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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
a.u,y % . Di.pen.sry Advocate.

The editor Of tho Abbeville Press and Ban
ner II somewhat disturbed about the circula-
.tion Of q report that . petition had Nheen
started at Mccormick for an election 70 vote
ont the dispenEary In Abbeyille County He
seems 70 doubt the truth OF the report from
the fact that weare 20 Tar away II ths dig.
pensary is q Nuisance II should not disturb
us; and that y We wanted Whiskey We could
yei IL from Augusta more con vtntently than
from AbbeviIle; and, Lastly, he does not be-
iieve it because he does not think We voold
venture 70 interfere In matter where We are
40 remotely Interested. .
Now. 70 place the Press and Banner at case
ns report We WI 'sy thss tas
are not Influenced by any of.the above argu-
ments. They are prompted by what they
f,sI 10 be their duty as citizens OF Abbsville
tounty IN the Gauge Of God and humanity.
70 hnye stood still when an opportunity vas
presented 70 erase from opr statutes law
that has proved 10 be curse and hlndtanos
70 tempslance would prove us unworthy OF
We are not drinkers OF liquor, a. you sug.
pest. There In NO town OF the same size IL
ihs state where less whisky is drank. But
We are not seltish. We have temperance and
tnunty should have 1t; and W. believe that
Sy voting ont the dlspensary the cause OF
tam nara nee and good citixen1htp would be
promoted aud also the cause OF Christianity.
we believe you are blind to your owh Eood
when YOU defend tho system BY which the
state seiIs LIQUOR 10 the citizens. WOs unto
him who pu ne bottle S,dssn 70 n,s nH,snoTi ,hsI
right 70 be bai-keepers for the State OF; South
Csroltns Stop and think brother, and thsn
come ont and help u5 do good by voting ont
'ne ot'Pen'-.'' y. - ' -. VI. o. sturksy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
A; Diuaatrous Calamaty.

It il a disastrous calamity. when
YOU lose your health, because tpdiges.
ton and constipation have sappad 1t
away. Prompt relief can be- had In
Dr.. King,s New Life Pills, They
hui ID up your digestion orgsns, and
cure hea daohe, dizainees' collie, GonsI,'
pstion, etc, Guaranteed at r: y,
Speed drug store .&e, -; ..';.,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
A GOOD BOOK.

A copy of Anecdotal Reminis-
cences of Columbia, by Julian
A. Felby, may be had at Speeds
Drug Store. :@%
:, This is a we'll written book and
contains interesting reading for
all South Carolinians.
r. Call and get copy at once as
the supply is limited. ''H
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
Chnpped Hands.

Wash your hands with warm water.
dry with towel and apply Chamber,
lain's Salve just before going to BED,
and speedy cure is certain. This
salve is also unequaled for skin disease
For sale by G. A. Milford & ID. M.
Young, Due West.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
BLIND TIGER IN THE. Pull
" PIT.
He Made a Ware house Ont OF the
VeStry Room.

Yorkville Correspondent in The State.
Harry Ward, a we'll known negro OF this
place. who has been for seme years the
sexton OF Episcopal church, was caught
blind tigering" last Saturday. Hs vas seen
handing around q bottle In Heath1 hitching
lot and Policeman Sanders gave Q couple OF
young men Q dollar 10 see II Harry would
SelI to them. He tumbled 70 Il and II was
discovered that he kept his liquor In the
vestry OF the church. A search was made
bv Chief P.W. Love and Policeman Sanders
and wfiskey was found In the. yestry room
In wardrobe where the minister kept hi!
robe and yestments.; Harry Was turned
over by the town authorities 10 Magfstrate
Conner and Will no doubt receive the full
limit In dollars and days.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
at! $1,000. [ ]
Il a 49,: = T." .','. ~ ttfE-s : ,

You'll these $40 Suits You think little
would be marked
bargains that These suits enough
toobH
cloths adfan
things $780, $o $ao and higher Let show them
remember We in furnishings fair
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
nillass Attack Quickly Cured.
"NSN : . 40,
A fev weeks ago I bad Q bilious q

A I6W W6eK5 NEV H"I
tack that waa 20 severe ! was not able
fo no "a the Office for two days. Fail.
ine TO- get relief from my family physi
cisa's treatment, / took three Of Cham
bsriain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and the next day ] felt like . new man
"A. c, Raily, Editor Of the News,
ChapiD, IS. G. These tablets are for
saIe by c. A: Milford & a. N. Young,
Txf0 Wo8t.f - -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
ONE PlsPENsARE SOLD OUT 4Ta
STOCK or WHIsKEY.
Msd R4sb Made ON afeeRviile Grog
shops In Anticipation Of tAe Fh
nal CIOsing,

nal CIosing.
s'gie 'gGsesenyilis, Nov. la-An hoar hefoFs thf
sdspS e ,he crowd ahs asS
Main street dispensary: Many old soska
we're under the Impression that the whis:
key shops would close tonight ior gooa' sno no
dispsn sary practically selling in entire
Al the. north Main street dispensary
,ha snIeing crowd OF customers was 50
ore., that the lam OF people crack ed one Of
ihe large plate glass windows:
NeQroes, II fs said, are buying cheaper
grades Of vhI'ksy and h9ryihs 1t, .G.ss 5Sf r.
the stopk win run out before the alsPenRa:
''ss saies a. tie Two dispeplaries tod ~ are
nearly aI double my dsy IA the history Of the
ipstitption heFa, ....' ': -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22
An Ordinance, Orldliji.n!ll {,
TO Raise Supplies for the
City of Abbeville, SC, for
the Fiscal Year 1905. q

DE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND
Aldermen Of the City OF Abbeville. 8. c.. In
Council assembled ana by authority OF the
same That tax for the sumo and in man
nsr hereinafter named shall be raised and
paid into the treasury Of the City Council for
the uses and purposes thereof for the fiscal
year 1915. { .....
Notice L hereby given thst The ofaoe OF
City Treasurer Of Abbevilie. 8. c.. will be
open for the collection Of taxes for seid hscal
year 1905, from Wednesday, Nov. /, 1906 un-
Iii Monday. January !, 1905, without penalty.
Ratsp per centum OF taxation are az follows !:
p. City Tax...........................3 mills.
Water Works Taxtiuterest ,'...
ON. honda and Sinking
Is .,x5s35 t-i 24S or ,,,,,.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-11-22

That when the taxes and 'assesstnentQf or any
portion thereof sharged against the property
or party on ths lax books Of the CITY for the
tscsi year 1905, shall not be paid ON or before
the lst day or January, 1905 the City Treaa
urer shall proceed "a add penalty Of one
Per cent on the tax book, and the City Treas
ufsr shsu collect The same; and II the said
takes and asseSsments and penalties are moi
paid op or before the int day Of Fsbruar,
next thereafter, an additional penalty OF ont
); centnm thereon shall be added BY the
City Treasurer; and,if said taxes. assessment,
and penalties are not PAID On or before th'
first day Of March next thereafter. an addi
tional penalty OF fve per esntnm thereof
shall be added BY the City Treasurer and oa
collected by him and II the said taxes. ss.
ssssmens and penalties are not paid on or
before the 10Th day Of March next thereafter,
the said City Treasurer shail issue his tax OK
seution for the said tsxes. assessments anu
penalties agaipst.fhe property Of the default
ing Taxpayers according 70 otaw. =
A communication road tax will be collected
the same time n other taxes OF Two Dol'srs
from all male: eitizens between the ages OF
eighteen andhfty.nvs yearu, except thoss ex
empted by isw.: Unless Said tax Is paid on o,
before tho lst day Of JshuAry. 1906, six day.
work upon the puelie highways and street
OF the City win be required under the street
Oversesr. Jft.i -
All persona falling or refusing to pay the
comm u,ation tax or to work ak full days
shall. upon conviction. be nned not more
than Thirty Dollars or be Imprisoned no,
longer than thirty days.
: Done and ratified In City Council this 10th
day Of October, 1So6. .''...
JAMES L. MCMILLAN. Mayor.
JAMES CHALMERS. City Clerk.
Oct 10, 1905. II
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
CARD PARTY NEXT WEEK
Interest Growing in Entertainment by Ladies ofS, patrick's Parish.

The interest in the big card party to be given by the ladies of St Pat rlck's parish is developing every day. Nothing else is discussed by young and old in that section. The men are fairly outdoing the women in bringing arrangements to successful finish There are various rumors in circula- ton about the way the men are prac- ticing on the quiet for the big game of forty-fiye. Some of them declare themselves ready to meet all comefs 7The champion whist players of the parish will be there in force and any one in the city who thinks they can play whist, can come and try conclu- sions with them. The arrangements are progressing fayorably and all feel cnofident of big success. In order to avoid mistakes and confusion only persons who thoroughly understand the game of fortytfve will keep the scores. This no doubt will be satis- faction to the players. The party will take place on Thursday and Friday evenings, November 23 and A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
MASS hEE4INC
Speakers Will Plead for the Jewish
 Peoples R shts.

The mass meeting to be held at the city hall tomorrow at o'clock in the afternoon to protest against the horrible Outrages committed daily in Russia against the offenseless and de fenseless Hebrew race. is not alone for that race but for the public in general. The committee of arrange ments herewith extend an urgent jn yitation to the public to attend this meeting. Prominent speakers of va rious denominations will address the meeting and it is hoped that our lib erty loving people will assist in rais- ing it's voice against the barbarism existing in Russia. In common with American principles fund will be rasied for those who are as yet alive but deprived by plumber of all world ly possessions. Donations to this fund may be made to the Evening Democrat or to the local treasurer, 1sidore Chase. or to any of the duly authorized committees.
 At o'clock the meeting proper will begin. Joseph E. Lauber in short
  purposes of the meeting and will then introduce May0r-elect William E. Thoms, who will preside, and will also make an address. Mayor Elton and all the city officials are expected to be in attendance and it is possible that speeches may be heard from some of those gentlemen. The principal ~ad- dresses of the day will be dellvere6 by the following gentlemen and their names alone will tell you that the speeches will be gems well worth listening to: Rev William I. Slocum. Rev Oscar Haywood. Rev F. w. Lewis, Jr, and Rev David Levy of New Hao ven. All these gentlemen will address the meeting in the English language. There will be another speaker from New Haven who will address the He brews present in their own language As the meeting is open to the public there will undoubtedly be a crowded house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
CITY NEWS

To-day the trains were missed on the loop division.
 The old brass mill in the eastern section of the city is rapidly being de. molished.
 If you have never secured one of U, s. < Co.'S tickets, ask the salesman how to get one in UpsOn, Singleton X Co.'S stores.
 The Evening Democrat is the Peo. ple's Paper. The price is % a copy. 42c a month. S5 a year, by mall or carrier.
 The trolley cars going to New Fla ven this afternoon were we'll patron. ized by people eager to see what's doing after the game.
 k Thomas Charles aged two wears and seven months. son of Mir and Mrs Thomas H. McGrath of Is Colley street, died to-day. The funeral will take place on Monday in charge of J. H. Gray, with interment in Derby.
 Five special men failed to put In m appearance at the annual inspection of the fire and police departments held yesterday afternoon. Two of these were unaccounted for, J. r. Bagley and J. F. COnnor. It is probable that at the next meeting of the board they will be asked for an explanation of their absence. E. T. Gaughan. anoth- CT special, sent in his resignation.
 The new chemical engine had its first run this forenoon. A dumping place owned by A. w. Goldsmith in the west end caught fire and a lumber pile adjacent was In danger. A still alarm brought out the chemical com pany. The strong wind that was blow ing across the meadows In the west end prevented a first class test of the machine and hose had to be put on. The fire was extingulshed immediate H. No damage.
 The new photograph game Is some thing like authors, but lots more fun. You can get them for '. s. S Co tick cts
 A gOnng man who gave his name as Oliver Ledger, called at the police station last night and gave himself mp. stating that he was a descrter from the United States army. He left from Fort Warren. Boston. His home is Massachusetts but it isn't likely that he will have chance to spend the Christmas-tlde by the old fireside for when Uncle sam gets hold of him he will see that he tends to business for the balance of his enlistment
 The funeral of A. B. SImons. who died yesterday at his home on Cha1lel street, Simonsyille. will be held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock with service at the Chapel street Methodist church and interment in Riverside cemetery. Mfr Sim0ns was one of the best known builders and contractors In Waterbury and was actively en. gagged at the business until few years ago. He was native of Goshen. where he was born T2 years ago. but had lived in Waterbury since 1S52, when he settled in the south end and did so much to develop the district the place was finally named for him He was foreman of Fire company No 1 and also first assistant of flie fire de- partment. He was a member of Har- mOny lodge, No 43. F. and A. NJ. of Waterbury. Resides his widow he leaves two children. Charles H. SI- mons and Mrs George E. Shay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
lNQUIsITivE JAPANESE.
An Illustration of the Thirst For In.
 formation by OrientaIs.

Ah hAustruthoh Oh the fntrHt For Inc
 formation by OrientaIs.
 The thirst for information, which is one of the noticeable characteristics of the Japanese. was we'll illustrated by an incident that occurred recently on West Ninth street. in Kansas City, Mo. An old man who carried an ear trum- pet with tube attached was walking up the hill and was passed by little Jap, says the Kansas City Star. The latter's bright eyes noted the trumpet, and after hesitating q moment he turn ed and hurried back.
 say, what do you call him, talking tubef" he asked. tapping the oldNman on the shoulder and pointing to the trumpet
 The old man obllgingly replied that the instrument was usually called an ear trumpet. or speaking tube. Then the Jap asked many ouestions-how inc tube was made aad where, how much It cost and whether or not it re- stored the hearing. Then. his curiosity gratifed. he thanked his informant and walked on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
To Thibet.n Mountains.

A representative of the department of agriculture has lately been ordered to explore the Kuen-lun mountain range. for the discoEery of hardy fruits and grasses tha, may be proatably in- troduoed into the United States. The Kuen-lun range is the boundary be tween Thibet and East Turkestan and traysrses a country of which white men know little It Is in this region that the peach is supposed to have originated The expert is commission cd to learn also what he can of shs fruit in It's native habitat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
Cold Money Baked In a Cake.

Mir. and Mfrs. D. C. Richmond of Lima. O., recently celebrated their if tieth wedding anniversary attended by near relatives and the immediate fam. fly. says the Columbus O. Dispatch. A feature of this unusual event was the placing of fifty twenty-doIlar gold pieces in the huge cake and as 1t was carved the coins falling to various members One son was so fortunate as to receive three of the eagles in bis one slice of the anniversary sweets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
CONVICT SHIFTED IN BOX.
But When Stood on His Head He
 Had to Can for Help.

Jefferson City. Mo, Nov. Is-Ben Brumley, a convict from St Louis. was working in the shipping depart ment Of a shoe factory yesterday and was ordered to fx up lot of kIndIlng to be sent to the home ofth e manu- faefurer He put a partition in a shoe boI- On one side he put the kindllng and on the other side he prepared q place for himself
 z Brumley packed himself in the box and was put In a wagon with a con signment of stuf for outside of the walls. After the waeon had got on the outside it was found neceSsary to change the boxes around and the box ln which Brumley was secreted was placed in such a way that he was stoed ca his bead and had to cry cut for beip. He was taken out ef tise l,ex and Pisced In a cell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
DUNNE WON'T RUN AGAIN.
Reported Sick of Job and That Wife
 Will Make Him Ouit


 Chicago, Nov 1S.-Stpporters of Mayor Dunne were startled yesterday by a report that the mayor has decld- ed definitely not to accept renomina- tion or under any circumstances be- come candidate for reelection. A municipal ownership platform and an attempt to carry 1t out has given the father of thirteen children nervous prostration
 The story current is that Mrs Dunne has exacted a promise from the exec utive that he will not be a candidate again for the office It Is said that not only is the mayor disappointed wfSh the position, but that he is determineS it shall not be said that he is using his administration to advance his chances of a re-nomination.
 It is said. however, that the mayor will entleavor to name as his successor former Circuit Judge John Barton Payne, a bitter enemy of Carter H. Harrison and a friend of municipal ownership.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
New Building Material.

The latest building material is -kremite." which is made at a factory near St. Petersburg. and consists of powdered clay, sand and fiuorspar melted together at . high tempera- ture. The molten mass may De used like iron for molding castings for architectural and artistic purposes. yielding hollow bricks for buildings and stoves. fancy msrblelike bricks. tiles for floors and sidewalks. and even thin. corrugated plates for roofs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY NIGHT
 AFTER 7::3O.

Sideboard Scarfs and stamped fancy hemstitched ends, special 15c each Sterling Silver Hat Pins and 3-piece Sterling Silver Cuff Pins,
 Special 10 cents each Enamel and Jeweled Brooch Pins, regular p and 50 cent kinds,
 Special 15 cents each Stamped Pillow Tops, assorted; smoker and floral designs, regular 25 cent top, special 10 cents each Solid Gold S-carat pair Cuff Pins,
 Special 50 cents a pair Danderine, 10 cents a bottle La Blache Face Powder, B cents Calder's Tooth Powder, 16c bottle Woodbury's Facial Soap, 19c cake Woodbury's Facial Powder, 21c box
 RIBBONS. All Silk Taffeta Ribbons on No 40 white, black and all light colors,
 Special 124a cents yard
 TOP COLLARS. Plain hemstitched Top Collars, also trimmed with embroidery, Special cents each
 HOSIERY. Women's fast black Cotton Hose. medium weight, regular 9 cent quality, special 19 cents a pair
 PETTICOATS. Women's Black Sateen Petticoats with deep ruffie on fiounce, regu- lar $1.O0 petticoat for 69c each
 P. N. CORSETS. New style Corset with Habit hip. 2 pair hose supporters, advertised by some as $1.00 goods,
 Our price 5 cents q pair
 SILFERWARE. Roger & Hamilton's plated ware Tea spoons, new Tudor pattern and Marquise Raphael and AL dine, warranted 10 years, .as. Special $1.10 set of six Majolica Rose Bowls and Vases in colors with natural moulded flow CT decorations, regular $1.O0 vases
 Special 50c each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
For Harnanr.s s.ha

T see bT the paper said MrA Nsr- dore. that that stubborn candidate for oHes hes finally been induced 10 vith- drzw from the ticket h the interest of harmony.
 -Yes.- svsstlT replied Nrs Psppery. 'by the Eay, It's a wonder the same lsudabls object does1t i1dBcs your daughter to vifh6rzr iron the piano occzsioasliy. .--cxtkolic Standard ans Tines
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
BOYS SHOT EYE OUT.
Case of Unusual Brutality Prosecuted
 at Pennington.

Pennington. Nov 1S-A case of un- usual brutality was prosecuted by Justice Ruie yesterday. the prisoners being Charles Croft and Henry Gris- wOld, two IS year old boys.
 The testimony showed that the boys were out with shoteuns and came to a lot where Phillip Brady, . neighbor, had COWS pastured- The boys aimed their shotguns at them and. as they stated the case in court. shot at the animals ito see them jump They ad- mitted firing twice.
 As a result of the firing one of the cows had an ere shot cut. The court took Into consideration the youth of the prisoners aud fave them a severe taking to Then he fined Croft. who was apparently the prime mover in the affair. SIS znd costs Griswold was fined x1 snd costs The enes were paid and the cost remitted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
WORLDS FINEST BARNS BURN.

Massachusetts Agricultural College
 Loses New Appliances.
 Amherst, Mass, Nov 1S.-The farm barns and dairies of the Massachu- setts Agricultural college burned at 12:15 o'clock yesterday morning.
 Over forty head of cattle and ninety pigs, all registered stock, burned to death and as many more were saved only after hard work by students and farm attendants.
 The state barns, built ten years ago, contained the most approved and modern appliances. The agricultural and dairy departments were consld- cred the finest In the world. The loss Is estimated at over $1O0,00O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18
YOU

cannot obtain as good results from any Coal as from our All-Rail LE- HIGH. We keep fresh supply run ming from the mines constantly. It Is pure and clean. Each bod gives greater heat and lasts longer than auy other Coal. Order some. It will save you Coal and thus save you money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-18

Also Teplitz Gilt and Turquoise Cabinet Pieces, S1.O0 kind,
 Special 90 cents each 15 new Austrian China Dinner Sets, bought to sell at $15.00 a set,
 Special 5000 set 3 styles decoration, this lot is less than cost.
 Violet decorated Bread and Butter Plates, 10c each, 55c for set of 6 Flow Blue decorated Tea Cups,
 cents cup and saucer UPHOLSTERY SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY NIGHT AFTER
 7:30 P. M. Silk Pillow Cord in all colors, regu- uar price 19c, Tonight 12c yard 36-inch Sash Curtain Muslin, regu- lar price 10c, Tonight 6Ac yard Oriental striped Couch Covers, reg ular price $125, Tonight 95c each Scotch Lace Curtains in dainty de- signs. regular price $2.0o.
 Tonight S125 pair Lambrequins made of crepoline. finished with fringe, regular price 9o cents, Tonight J9c each MILLINERY VALUES FOR SAT-
 URDAY ALL DAY. At $l.9S-A complete line of Velvet Shirred three cornered Hats and Turbans, ill blue, black, green. brown and red; also several shapes in nice quality beaver in black, navy, brown and he'd Hats, were S3.50 each. Saturday S1.9s Three dozen Brim Hats, made of velvet and chiffon, suitable for Dress Hats, were $500 each, Saturday $1.9S A small lot of 5000 and 5000 Hats, all new and extra good value at these prices,
 Saturday $70O each At S5OO-The best value in this city for the money-Hats that are 1, worth $600 and $7.00 each.
 Saturday $500 each Children's Beavers, three cornered Hats at almost ONE HALF the former price.