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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-30
Nine Presidential Electors Placed.

Nine Presidential Electors Placed.
The nine presidential electors for
the Progressive party in South Caro-
lima have been placed in the field. B,
Sherwood Dunn, provisional national
committeeman for the Bull Moosers
in this state, said that the nine men
on the Progressive electoral ticket
were all formerly Democrats. The
Progressive electoral ticket as an
nounced at the party headquarters is
as follows: First district: Albert
Orth, Charleston, editor Deutsche
Zeitung; Second district: Thomas
Thompson, North Augusta, merchant;
Third district, Oscar Harris, West
minister, farmer and politician;
Fourth district, E. E. Clement, 1nman,
merchant and farmer; Fifth district,
Henry Savage, Camden, farmer; Sixth
district. DR.. C. r. Taylor, Dillon, ply
stefan; Seventh district, T. Heber
Wannamaker, Columbia, president of
Glencoe cotton mills; at large, Frank
Owens, Charleston, fertilizer manu-.
f~acturer; S. M. Rice, Allendale, con.
ductor on Southern railway. go
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-30
Chanqe Of P~ostmasters.

Chah9e OF FoStmdSeeTS' rs..
The following changes in fourth
class postmasters in South Carolina
were announced: At Haskell, Horny
county, Joseph A. Fleming succeeds
B. H. Martin, resigned; at .Millett.
vile, Barnwell county, John W. Allen
succeeds J. H. Duncan, deceased; at
Mount Holly, Berkeley county, G. H.
Hale succeeds John A. Garner, re-
signed; at Morrisville. Williamsburg
county, w. M. Harlow succeeds E. V.
Anderson, resigned; at Port Harrel-
son, Horny county, J. P. Williams sue
ceeds J. B. Skipper, resigned; at
Strother, Fairfield county, N. c. James
succeeds Sallie ]. Suber, resigned; at
Weeks, Colleton county, Sallie J.
Strickland succeeds Joseph S. Bailey,
resigned. w. ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-30
PEOPLES DECLARED
NOMINEE OF PARTY
SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATIC
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TAB
ULATES RETURNS.
THE RESULT OF PRIMARY
Official Figures Gave Lyon 22,4o7
and Peoples 28,44e-No Returns
Received From GreenviIIe, Beaufort,
Kershaw, Lancaster and Oconee.

Columbia.-The state Democratic
executive committee met and tabulat.
ed the returns for attorney general
and declared Thomas H. Peoples the
nominee Of the party for this office.
The official figures gave Lyon 22,4O7
and Peoples 28,449. No returns were
received from Greenville, Beaufort,
Kershaw, Lancaster and Oconee coun.
ties.
Col. N. B. Dial appeared and want.
ed the committee to reopen his con-
test for the United States Senate
against Senator Tillman, but the COM
mittee declined his request, and af,
firmed their previous decision declar'
ing Tillman the nominee. The com,
mittee voted a contribution of $3.50
for the national Democratic commit
tee out of any unexpended balance in
the treasury. Gen. Willie Jones the
treasurer, reporting that about $1,000
would be left on hand after all the
expenses are met.
DR.. E. c. Doyle, one Of the electors
at large, reported himself disqualified
and Col. J. N. Drake was elected in
his stead by reclamation. The chair
man was empowered to fill any other
vacancies that might occur in the
electors.
Chairman Evans called attention to
the need for funds for the national
Democracy and urged each member of
the committee to take up the matter
with his county chairman and get him
to ask each club president to attempt
to get contributions from every voter.
He said that 100000 voters should
each be willing to contribute SO cents
and impressed upon the members the
sore need for funds to run the ma
tional campaign. a.
Chairman Evans also urged the peo-
pie to turn out and vote in the gen.
eral election and roll up a big ma
jcrity for the Democrats ticket.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-30

Florence.-The Greek colony mere
has sent several of it's members to
Greece to join the var against Tur'
key and now a subscription list is be-
ing circulated for aid to carry on the
war. A number Of people in this city
have contributed to the OF the
cross against the crescent.
Columbia. J. Spain, alleged de-
serter Of the United States army was
arrested by Officers Huey and Forde
Of the Columbia police department.
He will be taken to Charleston. Spain
is said to have deserted from Fort Nc.
Pherson, near Atlanta, Ga. His home
Is in New York state.
Gaffney.-Sheriff White Of Spartan
burg came to Gaffney and Sheriff
Thomas of Cherokee turned owe to
him the four convicts who were be-
ing held in the Cherokee county Jail
following a fight with a posse Of citi.
zens and officers on the outskirts Of
the city.
Columbia.-Jos. w. Tolbert, Repub.
lican national committeeman from
South Carolina announced the ap-
pointment of F. G. Davies to take the
place of John Garfield Of Charleston
as a presidential elector.
Columbia.-The first tax money for
1912 has been received by the state
treasurer from J. B. Armstrong, treas
urer of Barnwell county, who has sent
in his check for S37.16. The collection
of state taxes was begun on October
Is. Tax checks have also been re-
ceived from R. F. Howl, treasurer Of
Darlington county, and A. D.. Fair,
treasurer of Orangeburg county.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
FARGO .BR0STERS
TO STOP HERE

Fargo. N. D., Oct. 3.-The committee
having charge the 3Minot excursion
is hard at work and expects within !.
day OF two to announce list OF thosE
who have purchased tickets to make the
trip over the Fargo Minot eut-on on the
Great Northern 'tne.
It Is believed by the members of the
commercial. club that fully 100 business
men will make the trip. It has been
decided to reman away for only two
days and one night, leaving here On the
morning Of Oct. 9 and returning home
on the evening of Oct. IL.
According to the plans which are not
likely to be changed the party will
leave Fargo at o'clock in the morning
and will run to dinot and remain in
that city over night and return the
next day over the Aneta line. No less
than thirtyfour towns will receive visits
from the business men Of this city ana
the party will travel in full Pullman
equipment train, diner, observation car
and all. The entire cost will be about
$25 for each passenger, and this will in
clude everything even to the "tip to the
porters and walters on the train.
Stops will be made at the following
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
STORES may CLOSE FOR OPENING
THEATRICAL ATTRACTION IN CITY
Manager Stewart Has Been Encouraged by the Busi-
ness men-The Grand Appreciative of
Devils Lake Wants.

In view of the fact that "Brewster's
Millions will be the opening of the the
atrical season in Devils Lake, many
OF the merchants have signified their
intention pf closing somewhat earlier
on Saturday evening thereby allowing
their clerks to attend the performance.
Manager Stewart Of the Grand opera
house has already spoken to a number
and is satisfied that if people plan
shopping earlier on Saturday the deal
can be put through. One big house is
the desire of the Grand management
and they should be encouraged in their
efforts since the popular play house has
kept open all summer to help the met
ropolitanism of Devils Lake, many
times at loss.
Besides "Brewster's Millions" Manag-
er Stewart announced this morning that
the Cow Puncher' would be here on
October and ''Ole Olson" on. Oct. 16
Ernest Thompson Seton world fam
GUS as an authority. writer and speaker
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
PRESIDENT TAFT
PROTECTING ].
S.!|POSTMASTERS
PosTMAsTERs OF FOURTH CLASS
WILL BE PUT UNDER CIVIL
SERVICE.
WAS HIS own SUGGESTION
THUS SUCH OFFICES WILL BE RE
MOVED FROM INFLUENCE
OF POLITICS.

Washington, Oct. s.-Postmaster Hitcl
cock has about completed plan for
putting all fourth class postmasters in
the government service on q basis of
permanent tenure, and will submit it
to President Taft. at whose request the
movement was started After the presi-
dent has gone over thea'plan. he will
issue, an order placing 8,es postmasters
under civil service rules ~.
This move relieving that number Of
federal office holders from the :uncer.
tainty of political appointment will be
one Of the most comprehensive and far
reaching as affecting, the civil service,
ever made bS.a president Of the United
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
.SUPT. c. ". zIEBACH .PROCLA|MS
DEVILS LAKE DAY AT INDIAN FAIR
Twenty Automobile Parties Will Attend the Funct-
ion at the Fort and Hear Congressman
J.. B. Hanna Speak.

Congressman L. B. Hanna, who ar
rives from Fargo at Warwick tonor-
row, where he will be the guest of
Editor Kirsch Of the Warwick Sentinel,
then proceeding to Fort Totten Indian
Fair, will sure think that he has struck
the reservation when he finds the re-
,ception that superintendent Ziebach and
Chief 1ittlefish have prepared for him.
Just what experiences Congressman
Hanna would be put through would not
be given out today by Superintendent
Ziebach, but it is certain that a real
surprise is in store for the candidate
for governor when he reaches the fair
grounds to- make his address.
The second annual Indian fair, opened
auspiciously this morning. The lexhib-
it's were all in place. the band was out
in full force and the parade. in native
costume was the signal for the grand
opening. Athletic events and viewing
the exhibits formed the first days at
fractions and many Benson county resi-
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

on animals and other nature studies,
will be in Devils Lake, Oct. 30, and will
deliver two Of his delightful and in
structive lectures here. He comes un-
der the auspices Of the public schools
and Prof. Barnell is to be congratulate
ed on securing such splendid attrac-
ton.
Thompson Seton spoke to one of the
largest audiences that was ever gath
cred in Fargo building on his last
appearance in that city. He talked in
the big Masonic auditorium and it was
packed to the limit.
The hundreds who heard the famous
naturalist at that time will never for
get his vivid word pictures nor the
splendid stereopticon views with which
he brought before his audience thu
various animals and scenes he described
He will deliver one of his Devils Lake
lectures in the afternoon and one in
the evening for the benefit Of the school
Pupils. and also for the school patrons
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
Republican State ead1quarters
FARGO, N. D.

To the the Republican Republican Voters State
upon " G the repucan voters the aid toward the selection
Dakota rough its republican majority
,sa
s the @ @ 1 and re out m a
pS 9sss sa9sas they RE-
par, I,s1 The ssas.
be supported or.s At the polls
any
merely ae s ana % @ a m @ s Of no ]
@ t election s ns 1 he are s vasnE vigorous and campaign
six 1ns @ ast hns tr had had control
voting their efforts to the building
candidates state county 'es1atvs
the @ % n can @ the on
The Republican ticket this ability
whom whom every Republican should
M integrity
ovegs m @ aa @ % past s ess s He ns ns n ko business
that shall reflect credit
@ @ Hama " f any at the
st why Mr. Hanna should not have the united support his party this
directly e % th % s the m nss ot ao eess bis
"a ne y republican z yo y fairly t 5 the D"
% The Rep Republican candidates for the other state offices
They ass united IN sup
to which thy
tns @ Of s real ssn ss s5s Obligation "ss D" % @
to s,s Rspasusn
ability i ha.n significance. If
Of the majority
The Republican state n
sauaeness Of the
matter Its
/ to be dsregard
in
one It has put
that has
1T is live and vital
pointed the jeauea
state to stand
consider
confident that the
this state will
ma5ordes
government and prosperity +.
Re will as
should not appeal to the honorable and
publican to the The emf ican
BY the
airman
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
.0LS0N HERE WITH FINE IMPORTED
STOCK FROM ACROSS THE WATER

The first train load of imported horses
ever brought into the state of North
Dakota, neared the end of it's journey
this afternoon when a special train of
five express cars of Belgian and Per-
cheron horses, the recently acquired
property of c. H. Olson & Son of Can
do. passed through this city on their
way to Cando.
Mr.. Olson left the early part Of Sep
tember for France to purchase these
animals which were viewed by hundreds
this afternoon at the station where the
train stood on siding.
The horses in this lot are no doubt
the finest specimens Of brood mares and
stations ever seen in the state and
mark change to better breeding in the
Lake Region territory. While Olson e.
Son have imported horses several times
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
YOUNG MEMS REPUBLICAN CLUB
WILL PROBABLY HOLD A BANQUET
Will Establish Headquarters in Devils Lake and Se-
cure Speakers of National
Reputation.

The Young Mems Republican club of
Ramsey county started action at the
court house last night perfecting tenn
porary organization which will develop
into a permanent and action Taft-Hanna
club within weeks time at probably
banquet which is now being planned
the date and place of which will be
announced later.
Many of the young men Of the city
and county numbering almost 200 have
signifed their intention of being mem
bers and 12o names have already been
signed to the membership petitions. The
purpose of the organization is to estab-
ltsh headquarters in Devils Lake and at
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ARE NOW
BEING MADE ON THE W|N[MAN BLOCK

tirely of glass, the finishing to be OF
brentwood.
Mr.. Wineman is making improvements
to the extent Of $1,000, and in addition
to the fine appearance of the second
floor, new sanitary plumbing will be in
stalled, splendid electric lighting sys-
tenn. a nice stairway and entrance and
a new heating system.
The owner Of the building can be con-
graduated upon his faith in Devils Lake
in making the extensive improvements
which will make the splendid corner.
the best in the city, one Of the mos,
valuable assets to Devils Lake.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

other points In the county during the
remaining days before the election, Sc
cure speakers Of national reputation and
generally advance the Republican cause.
At the meeting last night acting Of
ficers were placed in charge of the or
Eanization. the election to take place
at the meeting to be held later. Those
now in charge Of the work are:
President-R E. Austin.
Secretary-J. S. McClory
Treasurer-Earl Duell.
Committee-R. F. Hunt, H. J. Hinck,
Ray Smythe, j. A. Moran and W. e.
Bryant.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

to six men short in many instances. j: J.
will take from fifteen to twenty days
at this date to complete the threshing.
It was learned yesterday that some
Of the farmers were paying as high as
A q day for men, while others are Of
fering $3.50. a full crew Of threshers is
evidenced only on few places, al
though Ramsey county seems to be more
fortunate in this regard than other
counties. A number of requests for men
were received in the city today and ev-
cry effort is being put forth to secure
them.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
CROP. CONDITIONS IN GENERAL ARE
|MUCHiBETTER THAN WAS HOPED. FOR
Wheat Has Been Damaged Some in the Lake Region
-Threshing Outfits are Running
Short Handed.

The crop conditions Of the Lake Re-
sion are generally better than was ex
pected after the long seige Of wet wea-
ther, this conclusion eeing reached af
TER tour Of the entire region which
has just been completed. The grain has
been damaged to some extent, especially
the wheat and barley although not as
much as was looked for.
Wheat which ordinarily would have
graded No. is grading No. O. and tn,
average wheat yield will be about IA
bushels to the acre. Threshing machines
are all in operation, but are from three
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

Great improvements are being made
on the Wineman block at the corner of
Kelley avenue and Fourth street and
when the work is completed the build
ing can well be called the "Glass Block
Mr.. Wineman having decided to put in
large plate glass windows around the
entire upper store Of the building, which
are being rearranged into the finest Of
flee rooms to be found in the city.
Not only will the outside wall around
the building consist of fine plate glass
windows, but large 'sky-1ight is being
placed in the roof and the partitions to
the fourteen rooms will be almost en-
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

States.
That the president would take this stel
his first act toward putting into prac
tice his often expressed belief that al
government offices below the grade O
cabinet members should be removed
from the influence Of politics and placed
under the civil service, became prac.
tically certain several days ago after E
delegation of postmasters, returned
from the annual convention of their as
ISOLATION at Richmond, Va, had pee
received at the White House.
The visitors submitted a monster pc.
tftion, signed by about 1000 postmast
rs. asking that they be placed in III
classified service.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

before. this is by far the largest num-
Der ever brought to the state by them
or anyone else.
The shipment left Havre, France, on
Sept. 10. and sailed from Liverpool on
the 2lst, arriving in New York last
Monday night. The trip across the con-
tinent has been made in the special
train which pulled in here this after
noon at 2:S0 after a record breaking
trip.
In the shipment are 30 head of brood
mares and 10 stations, to Mr.. Olson's
idea the best that could be purchased
In France. These animals will be put
up at auction on the 23rd and 4th of
this month at Cando and it is expected
that this will prove one of the greatest
horse sales in the history of North Da-
kota and the West.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
led the opening.

dents attended the opening.
Superintendent ziebach announced that
tomorrow would be Devils Lake day
at the Indian fair and there promises
to be large crowd on hand in the af-
ternoon to attend the festivities. TIL,
automobile path is exceptionally gc
and with another bright day tomorrow
there should be large attendance to-
morrow. It is expected that at least q
automobile parties will attend from this
city.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

? Sister Saint stanislaus Marie; Pars who
has been in France for the past three
years and who 10 now visiting at her
home at Hamar will be guest at the
John Moran home tomorrow,
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

FARlEHRs, ATail1poH ATrRaNilr1roHl
Britten Employment ONCE for you,
wants. Third street, rear wickert
Barber shop. Phone $50. william Brit,
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

This is the time Of year when the
housewife needs old papers for putting
under carpets, rugs. etc. Get all, you can
carry for ten cents at the World Of
flee. !,
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

Miss Lena Olson returneu to her hom
at Crary today after spending yesterda,
at the Schultz home. Miss Mimi,
Schultz who has been visiti gat the
Olson home also returned to the city
yesterday.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

7. ?. O'Connel. claim agent for the
Great Northern was The city today
from Grand Forks attending to bust.
ness matters.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

Napoleon Lambert and Father Leo anG
Father Alois left today by auto for
Fort Totten where they will attend
indian fair.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

wANrED-sewing to 40 by exper-
fenced ~dressmaker from Minneapolis
Phone M. S.'--t ct
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

Bert Green of Sherwood arrived in the
city today and will transact business
here for few days.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

For good mouth organs go to Hues-
gems. st
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
owns for the numbers of minutes des

towns for the numbers Of minutes des
ignated:
Prosper. s; Walden. 5; Pillsbury, 10
Laverne. is; Fairview. s; Hannaford, 30
Sutton, 10: Genfield, 10; lJuanita.
Grace City, 20; Brantford, Is; Ne
Rockford. 60; Bremen, Is; Viking, S
Heindal. Is; selz, -; Aylmer, 5; Guthrie
10; Karlsruhe, 10; Minot, over night
Surrey, 10; Riga. S; Denbigh, s; Towner
IS; Burwick, S; rugby, Is; Pleasant Lake
S; Knox, lo; York, 10; Leeds, 15
Churchs Ferry, 15; Penn, 10; Crane
tfarbor, S; Devils Lake, so; Toxic, S
Warwick, 10; Hammar, 5; Tolna, 10; Pc
kin, j; Neville. Is; Cotton, TO- Aneta
30.
The club has decided to invite Pres
ident Gray Of the Great Northern a,
well as General Passenger agent Ken
nedy, and perhaps one or two others
and the club earnestly hopes that the,
might be able to make the trip.
The committee which was named b,
the commercial club and which was Civ
en- in this paper Yesterday will be Out
within day or SO selling tickets, TO,
these tickets must be procured from thu
st. Paul office of the Great Northern
A great deal of interest Is being taker
in the trip and it is hoped that the clut
will have It least 100 people go and az
many more as possible.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

FOR sALE-neater, rug, dining
room table. Cheap. Inquire of H. Il.
Schultz. tt
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

When you think Of furniture or
stoves-new or second hand-think of
the Union, the best place in North Da-
kota to buy either class Of goods. St
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

Old papers for sale at the World
ONCE. All you can carry Cor ten cents.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

Fred Lawrence Of Rolla was busi-
ness caller in the city yesterday.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
.0D0RE ..C'O0DE
WANTED { } HIS
SISTER HURT

+ Willston, N. D., oct. :.
+ Chief Of Police y
+ Devils Lake, N. D.:
Please locate theodore Goode If
+ possible and tell him his sister :.
!. was seriously hurt last Saturday -.
\ by a horse. She wants him to :.
+ come home at once. Very tall, :.
< dark complexion. dressed in gray :.
< black hat. Was at Devils LAX"
!. Sunday. >.
+ -Olof Olso.l
+ *************+* =
Violin bridges and tailpieces at Hues
gems. st
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04

Good violins at HuesEen's.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
JIMMIE FOLEY
is VERY SICK
Special to the World:

Special to the World:
Bismarck, Oct. 3.-James W. Foley,
the poet, is confined to his home with
an attack Of appendicitis. His condition
is reported quite serious but an effort
Is being made to avoid an operation.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
WASHINGTON | ! !. is
DESERVING THE !.
BULL :.'Alf0OSE[:R||S'i

Spokane, Wash, Oct. s-chairmal
Rupp of the Spokane district of the Re-
publican party, g prominent newspaper
I man, declared today that since the
Roosevelt Progressives had nominated
aAodge for governor many former Bull
sAoosers were abandoning the state tick
iet. T. G. Elliott, Of Walla walla. one
Of the Roosevelt delegates to Chicago
he said would support the Republican
ticket in its entirety.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-04
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For Devils Lake and Vicinity: Fair to
night and Friday; not much change in
temperature.
For North Dakota: Fair tonight and
Friday; moderate temperature.
TEMPERATURE.
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