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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-21
WOMAN DENIES
WRITING LETTER II
Document Purporting to be- From
Mrs. Hales Exonerating Part
ridge Declared to be Forgery.
GOVERNOR LOOKING INTOSCAsE
Error il, Whisky Act Passed by.
Legislature Enforces Prohibis
ton iii Entire Town.
IA
(speclal q Tho rImes. pIspatch.)

Especial to Tho Times pispatch.)
RALEIGH, N. c., March 2O-1t de-
velops that the letter received by Govern-
or Glenn. purporting to be from Mrs.
Lille Ida Hales Saturday declaring that
Walter Partridge, under sentence to be
hanged April 9th, was not the negro who
committed the criminal assault on her.
was forgery. a. S. Hall, attorney, ar
rived here this morning from Fayette-y
willie for conference with the Governor.
He brought with him an affidavit from
Mrs. HaIes, stating that she did not
write the letter. and rciteratng tho truth
sfulness Of the Testimony she gave against
Partridge when he was convicted. The
Governor says there seems to be some
resemblance between the signature of the
affidavit and the handwriting of the note
lie received, but tho note has not boon!
returned by the sheriff Of Cumberland.
Mr., Hall says the signatures were COM
pared In Fayettcpille last night, and
there Is really not the slightest resem-
blance. Out of an abundance OF precau-
ton the Governor has directed that a
letter be secured, written wholly by the
woman herself, setting out that she did
not write the first letter.
III Mfr. 4Hall&tO the Governor tnat@ every
body around Fayetteville is confident Of
the guilt OF the negro. and even II His!
ExcellencyS should conclude at the last
minute to Interfere with the execution.
of the death sentence. he could not get
the negro out OF the county alive, even
IL he sent the entire State guard to un \
dertake 1t. TO this the Governor res
piled that he did not contemplate inter-
ference unless, 1t should become apparent
that the negro was innocent. II there
,shodd be such Developments he would
most assuredly take steps to stay the
execution. and he felt confident Of the
corporation Of the good eli izens Of Fay
ietteville in seeing justice administered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-21
ii Error IN Whiskey Bill.

Statements Just made up show that
the seven banks In Raleigh have 2,724. IS
Ell on deposit subject to check, while the,
surplus and undivided profits aggregate
nearly two-thirds of the capital stock.
which Is $4,000. The loans amount to
{s2.194, 5h1. s ss
fSSi The manufacture Of bricks a the peni-i
Tertiary has been resumed for the spring.
and summer. Last season the convicts
made three million bricks, wtich sold for
SIS, 900. This season even a larger nu M
Der will be made II the plans carry. RI
sa An error In Y liquor legislation by the
recent General Assembly appears in an
act TO prohibit the manufacture and sale
& of intoxlcants within two lies OF the
churches and graded schools a OF Il Spring
Hope. really prescribing prohibition for
the town the word mo-" Is enormously
left out OF one Q: the provisions, so that
its prohibits physicians from prescribing
Swhlskey in their practice. The provision
should have been that the act shall not
prohibit the use Of whiskeya in prescrip-
tons by physic ns. " ! U
General earle "a. Woodruff left to-day
for another tour Inspecting companies OF
the North Carolina Nat onal Guard He
acts under orders from the War FDepa rt-
ment He will inspect companies in the
ca stern section Of the State on this trip.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-21

were run at the city Park track to-day. Only
two fayorites won. 20 Is. 8 & i5 8f Z l. III
First rane--halt mile-Jurist g TO y first,
Granada t6 10 y second, Bertha g 70 %
third. Time. 81 AS. 5sf III 15sS .jt +,
to % 3first Lancashire Lass 10 to ~ second ST.
Fury "a to ~ third. Time. 1905 So, I, &.
Harry Stephens Is 10 ~ second, BAIL Is 10 y
third. Time :46 l-5 t4G III ~ n. rs,
Fourth race-six furlongs--C oruscate % to
~ first, SID silver t13& 81 second, Astarita
10 To- y third. Time, III i.5 ~ ,y q I,
Fifth ce--five furlongs- NJ rs. q Bob az to y
4 first Lidwinn5 ia n to 10 second, Cincinnati
Enquirer as to y third. Time. Il u
Sixth race-mIle and an eighth--Attila ~ %
81 4 first, Gold Spot q to ID second, Grav1na
s(43to91) third. Time ] As 1-5. tB
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-21
BY H. "A. NncCurdy,
Real Estate Auctloneer.
COMMISSIONING r. s SALE Al e
DETACHED FRAME DWELLING x
No. 217 N. 18th Street,
BETWEEN BROAD AND GRACE SITS.

Pursuant to certain decree OF the
chancery Court Of Richmond, entered on
the 18th of February, 1906. In suit of City
OF Rich1lond vs.; FERGUSON. Trustee. ct
ais, therein pending. the undersigned lp-
pointed Special Commissioner thereby will
offer for sale, ut public auction. upon the
premises, on glt5 Z e 81 l58} ll4} & 4 All
TiUEsD " DIST DAY OF MARCH, 1906.
at 8 O. clock = NJ. the real estate men.
TONED, consisting OF frame dwelling OF
about six rooms. Lot has a front on tho
eastern line OF Twenty-e eighth Street and
runs back 1872 feet. ds
This Is one of the best location in the
East End, and the property will make
an excellent Investment.
s$ TERMS-C Cash as to one-thlrd. the ball
tance at six and twelva months for notes
with interest added, with the right to an.
sticipatc the same at any time; or to pay
the entire amount OF purchase money in
cash. Sale made subj ect to conflrma ton
of the court. II. r. POLLARD,3
& Special Commissioner.
The bond required OF the Special Com
missioner by tho above named me decree has
been duly given. s5 s.. 4s
Mch 16- tbs gS s. 8t 5.SJ Clerk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-21

8By3J. D. Carneal & Son.
Real Estate EAuctioneers,
No. LOG East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-21

for burglary IN Nff>s,,ell county, and W. b.
Patterson, serving two years for betrayal in
Haywood county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-21

$50. .1..11Ia. 2. h. SUT'IUS,E11rust
Nfch 17-tds 4,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-21

State OF Virginia, city Of Eichnaol ld-ss.si
this Goth day Of March, 1906. sSss
II. p. GRAY " taxy Public.
(Ary commission expires I'D day OF Oo.3
itober, 1861 55 ~ RI a i5say, SsS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-21

81 I, John Fl. southall, treasurer, do $sol-ys
emily swear that the above Is q true
statement OF tho financial condi ton OF the
Virgin Trust Company, coated at RICH
mond, In tho State Of Virgin la, at Il the
close OF business on the 14th day Of March.
belief. as.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19
Gen eral News Notes.

Sir Francis Jeune and Lord Chelms
ford are bead in London.
The international congress of WON
en- met in the Pythian Temple, Wash
ington.
According to a London report Lady
Curzon, formerly Miss Leiter,is again
ill in India.
James R. Garfield, commissioner Of
corporations, il investigating the oil
conditions in Kansas.
Disorderly demonstrations were
made in Madrid following the collapse
saturday of a reservoir.
Senator Bacon of Georgia has been
ordered to take a long sea voyage for
the benefit of his health.
st. Petersburg sees a possibility OF
Fastening peace by the supposed i'm
minence of q sea battle in Malayan
waters.
Large buildings are being erected
near the Washington monument for
exhibition of American railway appli-
ances.
John D. Rockefeller has offerd to
give a second 500, 900 to the Baptist
missionary union for foreign missions.
David Belasco is issuing the theatre
trust in New York for conspiracy in
keeping his productions out of their
theatres.
1t it stated that tracts aggregating
Is, 000, 900 acres have been offered to
John Alexander Dowie for his pro-
posed Zion Cityf in Mexico.
Two of the five persons who jumped
from windows during a tenement
house fire in Pittsburg were so badly
hurt that they may die.
Fate Parker, was shot and killed by
a load of buckshot fired through a
window of his house as he was about
to retire al Sylvania, Ga.
The Gaynor-G Greene hearing is in
progress at Montreal, District Attor-
ney Erwin testifying for theUnited
States government.
Rev. S. Edward Young. pastor of a
wealthy Pittsburg church, IN a ser.
mon denounced the Standard Oil
Company's method of throttling com.
petition as villainous.
Rev. DR.. Newell Dwight Hill, of
Plymouth Church, Brooklyn censured
young Rockefeller sevrely because OF
his reported justification of the sitting
of competition in order that the Stan
dard Oil Company may flourish.
and brother4in law.
The gift of 500. 600 additional for
Baptist missions was announced.
Capt. Richmond Hobson is threat
ening to run for governor of Alabama.
Chief Engineer Wallace and Sec
retary Taft conferred on Panama "a
nal matters.
The United States supreme court
decided that the constitution applies
to Alaska.
Japan is preparing to place e a
million men in the field to fight Rus
STA by autumn
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19
HI. III. Evans and His Case.

We learn that Mr.. 81. II. Evans is pus' Ing
his suit against the Barnwell Sentinel.
While We regret any action that would cause
our brother editor worry Of mind or expense
Of pocket, we are nevertheless glad to see the
courts resorted TO for the protection OF charac
ter. Since the enactment Of the law against
duelling many newspapers have been too free
and too careless in sssailing character. But q
reaction is sure to come, when the news.
papers, II they do not respect character, will
be required to be more discreet In asssiling 1t.
II Mr.. Evans shall raise the standard Of the
newspapers In South Carolina, he will have
dons the public q service. II he shall make
newspapers q little more careful a. to assaults
onp ublic officers, he will deserve the thanks
Of those who may be in public office.
Ifan editor who assumes to maliciously de-
tract from the character ofa citizen, he should
be required to answer for the act.
An editor who may think that he must be
coarse in his conduct, or suffer martyrdom in
the discharge of his duty Is simply mistaken.
The people, as q rule, respect an editor for
outspoken opinions, even when they disagree
with him. When the reader takes ~offense, II
ia nine times out OF ten, the manner OF
expression, and not the utteranoe of oonvic'
ton, that gives ofense.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19

The News and Courier OF last Monday had
. pleasant n readable piece about Ander.
son and some Of the Citizen OF that enter
prisins town. The piece was just, and all the
more pleasant because Of the praise OF the
enterprise and thrift OF the people seemed &c
be an honest and as sincere as 1t was dessrv
ing. In 1t was NO kind Of hint that the merits
ofother% communities were less worthy OF rec
ognition.
The Press and Banner has no sympathy or
tolera ton for those who would tear down,
but It loves the man or the newspaper who
would build up.
As q rule, men Of ability and ono are
competent to try to discuss a question with
ont resorting to personalities. 1t requires no
ability whatever to attempt to assassinste
character. the most sasred Of all earthly pos.
sessions.
The News and Courier's article about An
derson is pleasant, and one which the good
people OF Anderson will appreciate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19
School Composition.

One OF the most interesting features OF the
Wateree Messenger is the essays by the
scholars OF the graded school Of the city OF
Camden. 1t being true Of the Camden schol-
srs Of the graded school we see no good rea-
son why the compositions of the scholars In
the Abbeville Graded school should not be
publised in the newspapers. Such articles
are interesting not only because Of their
merit but because Of the personal interest
which the reader may feel in the progress Of
the writers. 1t seems to us that the teachers
might select pieces to be sent to the printing
offices. This newspaper would be glad to
print them, and ifthe girlsand boys Of today
are like some OF the older grown people,
they would feel complimented and graft
fed at seeing their writing in print
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19
Vardaman no the Acreage.
Constitution.

Jackson, Miss, March 29.-(Specia y
Governor Vardaman has received q
telegram from The Manufacturers
Record, asking him to make an esti-
mate of the probable cotton acreage In
this state.
In replying to the telegram the gov
ernor states that he Is unable to make
ali absolutely accurate estimate, owing
to the fact no statistics from the
various counties are at hand, but from
personal observation and reports re-
ceived from the principal cotton grow
ing counties of the state, he ls o
dent that Mississippi will make q ~
per cent reduction. He regards THIS
figure as a very conservative estimate,
and believes that the acreage may De
reduced the full Is per cent requested
by the Southern Cotton association.
The work of collecting statistics on
acreage reduction in the state Is now
in progress, and within a short time
the Mississippi, Cotton association Will
be in a position to issue a bulletin on
the subject.
The work of organization among the
farmers goes steadily forward. Despite
the fact that the weather has been un-
Usually fire for planting during o.
past few days, the attendance at the
county mass meetings has been
uniformly good, and the farmers seem
to be able to fud time 10 be present at
these gatherings, and sign the pledge
for reduction of acreage ana use OF
fertilizers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19
e Furniture Co.
Champion Linimeut for RheumatisM

Chas. Drake, a mail carrier at Chapinville
Conn.,, says: "Chamberlain's Pain Balm Is
I was troubled a great deal with rheumatism
In my shoulder. After trying several cures
the storekeeper here recommended this rem
edy and It completely cured me. These is no
ment when this IMMINENT can be obtained for
a small sum. One pplication gives prompt
relief and It's continued use for q short time
will produce q permanent cure. For sale by
ali druggists in Abbeville H. M. Young, Due
West.
Full line OF Rockingham ware In tea pots.
9pitchers, spittoops, etc. at bargains 5 and 10
cent store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19

Msjor and Mrs. L. Z. Bryant left Sunday
for their home In Atlantic City after q tw(
weeks stay here.
Mr.. r. s. Gonzales represe ntipg the New
York Coffee Company was In town severa
lays last week was the guest OF Mr.. w. Joe
smith.
week for several days.
Miss Lucia W. Parker of Greenville was 10
the city several daye last week the guest o.
Mrs. Cheves Haskell. Miss Parker leii
Thursday for Charleston where she VII
pend some time with her brother Mr.
William Parker.
city shopping last week.
Miss Josie Lyon Is out again after a short
Illness.
Miss Eunice Calhoun returned to Green
willie Monday to resume her study OF kinder
garden after spending n short while here
her bom people.
MI. R. J. SILVER one Of the Professors at
Clemson was in the city Sunday the guest OF
Mr.. Ed Calhoun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19
Account South Atlantic
States Music Festival.

Account OF the South Atlantic States Music
1905, the Southern Railway announces the
very low rate OF ONE FIRST CLASS FARE,
plus Is cents for the round trip minimum
rate 80 cents.
Rates to apply from all stations, Atlanta,
Athens and Elberton TO Greensboro, N. O.,
inclusive and from Charleston and Savannah
TO Asheville, N. c., inclusive. .
Tickets TO be sold lst, End, 8rd and 4th Of
May from all points in the above territory,
also on May 9TH from stations, Greenwood
and Greenville 10 Charlotte, N. c., and Ashe-
Vile to Columbia, inclusive. Final limit OF
all tick cts May 6th, 1905.
For further In FORMATION as to rates, ETC., ad-
dress any agent OF the Southern Railway, or
Brooks Morgan, .
A. G.. P. A. Sou. Ry.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19

Every few days I get inquiries from per.
sons wanting to buy farms. II you want 10
sell list yours with me. Hoot. Link.
When the price is right I very seldom miss
q sale on real estate. Robt. 8. Link.
Make the price right and place your real es'
tate with me. Root. IL nk.
lam In the market to buy, Bank STOCK
Cation Mil Stock or Abbeyilla City Bonds
Robt. 8. Link.
II von want 10 sell your Real Estate, list IL
with me, foot. o. hiuA'
What have you to offer in Stocks and
Ronds9 Robt. 8. Link.
want IN buy a few shares Farmers' Bank
STOCK" Robt. 8. Link.
have a few choice vacant lots In the city
NJ A bbeviIIe, for sale, Robt. 3. Link.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19

The reputation OF being q 'sgood fellow
never helped q man at q bank. Keep you
self by taking Vinol n smoking Speeds
Cinco Cigars.
Well buckets at bargains S d 10 cts Store.
The kind that sinks quickly-S9 cents.
A good selection OF water pals in white
cedar, red cedar and pine at Dargan' g 5 and 10
cent store. Prices lower than you are In the
habit OF paying.
Valentines from OIL TO Is cents at Dars ans
sand loot. store, w.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19
We Should Have Another Cotton MIL

Abbeville should move forward along the
industrial lines, and no manufacturing en-
terprise Is safer or more beneficial to the com'
munity than q cotton mill. We have . num-
Der Of young men who could bring success to
such an undertaking. and they can secure
subscriptions to the capital stock, II effort be
made. II our people will subscribe for a part
oft stock the greater part could be had
from Northern investors. When we know
that TO be q successful president OF o cotton
mill Is the best Of jobs 1t seems strange that
nobody reaches out for the prize. 1t is a Job
for young man possessing the elements OIL
success, and not for an old failure.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19
Wednesday, April 10, 1905.
Newberry Should Paw.

Newberry Should Paw.
Some two years ago the commissioners for
NewDerry bought road machinery on a credit,
giving onicial note for s4,l55.T.
On request for payment Of the money the
commissioner we're advised by their attor-
ney that they had no right to pay the note,
and that II they paid 1t they could be pro.
ceedsd against on their of1oial bonds and
that they would be personally cimlnally
liable.
. The commissioner exceeded their official
authority in making q contract for an
amount greater than the taxes for the cur
rent year.
The law is plain that they cannot pay the
debt.
The fact Is clear that the county of New
berry has had possession Of the machinery,
and we presume that the commissioners have
used Il.
Now, does the county Of Newberry want
something for nothing? We assume that
neither the officers nor the tax payers want
70 take advantage Of their own. wrong.
We assume that all are fair men and that
nobody in Newberry wants to cheat any.
body. II, therefore. we are right in this
pkOpOslLOn NoWOerTy mhy uOlu ueT kood
name, and her credit may lose nothing.
A special tax, 1t seems to as, could be
authorized by the Legislature to pay this
debt.
Or, the commissioner could pay q fair
rental for the use Of the machines.
Or, II Newberry oannot pay the purchase
price OF the machines, the county could
certainly put the machines In as good oondi.
tion a. when received, and they could be re-
turned,
Newberry certainly has no sort Of equitable
right TO TAX . mans machinery, wear 1t out.
or hold it, without making some rscompense.
Justice and fair dealing require that New
berry act right in the matter, and settle for
the property in some way. .
II the officers are criminally liable II they
pay the debt, 1t seems that the individuals
would be responsible to the sellers in
exceeding their authority in doing an unlaw
ful act, and hat the courts would hold them
accountable for their unlawful act in taking
the property %offanother for public purposes
without paying for tho same.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19

Mr.. Charley A. Smith will erect for the oil
mill q new tower and tank for protection
against fire. The oil mill has been shut dow
for the season, and Superintendent Wssmans-
ks is already setting the machinery to rights
for another winters run.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19
The Troy oil mill will be sold..

Don't "monkey with limitations" get the
genuine Velvet Molasses Candy at Speeos
Drug Store.
Liquozone for sale at Speeds Drug Store.
Axes, handles, picks, hoes, rakes, shovels
and forks at Glsnn'h
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19
Kerr Furniture Co.
Rack at His Old POsf.

DR.. George Penny, after sewers al months rest
has again taken up his old position q Mill
ford's Drug Store where he will be glad to see,
and to serve all his old friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19

R. B. Grover & Co., whose shoe
factory at Brockton, Mass, was blown.
up by an exploding boiler with great
loss Of life, have made an assignment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19

See about the county commissioners quar-
tsrly report.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19

There are many millions Of twipklng stars
And precious few real good Cigars.
But the cigar that pleases rich and poor, t5
Is sold by Speed, its called "ClNCO.D
Lots of Druggist have come TO grief
From buying q sorry NATURAL LEAF"
Bnt after giving all others q test..u
Speed says "HARVEY'S ls the BEST
For nervous people.
Columbus, In fourteen hundred and ninty
two, s
Discovered the land where Rich and Ripe
But the poor old fellow died In rags,
Because he failed to save the tags.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-10
COMMITTEE REPORTS

The committee of investig cation, consisting of F.
B. Wright, Sam Glasgow and H. L. Blocker, APP
pointed by the chamber of to inquire into
the armory DEAL disappointed great many of the
members by reporting adversely on the movement to
investigate the alleged crookedness
The committee made no public effort to investi-
gate and failed to meet with r. A. Hutchinson and
interview witnesses he offered to produce.
Because of this failure of the committee to make
fair and complete investigation, Mr.. Hutchinson sent
the following letter to the members before the report
made at the chamber of commerce board meet
ing this
Messrs. Wright, Glasgow and Blocker:
81 waited you all yesterday afternoon to inter
view my witnesses as you agreed to do, but you
failed to keep the appointment. Mr.. Wright informs
me that you will meet to report at II 80 this
81 respectfully ask you to hold your report until
after the trial of the it's merits. The court
has set the case for JAM Is, at which time will
go into it fully there will be large number of
witnesses who at that time will testify under oath
and you will then know all the facts. Hoping that
you will treat me fairly in this matter, am,
r. A. HUTCHINSON.
The committee, in it's report declares it has inter-
viewed individuals and has to the conclusion
that the injunction served done from a preju-
dicia standpoint and that no grounds can be found
for the The report depores the fact that the
injunction served
The report also declares the site suitable one
and not subject to criticism.
There many broad smiles when the white
wash report was read and adopted.