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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-11

Mayor Powell yesterday fined Will
Palmer, colored, sSo.25 for being drunk
and disorderly on the streets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-11

Mr.. Henry Blount, the gifted lecturer,
arrived in the city yesterday from Will
son. Today he goes 90 Pittsboro, where
nc is certain to delight the audience
that hears him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-11

young fellow from the country, who
applied for license to marry yesterday
missed getting his license when it was
found he was under age. The young
man also gave part of his name wrong.
The Register of Deeds is waiting for the
parents to say whether he may issue
the license,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-11

The Chamber of Commerce will hold
its monthly meeting this evening at s
o'clock in the Mayors office. The prin-
cipal business will be election of Off
GERS for the ensuing year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-11
Monte Carlo Jackets.

AS the demand for these stylish Coats
increases it keeps us busy hustling to
keep up the supply.
Cloth, Monte Carlos in Black,
Blue and Tan-$6.OO, $3.50, $500,
$1,000, $500, $4,000 on up
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-11
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

The State LIBRA ry was closed yester-
day and VIII rema in closed today while
repairs are being made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-11
Coat Suits.

Busy times among the Coat Suits
There is satisfaction in we'll tail
ored garments. Blue, Black and
Brown Cheviots and Venetians-
all wool Knickerbockers, snow
flake effects, etc.-$1O,OO, $12,-
SO. $500 and ........$16.5(
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-11
Walking Skirts.

New sample line sent us for inspec-
ton. We took them all. One of
kind. Exclusiveness here for
you now if you want it-$200,
$3.50, $3.50, $3.50 and $11.25
Black Taffeta Silk and Peau de
Sol Skirts-$12OO, $500 and $50
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-11
Silk and Wool Waists.

Rich, elegant and exclusive Waists in
great assortment at prices that bring the
most beautiful garments within easy
reach of all.
Taffeta silk and Peau De Sole
Waists in Black and Colors,
$3.50, 400, 500, 600, $50 on Up
Warm Wool Waists
$I.25, $50, 200 and 375 on up
Flannellette Waists in pretty pat
terms. Very special at ......50c
Eiderdown Dressing Sacques in all
the fashionable colors-plain and
ripple effect; Crocheted and APP
-plique trimmed-75, 9Sc., $1.25,
'''.''.'.'.... ........'.... p1.OU on up.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
DUE>WEST LETTER.
Colleges Open-sslbIe school Meeting
-tiuOd farmiug-New SENATOR.

Colleges Open-Rlble school Meeting
-Good farnsing--New SENATOR.
Erskine College and the Due West Female
College begin the years work Wednesday
Sept. l7ih. Beginning with Tuesday. students
may be expected on every trnin this week.
The indications are that both institutions will
open with good roll OF students.
The Seminary will likely have more stu
dents this iaIl than have been In attendance
for several years.
the house on Cleveland Street recently bought
from Mr.. VI. Il. Clinkscales by Miss Ann Rus.
sell.
MIR. john w,rdIaw rented house In Due
West hast week. He comes here for the edu-
cational advantages Of the town.
Miss Statia Wideman goes To Concord. e.,
In ~ few days e. leach a private school. She
has had considerable experience NJ teacher
and her services are always IN demand.
Mrs. J. d. Watson aud ch ildren. Of Bradley,
have been with Mr.. aud Mrs. w. j. Bryson for
some days.
The pastors OF the Due West HibIa School
are invited to meet at IL" school bniIdiug Sat
urday afternoon. Sept. 2Dth, at four O'Clock. 10
consider matters of business relating To the
welfare "f the school, which Will begin on the
Miss Luna TribbIe has begun her school
work near BInirs. In Fairfield County.
Miss C.rrie Widemsn IL teaching again nj
WoOdrun.
Miss Fannie w!deman has taken up her
work ~ the graded school nt Chester.
Miss Margaret q hin went 10 Abbeville Sat.
urday 10 begin work In the Abbeville graded
scnOol.
Rev. Mr.. Copeland of the baptist Church
WAS In Due West last Monday. Mr.. Copeland
RECENTLY conducted a very successful meeting
at Mount Bethel church and baptized more
than eighty converts.
Miss Lula Rlsck well will teach school again n
at Big Springs 10 Anderson County. The pa.
irons OF the school were much pleased with
her work the last session.
Miss Mackic Black well has completed the
sumner term OF the school near Easley and
returned To her home few days ago.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
MnFoRDs DRUG STORE
j. r. BROOKS, Proprietor.

Mr.. James K. Young Is al Columbia, No..
study Ing medicine.
Miss Bessie Ginen has gone IN ford. Ohio.
to begin work In The Western Female College:
ia which she was pupil before coming 10
Dns West.
Mr. j. l.. Boyd and family returned to Due
West u few days ago. Mr.. Boyd will have
the young ladies' who attend Erskine College
will take their meals In their own boarding
house and not with the young men AZ they
Mrs. saiiie Addisons family now occupy
the dwelling OF Miss Maggie Brown on Brown
Street.
Mr.. :woodhust. Of sharon. was here last
week TO make arrangements 70 move 10 Due
West and run beof market.
est son OF Rev. Neill F.. PrsssIy d. d.. will en-.
tor the Theological Seminary. His friends
viii be pleased 10 hear this announcement
Col. WoOdsiden, Of Louisiana. In here To
spend few days with Mr.. and Mrs. a. y. Ken.
Rev. J. Knox Montgomery. OF Charlotte,
Rev. E r. McCiintock, ID. d., OF Sewberry,
the President OF the Board OF Trustees OF Frs
kline college, and Mr. Geo. 3. Mower, the Col :.
lege Treasurer. will be here st tho opening OF
Mr. John wldeman spent last week with
friends nj Due West. He will be In business
with Mr.. T. W. Watson at Bradley.
good sport In .hooting doves In the stu6bIe
and Mr.. Geo. Collins are the crack shots.
Services In the 4. X. r. Church LAST Sabbath
had special references TO the pu sch 100 10 and
the privute schools OF the County, an Rppro.
pirate sermon being preached by the pastor
ON this text "RIghleousness exalteth q na-
tiOn."
Thos II. Moffatt stood an examination laSt
week at chester lor ascnoiarship 'h tne Sith'
dei at Chafi%r % ,,. ~ ,.,,,,
hrs. j. u heid' OF HaluiS, ~ - 10 'nitihs
the iRmily OF froi r. IL. Reld.
Mr. Moses Ashley wno IN nea1iy eignaS
years S'u: was 10 pue mes. on W, M1hay; hay;, md
,nongn M o,u % hinu ne enjuy ~; d,n se re s.r
hns u%ne TOE p'owns On NV Mn 'sa ,n, aS Gs.m,.,s
NJ; w. ~. Mcaans, one w .ne ,, oen. h,' u.' ~. -
IN inns sectloh OF tue County, oIousnt ~
siaik oi cotion Iast week tnat meahurea sen
feet aud eleven incnes 10 neignt. Abotne.
stalk rom Ms upland measures h'e 'eet "nu
four inches. Can you beat u:
Berto McDaVid. VINO nas been pewSooy on
the railroad for several months, VIII return
home lhls week 10 enter College; ,, -,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

home In Florence. being accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. r. Is. GARY, who will spend some
time with relatives and friends In her old
home. Miss Evans II one Of our charming
visitors VINO IL ever w.icnme. and who nj.
ways receives cordial greeting from many
friends.
Mi.a Male McIniostI. another attractive
guest Of the city. who has been visiting her
for her home Ia Charleston.
Miss Bessie Moray IL now spending most
delightful time with relatives and friends IN
DR.. j. ". W. Mar ,hall has Just returned
from u pleasant trip 10 CarterIviile. ga I.
where he was the guest OF his brothef.in-lhw.
Mrs. Theodore Furnan OF Atlanta. IN In the
city ON account nf the extreme iilues> OF her
uncle Mr.. &. u. Allen.
Mr., II. q. owen on last Friday gave her
Snnday School Class a delightful picnic at
klugh's park. Ice cream and cake were serv
ed aud the little folks erjOyed every moment
Of the afternoon.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.. Eugene Wnrdlnw and Mr.. Jen Nickles are
now sai.,smsn In the Stcr. or Mr.. W. ID. Bsrks
friends with the beat Of bargains, and will ex-
tend to them hearty welcome.
Mr.. X. W. Mason Of verdery. NAV now he
found In the store OF Mr.. Jones +. Miller.
where he will be pleased To nee his niends.
RURAL NOTES ON RourE No. ;.
Mrs. Mary w. Parker left last Saturday TOR
Green vile wnero shs Will be tho guest Of Mr..
TnOmas +. Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker spent last Sunday
with homefoiks al Beiiyirw.
Mrs. Matte Wilson who has heen sick M
long IL now better and ~ spending awhile
with her brother. Mr.. W. j. Edwards aud
family hoping the change wiil prove oene-
ficlar 10 ner speedy recovery.
Miss r. len Link attended church Rt l.eha-
non last Sunday and spent the night with
her friends the Misses Gilbert returning home
Monday.
Miss Lucy Evans one OF CIemson's pret.
tirst young ladies. /. visiting At Lebanon.
Mr.. d. u. Reese aud 4. Bowen from the
savannah side were in the city last saturday.
Meshrs Gillian Rnd MaGill are now running
their cotton GIN on full lime.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. IL. McAilisier were called
10 the city last Monday TN accouut of the Ill
ness OF their dav shter, Mrs. T. II. Maxwell.
Many friends AK daily after Dir. w. I. Pen
ney RndNHish for him An early recovery To
health.
The friends o. Miss Josie Lyon will be glad
tn learn that she Is Improving. being able To
sit up little.
MANTUA NAMING.
Miss Lou Nose II prepared 10 serve the pub
a." II the most artistic line oi this work nj her
l. eon Magazine hin.
BRUSHING UP.
If our city council would give horse-rack.
trees anu telephone posts u coat of white
wash II would add gre itlv I, the appearance
of our city, besides would do the trees much
good.
viii bs on next, only n short time nov Ia
get ready. Keep II In mind and lee the visi
tors see what Abbeviile can do. II remains
with the people whether u shall bs grand
success, or a signal failure-whIcn shall II be- :
or course IL will be- n big time for homefoIks
N we'll as visitors and IL bound TO be u grand
success.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
The County Fair.

The time for the County Fair IL rapidly ap.
preaching and everybody IL looking forward
with great pleasure and Interest. There In
much work being done among the officers.
who are In charge OF tho fair, but they must
have the cooperation OF the public at large To
make tie fair success. Let the exhibits be
the best that We have ever had, and II The
people OF che entire county will come togeth.
or, with the determ ination that success shall
crown our efforts, things will be remarkably
successful.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
'rhe Sunsu,er Sciso0I.

The County summer School which has been
10 session here Tor the past month, closed last
week. The school WAS In charge ot Prof. t..
+. Gillian, principal OF the Graded school OF
this place and Miss Lucas Of WaiterborO, two
accom- piished ana successful teachers. The
Art department which WAS new feature OF
the Summer School, was desided success.
marked progress and splendid work being
done,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17
DESERVED PROMOTION.
~. Diek sligo is Vow Conductor ON
the d. A. T..


The Seaboard Air Line Railroad has given
profitable employ yinent 10 many Abbevi!ls
boys, and none have been more faithful. or
more deserving OF promotion than Fisgman
Dick Sign. who IL DOW freight conductor on
tina, road. For years Mr. Sign was employed
ss boiler maker and In other departments OF
The shops. Afterwards he became hagmnn.
and for several years Dick Sign. with sinEle
excel eption, answered every call that was
msde upon bin. and sometimes tho business
OF the road was such a. 10 make the demands
very exacting and quite trying on his
pbysical epduranc-. but he wzA detes mined
10 be faithful. and stuck 10 his business
through 50 upshins aud rain, as well ~ through
neat aud cold The officials Oi the road were
10 well pleased with his efficiency and his
ddeIi:y that he WAS promoted last week to
Conductor O! q freight train. When he hns
proven his ability Tor si!li higher places we
shall ex pect him TO be promJted again. The
Press aud Banner rejoices at the success oi
aay Abbevills boy. aud Mr.. signs promotion
In especially gratifying Id us. Attached to
tbs once OF conductor ID n good salary, which
will be very acceptable Ia him and 10 bis
family Hurrah for Conductor Sign and the
b. A. l..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

Haddop's opening at due West store Fri.
day aud Saturday Of this week. Ladies' OF
Due West and vicinity are cordially invited
10 attend. We. Edwards, Manager.
Remember Haddon's opening at Abbeville
next week on Wednesday and Thursday Z%th
and 18th inst
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-09-17

TO do dress making for the ladies In this COM
munity. They have rooms with Mr. and Mrs.
w. J. Bryson at the Pearson house.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-20
How Helen Keller Writes.

Not one in ten thousand of those who
will read Helen Keller's own story of her
life, when it begins in an early issue Of
The Ladies Home Journal, will have the
least conception of the amount of hard
work required to write the story. First
of all Miss Keller puts down her ideas
"in Braille," as the blind express it; that
is to say, in the system of points" raised
on paper by means of stylus and
slate devised to aid the blind; these
points" being read afterward by passing
the sensitive fingers over them. When
all of this Braille work has been complet-
ed Miss Keller goes to hertypewriter and
uses these notes as guide to the rewrit-
ing of the story.
As soon as a page of matter is typewrit-
ten it is, so to speak, lost to Miss Keller,
who has to depend upon her faithful
teacher, Miss Sullivan, to repeat it to her
by spelling out each sentence by means
of the hands. 1t is tedious task, especi-
ally as some of the pages have to be read
again and again, with changes here and
there, before Miss Keller is satisfied. Then,
when the proofs are sent to her, all this
slow process of spelling word after word
has to be gone through once more, so that
each word that Helen Keller writes goes
through her fingers at least five times. 1t
will be a satisfaction to everybody to
know that the publishers of The Journal
have recognized in substantial manner
the extraordinary ability and patience
which Miss Keller has shown in her work.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-20
Only Sinner in the Bunch.

A Nebraska drummer tells how Bat
tie Creek preacher tested the effects o1
hard times on his congregation. At the
conclusion of his sermon he said:
"Let all persons in this house who are
paying their debts stand up"
Instantly every man, woman and child
with one exception-arose to their feet
The preacher seated them and said:
Nov let every person who is not pay
ing his or her debts stand up" The ex.
ception noted a careworn, hun gry-looking
individual, clad in his last Summers suit
slowly assumed perpendicular position
"How is it, my friend" asked the min
lister, "that you are the only man in the
congregation that is unable to meet his
obligations?"
II run a newspaper" he answered
meekly; "and the brethren who just stood
up are my subscribers, and-and-"
"Let US pray" exclaimed the minister
Chicago Ledger.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-20
Educational Week.

April 1st to 7th will be edu ;ational week
at the South Carolina Interstate s. West
Indian Exposition, Charleston, S. c. Quot
ing from the last speech made by Presi
dent Mckinley at Buffalo, "Expositions
are the time-keepers of progress. They re-
cord the worlds advancement" Exposi
tions are also an educator, the children o1
this State will not again have the opport
unity of seeing such an Exposition, or
such grand scale, as the one now oper
at Charleston, sc. They should one ano
all make arrangements to visit the Ex
position during "educational week"
The board of directors Of the Exposi
tion company at a recent meeting decided
to reduce the price of admission to schools
and teachers attending during the period
from March 9th to April 9Th, when
in body of ten Q0) or more, to twenty.
five cents The railroads have offered re-
duced rates, and there is plenty of room
in Charleston for all visitors and board
can be secured at reasonable rates.
Those desiring to engage rooms OF
lodging in advance, by communicating
with Mrs. A. II. Clancy, manager Ex-
position information bureau, 2i7 Meeting
street, Charleston, giving probable num-
ber that will visit the city, may have the
rooms engaged in advance without any
charge for service.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-20
His Appropriate Quotation.

"Some years ago." said a preacher, eve
inaugurated in our Sunday-school the
practice of our children quoting some
Scriptural text as they dropped their pen
nies into the contribution box. On the
first Sunday in question little shaver
walked up and said: "The Lord loveth a
cheerful giver'', and dropped his penny;
CHARITY shall cover multitude of SINS"
and in dropped the next. 1T is more
blessed to give than to receive" quoted the
third, and so on. Just then up walked q
little fellow with the unmistakable rem
nants of molasses candy on his chubby
face and, as he dropped his cent, he bawl-
ed out: "A fool and his money are soon
parted"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-20
ROYAL Clemency.

Grand Duke Carl Alexander, Of SAKE
Weimer, the son, and successor of Gothe's
friend and patron, Carl August, is better
and more fayorably known for his friend
illness and tenderness Of heart than fol
his intellectual qualities. On a certain
occasion the grand duke paid visit OF In
spection to one of the prisons of his do
mains, and in the course of conversation
with the director expressed the wish tC
see one of the criminals.
Does your royal highness wish to see
mild or desperate case?'
"A desperate case" replied the prince
and accordingly one of the life prisoners
was brought up under a guard.
"Wherefore have you made your abode
heres" inquired the grand duke of the
scowling, evil-looking individual, in the
formal stilted language characteristic OF
him.
Because murdered my father" snarl
ed the convict.
"You murdered your sire! exclaimed
the duke. "Oh, my! oh, my! What
period do you contemplate remaining
here:"
"Allmy life"
"Director," said the tender-hearted
ruler, turning to the prison official, 1.-The
last three years of this mans sentence are
remitted."-London Express.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-20
How Gates Fooled the Beggar

I They are telling story on John W
Gates. 1t is that the other night he had
eluded the swarm of beggars that hover
around the Holland House, the Waldorf.
Astoria, Delmonicos and Sherry's. Later
he was accosted by a particularly insolent
beggar, so very daring and aggressive
that he promised to be interesting. Mr.
Gates dug down into his pocket, jingled
some coins and pulled out a quarter
This he gave to the beggar.
you're nice one, you are" said the
mendicant. "You'd spend that many dol.
lars for luncheon, and you give man
in hard luck that chicken feed"
Excuse me-" said Mr.. Gates. "Give
me that back" He reached into his pock-
ct as if to draw out larger coin, and the
beggar expectantly handed back the
quarter.
Mr.. Gates put it in his pocket, remark
ing that it would be useful for tip and
walked into the lobby of the Waldorf
Astoria.
According to the story the beggar now
takes his hat off every time he sees Mr..
Gates. incidentally Mr. Gates denies the
story. But it is one of those that are 60
ing the rounds in happy Wall Street.
New York Times.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-20
FiliaI Piety.

Mr.. Peixoto, lodge keeper at Girard Col
lege, pridcs himself on lis intimate knowl-
edge of the regulations of the institution.
The other day bright-looking young
hoodlum of some years of age, carrying
a telescope bag and with cigarette
jauntily poised in his mouth, entered the
lodge.
"say, I want to come to this school" }"
said the visitor.
"You can't come here if you smoke that
thing" answered Peixoto.
"Well, Tllthrow it away" was the ready
reply.
"Is your father living?" ssked the lodge
keeper.
"Course he is" said the boy.
1--WE don't admit pupils whose fathers
are not dead, only orphans"
"Gee! was the response. "Then to get
in I've got to kill the old man. OATS
toughw Philadelphia Times.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-20
NOTICE..

To Township Commissioners and Road
Oyerseers: You are hereby notified to
warn out the men liable to road duty in
YOUR several road districts at once, and
put the roads in good shape. For your
information, l give you below the law as
construed by the Assistant Attorney
General. E. G.. BRUCE.
March 18th, 1902 County Supervisor.
Yesterday Assistant Attorney General
Gunter rendered an opinion for the
county treasurer of Lexington constituting
the new road law which may be Of
interest to a number of counties. The
opinion shows that in the matter of the
payment of the communication tax at least
there is all instance of wherein the early
bird did not get the worm. Those who
paid the tax before Feb. /, as required by
the old act, had to pay 81, whereas those
who neglected to pay up got off with the
payment of half the amount.
Mr.. Gunter, quoting the law as it ap-
pears in the "Townsend CODE" shows
that in certain counties the communication
tax was 81; in others 81. The tax must
have been paid before Feb. to avoid
penalty. "But," he continues, "by an act
approved Feb. 26, 1902, in section z, it is
provided: In lieu of performing or
causing to be performed the labor of ten
hours per day, as required for the several
counties, Communication tax of 81 may be
paid by the person so liable on or by the
31st day of March, 1902, and on or by the
first day of March of each year thereafter.
This act does not take effect until the 25th
day after its approval. 1t will therefore
become effective on March 1S, 1902. 1t
thus appears that the opportunity to pay
a communication tax closed on Feb 1, but
was reopened by the last general assem-
bly, to begin on March the 18th and close
March 81, 1902, and for this period the
tax is 81 for all the counties"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-20

There is sweet-faced little mother out
on the West Side, who, as she goes about
her daily tasks, wears alternately an
amused and sorrowful expression, and
this is the cause:
She has two boys, aged four and five
years, and she has long boasted of never
having heard a naughty word from either
and that they never have failed to say
their prayers voluntarily. She has thus
far succeeded in keeping them aloof from
the boys on the street and the result OF
their constant association with mama has
been to cultivate a gentleness of manner
of which the parents have been justly
proud. They are still regarded as babies
by the doting parents and their faxen
curls bear out the presumption.
One evening last week the two had been
warmly tucked into their little blue bed
and the mama sat by it's side, book in
hand, waiting for the pair to 90 to sleep,
so that she might turn down the light,
being aware that they would not tolerate
darkness if they knew it. Willie, the
older, Immediately on getting into bed,
Law back on his pillow and closed his eyes
His Younger brother lay blinking at the
light until he became lonesome, and fail
ing to get up a conversation with mani
ma, who was absorbed in her novel, said
softly, willie"
Willie made no reponse and the broth
er, after moments wait, said again:
"Williep
Still no reply. The younger tot, think
ing Willie was playing "'possum," and
being made angry by such impolite treat
ment, gave him poke in the ribs and in
burst of temper exclaimed:
"Williew .
Willie jumped bolt up right in bed, and
with face betraying intense anger, ex-
claimed, while pushing the brother near
~ out of bed:
go TO hell, I'm saying my prayers p
Minneapolis Sentinel.