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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Profit Sharing Up 20 Date.

Up Boston way q we'll known retail
furnishing goods store has introduced
a decidedly novel system of ~refunding
money to purchasers. A few days ago
this New England enterprise an
nounced that in honor Of its teenth
anniversary a departure from v
tional methods would be made. The
annual date was duly observed b. Of
fering something for nothing in every
department. In other words, extra
special" bargains were available At
every counter.
On the morrow this proclamation
was published:
Lucky day was yesterday. All per-
sons having made purchases in our
store on November -, upon p~resenta-
ton Of their sale slips will receive
back in cash every cen spent here on
that day. Present them at cashiers
desk: the treat is OH us; this is our
birthday gift to YOU"
Can Down East be ecl:psed?-New
York Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Codd,s Curious DcfsnseE,

Al interesting book might be writ
ten on the subject of Curious De.
lenses
One excellent instance is supplied
here in what was known as "Codd's
Puzzle" Codd was defending q client
accused of stealing 4 duck. He set
up seven dcfenses: a. The accused
bought the duck ard paid for it; (2)
he found it.; CO. it was given TO him;
AZ it flew into his garden; t5j it was
put in his pocket while he slept; G and
{ are not recorded; but an amicus
curiae suggested that there never was
any duck ut all. Then accused was
acquitted, not because they chose any
particular defense, but because they
did not know which 10 choose, and SO
gave the prisoner the benefit Of the
doubt."-Spcctator.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Rules For Automobilisrs u.

Dave Herman Morris, lawyer, horse.
man, and president of the aristocratic
Automobile Club of America, q power
full organization Of 700 members, has
formulated a set of rules for automo-
bilists, which are published in Leslie's
Weekly. Among them are the follow
ing:
Don't drink.
Remember that nine-tenths of the
accidents occur to automobiles driven
by intoxicated chauffeurs."
Here we have the highest automo-
bile authority in America asserting
that 'nine-tenths of the accidents oc-
cur to the automobiles driven by intox-
icated chauffeurs." No man in Amer
lea is better qualified to pass on such a
point than Mr.. Morris, yet the state
ment is startling. The question arises:
us it within the personal rights of the
c%hauffeurs to get drunk" The logical
response is that 1t is within the per
sonal rights" of automobile owners to
discharge men who drink. That is
the view the railways took.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
CHAPTER 4.

fIf I'd been yer own brother-no, \
never want to be that-if I'd been yer
sweetheart as you was going to git
married to, yer couldn't have done
more for me than yer did. You regu-
aarly kept me for I don't know how
many days; yer come to me late at
night and give me grub, and all that
time yer never peacheG on me. What
did yer do it for?"
II did it out of pity" she answered.
Pity he exclaimed. But that was
no good. You couldn't make nothink
out of pity"
II didn't want to make nothink out
of It," she said. "All as I thought Of
was doing yer a good turn"
"And all that I thought Of was that
you wouldn't ha' done what you did
do if you hadn't cared for me a bit"
IT do care for you a little" she said,
earnestly, but not in the way you
want. No, don't look like that or you
will make me cry. See here, Foxey, l
hold yer to yer word, yer know. Yer
promised me to get q honest living.
You'll 60 on doing it, wont yer? Yer
won't turn bad again.?
II don't know what I'll do" he said,
as he turned to leave her. do yer
think 1 care what becomes Of me
nowp
He was out of sight before she could
say another word.
Her eyes were red when she re-en-
tered the room in which she had left
Saranne. for she had not been able to
suppress her tears as she walked home.
But she did not tell Saranne what
made her cry, and Saranne did not
press her, being too full Of delightful
anticipations of the coming holiday,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Wildcats Shut or Light.

Two wildcats threw every town and
hundreds Of homes in the San Bernar.
dino Valley, California, into total dark
ness for hours 4 few nights since. Be
tween Ontario and Azusa thu rompins
beasts sped Up a pole carrying the high
tension electric wires Of the Pacific
Lighting Company, got mixed among
the lines. and caused q short circuit OF
$4,000 volts. -A-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
MEestcd IntarestsN of the Saloon.

Men talk of vested interests-yes,
vested interests in mems ruinous
temptations, vested interests in the de-
struction of flesh and blood and souls
and bodies. They use the proud name
of liberty, and declare that she de-
mands the liberty of every human be-
ing to destroy himself and to be a curse
to his neighbor and to his land, derid-
ing all legislation which aims at the
restriction of evil weakness.-Archdea-
con Farrar.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Bottles Long Ocean Trip.

A bottle that United States Consul
Albert w. Swain, Of Southampton,
England. threw overheard while in lat
titude 29.3O north, longitude 6S.10 west,
in May, 1908, has been washed ashore
on the coast Of Donegal, Ireland. 1t
had been carried by the Gulf Stream
from the North American coast across
the Atlantic Ocean at a rate approx
mating five miles a day for 662 days.
The United States photographic Office
was notified
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
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PRAYER;

God, by whose breath supernai,
My fire of life doth burn!.
Great God, to whose eternal
Essence ! must return!
Thou Silence, strong, unbroken,
In which my voice must drown!
Bestow on me some. token,
Before time drags me down
Grant me some sign, or proving,
That / have grown to be-
In doing, or in loving.
a soul more fit for Thee.
Fair in the heavenly city
The happy spirits shine.
All, Christ! Thy gentle pity
Is all I ask for MINE.
Is all I. ask or Offer.
Blind with my starting tears;
Nothing have I to prefer
For all my surging years.
From yesterday or morrow
This only did I win
Comfort-1 said-my sorrow!
But now-forgive my sin!
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, in Harper'i
Bazaar.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
An Old Timer.

James +. Hyde. City Treasurer Of
Lincoln. Neb.. probably is the oldest
municipal officer in the country who is
actively engaged each day i'll the per-
formaucr of his duties. Mr.. Hyde's
age is niuety-two years, yet each day
he appears at mis- office in the City
Hall, works during his office hours and
then departs to take up other work
which utiliZes his time mill &: o'clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Believe in PRAYER.

Believing prayer increases tue po'er
Of God in some mysterious way, so
that God can work in the mind and on
the heart Of a person prayed for more
powerfully and more effectively than
if the prayer had not been offered. Be
lieving prayer is the touching Of the
button which completes the circuit and
so sets free the unlimited power stored
I'D in God for the accomplishment OF
the purpose of the prayer.
Nature may make some fools, but
al the tops make themselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
New Diseases of the Peanut.

According to a communication Of A.
Karosek to the journal Gartenhora, a
new disease of the peanut plant has
shown itself in German East Africa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Carrier Pigeons In Forts.

Two hundred carrier pigeons are kept
in every German fortress. .,lls..u,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
ORIENTAL TRADE INCREASED
American Exports to China and Japan
TrebIed in Few Months.

Washington, ID. c. Dec. 25.-No fea-
ture of the export trade of the United
States in 1905 has shown a larger
growth than that with China and Japan
says bulletin issued by the bureau
of statistics of the department of com
mcrce and labor. In the 10 months
ended with October exports To China
aggregated $50 0.000 GO0 in value. against
500. .000 900 in the same months of 1904
and $4,000, 600 in the corresponding
months of 1903 Exports to Japan
were S46.5O0. 600. against a little less
than s22.O00.o00 for the same period in
1904 and SIC. .00e 600 in the correspond
ing months in 1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
SOARING IN AIR EASIER THAN TRAVELLING
ON LAND, DECLARES JOHN P, HOLLAND
NEW YORKER AUTO VICTIM
James &. Martin Killed and Several
Others Injured.

New York. Dec. 25.-James r. Mar
tin of 500 Fifth avenue was killed in
stantly yesterday afternoon in an au-
tomObile accident at Flushing. Mrs.
William Manice. Daniel Bacon, stock
broken, and Mrs. Bacon. and J. Allen
Townsend. a lawyer, all of whom were
in the machine with Martin, were hurt
The accident was witnessed by Mrs
Martin ahead in another machine with
her son and daughteT-in-law Mr.. and
Mrs. James f. Martin. Jr In this
same automobile was also Mrs Town
send. The driver OF Mr.. Martins auto
mobile tried to pass another machine.
and in doing so ran into a ditch filled
with mud caused by the laying of a
new gas main only a day before
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
ADJOURN HEARINGS
WITH PICKS IN AIR
Chairman Armstrong, Of insurance
Committee, Intinstes No Duty
viii &c Shirkcd.

New York. Dec. 25.--"We shall CON
cludc our public hearings ON Saturday.
dec. So. but adjournment will find us
with our picks in the air.
Fhis is the forecast made by Sena-
tor Armstrong chairman of the leGls-
lativc insurance investigating commit
tee. Only four days more OF public
sessions remain. and they will be busy
ones. One days grace is allowed TO
recuperate from Christmas JOYS. and
then this most indefatigable of all in
vestigating committees will break
some more records by holding four
full day sessions between Christmas
day and the new year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
Certificate of Election to
be Given Mayor of
New York.
PLURALITY CUT 500
Hearst Abides by Result of
Contest, but Will Ask Leg
isIature to Investigate.

New York, Dec. 25.-A certificate of
election will be presented tomorrow TO
Mayor Mcclellan ard the other candi-
dates who on the face of the returns,
were successful at the last election
Figures Not Given Gut.
Exact figures have not been given
out, but il is known that the plural
ity of Mayor Mcclellan has been re-
duced by about 900 from the figures
given out by the police on election
night. giving him by the corrected fig
ures a plurality over William r. Hearst
OF 3,400. Ii was maintained by the
supporters of Mr.. Hearst that the tally
sheets gave Mcclellan a plurality of
only 2,117.
No opposition will be made ON be
half of Mr. Hearst TO the issuance of a
certificate to Mayor Mcclellan. but
there has been no withdrawal of the
announced plan to ask the legislature
to make a complete investigation,
which will be used as a basis for quo
warranto proceedings TO test the right
of the mayor to hold his office.
Bets to he Paid.
Election bets. however, will be paid
without more delay. About $1,000, 600
has been tied up in thA hands of stake
holders
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
BIG COAST LINER ASHORE
Steamer Portland Aground in North
VIII Be Total Loss.

Seattle Wash. Dee. 25.-.Tbc steam
er Portland went on the rocks at Spirc
island eight miles north of Ketcbikan.
Alaska on the night of Dec. 2l \ dis
patch from Capt. Lindquist. master of
the vessel. states that the vessel is
hard aground and is leaking badly He
thinks it win be a total loss. The pas
sengers are Supposed To- have been
transferred TO Ketchikan. II is thought
by marine men that the 500 tons of ore
on board the Portland DETECTED the
ships compass and during the fog il
bore too much 10 staFboaTd and
brought up on the island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
ANOTHER YOUNG WOMAN
ENGAGED ON TAFT TRIP
Miss Critten, Friend OF Miss Roosevelt,
to Wed Congressman Sher-
ley.

Washington. ID. c.. Dec. 25.-Secre-
tary Taft's Philippine trip developed a
second romance when the engagement
of Representative Swagar Sherley of
Louisville and Miss aIignon Critten of
Staten Island. y. Y. was announced.
Miss Critten is friend of Miss Roose-
velt, and at the latter's touring party,
when Nicholas Longworth was shower
ing attentions on the president S
daughter, the brilliant Kentucky con
gressman did not neglect Miss Crit
ten Secretary Taft is pleased over
the engagements resulting from this
trip
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
WRECK VICTIMS
SUFFER In COLD
Large Number Injured in DeraiIment
of Rio Grande
Train.

Durango. Colo. Dec 25.-An east
bound Denver & Rio Grande passenger
train from Silverton. well loaded with
passengers, was wrecked three miles
from the city yesterday, and large
number of passengers injured. II quite
seriously. No one was killed The
accident was caused il is claimed. by
Il defective rail. The chair car rolled
down the embankment. dragging 9th
er cars with it. Owing To the intense
cold the injured passengers suffered
greatly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
GIRL CLERK ROBS MAILS
so MAN CAN PLAY RACES
Trusted EmpIoye OF Oakland, CAL,
Postoffice Confessas to Stealing
$1,000 for Another.

Oakland. Cal. Dec. 25.-Miss Lulu
Bowen. for seven years a trusted clerk
in the Oakland pOstOffice. has been ar
rested for embezzlinG $1,000 of gov
eminent funds. When confronted with
evidence by secret service officers she
confessed She has been furnishing
money TO a married man with whom
she was infatuated. He has been play
ing the races and losing large sums,
which she made good
She was caught by decoy registered
letters and money orders. She was a
leader in the Baptist church and the
only support OF her widowed mother
and Younger sister
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
SAYS He WILL SHOOT F|Tz ON SIGHT;
EASTERNER WILL BESUED FOR S1OO,OOO

nerve to do anything of the sort How
ever, if he wants to make good on the
proposition. let him tell me where TO
meet him after the lst of January. !
will leave here on New Years day foI
New York and if Miller will name the
He then can take a good look at me
and decide what TO do about his
threat"
1t is Fftzsimmons' theory that Mrs.
Fitz has sailed for Europe and that
Miller will follow her They also think
it possible that Miller may have placed
her in apartments in New York and
that they are planning to get away to-
gethe-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
YATES SOON BEGINS SPEAKING
Expected to Begin His Campaign Trip
Early in January.

Springfield. Ill. Dec. 25.-Richard
Yates now expects To be in position
to start his speechmaking campaign
for the United States senatorship early
in January, possibly the first week.
The condition Of Mrs. Yates. whose in
disposition caused the abandonment Of
the original plans of the former execu-
tive TO open his campaign next wock.
has shown such decided Improvement
hat il is believed she will recover rap
idly. She il able to- walk downstairs
at her home and tbe critical point is
believed To be passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
DECLARES PLAY is IMMORAL
Mayor of Columbus, Ohio, Stops Show
Given Here Recently.

lice. on the order of Mayor Jeffries,
have stopped the show. Why Girls
Leave Home, at the High street thea
ire after it had been running all week
The action was taken on the ground
that the play was immoral. The mayor
objects especially to a roadhouse
scene showing the interior of a build
ing where men and women are repre-
sented as drinking. Manager Green
burg said no other city in the country
had stopped the play except Spring
field Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
Charity Organized With
Greater Effectiveness
Than Ever Before.
THOUSANDS ARE FED
American Navy in All Parts of
WorId Sent Message
of Greeting.

New York. Dec. 25.-The participa-
ton of charitable and religious organ
izations in the work of spreading
Christmas cheer in this city today has
been on larger scale than ever be-
fore About 10000 persons are TO re
ceive Christmas dinners and presents
of clothing through the relief depart
ment association for improving the
condition of the poor.
Free Dinners tn Many.
The Salvation Army will give free
dinners to $4,000 persons in this city
and about half million throughout
the country. The Volunteers of Amer
lea will feed several thousand
Holiday I'm Navy.
Washington. Dec. 25.-Aboard ships
of the American navy scattered in for
eign and home waters today will be
observed as "A holiday. The Christmas
greeting sent around the world last
night by Admiral Dewey will be COM
municated To the officers and men of
all vessels in the service that can be
reached.
Allowed shore Leave.
Liberal shore leave has been grant
ed. and as many as can be spared will
celebrate ashore. Thousands of pounds
of turkeys. cranberries. plum pudding
and other things that go TO make up n
Christmas dinner aboard the vessels
have been laid by and will be served
III generous fashion on each ship.
All Reached in a Day.
Washington, ID. c., Dec. 25.-Admiral
Dewey has prepared the following
Christmas message 10 the officers and
men of the American navy throughout
the world which, it IS expected. will
reach practically every American war
ship some time today: My Christmas
greetings TO the officers and men OF
the navy. Let us have neither cliques
nor grudges but all stand together for
the good of the country and the SER
vice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
Oauahter of 1776 Dead.

Northampton Mass. Dec 25.-Mrs.
Drusiila Hall Johnson. the daughter of
a soldier Of the American revolution.
is dead al her home in this city, aged
100 years. Her father. Aaron Hall.
was taken prisoner by the British dur
ing the struggle for independence and
carried TO England Up TO within
few days Mrs. Johnson's health had
been remarkably good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
FIGHTER ACCUSES MAJ. MILLER
OF alternating HIS WIFE'S
AFFECTIONS.

San Francisco Cal, Dec. 25.-Roberj
Fitzsimmons will sue Maj. Charles Jo-
seph Sibley Miller of Franklin. Pa.
for 100000 damages on charges of
alternating the affections of his wife
Leon Friedman left for New York to-
day and there will begin the legal ac-
tion for the fallen fighter.
When shown the dispatch from the
east in which Mai Miller. in an au-
thorized interview stated that he would
shoot FitZsimmons on sight. Friedman
said
Il will be in New York next Satur-
day night. | would like To have Mai
Miller meet me at the depot when |
arrive. and If he wants 10 do any
shooting let him try 1t on me. I am
the one who brought Miller's name in
20 this affair. I know all about him
Mrs. Fitzsimmons confessed everything
To me. and | have other sources of in
formation.
just - Raw BIuS, he says.
This shooting threat of his is the
raweSt Kind of blum. If Fitz was in
the same city with him Miller would
shake himself To death. He is in q
nasty position. and the best thing he
can do is TO remain quiet He TOOK
Mrs. FitZsimmons away from her first
husband. and now he has taken her
away from Bob
Il would have Maj. Miller known
that | have got pretty extensive line
of dope on him. I know about him
at the Auditorium hotel n Chicago
and the Bartholdi hotel in New York.
Just now I can't explain what | mean
by that but Miller will know. Every
thing will be told in the courts in due
time"
Fitz himself received the information
that Miller would shoot him on sight
with unusual calmness.
Ftts calls "a Idle Talk.
= am not in the business OF mak IA :;
threats. he said Il am satisfied "a
let the Law take its course Miller
threat is laughable. He has not the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
FALLING IRON ORE
KILLS EIGHT MEN
Thousand Tons Slip from 1900 Foot
Level at lronwood. Mich,
Mine.

Ironwood. Mich, Dec. 25.-Eight
men were killed by the fall of l.009
tons of ore from a slip on the 1900
foot level of the Newkport mine here.
On account of the great danger from
drifting ore and broken timbers. sev-
eral days will probably elapse before
the bodies are recovered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
LID KEPT ON BURLINGTON
Every Saleon in the Iowa City Is Clos
ed on Sunday.

Burlington, Iowa. Dec. 25.-Burling
ton yesterday respected the lid" Not
a disturbance occurred: not even a
plain drunk" was locked up in the
city bastile, and q walk through the
crowded downtown streets failed to
reveal anything unseemly or bolster
Gus. Every saloon in Burlington OBJ
served the Jaw. all being closed for the
FIRST time on Sunday ia the eity's his
|iurv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
THREE LUMBERMEN SUICIDE
Asphyxiated at New Orleans Evidently
as Result of Agreement.

New Orleans, La. Dec. 25.-John {.
Mccall, j. II. Wells. and Jim Batter.
all lumbermen from Lumberton, Miss.
died together yesterday in cheap lodg-
ings in ST. Charles street They were
asphyxiated By escaping gas. ali indi-
cations pointing 10 a suicidal pact.
Each had made strenuous efforts 10 con
cesI bis Identity All were under the
infiuenCe of liquor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
POPE WILL SEND
WEDDING GIFT
Unusual Honor for Miss Roosevelt
Promised on Date of Her
Marriage.

New York, Dec. 2j.-According to
cablegram TO the World, Plus X has
declared his intention 10 send a wed
ding present TO Miss Alice Roosevelt
on the occasion of her wedding in Feb
ruary. The gift will probably be q
beautiful piece of mosaic work from
the vatican factory. probably a copy
of one OF the most valuable paintings
from the vatican collection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
Death in Gift to a Child,

Pana. ILL.,, Dec 25.-Candy given as
Christmas present to the 3-year-old
daughter of DR. and Mrs. William
Coleman. caused the child's death last
night IL is believed the candy con
tanned arsenic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
DIES IN FRIENDLY SCUFFLE
Burlington Youth Stabs Another in
Struggle Over Meat Chopper.

Burlington. Iowa. Dec. 25.-George
Freitag. Is years old. was killed by
Otto Shaumberg. 20 years old. during
friendly scuffie in a store here yes
tcrday Shaumberg. IN play threat
eHed Freitag with meat chopper He
slipped and plunged II into the boy
heart 5haumberg was arrested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
A DISTRICT ATTORNEY FIRED
Baxter, of Omaha, Neb., VINO Refused
to Resign. Gets Dismissal.

Omaha. Neb.. Dec. "a report has
reached here of the dismissal of Unitei
States District Attorney Baxter. who
refused to resign when charged with
perfunctory prosecution of cattIemen
|accusedof Illegally fencing government
lands
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
Boiler Wrecks Locomotive

Paterson, y. j., Dec 25.-A railroad
freight locomotive was partly blown
TO pieces here today by the explosion
of the boiler. Conductor Mabie and
Fireman DeBarr were terribly scalded
The latter is expected to die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
REvIvALS CAUSE OF SUICIDE
Burlington Woman Who Attended Sun
days Meetings Cuts Her Throat

Burlington. Iowa, Dec. 25.-Mrs. Her
man WesSe. living at 545 Bedeman
street. committed suicide by cutting
her throat yesterday while in a condi-
tiou of religious frenzy 1, j. stated
thai the woman had become undul,
affected BY the attendance on the re-
ViVaIs held ia Burlington BY Evauge-
list sunday