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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
HIS BODY EXHUMED.
Doubts Of Robert Keith Dar-
gan's Death Settled
HlSREMAINS FULLY IDENTIFIED
Mofe1 Fhaa Fifty PERSONS who Knew
Robert Keith Dargan Ill Life View.
ed Disinterred Remains of Suicide
President of Defunct Cotton Oil 90.
and Positively Identified Body.

Darlington, IS. c., Special-In order
to set at rest the numerous persistent
storiss3t to the effect that Robert Keith
Dargan, who committed suicide here
on July .11th last, shortly after the
disastrous failure Of several large
corporations Of which he was manager
the grave was opened and the remains
identified by SO Of more well-known
cictizzens who knew him iii life. Dar-
gan had $4,000 insurance oil his life,
s25, 900 in the Fidelity Mutual 1iisur-
ancea Company of Philadelphia, and
s15! 300 in the Equitable. The latter
company accepted the proofs of death
submitted and, some months ago, paid
the amount due, but the Philadelphia
'company,5 by reason Of the current ru-
morss that Dargan was not dead, per
sisted I'D the demand that the body be
5disiIterred and made an effort some
weeks ago to secure an order from
judge R. c. Watts to have this done,
The Judge declined to issue the order,
but stated that, if the company were
sued;;T-it could renew its request with
out prejudice from his decision.
Or August 9th Mrs. R. K. Dargan
submitted proofs of death and, in re-
ply,5the company wrote her, in part,
assfollows: "The proofs of death as
submitted are not satisfactory and,
under all circumstances of the case,
we must ask you to submit further
proof:of8 death by allowing the grave
to to- be- opened and the body to be IN
specfed by six residents of Darlington,
who were prsonally acquainted with
Mr.. Dargan in his life,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Argusta-columbia Trolley.

Augusta, Ga, special.-James U.
Jackson, vice president of the Angus
Ia Aiken Railway Company and
others, filed with the Secretary of
State at Columbia, S. c., application
for charter of company to be known
as the Augusta and Columbia Rail-
road Company. 1t is their purpose to
extend the Aiken trolley line, now %
miles long, on to Columbia, shorten
ing the distance between Augusta and
the South Carolina capital nearly 20
ynilsa,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Had TO- Fight if Not Docile.

Annapolis, Mr. special.-r'he rtial
of Midshipman Chester A. Bloebuam,
Of ST. Charles, Mo, on charges Of haz-
.iing,sswas concluded Friday. The
scourt malshal occupied only seven
;minGitesi mini sin reaching a verdict in the
scasssdeSo ;dshipman Bleebauin, by
far the shortest period in any case
A charge Of hazing has been filed
against Midshipman Claude B. Mayo,
Of Columbus, Miss, a member of the
first class. His offenses are alleged
to have been committed during Sept
.ember last. when Mayo, with other
similarly situated midshipmen, were
kept at Annapolis while the other up
per classmen were on leave.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Shot Both Before Dying.

Knoxville, Tenn, Special, = Ben
Kicker was killed and the two broth
ers, Clark and Tom Halls, shot in an
alteration at Freshour's distillery,
12 miles from Greenville, Tenn. Rick
er was shot by Tom Hale, but after
he had been mortally wounded he sue
ceeded in shooting the other two men,
dying after firing shot which enter
ed Clark Hale's breast. The Hales
are being driven by wagon to North
Carolina, according to last reports.
Kicker died in few minutes. The
origin of the trouble is not known.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Two New Governments in an Hour
Makes Notable Record Even for
South America, People of Guaya-
quill Revolving Against Assumption
of Power by Vice President Moreno

Guayaquil, Ecuador, BY Cable
General Alforo occupied Quito, the
capital, at p. ln., Thursday. A juanta
of notible persons met in the govern
ment palace here at 4 p m. and form
ed a new government. Vice President
Buquerize Moreno assumed the execu-
tive power, establishing new Minis
try.
Rioting followed. The people dur
ing the afternoon attacted the prisons,
liberating the political prisoners and
afterwards capturing the police bar
racks, where the rioters obtained poss.
session. of a.number rifles and some
cannons. Rifle shots later we're heard
in all parts of the city and the rioters
became so bold that they attacked
battallioa of artillery. Many persons
were killed and wounded during the
fighting.
The new ministry, however, only
lasted one hour. The people rejected
the administration Of Baquerizo Mo.
reno and proclaimed as President
General Elroy Alfaro, the former
President of Ecuador, and leader OF
the revolution, and in his absence DIR
Emile Arrevalo assumed the civil and
military authority.
a great panic prevailed here during
the evening and in the midst Of the
disorder General Leonidas Plaza, min,
ister, of Ecuador to- the United States
who arrived here Jan. is and assumed
chief command of the army in its
operations against the rebels, escaped
from the city and embarked on board
the Chilean steamer Leora, which
leaves here tomorrow for Panama.
Later in the evening order was re-
stored.
Two hundred persons were killed ol
wounded in the fighting here.
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NOTES OF ROYALTY.

King Carlos of Portugal is an artist
of considerable ability.
King Haakon Of Norway is gradually.
becoming used to his new surroundings
and people. ~
The present Pope is the first Pontiff
Of the Roman Catholic Church to In
dulge in cigars.
Shooting for five hours at Schloss
Moschen recently the Kaiser's bag
amounted to 1136 pheasants and hares.
-. The Gear Of Russia, who is consider
ably below the average height OF men,
is fully head shorter than the Gar
ina.
The Grand Duke Adolphus of Luxem-
burg, who died recently in his eighty
ninth year, was the oldest reigning
sovereign in Europe.
Among the celebrations connected
.withsthe "pame dag" Of Francis Joseph
Of Austria is the giving Of money to
servants long in the service Of one
family.
The Sultan Of Turkey always ex-
presses the greatest astonishment when
{ told that reforms have not been carried
out. and declares that 1t is the fault Of
his ministers.
The German Emperor, the King of
Italy; the youthful King of Spain, the
Queen of Holland, the King of Bavaria
and the King of SaXony have never
taken che trouble to be crowned.
When the Prince and Princess Of
Wales desired the other day to inspect
the Golden Temple, at Amritsir, In the
Punjab. the Sikhs declined to allow
them to enter the main gate, because
they were not Sikhs..
z, King Haakon VII. OF Norway. has
royal eye which is evidently very keen
for the success and succession Of his
dynasty, as he seems to have lost no
opportunity Of holding up his son, the
infant Crown Prince Olaf, to the en-
thusiastic. gaze Of the NQrwegians.
King Alphonse XIII. of Spain is pre-.
pairing for his forthcoming wedding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Two Killed in Mexican Wreck.

Mexico City, Special.-Two men, a
locomotive engineer and expess mes
senser, were killed outright in col
lision between passenger train and a
freight train OH the Inter Oceanic
Railway. Two others were severely
injured. The baggage car contained
half a million silver dollars, but none
were lost.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Texas RAILWAYS.

Texas is building or planning sc
many news railroads that it is next
to impossible to keep track of them
all. When they are all. completed
Texas will not fall far short of hay.
ing so per cent more main track
than Illinois, which was the state
Of greatest mileage until recently.
when the iron horse took a fresh spuri
over the boundless areas of the Lone
Star state-st. Louis Republic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Preacher Alleged Poisoner.

Gainesville, Ca, special.-Rev. J.
W. Austin, at one time pastor OF the
Methodist church at Bclltown, near
Gainesville, was placed in the county
jail here having been arrested and
brought from Gwynette county, charg-
ed with attempting to poison Hon
Bob Quillian, of Belltown, giving Mr.
Quilian a medicated apple. 1t is al
legged that Rev. Mr.. Austin while at
camp meeting at Popular Springs last
summer, Mr.. Austin preaching a ser
mon a few minutes after giving Mr.
Quillian the apple which made the
latter violently ill.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
oracksmen Get s2,o5o Gold, From
Oklahoma Bank.

Oklahoma City, Special. After
four attempts, robbers blew the safe
of tile Bank of Dale, near this city,
and secured $2,O5O in gold and made
their escape. 1t is thought that the
thieves belong to the same gang that
has been robbing banks near here for
the past three months.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Half Baltimore Block Burns.

Baltimore, spccial.-Fire occurred
in the plant of the Baltimore Chrome
Works. Probably onc-half of the ex-
tensive plant, covering about city
block, has been destroyed. The loss
we'll be very heavy as mach stock
ready for shipment was destroyed.
The frc was still burning at l:3O q.
,n.. but issbclieped to be under control
Tt il impossible to estimate the money
less,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Charged With Murder of Sleeping
Brother.

Madison, Tex, special.-Rangers
arrested and jailed R. D. Defee and
j.. H. Defee on afidavits charging
them with the murder of Tom Defee,
a son and brother of the accused, who
was beaten to death with an axe as he
lay asleep in his home at Midway.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Fatal Wreck Near Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, special.-Two men
were instantly killed, another is
missing, believed to be under the de-
bris, and fourth fatally scalded as
the result of head-on collision be-
tween a north-bound through freight
and a switch engine on the Seaboard
Air Line Railroad near Nina, small
station about eight miles from At
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Would Kill Negro Schools.

Kackson, Miss, spccial.-senator
Glover introduced into the Mississip-
pi Senate concurrent resolution. to
amend the constitution by providing
that no children shall be admitted to
the public schools of the State when
the parent is liable for the poll tax
for the current year and the same re.
main unpaid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Socialist Rallies in Berlin.

Berlin, By cable.-socialist meet
ings held here passed off with com
plete quiet. The halls, which were
filed tc overfowing, were closed by
the police half an hour before the
speaking commenced. Strong resolu-
tions were passed and protests against
the present tripartite suffrage system
in Prussia were, adopted.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Lees Birthday Observed.

Friday, the birthday of Lee and
Jackson, was generally observed as a
holiday by the cities of the South. All
the schools took holiday, the State in
stitutions were closed and generally
appropriate exercises we're held.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
:Jlaim Honors for Maine Men,

Nowsthat Portland is to have a fine
1 statue OF Tom Reed Maine paper
thinks that Lot M. Morrill, and James
Blaine should be similarly honored
ii augusta and Nelson Dlngley In
Lewiston and Hannibal Ham:ia and
hhsssssssss q, BoatalIee IL Banlyof.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
Officer Johnson Dies.

Rock Hill, S. c., Special.-Police-
man R. G. Johnson, who accidentally
shot himself Thursday morning, died
at 7:3O O'Clock and his remains were
taken to Fort Mill for interment.
which will take place Saturday:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24

BLOODY DAY IN ECUADOR
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-01-24
EDGEFEID, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY a, 1906.
COL. MORGAN'S b
Received a Favorable Report
Hands Of the Dispensary Com
of the House of Representati,

Col. B. A. Morgan of Greenvi
received a favorable report on
to provide for local option in Il,
agement of the liquor busint
South Carolina. Col. Morgan j
ed to introduce this bill last sc
so much attention was given
Raysor-Mapning bill that he 4
the consideration of hie foooanl
New-York tribune., 1906-04-28

by the way he answers the questions which are
asked whether he is a smuggler. and. although
the examination Of baggage is close the average
traveller has little difficulty in bringing his
goods away. The pleasure of many a trip has
been wiped out and forgotten because Of the
anxiety on the part of a tourist whose only
thought on the way home is whether he will
succeed in cheating the government out Of the
import duty the things which he purchased
abroad. All may go Well with him until the last
moment and then tip, given by some trades
man in Europe who failed to sell him the dia-
monds or laces which he knows a rival concern
sold will land the smuggler in the inspectors
Office on the wharf and throw a gloom over his
Homecoming
Nearly all the grea: ocean liners sailing for
the port Of New York during the rush season
have customs officers aboard. They are not
known as such. and that account collect
much information the way which is made
use Of on the wharf when baggage examination
time comes. Well laid plans for cheating the
New-York tribune., 1906-04-28

government have been discussed IN the smoking
room with men who We're paid 10 prevent snug
Cling.
Having baggage examined is one Of the new
experiences for the American abroad. If he
lands in England he Will find the examination
perfunctory, conducted by men who do all they
can 10 expedite the business and in many in
stances simply go through the form when told
that the trunks contain no cigars, tobacco or
firearms.
In speaking of the examination OF passengers
luggage by customs officers, Thomas Cooks S
representative said: The customs examination
is one OF the greatest drawbacks 20 the pleasure
OF foreign travel. but passengers will do well TO
remember that civility costs nothing and may
purchase much and that the custom house off,
GERS merely performing a duty, perhaps as
disa greea bic to themselves as to the traveller
The following are the principal articles SUD
ject 10 customs duty in the various countrles'
Austria. new wearing apparel. silk. wines,
spirits nQueurs. perfumes playing cards. toys,
Photographic apparatus, Jewelry, confectionery
and cigars. The list looks formidable. but when
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and emptied its contents out Of the window.
Il will not pay she said, and the trunk was
closed and sent back to the train. which soon
resumed its run toward Cologne.
He thought he aWfully smart" said the
girl 10 her companions in the compartment
but he missed the five pound box at the bot
tom OF the trunk The list of articles sub
feet TO duty in Switzerland includes hats and
bonnets. tea, coffee, provisions. soap. salt con-
fecuonery, wine. perfumery, tobacco. Jewelry
and candles.
Only one and half ounces Of tobacco may be
taken into Italy by any one traveller free. Pas
sengers In whose possession more than this guam
tity is found may be fined Il francs. The duty on
tobacco entering France Is u francs a kflo on
Turkish, 20 francs a lilo on cigars and 30 francs
klIo on cigarettes on entering France a
passenger has the right 10 carry free fifty cigars
or fifty cigarettes or one-half pound of tobacco
II he declares II If IL is not declared IL is
liable 10 seizure and the man may be fined five
times the duty" man entering France with
his wife and their adult daughters took two
hundred cigars and told the inspector that the
New-York tribune., 1906-04-28

the inpector has opened the trunks and seen
no wine bottles or cigars he usually passes
them and touches his hat politely in thanks for
the little tip In Belgium the list Of taxable arti-
Fumes. tobacco and jewelry. SacCharine is pro-
hipited. The officials polite and are the
lookout chiefly for cigars. Among the articles
prohibited in France are cartridges playing cards
and matches. Duty is charged on linen silk en-
hroideries jewelry, typeWriters. sewing machines.
soap, candles. spirits and tobacco. on the Ger
man frontier the tourist will find customs officers.
who In dress and appearance resemble pOrters.
They make a pretence at examining the baggage
for many things. but are really on the lookout
for cigars and confectionery. Preserved meats
are prohibited.
tin box containing pound of American
candy was found in a girls steamer trunk
by the inspector at Herbesthal last summer.
1t was intended for a friend VINO had not
seen bit Of real American candy for several
years, and when the officer explained gruff1y
that duty must be paid the girl took the box
New-York tribune., 1906-04-28

can 60 10 q day function and one or two even
ing gowns. She should be more particular
about taking enough shoes than the men. be
cause the European shoes for women are a shad
less pleasing 70 the eye and less comfortable %
the feet OF Americans than those made for tn
sterner sex. No matter who the woman Is sfs
will not resist the temptation TO buy som
hosiery. gloves waists and small wear gener
ally. and for that reason she should take only &
small quantity OF these articles Jewelry is .
burden except 10 those who look upon dress
display as essential to their happiness. For thi
people who go 10 Europe with a view 70 spend
ing weeks at watering places or fashionable rs
New-York tribune., 1906-04-28

and frets over the selection Of his wardrobe and
usually takes too much BY doing so he incurs
extra expense for transportation OF baggage ana
is compelled TO spend more time in packing ana
unpacking his belongings The inexperiehceo
man also makes mistakes in the selection OF
what he takes particularly when ne begins ms
tourney in midsummer. Heavy underwear IS
often left behind and heavy overcoat seems
superfuous. The experienced tourist provides
himself with heavy underwear ana an oNeItod1 o,
~ az Ieast medium weight and does not pack
them away in the trunk which goes In the hold'
but mrs them in his cabin trunk or carries MS
New-York tribune., 1906-04-28
BAGGAGE ABROAD.
Hon TraUellcrs Must Manage Re-
guding Customs Duties.

The expense connected with baggage trans
portation IN Europe is an important item. and
Cor that reason the thrifty tourist goes away
from home light" But the temptation 10 buy
things IS usually irresistible, and by the time
the homeward journey begins several pieces OF
baggage have been added These become a bur
den. even il they are purchased st the last stop
ping place and the homeward bound American
does not discover this until he faces the customs
inspector as the ship nears its landing place.
The Official asks:
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of some manufacturers may be found. but the
native shoe store is a disappointment 10 the
American patron, and what he buys there is
devoid OF comfort and OF style
The who thinks that the day dress suit
is not wanted learns that he is mistaken
when he reaches England, where the frock coat
and high hat Indispensable when man
wishes to appear properly dressed Canes, UNI
brellas and haberdashery one need not take
away. because novelties in these goods can be
purchased Some men go away without evening
clothes because they are simply rushing
through the country" but sometimes they regret
the omission before the ship lands on the other
New-York tribune., 1906-04-28

passengers dress for dinner" and at some o,
the entertainments on board men IN day dresl
are conspicuous
As to women and their wardrobes. experience
does not always bring about reform. and
women who have made the tour annually fos
many years constantly increase the amount
their baggage, and still always complain thai
they have nothing TO wear and must get sOmt
dresses while abroad. The sensible woman wis
goes to see and not to be seen takes a few ser
v1Ceable dresses and waists. a wrap besides the
one she wears on board. a costume IN which shf
New-York tribune., 1906-04-28
When did you go abroad?"


How many trunks did you take?"
How many trunks have YOU with you?'
Have you anything dutiable in your trunks?'
The passenger hesitates. and the inspector
helps him along by saying: You know you are
entitled 10 500 worth Does what you are
bringing with you amount 20 more?"
How much? Does II include any presents?"
And then he examines the next passenger.
When The steamer lands the passengers decla-
ration is handed 10 another inspector, and, hav-
Ing the keys Of the various trunks, bags boxes
and chests. he begins his search for the articles
purchased abroad. The passenger can save time
By packing all European purchases in one trunk
and having the bills handy in case there should
be any doubt as 10 the truth Of his statements.
The government officials are alert and can
usually tell by the actions Of q passenger and
New-York tribune., 1906-04-28

coat on board unpacked- Besides his steamer
suit he should have another Of under weight, a
day dress suit and evening clothes. Underwear
can be purchased anywhere on the other side,
but unless shoes enough TO last until the journey
is over are taken the tourist will discover that
there are some things this side of the water
which are vastly superior to the European prod
uct- good pair OF walking shoes. one pair OF
low cut and one pair for evening wear and a pair
OF American rubber overshOes make the proper
quota. There American shoe stores In nearly
all the large towns of Europe. where the product
New-York tribune., 1906-04-28
WHAT TO WEAR ABROAD.
articles 1citb Which Tourists Should
Provide Themselves.

What clothes 10 take a vacation trip to
Europe is a problem 10 the novice. He worries
New-York tribune., 1906-04-28

four boxes were zone for each member OF our
party"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1906-06-15

apology from this man who demands
gentle treatment; but he has denied
to the Index Appeal that he slapped
at Senator Martin. Hundreds heard
him say that "even the junior Sena-
tor, who opposed the primary al
Roanoke, rushed to the platform in
Richmond and moved the adoption
OF the resolution he (Jones) brought
10" (words to that effect), add bis
sarcasm and gestures brought cheers
from his sympathizers. If men and
papers are to be gibbeted for report.
Ing his Incorporate utterances OF
criticisiug bis record we should have
known it earlier in the campaign
Two weeks longer and the people Of
this section would register crush.
ing vote against such bossism. W.
might have known that moderation
would not have been rewarded by
moderation at bis hands. Any one
daring to oppose his highness must
be crushed to earth aud b. has sstel.
lites fitting around to carry out his
impish DEGREES. Press and people
who oppose him must be gagged.