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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-01-25
TO RESIST A COLLISION.
Collapsible Car Frame to Take up
Shock.

Shock.
It is a well-known fact that because
Of their positions at the head Of the
train the baggage and mail cars are
subjected to the greatest amount OF
hard usage. The life of a railway pos
tai clerk for this reason is regarded
as a most hazardous one. In a COL
lision the baggage car, which is often
also the mail car, is generally smashed
to splinters, and. often by consuming
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-01-25
Dynamite Does Damage.

An overcharge Of dynamite sent
stones through the windows Of two
apartment houses in New. York City.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-01-25

Dismissed by Commission.
The Civil Service Commission tried
and dismissed David II. Ray, exanin-
ar. who criticised the. board.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-01-25
THE MAN OF THE HOUR.

"A magic lamp, unlovely for the lack
OF legendry in gem and carven scroll,
Burned in a dusky chamber of the world,
With untrimmed wick a-shoulder in the
! bowl.
Then timid chance-the chamberlain of
Cod .
A-stumb.e in the dark, with cropping hand
Scattered the crust Of ashes from the
wick
: And lighted every corner Of the land!
-Aloysius' Coll. in Everybody:s Magazine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-01-25
Perjury Charges Dismissed.

LelJulJ ShoiSSS
The perjury charges against ex- JUS
tice E. l.. Fursman were dismissed at
Troy, \. Y.
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.mament: Four 12-inch 40-callber B.
6-inch 5O-caliber II. f.; twelve 3-inc
Founders: two 3-inch field guns; six
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-01-25
YEARS TREASURY REPORT
Summary of Receipts and Expsndi-
D.. lures of the Government.
TWENTY-FIVE MILLIONS DEFICIT

Causes OF the Falling on-Purchase OF tile
Panama Rights Cost $4,000, ooo-De-
crease OF . $4,000. 900 in Customs
Receipts and Payment OF 500 o 900
to Worlds Fair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-16

The many friends of Miss Alma
Jackwitz will be glad to learn that
she is somewhat improved in health.
Her many friends hope for speedy
recovery.
The Episcopal ladies will hold
their Rummage Sale in the Rosenthal
building opposite the Post Office. in
the early fall. will be glad to call
anywhere for rummage. Phone 433
Maggie and Nettie GeIlerman left
Monday night for Covour S. D., to
attend the wedding of their brother
Fred. which occurs Thursday Aug. z
to Miss Florence Goodrich of that
place.
"A leak in the mains on the COR
ner OF Water street near the Milwau-
kee depot caused great deal of in
convenience to nearby residents and
also to the city officials before it was
repaired.
H. A. Roe, of the new Tea Store
had the misfortune to lose quite a
quantity of goods through the neg
legance of one of the tenants on the
upper floors. The water was left
running and spoiled several cases of
goods, besides retarding his Drorgess
in getting ready for opening day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-16
HOOIigan Coming.

The approaching engagement of
Arthur j. Aylesworth's brilliant farce.
Hooligan's Troubles. is attracting
more than ordinary interest. Expert
dramatic critics declare that this
farce comedy is the brightest of the
seasons offerings because of its
grotesque situations and ludicrous
climaxes. A good laugh in these
cynical and calloused days sis a feat
worthy Of note. The ability to present
brightness and mirth. banishing
worldly cares, is.not easy, but "Hooli-
gan" does it thoroughly and not an
opportunity for laugh is allowed to
escape. "Hooligan's Troubles" will
be at the Grand Opera House on Mon.
day evening Aug. 81.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-16
BULLETIN OF COMING EVENTS.

Aug. 22-Old settlers meeting at
Bluffton.
Winneshiek Co. Fair-Sept. 5, 6, z,
8. 1905.
Sept. = Commencement. DEBORAH
Institute.
Sept. 1914 '05-Northern Iowa Dental
Society, DEBORAH.
Sep. 2-Hon. William Jennings
Bryan, Grand opera house. auspices
Congregational L. A. S.
Sept labor Day, Monday.
Sept. 8-Address by Gov. A. B.
Cummins at the Winneshek Fair.
Sept. 1i-Public schools open.
Oct. 10-Convention, Austin Flint and
Cedar Valley Medical Society.
Nov. 3O-Thanksgiving Day. Thursday
Dec. 25-Christmas, Monday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-16
LOCAL ITEMS.

-Hooligan' S Troubles
AT the Grand Opera House
Monday night August /. '05'
". @. Sheetz returned last Wedne-
sday from Houston. Texas.
Prof. Welstad and neice returned
to their home in Waterloo Thursday.
Mrs. Emma Kenyon returned home,
Friday from her visit at New Hamp-
ton.
Miss Grace Graham went to Du-
buque last Thursday to visit with her
brothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Haines re-
turned from their Dakota trip on Mon
day night. W y ii
j. A. Gruver and wife of West
Union were the guests of their son a
few day last week.
Miss Bessie Harrington of La
Crosse Wis. former resident of De-
corah is visiting friends in the city.
Call and see our elegant line of
candies, cigars, etc.. at the Winnie
shiek hotel confectionery. M. H.
Wells.
Mrs. L. D. Miller and daughters
came from Sioux Falls SD. on Thurs
day for a visit with her mother Mrs.
Peter Roney.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Easton. and
Mrs. Hogle, and Mrs. Hoyt were visit
ing friends in Postville the latter part
of last week.
Miss Emma Scrhubbe returned last
Thursday morning from her visit with
her sister Miss Francis Shrubbe in
New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Aker departed
ON Thursday for their home in Min
newaukon. N. d.. after visit with
relatives in Pleasant Township.
Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Green are
enjoying visit from their niece,
Miss Lutte MilliQun. of Davenport.
who came up ON the Rock Island,
Monday evening.
The W.R.C. social at McKay's
residence last Friday was we'll attend
ed and success in everv way. Every
body had a good time and came away
we'll repaid. The receipts were slS.
Mrs. Blanche Shaw of Minneapolis,
who has been visiting her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Peacock, returned
to her shome Monday morning. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Frank Kim
ball and Miss Minnie Little.
Advertised letters at the Postoffice
for Aug. Ia, are, Mr.. L. Erelvwine,
Mr.. Christ Nelson. Miss Ida Neashum,
Mr.. @. E. Olson. Mrs. l. Ole. Mrs. H.
A Patton, Mrs. g. Texdahl, Mr..
Hillery Cunningham, H. L. Norris.
"A beautiful bouquet Of roses of
different varities was left at this Office
last Friday by Mr.. Henry Paine. Mr..
Paine. who is an excellent Judge and
lover of flowers has large and
choice selection of these roses in his
garden which are very, beautiful.
Walkers Opera House was we'll filed
last Monday evening. Many ladies
were in the audience, and seemed
to appreciate the entertainment as
we'll as the veriest bald-head there.
Duncan Clark's show consisted OF
song and dance specialties which were
of a nature that would not in the
least shock the most fastidious. =
Seward (Neb.) Reporter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-16
Bids Thrown Out.

At the meeting of the city council
last night for the letting of the
paving of alleys through blocks 10 IL
and ~ nothing was accomplished and
the bids were thrown out and new
bids will be called for. M. Koenig
of Omaha bid Sl.SS per square yard
Carlson Bros. of DEBORAH 81 81 and M.
Ford ofCedar Rapids 81. 80.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-08-16
A Well Pleased Customer.

Ridgeway Iowa Aug. '05.
Mr.. b. j. REYNOLDS DEBORAH.
Dear Sir -
received the photos last week and
was very much pleased with them
Many thanks for the booklet cards. {"
We will remember where to go when
we want good work done.
Very Truly.
FLORENCE HOYT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

//-HE present redivivus of the book
 play is only the survival of the
 fittest. or a return to first prin- ciples," recently said Paul Gilmore, the young star, whose present play, Captain Debonnaire," is an example of a success full novel being turned into an attractive drama The play is a dramatization by William Farquhar Payson and James Mac Arthur of MT. Payson's widely read story "Debonnaire."
 fact that the most enduring plays are those which are founded on stories that previously have been told in another form, either in novels in poems, or in history or tradition handed down in volumes or by word of mouth
 ''The playwright Is none the less a dram atist who turns other peoples plots into form for stage usage. Were that not the case Shakespeare would be the least in- stead of the greatest of play builders, for not one of the stories used by him was original with himself.
 There were other plays on the subject of Romeo and Juliet long before the Bard of Avon gave us his immortal version Of the tragic love of the Montague and Capulet All of his Italian comedies, Much Ado About Nothing Twelfth Night The Two Gentlemen of Verona The Merchant of Venice etc. were stories common to the day and had often been told in play and on parchment. And
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
DRAMATISTS WHO USE
 OTHER PEOPLES IDEAS

of course the dramas dealing with the Richards the Henrys. King John, Julius Caesar Corionlanus. Macbeth and others were only statements of facts in the his tory of the poets own country and or Rome
 Faust" was celebrated in Teutonic lore long before Goethe or even before Mar lowe told its legend in dramatic verse. Schiller turned for his themes to subjects that had been of world wide import ance, transferring to the stage between four walls dramas which had been play ed upon the stage of nations.
 Tt may be said that, almost without exception, the plays that have endured are those whose stories first were told in some other form, and that, among those plays whose plots have originated entirelE within the man who wrote them, there are very few which have everlasting qualities. Thus 1t would seem that great ideas be- come such, or are recognized as such, after having stood the test of centuries or at least generations.
 The modern book play may be said to have originated with the dramatiza- ton of several of the Alexander Dumas romances such as, The Three Musketeers' and The Count of Monte Cristo.' The longevity of these plays Is one of the mar vels of stage history. In number of per formances they hold the record over all other plays, except Uncle Toms Cabin another book play.
 These romantic dramatiZations were superseded in popularity for awhile by problem plays and society dramas. Book plays came into their own again with The Prisoner of Zenda and Under the Red Robe Again they were put aside for the home made plays like The Ty- ranny of Tears and The Mummy and the Running Bird But this year there are more dramatizations of novels on the road than ever before."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
DRANK 48 GLASSES
 "CORN" AND DIED

drink more corn whisky than any other living man, and forthwith started In 10 make his boast good. He swallowed the drinks almost in succession to the utter astonishment of fhe others in the place.
 Smith was carried from the place Ill a stupor. and after reaching his home diea- The body was swollen to some extent and the whisky poison had effected every delicate organ of his body.
 As far as is known this is the largest quantity of whisky or beer consumed by any one man during the short space of time of two hours. According to state ments of physicians it is almost twice as much of the alcohol as the huma n system can withstand, and had the negro recovered from the effects of the whisky 1t would have been almost a miracle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

Tom Smith a young negro, broke the worlds record Friday night for drinking "old corn" but he forfeited his life in doing so. According to statements of eye witnesses the man drank forty-eight whisky glasses full of corn whisky and died a few hours afterwards.
 As a method of advertising their busi- ness the enterprising proprietors of the Bee Hive saloon, located at the corner of Third avenue and Fourteenth street, gave drinks away during certain hours before closing time. and the bar was packed with negroes.
 All who visited the place went away drunk, or so full of white lightning that they will long remember the occasion.
 It Is said that Smith boasted he could
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

ly long train. The simple. or headdress, was of silver. A rouleau going around the head wreath fashion, from which a silver network, scintillating with jewels, hung down to the neck on either side of tho face. The front of the corsage was en- riched by Lady Curzon's fine diamonds.
 His excellency the viceroy's daughters. the Hon. Irene and the Hon. Cynthia Curzon, with Captains Lambert and For rester, des-de-camp. were white knights in attendance on Richard Occur de Lions royal spouse Queen Berengaria. Long white cloaks lined with pale blue silk, fas- tened at throat with gold clasp a long tight-fitting frock down to the knees with plated armored undershirt and sleeves showing. Front of costume handsomely appliqued in gold. with figures of fieur- de-lys, dolphin, French eagle and cross crescents. Belt of gold chain and crossed hilted sword. White tights. white buck skin shoes gold popnjays, on the left shoulder of the cape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
CONCERT THIS AFTERNOON
Choice Programme Will Be Rendered
 at the Conservatory.

The second concert of the Sunday after noon series at the Conservatory of Music, 630 North Nineteenth street, will be given this afternoon at 3:45 o'clock. The pro- gramme follows:
 Piano and Violin-Sonato Opus, 45 c Minor-Grieg.
 Allegro Ala Romance, Allegro animate, Mir and Mrs. Gussen
 Piano-Songs Without Words-(a) Con solution, Opus 30 No 3, (Mendelssohn) (btNenetian Gondola Song, Opus 19 No. 6, (Mendelssohn); Co Spring Song, Opus 62
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

stationed on each of the principal cor ners in charge of a kettle to receive do- nations from the passersby.
 The army is In need of clothing and other necessities for the poor, and unl- formed members of the army are solicit ing contributions during this week. Last year the donations were quite liberal, and Ensign Mcclellan hopes to be able to provide an elaborate dinner.
 Major Berriman of Atlanta will be in Birmingham this week and the full plan for the Christmas arrangements of the Salvation Army here will be completed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
'' / / !" Dr. Humphreys Seventy Seven breaks up Grip and COLDS

First.-Some persons are cured of a Cold by TT" almost from the first dose; these are the clean livers whose system responds promptly to medical treatment.
 Second.-Other Colds yield slowly but surely; these are careless people or high llvers whose system Is cogged by over indulgence in good things.
 Third.--Are the stubborn natures, the Cold seems to grow worse: but the effect of "77" Is cumulative and after a tussle the Cold disappears as suddenly as it came
 A book on Dr. Humphreys System of Cure mailed free.
 Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co.,, Cor. William and John streets, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
Reformation of a Kind.
innincott,s Magazine.

From Lippincott's Magazine.
 "Yes. kind lady, my four years term expires in two weeks, then when l get out of the pen I am going to reform and start little cigar store. I kin buy one for $60O Have I friends what'll advance the money? Nav, I don't need them fer that little sum; l kin steal that much in two nights"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
The Gorgeous curzons.

From the Chicago Journal.
 F'rom the report of the farewell ball to
 the former Miss Letter and her husband.
 the late viceroy, at Simla, in the News
 of India.)
 His excellancy the viceroy wore tha costume of the Marquis of Wellesley, which he did on the occasion of the cen tury ball in Calcutta. Lady Curzon repre- sented Queen Berengaria and she looked very handsome. The dress was of Kin kob, dark orange and gold. with immenses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
CHRISTMAS DINNER
 FOR POOR PEOPLE
SALVATION ARMY IS ARRANG- ING TO AID 10oo-CHlLDREN WILL BE FED ON NEW YEARS DAY.

The Salvation Army will feed 1000 poor people at it's hall on Second avenue on Christmas day and 800 children on New Years day.
 Ensign Mcclellan, the officer in charge of the local corps of the army, is mak- ing an effort to secure donations for the poor to be distributed on Christmas. Members of the local force have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

own It Is issued at penny and con- tains an excellent record of the events of the week, doings in parliament, the war in the east and so on. It Is called the Brailie Weekly, after the French in ventor of the greatest system of printing at Edinburg on cylinder machine by new invention which alone enables the paper to be issued at the popular price of a single copper coin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS

before it is too late. It also cures Heartburn, Bloating, Belching, lndiges- ton, Dyspepsia, Insomnia, and Malaria. Get bottle today; also ask your drug gist for free copy of our 1906 illus trated Almanac. It's well worth hay ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
WINTER IS HERE

But is your system strong enough to withstand the severe cold and inclem- ent weather? IT. not, you're liable to attacks of ChilIs, Colds, Grippe or Pneumonia. Strengthen the entire sys- tenn by taking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT.
Turn Verein Will Have Interesting
 Programme Tonight.

The literary entertainment of the Br- mingham German Turn-Verein will take place at the hall, 2O21h First avenue. Sunday evening at o'clock. The following programme will be carried out: Overture-Poet and Peasant. ..... Soupe
 Prof. E. Katz. Violin solo-Melodie in F....................
 M. Williams. Lecture-"Some Ideals of Democracy.
 A. Leo Oberdorfer. Flute solo...................... Selected
 Prof. Julius Furman. Vocal solo-"Dch theure Halle gruess ich wieder" (from Tannhauser). Wagner
 Miss Norma Sehoolar "The Price of Entertainers '............. .......................... P Sims "Serenade" ............. .......... Schubert
 B. l.. Michaelson. (a) "Blue Aeugelein' '................. Witt (b) "Haiden Roesleln" .......... Werner
 f1nr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
No. 6, cMendelssohn)-Mrs. Edna Gockel-

No. 6, CMendelssohn)-Mrs Edna Gockel- Gussen.
 Trio-(a) Hearts of Oak Or. Boyce)- Old English; (b) Kathleen Mauourneen- Irish Song; Co Tell Her I'll Love Her Old Enghsh-Miss Cunningham, Mrs. Fies and Mrs. Gilmore
 Violin-Andante from D major concerto, CMozart)-Mr. William Gussen.
 Piano (a) Etude, fiat Uacob Rein hardD; (b) Etude major Uacob Rein hardD; Co Etude, Opus 25 No. 8 D flat, Chopin; (d) Etude, Opus 10 No. 12 flat, (Chopin)-Mrs. Edna Gockel-Gussen.
 Germany Mozart. 1756-179l.
 Germany Mendelssohn, 1S09-1S4.
 (Poland) Chopin, 1810-1S49.
 (Norway) Grieg. 1S43-
 (Germany) Reinhardt, 1S5--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10

Prof. Fred l.. Grambs. Director. Special invitations have been extended to women and there will be no charge for admission. The entertainment is In charge of Frank Deedmeyer and A. G. Brandt, the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
As a Christmas Present

for your family there is abso- lutely nothing you could give that would bring as much pleasure and happiness as a piano. and especially if the selection is made from our stock, which is made up ot ! pianos of reputation, such as me Chickering, Kranich & .Sach, Everett, Krell-French, ,Mathushek, Emerson, Kurtz- mann, McPhail, Wilbur, Forbes, Hobart M. Cable, liar yard, Smith & Barnes, and Pease. Our more than six teenyears of piano experience and honest methods of deal ing makes the buying of us safe; for whatever FORBES may tell you about a piano you may rest assured is right. We keep faith with the pur- chaser and stand back of every statement that is made regarding our pianos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
A Blind Man's Newspaper.

From the London Daily News.
 For the first time In history the blind have now a weekly newspaper of their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-10
20 sfs,; a Ds;
A Few Christmas Bargains Slightly Used Pianos

$35O Estey Piano, ebony case, good tone and action.
 Special price. .12O.OO $4OO Kimball Piano, } pedals, modern case, good tone and action.
 Special price ...... l65.OO $375 Kingsbury Piano, ma hogany case tone and action good as new.
 Special price .17O.OO $325 England Piano, mahog- any case, good as new.
 Special price. :. .l87.5O $400 Mathushek Piano, tone and action guaranteed.
 Special price .l35.OO $500 Pease Piano, large ma
 hogany case, good tone and
 action.
 Special price. ..ZZ5.OO $325 Arion Piano, case, tone and action good as new. Special price .....zlO.OO $S5O Smith & Nixon Piano, can't tell from new, large mahogany case. Special price,. 395.OO $25O Pianola Piano Player, almost new. Special price .125.OO | $25O Cecelian Piano player, good as new.
 Special price. ...... 125.OO |
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-10-05
MURDERED SEVEN BABES
THEN KILLED HERSELF
Horrible Crime OF Illinois Woman
Who Became Temporarily Insane
Husbands Suicides When He
Learns Of Tragedy.

Rock Island. Ill.-Mrs. Clarence
Markham Of Cambridge. near here, in
a ut Of temporary insanity on Satur-
day. killed her seven children with
an axe, after which she placed their
bodies in bed, saturated IT with
coal oil and set fire to IL. She then
hacked her throat with knife and
threw herself on the burning bed.
Neighbors rescued her. but she was
so badly burned that she died soon
after she had made a confession. The
eldest child was nine years old, the
youngest a baby in arms.
Late Saturday night Clarence e.
Markham, husband and father OF the
victims OF the tragedy, committed sui
eide by shooting himself after tying
a rope around his neck so that it
would choke him to death in case the
bullet failed to do its purpose.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-10-05
LAsoRfRs Wlse Rs,ssEo.
One Way OF Securing tSsn TO Build
the Panama Canal.

Colon.-Six hundred and fifty labor
ers from Martinique brought here
Friday on the French steamer Yer
sailles under contract TO work on the
canal. refused to disembark or submit
10 vaccination, which is Imperative
under the American sanitary regula-
tons. They clamored to be taken back
to Martinique, asserting that they
had been misinformed as to the con-
ditions here before they embarked,
and that later they learned these con-
aitions were intolerable and deadly.
Saturday morning, however, 500 OF
them were with difficulty persuaded to
and, and these were sent to points
along the line OF the canal. One hun
bred and fifty remained on board and
declined TO leave the ship under any
consideration. These were forcibly
elected from the vessel in the after
noon by Panama and canal zone po-
licemen, but not until nearly every
one of them had been dubbed and
several were bleeding from nasty
wounds.