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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Are the Tolberts Republicans.

Some ten or fifteen years ago Tom Finley, q
negro VIGOROUSLY Objectionable to this peo-
pie, represented to some Of our citizens that
he wanted to go to Georgia to teach o hool
(for which business he was totally unftted)
and our people being pleased at the idea OF
getting rid OF him readily signed a certificate
commencing him. Instead OF going to teach
he went straight 10 Washington and there
wa appointed postmaster at Abbeville, or al
least had assurance that he would be appoint
ed postmaster at Abbeville. The news went
abroad among our people that Tom Finley
was to be our postmaster. Some OF 1.-The
boys" around town sought an interview with
the gentleman. The story has 1t in about this
way:
z A number OF young men called at the home
where Tor slept. Tom had gone TO bed
when the young men arrived. Some OF them
knocke ed at Toms door, while others stood at
the back window TO speak to the gentleman
in case he attempted TO evade an interview
at the trout door. At one bound Tom jumped
Through the window in his shirt, and ran
down the hill. He went 90 fast that he didn't
have time to change his course when he
reached the railroad cut, and so jumped INTO
the darkness. His ankl was broken, and he
3 could run no more. 1.-The boys'' overlook
him, and began to beat him with a piece of
barbed wire. He begged for mercy and said
his leg was broken. The reply was "Oh. you
are a liar" and the barbed wire was used
vigorously again without special reference as
to where 1t might land.
1t has Just TRANSFERRED that Mr.. R. Red Toll
bert q short time ago asked some OF our citi.
Gems TO sign a recommendation for him as to
character n ability. They could readily
do so, for he is a man not deficient In an or.
binary education, and his ability is good
enough. He Is no doubt capable OF filling al.
most any ordinary position. But the fact is,
our people do not want him TO be their post.
master. Nobody knows this better than he
does. And the old trick Of getting recon-.
mendations or endorsements for another
position and then running of to Washington
To get the Abbeville postofice has been play
cd often enough.
Mr., Tolbert thinks he is entitled to an office
because he is a Republican and has suffered
because of differences between himself and
his neighbors.
This newspaper is not informed as to
whether Nj. Tolbert is a Republican. But we
presume that our people have little doubt
that he and his kindred have consistently
and persistently sought to encourage race
antasonism. They have been at times SO
offensive that at least some of them had to
fee from their homes temporarily to escape
the wrath Of enraged ~neighbors.
We are not able 10 say what constitutes a
Republican. Ifleading negroes against white
man In the hope that the leaders may ride
into Office on the shoulders OF the black
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Activity on he Farms.

There 10 great activity on all the farms.
We hear tina the lands are being we'll
plowed, and every preparation is being made
for energetic work in producing crops. A
large amount OF fertilizer goes daily out Of
town. We nave no In formation as to the
amout Of crops TO be planted, but 1t seems TO
US that there is a disposition to pillow better,
to ~iertilize more, and TO make bigger crops
on the same land. We have heard Of no big
Increase in acreage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
HAND KNIT GLOVES FROM
ABBEVILLE, TO AD0RN
UNCLE JOES,

Washington, ID. c., March Especial;
Speake r Cannon's South Carolina ont At Of
jeans. wool hat, galluses. wooden socks was
added 10 to-day by another article OF person
al adornment and comfort In the shape OF a
OF handspun, home-knit gloves. They were
presented by Representative Aiken, OF South
Carolina, who rendered them upon behalf OF
w. P. WSdemann, OF Troy, 3. c.. one OF his
constituents. The gloves are heavy dark
gray and were made expressly for the Speak
or by Miss JAMIE l. Creswell, OF Long Cane, 8.
q. Mr.. Widemann. In his letter OF transmits.
sion to Congressman Aiken, says: w have
decided that the Speakers suit is not COM
plete without a pair Of gloves"
."They are an excellent fit and remind me OF
the kind I used to wear when I was a boy, ex-
Dept that l never had q pair as good as these"
said Speaker:Cannon, as he tried them on.
and I greatly appreciate them and the spirit
In which they were given"
The Speaker has worn his leans suit near
ly every day since II was made.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Announcement.
To the Voters OF Abbeville County :

Owing to the condition OF my health dur
ing last summer and fall l had about aban.
doned the idea Of standing for re. election to
the office OF Probate Judge and so stated TO
some OF my friends but as my health has
very much improved within The past few
months, and as l have been urged by a good
many OF my iIienus, TO at on ce enter the race
for the office for another term, I have con-
cluded TO do 80. l therefore hereby, an
nouuce myself as a candidate for reelection
TO the office of Probate Judge for Abbeville
County.
Thanking you for the generous support
which you have accorded me In the past, l
promise that, If by your suffrage, | shall be
retained in the office for another term, It
shall be my utmost n eavo to 30 conduct
The busin ess of the office as TO meet with
your continued approval.
Respectfully.
r.. E, Hill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Cyclone at Meridian.

A terrible cyclone passed over the oily OF
Meridian, Mississippi, last Friday, doing
great damages TO property and life. Nine
teen persons are known to nav been killed
outright. and some fifty others we're more or
less Injured. Property loss is estimated In the
millions. Some Of the finest houses in the
city were destroyed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Abandoned Baby.

About a week ago a strange white man
brought a two.months-old white baby TO this
city and left 1t with an old q egro woman.
The child has since been taken In the family
of Mr.. Edmunds who lives in the brick house
at the one-mile post below the cotton mill.
The abandoned child will have a good care
1t Ia a redheaded boy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

Keep the little ones healthy and
happy. Their tender, sensitive bodies
require gentle, healing remedies. Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea will keep
them strong and well. 30 cents, Tea
or tablets. G. A. Milford.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
The State of South Carolina,

Probate Capitalization for Letters Of AID
mipistrHtion.
BY r. f. HILL. ESu, JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WHEREAS. j. W. Keller has made suit
w TO me- TO grant him Letters of Admins
traitor of the Estate and effects Of Mrs. Louisa
Kellar, late Of Abbeville County, deceased.
These are therefore,, TO cite and admonish
a III and singular the kindred and creditors Of
he said Louisa R.Keller deceased, that they be
and appear before me, In the Court OF Probate,
10 be held at Abbeville, G. H.. on Tuesday,
18th day OF March. 1906, after publication
at II O'Clock IN the forenoon, TO show
cause, il any they have, why the said Admin
should not be granted.
Given under my band md seal Of The Court,
this 10Th day OF February, In the year
of our Lord one thousand Dine hun
dred and six. and In the 13Oth year
OF American Independence.
Published on the 81 IT day OF February,
1906, in the Press and Banner and on the
Court House door the time required by law.
r. E. HILL.
Judge OF Probate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
BIG COTTON CONFERENCE.
Cotton Growers, Cotton Spfnners and
Cotton Exchanges all to be Repre-.

Atlanta, Feb. 2S.-President Harvie Jordan.
OF the Southern Cotton Association, In an in
terview to-day said:'The coming con ference
between representatives OF the various spin.
ners' associations OF this country, with the
representatives OF the Southern Cotton AssO.
citation, TO be held al Washington Oh May /.
will discuss thoroughly the present methods
Of trading in cotton futures IN New York,
New Orleans and Liverpool. Representatives
OF these exchanges have been invited to al.
tend the coming con ferences, better methods
In the exchanges are greatly desired both by
spinners and the producers"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
n for b Key.

The mar who took the lock off Of a door
hereabout can get the kew by calling On the
editor o. The Press and Banner. Since he
has lost the lock, he has no further use for the
key.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Killing Missionaries.

The Chinese nave been killing missionaries.
We a-e not certain whether six or four we're
killed. But the statement Is made that four
teen escaped In a boat. 1t seems that the
missionaries are bringing about results.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
INDUCEMENTS
FOR MAYOR.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of G.. d. BROWN for the
office of Mayor of the City Of Able
vile, subject to the action OF the
Democratic Primary.
We are hereby authorized to an
nounce r.. w. CANNON as a candi'
date for the Office of Mayor of the
City of Abbeville, subject to the &C.
ton of the Democratic Primary.
I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Mayor of the City
Of Abbeville, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primary.
o. h. COBB.
I hereby announce myself q cand1-
date for fhe office of Mayor of the City
of Abbeville, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primary.
j. s. HAMMOND.
T hereby announce myself a cand1-
date for the office of Mayor of the City
of Abbeville. subject to the action of
the Democratic Primary.
A. G. FAULKNER.
FOR ALDERMAN.
We are hereby authorized to
annunce J. r. Glenn for the office of
Warden of Ward 8, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary.
We are hereby authorized to an
j. B. Gilbert tor the office Of
Superintendent Of Education of Able
vile County, subject 10 the action of
he Democratic Primary.
I hereby announce myself as a can
lidate for the Office of Supervisor Of
Abbeville county subject to the action
# the Democratic Primary.
w. A. Stevenson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Scarcity OF Labor.

While there seems to be no lack OF men,
yet 1t is certain that there Is a demand for
labor, which Is hard to supply. Why not
allow a few Cinnamon to come here n help
build up the industries OF the County.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

Phone us your wants and we will
do the rest to your satisfaction. Phone
l07. Milford's Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

Arrivals at Green wood Train No. |, daily
from Augusta aud Intermediate stations, | >?
p. III; train No. ). from Charleston, Behui".i.
Port ftuyai, ShvamalI, Augusta md lnicrtiedl-
ate stations, I IL: Tram No. =. daily, from
AshEville, SpaIlauuurs. GreenvIiIe, Charles
ton, Columbia, Lsurens and intermediate sta
ions, 2 IG p. III; tain No. II Except SUNDAY,
from SparlHnburg anu intermediate stations
IL 40 y. IN.
j. l.. Cry mes, q. A. Geo. I. Bryan, Genl Agt.
Green wood, >. T.. GreenrlIle ,. e..
Ernest Wiilioms, H.. NJ. Emerson, Trai. Mgr
Gen. Pas. Agt., Augusta, Ga
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Lame Back,

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism Of the muscles and may be
cured by applying Chamberlsin's Pain
Balm two or three times a day and
rubbing the parts vigorously at each
application. If This does not afford re-
lief, bind q piece of flannel slightly
dampened with Pain Balm, and quick
relief is almost sure to follow. Sold by:
G. A. Milford. Abbevilie, 8. Q.
II. M. Young, Due West, 8. @.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
OXFORDS.

Queen Quality Oxfords for every
need. From the assortment it is pos
sibIe to select styles for every occasion.
Accurate in fit, in the height Of style
and priced moderately at $500. $a.5o
and $500 pair.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

1.-THE boys" are making a joke OF Uncle 10
Cannon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

See those alcohol lamps at Speeds drug
sto.e. Hot waller in two minutes, can carry
In your pocket, most complete thing you ever
saw.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
REPORTS FEB. Is.

Cotton.
Liverpool, closed Saturday 10th
March 6.T ...f.. l-
May. 5.82
August $50 %
Opened Tuesday. 18th. . i
March 5.H @
May $50
August 6.S3
New Orleans. opened Tuesday 18th.
March 1895
May 1884 81
August 1887
Closed
March 1898
May 1874
August 1894 .'
Produce.
Fatbacks 7 10 cts.
Ribs s IL cts.
Sugar 5 IA
Compound Lard 8 IL
Pure Lard 81.2
Corn 8S to 20 cts. .... .. -,
Meal 70 cts.
Flour $500 to s5.5O.per Dbl.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
SPRING STYLES NCOLORED SILKS

Plain Silks in all the new shades, 50,
IS and LOO yard. Figured Silks in new
designs and dainty color combinations
at 30, IS and LOO a yard.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

See s'for plow stocks and
plow tools of all kinds.
Links:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Real Estate
for Sale.

Mrs. Ellis Graydon has placed
her elegant residence and the
house and lot adjoining in my
hands for sale. This is very
desirable residences property
being so conveniently located
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

The Kinard house and lot
has been placed with me for
sale at a very reasonable
price.
r. S. LINK.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

SHIRT WAISTS.
Shirt waists, inexpensive and dainty.
They are the latest models out and are
trimmed with much lace. White Lawn
ones from Doc to $500
Beautiful white and black Silk
Waists from $3.50 to $500.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

The elegance Of the Fashion Of today
is illustrated in this collection. Spring
styles in Wool Fabrics at SO, rs, $I.oo
and $l.25 a yard. All the new light
shades that are so dressy and stylish are
here shown.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
BELTS BELTS!

Newest Style BeIts--GiIt and Silver.
These are the leaders, nothing heater.
Novelty luminous coIored Belts. Plain
and Fancies. Latest out. % to $2.5o
each.
The Wash Belt is neat. We have a
collection Of plain white and embroid-
cry, 10 to 25c each.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
MILLINERY.

Our line Of Spring Goods is now in.
We have Ready-to-Wear and Street
Hats for all. Chiffon Hats, Straw Hats,
Black and CoIors, ChiIdren's Hats and
Caps Of every description.
Ribbons in profusion. A complete stock
consisting Of Plains and Fancies, New
Persian Effects and Roman Stir pes.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-12-14


The town of Funchal, in the Ma
deira islands. is a town with no horses
and no wheeled vehicles. In travelling
about one either drives in a sledge or
is carried in a hammock. The streets
and adjacent roads are paved with
small and curiously smooth cobDle-
stones. and from the first it was tound
that runners were better than wheels
both for speed and comfort. For IN
stance. when you come to a hill the
oxen draw your sled to the top and
are then unhitched. Your driver then
proceeds to toboggan your conveyance
gently down the other side, While the
team trots on behind. Horses are not
available in Funchal, as the nature OF
the cobblestone roads would soon rum
their feet. This is why the OK, with
his flexible hoof, is the draft animal OF
Funchal For expeditions into the
country the hammock is used. This IS
slung on a pole. carried on the shout
ders of two men. and is perhaps the
most comfortable conveyance IN the
world-no Jar and no need to guide It.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-12-14

First class standard and tourist sleeping cars
on al trains.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-12-14

orpApr Isne Portland. San ARRIVE
Fran cisco, Dalles, Walla DAILY
DAILY " ALA, Umatilla and
70 P. NJ. all points east ana Low T.
south.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-12-14

DEPART SsrT1' VIi waiia, ARRIvE
DAILY Pendleton, salt Lake DA1rv
Except sss civ. 81. Io-is,
Sunday Sri.~cc And a., inter 80 p. NJ
$40 A. NJ mediaIe points.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-28
HEART OF AMERICAS COAL FIELDS"
How Patient Waiting and Working Have Brought Big
Fortune to a Boston Company.


its steam and eoke-making qualities
nave been tested TO such an extent
that II is now accepted that out of
this coal can be produced a higher
grade of coke than Connellsville.
With COnnelIsville coal lands selling
at $1,000 TO $500 an acre, it is not
unreasonable to look forward to the
time when equally good coking coal
land elsewhere will to some extent
reach parity in price. 1t is not
to be supposed that for many years
TO come Pike county coal land will
sell at such a figure, for this sec
zion lacks the local demand of furn-
aces and steel works which Connells-
vile at present enjoys, but no one
no studies the marvellous progress
of this country and the amazing ad-
yancement in this great coal field OF
he world, which has justly been call
ed the heart Of America can ques-
don the prediction that here will
De seen an increase in values which
will to large extent duplicate the
fortunes made in Pennsylvania coal
lands On the basis Of the value Of
Connellsville coal lands the Big San.
| dy coal property would be worth
more than $13O,OOOOOO, and if they
should be estimated on the basis Of
only one-tenth of the ConnellsviIle
!alue this property would still fig
ire out $13,OOO.OO0. Ia available Goa
mis- company probably has a hrg,
supply than the entire coal land
owned by the United States Stee
corporation. Its development, as re
Gently stated in the Manufacturers
Record has already been begun up
on large scale. Ten mines ar,
being opened and active shipment
on very large scale will soon b,
Iunder way. These mines are planne,
for daily out put of about 600
Itons. They are being opened up b.
well-known coal operators from Penn
sylyania and the Pocahontas field
who are mining under lease, and
lumber of other leases are now ind
er negotiation. As recently annOunc
ed the Cincinnati Gas, Coke, Coal
inning Co., has made a contract U
take the entire output Of these /
mines for the next u years.
The Importance of this development
to the C. & o. r. r. is seen in tn
fact that by the building Of thi
Big Sandy extension that road Sc
cures the great traffic from this VII
gin coal field, doubtless destined I
rival Pocahontas and New River
the magnitude of its coal outpu
Though the government is expend
.ng large sums in improving III
Big Sandy river, which in time wi
furnish water transportation for tni
district to the Ohio river. thus Civ
ng this territory the benefit of To-
water rates, the development of thi
vast field must of necessity inure I
the enrichment of the Chesapeak
& Ohio. |
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-28
Farms for Sale.

adjoining farms n miles frO
webbville. 1 Of 200 acres has 2 good
dwellings, stOrehOuss and an out
buildings. plenty Of water. orchard.
so acres in grass. $50 acres cleared.
plenty Of timber to keep up the
place.
Another, that Of 1o5 acres. 50 a
it cleared. 30 acres IN grass ? dwell
ings, plenty Of good springs
Also. $50 acres. 70 acres cleared.
40 acres in grass. mostly fresh- -
acres Of bottom on all these tracts
VIII sell thsss Rlaeo - taGsthsr.
or separately. :
Also. have a good saw and grist
mill on the place which will be soIi
with it. or separately. Good engine
and boiler and good harnA
Terms cash For further inf1rma
ton apply to Big Sandy News. Lou
lisa, Ky. T.
LOOK OUT FOR PAINT
Be sure that you don't get stuck
on it. There are many inferior kinds
on the market Use only a EDOd
quality in painting your house II
is economy to do 50. We GUARANTEES
what We sell to be lust as Ne ten
you. See Us before buying elss-
where Snyder Hardware Co. Louis
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-28

Pikeville, KY, September H..
The building Of 77-mile extern
sion Of the Big Sandy branch of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad at a
cost Of about s4,O00,0OO to reach the
Elkhorn coklng-coal property of the
Big Sandy Company emphasizes the
Importance of this field and the vast
ness Of the property of that
company. Among the romanees
of fortunes made by farsighi-
ed investments there are few more
interesting than can be found in the
story Of the Big Sandy Company A
little over 20 years ago, when Gen
eral Wilder was projecting the Three
Cs Railroad between Charleston, Gin
cinnat and Chicago, correspondent
OF the Manufacturers Record made
a horseback reconnaissance with him
through the mountains OF Western
Carolina, the Breaks OF the Big San
| dy and to Ashland, Ky. His letters
published at that time told some
thing of the marvellous undeveloped
wealth of that territory and Of the
vast supply of high-grade coking coal
which would be opened up by such
a line. General Wilder and those
associated with him We're, however
IN advance of their times. They
projected most important railroad
but the undertaking was too great
for the capital OF that day. They
secured during the several years in
which they were working on this
enterprise an aggregate of some mil.
lions of dollars, which was spent il
piecemeal building of the road. Aft
erwards when the enterprise failed
these various disjointed short roads
and the grading done at other points
fell into the hands of the Southern
Railway, the South & Western anC
others. That the South & Western
Railroad, backed Ryan, Blair, Rear
and others, Is now spending S25, 900,
900 or more in carrying out a par
OF General Wilder's ambitious under
taking shows something Of the mag
nitude OF what he had projected, ant
ON the other end the Big Sandy ex
tension of the Chesapeake & Ohio
built at a reported cost of $4,000,
900. or about 100000 mile, likewis
illustrates how great the undertak
ing was. These two roads are L
meet at Elkhorn City near here, am
thus this great territory will hav
through rail connections TO the Soutl
as well as to the West, as original
planned by General Wilder Whe
the collapse of General WildeT's en-
terprise was seen to be inevitabl
some Boston capitalists who ha
! made loan to the company sen
their attorney, Mr.. Charles T.. Hel
lier. out to this region to see wha
. could be saved, and he, realizing tn
future value Of high-grade coal lands
succeeded in securing the vast trac
Of Elkhorn eoking coal, aggregatin
abopt RO 600 acres in the very hear
Of this great district It probahl
cost his clients pittance, posi-
bly, a dollar or two an acre. Its fu
lure value it is difficult to estimat
They had to wait many years 70
their profits, but they have nol
come increased many fold Some {
the best coal experts of America, in
= Guiding dlnyilliers, have made eS
naustive reports on the property an
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-28
WAGONS AND BuGGrEs.

The famous Birdsen wagons are
sold by Snyder Hardware Company
and they have a large stock. Also
have Weber wagons at a less price.
Buggies Of various kinds at the low
est prices for which they can be sold