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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
BULLET FIRED AT GENERAL.
Bali Cartridge in Sham Fight just
Missed Commanding Officer.

Missed Commanding Ufncer.
Denver, Col.--While General Frank
D. Baldwin was watching Skirmlsh
practice at Fort Logan before he left
to assume his new command in OKLA
homa, a bullet whizzed 50 close to bis
head that he said he fancied he could
smell if and the odor was not unlike
that of hard-boiled egg,
1t is charged that the bullet was
fired in a deliberate attempt 20 murder
the commanding officer. For erect
the incident at Fort Logan was passed
over lightly so far as the enlisted men
were concerned, but it was taken very
seriously by the officers, and report
was made to the War Department.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
Shot by Young Boy.

Catharine Doran, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
was shot and mortally wounded by
Philip Bishop, aged twelve, who has
"Wild West" aspirations, while OPEN
ing her fathers toy store early in the
morning
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
EIGHTEEN SAILORS DROWNED
British Bark Bidston Hill Founders
! on Way to San Francisco.

: Buenos Ayres.-A report has been re-
ceiyed here of the foundering Of the
British bark BidStOn Hill.
The report stated that eighteen OF
the crew were drowned.
The Bidston Hill was four-masted
bark built in Liverpool in 1886 and
owned by the Sailing Ship Bidston
Hill Company, Limited. of Liverpool,
England. She was commanded by
Captain Jones and was 2434 tons meas
urement. She sailed from Hamburg
May 10, for San Francisco, CAL, and
was last spoken on June IA.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
OUR ADOPTED ISLANDS.

Adyices from Zamboanga say that
three great demonstrations were held
there In honor Of Secretary Taft and
party. All the tribes in the Moro
provinces and the leading Dattos were
represented.
The steamer Siberia. which sailed
from San Francisco. CAL, on August
16 made the trip to Honolulu in four
days, nineteen hours and twenty min,
uteS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
Vandals Cut Cables.

Vandals cut the power cables or the
new Lenox avenue drawDridge over
the Harlem River, in New YORK Clty'
necessitating a postponcment OF tne
onaninr ceremonies.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
QUAKlNGS CAUSE TERROR
Earth Trembles All Through the
Mississippi Valley:
Shock IL Felt in 81. Louis aud Many
Other Cities and Towns - Natives
Flce to tho Streets.

st. Louis. Mo.-This city was startled
soon after II o'clock p. In. by 4 severe
| earthquake shock. which rocked tall
buildings, shook doors and ratified
Windows and dishes all over the city.
Hundreds Of persons aroused from
sleep. were badly frightened and kept
telephones: jingling for an -four or: more
to newspaper Offices and police stations
giving informatioa' and asking more in
| return" -.
The Weat ther Bureau reports that the
shock was the most severe noted in
many years. .... ...~
Reports from many points in Illinois,
Western Missouri, Tennessee and Ken
tucky show that the earthquake was
felt throughout the central portion of
the Mississippi Valley. -
At Cairo, Springfield and FairYiew,
ILL.,. Memphis and Brownsville, Tenn.
and st. Charles. Mo-, the shock was so
severe as to cause small panics
At Memphis two vibrations were felt
about two minutes apart. The shock
was sufficiently strong to rock four
story buildings. K. =. .
At Howe Institute, in the eastern
part of Memphis, the alarm amounted
! almost to panic. ~
The shock appears to have been
much more perceptible in the eastern
and southern portions Of the city. last
ing about thirty seconds. a.-,..f
Cairo, Ill.-The earthquake shock
here, at IL o'clock, continued about
one minute and shook the strongest
buildings in the city. The shock was
preceded by a loud rumbling noise that
caused much alarm among the people.
Hundreds took refuge in the streets.
| The shock was the most severe ever
| felt In Cairo.
Paducah, .Ky.-A distinct earthquake
shock was felt here at lilo o'clock.
Telephone messages from neighboring
towns show that the shock was gen.
eral in this part of the State and Sc
we're. ... ...
Owensborough, Ky. Owensborough
and Henderson. Ky, and. Evansville,
Ind, were shaken by an earthquake at
11.O5 o'clock. Two distinct shocks
were felt, Citizens of Owensborough
were greatly frightened. Many rushed
from their houses, No damage was
| done ....
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
BOUGUEREAU, ARTIST, DEAD.

Great Painter, Who Married American,
Succumbs to Heart Disease.
Paris, France.-Adolph William Bou'
suerear, the celebrated painter. died in
La Rochelle. He was eighty years Gi
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
JOKE CAUSES TWO TO DROWN
Men of Boating Party Lost After
Rough Play.

Chicago, Ill.-A dispatch from Gene
SEQ, ILL.,, says: Herman Melin, Of Mo-
line, and Benjamin Brooks, of Oseo
camping at Rock River, were drowned
In company with two young women
they went out rowing. Thinking the
water shallow. they threw the young
girls overheard Scrambling back, the
girls threatened to throw the young
men out.
Melin and Brooks jumped into water
fifteen feet deep and were drowned.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
A BAD RrPak.

A Maine newspaper inadvertentl!
cot the headline News About Lob
sters" over the "local mention Jr per
sonals about prominent citizens.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
Two COuyicts Retrieved.

Edward j.. Tapeley and Nicolo Mur-
dico, who were to have been hanged
in Jersey City, N. j., were reprieved
us a result Of agitation against caplta'
punishment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13

Santos -Dumonts New Trial.
NJ. Santos Dumont made an ascent at
Trouville, France. venturing over the
sea with his latest model airship.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
Gar Proclaims an Assembly.

Car Nicholas, from his palace at
Peterhof, Russia, issued proclamation
granting a national consultative assem-
bly,.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
Arrested For Crcp Scandal.

Arrested For Crcp Scandal.
Frederick A. Peckham was arrestea
in Saratoga, n. Y. having been lnoic1-
ed in Washington, D. c., for conspiracy
TO tlefraud the Government in ccnncc'
ton with the cotton crop report scan
dol
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13

Sultan Proposes to Miss Roosevelt.
The Sultan of Sulu. who has six
wives, proposed marriage to Miss Alice
Roosevelt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13

. -" Government Painters Strike.
= The painters employed at the Wash
ington ID. c. Navy Yard went on
strike for an increase of wages.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
CZAR'S ORDER TO LINIEVITCH

Tells Commander in Manchuria to Pre-
pare For Eventualities.
st. Petersburg, Russia.-An imperial
telegram has been sent to General Lin
ieyitch expressing the Cars cordial
appreciation of his services and patriot
ism. and also directing him to be pre-.
pared for all eventualities. At the
same time Lieutenant-Generals Rem
nenkampf and Mistchenko are pro-
moted TO be Generals Of army corps.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
WRECK DUE TO EARTHQUAKE.

Thirteen Workmen Injured by ROOF
Collapse at st. Louis Fair Site.
st. Louis, Mo. - Thirteen workmen
employed by the Chicago Wrecking
Company in tearing down the Educa-
ton Building at the Worlds Fair
grounds were injured in the collapse
of i large section Of the roof.
Officers of the Wrecking company
declare that the roofs collapse was
due to the earthquake.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
Lived Over a Century.

Daniel Kean, aged 101 years, uncle
Of former Mayor George A. kean. died
q few days ago at Cumberland, Md.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
FOUND IN SKIFF 40 MILES OUT

Girl and Her Fiance Spend Forty
Hours Without Food.
Chicago. Ill.-Miss Zelda Stewart and
her flance, John Chartres, were found
In an omen boat forty miles out in Lake
Michigan late in the afternoon almost
famisled. They had been without fooa
for forty hours. The couple left chi
cago in a rowboat the other night 1oF
q sail on the lake.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
QUE MINISTER IN VENEZUELA.
Mr.. William w. Russell Presents HIS
Credentials.

Caracas.-William W. Russell, the
new American Minister to VeneZuela,
presented his credentials to Presldeht
Castro. by whom he WAS cordially re-
reiVpQ
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13

Prices of Hides Soar.
Prices of hides are at the highest 20
sition since the Civil War.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13
Police CaDtain Threatened.

Police Captain Reilly. of New fofE
City, received an Internal niacainf
sent through the mail.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13

The recent classification at the Brit
ish Patent Office shows that cooking
is the popular subject Of invention.
having been the subject, OF, 3576 British
patents in forty-eight years. or ap aver
age of seventy three year. 5.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13

Paducah, .Ky.-A distinct earthquake
shock was felt here at lilo o'clock.
Telephone messages from neighboring
towns show that the shock was gen.
eral in this part Of the State and Sc
we're. ... ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-09-13

Stone saving is now carried ON sue
cessfully by means Of wire in place
Of saw. An endless wire works over
pulleys, as in the bandsaw. It q
driven at a uniform speed and the
cutting Is done by sand mixed with
water. :. - ~
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-11-10
Improved bV Maria 90

did you ever notice how it i'm
proves man to be married?" This
query was propounded by young
southern woman here. You can al
ways depend upon it, that it is mar
ried man who shows you all the small
courtesies in an elevator; it is mar
ried man who stands up for you in the
street car, and it is a married man
who does all the chores at a picnic.
The most thoughtful, irresponsible
kind of single man often becomes a
veritable model of amiability after he
gets him a wife. l suppose his wife
has SO drummed good manners into
him that he has to keep practicing all
the time to keep in trim. believe
business men have more respect for
married man, too. They succeed bet
ter in everything they do. Why, only
the other day there was a baseball
game between the married men and
the single men. Who won? The mar
ried men, of course. And you can't
tell me their wives did not have some
thing to do with t."-Philadelphia
Record.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-11-10
Poisonous Waters.

The waters of the Colorado river,
up in the Grand canyon, are poisonous
to many people, aid those who drink
them are usually seized with cramps
and spasms few moments after.
This is supposed to be due to the min
eral properties they contain, but they
have never been analysed. Not long
ago a Chicago man who drank against
the remonstrances Of his guide, was
seized with cramps end was laid up
for nearly a week after at Ell Tovar
hotel. There are many springs of
fresh, pure water in the chasm, and
frequent streams run down the side
canyons, but other streams are so
strongly impregnated with minerals
that they poison the whole river. Nev-
ertheless, the water seems to be all
right further down, and below the
Needles it is used for cooking and
drinking.-William r. Curtis, in the
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-11-10
POPULATION OF RUSSIA.
Enormous Total, Religions Divi-
sions and Members of the
Nobility.

Final results Of the Russian census Of
1897 are still appearing at intervals.
Among the latest figures published by
the statistical department are the fol-
lowing: The total population of the
Russian empire excluding FinlandA on
May 10. 1897. was 126,586,525. Of these
81, ,6O4 were members of the ortho-
dox church. Old believers and other
sections numbered 2.204,596; Moham-
medans, 13,906,972; Roman Catholics,
11,407, 1894; Jews, 5,215,So5; Protestants,
(Lutherans), 3,572,653.
A division of the population on tho
basis of classes gives the following re-
suits: Hereditary mobiles, 1.220,1G9; no.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-11-10
MIXED BATHING IN ENGLAND
estrictions Which Were Formerly
in Existence Have Been
Lost Sight Of.

Within the last two summer seasons
mixed bathing, which was formerly
regarded by the British matrons with
horror, has become SO popular that the
lowed to fall into the breach of non
observance at the majority of English
watering places.
1t is a curious fact, says the New
York Tribune, that while the mingling
OF men and women in the surf has pre-
vailed on the continent and in Ameri-
ca for score of years, Mrs. Grundy
until a few years ago successfully. re-
sisted it on English sands.
For the first time the West Pier, at
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-11-10
MY FRIEND.

Like the dawn Of summer morning. when
the dainty colors blend.
When tho crystal dew reposes
On the mignonette and roses,
In the Joy with which I greet thee, my
loved and cherished friend.
But as somber sounds Of nightfall carry
sadness to the heart.
Thus discordant gloom rejoices
And these grim nocturnal voices
Touch the chord Of melancholy a. tho
moment comes to part.
Neither dawn nor yet the nlghtfall make
tho total of life's day,
Not the eastern sun ascending
Nor the west with daylight ending,
But tho minutes in between them az they
speed themselves away.
Not tho greeting nor the farewell tell
what friendships love doth mean.
Not the handclasp with it's gladness.
Not the good-by with its sadness.
Not the meeting nor the parting. but the
life that lies between.
Friendship binds two lives together
though broad seas between them roll,
IT'S no vanishing emotion,
Not fancy or a notion,
Friendships threads are interviewer in
the fabric OF the soul.
y. Bradford Scarf. In N. 7. Press
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-11-10
Mikado's Allowance.

- The yearly allowance of the mikado,
which is at the same time that of the
whole imperial family, is now $780,
900. Besides, he has the yearly in
comes of 100000 from the interest on
the $10,000,000 which was given to
him from the war indemnity received
from China ten years ago, of $3.50, 600
from his private estates, which
amount to $5,00O,O0O or more; Of $780,
900 from the forests, covering an area
of 5,124,783 acres and valued at $512,-.
487, 300, at 500 an acre; in all ST..
100000. Thus his yearly net income
amounts to $2,750,OOo There are in
all GO members in the imperial family
inclusive of eleven married and four
widowed Processes, who are members
Of the family by marriage, not by
birth. !;
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-11-10
THIS BEAR
WAS WISE

@ HREWSBURY. VT.-When Sim
y Burbank came in from the noun
tain the other day and declared that
Roaming Pete, the notorious spike
tailed bear Of Jockey Cap peak, had
turned shepherd, folks around here
gasped, although they were ready to
believe most anything of Pete.
'Ye don't mean he's gone an done
that not honest?" exclaimed Abe
Winslow, who has had several expert
ences with the animal himself.
"Sure as shootin'," declared Sim.
II seen him with my own eyes, an
I'm here to declare he's the most
KNOWN critter in the hull county. He
was tendin' 'em jest like man, only
he was drivin' 'em toward Smuggler's
Caves, which man wouldn't"
"Sho! Ye don't say?" snorted Abe
"Waal, wal, callate it's about time
we got arter him. What do ye say
we take Bill Cummin's hound an
give him a run-it's reasonable cool?"
This plan thoroughly pleased Sim.
In fact, he had 1ourneyed four miles
to the village to enlist the services Of
Abe. Generally speaking, he would
stand good deal from a bear before
trailing him in the heat, but Pete's
last performance had thoroughly tried
his patience. Every one In the COM
munity credited Roaming Pete with
being the most knowing bear Of sew
eral seasons, and this opinion strength
ened as he successfully eluded capture
time and again.
Some folks called him Joking
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events willed otherwise. And they, got
fresher scent. On approaching the
house Mrs. Burbank ran @excitedly
toward them. and moment later she
gasped out the startling and exciting
information that the bear had driven
of every one Of Sims eight young
pigs
It seems that Sim had no sooner
turned the bend in the road than the
bear trotted across the lots and en-
tered the pigpen. A wild squealing
followed, and soon board was broken
of, and out came the pigs. Closely
behind them trotted bruin, now and
then letting out q "woof, woof," end
up the mountain the whole OUTFIT
started. Never had Mrs. Burbank
seen any person or anything drive
porkers with such precision, and even
in her fright and excitement she mar
veled. BY the time she thought to
raise an alarm Sim was out Of hear
Ing, so she waited for him to return.
It didn't take the men long to put
tko hound on the trail, and despite tho
heat they followed at Looping run as
he started toward Smuggler's Caves.
We'll git him this time, sure"
painted Sim, as he lurched along.
''Consarn the cuss, we'll run him right
into his hole and blow his blamed
head off,"
Abe nodded, but saved his wind to
help his legs.
Hes Jest goin' to drive 'em into the
caves and sot down by the maouth
until he gifts rested. when he'll eat
'em as he wants EN-" Sim continued.
There's a spring right there and he
won't have to move paig for a week,
dingblast his hide!"
Sim proved good prophet, for when
they arrived at the entrance to the
cave the hound stood there believing,
and squeals and roars from within
told that the bear and pigs were hav-
ing troubles Of their own.
Smoke 'em QUIT" suggested Abe as
they so stood getting their breath.
And have them pigs run out and
scatter into the woods!" gasped his
companion. "Nussir, we'll 60 in, roll
a stun up to the maouth and block it,
and then put the fnishin' touches t
our friend Pete"
Cautiously, and with cooked rifles,
they entered, blocked the cave mouth
and followed a narrow shaft Of light.
AS they progressed Che squealing grew
louder, and they prepared for instant
action. The sounds came from q
round cavern at the end Of a passage
they were following, and they were
surprised to observe that this was
lighted by a chimney which came
down from tie forest above The light
disclosed seven Of the eight pigs hud-
died against the further wall. but no
bear was in sight.
AS they stood marveling a deep, gut
teral "ha-ha-ha" came from the top
of the chimney, and, glancing up, they
were enraged to see the grinning face
of Roaming Pete regarding them with
satisfaction. Sim fired almost instant
.ly, but not being used to vertical
shots, he hit the rock and Pete dis
appeared as though he had vanished
into the patch of blue ether above
him. They haven't seen him since.
"Wal," said Abe, when they had tied
the pigs together and begun the jour-
ney home, IN take off my bunnit to
Pete: he's the best hawg-driver In
these ere parts. s'pose he's got the
missin' youngster In him."
Sim nodded.-N. Y. World.
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COULDN'T. FIND HIS HOUSE
Everv Door That Jones Came To On
This Occasion Was That OF
Browns House.

Senator Clark, of Montana, tells OK
the cold winter OF 1877, when Taneue
river, now Miles City, was the camp
ing place of the --th infantry. The
officers had huts made OF rough logs,
and they were all practically alike, in
size and appearance. They had never
before encountered such weather; SO
nobody blamed anybody when some
body occasionally snugged up to John
Barleycorn for warmth and comfort.
On one clear, crisp night an old bach
elor officer wendell his way wobblingly
to his hut, but halted before the wrong
door. He hammered away until the
occupant opened the door and said:
What do you want here?"
Il want to get into my house, Of
course"
This Is not your house."
Then whose house is it, II Il amt
mine?"
This is Browns house."
"Oh, we'll then, good night, Brown -
Good night, JONES'
Five minutes elapsed, when some
body began hammcring away at
Browns back door, and, presumine
that another one Of Jones' was befud-
died, he called out:
who's there, and what do you
want7"
I'm Jones, and I want to get into
my house."
Nov, look here, Jones; I told you
this is not your house."
Whose house is 1t, them"
Browns"
$50 you live here, too, Brown? Good
night"
Almost ten minutes elapsed. Brown
was doing, when another hammering
at his front door aroused him and he
yelled: Hello, there!"
Hello! Let me into my house."
This Is not your house. You can't
get in. Go to your own house, or ga
to the devil and stop annoying me-"
"Say, whose house is this?"
Browns" shrieked the angry OIL
Ger.
We'll, Brown" stammered the maud
lin, befuddled and bewildered Jones.
do you live all along here?"
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Pete," as he seemed to possess real
wholesome sense Of humor. Hunters
who had come upon him at close quar-
ters declared that he actually grinned,
anG others went so far as to say that
they had heard him laugh All agreed
that he was almost human in intel
llgence.
Il don't mind tellin' ye confidential
like that l had a sort O. queer ex-
perience with the cuss last week."
said Sim, after the pair had found the
hound and started, "but I wo'ldn't
jest favor havin' ye spread It. It was
this way: Long Monday the varmint
flshed eve lamb the Of woman was
bottle-raisin' right out Of the pen in
the shed and headed of toward the
sugar orchard, and was that madded
fetched the carbine out Of the closet
and took after him. Twas middlin'
hot and when I come to the sugar
house I sot down to get my wind.
Jest then I heard a bleatin' inside,
and Dustin the lock of the door I
seen the lamb on the floor with a lais
broke.
III hedn't been an idjit, ia have
held onto the carbine, but bein' one
sot it down clus to the door and
went in. JEST as I picked up the
pore leetle lamb heard a piece of
wood roll up against the door, and
when I tried to git out co'ldn't. I
Jumped for the winder and there was
the bar, leggin' it for the woods and
laughin' flt to kill. It seems he'd
Skinned the roof when he seen me
hyperin' after him and dropped the
lamb down the chimbley. Then when
was inside he jest clumb down soft
like and rolled a piece of four-foot
wood, end fust, against the door. The
tother end was solid in the dirt and.
o course, co'ldn't git cut except by
the winder. Did he know the carbine
was outside? O. course re did, durn
his hide!"
It was planned to take the hound
to the meadow where the bear-shep-
herd had been tending sheep" but
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Tough,

Church. see they are lowering the
running time on the railroads between
Chicago and New York. 49, ,<.... u.
7 Gotham-Oh, yes; don't suppose it
will be long before a fellow will reach
New York chewing the same piece Of
beef he put in his mouth when he left
.Chicago.-Yonkers Statesman. st: