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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12

Mrs. Maggie Williams Smith, wife of Mr..
w. F. Smith. died 5th OF August, 1905, aged ~
years, She was buried at Lebanon, Rev.
HilIhouse, her pastor, performing the service.
She left four children. A good woman who
had long been a sufferer is now at rest. Low
ing children and husband mourn their ire
parable loss.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12

client number OF names to authorize the
election, but those who favor the ~continu.
ance of the system should see 10 1t that they
send nobody to the Legislature TO give US
trouble by State wide prohibition, including
Abbeville county. In 1876 the battle cry was
champion and Home Rule" We can't have
Hampton any more. but we are not ready to
give up Home Rule" II a majority OF our
people want prohibition, we ought to have
It snd will have 1t. The necessary names
can be had next year or later, If they 30 de-
sire.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12
The State Campaign.

Columbia--Tuesday, August 4.
Newberry w Wednesday, August :.
overwhelmingly, August o.
Abbeville--Friday, August T..
Andtrson-Saturday, August s,
Walhalla-- Wednesday, August 10.
Extraordinarily, August 70.
Green viIle--Friday August 81.
Laurens-Saturday, August %.
Senatorial Candidates.
Barnwell-Tuesday, August 4.
Ham pton-Thursday, August 6.
Beaulort-Friday, August I.
MISUNDERSTANDING, August 8.
Observation-Disclosures August 10.
ST George-Tbursday, August 20.
Orangeburg-Friday, August q.
st Matthew SATURDAY, August Y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12
The Work Goes BraVelY On.

The Board Of Registration Is still In session.
and there are still q number OF derelicts out
In the cold. Every loyal Democrat, whether
or not he expects 10 live forever in Abbeville
county, should right up 10 the captain Office
and get his ticket. A man may do very well
In tax-paying time without q registration
ticket. but In election time he doesn't amount
to a poor man at a frolic waiting for a bare
footed dance.
The figures as they stood yesterday morn
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12

Both advisers of the editor are of. Mr.. w.
r. Bradley, his religious adviser Is of with
the campaign folk. and MIR. w. w. Bradley,
his political adviser, ls with his uncle, W. T.
Bradley at Cedar Spring.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12

Every home with children should have a
hox of DR.. Thorpton's Easy-Teether In IL.
euaranteed remedy for all bowel and sIon-
sch trouble IN teetbipg chllaren. % cenrs,
merchants; or Easy-Teether Medicine Co..
HartRell. Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12
CASH SALE!
Great BARGAINS at haddon's for the Next 80 Days.

so pieces standard Ginghams were 1!c now 10c
Figured Musins, old price, l2c to 2c now SC. 1c and 12c.
Colored Stripe Dress Silk 75c and 9c grades now SOC and 6c. -,
Colored Silk Parasols 81 81 grade now$l.69. White, tan and cream just
the think for the hot weather.
FANS AND BELTs-N per cent reduction in fans that were 2c and SOC.
90 nero cent reduction in belts that were soc, 7c and 81.
Colored Skirts eadyto-wear, at big reduction, $6 skirts now $479
NEW GOODS-Stripe Linens 36-nch wide 16c. 3einch Black Tafets
Silk have been ST now 79c.
Going away on vacation re ca fit you up at small COST.
Hair Rats-New supply just in at Csc and SOC, all shades.
Prompt attention to all mail orders.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12

sully on the War Path once More.
The manic having ended, l am again IN inc
real estate market, and will buy or sell iotS
,nn Short notice. M. +. Hollingsworh.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12
The Best Peas in the County.

Mr.. Posey Wham, on the Mcmillan farm,
has the best crop OF peas TO be found In Able
VILE county. He has a field Of twenty acres,
with not a gully nor a galded spot In 1t. It's
peas on top.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12

And now 1t is claimed that there are mil
lions OF germs In cracked dishes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12

Glenn Springs and Harris Lithia Wafer
fresh every week, at Z. A. MilfOId q Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-12

Rock salt. cattle powders,
corn and bran, at Glenn's.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19
GREAT COMPANY OF CLOWNS.
Barnum and Bailcy Circus Rich il
 Comedy Features.

There is a great band of comedians
 with the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth this season. Aside from those famous in America, there are a score or more from European arenas and from start to finish the great per IforInance is tempered with delightful comedy.
 One of the things that has made the Barnum and Bailey circus famous for fiftyfour years has been its clowns Never have they resorted to tiine-worn devices to earn a laugh. They are this season, as they always have been, the OriginatOrs of their profession. The audience is kept in constant good hu- nor, the children are delighted and
 their elders relish the three hours of clever nonsense.
 During the several weeks engage ment at the beginning of this season iR
 the Madison SCuare Garden, all New
 York had a laughing spell brought on
 by the droH antics of these excellent clowns. Many new pantOmimes. tca- Vesties and grOtesque stunts have been
 introduced into the. performance and every one who visits the great arena leaves on better terms with himself and the world for having laughed till his sides pained him.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19
EFFECTIVE FOR
 TERRITORIAL FAIR
As Announced by Santa Fe Tariff
 Issued September 10th.

Local passenger tariff No. 65 which was issued by the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix September 10, announced the excursion rates from all points on the S. F. P. & P. and leased lines to Phoenix and return, on account of the Fourth Territorial Fair. These rates are to be effective November 6 to II.
 The rate from Prescott is S4 for the round trip, or II cents less than IF cents per mile. Rates from other points which may be of interest are as follows: Ashfork, S5.S5; BOuse, S42O; Crown King, S5.95; Cedar Glade, s5.2O; Cherry Creek. $4.75; Congress Junction, $390; Glendale, soc; Hillside, s3.20; Hot Springs Junction, $2.20; Humboldt, S4.S0; Kirkland, sS.2O; Mayer, S5.l0; Parker, S495; Poland, $5.15; Peoria. 75c; Sa- lome, $3.3O; Wickenburg, S2.75; Wen den, $$3.1O.
 The final limit will be November 16. except that tickets sold at Po land will provide for a final limit of November r.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19
NO TIME FOR ETHICS.

Some of the democratic newspapers of Arizona and the friends of Hon. Marcus A. Smith persist in viewing the present statehood situation from a purely moral and ethical stand point. They dwell upon the circum- stance that MT. Smith and the dem ocrats in congress have always been for statehood and claim that com mon gratitude to both, dictates the return of Mir. Smith. They pretend to assume that the republicans in congress are bound by the statehood plank of the national platform to grant us immediate statehood any how; that it would be immoral not to do so.
 As to MT. Smiths attitude on state hood there is no dispute. Neither does any one deny that the demo- crats in congress have always, since the Cleveland administration, been in favor Of the admission of Arizona. But since Cievelaud's time there have never been enough of them to do us any good. There are net enough of them now and there cannot be enough in the next session of con- gress.
 As to the assumption that the re- publicans in congress, especially the present congress, are bound by the statehood or any other plank of the national platform, that is illogical and false. We are free to confess that the mere insertion of that plank in the platform brought us no ela- tion or made statehood seem any nearer. But We hailed the adoption of it as a good sign of a changing sentiment in men who had hitherto been sternly against admission. It was that, rather than the words of the plank that gave us hope of early statehood.
 We believe we will get it and we believe that if Arizona elects Ralph Cameron delegate to congress this fall, showing that Arizona has at least a fighting chance of becoming a republican state, we will get it at the rapidly approaching short session. We believe that if MT. Smith is re- elected, that the subject will natur- ally go over, at least to the next congress and we feel certain that if New Mexico should go democratic, as seems probable, the whole statehood question will be set aside for an in definite period.
 Even if we might agree with our democratic friends as to the moral duty of the republican congress we would still be unable to see how we could be benefited by shutting our eyes to the possibility or probability of an immoral act. We want state hood and it is our part to make it easier for congress to redeem what Mir Smiths friends persist in regard ing as a pledge. We would be fool ish to tempt congress to violate it. Whatever may be the duty of con- gress, our duty is plain.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19

The end of the registration season is not far off. This observation is made to the end that those who think they are full fledged American citizens may not find on election day that their rights and privileges have been abridged.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19

We are now entering upon that eight months period which gives Phoenix the reputation of having the finest climate on earth.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19
DROP YOUR MONEY

into the purchase of a sack of Per feet flour and you'll get its value back again in better bread and more of it. Between two bags of flour there may be little or no difference in appearance. But use revals that one is far superior to the other The Perfect flour always gains by com parison with other brands. Order a sack and see for yourself.
 VALLEY FLOUR MILLS.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19
Beware of 0infmenfS for Ga
 fdrrh that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions from reputable physicians. as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them Halls Catarrh Cure, manufac- tured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury. and is taken inter nally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buy ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine It is taken internally and made in Toledo. Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
 Sold by druggists. Price 75c per bottle
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipa- tion
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19

It seems that William R. Hearst is unable to distinguish between an at torney's fee and a bribe
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19
THE NEED OF GINGER
Felt in the Republican Campaign in
 the East.

New York, Sept. 1S-All the mem bers of the executive and advisory committees of the republican national committee met with Chairman Hitch cock today and gave attention to some means of arousing greater enthusiasm in the campaign in the east.
 The impression that the battle-ground is entirely in the western states is de- plored by the managers of the eastern campaign.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES two and a half miles from Glen dale with fOur-rOOm frame house twenty acres of fine alfalfa, bal ance grain land. A snap for S90 per acre, on easy terms.
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19

ACRES of alfalfa, two and a half miles from center of city, eight room house with modern toilet and bath. good barn, wind mill and tank, half an acre in or chard, also all farming tools, four brood mares. two colts, five mules and sixty head of cattle. For price and terms, call at our office
Arizona republican., 1908-09-19

Notwithstanding the feverish build ing of residences which has been go- ing on since the beginning of the year, houses in Phoenix are harder to find than ever before.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-20
DRIFT.


Frank H. Hitchcock, tho masterful man
ager Of Secretary Taft's campaign for
the nomination, is the son OF a preacher.
The recount Of the mayoralty ballots In
New York has lost interest for the public,
More h half the ballots are counted and
Hearst's gain is less than 20.
According to Boston papers the consricu-
Gus feature of the record OF the Massa-
chusetts legislature, just adjourned, is a
state tax levy of $~5,50O.oOO a year.
The young woman who sprung the Teddy
bear in the Chicago convention is out $40.
the amount put up for the fluffy toy. And
her name Is Maud-Maud Neal from the
submerged banks OF the Kaw.
The two most eloquent nominating
speeches ever made in a national conven-
ton were those OF Robert @. Ingersoll's.
nominating Blaine in 1876, and Daniel
Dougherty's, nominating Hancock in 1881.
The former occupied less than ten minutes
and the latter less than five.
Depositors in the collapsed political bank
at Allegheny, Pa, have received assurances
that they will be paid in full. "BilI" Mont
gomery. the convicted cashier. warned the
politicians interested that he had some in
formation up his sleeve. broadly intimatlng
unless they put up the deficit he would
squeal. They are hustling for the money.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-20
pENArrREn pArnlnr1sM.

~ n hAOAA ~
The proclamation issued by Mayor
Dahlman in regard to the Fourth of
July celebration is both timely and
pertinent. Omaha has the distinction
of being a pioneer in the line of the
safe and sane Fourth of July, and an
experience of three years with dena-
tured patriotism justihes the conclu.
sion that the day can be as effectively
celebrated without the risk Of life,
limb and property involved in the mis-
cellaheous and reckless use Of firearms
and high power explosives.
The mayors proclamation is in line
with the ordinance governing the sub
ject and should be strictly complied
with by all good citizens. The chief
Of police can be depended upon to en-
force the ordinance, and through its
means the nerve-shatteHng noise that
in former years rendered the birthday
OF the nation a hideous thing to the
citizen Of quiet impulse will be dis
pensed with, while the long list Of ac-
eidents, fires and the like that used to
I'LL the papers on the morning of the
9Th will be missed.
Patriotism is neither inculcated nor
fostercd by a reckless discharge of
s%hotguns, large caliber revolvers, toy
cannons or giant powder wrapped up
in heavy paper. Even If it we're the
denatured brand is far to be preferred.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-20
MR. TAFTs RUyNIre NATE

The nomination OF Congressman
James Schoolcraft Sherman of New
York as the republican candidate for
the vice presidency appears to have
been a happy and satisfactory solution
of a problem that at one time threat
ened TO be a troublesome one for the
delegates at Chicago. While he was
not an avowed candidate for the nom
ination, his fitness was appreciated
from the first and his availability ad-
.nitted even by the most enthusiastic
supporters of other candidates. While
admittedly Of first calibre, he was not
allied with any Of the factions, and
when It became evident that Governor
Hughes would not accept the nomina-
ton under any circumstances, he be-
came the logical candidate, IL the sec
ond place was to be given to a New
York man.
Mr.. Sherman has had long expert
ence in public life. He is a lawyer OF
high standing and large practice, a
banker and a manufacturer. He was
mayor Of his native town, Utica, N. Y,
in 1884; was delegate to the republi-
can national convention in 1892, chair
man of the New York republican con-
ventions in 1895 and again in 1900 and
has been elected to ten terms in con-
gress. For many years he has been
an active member of the republican
congressional committee and was chair
man of that body in 1906. His work
that committee has given him a
familiarity with political conditions in
every congressional district in the
country and brought him a wide ac-
quaintance with members of his party
everywhere.
In congress Mr.. Sherman has been
prominently identified with the small
list of Woodworking members. He is
chairman of the important committee
on Indian affairs, ranking member Of
the committee on interstate and foreign
commerce and a member of the rules
committee. In addition to these du-
ties he has been one of the most
active participants in the work on the
floor of the house and the most fire.
quent occupant of the chair when the
house is in committee of the whole.
He is an admirable presiding officer
and his qualifications in that direction
have made him practically the assistant
of the house. He is a forceful
speaker and n Of the best debaters in
congress.
From the standpoint Of political
geography, Mr.. Sherman's selection is
admirable. He is exceedingly popular
In New York and will add strength
to the ticket in that state and in all
the Atlantic coast section. While he is
not so well known in the west. 1t is
to know that he stands with
Mr.. Taft squarely upon a platform
to a. continuance of the policies
that have been inaugurated by the
present republican administration.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-20

Commencement exercises of Creigh-
ton university partake of a nature
that show the growth of this great ed
~ucational institution. President Ma
geveny closes his first assignment to
duty in Omaha under most eneourag-
ing conditions and the prospect OF the
school of which he is the head seems
to be thoroughly assured. Omaha is
proud of its educational facilities, of
which Creighton university is the very
head.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-20
TIE COLOR OF LETTER HoxEs.

80 CLC CH LII AbH QUA hSa
AS the result Of an elaborate in
quiry on the part of a commission of
experts of the Postofice department
the startling announcement is made
that the letter-writing public has great
difficulty in locating the street letter
boxes because they are painted in a
modest, unobtrusive green. An order
has accordingly been issued that all
the letter boxes in the big cities of the
country shall be painted a bright red.
The decision of the department is
certain to create a torn of protest
from the municipal authorities
throughout the country. Red has be-
come recognized in the scheme of mu-
nicipal decorations as the distinctive
color for the fire alarm boxes. BY
general consent, apparently, this color
is not used in the painting Of other
boxes, ~receptacles, switch-covers or
other equipment in connection with
the public utilities. 1t is practically
monopolized by the fire department,
and not without reason. The loss Of
a minute in turning in a fire alarm
may result in heavy destruction of
property and every facility is sought
to be afforded to distinguish fire alarm
boxes from all others. The painting
of letter boxes in red would be certain
to cause confusion and annoyance.
The public has been educated to recog-
nize the red box as a fire alarm signal.
1t would be interesting, as a side
light, to learn how the commission dis
covered that the public has been hav-
ing difficulty in locating the street
letter boxes. The commission appears
to have discovered the fact before the
public did. However, If the boxes
must be reprinted they should be made
sufficiently conspicuous without maxi
ing them look like fire alarm boxes.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-20
CIT AND bRiEp" ooNvENr1oYs.

Az COANF DAN
Practically the chief burden Of the
democratic complaint against the re-
publican convention at Chicago is that
1t was a "cut and dried" affair, and
from this fact the opposition jumps
to the conclusion that there was a lack
of heart as we'll as a lack of enthusiasm
over the choice Of the convention and
its platform declarations. Some repub-
'licans even have grumbled that the con-
vention was "dull' and lacking in the
old-time interest. The democrats have
supplemented this with the assertion
that the lack of enthusiasm was due
to the fact the convention was boss
ridden"
Persons making such complaints
have simply failed to take into account
the change that has been accomplished
In the last decade in the manner of
conducting the preliminary work of
national conventions. In the old days
delegates to the national conventions
we're chosen in state conventions, usu-
ally dominated by the Conklings, the
Quays, the Camerons, the Forakers
and the party bosses in each state.
None will contend now that these con-
ventions represented the real sentiment
of the party voters of the states. The
system gave free play to the art of
manipulation, and groups OF leaders
ruled those conventions without much
regard to the real sentiment of the
voters. All this has been changed by
the later day method of selecting dele
gates. The. primary laws, now in force
in most of the states, reflect the pop
ular power, with the result that the
nominations are generally decided
upon eng before the convention meets.
| This applies to both parties, and the
convention at Denver will be just as
dull" and Just as ecu and dried" as
was the convention at Chicago, so far
as the strife over the candidates is
concerned.
AS a matter of political record, nor
than half OF the national conventions
in the last t~wenty-tour years have met
with the choice of the candidate known
In advance. Mr.. a1cKinley's nomina-
ton was known before the convention
met in 1896 and there was no opposi-
ton to his nomination in 1900. Mr..
Roosevelt's nomination in 1904 was by
reclamation. The democrats had a
contest in 1895. but none in 1900 and
not much OF a one in 1904. They will
have none at all this year. President
Harrison had a fight for the nomina-
ton in 1892, but Mr.. Cleveland's nom
i~inations. both in 1888 and in 1892,
were without ontes The republican
conventions in 1880 and in 1888 were
scenes OF strong political fights. The
convention in 1854 had a contest, but
Mr.. Blaine's nomination was assured
weeks before the convention met. In
the twelve national conventions held
by the W great parties in twenty-four
years only half Of them nave had a
show OF contests.
The day OF the spectacular national
convention Is passed. Delegates now
90 70 the conventions simply to exc
cute the choice OF the party as ex-
pressed at che primaries and conven-
tons In the different states. conven-