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Evening journal., 1908-10-09
"GLAD HANDLERS"
SPEAK IN DOVER
Andrew c. Gray Says He
Would Go on the Trail
Against Graft"
Special to THE EVENING JoURNAI.


DOVER. Del, oct 9-The Democrats
had their first Opera House rally in
Dover last night and Alexander NJ.
DAILY. the defeated candidate for attor-
ney-=eneral. presideced. and was
greeted with Somewhat Of an ovation
as he introduced the State candidates.
Or. Rowland G Pavuter. candidate
for governor: Levin Irving Handy.
candidate for Congress. and Andrew c.
GRAY. candidate for attorney general.
made addresses. There were also on the
stage William b. Megoar. candidate for
insurance commissioner: William PEN
newill. candidate for auditor Of ac
counts: Thomas j Gray. candidate for
state treasurer. and John II. Jones Of
Dover. nominee for elector.
William =. Malone.', for sheriff:
Francis NJ Soper. Frank c. Bancroft.
James +. Lafferty and Charles Hop.
kins. nominees for Assembly: William
A. Willis. nominee for coroner. and
Charles Howell LeFevere. nominee for
prothonotarv formed line of attend
ants on the stage back Of the speakers.
At the close Of the NEE ling and while
the Dover orchestra. led by A. Victor
popular airs. the candidates formed
line in front of the stage and received
between 300 and 400 voters and women.
who came forward to pay their re-
sepcts. Tfht =
These are not the old Democrats of
times past" said Mr. Aandy in the
course Of his speech. "hut what an ar
ray Of young men with integrity era
success in life have been presented TO-
YOU by the Democratic party Of to-day
asking that you give the people a
change and entrust the affairs Of gov
ernment in their hands. under tho con-
dition that the people shall rule"
Andrew c. Gray stated that he knew
very little Of graft" in Kent county.
but that If the people would honor him
with their franchises on November, he
would know more about II before
February He declared that he would
make a search OF any district where
vote buying was practiced and put be-
hind bars and in stripes the high ana
low vote buyers.
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
DRAW JURY FOR
NOVEMBER COURT

jury Commissioners Scott and Cooch
to-day drew the first pannel Of jurors
for service at the November term of
General Sessions Court in and for New
Castle county. which opens here on No
vember ..
Following is the panel;
First Representative dlstrict-Henry
Hirzel. Harry J. Stidham. John E.
Hendrickson. William T. Robinson.
Second Representative distrlct-Wil-
liam J. Halfway. William D. Morrow.
John MoCaullev. Thomas NJ. Collins
Third Representative district-John
B. Taylor. Charles NJ Smith. John B.
Ginder. Franklin j. Murphy.
Fourth Representative district
Charles H. Simmons. Daniel Ross.
Frederick G. Hendere-. James Nc
Keugh.
Fifth Representative district-Robert
Sheldrick, Harry Y Beigler, George c.
Morton. Thomas p. Roach.
Sixth Representative district-Stew-
art Ramsey. J. Frank Petitdemange.
Seventh Representative district
George II Chandler, Albert Lewis.
Eighth Representative district-Al.
win Satterthwaite. William Chambers.
Ninth. Representative district-Wil-
liam H. Smith, Walter F. Smalley.
Tenth Representative district-Pat-
rick McGrory. George w. Appleby.
Eleventh Representative district
James Morris. James NJ. Downes.
Twelfth Representative district
George N. Bright. Johr ]. Messig.
Thirteenth Representative district
George Hopkins. Edgar Clayton.
Fourteenth Representative district
John W. Atwell. Harris W. Mcdowell
Fifteenth Representative district
William S. Gardiner. Robert Deakyne.
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
OBJECT TOLAMPS
ON CARRIAGES
GrangerS Do Not Take Kindly
TO Law Advocated
by AutOiStS

The desire Of the members Of the Del
aware Automobile Association tohave
State law enacted to oblige farmers
TO carry lamps at night on their
wagons and carriages was scored az
the meeting Of Brandywine Grange AT
Talleyville last night bv farmers who
saw in it an effort to place on farmers
a burden which would not be at all
necessary were automobile drivers e,
observe the speed regulations and
proper courtesy of the road. Members
of the Delaware Automobile Assocla.
ton at its annual meeting several days
ago talked Of the enactment of a law
compeIlinE vehicles on country roads
to carry lamps at night. ana this sug-.
gesuon aroused not a little anger at
the meeting of the grangers last night
in spite of the fact that several menu
bers of the grange themselves own
automobiles and are enthusiastic mot
orists
Such a law as that proposed by thc
automobile association. if enacted, il
was complained. would be a hardship
to hundreds Of farmers throughout the
State. Farmers who would start In
eaEy morning for a market center and
who did not eXpect TO return TO their
fazurE until after nightfall would be
obliged to carry lamps on their wagons
throughout the day Stress was also
laid on the expense which would re-
suit TO farmers from such a law. an
expense wsAch would do so much more
good if directed to other channels, such
as grange or farmers institute work.
While nearly all the grangers thought
that the motorists We're unfair to the
farmer. others. particularly those who
are interested in automobiles them
selves. reminded their fellow granger,
that farmers might also be unfair in
many ways to the autoists. and sug-
gested that much of MISUNDERSTANDING
between farmers and automobile own
ers might be dissopate1 with mutual
courtesy.
No action was taken on the discus
sion last night, but !t is proposed to
resume the consideration at a future
meeting and to adopt resolutions.
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
OLD ASBURY CHURCH
IS lI0 YEARS OLD

Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church. the
mother body OF Wilmington Methodists.
will. or Sunday, celebrate the one hundred
and nineteenth anniversary of its exist
ence.
Rev. DR.. ]. D. Martin. a member Of the
Philadelphia Conference, will be the visit
ing clergyman to assist the pastor Rev.
H. A. D. fWesterfield.
TIE services will continue the entire
Evening journal., 1908-10-09

WASHINGTON. D. c., Oct. e:-Ths
harornetrio disturbance that has oe-
eupied Cuban and Florida waters dur
ina the last few days, has moved north
ward and now covers the South At
Iantic States. The rain area extends
northward to Virginia, and thence over
Eastern Tennessee and the ast 9uii
states. Storm warnings are displayed
on the Atlantic coast from Wilmington
to New York.
Forecast till p. m. Saturday;
For Delaware-Rsin tonight and sat
urday, cooler Saturday. increasing
northeasterly winds.
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
neIti Phi Entertains.

The Delft Fhi Literary Society Of
Delaware College gave a reception in
honor Of College oratory last evn in
honor of the non society members af
the college. A delightful evening was
spent. Brief addresses on college life
wre mad by DR.. A H Sypherd. the
Rev. H. c. Prouse. Professor Smith. Or.
L. Heisler Ball and William W. Knowles
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
coLoRED REPUBLICANS
TO HAVE MASS MEET

The colored Republican voters OF VIII
mington. will have a mass meeting tonight
in the odd Fellows Temple. Orange street
above Tenth. The speakers viii be Jeffer-
son Lyons. a former registrar Of the
United States treasury. and Joseph Moore.
prominent colored resident OF Washing
ton Prior 10 the meeting there VIII be
a street parade. .-....
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
BOYS TOOK TOBACCO
FROM FREIGHT CARS

Frank Joschinski and John Gorecki, both
bows about 10 or II years old. wero ar
raigned in City Court this morning before
Deputy Judge Joslyn, on charges Of steal
ing tobacco and other goods from freight
cars in the west yard Of the Baltimore
and Ohio railway The Joschinski boy
was held under 5000 probation bonds. and
young Gorecki was dismissed
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
Mon Lace nav Prize

Miss Sadie NJ Shields of No. so4
West Second street won the prize Of
five dollars offered by William Lawton.
Market stret merchant. to the one
guessing nearest 70 the total receipts
of the Minquadale Home Tag Day. Miss
Shields guess was s25O0.50. The ac-
tual amount received by the Home was
S250S27. Hiss Shields will turn the
prize money over TO the home
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
still Have RUNAWAY RoY.

------- Fox. the New Jersey boy who
came here TO see the big farms and was
summarily taken in charge by the
policeAfor being a runaway. was order
ed TO be given over TO the charge Of
Agent Stout this morning by Deputy
Judge Joslyn in City Court to await
word from the boys father
II is not the first time that James has
run away from home.
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
Talk Of Launehina.

The board Of directors Of the Board
of Trade held a meeting yesterday at
which plans were discussed for the
launching of the new battleship Della
ware. AS the meeting was a private
one no details were given out regard
ing what action the directors had
taken.
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
To Rebuild Burned House

A permit 10 alter the two dwellings
and stores al Nos 51S and SIS Madi-
son street which were damaged by FIRE
recently. was issued today by Build
ing Inspector Johnson. The cost Of
the alterations will be about $40 to
each place The places are owned by
John Davis and Mary Mulreaty.
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
Meetino a. v. W. r A

Miss Helen F. Barnes, National Sec
retary Of the Y. w. c. A. will speak
Sunday afternoon in the gymnasium of
the Association building at No. 90g
King street The meeting win begin
at 4 o'clock and a special program of
music win be rendered.
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
pied in PhiIadeInhia.

James T. Mcdowell son Of the late
Philip and Catherine Mcdowell died
last evening at his home No. sos Nc
Kean street. Philadelphia. Mr Nc
Dowell was in his 55tA year For the
past twenty years he was a resident
of Philadelphia. being engaged in the
lumber business in that city He is
survived by his widow and thre chill
dren. The funeral will take place in
Philadelphia on Monday.
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
DR.. FAHEY NOT IN ACCIDENT.

persistent rumor that Or. John z,
Fahey had been killed while driving across
the p, B. and W. surface tracks at
Seventh ana Railroad was denied by the
doctor this afternoon. He could not ac-
count for the rumor inasmuch as he had
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
First Voters 10 Parade.

The Republican First Voters Club is
requested TO meet tomorrow night az Z
o'clock at the Young Mn's Republican
Club 10 march in the Republican pa
rade prior to the Opera House meet
ing
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
To Form Bryan and Kern Club.

The Democratic citizens OF the Sixth
ward will hold meeting this evening
TO form a Bryan and Kern club The
meeting viii be held in the rooms Of
the North End Athletic Club, Four
teent hand Walnut streets. -- =
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
Mission Meetina nt West.

The autumn meeting Of the Womens
Missionary Society Of West Preshyter-
ian Church was held yesterday. After
a business session a social hour was
enioyed
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
sov Throvn From Bicycle

While riding a bicycle along Concord
pike last night. Lester Hopkins, a small
boy. was thrown from th wheel into an
entrenchment by oolliding wit ha water
pipe on which no danger signal was
displayed.
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
Mr.. MoAlister Improvin'

Daniel l. McAlister. secretary and
treasurer of the Hart Packing Com
pany. who was removed TO the Homeo-
pathic Hospital bcause Of serious at
tack Of pneumonia, is improving.
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
To Attend Horseshoers Convention.

T . TTENVFFN TT @7~T'H- =
John Cathcart and Thomas G. Doud
will leave this city tomorrow for Buff
falo, y. Y, where they will attend the
national convention of the Master
Union
Evening journal., 1908-10-09
WEATHER.

Ccontinusd on Second PaFe.J
Evening journal., 1908-10-09

Prospsriiyis coming BACK HOME
Be reaig TO met il this Fall
Gef your Ads. ready. The Journal
will do the resi- with its large
home and rural circulation.
IT LEADS
Evening journal., 1908-10-09

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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-01-08
Movement i'm Millinery.

Among the changes in our stores that went
into effect on the first Of the month was the
withdrawal OF Mr.. W. D. Wilson from the
nrm Of X. M. Haddop and Co. Mr.. Wilson js
q most excellent salesman who has the conf
dence and respect Of all mankind hereahout.
He goss to that old and reliable firm OIL. w.
White. where he will be glad to see every
body. old and young, and where he will as
heretofore offer good bargains in the latest,
the best, and the most attractive goods In the
market. 1t is pleasure to buy from 80 good
q man.
The new firm will consist Of T. g. White,
W. II. White and w. D. Wilson, and the firm
name will be The L. W. White Go.
Mr.. W. E. Hill goes into the store of
Messrs. r. NJ. Haddon & Co. He is happy
bridegroom, just starting out in doble bust
ness, and he is hopeful Of great things from
the sale Of millinery and other trimmings to
adorn the female form. For these reasons he
will help that good old firm Of R. m. Haddon
d Co. in their efforts to give everybody and
especially every lady, good bargain in the
best and the prettiest goods that ever made
glad the heart Of the most adorable divinity
that ever smiled ON a son OF Adam. In his
dealings he isas fair as the day, and as honest
as tho sunshine. he enter his new field with
the best OF good things for those who would
make themselves Irresistible.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-01-08
Change of Schedule.

The Southern has changed Its schedule aud
reduced the number OF Its trains. This was
because the running OF three daily trains
each way did not pay expenses. The popu To-
tlon and the travel are not sufficient for such
a number OF trains. But two trains day is a
long way ahead OF the trains years ago, when
we had but one train day to and from
Hodges 1t will be remembered that long
ago the train left Abbeville for Hodges In the
morning and remained at Hedges for several
hours, or until the arrival OF the train at that
place from Colum
1t will be remembered, too, that In those
days the time between Abbeville and Hodges
was anywhere from fifty to sixty minutes.
The first train in the morning now leaves
Abbeville al 1920, returning at ll:5s. The af
ternoou train leaves Abbeville at $50. re-
turning at 7:l5.
We have no doubt the Southern would
have been glad to keep up the old schedules
II the business had warranted. And under
the circumstances nobody has right To
complain.
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Take a Little Salt With 1t.

Just now much attention Is being given to
the villiflcation or abuse OF alleged de-
faulting county officers, all OF Which
abuse Ia baaed upon exparte expert testl-
mony, and not upon the verdicts OF july
which hears both sides. and whose members
have no ambition, or interest in being re-
elected.
This thing OF finding "mare's nests" every
two years is a little monotonous, II not tire
some. Wethink 1t unjust, undignifled, and
superserviceable for anybody to make these
attacks on election years for political pur-
poses The officers aforesaid may be very cor
rupt, but we shall wait for the action OF the
petit jury before forming our opinion.
From our view point. not full fsith should
be put in exparte statements. BY what
authority does the e1parte statement
OF hired experts get into the newspapers?
These: same experts, 1t seems. never fall to.
find "mare's nest," when they look for 1t
Somebody not 80 long ago said that the ex
pert testimony of medical men was worth
very little. for the simple reason that such ex-
perts generally gave the testimony that their
employers wanted. Such reports, whether
true or false, are clearly libelous, and
we nope 10 beo LILO uay "nou 'uo
publication OF malicious reports by hired
experts will be properly punished. and when
the author OF such libelous reports will be
made to suffer. Hired exparte experts
should be taught lesson In good manners,
and they should have a care as to whose good
name they assaIl.
This newspap per cannot believe, and does:no'
believe, that 1t is any part Of the duty Of one
public officer or any Irresponsible hired ex.
pert to besmirch the good name of any citi
zen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-01-08
An Unjust Law.

The ten hour law regulating labor in cot
ton mills is now effective.
Whatever may be the merit OF the ten
hour law. the provision that prevents child.
rem from working in the mills before they are
fourteen yeers of age, is crnel and unjust.
AZ children are not allowed to grow to
manhood and womanhood before their minds
are educated. 80 th cir physical nature should
not be allowed TO remain In idleness until
they are men and women.
As child is not expected to learn the les
sons OF more mature years. 80 the hand
should be educated, and industrious habits
should be taught.
The grouping together in idleness OF two or
three hundred boys and girls has tendency
to evil. Each should be allowed the priVi-
ledge OF doing some work and some study. 90
that none would be in enforced idleness be-
yond the time necessary for rest and reerea-
ton. -
The ten-hour law may have for Its purpose
nothing but good, but We fear that spite at
corporations and a tesire to cater for votes
may have been q factor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-01-08

Readers Of the Press and Banner must not
forget that Mr.. Barksdale has moved from
his old stand to the new store room, which is
now receiving its finishing touches.
Mr.. Barksdaie Is one OF the m ost prosperous
men in Abbeville, and he keeps all sorts OF
goods for all sorts OF men. from an organ to
plow stock; or. from a cook stove to tons OF
fertilizers. His stock embraces everything
that could be needed In the house or on the
farm. Call on him, and he will be sure To
serve you to all the needed goods.
Mr.. r. c. Wilson is one OF the many polite
and obliging salesmen that are ready to
wrap up, tie up. or send to you any and all
sorts OF goods. and at prices and on terms to
suit the customer.
In fighting the battles OF a boy who came
here without money, and without business
training, Mr.. Barksdale has won a notable
and distinguished success.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-01-08
Unjust to HamptOi1.

IN looking over an article in The State BY
U. r. Brooks, we are again reminded OF
Rampton's great victory in capturing $500
beef cattle. This feat Of the distinguished
General has been mentioned 80 aften that the
impression may be made that that was his
greatest and only achievement.
There can ba no sort Of doubt In the minds
OF anybody that Hampton and Butler did
their whole duty in the war-fearlessly and
bravely. Aud in 80 doing there is nothing
remarkable. The hnmblest soldier In the
rear ranks no doubt did as much and suffered
as much as did either Hapton or Butler.
There were other soldiers than the Dnlins In
the Virginia army. It is too soon after the
war TO try to stuff the Intelligent reader with
the exact correctness Of any story that any
one soldier shot aud killed others at pleasure.
We believe the testimony Of brave and hon.
orable soldiers would be that In battle no
man can tell whose bullet killed the oppos-
Ing soldier. Any idea that q soldier not In
battle. can shoot any number OF men, with.
ont being caught and shot for his murder
ons deed is too preposterous TO tell to old
soldiers.
II is also too soon to write stories, giving TO
any two general officers and TO any one FAM
lily of soldiers all credit for the contention In
80 great struggle as that OF the confedefate
war.
Let no man misunderstood Us. We would
not rob any crown OF a single diadem. But
we would give praise for exceptional and use
ful service. The men whose names U. K.
Brooks mentioned are good. None are bel"
ter. They performed their full duty in the
war, even as did thousands OF unknown
heroes.
While we think the war records of neiiher
General has ever been doubted, yet we
think they and their horses did not fight the
Virginia hattie alone.
Their Victories In peace have been no less
renowned than their victories In war: For
this reason Buffers horses and Hampton's
cattle might have rest.
Hampton's crowning glory was In bis lead.
ership of the people in 1875. His wise, con-
servative and cautious conduct OF that cam
paign entities him to greater honor and TO
greater love from this people than conld
come military service. Buffers presence In
Washington after he wes elected Senator was
worth more to South Carolina than the ser
vice OF all the Confederate cavalry. No two
men In the State have done more for the pso-
pie than did Gen. Wade Hampton and Gen.
M. c. Butler. They did their full duty In war
as did thousands OF others, but In time Of
peace they rendered q service which ism
comparable. The strage thing to us is, that
their really valuable seyice should be
overlooknd. We have no idea that either
Hampton or Butler ever claimed to have
done more for the confederaoy than did
thousands Of others, but they can point TO
facts in civil life which should be pride and
an honor to them and t. their kindred aud
to all South Carolina for ages yet to come.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-01-08
beautiful Store Room,

Mr.. P. B. Speed has torn out the front OF his
store room recently occupi' by Mr.. Barks-
dale and will put in nice front, the prettiest
shelving and other furnishings, together with
q tile.set floor which is almost too nice to
walk upon.
Mr.. Speed has been in Abbeville nearly
thirty years, and all that time he has beeu as
straight as shiegle, as true as the scales, and
as honest as the mirror. ..
Always up with bis business and always at
.tentlve TO the wants OF everybody, Mr.. Speed
has as many friends az he has had customers.
Solid financially. and solid in the hearts OF
the people, his business is on foundation as
solid as the rocks, and as permanent as the
everlasting hills.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-01-08
Old Soldiers, Look Out.

The Pension Board has commenced busf-
ness again, and now 10 the time TO make ap-
plication for the priviledge Of participating
in the division OF the.peusion money.
The Board met last Monday at the Court
House and organized. Present, James A.
Barksdale, II. W., Bowie, James 8. Gilbert,
T. p. Quarles. DR.. w. E, Link, Surgeon.
r.J.S. Gilbert was elected chairman.
The chairman will be fh the Auditors OF.
fee every Saturday in January for the trans
action OF business pertaining to the pensions.
Don't forget this fact.
Board meets on Sale Day In February.
Except where 1t is proposed TO increase
pension, those whose names are already on
the roll heed not make further application.
The law provides that the pension fund be
distributed April 1st.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-01-08
The RinRing Bells.

All the church bella, In Abbeville tolled
the death OF the old year. and with merry
peals they announced the birth Of the new.
year. Only It didn't happen exactly that wey
Some Of the bells we're tolled. and then gave
the merry rings! But the AR. P. bell ringer
reversed things, and gave the merry rings
first, and then he was sorry, and tolled for the
death OF the old year after the birth OF the
new year. We have heard 1t said that fifteen
minutes for tolling the dying year vas in or.
der and then when the hands on the dial
plate had passed the low meridian, the live.
ly ringing followed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-01-08
Cheap Lands Sale Day.

The prices at which land went under the
b ammer on saleday would indicate that
there had been slump in the price OF farm
ng lands. We have feared that the abnor-
nal prices before the financial disturbance
would not be maintained. But land In Aooe-
Vile county has real value, and as soon as
The money conditions Of the country is nor
nal. the prices will 60 higher than ever be-
ore. Land in Abbeville county is bound to
.ange higher in price than It was last fall.