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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
Florence Teachers Go To Charleston

Florence Teachers Go To Charleston
The teachers of Florence county
went to Charleston to attend the
meetings of the state teachers asso-
citation. They went down in a special
car with streamers on it proclaimine
the county from which they came n
they wore badges and carried BAN
ners advertising Florence, for they
have every reason to be proud of the
record of this county in educational
work, for Florence leads the state
County Superintendent Of Education
made preparations TO rthe trip and
for their entertainment while there.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

A London specialist proposes to
cure badness by grating hair on the
dome. This will create a demand for
ivory experts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

A Baltimore man has Just under
gone his twe%nty-fourth surgical oper-
alton. In one way he Is qualified to
be the village cut.up.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

Our damsels wear rings on their fin.
gers and feathers on their shoes. but
there is no danger that they will wear
bells on their toes-not in this eli,
mate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

In Nyack, which is in New York,
not Tasmania or SAKE einingen, the
best elective offices are seeking men
to fill them. ar
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

With both poles discovered and
public interest on the wane. it looks
as If our professional discoveries may
be forced to go to work,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
Judae Frazer Disqualified.

Associate Justice Thomas B. Fra
zer was disqualified to sit in the case
called in the Supreme Court to decide
who is the legal occupant of the of.
fee of state bank examiner, his dis
qualification being due to the fact
that he is a relative o fthe newly
appointed bank examiner, Mr.. Hugh
Wilson Frazer, and on this ground
B. L. Abney of counsel for Mr.. Fraze.
asked that the hearing of the case be
p~ostponed until the bench is filed.
The request was granted and the
case set for hearing on Friday, May {"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

Massachusetts legislators propose
a tax Of SIS a year on bachelors and
some of them claim the freedom is
worth 1t,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

Butter can be made directly from
grass, says a scientific sharp, and per-
haps it can. We have long had apple
butter. --...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

1t took a woman to run down New
York's taxicab bandits. Next thing
we know we shall hear Of the Adven.
lures Of Mrs. Sherlock Holmes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

Scientists say it is too cold on Mars
to support life. Perhaps, though, the
planet is like Boston-merely intellec-
tual.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

A Philadelphia citizen says he lives
on 81 a week, but he does not say
who feeds and clothes him in the
meantime.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

A Missouri man hit his wife with a
pound of butter. He seemed to think
q soft answer would turn away wrath.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

The Arctic explorer says dog meat
Is delicious. IN spite Of which expert
opinion 1t seems c%annibalistic to be
eating mans best friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

Occasionally the weather man Tor
gets himself and lets us enjoy q
pleasant day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
Storm Was Severe Near St. George.

Storm Was Severe Near st. George.
The cyclone that visited this sec
ton did much damage inaddition to
causing one death and several inju
+ries. Property is damaged to the ex-
tent of many thousands Of dollars.
The hurricane barely skirted the
edge Of the town of st. George.
While considerable damage was done
here the fury of the storm was spent
in the county. Bowman Weathers, 8
years of age, was killed when his
fathers house, three miles from st.
George, was blown down. Two
younger sisters of this lad are per-
.haps fatally injured. John Hutto 'suf-
fered a broken leg when his home
was wrecked.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

Some think q Chinese wall should
be built along the Mexican border,
and then let them scrap 1t out
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

The prodigal son no longer comes
back to share in the fatted calf. He
prefers to wire for a draft
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

Another blow to the popularity OF
the turkey trot. A Judge in Connect
cut rules that 1t Is not immoral.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

3 Explorers tell US that there are val
liable coal deposits at the south pole,
not to mention the ice
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

The Pulitzer school Of journalism
has refused to admit women. There
will. therefore, be no journalettes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
Three Men Face Fearful Charge.

Three Men Face Fearful Charge.
Caught Ia a dragnet which was
thrown far and wide around Greer,
three OF four white men accused Of
an atrocious attack on white woman
of near that place was lodged In the
county jail at ~Spartanburg by Sheriff
". J. White. The prisoners r Ben
Littlefeld, Boycea Littlefield and
Claude Wright. The fourth man,
Robert McCarter, escaped after be-
ing pursued to Taylors, Greenyille
county. The chase will be renewed.
With unparalleled holiness the four
stormed the home of Henry Rollins
it is charged, during his absence.
tore a shot gun from the grasp OF
Ernest Rollins and drove him away,
wrecked the house and subjected the:
alleged woman victim to unmention-
able abuse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01

Boston astronomers have discovered
a new star. Second base or short
stop?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
Georgia may yet desire to cast its
vote for Tyrus Cobb.

The gladdest words Of tongue OF
pen are: Fair and warmer" weather
man. n
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-01
LIQUOR SALE MAS LEGAL
Judge Smith Has Sustained the Act
Of United States Deputy coiiec
tor In oconee County.

observation-disclosures or not an
agent of the. United States govern
rnent has a legal right to sell whis-
key in a "dry" county of this state
was settled for the first time in the
United States District Court, when
Judge H. A. M. Smith ordered the
dismissal of a case brought by the,
state Of South Carolina against John
P. Scruggs, United States deputy col.
lector Of internal revenue, for selling
some whiskey in Oconee county, in
November, 1911. MI. Scruggs confise
Gated a quantity Of contraband whisI
key at Walhalla. After giving due
notice through the columns of the
newspapers Of that town that he would
sell the whiskey at public auction, the
sale was held.
Oconee being a dry county, q case
Tor violation of the ~dispensary laws
was brought against the officer. The
warrant went before the grand jury.
and an Indictment was handed down
against. Mr.. Scruggs. The case was
not tried in the state court at Wal
halla, but an order was issued transt
ferring 1t to the United States Dist
trict Court. District Attorney Coch-
ran filed a special plea with the
court going to show that the deputy
collector was acting within the law
prescribed by the government and
was not violating the state laws. So
licitor Proctor A. Bonham, represent
ing the state, demurred to this plea
but his objection was .oyerruled by
Judge Smith. The district attorney,
stated that SO far as he knew, this
point has never been raised in:this
state before. The case is, therefore,
unique.
In this connection 1t will be of In.
tepest to know that the court ordered
some choice beverages to be sold at,
auction in Greenyille, the same hay.s
ing been seized at a local club and
condemned by the government.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
OROzCO GUARDS
HOLD AMERICAN
CONSUL IN DEPOT
25 Residents Of United
States in Building When
Armed Men Surround.
Office

JUAREZ. July 9.-Twenty-fye
Americans. including American Con
sui Thomas Edwards, held The Of.
fee Of the Mexican Northwestern
railway here tonight for nearly two
hours while an armed guard OF
rebels prevented them from leaving
the building. Rebels officials had
become angered AZ officers of the
North western on account of the al
legged wcrthlessness OF q check for
S50n0 payable 10 the rebels as eN-
port dHty on a consignment Ct gold
ore by the American Smelling and
Refining company of chihuahua the
shipment had arrived at ri Paso but
when the rebels attempted Ia cash
the check given them by railway Of
ficials on behalf OF the American
Smelling company the banks in ~
Paso refused payment
Since the check was given fed
erals had entered Chihuahua City
and il is believed that the American
Smelling company Immediately stop
ped payment knowing that the rebels
ON account of their retreat would he
unable to trouble them further
American Consul Edwards vent to
the Northwestern officials 10 confer
with n. {. Ferris. general manager:
Thomas RYAN. traffic manage and
c. T. Green. general auditor The Of
ficials sweEe in conference =, Eve
O'Clock when they suddenly found
the doors Of the building surroua aided
with armed men In the same build
ing were employees OF the Pacific oil
company but the American employees
Of tnat firm also were not permitted
TO leave AZ the usual houi OF six
o'clock. Forty persons were in the
building. fifteen being MeNicans.
After a BRIEF conference the con
sui left but the railway officials were
clOseted with OTozcO for some time
Edwards had telephoned to Colonel
OrOzco. head of the garrison who a.
rived in a few minutes and ordered
the guard to release ali minor EN-
ployes. Finally at seven O'Clock the
railway men we're given liberty They
crossed to the American side and i
is said agreed to make the CHECK
good The Mexican Northwestern Is
owned by British interests.
Il was not detained against m'
wishes" said Edwards tonight Ed
wards declared he informed ColOne
Orozco that the railway official wa'
hlameless
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
COURT RECOGNIZES
PHONE CONVERSATION

SAN FRANCISCO. July 9.-For the
first time in the history OF courts In
California, a telephone conversation
was admitted as legal evidence in
a decision handed down today by the
state supreme court. The case was
one in which the Union Construction
company was suing the Western
Union for damages incurred b. res-
son OF failure TO deliver telegram.
thus allowing a valuable option TO
expire.
Plaintiffs showed that they called
up the telegraph Office in inquire If
there were any messages for them
and had been informed there were
none, but the lower court held that
even II il proved the connectionkss
even If il was proved the connection
had been made. there was no way
Of identifying the person at the 9TH
er end. and therefore. that evidence
OF the conversation was inadmisss-
bic
In reversing the decision, the su-
preme court ruled: There was suf-
fcient circumstantial evidence 10
make out a prima faeie case TO
identify and TO prove that the ONCE
OF the Western Union was reached BY
telephone and that its agent an
swered."
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
MILLS HEADS
GRAND LODGE
OBJ. ?. 0. tLkS
Rochester, New York, Gets
1913 Convention; Fred
c. Robinson Retains
Ofice of Secretary

PORTLAND. July 9.--Business SEES
sions OF the convention OF Elks op-
ened today with liz accredited dele
gates from all parts OF the United
States. The hall was the scene OF
great excitement and animation the
moment the doors were opened, until
closed this evening.
After an hour Of mirth and Josh
ing order was restored. The first
business in order was the reading Of
reports of retiring Exalted Ruler sui
liyan. Grand Secretary Robinson and
Grand Treasurer Leach. The healthy
condition of the order, made mani
fest through reports OF the executive
officers, aroused much enthusiasm.
and several times during the read
ings the delegates resorted 10 a
demonstration.
Following the reading of reports
came nominations for be various
grand lodge OFFICERS at the bestowai
OF the delegates Judge c. r. Fridiey,
OF Superior. Wis, VINO nominated
Thomas r. Mills for grand ruler
made a decided hit with the dele
gates when be announced anybody
making a long nominating speech
ought to be shot lie talked three
minutes. and the example was gen.
orally observed throughout the nomt
nations
ThoBzs B. HSaills. = Superior. Wis,
was elected grand exalted ruler OF
( t>le D. P. o. Elks by reclamation at
(the Armory today TO succeed John
/ p. Sullivan. OF New Orleans.
Others offcers elected were: grand
! esteemed leading knight James L
! King Of Topeka: grand esteemed lee
-nring knight. LLOYD D. Maxwell o
I Marsha lltown Iowa: grand secre
tary, Fred c. Robinson % Dubuque
iowa. grand trustee, John L. Faulk
ner Of Fest So Louis. Tbs. grand in
ner guard. John Lee Clark, OF Albu
1 qHerQue; grand tiler. Patrick Shield
/ ~ Clsrksburs. W. Va. Rochester wa
selected by scclsmstion for the i9i
! convention.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
MARS DAY
Of MEETING CITY
MANAGERS LEAGUE
Mrs. Bartlett Falls from
Platform While Making
Address; Not Seri-
ouSlv Hurt

Los ANGELES, July a-Marred
by a slight accident the second
days session Of the convention OF the
National Municipal league was held
here today. The accident occurred al;
a meeting of women this Afternoon.
when Mrs Caroline Ea.fl.i r--...
OF Kalamazoo. AL, s.ay vas s7clt T.
uled to speak on municipal house
keeping. fell from the platform from
which she started to talk. She was
not seriously injured. but was pre-
vented from continuing her speech.
Aside from the accident to Mrs.
Crane. the conventions program was
carried out as scheduled. Various Of
icers were elected. William Dudley
FOulke was reelected president.
Miss Jane Adams. OF Chicago, Camii-
lus C. Kidder. of Orange. n. j. Presi-
dent DWELL. Of Harvard. George Me
Anenny. of New York and Charles
Richardson. OF Philadelphia. were
reelected vice presidents. New vice
presidents chosen were Chester Row
ell. OF Freso, California: Horace Me
Farland. of Harrisburg; James II.
Thompson of New Orleans. and Dud
lev Tibbits. of Troy.
Many addresses we're delivered
subject. Simplicity. publicity and Ell
ficiency in municipal affairs.
Professor William Bennett Munro
delieverd an address on commission
government for large cities"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
1AFI'S BATTLE
OPENS TODAY
James Reynolds Secretary of
National Committee to
Start Campaign in New
York.
fcsssr.sas: Is12: 81 John T. MOCstOhson-l

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The cam
paign for the re election Of Presi-
sem TAT. will be formally launched
tomorrow in New YORK James y
REYNOLDS OF Massachusetts. who was
named as secretary Of the republi-
can national committee TODAY will
do The launching and c. ID. Hilles,
President Taft's secretary who was
selected for the chairman of the ma
fional committee win join him in
New York Monday 70 Gelp sail The
political ship. Hilles issues the fol
lowing settlement tonight:
The republican party approaches
the presidential campaign with con
lIdence- il its cause and the integrity
and ability OF the candidates who
represent that cause Progress with
order IS good doctrine tor the repub-
licar progressive of TODAY as he has
been since the day of the birth of
real progress is not theory but
achievement
-'No American should be deceived
into IN exchange of his brithTisht
for vision OF progress of the IA
ton toward better things that do no
come from defamation, but from
actral results More has been accom-
pIished during the last three years
under the administration OF Presi-
dent Taft THAI was ever before ac-
complished by an American president
in the same time.
The distinct line of demarkation
between the republican party and the
democratic Is re, called in the plat
forms adopted at Chicago and al
baltimore.
One j. earnest for future progress
and TO record achievement: the
other is a promise OF Intending denial
OF the good that that has been done
upon the solid rock OF individual
rights. as guaranteed by the cOnsti-
tuition. Thine republican party builds
( its structure of optimism. The demo
cratic party. on the other hand. in
its opening sentence addressed To
the electorate betrays its recessional
quality by denying the right of con
eress again and again 10 establish
I protective duties for the benefit Of
American industries.
1T declares as false. vital issues
Of the constitutional liberties of ths
individual Such liberties are nov
asssiled BY those who advocate ~
overthrow OF the independence of tbs
Judiciary 1t would leave the individ
ual defenseless in The protection o.
those rights declared inalienabie un
der the constitution"
The subcommittee OF the nstiona
committee announced the selection o
I Hilles and Reynolds, after a hal
hour session with President Taft a
the White House.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
MANY VISITORS AT WINNIPEG

WINNIPEG. Man. July 9:-Asny
visitors are arriving in Winnipeg TO
assist in the welcome to the Duke Z"
Connaught and 10 attend the opening
OF Canadian Industrial exhibition. at
which His ROYAL Highness will Off
tiate tomorrow. The exhibition.
which is to celebrate the centennial
anniversary of the coming o. Lord
s;c:Slrk TO Canal promises 10 ne
one uf the most successful IS well AZ
cue cf the largest affairs OF It's kind
ever held in the Dominion Numec-
ogs large cany entions and other sa,h-
erings are booked Tor the exposition
period
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
NEW AUTO RECORD

PORTLAND. July s.-one worlds
record was broken today by an auto
when Fritseh, driving a Cino. went
five miles against time in 4:4S. up
setting the record made BY Hugaie
Hughes at Brighton Beach. July 4.
1911, for cars OF 3s0o0 cubic inches
displacement or under Hughes time
was 4:54
The day was marred by one serioas
accident in the five mile free for all
Chris Dundee. in a White steamer
went over a thirty foot bank. wreck
ng the machine.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
seANlsn wAR VETERANS

SAULT STE MARIE Mich. July
9.-Profusely decorated in the nation
al cOlors, Sault Ste. Marie today ex-
tended hearty welcome TO many
visitors who arrived for the annual
encampment of the Michigan depart
men OF Spanish War veterans. To-
morrow morning there will be a pa
rade. followed by a business session
OF the department al which addresses
are to be made By Governor Osborn
and Major CiOman. the commandant
at Fort Brady. The business sessions
will conclude Thursday with the cleo
ton OF officers.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
Is Die AS RESULT
OF MINE EXPLOSION

CONISHRRoUGHT, England. July
5.-The bodies of seventy-fve vic
Tins OF a serious explosion at the
Cadebv collieFy this morning have
been brought to the surface. II was
feared further search of the mine will
Increase the death roll MANY more.
OF the killed thirty-nine were work
ers and others men who went into
the pitts 10 rescue those entombed.
The kind and queen personally Wis
tied the scene tonight and expressed
sympathy.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
raANs.MIsslsslpPl MEET.

SALT LAKE. July s.--The oficisl
call for the twenty-third session of
the trans Mississippi consress was
issued today by Secretary. Becker u
VIII be held here August ~ TO 30.
The. governor OF each state may sp-
poirt twenty delegates. mayors Of
cities two for each 5000 population
an 10 le0ee and commercial and in
dHs.rial ORGANIZATIONS one for each
sfty members, the maximum being
ten
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
CHARGE HANFORD
WITH QUEER DEAL

SEATTLE. July 9.-The judicial
conduct Of federal Judge Hanford in
the bankruptcy case OF Hickman and
Hanson occupied the time today Of
the house judiciary subcommittee 90
determine whether impeachment PRO
ceedings shall lie against the judge.
Attorney Finch. the complaining wit
ness. accuses Judge Hanford OF un-
judicial conduct in refusing TO open
the estate OF the bankrupt firm. and
his conduct OF the case. incidentally,
Finch charged that Richard Ballinger,
former secretary OF the interior. APP
peared as attorney for the maker OF
a note. and afterwards as counsel for
the bank that foreclOsed the mort
cage by which the note was secured.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
HOLDS TIGHT TO Sell.

PHIIADFLPHIA IaIy H-Opposl.
ton was heard IN the city hail today
to granting ~ the request that the
liberty bell be placed on exhibition
~ the Paqama-Pacifc exposition at
san Francisco The question OF tax
ing the bell out OF the city rests With
the civ council 4 request Was
made 10 take the bell TO the Lewis
Cisrk exposition Al Portland VS.
refused
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
YALE RESORT IS CLOSED.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, July D.
aMory's." the chop house and student
meeting place famous in Yale song
and story. has closed its doors and
the little old frame building at the
corner Of Temple and Center streets
will shortly be torn down 10 make
room for business block.
Yale men have met at hory's for
more than hall a century and the
place has grown up 10 be almost a
mari OF the college
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
MEXICO GUARANTEES.

MEXICO CITY. july 9.-0uaran-
line regulations against Havana and
Porto Rico became effective today
in Mexican gulf ports Traffic with
the state OF Yucatan win he con
Quoted through the port OF Vera Cruz
only because of the absence OF quar-
antine stations on the peninsula.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
MOTHER AND TWO
CHILDREN DROWN

RYE. y v. Julv Mrs. Allen
Ross and her two children. hoy Of
u and a girl OF 10 years. were
drowned in Lcng Island Sound near
their home here early last evening
Mrs. Ross lost her life in vain at
tempt 20 save the lives OF her
children.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
? Die IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, July s.-Sevep died.
forty Frustrated. and two driven
temporarily insane were effects o.
excessive heat in greater New York
today This afternoon il was 80 and
az ten tonight IL was still about SO.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
ONE CASE susoNIc.

SANTIAGO. July >. One sup
posed case OF bubOnic plague vas
discovered here today The patient
Is Spanish hoy and he is being
held for observation
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-07-10
az IN MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE. July 9.-Three
rrostrations rom heat were re-
ported today in Milwa lkee, none OF
witch arc serious The thermometer
registered 81 in tie shade.