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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-06-10

only way to secure general and per-
manent good health" !
Among many prominent people who
have recently become converted to
Cooper's theory is Mr.. E. M. Howey, OF
AK De Russey Street, Binghamton.
N. Y, who says: II had stomach
trouble for about six years. After eat
ing, I would become bloated and have
distressed feeling for several hours
This would be accompanied by heart
burn, and I reached the point where I
could not enjoy my meals at all.
"I tried different remedies in an eff
fort to find relief, but without success.
After taking three bottles of Cooper's
New Discovery I am entirely cured.
My stomach does not bother me in the
least, and I can eat anything like.
I can cheerfully recommend Mr.. Coop
er's medicine to anyone afflicted with
stomach complaints"
Mr.. Cooper's medicines are making
remarkable record. We sell them.
City Drug Store.
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An Optimfst and Pessfmist,
The difference ts droll,
The Optimist sees the Doughnut,
The PessImist sees the hole,

Some would say the best way to turn an op'
tlmist into pesslmist would be to feed him
the doughnuts and this would be true II the
doughnuts are fried in lard. Lard Is certainly
indigesttble and many people are deprived OF
the pleasure Of eating doughnuts and othel
dainties lust because OF this fact. However
there IS a cooking fat-COTTOLENE-wh
can be used in any way and every way that
lard can. and yet makes light. rich. delicious
food that the most delicate stomach can d.
eest with ease. COTTOLRNE is making the
world cheerier and brighter for thousands
who were formerly suffering from the curse oi
lard-soaked food.
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Notice to Liquor Dealers
Office of County Dispensary Board 70,
Abbeville County.

Abbeville, s. c., May 26, 1908.
Bids are hereby requested, in accord.
ance with the terms of the Dispensary
law now in force, for the following
kinds and qualities of liquors, beer
and other articles herein enumerated to
be furnished to the State OF South Car.
olina for use of the County Dispensary
Board for Abbeville County, to wit:
200 bbls. corn whiskey, so proof.
40 bbls. corn whiskey, 100 proof.
40 bbls. rye, give proof and age.
5 bbls. 3 stamp rye, to Z years old.
Is bbls. gin, different grades.
2 bbls. Tom gin.
5 bbls. malt whiskey.
2 bbls. rum.
2 bbls. alcohol.
300 bbls. beer.
Bids will also be received for 40C
cases case goods, including rye, corr
and Scotch whiskey, brandy, gin, rum
wine and beer. Also glass, cork, and
tinfoil, wire and other articles used fol
a county dispensary.
All goods shall be furnished in com.
pliance with and subject to the terms
and conditions of the Dispensary Law
of 1907, and bidders must observe the
following rules:
l. The bids shall be sealed and there
|shall be no sign or mark upon the en-
velope indicating the name of the bid
der.
2. All bids must be sent by express
or registered mail to w. T. Bradley
County Treasurer for Abbeville Coun
ty, at Abbeville, S. c., on or before /:
O'Clock of the 3Oth day OF June
1908. The contract shall be awarded
to the lowest responsible bidder on
each kind, the Board reserving the
right to reject any and all bids and
any parts OF bids. The Board reserves
the right to increase or decrease the
above quantities at the same price as
therein submitted.
8. All goods to be delivered t. o. b.
Abbeville, s, c., freight prepaid
Terms; TO be paid for within 80 days
and subject to regauge at our ware
house. Bids will be opened in the of:
fice of the County Dispensary Board al
Abbevllle, 8. c.
G. A. VISANeKA,
w. f. NICKLES,
IT. ]. PRICE,
County Dispensary Board for Able
Vile County.
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Sully on the War Path Once More.
The panic having ended, l am again In the
real estate market, and will buy or sell lots
on short notice. NJ. f. Holingsworth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-06-10
AC[eQge Reduced, Hold QL I5C.

On June 1st, the State Presidents of the Farmers
Union met in Memphis Tenn. full delegation was IN
attendance
The principal object of the meeting to estimate the
acreage and crop conditions.
After close investigation, we find 1000 acres
planted for 1908 crop. May 3Ist crop condition a.
which the lowest average for the last 10 years. Inc
flooded districts not counted, as it will be 80 days
before the results be known. If had considered the
flooded Districts the acreage would have been lower and
also condition, could not figure on something we
did not know what the outcome would be.
Hold spots remember futures cannot be spun, and
both European and American Mills are about of
ton Boys, hold hold, hold and the minimum price will
a. 500 bales short in 1907 crop. The broker
has sold your cotton the manufacturers and they cannot
spin futures spots he must have to deliver Hold and
get your price.
From the reports of all the State Presidents arrange
ments have been made carry the remainder of the crop
for an indefinite time
The farmers are making the 1908 crop with the least
expense than they have in several years and will be bet
ter shape hold their this year than any year.
There has been food crops planted this year than
any.
was asked, while in Memphis, by cotton man, if
we had any cotton in South Carolina. The he
asked this question was because South Carolina Manu-
facturer trying to buy cotton there told him
had it, but is cents cotton He replied haveit
but is 5 cents too.
The mills will need all the cotton in sight before any
in You may rest assured the crop days
late The crop remnant is virtually cornered naturally.
If the present holders, who farmers, will only be
brave and have the manhood stand for the minimum
price, they will get it.
The Eastern Exchange Leaders say cotton cannot 60
up as long the farmers hold it. They sold futures
down. down. to try and you of your spot cotton
and force you SELL when they would put the price
your figure show you how powerful they and what
a fool you
We glad to know some of our farmers have back
bone made of iron rods and held to their spots
Mill stocks short all the world. American
expors short 1851 bales compared with loo7
you cotton they must have.
Boys, hold spots, the manufacturers hunting
them. They than they have been 25 years.
Goods getting every day and will in short
time be high The question where will the world sup
ply its actual needs for spot cotton unless calls the
holding farmers for their Is cents cotton
B. HARRIS
Frest S. C. Safe Farmers Union
Pendeton, S. c., June 4, 1908.
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The Best Pills Ever Sold.

"After doctoring Is years for chronic
indigestion, and spending over two
hundred dollars, nothing has done me
as much good as DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. I consider them the best pills
ever sold:" writes B. F. Ayscue, of In
gleside, N. &. Sold under guarantee
at Speeds drug store 25c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-06-10
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs,

'Several years since my lungs were 80 badly
affected that I had many hemorrhages," }"
writes A. Nj. AXE. OF Wood. Ind. II took
treatment with several pbysicisns Without
any benefit. I then started TO take Foley g
Honey and Tar, and my lungs are now as
sound as a bullet. l recon mend 1t in ad-
vanced stages OF lung trouble" Foley's Hon
ey and Tar stops the cough and heals the
lungs. and prevents serious results from a
cold. Refuse substitutes. P. B. Speed.
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y TBeauiify your walls with framed pictures
from Mllford's book store.
Itch cured In ~ minutes by Woolford's San
! ary Lotion. Never falls. Sold by 7. B
Speed. druggist. 6m
Easter candy, DC. Remember the place
NJ llford's book store,
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c. MILFORD & co., Abbeville, S. G.
A Lesson in Health
P. B. SPEED.

| HeaIny kidneys filter the impurities from
the blood. and IN less thew do this good health
is Impossible. Foley's Kidney Cure makes
sound kidneys and will positively cure all
! forms of kidney and bladder disease. 1t
strengthens the whole system. p. b. Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-06-10
Will Cure Consumption.

A. A. Herren, Finch. Ark. writes: Foley s
Honey aud Tar is he best preparation for
coughs. colds and lung trouble. ! know that
It has cured consumption in the first stages. -"
Honey and Tar and not being satisfied.
z, B. Speed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

Nothing is so conducive to progress as comparison of efforts Our state fairs ad- yocate exhibits of all industries pertain ing to commerce and the home When the thinking public realize that this me- dium is prominent educational factor then each state and county in the union will organize and hold these institutions and will be given enthusiastic co-opera- tion from every source, civic, philanthropy ic and domestic. When 1t touches the home as 1t does through the woman's work it begins with the germ of life From this center ema- mates the material that forms the com monwealth, Society and politics are puri- fled or poisoned by the seed planted In infancy and allowed to develop in frame and muscle without the culture Of mind and morals Thus the environments and influences of youth are as the drouths and showers in retarding and nourishing the principles and ambitions of nature. Home indicates comfort and contentment in it's proper state, but that spot must be weeded of slothfulness, of untruth, and invaded by higher purposes, ana work to make 1t worthy of the name, and the dedication of the sweetest song to the danderer's ear. Home. Sweet Home" The sentiment to collect the best for our own fireside Is ideal, but we must lend unselfishly through all public in- stitutions our own examples to help others Ito lift them from idleness and narrow ness to a plane of progress and indus try.
 The woman who sends her tiny 'ker- chief to the fair to win the prize is often the means of creating ambition in others who seek patterns for their own effort, and the small prize awarded in few dol lars is easily spent, but those stitches go on and on in their lessons of industry. Therefore, in mapping out programme of these yearly institutions, the manage ment would feel little encouragement to plan and build for a show of only ten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
WHY WE HOLD FAIRS
By MRS. J. B. REID.

days duration, to see the results of months of toll, of scbeming torn down and hauled away, were 1t not the object lessons given to those who are plodding and building in primitive life. When the dear old woman writes from her log cabin walls: "The Christmas time is near and my rheumatism is bad I must have something to do. Send me some scraps from your people In town. am going to make a quilt like the one at the fair, Mine will be there next time." This is one of the many opportunities that are given to reach out among the masses and give them something to do-somethng to copy
 Every article collected and displayed Is tiny messenger from some fireside. The stitches may be irregular. the ma- terial be ordinary, but it has engaged hu- man thought. somebody is building, and this structure must be strengthened by patterns from those who have better op- portunities for cultivation and progress.
 Each section of this work is builded for purpose-agriculture represents the best materials of the farm, its products ndi- cate the soil and the treatment 1t has re- ceived The machinery and implements point to labor-saving methods. The stock and poultry yards stand for varied classes that engage our time, each claiming their share of public attention.
 The demonstrations of pure foods and instructors for health and economy pro- ducing the best results from different materials and demonstrating their uses and methods of serving.
 Aside from all this for the business man 1t Is an advertising medium for his trade; it collects people to see these ad- vantages, and brings about friendly rela- tions all the year round. Then, "a little nonsense now and then makes the life worth living" and the races and amuse- ments play no small part in the success for the country people do not see these things every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
PREHISTORIC MONSTERS
 IN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI

Hattiesburg. Miss, July 25.-special.)- Excavations that are now being made in the vicinity of Woodville west of here in South Mississippi. have brought to light the remains of what the experts of the Smithsonian institution declare to have been the largest animals that ever walk ed the earth, so far as the evidence goes to show.
 The strata in which the relics are found are such as to indicate also that in the prehistoric times, before this country was deluged by the waters of the gulf which left the deposit of sand which now com prises the surface soil, this section was the scene of a luxuriant vegetable and animal life such as perhaps existed in no other part of the world.
 Theexcavations are being made by S.. c. Stern, who for several years was in business in Woodville, and who knew of the occasional finds of gigantic bones in the creek washings but paid little atten- ton to them until he chanced to learn that these relics were different in size and in conformation to any others known to science.
 The finds were made in the banks of creeks, where during high water the sandy and loamy sides would be washed out, so as to expose them when the freshets subsided. MT. Stern is now on the spot with workmen, and the finds he has made promise to be of the greatest value to biologists.
 The weight of the many teeth that have been unearthed is an average of 9 to 101s pounds. and one tooth weighs Il pounds, Specimens of these have been forwarded to the Smithsonian institution, where the experts had to confess that they could tell nothing about them, ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
OUR BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
An English Papers Optimistic View of
 Conditions In America.

From the London Statist.
 Signs are accumulating that the great depression of the last few.months is becoming less marked and that be- fore many month pass by there will harvest will do much to bring trade back to its normal lume. and other powerful forces are also working to- ward greater activity.
 The expenditures of capital upon new buildings, upon the construction of railways and of railway equipment, upon municipal Improvements and upon the extension and equipment of factories and mills, have been greatly curtailed, and the supply of capital is rapidly overtaking the demand.
 It is true that the issues of new capi- tai are still considerable, but these are mainly for the purpose of funding the floating debt incurred during the great activity of last year. In a short time the supply of capital will greatly ex- ceed the demand, and difficulty will arise in finding employment for the surplus. An abundant supply of capi- tai plus confidence are the greatest of all forces making for trade expansion.
 Again, the reduced consumption of the American people in the last few months has caused great shrinkage in the imports into the country; at tho same time, their desire to obtain as much cash as possible has stimulated them to export their products freely. Hence the balance of trade with other countries has become very favorable to the United States. This favorable trade balance has been increased, first, by gold exports, and, second, by the sale of considerable amounts of AmeH- can securities in the European mar lsets.
 How far the exceptionally large trade balance in favor of the United States Is being used to redeem indebtedness previously incurred and for the remit tapces of the savings of emigrants re- turning to Europe cannot be ascer- taincd with any degree of exactness. Nevertheless, the balance apparently due to the United States is SO large that America will be able to withdraw from Europe a large amount of gold as soon as the state Of trade In the United states calls for additional currency or for increased bank reserves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

cept that they were the largest ever dis covered, and must have belonged to some animal larger than the general concep- tion of the mastadon.
 Many enormous tusks have been found. One measured a trifle over 30 feet. Sew eral sections of the vertebrae have been found, and there is hip joint bone as big as a barrel. These osseous remains belonged to an animal that could munch the ordinary forest trees as easily as a horse eats grass.
 The best preserved relics are found in the clay foundation, often 30 feet below the surface. In the sandy soil are many relics. but they crumble at the touch.
 There is reason to believe that these an imals roamed this country before the del- uge came, and the existence of the bones in the~sand would go to show that the animals were caught in the flood and perished then. Indeed they may be rel- ics of the Biblical deluge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
ALDEo MAN VI. R. GUNN

w. R. Gum, candidate for reelection for alderman from the Fifth ward. looks like certain winner tomorrow. There are few if any abler or better qualified men in this city than Dr. Gum. He Is the business mems candidate. MT. Gum has been eminently successful in his busi- ness life; he is a heavy tax and license payer, and his friends insist there is no man in the Fifth so singularly equipped to handle the business of Greater Bir- ningham and look out for the interest of his ward as w. R. Gum. The next year or two will bring about the actual welding together of Greater Birmingham. I'm portant and far-reaching business propo- stlons will come before the Board of AL dermen to be elected tomorrow. and every man in the Fifth ward should consider before casting his ballot the business ability the honesty and the loyalty of w. R. Gum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Ready To Go.

From Success Magazine.
 An old Scotchman who was threatened with blindness consulted an oculist.
 Will you have a little stimulant?' in- quired the doctor.
 The old Scotchman smacked his lips in eager anticipation.
 "Ou, aye, I'll talk a drink O anythir YOU have handy was the quick re- joinder.
 "Ah, that's the troubler' exclaimed the oculist. You'll have to stop drinking or you'll lose your eyesight."
 The old chap pondered a moment.
 IA, weel, doctor, it doesna much mat ter; I hae seen everythin' that's worth seein, anyway"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

General Merchants oppor- tunity-Centrally located deep store; modern front; good lease to responsible tenant. A. A. Adams & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

Wier has no "slush fund" and will have no carriages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

See the Funnyologist Gene Davis, at the Pastime next week. g9
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
RUNNERS NEAR CHICAGO.
Boys ON Last Leg of Y. NJ. {. n.
Relay Race.

South Bend, Ind. July a-Chicago Young Mems
Christian Association runners with the message
from Mayor Mcclellan of New York to Mayor
Bu.se Of Chicago left South Bend at 1885 O'Clock
tonight for Michigan City. expecting to cover the
distance before daylight tomorrow. Five OF the
eight Chicago runners while on the way to South
Bend were stalled at Rolling Prairie, IND, be-
cause of a break In their automobile. Three men
in the preceding automobile did not know OF the
accident until arriving at South Bend, but they
refused to accept the aid of the local association
Accordingly, the three young men set out to carry
the message from this city to Rolling Prairie,
where they will be relieved by the five men de-
layed there.
The boys arrived In Adrian from Toledo at s15
o'clock and an instant later an Adrian boy darted
away toward Coldwater with the silver tube In his
hand On the run from Toledo the boys, about
sixty In number who in half-me relays. aver
AGED the miles in 500 minutes each.
The message was brought into Coldwater at 2:2S
o'clock this afternoon. and without moments
stop was hurried toward White Pigeon, which
was reached at e:25 O'Clock. Mudville, eight miles
east Of Bristol Ind passed at 6:o2 o'clock
Bristol was reached at 74o p. m.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
SAYS PRINCIPAL SLAPPED HER.
Head of Vacation School Denies Girls Charge
and There Will Be Trial.

Wilfred Foster principal Of Vacation School ~.
Segel street and Buehwick avenue, Williamsburg
summoned to the Manhattan avenue police
court yesterday to answer charge Of assault pre-
ferred by Lillian Grossr an fourteen years old, OF
No 1e9 Moore street.
The girl alleges that Wednesday she was or
dered by the teacher take seat in the rear OF
the classroom, but refused to do so, the sun
made il unpleasant to sit there. The teacher sent
for the principal. who, she says. took her by the
shoulders AMI showed her into the and slapped
her several times in the face, causing faint
Mr.. Foster said that the girl when spoken to
about being unruly started q panic in the class
room by screaming, and he placed his hand over
her mouth to prevent her screams from disturb
ing the children in other roon,s
The trial will be held this morning
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
KRAMER WINS BY INCHES.
Beats Fogler After Stirring Finish
I'm Bicycle Race.

Frank L. Kramer. OF East Orange, N j. defea,-
ed Joseph A.. FogIer. of BROOKLYN by a scant tnree
inches in the ve-mile professional bicycle race AT
Madison Square Garden last night IL was the
most stirring finish of the night. and brought the
crowd It's feet Walter A Bardgett or bunalo'
was third foot behind Fogler-
until the last lap, when went to the 'front.' pass
ing FogIer almost at the tape
The ten-miIe motor paced race between James
Moran of Chelsea Mass. and Nat Butler. of Cam
bridge proved rather Disappointing After the
men had been sent OF 70 good start and had
travelled about a mile and half, punctuTe TO
Morans tire caused the officials 10 stop the contest,
and before the machines were sent away again,
after Moran had repaired the tire IL was announced
that the race had been down 10 five miles. IN
the fourth mile the tire of Buffers machine gave
out when he had slight lead The accident gave
the race to Moran In $ 81 2-5-
The summaries follow:
HaIf-mIs tnovice)-won by s Ryan. New YORK: p
Leone York second. G. Williams New fork tnird-
Time, 1:05 25 -, ,,.. 80
American Athletic Club: William Van Den Dries Ne"
Club. second Oscar GoerAe Natlonai A'
One-miIs handicap tprofessionaD-Won BY Frank l.
Kramer. East Orange = J. scratch. d ri.n W,la1
saIt Lake CITY elio yards,. third. Time. 1:o5
Five-rile tprofessionai)Wor BY Frank hranier fas,
Orange. j. Joseph A Fosier. Brooklyn y y: secona'
Barigett BuyaIo, n. r.. fourth Time 1o:5l 10
C)ne-mle handicap tamateur)-Non by w L. hor-ison.
s5 yards second jerome seinert- Hcs~ilis $50 yards
third Time c:ef c-5. =,
motor paced Lanes A2Tsn sn sy
Chelsea. Mass. and Nat Butier. OF caiii"iNs0- WI" -
Moran Time S:31 2-5.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
TWO PAY DEATH PENALTY.
Murderers Go to Electric Chair at Sing Sing
Without Showing Emotion.

Charles H. Roger. and Angelo Laudero suffered
the death penalty at Sing Sing prison yesterday
both executions being carried out without special
incident Rogers was the first to pay the penalty
for the murder of the Olney brothers ana Ahce
Ineer,ck in 1905 He was accompanied to the chair
~, the Rev s. Ernest Jones, the chaplain Of the
n,,.on After the current had been on for minute
and eleven seconds he was pronounced dead
AS soon as his body had been removed Laudiero
was taken to the death chair. The Rev C. " Ma
honey of Ossining. and the Rev. Bernardino Po-
uzzo. Of New York, accompanied him. As he was
.trapped in the chair he waved his hand IN fare
well to 8. group Of witnesses He was pronounced
dead in one n,inue and twelve seconds.
Iaudiero's body was buried at once In the ceme-
terv OF the prison. while that Of Rogers was
claimed by his parents in Middletown, and will be
buried In a plot adjoining that OF his three VIC
tins.
Laudiero shot Michael de Ambro. an italian co..
tractor, of No. ITS Hester street in 1906