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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-12-05
LAYING Of CONNER STONE

John B. Haffy Of Del Norte,
grand master of the Masons of
Colorado, has written County Com
missioner A. T. Stewart that the
invitation to the grand lodge to
lay the corner stone of the new
court house at Denver has been
accepted.
The date for the corner stone
laying probably will be December
q. Grand Master Haffy may not
be able to be present at that time,
but will make arrangements to be
represented by another grand off,
Ger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Refund of Cotton Tax.

Representative Aiken introduced a bill In
Congress proposing TO refund to the Cotton
States the lax on cotton illegally collected
just after the war. A copy Of the bill and biz
speech in support OF 1t has Just been received
too late to be printed In this issue OF int
Press and Banner, but 1t will be printed later
1t seems that there wa something like four
or five million dollars collected from this
State alone and something like sixty million
in the South.
Mr.. Aiken's remarks show conclusiVely
that the tax was illegal and without warrant
and he makes a strong plea for the refund OF
1t.
We would suggest TO all those who nave ola
receipts for cotton taxes, to holl fast TO them
for whatever may be the fate OF this bill. the
day is not far distant when this cotton Tax
will be refunded. The proof Of injustice Is
100 conclusive for the government long TO
Withstand 1t.
MI. Aiken's bill provides that any balance
unclaimed remaining 10 the credit OF q
slate, which wiil be the greater part OF II. ot
urned over 10 the Tressurers OF the several
states for use In the common schools.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
THE CIVIC LEAGUE.
Fountains In Monument Park.


Monument Park will be a thing OF beauty
snd its splendid proportions are being def
nitely outlined. The monument is the Gen.
trail figure and II Is an honor TO the enter.
pr ise and public spirit OF those who erected
1t. To those who furnished the money tc
pay for 1t, 1t should be a pleasure forever
We have heard the monument spoken Of az
being one Of the most beautiful In the State
AS far az our own information goes there are
none superior 10 1t either In design or In exc
cution Of finish.
The ground is to be further beautifled by
grasses. flowers, q nd ornamental trees. The
finishing touches on the ground are to be two
fountains ofattraotive proportions. Effort ID
already being made TO raise the money
by private subscription With which to buy
the fountains, and we have no doubt that
patriotic citizens stand ready to respond to
thIs call, even as they responded TO the ap-
peal for money TO start the movement
which beauties the public square The
erection ola shapely shaft, as q testimonial
to the valor Of the Confederate soldiers is an
honor TO those who did the work.
Private subscriptions not ouly attest the
personal approval Of the citizens but they
are a stimulus to public officials. And pri-
vate subscriptions are worth much In saving
the taxes which are levied upon the poor
and the rich alike. The saving Of taxes Is In
itself a public benefaction, and when those
who are able and willing assume the cost
OF an enterprise. they are public benefactors.
But this editor speaking for himself. and
with due and proper respect for those who
differ. has no desire to do more thai his own
part In q public work In which every citizen
should be equally interested.
The fountains in our opinion. should
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
A Prosperous Enterprise.

The Building and Loan Association OF Aoot
Vile has now been running a year, and III
success has been most gratifying to all In
terested in II. So pleased and encouraged
indeed, are the directors OF the Association
that at q recent meeting, they decided to H.
sue q new series OF five hundred shares, quite
q number OF which have been spoken for al
ready.
For the salaried man and wage-earner there
oan be no better way of saving and investing
his surplus earnings, and for the man who Is
ing In a rented house the B. and L. Associ
alton presents a fine opportunity for paying
for q home OF bis own in monthly Install
ments, these monthly payments bel IN
many instances, very little more than the
house.rent he would otherwise be paying.
While to our merchants and other business
men the inducements are not so great; still
Indirectly, they receive handsome %returnsi
for experience has shown that, as toWn-oull'
ders properly managed local B. and l.. Assoc'
ations have no equals; and surely our mer-
chants are benefited when the Number o.
homes In our City are rapidly increasing
Let everybody who can subscribe TO this
worthy enterprise talk the matter over With
the wide.awake Presld emit, DR.. G. A. Neuffer,
or one of.ne other d directors, so that he can
be ready to tab one or more shares When
the subscription list is brought to him.
Should ony be passed By when the list Is
being circulated, he can put his subscription
on a list which will be opened at the Peoples
Saving Bank.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Senator Gary at Home.

Sen ator F. B. Gary came home last Satur
day and remained In own until yesterday,
| When asked about our $4,000 postofice. he
assured us that he had no doubt Of the bill
going through the Senate. Members OF the
Committee at his request carefully included
Abbeville among the towns to get Q post
Office.
We asked him II his brother Senators In
| Washington looked for bis tug when be
replied: That he had been treated with all
the kindness and consideration that any on
could Wish. Some OF the distinguished Sena-
tors had sought him and introduced them
selves, and some Of that number were very
kind in their expressions of q desire TO render
any needed assistance, II In their power. he
feels that the President Of the Senate has
been as courteous to him az be has been to
any one
On the whole 1t seemed 70 as that Mr.. Gary
was delighted with the position, and we
formed the conclusion on our own account,
that he wouldn't mind staying in Washing
ton for years to come.
When asked what he thought Of the dispen.
sary commission and Judge Prltohard, he
said That he thought 1t unfortunate that the
COmmlbblOut lubtoaQ VI Soluk ou q uuut loi
grafters, had not proceeded At once TO the
settlement Of the just claims against the
State. He would express no opinion as to
the possible decision Of the Federal Court.
though he did think that 1t might be de.
ferred tor q year or two. He doubts very
much II any CRATER will be punished. though
he distinctly dissvowed intention to c~riticlse
or TO reflect upon anybody for any effort to
punish grsfters.
This editor ventured TO SO Igest that II was
a notorious fact that there wss talk for years
of graft; that the State paid NO attention to
the talk OF graft; that the State paid high
prIoe for liquor and hen sold 1t to the peo-
pie at a correspondingly higher price, and
that the State was q party TO the fraud by
having Two agents. One agent paid the eI-
cesslve prices. The other agent added profits,
sold 1t 10 the people and made money on the
alleged graf.
It was not right to refuse to pay any price
agreed upon after having accepted the liquor
and after having sold 1t 70 us at the increased
price because OF the graft. The expense OF
the litigation up 10 this time las been esti-
mated by others al about $4,000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Death or C. Cothran.

Jobn:C. Cothran, conductor on the Sea-
board Air Line Railway, died Wednesday
afternoon April 9th, 1908. in Greenwood at
the home OF his sister, Mrs. Annie c. burst
widow OF the late w. l.. burst.
Capt. Cothran was In his 18th year. In
1895 he was married to Miss Clarke Cochran
ofthls City, and to Thorn we're born five chill
dren, who survive the death OF their father.
Mrs Cothran Is the daughter ofthe late Judge
J. S.'Cothran and Is greatly beloved by all
the people OF Abbevllle. Upon her marriage
she:moved with her husband to the City,. OF
Atlanta, where they lived until the time OF
his death. II has been suggested that she
will now move to Greenville.
Captain Cothran died from paral, sis. The
first attack WAS several months ago. When
The second attack came II was apparent that
he could not lorg survive.
Quite a number Of friends and kindred ID
AoDevilIe attended the funeral which took
place In Greenwood. Among others who
went down were: DR.. aud Mrs. Harrison, Mr..
and Mrs. w. 8. Cochran, DR.. J. Lowrie Will
son, Captain ]. L. Perrin, Miss Grace Smith
Mr.. H. q Smith.
Religious services we're held at the home Of
Mrs. burst, conducted by 1.-THE pastor Of the
Baptist church. AT the grave DR.. Wilson
said q prayer, aud illus 1t was that DR.. VII
son was III Captain Cothrun's% funeral. as well
az at his marriage.
Tue people U1 Greenwood manifested great
respect for the memory Of The. deceased Dur
ing the funeral service stores and other pla-
ces Of business were closed, and q large num-
Der OF persons were present in person at the
services.
Captain .Cothran, was the son OF Captain
Wade E. Cothran OF Midway, and Was the
oldest member OF the family. The surviving
brothers are: P. c. Cothran, Thomas w. Goth.
ran, of Raleigh, N. c.. F. II. Cochran, OF Bris-
tol, Tenn; W. r. Cochran, OF Norfolk, Va;
J. Il. Cothran of Atlanta: and Wade Cothran,
of Greenwood. His sisters are: Mrs. W. L.
Hood, Mis-. W. L. burst. and Mrs. W. g. Rudd
OF Greenwood. All OF whom were present at
the funeral.
Capt. Cothran'sLdeath Is indeed a sad one.
In the activity Of a life that was yet usefuI
and hopeful he was suddenly stricken down,
and the loving wife Is deprived OF him whom
II was reasonable to believe would be for
many years a companion upon whose arm she
might lean with affection and care.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
From SCI to 1913

The total number OF students In Clemson
College at the time when the authorities took
steps 10 reduce the attendance at the institu-
ton has been stated 10 be 59l. Dismissed, 3o4
VIII graduate In June, about SO, leaving us
1t will thus be seen how nearly the autnof
tiles lave been 10 breaking up the institution
The excuse for the dismissal Of the students
was absence from recition on April Fool day
1t may be that the Legislature will approve
of the act. According to our way Of thinking
the authorities at Clemson were not author
lied to break up the institution, and for this
unauthorized act on their part there may be
a reckoning hereafter.
Even If President Nell does see the pro-
priety OF resigning, it would be well for the
Legislature 10 enquire particularly into af
fairs about the college. II for no other reason
tina n 10 prevent the circulation of ugly ru-
mors,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Strange Occurrence.

One day last week MI. Arthur ParRe
brought into the Press and Banner office al
advertisement OF farm supplies, groceries
hay, and othe: things, which be has for sale
On being ask ed II he was going to quilt thu
arm, he replied: mo, l sm not. why 10
you ssk?" We tried TO explain as APOLOGIZE
cal y as we could, that we thought his adVer-
usement indicated that move or his part
You are mistaken" replied NJ. Parker, ~
,rn selling out my surplus product. l have
thousands OF pounds OF fodder aud hay In ex-
e. IS If my needs, which l wish 10 turn into
.nore,, anc I wish TO let the people know
where the goods can be bought
The Press and Banner has always loved 10
do business with Mr.. Parker. He Is always
SQUARE himself and he knows how to keep as
straight as a single.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Ice PLANT and Laundry.

The new Ice and Laundry Plant is complete
and ready flor business. There has been 6
long felt want for such q plant and the pub
lie spirit OF some Of our citizens has at las
met the demand.
There is no town that has more prosperous
merchants or better business men, but as q
general thing our public enterprises have no,
prospered as they should. While q boycott Is
Objectionable in any form, since our people
have invested In this plant largely for the
public good. the own should support It.
Don't send your laundry away If you can
nave 1t done as we'll at home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

The King Stock Co. supporting Chas. King
will appear at The Opera House for one night
Wednesday,, April 18th IN the popular New
York success THE Shadow"
A clipping from the Charlotte Observer
reads az follows:
The King Stock Company presented "The
Shadow last night at the Academy of Music.
and a good-sized audience spent the evening
pleasantly there. The play was an Interest
ing one, In which the by pnotic power OF 1.-THE
Shadow" who Is Charles King. plays a prom.
inent part. He is as dyed-ip- the-wool a vii.
lain az any play can boast, no evil being Tor
dark for him. Nor can 1t be said that 10 an!
respect Mr.. King underacts the part. Ferdi-
pand Mertens, as Ned Keen. detective, known
as "Lucifer," il good, while there is nolhini
the matter with Jack Core as Dr.. Herbert Les.
lie, the "absept.minded' physician, and Sgd
dey Ghale as Moab, u negro servant with eX.
qualities OF n~ervousn ess. JuliF
Leighton, Theresa Murray and Kettle Kin.
also did well The singing and Other special
~ work Of MIR. Mertens and Miss Leighton
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
SOME FACTS ABOUT FATS.

In o recent issue Of the Chicago Tribune
attention Is called to the large quantity OF
Cotton Seed OIL (~amounting in value to over
s13.o O0.O 00) exported each year to Italy and
other southern European countries. Investi-
cation shows that 1t Is there mixed with olive
oil and returned to this country as genuine
olive oil-and experts cannot detect any
difference.
AS q matter OF fact. Cotton Seed OIL Is quite
Is palatable and wholesome as Olive OIL. and
this fact has been recognized by The N. K.
Fairbsnk Company. Chicago. In the manufac-
ture of their famous cooking fat-COTTO-
LENE. As the name implies, COTTOLENE
Is made from Cotton Seed Oh. and It Is not
only purer snd far more heslthful t 1n lard.
but more economical as we'll.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Death Of a Faithful Woman.

oCaroline (name) who has been employ
ed by the Messers Hill and Sons as cook for
thirty five years, died last Thursday at an adj
vanced age. The fact that she remained In
the employ OF the same people for 30 long a
time is complimentary 10 both employee and
employer. For quite a while she has no,
been able to work, but the Messers Hill sent
her pay regularly at the end OF the month,
ever as they did when she was able to per
form the work which engaged 10 do thirty
five years ago. II every employee was as
faithful as she was, and every employer was
as generous as were the Messers Hill, the
world would be better.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
CANDIDATES.
For Auditor.

Thanking the people Of Abbeville county
for the tary vote given me two
years ago, and with no ill.will towards any
one, but good feelings towards all and CRATE
election, I again announce myself q candi-
date for County Auditor. subject TO the action
OF the Democratic primary.
Respectfully, X. ID. fnfdy'
For Coroner.
We are authorized 10 announce M. j. Link
as q candidate for reelection to the office OF
Coroner for Abbeville county, subject to the
action OF the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to announce w. B.
Going as q candidate for the office OF Coroner
OF Abbeville county, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce H. w,
Bowie as q candidate for the office OF Coroner
OF Abbeville county, subject 10 the action oil
the Democratic primaries.
For Treasurer.
I hereby npounc myself as a candidate
or County Treasurer OF Abbevlle county
subject to the action of The Democratic pr.-
marie8. John M. Gamorell.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate
for Treasurer OF Able 'tlle County, subject 10
the action OF the Democratic primary.
James Chalmers.
hereby announce myself as candidate fol
kbo oAASo W OSANS
action OF the Democratic primary.
j. +. Bradley.
For Supervisor.
I announce myself as q candidate for the
office OF Supervisor Of Abbeville county, sub
jtct TO the action OF the Demoorstio pri
mary. j. A. Schroeder.
I hereby nnonnce myself az a candidate
for the office of Supervisor of Abbeville coun,
T., subject to the action Of the Dem ocratit
primary. W. A. Stevenson.
herehv announce myself az q candidate
for the office of Supervisor OF Abbeville coun'
ty, subject 10 the action Of the Democratic
Urinary. George 8. Wilson.
For Sheriff.
I hereby announce myself q candidate fol
reelection to the Office OF Sheriff OF Able
willie County, subject to the action OF tie
Democratic party. q. j. Lyon.
We are authorized &c announce T. Lorton
Robertson as q candidate for Sheriff OF Able
Vile county, subject 10 the primary election
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

Prof. P. l.. Grier was in tow last Saturday,
He is enthusiastic as to the prospects OF the
Due West railroad. With MIR, Galloway's
good business methods, backe by the good
people OF Due West, the railroad will be the
greatest benefactor the town ever had. With
proper traffic arrangements the business OF
Due Vest will be doubled. Business will be
drawn from territory that formerly went to
other towns along the Savannah Valley
With good railroad accommodations Due
West will be q cotton market and fertilizer
distributor. Where men sell cotton they buy
goods.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
SIX O'CLOCK,
Stores to Close at that Hour After
May lsf.

Stores to Close at that Hour After
May LIST.
We the undersigned agree 10 close our pla-
oes OF business at six o'clock p. M. from Nav
LIST to August 3lst inclusive Saturdays e1oep.
ted
s.. J. Link.
Smith Dry Goods Co.
The L W. White Co. (June lst)
w. d. Barksdsle.
l.. c. Haskell.
Tx Rosenberg Nero. Co.
Philson Henry q Co.
s. 8. Turner.
Amos B. Morse
w. Z. Johnson.
A. B. Cneatham.
w CDupre.
Kerr Furniture Co
The Peoples Saving Bank
j Allen Smith Jr
j Foster Hammond
T. Il. Maxwell.
Calvert & Nicklas.
J.W. Mckee Jr.
+. r. Thomson
X. NJ. Hill.
b.. g.. Anderson e. Co.,
K. N. Haddon i Co.
J. K. Glenn.
Farmers Bank.
U. II. Cobb.
A NJ smith
Abbeville Hardware Co
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
AN EVOLUTIONARY
AND MUSICAL TREAT,

Mrs. Samuel NeIsIer, Prof. HugueIet
and the Best Musical Talent o.
the TOwu-ApriI 2Ist.
Mrs, Neisler, a wonderful impersonator o
the humorous and pathetic will give severa
.
HIPS orchestra will delight the audience
with their choice music.
Prof Hueuelet will be assisted by Miss Lc'
rena Beacham. Miss Mary Hill, Miss Nal
Wilson, Miss Whitfield, Miss Hammond, Mi
Jones and Mr.. Harden.
Little Miss Mary G~raydon will also recite.
Popular prices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Fountains.

Our advise has not been sought on the sub
|ject OF fountains. We have not lain awake
nights studying the matter. but, of-hand. we
would prefer to nave one elegant fountain In
front OF the court house and city hall thar to
have half duzen lesky dinner pots on posts
scattare around the square,.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
For Sheriff.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ROADS !!

Whereas, the bitches of the public
highways of the county has been con
tinually %obstructed, by farmers and
others, by blowing into the bitches or
side of road, thereby filling same with
dirt thus o%bstructing said bitches
causing the water to turn into the
roadway, also by cutting brush and
placing the same on banks near the
road side, same falling into the bitches
causing obstruction, turning the water
into the road as aforesaid negligence
on the part of the farmers and land
owners costing the county several
thousand dollars every year by said
negligence.
In view of above facts, the County
Board of Commissioners passed the
following resolution, which will be
rigidly enforced against all parties dis
regarding the same:
Be it resolved, by the County Board OF
Commissioners, that one.half of the
fines imposed by any magistrates court
or any other court Of Abbeville county
for the violation of Secs. 438 to 462,
both inclusive, Criminal Code Laws
1902, with proof of conviction one-half
of the fines imposed by any of said
Courts will be paid to the informer.
Resolved, further, That a copy of
these laws in reference to the high
ways be published in M of the coun-
ty papers Of Abbeville for the informa-
ton of the public.
G. N. Nickels,
Supervisor A. G.
w. A. Lanier,
w. N. Hall,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

Sec. 43S. Nc person shall drive,
lead, or having charge thereof, shall
permit any carriage, animal or other
thing to travel over or on any bridge
more than ten feet long, now con-
structed, or hereafter to be constructed
by the authority of the Legislature, in
q gait faster than a walk, nor shall
any person having charge of any car
rage, animal or thing cause or permit
it to stop on any such bridge, and ev-
cry person so offending against this
provision shall, on conviction thereof
before any Magistrate Of the County,
pay a fine not exceeding ten dollars
nor less than five dollars.
Sec. 335. If any person shall wilful-
ly destroy, injure or in any manner
hurt, damage, impair or obstruct any
of the public highways, OF any part
thereof, OF any bridge, c%ulvert, drain,
ditch, causeway, embankment, wall,
toll-gate, dollhouse or other erection
belonging thereto. or any part thereof,
the person 30 offending shall upon con-
viction thereof be imprisoned not more
than six months or pay a fine not ex-
ceeding five hundred dollars, or both,
at the discretion of the Court, and
shall be further liable to pay all the ex-
penses of repairing the same.
Whoever shall obstruct, or cause to
be INSTRUCTED, any ditch or drain Oh
the side of any road which has been,
or may hereafter be, constructed under
the authority and at the expense of
the State, or any ditch or drain made
as aforesaid, to drain water from any
part of the said roads, or any Of them,
by throwing into the said bitches or
drains any earth, logs, trees, brushes or
other things whatsoever, and shall not
Immediately remove the same when
required. shall be deemed guilty of a
nuisance, and on conviction thereof
shall be fined in a sum not exceeding
ten dollars BOZ less than two dollars,
and shall be further liable for the ex-
pense of removing the same.
Sec. Asa. If any person shall cause
any obstruction to be placed in any
part of the said highways or on any
bridge or causeway thereof so as to OBJ
struct or render dangerous or difficult
the passage of carriages, or other trav-
cling thereon, and shall not imme.
diately remove the same when re-
quired, he shall he deemed guilty of a
nuisance, and on conviction thereof
before q Magistrate shall be fined in a
sum not exceeding ten dollars nor less
than two dollars, and shall be further
liable for the expense of removing the
said nuisance.
Sec. 462. The drains and bitches
made by any road overseer under the
provisions Of Section 1867 of the Civil
Code, shall be kept open by such over.
,eer, and shall not be o%bstructed by the
owner or occupant of such lands, or
any other person or persons having
he same in charge, under the penalty
fOrfeitlng a sum not exceeding ten
dollars or imprisonment for not more
han thirty days for each and every Of
ense. Any person interfering with
my road overseer or his assistants in
he performance of their duty, shall be
,uilty of a misdemean0r, and punish
ID on conviction, by fine of five dol
ars or imprisonment for ten days for
ach Offense.