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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-31

$66, 1000, while imports were slightly
less than $ss.OOO,OOO. OF this trade the
island shipped to the United States
products valued at almost $61 900, OOs
ard in return bought goods valued at
$34,75O,OOO. Out Of total trade of
more than $1O5,OOO,OOO more than $685.
100000 was with the United States.
There was a balance Of trade in the
islands favor of more than $27,OO0 200.
High sugar prices and large in
crease in the sugar output were chiefly
responsible for the big increase in the
islands trade. During the twelve
months ending with June the sugar ex-
ports were 42s,955 tons, valued at $45,-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-31
A Constructive Christian
Statesman.

Always a leader not follower, whose far
sighted craftsmanship and devotion TO the
masses OF the people and the farming and
business interests of the State are manifested
by his legislative record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-31
For the Farmers and Labor
ing People.
DR.. Hartman says +:

DR.. Hartman says:
"Since the producer is the source from.
which every industry and profession must
draw its support, In developing this class
we develop every interest in Georgia When
we develop rural life we lessen its burdens
and increase its efficiency, and promote the
well-being of every class of citizens In the
State"
His motto; First the People Themselves,
Then Their Affairs, Both Safely Guarded"
Support a man who knows the needs and
interests Of the farming people-who has al
ways lived and worked in close touch with
them. and whose interest in them has been
proved BY his legislative record
Support business man who can give the
state real business administration.
Make a farmer Governor.
Vote for winner.
DIR. /. G. HARD MaAM.
GEoRGIA's NEXT GOVERNOR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-31
WE OFFER YOU

everything you may need in the way
OF stationery, and Office supplies. at
prices which will almost take your
breath away. While cur prices are
low. the quality of our goods is high,
and they are the very best. 1t won't
be long before you will need something
in our line; why not give us trial.
HIGHTOWER'S BOOK STORE.
''The Stere Of Quality"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-31

The Union Central Lifes'
Eeduced rates and The In
ion Central Lies liberal di-
videndS offer you the best
insurance at a lower cost
than you can buy it else
where
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
WORLDS BIGGEST MAN
RESIDES IN ATLANTA

Atlanta. Jan. 21.-The largest man
the world has ever known, measuring
9 feet tall and weighing in the neigh
borhood of 1000 pounds, is walking
the streets of Atlanta practically un-
noticed. and at times apparently out
of a job.
1t is the big negro who was farm
erly with n of the biggest circuses
in the country. but who came here
some months ago, dressed in a red
uniform in the employ of some local
concern. He attracted a great deal
of attention at first. but since then
has become a part of the landscape
and nobody ever notices him. 1t is
said, however, that he is the largest
man now living, and the largest one
on record.
The next largest, it is said, was
Miles Darden, Il native of North Car
DINA, who died in Tennessee in 1857.
He measured seven and a half feet
tall and weighed nearly 1000 pounds
One of the remarkable things about
the giant here is that his body is in
normal proportion. His hands are
about the size Of hams, and his feet
are nearly thirty inches long.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
BETHEA RETURNS
FROM PEACE TRIP

New York, Jan. 22.-Andrew ].
Bethea, lieutenant governor of South
Carolina, returned from Europe to-
day on the American liner New
York. He was a member of the
Ford peace party.
"The time for neutral nations to
move for peace has not yet arrived"
Lieut.. Gov. Bethea said on his arriv-
al.
Gin Germany the cry is for con-
servation of resources" he said.
"They say they have sufficient men
and means for military equipment.
In England l found the cry was for
men and proper equipment"
The South Carolinian left the Ford
party in Copenhagen and made his
way into Germany, from there going
to Switzerland and thence to Eng
land.
The ship locked, Mr.. Bethea was
surrounded by reporters but he was
somewhat reluctant to talk of his
experiences on the other side.
Mr.. Bethea was accompanied by
one other member of the peace con-
tingent.
He will leave for home tomorrow.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
FARMER CAN FIND OUT
WHAT CORN TO USE

Clemson College, January 21.-,
(Which variety is best for me to
plant?" is a question that will be in
the minds of many farmers from now
until spring and it is a very import
ant question, because in the answer
may often lie a difference of several
bushels to the acre in yield. 1t is
hard to say which varieties will give
the best yields in different regions in
South Carolina, but each farmer can
find this out for himself this year,
says the extension corn breeding ex-
pert of Clemson College, with very
little extra expense.
To make a variety test this year, a
farmer should purchase a small guam
tity of seed of three or four of the
so-called best varieties. He should
plant these seed side by side, under
uniform conditions, and give each va
riety the same treatment. He can in
this manner determine for himself
which variety to plant to get the best
yields. He should not, however, dis
card the variety now being grown
until one is found to be better. A
good local variety should always be.
included in the test, as it will act as
a check against seed brought in from
other regions. Seed brought from
a great distance will have to become
acclimatized before it will give good
results, and for this reason seed
should be bought from growers as
near home as possible.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
LYNCHED IN GEORGIA

Albany, Ca, January 2l-Five ne
kroes were taken from the Worth
(ounty Jail at Sylvester, Ga, last
light and were hanged on one limb
Il a tree on the roadside on the out
kirts of Starkville some time last
light. The bodies were found this
horning and contained many bull
hts.
The mob was composed of forty to
1fty men and worked with the precis-
In indicative of we'll laid plans. The
|egroes were Felix Lake and his
bre sons, Major, Dewey, and Frank,
nd Rodius Seymour. All were held
! connection with the killing of Sher-
r Mo~nla~A. of Lee county, who was
Filed by Worth county negroes dur
hg the Christmas holidays.
J Starkville is three miles from
eeshrro. 1t is beloved the mob
fanted Frank Keith, a negro, worst.
teith had been removed to an I'M
Aown jail for safe keeping. More
~ r"c- Tiled when he wen- to Felix
ake's home to arrest another ne
TO.
! The mob cut the wires leading out
F Sylvester and overpowered the
heriff.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
Cut Your Store Bill
Down One Half

Tens of thousands of farmers as well az
town and city folks cut down their store
bills one-half last year and saved money
in spite of generally short crops and re-
duced wages.
Absolutely millions of dollars were
saved and countless families lived better
than ever before in the face of the cotton
crisis and general business depression.
How were these b%urdensome store bills
cut down? By the real money-saving
power of good home gardens, rightly
planted and kept planted and tended
through the season.
Hastings 1916 Seed Catalogue tells how
to cut store bills down; tells about gar
den and farm seeds of kinds and a quail
ity that cannot be bought from your mer-
chant or druggist. It's full of garden and
farm information. It's free if you ask
for it. Write for it now. H. G. HASTINGS
CO., Atlanta, Ga.-(Advt.)
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
MASTERS SALE
The State of South Carolina,
County of Abbeville.
Court of Common Pleas.
Alma L. Clinkscales Hutchins,


Court of Common Pleas.
Alma L. Clinkscales Hutchins,
Plaintiff
against
R. E. Bruce, ct al, Defendants.
By authority of a Decree of Sale
by the Court of Common Pleas for
Abbeville County in said State, made
in the above stated case, I will offer
for sale, at Public Cutlery, at Able
vile, C. H., S. c., on S~alesday in
February, A. D. 1916, within the le-
gal hours of sale the following des-
cribed land, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land sit
uate, lying and being in the City of
Abbeville, Abbeville County, in the
State aforesaid, fronting on Main
street, and bounded by Walnut street
on the Southeast; Southwest by lot
of j. w. Wilkinson and on the north
west by lot formerly owned by J.
w. Sign and now owned by J. ". Ell
gin, and known as the Kurtz place.
Terms of Sale-CASH. Purchaser
to pay for papers and stamps.
R. E. HILL,
Master A. c., S. C.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
MEETING.

The teachers of Abbeville County
will meet in the Court House Satur-
day, Jan. 10Th, at y o'clock. A
splendid program has been arranged.
All teachers of the county are
urged to come and join US.
Prof. Easterling of the S. G. Uni
versity, will deliver his lecture, The
Picture Side of Mathematics" Miss
Epting of the City Schools, will give
a demonstration in Primary Reading
and phonics using a class of second
grade children.
The question of Field Day and
School Fair will be decided.
Officers for 1916 will be elected.
R. B. Cheatham, Pres.
j. L. Grier, Secretary. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
NEW CHIEF CLERK.

Columbia. Jan. 21.- j. Malcolm
Miller, of Columbia, who resigned
several weeks ago as chief clerk in
the state department of agriculture,
has been elected chief clerk of the
sinking fund commission to succeed
T. X. tombstone, resigned to accept
the position of cashier of the Nation
al Bank of NeWberry.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26

"Our romance began in a most ro-
|antic way. My wife saved me from
towning. She's a magnificent swim
Ter, you know"
81 notice you don't 60 out very far
I don't know if she would ave
he charlottesville Courier-Jour-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
NOTICE.

The undersigned Receivers of Cal
houn Falls Company will entertain
offers for the purchase of farm lands
of said Company, at or near Calhoun
Falls in Abbeville County, in such
parcels as may be suitable for farms.
F. E. Harrison,
A. T. Smythe,
Receivers Calhoun Falls Company.
Jan. 18th, 1916. At.
1t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
$500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that IS
Catarrh Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now now to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires n constitutional treat
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system. there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for constipation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26

and DO so cheaper thar anv Insuran"e Cnm.
any In existence. Dwellings cover I'd With
metal roofs are insured for rs per cent. cheaper
than OF her property.
Remember We are prepared to prove to you
that ours is the safest and cheapest plan Of
insurance known,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26

When a farmer gives a tramp his
breakfast there is no occasion for
thanks on the part of the tramp; he
is expected to say nothing and saw
wood.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE,

Probate Court.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
FATE OF MRS. RAYMOND E. Nc
GALA. Deceased.
All persons indebted to said estate
must settle without delay, and those
claims against the estate
must present them properly attested,
McCalla, McCalla & Under,
1t. Executors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
1916

"Now. wife, If we arc going into
the poultry business here is an oppor-
tunity. Ncighbor Wcmbat has some
hens he will sell us cheap" .
"Oh. I wouldn't get secondhand
fowls. Better start with new models,
| saY."-EX.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26

Abbev;lle, S. c.. June /, 1915.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
ZEMERINE STOPS ITCHING

If you suffer from eczema, itch,
pimples. ETC., give Zemerine a trial.
1t stops the l.ehing, allays the irrita-
ton and soon your skin is restored to
a healthy condition. SOC and $1.00
at C. A. Milford G. Co., or from Zem-
crime Chemical Co., Orangeburg, S C.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-02-18
QUARANTINE LIFTED
 AGAINST MEXICO ON CATTLE
Ban Lifted This Week By Livestock Sanitary Board-Mexican Officials Levy Heavy Export Duty.

rz At the meeting of the state live stock sanitary board, held at the state house at Phoenix this week, it was decided to raise the lquarantine which has been in existence against the importation of Mexican cattle since July l29, 1915. The board be- lieves that all danger from the rav- ages of the Texas fever tick, the req son for the establishment of the quar- antine has passed, and consequently the ban on the southern herds was removed. .s..
 According to the new ruling, passed simultaneous with the release of the quarantine, all animals entering the state from Sonora must pass through one of the established ports of entry, and must undergo rigid inspection by the federal veterinarian They must also submit to the scrutiny of a, state officials who will make rec ord of all brands and marks The latter precaution is taken. for the pur- pose of keeping tab on all animals en- tering the state, so that in case a herd, subsequent to it's entrance, is reported to be infected with some pest, it can be located and segregat- ed so as to prevent the spread of the malady.
 At the present time there is no inn port duty on livestock and hides con- ing into the United States from Mex ico. The Mexican authorities, how ever collect an export duty on all outgoing herds. The Carrancistas will be the only ones to profit financially from the movement of the herds from one country into the other
 The resolution of the sanitary board nullifying the quarantine enactment will be forwarded to Governor Hunt today and he will in few days issue Ia proclamation calling attention to the fact that the embargo has been removed
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-02-18
O|L Is STRUCK AT
 TONTO BASIN
Report Comes That Colonel FIeming's Company has Found the Fluid in Commercial Quantities, Standard Oil Men on Ground.

It is said that the expectations of Col. Jas. A. Fleming, head of the Tonto Basin Oil company operating near the Roosevelt dam, have been realized and that oil in commercial quantities has been struck. The for nations which Colonel Fleming had described before beginning boring were encountered as the drilling pro ,cecded and so certain were those who were keeping track of the pro g. ress of the work that oil would at last be struck that for some time rep r,.=enta, 'es of the Standard Oil colrra, have been on tho ground. i:e story of the strigi Is of :he o ! reservoir is thus told by the Arizona Record:
 Oil in commercial quantities has been developed at the well of the Tonto Basin Oil company across the lake from Roosevelt, according to word brought to Globe last night by George Shute and O. A. Berry. They declare that the well of the Ton to Basin company is nearly filled with crude oil of parafine base and the highest quality.
 | Col. James A. Fleming, president of the Tonto Basin Oil company, was giv- en samples of oil brought back by MT. Shute and MT. Berry and will have them tested at once. In the meantime he is making rapid preparations for extensive operations at the well. :, From the report brought back from Roosevelt last night Col. Fleming was able to announce that the oil is already in the well in commercial quantities and he expects, with a little furhter i drilling that the flow will reach at least 100 barrels. Casing is already on the way here to protect the 60 feet of naked hole at the bottom of the well and it will be driven within the next ten days.
 l Operations at the Tonto well, as at the Salome well, were suspended some time ago because of the floods. At the time drilling stopped at the Tonto well Col. Fleming and his
 associates were confident that they
 were directly on top of the oil basin.
 Some oil was coming up from the bottom of the well through the shale, but it was not in commercial quanti- ties.
 {, Since operations ceased the we'll has
 drilled itself in" In other words the oil has worked up through the thin
 capping of shale and has filled the
 well to point within a few feet from the top. When operations are re- stunned the thin capping of shale will
 be drilled out and the main body of oil opened up.
 From the first Col. Fleming, who
 pioneered the field, has been confident ttat commercial oil wells would be opened up. He has struggled against 1 terrific odds to put down his well and
 has risked his own funds in develop ment of the project. No obstacle was too great for him to surmount and the community will join him in rejoicing over his success.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-02-18
S|LvERSERV|CEFUND FOR BATTLESH|P
 ARIZONA
Amounts Assigned to Several Coun- ties for Purchase of BattIeship Tribute is Based on Population of Divisions.

PHOENIX, Feb. 7-One of the prin- cipal matters to be discussed at the meeting of the State Board of Trade which is to be held at Tucson Feb. 12 will be the raising of funds for sill yer service to be presented to the bat tleship Arizona.
 The Nogales Chamber of Commerce are strongly in favor of making the presentation and suggests that the cost of the service, which will be in the neighborhood of $10,00O, be raised by the several counties in proportion to their population or their assessed valuation.
 It is also suggested that July 4th be made statewide tag day" and that the commercial bodies of each county assume the collection of the fund within their jurisdiction.
 On the basis of population, Apache county would be called on to raise $40O, Cochise s2,OOO, Coconino $4OO, Gila $7O0, Graham s375, Greenlee s65O, Maricopa $175O, Mohave s2OO, Navajo $500, Pima s115O, Pinal s4OO, Santa Cruz S350, Yavapai S75O, and Yuma $4OO.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-02-18
ARIZONA UNIONS
 PLAN BUREAU
Initiate Law Creating Labor Depart nent and Providing for commis- sioner.
PHOENIX, Ariz., February 14-l

PHOENIX, Ariz., February 14-Bills amending the workmen's compulsory compensation law, creating state department of labor, and providing for a state architect, have been drawn by the legislation committee of the Arizona Federation of Labor, according to information given out at federation headquarters here. The bills are to be initiated and submit ted to the voters at the general cleo tion in November.
 The final draft of the compensation law amendment has not been drawn, but it is designated to strike out that provision of the present law allowing the injured persons to compromise with his employer. This will make the law absolutely compulsory.
 Plan to Settle Industrial Disputes i Not only does the department of labor bill create the office of com missioner but it provides for a board of arbitration to act with the com missioner in settling industrial dis putes Disagreement over the con- stitution of this board caused a de- Ipartment of labor bill to fail of pas sage in the second state legislature last spring.
 The commissioner of labor shall be at least 25 years old and have been engaged five years in some trade or industrial pursuit. His salary is | fixed at $3O00 year and he is al lowed $2,OOO for office and travelling expenses. His duties are defined as i follows:
 Duties of Commissioner Defined.
 ''The commissioner of labor shall collect, assort, systematize and pub. 1 fish annually statistical details re. lating to all departments of labor and industrial endeavor in the state includ- | ing penal institutions, and particular ly concerning the hours and wages of labor; estimated number of persons, male and female, depending on daily labor for their support; cost of liv- ing; the estimated number of per sons, male and female, employed by the several industries within the state; number of unemployed, male and female, nativity and citizenship of such persons: the operation of la. bor saving machinery; the productive industries of the state; the number and character of accidents to persons engaged in the industries of the state and the several causes therefor, and | by what safety devices or protection 1 If any, such accidents can be avoid ed; and to gather and report such other information relating to the in dustrial, moral and sanitary conditions as may be available"
 ssAIls figures and data compiled by < the commissioner shall be included in an annual report, which shall be pub 1 lished as a state document.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-02-18
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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-02-18
AND THEIR FATALITY ONB|SBEE-DOUGLAS
 HIGHWAY
Auto Hits Wagon in Headon Collision
 Driver. and Two Horses Killed.

Word was received this week from Bisbee to the effect that another fatal accident occurred on the Bisbee-Doug- las highway at an early hour this morning when an automobile driven by soldier named Homer Brown, of the 11th infantry collided head-on with a wagon being driven by a Mexi- can. Brown was killed outright by the impact, and the two horses hitch ed to the wagon were instantly killed by the force of the collision. The automobile turned over on it's side and passersby took the body to town :, Passengers arriving on this mornings train report having seen the dead horses lying at the side of the road and the wrecked auto and wagon nearby. Later reports state that little girl in the wagon was killed, but this has not been confirmed.