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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18
. VIII Soon Join RichIand.

Lexington.-eorge P. Lowman, one
Of the commissioners recently appoint
ed by the governor to arrange for thu
election on the question of annexing q
portion Of Lexington county to Rich
mond, was in Lexington recently and
deposited with Frank w. Shealy, clerh
of the court, the necessary amount re
quired by law to be used in paying fol
the holding Of the election, publishing
notices, paying managers, etc. In thu
opinion of the commissioners $25 wal
sufficient for this purpose, and that
amount Is what was turned over BY
Mr.. Lowman. The necessary amount
had previously been paid in for the
making Of the surveys, and this is also
in the hands Of the proper authorities
The surveys have been made and 1t ia
stated that it is now up to the COVER
nor to call for an election Of the
proposition, and this 1t is expected he
will do at an early date. g. ~.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18
Testimony of the Blind.

Before the trial was half ended II
was apparent that most credence was
placed in the testimony for the de-
PENDANT.
That is because he has two blind
men t~estifying for him." said a man
who has served on many juries.
When 1t comes to a question of men,
DRY the word OF a blind man goes
further in a courtroom than that of a
person with good eyes. 1t is with the
jurymen that Ills testimony really
counts. but the judge and lawyers are
also impressed. This is taking into
consideration, of course, that the blind
maj has a reputation for veracity.
We assume that with the loss of one
faculty others have developed. What
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18
Teachers Examination Soon.

Columbia.-The United States civil
service commission announces an OPEN
competitive examination to be heidi
December 27-2S, at Columbia, Charles.
ton and Greenville to fill vacancies as
they may occur in the position of
teacher, industrial teacher and clerk
in the Philippine service. The en-
trance salary of the majority of male
appointees will be $1,000 per annum,
and appointees will be eligible for pro-
motion up to $4,000 per annum as
teacher, although positions above ST.
600 are limited in number.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18
Work Being Done at State Park.

Columbia.-The first of the main
buildings for the State Hospital for the
Insane at State Park, eight miles
north of Columbia, is rapidly nearing
completion. When finished it will be
used as a dormitory for male negro
patients and will house about $50 of
them. A two-story frame residence
for the nurses has been erected sever
al yards from the site Of the dormi4
tory. A barn and temporary quarters
for the negro Nlaborers on the new
state farm have been built beyond the
nurses home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18
Officer Makes Several Raids.

B~caufort.-J. R. Cooler, who has
recently been appointed on the dispen-
sary c~onstabulary, has made several
seizures lately. On Paris Island sew
oral days ago he discovered a large,
amount of whiskey, in pints and half
hints, beer and an ice box. On Bay
street, in Beaufort, from a delivery
wagon he got a barrel of beer and a.
,ase Of whiskey containing about 50'
1%alf-pints. He is now at work on ST.,
Helena Island and expects to round
I'D much more, consigned for the holi-i
day festivities.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18
Child Labor Condition in state.

Calumbia.-The child labor condt'
ton in South Carolina will be fully set
forth in an address to be read before,
the annual meeting of the American
Association of Labor legislation which
is to be held. in Boston on December
l27 and %. Commissioner Watson has
been invited to attend the meeting
and tell Of the conditions in South Car
DINA. He was forced to decline the
invitation because of urgent work
here in connection with the prepare
ton of his annual report.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18
Executive cIemency For Two.

Columbia.-The governor has grant
ed a parole to Silas Leak, who was
convicted in Laurens county in June:
1912, on the charge OF malicious burn.
ing of a house, and sentenced to n
year in the state .penitentiary. A pa.
role was granted to r. P. Lee, who
was convicted in Richland county in
September, 1912, on the charge of
disposing of property under a lien, and
sentenced to there months. A parole
was granted to Jack Parish, who was
convicted in Marion county during o.
tober Of this year and sentenced to
eight months in the penitentiary on
the charge of adultry.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18
Object TO LARGE Hats in Church.

The ecclesiastical authorities at
Forst, near the Silesian frontier. have
taken action against women who per-
sist in wearing large hats in church.
They complain that they are a source
of inconvenience during communion
as the priest has to stoop too much.
The women have been invited to wear
hats with narrow brims when they
come to church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18

a man cannot see he hears. and his
mind stores up. Our faith In the re-
t%entiveness of a blind mans memory
has been frequently justified. Where
a person with all his senses would be-
come confused and testify vaguely,
the blind man can repeat a conversa-
ton verbatim"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18

. SaottSoSoasN -
official route %of
highway has been<reach>
%missioners in charge<of tn.
Of the road. The route as
will be the state road in a mort.
direction past the Blue House roa>
thence in a westerly direction tosSSuust
merville.
The decision to make this the OFF,
cial route was reached at a meeting
Of the commission for Charlestonj
Berkeley and Dorchester counties, con-
sisting Of Messrs. w. J. Storen, chair
man; Robert Latham, T. R. Waring,
L. c. Waring, M. B. Paine, Julian"
Mitchell, P. R. Rivers, j. D. Roster and
J.. P. Clark. The commission, which
had been authorized under special leg
islative enactment to lay out the
route, took under consideration sew
eral different lines, bht, finding diff
iculty in securing rights of way on
others, determined to select as the
official route the line described above.
The route selected follows an old
established roadway and 1t is under.
stood that there will be nd trouble in
securing rights Of way fifty feet wide.
as required under the law. The COM
mission, however, In selecting this
route, did so with the proviso that the
rights Of way should be secured to
the commission without cost before
the work OF construction was actually
begun. Though somewhat longer than
another. route under consideration, the
route which has been selected has ad
vantages in the way Of commercial
importance which the shorter routs
does not possess.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18
Silver Fixed Tongue

rounds had passed one of the after
dinner amateurs slipped around to the
toastmaster's chair and whispered in
his ear:
Dawes, why don't you ask me to
speak,"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18

Evil of insufficient Education.
Bad and insufficient education los
tiers class differences, and makes a d.
yided instead of a united nation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-12-18

iteration of-"Patience, patience, pa
tience!"
Said Ryanne: you do not care how
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
EVERYONE
Can HAVE
Beautiful Hair

Having a head of nice hair Is .
blessing within the reach of anyone
who will use Newbro's Herpicide be-
fore the dandruff germ has denuded
the scalp and left a condition of
chronic badness.
Herpicide inparts that snap and
luster to the hair which is 50 at
tractive.
Having a subtle fragrance Herpicide
appeals directly to persons of refine
n1ent. 1t has been sold for years, and
boasts Of more satisfied users than all
other hair dressings combined.
Newbro's Herpicide Is recommended
and used by the best BARRIERS and hair
dresserg.
Send 10c. in postage or silver for
sample and booklet to The Herpicide
Co. Dept. r, Detroit, Mich.
One dollar size bottles are guaran-
tced by all druggists. D'Alemberte
Pharmacy, special agent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
Wilson or Underwood,

Wilson or Underwood.
It looks more like Harmon and
Clark will not have their names on
the official ballot to be used IN Flor
ida.
Some weeks ago the News called
attention to the seeming understand
ing of all the other candidates for the
Democratic nomination for president.
II was Woodrow Wilson against the
field.
It is now given out that Florida
Democrats will have the opportunity
to express their preference only as be-
tween Woodrow Wilson and Oscar
Underwood.
The Tampa Tribune does not be-
lieve that Underwood can win, If
nominated. We like the Alabama
statesman. We do not however, think
there is the ghost of a chance of his
receiving the nomination.
The fact that our dearly beloved,
pious (?) Pleasant A. Holt is general
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
hi -ohiet Of the Underwood "dough-

n-chief Of the Underwood dough
bag in Florida is significant. It is
safe to say Pleas" has behind him
others besides the Christian allies.
United States Senator Bryan may
rot be right on all questions, but
he is for Woodrow Wilson. So Is
Senator Gore, and Senator John Sharp
Williams. Senator O'Gorman says
that Wilson is the only man who can
carry New York.
The News advises it's readers to
stick to Wilson. He is able. He has
done things. He can be elected.
Vote for Woodrow Wilson and win.
Arcadia News
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
McKINNONVILLE.
Special 20 The journal.

McKinnonville. April 1S.-Mrs. Fred
Hardy, who has been spending several
weeks with her parents at Roberts.
returned home Thursday, accompa,-
MED by her sister Miss Harper.
Clifford McKinnon went to Pine
Barren Thursday.
Messrs, Lynaham, Frank Goldrirg
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
Il Looks Like a Crins

to separate a boy from a box of Buck
ler's Arnica Salve- His pimples, boils.
scratches, knocks. sprains and bruises
demand it, and its quick relief for
burns, scalds, or cuts Is his right
Keep it handy for boys, also girls.
Heals everything healable and does it
quick. Unequaled for piles Only 25
cents at W. A. D'Aemberte's
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

and Sylvester were business visitors
here Wednesday.
@. A. Lynch of Enon was q. caller
here Wednesday.
Thomas Glass of Buckeye, T. Arm
stead of Muscogee, and P. Emmons
Of Walnut Hill were some Of the Wis
itors from a distance who were tran
sacting business here Thursday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
Ar ole for Wilson.

A j. Angle of Tampa Is one can
dldate for delegate to the National
Democratic Convention at Baltimore
whose election is practically assured.
Besides being first on the list Of del
egates, his large acquaintance through
out the state and his splendid legis-
lative record will land him among the
high men. 1t Is hardly necessary to
add to the list Of Mr.. Angles qualifi-
cations that he is a consistent advo-
cate of Woodrow Wilson for the Dem
ocratic nomination for president
Plant City Courier.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
Wilson Rieht southerner.

Wilson Right Southerner.
There is no use throwing away your
vote on Mr.. Underwood, better get on
the band wagon and vote for the man
who will occupy the White House in
Washington. That man will be no
less a parsonage than the Hon. Wood
row Wilson.-Bulloch Times.
Good advice to the men who really
desire the South to have some influ-
ence in the choice of president.-Sa-
vannah Press.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
War Waged on Out of-Date Kitchens!

saves miles of steps daily for the tired wfehe cabinet
that enables you to prepare entire meal while sitting
down-the cabinet that is insecproof ouse-proof and
absolutely sanitary
The health of your entire family depends on good /
wholesome clean, pure food dthe equipment YOU
need to insure this safety is model, sanitary Hoosier
Cabinet Now above all times, is your opportunity to
have this great Hooser Cabinet in the easy way of the
Hoosier Club Plan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

wedding trip in an airship.''
u don't know" replied the cautious
youth, whether it would be well to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
Cut the Political Bosses.

If the Democrats are to win the
approaching presidential contest, they
must look far beyond and above the
standards Of the political bosses. The
American people are eager for an OPP
pcrtunity to place in Office a man who
truly represents the best things within
themselves, and in Woodrow Wilson
they recognize that man.-Coloa Rock
ledge News
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

Il WISH said the dashing bride,
that we could arrange to take our
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

take chances on being obliged 70 take
our hrst falling out so Seriously
Washington Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
Graves on Wilson.

Graves on Wilson.
John Temple Graves Of the Hearst
newspapers has an able article in the
Atlanta Georgian, which ought to open
the eyes of Democrats generally to the
stupendous folly of trying to make
Woodrow Wilson the Democratic nom
inee and the greater folly of expect
ing that he can be elected president
of the Unitd States.-Tampa Tribune
Yes, Hearst hates Wilson, because
he cannot control him, and Graves is
T[earst's hired man. Hearst has wan
tenly slandered this state. and refused
II correct his-slander, even when
direct evidence was brought before
him, and the Star does not see that
any Florida paper adds weight to its
arguments by quoting him or any Of
his stellites.-Ocala Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

His Enemies Are Enough.
From the fight being made on
woodrow Wilson in Florida We have
about concluded that he is the man
10 support. The big guns Of the
interests are now trained on him.
Wauchula Advocate.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

So Much Per.
One distasteful feature Of this
spontaneous outburst" on the part
Of the public press for Underwood is
that it is generally paid for at so
much per "outburst." Another is
that it is a combination to pit the
strongest man in the field against
Wilson. This same kind of a combi-
nation exists in other states. We are
not welded to Wilson, but we do like
To see every man have a square deal
Arcadia Enterprise.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

Now that Underwood is being pre-
scented so strenuously as a presidential
candidate in Florida. 1t would be quite
appropriate for him to explain to
F'loridians his connection with the
Iron and Steel Trust Of Alabama.
His very brief biographical sketch in
the Congressional Directory, and Who
Is Who, onits all mention of his ever
having done anything but represent
his district in congress some nine
different times. Certainly he could not
have acquired his wealth from that
Source.-Panama City Pilot.
Wilson's knowledge.
The newspaper writer who claims
that Woodrow Wilson is a mere theor
list expresses a stupensous ignorance
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

Of the man. woodrow Wilson knows
more about politics and government
than any one, or perhaps, dozen.
of the penny-a-liners who abuse him
end confound his learning with their
own dity.-Apalachicola Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
Tryino the Donkey Scheme,

Trying the Donkey Scheme.
1t is related of the owner of a lazy
donkey that he induced the brute to
travel by extending light pole along
his back with bundle of fodder
hanging from the forward and just
in front of the animals nose. In Ar
kansas the story is literally believed.
but it was hardly to be expected that
large and active bunch of Florida
statesmen would try to play the pole
and fodder game ON the democrats
o. this state-the democrats being the
donkey and the candidacy OF Under
wood the fodder.-Tampa Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
FLORIDA PRESS
IS SUPPORTING
GOV. WILSON
What Some of State Papers
Are Saying.
OPINIONS FROM STATE EDITORS
REGARDING THE PRESIDENTIAL
CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED FOR
IN COMING PRIMARY.

II the newspapers Of the state may
be used as a barometer Of the way
Florida people look at the presidential
candidates this state will go over
whelmingly for Woodrow Wilson for
president In the primaries to be held
throughout the state on April 80.
The following excerpts gathered at
random from the various state papers
show how the sentiment is:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

The most important in every we'll regulated
home the where food is prepared-the kitchen
If there place in your kitchen for everything, and
everything is kept in its place, the great danger from
your food coming in contact with germs of all kinds
practically wiped out
This store has waged out-of-date kitchens
and has prepared for your special benefit display Of
the world famous Hooser Cabinets the cabinet that
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

Can't Stand the Company.
Those chameleons who have turned
their backs on Harmon and taken
up Underwood are very liable to
change once more and hurrah for
Marshall Except for the company
We would be in we would do the same
tiaing-after Wilson is out Of the wav.
Tampa Times-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
Wilson Isn't Wealthy.

WIISon ISL WeatHyE
Woodrow Wilson evidently isn't
able to furnish supplements TO all the
newspapers in the United States. He
was in Washington yesterday on his
way west and spent several hours
comforting with his political mana
gers, senators and house members.
Our campaign is one Of depending
On friends and their brains" said
Wilson. We have no money. Our
campaign has been bankrupt four
times, including the present. It is
to confer with my friends in the two
houses of congress that l am here
Ocala Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

In Good Company.
The Florida supporters Of woodrow
Wilson have no occasion to be
ashamed Of the company they are
travelling with. Our own Senator Nat
Bryan, Senator Hoke Smith of Geor.
gia. Senator Gore of Oklahoma, SEM
ator Lea of Tennessee. Senator Gull
berson Of Texas and dozen other bi;
men of the party we might mentio
are outspoken in their advocacy q
the New Jersey governor for the presj
idential nomination. - Plant Citi
Cr,,riar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

OW s s:sa; :s. :s on: @ @ ss 1:
medtey membership Balance weekly due Of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

is Cutlery
drawer
II Linen drawer
is Metal bread
and cake box
dust proof
mouse proof.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1912-02-12

Mr.. J. w. Buchanan. Sr, is in
Lakeland from Gainesville. Ga, on
a visit to his family. Mr.. Buchanan
is engaged in railroad construction
work at Gainesville, being assisted in
this work by his son Harry, who with
his wife has been up there several
weeks. The greater portion of Mr..
Huchanan's family is at Gainesville,
his two daughters, Miss Vera and
Mildred, being students at Brenau
College, where they are making
splendid progress and are highly de-
lighted.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1912-02-12
BACK GIVES OUT.
Plenty Of Lakeland Readers Have
This Experience.

You tax the kidneys--overwork
them
They can't keep up the continual
strain.
The back gives QUIT aches and
pains.
Urinary troubles set In.
Don't wait lOnger-take Doan's
Kidney Pills.
Lakeland people tell you how they
act.
F. J. johnson. Rose St., Lakeland,
Fla, says; about eight months ago
| strained my back and at that time
my kidneys became disorderd. l suf-
fered intensely from backache and
pains in my loins and for several days
was hardly able to attend to my
work. The kidney secretiOns became
irregular in passage and | fund diff
fculty in Strengthening. The con-
tents of two boxes of Doan's Kidney
Pills fixed me up in good shape, re-
lieving the pain and soreness and
helping my kidneys. have not had
any cause fr complaint SINCE"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1912-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Delcher, OF
New York City, are in Jacksonville
visiting Mr.. Delcher's relatives for a
few days before coming on to Lake.
land, when they will spend some
time here with Mrs. Delcher's par
ents, Judge and Mrs. J. P. Thompson.
Mrs. Delcher is a former resident of
Lakeland, before her marriage, hav-
ing been Miss Lucy Thompson. She
and her excellent husband have
many friends in Lakeland who are
forward to their coming with
much pleasure.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1912-02-12
Senator Henry l.. Jewell and wife

Senator Henry l.. Jewell and wife,
CT Monmouth. ILL.,. are visitors to
Lakeland. and while here are guests
of their friends, Mrs. Willis and
Miss Fannie Davidson. They are de-
lighted with Lakeland and feel that
these ladies made a very wise selec-
tion OF town in which to invest,
Mrs. Willis owning the far-famed
Morgan & Knowles grove beside 9TH
er valuable holdings here.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1912-02-12

Mrs. l.. o. Cason and lovely little
daughter have returned from a three
weeks stay in Waycross, Ga, during
which time they were guests of Mr..
Cason's relatives. They had a de-
lightful time, being shown much So
cial attention, but are glad to get
back to Lakeland where it is not
quite so cold, the thermometer hav-
ing gone down as low as 20 degrees
several times.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1912-02-12
EDISoNIA

Offers for tonight a very strong pro-
gram. the headliner of which is "Thc
Little Chimney Sweep, a heart-in-
tercst story.
"l,y Registered Mail" another
child story of great interest comes
second on the list, while last but not
for that reason least, "Thc Adopted
Son, life portrayal. showing the
ingratitudc and pervcrsity of human
nature, A program that will intercs;
you.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1912-02-12
DANCING ACADEMY.

Mr. Holder is very well satisfied at
the increased number of pupils. Pri-
vate lessons daily except Sunday. La
dies wishing to take lessons are re-
questcd to be accompanied by a
friend or friends at the time Of TAX
ing lesson. Phone 330-lted. The
hall can be rented for social pur-
poses.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1912-02-12

Hon. Park Trammel passed
through Lakeland last night en- route
to Arcadia, Fort Myers and Punta
Gorda, returning to Lakeland on
Wednesday when he will spend scv-
eral hours here shaking hands with
his host of friends. Mr. Trammcl!
will address the voters at Arcadia
Tuesday night in behalf of his can
didacy for the governOrship.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1912-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Steitz suffered an at
tack of ptomaine poison Saturday
from eating oysters that probably
rad not been handled properly. Mrs.
Steitz has practically recovered, but
Mr.. Steitz is still confined to his
home. 1t is hoped he will be able to
be out by tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1912-02-12

Mr.. T L. Waring is making splen-
did headway with his handsome resi-
dence which he is erecting on South
Florida avenue and which he and
his family will occupy on its compile
tiOn. Tn house contains nine
rooms, all of which will be finished
throughout with all modern conven-
fences.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1912-02-12

Mrs. Ray S. Smith. OF Courtland,
\. T.. is a visitor to the city, the
guest of her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. Richards, who have apart
ments at the home of Mrs. Nieuwen-
kamp.