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a IF the stai wS * V Fish scrap is used i ^ balanced and carefully Win* WEST END, Mr. Nichols Taggart and little con of Mississippi are the guests or Mrs. J. Chalmers. The Abbeville Coubty Chapter U. D. C. bud a most delightful meeting with Mrs. Fred Caison Tuesday afternoon. Mr. P. B. Speed bas moved Into his new quarters, the Btore recently occupied by W. D. Barfcsdale. This store bas undergone a thorough renovation, and Is one of tbe most up to date drug stores In tbe up country. Mr. W. R. Bradley left last Wednesday for Charleston where he goes for treatment. Miss Myrtle Tyre bas retnred to her home In Atlanta after a delightful visit to Mrs. W. ?. Hill. Mlsa Tyre was tbe recipient of many charming social attentions during her stay here. Mr. Gas Batkln spent last Sunday In Clinton. Mr. O. A. Vlsanska leaves Wednesday for Charleston. From there he will go to Florida lor a month's slay. Mr. Frank Gary left Monnay for Columbia. Mr- Gary Is one of Abbeville County's representatives and will be In readiness for tbe opening of tbe Legislature. Mr. John Tarrant of Mt. Carmel was In town tbis week. Miss Esther Dick bas returned from a delightful visit to relatives In Sumter. Mlf>s Altce Webster ot Orangeburg la the guest ol-Mrs. J. Allen Smith, Jr. Senator W. N. Gray don left Monday for Columbia. ? Miss Annie Hawthorn of Latimer is the guest of Mrs. John R. Blake. Mr. IrvingCleckly of Lowndeivllle was In town Monday. Miss Belle Visanska leaves Wednesday Ifor Charleston to visit Mr. Julius Visanska. From there she will spend a month visiting the Florida resorts. Miss Allle May Power is the guest of ber later Mrs. J. L. McMillan. Mr. W. N. Graydon was In Greenwood last week on a visit to his brother Mr. Ellis Graydon who has suffered from a stroke of paraly' g'g. Miss Aimer Gambrell left Tuesday for Anderson and Walhalla. Hon. J. Fraser Lyon was in town last week on business. Miss Sarah Henry left last weefc on an extensive visit; to friends in Greenville, Gaffnej and GaMonla. Miss Nelle Edwards who bas been spending the fall and winter months in Lexington le vibltiDK ber mother Mrs. John G. Edwards. Miss Mamie Bowie is at home after a delightful visit to Miss Cieora Brunton in Edgefield. Mrs. James M. Lawson and children left a last Thursday to Join Mr. LaWEon io Anderson. The bed wishes Irom a large clrole of friends go with Mr. and Mrs. Lawson in their new home. M18s Marie Gary left Monday lo/ Newberry, Columbia and Charleston. Miss Marie McAdams of Antrevllle was in town Saturday. This was Miss McAdams' first visit to Abbeville In seven years, and she found many desirable changes on our tquare. Mrs. J. M. Gsmbrell baa retnrned from a pleasant visit to Mr. and Mrs. George Gambrell at KlDgs Mountain. Mrs. S. G. Thomson entertained the Euchre Club most delightfully last Friday afternoon. Mrs. E. R. Thomson will have the club at Its next meeting. Gen. R. R. Hemphill left Monday for Cclumbla. Mr. and Mrs. Jcbn Cheek and Dr. W. D. Simpson leave Thursday lor Baltimore where Mr. Cbeek goes to St. Joseph Hospital for treatment ior tne injuries ue receivtu iu ? railroad accident some time ago, Mrs M. T. Hodges spent several days In HodgeB tbe past week. Mrs. John Gilbert and Master John are spending tbe week In Hodges wltb Mr. GUbert. 1 DEATH OF MBS. D. S. BENSON ; * i The ( lo?e of a Long and Well-Spent Life. Mfs. Mary Elizabeth Benson, wife of Dr. D. 8. Benson, and oldest child of Col. and 1 Mrs. Nicholas Miller, died at tbe borne wbere sbe was born, married and lived, on tbe 1 night of tbe 81st December, 1807, Her death was sudden and unexpected, as she had not complained previous to this, and no warning of .ber passing away bad been given. To ner, however, who had served and s leared tbe Lord all ber days, deatb was but a J transition from tbe tenement of olay to an g abiding place wltb her heavenly Father, 8be fully realized that tbe end had come, and dor- " lng ber long life bad prepared for this event. Early in me soe uua cuouecicu uKtovu wtiii Rocky River Presbyterian cburcb, being per- , baps, at the time or ber deatb, its oldest mem- l ber, and great was ber faithfulness. Mrs, Benson was no ordinary woman. 8hwas born of wealthy parents and received all tbe advantages wblcb go wltb prosperity. . She was sent to Abbeville to school and had as ber teacher Dr. McNeill Turner, who was a ripe scholar, and had tbe facultylof Imparting h's information to others in a marked degree. Here, Mrs. Bensou's cheerful disposition and genial nature made her a favorite; and the friendships which she made at this school remained wltb ber for life. Abbeville was then but a village; everyone knew everybody else, and the prevailing Idea seemed to be to love your neighbor and to contribute to his happiness and comfort There were no selfishness, no anlmo3itle , and no blckerlDgs, and tbe only o intention was bow best to \ serve your irlend and how best to relies e bis anxieties, bis dread and bis g'oom. Mrs. Benson was tbe mother of a large family. Tbedetalls of rearing this family she ' assumed, and In this particular, undtr rtir/?ni?Qlunpofl onrf nndflp manv H1 f_ UUOU5OU J ? Acuities, were displayed the cbaracterlt-tics Of ber brave, resolute and calm nature. The latter days of ber life werenpentln nursing an Invalid husband and In tbe training and rearing of ber grandchildren, and here, too, tbe strength and sweetness of her disposition were manifested In visible form She loved the quiet of brr country home add rarely . left It. She was much Interested In the neigh- 1 borbood school, and was ever bind to those who were the teachers, and Illustrated In 4 tbe beautiful simplicity of ber life, her sympathy, ber encouragement, and her support. Her neighbors and old time lrlends and their children, were met with a dlreotand Flmple cordiality, and by a generous and flne-eplrlted hospitality. She was burled at Long Cane cemetery f where most of l.er larally He entombed and ber dust mlng es with dust kindred to ber own. Lone Cane Cemetery. j. All peisoDB wbo are Interested Id keeping tbe Locg Cane Cemetery In order, will make payments to tbe following committee, or any one of tbem, Miss Ivy Mcllwaln, Miss Annie Barksdale, Miss Susie Rlchey, Miss Lois Crawford, Mrs. A.* E. Cox, or to Mr. Otto Price. W. A. Stevenson, Treasurer. JaD.14.19W. OLD TIME FISH G( * - . ... J. \ :wenty-three years idard of the South. in every ton of Farmers* Bone* mixed, insuring bigger yields with le TRADE MAI *TtjT f REGISTER > that this trade mark is ?. Royster Gi Norfolk, Virginia /GOLDEN WEDLING. Prof, .nm Hood and Bin Wife, whfl asm MIsh Mc ?n|tbr?n of Newberry, ?. C., Celebrated In Bnrlow, Fla., the Fiftieth Anniversary of Ibeir Marriage. A correspondent of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian furnlshe* an account of the , fiftieth anniversary of Prof. Hood. Tbe cor- | respondent failed to give tbe names of Prof. Hood and bis good wife, but we know from tbe names of tbe children which Iftcjts so much of d? fljolieness that It was our old frleDds Mr. and Mrs. William Hood formerly of Newberry. Mr. Hood was tbe first State Treasurer arter tbe war, and before tbe Radio* 1 rule. And he was an honest and faithful offlcr. , At tbe expiration of Mr. Hoods'a official term be went to Due West and for many years he held a Professorship In Erskine College. Later be went to Washington, P. C., and for a time was at tbe head of an eduoa- J tlonal luBtltutlon In that city and flually be j was called to Bartow, Fla., to be at the head ' of an educational Institution In tbatoity. ; Taken all In all. Prof. Hood baB bad an in- , tereatlng career. But all bis achievements Id , fighting life's battle for so many years and all tbe honors whlcb be baa won in a long career " are as nothing when oompared to tbe bringing up of a large family of tbe best of sons and daughters. Along all tbe lines of worth and charaoter " Mr. Hood's children are his crownlDg glory and In tbelr lives tbey prove more clearly than words could express tbe true 11/eaod tbe real character of tbtf mother *nd the father. In later years Mr. Hood baB lived on easy street. A competent fortune relieves blm and Mrs. Hood of all anxiety In providing for a not only their dally wants but In furnisblng \ many of the luxuries of life. c Tbe letter from Bartow, Fla., to tbe Presbyterian sayK c "Yesterday was a gala day at Prof. Hood's. 1 He aDd Mrs, Hojd were married on tbe 101b of Decernber fifty years ago. Tbey were to be ! married on tbe 20tb of November. But Mrs. ( Hood was taken 111 and tbe mnrrlage wax postponed until the 10th of December. An effort was made to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary, but unavoidable circumstances by * whlcb tbe children could not be gatten together prevented. So yesterday, the 26ih of ( December, was fixed for tbe celebration of ' their golden wedding. Three of the children, Mrs. Reed. Messrs. John and Will could not , be present. Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Stuart, Mrs. Boswell and Dr. Fltz were present. Three of r the sons-in-law. Judge Boswell, Mr. Blake and Mr. Stuart were present. Eight children were born onto them, all of whom are living except one. Roble, who died a few month* ago. They have tweD ty eightgrand^chl'dren, ten of whom were Dresent. "This happy pair have played well their role In the great drama of life. Now, the evening of life le beginning to draw Its sable curtain around. But we could falu wish for them many bappy returns of such anniversaries. May tbelr lives be spared yet many year? 10 enjoy the affectionate regard of loving chl.dren and to pour forth the rich benediction of godly lives yoked Id all holy exercise ol noble end. The exercises of this eventful day weie closed with prayer and praise." The letter from Florida reminds as of a half column description of a wedding In which the names of the bride and the groom were omitted. Seeking: 81(0,000. Tv.<> Dorvtmt Rioia fVinvftntlnn which met! Id O'angeburg, S. C., Id December last, passed a reBolutloD asking tbn Baptists ol the 0 Stale to give one hundred thousand dollars ; this year, 1908, for the Improvement and bet- ^ ter (qutrmfnt of Kutman University and > Greeny lie Female College, botb located In Greenville,8.C. Ol this som Abbeville Association Is requested to raise ?4 000 by December 31, 1908. The Executive Committee of the Atsoclbtlon. together with the pastors, met last week in Greenwood to ooosider the matter. We endorsed the action of the Convention toeDdeavor to raise $100,000, also the request that this Assooli tlon raise $4,000. Each ctiurch will be notified as to what it will be asked to give on the $4,000. The whole matter Is one or very great Importance. We hope all will so regard It. A, C. Wilklns, t Moderator. ^ Its so much better to have your children's t chool books ready before the last minute. I ts no trouble If yon call at Mllford's drug II tore. C \ be^ HALF CAR K PAI] rhe kind that lasts- Ji frvrfl's Dm Call on him for anything you want i ne. He has what you want, of the beet See Us Befo: c. a. mi Phone - - ??????? tmmmmm?? ?mcct ir?. ^ ? gLff r . || >.^r I od every leg. I uano Co. I I Hush, Little Lien Law, don't you cry, A better Legislature by and by,"*' Will restore your familiar looks To ibe pages of toe Statute boots. [.With apologies.] Mr. H/ Burnett, of Memphis, Texas, who ban been vlslllDg relatives in Abbeville, left last week for bis borne. He Is a farmer. He saj s be thought all the pretty girls were out In Texas until be csme to Abbeville. He Will keep coming till becan get some body to go back wltb him. He Is liable lo be back bere any time. f( Odd Fellows lo Heel at Abbeville January 23, 1908. Thursday, Jan nary 23.1608 there will J>e a large gathering of Odd Fellowf ? at Abbeville. 9. C. The occasion being the second annual oonventlon of tbe 8th District I. O. O. F. This convention will be composed of reprelentatlve Odd Fellows from tbe counties ol Newberry, Saluda, Greenwood. Laurens, and Abbeville, at 8. P. M. of that date, lo tbe Odd Allows Hall over H. O. Anderson <t Go's tore. Tbe Hob. John J. McSwaln of GreenMile, S. C. will deliver an address on "Odd ?e)lowBblp as a Civic Foroe." This sprecb Pill be open to tbe public, and no admUslon ibarged- Bro. McS.wjiin la one of tbe most iloqueotppeakeislfl the state. Tbe peop4e of Abbeville are cordially loMted tooome ontand bear blm-wltb tbe aiu ranee that they will be well repaid for tbe tomjng. BELIEVUE. Miss Margaret Cuddy of New York ia the [Deal of her ancle Air. M. W. Caddy. Sbe vl!) spend the winter wltb relatives In Iftle ommunity. Miss Brown of Indiana la visiting relatives ? Long Cane, and worshipped with the A. 1 I. P.'a On Sabbath. Mr. Warren Cowan, wbo has been In Geor;la wltb bla brother for tbe past year, la at lome again. I Mr. J. T. Bradley of Abbeville waa In Belle- 1 roe Monday on Jboslneaa. Christmas parsed very quietly down tbls vay; we bad tbensual number of dinners, md ODe or two parties In tbe neighborhood. Mlsa Teague, after two week's vacation wltb lomefolks fn ,Columbia, resumed tbe duties < if ber school on Mondsv. Mr. and Mra. Frank McGee of Iva spent a l ew days wltb ber parents Christmas week. Mra. Cuddy la on a visit to Mra Jennings -? . i jvra. , . Tbe visitors Id Bellevue during Christmas 1 cere, Urs. B. A. Mattlson and children Mrs 1 Ida Kennedy, Miss Carrie Cowan, Mr. C. D. 1 !owan, Mr. and Mrs. 8. L.Wilson, Messrs. | M If ion, Lesley and Bjn Brltt, Oscar and obn Morrab, of Clem son, Mrp. J. ?. Brit' 1 md Dr. Falier of Mcuormlck, Mrs. W. H 1 Kennedy and Master David and Jobn Kenledy. - ! Borne of our renters wbo failed ta get their otton out before Christmas bave been busy ticking It during the part week. Tbe toads down tblB way are almost lm)8b8&blA. Mr. W. D. Morrah and Utile Bettie dined , plib Mrs. \y. W. Bradley ol Abbeville oh few Year's day, : ' Since our lafet writing one of our ol Jest and nost honored oltlsens Mr. J. 8. B-Itt bas een called from earth to beaveg, bis sum ??- ? ? " lil?W Af HoAom har lQrt7 UOOH UBOIC UU lup ja^u VI vwvw...., .... hortly after bis 91st anniversary, but tats i amp was trimmed and burning, and be was ;lad to go borne. "Thou ebalt coma to thy rave In a full age like aa a shock ol corn ometb In In Its season." On the 1Mb of December bis remains were ( luietly laid away Id tbe cemetery at Buffalo. L great many frleods and relatives were resent at bis. bnrlal; be was burled wltb dasonic honors. "There Is no death, tbe stars go down To rise upon some fairer ebore; And bright In heaven's Jeweled crown They shine forevermore. There Is do death. An angel form , Walks o'er tbe earth wltb sllenttread, > He b?ars onr best-loved things away, And then we call tbem dead." '< \ Our experience as a buslneRs man has been bat you can't please everybody with one olar. For this reason we carry ail tbe time urty different brands of cigars to please our rade, sucb as Rolgs, Lord Casper, Clncos. ilack and White, Cuba Roma, besides a fine I ne of 10c*nd isc cfgare. All!ford's Drug and llgar Store. t Block Jellico I one of best Red Ash d Coal to arrive about istmas times. Prices', it. Hand in your or 3 so as to lreep comiort> during the Holidays. ;ood stock of Grrates, *e Fenders, Shovels, n g s, Pokers, Trivets 1 Boilers- j MOUSES. ; g < I )AD MASTIC' i NT, ist received at Mil-? c g Store. ! n the PaiDt, VarDit-1), Ftain and Oi t quality. d i re Buying. ' [LFORD. - - 107 p I THE LIE [t Depresses the White Man and in the Negro Hopes of Socia Worn Out and' are Becoming ~ " i ? t xl. _ tn Uau8es Men to yuu me rau Cotton Mills, Editor of the Press and Banner: Yoilr editorial on "The Lieu Law" In your lssu* of tbe llh, iust. Invites an answer, because "there are two sides to every question." We are all Inclined to individual belief and many persons accept as verities whatever they "nee In the papers." I am hopeful that your views on the lien law will not be accepted by the majority of your readers and, through your courtesy, I propose to argue the question ax It applies to tbe Iniquities of tbe Lien Law, as I view them. Doubtle.-e at tbe time of tbe enactment of this law, conditions warranied some legislation to meet the exigencies of the times and tbe poverty of the people. The lien law must have b en favorably considered by our law makers and by our merchants as a good rem edy for existing evils, at tbe time 01 us enuctmnii; and, It Is u very simple process to criticise ihe wisdom of Its framern, at this date, wltli lbe Iniquity of Its results evident to every careful observer. I charge the following lamentable conditions to tbe Lien Law ofSoutb Carolina. Int. It Has Impoverished tbe j^oor and enriched tbe riob, through the usurious rales permissible under Uh provisions. 2nd. It has driven our youug men and many old men from the country to cities and factories, because farming was not^proiltab.e, tbe prices charged for supplies lurnl?hid on a lien, absorbing tbe balance alter tbe rents were paid. 8'd. It has Impoverished the "honest" poor, by forcing tbeiu to make up, through the exorbitant prices charged, the lo-ses incorreJ by the Improvident negroes and dishonest whites and blacks. 4th. It has done more to elevate the ncero and depress tbe white of moderate means, than any other known cause, and Ib the mala factor producing the alarming Hllierac) prevalent In our rural districts, amongst tbe whiter, because of Its poverty producing provisions. 5tb. It has been an 1 Is still, the mightiest Influence In ln->plrl u and fostering hopes of "soolal qUHlity" amongst our negroe* bacause, through its provisions, having obtained a "lien," a negro a "Lleaer" becomes a desirable customer and Is shown much attention, bordering at times, on obsequiousness, by those with whom be trades, especially 11 be baB paid up and has some money to his credit in tbe bands of the merchant. 6ib. I charge lastly, that our lands have become (and are yet beoomlng more so) worn oat and unprofitable, because, nnder Ihe lien law uo lienor will improve lands which be may cultivate for the year only, seeing that most of them are negroes and frequently change their homes after only one year's occupancy. To substantiate tbe charges I have made In tbe order they are recorded, I invite replies from merchants who do what is known as a "lien trade," as to tbe dlfTerenoe between "cash" prices and ''time" prices, tbe latter applying to tbelr "lien trade." Tbe difference, according to Information volunteered by sundry parties during my residence in this plaoe, will average SO per cent; and as the Hens are many of them paid within six months after the goods are delivered, the average profit above tbe cash prlee will be approximately 75 per cent. No business or oocuuatton oan stand such a drain; and there Is abundant evidence of the ruin thus wrought by tbe lien law, la tbe number of whiteottlzens who, starting with Unded estates, have beeu despoiled of them under tbe foreclosure of mortgages, Incurred to satisfy rapacious creditors, whose olalms have been legalized, under tbe vlclcu* provisions for usury, tolerated and endured under the lien law. Young men who have lived on farms and assisted tbeir parents in the cultivation of the old homestead, have seen their parents growing poorer, year by year, until tbe Inevitable mortgage has despoiled them of tbelr deareet possession; and bave gone to cities to seek Kali, fnrtiin as nr. d to assist the old paren ts In their straggles /or exlttence. In our own county poor bouse, I have sees men who onoe lived on their own farms, ending their days In abject poverty and supported by publlocbarlty. Some or, if not all sucb case?, find tbe sole cause to have been tbe lien law. Many older oltlzecp, to my personal knowledge, have left agricultural pursuits and bave gone to oottou faotorles as a dernier resort, to keep out of tbe poor house and seek a precarious existence, by consigning tbelr minor children to a servitude, involving loss of health and deprivation of even the elements of rudimentary leduoation. Tbe shorter hours gradually being enforced by law, will, event* ually, relieve this disgrace. while the age IIDlUllt WUIIiUtuiiumu vi>u y ... factorU s, will permit and stimulate education of the children of tbla clans. The exorbitant prices charged "lleners" lor tbelr goods, are excused because of tbe "risk" >n carrying such accounts. Because ol this "risk," ext>rtlon Is practiced. The boo est pnor must pay the debts of tbe dishonest ana unfortnoate. An able-bodied negro, wltb a yearling steer and a plow, obtains a "lieu" on Ibe same terms as iha most honest' poor white man;" and whjr? Because the poor white man is charged enough to offset the deficit In tbe collection of tbe negro's a<ronnt, If be "Jumps his lien" or, through laziness, falls to make sufficient to satisfy tnn "lien." It Is no "Jumping at a conclusion" to oharge this as a regular "trick of the trade." Thus, tbe honest, bard working, saving but noor white "llener," Is taxed yearly, to the BXtreme limit of enduranoe, and, frequently beyond that limit, to make up tbe dfriclt ncy Incurred by crediting tome worthies?, vagabond nfgro, who t-klps yearly from cue merchant to another, falling to receive credit for more than one year from any one of them, until bis reputation becomes so savory, be kips to some other locality, to deceive others in like manner. All credit business must ba donnwltb an allowance for "bad debts." In the lien business, such allowance Is far In excess of tbe legitimate necessity of tbe trade; and I olte tbe difference In tbe rates cbargprt for "cash" transactions and "time" sales. Ii even 30 per cent Is charged, that mikes an allowance of nearly tbe same per cent for "bad debts" as tbe c-tsb price In tuppo ed to oover legitimate profit on suob good*. Tbe acme of the negro aspiration Is, to be like the whites. Freedom, to tbem, means more than emancipation from servitude? constant labor under tbe eye of tbe task master. It means, to him, the liberty to work when be wlsbe?, and not at all. If he Is thus minded. That was tbe way his former master aoted and that is Just what he is striving for, now that he Is tree. Few of them appreciate any obligation to provide for more than dally or hourly wants. With large families dependent on tbem, should one of them want a paltry dollar, he wl.l not hesitate to violate commands and seoure bis peremptory discharge from a permanent and remunerative Job. utterly careless about tbe future, as It applies to blm individually or bis dependent family, Tbl? spirit prompts them to srcure a "lien." With supplies assured while the orop W being planted and growing, there Is a spirit of independence engendered. Work If he so desires, rest when be gets "good and ready," quitabsolutely If so inclined and is"iaay" wisnes 10 k" w "uibohuk ui mc wants to "go to towo." As the season advances, plume, berries, melons and fruits come In season. Flsb?ng"iB good" and plcnlos are "galore." Han work any attraction for him, while "sturgeon are running and mulberries are ripe?" I tell you, do! The consequence follows: Short crop, under liitle or no cultivation. Lien is not paid and merobant may be compelled to gather what little there mav be. Does the merobant lose anything? Yes, as to that Individual Mlener;" but be has provided for that ooutlngency by taxing some poor old honest white man, bfyond his natural ability; but, being boncst, be baa deprived the wl'e of bis bosom ol many needed articles of dres?; his children along the same line and has kept them from BCbool to oultlvate the crop and also to harvest it, so he can maintain bis renu'ailon for honesty, and at what sacrifice)-? By bis action he has continued In the class best described thus: "An honest man Is the noblest work of God." He bus slaved personally and has enslaved bis wife and children, to pay what the lazv negro has failed to pay, while be has posed as one who "don t have to work," has D'it worked and will not work, as long as he can "run a lien" and be "like a white man." While the poor, nonesi wane man bas kept bis cbl'dren from school to maintain his honesty by working and gathering the crop, the worthless negro 'lieue';" ban been sending bin children to schools, supported largely by taxes naid by whites anil In part by the very Individual, wbo bas kept his children at home, because of his poverty and honesty. The Inevitable consequence of the system 3fcultivating lands under the lien law, is ;onstant deterioration, through unwise or icaniy cultivation; Inadequacy of fertilizers ind therefore yearly decrease In productiveness; washing away of the soil and resultant sullies, evident over the entire country. The act of not owning I be land. 1* sufficient t< warrant tenants from making them more jroductive, aa each one desires to reap for ilraself the full benefit of his labor and not idd to the prosperity of the next tenant by eavlng the land In belter condition than vben under bis care. The actuating principle of the average lienir Is, to get what benefit Is posilble from his ultl vat Ion, so as to "pay up" the lien and, f possible, leave a little margin for establish Df? a credit lor next year. All Idea of Im- I irovement to the land Is f reign to bis bought or Intention. Ther?fore, the use of ertlllzers Is llral'ed to the Btaalleai quun'liy temanded by the merchant with whom he In radlog. Merchants usually demunU that ome fertilizers shall be used, to Insure, a* ar as possible, the naymentol the account. The Iniquities oft be lien liw, have, to some stent, in recent years, been overruled by irovldence, bo thai, our .hoaest white yeonanry, are becoming m?re Independent, 'be higher price of cotton during past few ears, has resulted In tbe ability of many leuers to pay out and Bare something beIdea. Some parties who "<uU farming and | ' i / J ja , v iitii"aw. Elevates the Negro?Encourages il Equality?The Lauds are Being ; Unprofitable Under Lien Law? ms to go to the Cities, or to the went lo our cotton mills" have returned to their farms. During this period of prosperity the "brother In black" has tbared toa Ift'^ger extent, because bis condition and environment have made blm able to do with less lhan our poor white friends. The evil of this condition of ntfutrs Is manliest In a labor system, Indllclent and absolute}- unrcllab e. Our great natural ad vsniaga of being Ibe cotton raising section ol the world, has b?en sur rendered, to an alarming (Xtentto the ne groes. I verily believe that, 73 per cent < f ihe cotton raised In this State la controlled by negroes. We Bee them accumulating properly and buying lands which have be-n tho property ot whlt<?v, driven there from through the rigors of thm I.iw which you advocate with such II i' ncy and flippancy Thr heritage of the fou>'?ieis of this country, is passing into the hands of aliens. The liberty which <.ur forefathers fought lor Is being stripped from us a< d Is gradually enfolding our former slaves, whose one great with is, to to Fee the "bottom rail on top/' Should cot* ton evei decline to the point where it is unprcfltab'e to raise it, (hs wan tbe case some years ago) t he entire crop will be uuder the control of the uettro whllo our whte popi.? lation will seek cities and towns to work in mills and factories. 1 appeal to toe farmers of this county and Slate to say w hether labor under contrHct is rot mme reliable than labor which works under the pernicious liberty of ilie "Lien Liw." Ifour credit cannot be maintained except with collateral security, let our land owners give the seourlty. cultivate the lands ! and do so under a system of labor, bound by contract, which will enable tbe land owner , to enforce the performance of a day's work for a day's pay. Iustesd of so many idle ne* groes being Feen on the street, dtlvinsr top bnuBiea and fl turning ibclr finery and fu-be, lnw< in the face of our wives and daughters, , supported by the men who "run a Hen," we will have o supply of labor which must work, to live and wb.ch can be controlled, because under contract. J. M. Harden. Gu'h .lesvilic, S. C. January 13-OS Mr. J. M. liaidtn, Abbeville. S U. Deaf SI>: I agree wlih you on the Pen Irw. It should he repealed I bav?-seen tt?n pvil ! results of it. As a merchant I q lit it 20 years ago. ( Yours truly, - N. B. Bratton. Seaboard Schedule. 82 due' 4.25 pm 38 due 1.05 pm 88 due 3.07 am 41 due 4.05am 52 due 12.40 pm (3 due 8.83 pm A tickling cough, from any cause, Is quickly stopped by Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure. And It Is so thoroughly harmlets and s-tfe, t lat Dr. Shoop lei's mothers everywhere to give It without hesitation, even tovery young babes. of a lung-healing mountainous shrub, furnish the curative properties to Dr Sboop's Cough ' Cure. It cairns the cough, and bealslhesore aud sensitive bronchial membranes. No opium, no chloroform, nothlug hari>h used to Injure or suppress. Simply a resinous plant extract, that helps to heal aching lungs. The Spaniards call Ibis shrub which the Doctor uses, "Toe Sacred Herb." Alwavs demand Dr.Shoop's Cough Cure. C. A. Mllford. For paint go to Mllford's drug store. He ] sells Mastic, Harrison's Town and Country . and Carier's white lead. You can't buy better < goods. I Special Announcement Regarding the Na- ] tional Pure Food and Drug Law. ! We are pleased to announce that Foley's J Honey and Tar for coughs, colds aod lung ( troubles Is not effected by the National Pure fcVvstri rirnir lum a c ll PAnlAlnfl DO ODialeS or other harmful drug?, and we recommend li as a safe remedy lor children and adults. P. B. Speed. Write at once and learn why we secure best positions, and best salaries for our graduates. ^j^^^^EuGENBANnERSON^PreSj^ A Card. This is to certify that all druggists ore authorized to refund your money If Foley's Honey and Tar fulls to core your cough or cold. It stops the cough, heals ibe lungs and preventH serious results from a cold. Cures la grippe coughs and prevents pneumonia and con>umptlon. Contains no opiates. The gen ulne Is In a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. P. B. Speed. . Millions of dollars back the New Cremo cigar. The quality must be the best. Disturbed the Congregation. Tbe person who disturbed Ibe congregation last Sunday by c<?u inual'v roughing in r<qnesirrt to buy a bnitie o! Fole>'? Houey and Tar. P. B. Speed. CiitarN. i New crema clears 5c. Two Orphan cigars wo Jor 5c. The be6t t)>at money can buy. Higher IIcHltli Li Vcl, , "I have reached a higher health lev- t el since I began using Br Kind's New . Life Pills," writes Jacob Springer, of West Franklin, Maine. "They keep j my stomacn, liver ana ooweis wonting jubt right." If these pills disappoint you on trial, money will be refunded at Speed's drug store. 25c. J New Cremo cigars 5 ce ts. Two Orphan cigars two for 5 cents. The best that money can buy. Promptness Is our watchword. Try us and we will convince you. Milford'edrug store. 1'hone 107. . Advice to Mother : Don't let your children waste away. Keep them strong and healthy during the winter with Hollinter's Rocky Mountain Tea. < It is the greatest tonic for children. Pure and harmless, does the greatest good. 35c, Tea or Tablets. C.A.Milford ^ Blount's Middle Busters are the best, You can get them from The Rosenberg Mercantile Co, How to Avoid Appendicitis. J. Most vii tlnis ol appendicitis are those w 'o are habitually constipated. Oriuo Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic consilpation by 2( stimulating the liver tn d bowels and restores the natural ?ction ol the bowels. Orlno l.ax- ' alive Fruit Syrup does not nnuseateor gripe and m in I'd and pleasant to take. Refuse substltutes. I', B. Sieed. " si For a nice comb and brush ro to Mllford's1... drug sto/o. I 111 Take iMIIford's Harsnparlila for the blood. 51 Ask > our neighbor who ha< tnkeu it. G. M. BEASLEY, " Attorn y and Counsellor at Law, P1 AJiBEVJLLE, S. C. Ofiice over Pbilson, Henry & Co.'s ^ Store. Loans? negotiated on well improved real estate. Real Estate Notice. Parties wishing to buy or spII will find it to their advantage to give rue a call. Am prepared w ith terms to satisfy every one. Have a iiunibvr of; city lots' to dispose or :in<i can iuiuimi; hundreds of acres in small or large lots throughout (he county. M. E. Holliufrsvvorth, Miller Hotel Kitchen. I tu Use Knso In your closeta. For sale at phone 107. Mllford'fl Drug Store. / H- " ' . .. . ? M W.D.B Has plenty of currer and will take either Greenwood certificat in exchange in paym us your certificates you get your money'* Respectfu i W. D. The Peoples i ABBEVIL OFFICERS. S.|G. THOMSON, President. G. A. NEUFFER, Vice-President. R. E. COX, Cashier. NATIONAL BANE Statement of condition at cl< Resources. Loans and Discounts $210,633 52 Dverdrafts .. 10,097 39 [J. 8. Bonds 18,750 00 )ther Securities 600 00 Real Estate 9,883 84 Redemption Fund .. 937 50 Due from Banks - 33,436 61 Hash in Vault 19,780 87 v $303,519 73 Oldest and Strongest Bank Ample Resources for all de Interest Allowed on Deposi SCHOOI Tablets Ii General Sch Speed's D FARMERS BIN] State, County and President: Vlce-Prei F. E. HARBISON. F. B. 8: Board of Directors fieanska, John A. Harris, R. M. Haddt r. F. Cliukscales, C. C. Gambrell. We solid your business ax it safely and c We are in poa^ion to make you loa when placed in "" Our Saving's MA^iaa "^A T LlUllW) IU 1 'or the Purpose of Accommoda of Making Their Tax Retu Mentioned Below on the D: A LL RETURNS MUST BE MADI *. Bonal property returned at its true Persona uot making iheir returns bei )th, 1908, are liable to u peua'ty of o() pt gainst delinquents; for the failure to ei a neglect of the law. The returns of those who conform t( tips and County Boar Is, while those w iceting of llie Boards and return to suit I per cent, penalty will correct this evil Employers are requested to returu icm and cpftinc a Htatempnf .if their or Returns will not be taken by mail oper oflicer. This does not apply, how All improvements on and transfer uditor. [y Appointments are as Folic Calhoun Falls, Wednesday, January Lowndesville, Thursday and Friday, Mt. Carmel, Tuesday, January 28th. Willington, Wednesday, January 291 Bordeaux, Thursday, January 30th. McCormick, Friday and Saturday, Jt Donalds, Tuesday and Wednesday, F ii rni. i I?al uue >?wi, luuisuuy uuu r riuo>, i OHice open at Abbeville, January 1st Also R. O.. McAdams, John T. Bryan rus at their respective places of busines . < V * ' arksdale v7 <} ley to pay for cotton Atlanta, Columbia or ' 'N ? es or checks payable ent for goods. Bring and we will see that v 5 worth. 1 iiiy, " /V S , Barksdale. Savings dank. LE, S. C. DIRECTORS. S. G. Thomson, H. G. Anderson G. A. Neuffer, C. C. Gambrell, W. E. Owens. F. B. Gary, J. 8. Stark, B. E. Cox, Jonn A. Harria. OF ABBEVILLE. 1 < -? ose or business May 20, 1907. Inabilities. -1? ruin /VI - uapiutroiuvK..., ?... fiu,u<Fu w 8urphia and Profits 28,840 40 National Bank Notes 18,760 00 Bills payable 20,000 00 Deposits 160,929 83 ' . N ' $303,519 73 In the County. mands. Its in Savlnps Department. i BOOKS > Pencils ik | ool Supplies. rug Store. t i . " ?? A VIVlVIVfVV V VC i? AilMVlLU , City Depository. , Bident: Cashier: PEED. J. H. DuPRE. : F. E. Harrison, P. B, Speed, G. A. > , LewieW. Parker, W. P. Greene, id are prepared to handle :onservatively. ns, and to pay interest on deposits, ? ^ v Departmentax-Payers. if* j i _ ?r _ ii_ iting tne ruouc in me maiter irns, I Will Visit the Places ates Indicated in Schedule: 3 UNDER OATH, AND ALL PER market value. tweeu January 1st, 1908, and February rrceut. This penalty will be enforced iforce it heretofore has put a premium \ > lbe law are placed before the Townbo disregard the law come in after the , themselves. The enforcement of this all of their employees after notifying operty. ULJlcSS ILlcy aiC 9WUIU LU UC1UIC HUUJC ? ever, to persons returning only land. of real estate must be reported to the >ws: 22d. January 23d and 24tb. ;b. i inuary .'51st and February 1st. 'ebruary 4ib and oib. ^ jruary Otb and 7tb. to February 20tb. t and Foster Calvert will take tax ree from 1st January to 20th February. A RICHARD SONDLEY, County Auditor.