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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-04
within Our Gates.

NJ. Elgin of the Due West section was in
our city yesterday. ,,
Jno. l.. Kennedy one Of the largest farmers
OF the County was here on business sales day,
Jehu Bowen OF the Antreville section was
A. b. Kennedy of the Due West section
was In Aobevilla Monday.
james L. Pruit OF Due West was here on
business Monday. .S.o
Judge A F. Calvert was attending to bust.
ness here Monday.
j. A. Hagan and Judge Calvert were sur
yeyipg the new Court house saiesday. bo.n
favored the diapensary but Mr.. dagan nE.
like Judge Calvert thought the old Court
VIM! McNeel was in town bright and early
salesday atten ding to business, MI. McNee'
". i. UIdrck, of the Cold Springs section
was In town Monday. MIR. Uidrick Is one OF
our best citizens. ..
an elegant home on the Due West ROAD was
IN tow saleSday.
Mr.. w. ESLesley was In town saiesoay Oh
business. o,,ond.
Ing 10 business here MONDAY.
Mr. r. A Ricbey had right serious acci-
dent one Gay last week; ne S s!roek f Sbs mstch
struck the ball of bis left eye. he mas !osi
the sig bit Of that eye temporarily. 1t ls hopeo
that 1t may not be permanent. ~
OQ.l
Caryfile both as representative and pre-
feesiopal lbs u baB served his people well.
j. C. Hodge of Lowpdesville was IN town
salesday MIR. Hodge Is an extensive FARMER
Wv. BrownIee ne OF the most prosper, n
ous men of the Donalds section was here on
D.S. Edwards, merchant teie phohe man
and an all round good man was In AooeVlle
salesday on business. ,s,,o
Col. r. c. Brownlee, one OF the leading
business men Of this section OF the STATE "as
in Abbeville on business Monday:
Il. W. Bowie who has recently SOLD mis- laT 90
al splendid figure. may move 10 Town. de
was here looking around this week
Judge w. W. Wilson OF Level Lana war
with us on salesday.
Boyce Ellis OF Due West was visitor tc
Abbeville On salesday.
J. r. Tucker LETT at the Press and Banner
collard stalk about I've feet long.
g. p Presley, president OF the County r III
mers Union was IN town salesday.
. Lucian Ellis was In town on business MOI
day. - ,,s
Jas Black was In Abbeville salesday.
J.. s. Williams Sr. an old Veteran and LEAD
ing citizen of the Lebanon section was her
sAIeSday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-04
Dargan's 5 and 1Oc Store.
Mahara,s MjnstreIs.

Mahara's Minstrels. which will be seen at
ret commended. The show nun bers IS people.
A new innovation with the Mahara Minstrels
Is women. They carry dozen dressy women
and put on q big chorus. Musical numbers,
marches and singing ensemble are the strong
features. The show opens with grand seem
10 first part, displaying all the members in
their entertaining singing. dancing and yau-
deville stunts. Six funny end men help out
In the opening programme Of mirth and jol-
lity. The second parl-an oio.--conslsts OF
pleasing musical umbers, up TO date singing
comedy, vaudeville specialties and MINIS
1t would be that there was "too much" show
for the money, but as this Is An affair which
concerns only the owners ofthe show, It Is
not likely that any complaint will be made.
The Maharas carry fine band and will give
free street parade at noon on the daY OF
the show.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-04

Post cards-Xmas and New
Years. Dargan's 5 and 10c
store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-04
Give us two Days.

II there is anything more lonesome looking
than the salesman or bus ness man VINO re-
Turns to work the day after Christmas, II Ii
the man who comes to town to buy some
thing on that day. Both parties look like
they wish they hadn't done It.
the old year, und laysng plans TO meet the
diflculties OF the new year, man needs Al
least two consecutive days for rest and recre-
alton.
give two days OF recreation for Christmas.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-04
Mahara's Minstrels.

Maraha's Minstrels will be the attraction
al the Opera House to night. This company
is an old established company well spoken OF
IS members, all colored. A novel departure
from the ordinary minstrels with this com
pany Is q embership OF some dozen women,
who add greatly TO the singing and ohornses.
of which the Marahas strongly ieature. Iney
carry their own band and orc hestra and " Ill
give novel street parade on the day OF the
show.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-04
Fire Alarm.

Fire broke out in the old Allston house
vesterday afternoon and gained some head.
way before the fire department arrived. 1t
was brought under control and put out In Q
few moments after the flremen arrived, No
serious damage was done.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-04

The Farmers County Union will hold their
next meeting at Cold Spring(near Aboevillel
ali members who can will be present with
we'll filled baskets.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-04
True Lecture on OddfelIewship.

A. Logan, d. D. OF South Carolina, Will
deliver q lecture on Odd fellowship 10 Odd
store tomorrow night, Dec. s. at eight O'Clock.
The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-04
Books and games for Christ
mas-Newest, brightest and
best. Dargan's S and 1Oc
store.

Disinfect with Kuso. For sale al miiIoro
drug store.
sl,Oo In clearing house certificates Will ony ny
81 .O5 worth OF goods at Dargan's ana lVo
store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-04

The Ice cream we are serving now Is made ie
of fresh pure cream, sugar ana eggs, rne gS-s TrV
th at can possibly be made by any one' 1fS
il and be convinced. c. A. Milford.
Baskets OF every kind at Milford's drug
tore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
New Orleans Prepares.

New Orleans, January 20-Preparations are hurrying forward to handle the high water from the Ohio valley, which is ex- pected to arrive here by the end of the week. Mayor Behrman has been author ized to spend money for all necessary emergency supplies.
 Trains loaded with sand bags will be held in readiness by the railroads which parallel the levees, ready to be rushed into the fiat country of Louisiana and Mississippi wherever levees show indica- tions of weakness.
 With the flood crest still days away the water in the river is already near the tops of the leyees. The state board of engineers say that the Ohio floods are probably not large enough to make the rise quite equal to that of 1903, the great est rise on record here. But they add only a little more bad weather will be necessary to cause a flood breaking all previous records.
 At Greenville, Miss, where a stage of 49 feet caused a break in 1903 1t is re- ported that the levees have been strengthened sufficiently to safely hold a 60-foot stage. Throughout the fiat lands the state engineers claim the levee sys- tenn is capable of sustaining higher rise than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
ROOSEVELT TALKS
 ON BROWNSVILLE
MEETS SENATORS AND AGREES ON RESOLUTION WHICH WILL BE INTRODUCED IN SENATE TO- DAY.

Washington, January 20.-Several con- ferences of republican senators were held today to consider the Blackburn amend to the Presidents discharge of the negro troops.
 President Roosevelt spent several hours at Senator Lodges home in the afternoon and several republican senators were called in to discuss the Brownsville af- fair with the view of reaching an agree ment as to what action is to be taken in the Senate tomorrow.
 The Associated Press was authoritative ly informed tonight that a decision was reached to draft resolution along the lines of the original Lodge resolution which will meet the approval of Senator Blackburn. This resolution will be intro duced by a republican and will be sup ported by both the republican and demo- cratic senators who take the position that the Senate had no legal right to ques- ton the action of the President"
 The President finally agreed to the plan for a compromise resolution, which will indorse his action in dismisslng the No decision had been reached to which senator will introduce it, but it was in- timated tonight that the resolution would probably be presented by either Senator Knox or Senator Hansbrough
 The President it Is stated insisted that his resolution meet the approval of Sen ator Blackburn, and the democratic sem ators who have sided with Mir Roosevelt in the controversy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
ST. PAULs CHURCH.
Father Judge Breaches at High fl7
 Enemies of the Church.

At St. Pauls church the early masses as well as high mass at 10:SO o'clock were well attended. The sodality known as the Children of Mary" turned out in large numbers and received holy communion in a body. The pastor, Father Coyle, deliv- cred a brief sermon on the veneration due to the mother of Jesus.
 Father Judge, c. M, preached at the 10:S0 o'clock services. He read from the book of Acts the account of the mirac- ulous conversion of Paul, who, as Saul had persecuted the disciples of the Lord In his sermon the priest said that many Catholics inverted the zealous apostle and the prosecuting Saul, for they began by being good and faithful children of Christ's church. and then by their scan dalous living became prosecutors more harmful than Saul of Tarsus. He said that the worst enemies of Christianity were those who called themselves Cath olics, but who failed to obey the laws of God and conform themselves to the precepts of the church.
 You read of troubles in France" said the preacher. Now, don't worry about France. Look after yourselves. The Cath
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21

FOR SALE-At a great big bargain, 100 nice high lots in 5-cent car fare; must sell. Address Brown, care Age-Herald.
 1-1h-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
SPECTACULAR FIRE
 IN CREOSOTE WORKS
OIL TANKS AND LUMBER PILES AT NORFOLK GO uP-Loss $6o,- ooo-coAL PAssER FATALLY IN- JURED.

Norfolk, Va, January 20.-The most spectacular fire in the history of the city occurred today when a spark from d locomotive of the Norfolk and Western railway set fire to grass near the plant of the Atlantic Creosoting company, and famed by 8 forty-mile wind the flames extended to the great lumber piles and oil tanks of the company, causing a loss of $6O, 900, and the probable fatal injury of one man.
 Seventy-flve thousand gallons of creo- sotlng fluid in the tanks exploded, and 25OO barrels of the oil were consumed, to- gether with several hundred thousand feet of creosoted timber and piling, valued at about $25.OO0
 The pier of the company on which were several hundred barrels of oil was destroyed, and only heroic efforts saved the immense factory of the cotton oil and fibre company which adjolns the burned plant.
 H. A. Matt, a coal passer on the train ing ship Richmond, was overcome by heat and smoke, and Is not expected to recover. There is a ravine between the railroad tracks and the yards of the company covered with grass and weeds into which a drain pipe carried the waste oil from the plant. The immense piles of timber and the two big tanks of oil, about 200 feet away, containing seventy five thousand gallons, were quickly ignited. A terrific explosion hurled the contents of the tanks all over the ad. Joining ground and three acres of proper ty were covered up in blazing oil. Henry Wales, president of the company, says the insurance does not fully cover the loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
FOR SALE.

s21OO-Norwood lot, east front. $20OO-Norwood corner lot, 60x140. $55O0-Two-story residence, N. 18th stree', corner s475O-Residence 24th street, 12th and 18th avenues. s30OO-100x240 11th avenue, N, close in. S1SCO-Lovely Huntsville avenue lot. S11OO-50x210 E. 14th street lot. s10CO-Large, choice Fountain Heights lot $9G00-10Ox240 Belt line corner. S5OOO-Residence 23d street. near 7th ave- nue; furnace. $75OO-Residence, 7th avenue, 21st and 2cd streets. 5OO-Two-story residence. close in, N. 18th street. s5O,O0O-Handsome business block, pays 8 per cent. s5SOO-25x14o, 2d avenue. 25th and 2sth streets, s9Oo0-25xS21a, 1st avenue; bargain. S1G5O0-Closo in, Northside corner; rents for $15C0. S250O-Large corner, St Charles and 18th avenue. $55OO-Two-story South Highlands resI dence; furnace. s2750-Rhodes' Circle lot. $20O0-Lot. Avenue H, near Both street.
 R. MCCONNELL & CO.,,
 Phones s10. 2107 Third Ave.
 Opposite court house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
PUBLIC REJOICING.
Shah Appears In Public in Dunbar
 Seated on Marble Throne.

Teheran. January 2o.-The public rejoic- ings begun Saturday night in connection with the crowning of the Shah continued until today. At noon the Shah appeared before his subjects in a public durbar, which was held in the first court of the great palace. Seated on & marble throne and surrounded by the princes and minis ters he made inquiries concerning the well fare of his people and expressed gratifca- ton and hopes for the future
 The national assembly is still discussing trade concessions. The tone of the house is markedly antagonistic to the introduc- ton of foreign capital and enterprise into Persia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
FRANK GRICE DIES.
Editor of San Antonio Daily Express
 Had Interesting Career.

San Antonio. Tex, January 20.-Frank Grice, editor and publisher of the Daily Express, died here tonight after finger ing illness of several months duration. The immediate cause of Mir. Grice's death was paralysis, superinduced by hemor- rhage of the brain.
 The career of MT. Grice was one of in- terest from his early manhood. He was born in North Georgetown, O., and moved in his early childhood to Fairfield. III. At the breaking out of the war MT. Grice en- tered the Union army and served faith fully and gallantly throughout the con- fct. After this MT. Grice went to Kansas City. where he followed the profession of a newspaper man.
 Mir Grce came to San Antonio in 1877. He began his career here as city editor of the Express, and In few months as- sumed editorial control of the newspaper. a position which he never relinquished until his health demanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
STEADY RISE OF
 AN INCH AN HOUR
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ID

~~-~~~>>-~---->>~~-----~- first to offer their service of the theatre benefit, but the other companies now In the city promptly joined in, and 1t is now probable that big benefit performance will be given at Music Hall during the next few days.
 Reports from up the river today varied little from those of last night. The lower end of Parlxersburg was under water, and the railroads were in trouble; almost the entire business section of Portsmouth was under water, and the entire north and west end flood bound while 5000 people. driven from their homes, were sheltered in schools and churches, and the city was without gas or water service.
 At Madison Ind, several hundred people have been driven from their homes by the water, which has gradually en- crcached on the business and residence sections.
 The flood in Cincinnati this afternoon hampered the efforts of the fire depart ment in attempting to fight fire in the foundry of William Resor & Co.,, the wa ter cutting off access to the burning buildings. The establishment burned to the waters edge, causing loss of several hundred thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
PEAcocks AS FOOD.
Choice Rarity and Honored Before
 Turkeys Came Out of the West.

From Country Life in America.
 The peacock cannot well be recommend ed as a market bird-it is too tender in early youth, too slow in reaching ma turity. But as a choice rarity, the crown and cap sheaf of a country gentleman's feast, it is unaproached and unap- proachable.
 This was well understood throughout the age of chivalry-hence the knightly oath: "By the peacock the heronshaw. and the ladies!' Whoever swore thus was trebly bound to keep his vow.
 Turkeys had not yet come out of the western world to conquer a place among the noble birds which alone were held worthy of being served to royalty. The swan and the peacock were the chief est of them, and bore rule even beyond the days of Queen Elizabeth. At the Christmassings the peacock came in in state, the same as the boar's head and the brawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
Troops 10 QneH Negro
 Uprising in South Carolina

and equipped for service arrived tonight under command of Capt. Jos. Wheeler. Immediately guards were established and patrols formed.
 The discontent among the negroes which it was feared might be famed into fury was caused by the killing of William Ben- net, negro, by a guard at 1 o'clock this morning. The negro was discovered hang ing about the ruins of the Peoples bank, one of the buildings destroyed by the disastrous fire of yesterday. To the chal- lenge of the guard on duty no satisfactory response was made it seems and the guard fired.
 The verdict of the coroners jury was that he had come to his death at the hands of parties unknown to the jury, there being doubt as to which guard shot the negro The negroes impressed by the presence of the regulars, have ceased their hostile demonstrations and the milf tary apparently have the situation well in hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
ormond Automobile Tournament.

Ormond. Fla, January 2o-The fifth in- ternational automobile tournament on Or mond-Daytona beach will begin tomorrow. but there will be no speed races The en- tire day will be devoted to testing the timing apparatus. completing the details for the tournament and running off the informal trials. Three Staten Island rac- CTS were on the beach this afternoon. and Fred Marriott stirred much enthusiasm by a few fast spurts. A heavy rain this evening and a gale from the sea left the beach hard and smooth.
 Speed events will begin Tuesday, and the indications are that the beach con- ditions will be ideal.
 The first excursion of enthusiasts. tour nament officials, drivers and reporters for the metropolitan newspapers arrived to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
Most Alarming.

Lawrenceburg, Ind, January 20.-The situation today was most alarming, the conditions almost approaching those of the flood of 1884.
 With the waves of the Ohio splashing over the levee which protects the town, and the certain knowledge that rains all ready fallen will bring the torrent over the barriers within a few hours, people left in this city passed a sleepless night.
 The town is ten feet below the top of the levee and the whole city may be submerged from nine to ten feet. The loss in that event will be close to q ,000,- 600.
 One hundred and fifty picked men pa- trolled the levee all night, while gangs of men with thousands of bags of sand and many carloads of stone and other ballast was ready to stop any crevases that may be discovered.
 The city is cut off from rail communi- cation with the outside world. The place is practically under martial law Ine manufacturing plants back of the town are shut down.
 Aurora, Ind, January a.-This city was last night entirely cut off from rail road or traction connection with the out side world though telephone and tele- graph wires were still working The only way out of the city is by boat
 The city gas plant shut down because of the food There is serious danger of a shortage in oil on account of the sud den increase in the demand. Danger of shortage has been further enhanced by the topping of the big Standard OH tanks. undermined by the flood.
 Meanwhile the waters continue to ad- vance and the whole business section of the town has been invaded About 1900 in all were rendered homeless by the food
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21

BOARDERS wanted, couples or young men, at 615 N. 22nd St. excellent ta- ble, o'clock dinner: rates made for
 breakfast and dinner only. l2-7-tf WANTED-Boarders can furnish rooms: charges reasonable. Call at 242S Fourth ave. 1-20-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
SUNSHINE SOCIETY
 WANTS THE BUNTING
Decorations Will be Washed and Bleached and Made Into Sheets
 and Pillow Cases.

The Sunshine society of Birmingham has requested all of the merchants to donate the bunting used during the cot ton convention to the charitable institu- tions of the city If given to the Sun shine society, all of the flags, signs. etc.. will be bleached, made into sheets and pillow cases, and given to the needy of the city.
 Chief Wier Is assisting the society. Any one who will contribute their decor ations to this cause is expected to notify Chief Wier or phone 2s6s and messen- ger will be sent for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
Heiress To Found.

Chicago, January N.-Mrs. J. J. Lewis Of this city, who disappeared last Thurs day while presumably on the way to an attorneys office to execute papers which would make her claimant to an estate of $200, 900, left by her uncle, James Will hnson of Dallas. Tex, walked into the attorneys today. Her husband, who feared that Mrs. Lewis had met with foul play, or an accident, was notified of her anpearance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
ROCKEFELLER GOES
 TO NEGRO CHURCH
IN AUGUSTA, GA, OIL MAGNATE HEARS "BLAcK STURGEON" GENEROUSLY CONTRIBUTES MEETS THE STEWARDS.

Augusta. Ga, January 2O.-John D.. Rockefeller today attended services at 8 negro church. Having an acquaintance with the "Black Sturgeon" the Rev. c. T. Walker who preached in New York four years. Rockefeller attended Walkers g church today, heard the sermon, made a generous contribution when the collection was taken and later talked with Walker, who introduced the oil magnate to the stewards of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
Company of Regulars.

Beaufort. s. C., January 2O.-Murmur- ings of negroes today caused apprehen- sion of an uprising, and the authorities at once sought to secure military pro- lection for the city. The commandant telegraphed Col w. R. Patterson in com mand at Fort 5creven, Ga, asking for a company of regular troops to be dispatch ed here for the preservation of order
 In response forty-nve men, fully armed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. @ lots on car line 25x110; cents fare, Germanla station; nice location, high and dry 5000. 6-rocrl cottage on car line at West End; lot 5Ox19O a a station; $2lOO; terms, S6Oo cash, balapce easy.
 FOR RENT. Nice large house at Elyton, on car line, cheap. g rooms, $lS.00 acres an0 7-room house, near city, nice lot; fruit trees and fertile land. $20.OO.
 L. G. PETTYJOHN. Phones 1inl and 465. 1S.6la Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
HIP IS DISLOCATED.
Young Man Falls While Going up Steps
 at North Birmingham.

Martin South, young man who has been an invalid from childhood. fell while going up the steps of his home in North Birmingham yesterday morning and dislo- cated his hip. The leg has been deformed and 1t has been difficult for him to get about. In some manner MT. South slipped, fell violently on his side and broke the weak fragments which held the joint to- gether.
 He was attended by Dr. Collins of North Birmingham, and taken to St. Vincent's hospital The wound will be long in heal ing on account of the peculiar circum- stances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
Sensation In Japanese Politics.

Tokia, January 20.-In thrilling speech to a great meeting of progressives to- day, Count Okuma, ex-foreign minister and head of the progressives, criticised the lack of union in his party, and an- nounced his determination to resign its presidency. His decision caused a great sensation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-21
FARMERS UNION RALLY.
4,o0o Delegates VIII Attend Atlanta
 Meetins-Promlnent Speakers.

Atlanta, January 0.-Between 5000 and 40OO delegates are expected to attend a rally and executive session of the Na- tional Farmers union. which will begin here Tuesday and continue for three days. According to President Barrett the pur- pose of the meeting is to have a grand rally and discuss plans for bettering the condition of the farmers. All of the states of the south and southwest will be repre- sented. and most of those of the north.
 Among the prominent speakers will be President Barrett. Thomas E. Watson and John Temple Graves.