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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
Get your Millinery at Cash
Bargain Store.
Should be Remembered.

A letter from Mr.. Tom Young who
many Of the older citizens will recall as
an active figure In the trying days OF 1876,
here, Is pu blished elsewhere IN this issue
OF the Press. and Banner. 1t reveals o
condition Of need, II not Of want, in his
present circumstances, and undoubtedly
should appeal to those with whom and for
whom he worked in 1876, to redeem the
State from carpet bag rule. Many people
in Abbevills county have benefited direct
ly by the dangerous part that he took in
the county's redemption. and every citi-
zen OF the county has q to feel CRATE
full to him for hls valuable and disinterest-
ed services.
While this Is a period Of the States his
tory that We do well to pull the veil over,
those who imperiled life and liberty for
the common good should be cared for, If
trouble or p~rivation over takes them.
A petition will PROBABLY be circulated In
the city, on some public occasion to raise
funds to send MI. Young, and every man
should give something. A generous re-
Spouse. even OF small amounts, would pro-
badly relieve his stress Of circumstances.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
Twelve Cent Cotton.

One Of these days In the very ear fu-
ture the Press and Banner confidently
hopes to republish In the light Of confirma-
ton an editorial stating that some Of last
years crop Of cotton would sell for twelve
cents per pound or better. This editorial
was written when cotton was selling un-
der 9 cents per pound, and when it looked
like the bottom had dropped out.
Conditions surrounding preparation for
q new crop, over estimates, and interests
held by spectators, almost invariably give
the man who can hold his cotton, the OPP
portunity to market 1t much higher than
he could have done to have thrown 1t on a
flooded market in the fall.
II the fall price is fair the seller should
take 1t and not wait for a fortune In each
bale; but II the fall price is abnormally
low, and the seller will bide his time he Is
almost sure to be rewarded.
What weather conditions are over the
cotton belt We are not prepared to say, but
an unprecedented condition exists here.
Last year on April 1st, practically all
lands had been plowed and were ready for
planting. Today not ten per cent. OF the
lands Of Abbevllle County have had a fur
row In them. 1t would seem that farmers
hereabout have wasted the time consumed
In getting pledges to cut down acreage
He who controls the destines OF men, 1t
would seem, will, through the agency OF
the elements, reduce the acreage and in
all probability the yield, too, with short
crop advocates will be more than salts
fed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
Parcel Post
Sumter Herald

We note that Congressman Aiken comes
out in an article explaining that the parcel
post will not hurt the home merchant
This is well and timely Of Mr.. Aiken. The
interests that are against the parcel post
have been flooding the country with neat.
Iy printed short arguments that tend to
show that parcel posts will ruin the small
merchant by making easier the opportuni-
ty to buy from the big mail order houses,
The argument Of course Is fictitious, butt
will catch some OF the trustful and un-
thinking who are not on the lookout for
the evils OF the interest. The corporations
and the associations that have grown rich
on special legislation, or lack Of legislation,
are never asleep, and eve cease to fight
in the dark.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
Getyour muslin underwear
at Cash Bargain Store.

The stockholders Of the Glenwood cot
ton mills met in the office Of the company
the 10 inst, and passed resolution to
increase the capital stock from S240,O00 to
$500, 900. Issuing to the present stock
holders O stock dividend of 40 per cent,
The president and treasurer, M. w. M. Ha-
good, was instructed to sell 1924 900 Of the
new stock, giving, the present stockholders
the privilege OF taking their pro rata share.
A large majority OF this stock has already
been placed. Contracts for building the
addition to the mill will be let next week.
Contracts for the machinery have already
been placed at advantageous prices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
The Situation in Charleston.

Mr.. A. D. Oliphant of The State staff,
last week ran a, story Of conditions In
Charleston that wasEanything but compli-
mentary to the police authorities OF the
City by the Sea. Mr.. Oliphant represents
Charleston as wide open" very suggest
i've adjective and one understood, by all
readers.
A prominent minister OF Charleston
preached from his pulpit last Sunday on
the conditions as they exist, calling on the
men of the city to clean up. He stated
that the trouble lay In the pollution OF the
fountains. The prophets prophecy false
ly, and the priests bear rule by their
means; and my people love to have 1t 80;
and what will ye do in the end thereon
quoted the minister in his sermon.
The Florence Times, In commenting on
the story in The State, says: mo one need
be surprised. Twist 1t as you may, the
real truth will stick out that the lawless
element In Charleston threw all their sup
port to the present administration, State
and municipal, and they have the right to
expect immunity from prosecution, and 1t
seems that they are getting It,"
At this lab the News and Corrier talks
back and says that the Times Is too fast In
its Judgment; that the Grace admjnistra-
ton has only been in Office a short while
and that it has not yet had time todemon-
strate what it will do to make q clean city.
The News and Courier, however, does not
deny the allegations set forth In Mr.. OIL
plants story in The State, but rather con-
firms the shocking report.
There is Just q little humor In this re-
cent discovery of Charleston's w~ide-open-
ness. MI. Oliphant writes as II someone
had removed ali the blinds to the soft
drink () counters since he was In Charles
ton last. Every man who has, visited
Charleston in twenty years, Mr.. Oltphant
included, knows that unless they are
serving 1T" on the streets the city cannot
be much wider open, now than it always
has been.
Charleston's liquor laws are a standing
joke to up-country people. That preacher
hit the nail on the head with a sledge
hammer when he quoted: land my people
love to have it 30" That is the secret OF
Charleston's condition; it Is just as the
people of that city would have it, as they
have had II. and as they will continue to
have it so long as they are in the present
attitude and frame Of mind towards drink
Charleston's majority stands for the
Wide Open town, and the enactment OF
laws will not close many shutters nor stop
n glass Of rum from going its cherished
way. For Charleston's laws are our laws
but her people are somehow not exactly as
our people when it comes to the punch
bowl.
There is no hope for old Charleston
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
Parker 6 Reese.
IS dozen Towels at special
prices. Cash Bargain Store.
CANDIDATES
County Supervisor.

County Supervisor.
We are authorized to announce W. A.
Stevenson as a candidate for reelection to
the Office Of County Supervisor, subject to
the action of the Democratic Primary.
Auditor.
We are hereby authorized to announce
J. E. Jones as q candidate for Auditor, sub
iect to the action OF the Democratic prl-
mary.
For Coroner.
We are hereby authorized to announce
r. q. Armstrong as O candidate for Coro-
ner, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary.
We are requested to announce Mr.. NJ. j.
Link as q candidate for Coroner, subject TO
the action of the Democratic Primary.
We are authorized to H. w.
Bowie (better known as Dock as a n
didate for reelection to the office OF Coro-
ner. subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary.
7 hereby myself a candidate to
the office Of Coroner OF Abbeville County,
subject to the action OF the Democratlc
primary. H. " onli'n'
We are authorized to announce B. a:
Williams as a candidate for the office OF
Coroner Of Abbeville County, subject 10
the action of the Democratic Primary.
We are authorized to announce W. A:
Gallagher as q candidate for Coroner OF
AbbeYille County, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary.
Superintendent Of Education.
We are hereby authorized to announce
B. M. Cheatham as a candidate for the Of
flee Of County superintendent OF Educa-
ton, subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic primary.
We are authorized to announce John B..
Gilbert as a candidate for superintendent
of Education, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary.
I hereby announce myself as a candl-
date for the Office Of County Superintend:
emit of Education, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary. G. E. William
son.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
Relieve INDIGESTION Quickly.

A little tablet called "Dige. tit' has
brought instant relief to thousands
their own statements are proof. Two
or three tablets after meals or when
suffering stops fermentation, prevents
distress, relieves indigestion and cures
.ysp+p ia. "Digestit" IL sold with the
distinct understanding that your mon
ey will be refunded II you want 1t
soc. Ask at C.. A. Milford's Drug
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
The State of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.

Probate Capitalization for Letters OF Admin
istraLion.
By j. F. Miller, ESQ. Judge OF Pr"oate.
Whereas, A. B. Morse hath made sun 10
me, to grant him Letters Of Adminls,Tation
If the Estate ana t enrGIv S 1esessed.
These are therefore, to cite and aamonisn
ali and singular the kindred and creoltors OF
he said JInn H. Nance, deceased, tnat tney
no and appear before me, In the Court OF FRO
bate, 10 be held at Abbeville 6; H., on MOI MOI
Jay, the 18th day OF April, lslS. atter pup
iicsiion hereof, at II o'clock IN the forenoon,
, q snow cause II any they have, why the SAID
>d~Inistra,ion shSu aid, not snd be s. sIa Of ,se Court,
This lst day of April, in the year
OF our Lord one Thousand MN hun
dred and twelve and IN the lootn year
OF American Independence. ~
Published on the 3rd day OF April, lsiZ,
N The Press and Banner and on inc Couf'
j. +. MILLER,
Judge of Probate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03

Congressman Aiken, in a letter replying
a constituent, explains the parcels pest
bill now before congress a being in the'in-
terest OF the public. The bill applies to
rural routes to receive and send packages
over their routes at q rate twenty-five per
cent. Less than at present. Merchandise
from distant cities would continue to be
sent at the present rate-16 cents for each
pound. Mr. Aiken is in favor Of the BILL
Mccormick Messenger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03

moment and think. How many men IN
your community really bother themselves
about the amount Of liquor consumed?
How many lose sleep on account Of some
body ele els drinking? No, we pity the
drunkard, and pity Is a synonym for o n
tempt, and there our interest stops.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03

Buster Brown" that irrepressible
youngster will be seen at the opera house,
Friday April -. The management offers
ent! rely new production this season.
Splendid scenery and costsmes and a COM
pa ny OF experienced and capable artists.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
Charlie E. Wilson Dead.

After an illness Of several weeks Mr..
Charles Of E. Wilson Of the Bethea section
Of this county died, at his home, Sunday
night March soth, 1912, aged about Al
years. He had pneumonia, with a COM
p~lication OF. gastrites, and both OF these
troubles had more or less subsidized, when
his throat in some way became seriously
involved. Physicians were almost conf
dent Of his recovery until the very day be-
fore his death, Is were many OF MS
friends, but from the beginning, he assert
ed that he was on his dying bed.
Mr.. Wilson was a-.good citizen, pleasant
in his dealings with others, industrious In
providing for his family, and a kind Ia
Their. He was a member OF Bethea Pres
byterian Church, and having taken an &C
tive interest in church work he will be
greatly missed.
His death is particularly sad by reason
OF the fact that he has a widow and SIX
children, most OF them small. His moth
or, too, who is we'll on in 80 years OF age,
is left to mourn the loss OF her youngest
son.
There are sad chapters in the life Of the
mother, that make the closing days of
her life peculiarly sad. Some fifteen years
ago her son Mr.. Joseph Wilson was re-
turning from ,Abbeville. He was n man
generally liked and had the ill will OF no
one. A negro m%istaking him for another
for whom he was lying in waiting, shot
and killed him. Thus in a few short years
Mrs. Wilson has lost her two youngest
sons.
Mr.. Charles E. Wilson widow Of the de-
ceased Is a daughter Of Mr.. D. b. Howard
OF this city. Many friends sympathize
with her In her great loss.
MIR. Wilson was buried yesterday at old
Bethea Cemetery. The funeral services
were held in Bethea Church and was
largely attended by friends and relatives
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03

Let 1t be whispered that the famous
Buster Brown Company is soon to appear
in anv town throughout the United States
or Canada and interest with happy antici-
patton Is at once aroused.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
five NAMES on The BALLOT
Wilson, Clark, Taft, Roosevelt and La
Toilette Entered in New Jersey Pr.

i Trenton, N. j., Bpril Live names OF
for president Of the United
States will appear on the official primary
ballot Of New Jersey to be voted for May
A..
Petitions for President Taft and Champ
Clark were filed today. The others are
Robert M. La Toilette. No petitions for
either Judson Harmon or Oscar Under
wood were filed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03

- One Of the unique novelties OF staging
this season is In Buster Brown" at the
opera house Friday April 18th, the. chorus
being costumed to suggest q floral effect
Vivid coIoriag and beautiful designs make
this a veritabie feast Of feminine delight
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03

NV alfalfa mule feed for your mules,
cheaper than corn and better too. Sec the
analysis. W. D. Barksdale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
City Election

The regular city election will BE- held
at the City Council Chambers, Ahbe-
Vile, South Carolina, April 9Th, 1912,
from s a. no. till 4 p. No., for Mayor and
four Aldermen.
Managers of Eleclion-T. Z. Seal, j..
l.. CLARK and James Faulkner.
r. G. Perrin, J.E. Jones,
City Clerk. Mayor,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
e sell wash dresses cheap
Bargain Store.

My alfalfa mule feed for your mules,
cheaper than corn and better too. See the
analysis. W. d. Barksdale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
Amos B. Morse Co.'S
Locals.

We have a full supply OF
seed Irish potatoes - Irish
Cobbler and Bliss. Give US
your orders.
Now is the time to plant
your garden. We can furnish
you with all kinds of fresh
seed.
Golden Dent. White Dent,
and Hickory King seed corn.
Early Amber and Orange
cane seed, Kafir Corn, Millet
and Rape, at right prices.
We have Lawn Grasses,
Nasturtiums, and a complete
line of all seed.
Amos B. Morse Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03

Itch relieved in 80 minutes ny
Woolford's Sanitary .itLotion. Never
fails. Sold by P. B. Speed, Druggist.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-03
is G and GOING
HIG IT e R.!

The best informed people say we will have SIPS
Cash Corn this year, which will make the highest
price for mule feed for years. Seeing this | con-
tracted in October for 800 Sacks of Alfalfa Feed,
which is corn, oats, alfalfa hay ground up and put
out as an even balanced Acknowledgment than corn
or any other feed. We offer this at $500 by the
ton or $500 per 100 lbs.
We will be glad to show it and it's advantages,
cheapness, also analysis.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-10-02
A WELL KNOWN CASE IN
WHICH BOTH ARE RIGHT

Theodore Roosevelt, candidate
for third term as President, said
recently: Taft now represents
bosses, and the Republican party
is composed OF them and the vested
interests OF the country"
And President Taft said: "Roose-
welt is not a Republican, but repre-
sents a one-man party whose chief
advisers are the Harvester and
Steel Trust magnates."
Senator LaFollette. OF Wisconsin.
also a Republican, says both Taft
and Roosevelt are telling the truth
about each other. And LaFollette
has had enough experience with
both Messrs. Taft and Roosevelt to
know what he is talking about.
The answer is: WIN WITH WILL
SON!
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-10-02

Housley Austin, who live on Ben
A. Johnson's farm, three miles be-
low Calhoun, occurred Thursday af-
ternoon at O'Clock.
The lad, while returning home
from school, stopped at a large
hickorynut tree in front of the
house, and climbed to the top, a
distance OF GO feet. While knock
ing the nuts to the ground he lost
his foothold and came tumbling
through the large branches and
limbs and fell in an unconscious
and mangled heap at the feet OF his
three sisters, who were too horriti-
ed to move. Mrs. Austin, who is
the mother OF three-weeks-old
child. heard the screams OF the
children and the sound OF the fall,
and staggered into the yard and to
her boy, but was unaDle to lift the
crushed 0nd bleeding form from
the ground. The father, who was at
work away from home, was called,
also two physicians, Drs. w. p. Mil
Ter and p. ID. Moore, but nothing
could be done for the boy, and he
died at o'clock.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-10-02
And Island Approaches
Crisis in Its History.
EXPERTS SAY THE ONLY HOPE
Lies In Cutting Down Her
Expenses at Least Fiji
ty Per Cent. a.,
ELECTION COMES NOVEMBER 1

Havana, Sept. 2S.-It is felt gem
orally here that Cuba is approach
ing a crisis in its history as a repub-
lie. Two serious questions occupy
the mind: ...'.
Can Cuba survive the present
state of her finances?
Can she hold an honest and or
derby election for the Presidency
with a loyal submission of the de-
feated party to the will of the ma
jority?
That the treasury is empty; that
the last dollar OF the $16,500, 900
Speyer loan has been spent, while
the work OF sewering and paving
Havana, the principal purpose for
which the plan was authorized by
the United States, is not only half
finished, but in danger OF Interrupt
ton II not abandonment; that the
Government is at its wits ends to
find money to meet it's vast expen-
ditures while receipts from Gus
toms and lottery have reached their
lowest point-all this is asserted
by the enemies OF the Government
and most OF 1t frankly admitted by
all. Everywhere 1t is asked, how
long can this state OF affairs con-
tinue?
The press continues to be filed
with pessimistic articles bewailing
the financial and political perils
that beset the republic. Careful es-
Inmates show that the Gomez ad-
ninistration hes spent during It's
two and half years OF power. at
least $14O,OOO,OO0. Experts de-
clare that the only hope for Cuba
lies in cutting down her expenses
at least so per cent.
The present aspect of the politi-
cal situation appears to justify
reasonable expectations that Gener-
al Mario Menocal can carry the
election. especially as he has Just
formed an alliance with the wing
of the Liberal party under the lead
ership OF General Ernesto Asbert,
Governor OF Havana Province. The
chances OF Vice President Zaya's
election appear to be diminishing.
although his following Is still
strong.
The election is to be. held No
vember 1, and the new President
will be inaugurated MAY 20.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-10-02
ROY GIVES LEG TO SAVE
A YOUNG GIRLS LIFE,

Gary. Ind. Sept. 29.-William
Rugh. the crippled Gary newsboy,
to-day parted with his useless leg
in order that the skin might be
obtained to save the life OF Miss
Ethel Smith, Is years old.
Rugh and Miss Smith were plac-
ed on adjoining tables in a local
hospital. One hundred and fifty
square inches of skin was trans
ferred from the boys useless leg,
after which it was amputated.
Letters protesting against ampu-
tating the newsboys leg were re-
ceived from all over the country. 1t
developed that DR.. j. A. Craig, the
surgeon-in-charge. was TO have
been married to-day to Miss Mary
Arnold. OF Lebanon. Pa, but that
he hurried back to Gary when the
operation became imperative. The
wedding will take place shortly.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-10-02
CHILD'S EYES PUT OUT
BY FIGHTING GAME COCK

Pittsburg. Penn, Sept. 30.-The
ferocity Of q game rooster here to-
day cost little Johnnie Charles,
three years old. his eyes. The boy
was playing in the yard at his par
ents' home in Lincoln avenue when
the cock, that had been fighting in
another yard, flew over the fence
and settled on the family porch OF
Mr.. Charles. Johnnie rushed for
the rooster and tried to take 1t in
his hands. The enraged fowl few
at the boy and knocked him down.
Although the lad fought to defend
himself and cried for help, the bird
pecked out his left eye and injured
the other in such manner that the
attending physician says the vision
Is destroyed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-10-02
NEW APPOINTMENTS OF
METHODIST CONFERENCE

greensboro District--S.J. Thomp-
son, presiding elder; Beaver Dam,
A. L. Nell; Calhoun circuit, ]. r.
Cherry. one to be supplied by j. S.
Harold; Centertown circuit, Alex
Register; Central City Station. b. NJ.
Curry; Cloverport Station, J. H.
Walker; Drakesboro Mission. Paul
s. POWELL Dundee circuit. J. p.
Vanhoy; Fordsville Mission, J. y.
Demonbrun. supply; Greenville Sta
ton, G. p. Dillon; Greenville cir
cult. f. T. Howard; Hartford cir
cult. T. V. Joiner, r. ID. Bennett,
supply; Hawesville circuit. +. 7.
Cation; Lewisburg and Dunmore, S.
+. Ragland, supply; Lewisport cir
cult, L. C. Wilson; Livermore cir
cult. c. f. Hartford; Maceo circuit,
r. l.. Tally; North Hartford Mis-
sion ]. r. Raymond, supply; Ow-
ensboro, Breckenridge street, Z. d..
Ryan; greensboro circuit, A. j.
Bennett; Greensboro, Frazer-ave..
p. F. Wilson; Owensbo:o. Settle
Memorial. Lewis Powell; Ovens
boro. Woodlawn. Z. S. Moore;
Rochester circuit. j. r. Epley;
Rome circuit, G.. w. Dame; Sacra-
mento circuit, w. 5. Buckner;
South Carrollton and Island. H. l..
Shelton; Stephensport Mission, H.
+. Jarboe.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-10-02
ONLY COURT WHERE
POVERTY Is HELPED

Chicago, Sept. 29.-Seven hun
dred dollars was added TO the
mothers pension fund benefit yes
;erday when twenty mothers and
eighty children were granted PEN
sions in the Juvenile Court.
Henry Neal, of Oak Park, father
OF the Mothers Pension Law, was
present at the time. He expressed
his qualification at the results OF
the law WHICH he had worked to
pass.
This is the only court in the
world" he declared where power
" is helped instead OF punished. 1t
is the only court in the world
where the poverty-stricken moth
er comes gladly instead OF with ter
ror.
I'm the so-called juvenile courts
y other large cities. where We have
not learned to deal with poverty in
this way, the only thing the poor
mother can expect is to nave her
children taken away and put in
some paupers' home. Here thev
~" helped to keep their children in
their homes.