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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
Man BLOWN TO PIECES.
Two Tons of Powder Explodes in a
Storage Room.

Zelienople, Pa, Nov. 15.-One man
was blown to pieces today when two
tons of powder in the grinding storage
room of the Pittsburg Fuel d Mining
company. two miles west of here, ex-
ploded The force of the explosion
shook buildings for miles around and
caused a panic among residents OF
adjacent villages.
The Dead.
WILLIAM LEIS.
HARRY LE1S.
They were in the grinding room at
work when a spark from the dynamo
set fire to the floor. Owing to the fact
that eight hundred cans of powder
were in the room, adjoining, the
broth ers fought the flames, but they
spread so rapidly that some powder
was ignited. Harry ran from the
building, but William was unable to
reach the door and in an instant the
powder let go. The building was
blown upward and with it went the
body of Leis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
THROUGH The CANAL.
First Steamer Reaches Rock Island
5e 5az From Hennepin.

Rock Island, Ill. Nov. 15.-The
United States steamer Marine reached
Rock Island this afternoon from
Hennepin, ILL.,, completing the first
trip through the recently opened
illinois and Michigan canal. The
steamer was met by a delegation of
citizens and greeted by a chorus of
whistles. A general jollif1cation fol-
lowed. The canal. which is the first
ever built by the United States govern
1nent overland is 60 miles in length
and connects the Illinois and Mis-
sissippi rivers. Its cost was $500, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
canada Wants a Navy.

Victoria, B. c., Nov. 15.-The Can
adam government has been requested
by the Navy league to ask the imperial
government for two cruisers and four
destroyers to be stationed at Esqui-
mault upon the understanding that the
Dominion will maintain them on the
Pacific coast, thus providing training
school for young men. The cruisers
and deStroyerS are expected to form the
nucleus for Canadian navy and will
be the first step made by the Dominion
towards providing for its own protec-
lion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
MRS. STRAUSS SEEKS DIVORCE.
She Charges That Husband Has Aban-
dOned Her.

Mrs. Myrtle Strauss wants a divorce
from Charles Strauss to whom she was
married on June 81, 1905. She filed her
petition in her suit for one with the
clerk of the district court yesterday af-
ternoon. In it she takes occasion to
state that since she married Mr.. Strauss
she has been a kind, faithful and in
dulgent wife," and that without any
reason Mr.. Strauss abandoned her on
November 2, 1906, and since that time
has refused to live with her or provide
her with the necessaries of life, al
though he earns plenty of money and
has been quite able to support her. She
asks the court for reasonable alirnony
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
The DedO.
WILLIAM LEIS.
HARRY LEIS.
UTES WILL WORK.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 15.-Colonel Frank
west in charge for the government of
the Ute Indian situation at Thunder
Butte, reports to army headquarters
that the Indians have finally consented
to accept the employment on the Mil
waukee railway for the winter and this
action is a solution of the question.
This concession has been made by part
of the Utes and Colonel West says 9TH
erS will follow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
Appraisers for Uncle Sam Property.

Judge z. T. Hazen referee in the
bankruptcy proceedings filed against
the Uncle Sam Oil Refinery, has an
nounced the appointment of A. T. Lu-
cas-. former sheriff of Shawnee coun-
ty. ex-Lieutenant Governor H. E..
Richter of Topeka and j. A. Fleming
of Kansas City appraisers for the
property of the company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
Prosecution Will Go On.

St. Louis, Nov. 15-The plea in abate-
ment of f. w. Prismyer and Ferd War
ner, members of the house of delegates
to the indictments returned against
them recently charging bribery, was
oyerruled by circuit Judge Muench to-
dav and the prosecution of the two
will follow. They were in
dicted on the charge of having accept
ed money to secure the passage of an
ordinance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
WILL PAY IN ADVANCE.
Standard Oil Dividend VIII Be Avail
able This Month.

New York, Nov. 15.-The directors
of the Standard Oil company today de-
clared a quarterly dividend of $40 per
share on the capital stock. This is the
same amount that was declared in the
corresponding quarter last year.
Ordinarily payments for this quarter
are made on December 1 s., but it was
announced that payment will be made
this time on November-26 because of
the present financial conditions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
August Best Bound Over.

After an extended preliminary hear
ing In the court of Topeka, which was
held this morning, Judge Simon bound
over August Best, q negro, for trial in
the district court on a charge of as
sauIt with a deadly weapon. Best's
bail was fixed at 1901 by Judge Simon.
Roscoe Bass, another negro. was the
complainant against West. These men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
Governor Can Keep His Home.

Lincoln, Neb..- Nov. I'D. E.
to Mexico will not have to pay the
delinquent taxes on the executive man
sion. Neither will Governor Sheldon
be evicted. Attorney General Thomp-
son this afternoon filed an opinion,
holding that the taxes were not levied
until after the sale of the property to
the state and the mansion was exempt
from taxation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
They "Gangedv Him

A young man named j. N. Parkes was
"ganged" by four other young men last
night near the corner of Eighth and
Quincy. and beaten up with clubs or
other weapons. Two Commissions on his
head, bad eye and a split lip, which
required three stitches, will be offered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
Gold Engaeements SCI. 9O5 non.

New York, Nov. 15.-The engage
ments of gold from abroad to satisfy
the urgent demand for currency by
Americans reached $67.905,000 today.
Several steamers arriving today and
gold. The Arabic due today brings
SIZE, 900; La Lorraine and st. Paul due
tom orrpM will have 81. 290.O00.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15

as evidence against the assaulting party
Parkes gave the names of his assailants
as Frank Dignon, H. E. Melvin, Cliff
ford Dumford and Fred Mitchell. Dig
non was arrested by the police last
night, but the others ESCAPED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
New york Moner NT0rlret

New York, Nov. 15.-MONEY-Money on
on call firm, 5@15 per cent; ruling rate IL
per cent; closing offered at 8 per cent.
80 days, 12d15 per cent; months, 8 per
cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper NOM
inally at TQ10 per cent: sterling exchange
firmer, with actual business in bankers
bills at 81. 78G4.7SO5 for demand and at $4.7S
@479 for go day bills; commercial bills.
4.771a
SILVER-Bar silver. 5sAc; Mexican dol
lars. 461lc. --s.----;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
DEATHS ANDeFUNERALS.

Mary Huffman, 81 years of age. died
at the county poor farm Thursday OF
kidney trouble. The funeral announce
ment will be made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15

mad an argument which resulted in a
fight and Best slashed Bass neck with
a knife Bass was cut but the injury
was not very serious one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
Day Laborer Inherits $1,000, 900.

Chicago, Nov. ia dispatch to the
Tribune from Ludington, Mich, says:
John C. Jeans, day laborer, has been
beoueathed 81, 600, 900 by an aunt, Anna
T. Jeans of Philadelphia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-15
bonds steadv.
Cotton Market.

New York. Nov. 15.-COTTON-Sales to-
day 2,400 bales Spot cotton closed steady
and 10 points lower. Middling uplands,
s10.70; middling gulf. 1905.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
Wake Up.

Cherokee Falls, Trotter Shoals, Portman
and several other splendid water powers
have recently been brought under one man.
sgement and capitalized at SS,5OO,oOO. In al
something like 5000 horsepower will be de-
veloped at once. 1t 10 certain that this power
is going to be used. It Is certain that 1t can
be used best q short distance from the power
plant 1t Ia certain that Abbeville is th,
largest place OF consequence near the plant
VIII she use her natural advantage?
II we Sit quietly down and make no effort
to have q full share In the Industrial growth
that Is sure to come to this section, we will
soon see small stations transformed into Inn
portant towns and larger towns transformed
Into thriving cities. Our circle of business
will be narrowed more and more, and the
possibility Of growth may be forever cut of
Disguise 1t as you may, people like to 60 to a
busy " There Is a charm about the hum
OF industry.
It Is time for our business men to get to-
gether and put the wheels OF progress In
motion. We can build another cotton mill
as easy as not and the third. fourth, and fifth
are all easier than the first.
This 5000 horsepower which is being de-
veloped will In time be the motive power for
something like half q billion dollars, mostly
OF foreign capital. TO be invested in this sec
ton. 1t will necessitate the employment OF
hundreds of thousands OF people and the con.
sumption of millions Of dollars Of produce,
What share will Abbeville have in the dis
tribution OF this wealth? This depends large
ly on what share she really wants.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10

Mr.. MimshalI has put up a woodshed OF
tool house to serve purposes while carrying
out his contract to build the court house and
town hall. TIL work OF Messrs. Rosenberg
& Co.'S store progresses day by day.
Mr.. J. C. Ellis has his new dwellings on
Ellis Avenue nearly ready for occupancy.
Mr.. B. X. Beacham will today commence
work on the stores now occupied by Mr.. Mo
Kes, n which he 10 to vacate to give the
Kerr Furniture Company the occupancy. In
a week the Kerr Company and Mr.. Mckee
will begin the exchange OF stores, Mr.. NICK
going to the store now occupied by the Kerr
Company.
The O'Neall store next TO the postofice'
which was not the neatest place on earth.
now boasts plate glass fronts, pretty show
windows, new shelving, and all nicely paint
ed, looking spic and span. Mr.. Walter L.
Keller will move into 1t. when the attractive
ness OF the place, the beauty OF his goods, and
the p%oliteLess Of his clerks will make that
store q regular bee hive, where nobody will
be stung,' but where all may rejoice In the
excellence of their bargains. Things will be
80 cheap hat customers must 60 twice TO get
rid of all th cir money. Mr.. Keller furnishes
the necessary drays.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
Pointed Parasrsph

R0IA
A lazy man is a dead loss by him
self.
A tight man and . loose dog are
equally dangerous.
Graft often goes about disguised as
a business opportunity.
Nature has never madea mistake
not even when woman was Grated,
While aman wants but little here.
below, he never gets quite enough,
Sometimes q woman'sif face, overdoes
it in the matter of telling her age,
A girls ideal Is seldom shattered
usually he is merely broken.
Tt's surprising how many friends a.
man has until be need one.
Trouble seldom trobles a. man,
who is able to keep his mouth shut.
One way to acquire popularity5is by,
keeping your troubles to yourself.
Many q woman doesn't think 1t
wrong for her husband to bet 30 long
as he betters himself.
Adam didn't live long enough to
appriciats his good luck In not hay-
ing any dry goods bills to pay.
When q woman say she has c0nff-
dence in her husband 1t may be for,
publication only, and not as q guaran-
ty Of good faith.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
Wednesday, July 10. 1907.
Fish or SnipeS

On last Friday morning some OF our citi-
zens, who possess a goodly amount OF sport
ing blood, got wild over a big fish catch that
was to be pulled of near Chappells on the
Southern road. The large pond below Chap
pells was being drained and the people OF the
vicinity, as 1t was understood, with full
consent OF the Railroad had scheduled
a great hsh catch and q free Dime in which
everybody could share upon payment OF one
dollar. This caught something like SN
suckers, amongst whom were politicians OF
high and low degree newspaper men galore
and as goodly aggregation Of Intelligent
thrifty private citizens as could we'll be
found. or the number were: Wyatt Aiken
r. r. Hemphill, L. T. Hill, +. b. Gary, Robt.
l.. Mabry. M. T. Colemen, Geo. White, W. w.
Bradley and perhaps others whose names are
not now recalled.
Now the pond 10 about midway between
Chappells and Old Town, and a distance OF
only about three miles from each place.
Imagine the delight OF the doughty fisher
men, when with their tickets In their
pockets they hear the conductor say that he
has positive orders not to stop at the pond.
A walk OF three miles In the sun for several
hundred passengers, when q moments stop
would have saved 1t all. This was the limit,
and the crowd after eXhausting current cuss
words began to fetch up cuss words that were
rusty for lack Of use. Determined not to be
put out, however, each man IN the burning
sun put his three miles behind him, lured or
by the prospect of a great multitude Of
fishes" Arriving on the scene we found that
the ditch had not even been completed, and
1t would take two or three days at best to
drain OF the pond. No fish. Well we ex-
pected now to see q cloud burst of abuse. but
the limit had been passed and TO our surprise
the crowd, subdued and passive, sat down to
reflect for the rest OF the day on Its "
folly.
All sorts OF appeals had been made to the
road authorities to stop the train but to no
purpose. 1t was learned afterwards that the
road officials had sent an engineer to the
place who reported that the place could not
be drained by Friday and as they knew that
many people would be disappointed they
would not be party TO any part OF the affair.
This sounds good enough II the officials had
only made public their determination before
the people were caught. The liberalization
OF the road worked no hardship on those who
we're advertising the fish. but the unhappy
gudgeon who had his walk. and for moth
ing, was the sufferer. We have never seen a
prettier opportunity for a road TO make
friends in a legitimate way. 1t is courtesy in
small things that the people see; they are not
interested in cut rates and rebates.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
Hidden Cities.

Who of you boys and girls can puz-
zle outevery one Of the cities buried
in the following sentencesf Each SEN
tence containes one hidden city:
l. He walks with q calm, dignifiedl
air.
2. In hottest August inertia seizes
one.
3. Either must the arm be sine Wy OF
knee joint timber. !,
4. For ailment stomachic a good
laugh is the'best medicine.
S. We played blind mans buffa long
time last night.
G. The religion of the Hindo Luther
carefully investigated.
Z. My burden verify is greater than
I can bear.
8. In setting the stone make the zinc
level and straight.
9. You can eat scrambled eggs or
omelette.
10. With great pomp ~aristocracy
takes its airing in the park.
IL. Once under the matrimonial pan
you cannot escape.
u. To a bargain sale men nevergo.
Answes-l,I Ithaca; 2, st. Augustine;
8. New York: 4, Chicago; 5, Buffalo:
6, Dulnth; 7, Denver; 8, Cleveland y.
Rome; 10, Paris; II, Albany; II, Salem
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
GOOD BYE, OLD COURT HOUSE.
All Are Glad ~ Think That We
Will Never SEQ Your Like Az {

Couptv officers In the Court Honse nre OK.
pected to take quarters In the dance hall next
week, and ID p Ps, : a as sSe a ares f %l at D least ia a
Year. The contractor has until the 18th OF
June to flush the job. and It IL presumed
that he will use up all his time. Contractors
are economical and do not, as a rule throw
away anything, not even time.
The new Court house, when finished. VIII
cost in the peighborhood OF SIS 600. 1t will be
no solid. 40 beautiful and go we'll adopted for
the purposes for which IL was ,n,ena anv t iIn'
Mons wretch shall dare to lay his vandal
hands upon its fair proportions,
Excepting the calaboose and the mule
stable, the city hall will be the first institn1
lion 10 be built for the city. The city hall
like the court house, will sstand for nifty
years to serve the purpose for which 1t Is to
be erected.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
New Insurance COMPANY.

Comptroller-General A. w. Jones is organ
izing q strong insurance company in this
State. taking subscriptions to the capital
stock from people in various counties visited.
He was in Abbeville q few days ago. when
some OF the best business men IN town took
the largest number Of shares. The town will
be nearly equally divided into two classes
namely: The insurers and the Insured. Ii
the insurance rates are too high the stock.
holders may dance a Georgia Jig. 1.-THE rates
are square and just, we'll have lands all
round, when everybody will join in the mer.
~ dance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
The Bible Society.

Let 1t OF be forgotten that the Abbeville
District Bible Society will meet on the las
Wednesday In July Besides ther regular bus
mess OF the society, some action will need te
be taken in reference to the W vacancies In
the Board OF Directors. which we're occasfoned
by the death OF Capt. L. w. White and l.. w
Perrin. Both Of these gentlemen were active
work ers in the Bible cause, and each contri-
buted largely to the success and the perpetu-
alton Of the society. 1t will be the duty Of
the society to select successors, and 1t may be
we'll enough to begin TO think about or choose
good men to take places, neither OF which
will be better in the future that they were in
the past.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
The Golden Rule Of Thrse

Three things to be-purs, Just and
honest. ~
Three things to live-coursge,affscs
ton, g%entleness.
Three things to govern-temper. tons
que and conduct.
Three things for which to- light
honor, home and country;
Three things to cherish-the true
the beautiful and the good.
Three things about width to think
life, death anb eternity.
Three things to commend. thrift
industry and promptness.
Three things to dispiser-crnelty,
arrogance and ingratitude.
Thee things TO lovtAthe wise
.yirtuous and innocent
Three things for which to wish
health, friends and contentment,
Three things to admire--dignitys
gracefulness and intellectual power.
Three thipgsto attain-goOdneas Of
heart integrity Of purpose and cheer
fulntss of disposition.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
: Southern schedule.

Some time ago the Press and n called
attention TO the unreasonable delay OF some
thing like an hour at Hodges, occasioped by
the trains meeting at Donalds instead OF
Hodges. Touching this matter. Superlntend.
emit Simpson recently wrote one Of our oiti-
zens that "local interests at Columbia and at
Greenville demanded that the trains run as
they do" 1t seems that II the road has local
Interests here they count for nothing. What
ever the roads local interests here are, 1t Is
respectfully submitted that inconsiderate
treatment is not calculated to increase that
interest.
Now the people of Abbeville are not vain
enough to suppose that other larger places
should be seriously discommoded for their
sake nor or they unreasonable enough to ask
1t, but they fail TO zee why trains might not
start nifty minutes earlier from Greeuville
and meet up-trains from Columbia at Hodges
II this Is not possible, then the train might
tart fifty minutes later from Columbia and
meet at Hodges.
Abbeville seems to be OF 80 little i'm
portance in the estimation THAT II IL left
out OF the Southern schedule published In the
daily papers. This Is partly the fault OF our
own people. The Inconvenience or complaint
of an individual Is too Insignificant to catch
the corporate ear, and II we are content to
bear injustice in silence, full opportunity will
be given as.
The Business Mems League should take mp
this matter with the railroad and II necessary
with the Railroad Commission. II there are
good reasons why Abbeville must take what
Is left after other towns are accommodated,
then the League is q least entitled to q state
ment Of the reasons.
This own Is and ever has been friendly to
the Southern road. 1t is doubtful II there can
be q twelve miles Of Its track in the
State that pays better; then. are not there
some local demands at Abbeville that should
be considered?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
Strong Southern Insurance COmpan

Strong Southern Insurance Company.
We call attention to the notice in this issue
OF the State Mutual Life Insurance Co.. o.
Rome, Ga. The phenomenal success Of this
company is an evidence Of the faith which
the public has in its safe, conservative and
basin esslike management
For many years subsequent TO the war, the
South Impoverished herself by sending mil
lions Of dollars annually to the old Northern
Insurance companies. She nc longer pursues
this policy blindly. but is investing her mon.
ey In home enterprises and building MP the
resources Of the South.
Prominently among the strong and sue.
csssful Southern enterprises is the State Mu.
tual Life Insurance 20. BY its honest and
economical management, and strict compli'
ance with both State n National Insurance
laws its success has been q record breaker In
the insurance world.
Those who desire protection for their fsmi-
lies in a strong Southern company. would do
we'll to take a policy In the State Mutual.
Read the notice elsewhere.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
A lovely lot Of new Post
Cards just in, and then we
have them of the city as well.
bargains S and 1Oc Store.
New School Building.

The Board OF Trustees have decided to build
q temporary house on the Graded School LOT
In order to alleviate the congestion at the
Graded School.
The contract has been let and the building
will soon be put mp. 1t is to consist Of W
large, we'll lighted, airy rooms; and to be
equipped with everything necessary for first
class work.
This arrangement Is only temporary. At
the end Of a year, or at most two years, steps
will be taken toward the building Of another
Graded School building and a High School
building.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
The HOapital.

We learn that Sc 900 has been subscribed for
the buildlnglof q hospital In Abbeville. Alb.
beville nov has no sick, but the proposed hos
pital is merely a preparation for cases OF
emergency and for the benefit OF our neigh
bors. If anybody should get sick at Green
wood we ought to have a place to serve them
or to accommodate them. II Is the duty OF
big towns like Abbeville to make at least
some provision for her suburban villages,
and it may be assumed. ss we nave no sick
that our public spirited physicians will take
care OF all the afflicted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10

Our second shipment Of the
great Lightning and Blizzard
Ice Cream Freezers just in.
We have sold about 60 freez.
ers this season. Prices right
and good freezers tell the tale.
bargains 5 and 10c Store.