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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

because there was no hint that other towns
were deficient in the excellent qualities for
which Anderson was 80 loudly praised.
Abbeville is the old home and birth place
OF the editor Of the News and Courier. He
sometimes passes through Abbeville and
stops for an hour, but bis paper does not note
the fact or otherwise give evidence OF bis
friendship.
When a few public spirited citizens OF Abb
beville several years ago were stalking their
all on the building Of a cotton mill. into
which twelve per cent. Of the assessed value
Of the town was put. appeal was made in
Charleston for help. But the men who were
reputed to be big rich refused to take stock
for the least amount. Our people, before
leaving the city, felt mortified to come away
without a dollar. Personal appeal was then
made to the editor OF the News and Courier
to help his old town by taking a share or
two, but he had no money for Us. Our people
struggled on, however, and the mill is built,
aud we are under no obligation to either
Charleston or to Co umbia.
We couldn't get a dollar of help from the
capitalists of the State, but we got half mil
lion from the North.
LII III noJ hoNS
been nothing at all to eth or Charleston or to
Columbia, yet It 10 true that Abbeville ia q
part of the. constituency Of both the State
papers. Their. files will fall to show that
either newspaper manifested any great inter-
est In our supreme effort, or even show ed a
specially friendly feeling 10 our people in
their struggle. or course our people care
nothing whatever about. being ignored and
they would despise to be patronized.
But In our supreme effort a kindly word or
a friendly touch OF the elbow would have
been grateful.
We do not know who is the writer Of the
editorial which we nave copied from the
State, but we like its spirit. lit is an indi-
cation that The State means to be civil to the
little papers, we shall be glad. The editorial
followed by good fellowship will diSprove the
correctness OF. any idea that all, from tn edi-
tor to the least maggot that may get into the
Ink keg OF = daily paper, feel justified in
sneering. at the country press"
We would like TO feel that every
newspaper WAS friendly to every other
newspaper. But, II anybody thinks his own
goodwill Is an uafair exchange for our good
| will, then be II 80. We subordinate every
other object and every other aim to the ef.
fort 10 be right.
There Is plenty for all Of US to do and that
can best be done by palling together. Each
has his own field, and each is necessary to
that field"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26
Especial 20 the Herald.)

Columbia, April l7.-There has been much
com plaints among life insurance agents gen.
orally that the bitter warfare that has been
raging IN the management OF the Equitable,
and the disclosures that thlsc contest has
brought out, have to a considerable extent
destroyed faith in life insurance and made
bustp ess much more difficult TO write. But
no such condition is ref cted In the comp
troller generals comparative tabulation, just
completed, OF business done by all life COM
panies operating in this state. These figures
are for the year ending December 31,t, Last.
the figures for the first quarter OF the present
year not having yet been tabulated.
The total Insurance In force In 1904 Is given
as SS6, POI SIS new business, $40, I57 1853 pre-
miums paid, s 2,633,635 losses incurred, $685.
S26.
There is an difference between
the total amount this Slate pays out annual
~ for insurance and the amount 1t receives
back 10 losses incurred.
It will be seen from the comptroller's tabu-
latiou that South CaroIinians paid out in
1904 In premiums over two and a half millions
and received In death losses and cash sur.
render values little more than q third OF tnat,
and TO those may be added many million
dollars worth OF assessment and fraternal
business, such as ia written by the Woodmen
of the World, Knights OF Pytbias, and the
like, which are popular among certain Glass;
es.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26
A. F.. Lesley, Memorial.

Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heavenly Faith.
err to remove from our midst, by death, our
brother and coIaborer in the Masters vine.
yard Elder A. f.. Lesley, who was for more
than IOrty years a consistent, exemplary
Christian and most OF that time a ruling
Elder In the Presbyterian church., who was
always at the post o fduty when his health
would permit, both at the regular preaching
services and the meetings of the church ses-
sion, therefore, we, the session OF Upper Long
Cane Church drslre ~ place ola our records
suitable resolutions eX pre.slre Of our esteem
aud love for his dear brother.
Mr.. Lesley's presence at the meetings Of
the session were always an inspiration to
that body, and will be sadly missed.
In the death OF our friend, Upper Long
Cane has lost one of her truest, purest and
noblesL members, and the session has lost
one of its gentlest and wisest eounsellors
whose place will be hard TO fill.
Therefore, we wish to record our heartfelt
sorrow over his departure, and to express our
warm appreciation of the gentle qualities OF
heart and head Of our beloved brother. We
have sustained q great loss in his retnovaI
from our midst 10 that eternal "rest that re-
maineth for the people of God.'
But while we feel deeply our loss, yet IL Is
our duty to submit uncomplainingly TO the
will of Him who ls righteous in all his ways,
and holy In all his works.
This paper was adopted by the session and
ordered TO be published In the coun; papers
and a copy to be sent 10 the bereaved family.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26
Easter Service.

Last Sunday was Easter, the day On which
Christians In all lands commemorate ant
celebrate the resurrection Of our Saviour. i
being the most important and the most uni
versally observed day in the Christian calen
dar, devout followers Of the beloved Naza
rene assemble everywhere in their temples
on that dsy to do homage and reverence u
him who. died tnat we:. might live-who sui
fered death on the cross that We might enjoy
. life of eternsl happiness in the home thai
he went to prepare for us.
The churches in Abbeville were open AID
many worshippers listened to the message o
love and cheer hat wal delivered 10 them
from the respective pulpits.
In the Episcopal and the Methodist
churches wonderful display Of the most beau
tiful flowers, arranged In the most pleasing
manner, greeted the eye Of all.
Wherever the religion or the character o
our Saviour is proclaimed the presence o
fiow ere. is becoming. II Is properi that thu
pur est and most: beautiful Of earth's creation
should on that holy day bear from our tenn
pies sweet incense up to heaven. And 1t II
eminently proper that the sanctuary which
was erected and dedicated to the worship o
the high and mighty Ruler Of the Universe
should have within its walls, the thing
which remind Us Of our Saviour. he liksnee
himself 10 the lily Of the valley and to thu
rose ofSharon, and in that act he commended
that purity which Is nowhere else found
When the fair hands Of beautiful womer
weave wreaths and garlands to bedeck tn,
sacred affairs we irresistably associate then
with Jesus, and: they would raise on
thoughts to heaven, While leading as to liv,
better %andlpurer lives.
Al We all know, our Saviour was buried /,
garden which was no doubt the home O
the prettiest OF the budding creation. Ate
sleeping in the tomb, surrounded b.
the perfumed air, he arose from the gray
and bid sdisu to the scenes OF esrthlyl purit.
and loveliness. Flowers, sweet incense, pur
hearts and clean hands are always an accept
able Offering at the throne Of grace.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26
Wednesday, April 26, 1905.
Enormous Waste.

The figures published elsewhere from tn
Comptroller Generals Office is further proc
OF the correctness Of our position last wsel
wherein we referred to the great waste o
money In this county on.lite insurance.
After deduotipg the amount OF spolieis
paid, which we presume includes the cost o
doing busin ess, 1t will be seen that the olea
loss to the people Of this State is about MT!
per cent more than the total cost Of the ap
proprIations by the legislature for Govern
mental expenses, including schools. colleges
pensions. charitable and penal institutions
officers salaries and other legitimate costs o
the government.
II the State would insure the lives Of III
citizens, 1t could do SO for less cost than !
now paid to enrich foreign corporations, ant
our people could be freed from all taxation.
The information given out from Columbit
makes an additional statement to the effeo
that this enormous waste Is indicative o
great prosperity. We think the proper con
clusion should be hat the.people, instead o
Investing their money in buying substantial
property, or i%n.building up the material IN
forests OF the State, are simply throwing
away their money and impoverishing them
selves to enrich foreign corporations.
II the people a Insurance., let the Stat
take the risk, and let the people be saved th'
cost Of taxation.
Lifetnsuranc CO as now practiced takes thu
money out Of the state, and TO that extent
the people are impoverished.
The taxes are returned to the people In pen
sions, colleges, officers. salaries and 30 forth.
No matter how high the taxes the money II
returned to circulate among she people. Th'
money paid to insurance people. with a very
small exception. ISIS total loss to the people
Of the State.
The instances OF policy holders receiving
the amount OF their policies is 20 rare tina
the companies, their agents, or some one elst
usually rushes or soms newspaper to pub
lish the fact, which is about as rare an occur
renee al the striking BY tightening Of a tree
in the forest.
The greatest incubus now resting on thi'
State, 1t seems to us, is the enormous burden
OF life insurance,
See the article on this subject as sent GU
from Columbia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26
THURSDAY EVENING.
"A Trip Around the Worid"-Bene
fit Dauxhters of the C~Onfederacy.

To be given by the Abbeville Chapter, u.
OF c Thursday evening from 7 until II O'CLOCK
promises to be q brilliant success In all re,
spects. 1.-THE Trip" Is somewhat OF noVei
entertainment as well as a source OF instruc-
tiou, as each Country IL 70 be represented IN
tue native dress, ETC.. ofthat respective coun'
try. -.u
enough AGO uainted to 60 alone:
First, you buy a : Round Trip Ticket" for
small sum Of so cents from either Speeds or
Mllford's Drug Store, next you proceed TO see
the sights of Egg pit at Mr.. j: Allen Smiths,
Mr.. w. Joel Smiths, then to Mixico at Mr.. j:
r. Blake's, then TO Delmonico's for q royal
feast at Mr.. A. B. Morse's. Then to Col, j. T.
Rohertson's the sights Of the popular little
nation. Japan and you will have gotten value
received for your money, and also will have
he'ped out a noble Cause.
oms out In full force: Remember the date,
81, from 7 toll.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

And 30 the Toxic papers are much dis.
pleased with the Kaiser's visit to France.
1t Ia strange that the Kaiser OF Germany
would make a visit to France without
first consulting Japan. Wilhelm should
by all means apologize for such q rash act
It 10 uncertain whether Roosevelt obtained
permission to go bear hunting or not.
Roosevelt Is 30 hard headed he Is likely
to get US into trouble by running of with
out asking the Mikadohs permission.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

Sec. Morrison of. the American Fedora
ton OF Labor is taking steps to check the
immigration of Japanese to the Hawian
Islands, on the grounds that they are max
ing Hawaii a stepping stone to the United
States. II the Jap Is such an excellant citi.
zen u unparalleled soldier why debar him ?
Oh ye inconsistent Americana!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

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 assign ment
Japan is preparing to place over a
million men in the field to fight Rus
sia by autumn ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

photographers take note that there is a
needed change docketed for the next revi.
sion Of the dictionaries: the word RUS
sophobia" should be struck out, since there
is no such thing any more. and the word
~"Japophobis" inserted. They call 1t the
yellow perip' but Japaphobia is at the
same time more specific and euphonious.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

Stop In at Milford's aud get q nice cold
bottle OF Harris Lithia Ginger ale, nothing
like II.
Laxo does the work, and that's all You
want. Milford Drug Store has II, Phone Ut.
Make man tablets, the greatest thing on
earth for nervous, broken down people TO
take, every box guaranteed to do the work or
money refunded by your druggist. g. A..
Milford, agent for them. Phone lO1.
Lake takes the place OF calomel, ask any
man or woman who has ever taken II II this
is not 80, Milford the druggist. Phone l07.
Bring US your Prescriptions II you want
them put up properly and delivered prompt
ly, MiIford's Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26
Sale Baltimore cost

Jus in, a line of Drummers Samples at the Baltimore Cost,
consisting of Ladies, Childrens andaMens Hose in all ooors and
kinds. Gloves, Belts. Towels, Shirts, Underwear, Ladies' Hdkts,
Towels, Suspenders, Combs, Fans, Purses, etc. Come and see what
Bargains.
BUCKS STOVES. WHEELER q WlLSON MAChlNhS'
W.. ID. BARKSDALE
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

The Russian Fleet has sailed from French
waters to the open China sea, when the war;
ing squadrons of Russia and Japan are expect
ed to meet in deadly conflicts. The result Of
the coming battle may determine the Issues
of the struggle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26
FOOLISH EXPENDITURES.

Compirol1er's TObulatiOn of lnsur-
ance Figures Gives Interesting In
formation Concerninr the Enormous
Cost to the peOple-LOsses More than
All Our Taxes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

Joseph Jefferson, the great actor, ia dead at
Palm Beach Florida, and we shall never see
his like again. RIP Van Winkle'' sleeps his
last sleep.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

Preaching at WarrentOn.
Rev. H. G. Fennel will preach at WarrentoD
C urch the 9Th Sunday in this month at II
o'clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

The Farmers Bank. one OF our soundest and
ignated q Depository for State Funds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

Don't forget Loxo for liver, you will
never forget us for telling Us about 1t, NIL
lords Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

: Harris Lithis water In any quantity at Mil
ford's Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

Every few days I get inquiries rom per-
sons wanting to buy farm II you want 10
sell list yours with noe. Hoot. .. LinK.
When the price is right I very seldom miss
q sale on real estate. Hobt. =. LlnR.
Make the price right and place your real es-
tate with me. hoDt. :. " nK.
lam In the market to buy, Bank Stock
Cotton Mill Stock or Abbevilla City Bonds
Robt. 8. Link.
II you want to sell your Real Estate. list 1t
with nae, Robt. 8. Lipk.
What have you TO offer In Stocks and
Bonds? Robt. 8. Link.
want "a buy q few shares Farmers Bank
Stock, Robt. g. Link.
l have a few choice vacant lots In the city
OF Abbeville, for sale. hoot. .. LlnK. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26
EAST END.
What "M" sees and Hears on His
Rounds in Country aud in Town.

What "M" sees anu Hears OIL HE
Rounds in Country aud in Town.
EASTER IN THE CITY.
Easter morn dawned partially cloudy witt
q stiff east wind that for q while In the early
"springtime regalia" such as ladies adorr
themselves with on this joyous Easter-tide:
The large congregatien in the Methods,
chu rch was augmented by many visitors &C
that the church was soon hlleo 10 ls ulrnos'
capacity.
The pastor had q fine sermon most appro-
to the ocbasion-the ~crucifxion, burial. resur
rectton and ascentIOn of Christ.
The members Of the choir were all presep
and at their best the selections OF music
were ine and were 81 perdly rendered.
The decorations were beautiful In their Sim
plicity. not as elaborate as on former occa
siOns.
II EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
AS usual on Easter. the Episcopal church
was beautifully decorated with cnolces'
flowers, beautiful palms and lilies.
The pastor Rev. w. B. Sans preached an
excellent sermon and the choir rendered
most charmiugly choice selections or music.
Mrs. c. g. Gambrell and sister MISS Helen
Edwards yer 10 Atlanta last Friday.
Miss Mary Hill and her charming guests
Miss Bouchelle and Miss ~Youngblood came
from Rock Hill to spend Easter In the city.
Miss Fannie Harris is home from converse
college DriD2lOg with her Two OF uer CoitGse
friends Miss Judith Lyndon and Miss Lucille
Sa xon two bright, attractive young ia1ies.
Miss Cleora Brunson of ROCK Hill IL IN Lne
city the charming guest OF relatives. 49,.
Mrs. T.. H. Furman OF Atlanta ID IN tue CITY
the guest of relatives friends. ,
Mr.. Tom Perrin Ia In the city where ne il
cordially greeted by many friends. 49,,
DIR. John q. Edwards IL welcomed 10 tnls
his old home by many friends.
Rev. DR.. J. Lowry Wilson preached 10 q
large and attentive congregation last sunday
might at Lebanon.
Mrs. Earl Brogdon of Waxhaw spent Eas-
ter In the city as the guest OF Mrs. Bascomb
BTngdon.
Mr.. Rob Hill of Carlisle spent last Sunday
ia the city the guest OF Mr.. AMI Mrs. W. 1.
Mcdonald.
AT HYMENS ALTER.
This Wednesday evening at 8: 80 O'CLOCK. at
ttre home of the brIde's parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Preston Cheatham ofthiB city, the marriage
ceremony of their daughter Miss Marie Ellz-
abeth and MIR. G. d. Cowan Will be
Hosts Of friends extend congratulations
in az vance. =.
WHAT WE SEE AND lear ON ROUTE NO. ..
MIR. Edwin Parker the. champion hay far
mes OF Flatwoods was In the city last Friday
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

There are many millions Of twinkling stars
And precious few real good Cigars.
But the cigar that pleases rich and pool,
Is sold by Speed, its called "ClNCO."
Lots OF Druggist have come 10 grief.
From buying a sorry NATURAL LEAF"
Bnt after giving all others q teal.
Speed says "HARVEY'S 10 the BEST"
For nervous people.
Columbus, In fourteen hundred and ninty
two,
Discovered the land where "Rich and Ripe"
grew;
But the poor old fellow died In rags,
Because he failed TO save the tags.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26
Read our advertisement Of vinol and Viii
lax. We guarantee every bottle ofit-TSpeeds
Drug Store.
Some people talk too much and others too
little, but there Ia nothing that will come so
near talking right al q pound OF Huylers
Candy, Angels Food, for sale at Speed's Drug
Store.
Back at His Old Post.

DR.. George Penny, after several months rest
has again taken up bis Old position Q NIL.
ford's Drug Store where he will be glad to sees
and to serve all his old friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-26

as branch water. That, so II seemed to US,
nearly set our pious brother crazy, who had
no Just grounds for maliglty towards US, but
whose weakness and whose desire for a little
patronlzlng overcsme his better nature and
caused him to forget hisInormal self.
We only mention the circumstanc to show
that the country press Ia. not altogether to
blame for lack Of cordially. While we posi-
lively care nothing for any pious perversion
OF facts and while we bear no malice
toward The State for taking part in "a
quarrel not Its own yet VS. think neither the
Atlanta Constitution, the Atlanta Journal
the Augusta Chronicle, the Augusta Evening
Herald, nor any other Georgia paper took
sides between Us, as did The State.
The editorial herewith copied from hi
State is on a high plane. It was evidently
meant in good part, and We would not be less
kindly or less cordial. We offer our criticism
in the hope that The State may see and I'm.
derstand the situation as we see 1t.
Aside from the matter contained in The
States editorial:
We have regarded The State and the New
and Courier as Estate newspapers" and not
as local publications. We have thought they
sometimes boosted their own cities to the
neglect or other communities who are equal.
ly their constituents.
Occasionally some localities receive a big
notice for q day.
And som etimes We have thought both pa
pars were more friendly, or more unfriendly,
to some communities than to others.
The News and Courier last week had a nice
write-up OF Anderson. 1t was pleasant be.
cause the expressions seemed sincere, and
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1905-08-17
OFFICIAL

Russians and Japanese Give Out
the Results Of the Meeting.
Portsmouth, n. H., Angus TO-
The following official statement was
made by Mr.. Korostovetz on behalf
of the Russian plenipotentiaries:
"In the meeting of August 10 the
question of full powers has been reg
ulated so that there will be no more
difficulties on the subject. After this
the Japanese plenipottntiarie5 hand
ed to the Russian pleuipolentiaries
the cond. tons of peace ia writing. II
has been decided that the Russian
plenipotentiories will study the
question and will as soon as possible
give their answer in writing. In the
mean time the meeting of the con
ference has been adjourned"
MI. Sato issued an official state
ment about this mornings meeting
Of the conference identical with that
issued by Mr.. Korostovetz. The only
di ference was the former was in
English, the latter in French.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1905-08-17
Only a Mask.

Many are not being benefited by
the summer vacation as they should
be. Now, notwithstanding much
outdoor life, they are little if any
stronger than they were. The tan
on their faces is darker. and makes
them look healthier, but it is only a
mask. They are still nervous, easily
tired, upset by trifes, and they do
not eat nor sleep well. What they
need is what tones the nerves, per-
fects digestion, creates appetite, and
makes sleep refreshing, and that is
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Pupils and
teachers generally will find the chief
purpose of the vacation best suhserv-
ed by this great medicine which, as
we know, "builds up the whole sys-
tem.n