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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-04-06
Spring Oats.
The Headlight.

ASH read your letter requesting that
! write something for your paper on
snrinr oats and wheat, L was remind
af If q remark made to me 20 years ago
bv one ofthe most successful oat ralsers
of this Nipety-Six section. 1T was
This. THAT every farmer should plant
few acres of his best land IN spring
oats u and I have frequently since
| thnn saen the wisdom of his advice.
The oft crop is too valuable to be lett
out of our list Of farm crops. NO oo!o'
! fall oats are better -pelhg HeaFlel'
maturing earlier, and usually more.
Still, if we are to judge all sec'lons oy
+ this 1.-THE home of the Red RuSI frool
Oats| many farmers have failed TO SOW
in the fall: and for this reason, II no
other, the spring sowing is matter OF
great Importance. ,.th tho
condition Of the soil. o,o+o
IF the seasons throughout the stare
have been the same as with US, sne
Innd is i'm fine condition for prepara-
tion. ne we have not had many heavy
rains the land is in good order for the
nIow: and lust here will say, don't De
afraid TO spend a little extra time IN
nrenarine tine land. Thorough prepar-
J ption. deep blowing and frequent mar
rowing pays as we'll in the oat crop as
anv crop we plant; and there IS no
cron that responds more readil y to
heavv fertilizing. I don't think we
f,rmers should feel afraid to use our
lot and stable manures and commercial
fertilizers on the oat crop; 1or While
the crop sometimes fails to MAKE sat-
isfsctory yield, other crops fall some
times too, and with the oat crop we
have the chance of making other crops
on the same land, such as peas, pota-
toes, sorgum, etc. ,.,
The seeding should be heavier as the
spring sowing will not have time TO
filler out as the fall sowing; but the
seeding should not be too heavy for if
roo thick the Weld will be less and
the grain will he light and chatfy.
Would say two bushels on good lanh
would be about right for spring sowing
as we usually use one and one-nall
bushels for fall sowing.
tt would be wise for any farmer to
give prompt attention to oat sowing
for there is no better hay than oats cut
at the right stage, and it is very easily
cured and handled. Most Of us Will
need some early crop for feeding the
stock, and l know Of no crop safer to
count on. AS soon as the grain reaches
the dough stage we can cut and FEED,
and it will take the place OF fodder,
and corn, too, to some. extent.
/ can't advise farmers to depend on
it alone for feeding work stock.
There is nothing better for stock at
light work especially during the sum-
mer season.
, In passing, let me say that | can not
endorse the practice of many farmers
of feeding sheaf oats, the waste IS too
rreat. If straw cutter Is used the
waste is considerable lessened.
The spring sown oats occupy the
land oply short while and for that
reason they are not so stralning Oh the
land.
Those who have their minds bent
on all cotton since the price has gone
to so tempting notch, can, by u-lns Z
an early maturing variety, plant cot
ton on the same land and get the ben
eft of the fertilizers used on the oats
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DONALDS DOTS.
Easter Observances-YOunG Peopfs
Eufertainments-Pr Bank.

DonaIds, S. G. April 1. 1904
Easter, as usual, was quiet al this place. On
Friday, the school children Observed All
fools day" and went to Twins Mill where hey
had picnic. On Saturday evenlng the ires-
byter an Sunday School had Easter egg hunt
A nice time Is reported by the participants IN
these two pleasant occasions. NeV leter
Stokes preached beautiful easter sermon 10
the Methodist Church yesterday evening. IL
was d treat 10 those who heard IL.
\ meeting OF the Stockholders or the Bank
of Donalds was held last Thursday ana the
bank was found to be in good condition. NJ. b.
Clinkscales, OF Due West was elected dlrec'
tor. The bank was established last Septem Der
and has been doing big buisness
The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. g. Booker was
the scene of too very pleasant occasions last
Tuesday evening. In the afternoon from lo
little Miss Mary. their daughter, entertained
her little tot friends 1T q birthday. me NIUE
ones were entertained in various ways anu a u
seemed 10 have had q delightful time. he
freshments were served. Iu the evening from
s 10 10 80 a little larger crowd was present ana
they likewise reported pleasant time:
Finch, Pit and and other games were played
and delightful refreshments were served,
Those present in the evening from 10 lO9O
were Misses Willie HiX. Julie Humphreys,
Marion Sharpe, Daisy lates, I Eorrle Aar,tr AAgnetw
Roland Hawthorne, Hal Sharpe ana Il. Il
Agnew. Misses Fannie Martin, Eula Dunn
and Cara Rasor, were also present and helped
entertain the guests.
the decision Of the town council In the " write
up" matter and the concensus OF opinion
seems TO be that the council should nave re-
spected the wishes of the tax payers. II the
members OF council cannot consclentlously
vote as their constituents wish they shou Id
resign and let the tax payers put men there
who will respect their wishes.
Master Hal Sharpe, is sick With pneumonia
His little friends hope for him speedy re.
covery.
played left field on the Clemson team st
Erskine Saturday.
Work will start on two new stores at this
place some time this month.
A good many from this place attended the
ball game 81 Due West Saturday.
Messers r. A. Lewis and w. X. -Stringer, Of
Bolton attended the meeting Of the bank
stock holders Thursday.
Mrs. Pratt, OF fGreen wood. visited her daugh
ter, Mrs. w. z. Barnore, here last week.
Miss Blanche Matthias, Of this place spent
Easter in Laurens.
Wanted - A council that, instead Of Rnl
ling the town back, will push 1t forward.
Apply to voters and tax payers of the town:oi
Donalds.
III. G.. L.
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]. R. GLENN
Anticipating the Rise in Prices Bought
Heavily-Is Selling Many Articles I
at Old Prices Others at Less
than the Present Whole
sale Cost. .......

At Glenn,s-425 bbls. all wheat -four In barrels
or sacks. less than mill COST >
AtGlenn's-2,OOO A bu. corn, 500 bu. meal. hay,
bran and shorts.
At G!enn's-l,5 500 gal. syrup and molasses, l4o
10 40c gal. by bol. =
At Glenn's-4O 900 lbs. sugar bbls., 100 lbs. ana
Is lbs. sacks.
AtGlepn,s-2OOO lbs coffee. green and roasted,
"Glenp's Fancy" lbs. pkg. l3o.
At Glenn's-Pratt's cattle, poultry powders
and lice killer. salt brick or rock salt.
Al tGlenn's-Garden and field seed, Bliss SEED
Irish potatoes. .a
At Glenn's-1 900 lbs. tobacco, good tobacco
5 pigs. TO 10. 21ac ID. by box.
At Glenn's-Shoes from the best $3.50 shoe
down 10 the best 81 shoe.
A, Glenn's-clothtng, sl2suits for slo same
cut in prices all suits'S
At Glenu's-Pants, mems SOC to So, boys 25c 10
81, ,overalls.
At Glenn's Thousands Of yards c'oth at
prices below present market.
At Glenn's-Farm tools, plows, hoes, shoVels,
rakes, collars, pads, &C.
At Glenn's-Guano, acids, kainit and cotton
seed meal.
The merchant who did not use cash and nerve
before the advances In the markets cant
offer any low prices. Glenn ls IN
position 10 protect you.
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Death.
.Abbeville, s. c., Apr. 9th 1904
EASTER SUNDAY IN NABBEvILLE.

On last Sabbath morning at half past six
entered the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lem
Strawhorn and took away their little two
months and eleven day old daughter. She
hands could do was done, but she was be-
yond human skill and death brought relief
TO the little sufferer. 1t is, hard to speak the
bitter words, we must part yet again we hope
TO meet in heaven where no farewell tears
are shed. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Charles Friend. Then the
little body was laid TO rest in Long Cane
cemetery until the resurrection morn.
Call not back our precious darling
Anchored safe " here storms are DER
On the bordered land We leave her,
Soon to meet and part no more.
MSS.
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CoIored d Ind dustriaI school.

Antreville, s. G. March, 2B. I9U4,
Special to the Press and Banner. We beg
leaf to submit the doings OF the trustees of the
Cedar Grove colored Industrial Ipstitue, on
2Srd inst. We arrange for twenty five cap
tians, each to raise $500 for the erection OF a
building IS x so two stories. This ls supposed
to be the Main.building for the school. We
alton OF the colored people as a race. Thro-
ugh the instrumentality ofour white friends
at Antreville, Abbeville, and Due West, our
Institustlon was charted the tn of Feb. l9O4.
Our local trustees, white. deserve much credit
for the service rendered 10 the said School.
They are as follows; Mr.. Pinkney McCarter,
Rev. E. G. Shirley, and Mr.. Charlie Kay,
We futher extend our gratitude to DR.. J. a
Anderson and Mr.. 8. ]. Wakefield, for the
opening OF q new road by our school.
w. A. Winbuash,
Principal.
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Drain oysters on a napkin before
making stew. Rub the saucepan
with butter, heat very hot, put in the
oysters, and turn and stir until well
pumped and ruffled before making
the stew proper.
When cooking mush for fried mush
do not cook as long az for eating, but
pour into a deep pan after stirring ten
minutes. When cold, dip the slices in
beaten eggs and they will fry crisp.
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YOu are sure to be please. NOAHe 'AA
see for yourselves.
=, w. WHITE.

Seed from spring oats are purer a.
they are comparatively free from the
various pests that are frequently found
in fall oats.
Oats and hairy or sand vetch sown
together, in the fall, and cnt when
vetch is in full bloom and the oats be-
ginning to turn, make quantity o.
fine hay. Farmers can think of this
next September.
Farmer.
Ninety-Six, S. G., Jan. II, 1904.
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Registration

DOOkS OF REGISTRATION OF
6 the voters in the City of Able
Vile will bc open in the office Of the
Clerk of the City Council from jan
uary 18th, l9n4, until April 9TH, 1904,
inclusive. To entitle one to register
the following is requisite:
/. The production of a certificate of
registration from the Board or Super
visor of Registration of the County.
,. Residence in the city of four
months.
3. Payment of all taxes assessed
against applicant for fiscal year of 1903.
JAMES CHALMERS,
Jan. i, 1904. Registrar.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-04-06
A Dandy for Burns.

DR.. Bergin, Pana. Ills, writes: II have used
Balard's Snow Liniment; always recon-
there is no better made. 1t is a dandy Tor
burns Those who live on farms are espe
icIly liable to many accidental cuts, burns,
bruises. which heal rapidly when Ballard's
Snow Liniment is applied. IT should always
be kept in the house Tor cases of emergency
CSC, SOC. Sl.00 bottle. Sold by Z. A. Milford.
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Cures Coughs and Colds.

Mrs. C. Peterson, 625 Lake ST., Topeka, Kan
sas, says: "Of ali cough remedies Ballard's
'Horehound Syrup is my iavorite It has
snsediIy cure ali coughs and colds and IT Is
80 sweet and pleasant to the taste" 25c, 500,
81 90 bottle. Sold by c. A. Milford.
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Nothing Equal to Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy for Bowl Com
nlaintS in Children.

pIdIuGS III CUlIUIEU,
1--WE have used Chamberlain's Collie, Chol.
era and Diarrhoea Remedy in our family for
years." says Mrs. ]. b. Cooke, Of Nederla q d,
Texas. I'VE have given 1t TO all of our child.
rem. We have used other medicines for the
same purpose, but never found anything To
equal Cham berlain's. Ifyou will use it Us di-
rected it will always cure" For sale by G. 4.
Milford, Abbeville. H. NJ. Young, Due West.
The fast young man isn't always the one
who gets there.
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E, F, GILLI.A!s.R!D, u!
II A I I.OR

rAS moved, and occupies the rooms up
III stairs in Knox's Hall. and Is now pre-
pared to do all kinds of repairing and clean
Ing Of gentlemen's clothes on short notice.
Samples OF suits always on hand. Charges
reasonable
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WILL NOT Be PROTECTED.

"And I do hereby give notice that
all citizeus of the United States and
others who may claim the protection
of this Government who may miscon-
duct themselves in the premises will
do so at their peril, and that they can
in no wise obtain any protection from
the Government of the United States
against the consequences of their mis-
conduct"
This proclamation was signed soon
after Minister Takahira haG notified
Secretary Hay that the Emperor OF
japan had proclaimed war on the pre-
vious day. The Russian Minister'S
nolice that the Car had been given to
the State Observation-Disclosures.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-04-06
WHAT NEUTRALITY MEANS.
President Defines Rights and Obli-
gatsOns of NeutraIs.

Washington, Feb. President
Roosevelt has issued a proclamation de-
claring the neutrality of the United
States as betweenthe belligerent powers
of Russia and Japan. After the con-
ventional introduction, which speaks
of war as "unhappily" existing, and of
the friendship of this country for both
nations, the President forbids the fol-
lowing acts, "under severe penalties"
Accepting and exercising a COM
mission to serve either belligerent
against the other, by land or sea.
Enlisting with either belligerent,
as soldier, as marine or as seaman on
board of any vessel Of war, letter of
marque or privateer
Recruiting for the army or navy of
either, or hiring persons to 60 beyond
the jurisdiction of the United States
with intent to be enlisted (but vessel
of war of either belligerent temporarily
in the United states waters, can re-
cruit from among its own citizens
within our territory.
Fitting or arming any vessel for the
service Of either telligerent, or issuing
a commission within the territory of
the United States for such vessel.
Increasing or augmenting the force
ofany armed vessel of either belligerent
by adding to the number of her guns,
by changing guns OIL board of her for
guns of larger calibre, or by addition
thereto of any equipment solely appli-
cable to war.
Beginning or setting on foot, or pro-
viding or preparing the means for any
military expedition or enterprise to be
carried on from the territory or juris-
diction of the United States against
either belligerent.
BELLIGERENTs' SHIPS Nor WANTED.
The proclamation also gives notice
that frequenting United States waters
by armed vessels of either belligerent
for the purpose of preparing hostile
operations, or as.posts of observation
"must be regarded as unfriendly and
offensive"
The proclamation also provides for s
contingency like this : If several YES
sells of war or merchantmen of ont
power and several war vessels of. tn,
other should be in q United States
port at one time, the one power woult
not be permitted to detain the other
whole fleet by sending out her ship
at the rate Of one day.
The rule in case like this woud b,
to send out on the first day a vessel o
one power, and the next day one o
the other powers ships, and so on il
alternation until the port was cleare
of all the ships of both.
A ship of war of either Russia o
Japan is allowed to take on coal in
Uniied States port only in sufficien
Iquanity to carry her to the neares
port of her own country, and such yes
sci cannot thereafter coal at q Unite
States port within three months, ur
less she has in the meantime visited
home port.
| The proclamation quotes from
treaty of 1854 with 1.-The Emperor {
all the Russians" in which the follow
ing principles were regarded as pei
manent and imm mutabIe: Il. Tbs
free ships make free goods; that is
say, that the effects or goods belong
ing to subjects or citizens OF power G
State at war are free from capture an
E confiscation when found on board {
neutral vessels, with the exception {
articles contraband of war.
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HEALTH IS YOUTH.
Disease and Sick ess Brings Old A,

Disease and Sickness Brings Old Age.
Herbine. taken every morning before break
fast, W Ill keep you in robust health, fit you to
ward of disease. II cures cOnsti p8llon, bill.
ney plants. II purities the blood aud
clears the complexion. Mrs. ID. w. Sinith,
Whitney, Texas, writes April 8, 1902: 81 have
used Herbine, and find it the best medicine
Tor constipation and liver troubles. II does
all you claim for IL. can highly recommend
it," Scots bottle. Sold by T.. a. Milford.
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A woman brags about the things her chill
dren say, so that other people Will believe
that sne believes them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-04-06

One dollar isn't much money, but it's lot
for some men 10 win on races.
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NEUTRAL PROPERTY SECURE.

"2, That the property ofneutrals on
board OF an euemy's vessel is not sub
ject TO confication unles- the same he
contraband of war"
In concluding his proclamation the
President says:
land 1 further declare and proclaim
that the statues Of the United States
and the law of nations alike require
that no person within the territory
and jurisdiction of the United States
shall take part, directly or indirectly
in the said war, but shall remain at
peace with each of the said belligerents,
and shall maintain a strict and i'm
partial neutrality, and that whatever
privilege shall be accorded to one of
the belligerents within the polt of the
United States shall be in like manner
accorded to the other.
And / do hereby warn all citi-
zens of the United States and all per-
SONS residing or being within their terri
tory or jurisdiction that while the free
aud full expression of sympathy in pub
lie and private is not restricted by the
laws of the United States, military
forces in aid of either belligerent cannot
lawfully be originated or organized
within their Jurisdiction; and that
while all persons may lawfully, and
without restriction by reason of the
aforesaid state of war, manufacture and
sell within the United States arms and
munitions of war and other articles ordi
narily known as 'contraband of war,
yet they cannot carry such articles
upon the high seas for the use or SER
vice of either belligerenr, nor can they
transport soldiers and officers of either,
or attempt to break any blockade
which may be lawfully established
and maintained during the war with
out incurriDg the risk of hostile cap
ture and the penalties denounced by
the law of nations in that behalf.
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!lEE, WIN5s7ssy Or LIGHTNING,

and DO 10 cheaper than any Insurance Com
pany In existence.
Remember We are pre- pGIei IA provo 10 yop
that orrs IL the safest and ohsapesi plan u
Insurance known.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-09-10
HOT IN THE SECOND
Miller and McCieary Having
!. Spirited Contest

Reports from the Second congress
sionals district indicate a spirited con-
test in the district between Congress-
man McCleary and Fl. J. Miller, of
Lrverne. The editor has not accepted
the congreSsman'S challenge to series
of joint debates and is not expected to.
Nonpartisan opinion seems to favor the
chances of Mr.. McCleary's winning the
fight in the primaries, but Mr.. Miller is
making far better contest than his
faction had supposed he would be able
to do, conSideringy the late date at
Which he took up the cudgel in opposi-
ltion to the congressman's high tariff
stand
81 would like to- debate with Nc
Clearly the questions that he asked
Miller in hiss open letter" said former
Congressman Frank M. Eddy, of Glen
wood, at the Windsor hotel yesterday.
II have a few preconceived notions
about the tariff myself but naturally
I do not want to embarrass my old
friend by challenging him to debate
when he is in the midst of a fight for
a nomination. Not four out OF a hun
dred of the farmers of the Second dis
trict are really in favor Of Congress
man McCleary's high tariff notions,
but his personality and his organiza-
ton in the district will probably win
the fight for him.
L. p. Hunt, the Mankato politician.
in St Paul yesterday, said that the
district is by the ears over the con-
gressional muddle. but he insisted that
it is a Republican fight and that there
will be no bitterness when the smoke
of battle has cleared away.
Mr.. Eddy and Mr.. Hunt left last
night on business trip to Alaska,
where they are interested in the fish
cries. They will be gone about a month.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-09-10
MAYOR IYTLE AFTER
THE PACKING PLANTS
Claims South St. Paul Com
psnies Are Not Psy.ny just
), Share Of Taxes

Mayor George E. Lytle, of South st.
Paul. does not believe that the South
ST. Paul packing plants are paying
their just share of the taxes for the
support of the municipality and the
state. and yesterday the mayor appear
ed before the state board of equaliza-
tion to advocate a raise in the pack
ing plants assessment.
The plant of the Union Stock Yards
company, leased by Swift & Co., is as
sessed at $4,000. whereas the mayor
told the committee of the state board
that Gen. M. d. Flower, manager OF
the company, only recently made a
statement in Chicago newspaper that
the plant was worth S5-590.060. On a
basis OF SO per cent of the actual
value, the point at which the state
board hopes to value the taxable prop
erty of the. state, the packing plant
should pay on valuation of $2,750,-
000.s fef' z =
"our tax rate at South St Paul is
HIGH" Mayor Lytle said yesterday at a
session of one of the committees of the
state board of equalization" and the
owners OF homes and small business
properties in the village are paying
takes on the basis OF nearly SO per cent
Of the actual value OF their properties.
If the Union Stock Yards company
same valuation as do our working
people, the valuation of the taxable
property of the village would reach a
figure where 'then-tax rate would go
down. to -72 or % mills, instead of A
mills, the rate we are now burdened
with. The packing industry is paying
only on a basis of Is per cent Of the
money actually invested, and We want
it raised"
The mayor Of ST. Paul suburb will
appear before the full state equaliza-
tfon board to further present his case
and the packing company will proba-
bly, also have a representative present
to combat the proposed raise
Mayor Lyie and Gen. Flower, during
the recent strike of the packing house
employees, clashed, and the mayor or
dered MT. Flower to leave the pre-
cincts Of his Borough. Mr.. Flower did
not go. The mayor is now a candf-
date for the. legislature.