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Tho PrAo? and "Rannfir AA4V * A VWiJ i w Bv W. W, and W. R. Bradley. HUGH WILSON, Editor. ABBEVILLE, 8. C. ^-Published every Wednesday at <2 a year In advanoe. Wednesday, July 17, 1907. Newspaper Nerve. There Is something in the nerve and sangfroid of the newspaper profession, that Is amUHlDg, II UOl USKIUI. \J I 1'UUI.O VU1D rl>r., does Dot presume to put Itself down In the list of exceptions. Lincoln said that 'a newspaper editor would undertake anything from commanding a fleet to the cutting for stone In the bladder." To pilot colleges, railroads and even' state govswmentH is to the newspaper editor a trlvMl natter; and It Is perhaps well that It U so. la oatchlng up and magnifying every whisper of discontent they frequently happen upon Information that leads to a decided Improvement of conditions. The latest display of nerve Is the criticism of Clemson College, on ex parte statements, for alleged discourtesy to Captain Clay, and lor lack of discipline. Granted that the / discipline of the college has not been all that Its friends could wish for It, Is there not a possibility that tbe chief disciplinarian may not be entirely without fault. His side of tbe oase lias been luiiy stated, but iB it not possible that there is another Bide, which if stated would throw new light on tbe situation? Is it not possible that the Board oi Trustees, in their discretion, prefer to take a oharl table view of the shortcomings of an employee, and to submit in silence to public criticism rather than contribute to an unT , seemly row? From all accounts Captain Clay is a gen tleman, and perhaps a good officer, but this does not say that he might not have faults. He may have grown gray in military service and yet he might be lacking in tbe essentials of discipline. Inconsistency in granting privileges, aud the laxtiess of an entire session can not be corrected in a night. It ia not true that tbe President of the College or tbe Board of Trustees have lnterferred Improperly in the exercise of discipline, but on the contrary, they have held up tbe hands nt t'ftntain Clav. As a mere matter of labor, there Is some difference In controlling 8lx hundred boys and three hundred, a faot which many overlook. Captain Clay's last demand of the board, that they refuse diplomas to the Senior Class, without discrimination, made after all the professors had oertifled their proficiency, within a few hoars of graduation, after a declalmer on the part of the boys of Intentional discourtesy, was simply absurd. Deeply as the Board of Trustees and the Faculty regret any disorder, It Is a well known fact that In military organizations, if there is disorder, the fault primarily reBts with the commandant. The Board of Trustees look to the Commandant for order, and any man who has ever been In military service knov^s that the eltiolenoy of tbe service Is exactly oommensurate wltb the efficiency of the commanding officer. II a commander Is not a oonslstent disciplinarian, be cannot correot resulting evils by a measure so drastic as to sweep out one o ortb ol bis command. %/. > ; _ " ' ^ Mr, 6as Sohroeder. P y' His friends everywhere will regret to learn of Mr. Gus Schroeder's serious Illness. A few weeks ago be bad an operation performed In tbe removal of a growth which we call a cancer. In a short time afterward tbe trouble returned ;in a multiplied form. Instead of one cancer it is said be now bas twenty-eight. He went to Atlanta to have the operation. And a few days ago he went b8ck to that olty, seeking relief. It is said that there is little hope of Mr. Schroeder's recovery. Mr. Schroeder was one of tbe first men to be 'employed in the cotloa mill, tils first work was tcf run the hoisting engine. He has been wltb tbe mill ever since, and we believe be Is the last of the great number that commenced to work wltb the building of the mill. Until bis health failed he bad, for several yegrs, been tbe machinist. He was noted for his efficiency and fidelity to every trust. He had a friend in every man who ever worked in the mill, from president down to the humblest employee. All regret hie aerlonB condition and all would be delighted to know that a change bad taken place for the better. S-??" * * The Southern Hallway and the People, We publish a letter from President Flnley, which Is so fair, so reasonable and so sensible, that we know of nothing to add to what has been so well said. The development of the country and the prosperity of the railroads are so Intimately connected that they cannot be separated. The railroads are our greatest benefactors. The farmer so less than the manufacturer is more or less dependent upon the railroads, and In turn, the prosperity of the railroads Is dependent, upon the manufacturer and the farmer. This newspaper has always opposed un' friendly legislation and unjust verdicts against the railroads. As a rule, railroad folk will act fairly and liberally with the people* and If differences ever arls6 It Is better that eqaitaoieana rrienaiy settlements oe maueHallroads enhance the value of real estate, and It Is not possible for towns to grow and commerce to flourish without them. Miller's Hotel. Offices In the Court House have been pro^ / vlded with rooms In the Miller hotel, where W they will likely remain for a year or more, / while the old court house Is being torn down f \ and the new court house la being built. This will be an unusually busy year la Abbeville. Besides much building for private Individuals the building of the court house and city hall are big jobs. ? i j Saddeu Death. RuesPll Robinson, a respectable colored man of this city, who deserved and bad tbe respect of blB own race, and who was well liked by the white people for whom be worked, died suddenly last Wednesday morning, July 10,1W7. As far as known be was In his usual health on the day before bis death, and was at work until 6 o'clock. Tbe day was one ol tbe hottest of the season, and It Is thought he drank too freely of cold water, which brovght on congestion, and In about fifteen hours, the end came. Russell Robinson was a brick layer and plasterer by trade, and was bonest In work, which was satisfactory to his employers, and In bis deportment be was polite and orderly. He leaves a wide* and a number of well behaved children, some of whom are young. His son, Dennis Robinson, who is In Pittsburg, Pa., when notified of his father's death, telegraphed 830 Instead of coming. This was sensible and praiseworthy. Scholarsblps for Glrlt*. Vacant scholarships of free tuition pre offered through tbe South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs as follows: South Carolina Kindergarten Association? one scholarship for free tuition good for two years. Greenville College for Women? two scholarships for free tuition for four years. These will be awarded by competitive examinations to be held August 2nd, 1807. Applicants must file their names with the Chairman of the Department before July 20th. Students must be at least flrteen years of age and prepared to enter the Freshman, or any higher class and must inform the chairman which college she desires to enter. For lurther information apply toMlftsTheodoaia Dargan, Chairman Dept. Education 8. C.F. W.C.. I>alzell, S. C. J OnlrnKf. We notice that a geutleman out in California bas been refused ball.' He was charged with a very trivial offense, that of appropriating money to bis own use. | It) Soutb Carolina, If a man kills another he may dine with the Judge at the home, or he may pat his foot on the doorsteps ot the I judge when be may be Invited Into tbe company room and be received with distinguished consideration. When tbe subject of ball Is mentioned, A conference may be held and tbe opinion of tbe prisoner or his attorney may agree upon the amount of ball. And tho prisoner goes away well pleased with the gentlemanly bearing of the Judge. If anything is said about light ball, the judge can of course say tbe object of ball Is to be sure that the prisoner will be in court, when wanted. What this newspaper would lite to know is, why should anybody doubt that the prisoner will be there at the proper time? He knows that a perjured Jury and a willing Judge will set blm iree. 80 sure are criminals of being set at liberty, without even tbe inconvenience of going to Jail, that a majority of murderers, before washing their bands, and while tbe blood of the victim is still hot on their hands have the effrontery 10 rush | before a kind Judge. In the course of time, we expeot the common way of sending a rude summons by a constable to be abolished. Instead of such Incivility and such lack of the courtesies that are current among gentlemen we expect to see steel plate engraved Invitations like this : Judge Let-'em Off Easy respectfully solicits the pleasure of your presence at the Court room first Tuesday In October nineteen hundred and eight, at ten o'olock. While the Court means do imputation on you the object of this invitation is to put on record the irritating cause which Justllled or necessitated the killing of John Doe, and to have you acquitted of all knowledge and all possible blame In the mat'er. Let-'em Off Eaiy, Judge. John Jones, Clerk. R. S. V. This outrage In California may yet bring on a war between this country and Japan. It will be seen by the newspapers that tbe President and all men who may be shot at are scared nearly to death. Oar little aalllng tubs are scurrying off to the Paolfio coast to be In readiness to be sunk as soon as tbe Japs begin to shoot. WEST END / The Daughters of tbe Confederacv met Tuesday artemoon with Mrs. W. F. Nlckles. Tbe meeting was well attended and much enjoyed by those present. Miss GuBsle Hood of Rumter Is In tbe city tbe attractive guest of Mtis 8ara Norwood. Miss lone Smith has gone to Lancaster to attend a house party given by tbe Misses Jones. N Mr. and Mrs. Horaoe Mo&lllater spent a day or two in Ninety Six last week. Miss Kate Tennant bas gone to her home In Lowndesvllle after a pleasant stay here with MIbb Mary Taggart. Mr. David H. Henry lain the city far a few days stay with his home people. Miss Lorena Beacham Is In Lancaster tbe guest of tbe Misses Jones at a honse party. Miss Stella Simpson la at home again after a mouths stay with her home people In Cutbbert, Oa. Miss Simpson la greatly Improved In health mucb'to the delight of her friends here. Mr. Allen M. Robertson has gone to Jamestown tor a ten days atay. Mr. Bobertaon will go on to New York for a while before returning borne. Mra. Claude Jones will entertain tbe Eucbre club Friday afternoon at half past five o'clock. Mliui Vfnxv Tftffcrart. was called to MIssIsbIddI Saturday on aocount of tbe extreme illness of her aunt, Mrs. N. M. Taggart. Mr. David B. Hill Is here from Wasbsngton, D. C., spending a few days with bis home people. Mr. Hill Is studying law at tbe Georgetown Law Bchool. Mrs. George White left Friday for Greenville where she will spend a while with her sister, Mrs. J. 8. Cot bran. Last Thursday evening Miss Elizabeth Norwood entertained a few of her friends at Bridge in honor of her charming guest Miss Roselle Pickens, of Alabama. This was unique the Boores being dutch scenes, tbe favors tiny steins and Dutob pipes. After a number of Clotting games tbe ladies prize, a Dutch plate was given Miss Mazie Cason and a Dutch ploture was given Mr. Will White. After cards a Dutch Supper was served. Mrs. T. B. Clay and her little daughter left Saturday lor tbelr borne In Savannah after a pleasant stay here with Mrs. Anna M. Maxwell. Mr. John Calvert has gone to Jamestown and New York for a ten days outing. Mr. Jim Thompson, of Anderson, Is spending a while here with bis brother, Mr, W. N. Thompson. Mrs. R. E. Lee bas gone to Wlnnsboro to visit relatives after a pleasant stay here with her sister Mrs. S. E Prlntlce. Mr. R. M. Haddon has been at Harris Springs for tbe past ten days. Miss Eliza Gary Is la Lancaster attending the bouse party given by the Misses Jones. Mr. Tom G. Perrln l?tft last Wednesday for Jamstown, be will go to New York and otber points ol Interest In tbe Nortb before retnrnlne borne. Miss Hattle Calhoun and Miss Willie Calhoun have returned to their home In Ninety Six after a pleasant stay here as the guests of Miss Lnoy Calvert. Miss Montegne Huckabee Is here from Lowndesvllle spending a while with Mra. J. R. Blake. Miss Rosa Maxwell has gone to 8avannab for a two weeks stay With Mrs. T. 8. Clay and Mrs. William HardeD. Friday afternoon Miss Eugenia Robertson entertained at Euchre In honor of MUb Louise De Bruhl who la her attractive gaest. Tbe spacious drawing room and ball were beautifully decorated wltb ferns pot plsnts and vases of scarlet geranlnms lent a touoh of color. In tbe hall amid a bank of ferns the pnnch bowl was plaoed and here pretty Miss Lonlse Brown held sway after cards dainty refreshments were served. Miss Robertson's guests were tbe Mlasea Starke, Miss Tennent LowndesviUe, Miss Marie Gary, Mra. C. D. Brown, Miss Uaddon. Miss Prentess, Miss Blanche Gary, Miss Uolman, Misses Henry, Miss Norwood, Miss Pickens. Alabama, Mia Rosenberg, Miss Mary Taggart, Miss Rnnette Turner. Miss Helen Smith, Miss Mamie Bowie, Miss Mary Hill, and Miss Eliza Mabry Captain and Mra. James Jackson of Tuscumbla Alabama have been in theolty for a rew days toe guests or Mrs. Liia Maory. Capt. Jack bo n left Monday but Mrs. Jackson will spend some time here with relative*. Miss Genevieve Marcbant sails on the 5tb of Augvst (or Brazil wbere sne goes as a Mis slonary 'from 'the Boatbern Presbyterian Cbnrcb. Miss Merchant will sail from N. Y. Miss Emma C. Wblte and Miss" Sara P. Wblte are in Clinton vliltlng their sister Mrs G. M. Wright. Miss Essie Dick has gone to Baltimore to spend a while with ber slater. Miss Ivy Calboun and Miss Ella Haskell are at home aft^r a ten days stay In Beaob Island. Miss Charlotte Jackson is here from Tuscumbla. Ala. the guest of Miss Eliza Mabry. Mrs. Caroline Gary bas returned froas Charleston after a pleasant stay there with ber daughter, Mr*. M. G. Eason. Miss Nlta Moore and Miss Cathrlne Blake left Saturday for their borne in Ninety-Six after spending a week here with MIbs Lucy Calvert. Mr. H. D. Reese left Monday >or Columbia after spending a while here with his home people. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Miller and Master Koy Miller are borne from a pleasure trip to Jamestown. Washington, Richmond and other point?. Miss Llla Beard of Clinton Is In the city visiting Mrs. M. H. Wilton. Prof. Mason Dupre 1b spending a while In tbe city. Mlffi Ellen Uambrell 1b at home again after a delightful visit to JameBtown Washington and Richmond. MIbh Cleora Brnnson Is here from Edgefield visiting her sister Mrs. W. S. Cotbran. Miss Lizzie May Henderson of Tnsoumbte, Ala. spent a day or two here last week with Miss Eliza Mabry. Miss HeDderson has been In Jamestown lor several weeks. Misses Faunle and Mary Starke have gone to Trenton to spend a while as the guest of Miss Lena Tillman. Was Good to IIIn Mother. William L. Hemphill, who Is In far off Chile, or some otber foreign parte, recently sent bla mother a check for 8100. Qen. Hempmil and Mrs. Hemphill were gladder to have a son who was so thoughtful of them than they were to receive the money. It Is quite probable, though- that the mother may have some use for the money. In case she has no use for it, she might lend It to you, but we don't believe that she would let you have It. She would rather keep It as a souvenir. An elegant line of trunks. P. Koeenberg A Co. ., J 'II- . J. j-ujuib ! THE PEOPLE AND THE RAILROADS. Ttielr IntereHt* are Identical. Let ui Better L'ndersiuud KmcIi Olber. Washington,|D. C., Jaly 8,1907. Mr. Hugh Wilson, Editor, Abbeville Pres* and Banner, Abbeville, 8. C. Dear Sir:?I take tbe liberty of aeeklng u enlist your aid In a matter tbat I believe U be of the utmoBt Importance to all the peopli oftheHoutb. Since 1 have been entrusted with tbe man agement of this Company, I have been en deavorlug. In every proper way. to brlnf about tbe most cordial relations between th< railway and tbe people along Ub lines to ib( end that tbe co-operation betweea tbe South ern people and the railways of the South which has made possible the progresa of tb< past quarter of a century, may be oontlnuec and may lead to still greater prosperity. I am thoroughly oonvlnoed that tbe In terests of a railway and of tbe communltle along Its lines are absolutely Identical; tha u?.Ati,f,nt,<loniw>? nArnriBnonllv nrnfinftr 11 n lews tbe people Bcrved by It are prosperous and that no community can attain tbe ful measure of prosperity to w bleb Its resource and tbe energies of its people entitle It unless It 1r served by a strong and prosperoui railway, able to Inorease Its facilities, >o a to keep pace, wltb tbe growing demand fo lis service. All modern business Is based on transpor tatlon. Ability to reach markets Is as esseo tial to prosperity as Is oapaclty for produc tlon. Tbe oapaclty of lta railways measure and limits the production of any community It follows, therefore, tbatanvthlng tbat tend to cripple tbe railways and prevent their Id oreaslng their facilities* Is detrimental, noi only to tbe railways, bat to all tbe peop'< served by them. If tbe people of tbe Soutl are to prosper. If tbey are to Increase th< broduots of their, mines, of their faotorlee and of their farms, tbey must favor policial that will permit tbe Increase of the lacllltle and capacity of their railways. Tbe ability of tbe railways to Increase am Improve their facilities depends In very largi measure upon publlo opinion as expressed b] tbe action of tbe Federal and 8tate Leglsla lures. The regu atlon of tbe railways, in si far as it is necessary to prevent dlsorlmina Hons between shippers and travelers and U protect them from unreasonable or ezorbl tant charges, la perfectly proper; and m sound argument can be made against It. Whet however, legislation passes beyond tbe fldi of proper regulation and becomes destructtvi of the property rights of the carriers, It is no only nnjust to those ol our fellow cltlzem who have Invested their means In rallwa; securities, but It will Inevitably react upon all the people of the country by crippling th ability of tne carriers to Improve tbelr facilities. It must not be lorgotten tbat if those who have already Invested in railway se carl ties are denied tbe protection ol Just lawi and are made to feel tbat their Investment are unsafe, our ability to make a successfu appeal to them or to others to make new in vestments In these securities is impaired, i not destroyed. Unfortunately, at tbe present time, as i result of agitation carried to an extremi point, tbere Is a disposition on tbe part o some of tbe States to subject tbe railways u legislation of such a character that investor! In railway securities have become a)arme< and the railways generally have been unablt to sell tbelr bonds to provide funds for nev construction and have been oompeiled to re sort to short-time notes at high rates of inter est to take care of existing obligations fo oonstruotlon, though It is apparent that nev projeota for Improvement* cannot be baaet on suob expensive credit. As Illustrating tbe character of legislator which tends to impair tbe credit of tbe roadi by attacking tbelr earning power and de pleting tbelr resources, I may mention lawi proposing to reduce passenger and rrelghi rates arbitrarily and laws proposing to lm pose penalties npon the roads for failure u perform services whiob it would be to theli interest to perform, but wblcn are beyonc tbelr ability. In tbe matter of passengei fares, lor Instance, it la a well established lac tbat tbe profitableness of railway passengei traffic depends almost entirely on twe faotors?on tbe density of population and oc the neroentaee of tbe population dwelling in cities. A moment's consideration will oonvlnce you that a rate of tare that might be fairly profitable In a State like Massachusetts, with a population of 370 per square milt and with 76 per cent of the population living in cities, wonld be rulqoasly low In the Southern States, with an average population of bnt 37 per square mile and with only 8.1 per cent of the people living In cities. I am oonvlnced that under present conditions no man can render a more valuable Bervlce to bis State or to the Nation than by contributing to the best of his ability to bring about a spirit of harmonious co-operation between the people and the railways and such a public sentiment toward the transportation companies aB will assure them the protection Of Jon laws and will strengthen their ability to Improve their service rather than cripple It. This harmonious oo-operatlon for the in crease of Southern prosperity cannot be brought about by the railways alone. If the railway offlolals who are working to this end are to be sucoesBful in their efforts, they must have the support and assistance of the Intelligent and patrlotlo men of all the communities along their lines. I think It is de slrable, therefore, that the attention of tb< conservative thinking men of the Soutta innMKaiiirmiaii to this anblect and that they should be asked to give It their tbongbl along broad constructive llneB, seeking to de tfermlne what la beat for the material advancement of our entire seotlon of tbe ooun try. If yon agree with me, therefore, as to th< Importance of this matter and as to tbi urgent neoesslty for the Improvement of tb< transportation facilities of tbe Southeri States, I sincerely hope tbat you will thro* your influence on tbe aide of Just and fail treatment for tbe railways, under propel regulation, and In favor or co-operation be tween tbe carriers and tbe people for tbe advancement or every Southern community and tbat, so far as you oan consistently anc conveniently do so, you will use ever} proper metbod to advanoe these policies. . ask you to do this, not as an advocate of th< railways, but as a friend ofSoutbern progress Yours very truly, W. Flnley. President. Lewis Wardl aw Perrin. Lewis Wardlaw Perrin was born at Abbe vtlle. South Carolina, on tbe 21st of May 1S39 Practically bis whole llle was spent In thli community. On tbe 1Mb of June 1907, In tb< sixty ninth year of bis age It pleased God t< call blm away from earth to heaven. Sudden ly, by heart failure, without a moment'i warning be was transferred from time U ntnmitv. from tbe Church militant to the Church triumphant. We mourn over our loss bat rejoloe In bis gain. A good and usefu man,a devoted christian, an active membei of the church and an efficient ruling elder a loving and faithful husband, a tender and Judicious father, he has left behind a nobl< testimony of tbe power of religion and ai example wortbr of imitation. He was glft?d by nature with a clear Judgment, calm deliberation, remarkable sei; possefslon. and strong tenacity of purpose, ever following unflinchingly and unwaver lngly tbe dictates of bis conscience in tb< path of truth and righteousness. Loyalty tc bis church and no less so to bis friends wai also a striking characteristic. In early life ne surrendered his heart to the Saviour, His quiet Cbrlstian deportment, bis willingness to be useful wherever beoould serve tbe Master, led him to oonseorate bit voice to tbe Lord and be became and continued to tbe end of bis life a useful and valued member of tbe obolr. His peculiar lit ness lor the position led the Session to elect blm Superintendent of tbe Sabbatb School nor did be disappoint their expectations. In due process of time he was called by the congregation to serve tbem as a Deacon. Tc this work be oonsecrated bis energies wltb renewed zeal, attendiag wltb dllllgenoe and promptness 10 me auner ui a is oluob, huu serving the church faithfully, be "used th? office ot a deacon well, purchased to himself a good degree and obtained great boldness lr the faith'" Thus, growing In grace and advancing In usefulness In bis own quiet and unassuming way, tbe years of faithfulness were at last re< warded by tbe cburob when they called him to the higher office, to serve tbem as a Ruling Elder. In tbla capacity be served during tbe remainder of bis earthly pilgrimage. The ame qualities of bead and heart, so useful heretofore, became even more valuable Id this new office. His clear deliberative powers, bis cool Judgment, bis sound advloe his kindness and prudence, his candor and fidelity, wltbal b)B growing spirituality and AAnaoAPotlnn fffloc him a. nntpflr and 1 nflnpnhp Id the Session aDd over tbe congregation which all were glad to recogDlz<\ Thus he served God aDd the Churoh faithfully In blB day and generation. With bit armor on. In tbe ripeness of matured religion, in tbe faithful exerolse of bis religious duties, In tbe home of his childhood, lu tbe midst of kindred and friends, faithful unto death at tbe call of the Master be surrendered bit soul to God who gave it and committed blc mortal remains to tbe faitbfal keeping ol Him who has said, "I am tbe Resurrection and tbe Life.*' "Blessed are tbe dead which die In tbe Lord from henceforth: Yea, salth tbe Spirit, that they may rest from tbelr labors; and their works do follow them." J.L.M. Ice cream churns, water coolers, fly fans and hammocks. Abbeville Hdw. Co Paints, floor stains, brashes and all the ar tides to make your home look new, at Mil ford'*. Its guaranteed under the new food law; the Joe cream ?t-MUford'a. Dargan's 5 K i Something for IToth I ON-?I* B : Thursday, July r : At 10:30 o'clock a. E We are going to hav *V -3 - ? ? r otner jaraiuitu oaie, a add lifia and interest w going to absolutely give: the elegant Dutch Jar< > that you can see in out dow. 0 1 i B Our Plan is This e ! - In each Jardinier ir R ' sale will be a number. one of the Jardiniers ; have a number, corres] ! ing to the number of tl * i n one. Ana so 11 you uu lucky Jardinier the bif goes to you absolutely Be sure to come to this Dargan's 6 SOUTHERN M THE SOUTH'S CREATE! Unexcelled Dinning Car Service. Through Pullman Sleeping Cars o Patittatiianf QoVio^n loa nn UUU VVUiVUK Ml^UVUUAVM VM ; Arrival and Departure : no. of Trains. j 110 Leaves at 8:05 for Columbii ' 111 Arrives 9:10 from Greenvill 112 Leaves at 10:30 for Coiumbit [ ville. 113 Due from Columbia and G ? N 12:15. r [ 114 Leaves at 3:00 for Greenvill 3 115 from Columbia arrives Abb 116 Leaves at 6:05 for Columbia ville. 117 Arrives from Greenville an at 8:10. For full information as to rates, routes, etc., Railway Ticket Agent j BROOKS MORGAN, l Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent, [ Atlanta, Ga. j * r Before You W< Twenty-one years ago, before most of our customers were born, E. 0. | | His intentions tbeD, as now, was || J to make make the Very Best Cream possible. We are please to offer to our cus twenty-years' experience in the foim of t you have ever tasted. The McMuriray ] We comply with the Pure Food i "YOU KNOW THE PI L. W. While's Locals. We are offering some good values In Table They wi i Napkins and Dollies. L. W. White. fountain p L. W. White's for Embroideries, laces, Klb' bons, T?y Ami ! See our llDe of Bleached and onbleacbed It at McMi i Damasks, also some pretty patterns Id Red All or tb r Damasks at L. W. White'*. tenntTbe 48 Inch white lawns at the old prices. L. W. Splro po Wblte. tioS. Sold 1 Some bargains in Oxford for men, ladies, Hot weal i and children. L. W. White. |,ox 0f ai Bleached Cambrlo at 10c. 12 l-2c Ho at L. W. bent. The White's. _ The mof on the loi G. M. BEASLEY, 1 the befct of Attorney and Counsel at Law, _ ABBEVILLE, S. C. th* Murray's i< Office- over Philson, Henry & Co.'s or coutf T an no nof*nti o fqH nn tvo]) im.|you havej kj lute* uv/auc jijt^wninw* vu ?t v*? " T H Hie OI J proved real estate. Drug Co. ????? Tlietlirei t> (l SStfit66 Ice cream ! ice cream ! the real thing, at our KUppi: Mllford's. cream. Tt and 10c Store. I illff Getting Ready for Fall Sale. For two or three weeks yk we will give you some UU, very attractive bargains for we must make room a- for the immense stock Q we will have in the Fall 0 annd to e are 1 away Here are a few iinifir win- to begin with. KOSETTE IRONS r $ 50c. for this Few pieces in an odd pattern we are closing ????? out: l this talcum powder j y0up ijureen was Three gross full size $2.25, for this sale $1.50. and TalcumPowder was 10c 1 Cov. Butter Dish ' can, for this sale 5c. was 75c, for this sale 50c Will 7 Soup Plates were 15c _ each, for this sale 75c P0nd- AT COST for the 7. , . 26 Fruit Saucers were L0 Dig For cash we offer at I 80c doz., for this sale I . . cost the remn?nts of 1 5.c each. y ill? of our Bassett China 11 Ind. Butters were Patterns,a lovely green 50c doz., for this sale, ? On? border decoration. Ask the 11 for 25c. ' -fVoo to see These goods are a beauiree "We have gome of most tiful Pink English Pat, QQ|fi of 1 he pieces that go to tern. > bait?. make up a set. A big bargain. and 10c Store. tt TTT A TT %%%%%%%%%%%%%%!%% "LWM- jlllUUMj !T SYSTEM. f ^ ^ ^ | n all Through Trains.'g WALHALLA, S, C, 5 all Local Trains* %%%%%%%% %%% %%%%%% The Hiibit of Doing; One's Beit. 3 O.I 1 rains. Thifl habit of always doing one's best enters Into the very morrow of ona's beart and character; it affects one's selfpopsessiou. The man who does everything to a finish has a feellt ing of serenity; he is not easi|y thrown oft' his balance; he has 'e- nothing to fear; and he can look the land Green- warld in the face because he feels conscious that he has not put shoddy into any thing, that be has bad nothing reenville at to po with shams, and that be has olways done bis l^vel best. Ttje sense of efficiency, of being master of one,s '? craft, of being to auy emergency; the eville at 4-10 consciousness of possessing the ability to do with superior whatever one i and Green- undertakers, will give soul satisfactian which a half-hearted, shipshod worker D6ver knows. d Columbia When a man feels thobbing within him the power to do what be undertaken as well as it ran possibly be done, and all of his faculties say .. . ? .. "Amen" to wbat he does, and give consult nearest Southern their unqualified approval to hisef, or forts ?this is happiness, this is success. T? W "RTTKT This buoynt 6ense of power spurs the . ' ' ' faculties to their fullest developement. Division Pass. Agent, It unfolds the mental, the moral and Charleston, S. C. the physical forces: and this very growth,Jibe consciousness of an expanding mentality, and of a broadening horizon; gives an added satisfac????-?????? jjou beyond the power of words to describe. It is a realization of nobility, the divinity of the mind. PI JLJ KJJL J.JL Come to J. W. JItKce's Big Sale. " All tij^o calicoes 5%o yard. Riverside plaids, all colors, 6%c yard. A good Sea Island cloth ai 5c yard. * Ladles lace bote in black, tan and white at Jf\ 19c pair, worth 25c. 15c kind now at 11c. 1A If KAntTI Right here right now Is where your dollar ill I * V II11111 will do double duty. r I J Ml III I How about a nice cap for 38c, was 50c. It B II MINI Come in and get a cool straw bat for 75c, II 1/1 IIII III. was 81.00. Boysbtraw batsatSabd 11c. Men's summer vests, 25c fclnd, at 19ij, A big line of umbrellas at unbeard of Ionisers Ibe rtsuU of his prices. One case men's negligee shirts, 50c kind for be most delicious cream "J8"* Men's wool hats at a big bargain. THPAinr Drug Co. I ^ I wtma yr/vff afp uim rtrriTf ind Drugs Law. I jACE." I Stains and varnishes in one ?????? operation. Rejuvenates all McMnrray'* LocaiN. things about a homefrom eelrite BO smoothly. Th? sterling ens. Hold only by The MoMurray lar tO garret. nen's powder lor prickly Inn'. Get EASILY APPLIED, e Snnllol preparations mov bp got- QUICKLY DRIED. McMurray Drug Co.'k t>i?-re. wder destroys ibo n\i.r ',f peiFplrai by The McMurra\ Prujt Co. ffiL iber lor July, Im't li? Heller prin nmen's powder fur that prick'y it complPle line of fountalD pens y^^stuu', ^^ta""w75' fli ral market. Come and tee them. j |||| >rr. if you get It at M( Murray's It Is | I #| children?they know about 'Mc b it dfpeude upon ycur tafte. If Abbeville Hardware Co. j eood tante ynu will enjoy a good lhcma&' creaui. The McMurray ?????????? atened hostilities between tlie Unl- The No Name hat for two dollars and fifty and Japan will not iDttrfere with ents has no equal. We sell them. JP. RosenMdk our lustomere with Thomas' erg & Co. iA M/.Afnrror Time f!n. IV iM? M.M1 ? O ? * j .'X'lv : .y .A;.* - ? ? ~*-tM >ill'-W ' ' r .x' ' " ' .. A\ 'SSEtf .< W,fO A QtJAETEELTBEPOET ^ OF THE CODRT HOUSE COMMISSION, For Abbeville CooDty. >V#*; Abbeville, S. C., July 1, 1907. The Commission appointed by tbe : } General Assembly of tbe State of South ' Carolina for Abbeville Omty, by virtue of an Act, appro* .. . February 20, 1907, and in accordance with Section 10 of said Act make this their first : ; quarterly report. RECEIPTS. May 3, Cash from Sinking Fuud Com mission $12,000 DISBURSEMENTS. -r 'ty May 13, J. F. Lyon for office ' propei ty - $1,000 "" May, 14, Mrs. V. D. Lee for office property 1,000 May 29, W.P.Greene, atty.office property 1,000 June 12, Walters & Edwards, Architects, on acct 700 $3,70?$*!$ Balance #,3?? < Attest: W. H. Jones, G. N. NickJea, Secretary. Chairman. ; .. Differenencea in Wood. If the shellbark hickory is taken as the standard of hardness?100?the ;? other common woods rank with it as- * indicated in figues, given after each kind: Picrnut hickorv 96, white oak *, 94, white ash 77, dogwood 75, scrub ^ oak 73, white hazel 72. apple 72, red ' oak 69, white beech 65, black walnut 65, black birch 62, .yellow oak, 60. .'J ,;-J hard maple 58, white elm 58, red cedar 56, wild cherry 55, wellow pine ^ 54, chestnut 52, yellow poplaY 51, bntternut white pine 20. In to detirmine the durability 'bf?. ' different woods, experiments nave " ? been made by driving sticks' each . two feet long and one and one-balf ; inches square, into the ground, leaving only one oalf incd projecting above the surface. After five years ti it was fouud that those made of oak, elm, ash, fir, soft mahogany, and nearly every variety of pine were totally rotten. Larch, hard pine and and teak wood were decayed on the out side only. Acacia was slightly attacked on the outside but otherwise :/: sound. Hard mahogany and Cedar of Lebanon were in fairly goob oondf*' . tion; put only Virginia cedar was <v found to be in as good condition-aa:. / ' wheu put into the ground. When wood is kept dty its durability is even greater tnan that of some ' ' of the metals. Cedar, oak. yello\f : , ! pine, and cnestnut are trie most aar- able wben kept dry. Beams known to be 1,200 years old have been tound ^'.c-v to be in perfect condition, and pieces . of wood found in old Egyptian tombs 1 > yl are not uncommon. r . BEGISTBATION BETOIok^^ . . 11 *" < > Attorney General Give An Important:, Opinion. Attorney General Lyon has Written Gov.Ansel an opinion on the rigt of. a community to compel a county doard of registration to compel aoout-C;^ y board of registration to revise the books containing the names of the 'v qualified votes. n'Ka naaa nnmo tin from Barn Well county, where a petition is beiag circulated to permit a voie ou the dispensary question and it was claimed dy those who circulateb the petition' that the necessary one-fourth of the name bad been' secured, dot the 1 fact that the books have not been revised in eleven years gave a total of over 5,000 names. Of these, aboot ; one-thtrd were really votes, the rest having died or movtd away. Mr. Lyon states that the acts .of 1902 provided that the registration books ' ^ shall be revised ted days before each election and the, fact that has not been done in eleven years woale make an actaon of mandamag broceediogs lie. One of the interesting letters received from Barnwell county was the following from Rev. W. C. Garner, pastor of the Baptise church in Barnwell, < ' ard mover of the petition: ^ "In accordance with the Carey- Vf Cothran act with the supervisor of Brrnwell county petitions containing 818 names for an election on the dispensary question. "The supervison has declined up to^ date to call the election owing to the condition of the registration dooks. Having looked into tbe condition of the pooks we find that there has'peeu uo revision for tbe past eleven years. The names of all votes who hove died or moved away still appearand other names and a great manj> appear from two to five times. "in additiou to these facts tbe pres ent segutration board have been registering negroes, who, to onr certain* , knoledge, are disqualified, have been issued certificates out of office hours and have also delegated men to'issue certificates for them and much of the time with only ODe member of the board present. As the books now stasd, with all of the foregoing irreg ularities, they contain nearly 5,000 name?. "We feel well assured that our peI tition contains a sufficient number of the qaulified votes to call the election and furthermore if it ever coroes to a vote we are snre that our efforts will be'crowned with success. The county supervisor and the majority of the board of registration have thrown their personal influence and the weight of their office against the elec. A* ?? UOU. IUiuin?h Largtr in Lonrfnfl. Laurens, July 5?County Auditor C. A. Power has just completed his abstract for ihia year. Exclusive of the corporations in the county, it shows a gain of $106,000, since 1906, in personal and rial values, returned for taxation. The total amount of personal proper! p is aeturned at $968,530; real at $3,185,240. The items tollow: 1'968 horses' at $36,275j7,020 cattle, at $65, 836; 4,226 mules, at $201,405; 755 sheep and goats at $710; 3,192 hogs * at $8,330; 274 watches at $710* 3,192 ' orgrns and pianos at $20,490; 5.220 carringes, wagons, automobiles, etc, at $81,615; 2,615; 2,638 dogs at $13,190: others personal $81,615; 2,638 dogs rt $13,190; other personal $S1,615; 2,938 dogs at $13,190; other personal $486, nm. a .v>4 ?prps lnnd at $2.251*225: , U/V, IjOUUjv-- ? 2,662 buildings at $179,785; 1,218 lots at 8244.260; 2,049 builpiDgs ill -town at $.573,870. Our second shipment of the great Lightning and Blizzard Ice Cream Freezers just in. We have sold about 60 freezers this season. Prices right and good freezers tell the tale. , Dargan's 5 and 10c Store. 1