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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Calls For En- Banc Session.

Columbia.-Chief Justice Gary is
sued an order calling for an en- banc
session of the justices of the supreme
court and the circuit court judges to
be held on Friday, the 9Th day of De-
cember, to hear the question Of the
injunction which has been applied for
to restrain the commission appointed
by the governor to gather data on
the area, population, ETC., of Lee coun-
ty in determining the question
whether Lee comes under the provi-
sion of an old or new county.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Schools of Chester County.

Chester.-The annual report Of SUI
p~erintendent of education, to state SUI
p%erintendent John E. Sweayingen,
which was recently forwarded, con-
tains much useful information in re-
gard to educational conditions in
Chester county. The number of
schools in the county is Ill, of which
number Sc are white and IS colored.
There are 81 white teachers in the
schools of the county and SO colored
teachers. The total amount collected
for educational purposes during the
fiscal year was S~42,492.11.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
To Construct New Constitution.

The report of the subcommittee
named to investigate the charges Of
fraud in connection with the recent
primary election in South Carolina
was submitted to the state executive
committee of the Democratic party at
Columbia several days ago: I'VE
recommend that the state executive
committee call a convention Of the
state Democracy late next August
when no political campaign is on to
construct a new constitution and rules
which shall require such method Of
Identification Of the voter as shall
render repeating or other fraudulent
methods Of voting impossible or at
least difficult and dangerous.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Unusual Demand For Space.

There is an unusual demand for
space at the state fair this year. All
the available room in the present
buildings has already been spoken for
and the authorities Of the state fair
are exerting every effort and have a
large force at work to complete the
new steel structure before the 28th
of October. The fair this year will
be held from October % to November
/, inclusive, and judging from the
reservations exhibitors realize that
there are more representative farm.
ers and business men in the state.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Watson Speaks on Agriculture.

Columbia.-The first Of the popular
lectures on agriculture offered by the
University of South Carolina this ses-
sion was delivered by E. j. Watson,
commissioner of agriculture for South
Carolina, in LeConte college a few
nights ago. His subject was "The
Agricultural Resources of South Caro-
lima" Mr.. Watson said that the move
ment launched at the university in
regard to these popular lectures on
agriculture means more to the state
than any other movement launched
in the past 20 years.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Refused To Enjoin A. w. Jones.

Judge George W. Gage signed an
order refusing to enjoin A. w. Jones,
the comptroller general, from paying
the salaries of H. W. Richardson and
DIR. F. w. P. Butler, members of the
Confederate home commission, who
are acting as officers of the institu-
ton. The case was brought on the
grounds that a member of the COM
mission has no right to draw a salary
las an official of the institution. The
proceedings were brought by John ].
|McMahan and the case will be appeal.
ed to the supreme court.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
YOUNG Man Killed Step.Father.

J. B. Beckham shot and killed his
s%tep-father, Henry F. Frank, in the
Sandy Run section of this county sew.
eral days ago. Details of the killing
are extremely meagre. 1t seems that
the two men went down to the rural
mail box, which is some distance
from the Frank home. A passerby is
said to have stated that just prior to
the time Of the shooting he saw the
two men in the woods going in oppo.
site directions. Beckham reported to
friends that he had shot his step
father.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Swallows Home.

The teacher in natural history had
received more or less satisfactory re-
plies to her questions. The Delinea-
tor asserts, and finally she asked:
What little boy can tell me where
the home of the swallow is?"
Long silence, then a hand waved.
well, Bobbie, where is it,"
1.-The home Of the swallow" de-
clared Bobbie, seriously, us In the
stummick." r IL. r.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
South Carolina New Enterprises.

The secretary Of state has issued
a commission to the Universal Pillow
Company of Florence, with a capital
stock of $4,000. The petitioners are:
]. A. Higgins, l.. B. Johnson, ]. W.
McCown and c. F. Commander. A
commission has been issued to the
Strohecker Hardware Company OF
Charleston, with a capital Of $4,000.
The petitioners are: NJ. o. Stroheck.
er, M. o. Strohecker, Jr., and W. G.
Mazyck. A charter has been issued
to the Olanta Live Stock Company,
with a capital of 100000. The officers
are: A. M. McEhren, president; j.
F. McEhren, vice president; E. M.
Ehren, manager, and L. A. Moore, SEQ
cretary and treasurer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
retterIne Cures RInaWorm.

Wysacking. N. c.. June 2, 1908.
Enclosed you will find S1.W for which
please send me at once Tetterine. It is
a dead shot on ringworms. w 8. Dudley.
Tetterine cures Eczema, letter, Ring
Worm, Itching Piles. Rough Scaly Patch
es on the Face. Old Itching Sores, Dam
Chilblains and every form Of Scalp and
Skin Disease. Tetterine Soc: Tetterine
Soap Csc. Your druggist. or by mall from
The Shuptrine Co., Savannah, Ga.
With every mail order for Tetterine we
give q box Of Shuptrine's 1Oc Liver Pills
free. Adv.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Samuel hyde EIectrocuted.

Samuel N. Hyde, the Anderson
county man who was convicted more
than a year ago Of killing his wife,
was ~electrocuted at the state peniten-
tiary. Hyde went to the chair calmly,
though somewhat spasmodic at mo-
ment of electrocution. There were no
mishaps. Hyde said that he was sorry
for the deed and believed that his
mind was out Of place at the time.
DR.. Vines, pastor of the First Baptist
church Of Anderson, was with Hyde
during the morning. preparing the
condemned man to meet death. The
mans brother vas with him also,
The body was taken in charge by Mr.,
Tolley, the Anderson undertaken, and
shipped to Anderson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
DECLARES BLEASE
WAS NOMINATED
COMMITTEE IN SESSION AT CO
LUMBlA ENDS THE SOUTH
CAROLINA MIDDLE.
ARE FOR PRIMARY REFORM
Judge Ira B. Jones Withdrew His
Protest and the Threatened Disrup-
ton of the State Democratic Party
Is Avoided-Committee's Report.

Columbia.-Gov. Cole l.. Blease was
declared the Democratic nominee for
governor by the state executive COM
mittee. This action vas taken after
3 subcommittee had reported that its
investigation Of the recent primary
had disclosed irregularities in voting
but not sufficient to change the result.
On the face of the returns OF the
recent primary Governor Blease de-
feated Judge Ira B. Jones in the
gubernatorial race by about 5000
votes.
When the report Of the subcom-
mittee was submitted to the execu-
tive committee, attorneys represent
ing Judge Jones withdrew his protest
against the balloting in the primary.
A second primary was ordered by
THE committee to determine the
Democratic nominee for Attorney
General. The contestants will be J.
Fraser Lyon, incumbent, and Thomas
H Peoples, the two candidates who
polled the highest vote on August n.
All other nominees on the face OF
the returns were declared elected by
the committee. The contest brought
against United States Senator B. R.
Tillman by w. j. Talbert and N. B.
Dial were dismissed. The contest
ants failed to appear. Senator Till
man will be reelected by the legis-
lature at its next session in January,
1913,
The matter of primary reform was
left in the hand Of the committee OF
six appointed by the state convention
last May.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Vauqhn SAYS He Is Not Guilty.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES laboring IN
der strong emotion and with voice
somewhat broken by stress of a real
ization Of his serious plight, T. U,
Vaughn, former head Of the Odd Eel
lows Home at Greenville, denied max.
ing a confession that he was guilty
of improper and criminal treatment of
girl inmates of the institution under
which charges he rests in a cell on
the lower floor of the main building
at the state penitentiary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Garry Hugh Long to Columbia.

Hugh Long, mayor Of Wagner and
3representative-elect, who was brought
Ito Aiken and placed in jail, after
deputies had spirited him away from
Ian angry mob Of Wagner citizens,
bent upon his destruction, because he
had shot and MORALLY wounded Pick
lens N. Gunter, president of the Bank
Bof Wagner, was carried to Columbia
land placed, in the ~penitentiary. This
action was taken as a precautionary
measure after the sheriff had for two
nights had the county Jail guarded
against a possible attack.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Disciples Perplexed.

Jesus takes advantage Of this dis
cussion and turning to the multitude
UPON whom the Pharisees would bind
such q grievous burden Of ceremonial
ism and falsehood (Matt. 23:4) warns
them that it is not 80 much that which
enters into a mar that deiles him, but
rather that which proceeds out Of a
man, v. Is. It seems quite natural that
the disciples should be perplexed and
should ask Jesus what was meant by
such a statement. Jesus answer, v.
1928, shows US very clearly that
these things coming forth, reveal the
corruption within. Read Matthew
1884, So; Gen. 6:5 and James 3:1O-12..
Real purity is purity of heart, If the
heart be not cleansed, what will 1t
avail If we wash the hands? What,
then, is the application for this pres
ent day? Clearly we are taught the
danger of lip service without a change
of heart. The danger Of substituting
the good for the best. Forms and
ceremonies are good and have their
place. They are significant. They
are important teaching factors, but
they must not be substituted for a
pure heart. We must beware lest we
hide behind such a mask, and allow
ourselves to play a part. The heart
is deceitful (Jer. 17:9)). We must let
God implant a new heart GEEK. 11:19,
20).
There is here also the plain teach
ing as to Jesus estimate Of the Pen
tateuch and in~ferentially Of the proph-
ecy of Isaiah. He specifically calls it
the Word Of God" Surely we can
accept his estimate as contrasted
with the traditions Of the elders or
the Consensus Of modern thought"
There is here also a great opportu.
nifty to emphasize flial duty. This
Is a day and a time that needs empha.
sis upon the fifth commandment. Con.
.sideration of parents sacrifice. coop.
Grafton with them In the bearing Of
burdens, comfort for them in sorrow
and adversely, and cheer for them as
they journey down life's pathway. Fill
ial disrespect and an iconoclastic IT.
reverence Of things holy are two
things that are cursing the rising ger
cratic"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Raw Chickens.

Rose Pastor Phelps Stokes, In an
address on behalf Of a New York coun'
tryweek charity, told a quaint story.
"A little slum girl" she said, stood
for the first time in her life in a barn
yard-a genuine, old-fashioned barn
yard, with it's ricks, its lazy cows, Its
plows and harrows, and what-not.
The SUM girl drank it all In de-
lightedly, then gasped half to herseliC
".An' jes look at the chickens
all runnin' around raw!"-Washington
Star.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Ceremonial Neglected.

The growing hatred OF the Phari-
ices led them to. make the long Jour-
ney from Jerusalem that they might
observe him and find wherein to &C.
cuse him. While they were studying
him they at the same time revealed
their ideal of the kingdom OF God.
They took special notice that the dis
ciples Of Jesus ate without the careful
observance Of the ceremonial cleans
ing Of their hands. We must not un-
derstand this to mean so much the
removal of actual uncleanness, but
rather that the disciples had neglect
ed the ceremonial oservance Of the
washing Of hands Of which the. Phar1-
sees were so punctilious. Mark ". 3
and a adds illumination by calling
especial attention to these traditions
to which the Jews adhered 30 tena-
ciously. Thus we can see that their
ideal Of mans relation to God was
largely 2 matter of external ceremony.
Purity to them was an outward mat
ter, sorlet. ing largely governed by the
traditions of men and which they had
received to hold" v. s. The answer
of Jesus reveals a very opposite ideal.
He begins by calling the Pharisees
hypocrites. A hypocrite is a play
actor, one who hides behind a mask.
Then applying the prophecy Of Isaiah,
Jesus tells the Pharisees that they
are hiding their true character behind
the mask Of ceremonial cleansing.
Such play acting is but a poor tmi-
tation of the real heart condition de-
manded by God Cps. 51:10). Their
hearts were far from God even though
with their lips they protested to
serve him, land many like things
We do" The service which is pleas
ing to God Is the doing Of his will. It
consists not in the fulfilling of a rit-
ual, but in the fulfllment Of life, 9. g.,
a growing character. AS II this an
swer were not sufficiently strong for
the nature of the case and the evil
mentioned, Jesus openly accuses his
accusers by charging them with set
ting aside the commands Of God, as
given by his servant Moses, for the
traditions which they had accepted
from men. Moses had clearly taught
what a child's relation to his parent
should be, whereas according to the
traditions a man was excused from
such obligations If he said, "Corban,"
e. g., IT have dedicated to God that
which would relieve your need" Thus
they prevented a man from serving
his parent and set aside the word of
God. We may follow tradition so long
as it squares with the word of God, but
when it is contrary to the spirit and
intent of that word, we must at once
break with tradition.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
MEETING Of Farmers Union.

The executive committee Of the
State Farmers Union met at the Of
fee of the secretary. There were
present: R. M. Cooper of Lee, H. T.
Morrison of Charleston, B. Harris -
Anderson, J. Whitner Reid, secretary
and E. W. Dabbs, chairman and state
president. The committee heard re-
ports from the organization work and
planned to extend the same.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Call For District Conventions.

The state executive committee OF
the Republican party, with 20 coun-
ties represented, meeting at Column
bia, adopted a resolution indorstng
President Taft for reelection and is
sued a call for district conventions
to be held when candidates for con
gress will be named to contest with
the Democratic nominees in every
district in the state. A subcommittee
of nine members was named to pre-
pare a list of electors to be approved
by the entire committee. The com
mittee decided not TO call a state
convention at present and not to put
out a state ticket. The committee
met upon the call Of J. R. Toibert, the
state chairman, and the names OF
"the nine citizens who are all worthy,
upright men, who are to be on the
electoral ticket will be made public
soon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Rurduco Liver Powder,

Natures remedy for b~iliousness,
constipation, indigestion and all stom-
ach diseases. A vegetable prepare
ton, better than calomel and will not
e~alivate. In screw top can at Csc
each. Burwell & Dunn Co., Mfrs,
Charlotte, N. c. Adv.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
How About This?

Geese are supposed to be symbolic
Of all that is foolish"
"Well, go on"
But you never see ar old gander
hoard up a million kernels Of corn and
then go around trying to mate with a
gosling."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Two Mules stunq to Death by Bees.

Two mules belonging to Andrew
Long, a prosperous farmer residing
about two miles north of Gilbert, were
stung so badly by bees several days
ago that both died from the effects
of the stings. 1t seems that Mr.. Long
had loaded his wagon with cotton and
had left the mules standing. They
grazed around and ran upon the hives
turning two of the gums over. The
bees Immediately swarmed and COM
pletely covered the animals. One of
the mules died a short while after.
wards; the other the following day
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Why He Sorrowed.

"And then Nero had Rome set afre
In every quarter"
ALAS, how terrible!" murmured lit
tie Moritz, with an expression of such
deep anguish that his teacher asked
why it affected him so much.
Why" said Moritz, "just think OF
the poor insurance companies!"-
Fliegende Blaetter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
ELIXIR BABEK STOPS CH1LLs

and is the finest kind OF tonic.
Your 'Babek' acts like maggie; / nave
given it to numerous people in my par
ish who were suffering with chills, ma
laria fever. I recommend 1t to those
who are sufferers and in need Of good
tonic" - Rev. 8. Szymanowski.. st.
Elixir Babek, 80 cents. all druggists. or
KIoczewski & Co., Washington, DC. Adv.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
The STYLE of It.

"How do they serve meals from
that lunch wagon?"
81 suppose they serve them a Ia
cart" E
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09

To prevent Malaria is far better than
to cure it. In malarial countries take a
dose of OXTDINE regularly one each week
and save yourself from Chills and Fever
and other malarial troubles. ADV. ,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09

If your appetite is not what it should be
perhaps Malaria is developing. 1t affects
the whole system. OXID1NE will clear
away the germs. rid you Of Malaria and
generally improve your condition. Adv.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
For Seaman Knapp Memorial.

Thos. A. Early, financial agent in
2charge Of the raising of funds for the
knapp memorial, to be erected at
Nashville, Tenn, called on Congress
Imam Lever, state chairman in charge
3of the work for South Carolina, to
consult with him about the situation
lin this state and the best methods
Ito be used in bringing to the atten-
lion of the people the Importance Of
3the undertaking. The memorial is
Ia testimonial of the affection in which
&he people of the South hold the mem
bry of the late DR.. Knapp.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
INTERNATIONAL
SNDMSGlO0L
LESSON
BY e. o. SELLERS, Director Of Evening
Department, The Moody Bible Institute,
Chicago.)
LESSON FOR OCTOBER 13,
CLEAN AND UNCLEAN.

LESSON TEXT-Mark 7:1-23.
GOLDEN TExT-"For the Kingdom Of
God is not eating and drinking. but right
eousness and peace and Joy In the Holy
.Ghost."-Rom. 14:17 r, ".
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09

One advertiser offers to send a dol.
lar package free. 1t is the concen'
trated wisdom of the ages that no
package worth a dollar Is free.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09

Many A fellow fails to hit the bulls
eye in the big shoot because he has
wasted all his ammunition in practice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Precautlon.

Chimmie-Hey, Maggie, hold dis
bag O. peanuts fer me fer a minute
here comes a poor relation O. mine!-
Life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
MeIancholv Fact.

Man is weak. That is why he in
vests in a cantaloup when he knows
the chances are ten to one against
him.-Toledo Blade.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09

A woman has no business with a
family If she can't take something old
and make 1t over into something new.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
Charged With Attempted .BlackmaII.


Spartanburg. - Charged with at.
tempted blackmail against Mrs. E. G..
Cash, a wealthy widow, Frank L..
Temp, assistant superintendent Of the
Southern Power Company, was ar
rested here. The arrest was accom-.
plished by means Of a trap after Mrs,
Cash had received an anonymous let.
ter demanding $3.50. Mrs. Cash re.
ceived a letter written in printed type
demanding that she pIace $3.50 in an
old cigarette box on the corner OF
East Main and Oakland venue Mrs.
Cash complied with the request in
every particular except that she plac.
ed bogus money in the box. In the
meantime she notified the police de-
partment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
DOES YOUR HEAD ACHEa

Try Hicks CAPUDINE. It's liquid-pleas-
ant to take-effects immediate-good to prevent
Sick Headaches and Nervous Headaches also.
Your money back II not satisfied. 10c., Csc. and
6Oc. at medicine stores. Adv.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09

The Language.
I'm going to whip that child"
mo, you're not! It's my child.
Now, beat it,"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-09
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II you feel tout Of sortsr-"run got the
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write for my FREE book. 1t Is the moI instructive
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A Very Tragic Death Near Lexington.
Lexington.-One of the most tragic
deaths that has ever occurred in this
county was that of Mrs. Jacob M.
Bouknight, the wife Of a well-known
and prominent farmer of the Black
creek section Of this county. When
her husband arose several days ago
he built a fire in the kitchen stove
and also in the fireplace before going
to his gin, a short distance away. He
had hardly been gone more than IL
minutes when he was attracted by
the screams of his wife, and rushing
back to the house he found his wife
enveloped in flames. Before the fire
could be extinguished all her clothing
was burned from the body and the
injuries Of the unfortunate woman
were beyond the aid of human skill.