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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
LoWHDEsVlLLE.

The meeting which began in the Baptist
church yesterday week ago closed FRIDAY
night. The services, two day, were con
Quoted by Rev. r. A. Su6let, an evangelist
He while here, In his sermons, gave the peo
Die much 10 think about, which 1t is hoped
will be productive OF mt uch good.
There was a small boy here Tuesday, who
twelve years OF age, and had two s'icbels
swung across his shoulders and was said by
those who felt the weight OF them that they
would have weighed rs pounds, He bad
short time pulled out for Calhoun Falls.
There was a barbecue near Mr.. w. L. Bow
mans on Wednesday at which there was 8
good large crowd.
at the home of Mr.. E. w. Harper for week
NJ. .ss Annie Lou Power, of Augusta, came
up Saturday morning for visit OF some
Mr, E. r. Horton run an excursion from
An nderson 10 Augusta Thursday.
Friday evening during q heavy rain accom-
panied by much electricity, the beliry OF the
Methodist church In this place was struck by
= bolt It was struck just under the section
in which the bell is swung. near the tor. Of
the second section, tearing TO pieces one OF the
large veptilators then TO the corner post
shattering 1t from top to bottom. then to cor
ner post In the section below, spllnterlng II
double doors tearing II off and breaking II
up, pushed one end of the steps from the
bouse and into the ground. 1t tore off In lis
downward course much OF the weatherboard-
ing and ceiling. Almost q miracle that the
building was not burn d, and some one who
professed 10 know, said that IT would have
burned but that IL was newly painted.
Mr.. S. F. Epps, after sometime Illness,
passed away Monday evening, and Wednes.
day morning his remains were brought TO
this place, carried 10 the Methodist church
and the pastor had q short service, then the
remains were carried 10 the Presbyterian
cemetery and laid to rest, with quite q large
number OF beautiful floral offerings placed
upon the mound. An unusually large num-
ber of people were present, both at the church
and at the cemetery: the services at the Bap-
list CD urch ere called In, and all attended
Every body thought great deal of Mr.. Epps,
and especially the children, for whom he al
ways had a sm lie, kind word and handshake
He and wife came to this section after the
war from Laurens county, bolght home
and BY Industry and economy made OF 1t one
of the most desirable OF any rural homes te
be found, He Is gone, we regret that be
could not be spared 10 US longer, as he will be
greatly mlsst in the home, the com immunity
and The church 10 which be was liberal con
tributor. He leaves widow, large numbel
of relatives in different parts Of the State
and around his home and elsewhere large
number OF t1ue friends. He was regarded by
ali who knew him as an honest sincer'
christian and believe that he has gone to th'
christians home troupe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
THE SOUTH. & WESTERN
WORK OF CONSTRUCTION HAS Been
RESUMED.
Trains Will Probably be Running from
Spruce Pine, n: c., to Marion, n. c.,
BY December or January.

L. nj. Reid. native of Hanover
county, who has been employed by
the South Carolina. Clinchfield and
Ohio railroad (South and Westerly
as a division engineer for several
years, gave the Richmond Times-Dis:
patch an interview recently which will
be read with interest here. He stated
that his company had entirely recov,
cred from the depression of the recent
financial panic, and had resumed con-
struction work on contracts already
let. The road has asked for aids on
q 2O-lnile connecting link in Kentucky.
Rails have been connected from
Spruce Pine, S. c., to Marion, N. g.,
and trains will probably be running
over that part of the system by De-
cember or January.
mo one who has not visited that
country realizes the great possibillii..
ties which this road will open up"
said Mr.. Reid. "It will run when
completed from the most productive
coal fields of Kentucky and Tennes-
see to Spartanburg, s. G., where it
will connect with the Seaboard Air
Line Railway. Here the coal will be
put on the Seaboard tracks and ship
ped both north and south.
"Most people have an idea that a
railroad running through mountain
GUS territory winds monotonously
around and around the many hills un-
til the M ore level country is struck.
This is not the case with our road.
Wherever we strike hill to big 10
cut, we tunnel through, and conse-
ouently have road built on compar-
ative tangent with an easy grade
through most rugged part of Tennes-
see, Virginia, West Virginia and North
Carolina. 1t took money to do it, but
the financial hackers as we'll as the
engineers who planned the read
weren't afraid of anything, and COM
bined, they tackled one of the most
momentous jobs ever undertaken IN
this country."-Anderson Daily Mail.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
NEWS on ROUTE no. I.

Mrs. S. s. Boles and Mrs. g. M. Speed wen
to derson last Wednesday on business.
The majority OF men on Route ! ATTENDED
the campaign meeting in town Friday.
A eoodly humber of our people went over t
Antrevllle on Saturday to hear the candi
dates speak
Mrs. E. N. shumate has been right sick fol
some time, but we are glad TO know she Ii
MIR. Snumate from Modoc is visiting hit
sons ont on the Ridge now.
The good people on Route l keep the car
riers' buggy filled with watermelons, canta-
loupea and fruits OF all kind. The carrier ap'
| precIates their kindnesses and wishes 10 ex
tend his many thanks for same.
mare to 60 blind and was totally blind for
about three weeks after which her sight came
back and she can see all right again.
Miss Susie Miller has purchased new bug
gy which she Is now riding around 10. Miss
Susie Ia business woman ana VIII MAKE
some man good vile.
MIR. r. f. Clinkscales is fixing up his house,
has papered 1t Inside and understand he Is
TO give the outside coat OF paint soon.
Mr.. John Hutchison is remodelipg bis
house now. Mr.. Moseley Tucker Is having
lum Der sawed 10 build him new house.
Miss Daisy Tucker OF Calhoun Falls is visit
ing her brother MIR. John NJ. Tucker on Route
Messrs. W. II. Harden and j. T. brennan
attended the political meeting at Calhoun
Falls last Thursday.
Mad dogs have bitten 6eVera! oogs on louLe
and owners were forced TO KIN them.
Mrs. E. W. Baskin OF Lincolnton, Ga, is on
a visit TO her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. l..
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Linder OF Hartwell,
Ga, are on q visit to Hon. l. II. McCalla.
Mir. w. L. Bowman gave barbecue In the
grove below his house last Wednesday.
large crowd was present. There was an
abundance OF dinner for all; hash and meats
we're cooked by the expert COOKS Mr.. MODE
Scott and Mr.. Sanders Parnell, 80 'tla useless
10 say 1t was we'll seasoned and nicely cook
ed. There were two barrels OF Ice lemonade
on the ground Tor the benefit OF those who
The Misses Conwell OF Goss, Ca, and Miss
Norryee from Anderson, three beautiful and
Mrs. McAlister, nee Miss Carrie Thompson
of Iva, 8. c., attended the barbecue last Wed
nesday.
noon, sufficient 10 soften all hard ground
should think.
Mr.. s. F. Epps who has been very Ill for
some weeks, dad last Monday night at bis
home about two and half miles from Lown-
desville. The fun eral services were held IN
the Methodist church and his remnins laid
TO rest in the Presbyterian cemetery. MIR.
Epps was a good man and kind peighbor,
and will be greatly missed In the community
MIR. b. A. Wilson, substitute for carrier on
route /, rode last week while carrier l.. Z.
Liddeli took five days of.
The weather has been extremely hot for
the past week or two, but the refreshing
Quite number Of our people on route ]
attended the protracted m meeting at the Bap-
tist church last week. Rev. Mr.. Sublet con-
Quoted the meeting.
Mr.. and Mra. g. M. McAdams OF Iva spent
yesterday With 7. c. Liddell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
CAPT. O.. E. HUGHES IS DEAD.
Veteran Conductor on Columbia and
GreenviIIe Railroad.

Capt. Oscar E. Hughes, who had
been a conductor for the past p
years, and who has been OIL the Column
bia and Greenville run for several
wears, died suddenly at his home IN
Columbia on Harden street late Satur-
day night. He had been OIL MS run
for several weeks suffering with Sc
we're attack of inflatmmatory rheuma-
tism, and it was due to this attack
that death resulted. Capt. Hughes
was one of the best known railroad
men in the state, and his death is
greatly deplored by many of his friends
and admirers. He was 81 years of
age, and is survived by his wife ana
one daughrer and sister. Capt. Hughes
was consistent member of the Wash
ington Street Methodist church, and
the fundral services were held in that
church yesterday afternoon at five
o'clock Daily Mail.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
No Money Issue Now.

The money question is no issue now and
cannot he made one Bryan's attitude In
1896 and 1900 would not influence even ner.
vous baby much less q sensible voter, and
unless American minds are absolutely be-
sotted, OF which in my opinion there is not
the slightest indication, they vii realize that
TO allow one party to remain in power in
definitely is not healthy or for the good OF
the country.
Consider, besides the dissfTection in the
West over the tariff and the clamor for
Roosevelt's programme, which Bryan repre-.
sents, and you will see that Bryan cannot
keep from winping.
10 answer to question Senator Tillman
said:
mo, don't think anything much can be
done with the tariff next session. Two
thirds OF the Senate are against any reduct-
iou and II there wers a change this big me-
jority would rather favor an increase. Even
II q Democratic President and House were
elected wouldn't Aldrich just sit there in the
Senate and laugh at any tariff bill sent from
across the way?"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
Excellent Health Advice.

Mrs. NJ. M. Dawson, of No. 379 Gif-
ford Ave-, San Jose, Cal, says: "The
worth of Electric Bitters as a general
family remedy, for headache, bilious
ness and torpor of the liver and bowels
is so pronounced that 1 am prompted
to say word in its favor, for the ben.
eft of those seeking relief from such
Affections. There is more health fol
the digestive organs in a bottle of Elec.
trio Bitters than in any other remedy ]
know Of" Sold under guarantee a
Speeds drug store. soc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26

II have found Bucklen's Arnica
Salve to be the proper thing to use for
sore feet, as well as for healing burns,
sores, cuts, and all manner of abra'
sions," writes Mr.. w. Stone, of East
Poland, Maine. 1t is the proper thing
too for piles. Try it Sold under guar
antee at Speeds drug store. 25c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
Other Factors Of the Situation.

"There are other facts that must appeal TO
the people. If for instance we are going 10
Mexicanize our country by having the Presl-
dent appoint his successor through Inc ma
chinery OF the Republican party and the use
of office holders to a stock nominating con.
ventiop, 1t is simply goirg 10 make great
slump downward In the history o. The amer
can Republic. .
"Again, II the country IL really In love
with and anxious 10 have carried out, re-
forms which Roosevelt stole from the Demo-
Gratis and proclaimed as my policy, the peo.
pie will recognize that Bryan more fully re-
presents those Ideas than does TAFT.
Then again the Vice Presidential nom'-
nation Of the Republican Convention Is an
insult to the name OF reform. Every body In
Washington is familiar with Sherman's align
ment with the pIutocratic Influences OF the
country, and unless mistake the character
OF the people generally they Will conaider his
nomination an a surrender to the plutocracy.
While Tafts friends are denying every
thing that is calculated to lose him any
votes there ia still another important con-
sideration which will influence the election
of Bryan. The panic of last winter has only
left unpleasant re collections and an amount
OF damage to business which now is relative
ly small. Things seem to be almost normal
at prese Mt. but whatever 1t was harm result
ed with Republicans in POSSESSION CT all
branches OF the Government, in spite OF the
protective tariff in spite OF the gold standard
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
She Likes Good Things.

Mrs. Chas. E. Smith, of West Frank
lin, Maine, says: ~ like good things
and have adopted DR.. Kings New Life
Pills as our family laxative medicine,
because they are good and do their
work without making fuss about it. "
These painless purifiers sold at Speed s
drug store. 25c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
TILLMAN SAYS
BRYAN WILL WIN.
SENATOR, IN LONDON, PREDICTS Ger
TAIN DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.
Taft too Subseryient, he Says, and
Sherman's Nomination to the
Vice Presidency an Insult to the
Name Of Reform-Lesson in Re-
cent Panic-PeopIe Realize that
is not Good for One Party to
Hold Power Indefinitely.

The following special cable dispatch from
It's represen tative IN London, printed In the
New York Herald Saturday, will be read
with lutere in this State:
Among all I he prophets Of Democratic sue
cess at the coming election none ls more con-
fident than Sena tor Benjamin Il. Tillman OF
South Cnroina, who after an extensive Contl-
nental tour, is enjoying his first visit To Lon
don.
"It may be that the wish is father TO the
thought" said Senator Tillman when en-
couniered him at the office Of the American
Express Company, "buL IT looks 10 me as II
Bryan has powerful good chance OF clean
Ing up the other crowd this time. In the
first place be has been nominated IN spite OF
the best organized newspaper fight against
him ever known. thus demonstrating his IN
nate strength with the rank and file OF the
Democratic party. Taft, on the contrary, mas
been nominated 81 lely at the dictation OF
Roosevelt and against the wishes OF the
masses In the Republican party. While Tar
is q lovatle character In every way, and
don't wish TO be construed as saying any
thing against him ash man, bis lself obilte.
ration and what. should call thet element OF
subservepcy In his visit 10 Oyster Bay 10
get his speech revised are not In his favor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
SULTAN OF MOROCCO Defeated.
His Army Put to Rout by His Brother
and Sultan is Reported Captured.

Taneier, August 22-It is reported here that
the army of Abd-El- Aziz, Sultan Of Morocco,
has been routed by the forces OF his brotner,
NJ ulai Hafid. fifty miles from Morocco city,
and the Sultan made q prisoner.
Another report has II that the sultan es-
capped and has taken refuge In the French
zone.
Paris, August 22-The governments ad-
vices received tonight confirm the report
from Tapgier that the forces OF Abd. d.El-Aziz,
the recognized Sultan OF Morocco. have peen
defeated by Mulal Hafid. the usurping Sui
tan.
The advices further state that Abd-El .AzIz
who Is now In full retreat In the direction OF
Tadla with the remnant OF his forces, is being
hotly preeeed by local tribes. Several kaids
were killed in the engagement. and others
were captured. No further details have been
received here.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
$500 Reward,

VIII be paid for proof to convict any one
with or damaging our Power
Lines. Savannah River Power Company,
Pm H. A. Orr, President.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
Cut Glass & Fine China

These lines are where we can
save you Dollars in price, and
we have the largest selection
to show you we ever got to-
gether. We would appreciate
a call.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
SeabOard Schedule.

No. 50 Northbound ~ 50 pm. Local as far as
Clinton, C.
No 33 Southboupd lis pm. Vestibule.
No, So Southbound 4 q pm. Local.
No. 32 NorihbouDd $40 10. Vestibule.
No. IS Northbound LII am.
No. IL Soutbbound 2.45 am.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26

johnson has just received a large shipment
of cut glass; silyerware and hand painted
china.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-08-26
Batteries.
For Sore Feet.

For gas engines. A fresh LOT just received.
w. N. Thomson.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-07-07

We are authorized to announce
HOWARD E. BRUNER. of Rayne,
as q candidate for District Attorney of
the 18th judicial District, composed
OF the parishes of Acadia and Lafa-
yette, subject to white Democratic
primary.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-07-07
ANOTHER CUSHER
At ANSE LA BUTTE.
Lake Oil co. Bring in Well
Gushing 5000 Barrels a Day
of Pure Oil.

Another gusher at AnSe la
butte and a big one. Sunday
morning about one o'clock the
Lake Oil Co. brought in a we'll
gushing over 5000 barrels day.
The stream came forth with
tremendous pressure and sent
the oil flying high up in the air
20 feet above the "a foot derrick.
1t was noon yesterday before
the flow was gotten under con-
troll.
The well is gushing pure oil
and is confirmation of the fact al
ready ascertained that there is
Oil and plenty of it in the Apse la
Butte field.
The advent of this splendid
gusher has revived the interest
in the field, which had beer wan.
ing and offers strong encourage
ment to keep going after the oil
that undoubtedly exists at the
Butte in large quantities.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-07-07

ed Parish Health officer and
Messrs. P. A. Duplex and Cor
nelius Spell members of the
Parish Board of Health. Ad-
rien Theall was appointed night
watchman for the clerk of courts
Office.
The appointments of bene-
ficiary cadets at the State Uni
versity and to the Natchitoches
Normal were not renewed.
The following game and fish
wardens were appointed: 1st
ward. Louis Ancelet; End ward,
Robert Hoffpauir; 3rd ward, R.
A. VOORHEES,; 4th ward, Boniface
Baudoin; 5th ward, Ophe Cir
Guard; 9th ward. G. F. Latiolais;
7th ward, Roman Comeaux; 9Th
Ward Edouard Alleman.
A communication was received
from the School Board asking to
know definitely the amount the
police jury would set aside for
the schools. The jury informed
Supt. Avery who was present
that they would appropriate
three mills on the assessment for
public schools.
A communication from the
Lafayette Parish Anti Saloon and
Local Option League requesting
that no action be taken in re-
gard to the liquor traffic until the
League should have an Oppor-
tunity to submit their showing,
was received and filed.
1.-The committee appointed to
check up the Treasurer reported
and recommended he be granted
"a quietus. @.
| S. J. Breaux and the secre-
tary were appointed a commit.
tee to check up the Sheriff and
Tax Collector.
In the matter of the payment
of small pox guards at Youngs
Vile and the assessment of the
mortgage loans of the Lafayette
Building Association, Attorney
G.. H. Mouton gave opinion thai
the parish is not expected to pay
guards in corporated towns OF
villages; that the assessment 01
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-07-07
WO0DMEN'S BALL.

The WOOdmen's ball at Tanner
& Landry's rink Saturday
night was a great success. A
large crowd was in attendance
and everybody had a most en-.
joyable time. The grand march
was led by Mr.. Chas. Martin and
Miss Lula Robichaux and about
IS couples participated. Miss
May Anderson won the first
prize for the largest nun Der of
tickets sold and Mrs. F. G.
TRAY the second prize. Mr..
CASTOR Toussel donated fine
cake which was raffled and Mr..
Chas. Debaillon became the
lucky winner. Dancing con.
tinued until late hour.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-07-07

mortgage loans is correct under
the law.
Elmira Dartez and Delphine
Lewis were recognized as indi-
gents and allowed the usual pen
sion of $3.50 per year.
Mr.. Landry, for the committee
on Beausejour bridge, reported
same completed and were dis
charged with thanks.
The Treasurer was authorized
to borrow $4,000 to meet current
expenses.
The treaSurerS report was
submitted and ordered filed.
After approval of bills the jury
adjourned.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-07-07

Ophe Girouard; 9th ward, Adam
Sonnier, Maurice Brasseux and
Alphonse Dominique; It'll, ward,
AlpnOnse L. Broussard. Albert
A. Meaux and D. M. Verot; 9Th
ward, Gustave Trahan. Hilare
Monte and Jean III. Broussard.
The following applications for
parish printer were read: by w.
A. LeRosen of The Lafayette Ad-
vertiser Offering to do the work
at legal rates, by Phillip S. Mou.
ton Offering to do the work un-
der act 1873 of 1894, by Alcibiades
Broussard of the Lafayette
Democrat Offering to do the work
for 500 per annum. The Ga
zette was chosen the official
journal. :'s
Nelson Higginbotham was
elected keeper of the Pin Hook
bridge at salary of $40 per
year and DR.. P. A. Duplex was
appointed a committee of one to
contract with a keeper for the
Olidor Broussard bridge.
A hearing was granted to Mr..
VIM. Campbell who asked the
jury to consider, in fixing the
salaries of the justices of the
peace and constabless throughout
the parish, the fact that these
officers for the 3rd ward did
probably 80 per cent of the work
of the parish; that in view of this
fact it would be just and equit.
able to pay said justices of the
peace and constables of the 3rd
ward more than they had been
allowed heretofore.
It was moved and carried that
the compensation of the justices
of the peace and constabies. as
now exist throughout the parish
be increased 25 per cent. Jus
tice of the Peace o. P. Guilbear
of the 3rd ward being present ad
vised that he could not accept the
salary fixed, it being too small
but that he would work for the
fees allowed by law.
| J. E. Primeaux was elected
election supervisor of the parish
and DR.. L. O. Clark was appoint
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-07-07
RACES AT SURREY PARK
Large Crowds Come in on Excur-
SiOU-A Number of Interest
ing Races-The Winners
More Races on the
26th.

The excursions Saturday and
Sunday brought in large crowds
to attend the races at Surrey
Park on those days.
The races proved very inter
esting and Notwithstanding the
rain the track was in good con.
ditiOn.
Saturday the principal race
was that of twelve colts never
before on track. in half mile
pacing contest, 2 best in for a
$500 purse. The three best
colts, Edna, owned by F. Brous-
sard, of Broussardville; Cash
Item. owned by J. B. Clay, of
Sunset; and Sadie R., owned by
Nose Levy. were picked to con-
test on Sunday.
| Another race, { mile, with
three entries, was exciting and
was won by Fly, owned by Mar
cellin Richard, of Royville.
In the competition for finest
looking driving stallion the prize
lOf $25 set of harness was
awarded to Mack, owned by
Raoul Pellerin.
Sunday Edna. Cash Item and
Sadie r. ran over, resulting in
Edna winning the $500 purse and
Cash Item taking second money.
1 The half mile running race for
8 year olds, with four entries,
was won by Post Boy, owned by
Honora Babin of Arnaudville.
| The free for all J mile running
race, four entries, was won by
Joe Caster, owned by August
ILedoux, of st. Martinville.
| The gentlemen's driving race,
four entries, was won by John
owned by Sosthene Martin.
| After the races an interesting
game of ball of seven innings was
played between Lafayette and
Broussard, resulting 4 to 0 in
favor of Lafayette.
| On the Goth some fine races
are scheduled to take place al
Surrey Park.