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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
senator TfIIman II Unfair.

It is regretted that man OF Senator Till
mans GOOD sense should have been lead b
prejudice into an assault on President X pose.
Welt In the Browuvllle. affair. The Senator
his. taken a constitutional bubble a. Il
ground Of attack for the sirnp, 9 reason tina,
there was no other ground In sight.
The fact Is that all unbiased people viii
justify the conduct Of the President, and the
South is q unit In Its approval Of bis course.
Owing to relentless prejudice, there are
people In this State who have never. seen b
siugle act in Senate Teliman's public career
Of which they approved. His best deeds are
accredited to policy; everything bat his PHI
vate life has been held up as a target; al
effort has even been made to discount his
ability. Does 1t no, occur to the Senator that
prejudice has led him into blind and IN
reasonable criticism Of the President as IL has
lead his enemies to unJusly ~criticIse him
Someone said somewhere, something like
thls: II hate that Judgment which like III,
d .sh hy skins over that which is sound TO
light on that which is tainted" While No
one here will admit that there was any
overstepping OF authority In the BrownVilie
affair, TO one OF Senator Tillman's observat'op
and surroundings, It Ia a mystery thai he cab
see even a constitutional ground OF bubble
II lisa wonder that, like Baiam, he does not
bless when he has opened his mouth to curse
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
The AbbeyilIe Lumber Co.

Several weeks ago Mr.. w. =. Cochran sold
the business conducted under the name Of
the Abbevilie Lumber Company to Messr-
G. Sanford, president, and Mr.. ]. M. Law
ton, secretary and treasurer.
These gentlemen continue the business as 3
corporation with $40 COO capital, and prof. ost
to answer allthe demands OF The trade. The
name Of the firm Is the !Abbeville Lumber
Company, Inc. Great improvement ha'
been made 10 the looks OF the place. The sig
OF the shed has been %ex,endAd, aud the Office
has been enlarged. ill.,.
The arrangement of their goods is most ex
ssllent, and we'll filled racks show a vartet!
and quality never before seen in Abbeviile.
The new company propose to keep all the
required lumber and building material &c
meet the demands of the town and q unity
They understand their business and propos
TO offer their goods at such favorable prices ~
win obviate the necessity OF our people send
ing abroad for anything.
A good lumber yard Is a necessity for al
towns the size OF Abueville, and the Press
and Banner is glad TO welcome Messrs Sand
ford and Lawtou to our town Their presence
and their business will be an acquisition t.
the town and county.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
ErSkane,s New President.

DR.. j, 8. Mofatt has been Installed In th'
Presidency Of Erskine College. In a word i
might be said that DR.. Moffatt has come
home He is a son OF Ersklne audlmarried Q
daughter of the Due West Femalei College. a
native Of Due West. In the home of her ma
tivity Miss Jennie Grier, was lovely and fair
In Chester, as the wife OF a beloved pastor
the charm OF Der matroply beauty and bel
sweet attractive graces OF mind ard hear
brought great clusters OF devoted hearts
around her. Loving hearts. you know. ar
more than coropets.
The newspaper are full Of praise for Mr.
Moffat to all of which we agree. Mr.. M'ffai
finds Ersklne In a most prosperous condi
tlon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
All grades Fertilizers a
Glenn 8.
At the Pavilion.

The Musical Company now playing at the
Pavilion theatre rendered 1.-The Slaves OF the
Orient" TO q large and appreoiati,e audience
last Monday night. The play was ful! OF
characteristic sltuations natural to such q
play. The costumes of the turks and women
Of the harems were very correct representa-
tions. The old Pashs reminded us OF a son Of
islam we had seen making his prayers on
the banks OF the Suez canal.
There will be q play each night this week.
At the end OF the week the most popula
young lady OF the city ia 10 be given a gold
watch. The voting goes merrily on each
night, and the results Of the vote Is published
each night in the theatre.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
The Repeal.

1t is proposed TO repeal the lien law which
has heretofore enabled poor men, white and
black. to get credit, to enable them TO rem
lsnd and mike crops OF their own. II the Law
is repealed DOC men of whattv'r color tr
class will be denied means of credit. 1t is fair
to presume that no effort will be made to In.
jire the credit Of the landowners by refusing
him the right to mortgage his land. 1t Is also
fair 10 presume that no effort will be made 10
repeal the lien for the rent OF the laud.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

MTIs Florence Kirby, who has been in At
lanta for q year, holding an important place
as s.enographer. and typewriter. is spending
q 81 5rt time At home. She has been at hard
may be beneficial TO her health. In the time
that she spent in Atlanta she acquired eff
.iency and speed in her work and we are
glad 10 note good things OF her.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
W. T. BRADLEY,
Treasurer.
September 18th, 1905.
4 Candle In the Well.

When a well has to be cleaned it ls
customary to lower a candle into it; II
the candle burns, the man who ls TO
do the cleaning may descend with SAT-
ETY., but if it goes out, for him to de-
scend would be almost certaiu death.
Carbonic acid gas often lies at the bot
tom of a well, and lowering the candle
is the test, for this gas will at once
smother the light, just as it would the
man. The flame and the man ooth
live on oxygen, and both die In a r
bonic. acid gas.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Thirty Years OF Efficiency.

Gen. Hemphill came home from Colnmbis
last Saturday, after having won the clerk
ship of the Senate without opposition. The
General ia q politician from a long way back
and his f~iciency as a clerk has never beer
questioned by anybody. he is Always pop
ular. always ready TO oblig- and always com
petent and efficient. He haa been 10 the Leg
isluture for thirty years and what be knows
about hi body would A. a book. He be-
lievea the dispensary is safe, and that q ma
jority of the temperance people are not YET
ready to Join the ranks OF the saloon men in
the demand for license.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
To Celebrate Lees Birthday.

The Moff4tt Grier Chapter Of United
Daughters OF the Confederacy. Due West viii
celebrate Lees birthday In Ecsk,ne Aud,tori-
um, Jan, 18th at eleven O'Clock a IN. Tne ex-
erclses will consist OF an address by Prof
N .rk E. Bradley OF Clemson College, and
appropriate reading and songs by member
OF the Chapter. A highly entertaining pr
CANINE is assured; and the public is cordial
ly invited to be present. e
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Special School Tax.
Tie State Of South Carolina.
Abbeville County
whom If NAV concern

10 WHO'LL IL mdy, CouCeAH. r.
Notice is hereby given that on the 4th Tues
day in January, 1907, an election will he held up
on the question Of continuing the special tax
heretofore authorized for the support ofthe schools
of the school district of the City of Abbeville, for
five years.
That at said electonssthe qualified electors Of
said school district be entitledto vote.
The said election will be held at Abbev1lle
Court House and the polls will be open from 8
o'clock A. M. to o'clock ?. M. ca
Managers of Election--W. G. Chapman, ].
/. Clark and H. T.. Wardlaw.
By order of the Board of Trustees.
F. E. Harrison,
Chairman.
Frank B. Gary,
Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

Glenn has the best values
in medium price work shirts,
pants, Old Ky. Wooden Mills
guaranteed, and oYeralls
mems SOC. Use. $1.00, boys
25c. to SOC.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

want To return my sincere thanks tor the
my son Eugene l.. Power during bis recent
long as we know how 10 appreciate such
people. Know their generosities and sppre-
ciate their k%indnesses and In no instance
has 1t been shown and appreciated NOR.
II. g. Power.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Mr.. Wilson

Mr.. Wilson Burnett, sou OF Mr.. Ose Burnett
ofTt1as, has been paying his friends and re-
latives q visit. He left for bis western home
on Monday evening. When he gets RON ne
ia coming back 10 the land Of bis nativity.
For the present he will face the
"Norther'. the Droutbs, and Coyotes, for
there the "eagles' come easy and the long
green grows like short staple.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
The Press and Banner
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1907.
The Erskfnian.

The Press and Banner is In receipt OF the
December number OF the Erskinian. It.
pages are we'll filled with Interesting matter
and the book Is neatly printed by Pittmap
and Sons, Greenwood. s. U. In this number
are pages that entertain the reader. We are
glad to nave the Erskininian on our ex-
change list. and congratulate the young
on the literature excellence O.
their publication.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

Meeting OF the Commercial Club.
A meeting of the Commercial Club Will be
held In the club rooms on Friday afternoon
1 I've O'Clock. 3,
The business is important.
Matters for discussion will be of Interest to
very mem Der.
Remember the date. Friday afternoon at
I'VE o'clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
LAND! LAND!
353 Acres for Sale.
The Healthiest Place i'm the County.

Situated near Little Mountain, 7 IL miles from Abbevine c. H. Two
public roads nj through plantation. Has one Groom dwelling, large barn
and stables, large cotton house, with COW stalls. Three tenant houses. Deep
we'll which would supply water for whole plantation. Has four streams and
four splendid springs we'll located. Wood and timber in abundance. Enough
cleared land for six horse farm. In addition there is valuable mineral deposit.
Lies well and practically no waste on the premises.
Apply to PRESS AND BANNEf'
n II, J. LYON.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

Plows, names, traces, col
lars, pads, shovels, hoes,
mattocks, Picks, rakes,grind-
stones. axes, and other farm
tools at Glenn's
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Rates Per Cent. Of Taxation are q
FOllOWs:

A poll tax of Zone Dollar per capita on all
male citizens between the age OF q and ~
years. except such as are exempt by Jaw, Will
be collected.
A communication road tax of One Dollar Will
be collected the same time as other taxes
from all male citizens between the ages OF 10
and so years, except such as are exempted o.
law. Unless said lax Is paid by first o. MaToh'
1907, eight days York upon the pubic nign-
ways will be required under an overseer' IL 80
much be necessary.
Taxes are payable only 10 gold and silver
coin, United States currency, National banR
Notes and Coupons Of State Bonds Whlcn De-
come payable during the year, 1906. A lax OF
so CENTS Will be collected on each dog.
AS 20 few avail themselves OF the emporium
ity of paying taxes at the times ana places
heretofore designated. / WILL discontinue tne
appDintments over the County, and collect
all Ia xes at the Treasurer's office.
Parties desiring In formation by mail IN re-
gard 10 their taxes will please write oeIole
December 10Th. stating the location OF theii
property, and include postage for reply, .
those paying taxes by check must lnciuoe
the charge for collection.
W. T.. BRADLEY,
Treasurer,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Dwelling.

The elegance Of design sand the mechanics
execution OF the work made the new hon
OF Hon. Frank B. Gary one Of the most hande
some dwelling houses in Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Take Notice..

The police have been instructed to repoi
ali persons who throw rubbish OF the publ
streets or side walks, and allow IL TO RENAL
there "a hours in violation Of the city ord
nance. I'LL Mcmillan,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Land Title Lost.

Lost, Saturday. Jan. 5th. on the streets Of
bbeville, land title. Finder will leave at
ress and Banner ONCE, or notify j. R. Nc
,ombs, Route 2, AbDeville, g. G.. and get re-
ward.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Taken I'm.

On Christmas eve, dark horse mule, roam
laced, reached, up and shod all round.
Owner can have By proving property and
1ester Prices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

Quit "cussiug" and rocking
chickens. Buy chicken wire
from Glenn and build fences
that will last for years.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

"Now," said the cooking school
teacher, lean any young lady tell me
what the pie plant is?"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Lost.

A dark brown mule with gray spot In
forehead, about ten or eleven years old, anne
In leg, stolen from Wellington. Any infor-
nation can be rent to the address below. IS
Nose Chiles, -
Wellington, 8. q.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

Enough goods at 100 each at bargains ,
fill the standpipe nearly.
INCEST kind OF fine China, Cut Glass an
Dinner ware at bargains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

have forty heads OF yoes aud two rams Of
q fine grade OF sheep that I will sell alta
reasonable price. '<t
ct. ~ Jas. E. Taggart
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For Rent.

The old Jones homeplace is Fort Pickens,
consisting OF 8 rooms and stove room. !
Apply to J.. E. Jones.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

Glenn's mixed grain feed
and poultry powders, will fill
your egg basket and many a
chicken fry you will get.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Notice Of Dissolution.

Ifyou want the very best Fertilizer
get IT, Register Farmers Bone.
w. ID. Barksdale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

Note-The above arrivals and departures, as
we'll as connections with otbe companies, are
given as in formation. and are not guaran.
teed.
a nd SOD Vile Daily. Lv. Augusta 20
o, m. arrive Augusta 7.4O q. NJ.
Ernest Williams, G.. P. Agt., Augusta, Ga.
r. A. Brand, TRAFFIC Manager.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Wanted.
Sheen for Sale,

Situation as foreman on q farm.
.. jim. Alewine, Iva, 8. O.,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

Be good to your stock, 60 to
Glenn's and get Rock Salt
Pratts Food, Regulator, " orm
Powders good mill feed,
bran, oats and corn, p.'$*v IS
low, quality Q. K.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

SC. will get two full nickle
size paper new garden seed.
at Glenn's. Beans. peas,
okra- the best varieties
cheaper in bulk.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

N. @. Syrup in hb!s,, IL
bbls., 10 and 5 gal. kegs at
Glenn's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

Glcnu's N@iestic Flour
hiehs@G fancy patent ever
ground from wheat. 4 car
lust ia, no kick on price nor
grade.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Seohoaru SchPGuES.

In cnrci Jan. 9Th: 1907. North brupd nme
at Anbevil -. No. ~ Local PASSENGER lz:1'
u. NJ. Nj. - Jamestown Limited ~ p. Ill
No. IS Exposition Special o. a. m.
South Bound due al Atbevllte.
No. 80 Jamestown Limited ] 0Sp r. M.
No, SO Local Pas.e niger LOS =. m.
No. II Exposition Special 2 So a. N.
Locals.
Ten thousand OF the ia reliable Greers
AImannrs jusL received 1T Speeds Drug
Store. Come IN aud get one.
Huylers candy, the kind the girls nKe'
f!esn al Speeds.
There are myrads Of twiukiirg stars. but
few COED cigars. There is lone IN
\ bhevilic THAT'S al ;he go, 1t Ii sold oy
Speed &nd is called Ctnco. .
Finch cards for sa!e AT Speeds.
1t cos,sjus a. much TO put on cheap paint
as good raint. Go to Speeds Drug store
wher y0u can get the best.
We don't make much fuss bot wa "sho" got
what you want. Try ug. Speeds Drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
DR.. ]. w. Huekabee Visits AbbeviIIe.

DR.. ]. w. Huekabee, OF Macon Ga, VINO
eieht years is back on a visit to bis friends
DR.. Hnokabee ia stopping with his brother
in-law, Maj Fr w. r. Nance on Magazine
Hill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16

Of Education will please call at the ofice on
Fridays. Saturdays and Saledsys. The ONCE
is open these days only. q.
nj E. B. Cheatham,
Co. Supt of Education.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
~ che Rapta.. Church.

Rev. A. Brown, d. D., Of 6reanville, will
preach AZ the Baptist church next Sunday
Jan. %, mofnining and night, the pastor
exchanging pu!pits with him. All WILL be
gladly welcomed TO both services.
A.. %. wilkins.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
stoekholder,, Meeting

stockholders Needing.
The regulsr annual meeting OF the Stock.
holders OF The Farmers Bank Of Abbevtlle,
Wednesday, the ninth day Of Jany. 1901, at
III, DuPre, Cashier
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
southern schedule.

= Leaves
7.45 a N for Columbia.
10 40 q m for Green VILE and Greenwood.
$40 p m for all points both ways
Arrives
$40 q n from GreenvilIe.-
1890 y m from both ways.
7.5H m from both ways.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
Anderson PI0qt0IGQ ld 0l G..
-=====Manufactures of========= s.s:
%sQlphulrie: Acids and Fertilizers,
own and operate fifteen Mills. This company
will put nothing on the market that has not been
tested, and thousands Of farmers give willing tes-
timony that the goods are fully Up to the stand
ard claimed. 5ss
Call on your local dealer for the Blood Grlanoss
and Acid Phosphate. No substitute will give u you
the same satisfaction. ss=S7 4
Once you have tried these fertilizers you vii
use no other.
Nndornnn nhnnnhrfn Nh nj az
A%[de|SlPIO9pl0|g 0ld0Igo

Y rF FeraiIizers on Hand.
! Ihave or hands allgradeso of fertilizers for
grain. b sure and see ns. We will also sell
you your cotton seed meal.
J. W. Mckee, 1T.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-01-16
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.
HIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
FROM MONDAY, OCTOBER
10Th UNTIL SATURDAY,
DECEMBE 3lst, 1906.
The Rate of State, County, School
and Special Tax, Including One
Dollar Poll Tax, One Dollar
Communication Tax,

TN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TO
i raise supplies for the nscal year commence
ing January /, 1906. notice Is hereby given
that the Office Of County Treasurer Tor Aooe-
taxes for said fiscal year.from Monday, Octo-
Der 18th, until Monday, December 3lst, with
out penalty. There will be added J
A penalty of one per cent. on all taxes mol
paid on January lst, 1907.
A penalty of two per cent on Bill taxes not
paid on February lst. 1907. =.
A penalty of seven per cent. on all taxes not
paid on March LIST, 1907.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-25
MANY NAMES ON
COUNCIL PETITION
City Authorities viii Hear
About the Condition of
Potter'S Field.
THE ANTI-SALOON WORK.

At a meeting Of the Ministerial asso-
citation, the Rev. o. S. Harrison made a
report on the question of having the
potter's field at Earlham cemetery
placed in better condition. He stated
that 10 names had been secured on
the petition that is to be presented TO
the next meeting of the city council.
report was presented by the Rev.
Shumaker. OF the Anti-Saloon league,
on the results of the work in the city,
Sunday. 1t was stated that 1896 was
realized on the collections and sub
scriptions taken in the various church
es. 1t is the belief that more has been
accomplished than during any of the
previous meetings of this nature. Mr..
Loynd, an agent. selling the Moody IL
brary. was given the sanction OF the
association for operations in Rich
mond.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-25
SOCIETY," NEWS
Phone 112 Bell Phone 81

Study, Mr.. and Mrs. Press Markley
and Mrs. l.. J. Noblock, of. Lafayette.
!. 1. !.
The Audubon society will meet
Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock with
Miss Elizabeth Comsrock.
!. + !.
The East End section of the Aid So
ciety of the Christian church will
meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. I.
F. Burns, 404 North Fifteenth street.
!. = j.
Music for the services at Reid Mem
orial church On Thanksgiving day, in
the morning is as follows:
Fantasia In c.. Tours
Miss CASTOR.
Anthem. 20, That Men Would Praise
the Lord .r Wostenholme
Rene Angel1que.. .Rubinstein
Miss CASTOR
Anthem, Harvest Anthem. :. 49,.
e. =. =. .. =. =. R. III. Woodman
Fantasia Triomphie. . =. Dubois
Miss CASTOR
j. + +
Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio HoIton enter.
tanned the members of a whist club
Saturday evening at their home on
South Thirteenth street in a delight
full manner. Whist was played at five
tables and the prize was awarded &c
Mrs. George Dilks, Jr. A luncheon in
courses was served. In two weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Wickam Corwin will en-
terrain the club at their home OF
South Twelfth street. The members
Of the club are Messrs. and Mesdames
George Dilks, Wilbur Hibberd, Wick
am Corwin, Horatio Holton. Joseph
Hill, Rudolph Leeds, Ray Shiveley,
Dudley Elmer, Richard Study, Misses
Jose phine Gates, Marie Campbell. Car
olyn Hollingsworth, and Messrs. Thorn
as kaufman, Ramsey Poundstone, anC
Louis Gray.
!. j. +
| Prof. Cyrus Hodgin will go to vii
| Transport, Ind. Saturday to address:
the teachers association.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-25

LETTER FROM GOV. HARRIS.
SECRETARY BUTLER SAYS THE
INDIANA LAW is NOT YET IN
FULL OPERATION BUT is GRAD
uAILY BECOMING SO.

That the state Of Ohio expects to
profit by Indiana's experience with the
prison contract labor question IS evil
denced in a letter received by Amos W.
Butler, secretary Of the board of state
charities, from Governor Andrew L.
Harris Of Ohio. In his letter Cover
nor Harris asks for all the information
relative to the contract labor question
that Mr.. Butler can give.
Our law is not in full effect as yet, -
said Mr.. Butler in discussing Indiana S
experience, but we are gradually
working into the new conditions. The
Reformatory at Jeffersonville is fur
nishing many things to the state insti-
tutions. So far the law has been very
satisfactory. Under our law one-halt
of the population of the state prison Is
employed on contracts either for the
state in the binder twine plant or for
private corporations engaged in the
manufacture of shirts and overalls OF
Ill CoOperaSe anu STONE cutting pidulS
In Inoiana rot more than half of the
prison population works on labor con
tracts. The working one-half is or
duty but eight hours per day and not
more than 100 men are at work on any
one contract. All contracts have
been abolished at the reformatory and
the system has been changed to that Of
the trade school plant This furnish
j es the men employment and at the
same time teaches them trade by
which they may earn a living wheI
they are released from prison. They
are entirely free from the domination
of prison labor contracts. In Indiana
the change in the law has not brought
enforced idleness to the men"