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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
PAT SEAMAN SAYS
BUSINESS IS fine
PEOPLE ARE COMING IN RAPIDLY
AND ARE HAPPY.

Pat Scanlan, commercial agent OF
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railroaA, was in Billings yesterday
from his present headquarters in Hele-
ma. MI. Seaman moved his of1ce to
Helena when the st. Paul put in gen
eral oflces in Butte. He was located
in the metropolis for several years
and Travelled extensively over Mon
tanR. Ssf
Business is ane and improving
every day" said MI. Seaman in IN
swer to . query. I'VE r very pleased
with the way things are looking both
in the freight and passenger depart
ments. I got on a train q few days
ago and it was crowded with home
seekers bound for points in this state.
We are trying to place these people
where they can easily make good
homes and also develop the state in
many ways.
Farm machinery is n Of the heav-
lest commodities we are handling at
the present time.
"Our oflcials are more than pleased
with the volume Of business-in fact
it Is much greater than we even i'm
agined. The Butte oficers are crowd
ed with work, blut everything Is run
ming smoothly the same as II the road
had been in operation for years. We
indeed are grateful to the people Of.
Montana and we hope that the busi-
ness just keeps up concluded the
genial business rustler as he picked up
his grip and started for the train.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
RIoRDAN MURDER TRIAL COM
MENcEs IN DISTRICT COURT.
KILLED TO SAVE SELF
Mrs. Rlordan Gives Her Version Of the
Kiilino at Central Park-Rapid Pro-
sress Made in Trial, Which May
Reach Jury Tonight.

Mrs. Florence Riordan was yester-
day placed or trial In the district
court, charged with the murder Of her
husband, and by night a jury mad
been selected, the state had produced
its evidence and the defendant had
testified in her own behalf. Her
examination was interrupted by Judge
Fox to adjourn court till this morning.
Holding her little rosy checked girl
~ the hand Mrs. Riordan came into
the court room and with the little n
by her side sat throughout the selec-
ton Of a jury, carefully scanning the
face OF each venireman who was
called to the box, frequently consult
ing with her attorneys, Hogan and
Lamb, and when the taking of evil
dence began she seemed to rivet her
attention on the jury box as the wit
nesses for the state, under the ques-
tioning Of County Attorney Wilson or
Deputy County Attorney Taylor. un-
folded the story Of the killing.
Then taking the stand in her own
behalf, for the first time. she gave
her version Of the fatal affair, a story
OF self defense-beginning with q
quarrel with her husband, an alleged
attempt On his part after knocking
her down, to draw a revolver from
his pocket and kill her, while she, with
almost superhuman strength, grasped
the muzzle Of the gun and pulled II
through his strong fingers and turned
1t upon him. Calmly she told tht
story and in q manner that impressed
all who heard 1t. Then she was turned
over TO the state for cross examina
tion, which had been started whel
Judge Fox adjourned court till THU
mornine.
The entire morning session and par
ofs the afternoon session OF the cour
49, taken up securing . jury. Eacl
salds exhausted four challenges ami
waived the balance and both appeare'
r-hAriL Frs
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
IN LAUREL
ELECTION PROBABLE
COMMISSIONERS CANVASS VOTE
FOR FIRST OFFICIALS.

The board Of county commissioners
canvassed the vote Of the Laurel city
election yesterday and declared the
contest for mayor a tie between w.
r. Westbrooke and e. Fenton and de-
clared George Settergreen and Prof.
Longley elected aldermen nj the First
ward and Frank Wright and Ed Burla
elected in the Second ward.
No special election was ordered by
the board, at it had been intimated
that there was a probability of a con.
test being brought on the election of
mayor. It is to be a friendly contest,
It Is understood, in order to reach q
decision as to who is entitled to the
seat.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13

ing Rossman, hut the run getting car
nival was stopped when Evers threw
Coughlin out at first.
Pfeister held the Detroiters hitless
in the seventh; but he was pounded
hard in the eighth. Cobb hit to left for
two bases. Rossman beat out a pretty
,bunt, sending Cobb to third. Schaefer
flied out to right and Rossman moved
up to second on Schulte's throw to the
plate, holding Cobb at third.
Thomas walked, filing the bases.
Cobb scored on Coughlin's out to
Scheckard. Mullin hit safely to
Chance, scoring Rossman. This ended
Detroit's scoring but they had all they
needed and more.
when Chicago Scored.
The story Of Chicago's scoring is not
a long one, although 1t looked in the
fourth inning as II the worlds cham
pions were going to repeat their sue
cess Of Saturday and Sunday.
After Scheckard had been struck out
Mullin gave Evers his base on balls
and the little second baseman being
caught on first by Mullin raced to sec
ond and was safe on Rossman's high
throw. Schultz fouled out, but Chance
singled, scoring Evers. Chance stole
second and came home when Coughlin
made q bad throw. Of steinfeldt's
grounder. Steinfeldt scored Chicago's
third and last run when Hoffman trip
led on a line over Coughlin's head.
President G. W. Murphy, OF the Chi
cago league team, was kept away from
the game by 9 severe cold. He SAID
he would not accompany the team Z
Detroit.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13

satisfied with the jury and confident.
It was certainly an intelligent jury
that was chosen composed of some of
the best known business men and res
idents of the county.
The men who will decide the fate
OF Mrs. Riordan r p. j. Dowd, John
S~wearengen, John H~endershott, J.. P.
Duggan, Henry vendte, Charles NJ.
Wright, T. N. Howell, G. T. Simpson.
John w. Harris, all OF Billings; R. ].
Diamond and E. s. Dixon OF Columbus
and Robert Templeton Of Laurel.
]. P. McGinnity was the star wit
ness for the state. He told how Rior.
dan had been at the park, how Mrs.
Rlordan came out and inquired for
him, how he summoned Riordan and
then returned in the building, after
which he heard shots; how he went
out and found Riordan dead, a bullet
hole in his body and how the woman
calmly announced that she had killed
him.
w. H. Ross testified that in the
morning Of the tragedy Mrs. Riordan
had tried to change a small revolver
for a larger n at the Stockwell EN-
ployment Office where he was EN-
ployed.
G. Herman Smith, coroner, told Of
going after the body and the position
In which it was found.
DIR. James Chapple testified TO thu
autopsy performed upon the body 0
Riordan and described the appear
ance Of the wound.
It developed during the trial tina
there were no eye witnesses to til,
killing. J. r. McGinnity was the near
est man when the shooting occurre,
and he rushed to the scene but til,
deed had been done.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
NOTICE OF X DUE.

Notice is hereby given that the Tax
Roll for the year 1908 is now in my
hands for collection. All taxes remain
ing unpaid after November 30th, 1908,
will be subject to q penalty Of 10 per
cent to be added to the amount OF the
original tax, as required by law.
JOHN w. FISH,
County Treasurer.
Dated Billings. afont-, OCT. ., 1908.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
Turkish -.

IN THE BASEMENT STORE
Unbleached Turkish bath towels,
closely woven and heavy weight,
a desirable size with very abb
sorbing qualities. Special
at ~. .......l@
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
ENGLAND CHANGES FRONT.
Now Wants to Consider Many Cues
tions at Conference.

G0=HHE 4HNENf.E HHAM@N
LONDON, Oct. I'm. Iswolsky, the
Russian foreign minister, has succeed
ed in impressing upon SIR Edward
Grey, the British secretary Of foreign
affairs, the necessity that not only
should a conference Of powers be held
to settle the crisis in the near east,
but that this conference should take
under advisement other questions be-
side those involved in the annexation
by Austria-Hungary Of Bosnia and
Herzegovina and the declaration Of
Bulgarian independence.
This change Of front on the part Of
Great Britain, which has caused great
surprise, was announced by the for
eign office at the conclusion Of q long
conference between Sir Edward Grey
and M. Iswolsky, after 9 meeting Of
the cabinet in the morning, at which
Sir Edward set forth the position he
had taken and explained the views OF
the Russian minister.
It is doubtful whether Russia is anx
Iious to reopen the Dardanelles for the
present, for II this is done, it must
be for all nations, and Russia is not
likely to desire that, while her fleet Is
SO weak. Besides, other treaties in
addition to the treaty Of Berlin would
be involved.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
A CHILD is DEAD.

The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. 8. Kiser died yesterday afternoon
at the family home. The funeral will
take place this afternoon and inter.
ment win be in the local cemetery.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
SERvIA BURNS AN
AUSTRIAN FLAG


forming a brilliant cavalcade. They
advanced in stately manner down the
hill and entered the city to salutes Of
the artillery. The car was welcomed
by the municipal authorities at 2
'triumphal arch. The days festivities
closed with a patriotic torch light
parade.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
Gauge Isle 90
Hosiery &c

IN THE EASEMENT STORE
Women's fine imported sheer
gauze isle hosiery, a perfect
black, double sole, heel and toe;
positively worth Soc. Special
1T ia. Il. .s.... $3.50. .29E
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
Pure Linen %.
1oWeL OOl

m THE BASEMENT STORE
Sample towels, finest pure linen
satin damask and buck, fringed
or hemstitched; fifty distinct
styles; values positively Tic.
Special 3. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
Table


TN THE BASEMENT STORE
Bleached table damask, q very
good grade at this price, comes
in regulation width, pretty floral
designs. Special .29t
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AUSTRIA HOLDS OUT.
intends to Hang Onto Provinces She
Has seized.

CoNsrANTINoPLB. oct. 12.-The
German and Italian ambassadors today
adopted the same declaration to the
porte against the i%nfraction Of treaties
without the consent OF the signatories
as has already been made by the Brit
ish. French and Russian ambassadors.
Austria still holds aloof.
The boycott against Austrian goods
fourished. many Turks discarding the
fez, which is Of Austrian manufacture
and wearing white headgear instead.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
sugar Market.

NEW YORK, Oct. 12.-sugar, raw,
quiet; fair refining, 33.48; centrifugal.
SO test, s9s; molasses, 1913; refined.
quiet.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-13
EIain Butter Market.

ELGIN, ILL.,. Oct. 12.-Butter. nrm,
21hc. Sales, 679.401 pounds.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
e. MR.. TODD RESIGNS AS CASHIER.
Is Succeeded at Peoples Bank by Mr.. C..
w, Tune,

Mr.. j. Wells Todd has resigned his
position as cashier of the Peoples Loan
and Exchange Bank of this city. This
resignation was submitted to the board
of directors in their meeting last
Wednesday morning and accepted.
For some time past Mr.. Todd has been
in failing health and in consequence
thereof deemed it for the best interests
of the bank to resign and elect a CASH
Ter who would be physically able to give
more time and attention to the duties
of the office. In his stead Mr.. c.. w.
Tune was elected. Mr.. Tune has held
the position of assistant cashier for ten
years; in fact, throughout the entire
administration of Mr.. Todd as cashier.
He moved here in 1871 from Alabama
and has always been closely identified
with the interests of Laurens. His
long training amply fits him for the du-
ties he now assumes.
The withdrawal of Mr.. Todd from
regret to all the people of this city and
especially the business men. He has
been connected with the bank since its
organization over twenty years ago in
some capacity and for ten years and
more has held the position of cashier.
Mr.. Todd is, of course, still a stock
holder and director in the institution.
With the burdens of this office removed
Mr.. Todd's health, it is hoped by all the
people of Laurens, will steadily and
speedily improve.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
FINE SCHOOL REPORTS.
Mr.. Nash Presents Interesting Facts
From More Schools Visited.

Superen endent Of Education r. w.
Nash visited the following schools re-
Gently:
Oak Grove School, Miss Elizabeth
Faris, principal, and Miss Lillian Mer-
rift, assistant, has enrolled 40 pupils.
This school is furnished with patent
desks, maps, blackboards, pictures,
teachers chair and table and a library.
Long Branch School, taught by Miss
Pearle Blakely, has an enrolment Of 80
pupils, and the building is furnished
with patent desks, map, pictures,
blackboards and a library.
Jacksonville School, presided over by
Miss Mamie Byrd, has enrolled 26 pu-
pills. This school is supplied with pat
ent desks, map, chair, table, organ,
blackboards and a library.
Shady Grove School, in charge of
Prof. l.. st. Clair Hays, has an enroll
ment of % pupils. The room is fur
nished with patent desks, blackboards,
chair, table and library.
Hurricane School, taught by Miss
Carrie Buford, has enrolled 43 pupils,
and the school room is furnished with
patent desks, b~lackboards, chair, table
and State library.
Sardis School, in charge of Miss Lou
Ferguson, has an enrolment of % pu-
pills and room is furnished with patent
desks, blackboards, map, chair, table
and library.
Odel's School, taught by Miss Kath-
leen Wright, has an enrolment of II
pupils and is furnished with writing
desk, blackboard, man. etc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
Henderson Withdraws From Race.

The Hon. d. S. Henderson, of Aiken,
has withdrawn from the senatorial con-
test. Following is his statement pub
lished last week:
"Some time ago | announced that l
would be a candidate for the long term
for United States senator, but there
are now reasons, in which the public
would not be interested, which induce
me not to enter the race, and l feel it
my duty to my friends to so state at
this ju%ncture in order that they may
align themselves where and with whom
they see fit.
81 am very grateful for the support
which my faithful friends have rendered
me.
eff any issue personal to myself was
made or if there was any public issue
in which the welfare of the State and
public at large were involved that
AHould arise in the ensuing canvass |
would continue the race to the end; but
as none such exist there is no duty
which requires such action on my part.
There will be no dearth of candidates
from present appearances, and for the
good of the State hope the people will
make a wise choice"
There are many tonics in the land,
AS by the papers you can see;
But none of them can equal
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
Prof. SaIIey at Greenwood.

A dispatch from Greenwood contain
ing notice of Prof. N. M. Salley's re-
election as superintendent of the graded
schools there, is of interest to many
people in Laurens. Mr.. Salley has
many friends here:
cat the regular annual meeting of
the board of trustees Of the Greenwood
public schools Prof. N. M. Salley, the
superintendent of the schools, was
unanimously reelected superintendent.
Mr.. Salley has given a most capable
and efficient administration for the past
two years and his services are appre-
ciated by the board"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
MISS ETHEL ROOSEVELT
AT AMATEUR ENGINEER.
Presidents Daughter at Throttle of
Locomotive on Atlanta & West
Point Road.

POint kOad.
Atlanta, Ca, April 4.-Miss Ethel
Roosevelt, daughter of the president
stood at the throttle of the Atlanta
and West Point train when it steamed
into Atlanta at noon today. She had
been its engineer all the way from
Newman and had brought it into the
terminal depot here just six minutes
ahead of schedule.
"I'm so sorry it's over with" she
said to Engineer John T. Still, when
the train slowed down and came to a
standstill under the shed. "This has
been the %jolliest hour of my whole life.
| guess Pm the only president. daugh-
ter who ever ran an engine"
1t was just before the train pulled
out from Newman that Engineer Still
heard a girls voice behind him calling:
"May'n l come across and watch you,
Mr.. Engineer.
Turning, Mr.. Still saw the daughter
of the president of the United States
on the tender. Some man waited neal
her and explained to the engineer that
Miss Ethel had been teasing her
mother for a ride on the engine. She
had slipped away from the parlor car
it seems, before Mrs. Roosevelt could
realize what was happening and there
she stood.
Engineer Still stretched forth his big
hand and lifted her to the seat near
him.
81 suppose you'd like to run the mo-
gul?" he asked.
ooh, if you would be good enough to
let me-" answered Miss Ethel. A min
ute later her palm had closed over the
throttle. "Now pull open the lever"
said the engineer. Miss Ethel pulled
with all her might and off rolled the
train while she laughed d~elightedly at
what she had done.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
Traynham Guards Will Not Go to SuIIi-
vans Island,

The 1st Regiment, of which Trayn-
ham Guards of Laurens is a member,
will not go on the encampment at Sulli-
vans Island as proposed. SO says a dis
patch from Columbia:
The second and third regiments will
go into camp at Sullivan's Island the
latter part of June, instead of the third
and first, according to an announcement
made by General Boyd upon his return
from the up%-country inspections today.
1t was found impractical for the first to
go to Charleston on account of the large
number of farmers and because Colonel
Lewis has duties in court at that time.
The first will go into camp later some
where in the State or at Chickamauga.
General Boyd reports the up-coun.ry
companies in the best condition in their
history. Not a single absentee in the
first battalion inspections.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F..
j. Cheney for the last fifteen years,
and believe him perfectly honorable in
all business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm. -Walding, Kinnan & Mar
vim, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15

Easter is the time to appear in a
pair of our handsome spring OXfords,
Sir: $500 to $6.0 90. Copeland's.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
ChamberIain's Has the Preference.

Mr.. Fred C.. Hanrahan, a prominent
druggist of Portsmouth,, Va, says:
'For the past six years | have sold
and recommended Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t is
a great remedy and one of the best
patent medicines on the market. |
handle some others for the same our
poses that pay me a larger profit, but
this remedy is so sure to effect a cure,
and my customer so certain to appre-
ciate my recommending it to him, that
| give it the preference" For sale by
Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
Keeping Open House.

Everybody is welcome when we feel
good, and we feel that way only when
our digestive organs are working prop
erly. DR.. Kings New Life Pills regu,
late the action of stomach, liver and
bowels so perfectly one can't help feel
ing good when he uses these pills. 85c
at Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto
Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
NeighbOrhOOd FayOrite.

Mrs. E. D. Charles, of Harbor, Me-,
speaking of Electric Bitters, says: cit
is a neighborhood favorite here with
u.s." 1t deserves to be a favorite
everywhere. 1t gives quick relief in
dyspepsia, liver complaint, kidney de-
rangement, malnutrition, nervousness,
weakness and general debility. It's ac-
ton on the blood as a thorough purifier
makes it especially useful Eas a spring
medicine. This grand Alternative tonic
is sold under guarantee at the Laurens
Drug Co. and the Palmetto Drug Co.
SOC.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
Clemson Cadets From Laurensa County

The Clemson cadets from Laurens
county who were dismissed last week
by the discipline committee are:
GAY Preparatory class: w. r. Sim
mons, d. l.. Boulware, j. II. Armstrong.
(b) Freshman class: j. G.. Harris, j.
P. Parks, w. r. Gray, A. G.. Bolt, A.
c. Shell, j.. c. DuPre, j. j.. Hunter.
(c) Sophomore class: S. Swygert, A.
f. Simpson, w. G. Bolt, ID. II. Wilson.
(O Junior class: L.. A. Coleman, II.
H. Yeargin and w. l.. Nance.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15

Easter is but a few days off. How
about something smart in an Easter
Hat. Copeland's.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
SOUTH eANouNA BANKING INTERESTS
Quarterly Report of State Bank Examiner
Wilson.

The following report in Saturdays
State of the condition of the banks in
this State will be of interest:
Mr.. Giles l.. Wilson, the new exami-
ner of State banks, yesterday made his
first quarterly report. This shows the
condition of State banking institutions
at the close of business March 9th.
The last report was Dec. 18th. Since
that time eight new BANKS have started
business, two have orsolidated and one
has nationalized. There are now 233
State banks.
Statement of the condition of the 233
State, private and savings banks To-
Gated in South Carolina at the close Of
business March 8, 1908:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
A Healing Salve for Burns, Chapped
Hands and Sore NinnleS

AS a healing salve for burns, sores,
sore nipples and chapped hands Cham
berlain's Salve is most excellent. 1t
allays the pain of a burn almost in
stantly, and unless the injury is very
severe heals the parts without leaving
a scar. Price % cents. For sale by
Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
Where a Multitude of Sins Are Covered

The l.. & M. PAINT covers defects
in previous paintings and wears for 10
to Is years, because the l.. e. M. is
pure linseed oil binder-pure oxide of
zinc-pure white lead, and you help to
make the paint by mixing three quarts
of linseed oil with each gallon of paint.
It's done in 2 minutes. Makes cost
only $1.20 per gallon.
l.. & M. Paint Agents:
j. Fl. e. M. l.. Nash, Laurens.
Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton. 37-2t
You will find here the largest assert
mont Of Art Squares, Rugs and Mat
tings in different designs and colors
from which you can select just what
you want.
S. M. e. E. H. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15
Our Shoes

People who have seen
them tell us we have the
prettiest and snappiest line
i'm the city. Come and see
for yourself. There is moth
ing i'm Tans or Blacks, La
dies, Kisses and ChiIdren's
Low Cut Shoes, that you
can't find i'm our ST. re.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-04-15

The new shades of Tans in OXfords
and Ties for Easter Sunday are at
Copeland's.