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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25
JOLTING OVER BAD ROADS.

Tho Majority Of Farmers Show No Inter.
est In Road Improvement.
With the same patience that the early
settler waited for the railroad to be
built must the advocates Of good roads
wait for any decided action to be taken
for the betterment Of our public high.
ways, says tho Whitewater (Wis. } Jour-
BAL.
For the last five years our roads have
been tho topic Of the press, but we fail
to see the good effect that this should
have had on the minds Of an intelligent
people, and, strange as It may seem, the
farmers are the very last ones with
which this matter finds any favor.
While our city cousins have long since
protested against the slow, uncomfort-
able horse car and compelled the com.
panies to build expensive electric lines
with palace cars, We are contented to
jolt along In cumbersome vehicles over
nearly as bad roads as those our grand
fathers travelled in early pioneer days,
and farmers who read from time to
time Of the large sums Of money spent
by the government in making public
improvements would vote against an
equal amount being expended on our
highways
For o proof Of this fact just see with
what reluctance most farmers work on
the road, even when well paid for their
labor; better paid than they often are
for the work which they do on the
farm, and yet q greater proof is the
fact that in many Of the towns in this
county they still cling to the old way
Of working out road taxes by allowing
man 20 much for bis team, plow or
shovel and giving him ten hours story
telling.
At o rough estimate there is between
&c, 900 and $l6, 1000 expended annually
ON the roads in this county. II part Of
this large sum Of money was invested
In machinery used in making roads, and
then have the work done by body Of
men working under q county overseer
who had proved his ability as a road
builder and civil engineer by passing
O satisfactory civil service examination,
we could get more and better work
done. Such O man could be obtained
for q moderate salary, and the work
done would be more uniform and salts
factory than that done BY pet overseera
who are.appoipted regardless Of ability,
but because Of some political pull at
town meetings.
OF course there are exceptions to the
general class Of farmers who are work.
ing and talking to the best Of thei1
ability for good roads. It Is to be hoped
that success will in the end crown theil
affoYta
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25
ROADS FACTOR
INFLUENCE OF TROLLEY LINES ON
HIeHWA. IMPROVEMENT.

Their Extension Need Cause Good
Read Advocates No Alarm-Wul In
crease the Volume Of Fravel--Preb>
LENS to Be Considered.
A new factor that must soon be TAX
en- into consideration In connection
with the good roads problem Is tac
rapid extension Of the electric traction
systems into the rural districts. Not
content with the immense volume OF
earnings Of the intramural systems. the
street railway interests have Invaded
the country with long interurban lines
that are already projected oil the way
across large states, says II. W. Perry
In Good Roads Magazine.
These street railways, or electric trac'
tion roads, are not to be ignored by the
good roads workers. They must be
studied for the purpose Of determining
the effect they viii eventually have up.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

Summer Sehool or the South. Koox-
Vile, Tenn, June l9-JaIy 81.
1902.
An educational party to the "Sum mer
School Oi the South" nj Knoxville. Tenn.
June l9--JuIy 3ist. conducted by Pres. Z. ID.
Pollock ana W. II. fitzpatrick OF Mercer
University, win leave Macon on special train
over the Southern Railway on June l3ih.
Course OF Mudy-S7 different courses OF
study taught by specialists North and South.
23 courses In common school subjects ana
and methods, o courses In psychu!ogy and
pedagogy, IL courses In high school and col
lege work. and many lectures by men oI ma
tionaI reputation on general tropics.
cosi-BHird and lodging $50 10 $40 PER
week. registration free tor amy or all the work
80 10, ra,I Ir',aI iEr., one '.'r. tGt ICunG
t.ip from Macon ant return S29t. similarly
reduced rate. from all other points on the
Southern Railway.
Suggestiuns-Regisier your name for the
special party with Pres. L. ID. Pollock, Mercer
Universally. In order that choice rooms aud
location may be reserved In advance.
Additional informntiOn-Wrie SupeTin-
tendeni Z. 4. Claxton. Knoxville. Tenn, for
complete circulars or Information Rs To
courses and cu-t, and tn the Undersigned as
TO any details OF me trip.
James Freeman, T. T.. A.. Macon, Tia: II. r.
Cary. r. =. ~. Jacksonville, Fla; W. ii.
Galley, &. +. q r. A. Columbus, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

When you want TO buy some good shoes
rhenr 70 To Tates. They sell n siO shoe Tor
20 c:s.
When you want to buy n drrss or corset
or "A pair hose and want them cheap 20 t"I
Tate Co.
They are giving the low eat price ever heard
OF ON hats. a mans hat for 20cts.
Groceries can be bought nj low prices from
Tate. Is lbs. granrlnted sugar for 81. I'D lbs.
good green coffee for 81.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

We can beat the world on lice cold drinks.
n Won tont believe, IL ask yonr ntighbor.
Phone lUI. MilfOrds Drug Store.
Furniture polish, the very best you will
Gnd ut The Speed Drug Co.
We sell the genuine Grip Capsules and you
will md them good. The speed Drug Co.
Phcne or send An order for any thing In our
up-to-dnte Drug store. We will see that you
get II. The Speed Drug CO.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

It was the farmers who originated
the state aid law Of New Jersey and
who carried it into execution, with Its
vastly beneficial result, not only in the
state, but as an example to many other
states. 1t was also the farmers who
bull: the excellent Canandaigua roads
In New York at their own cost
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

Mississippi now has road law,
which, if properly carried into effect,
and if kept in effect for q material
length of time, will probably give the
state system Of public roads superior
70 any that it has ever had and perhaps
superior to that of o majority OF the
southern states. Mobile Register.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

Good Roads Growing In Favor.
The value and importance Of good
roads are appreciated more and more
each succeeding year. not only by peo-
ple in the rural districts. but by in
habitants Of towns and cities as well.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

When Russell Sage was asked for the
secre, OF his success. he said. "The secret
Of success is to keep your credit good"
When old Commodore Vanderbilt was
asked for his secret Of success, MS an
swer was, keep your mouth shut
Success.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25
wn., r,.x.l,.s waa an ERort.

when Travelling was IN ERort.
The roads In Poland at the beginning
Of the nineteenth century were 80 bad
that twelve horses were required to
draw q travelling carriage. and some
times sixteen horses were needed to
drag it at foot pace through the mud.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25
Exenssaon Rates Apaounced by the
SouahePu Railway.

Annual Meeting Sonthern Educational A.
ISOLATION, Chattanooga, Tenn, July Ii. 1909
One Hfstclnss sare for the round trip. plus
400 mombership Zee, to ChattanoS ga and re
Surn. from eli points on the South ern. Dates
or nale June 9Th 10 July lat, inclusiveiy. with
nnai limit July 9Th. l902, except that by de-
postt OF tickets with Joint agent on or before
Suly 6sh and payment Of Tee OF nfty cents an
oxtousIon OF not later than September 10th,
f409 may be obtained. Persons living at un.
Important points should notify agent date in
advance on which they wish TO leave. SO that
be an provide proper tickets for them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25
Winthrop College Scholar.
ship and Entrance
Examinations

YUNHE EXAMiNATION FoRTHE
Il OF vacant scholarships In Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission OF new students
will be held at tho County Court House on
Friday. July ilth, nj 0 a. m.
Applicants must not be less than tilteen
years or age.
When scholarships are vacated after July
llth, they will be awarded To those making
the highest average at this examination.
Tue next session will open September 18th
1901
For further information and q catalogue,
Pres. ID. b. JOHNSON,
Rock Hill, S. Z.
May q. 1902.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25
s..n,,c., About the Dates.

She lat the end Of doctrinal arsu'
meutl-Look here! Do you believe in the
Biblei
H~Weu, not in the family record
oart-SomervilIe CMass.) Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

JWhen you are looking for school books
tablets, pens, etc, don't forget the speed Drug
Co.. they can furnish what you want.
Buy your hosiery and underwear from
Harkadales.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

II you want nice stationery cheap. 60 10
Miiforus Drug Store.
You ought TO be convinced by this time,
thnt we are neadq for anything you
need In our line General meIchandlse.
w. u. Barksdale
Before you buy your drugs nee rs. Tho
Speed Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

Get move on you or you will be too late
70 secure soms VI the bargains at Barksds leo
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

II ron want good grocezies at:lovest prices
ana promps deliver. cali at Gienns.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25
Summer Resort Folder SOuiheru
Railway.

Hlau'". NAV % '"--
Much valuable Information mailed free TO
any add ress upop application Ia Agents,
Southern Ry W. II. Tnv'oe. Asst. Gen. Pass.
Agent, Atlanta, Ga: Il. V. Hunt, DIV. Pass.
Agent Charleston. -. G.. j. L. Beam, Dist.
Pass. Agent, Al i!anta, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-25

Ifyou need Drugs or m dicines. Just call In
70 nee US. The Speed Drug Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

CORPORATION OoURT.-Jud0s j. X
N. Norton presiding.-Ohss. King q
Son We. @. B. Wood: assumpst; defend.
ant demurred to declaration aud leave
given plaintiff to amend.
Robert Nevelle VS.. EOphone Com.
pany; assumpsit; judgment for plaintiff
of "a 236.73.
James F. Doherty vs. Henry @. Chip
man; chsncery; decree making John
Doherty a party defendant t . this suit
A. E N Wise vs. Geo. Wise, ct ais.
chauncery; decree appointing John Nj.
Johnson special commissioners to exc
cuts deed for certain land In Prince
William county belonging to the late
Peter Wise.
Commonwsa til w. D. P. Hurley,
case coptinued for plaintiff.
Robert Beverly vs. Arthur r. Cbich'
estsr; chancery; cause dropped with
leave to reiDttlte.
E. M. Jsnney vs. Warren w. Peak'
chsucery; dismissed by order OF plain
ifs attorney.
Mary E Garrett va. Alice w. Gar,
nett; chanoery; dismissed by order OF
plair tiff's attorney.
L. Strouse & Co. VS. F d. DowDey
chancsry; ordered placed upon. etc I
docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

CONVICTED OF CoNsPIRACY.-Llew
ellVp w. Pulies and George McGoines,
bot1 colorsd we're found guilty of con-
fp.raoy to defraud the Capitol Traction
Company, of Washing on, in Criminal
Court No. J., of that city Saturday
afternoon. The two men were arrest
ed lsst summer on the complaint Of
Attorney DlDlop, counsel for the rail-
road company. Mr.. Dunlop alleged
th.t the meo had approached him With
regard TO the death OF q negro named
Tbomss, who was alleged to have been
killed by fallfnG from one of the street
cara operst d by the traction company
without knowing anything about the
case. 1t was alleged that the men at
temptsd to sell certain testimony
which would clear the railroad company
of responsibility. The attorney, by
means OF a plausible excuse, bad the
men wait 10 bis Office, while he sent
for an officer. A detective from police
headquarters responded to the sum-
mons, and Mr.. Dunlop made the men
repeat their offer, while the detective
vas concealed the room. The police
officer then stepped forward and srrett'
ed the men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

Two MEV FOUND DEAD.-A track
walker It half-psst twelve O'Clock this
NOR log found the dead bodies OF John
Neweombe and James Sullivan along
side the railroad track short distance
this side Of the Long Bridge. IL is sup
posed the men were struck by train
during the night and killed. The coro.
uer subsequently held an inquest and
the jury wss adjourned until tomorrow
morning. II was impossible to ascer'
tain which train struck the men, OF
whether 1t was north or south bound.
No one seemed to know anything Of
the mems movements during the early
part OF the night. Newcombe had been
employed at st. Asaph and was mem
Der OF Mosby's command during the
civil war. Both ne and Sulliv IN lived
10 Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

FIRE IN WAsHINGTON.-A fire broke
out on the water front 10 Washington
shortly before five o'clock Saturday
afternoon which resulted in a lose OF
about 100000. The confagrstton de-
s,royed the American Ice Companys
plant, Johnson & Wimsatts planning
mill, Rsyner's bosthouse and the roof
OF the old Powhstsn House, oppos
the wharf OF the Washington and Alex
andria Ferry Company. The yacht
Sycamore and the Norfolk steamers
Washington aud Newport News were
taken from the wharves and went out
into the river to escape injury. Several
yachts aud other boats at nearby snip
wards we're more or less Damaged
ABOUT FIVE thousand tons OF ice were
reduced 10 water by the lire. Inc
flames and smoke could be seen in TINS
G ty and numbers of AlexaDdrlsns went
10 the scene on the ferrybosts, while
many Others visited the burned district
Yesterday. The cor haRration Is said 10
have originated OF the johnson 81 VIM
satt establishment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

THE WEATHER yesterday was clear
and cool with q stiff northwesterIy
wind. The streets were alive with
people all day, ard numOe OF ttran'
gers were In the city. The churches
were we'll attended. The services at
t1e Baptist Church were conducted by
Rev. Mr. Graves, of Falls Church. Rev.
J. p. Stump, the newly-sppointed pas
tor of TIE Methodist Episcopal Church
South, preached his initial sermon 10
that church. The services at the
Methodist Protestant Church at night
were conducted by Rev. William j.
Maybse, OF Richmond. Mr.. Msybee is
superin endent OF the Children's Home
Society of Virginia and 10 the morning
he delivered an address on the aims
and obi scts OF that organization before
the congregation of Christ Church.
Tonight be will hold meeting 10 the
10 the rooms of the Business Mems
League, corner of King and Washing
ton streets, when he will organize q
local advisory board. At the otle
churches the resident pastors oflicia'ed.
At the Railroad Reading Rooms the
services we're conduit d by Rsv. W.
Il. Bouldio, oftne Episcopal Theological
Seminary. Music was furnished by the
choir OF The Trinity Methodist Episco-
pal Church.
A large number of colored persons
were baptized in the cove near the
sbipyard in the afternoon. The cere-
mooy was witnessed by large gather
ipc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

MISSED HIS PUDDINas.-Three ne
groes entered Mr.. James Cliffs store,
corner OF Wilkes and Pitt streets, Sat-
urday evening, one OF whom bought o
pie. Upon leaving. the proprietor
found he had been robbed OF some pud'
diugs, and going to the door called the
negroes back. He searched the trio,
but failed to find the missing articles.
Mr.. Cliff drove them from the store,
when one of the party, Amos Robinson,
drew a rsZor and attempted to assault
the ttorekeeper, A passer-by came on
the scene and the negroes left the
neigh borhood. They were subsequently,
arrested and the Mayor this morning
fined Robinson $40. The others we're
dismissed. The buildings were found
secreted 10 q box on the corner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

fight ON A TRAIN. Some disorder
occurred on tue electric railway train
which left Washington at 1l:20 O'Clock
Saturday night. The train had just
left the Long Bridge when some whit
add colored men became involved 10 q
difficulty. Several ladies who were
on the train became greatly alarmed
and one or two we're on the verge OF
fainting. Conductor William Dobie
Undertook to quell the disturbance
and was accidentally cut on the band
bg one of the belligerents. The
trouble wss 6oslly sllsyed and the
train proceeded to this ty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

DEATHS AND FUNERALs-Miss Anne
Mellau, an old and we'll known resident
whose illness was mentioned In the
Gszstte, died Saturday night at the
residence of her niece, hrs. Ida Adams,
62l Duke street, after q lingering i'll
ness. She was seveDty-Dine years OF
sCe. Miss Mel'an was born at Madison
Courthouse, hut bad resided in this city
most Of her life. She was sister OF
Mrs. William Nj. Smith. The funeral
took place 81 2 o'clock this afternoon,
the inierment having been made
in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
The funeral of the late Horace
Downham, who died Saturday morning,
took place at O'Clock this afternoon
from the residence of his father, All
north Washington street. The pail
bearers we're Messrs. Malcolm Hufty
w. B. Duncan. w. ]. Boothe, Q. Il
Lennon, Ernest Deahl aud B. d. Aitch'
con. The services were conducted by
Rev. Bergman Green.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

FINED TWENTY DOLLARs.-A Wssh-
inptonian who gave bis name as Harry
Talbot arrived here Saturday night aud
met B njsmin ScriveDer and another
Young man named Joe Langley, OF
whom be inquired the whereabouts OF o
Mr.. Simmons, fisherman. The WASH
iup tonisD, it seems, had about $50 IN his
pockets, and his new acquaintance
offered to take him where he could
find Simmons. The stranger was 10 q
ioyial mood and offered to treat, and
when the party reached Harlow's store,
corner of Cameron and Royal streets,
thew ept ,red. One OF the Alexandrians
looked around for any acquait taDces
who might be 10 the neighborhood In
order that they, too, could partake of
the strangers generosity. Af.er ieav-
Ing Hsrlow's the trio started for the
petersburg" neighborhood, snd finally
stopped 10 front OF a saloon when one
oil the Alsxandrians succeeded 10 Dor
rowing 90 cents from the Washington
lao. The latter suddenly grew appre-
hensive when he found himself 10 the
I0teISUuIR uiotfiCts uuu obtOiioB SHO
saloon asked protection, prob ably
thinking be was about to be robbed. A
young man named Charles Humphries,
who bad followed the party, offered to
s.cort him ID the local depot, and bis
services being accept Talbot parted
company with Scrivener and Langley
and start ID toward the Washington
street station Of the electric railway.
Scrivener and Langley followed,
one OF the latter proposing to knock the
Washing ouian over. When the latter
and Humpferies reached the southwest
corner of Washington and Cameron
street Langley seems to have disappear.
ed and Scrivener ran up and struck
Talbot heavy blow. The Washing
touisn got away from him and proceed
ed to Washington street station where
he deposited his money for safe-keeping
and upon emerging met Scrivener
whom he assaulted and was using
roughly when the couple we're sepa-
rated. Beth were arrested and the
Mayor this morning fined Scrivener
500. Talbot was dismissed and war
rant issued for Langley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

PERsONAL.-Mr. aud Mrs. James R.
Mansfield aud daughter left this even
ing for Norfolk. Mr.. Mansfield, who
is Ststs Vice Councillor OF the Jr. o. U.
A. NJ. of Virgins, goes to attend the
State Council which convenes In Nor
folk tomorrow.
Miss Annie K. Agnew has returned
from deligt tful visit to her old friend,
Mrs. Cameron. nee (5ioclair) OF Roland
Park, Baltimore.
Miss Julia A. Houck lie visiting rela-
tives Ia New York.
The condition OF Mr.. L. E. Uhler continues
to improve and his many friends hope to see
him out again 10 few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

CoNCERT.-A concert will be given
at the Opera House on Thursday, April
"a. uuder the auspices of the music
committee OF the Baptist Church of this
CITY. Il is said the concert will be one
of the moet interesting and enjoyable
piyen here this season. One feature OF
the evening will be the singing by .
chorus OF about thirty voices, directed
by Mrs. O'Brien. They will render
"The Silent Heroes" from the "Chimes
of Normandy" with Mr.. Olabsugh sing
los the solo parts and 81 Waited fol-
the Lori," in which Miss Graves, Miss
V,rkorn, Mr.. Frank Field, and Mr.
Geo. Evans will sing the qusrtette
nsrts. Among the others who viii
narticipste In the concert are Mrs
Annie Grant-Fuggitt, Miss Grant. Mrs
w. L. Wilson, the Blrenomore Quar-
telte Mr.. Heosey. Mr.. ClsbsuEh, Prof
g. Frank Gibest. Miss Goodail, sn'
Prof Arthur Yundt, Of Washington
Miss greenwich and Miss Pollard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

F1eBr ON KING STREET.-A diff.
cuIty occurred Saturday evening be-
tween two men who eft work on
the King street sewer which resulted
in one being knocked down by the
other and roughly handled. Both were
arrested and 10 the Police Court this
morning one was fined % and tat
other dismissed. The trouble originated
over the manner 10 which the work wal
being prosecuted,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14
Shot i'm His Left Leg.

For ell kinds OF sores, burns, bruises, or
other wounds DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sslve is
q sure cure. Skin diseases yield to 1t at once.
Never fails in cases Of piles. Cooling and
healing. None genuine but DeWitts. Be-
ware OF counterfeits Il suffered for many
years from sore caused by gun shot wound
in my left leg" says A. 8. Fuller, English,
Ind 1T would not heal and gave me much
trouble. used all kinds Of remedies TO nc
purpose until tried DeNitts Witch Hsz,l
Save. few boxes completely cured me-
For sale by e. &. Leidbeater & Cons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-14

ADJUDGED INsANE.-A young msn nsmed
Jeremiah Desmond, living across Hunting
creek, below this city, was brought before
Justice Murray Davis in Fsirfsx county to-
dsy on the charge Of lunscy. Drs OBrieo
and snowden, Of this city, were present and
N sde the Medical examination. Desmond
was pronounced insane aud was sent to the
court bouss where he will DO retained until
arrans ements can be msde for placing him In
ao-luu.