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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
MIR. Hutchinson Back from Mexico.

Editor Press and Banner:
have Just arrived from Mexico badly worn
from my trip; am resting at my old home
Abbeville. AS soon as IL was known here
bad callers from every where-a great many
Of them railroad men. AS thisi Is a large ter
minal the boys asked me a great deal about
Mexico. Well, you know l like the country
very much. I have been in the country two
years on account Of health. I have also been
sick a great deal, so much 30 that l will have
70 give up work. Railroadipg is far ahead OF
what 1t is represented In this country; much
easier than in the States; that makes jobs
there more desirable; have q good class OF
men, especially conductors. 1t Is only a
matter of q short time when these jobs will
be sought after as much as In this country.
Mr.. A. l.. bearing, an old S. A. L.. conductor,
is now sick in Sen Luis, Potoai. We have q
large division OF o. K. c. No. 26T at San Luis.
Visiting brothers always feel welcome and
grateful for the many courtesies extended
them when they make a call. They always
change their opinion Of the country. You
always hear q great many ghost stories Of the
country which is unjust to men and officials
OF the different roads. 1 have been with the
Central during my stay there. l hope this
will answer the questions asked me satisfac.
lorily. I will leave for Hamlet. n. c., where l
expect to spend the rest OF my time.
Thanking friends and brothers for the
courtesies extended while IN Abbeville,
Respectfully,
J. R. Hutchinson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
BURDEN OF BAD ROADS,.
Vast Expense They Annually P1ac<
ON the Farmer.

Vast Expense They Annually Place
on the Farmer.
In a country as large as that In
which we live, with the greater part Of
its producing regions widely separated
from the markets which they serve,
the matter Of transportation is one OF
vast Importance, writes Hon. Martin
Dodge in Forum. This applies particu-
larly to our agricultural products; for,
while a great portion both Of our man.
ufactured output and Of u farm
growth must be moved long distances
by rail or water before reaching q mar
ket, practically all Of the latter must
also be transported for greater or less
distances over the public highways.
The question Of marketing these agri-
cultural products, amounting in the
United States to 81, OO0,0 00,0 900 annual
iy, on terms that tie dealer can afford
to pay and the grower to accept, often
reduces itself to a question Of cheap
and quick delivery; in other words, to
q question Of economical t%ransporta-
ton.
As far as the railways and steamship
lines are concerned, this problem has
been dealt with very intelligently and
satisfactorily. Skill and money have
been applied without stint to the pro-
vision Of enlarged means Of convey
ance, improved ways and Increased
power. These influences, under the
stress Of strong competition, have re-
duced long distance freight rates to q
reasonable level.
There Is one phase Of this t%ransporta-
ton problem, however, which has ap-
preached no satisfactory solution. That
is the matter Of wagon road haul. AS
has already been said, while the great
er part Of our farm products travels by
steamship, canal or railway for a por,
ton Of the journey to market, virtually
all of them are conveyed for some dis
lance over the public highways. 1t Is
unfortunate that this is often the most
expensive part Of their journey. 1t has
been shown by mathematical demon
stration that 1t costs more to move q
bushel Of wheat or a ton Of hay ten
miles over the average country roads
Of the United States than to transport
the same burden 500 miles by railway
or 1000 miles by steamship. 1t has
happened many times in different parts
of the country that farmers have let
crops go to waste because the cost Of
hauling them to the nearest market or
railway shipping point owe wretched
and i'll kept roads amounted to more
than could be realized for them after,
ward; whereas, If good roads on which
heavy loads could be hauled had been
at hand, the same crops could have
been marketed at a small profit to the
producer, while the economic gain re.
sulting from their application to useful
purposes would have been very consid
cradle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
Sad Accident to Little Ralph Edwards
in Anderson.

Anderson, June 3.-By the accidental dis,
charge OF q psrlor rifle in the hands OF bis
young brother this afternoon, little Ralph Ed,
ward, six years Of age, was shot through the
head and fatlly wounded.
1t is not thought that he will live through
the night. The child is a son OF Mr.. and Mrs
A. M. Edwards OF Monterey, Mexico. Mrs
Edwards and family are spending the sum-
mer here with Mrs. Edwards mother, Mrs.
Mary Brown. but Mr.. Edwards ia in Mexico.
The family Is one Of the oldest in the city and
the news OF the accident shocked every
one.
We are grieved to learn that the above
mentioned accident resulted fatally. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards are we'll known in
Abbeville, Due West being the former home
OF Mr.. Edwards. He has been Iaboring fol
some lime in Mexico as a missionary from
the A. r. Presbyterian Church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
Concerning Side bitches.

When the road is in an excavation,
great care should be taken that a side
ditch is provided on each side to carry
away the water so that it shall not run
down the middle Of the road, as is fire.
quently the case. Every road should
have side bitches, even one that runs
straight down the side Of a hill. The
steepest road needs the side ditch most,
but often has none. Frequently the
water runs down the middle Of the
road on a side hill and wears 1t into
gullies, which are a discomfort and
perhaps dangerous In both wet weather
and dry. The water must not be sui.
fered to run In the road, but must be
made to run off the road.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
ELEVATORS SAVING DAYS. WORK.
Figures of an Old Man Who Once
Climbed Weary Stairs.

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Climbed Weary Stairs.
Recently an old man stood in the cor
| ridor of a big Office building, with watch
in hand, making figures from time to
| time on the back Of an envelope. There
| were many who wondered what he was
doing.
He was computing how much time the
modern elevators in our high buildings
| save to men in a day, and to one who
| spoke to him he told how for years,
| away back in the sixties, he had worked
in the sixth story Of a building which
| was then one of the highest in the city
or the country either, for that matter;
how, though young and spry then, he
had dreaded that climb up six sheer stair
| fights; how the men in the place would
| draw lots to see who at luncheon time
| should make the journey to the street to
buy cakes and pie for the monday meal,
| and how he had at times gone without
| his luncheon rather than use up so much
| strength in climbing the stairs. 1t took
a minute and a half then for a young
man to 60 up, he said, but the manager
| Of the factory, who was more than 90
years old and somewhat rheumatic, al
ways spent four minutes in the upward
struggle.
81 was just figuring on the time saved
by this modern appliance" the old man
| continued, land I calculate that it is at
least four minutes for every young man
who goes to the twenty-ffth floor and ten
minutes for your elderly gentlemen
These express elevators, stopping only
| above the thirteenth floor, average DO
seconds in reaching the top. OF course
we wouldn't have 20 or 80 story struc-
lures If the modern elevator manufac-
turers had not kept pace with the archi-
tects and builders, but 1 am arguing from
the other side" And he showed an ar
ray Of figures to prove that in a days
average business, in which $500 passen-
gers are carried, two whole working
days are gained. His young friend did
not dispute him.
1t is in New York, Of course, with its
score Of buildings that are IA stories
high and over, that the elevator has
reached its greatest development. In the
matter of speed the makers have Wed
with one another until 800 feet a minute
is the rate at which the cars can be pro-
PEELED. This means to the twentieth
floor Of a building in 80 seconds, a veloci-
ty that is gained by g multiplication Of
gear wheels over which the car cables
rup.-New York Post.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
Why He Was Successful.

The fact that success is mainly due
hard work has been expressed in man.
different ways, but one of the best was
that recently employed by q very success
full commercial traveller. he was talking
With q companion, a rather lazy fellow,
when the latter exclaimed:
Il declare, Jack, I can't understand
why you always succeed In selling SC
many more goods than I dol!
"Ill tell you why it is" replied Jack
"But," he added, "it's q trade secret, and
you mustn't tell it to everybody"
"Of course I wouldn't do such a thing
was the answer.
"Well then" said Jack impressively,
81 succeed because when I'm doing bust
ness l wear out the soles Of my shoes
more than the seat Of my trousers"
London Telegraph.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08

Miss Annie Lowe Joans is a lovely woman
of wonderful e~locutionary powers. and daugh
ter of Major S. A. Jonas. father OF the beautl
full and renowned poem, Lines on the BACK
OF q Confederate Note Miss Jonas recltet
many of her fathers poems, and has been
enthusiastically received wherever she hat
given readings, and has made a reputation
as a skiller, polished reader from New York
10 Louisiana,"-Macon (Miss,) Beacon.
The Buffalo IN. " Courier in It's repor'
of "Georgia Day. at the Pan-American EX'
position says: "A recitation by Miss Annie
Lowe Jonas. OF Mississippi, was %enthusia
tlcally received. This young lady has q
charming presence and is an elocutiouist o.
ability"
"Her audience was prepared to be enter
tained, but she carried the house by storm
Her representations OF quaint illiteracy
childish innocence and scenes OF rural life
can not be eXcelled; and in the emotional
parts of the program she was grand. Miss
Jonas has an easy stage appearance, the very
poetry Of motion, shows careful training and
much study ."-Aberden (Miss.) weekly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
Wednesday, June 8, 1904.
"Religious'' Advertising-Are the
Methods OF Doubtful Fairness?

The Press and Banner noticed In these COL
umns q short time ago. that the advertising
of Winthrop College had been turned over to
the Religious" Advertising Agency at Clin-
ton.
Since then we have seen various comments.
While we have noticed the absence of any
semblanoe OF the Winthrop ad in SOM OF our
secular papers, religious newspapers have an
unusually big advertisement Of that State in
stitution.
We have also seen the statement In print
that about 1900 of the States money had been
appropriated for advertising Winthrop Col
lege.
This newspaper would not be impertinent.
and would not ask embarrassing questions.
But assuming that the parties to this pro-
ceeding have nothing to conceal. and do not
object 10 giving the Information we venture
TO ask.
First-By what authority of law did Presi-
den johnson assume TO shirk the duty, and
to turn over the advertising of his college 10
another?
Seconds there any reason why President
johnson, or other paid officer Of the college,
should not have performed this duty?
Third-Was there connlvance or agreement,
as to the class Of papers in which the Win
throp ad was 10 be inserted?
Fourth-If there was not Partially and IA
voritism In the management of the funds.
will President johnson or the "Religious" ad.
vertising agency please explain why some
newspapers have such q large advertisement
appearing weekly in their columns while a
price was offered to others which was INSULT.
Gent to secure the appearance Of a very
small advertisement?
Fifth--If one dollar is considered sufficient
to pay a secular newspaper for advertising
Winthrop. how much was appropriated for
advertising In each Of the religious newsp
pers?
AS far as we have noticed the press Of the
State without regard TO religious" predilec-
lions, have been very kind to both Winthrop
and Thornwell institutions.
Further, as far as we have noticed, when
there was free advertising to be done. by
either institution, the secular newspapers
have not been sighted, and we make no com.
plant on this account.
While we know that the character and the
reputation Of the parties to this proceeding
would exclude the possibility of the presence
Or G06 SAlbtcuCc ~ LuiuSo w 10 SouSC6ioo, VIC
ask that the whole matter be made plain to
those of US who are outside the charmed cir
Gle, n who do not quite understand. II 100
secular newspapers were offered one dollar
each. how much OF the States money did
President Johnson or the Religious" adver.
Using agency appropriate for each of the re-
ligious newspapers? How much to each Of
the daily press?
II Winthrop was a private corporation, do
ing business on Its own account, we would
have no right to enquire into the fairness or
the unfairness OF its appropriations. A pri-
vate Institution may do as 1t pleases, ano
may reward its friends or punish others, but
q State institution, in transacting the bust
ness Of the State, has not a s%cintilla of right
to spend the money, except for the good OF
the college.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
HIGHWAYS OF EUROPE.
France Leads In System of Bui1dini
and Maintenance.

France Leads In System of Building
md Maintenance.
Two hundred years ago England had
the worst roads in the world because
the peasantry living on the roads alone
were required to work them, says the
American Asphalt Journal. In speak.
ing Of them Macaulay says "that a
route connecting two great towns which
have a large and fourishing trade with
each other should be maintained at the
cost Of the rural population scattered
between them Is manifestly unjust. It
was not until many toll bars had been
violently pulled down, until the troops
had in many instances been forced to
act against the people and until much
blood had been shed that a good system
was introduced"
Every class now contributes to the
maintenance Of the road system In Eng
land. The French have probably the
most efficient laws and regulations In
the world for the building and repair
ing Of highways. The minister Of pub
Lie works has the general superintend-
ence Of all roads and ways by land and
by water. There + four classes Of
road recognized by law-namely, Q
national, e. departmental 90 military,
() crossroads. National roads are built
and kept up by the national treasury.
Departmental roads are a charge upon
the departments through which they
pass, and part Of the military roads are
kept up by the government and part
by the departments through which the
roads pass.
The crossroads are kept up by the
communes, though sometimes In thinly
populated regions these communes re-
ceive assistance from the government,
especially when these roads become OF
Importance.
The national roads are paved Ike a
street, having an average width Of 5271a
feet. The departmental roads are 90
feet wide, and the military and Cross
roads are Of variable width. Piles Of
broken stone are placed at convenient
distances, and a man Is constantly en-
ployed in repairing each section.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
New Court House

Instead Of offering for sale only the shutters
OF the tobacco barn, II has been suggested
that the whole structure be sold, and a new
and up-to-date building be erected in a more
suitable part Of the city. where the courts
may be held and wherein he officers may have
places assigned for their work.
It would seem that a progressive town like
Abbeville should have a public building in
keeping with the intelligence, the public
spirit and the ability Of our people, as
good a Court House as can be found any,
where.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08

Just arrived a line of serge
and alpaca coats at very
much reduced prices. DUAL.
ity considered, we can give
you the best suit, or coat for
the least money ever offered
in this market. We offer on.
ly reliable goods, and when
you are displeased at any
thing you purchase from us
we insist that you tell us, so
that we may rectify any trou.
bles. P. Rosenberg & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.

Probate Capitalization for Letters OF AID
ministratioE.
BY r. E. HILL, ESQ, JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WHEREAS, J. =. Perrin has made suit
" to me, to grant him Letters OF AID.
ministration Of the Estate and effects OF
Mrs. Sarah L.. Smith, late OF Abbeville Coun-
ty. deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors of
the said Sarah l.. Smith, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the Court Of
Probate, to be held at Abbeville c. H., on
Wednesday, the 22nd day OF June, 1904, af
ter publication hereof, at II O'Clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, II any they have,
why the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court,
his 7th day of June. in the year
[SEAL.1 Of our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and four, and in the l2Sth year
of American Independence.
Published on the Sth day OF June,
1904, in the Press and Banner and on
the Court House door for the time required
by law.
r. E. HILL,
Judge of Probate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08

No name hats $3.50 are still
leading. This is best hat for
men to be found. We have
all the new shapes and col
ors. We are getting in ship.
ments of hats every week.
Can save you money and give
you best goods.
P. Rosenberg & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
Cities and Roads.

One Of the speakers at the good
roads congress at Buffalo maintained
that If the tide Of migration to our
cities is to be turned it will have to be
done by means Of roads that make easy
communication with the surrounding
county, In tbatHightt Re se4aaseeee4a
Questionsta6k&)91ea new aspt r.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08

A shipment of 80 doz. pairs
Servers pattern drawers
just arrived ; all sizes. They
are going fast at soc per pair.
We would be glad to have
you see these goods - the
quality of jeans is best. This
is a big value.
P. Rosenberg & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08

Trunks, Grips and Suit
Cases. These goods just ar
rived. we have a fine line,
and can fix you up for your
summer trip. We have a
most complete stock of these
goods. Prices on trunks from
$3.50 to $17.50
P. Rosenberg & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
Letter to WaIIingfOrd & Russell.
Abbeville, s. G.

AUUCFFFICt' u
Dear Sirs: A man said: Send me Is gal.
Ions. Generally l use "a; don't think It'll be
enough.
Had Z left.
Ordered 9 more for another job; lG for the
job.
Had 6 left.
This comes from Messrs. w. A. e. F. Bower,
Methuen, Mass. They add: This has been
our experience all this year.
New agents always have TO go through II.
After q little, they learn to guess better.
Yours truly.
90 F. w. Devoe & Co..
P.S. P.'B. Speed sells our paint.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08

Through train service between Augusta and Cha
lesion.
For information relative to rates, ETC., apply to
". B. STEELE, q. T. A., Anderson, 8. Z.
GEO. T. BRYAN, g. A., Greenville, 1. q.
ERNEST WILLIAMS, Gen. Pass. Agts
Augusta, Ga.
II. EMERSON. Traffic Manager.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
O Supervisor.

We are authorized to announce G.. N.
NICKLES az a candidate for reelection TO
the office OF County Supervisor, subject TO
action Of the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to %uou DAVID
GILLIAN as q candidate for County Super.
visor, subject to the action Of the Democratic
primaries. "a.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
For Coroner.

We are authorized TO announce GEO. r.
BLACK as q candidate for Coroner. subject
to the action Of the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to announce NJ.
HARVEY WILSON ss candidate for Coro-
ner, subject TO action Of the Democratic pri-
maries.
We are authorized to announce II. w.
BOWIE. (better known as "Doo,') as candi.
date for Coroner. subject TO action OF Demo.
cratic primaries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
The Secret of Succeap,

II don't see how he can be such a pop
ular clergyman when he abuses his con-
gregation So"
easy enough. Everybody thinks he Is
talking about somebody se."-Brooklyn
Life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08

Riches without charity are nothing
worth. They are blessings only to him
who makes them a blessing to others
Fielding,
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For Auditor,

We are authorized TO announce T, P.
MILFORD as candidate for Auditor OF Able.
willie County, subject TO action Of Democratic
primaries.
We are authorized to announce RICHARD
SONnLEY az candidate for Auditor OF Abbe-
Vile County, subject 10 action OF Democratic
primaries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announc C. ]. Lyon
az q candidate for reelection to the office of
Sherin OF Abbeville county. subject TO the &C.
ton OF the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized TO unounce w. D..
MANN as candidate for Sheriff OF Abbevilie
County, subject to action OF Democratic pri-
maries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana

An ideal country for cheap
homes. Land al IS, $40, and
SIS per acre; grows corn,
cotton, wheat, oats, grasses,
fruits and vegetables.
Stock ranges 10 months in
the year.
Southwest Missouri, Arkan-
kansas, Louisiana and Texas
9 e full Of opportunities-th
climate is mild, the soil Is
rich, the lands are cheap.
Low Home-seekers' rates
about half fare-via the Cot
ton Belt twice q month
first and third Tuesdays.
For descriptive literature,
maps and excursion rates,
write to
N. B. BAIRD, T. P. A.,
Cotton Belt, ATLANTA, GA.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
CANDIDATES.
For House OF Representatives.

I hereby announce myself q candidate for
the House OF Representatives, subject TO the
action Of the Democratic primaries.
GRANVILLE BEAL.
I announce myself as q candidate for the
House OF Representatives. subject TO the &C
ton OF the Democratic primary.
J. FRASER LYON.
We are authorized to announce r. b
CHEATHAM as q candidate for the House Of
Represen tatives. subject 10 the action OF tie
Democratic primaries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-08
We want to call your atten'

We want to call your atten.
ton to our summer clothing
piece suits. Something
neat and nice for the hot
days. The prices, IS, So,
81. SO and 1915. These prices
are. much under regular
price. We bought them late.
so got them cheap and give
you the benefit.
P. Rosenberg & Co.