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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-23
Better Than Santa Clause.

Capt. ]. l.. Perrin, prince among good men.
and heart over flowing With good feeling foI
all men, has been especially happy during
The last ten days. He has been happy be-
cause he has impaired happiness to the hon.
ored and beloved patriots of 1861 to 1865. Tn
like Santa Claus. he has no rein deers TO
speed him over hill and dale, and he does mol
odown the chimney TO fill the longest stock
ings OF the little folks while they sleep. I'm.
like Santa Claus again, he pays no attention
to little children who have loving parents Il
provide them with candy and dolls, with
ribbons and Jseknives. with bicycles ant
;drums. But, though young in years and big
of heart, he Is like Santa Claus In this partic-
MAR. he has presents for those who loved
their fellow men and who in the trying times
barred their breasts to Federal bullets and ex-
posed iheiI hearts to Union ~bayonets. He
invited the needy SCARED and veteran leglons,
of the Lost Cause, as we'll as the Widows oil
those soldiers who have answered to the las
roll call, to come to bis office where they re-
ceived kind words galore and good money
aplenty-eDoug to make the grizzled the
halt n the lame. Confederates feel like
lighting their battles over again. And the
S.SS "a soooO "no iSi'
In the supreme struggle for Southern Rights
were made.lighter because OF the nice way in
which the Captain delivers tokens Of their
seohntry's gratitude, While, of course, every.
body knows that Captain Perrin Is only the
agent through whom the country annually
3dispenses It's good gifts, YET his ma Ter t.
such that all regard him very much as the
children regard Santa Claus. Cold, dried
and withered hearts are made warm
or, and because OF bis act their blood flourish
es and fills all the arteries that invigorate
and make glad the hearts Of those who ara so
far advanced on the outposts Of time that
they can almost hear the symphonies of the
angel host beyond the River. In their need a
few dollars Is worth more to them than
mountains Of gold and silver would be 10 tn.
rich. In their enfeebled condition the con-
seriousness OF q country's gratitude is beyond
price.
But, intermingled in all this gladness
among the needy old souls that were strong
and patriotic in young manhood. or loving
and true in young ~womanhood, Is the sad fact
that quiLea number OF their comrades have
fallen by the way since the last pay day.
Captain Perrin Is sorry that the number OF
his beneficiarles Is being reduced. Each year
he must send back to the State Treasury
checks for such as have died, and he must
erase their names from the list OF the living
patriots. And In a few years the participants
In the struggle will disappear from amongst
us, and the facts OF the war will be as a story
tina is tod. The great struggle will toen be
only q memory, and the names of the actors
will be forgotten or written in dust. We are
but passing shadows.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-05-23
INSURANCE RATES HIGHER.
Georgia Agents Put Oh Notice That
the Increase Has Been Ordered
echus of 'Erisco Fire.

the Increase Has Been Ordered
of Frisco Fire.
Savannah, Ga, May 10. Insurance agents
in Savannah have been advised that the In.
surance companies In New YORK have IN
creased the rates ON fire insurance because of
The recent Frisco earthquake and contagra-
ton.
This means, they say, that the people of
Georgia Will suUu be called upon by the
southeastern Tariff Association To pay u
greater premium Tor their protection against
lire.
Some of the larger companies, 1t is said,
have Withdrawn from the association luaL
first advanced The rates, but the most OF them
were willing To see the new rate 90 into
effect.
The insurance crmpanies have been max
ing great capital of the TACT that they with
stood the losses in frisco, but those who
nave pullcies Will not relish the idea of their
being made 10 pay the piper. The insurance
OF II comes fr,m the Southeastern Tariff AS
ISOLATION will effect every city and every
Georgia business man who carries fire In
suraEce.
Upon which the Press and Banner would
remark. Because OF competition, the high
rates in Aobeville have been reduced. Mr..
McDavid, who represents an independent
company offers lower rates than have hereto
fora been e3acted, and the SOUTHEASTERN
Tariff Association has instructed local
agents 20 meet his prices. And 30 IT Ia,
instead OF having to pay for the San Fran
cisco fire, Abbeville gets cheaper insurance
from the same companies that propose to
make Georgia people pay the piper"
The reduction In rates Is very grateful to
our people. 1t is said that the Greensboro
company has been getting rich al the lower
rates, and their success at cheaper rates
almost induces an effort on the part OF Able
Vile to organize a company OF their own.
Georgia people need not necessarily submit
10 the Increased demand Of the South. East
ern Tariff Association, and they have nobody
but themselves 10 blame If they pay higher
insurance. There are good companies ready
TO insure at lower rates, and II the Southern
Tariff Associon ia not willing TO do In Geoi
gia as it does in South Carolina, then the
G oo5er grabblers might very we'll afford to
let the Soluh-E Eastern Tariff Association go
out OF business lin their State. Compa.
nles that did not lose SO much In San Fran
cisco would take their places. The South.
Eastern Tariff Association seems to be q
trust which has for its chief purpose the
maintaining of high rates.
1t is altogether a mistake TO suppose that
there are not, or may not, be good Insurance
companies outside Of the companies which
lost so heavily In San Francisco. San Fran.
cisco is not all the world, and We are not
/ ound to make good the business losses Of
the people who did business in that city,
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MistRkcn

The News and Courier In noting steps In
making our homes attractive and comfort
able. among other things says:
'Tbe next step is taken when a door is put
to the hut, and the owner learns TO cloae H.
agai INST the outer world. The persistence OF
the savage traits Of outdoor life Is noticeable
In children and servants finding IL almost
impossible to learn 10 shut the doors. even 10
quite cold Weather. This habit may be
traced back 10 the time when our ancestors
lived In trees, or dug themselves holes In the
earth after the fashion Of rabbit Warrens."
If a man comes into a printing office on a
cold day when the atmosphere OF the room is
heated to the temperature OF summer, leav-
Ing the door open, rubbing bis hands together
and says: 1.-The office is nice and warm"
printers who do not belong 10 the Sunday
school may think a bad word or two while
the pious printers feel like asking him If be
Lives in q saw-mill." A printing office is a
good place to find out saw-mill dwellers.
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TOtala--

The total estimated increase Of cotton acre
age In the United States for 1905 is 3.54 per
cent, or $50, 45S acres more than last year, and
the average planting Of the crop Is about one
week later than normal.
A great majority Of our correspondents re-
polt the condition Of the cotton crop 10 De
very unfavorable. 49,.
While the winter was com paratively mild
in the South. preparations for planting were
tardy and the late spring precluped recovery
Of the lost time.
In some sections rains have been excessive,
causing much damage In others, dry wealth
er has prevailed, preventing prompt germina'
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S0u,h Carolina Catalogue.

The catalogue of the South Carolina Col
lege tor the current year has beeh printed.
Among the names of students from AUbeville
.ounty we notice those of Francis Wright
BrsdIey in the Junior Glass. and Lewis Ward
Perrin, Jr. in the Sophomore class.
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Read the above letter to Mrs. Far
mer aud then send that l0cts to Presi-
I. A. Keller, Abbeville, S. g.,
who will see that it reaches the pro-
per authorities.
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Stands OF cotton, as a rule,

tion Of the aeed. Stands OF cotton, as q rule,
are reported poor.
On the 9Th, 9th and 10th Of this month IN
usually cold weather M killing frost occur
red over a large area planted In cotton, either
killing the young cotton outright, or stunning
its growth, neccssitating much r%eplantipg.
The complaint Of q want OF farm labor is
general throughout the Southern States, and
mainly on this account planters have been
unable to increase acreage.
conditions may materially improve, but q
large crop OF cotton for this year does not
now seem probable.
Yours truly.
Latham. Alexander & Co..
New York.
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Estimate of Cotton Acreage May 10
I0OO

With the view OF obtaining the most relia
bile In formation possible concerning the cot
ton acreage of the United States for 1906, we
addressed 4,400 letters to banks, ban kerr, cot
ton commission merchants and responsible
planters, embracing every cotton growing
comfy in the South, asking acreage esti-
mates.
10 to this date we have secured 8. 1852 replies
OF average date May II, and the following tab
ulation is the result. In our opinion IL ls as
approximately correct an estimate or the COL
ton acreage as could be secured by direct COM
municatiop with parties competent 10 Judge,
residing In the Southern States.
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1855 Iooo
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON,
CHARLESTON, S. G.

Entrance examinations will be held In me
County Court House on Friday, July 8, at . q.
10. One Free Tuition Scholarship, TO eacn
county OF South Carolina awarded oy tne
,Jndge OF Probate. Board and furnished room
In Dormitory, Sill a month. All candidates
for admission are permitted to compete 1oI
vacant Boyce Scholarships which pay sluU "
dress Il MULE,
lime % 1eO6. n President.
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decrease in the same ratio that the use
of DIR. Kings New Life Pills increases.
They save you from danger and bring
quick and painless relief from consti-
patton and the ills growing out of it.
Strength and vigor always follow
their use. Guaranteed by P. B. Speed,
Druggist. 25c. Try them.
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The State Of South Carolina.
,BBEVILLE COUNTY.

Probate Capitalization for Letters of AID.
ministratlon.
BY r. Z. HILL. ESQ.,, JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WHEREAS. j.. I. Ware and R. A. Ware
w have made suit TO me, TO grant them
Letters OF Administration of the Estate and
effects of William a. Ware, late OF Abbeville
County, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors Of
the said William A. Ware, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in the Court Of Pre-
bale, 10 be held at Abbeville G.. H.. on Thurs
day, the 3lst day OF May, 1876, after publica-
ton hereof, at IL o'clock In the forenoon, 10
cause, II any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court.
this 18TH day OF May, In the year
lSEAL.i OF our Lord one thousand nine hub
dred and six. and In the 130th year
OF American Independence.
Published on the 10Th day OF May, 1906, In
the Press and Banner and on the Court House
door for the time required by law;
X. E.. HILL.
Judge OF PROBATE.
May IL, 1906, IT
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For paint, oils, varnishes and stain. Mil
ford is the man you want TO see.
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Graded School Commencement.

"TtfuCu SSoVV
Next Thursday p'ght the Commencement
the Abbeville Graded School will be held
In the Court House.
The following is a list of the graduates.
Eva Louise Baker
Ellen Louise Bro wn
Mary Carwile
Elizaheth Clinkacales
Sara Calhoun Nor wood
Mary Perrin
Julia Agnes Pannal
Mary Helen r 1che
Jessie Speed
Benie Watson
Lois Cater Wilson
James Calvin Hemphill
Hal Kipard
Gottlob Neuter
Willie Perrin
Lalaud Stephens
Bona White
w. D. Wilkinson
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25 and so cts.
For sale at all first class Druggist.

Special sale now being held by p. B.
Speed, Exclusive wholesale agent for
Abbeville. Dealers else where desiring
agency apply Murray Drug Co.
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Estate Of Mrs. NJ. J. 0atz.

Notice of Settlement and Application
for Final Discharge. :
TAKE NOTICE that on the 20 b day OF
l. May, 1906, We will render a final account
OF our actings and doings as Executors OF the
Estate OF Mrs. NJ. J. OulZ, deceased, 10 the Of
flee of Judge OF Probate for Abbeville County
at 10 o'clock q. M, and on the same day Will
apply ior q final discharge from our trust ss
such Executors.
All persons baving demands against said
estate will present them for payment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred. -
J.. E. BRITT,
MRS. W.. o. WHATLEY,
April 18th, 1906. Extrs.
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We are showing and selling Skirts made of Wolfe, Chiffon Vol,
Panama, Chiffon Panama, Mohair Briliantine and Silian. The
color range is complete-BEck, Navy Blue, Reseda Green, Light and
Dark Gray and Alice Blue. Price range $425 to $3.50.
In matter of Shirt Waists, both in Lawn and Madras, wedefy COM
petition either in style, quality or price.
A new fresh shipment of Panols for Ladies and Children in
White Linen, plain or embroidered, for Ladies. White rd Colored
Silks for Children. Price range SOC to $780, The best goods for low
est price.
Trunks and Vaises for Mountain o. Seaboard trp-absoutely
necessary article fol safety and comfort Price range-within the reach
ofan.
A new shipment of Corset Grdls, cool and absolutely wearabe.
Well trimmed. Price soc each. Skeleton Jackets for Chsdren, cool
and lasting, only 2c each.
A new shipment of Iaces and Lawns Val Lace, sc much in
vogue for trimming Lawn Dresses. We have them in petiest and
dantest patterns.
We arr away yonder headquarters for White Lawns and White
Muns, Persian, India Linon, Batbte, Francois, French Mul-an in the
sheeest, fufest effects, at prices pleasing to all.
Shoes in latest fhs and fances. Price don't near express quality.
Style and finish indispensable.
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STATEMENT
of the condition Of
The Bank Of Donalds,

located at Donalds, 8. c., at the close OF ousi-
ness May 4, 1906.
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FREE BROMONIA COUPON.
I hereby declare that I have never
before had q free bottle of "Bromonia."
Kindly send me one without any
cost to me whatever.
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Peerless
Iceland
Freezer
Zone motion), makes smooth, fine
ice-cream. Uses very little ice.
No effort to turn. Come see it
Abbeville Hardware Co.
What fs BrOmonia3

Read the following carefully:
If you have consumption or some
of the contagious forms of blood poison
ing we cannot cure you. We don't
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disease can be cured by the. use OF
"Bromonia."
Williams news., 1906-09-29
Toll Road Case Again

In the case, Territory versus Fer rall, same being quo warranto brought by District Attorney Ash urst to inquire into the right of Ferrall to collect tolls from persons passing over Bright Angel Toll Road, the court, last Thursday, on it's own motion. ordered and com manded the district attorney to bring in the county as a party. The district attorney has taken the position that the supervisors had no legal right to enter into a contract with Ferrall giving Ferrall all tolls he collects and neither give bond nor ke report of his collections, and the district attorney is deter mined that part of the tolls shall be paid into the treasury or that the road shall be declared a free trail.
Williams news., 1906-09-29
THE TWO CONVENTIONS

Both the republican and demo ;ratic county conventions meet to lay at Flagstaff to nominate tn, candidates for the county offices oi his county for the next two years
 The democrats promise a strong ticket Their candidates seeking the council so far as known are G W. Glowner of Flagstaff, and for he assembly, L s. Williams, of his place For recorder, Jesse Boyce of this place, and for sheriff Jas Kennedy of this city and John Francis of Flagstaff; for school su- perintendent, J. E Jones of Flag staff; for probate judge. A. T. Corn sh of Flagstaff; for treasurer, Rob -rt Walker; for supervisors, Fred Holden of Williams and Jesse Gregg ,f Flagstaff
 The republicans are somewhat in ioubt as to whom they will nomi nate. but Wm. Dutton of Flagstaff IS slated for the council, and M J Rounseville of Williams for the as- sembly. For recorder, the present incumbent, Harry c. Hibben, is seeking the place; for sheriff, Ferd Nellis of Williams, and Thomas Dunn of Flagstaff, are the most prominently mentioned; for pro bate judge. R. J. Kidd of Flagstaff; for school superintendent, Judge N c. Layton; for treasurer, Joseph R Treat; for supervisors, F.O. Poison
 If Willia ms. and John O. Harring- ion of Flagstaff.
 No doubt. though. enough good men can be found in the county 0 fill both tickets without any great amount of trouble. Let us hope they will all be good, clean men, and that the campaign will be con ducted in spirit of friendly rivalry, and let the best men win.
 A dispatch to the NEWS yesterday y from Flagstaff, stated that Tender son had withdrawn his name for the office of sheriff.
Williams news., 1906-09-29
OFFICE HOURS, g A. M. TOs P. NJ.
Capitol, Mocha and Java

Is blended from the finest growth offices that the markets of the world ,fford, selected for their elegant cul qualities. It is packed fresh from he roasters and possesses that fra grance and aroma so delightful to the lover of an ideal cup of coffee Guaranteed the finest blend offered o the trade, and always up to the standard.
 5 lbs. roasted whole grain,
 worth 45c lb. .$1 35 covered tin bucket, worth. 25 1 beautiful prize in every
 bucket, worth ... 50
 $2 10 All the above mentioned goods, signed, sealed and delivered, c. O. D., for $1 co. RACKET STORE.
Williams news., 1906-09-29
F. A. C. C.. ENTERTAIN

Among the many heautlful unctions which the society of Will ans has enjoyed during the past ear, none has been more delight ul than that of last Wednesday .ening. when MT. and Mrs. R. s
 eeple received from 8 to 12 o'clock The occasion was the last monthly reception of the F. A. c c. for the ear ending Oct. 1st, Mrs. People, president of the club. having given he first and the last entertainment
 After a most gracious welcome by he host and hostess, the fascinat ng game of progressive whist was introduced Each tally card was "a hing of beauty" being the hand tainted heads of woman of every ype and nationality The blondes i'd stra wb-rry beauties were as 'igned to the men, while the less fashionable, but not the less beau iful, brunettes were given to the fair 1ex. The table markers were also ,andpainted, representing Carmen ;ita's highjinks, all being the work f Miss Lucy Collins, of Topeka, Kansas.
 The house decorations were al- ,ogether charming in effect, the ,olor scheme being pink and white. he club colors. relieved by a touch f Oreen. Sweet peas were much in evidence.
 W nen eight games had been played tt was found that Mrs. Jakle had carried off the club prize, a hand some linen center piece embroider d in sweet peas; that Mrs. May ield had won the guests prize, a pretty piece of painted china, and that MT. Mayf-ld had won the gentleman's prize, servicea blt collar box in leather. The lady's consolation, dainty rose-jar was awarded Mrs. Buggeln, and tht sentleman's consolation, a tiny box If dominoes. went to MT Jakle.
 The appetizing refreshments con sisted of chicken pates, coffee ana 'harlotte-russe with the accessories. the club menu being limited to hlee articles. Mrs People was as isted in serving by Mrs. James Kennedy and Mrs. Maddock.
 Mrs. Jakel delighted the guests with several banjo selections dur ing the refreshment hour.
 Those present were:
 Mir and Mrs. Vim. F. Dermont, Jas. Kennedy. jos. Johnston, Thos. Maddock, Gus Jakle David saudebaugh. Fred Smith, Martin Buggeln, Jos. taChance, Wm. Mayf cid, Geo. -Greenwald.
 Madam A. H. Harrell Rec Stockton, Berth, <enendy. K. w. Williams, and Miller and Dick enson, of Flagstaff.
 Misses Teffi Buggeln.
 Messrs. Olson, Salzman, Preysz, Williams, DI Melick and Prof Cureton,
Williams news., 1906-09-29
Prominent Citizens May Be Prosecuted

Washington, D. C., Sept. O. Especial to Phoenix Republican)- Scott Smith, secretary of the secre tary of the interior, arrived here today from Arizona, where he has been investiga ting land matters and the reclamation service He refuses to give out any statement at prt ts- ent, as he leaves this evening to lay all his information before Seere- tary Hitchcock, who is at his sum mer home in New Hampshire.
 Mr. Scott said, however. that he should not be surprised if there were a number of prosecutions of persons of prominence in both Ari- zona and New Mexico
 Spea king of the statehood situa tiOn, MT. Smith said that about nine-tenths of the people of Ari zona are against jointure.
Williams news., 1906-09-29
SOME LOCAL ITEMS

Ed. Geddes and wife were city visitors Tuesday,
 Our prices talk.
 RACKET STORE.
 The local bank is now closing at 3 o'clock instead of 4 as formerly.
 Mir. F. O. Poison went to Flag staff Thursday to attend a meeting of the board of supervisors.
 See the gay washerwoman at the opera house, Monday and Tuesday evenings.
 R. D. Barfoot on Wednesday bought the Albert Skoog cottage located on Hancock avenue
 Mrs. R. J. Wood, of Fresno. Cal, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Green wa Id for few days this week.
 Dr. Baker, dentist, will be in his office in Flagstaff for the next three weeks, commencing Monday Oct. 1. For newest things in Vesta Tilley hats, Peter Pan turbans, Gains boros, etc., see the Racket Store.
 Ferd. Nellis left Thursday for Flagstaff, where he will remain un- til after the republican convention today.
 If the party who stole the lock of Bobby Burns chicken house will call on him he will gladly give him the key.
 Miss Eliza Mcintyre returned on Wee nesday from a most pleasant visit to San Pedro and other Cali fornia points.
 Wm. Ergmann, IT,, is expected to arrive here from Los Angeles the first of next week, and will spend d couple of weeks hunting.
 MT. Ray, manager of the Bright Angel curio at the Canyon. is in the east on vacation. During his absence his place is being taken by Miss Lizzie Springfield, assisted by her sister, Vada.
Williams news., 1906-09-29

Conductor Jas. Hogue has laid off the men employed at his mining property near Bass station until the middle of next month, when work will again be resumed Jim" thinks he has a bonanza out there. and will push development as fast as finances will permit.
Williams news., 1906-09-29
Volurne IS
Wanted, For Sale, Rent, Etc.

For Sale-House and lot. In quire of A. R. Kilgore.
 Two furnished rooms for rent. See-J. H. Selman. Salzman's store.
 Three room house for rent; half mile north of town. See J. H. Sel- man, Salzman's store.
Williams news., 1906-09-29
Letter List.

The following is the list of letters remaining uncalled for at the postofice. Williams. Ari- zona, for the week ending Sept. 29. 1906. These letters will be sent to the dead letter office Oct. 20. l9O6 if not called for before nat time: Avlla, Cresencio Wiley, Carmelita Haberkorn, John Weller, Walter Kilgore, J Nj Young Joseph @ Nagiiler, Miss Ida
 Persons calling for the above letters should say s'ad yertised.'' F. W. SMITH,
 Postmaster.
Williams news., 1906-09-29

Mrs. Geo. Winslow returned to home in Los Angeles on Thursday, after most pleasant two weeks visit here with her cousin, Council man Hudson, and his family.