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)rolong their own control in the terri.
tory. When congress detected these
frauds, she determined to do what she
could for the Indian, even if it meant
the adjustment of tribal identity, the
breaking up of the communal lands into
small allotments, even the breaking OF
the treaty in which the Indians were
promised the territory for their reserva.
ton, and which they thought was to re-
main theirs as long "as grass grew an0
waters ran"
Our government has the Indian on hel
conscience, and since she has found the
old plan for him not success, has been
moved to the present bold attempt She
is now offering him citizenship instead OF
obsolete tribal rights, and it remains to
be seen what he will make of his new
opportunities. The white man has
squirmed into the Indian Territory any
way, and now she makes it possible for
him to enter it frankly. But at every
step the United States must protect tho
aborigine from this same white man
and only with difficulty is she able to pro-
cure the right kind of paleface to help
safeguard the interests Of the Indian.
One of the changes already noticeable
in the Indian Territory since the break
ing up of communal holdings, is the rapid
rise of class of Indian landlords. The
1000 persons (6S,500 Indian citizens and
$500 colored citizens affiliated with the
Indians) who are eligible for allotments.
will hold homesteads aggregating over
5000 900 acres in extent These home
steads cannot be sold or taken for debt
for period of 81 years, but it is feared
the majority of Indians will not be made
farmers thereby; it is prophesied that
they will sit back shiftless landlords
making use Of present income from rents
rather than laboring for future gain. TIC
protect the children, to insure that they
shall receive some of the benefits accru.
ing from their allotments, has been the
aim of the recent decision providing the
advice and direction of the court when
Indian parents of minors desire to lease
out the lands of these minors.
LOUIS LONG.
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Needed a knife.

Prof. George Lincoln Burr, of Cornell,
who lately toured New England on his bi-
cycie IN order to gather facts about witch
craft, is an authority on the history of SUI
peTstItion and persecution, and is also an
indefatigable wheelman. Prof. Burr, with
MS bicycle, has penetrated many primitive
and secluded parts of the United States.
From these journeys, says an eastern ex-
change, he returns with little stories that
are now quaint, now strange, now humor-
Gus. A story of the latter sort concerns q
visit to Tennessee
Il arrived one night at mountaineer's
cabin, said the professor, and asked for
shelter for the night. The good people were
very hospitable They gave me comfort
able bed and an excellent meal.
While l was eating the meal my host
watched me narrowly to see that had every
thing l wanted. He kept ordering his wife
to hi my glass, to bring me more bread, and
SO forth. Finally, when began to eat a
piece of apple pie, he exclaimed in an indig-
nant tone:
. Jane, why don't you bring the gentle.
man knife? Don't you see him here tryin'
to eat his pie with fork:'"
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Couldn,t See 1t.

4 trifling technicahty was the basis of
the argument, and, after deciding upon a
referee, each man stated his contention, re-
lates the Chicago Post
Il don't see the difference" said the ref
cree.
You don't!" cried the argumentative
ones.
mo, don't"
well, now, see here" And each one
very carefully stated his position again.
Now. do you see it," they asked.
No
Well, you are dull" But, nevertheless,
each one went over the ground again.
How about it now?" they asked
L still fail to see il" was the reply
;, do you, ever expect to see it," one OF
them asked, sarcasticaly.
Not unless you put it in writing" he re-
Piled. Its all a matter of words, and one
can't see the spoken word"
Thereupon they stopped the argument long
enough to throw the referee over the top Of
d building.
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HISTORY OF PANAMA
Little State Which Now Threatens
to Secede from Colombia.
It Contains the Oldest City on the
American Continents and Is Inter-
esting I'm Many Other Ways-A
Port OF Great Importance.

Should the Colombian congress fail
to ratify the canal treaty, as now
seems probable, and this failure re-
suit in revolution in Panama, as also
seems probable, there is likely. to be
established in Central America some
new international boundary lines OF
more than passing interest
Press dispatches tell us that plans
for the revolution are going on apace.
and that seemingly nearly every resi-
dent Of the state is in favor Of break
ing away from the government at b.
gotta and declaring the independence
of Panama for the purpose of granting
q right of wPv for the canal to the
United States. 1t does not take much
OF prophet to imagine the stars
stripes flying over the entire isthmus
In the near future, and Panama be-
coming the next addition to our terri.
tory in our programme OF expansion
So far have the plans for the revolu-
ton gone, and so sure of success are
the leaders, that even the boundary
lines to be demanded Ct Colombia have
been decided upon. They will give the
state total length of ATS miles.
st. Augustine is the Oldest city in
the United States at the prese MT time
but should we get this slice of Colon.
bia that city would have to take 9
back seat in favor of Panama, which is
the Oldest city founded by Europeans
In either O. the AmSricas. The foun.
dalton of Panama was laid by Pedro
Arias Davila in 1918 There was then
but one other settlement of Europeans
on either continent. that Ct Santa
Maria ell Antigua, near the Atrato
which was afterwards abandoned. and
Of which no trace now remains
Panama has always been an impor.
tant point in the history Of Central
and South America. Through it passed
the gold and silver of Chilli and Peru
on its way to Spain; it was the center
Of religious activity for that section OF
the world on the part of the Jesuits,
and there are within it to-day several
notable buildings erected by the
monks. Of it's church buildings the
most notable is that of Santa Ana. the
rallying point for the revolutionists of
the past. Much of the original city
was destroyed by the buccaneer Nor
gan on February "a, 1871, when, after
three weeks of rapine and murder, he
burned the warehouses and many of
the public buildings, and with It's
mules laden with spells and 600 pris-
oners he recrossed the isthmus to the
Caribbean. Two years later the Span
iSh VillacOrta began rebuilding the
city, and though it has suffered from
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revolutions. earthquakes and other
frightful affairs, there is much left to-
day that reminds one of the old Span
ish reign.
To run a canal through this narrow
neck of land from Colon to banana
has been the dream of mankind since
1927. when H. de Ia Serna explored a
route. There are to-day nearly a dozen
routes surveyed across the isthmus,
but only on the one undertaken by De
LeSsepS has there been any noticeable
amount of work done.
The entire state consists practically
of barren range of low mountains.
and would be of small interest to the
world in general were it not for the
proposition to connect the two oceans
through it, and also for the existence
of the Panama railroad which has
been in operation since 1856, and was
the first railroad which connected the
two oceans. This railway is to-day,
short though it is. one Of the impor-
tant lines of transportation of the
world, and pays to its stockholders
probably larger dividends than any
other similar enterprise. 1t has made
both Panama and Colon ports of no
small Importance. and on it and the
canal hinge the value of the state
If the revolution occurs, and the
state is successful in its fight for indie
pendence, it will hold within its bor-
ders practically every practical route,
with the exception of the one through
Nicaragua. for an inte-oceanic canal.
MAX OWEN.
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Right Back!

When off duty Prof. Richards, of Yale
enjoys joke, and his pupils often come to
MIN when they have heard a new one. He
adds to the fun sometimes with a witticism
of mis- own. Such was the case when one Of
me students perpetrated the following an
,iquity: Professor, wouldn't you like q
good recipe for catching rabbits?" why,
yes" replied the professor. What is it!'
Well, you crouch down behind thick
stone wall and make noise like turnip, p
answered the youth, giggling in ecstasy
Quick as fash came the reply: "Oh, q
better way than that would be for you te
go and sit quietly in bed of cabbage heads
and loci natural." Chicago Chronicle.
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Corn Som.

Cut enough corn from the cob to
make one pint of the milky part of the
kernels without the hulls. Add a pint
Of hot water or plain white stock. Let
it cook for ten minutes. Meanwhile
have ready quart of milk brought to
the boiling point and seasoned with q
teaspoonful of onion juice Add this
to the corn and thicken with a table.
spoonful of -four, mixed with table
spoonful of butter. Simmer gently 70.
15 minutes, press through a puree
sieve, add little butter and serve in
hot tureen with demonstrating.
ton Star.
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Tomato Jelly.

Break ripe tomatoes in pieces and stew
them in just enough water to proven.
them burning; when juice has drippee
through jelly bag. add sugar. pound for
pound; cook till it jellies. Serve with
roast meat Good Literature.
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She Got Her Compliment.

Alice Cooking at her portrait -Don't
you think that Mr.. Van Brush has man.
aged to make rather pretty picture o,
me?
Edith-Yes, he really has-what re-
markably clever artist he is.-Stray
Stories.
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O1y ~ GIT Edge Line cannot Be equaed at anu p1fce
snoes py mail. % cents extra. Illustrated
cssaies free. ". L. DOUGLAS, Broekton, Nass.
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You can save from So to SIS yearly by
wearing w. I. Douglas $3.50 or So shoes.
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weu-Grounded Fear.

Leading Lady-Why didn't you put my
flowers on the stage?
Stage Manager was afraid they might
be frost -bitten.-Detroit Free Press.
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EnjoyeG Ihe Making I'm.

The Husband-We must break this
habit of constantly quarreling with each
other, even If we have to separate.
The Wife-But I can't live without
You.-Town Topics.
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Hard to Suft.

Employment Agent What was the
matter with your last place?
Domestic-The missus was too yourg.
It made me look old.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11

Special Sale of Clothing
and Gvercoats. The public
showed their appreciation Of
our low price sale of Clothing
by patronizing us freely.
Why? Because after seeing
them and comparing quality
with prices, they could see a
big saving over our unusually
low prices, and a large saving
on prices asked by any other
clothing dealer. Recognizing
this opportunity they were
quick to take advantage of
same. Why don't you ? Don't
get the idea in your head that
we are using this space and
time without being able to
substantiate our claim in full.
Look over our Clothing and
get what you want before it
is too late. P. Rosenberg&Co.
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ing growth, and the constantly increasing
pain made life almost unbearable. Finally,
powerful remedies were applied, which dis
figured him for life. An opening was made in
his face through which he hreathed unnatu-
rallyl With all this aflliction, the latter
years of Captain Branch's life was burden
ito himself, and he con tenn plated the END with
q calmness that was impressive.
In speaking of his funeral, be wanted the
brethren OF the Order, which he loved so well,
to perform the last sad rights at bis grave.
In compliance with this request Clinton
Lodge, with Thos. Grant Perrin az Worship
full Master, laid away the body OF their de-
parted brother with the Masonic Donors,
and with all the solemn ceremonial a. pre-.
scribed by that ancient and honorable Order.
And SO 1t is, the last lneal descendent OF the
name which was so long familiar to our peo-
ple has assed away.
"A few short years ago, and we were not.
The busy world then thought as little OF us as
we now think OF genera tions yet unborn.
Although mans fame and mans glory could
purchase Kingdoms, In a little while the cher
ished heart that now beats with the ebb and
flow OF the purple stream OF his life. will pal
pitate no more" Our souls will then 90 out
in the darkness, even as the soul of Captain
Branch's has just departed to that undiscovJ
ei ed coun try from whose bourne no traveller
has ever returned.
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"THE WHISKEY BUSINESS
The Press and Banner CheerfulIy
Gives Place to DIR. Stokes.

Will the courteous editor allow the "learned
divine" word In his own behalf? trust
You speak of my recent sermon as a
speech from the pulpit" 1t was indeed
considered a sermon by the congregation TO
which minister, and as we'll by the York.
II what we style it? 1t is The argument with
which we have TO do. And is speech lest
worthy, or an argument less cogent, because
delivered from pulpit?
The classical illusions seem TO veX the
EDITORS righteous soul; but why complain
so loudly OF this poor garniture? The quo.
tations" were but so many Illustrations ;tof
the fringe" not the "web" Of the discussion
distorted vision, as numerous Or important
as the points OF the argument. Let US agree
TO leave them out OF the count.
We are much afraid. however, that this is
do. He hpds 1t much easier TO fouL the
"casslcal quotations" than to meet the ar.
gument adduced; and TO disctedit the star
gazer" than to meet In manly wrestle the
cham piou of high debate. So also he
seeks TO break the force OF our arraignment
OF the dispensary by calling IL "abuse." That
of all men should have been charged with
that.
EEvldently the amiably editor has been
mislead by that grim looking "cut' accom-
panying the sermou. But let him be reas.
sured. THAT 10 the most nklndest cut Of
ALL" l am the mildest OF mild mannered
men. Let my brother reaa The arraign N III
once more In the light OF these honest pro-
testations, and then candidly say whether II
be ABUSED" or not.
But more sober word of protest. however,
seems called for when the editor. with scant
courtesy indeed, implies that the studious
ministers may not be as studious OF men az OF
books. II is very common reproach that we
are im practical and visionary, and well nigh
"dehumanized." But 1t seems TO me that our
critics forget that the preacher IS also the
pastor. ever In close and sympathetic touch
with his fellows and that II any man or ret
of men can claim that "nothiug that is
human is allen to me"-that that may EN-.
phatically be the profession of filth of these
lovers and helpers OF their kind.
OF course we are sorry II our .argu m ents
have not convinced the accomplished editor
Of the Press and Banner. But 1t is not the
first time that nts-for no fault OF
theirs-have fallen short of their mark. There
Is one thing, however. that surprises US; and
champion Of temperance reform can treat
instead OF a friend. 1t would seem that we
should get together, my brother and 1: bear
with each others weaknesses: cheer with
manly praise: and finding common ground.
with locked shields press the battle TO the
gates"
may say. In conclusion. that I have not
the honor OF a personal acquaintance with
the editor of the Press ana Banner but l
have heard of him as true "knight Of the
quill" who, 1 trust, will not refuse my "call
to parley." J. Lemacks Stokes.
Nov 3, 1908. Yorkvllle, SC.
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Well Get the Canal Now.

The State of Panama has seeded froro the
United States OF Columbia. The Govern.
ment at Washington, has recogn lied the new
Republic of Panama. Ships have been sent
TO the cities of Panama and Colon. Colum.
bian troops Will not be allowed 10 land, and
it is Thought the secession will be bloodless
affair.
The Washington Government will likely
enter treaty arrangements with the Republic
OF Panama, looking to the early completion
OF the Panama Canal.
The proposed canal is in the new Republic
of Panama, and the millions which the
United States will pay is big thing for a
little Republic. BY entering into the ar
the stability OF the new Republic
is assured, even II th ct government should
not esre to become a part of this Govern
ment.
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PATHETIC STORY,

The Conclusion OF the Whole Matter.
If any reader knows OF more pathetic
story of the ending of long and conspicuous
career than is furnished in the will of Capt.
Branch, let him produce 1t.
Captain Branch, knowing that his days were
numbered, made a will which Is in his own
handwriting, and which has been deposited
for Probate in the Office of the Judge OF Pre-
bate as follows:
Abbeville. S. c., Jau. 10. 1903.
In the name Of God, Amen.
!, William Tully Branch, being 'of sound
and disposing do make this my last Will and
Testament:
First-I pray that when my body returns to
the sod that my soul returns to the bosom o.
God.
second-That will and bequea,h to my
neice Virginia E. Sondley all property that 1
may die possessed of at the time of my death,
except as follows:
Tnird-To my nephew George B. Sondley
Fourth-To my neice Hattie R. Haddon,
wife of j. G. Haddon, pair OF silver candle
sticks.
Flth-To my nephew William T. sond ley
my Royal Arch ring, which l wear on my
SIXTH appoint and request my melee Vir-
ginia K. Sondley to act as the executor Of this
will without recourse 10 law.
SeVeQLO-l0dL CllulOn LOuBe. NO. ., "A. r.
NJ, of which am a member, take charge of
my body, and bury II with Masonic ceremo-
nies. (no other ceremony at all) In Upper
Long Cane Cemetery beside the grave OF my
wife, "Anne"
And when lie In the old krkyard
With the mou Id above my breast,
Don't say he did we'll or Ill,
But say be did bis best.
w. T. Branch.
Witnesses-W. D. Barksdale, r. G. Perrin,
George Penney.
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HalldOus's Locals.

Special shoe sale. Broken lots must be sold
for cash In next 80 days SO pr. ladies fine
shoes regular price 81 and SO 80. Closing price
81 and S15O. % pr. l-dies fue shoes, regular
price Sl.25 and slb0. Closing price soc and
Sl00, at Haddon's.
Special velvet sale.-l03ts. velvet all new
winter shades. Just suited for winter shirt
waists, 6Oc to Sl.00 yd.
Special sale dress goods.-Some skirt length
some shirt waist patterns; all at Il price for
one week.
Special Sale heavy winter skirting.
5 pieces, j6 inch skirting black and colors.
Will be sold cheap for cash at Haddon's.
Special Sale-36 TO 40 inch dress goods
Regular price SOC. closing price, S9c. ...
Special Velvet Sale-for costs pieces SILK
velvets. All new winter shades worth 75c
Special price SOC I'd at Haddon's
10 pieces Silk Velvet, black and colors. All
new stock. regular price SIPS to Sl.50. Special
price Csc at Haddons.
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We BE Friends.

To our distinguished friend and brother the
Rev. j. L. Stokes, D. D., we make due and
proper amends for all that we may have said
Rmiss last week.
We always try to be more polite than the
other fellow, but DR.. Stokes gets away with
us, as will be seen by his letter In another
column. -
As We understand 1t, however, he and this
newspaper are fighting for the same purpose.
namely: The sobrlety OF the people. AS he
little missionary work in trying TO per-
suade him TO See as We do. For this reason
we purpose that DR.. Stokes read the Press
and Banner for year. II, at the end OF that
time, he is not converted, then 1t will be
because We have not been able to present
our views in their proper light.
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Judge Gary is HOnOred.

Associate Jnstice Eugene B. Gary returned
home on Monday from Columbia and MAJ
lon.
BE went to Columbia to deliver a. lecture
before the law class Of the South Carolina
College on the subject of the development OF
equity.
The lecture met with the highest commen-
dation, and a resolution Of thanks was voted
she lecturer by rising and unanimous vote.
The lecture was published in the Sunday
State in full and contains many incidents OF
historic interest. Judge Gary went from
Columbia to Marion to visit his colleague on
the Bsnch-Hon. c. A. Woods-and enjoyed
his visit exceedingly. -. ...,,,...
While in Marion he went on a fishing ex-
ped,tion to the Little Pee Dee and had
splendid luck for an up-countrynan.
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WHO'LL BE QUEEN7
The Young Lady Who Receives the
Greatest Number of Votes.
Now girls, put on your sweetest smiles.
Who will he The Onaan of the ,arniYal2 2

Now girls, put on your sweetest smiles.
Who will be the Queen OF the Carnival?
One OF the principal features of the Daugh.
ters Of the Confederacy Carnival will be the
voting for the Queen OF the Carnival contest,
the week of Noy. 16 and there Is no question
but that the ladies of Aobeville and vicinity,
like that of all other cities where high class
street fairs are given, will take the greatest In.
terest in this parLicu lar affair next week, and
do some great work for the queenly honorS.
or, course, the contest will create quite RI
valry between the contestants' admirers, and
alike, as In politics, the best girl wins. The
polling boxes for the con test will be in tie dill
ferent stores in this city, where tickets can be
found. Each vote will cost one cent. Receipts
from contest go to the Daughters of the Con-
federacy In part.
On Friday, Nov. 20, the successful capdldate,
accompanied by her retinue of ladies-iE-Wa1t-
Ing, and OF course, vast number OF ADMIRERS
will be driven in regal state TO the Grand
Stand where she will be crowned with royal
honors, the "Queen of the Carnival"
The name OF the contestants and |" e num-
Of votes received by each will be announced
daily. beginning Wednesday, Nov. II, four
days previous 10 the opening OF the Fair, and
during the entire week Of the Carnival. II
behooves the gallants OF Abbeville TO gel
ready for this particular part OF the event by
voting for their particular favorite.
1t must be understood that the queenly nom
or Is not necessarily cotined to Aobeville la
dies that any town within q radius OF 81 miles
can select their own contestants for this event L
The crownlng honors will take place at Able
Vile.
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Hard TO Believe.

The Newberry. Herald and News says that
one hundred subscribers to that excellent
paper are in arrears for subscription. The
editor Of the Herald and News is man under
the tongue Of good report, and he stands
sponsor for the State Press Association. For
these reasons we accept the statement OF
onr friend that there are one hundred delin-
quents on his list. but, ordinarily, an editor
would be required to bring affidavit 10 get
credit for such statements.
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SHOES.

We have been handling the
Geo. G.. Snow Shoes for the
past ten years with the great.
est satisfaction. Have just
received a large shipment
from the factory, including
the water proof which keep
the feet absolutely dry. Don't
fail to inspect our line of
shoes before buying. A. M.
Smith & Co.