutional Amendments.

Our people will vote on several proposed
Constitutional Amendments. Full particu-
lars may be learned by re ference TO the ad-
vertisment OF the election.
AS a rule, WI think 1t safe 10 vote against
intermeddling or tinkering with the Consti'
luton But about the biggest fool proposition
that was ever made Is that to have biennial
sessions Of the Legislature.
We have %noadvice 10 give 10 anybody
but we expect TO vote NO" all the way
through.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
For Sale.

Six Inch tin cutters for carrying water
from roof. 1t seems hat We will nave no
more rain, and the editor would sell off his
store room some good cutters TO any one
who has faith In future rains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
N, SMITH & CO.

Some one has said, "speak softly and carry a big
stick" but another has more wisely said, "thlnk twice
land speak once" So we have de1berated care1uAy
upon what we have to say, and feel fully Just1heo
lin. asserting that we are prepared to make 1t TO 1he
Interest Of all to make their fall purchases OF u.s.
Orr merchandise was selected with the greatest care
and while our prices are always at rock bottom we
see to it that no shoddy goods go out of our store.
Below are some Of the the bargains we have in
store for all:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
DESIRABLE
HOMb FOR SALB

IOffer for sale house
and lot in the city of
A e. The lot.
contains four acres of
land. The house is al
most new and is just
such as you
likely plan if
were going to build
yourself a nice house,
has five rooms, bath
20 and Kitchen,
w~aterwOrks and cleo.
trio lights, has both
cold and hot water
connections.
Don't miss this OPP
%portunity to get a de-
sirable home at much
smaller cost than you
could buy and build.
ROBT. S. LINK.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26

For quick sale list your Real Estate with
Robt. s. Link.
If you are thlpking of investing In Real
Estate, give me a call. Robt. S. Link.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
SHOES

IF there is anyone line that
we give more attention
than others it is Shoes.
We have the George Snow,
the Adamant and Rice &
Hutchins goods and all
that is necessary is a look
to convince every one that
we sell the shoes that wear
longest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26

Look up my advertls ment and read de-
scription Of desirable house l am offei1ng
Tor sale. Robt. S. Link.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
BLANKETS.

They may be found at our
store from cheapest to
best. Just received a case
of North Carolina made
blankets that will be a
source of satisfaction to
every purchaser. ......
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
TRUNKS.

We have the largest stock
of Trunks and Suit Cases
we have ever shown, and
guarantee the goods, and
prices to meet the views
of all.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26

For medium grade cloth
ing and pants we are strict
ly i'm it. Our Buck Skin
Jeans Pants are world
heaters.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
DRY GOODS.

We are showing a choice
line of Dry Goods, Dress
Goods, Outings, Flannels,
Wash Goods, Table Da-
mask, Prints, Shirtings,
DENNIS, Tickings and some
special drivesin Unbleach-
ed HOmespuns.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
HATS and CAPS.

In addition to our regular
splendid stock in these
lines we are now showing
several hundred Sample
Hats and Caps--nO two Of
which are alike--and feel
sure we can please all who
favor us with a call. They
are the greatest bargains
in town..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26

Tt will surely profit each
and every one to see our
Rugs and Carpet Rem
nants before making pur-
chaseS. We have many
beauties and prices are
right.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
SADDLlERY

We have Saddles from $13
down. Buggy Harness,
Buggy Robes, Briddles,
Collars and Breeching to
suit all who may be in
need of this class of goods.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
and Cut Glass

We claim to be headquar-
ters for these goods and
now have ON exhibition
some of the most superb
patterns ever shown, and
earnestly request a look
from all prospective buy
erS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26

Cut a large figure in our
business, and while we
strive to keep the very best
and purestgOOds Ourprices
will be found as low as
the lowest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-26
Drummers' Samples.

We have contracted for the South Car
from three Of the largest dry goods and not
Baltimore, and have just received a second s
as far as these goods will go, we unhesitati
are the greaest bargains in the city of Able
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-11-25
DOME Grit Your Teeth.

mo teeth to fill," the dentist said to
the man in the chair, "but you are
grinding off your teeth more than you
ought to. DO you grit. your teeth in
your sleepi"
And the man said he didn't stay
awake long enough to know about that,
but were they much ground off2
More than they ought to be at your
age" said the dentist. you have
worn the enamel off from some OF
them and got down to the dentlne."
whats going to happenT asked
the victim.
"Why, If you keep on grinding
them off," said the dentist, "the teeth
will hollow out and Wen have to put
plugs in them with gold tops to give
them new grinding surfaces"
This wasn't very pleasant pros
pect, so later the man sought to as
certain for himself whether he did grit
his teeth unduly. And while he was
still unable to stay awake long enough
to find out. he did discover that he had
a habit at times of grltting his teeth In
his waking moments. when he sat back
from his work to think of something,
for instance. And he made up his
mind that he would stop that, anyway,
and he hoped that he might thus stop
grinding his teeth In his sleep, II he
did so grind them. For. fine as they
might be, he didn't want any of those
nice little gold-capped plugs put in his
teeth II he could help it.-New York
Sun.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-11-25
The Sum Bath.

When plants are sickly we put them
In the sunlight, water them, and nurse
them back to life Why not give our
bodies the same care? Let the tired,
worn out, nervous woman try sun
treatment. Put on light, clean wrap
per, let the hair down, take an easy
chair, and go into the back yard and
sit In the sun for an hour. If you fall
asleep, so much the better Let the
perspiration flow freely. After the sun
bath go in and take bath, rubbing the
body briskly all over. Cool off away
from draught; dress, and you will
feel like new woman In the best
sense. Take the baths often.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-11-25
Remember the Gas.

The wedding was to occur soon, and
she was telling her mother about her
plans.
when Fred is out late at night" she
said, II shall not scold him. l shall
try to be reasonable. l think shall
go so far as to keep light burning for
him to make him CHEEKY when he re-
turns"
Her mother was silent.
Don't you think 1t would be good
idea to keep the light burningT" she
persisted
"Well, it might do very well for the
first month or So But after you have
paid few gas bills you'll probably
conclude that it will be just as well to
put the matches where he can find
them and turn the light out"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-11-25
Six Doctors Failed.

South Bend, ID, Oct. "a (SpeciaD-
After suffering from Kidney Disease for
three years; after taking treatment
from six different doctors without get
ting relief, Mr.. ]. 0. Laudeman of this
place found not only relief but a speedy
and complete cure in Dodd's Kidney
Pills. Speaking Of his cure Mr.. Laude-
nan says:
eyes, suffered from Kidney Trou-
BILE for three years and tried six doctors
to no good. Then / took just two
boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and they
not only cured my kidneys, but gave
me-better health in general. Ofcourse
recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills to
others and know number now who
are using them with good results"
Mr.. Laudeman's case is not an excep-
tion. Thousands give similar experi-
ences. For there never yet was case
Of Kidney Trouble from Backache to
Brieht's Disease that Dodd's Kidney
Pills could not cure. They are the
only remedy that ever cured Bright's
Disease.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-11-25
An Unfortunate CHOICE.

Mrs. Black, with family Of eight,
could keep cook, but Mrs. Green.
who paid the same wages and whose
family numbered only two, expert
eneed the greatest difficulty In per-.
suading one to stay with her. Mrs.
Green was troubled about it. and nat
urally sought suggestions wherever
she could get them. One day the two
women happened to meet at news
dealers stand.
Pm buying" explained Mrs. Black,
"a Swedish newspaper for my cook.
She likes to read, and take one home
to her occasionally"
"Whyr exclaimed Mrs. Green. II
wonder If that's the reason you're SO
successful in keeping girl. I've al
ways wanted to know the secret"
Possibly it's one Of the reasons"
admitted Mrs. Black.
"I'm going to try 1t myself" an
nounced Mrs. Green, promptly taking
a copy of the same paper.
A week later the two women met
again near an agency where Mrs.
Green was looking for new cook.
"Well," asked Mrs. Black, smiling,
"how did the newspaper scheme
workf'
ut didn't work at ALL" confessed
Mrs. Green. II bought Swedish pa
per, and the girl was Finn"