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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
Weak Banks Must Strengthen.

Washington. National banks
which are shaky and give no promise
Of improvement are being steadily
forced out of business. During the
twelve months ending on October l,
113 national banking institutions
went into liquidation. Of that num-
Der 4 no longer desired to continue
business, 4 failed and went into re-
.eeiverships and the other 10 went
into dissolution because they were
practically forced to do so.
Every weak bank will be forced
out Of the field.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
Aviator Falls 1,640 Feet.

St. Petersburg.-Captain Maclev1eh
the Russian military aviator, was
killed in a fall from a Voison blplane
The accident occu- during an
altitude competition which was won
bv Lieutenant Matyevlch, when
reached a height of 1887 feet.
Machievich had risen $3.50 feet
but decided to descend. When at a
keisht Of 1.G40 feet his machine sud-
denly upset and the aviator was
thrown ont. Every Zone in his body
was broken except az arm.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
Georgia's Cotton and Corn Crop.

Atlanta.-Two hundred millions of
dollars is the value placed on the
cotton and corn crops produced in
Georgia during the past year, is the
annual report of the Commissioner
of Agriculture. The cotton crop was
valued at nearly $15O.00O, 900, which
is approximately one-fftl of the
value of the entire crop produced in
the eleven States comprising the cot
ton belt.
1t is expected that the 1910 crop
will exceed these figures.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
South's Warm Welcome to Roosevelt

Knoxville, Tenn.-The South gave
Theodore Roosevelt a welcome which
he described as "great, by George"
Throughout the first day of his
Southern trip which took him across
Virginia and a part of Tennessee, he
received all the honors which the
South can pay.
His throat is not yet in good con-
dition. But wherever he went a
crowd was waiting for him. Each
crowd was out to cheer and did
cheer until ne made a speech.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
Jacksonville's Population s. 500.

Washington. - Population statistics
as enumerated in the thirteent' GEN.
Sis are made public for the foIlowing
cities:
jacksonville. Fla. 1869 an increase
of 1920 or l03 per cent over 2S,429
IN 1900.
Topeka. Kansas, 4S.GS4. an increase
of l0.07S Or 30 per cent over 33,6OS
in 1890.
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 29.292, an in
crease Of 3.490. or l3.5 per cent.
Wheeling. W. Va, 4l.G41, an in
crease Of 2.763, or II per cent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
seventv-Five Hives of Bees Loose.

Brush. Co!o.-Seventy-five hives of
Infatuated bees played an important
part in delaying tarilic on ihe Bur-
lington Railroad following a col
lision between two freight trains IL
which twenty freight car were de-
stroycd and a large quantity of mer-
chandiSe damaged. The bees were in
car of household goods. They kept
the wrecking crew at bay for several
hours before they were smoked out.
s. y. Nelson vas severely Stung
before he could make his way out Of
the car.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
Los Angeles.-F. O. Watts, pres

Los Aangeles.-F. O. Watts, pres
ident of the First National Bank of
Nashville, Tenn, was elected presl-
dent of the American Bankers Asso-
citation. William Livingston, presi-
dent of the Dimes Savings bank of
Detroit, was elected first vice presi-
dent.
Invitations for the convention in
1911 were presented from New Or
leans, Atlantic City, San Antonio,
Richmond. Va. Niagara Falls and St.
Louis. The executive council will Sc
lect place next May.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

A New Jersey man has discovered
That mosquitoes eat plants. This is
an important natural discovery. 1t
has hitherto been supposed. and with
a good deal of circumstantial evidence
10 support the supposition. that the
mosquito was strictly carnivorous In
It's diet and exclusively nocturnal! in
its neal hours. Any hope to the con.
4rary will be thankfully received by
q bitten. angry and SLEEPY world OF
humans.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
Inusrance Dept. Collects $140,0 900.

The insurance department has re-
ported to the State treasurer the
amount of funds derived from what
is called Traditional license fees,'
which is to be paid to each of the
county t~reasurers in the State. The
total amount of this fund for the last
six months is $55,150.09. In May
the insurance department accounted
to the State treasurer for $54,4l9.3S
on account of this fund, making a
total of $109, 569.47.
This does not include other sources
of revenue of the insurance depart
ment, the aggregate collections from
all sources being $140,472.93 to da:e.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

A man found senseless on the
xtreet with his pockets turned inside
rxt was locked up by the Philadelphia
Tolfce as a witness. 1t is difficult to
Imagine the injury to the infexible
purse of justice if this person should
escape from the duty of t~estifying
that he did not know what hit him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
10 BOOST THE south
Platform of The Great SOUTH
ern Commercial Congress.
A MIGHTY FORCE FOR DIXIE
This Great Southern Organization
Makes Plans For a Greater Growth
of South-Possibilities Of Dixie's
Resources Awakening the World

Atlanta.-In sober business phras-
es nearly four score delegates, APP
pointed by sixteen Southern Cover
nors, foretold an immense growth, in
wealth and population, for the South
within the next ten years. Repres-
enting the agricultural and business
interests Of every section Of Dixie,
these delegates gathered to assist the
executive committee of the Southern
Commercial Congress work out a nom
|. political and disinterested plan for
promoting the development Of the
South's millions of unoccupied acres,
and its vast unused waterpowers, the
enlargement Of its business and in
dustry both by its own inhabitants
and through iudicious advertising Of
its resources throughout America and
Europe.
As an aid to these objects the dele
gates drew up a new constitution for
the commercial congress, which was
adopted by the executive committee,
Its salient features follow.
To promote and develop the in
terests of the following sixteen
States: 5%.
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Geor-
gia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland,
Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennes-
see. Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.
To collect and disseminate infor-
nation regarding the resources and
advantages offered in these States for
the safe and profitable investment
Of capital; the South's attractions
for homeseeker, artisan and laborer,
and to urge on the national govern
ment proper legislation, for conserva-
ton. river and harbor improvement
and transportation facilities.
To promote the development Of the
South's resources with its own
capital.
To obtain the establishment Of
commercial, manufacturing and other
enterprises, and foster those already
existing.
To encourage patriotic and national
sentiments throughout the, South and
elsewhere in the nation, and particu-
larly to promote the desire for a
greater Nation through a greater
South.
To promote Development of ma
tional resources. b
To promote and develop proper
immigration and foster the establish
ment of such organizations as may
develop a desirable immigration into
the South.
To encourage good roads and ex-
tension of railroad and trolley trans
portation.
To promote the improvement Of
educational and other conditions
which tend to develop the material
resources and happiness Of residents
of the South. ..~.s
A board of thirty-two GoveRfors is
created. consisting of the president,
first and second vice presidents and
twenty-nine others, elected at IN
nual meetings.
G. Grosvenor Dave of Montgomery,
Ala. now managing director Of the
congress, with headquarters at Wash.
ington,' predicted that literally nil
lions of people would come to the
South within the next decade anu a
half.
ave don't want the Anglo-Saxon
spirit submerged by that %infux," he
said.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

A woman In Pennsylvania shot at a
pct dog and hit her husband. He
Slsbelieved her account of the target
Intended and had her arrested, but
there was everything in the circum-
stantiaI evidence to sustain her. II
she had shot at her husband, she
gSuid probably have hit the pet dcg
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

While the airship is still in its ex'
perfmental stage and ambitious aero
nauts are meeting with accidents re-
peatedly, it is still evident that aerial
navigation has become a permanent
Feature of travel. In Europe prepare
lions continue to be made for regular
travelling schedules in airships, not
withstanding the disasters that have
happened to some of these craft.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
Now Mexico's Population.

Observation-Disclosures of the ter
ritory of New Mexico is 1896, as
enumerated in the 18Th census. ac-
cording to announcement of Census
Director Durand. This is an increase
of 132,0SG, or GIG per cent
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

That new gun will be but an add.
fsonal argument for the agitators for
n universal peace. also a weapon In
the hands of some poor nation that
does not believe in that order of
things.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
Convicts Earned S4O2, 697.6

Montgomery .AIa.-A record was
broken when J. Craig Smith, president
of the State convict bureau, paid into
the State treasurer the sum of $4O2,-
G97.64. quarterly payment for the
hire Of convicts
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Now someone thinks he is about to
invent q noiseless cannon. What will
To the fun Of wrilln~ war stories If
in the future we are not permitted to
sseak of the deafening roar Of cannon
End the rattle of musketry?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Push-cart peddiers have formed a
national organization. Perhaps they
have discovered that the banana is
cne CT the necessities of life and are
going to do the regulation thing to
celebrate the discovery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
The Seven Largest Cities.

MISUNDERSTANDING to the
1910 census figures, they are: New
York, 4,766,SS1; Chicago. 2~,1S5,293;
Philadelphia, 1,549,099; St. Louis,
6S7, O29; Boston, 67O.5S5; Cleveland,
$50, Baltimore, 55S,4S5.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Powder and cream are a necessity
To protection for girls who fear sun
burn" says a headline. We suggest
living in the cellar.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

According to a learned professor.
the typewriter is the poetry of motion.
Presumably he intended to add that
the motion must be supplied by the
right young woman operator.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

An English woman is preparing to
ny across the English channel and
hack. Her manager should see to 1t
that on the French side she does not
70 as far as the shops in Paris.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

A Maine man tells a story OF a
frightened deer jumping into his lap
while he was out driving in a buggy.
Ii the gentleman sure that his spell
ing is correct?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

And now the peace advocates will
Ind that the new gun which shoots
10000 times a minute is the thing that
Is really going to stop warfare.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

The university professor who thinks
mathematics and poetry are alike has
probably never tried mathematics on
a romantic girl in the moonlight
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Boston boasts that 1t has the old
est shop girl in the world. She should
be ready presently for musical comedy
chorus work.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

These New Workers who spend
$1,000 a year on dress must be big
men In order to find room to hang all
The garments.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Another sleepwalker has walked out
or n third-story window. Slumber Pc
destrians should sleep in the base
ment
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Keeping cool would be easier II the
Fellows who have advice to give on
The subject would keep quiet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Princess Mary Of England has
learned how to run a typewriter. Now
IL some Of the dukes and lords would
only take up honest toll!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Don't think It's by accident that a
woman hits the object directly behind
her. She merely illnesses her aim.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

1t is easier to muzzle the CANNES
than It is to keep firearms out Of the
hands of possible ~assassins.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Boston now attains notice as a port
NJ entry for smuggled Cinnamon. You
simply cannot keep a good town down.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Another way to attain greatness Is
10 be made president Of a hay-fever
sufferers society.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

BY the way. Is it possible to play
gon Is Esperanto?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Wireless has proven that it can ere
ute Just as much excitement as an
Aeroplane.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

When an automobile strikes a rail-
road train. the victims are those in
The machine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

A seismograph is a very useful in
gtrument 1t seems to keep all earth
puakes at least 1000 miles away.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

Paris Is losing her cab horses, but
no noticeable decrease In the price OF
meats is reported.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12
An American had the latest word
Regarding the best aviator.

It takes a pretty clever man to get
ahead of a meter Of any kind.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

As yet the English language is not
Nhe least bit Jealous Of Esperanto.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-10-12

So far there are no fat aeronauts.
The daily sentinel., 1910-06-18

anyone any thorough loyalty
Edward Taylor the people Colorado and
pecay the people Junction telegram ought
forever set the matter
He has been than particular OBJ
legation the whole which he obtained the fed
ea apportnment to him. this city He
and he could Just well have other the state the
$75,000
But Edward Taylor long ago said that he selected
Grand Junction whatever appiond him he has
made his good
But suppose Mr. Taylor had been influenced the nasty
by the republican
suppose he would have given again
been said by the republican that Mr. Taylor and the
balance of the Colorado delegation the
entities simply because they democrats and they had nu
truth of the delegation
for Colorado the help they have
the passage the $00000O reclamation certificate plan
than the members of any other
furthermore Taylor gave people knowledge what
they knew before that democratic treated
republican
paion Mr. Taylor let the cat the bag, and it
Mr. Simon Guggenhem make good portion of his
ton in addition to what Mr.. Taylor has given.
Mr. Taylor Washington The Sentinel
communication with him.
sed to all OF the appropriation apportioned to him
He has been wheehoe also the assistance that he has
Mr. Auppe working for the High Line canal project Never has
that by Taylor Hughes
will that very shortly when be able
that Hughes has had with the the
age of the $30000OO0 certificate plan
bill
Taylor says the full $4,000
before handsome building the
larger than the Y NJ. A building.
If Senator Guggenhem would S500C0 of his appropriation
all might build the character of
building that
a be coming the Grand
through the work of the democratic delegation
that it has been effected
The daily sentinel., 1910-06-18
PROGRAM FOR
MEMORIAL
SERVICE
Pythians Invite General
Public.

Preparations are being made for a
large audience at the Knights OF
Pythias memorial exercises tomorrow
afternoon. Special seating capacity
has been arranged for and the decora-
tions of the stage will be in perfect
keeping with the affair. 1t is a safe
prediction that 3 o'clock will see a
large concourse of people at the
Auditorium, as the services are open
to the public, who are cordially in
vited to attend.
Hon. Merle d. Vincent, the orator
of the day. will arrive this afternoon.
He is considered one of the most
brilliant speakers in the state. and
there is no question but that he will
well substantiate his splendid repu-
tation. His subject will be Friend
ship" and as he is prominent
Knight of Pythias, member of Pa
onia lodge. he is. peculiarly qualified
to speak on that subject.
Special music will be furnished by
the Presbyterian quartet, composed
of Miss Goodwin. Mrs. Welles, Mr..
Fletcher and Mr.. Sherman Miss
Florence Goodwin will sing Sunset
and Evening Star" by Bingham and
the quartet will render THE Lord is
My Shepherd by Ashford. The lat
ter selection has beautiful contralto
solo passage. In addition to the local
singers treat is in store in the per-
son of Mrs. d. ]. Roach. a prominent
soloist of St. Louis who is visiting
The daily sentinel., 1910-06-18

nous crowds swarmed towards Bat
terry park. overflowing the. sidewalks
and almost tying up traffic in the
lower part of the city. Appearances
indicated that the whole city had
taken a holiday
From early in the morning the
weather had been foggy; but, under
the influence of clearing skies thou
sands of flags and pennants broke
out gaily and the sun was bright and
warm.
Hundred Thousand at Battery.
1t was estimated that. by the time
Col. Roosevelt arrived at the Battery.
fully 100, 900 persons were massed
there. Flags floated everywhere.
Broadway and other streets leading
into Battery park We're filled with
the moving streams of humanity, all
hurrying on in the struggle for places
of vantage.
AT 9:55 the thunder of salute
came rolling across the harbor and
whistles broke into a furious din.
A moment later the white hull of
the first ship in the parade. dressed
from stem to stern in flags, came in
sight, and the list Regiment band
stationed on the water front, struck
up Columbia. the Gem of the
Ocean"
As the grey-hulled South Carolina
came abreast of Robins Reef light,
rift of white foam at her bow the
patrol fleet of revenue cutters swung
into position to starboard and port
of the line. and slowly the maratime
pageant passed on, with the Andros-
coggin Immediately behind the skir-
mish line of war vessels
Pandemonium Breaks Loose.
Behind the Androscoggin the mer-
chant vessels took their positions in
double columns, maintaining a dis
tance of 800 feet. Then, divided in
to twelve divisions, commanded by
as many vice commodores, the parad-
ing fleet, nearly 200 strong, steamed
up the bay and into the Hudson riv
er, keeping well in towards the New
York shore.
When opposite the stake boat. an
chored off Fifty-ninth street, the pro-
cession turned in towards the New
Jersey shore, and steamed down the
river to the Battery.
AS the defile reached the lower end
of Manhattan island every craft
afioat and every factory ashore put
all its enthusiasm into steam and let
loose a pandemonium such as is heard
but once year-at midnight of De-
cember 81.
March of Rough Riders.
Second only in interest to the re-
turning traveller were the delegations
of westerners.
The march of the Rough Riders
down Broadway. on their way to
Continued on Page Ten.)
The daily sentinel., 1910-06-18
NO VERDICT IN
BALL|NGER CASE
IBy Associated Press. ]

Washington, June 1S.-The chan
ees of verdict from the Ballinger-
Pinchot investigating committee dur
ing the present session of congress
are remote.
The committee held a meeting to-
day behind closed doors, but it was
announced that an Adjournment
would be taken until next Saturday.
1t was learned that there was no
expression of opinion today as to the
merits of the case.
The committee has authority to
meet during the recess of congress.
and it is possible that the report will
be completed and given to the pub
lie during the summer or fall
The daily sentinel., 1910-06-18

in this city She has kindly consent
ed to sing Beyond the Gates of Para
disc as her introduction to the music
lovers of Grand Junction.
The ritualistic work of the lodge
has been abbreviated but without in
the least detracting from its impress
siveness and 1t will be put on in an
effective manner by the officers and
members.
Appropriate floral souvenirs have
been provided for each person who
attends the exercises. and nothing has
been overlooked in making the cere-
monies complete in every detail.
The daily sentinel., 1910-06-18
FIGHT
AS TEST
CASE
Governor Stands Pat
Against Scrap.
[By Associated Press. ]

San Francisco. June 1S.-Sum-
moning Louis Blot, the promoter of
the Kaufman-Langford prize fight. to
his office early today. Chief of Police
Martin told him that he would not
be permitted to proceed with the
fight. The chief advised Blot to dis
continue the sale of tickets.
AT 10:45 am. today the attorneys
for Louis Blot. issued formal state
ment announcing that the Langford-
Kaufman fight would be postponed
for one week. or until Saturday,
June 25
The statement said that the right
of the governor to interfere with the
tContinued on page seven.)
The daily sentinel., 1910-06-18
ROOSEVELT IS GIVEN ROUS|NG WELCOME HOME
Tremendous Ovation as ex-President and Big
Game Hunter Steps on American Soil.
Teddy Glad to Get t lone
LBy Associated Press. ]

New York June 1sTheOdoe Roosevelt expesdent the Unit
ed States cosmopolitan back his
land today by such demonstrations popular enthusiasm
devotion had seldom accorded
darked from the Ksern Victoria until he moved Broad
continuous tribute popular enthusiasm
The landing the Battery the signal camorous ovation
Gayncr felcous welcomed
president to his home land
Mr. Roosevelt responding spoke briefly but significantly the
part he will continue to take in public affairs
the popular welcome practically concluded and Mr
Roosevelt Joined his relatives lunch
his home a later the day.
The daily sentinel., 1910-06-18
AGREES TO REPORT ON
RAILROAD MEASURE
IBy Associated Press. l

Washington, June 1S.-By a viva
voce vote. which was practically
unanimous, the house today, after
nearly two hours discussion, agreed
to the conference report on the rail-
road bill.
No amendment was offered or
adopted.
The bill now goes to President
Taft for his signature.
Speaker Cannon at once affixed his
nature to the measure, and then
it as hurried over to Vice President
Shef pan, in order that 1t might go
to the president for his approval up
on his return ( Washington tonight
The daily sentinel., 1910-06-18
TAYLOR'S WORD
IS CONFIRMED
LRy Associated Press. |

+ Washington. June 1S.-The +
+ omnibus public buildings bill, +
+ carrying items aggregating Sl9,- +
+ 2SS, 500. was reported to the +
+ house by Representative Bar +
r tholdt of Missouri today. +
+ Conferences held with Presi- +
+ dent Taft and senate leaders in +
+ dicate that it will be passed. +
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + = + +