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8F* ' ? ,. ffkp '" < .... is - ' w THE COTTON SPECULATOR. 1 For gall, green-gourd meat and pole cat stuffthere are no men on earth that hav0 more of this black bross in their.make up than these scoundrels, cotton "fyers, some of whom have made-it thfcir,life trade to prey upon the ignorant, helpless, unorganised cotton^ farmers. Some of these leeches 7 li\e;here'among us, and for(a small pitance do their very best every cotton season to delude the cottoD season to delqdethe cotton farmer into selling their' cotton for much less than it is r worth. These home raised henchmen of the foreign cotton speculators have % aided their employers in robbing many of our cotton farmers this year of more than eight dollars per bale' on every bale that these farmers have raised this year, now since cotton has been forced in r.rifio tnronrHq it\s full va IU iilUVC up 1U ^/AIVV ... lue by an organised body, these farmer *men who have been fooled into selling their whole crop?can now do nothing but grin and growl at the speculators for deceiving them, When his neighbors, the organised farmers, did their best to keep these dumpers losing from their own hard earned money and the same time force his wiser neighbors to wait longer for remunerative prices for his crop or do like the dumper, lose money. The following circular letter Issued a few days ago by Crutchfield & Co., bankers and brokers of New. York, is the best and most conservative we have seen: Speculative liquidation and the op oration or Dear cuques uhvb uwu tuc recent features, and prices are now a little over a cent a pound below the high level of the season. This decline i ' has been accompanied by a loss of less - than half as much in the Southern spot markets, and it is evident that operators on the short side of the market are again entering dangerous ground, unless there is a serious break in the ranks of Southern holders. There seems to be no logical ground for expecting such weakness. The South has marked nearly 7,000,000 bales of the crop at remunerative prices and must be in a. much better position, financially, to hold than was the case when a refusal to market spot cotton last winter checked the downward course of speculative markets on.l rnlliori nrir>fla in theBDrinC. ThOSO working for lower values will point out that situation at this time is different, for the reason that present prices are nearly 5 cents a pound higher,.but this may be partially offset, by the fact that the amount of cotton remaining to be m?rbed after January 1st, this year, is so very much less than came into sight after that date last season. The exact extent of the remoant of the crop is still the subject of argument. It seems perfectly safe to assume, however tnat with the excellent weather this autumn, cotton was ginned at least as rapidly in propotion to the total as was the case last year, and if ao, the total yield should be under 10,250,000 baleB, and as the South is in a position to carry over quite as much as it did last year, if nessecary to aecnre tbe price, this ought to cover praoticallv the entire commercial crop unless values ahold advance to a Doint that would bring out all reserves and sweep the interior clean, The question of the forthcoming acreage is one which is being used by bear operators to justify the hammering contracts below a parity with spot supplies The; argument is that the comparativly high prices of this winter will encourage an expansion in area equal to the reduction of last season, and that the Southern holder seeing iu this the probability of another monster crop, will modify his ideas as to the value of the cotton remaining from the last crop and show his unwillingness to run any chances of carrying cotton into next season bv making concessions in.price. We firmly believe that the Southern planters as a class are fully as able to reconize, as the speculator in contracts, the danger of too great an expansion of acreage, and a course of action will probably be decided upon at the mass meeting of Dlanters to be held under the au apices of the Southern Cotton Growers Association, on the 11th, 12th and 13th of this month, to avoid an increase in area which would seriously threaten a fair commercial! profit to the grower. It will be readily appreciated, that after the big crop of 1904-06 has been balanced up by the smaller growth of the present year, the next crop may be a medium one without furnishing an over supply or causing depression, particularly in view of the rapidly increasing and the generally increased value or all commodities as a result of the increased production of gold. And to limit the area planted in cotton t to an extent that will prevent depression in price can readily be accomplished without restricting the agricultural development of the South. The South can successfully grow other products. To do so would be to her own advanage, and there is little doubt but that the pledges will be prepared at the forthcoming meeting of the Southern Cotton Association, looking to a more thorough diversification of crops, which will secure ready signers when circulated through the interior by the Association's agents and repiesenta\ tives. On the whole we can see no reason whatever for abandoning expectations of continued high prices. We do not Holiava in totinrr fnA UYhnmo o viour UVtiVIV AU bVV VAWAWUJW M TiVTT nor do we favor an effort to cause a sensational and trade disturbing advance by a stubborn refusal to market spot supplies. But the statistics show that the remunerative prices of the present season have in no wi6e curtailed the activity of spinners, for the takings. to date are practically the same they were for the same period , last year and we take the position, that spot cottonisi worth every cent that the mills can pay and still find a ready aud profitable market for (beir product. At the present time it is calculated that cotton goods are selling on a basis which permits the mills a profit around 12ct& for the raw material, and under the circumstances we fully expect that the present reactionary tendency oi futures, due to purely speculative influences, will shortly be checked by the continued deteimina tion of the South lo recieve nothipg less than a fair price for its holdings, and when those who have been selling futures find that the spot markets re> fuse to respond, the recovery may be violent. I A Fearful Fate. It is a fearful fate to have to endure the terrible tortuie of pile?. "I can truthfully say," writes Harry Colson,1 of Masonville, la., "that lor Blind,1 Bleeding, Itching and Protruding: Piles, Bucblen's Arnica Salve, is the 1 best cure made." Also best for cute, burns and injuries. 25c at P. B. Speed , druggist. I ; ??? Some of the nlce*t Christmas goods we ever displayed Id sterling silver Brush and Comb sets, powder boxes cigarettes and cases eto at Speebs Drug Store. Shut oat the cold wlndaXGlass and potty / - always oa baad at Speed's. .? |L. W IS THOROUGHLY EQ1 TRAI His Sti recently secui tent lady cler to give everyl New goods stock is cotnp He has jus stock of Ladies' and he is now of Garments 1 in search of a sortment befo ! / He is havi !_ ^ done in any ? his prices are COME TO SEE ! A I 1 NewPastorlDuly Installed?interesting Ceremony. Courier Informant Bartow Fla. Last Saturday marked a new era in the history of the A. R. P. church -of this city, and that thriving congregation now feels that it is in a prosperous condition, spiritually. The cause of this feeling is fhat Rev. W. A. M Plaxoo, who came here recently from Clinton, 8. C., has been regularly installed as pastor, the ceremony having taken place last Saturday morning, and the gentleman in question now has all the powers that go with the officejof pastor. Rev. D. G. Phillips, of Atlanta, Ga., was on hand to perform his duties as installing officer. His talk on this ooca* ? - ? 1 ? ?Kof/wn 810Q was ID line WILLI tuc num uwwv him, and be was plain and forcible in his instructions to both pastor and people. The ceremony was very impressive, and was witnessed by quitea gathering, consisting mainly of the members of the church. Sunday morning and evening Mr. . Philips delivered two excellent sermons. He is a fcrcefnl speaker/and handles bis subject with a master band. . At the morning service Miss Hattie ~ * -? - ?J ?AAA?**KUOK. " rayjor, me cuaruinj^ uuu w/-uiui|?uued daughter of Mr. J. E. Taylor, of Lancaster, S. C., rendered a beautiful solo. 4 At night Mrs. D. C. Dupre, with her rich soprano voice, sang a sacred solo. The services on both occasions were well attended and of an interesting nature. Mr. Plaxco is becoming more popular every day, and at this time we feel thai , comment upon his ability is useleess, as he has been here long enongb for all to koow that be is a strong workat, an energetic pastor and a Christian, gentleman. DDE WEST. Mrs. Edna Clinkecales of Green- | wood is visiting her father, Mr. H. C. j Poore. < Mr. Henry D, Agnew who has been < so seriously ill for quite awhile in , Greenville was moved to this place < * - - - nni a Hf_ A . M jam iiiurtsuuy. mr. ajucw jb wiy low and at this writing we regret to , say there is no improvement. \ Mr. John Pratts family of Cave has been sorely afflicted. Five of his ohildren have been sick with pneumonia. His'youngest child died on Wednesday and was buried on Thurs- j day at Little River. j Dr. F. Y. Pressly preached at Wr?ns, Ga., last Sabbath and Mr, E. Hunter < preached at Iva. Mr. J. T. McDill has bought a lot < from Rev. D. G. Caldwell at the corner of Bonner and Hayne Streets ' where he will erect a handsome resi- < dence. The building will De put up by Mr. J. H. Wren which insures a j good job and an attractive house. " Mrs. H. D. Kirkpatrick of Charlotte is visiting home-folks. Mrs. Stewart of Abbeville is visiting her daughter Mrs. W. C. Doty. Mrs. W. E. Henderson of Verdery is visiting in town. Miss Margaret Robinson of Green- ^ wood is visiting the family of Mr. M. U. Donald. Rev. H. B. Blakely of Troy has been ? invited to hold a meeting for the students of Erskine College, beginning j February 12tb running for a week. This has been a very warm January J but it corresponds well with the sup-p ply of wood in this section. Mr. Marion Giffen left laBt week for jj i Chester to take up a position with the J Commercial Bank of Chester. ... i Beat* The; Music Cure. "To keep the body in tune," writes ' Mrs. Mary Brown, 20 Lafayette Place, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "I take Dr. King's New Life Pills. They are the 3 most reliable and pleasant laxitive I have found." Best for the Btomaeb, Liver and Bowels. Guaranteed by P. B. Speed, druggist. 25c. One lot Prince Albert coats and a vests. Some very fine coats at I t ust one half price. P. Rosenburg ] & Co. .1 i -I -V . Wh DIPPED FOR THE LA )E HE HAS EVER DO are ^rin] Jr PQ most seasons [/X v)0 sirable goods attractive pri red the services of t ks, and every effort v >odv nrompt and care \ are arriving every iete in all lines. it received by Express Cloaks and J r offering the most at le has had this seasoi , Cloak would do well re making a purchase ng the largest trade eason, which is the b< right and his goods < his goods. jOOK is all that Li. W. WI 1 oTinrncf onH mn X lie ACliA ?9 MULIV*. M-M-M. Vf S tationery, School S Can be t MilforcL's E L W. White's Locals JLi. W. WDlte DBBjne; recieveu >u ouum/ new line of Ladles Cloaks and Jackets. Don't fall to see the Cloaks and Jackets which have Just arrived at L. W. White's. ' Bay your Cloaks and Jackets from L. W. White. Be sore to look at L. W. White's stock of Clothing. Hats and Shoes. If yon want an Overcoat at any price yon san sorely get the value of your money at White's Oo to White's for Clotlng, Hats and Bhoes. Buy yonr Blankets and Rags from L. W. White. The most complete Stock of Goods In CJpper South Carolina can be found In the three stores o (L. W. White. Tortnre of a Preaehfr. The story of the torture of Rev.O.D. Moore, pastor of the Baptist church, of Harpersville, N. Y., will interest you. He sa.vs: "I suffered agonies, because af a persistent cough, resulting from the grip. I had. to sleep sitting up in bed. I tried many remedies without relief, until I took Dr. king's New Dis jovery for Consumption Coughs and 3olds, which entirely cured my cough, ind saved me from consumption." A jrand cure for diseased conditions of Throat and Lungs. At P. B. Speed, Jruggist, price 50c and $1.00, guaran:eea. Trial bottle free. 'We have some of the biggest ioc pieces in China and Glassware we have ever shown, md the whole store is full of choice bargains. Dargan's 5 & oc Store. Salvert & Nickles ? Headquarters for ? White Hickory Wagons Owensboro Wagons, Rock Hill Buggies, Summer Buggies, Cheap Buggies, Harness, Laprobes, etc. Calvert & Nickles. Feb. 24. 1904. tf Land lor Sale. 560 acres of the best land in the 7*1 ~ 4. A 4-j-X MUIWUUUS. LV? J. 8. Norwood, Dresden, S. C. In Mad Chase. Millions rush in mad cbase after ?ealtb, from one stream of faddism to inotber, when, if they would only eat ;ood food, and keep their bowls regunr with Dr. Kings New Life Pills, heir troubles would all pass away. ?rompt relief and quick cure for liver ;nd stomach trouble. 25c at P. B. Ipeed drug store; guaranteed. , X IITE: a I V cc HI RGEST CHRISTMAS ? NE. l full of the 1 Lble and de- o! i at the most Pi ices. He has ft hree compe- jj rill be made f< ful attention. ti ,c day and his CA Hi >1 a brand new yA t 81 g ackets, tractive line i. Any lady to see his as- ( 5. he has ever est proof that lesirable. IS ASKED FOR. 3ITE. st complete line of Books and i / Jupplies seen at 'rug Store. An Ordinance To Raise Supplies for the ' City of Abbeville, S.C., for the Fiscal Year 1906. Be it ordained by the mayor and Aldermen of the City of Abbeville, B. C., In Council assembled and by authority of the same, That a tax for the mms and In a man ner nereinaiier namea snail oe raisea amr paid Into the treaaury of the City Coanoll for the uses and purposes thereof for the fiscal year 1906. Notice Is hereby given that the office of City Treasurer of Abbeville, S. C., will be open for the collection of taxes for said fiscal year 1906, from Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1905, until Monday, January 1, 1900, without penalty. Rate per centum of taxation are as follows: City Tax... 3 mills. Water Works Tax(lnterest on bonds and Sinking Fund) 2% mills. Sewerage " That when the taxes and assessmentor any portion thereof charged against the property or party on the tax books of the City for the fiscal year 190(i, shall not be paid on or belore the 1st day of January, 1906, the City Treasurer shall proceed to add a penalty of one per oent. on the tax book, and the City Treas urer i^all collect the same; and If the said taxes and assessments and penalties are not paid on or before the first day of February next thereafter, an additional penalty of one per centum thereon shall be added by the /in? m ??/! irnn|^ ?nvoa aocnuomnnfa V/lby J. 1 caouici , auu u oaiu KiAto, aoovoouivu vw and penalties are not paid on or before tbe first day of March next thereafter, an additional penalty ol five per centum thereon shall be added by the City Treasurer and be collected by him ; and If tbe Bald taxes, asaessments and penalties are not paid on or before the 15th day of March next thereafter, tbe said City Treasurer shall Issue his tax execution for the said taxes, assessments and penalties against tbe property of the defaulting tax-payers according to law. A commutation road tax will be collected tbe same time as other taxes of Two Dollars from all male citizens between the ages of eighteen and fifty-five years, except those exempted by law. Unless said lax Is paid on or before tbe 1st day of January, 190C, six days work upon tbe public highways and streets of the City will be required under tbe Street Overseer. All persons falling or refusing to pay the commutation tax or to work six full days, shall, upon oonviollon, be fined not more than Thirty Dollars or be Imprisoned not longer than thirty days. . Done and ratified in City Council this 10th day of October, 1?05. JAMES l. McMillan, Mayor. JAMES CHALMERS, City Clerk. Oct. 10,1005. tf A GOOD BOOK. A copy of Anecdotal Reminis- i cences of Colurhbia, by Jullian ! A. Felby, may be had at Speed's ' Drug Store. j < This is a well written book and contains interesting reading for , all South Carolinians. Call and get a copy at once as the supply is limited. s , i ih.i.. ...i." King of AH Coulfh Medicine*. Mr. E. G. Case, a mail carrier of Can n Center, Coud., who has been jn le U. 8. Service for about sixteen ; >ars, says; "We have tried many >ugh mediciues for croup, butCbamjriain's Cough-Remedy is king of all id one to oe relied upon every time. le also find it the best remedy for | >ughs and colds, giving certain re- ; iIts and leaving no bad after effects." or sale by C. A. Milford and H. M. ouug, Due West. i cra?ohne. 4 SK C. A. MILFORD, The Drug%. gist, what Cranoline ie, or you 111 finisb reading this and learn withjt asking. Cranoline is a preparation >r the removal of dandruff and will sevent the hair from falling out. A reparation not gorgeously perfumed ke most < f the hair foods. Cranoline rill he U3ed on your buir by every rstolahs barber, if y<n will only call >r it when in barber shops. A great many barbers will tell you | iey have something just as good as > ranoline, hut you can get the genuine ranoline if you will insist for it. 'C. Milford, The Dmggist, has excluive agency for this eminent preparaion. If you fail to get it, it will be our own fault. A word to the ladies: lII fashionable |adies keep a bottle on heir dresser. Sold on a guarantee. For ale only by C. A. Milford, The Drugist, Abbeville, 8. C. 12m tEO. WHITE, JR., H. S. HAMMOND, Proprietor. Manager. liilii || Ml in.We have bought out the livery business of Mr. J.S. Stark and will ^ do business at the y same stand. We are prepared to do haul- f ing of all kind. We also have good saddle ^ and driving horses. H.S.HAMMOND, * Phone 32. Manager. 1 HISS NOTICE. - ?'? fi HIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN ^ FROM MONDAY, OCTOBER 16th UNTIL SATURDAY, ] DECEMBER 30th, 1905, The Rate .of State, Comity, School and Special Tax, Including One 6 Dollar Poll* Tax, One Dollar Commutation Tax, JN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TO A ratue supplies for the lineal year oommenclog January 1, 1905, notice Is hereby given tbat tbe office or County Treasurer for Abbeville County will be open for tbe collection of taxes for said fiscal year from Monday, Octo- ? ber 16tb, until .Saturday, December 30th, without penalty. Tbere WM be added? A penalty of one per cent, on all Uixes not paid on January 1st, 1905. A. penalty of two per cent, on all taxes not paid on February 1st, 1905. A penalty of seven per cent, on all taxes not paid on Maroh 1st, 1905. Rates Per Cent, of Taxation are as Follows: State Tax 5%mllls. County Tax " Speolal CouD'y (Road) " Sinking Fund 1 " School 8 " Special Countj(Poor House)_J4 " Toui .laik q In addition to tbe above, a special tax will be collected lor school purposes as follows: Abbeville Special School 5% mills. Abbeville Special R.R. bonds 1% " Bethel 3 " _ Sharon .. 4 ' Lowndesville 4 Ml. Carhqel 3 " Wllllngton 8 " McCormlck 2 " Due West 3 ' A poll tax of One Dollar per capita on all male citizens between the aye of 21 and 60 years, except such as are exempt by law, will be collected. A commutation road tax of One Dollar will be collected tbe same time as other taxes from all male citizens between the ages of 18 1 KA Dimh Q a of a oYPmnlPfl b V HUU OV >CU1D, QUV14 *>4J H.v , r law. Unless said tax Is paid by first of March, 1905,eight days work upon the publlohlghways will be required under an overseer, If so much be necessary. Taxes are payable only In gold and silver coin. United States currency. National Bank Notes and Coupons of State Bonds which be come payable during the year, 1905. A tax of 50 oents will be collected on each dog. As so few avail themselves of the opportunity of paying taxes at the times and places heretofore designated, I will discontinue the appointments over the County,and colleot all taxes at the Treasurer's office. Parties desiring information by mall In regard to their taxes will please write before ' December 10th, stating the location of their property, anil Include postage for reply, and those paying taxes by check must Include the charge for collection. W, T. BRADLEY, mreasiirer, October 4,1906. tf We are Sole Agents here for ' v; ! Y 11IV/1 < I Tbe most famous Cod Liver Oil pre- j paracion kuowu to medicine. Contains ALL the medicinal ele- 1 ments of cod liver oil, actually taken from fresh cod's livers, but not a drop o<" oil. i Delicious to the taste and recognized j throughout the world'as the greatest STRENGTH CREATOR j for old people, weak, sickly women iiid children, nursing mothers and after n severe sickness. Of Cures Hacking Coughs, Chronic Colds, Bronchitis ond all Throat and TJ Lung Troubles. Unequaled to create Ill uppeilltj ItiU iu UJUAC Hume ituu are too thiu, fat, ro?y and healthy. Try it on our guarantee to return g< your money if you are not satisfied. Speed's Drug Store. f HAVE YOU TO BUY TI IT Pi The school of experience ' taught us, that the best g Our store house Our goods are n Our reputation Our motto is "1 Delicious Fruits, Fancy Gi To fit. the taste of i of all kinds. Buggies and W? Of the best makes a est you. 1.1 Hill Phones 36 and 126. M i 'nil mm m bate, County and President: Vioe-Pre . E. HARBISON. P. B. 8. Board of* Directors: ] ike, G. A. Vieanska, John A. Harris Parker, W. P. Greene. We solicit yonr business ai it safely and .< We are in position to make you lot when placed in Our Saving's Lbbeville Lum Deal< Lumber, Sash, Doors, 1 Best Portland Cement, full b Just received three cars Shin/ st. Car of Doors, Sash and B imber on hand. Flooring, Ceilin Get our prices and we will dc ?-wnr-w TT ~\ LUJtfUi V 1UJUJU J The same old stand, i Tin; Peoples I ABBEVIL OFFICERS. 8. G. THOMSON, President. . A. NEUFFER. Vice-President. R. E. COX, Cashier. SCHOOI i i j ? Taoiexs Ii General Sch Speed's E rrfTfy^ Copyrights Ac. Anyone sending 8 sketch and description may julckly ascertain our opinion free whether aii nventlon is probably patentable. Communica;lonsstrictlycon8dentlal. HANDBOOK on Patent! lent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn k Co. reoelve ""'"i r,ntirp without charse. In the Scientific American. \ handsomely 11 lust rated weekly, rare est dr. :ulatlon of any scientific) Journal. Terms. $3 a rear: four months, |L Sold by al] newsdealers. MUNN & Co New York Branoh Offloe, 626 F St, Washington. D. C. DR. J. R. NICKLES, Surgeon Dentist. fice over (J. A. Milford's Drug Store. R. J. A. DICKSON, SURGEON DENTIST. ID FJJ IISGS; CBOWN AND BR1DGF WOBK A PPiCJAIO Y. A CCOD FIATF .......... (8.00 AMALGAM FJII IS OH 7Ec and. 1.00 OFFICE OVEB BABKSD.ilE'8 BlOBJfi. >fl LEABIXB 'I IE BEST? I ? will teach you, as it has tHj oods are the cheapest. is new, is well known, | 'HE BEST." H oceries I an epicure.. Confections H tgons I t prices that will inter- . I aip and Trinity Streetf. || of Abbeville. I City Depository'. I sldent: Osabiar: jH PEED. J. H. DuPBB. ?. E. Harrison, P. B, Speed, John R. I , R. M. Haddon, A. K. Watson, Lewie id are prepared to handle I ongervaMvely. I ins, and to pay interest on deposits, * Department. I IDer Lrumpauj, u 3rs In I Jlinds, Shingles, Lime. I arrel,.$2.5o. I gles, from the cheapest to the very *? linds just in. Two cars Dressed . fl g and Siding. I > the rest?viz: Sell Foil#] I LUMBER CO. I near S. A. I ^epot. I iaviiigs Eil, | LE, S. C. , ' DIRECTORS. , :1 S. G. Thomson, H. G. Anderson, 9 G. A. Neuffer,' C. C. Gambrell, I W. E. Owens. G. 8. JoneB, , T a Btort Ed. Keiaer. | Ill kJ* , Joon A. Harris. 9 i BOOKS I Pencils m lk I ool Supplies. I ?rug Store. J| H DR. G. E, CALVERT, SURGEON DENTIST. At Dr. Killingsworth's office. August 16.1905. tf DENTAL NOTICE. n? O A TfinmaAii. AJA Ul vii ?, OFFICE CTP-STAIR8 ON MdLWAUl J Corner, Abbeville, 8. 0. I DO YOU NEED A . j Mower 1 or Rake? | IF SO, CALL, AND SEE US AT ONCE. WE ARE AGENTS FOR THE DEERING AND. HAVE A FEW THAT WE WILL CLOSE OUT AT A REDUCED PRICE. Yoars for basinet*, L. T. & T. M. MILLER- J ;