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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02
IT IS A MONEY MAKER.
The AbbevslIe Dispensary Pays Well,
Saws Senator Graydon.

Hon. W. n. Graydon, State senator
from Abbeville county, and one of the
leading lawyers of the Abbevlle bar,
is in the city on professional business,
says Saturdays Anderson Mail.
Mr.. Graydon was asked what the
Abheville county people would do about
the di-pensary at the election TO b.
held in August.
II do not think it will be voted out"
said Mr.. Graydon. "In fact, we can
not afford to vote it out" he continued.
"There is too much money in it for
us. Our dispensary sold $4,000 worth
of liquor in April, and half of that was
profit. We expect to make at least
100000 out of it this year.
Mr.. Graydon says the Abbevi'le dis
pensary is shipping lot of liquor out
of the State to points in Georgia and
North Carolina, both of which are dry
States. A good deal Of liquor is ship
ped to Atlsa ia, Mr.. Graydon says.
Under the law the Abbeville dispen-
sary cannot ship liquor into dry couu-
ties in this State, bat there is nothing
to prevent people from dry counties go.
ing to Abbeville and buying whiskey,
and Mr. Graydon says the dispensary
sells great deal of whiskey to Green
wood. Laurens and Anderson county
people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02
Why Wirz was Hanged.
Fort Mill Times.

1t must have Teen extremely edifying
10 the Confederate veterans of Able
Vile county and their descendants to
read i'm the last issue OF The Press and
Banner the TRADE against the memory
of Capt. Wiz and the criticism of the
Daughters of Confs deracy for erecting
a monument in BIS honor at Anderson
vile, Ga. The monument to Capt.
Wirz is a tardy recognition of the
worth of a loyal, patriotic soldier who
met martyrs death rather than live
by asserting to the trumped-up lies i'm
plicating President Davis in the alleg-
ed brutal treatment of Federal soldiers
at Anders oaville Capt. Wirz was q
hero whose memory should live in the
hearts of all true SoutherneIs, for be
sacrificed his life on Yankee gallows
i'm behalf of the cause to which our sec
ton was committed. We areglad that
the monument has been erected to Capt
Wilz's memory. We would be pleased
to see monument in his honor in every
Confederate State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02
BELLEVUE.

There was preaching 1T Lethe Sabbath
afternoon BY Rev. J. B. Hillhouse, O.
Mrs j. B. Britt is in Abbeville this
MT Mr.. IL. IL Bradley. and little son David
spent Tuesday with relatives.
Mrs S. l.. Wilson returned to her home
Sabbath afternoon, She came down n
attend the Sabbath School convention a. a.
several days with friends In BELLEVUE.
sheriff Lyon, Mr.. W.. w: Bradley and
Mr. Willie Lyon spent Monday in the
Miss Prentlss and NJ. L. W. Cowan
were guests of Mrs Minnie Watson satur
Mr. Oscar Morrah went to Anderson
Preparations ia being made, for building
the bridge across Little River.
The VII .ington School will close Friday
there will be an entertainment Friday
Mr. W. D. Morrah vent TO Hodges
Mr.. C.J. Britt was in Troy Wednesday
on business.
Is the guest OF Mrs j. E. Britt.
MIR. s. l.. Wilson spent Sabbath With
relatives.
The Misses NOVEL; Of Charleston are
expected In Bellevue to-day TO spend tbe
summer and will board with Mrs 8. +
Morrah.
Miss Jennie Wideman came home from
Anderson last Saturday. where she bal
been teaching, 81,
Messrs McIrah and Wardaw. MedlocE
and Smith spent Tuesday In Grainridge.
We are having local showers to-day.
Miss Emma WsrdIaw IL at Eden-Hal
the gusst, OF Mrs j. c. Kennedy.
Mrs Oscar Gown died at her home
Willir gIon Sabbath afternoon after lu'
erin. Illness. After a year spent a
nome last August, her condition was no
improved, ard ainos then she has beer
gradually sinking. She leaves discousolat'
husband and four children. 1nterment wa
at MrCarmel Monday afternoon.
Mr. Boyd from near McCarmel died Las
| week In Atlanta, OF heart trouble; hi
remains were brought home for burial.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02
Henry Watterson and the Liquor Question
a ugusta Chronicle.

Hon. Henry Watterson, in reply tC
"a friend and war cOmrade, refuses tC
|5Iconcede that to excessive liquor drink
Ing alone is attributable most of the
crimes of the day; nor will he admit
that to liuuor is attribut; be more crime
Than to other causes. He declares tha at
There are many voices which arise out
bf our frail humanity and aff'lict So
2&iety which are not attributable to this
auSe.
Mr.. Watterson holds that drinking
B excess is confined to a very small
ercentage Of every community, and
pntends that of late years there has
= Ben steady diminishing of the drin k
9abit, due to the better enlight-
ment of men. In the Latin countries,
such as Spain, France and Italy, drunk
enness is unknown. In Germany,
where beer is the national beverage,
there is no such thing as drunkenness.
"But, in Maine, sixty years of drastic
prohibition have not sufficed to eX-
tinguish Drunkenness or regenerate
the people,"
AS matter of fact, this long term of
prohibition in Maine has brought into
being a retinue OF evils never before
known, although inevitable TO the ef-
fort to control by legislative enactment
the "appetites and individual Liberties
of the people"
Mr.. Watterson, always interesting,
writes:
"Our friend of West Tennessee is
mistaken in his theory that prohibi-
ton prohibits He Is mistaken in his
theory that wicked huspands and bad
fathers may he turned into good hus-
bands and fond fathers by act ofassem.
bly. The attempt to do it entails wan
ton impositions to begin with and for
casts untoward conditions to end with;
sacrificing the freedom of the people
without elevating the morals of the
people. The better way, and the suf-
ficient way, is to close the evil places
to close the m and to keep them closed :,
each the Judge Of its own eXcice ar
rangemenls, leaving every Individual
free to develop upon his own lines of
conscience and conduct. Already the
government is doing too much in re-
straint of men. Something must be left
to moral agencies. Force impelled by
clericalism and hystericalism. equally
undiScrimlnatlng ana desp0tlc, never
yet did any lasting good, but alwal s
in the end, surely comes the irremedi-
able wrong"
We know now, down here in Geor
gia, that prohibition does not prohibit.
We can not draw lesson in the mat
ter from our city of Augusta, for it has
been hoped that there would be prohi-
bition of consumption of liquor at this
point The fact that there is the leea
sale of liquor two hundred yards from
the city limits-in the adjoining State
of South Cardinals testimony thai
those who enacted the prohibition laws
did not hope to bring about a halt in
the drinking of liquor in this city.
But we have the testimony Of towrs
that are not similarly situated, geo.
graphically, that the prohibition laws
have not resulted in putting stop to
LIQUOR drinking.
kentucky may pass all the laws
against ''demon rum" that she wishes,
but she will not be able lie enforce pro.
bibition of consumption any more
than has Georgia, Maine or the olher
States that have enacted statutes OF
this sort.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02
Plan Case 10 Test Prohibition.

PORTLAND, Me. May 2O.--The Sheriff
of every Maine county has been sum-
moned INTO the United States Court to
answer bill in equity filed by Boston
wholesale liquor dealers, alleging seiz-
ures in violation of the interstate COM
merce and pure food laws. 1t will be
an important test case for all prohibi-
tiOn States.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02

Why run the risk of losing
slI when you can insure SO
cheap, Insure you house, fur.
niture, outhouses, etc. The
fire companies represented in
our office have assets aggre.
eating over 100000 ,00O.. 90.
We give you the best protec.
.tion against loss by fire. Us.
Stark, President J. E. Media.
vid, Secretary. Phone 118.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02
The State of South Carolina
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.

COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
PROBATE COURT.
In the matter OF the Estate of Charlie C.
Nabors, Deceased.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors,
All persons Indebted to said estate must
settle without delay, and those holding
claims against the estate must present them
properly attested 10
Mrs. Lucie E, Nabors,
AQministratrix.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02
The State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.

COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
PROBATE COURT.
In the matter of the Estate OF l.. H. Nickles,
Deceased,
Notice TO Debtors and Creditors.
All 'rsons indebted TO said estate must
settle without delay, and those holding
claims against the estate must present them
properly attested to
Mrs. s. Estelle Nckles,
Admini6tratriX.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02

Put up your winter clothes and blankets
with cedar and lavepd dHr flakes. Much better
than camphor balls. For sale at Milford's
rug store. Phone l07.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02

sold out Second lot Just arrived. Read II by
all means. Only one dollar, at Speeds Drug
Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02
DIRE DISTRESS.
It is Near at Hand to Hundreds OF
AbbeVille Readers,

Abbeville Readers,
Don't neglect an aching back.
Rackaohe is the kidneys cry fol
help.
Neglect hurrying to their aid
Means that urinary troubles follow
quickly
Dire distress, diabetes, Bright's dis.
ease.
Profit by sufferers experience.
W. p. Dean, Sr., 3O3 Magnolia
ST., Greenwood, S. G., says: "oome
time ago was feeling quite miser-
able as the result of kidney trou.
BILE. | had a dull ache through the
small of my back, felt languid and
my kidneys did not seem to act
properly. 1 finally decided to try
Doan's Kidney Pills and procured
a box. | have not finished the
contents but can say that they
have done me more good than any
remedy l previously used. The
pain in my back has disappeared
and 1 feel better in every way"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-poan's-and
take no other.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02

The m ascot OF the oity-Speeds Cinco cigars
A big lot of standard novels-"reprints" op-
J. fifty cents each at Speeds Drug Store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-04-27
SHAME INTo Youn SHOES

Aliens Foot-East, a powder. re-
licvcs painful, smarting, nervous feet
and ingrowing nails, and instantly
takes the sting out OF corns and bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery OF the age. Aliens Foot Ease
makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
II is a. certain cure for sweating ca!
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It today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. By mail for s5c in stamps
Don't accept any substitute. Trial
package FREE. Address Allen S.
olmsted. Leroy. \. Y.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-04-27

pr Thomas. Eclertr!c Oil is the
best remedy sor.tliat often fatal dis
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cess In Carr fatniiy for etsft years; -
AIRS. L. whiteacrc. Burale, Ma: !.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-04-27

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n particular HOtet w. PS'
people"
Unobstructed view Of ocean and
world famed board walk.
Hot and cold sea water baths in
private and public baths.
Long Distance phone in each
room with bath. and in many rooms
without bath.
Perfectly ald literally appointed
with every comfort Of home.
Rales-reasonably consistent with
he very best service.
Write owner and proprietor for
beautifal descriptive booklet.
WALTER i. BTZBY, Proprietor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
Conditions of Business

General business is better than it looks on the surface of Wall street to be. The bogus nature of the Taft post election boom is chiefly felt in specula- tive circles in the east. The prices of securities were manipulated upward beyond all reason after election day and a very natural reaction from an artificial condition is now felt Wall street is dull and full of stocks.
 But Wall street is not the entire country. The latest report of the car association covering the period from January to January 20 shows that the number of idle cars was decreased The truth is, the country is fairly pros porous everywhere except in the east, where foolish post-election boom was permitted to go on without rhyme or reason. All the reaction that has oc- cured has been from that political period and it's bogus boom.
 As spring approaches conditions will become more natural. Reports re- ceived show that the sales of fertilizer tags are heavy in all the states. The farmers are preparing to make great crops, and if the season should prove to be a good one great crops next fall will bring all branches of business back to normal and start us all again on the road to prosperity and general activity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
WORLDS GREATEST PORT.
London Wakes From Letharey and
 Will Make Great Improvements.

From the New York World
 For POO years London has been the greatest port in the world. The tonnage entered there in 1907 was 11,166,S67 tons, and 8, S97 tons were cleared, a total of IS, 346 tons Liverpool entered and cleared 16, 6,665, ,s9S tons. The trade of the port reaches the vast sum of g, ,430, ,O00, ,000. New York's total in 1907 was l,709, 4423.
 But while London retains it's suprem- acy, the distance between it and it's for eign rivals is diminishing. Even among English ports, more progressive policy has been followed by Liverpool, South ampton and Plymouth. Liverpool has recently spent s25,0OOO0O on her facilities, Plymouth s12,5OO,OOO, and Southampton SIG, O,OOO,ooO Londons rivals on the conti- nent have also been active. Hamburg has recently spent s75,oO0,000 on improve ments and contemplates spending s6,25O,- 900 more, while Antwerp proposes to spend $35 100000 on docks and $22, 100000 on a canal London, in recent years, has spent almost nothing, while it's docks and wharves are deteriorating Aroyal commission was appointed in 1900, and it reported more than six years ago. and still no improvement has been begun. The Balfour government pressed bill for improvement but it failed of passage.
 Profiting by the failure of the port of London bill of 1904, another bill was drawn up last year, and after consider able amendment it was passed by a non- party vote just before the holidays. This act sets up new port authority consist ing of 2S members, IS of whom are to be elected by the trading interests con cerned. The port authority will have power to authorize construction and pur- chase land compulsorily with, of course, provisos limiting the area. Previously to the passage of the act the process had been for the port authority to submit to extfavagant demands or go to the eX pense of a private bill in parliament. ~ By the new act difficulties in the way of improving the port are swept away and vast works now contemplated will soon be begun. London may then be in a po- sition to retain it's lead, though the finan- cial difficulties in the way of such action are well-nigh insuperable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04

it's control will go on increasing to the end of time. The writer in the Tech nieal World goes on to say: ITO the myopic and indifferent public the idea of few men getting control of the water supply and of drawing vast wealth from that control will sound like the foolish vail of a crack brained sensationalist; 1t will arouse only a fatuous smile of ignorant contempt But readers have heard of the turbine water-wheel; they know what is meant by the long distance transmission of electric power. they are able to real ize what it means to hand over, for ever, as free gift to the little coterie of men the absolute control of the in- caleulable power developed by the rivers and streaYs of the United States. And-pray God-onee they do understand the situation. they will not smile, but smite. The Congress of the United States and the legislatures of the various states are the danger points which must be constantly watched if the people are to be saved from spoliation.
 No gold mine ever equaled in profits fine water power simply because the latter is inexhaustible and endless. while the former is neither In any market water power in this electrical age is worth s20 a year for each horse power, and this alone should show what golden stream will flow to the end of time from any water power. Guard we'll then the undeveloped water powers of Alabama, a state that is full of creeks and rivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
GAsTRoNOMY AND PRESIDENCY

From the Kansas City Star
 Upon certain notable occasion the envious Mir. Cassius made al snippy re- mark respecting the diet which added to the greatness of one Caesar who was subsequently knifed in the most approved modern political style The historic par allel is aiming with deadly directness at William Howard Taft of Ohio. The Pres ident-elect has started upon a career of gastronomic indulgence that may involve the nation in internecirie strife and is certain to lead to personal internal trouble for himself
 While the way is dark ahead, it appears that it is even now too late to turn back. When MT Taft agreed to partake of 'possum and sweet taters" in Georgia he set his foot irrevocably on the path that must lead to indigestion, nightmare and pepsin tablets.
 What are the consequences? They are to be seen already Mir. Taft has &C., cepted an invitation to dine in New Or leans. The Crescent City has heard of the rhapsodies delivered in a moment of exaltation and cordiality by the Presi- dent-elect on the Cracker states epicu- rean offering. New Orleans will not be outdone New Orleans, seeking some thing bizarre and appropriate will test the presidential stomach with alligator steak.
 Do you begin to see what portends down the dim vista of banquet tables? If MT. Taft survives this experiment as to his powers of mastication and assimilation what a fearful way does the path of glory become. What frightful possibili- ties are bound up in every invitation to dine. MT. Taft has promised to make tour of the south He must of course confront the prospect of bear steaks in Mississippi and razor back hog in Ark ansas.
 What would the effect on the Presidential dignity be if the high balls were com pounded of white mule' in Tennessee or "mountain dew" in Kentucky? Corn pone and 'lasses are endurable after a trip in the wake of Dr. Bogie around an 1S-hole course, but would they tempt the sated appetite of a touring statesman? Of course if the President swung around the circle and got into Kansas a feast on yellow-legged chickens would make amends for a lot, but what if some , inspired jayhawker should devise a sun flower salad? There would be no escape from SOW belly and corn bHad in Missouri, and just supposing he should strike the state in pawpaw time? And so it would go from Cape Cod to the Golden Gate and from the queen city of the unsalted seas to the sandy beaches of Galveston The President will have become the great exploiter of each states favorte dish, and if he survives he will indeed be theS true representative of a homogeneous people, for do they not teach us that we are a part of all we eat?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-04
Panama and the Warrior

The eminent engineers that went to Panama with MT. Taft say that the enlans of a lock canal are feasible; that the Gatun dam can be built and that when built it will stand; that all things along the canal zone are progressing favorably on correct lines.
 These opinions of the best engineer ing talent in the country will silence the detractors of Colonel Goethals and his associates for a season. After while new criticisms will arise, new articles will be written and new rumors spread abroad. The general public will continue, however, to trust the men on the job, and canal digging will go right along despite all the vaticina- tors.
 Colonel Goethals says: 'I can prom ise that ships will be passing through the Panama canal on New Years Day, lYlO. HIS IS uOuhieO' AS AS ~-SO ~ qualified. It is convincing evidence that the chief engineer is satisfied with the evidences he holds>of the underly- ing strata. and with the plans and nrogress of the work. He therefore feels justified in predicting the date of the completion of the work. His previous predictions have been based on an "if," but he speaks now free from all conditions or possibilities. Op- iimism prevails at the isthmus,l and the Taft party will return filled with it.
 The day named is less than six years hence, and in the time mentioned this district has much work to do. The opening of the Warrior to the Forks should be constantly pushed. The building of an independent double track railroad to the river is needed, and the preparations on the river for barge transportation should be devel- oped. Every mine and every plant should secure direct independent con nection with an Open Warrior.