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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-07

1t Is not our province to discuss
particularly the events that go to
make up an accurate history Of
Abbeville since its settlement.
Suffice it to say, that the pioneers
served God, fought the Indians,
destroyed the wild beasts, con-
quered the wilderness, cultivated
the land, and transmitted their best
qualities to their children, as pi-
oneers have done in all new coun-
tries since the dawn of civilization.
So in the outset of this issue of the
Press and Banner it is better, in
lieu of all profession, to state that
it is in no way a purpose to pub
lish a work, but on the contrary,
this edition is devoted to the in
ducements, advantages and oppor-
tunities Abbeville and Abbeville
County have to offer the home
seeker, manufacturer and investor.
The city is so admirably situated
for manufacturing sites and so con-
veniently t~raversed by railroads, as
we'll as so completely hemmed in
by large and fertile agricultural
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-07
CLIMATE

Abbeville lies near 81 degrees
North Latitude, midway between
81 and SO West Longitude, in the
Piedmont section between the
coastal plains and the Appalachian
Mountains. This is an uplifted
penc-plain with hilltops rising to
nearly uniform level, with here and
there a mondanonck standing
above the general surface. Hence
the streams sink their valleys be-
tween the pene-plain, causing
perfect drainage on all sides.
The general geological formation
insures a climate that cannot be
surpassed. A perfect sewerage
system insures sanitary and hygl-
cnic conditions difficult to attain
in less favored sections. A mean
annual temperature of Go degrees,
with an altitude Of nine hundred
feet makes the climate equable
and healthy, allowing outdoor
life practically all the year round
Diminished barometric pressure
and consequent rarcfaction of the
atmosphere increasesth the aseptlclty
of freedom from pathogenlc germs.
The high altitude compensates for
the influence Of latitude, so that II
is cool in summer with dry air,
making an unusually attractive
condition for tubercular people.
Natural drainage and freedom from
outlying swamps with their accom-
panying decaying substances, make
malaria almost an unknown dis
ease; typhoid fever occurs only
sporadically. Persons suffering
from asthma and hay fever show
marked Improvement in their con-
dition after a short residence.
Scattered throughout the country
are many springs Of cver-Howlng
water which have unusual medical
properties, especially in the treat
mcnt of kidney diseases and their
kindred ailments.
With wisdom that is not usually
displayed in the building of a town,
the first residents of the place left
standing many Of the original for
est trees, and since many others,
such as willow oaks, palmetto and
maple trees have been set out on
the streets, the result is finely
shaded and delightfully."- cool thor
oughfares in the summer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-07
SEEMED A FOOLISH QUESTION
BefuddIed Bridegroom Resented In.
quIry That at tho Moment Seemed
to Him IlI-Timed.

One Of tho most widely known mem
bers Of the Red Ink set got married
some time ago, says the New York cor
respondent Of the Cincinnati Times
Star. II was no new experience for
him. In fact, he'd taken the hurdle
two or three times before-each time
falling at the water jump. To be ex-
plicit about It. he's a perfectly fine
little poet, as long as he Is clutched
to the cart. But when he begins to
dabble with Old Man Red Eye, he be-
comes matrimonially and socially i'm
possible. On the occasion Of this lat
est marriage, he had been sober for
quite q long while, q phenomenon due
In part to the fact that he had been
stone broke for an even longer while.
And he had bound himself never. never
TO listen to a bubble.
Il think he meant 1t, too" said one
Of his friends. Anyhow, he's been
sober y 9 since. which IL an event
that ranks with Hailey's GOMEZ IN in
frequency. But the day of the mar
riage he needed a little braoer. Know
ing bis failing, his friends would not
give bin any money. Neither would
bis bTideto-be, although she is SIM
ply laced with II. Our poor poet went
around with his tongue cracking
and warping In his mouth-drier than
the covered bridge OF holy writ. Sud
denly It was discovered that the mar.
rage license had not been procured.
I'll get IT, volunteered the poor poet.
Give me 81
He knew that the license cost but
one. But nc one else knew 1t. He got
the License, and then he filed himself
as full OF bulge as possible with 81
and an hour q bah. When he walked
up the church aisle be was burbling-
but long training kept him from be-
trayipg his condition. His brideto-be
got q sniff Of what had happened to
her "a, but It was too late to mend
then. Our poor poet got along all
right untfl the minister asked him very
soiemniy: DO you take this woman
10 be POUR welded wHe!"
~WheYeupon hs hked at tho preach.
q IN amusement. Quit your Joking,
old top said be, In . loud, round tone.
That's what I'm here for. I'm the or
tstnal ticking kd.'"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-07
ABBEVILLE, PRIDE OF THE
PIEDMONT, CITY OF PROGRESS

sections, that it is most inviting to
the home-seeker and to the manu-
facturer.
Abbeville is the county seat of
Abbeville County !; the county was
formed in 1855.
The advent of the Abbeville
Cotton Mill and Shops OF the Sea-
board Air Line Railway vas the
beginning of the busy town and it
has grown steadily since that time
until the present population is es-
timated between 5000 and 6, 500.
Its altitude is 600 feet above sea
level.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-07

close proximity of the great con-
Stunning markets Of the Union.
These facts emphasize the i'm
portance of Abbeville as a place
for successful and prosperous man.
uf%acturing.
There are many lines OF manu-
featuring that could be carried on
here with profit, and Abbevllle IS
especially inviting factory, spoke
and handle factory, knitting mill,
canning factory, overall factory,
another cotton mill, another oil
mill, a fertilizer factory. There
are excellent and fine openings tor
a fertilizer factory, a canning fac
torv and a knitting mill. Other
inducements include an unlimited
supply of water, reasonable price
for labor, and a lack OF friction
between labor and capital. Able
Vile has all of these and more.
1t has a climate that does not in
t~crfere in any part Of the year with
the operation of manufactures and
enables the workman to attain his
highest ability throughout the en-
tire twelve months.
A SPLENDID PRESENT AND FUTURE
To summarize all facts pertain,
ing to general conditions existing
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-07
MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES

The necessary elements entering
into d place as d manufacturing
centre are: advantageous location,
abundant transportation, various
abundant raw materials, situated
only twenty miles from Calhoun,
Cherokee and Trottcr Shoals on
Savannah River with adequate
power to turn the wheels of thou
sands Of manufacturing plants and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-07

in Abbeville at this time, and the
brilliant outlook for the city's tu-
ture it can be t~ruthfully stated that
realty values are more stable, trade
conditions in all lines more salts
factory, and general prosperity
more evident than at any time
since the city's birth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-07

and suburban property is accord
ingly of value, and there can be no
misrepresentation when we say
that real estate investments at pre-
vailing prices are an excellent and
safe investment, either to the
home-seeker or the capitalist.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-07
y, Agts.,
AbbeVille, S. c..

ings departments, their reports
showing that they are all in the
most prosperous condition. AS
promoters of economy and saving,
these features of our banks are
most potent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-07

Knowledge Must Do He Guide.
As the Spanish pYoveFb says, He
who would bring homo tho wealth OF
the Indies must carry the wealth OF
the Indies with him." 30 It is In
travelling: A man must carry knowl-
edge with him II he would bring
homo observation-disclosures johnson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-08-07

can be done when sefsh political
interests are sacrificed in favor of
the general good of the commun-
ity
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
FOR SALE.

For quick sale, 5-seated Ford touring
car. First-class condition; written
guarantee given. Price 5000. Sim
mons, this office. 1894 IL
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
Cable News
RAINS DAUNT
FLOOD FIGHTERS


NEW ORLEANS, La. MAY 10. -
Never in the history of this city has
the suffering and loss from food been
greater than at the present time
while gloomy forecasts are being
made as to what the next few days
will bring forth. Prior to today, q
three days cessation in the rain and
a falling river gave hopes that the
worst of the destruction here and NJ
river had been experienced, but today
came more heavy rains. a sudden
jump in the food level, more com
plete destruction to levees, and a
surge of water through the streets
that carried 1t to levels heretofore re
garded as well beyond the danger
mark.
Couraging reports. Urgent appeals
for help have gone out TO other cities
and to the State at large.
Eieht-ineh Rise.
Five and a half inches of rain fell
in the lower Mississippi Valley today
within few hours. The swollen trib
utaries poured this food into the riv
er and this afternoon the food crest
reached here on a new level, eight
inches higher than before.
Despair at Baton Rouge.
BATON ROUGE, La, May 10. -
Hopes of making any repairs to tn,
levees at this point has been despair
ed of for the present Today's sudder
rise of the river has not only wiped
ont the temporary repairs accomplish
ed but has done further damage. Worl
is still going on, but despairingly.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
TORPEDO HITS
j. 5. 5. MARYLAND

SAN PEDRO. Cal, April "a. - The
United States armored cruiser Mary.
land is at anchor in the outer harbor
today with a heavy list to starboard,
pumps are running and all hands are
busy rushing repairs on a nine-inch
hole through her plates, made last
night by a torpedo.
As a result there Is considerable
comment over the danger in using n
warship costing several million dol.
lars with almost a thousand men on
board as a target for torpedo practice.
Divers are at work and. II repairs are
completed In time, the Maryland will
sail for San Diego tomorrow morning.
Officers of the Maryland refuse To
discuss the accident and inquiry failed
TO elicit any information. but the fact
remains that last night one of the tor,
! pedoes fired at the big cruiser seemed
to have been minus the cOllapsible
head that IL supposed to be used at
target practice.
The accident to the Maryland oc.
Cured at 10 o'clock last night while
the destroyers Lawrence, Farragut
! GOldsbOrOugh and Whipple and the
submarine Grampus were firing torpe
! does at II.
/ The cruiser was struck nine feet be
, low the water line. Divers We're sent
/ over the side to ascertain the damage
and the work Of repairing has been in
progress all day. One compartment
only was flooded, but II Is said that the
Maryland had a very narrow escape
, from disaster.
| The blame, It was said, lay between
the destroyer Lawrence and the sub
marine Grampus.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
MEXlCANS FIGHTING
A CRITICAL BATTLE

ESCALON, Chihuahua, Mex, May
1O.-For 80 hours the troops under
General Huerta have been engaged
with the revolutionists, the battle
front extending across the desert fol-
20 miles,
The latest from the battlefield Is
that neither side has been able to
gain any distinct advantage, although
the fighting is brisk.
SAN DIEGO, Cal. May 10. - The
commander of the army transport Blu
ford reports that he put in to Mazat
Ian today and took aboard nineteer
Americans anxious to escape from tn,
scene of the revolution.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
SOCIALISTS INCREASE.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 10. - A
gain in membership Of 800 per. cent.
during the year was reported by the
executive committee of the Socialist
Labor party to the delegates of the
party in national convention here to.
day. the report being received with
cheers.
The executive committee, headed by
Paul Augustine, also presented res.
olution demanding the right of free
speech and cOndemning the fight be,
ing made throughout the country up.
on the industrial workers Of the
world.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
w AN rs
PATENTS.

Patents secured or return Of fee guar
anteed. Highest references, best re-
suits ana promptncss assured. Send
sketch of what you desire patented,
and we will submit free report of its
patentability our guide book and
list Of inventions needed sent free
upon application. one million dol
lars has been offered for one inven-
tiOn. Other surprisingly large iinan-
Cial offers made for much needed
inventions. Patents advertised free.
Victor j. Evans 4 co. Dept. II. h.,
Washington, ID. G., u. $, A.
522g-May 4. II, is, 25
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11

For sale by Benson. Smith & Co,
Ltd, Chambers Drug Co, Ltd. Hilo
Drug Co. and at all wholesale liquor
dealers.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
LOST.

Two sets Armstrong & Ohio dies for
Honolulu Gas Co. Return and re-
Ceive reward. 522S-tt
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
JAPANESE ARTIST.
BAKERIES.
CREDIT FOR MEN.

A little down and a little each pay day
viii keep you well dressed. The
Model. Fort St. next to the Convent
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
TAFT WANTS LAWS UP TO DATE

WASHINGTON, D. G., May 10. =
President Taft today sent message
TO Congress, asking that powers be
given him to revise the patent laws
in the light of the recent Supreme
Court decision, in order that they may
be brought IN to date and made to fit
modern conditions.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
w A. N T S
@O@ @0OO o O0O0
TO LET.

The property known as the Wilder
building, corner of Fort and Queen
streets. Dimensions 41x65. The build
ing will be remodeled to suit tenant
Apply to c. Brewer & Co. Ltd.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
STRIKE AT HAVANA,

HAVANA, Cuba, May lO.-Port traf.
ilc here came to sudden stop today,
when the stevedores, lightermen and
longshoremen went out on n combin,
ed strike, completely paralyzing bus,
mess along the waterfront.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11

Bargains I'm real estate, on sea- shore,
plains and hills. Pratt" 10l Stan
genwald Bldg; Telephone 1909.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
DO 1T NOW.
LEADING HAT CLEANERS

No. 20 Beretanis St., mr.. Nuuanu Ave.
All kinds Of hats Cleaned and Blocked.
We sell the latest styles of Porto Rico,
Panama and Felt Hats. All work guar
anteed. Called for and delivered on
short notice. Prices moderate. FELIX
TURRo, Specialist
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
EXPRESS.

orders promptly attended to- Any class
of hauling Phone 3ll5. Emma Ex-
press Stand. 522S-3m
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11
How Housek epers
Can Kill Cockroaches
Easy Way to Exterminats These
Repulsive Bugs

At the first sign Of the repulsive cock
roach or waterbury, get from your drug
gist box OF the genuine Stearns' Elec-
trio Rat and Roach Paste and use it
according to directions; and in the
morning you can sweep up painful Of
dead cockroaches. Ready for use; does
not blow into the food like powders.
Stearns' Electric Paste is sold on
guarantee Of money back il 1t fails to
exterminate cockroaches, rats, mice, etc.
Sold by druggists everywhere. Be
sure to get the genuine; Csc and s1.0o.
Stearns' Electric Paste Co., Chicago, Ill.
ALL DRUGGISTS
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-05-11

New 5-room bungalow, Kalihi: lot
66hx21s; $4,000; easy terms. A. II.
Dondero. SO Merchant ST.; Phone
1858. 4953-tf
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-07-04
PERRYYILLE POST
MASTER HELD IN JAIL

United States Marshal John Bur-
ris arrived here Monday and sum
moned w. F. Pitts and S. V. Taylor
as witnesses and cited L. J. Murray,
late postmaster at this place, to APP
pear in United States Commissioner
Aliens court at Little Rock. They
appeared that evening and Murray
waived examination and the commits
sioner held him in bond of $500 to
await the action of the United States
grand jury In default of ond he
was committed to Jail.
He had been checked up by the U.
S. postofiice inspector and found to be
short over 500. 1t is a mystery what
he did with the money if there is not
a mistake in the finding of the inspec-
tor.
Murray is a young man and resid-
ed here for several years and is a
son-in-law of Mrs. II. M. Drake, and
has a wife and one child living here
with her mother. He came here from
Montgomery county and his father
lives near Rover.-Perryville News.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-07-04
SENTIMENT IN CITY
FAVOR OF RHfA
Scene OF Crime is NOT
CONDEMNED MAN, DECLARING
INNOCENCE, SAYS HE'S
READY TO DIE.

Little Rock, June 29.-Sentiment
seems to be all on the side of w. S.
Rhea, the young white nan sentenced
to hang July u for the alleged muir
der of Vital Archard, a Saline coun-
ty constable, near Dumas, May IL,
1911, in Little Rock, though the OPP
posite appears to be the case in the
part of the state where the crime was
committed.
Rhea has stated that all he wants
is to have the negroes brought to
trial, resting assured that if this is
done something will develop to show
he was not at the place when the
crime was committed, and he will
thus have his neck saved.
IF l have to hang l will go on the
gallows and tell the people that l was
not with the gang of negroes which
murdered Archard, and time will
prove what l have to say" said Rhea
Friday afternoon in the yard of the
al pCiilCSiioioAJ ViiSiN nv ~
allowed almost as much freedom as
though he was without the prison
walls.
mo, | am not a sufficient coward
to attack and kill man like Arch
ard was murdered, but | can die like
a man if | have to, though innocent
of the crime"
Former Governor Pindall calls on
Governor Donaghey every day and
laws before him something new in
CONNECTION with the case. Governor
] Donaghey states that he has not de-
termined to change in any manner his
refusal to commute Rhea or grant q
respite.
The sentiment in Desha county
against Rhea is not that the majority
of the people believe him to be guilty
/ but they think it is time someone was
being punished for murder, after
so many have escaped.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-07-04

United States senators by direct vote
of the people.
Declares for presidential prefer
ence primaries.
Directs national committee to pro-
vide for selection at primaries of
members of national committee.
Favors single presidential term and
making president ineligible for re-
election.
Favors efficient service and regula-
ton of railroads, express companies,
telegraph and telephone Lines and a
valuation of the companies by the in
terstate commerce commission, and
also legislation against overissuance
of stocks of these corporations. In
connection with a demand for such
revision of the banking laws as will
give temporary relief in case of fnan-
cial distress, there is denunciation
of the Aldrich bill prepared by the
monetary commission.
Pledges party to enactment of leg
slation of lower Mississippi Valley
by floods, and the control of the Mis-
sssippi is declared to be a problem.
The maintenance of navigable chan
mel is also recommended
Favors national aid regarding post
roads. Repeats party's declaration
of the platform of 1908 as to rights
to labor and pledges the party to an
employees compensation law.
Declares the unnecessary with
drawal of public lands tends to retard
development and bring reproach up
on policy of conservation.
Favors encouragement of agricul-
tural and legislation to suppress
gambling in agricultural products.
Believes in fostering growth of a
merchant marine and urges speedy
enactment of laws for greater secur-
ity of life and property at sea.
Favors reorganization of the civil
service and says law should be hon.
estly and r;gidly enforced.
Recommends law reform legislation.
Declares against policy of colonial
expansion and imperialism.
, Favors parcels post and extension
of rural delivery.
Favors such encouragement as can
be properly given Panama canal ex-
position.
Refers to the rule of the people and
says: THE Democratic party offers
itself to the country as an agency
through which the complete over
throw and extirpat:on of corruption,
fraud and machine rule in American
politics can be effected"
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-07-04
THE MODEST FLOWER.

A modest flower on hillside grew, a
Where nothing was vile or naughty,
1t shed it's sweets on the morning dew
Away from the proud and naughty.
1t never blushed for it's simple form
Nor boasted of its simple beauty,
But bloomed the same in sun or storm
Because it seemed duty.
Not far away other flowers grew
All robed in beauteous splendor,
And yet a hummingbird over them
flew
To the flower modest and tender.
And as the bird hummed over its
sweets,
The modest flower only smiled;
AS it realized from his own heart
beats,
That twas his favorite child.
WILL A. BERRY. =
June 20, 1912.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-07-04
PARTY PLATFORM
Is PROGRESSIVE
TARIFF THE MAIN ISSUE
REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION
CONDEMNED-HA APPROX
AL OF BRYAN.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
What is declared to be the most
progressive enunciation of party
principles ever drafted is the national
Democratic platform, which has just
been completed by the committee on
resolutions. The document, in which
VIM. j. Bryan had large part in
writing, meets his entire approval,
and will, it is thought, receive COM
mendation from both radical and re-
dictionary wings of the party.
The tariff is made the principal is
sue, the platform unequivocally en-
dorsing a tariff for revenue only and
condemning the Republican admins
tration for it's failure to redeem its
tariff promises and President Taft for
his vetoes of Democratic tariff bills.
A synopsis of the leading planks in
the platform follows:
Declares for a tariff for revenue
only and denounces ''the high Repub-
can tariff as the principal cause of
the unequal distribution of wealth"
Favors immediate downward re-
vision of present duties, especially
upon necessaries of life. Favors
gradual reduction so as not to inter
fere with or destroy legitimate indus
tries.
Denounces President Taft for veto
ing tariff bills of last congress.
Condemns Republican party "for
failure to redeem its promises of 1908
for downward revision"
Takes issue with the Republican
platform as to the high cost of liv-
ing. contending it is largely due to
high tariff laws.
Favors vigorous enforcement of the
original features of the antitrust
law.
Demands such additional legisla-
ton as may be necessary to crush
private monopoly.
Favors prohibition ;of holding COM
panies, interlocking directors, water
ing, etc. Condemns Republican adj
ministration for Compromising with
Standard Oil Company and Tobacco
Trust"
Denounces as "usurpation" the eff
forts of Republicans to deprive states
of their rights and to enlarge powers
of the federal government.
Urges people to support proposed
constitutional amendments pending II
various state legislatures providing
for an income tax and election OF