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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
Interrupted.

There is an actor who is more re-
markabIe for his talents than for his
good looks.
On a recent occasion he was appear
ing at q provincial theatre. and the
heroine, in the course of the play, had
to observe:
"Ah! you change co~untenance!" The
moment she pronounced these words
a voice from the gallery cried out:
-AOh. for heavens sake. don't stop
HIM! Let him cha lge."-London Tit
Bits.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
Bucolic.
as q country road.

It was a country road.
The automobile was sweeping down
ut q high clip.
Directly in its track al old man leis-
urely shambled behind two COWS which
he was escorting homeward.
When the machine was almost on
top of them, ono Of the occupants an
erily called out: "Why don't you get
out of our way? Do you want to be
run over%
"Well," responded the farmer dryiy.
81 was jest eliminating which'd be the
most profitable, to let you run over
them COWS, or run over mew-Brooklyn
Life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
HOW to Becoma Thankful.

To think the best of people and not
the worst, to say only kind and gra-
cious words, to be brave and true and
hopeful and %undaunted. to rest on
Gods will as on a soft pillow. to keep
the child heart to gray hairs, and to
have the Kingdom Of Heaven Within
you, are all parts of your duty, and be-
long to the birthright of good men and
good women. To despair of none, to
refuse help to none. to give, to lend,
to love, to live for others, these are the
stepping-stones to real thankfulness.S,
Margaret e. SangSter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
Last of Great Baltimore Fire.

What was probably the last spark of
the big fire at Baltimore has just been
put out, having smouldered for just
two years and two months-a remark
able record. While workmen were
clearing the debris on McClure's Dock,
the site of a seed warehouse, they came
upon a heap of bricks. AS they dug
these up, a tiny sheet Of fame shot up
when the air struck the debris below,
and then a volume of smoke continued
until the debris, which is supposed to-
have been the remains of pea Seed;
was completely removed. ,prss.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
Wolves in Indiana.

Wolves in Indiana are somewhat of
a novelty. During the recent siege Ct
cold weather and deep snow it is re-
ported that a pack of wolves, driven
by hunger, left their haunts in the
wild forests of Brown County and raid
ed a flock of sheep belonging to James
Helms, a farmer living near Nash.
vile. Several Of the sheep were said
to have been killed by the ravenous
creatures.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
Towns Only Pauper on Strike,

Burlington, Wis, one pauper, Henry
Smith, is going to quit. For months
he has yearned for company. None has
appeared. So irksome has the loneli-
ness of his estate become that he has
notified the officials he prefers to 60
to work. This is good news for the
authorities, for a few days ago when
the town found thai it cost $500 last
wear to run the town farm for the
benefit of Burlington's n solitary
pauper. it was voted to sell the farm
ond hoard ont its innnatn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16

the medium size is three and one-half
yards twenty-one, three yards twenty
seven or two yards forty-four inches
wide, with fveeighth yard of all-over
lace for the chemisette, one-half yard
of velvet and two and one-half yards Of
applique to make as illustrated.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16

trimmed with lace, and every night a
stall at the theatre-by banging his
chin against the sharp edge of the coal
scuttle. This is enough to make a most
pious man awake his wife.
Good gracious, James," she cried,
what is the matter? Can't you turn
up the gas"
He replied somewhat thickly, rub
bling the injured part:
"Its-it's Toms dead hand, my dear"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
Tha Unp and DoHna.

Look to the East, the dawning Of
the glory is near. Your Guide is GOOD
company and knoweth all the miles
ard the ups and downs in the way
Samuel Rutherford.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
The Automobile Coat.

It looks seamless.
1t Is straight front and back.
The sleeves are cut in with the body.
1t is made of a waterproof worsted.
1t is as immensely rOomy Is a Chi
naman's coat.
Save for the finishin. Its it is cut
in three pieces.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
TH0ueHTs E&THE
SIT
NANE~ 1
0ulET~ y
At EVENING TIME. *ssTsa
BY GRACE HILL.

b1 ohACE 01Ahs a.
Come unto Me all We that labor and sr4
heavy laden and I Will give you rest
Matt. lips.
How sweet this hour, my dearest Eosd,
When, low IN Bonded knee.
I, listening for Thy in-breathed word,
Find rest in Thee!
The world that claimed me all the daA
Is silent for a space ..s
I come to Thee, for Thou dost say,
Seek ye lily face"
Thy face, Lord, will 1 seek, and there
Find pardon for my sin, ~
A balm for pain, al ease from care,
And peace within.
And since this wayward, Sustained heart,
Dear Lord, Thou dost desire,
Oh, purify its Utmost part
With cleansing fire!
I come-such failures bow my head
No gift il in my hand
Thou, who hast trod the path we tread
Wilt understand. .e (.
For still Thou leadest in the strife,
And when we fail art near,
And wnen we look to Thee for Life
We lose our fear.
So I would trust Thee every day,
And in Thy love confde-
Thy Word, a lamp to light my way,
Thyself my Guide!
All, take the c%ontrite heart I bring
And make it all Thine own!
Reign there, my gracious Lord, as King
Upon tn: throne!
Tbv stars are SHINING, clear and still
The night is, full Of Thee
Draw near-with Thy sweet Spirit FIJI
The whole of me-:
Till all my will is merged in Thine,
The life lost found in Thee,
And all within, one deep, Divine 81
tranquility!
London Christian.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
A15.oOo Fps Incubator.

An incubator with 1 5.O0O-egg capac-
ity has just been completed at Penn
broke, N. Y, by ". P. Hall, who says
it is the largest and best equipped in
the world. .1x.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
Great Britain's Railroad Men.

The railways companies Of England
and Wales employ between them 312.-
600 men. The Scottish and Irish
companies employ 10000 men between
them. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
Rolero

Among the novel little boleros spring
ing I'D are some made Of alternating
rows of Valenciennes and heavy lace
and others Of velvet and jet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16
The Explanation.

The photographer was delighted.
Seldom" he said, "have l had so
good q sitter. The expression is exact
ly right, the command Of the facial
muscles perfect. You are, perhaps, an
actor"
mo"
can automobilist"
Eyes"
aha, that explains~4t You have
learned to submit to arrest and a large
fine every time you so out. and still
to return home looking as if you had
enjoyed yourself."-Philadelphia Bull
letin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-16

New York City.-Full, draped waists
made of the soft, flmy materials are
among the prettiest and most attractive
models shown. This one is exception
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
CHAIRMAN SHONTS IN MORE TROUBLE Secratary Taft Makes Some
 Warm Accusations CONFIRMATION DOUBTFUL  secretary's Letter to the President Is Anything Out Complimentary
 to Chairman of Canal
 Commission.
CONFIRMATION DOUBTFUL

Washington, January S.-(Special)- Secretary Taft has fired a broadside at Chairman shonts of the Panama canal commission that leaves the confirmation of the nomination of Shonts now pending in the Senate, something more than prob lematical. Shonts Is now, by virtue of a recent appointment, a member of the canal commission. chairman of it's exec utive committee and president of the Panama railway. Secretary Taft in let ter to the President, transmitting the report of the canal commission and the report of Shonts as president of the rail- road company, discloses how. acting in his capacity as railroad president. Shonts sold bonds of the railroad company with out consulting either the Secretary of War or the President the sale cost ing the government something like s15 - GOO, and how he made a present to J. E. Market, of at least 5000 of Panama rail- road funds Also he recounts how he not only disapproved these acts but com peled Shonts to reverse himself in one of them and buy back the bonds.
 The letter incidentally revails the true inwardness of the stories current few months ago to the effect that there was friction between Taft and shonts. At the time there were frequent denials on the part of Shonts, and the Secretary went out of his way in his speech at St. Louis to show that Shonts was to have full charge of the canal work without inter- ference except from the President What the result of that system of doing things was is now revealed with a clearness that marks it's certain end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
MORGAN INTRODUCES
 NEW RATE MEASURE
Plan Provides for Citizens to Make Complaint to the Governor of
 the State.

Washington, January s.-A new meas ure for the regulation of railroad rates was introduced today by Senator Nor gan who expects to discuss 1t briefly tomorrow. The bill makes 1t unlawful for common carriers to demand or receive more than a reasonable compensation for transporting freight or passengers. or from giving unreasonable preferences in rates or charges or in facilities either to shipper or passenger or locality and provides for the recovery of any such unreasonable charges. or damages sus- tained as the result of such preferences in any United States district court wher- ever the claim amounts to $50
 Any citizen of state may make com plaint to the governor thereof and the governor is authorize if empowered by the laws of such state, to institute suit for recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
GRIM SUICIDAL MANIA
 SEIzES ALABAMA MAN
SHARP FIGHTING
 IN PUERTO PLATA
THE NUMBER OF KILLED AND WOUNDED AMOUNTS TO 150. BODIES LAY ON THE STREETS FOR TWO DAYS.

Turks Island, Bahama, January S. Advces brought here yesterday by the steamer Cherokee from Puerto Plata. Santo Domingo, dated January 6, says the recent fighting at that port was very sharp. Of the soc men engaged on both sides, 150 were killed or wounded Dead bodies were lying in the streets of Puer- tel Plata for two days. An attack on Puerto Plata by the insurgent general, Pedro Alverz's forces. was momentarily expected when the steamer left there, and it was believed that 1t would result in the authorities surrendering.
 General Guellito and Navarro, insur- gents, were defeated January 5, in their attack on Santiago. which was defended by Carceres' troops.
 General La Sala, who is fighting for Jiminez is about to attack Layega about sevent1-flve miles northwest of Santo De- mingo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
CANAL QUESTION
 BEFORE THE SENATE
MIR. RAINIER MAKES HIS MAIDEN EFFORT IN THE UPPER HOUSE ON sANTo DOMINGO MATTER. MARINE SHIPPING BILL.

Washington January s.-The Senate gave attention today to the Panama canal the situation In Santo Domingo and the merchant marine shipping bill The canal question came up in connection with message from the President. in which. among other things. he invited the closest scrutiny into all that had been done by the government in the isthmus of Pan- anna.
 MT. German made that utterance the text for a speech in which he criticized the salaries paid for the work in connec- ton with the canal and urged congress sional inquiry. He said that the President was not as much to blame as the Congress for his assumption of control of the sth- mus, and that the chief mistake had been made when Congress released it's hold on the canal affairs. MT. Hale agreed with MT. German in urging an assertion of the rights of Congress in connection with the canal, and said that while Congress had delegated the matter to the President the latter practically had referred the whole matter back to Congress.
 The Dominican discussion arose on Mr. Tillman's resolution making inquiry of the President concerning the status of at- fairs in the island republic. The reso- iution was made the basis for q speech by Mir Rayner. which was his initial ef- fort in the Senate. He had the closest at tentlon from the floor and the galleries, and when he closed was warmly congrat- ulsted by many senators of both parties his colleague. MT. German, being the first to offer his hand
 MT. Gallinger opened the debate on the merchant marine shipping bill present. ing an extensive array of figures in sup port of that measure. He said that the entire cost of the proposed subsidy for the ten years contemplated would be about $40.000.O0O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09

New York, January s.-According to a report from Havrestraw cave-in there shortly before midnight last night carried down twelve houses and fifteen persons are missing. It is reported that they were killed.
 The houses 1t is reported were preeipi- tated over clay bank. The debris caught fire and the lives of a number of persons were endangered.
 The land slip caused the breaking of a water main and it was impossible to se- cure water to put out the fire
 According to meagre details there we e two land slips, the first occurring lat the afternoon. This. it is stated, al do much damage but was followed by second, which carried away row of houses.
 Reports this morning are to the effect that the dead are among the prominent families of the town. The slip occurred at the end of Roekland street. and eight houses were carried over a clay bank into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
WHOLE FAMILIES ARE SENT
 TO DEATH BY GAMING BANK

the brick excavations, dropping down a dundred feet.
 The slide is supposed to have been caused by the fact that those who work in the brick yards. dug too close to the end of ,se street. Most of the people were j.E< twhen the catastrophe took place Q edlately after the slide oc- curr SS houses caught fire. and the pc So lho went down perished in the $e9 45 o'clock this morning the fires
 sS still burning and it was impossible & .seertain definitely the number of
 d. The great slip of clay carried away
 e water main which supplied fire hy- rants and when the fireman arrived at the scene they found no water with which to extinguish the blaze in the ruins of the houses which had so suddenly been sent over the bank. The missing in- clude:
 Mrs. Daily, Mrs. Nelson (two in family missing): two in Mannion family missing; two in Silverman family missing; seven Hebrew laborers; entire Lanney family burned in their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
BOTH CLAIM VICTORY.
Each Side Yields Little In St. Louis
 Strike.

St. Louis, January s.-With nine of the largest printing establishments signing a compromise agreement with the Typo graphical union. the strike of the job printers practically ended, and both sides are claiming a victory
 The agreement by which the men re- turned to work provides for a 9-hour work day. the ninth hour to be paid at the rate of 40 cents and all overtime at the rate of 50 cents an hour. The wage-scale cov- ering an eght-hour work day over which the controversy arose was accepted by the employers after the printers had agreed to nine-hour day, the last hour being at slightly advanced scale over the other eight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
Manv Friends in Nashville.

Nashville. January s.-Robert w Steger practiced his profession successfully in Nashville before removing to Hot Springs. Captain Charles T. Steger, his brother, member of the Nashville bar. said tonight that until informed by the Associated Press he was unaware of the fact that his brother had attempted to destroy himself He received telegram from New York today stating that pr. Steger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
pr. Morris Indignant.

Washington, January 8.-Dr. Minor Mor< ris. whose wife was elected from the White House last Thursday, tonight gave out a public statement in which he se- verely arraigns those responsible for her removal denounces the imposition of a fine in her case as adding to her humilia- ton and replies to the statement of her brother, Representative Hull of Iowa, re- garding the will and codicil of her father The statement is addressed ITO Whom It May Concern" and begins as follows:
 "A woman of the highest culture, of the rarest attachments who has devited her life to her home, her family and her ideals, whose only thought has been to do good. and who has always considered oth- CTS before herself, a wife and mother-has been seized from behind in the waiting room of the White House and maltreated with a brutality which humanity would revolt at seeing accorded to its lowest type The details of this sickening thing, unnameable, are known to the whole country
 pr. Morris alleges that an effort was made to hold Mrs. Morris at the house of detention until his arrival two days later, to make it appear that she was friend less and insane
 Manifested Their indignation.
 He says that the physicians sent to ex- anime her manifested their indignation and that as it became dangerous to press the insanity charge she stands today re- corded as a disturber of the peace to the extent of 8. Dr. Morris says her suffer ing will not have been in vain If the larger purposes of truth and justice are strengthened in the community"
 His wife did not scream. he says until the violent seizure and the command to come on' The statement makes sarcas- tic allusions to Assistant Secretary Barnes who after ordesing her election. tried to defend himself Morris says that the mental and physical bruises which
 (Continued on Tenth Paqe.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
Spent Some Time in Chicago.

Chicago. January s.-For several years prior to 1900 Dr. Steger was house phy- sician at the Eastman hotel. Hot Springs, Ark During the summer months for sev- eral seasons he came to Chicago, living at different downtown hotels. At no time according to tine management of the Grand Pacific hotel, did Dr. Steger ever act as house physician for that hostelry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
Married in Hot Springs.

Hot Springs. Ark. January s.--Dr. Rob ert W Steger was house physician to the Eastman ,hotel for three years. He left in 1905 and went to New York city to practice. He married Miss Camie Dalton. a member of one of the most prominent families In this part of the state.
 Mrs. Steger left here a few weeks ego. having spent the winter here with re's- tives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
THE HOUSE.

Washington. January S.-With over four hours devoted to the District of Colum- bia there was left but half hour to be devoted by the House today to tariff discussion. This was utilized by MT Sul- Iivan of Massachusetts. who spoke strong ly for tariff revision from the democratic standpoint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
BY HERVEY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery January S.-(Special)- There seems no doubt late tonight that the state committee of the democrats will order a primary for as late as Au- gust at it's meeting here tomorrow.
 It is also thought that United States senators will be voted for in the primary for state officers. However, there is some opposition to both propositions. It is con- tended that as late date as August will allow time for run off in case or failure in any office to get majority. As there will be time it is quite lkely the objection will not prevail It IS pretty certain that if the committee arranges for voting for senators it will be on straight nomination the two highest men getting the honors and not taking any stock in the Oates plan, further than that. It is also believed tonight that congressional committees will be allowed to look after the congressional primaries arranging such dates as please them
 When asEed this afternoon 1T he would stay over for the committee meeting MT. Conner said he did not care anything about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
ADVANCE GUARD
 AT THE CAPITAL Sentiment Seems to Favor the
 August Primary SENATORIAL PRIMARY TALK 
Congressional Committees Will In All Probability Be Allowed to Look
 After Their Own Primaries.
 Committee Meets Today.

. Montgomery, January s-(special) <
 A At a caucus held in room Il of < . the Imperial hotel which ended at I
 % midnight it was decided to hold < . primary either on August ? or ! . September 3, also to vote for Sena- 4
 . tor at the same time. The choice {
 . for two Senators will be by sena- I
 q torial districts and counties ( . rather than by a majority of the |
 . votes cast. Congressional prima- < % ries are to be held at the will of ! q the district committees. This is an \ A outline of the caucus plan which ! . will very likely be adopted by the 1
 . committee tomorrow. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
was very i'll at Bellevue hApital, but

was very i'll at Bellevue hospital, but no particulars were given.
 Captain Steger said he had never before heard from any source any intima ton that his brother was afflicted with a suicidal and flomicidal mania. Their sis ter, Mrs. Tuck, who lives here. he said. received a letter from pr. Steger but a few days since in which nothing was said that could lead her to think there was anything unusual In connection with the writer Dr. Steger's wife and baby are at present in Hot Springs, Ark.
 In the event of the death. Captain Steger said the remains would be brought here for interment Dr. Steger possessed a wide acquaintance in Nashville and an1ong those informed tonight of his un- fortunate condition. sympathy and regret were expressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
Boat Reaches Mammoth Cave.

Bowling Green, Ky. January S.-The steamer Chaperone went through to Nam moth Cave, one of the seven wonders of the world, today The boat started from here. This Is the first time that a pas senger steamer has ever been able to reach the cave. The recent completion of the government lock No on the upper Green river, made it possible for the trip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
MT. H. H. Rogers Noted for
 His Charming IngenuOuSneSS

brought
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-09
ROBERT W. sTEGER.'
pr. JekylI and MT. Hyde.

Another message probably written after the doctor had swallowed the poison, and uncompleted because the morphine and chloroform took effect before the doctor anticipated, was found behind the letter. The second message was written on an envelope and read as fol- lows:
 'As l am sitting here in R. IT as sane as l have been for three weeks and ex- pecting to die in an hour, l want to say that the book of Dr. Jekyll and MT. Hyde is none too strong. I also think" The writing was firm at the beginning of the message, but gradually became almost un- deeipherable.
 There was a bruise on the unconscious physicians face and another on his body which 1t is thought resulted from fall after he had taken the poison. It was stated tonight by a person acquainted with the doctor that he was born near Huntsville, Ala, where his father still lives and that he has a brother, promi- nent as a lawyer. in Nashville, Tenn.
 Dr. Steger was for several years pro- lessor of chemistry in Vanderbilt univer- sity He married in 1894 in Hot Springs, Ark and then removed to Chicago, where, it was stated. he built up large practice, beside serving as house physi- elan at the Grand Pacific hotel.
 Dr. Steger has lived in New York since 1900