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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
SUBMITS DRAWINGS
OF PANAMA CANAL
COCKTAILS SUPPORTS OPTI-
MYSTIC PROPHECY
Draft of Work Completed and to Be
Done Justifies Belief That
"Ditch" Will Be Finished
in 1915

WASEIINGTON,,N Feb. 7.-Col. Goe-
thals, in charge of the construction of
the Panama canal, has submitted an
important series of drawings to the
federal government sustaining his
contentious as to the present system
of excavations there.
Col. GoethaIs' drawings have at
tracted a great deal of interest, owing
to the present libel suits pending
against the New York World and In
dianapolis News as a result of alleged
falsif1catiOns in connection with the
purchase and letting of contracts at
Panama.
About the best news received from
Panama in many a day was contained
In the dispatches relative to Col. Goe-
thals' interview with William H. Taft
at Culebra, in which the army en-
gineer was quoted as saying that ships
would be passing through the canal
by January 1, 1915.
On the day of this interview the first
ship steamed out of La BOca channel
the new course opened as an outlet to
the canal on the Pacific side.
The vessel was the Newport of the
Pacific Mail line, and the event was
celebrated with considerable ceremony
at Panama.
William H Taft and the expert en-
gineers who went with him to the
isthmus Of Panama began their tour
of inspection Immediately upon their
arrival at Colon.
Mr.. Taft went to Culebra on a spe-
cial train and was quartered at the
home of Lieut.. COL Goethais. chairman
of the Panama canal commission. They
inspected the work on the big Culebra
cut.
The president-elect was both pleased
and surprised at the progress of the
work since his last visit to the canal
zone and made a speech to the engin-
GERS, in which he endeavored to inspire
them with independence of opinion re-
garding the big undertaking.
After thorough inspection of all the
Culebra operations Mr.. Taft and his
party went to the Gatun dam, which
will be the basis of the report of the
engineers when they return to WASH
ington.
Taft Leaves Panama
President-elect Taft and party left
Colon this evening at 6 o'clock on
board the cruiser North Carolina for
New Orleans, accompanied by the
cruiser Montana. Previous to embark
ing Mr.. Taft gave out the following
Il am not prepared now TO make a
statement as to the results of the trip
to the isthmus, except to say that we
have found the work progressing in a
most satisfactory way; the organiza-
ton better than ever before; the esprit
de corps excellent and the determina-
ton of all, even the -humblest laborer
is directed to the building Of the canal
1 am sure this has impressed itself
upon every one of the board of visiting
engineers, as it has upon me-
with reference to the type of the
canal and continuance Of the present
plan, the engineers promise that they
will be able to hand me their report
by the time we land at New Orleans .
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
CITY SWEPT BY
FLOODS; GREAT
DAMAGE DONE
TRAFFIC TIED UP; BRIDGES
WASHED AWAY
WATER PoURs OVER SIDEWALKS.
RUNNING A FOOT DEEP
Women Carried Across the Streets by
Volunteers in Rubber Boots. One
>Man Packing Twenty
three
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away. He left his burden to take care
of herself and hurried away amid the
jeering of the spectators.
Lumber dealers, hardware merchants
and others having heavy material to
haul are considerably handicapped by
the poor condition of the streets and
are behind with their deliveries. One
lumber yard has 300 orders waiting to
be filled. They say they will be unable
to do any heavy hauling until the
weather clears up. 1t is useless to at
tempt to deliver anything but the light
est material
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
Snow in Mountains

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 7.-The
rain continues here tonight and has
now reached 1850 inches for the sea-
son, which is considerably in excess of
the record last year at the same date.
While the rainfall is heavy, the pres
ent storm has done no damage thus
far as reported. In the mountains to-
day there was a considerable snow
fall, the weather having become colder
since last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
RAIN AT SAN PEDRO BLOCKS
PROGRESS OF OCEAN TRAFFIC

SAN PEDRO, Feb. IA constant
downpOur of rain has continued here
for twenty-four hours. 1t is estimated
nearlyFtwo inches Of water has fallen
in that time. 1t is still raining hard
tonight with prospects of an all-night
rain. The heavy rains and high sea are
materially delaying shipping here, as
men cannot work to load and discharge
cargoes. and. because OF high seas and
storms, boats make slow progress,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
ACCOMPANIED bv Winds

REDLANDS, Feb. THE rain was
accompanied by north winds, which is
quite unusual and came so steady that
all moisture was taken into the
ground and the ranchers are jubilant
over the outlook for the grain season.
The rainfall amounted to .25 of an
inch, making the total for the season
1888 inches. In Santa Ana canyon the
rainfall was 81 of an inch; Mill Creek,
.38, and Lytle Creek, 184 inches.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
Two Men Drowned

WOODSHOLEsMas Feb while
standing near pond today Charles
Gottliebson, wireless operator of the
revenue cutter Achushael. broke
through the ice and both he and Sea-
man Oscar Rongved, also of the
Achushnel, who made a brave attempt
tC rescue him, were drowned.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08

MUNYON'S DYSPEPSIA REMEDY
acts almost Immediately on the Gastric
Juices and gives the stomach tone and
strength to digest almost everything that
has been put into it. 1t soothes sore and
irritated stomachs that have been impaired
by physic and injurious drugs. We cannot
too urgently advise all persons who suffer
from any Of the following symptoms to
try this remedy: Distress after eating,
food Waferbrash. Sour Stomach. Heart
burn. Loss of Appetite, Constipation,
Dizziness, Faintness, Palpitation of the
heart, Shortness of breath. and all affec-
We want every discouraged and despon-
dent sufferer from Dyspepsia or Indiges-
fion to cast aside all other medicine and
give this remedy trial If it fails to
eeive Satisfaction l will refund your mo-
ney. MONACN'
For sale by all druggists. Price, 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
Engagement Announced

LONDON, Feb. THE engagement is
announced of Alexander Robinson
Gardner of New York and Miss Nora
LOTUS, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lind
say Coates of London.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
BRYAN Denies Renort

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. Wv.
J. Bryan today emphatically denied
the report that he was injured in an
automobile accident last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
Dogs

Dogs
FullbIooded bulldogs, spaniels and fox
terriers may be obtained at the ami
NAL shelter Getty pound), Santa Fe
avenue and Ninth street, by the pay
ment Of the ordinary license fee Of 50.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-08
Violent Earthquake Felt

TIFLIS, Trans Caucasus, Feb. T.
Two violent shocks of earthquake were
experienced here during the night, but
no damage Is reported.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
Burdens Of the Tariff.

In the making Of the tariff law, one
wonld naturally suppose that those least
able to bear the burdens OF taxation Woulo
not be Disseminated against In favor OF
those best able to pay the tax involved N =,
any tariff levy. But what are the facts!
asks a writer in the Commoner.
The man who. imports $1,000 worth o.
diamonds pays q tax Of but S1OO-l0 pei
cent. II he imported a thousand shirts
worth q dollar each he would have to leave
at the customs house n tack onto his
selling prices 1901. 60-6016 per cent,
II he decided that he would bring in
$1,000 worth Of champagne, one OF the
items upon which there is a large increase,
the tax levied by the the tariff is $500. II
he brought in $1,000 worth OF blankets ne
would have to pay a tariff tax OF S1,645 AZ.
II he brought in s 1000 worth ofpalntlngs
and statuary, all he would AVE to pay as
, custom duties would be 5000, but II 1t were
sugar he would pay is7SS 70 tax on Sl,ooO
worth.
II he brought in 81 1000 worth Of jewelry
he would hayet pay $500 tariff, but if he
brought in $1,000 worth Of wool dress goods
he would pay S1,O50.92 tariff. ~
II he imported q SIS, 900 automobile the
takers would relieve him Of So, $50. If it
were Sc, 900 worth Of yarns the tariff tax
would be 1890.
II the importation were $4,000 worth OF
furs the tariff tax would be S1,650 u II 1t
were $1,000 worth Of clothing the tax would
II som New York millionaire brings in
a 100000 ocean-going yacht the tariff
would be SS5, 900, but II the importation
were stockings the importation collected
would be 1878 5O.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
An Ordinance
To Raise Supplies for the
City of Abbeyille, S c., for
the Fiscal Year 1910.

DE 1T ORDAINED BY TIKI
Mayor and Aldermen(of the City
VI Abbeville, S. G., in Council assem-
bled and by authority of the same
| That q tax for the sums and in a man
ner hereinafter named shall be raised
and paid into the treasury of the City
| Council for the uses and purpose!
thereof for the fiscal year 1910.
Notice is hereby given that the of
flee of City Treasurer of Abbeville, S
c., will be open for the collection o
taxes for said fiscal year 1910, from
Monday, November !, 1909. until Fri
day, December 31st, 1909. without pen
atty.
Rate per centum of taxation are as
follows:
Waterwork Tax Interest on
bonds and sinking fund.-. 2
Electric Light Tax Interest on
bonds and sinking fund).... 2 "
Sewerage Tax Interest on
bonds and sinking fund).... 2
That when the taxes and assessments
or any portion thereof charged against
the property or party on the tax books
of the city for the fiscal year 1910, shall
not be paid on OF before the first day
of January, 1910, the City Treasurer
shall proceed 10 add a penalty of one
per cent. on the tax book, and the City
Treasurer shall collect the same, and if
the said taxes, assessments and penal
ties are not paid on or before the first
day of February next thereafter, an adj
ditional penalty of one per centum
shall be added by the City Treasurer,
and if said taxes, assessments and pen
alties are not paid on or before the first
day of March next thereafter, an addi-
tional penalty of five per centum there
on shall be added by the City Treasurer
and be collected by him ; and If the
said taxes, assessments and penalties
are not paid on or. before the fifteenth
day of March next thereafter, the said
City Treasurer shall issue his tax exc
cution for tho said taxes, assessments
and penalties against the property of
the defaulting taxpayers according to
law.
A Communication road tax will be coli
lected the same time as other taxes
from all male citizens between the ages
of Is and IS years, except those ex-
empted by law.
This communication tax is as follows a:
The sum of two dollars payable before
March 31st, 1910; the sum of two and
$1,000 dollars if not paid until and dur
ing the month of April, 1910 the sum
of three dollars if not paid until and
during the month Of May, 1910. In
lieu of this tax six days work upon the
highways and streets of the city will
be required under the Street Overseer.
All persons failing or refusing to pay
the Communication tax or to work six
full days shall, upon conviction, be
fined not more than thirty dollars or
be imprisoned not more than thirty
days.
Done and ratified in City Council
this 18th day of October, 1909.
James Chalmers, j. L.. Mcmillan,
City Clerk. Mayor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
Kills Her Foe Of 90 Years.

"The most merciless enemy l had
for 20 years" declares Mrs. James Dun
can, of Haynesville, Me-, "was Dys-
pepsia. I suffered intensely after eat
ing or drinking and could scarcely
sleep. After many remedies had
failed and several doctors gave me up,
I tried Electric Bitters, which cured
me completely. Now I can eat any
thing. + am 70 years old and am over
joyed to get my health and strength
back again" For Indigestion, Loss
of Appetite, Kidney Trouble, Lame
Back, Female Complaints, its un-
equaled. Only SOC at Speeds drug
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
SALE OF
Real Estate !

By virtue of Power of Attorney
made and executed to me by the heirs
at law of Mrs. Mary Eta Pruitt, de-
ceased, I will offer for sale, ut public
cutlery, at AbbevilIe Court House,
South Carolina, on Salesday in Deem
Der, A. D., 1909, within the legal hours
of sale, the following described land,
to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land. sit
uate, lying and being in Due West
Township4sAbheville County. South
CarolinaSH eontaining SEVENTY
TWO (72EsAdres, bounded by lands of
A. G. Clfnkscales, q. T. Hagan and
Tract No. Two.
Also, all that tract or parcel of land,
containing FIFTY-NINE (59) Acres,
bounded by lands of A. G. C~linkscalea,
G.. IT. Hagan and Tract.No. One.
Also, all that tract or marcel of land,
containing FIFTY-SEVEN and ONE
HALF (57 l-2) Acres, bounded by
lands of j. L. Pruitt, G.. T. Hagan an d
Tract Number Two.
Plats of said tracts of land will be
exhibited on day of sale. Terms,
cash. Purchaser to pay for papers.
I will also sell at public cutlery in
the Town of Due West, S. G., on Sat-
urday, November the 9th, 1909. at
Three o'clock p. NJ, in front of the
late residence of the said Ms. Mary
Eta Pruitt, the following described
real estate, to wit: -
All that piece, parcel or lot of land
lying, situate and being in the Town
of Due West, S. G., bounded by lands
Of E. l.. Reid, Estate of E. H. Ed
wards and others.
Terms of sale, cash.. Purchaser to
pay for papers. -
J. L. Pruitt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10

Read Robt. 8. Links advertisement.
The mascot OF the oity-Speed's Cinoo cigars
A big lot Of standard novels-"reprints" on
~ nifty cents each at Speeds Drug Store.
List your real estate with me. Costs you
nothing unless q sale is made. Robt. l.. Link
Best quality s%pectacles and opera glasses
at Rykard's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10

In addition TO the above, a special tax vii,
be collected for school purposes as follows:

A poll tax Of One Dollar per capita on all
male citizens between the age OF 81 and GO
years, except such az are exempt by law, will
be collected.
A c~ommutation road tax of One Dollar will
be collected the same time az. other taxes
from all male citizens between the ages OF IL
and so years, except such as are exempted by
law. Unless said tax Is paid by first OF March,
1910, eight days work upon the public high.
ways will be required under an oVerseer. If 30
much be necessary.
Taxes are payable only In gold and silver
coin, United States currency, National Bank
Notes and Coupons OF State Bonds which be-
come payable during the year 1909. A tax OF
81 cents will be collected on each dog.
Parties desiring Information by mail In re-
gard TO their taxes will please write before
December 10Th, stating the location OF their
property, and inc ude postage for reply, and
those paying taxes by check must include
the charge for collection.
j. F. BRADLEY,
County Treasurer.
Oct. 1909.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.
OFFICE WILL BE OPEN FROM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18th B
UNTIL FRIDAY, DE-
GENDER 3lst, 1909.
The Rate Of State, County, School
and Special Tax, Including One
Dollar Poll Tax, One Dollar
Communication Tax. \

TN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TO
L raise supplies for the fiscal year commepc-
ing Janusrv l, 1909, notice is hereby given
that the cface OF County Treasurer for Able
vile COunly>wM be open for the collection oil
taxes for said fiscal year from Friday, Octo-
Der 18th, until Friday; December 8lst, WILD
A. penalty of one per cent. on all taxes not
paid on January LIST, 1910.
A penalty OF two per cent. on all taxes not
paid on February LIST, 1910.
A penalty Of seven p-r cent ON all taxes
not paid on March lat, 1910.
Rates per cent:of taxation are as follows:
state TaTE *. ~ mills
Special County s. F......... 24 .
Constitutional School ...... 3 II"
=
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
Housekeeping?
Groekery?
bargains.
Young Girls Are Victims

Young Girls Are Victims
of headache, as well as older women,
but all get quick relief and prompt
cure from DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
the worlds best remedy for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood, and strong nerves and build up
your health. Try them. Csc at Speed's
drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
A Scalded Boys Shrieks

"A Sc8loeu hoy SuEIcAs
Mortified his grandmother, Mrs. Mario
Taylor, of Nebo, KY, who writes that,
when all thought he would die, Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured him.
Infallible for Burns, Scalds, Cuts,
Corns, Wounds, Bruises. Cures Fe-
ver-Sores, Boils, Skin Eruptions, Chill
.blains, Chapped Hands. Soon routs
Piles. 25c at Speeds drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10

Call and see me at once, as I have two neat
cottages near public square 10 dispose OF at a
sacrifice. Three sales OF dwellings have re-
gently been made in the city to new corners,
and the supply 10 running short. Can sell
You q number OF vacant lots, but unless you
apply early cannot all your bill for improved
property. Not q vacant dwelling in the city,
and the supply 10 not equal to demands, 30
You had best look after the two cottages men
toned, M. E. Hollingsworth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
FoleyS
Pills
What They Will Do for You

What They Will Do for You
They will cure your backache,
strengthen your Kidneys, cor
rect neutrality-suspicious., build
up the worn out tissues, and
eliminate the excess uric acid
that causes rheumatism. Pre-
vent Bright's Disease and Dia-
bates, and restore health and
strength. Refuse substitutes.
See the Rosenberg Mercan-
tile Co. for baggipg and ties.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10

Pu up your winter clothes and blanke,
with cedar and lavepdar flakes. Much better
rtan oamphor, bsllp. For sale at Milford
hug store. Phone LOT.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10

Schedule for Due West Railway.
Morning train leaves Due West at 1880.
Evening train leaves Due West at 4:i0. These
trains meet the morning and evening trs lns
on the Southern at Donalds.
Passengers can 60 out from Due West on
the evening freight train which leaves Due
West at two O'Clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
Schedule

Fall colds are quickly cured BY Foley,s
Honey and Tar. tho great throat and innS
remedy. The genuine contains NO hafmfui
drugs. c. A.. MilSordA 90,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10

See US on your overcoat and raincoata. We
have the thing you want. The L. W. White
Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
I OFFER
Sale

UQC hOuSS duu ASG o"u ~
lot in the City Of Abbeville near
the shops. A desirable home at a
reasonable p ice, only $1,000.
200 Acres of land on Due West
and Antreville road. Three ten
ant houses, three wells Of water,
pasture, timber and wood. This
place is IL miles from Abbeville
and about 7, miles from Due West.
A bargain ct the price, only $500.
Dwelling and Store in the City
of Abbeville near s. A. L. shops.
Price $4,000. The very place for a
man wanting 10 do small mercan-
tile business.
House and Lot corner Church
and lanyard Streets. This house
|. is new, we'll built and has six rooms.
Price $4,000.
House and Lot in Mt. Carme
is located in the best section of the
town. Price $3.50.
l211 Acres about 10 miles from
Abbeville, one 5-room dwelling, two
tenant houses and out houses. This
place is we'll watered. Three horse
farm open and 100 acres in pasture.
Price $13 per acre. Is worth more
money.
One Lot on corner of Orange and
I Lemon Streets, beautifully located
level and we'll drained, $500. .
Two Lots near Wardlaw Street,
two minutes walk from Graded
School; near in, and q bargain at
$500 each.
165 Acres, known as the Faulkner
e place, right at Lower Long
Cane Church, a two horse farm
open and rented. Price $1,000.
Ill Acres one and one-fourth mile
from City limits, price 100000.
1863 Acres, we'll improved, 10 ten.
ant houses and necessary out houses
all comparatively new, IL miles
from Abbevi1le, 4 or 5 miles from
Calhoun Falls, price $500.
One 5 Room House, on 6 acre lot
in the town of Mt. Carmel, With.
in so yards of two, churches and
the high school, price $500, would
be cheap at $1,000.
1850 Acres land near Mt. Carmel
s. C., price $1,000, possibly enough
wood on this place to pay for it.
List your Real Estate with me and
come to zee me. If you want to buy /
haveor can get what you want. Ifyou
want to sell I canfnd you a buyer,
I also buy and sell all kinds of
Stocks and Bonds.
Remember I.rerreseut the Eqnita.
bic, the strongest Life Insurance Com.
paDy in the world.
Robt. S. Link
Office over MiIford's5B Book Store.
Blue Ridge Railway Go.
Effective Tune @. 1908.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
J. L. Pruitt.

The Rosenberg Mercantile
CO. will save you money on
bagging and ties.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10

Solid through trains between Greenville and
Charleston via Laurens and Columbia.
Tri-weekly Palace Car Line between Au-
gusta and AsbevilIe. Trains Nos. l and =
leave Augusta Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sal
nrdays. Leave Asheville Mondays. Wednet-
days and Fridays.
Note-Tbe above arrivals and departures, as
well as connections with other com paDies, are
given Is In Information, n are not guaran.
teed.
Ernest Williams, G.. P. Agt., Augusta, Ga.
r. A. Brand. Traffic Manager.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10

Will also stop at the following stations and
take Oh and let off OVERWHELMINGLY
James, Toxaway, WEIGH.
j. K. Anderson. Superintendent
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
Abbeville- Greenwood
MUTUAL
INSURE lCB
ASSOCIATION.
Property Insured, s1,750,0 900
March LIST, 1909.
FsE, VMgs7ssy Oh LIGHTNING,

and do 70 cheaper than any insurance Con
pany In existence.
that ours is the safest and cheapest plan g
Insurance known.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
Stocks and Bonds.

Remember I. represent the Eqnita-
bic, the strongest Life Insurance Com.
paDy in the world.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-02
QUEENS AS ARTISTS.

Two interesting exhibitions are to be held in Paris this spring. Queen Alexandra is the patroness of one, to consist of a hundred portraits of English and French women of the eighteenth century. The profits will go to the fund for the widows and children of French naval officers and seamen. At the second, to consist of the works of royalty only, Queen Alexandra will be represented by some of her water colors. Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll by sculp- ture, and the queens of Italy and Roumania by sketches. Queen Amelie of Portugal will send some of her charming pastels.-Lady's Pictorial.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-02
CANADIAN BUFFALO HERDS.

The magnificent herd of buffaloes which the city once owned and which was bred from stock given by Lord Strathcona is now almost extinct, only two animals being left, and these in such a condition that they are not likely to survive the winter. The herd was once the second largest in the dominion, but the animals were neglected and improperly pas tured. The recommendations of the superintendent were not acted upon by the council and as a result tuber- culosis and decay set in, wiping out the herd
 Contrary to this is the result of the breeding at Bantf, where herd was founded at the same time from the same source. The increase has been remarkable and the herd num- bers over 100.