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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
THEY IRE RUN DOWN
DIAMOND sW1NDLERS ARE AR
RESTED IN CHARLOTTE.
They Operated in Rock Hill, West
vile, Branchville and Charlotte
Before They Were Caught.

bSlOIS llit9 "CIc SuuSLt'
A dispatch from Charlotte. N. c.,
says a unique %swindling game, faI-
reaching in operation and involving
prominent diamond importers was
laid bare there on Wednesday, when
j. w. Napier and W. P. Duke, from
nobody knows where, were arrested
on warrants sworn out by United
States Postal Office Inspector Bulla
Of Washington. and bound over by
United States Commissioner Cobb
Of the federal court.
One Of the swindlers, Duke, col
lapsed, following the arrest, turned
states evidence and unfolded the
operations Of the gang to the COM
missioner without restraint. Briefly.
the scheme was to order did
monds from a responsible concern
{. o. d., subject TO examination, sub
stitute limitations for the real dia-
mond and return the shipments to
the importers with flimsy excuse as
to flaws in the stones.
The gang operated successfully In
Rock Hill, Branchville, Westville,
Charlotte and other neighboring
towns and cities, using James Par
ris, an unsophisticated country boy,
as a decoy. Asking examination Of
the gems the importers were led to
ship the precious stones to Paris.
When they arrived at the express
office, Duke, who professed to be a
jeweler, would show up, with pro-
fessional care examine them, and
with some nimsy excuse turn them
back on the express company to be
returned, taking care during the ex-
emination to substitute the false
gems for the originals. The lmita-
ton stones were supplied by a house
in Terre Haute, Ind.
Paris, whom the swindlers used
as a tool, is an ignorant country boy,
who can neither read nor write. He
was discharged by Commissioner
Cobb, while Duke and Napier were
held in bonds of $4,000 each. Duke
made a full confession of the affair.
The only victim of the pair disclos-
ed during the preliminary examina-
ton was that Of Daniel Lowe and
Co.. Salem, Mass.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Fell to His Death.

At Madgeburg. Prussia, Lieut.
Monte fell with a Wright aeroplane
Wednesday and was instantly killed
The air man vas planning to the
earth when he started his motor.
the strain causing the machine to
turn turtle. 1t crashed to the earth.
carrying the lieutenant beneath It
The aercplane was smashed to bits
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
MADE BOLD ATTACK
CALLED TO HIS DOOR AND
KNOCKTD UNCONSCIOUS.

The Object Of the Attack Is Suppos'
ed to be Robbery and Nothing
Else.
A dispatch FROM Gaffney says that
place was agog with excitement
Thursday night over a bold attempt
to rob and possibly murder Will ].
Francis, superintendent OF the public
schools of that city. II seems from
what can be learned os the situation
that Professor Francis was sitting IN
his room at his home alone count
ing over a big roll Of Confederate
money.
The blinds in the room were turn
ed, affording a clear view TO any
one who might be passing. 1t Is
evident that some perosn or persons
were outside the window and saw
the money. They Eel to the back
of the house and knocked on the
door.
Prof. Francis. with his pistol In
his hand, walked to the rear and
opened the door, stepping out on the
steps. When he did so ONE one
hit him on the head, knocking him
10 the ground. He was knocked
unconscious and then an attempt
evidently made to cut him, as
his belt and suspenders are cut In
two places.
He soon regained consciousness
and he heard the party climbing ov-
er a back fence. He shot at them
three times and then arose. going
over to the residence Of Mr.. r. A.
Jones, next door, and when the door
was opened fell into the house. He
has now almost recovered and Is able
to walk, although his head Is badly
lacerated and bruised.
Officers were summoned from town
and bloodhounds were secured and
q strenuous search Is being
made by the officers and a posse OF
citizens. Mr.. Francis Is unable to
state whether there was more than
one assailant or not. He cannot say
what he was struck with. Tie blood
hounds have caught the trail and the
miscreatns may be captured.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Crazy Woma;n,sI Work.

At Keokuk, Iowa, emptying a two
gallon can Of gasoline W. herself,
and her husband aud son, while they
slept. Mrs. Rena Stutterman then set
fire to the trio. The woman who, II
is supposed was mentally unbalanced
died next day, and her son a few
hours later. The husband Is In a
critical condition.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
ASLEEP on THE TRACK.
Young Lad Killed on the Railroad
Near EarnvIlle.

While sitting on the end Of a
crosstie, asleep, Thursday morning,
Eddie Hancock, of Augusta, was HIT
In the head by the engine Of train
No. Al on the Charleston and Wes-
tern Carolina railroad. neal Camp
Branch. He died a few hours later.
Handbook and his partner had
been put off Of a freight earlier and
were together when Hancock was
hit. He was carried to Varnville on
the train and his wound dressed. but
died later.
He never regained consciousness
after he was struck. His relatives
were notified. His partner was not
hurt, he turning. oye to one side
just In time to be missed by the
engine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Negro Bank Fails.

At Richmond, Va, the Savings
Bank of the Grand Fountain Of the
Order OF True Reformers, the larG-
est negro Industrial and social or
ganization in the country. was pldc-
ed in the hands Of a receiver We'd
ncsday. Bank examiners say they
can not tell what are It's assets or
liabilities.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
HIS Wife Looked On.

With I.s wife nd ba0y 9 ending
by his side, Frank Bell shot and kill
ed Harvey Duncan and Chas. Dun
can in the Mobile and Ohio depot Il
McCary, Miss. Wednesday After
having shot the two men Bel b"ali-
ed an outbound train and wen TO
Columbus. where he gave himself up
to Sheriff Prowell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02

ment of Senator Foraker All he
election Of Burton TO succeed him
in the senate, the breach between
Foraker and r." sevelt became wild
er. II Is now stated thu In all
probability Roosevelt will recopsid-
err his determination to speak IN
Ohio. or. II he does not, he will be
asked not to go into the State in
the interest Of the ticket.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Was an Old Friend.

When Coroner's Physician Ohm
lon commenced to perform an au
to,sy on the body of a man who died
suddenly on the sidewalk in New
York he recognized the victim al
Aaron u. Jenkins. an old time friend
and IT ore time assistant state treas
u. or Of North Carolina. jenkins haH
ben living in New York with a sob.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Iack Johnson d Democrat.

Jack Johnson, champion heavy
weight pugilist. actor and automo-
bile racer, will appear in a new role
next Wednesday when, as a Demo-
crat. he Is to address the negro vot-
ers of the Thirteenth assembly ("San
Juan Hill') district. New York City.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
lain In One SuOt.

There is a phenomenon at Helfln,
Cleburne county, Ala, which has at
tracted much attention. According
to the report an incessant rain has
been falling OH a plot of land seven
feet square. at Helin, for the past
week, while everywhere around the
atmosphere was perfectly dry.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Aviator Killed.

At Paris NJ. Blanchard. the avia-
tor. fell from a height of 100 feet
and was instantly killed Thursday.
The accident occurred over the field
at Issy Les MolineauX. where Blan-
chard was attempting 10 descend af-
ter a successful aight from Bour-
geO's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Died from q o

At Mobile, Ala, W. II. Dewberry,
aged so years, died Thursday as a
result of a fracture Of the skull.
During a baseball game last Sun
day he was struck in the head with
a bottle by Luther Hoard after a
quarrel. Hoard is under arrest char
ged with murder.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Hanged Himself.

Mr.. Modey knight, of Society Hill,
who was visiting his son in the Fork
Hill section of Lexington county,
hanged himself Wednesday after
noon. while his son was at work
some distance from the house. He
was a sufferer from pellagra.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Turned Him Loose.

Dallas V. Clark, a magistrate OF
the county of Berkeley. who was az
rested a short time ago. charged
with the murder Of James Warner,
was given a preliminary hearing be-
fore Magistrate Wilder at Moncks
Corner Wednesday and was releas-
ed from custody.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Died From Fall.

Ar Dallas. Tex, while riding st
the rate OF 70 miles an hour on a
m motorcycle at the state fair grounds
Thursday. Wade Wylie, 20 years old,
was thrown from his machine and
killed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Picked Up Crew.

The captain and four men from
the American schooner Florence Le-
land were picked up by the British
steamer Commodore from New Or
leans, October 9, for Liverpool,
which passed Old Head Of Kinsale
Wednesday. The Leland was wreck
ed in the recent storms.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Hid Her in O Well.

A special from Grove Hill. Clark
county, Ala, says that Richard OFT,
a resident Of that place. Is on trial
charged with cutting his wife's
throat and stuffing her body down
a we'll. This is the second trial for
the offence, the first resulting In a
mistrial.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Ignored Gamers.

Charleston federal office holders
ignored the call for the meeting for
the organization Of a Lilly White
Republican partly and they were con-
spicious by their absence when the
meeting was called to order at the
capital Thursday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Sent In Five Years.

Milton a. Carlisle. aged seventy
years, former president of the NJ
tional Bank Of Newberry was ser--
fenced to serve five years in the fed.
eral p%enitentiary at Atlanta for VIC
lating the national banking laws.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
A GUNBOAT SINKS.
Serenty-Five Men Were Lost With
the Steamer.

tllC SttdbleEs
The Haytien gunboat Liberte AS
been lost at sea off Port de Pa K,
following an explosion on board. IT
is estimated that seventy persons
were killed or drowned. Twenty
others were rescued.
The Liberte sailed on Monday,
last, having on board ninety persons.
So far as known only twenty escap-
ed. Among those lost were ten
EIaytien generals, who were going 20
take command of several divisions
Of troops In the department Of tho
north.
Details are lacking, the only def
mite information being as to the los;
Of life and the fact that and ex-
plosion. occurred.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Rates for Negro Fair.

II Is announced that the Atlantic
Coast Line railway will grant reduc>
ed rates for the South Carolina lie
FRO fair. Tickets will be sold No
ember s, q and IL.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02
Killed in Riplane Fall.

At Rome Lieut.. Saglietti fell with
a military biplane In which he was
maneouvering Thursday and was in
Stantly killed. The machine was to-
tally wrecked.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-11-02

the civilized world.
At q dinner Of the famous Gridir-
on Club in Washington In February.
1908, President Roosevelt took occa-
sion to defend his action in discharg-
ing the negroes, and to denounce the
men who had opposed him in con-
gress. He was especially severe,
and, in the course OF his remarks,
he took occasion to use a slang eS-
preston which was popular about
that time-Roosevelt Is both a max
er and User of slang, as everyone
knows. He brought into his remarks
the sentence. All coons look alike
to me-" to the amusement Of all
present, except, perhaps, Senator
Foraker and a few Of his way ii
thinking.
But the "hre-alarm" senate; h.
who had waved the bloody Shirt in
the face Of the South many II time
was not afraid to reply to the hero
! of the evening. He got the boor lat.
er on, and he INDUCED in srr,e re.
marks that were about as ';tIer as
were those of the president.
In the course OF his reply 10 the
president. Senator Foraker moved
toward Mr.. Roosevelt, and. I'd slnr
his voice and his finger and pointing
to the president. he said. in effect
Not only do all oon loo alike
to me. but all persons. The oath Vi
the president of the United State;
is not more sacred than is that of c
senator of the United States. nor i:
he less responsible 70 TIL .'eopie fol
his actions"
From that time Until the rattre
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
SECOND CHURCH MEETING. Action to Be Taken on Calling Paste
 Next Week.

Before the regular church prayer meeting at the Second Congregational church on Thursday evening d busi- ness meeting was called to hear a re port from the committee on pulpit sup ply. F. A. Prentice, senior deacon presided and the report of the commit tee was presented by its chairman Henry D. Johnson
 This was given with the idea of as- certaining whether the church wanted the committee to bring any more can didates here for the pulpit vacancy now that four had been heard. The committee reported on the four pas tors who have preached before the church since Dr. L. l.. West departed for his new pastorate at Everett. ash The four candidates have been Rev Herbert J. Wyckoff of New Haven, Rev. Henry H. Morse of Danbury, Rev, William G. Lathrop of Shelton and Rev. Elliott F. Talmadge of Waure- gan.
 On motion it was voted to call a meeting for definite action on the choice of a pastor next Thursday even ing.
 It was also announced that Rev. El- wood G. Tewksbury of New York. who is now executive secretary of the lay mems missionary movement, Is to oc- cupy the pulpit next Sunday at both services
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
FUN ERALS.
William L. Cochran.

The funeral of William L. Cochran was held from Groton Heights Baptist church Thursday at 12 o'clock Rev George R. Aatha. pastor of the church. officiating. There was a large attend ance of relatives and friends from the borough of Norwich. The bearers in Groton were John Hooper of New Lon- don, W. E. Mayo. Albert Whitmarsh, and w. S Allen of Norwich. After the service the body was taken to Montville. where a committal service was conducted by Shetucket lodge. l. O. O. F., John McHattie as noble grand ducting the service At the cemetery the bearers were Nelson E. Church, Osten Ferguson, members of Shetuck- ct lodge, Frank M. Green and Herbert Wiley. members of Palmyra encamp- ment- There was number of hand some floral forms. Burial was in the Comstock cemetery.
 Mrs. Robert Larlein.
 The funeral of Harrit N. widow of Robert Iarkin, was held on Thursday afternoon at o'clock from her late home. at Massapeag, and was largely attended by friends and relatives from Norwich. New London, Jewett City and Greene, R.. I. Rev. MT Main of the Uncasville Methodist Episcopal church officiated. Two hymns, Sometime We'll Understand. and Abide With Me. were finely rendered by Mrs. Reuben F. Pot ter
 The six bearers were the son, sons in-law and grandsons of the deceased Benjamin Larkin, Frank A. Monroe, A. M. Etheridge, Robert Larhin, F. Milton Monroe and Casper K Bailey Burial was in the old Rogers family playground at Massapeag.
 Among the flowers, which were many and beautiful. weer a pillow from the children, and forms from Mrs. Delphine Fish, Mrs. Horace Sears, Mir. and Mrs. Casper K. Bailey, MT. and Mrs. Will liam Rogers. Marion Smith, MT. and Mrs. D. G. Thomas, Mrs Charles Fitch, MT. and Mrs. A P. Champlin, MT. and man Smith. MT. and Mrs. Fred Rog- CTS, Miss Della Champlin, Mrs. Edwin Oldfield and A. R. Monroe. The ar engagements were in charge of Funeral Director Gager
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
M'KlNLEY ASSOCIATION BANQUET
Many Men of Frominenc> in State will be Here Tonight
 III Plans Perfected.

Governor Weeks speaks always in an interesting way and the address of welcome will be given with the ease and fuency characteristic or Mayor Lippitt.
 Among those who will attend are : Charles Hopkins Clark, editor or the Hartford Courant; Charles Brooker oi Ansonia, the Connections member or the republican national committee; Attorney Judson of Bridgeport; Charles F.. Goodwin of Hartford, ex- ecutive secretary: ex-Lieut. Gov. Ev- erett J. Lake, Railroad Commiss1oner A. F. Gates. Comptroller T. D. Brad Hawley of Bridgeport Internal Reve- nue Superintendent s. A. Eddy of New Haven. Senator D. A. BiaSesley of Canaan, Cattle Commissioner H. O. Averill of Washington. Dairy Commis- sioner Hubert F. Potter of North Ha- ven, Representative H. R. Coffin of Windsor Locks. Maj. William H. Lyon and Representative William Parker Of Meriden, County Commissioner Will liam Bailey, Jr., of Hartford, Senator w. l.. Higgins of South Coventry, ex- Secretary of State Theodore Boden- vein. Representative George Knight Of Lakeville Sheriff Preston B. Sibley of Windham county. the governors staff, Brig. Gen. G. M. Cole. Col. R. O. Eaton, Col. F, c. Graves. Col. A. N. Shepard, Col. F. H. Ravens. Col. J. NJ, Ives, Lieut.. Com. F. A. Bartlett, Maj A. F. Rice, Maj. l.. M. Ullman. Col w. F. F. Landers, Col. NJ. J. Wise.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
Obe BOSTON STORE
.Pre=InyentOry Sale of Rugs

Stock includes a few large size kazaks, small and medium aizsd 6eIooehistans, Daghestans, kashnlirS. Senaies, Sarouks.
 Every Rug is a fine selected piece, good characteristic designs and exesp- tionaIIy good eoIorings. These Rugs at their regular prices are -spIendid values, as they are priced much lower than the same grade of Rugs could be bought for elsewhere. Therefors the extraordinary low prices that this sale will put on high grade Oriental Rugs should be taken advantage of by oil lovers of Oriental Art.
 Large size Kazalss. priced s45.0o. $55.Oo and $65.00 - Sale price S37Oo, $42.oo and S49.oo.
 SenaIes. Saroul5s, Kashmirs and Cal istans, priced s3O.o0. ss5.OO and S4O.o0 Sale price $24.oo, $27.oo and S3ooo.
 Beioochistans and Daghestans, priced $15.OO. s17.5O. S24Oo. $25.00-ssle price $t2oo, $1s.5o, $500 and s1s.oo.
 Daghestan Mats. value se.5O and s12oo-SaIe price $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28

An attendance of something over zOV, including a long list of those Jromnent in the political life of the state, is looked for at the annual ban quet of the Mckinley association which is to be held this evening at the Wauregan house. President Nor rIs $. Lippitt and Assistant Secretary Tyler Cruttenden have the details all Tor the event, which promises to equal if not surpass the former gatherings of this association
 informal reception in the parlors of the hotel when opportunity will be offered to meet the distinguished guests. Then will follow the banquet in the magnificent dining room of the tables and other effects will be by Ge- duidig. At each plate will be the Me- kinley pink. always associated with the annual observance of the martyred presidents birthday.
 The speakers upon the programme are all orators of state and national regulations. who will make this part of the evening most enjoyable. Rep resentative Ralph D. Cole of Ohio. ole or the principal speakers, is known in the national house as one of it's eloquent orators, forcefuI and in tereSting taIker, who will be well worth listening to. Ex-Governor Mc- Lean is known throughout Connec- ticut for his ability as an orator, and State Senator Searls is graceful talker.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
GOVERNORS CARRIAGE SMASHED
 SOON AFTER HE LEFT IT..
Struck by an Auto at Foot of Grove Street-5ank Commissioner Lippitt Was Not Injured.

The only accident following the Third company ball and reception ts Governor Weeks occurred as many of the attendants were leaving. Gov ernor Weeks had left and gone to the Wauregan house, Bank Commissioner Norris s. Lippitt having accompanied him there. The latter was returning in the hack to his home in Broad street, when the carriage was crashed into and smashed by an auto, break ing off one of the lights and doing much other damage. The crash was heard for some distance
 The auto of MT. Bigelows had come down Mckinley avenue and turned up Grove street so to turn around After turning up Grove street it at once backed into Franklin, intending to go ahead up Mckinley avenue. As it came back it struck the hack, which belonged to c. E. Brady. The driver saw the auto coming and shouted to the driver, but was evidently not heard He turned his horses away as far as he could, he stated but could not get out of the way. MT. Lfppitt, who was inside was not injured
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.

The Auditorium had the usual change of bill on Thursday present. ing vaudeville numbers that delight ed big houses. Jack Morse was good in his conssdy juggling, and Gaynor and Graf presented a snappy sketch. A Silent Woman, which got good hand. Larivee and Lee combined up- to-date medleys. club swinging and Jokes in a winning way, which re- ceived much applause.
 Maximus. the strong boy. was again a big drawing card having accom- plished his advertised feat of pulling against team of horses early in the afternoon. He let the horses pull against him in opposite ways. and showed he could bring them up stand ing with his powerful arms. The time keeper announced that he had held the horses r seconds.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-28
MOCK CONFERENCE
Held at 4. M. E. Zion Church by Nor wich, New London and WiIIimsntie Church Members.

There was 8 large attendance at the Mckinley Avenue A. NJ. E. Zion church on Thursday at the sessions held in the morning. afternoon and evening in conducting a mock conference with the A. M E. Zion churches in New London and Willimantic. The meeting opened at Il o'clock with devotional exercises and remarks by the pastor, Rev. w. H. Hey D. D. From l to dinner was served. At 3 o'clock the second part of the conference opened. After sup per, at o'clock, the concluding part of the conference began at o'clock
 The officers in charge were Rev. Sa- norah Hall, bishopess; Mrs. AdelIa Turner, Providence associate; presid- ing elders, Mrs Della Eley of the first district, Mrs. J. A. Grimsted of the second district, Mrs. Lila A. Simms of the third district. and Mrs. Dora Will lis, associate presiding elder, Willi- mantle.
 The district reports were made as follows: First, Mrs. z. Hall, Mrs. L.. French. Mrs. H. Reed. Mrs. M. L.. Benson, Mrs. H. Carter, Miss M. E. E.. Eley, Mrs. l.. T. Brown; Second. Mrs. F. J. Bentley. Mrs. Caroline Harris. Mrs. Hattie Toney, Miss Lillian Ockery, Miss Florence Grimstead, Philip Hari- ris. D. A. Willis: Third. Mrs. Emma Baxter, Mary Benjamin, A. D. Willis, J. NJ. Anderson, B. Nesboit. Address by the bishopess. Remarks by Rev. S F. Graimstead. Rev. D. A. Willis, Rev. George J. Simms.
 The afternoon topic was the Chris tian Home, and in the evening several pieces were sung by Mrs. Mary Hutch inson. Miss I Scott Mrs. NJ. Epps, and Mrs. l.. Benson. Professor Geary sang the solo Calvary"
 The committee in charge was Mrs. l.. T. Brown. Miss Idella Scott, Miss Flor ence Grimstead, Miss Anna Cross, Mrs Cornellia Johnson Miss Ida F.. Davis and Mrs. Allene Johnson.