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THE REPUBLICANS HAVE CALLED
AN EARNEST REQUEST FOR
RECOGNITION.
A SERIOUS CRISIS REACHED
The Action of the United States Will
Have a Great influence on Five
Other Powers That Are Interested
in This Matter.
in This after

Washington.-The cabled appeal for
recognition of the Chinese republl-
cans, signed by Foreign Minister
Wang Chung Wei, was received by
the State Department. It Is regarded
as marking a serious crisis in the
important negotiations now going on
In China for the restoration Of peace
to the distracted country, for the de-
cision of the State Department upon
the appeal is certain TO have great
influence upon the five other powers
interested in the situation. 1t is prob
able that the department will not
move in the matter un7ll it has con-
ferred with those powers. s
This sounding process may be con-
Quoted through the diplomatic rep
resentatiyes of the powers at Picking,
whose judgment up to his point has
influenced the powers In all that has
been done in dealing with the Chinese
situation.
With some regret the officials here
recognize the growing probability OF
a division of China as a result OF de-
velopments They hor"e; however,
that the separation of the north from
the south. which is expected soon, will
rot be permanent but that the two
sections may be combined under one
government as a result Of the DELHI
erations of the national convention
which may still be reallzei. .
Early action upon the appeal there
fore is not expected.
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SYNOPSIS.

Howard Je1ries. banker. son. uno od
the evil influence Of Robert Cnder%G%T; s.
fellow-student at Yale. leads q NE o.! ars
bier who died in prison. and 10 disowneoa
by his father. He 10 out Of work n N
desperate straits. Underwood. VINO nSe
once beer engaged to Ewa ar prosper-
ous eircu nmSaa; =. an 4akinr tadyahtsss Of
his intimacy with Alicia. no becomes =
sort Of SOCIAL h~ishwaymapd; ,,i D.si him the
house. He sends her q note thrsa'sn nteSS
euiclde. Art dealers for whom ne aGIeo
az commissioner. demand an ascouTn a.
his apartments in an INTOXICATED consi
ticn to request a loan Of 1900 to naele
him to take up q business proposi.Hn,
Howard drinks himself into a s,san
4 l' eslier Is s"G a%n sUss and Underwood
draws a screen around the drunken
sleeper. Alicia enters. She dems JiI ~ =
fake his Mfe. He refuses unless she VIII
renew her patronage. This she REFUSES:
and takes her leave. Underwood Kills
h hi%.' Hox ThS r =. snS 81 t }nd RsssSdi dead.
d GsU.' c, rs sarn nSsor Syss for sS f his eBPHssii
:ssatmsnt Of %Irisoasrs. pSts s,. h9~ reta
an alleged confession from the harassed
man. Annie, Howard's wife. declares her
belief in her husbands innocenee. aGa
call9 on J6nr1eS, ST. he TekuSos : ~
unless she will consent to q divorce. 10
save Howard she consents. but when she
fnds that the elder Jsfries does not IN
tend to stand by his son except nnan
cfally. she scorns his help. Annie Appeals
to Judge Brewster, attorney for Je1ries.
ST., to take Howard's case. He declines
II IN reported that Annie Is going on the
stage. The banker and his wife call on
Judge Brewster to find some way to pre-
vent It. Annie again pleads with Brew
ster to defend Howard. He consents.
Alicia Is greatly alarmed when she
ken the case. She confcsses to Annie
that she called on Underwood the night
Of his death and that she has his letter
for time before giving out. the informa-
ton. Annie promises Brewster to produce
the missing woman at a meeting at ms
home. Brewster accuses CNnton OK
Forcing A confession from Howard. An
ME appears without the witness ana re-
fuses to give the name. Alicia arrives.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24
Peace Comes to Ecudor.

Washington-State Department a'
1ices from Consul General Dietrich
at Guayaquil, Ecuador, while confirm,
ing the report of the battle in which
1000 men were killed or wounded,
indicated that the engagement really
was decisive and that it would put an
end to the rebellion against General
Plaza who was chosen by the Liberals
in Quito to act as provisional presi.
dent after the sudden death Of Presi'
dent Estrada last December. Mr.
Dietrich says that after the battle the
re%volutionists were forced to return
to Guayaquil and their leaders are
said to be willing to accept the timer
vention of the foreign consuls for the
establishment of peace.
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Annie stood aloof, her eyes fixed on
the floor. Suddenly, without uttering
a word, she drew Underwood's letter
from her bosom, and quickly approach
ing Alicia, placed 1t unnoticed in her
hand. The bankers wife flushed and
then turned pale. She understood
Annie would spare her. Her lips
parted to protest. Even she was taken
back by such an exhibition of unself-
ishness as this. She began to STAN
mer thanks.
mo. no." whispered Annie quickly,
don't thank me; keep it"
Capt. Clinton turned round with a
jeer. Insolently. he said to Annie:
You might as we'll W up-you'Ve
played a trick on Us ALL"
No, Capt. Clinton" she replied
with quiet dignity; II told you the
simple truth. Naturally you don't be-
lieve It."
The simple truth may do for Judge
Brewster" grinned the policeman
but 1t won't do for me. never ex'
pected this mysterious witness. who
was going to prove that underwood
committed suicide, to make an ap
~pearance, did l, Maloney. Why lot!
Because, begging your pardon for
doubling you word. there's no such
person"
Begging your pardon for disputins
your word, captain" she retorted'
mimicking him. there is such a per
son."
Then where is she?" he demanded
angrily. Annie made no answer, but
looked for advice to Judge Brewster,
who at that instant entered the room
The captain glared at her viciously
and unable to longer contain his
wrath. he beloved:
I'll tell you where she is! She's
| right here in this room!" Pointing
| his finger at Annie in theatrical fash
| ion, he went on f%uriously: Annie Jen
| ries, you're the oma who visited
Underwood the night Of his death!
don't hesitate to say so. I've said sc
all along, haven't l. Maloney?'
Yes, you told the newspapers 80,
| retorted Annie dryly.
Taking no notice OF her remark the
captain clustered:
I've got your record, young won
an. l know all about you and YOU
| folks. You knew the two men Wher
they were at college. You knew I'm
derwood before you made the &C
q%uaintance OF young Jefries. 1t Was
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But Alicia brushed her aside and
thrusting the letter into the hand OF
the astonished police captain. she
said:
Eyes, now! Read that. captatn!"
Capt. Clinton slowly unfolded the
letter. Alicia collapsed in a chair
Annie stood by helpless, but trying to
collect her wits. The judge watched
the Gene with amazement, not under,
standing. The captain read from the
letter:
Dear Mrs. Jeffries." He stopped
and glancing at the signature, ex-
claimed. Robert Underwood" Look
ing significantly at Annie, he exclaim'
ed: Dear Mrs. Jefries!' Is that con
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24
Virtue Of the Playground.

Children are better in Fairgrounds
than in prison. 1t is better for the
community to have children eSercls.
ing on ladders and horizontal bars and
swings than to have them haunting
the doors OF poolrooms or smoking
cigarettes in the hidden shadows. Chill.
dren with plenty Of playground have
a better chance with life than chill.
dren without. And most children are
without unless the community pro-
vides them. 1t is cheaper to amuse
them than to arrest. 1t Is cheaper
to develop than to dwarf. 1t is cheap
er to save than to sink them.-Salt
Lake Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24
Dealers Should Make Reports.

MISUNDERSTANDING Of Agricul
cure Wilson, commenting on the dec
~laration of New York wholesalers tina
the price of butter would soon reach
sixty cents a pound because of tn
shortness of supply, said that if thu
cold storage dealers were required tt
make monthly reports to the depart
ment of agriculture as to how mucl
butter, eggs, mutton, fish, ETC., the!
had on hand, it would be possible tt
ascertain whether there really was ;
scarcity and whether there was good
t'eaEon for advanced prices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24
When Boat Line Is Common Carrie

When Boat Line Is Common Carrier
Chicago:-The question Of when a
boat line becomes a common carrier
so as to enable it to receive part OF
Joint or through rates with railroads
and not be liable for rebating under
the act to regulate commerce, was
scheduled for argument before inter
state commerce commissioner Har'
id the federal building. The case is
that of the Colonial Salt Company and
others against the Michigan, Indiana
and Illinois line and the Ludington
Transportation Company.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24
Delicate Works of Art

This little craft is fashioned out OF
a single pearl. The sail Of the boat
is Of beaten gbld, studded with dia-
monds, and the pinnacle light at the
PROV is a perfect ruby. An emerald
forms the rudder, and the stand upon
which the boat is mounted is a slab
Of the whitest ivory.
The entire weight Is less than half
an ounce, but when we come to the
question of value we find we have got
beyond the microscopic. The maker
values his work at $4,000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24
Dr.. Mcfarland Very Indifferent.

Knoxville, Tenn.-In the custody Of
IN officer from Pittsburg, Rev. w. D.
Mcfarland came from Greenville and
soon after left for Pittsburg. He is
wanted there in connection with the
death OF Elsie Coe, his former secre'
tary, who expired after making a
dying declaration involving DR.. Nc
Farland as to a criminal operation.
Before leaving DR.. Mcfarland babe
his friends goodbye in the same in
different manner he has conducted
himself since he was placed in the
Greenville Jail by Contable Biddle.
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elusive enough? what did a tell you!
Continuing to peruse the letter. he
read on: shall be found dead to-
morrow suicide -" He stopped
short and frowned. Whats this7
Why, this is a barefaced forgery"
Judge Brewster quickly snatched
the letter from mis- hand and. glancing
over it quickly. said: -
Permit re. This belongs to my
client"
Capt Clinton's prognathous Jaw
snapped to with a click, and he
squared his massive shoulders, as he
usually did when preparing for hos
Titles:
Now, Mrs. Jeffries," be said sharp
ly, "Il trouble you to 60 with me to
headquarters"
Annie and Alicia both stood up.
Judge Brewster quickly objected.
Mrs. Jeffries will not go with you,"
he said quietly. she has made no at
tempt to leave the state"
She's wanted at police headquar-
ters." said the captain d~ogged!y.
She'll be there tomorrow morn.
Ing" .
She'll be there tonight"
He looked steadily at the Judge and
the latter calmly returned his stare.
There followed an awkward pause,
and then the captain turned on his
heel to depart.
The moment she attempts to leave
the house." he growled. Il shall ar
rest her. Goodnight, judge"
Goodnight, ~captain!" cried Annie
mockingly.
I'll see you later" he muttered.
Come on Maloney."
The door banged to. They were
alone.
What a sweet disposition" laugh
ed Annie.
Judge Brewster looked sternly at
her. Holding up the letter, he said: ,
What is the meaning Of this? You
are not the woman to whom this let
ter is addressed?" ..r.. ,
NO." stammered Annie. that Is"
The Judge interrupted her. Sternly
he asked:
us it your intention to 60 on the
| witness stand and commit perjury?"
II don't know. l never thought OF
that" she faltered.
The Judge turned to Alicia.
Are you going to allow her to 90
so, Mrs. Jeffries?"
mo, no." cried Alicia, quickly; u
never thought of such a thing
Then / repeats it your intention
to perjure YOURSELF" Annie was 81
lent, and he went On: II assume II
is, but let me ask you: Do you e1'
pect me, as your counsel, to become
particeps criminis to this tissue Of
lies? Am I expected to build up q
false structure for you to swear to!
Am II"
II don't know; / haven't thought OF
! it." replied Annie. If it can be done
why not? I'm glad you suggested It."
II suggest it," exclaimed the law
yer, scandalized.
YES" cried Annie with growing
e~xaltation; ut never occurred to me
till you spoke. Everybody says I'm
the woman who called on Robert I'm
derwood that night. Well. that's all
right. Let them continue to think so
What difference does it make so long
as Howard is set free?" Going to
ward the door, she said: Goodnight
Mrs. Jeffries!" a
The Judge tried to bar her way.
Don't CO." he said; Capt. Gin
tons men are waiting outside"
That doesn't matter!g" she cried.
"But you must not gS!" exclaimed
the lawyer in a tone OF command. i
won't allow 1t. They'll arrest you!
Mrs. Jetfries. you'll please remain
here" ...
But Annie was already at the door
81 wouldn't keep Capt. Clinton
waiting for the world" she cried
Goodnight, Judge Brewster, and Goo
bless you!"
The door slammed. and she wal
gone.
(To BE coNTINUED.3
q q
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24
Terrific Dynamite Explosion

Pueblo, Cola terrific dynamite
explosion partly wrecked the Colo
RADIO laundry, in the heart of the
business district Of this city and
damaged the office Of the Globe Ex-
press Company. City detectives who
Immediately began an investigation
found a dynamite fuse in the alley
outside of the express Office.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24
Three Killed BY Explosion.

Portland, Ore.-Three men were
killed when the boiler of the river
steamer Sarah Dixon exploded four
miles soutk of Kalama. The pilot
house was ripped from the superstruc,
ture. The dead are Capt. Fred Stin'
son, mate Aurthur Monical and Q
deckhand. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24
A Headless Body Found.

st. Louisville headless body OF a
nan was found in an alley ash can
in "the Black Hand district" by a po-
liceman. The body was tied between
a blanket and a mattress by a clothes
line. The knees were drawn up and
the hands were under them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24
More Beer and less Whisky.

Washington.-The American people
consumed considerably less whiskey,
but a good deal more beer during De-
cember, 1911, as compared with the
closing month of the previous year,
according to reports to the bureau OF
internal revenue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24
Swallowing Glory.

The lftle daughter Of a weltknown
baltimore clergyman recently startled
the family while at breakfast by sud-
isnly exclaiming:
I'm full Of glory!" 4,r
What on earth do you mean,
child?" the father FASTENED to ask.
why" exclaimed the y%oungster, "a
sunbeam just got on my spoon, and
I've swallowed It." 6
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DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy to take
q candy.
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Thousands of Consumptives die every
year. Consumption results from a neg.
lected cold on the lungs. Hamlins Wizard
Oil will cure these colds. just rub it into
the chest and draw out the Inflammation.
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For HEADACHE-Hicks' CAPUDINE
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will reliev you.
IT'S liQuid-pleasant to take-acts immedi
ltely. Try It. loc.. Sc. and 30 cents at drug
ItoreR- -. u. 49,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24

Museum freaks are complaining
about hard times; but as for that, the
ossifed mar says things always have
been. hard with him.
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PILES CURED IN 6 TO II DAYS--
your dnaraist wiz refund money II PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any. cuss OF Itching. bund
BleedInQ or Protrudins Piles In 10 IL days. bc. p
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24

ITCH, ITCH relieved IN 80 minutes By
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. At Druggists,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24

There are two kinds of suffragettes
the unhappily married and the un.
happily unmarried.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24

1t is the common lot of man not to
get an uncommon lot u T.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24

The easiest thing in the world to
make light of Is a ton Of coal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24

Underwood who introduced you to
your husband. 1t was Underwood who
aroused your husbands Jealousy
You went to ais rooms that night
Your husband followed you there, and
the shooting took place." Turning to
Judge Brewster, he added, with a sar'
castle grin: False confession, eh!
Hypnotism. Ell? guess it's interna'
tional and constitutional law for yours
after this"
You don't say SOL" exclaimed An
ME, irritated at the mans intolerable
insolence.
Judge Brewster held up a restrain
ing hand.
please say nothing" he said with
dignity.
mo, / guess I'll let him. talk. &c
on, captain" she said with a smile,
as If thoroughly enjoying the situa'
ton.
Alicia came forward. her face pale,
but on it a look Of determination. as
II she had quite made up her mind as
to what course to pursue. In her
hand was U~nderwood's letter. Ad'
dressing Annie. she said, with emo
ton:
The truth must come out sooner OF
later"
Seeing what she was about to do,
Annie quickly put out her hand to
stop her. She expected the bankers
wife to do her duty, she had insisted
that she must. but now she was ready
to do 1t, she realized what 1t was cost
Ing her. Her position, her future hap
piness were at stake. 1t was too great
q sacrifice. Perhaps there was some
other way.
mo, no., not yet" she whispered.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-01-24

There's a difference between being
useful and being used.
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morning-that's what | should nave
done-gone at nce Now it's too
late, unless you help me-"
"Ill help you all 1 can" replied the
other doggedly, but I've promised
Judge Brewster to clear up this mat
ter tonight"
Suddenly there was a commotion at
the door. Capt Clinton entered. fol-
lowed by Detective Sergeant Maloney'
Alicia shrank back in alarm.
II thought Judge Brewster was
here" said the captain, glancing SUE
piciously round the room.
I'll send for him." said Annie,
touching q bell.
Well. where's your mysterious wit
nesse" demanded the captain sarcas.
tically.
He looked c~uriously at Alicia.
This Is Mrs. Howard Jefries, ST.
said Annie, my husbands step
mother"
The captain made a d~eferential sa'
lutte. Bully as he was, he knew how
to be courteous when it suited bis
purpose. He had heard enough of the
wealthy bankers aristocratic wife to
treat her with respect.
BEG pardon. MN: I wanted to tell
the Judge / was going"
The. servant entered.
Tell Judge Brewster that Capt.
Clinton is going" said Annie.
Alicia, meantime, was once more
on the verge Of collapse. The long
threatened expose was now at hand.
In another moment the Judge and per
haps her husband would come In. and
Annie would hand them the letter
which exculpated her husband. There
was q moment OF terrible suspense.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-14
SOME SPEEDY WRESTLING
is M AT MINERS

Some good, speedy wrestling is prom
ised at Miners tonight by George Both
ner. In the first bout George Fisher,
athletic instructor of The Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company, will meet Leo
Pardello, the Italian heavyweight cham
pion. Fisher has met all the local
wrestlers. He is a big, strong fellow,
and will make Pardello trave at top
speed. The conditions ca, for Pardello
to throw Fisher in fifteen minutes.
The second bout, between lack VAIN
wright and Eberhard Hahn, will be an
exciting one. Wainwright, who halls
from upper New York State, has de-
feated some of the best w~elterweights
in the game, Hahn is instructor of the
Characterization A. C. and has a fine
record. In this bout the men will wres-
tie until a fall is declared.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-14
BELDON CONTINUES
A WINNING STREAK

Charles Beldon from scratch defeated
George Bey, with a handicap of 90
points. in the Metropolitan 1872 balkline
billiard match last night by a score of
200 to 1s9. Beldon has not lost a game
and has six wins now to his credit,
while Bey has won four and lost three.
The scores:
George Bey-2, /, 0, 0, 2. a, A, 1, 5,
l, 4, 0, l, 8, 8, /, 6. l, 0, 3, 0,
0, 8. 7. A. 0, l.. 0, 2, 1, 5, 8, s., L. 0. g., 2,
0. 0, 10. 0. /, 0, 8, 0, ?. ?. ?, 40, o.. 2,
l, /, 0. II. 0, g., O., 0-1S9.
Average. 217-61.
Charles Beldon-1, 5, 9, 0, Il, 3, 2, 0,
4, 0. 0. Q. 1, O., o., A., O., .. o., 0, 5, 0, 2, 2,
3, 6, 0, 2, II, 2, 10, 2, 8, ., IS, 0, 2, O.. 0,
.. 0. -, 0, l, s, 2, II, 0, Z, l. o. 0, 8, A,
0, 3. 1, 0, 0, 10. 300.
Average, 8 1871.
Tonight f. A. Unger, who has won
four and lost eleven as q scratch man,
meets r. l.. Conant, who has 70 points
handicap, mas no wins and six defeats.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-14
IT WILL BE CHEAPER TO
PLAY GOLF IN THE FUTURE
AMONG THE LOCAL HORSE DEALERS

SINNERS" the property of various
owners, complete the assortment, and
one of the best sales of the winter sea-
son would appear assured Friday.
At the Baneys.
The Baneys, as usual, are showing
the best of the various obtainable and
report a brisk demand for workers of
the delivery-wagon type. In this de-
partment they are showing a lot of
horses that will compare most favor
ably with the best on sale in New York
city. AS a matter of fact, they have
sold many horses of this type to buyers
from the metropolis who will have
nothing but the best obtainable. In
heavy drafters they have a grand lot of
horses that were put into condition for
this particular market long before they
were shipped to this city.
The Baneys maintain a farm for this
purpose at Lancaster, Pa, and every
fresh horse In their barn passes
through the Pennsylvania plant before
he Is offered for sale in this city. In
the coach and saddle horse depart
ments they are showing some beautiful
animals that will be in demand as
soon as the winter breaks, and it goes
without saying that they will get their
share of the metropolitan business.
h is not a very lively department
during the winter months. yet they
have shipped an nusua number of
fine saddle n driving horses to the
fashionable winter resorts during the
past ninety days. A few good fresh
mules continue to arrive, and while the
price remains high for these hundreds,
they continue to find new homes each
week, which would seem that the
Baney quality and price was o. K.
AHorse Exchange.
! The Newark Horse Exchange has
about fifty head of all kinds on hand
at this time. Several pairs weighing
right at thirty hundred are among the
number that will be sold to be sound
and all right. These horses should ap-
peal to TN one in search of material
of this kind, and will be sold worth
the money. The Bridge street dealers
are also offering a number OF good
mules. together with an assortment of
horses that have been taken in trade
all of which are worthy of attention.