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/ / The Press and Bannei ABBEVILLE, S.C. Published Every Wednesday by W. W. Bradley, W. R. Bradley, President Vice-President Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1914. FIGHTING THE LOAN SHARK. People in small towns and rural sections know little of the ravages of the loan-shark in larger cities. The ordinary pawn broker that some few are familiar with, is the nearest ap proach to the loan-shark perhaps of this State. It is a pretty well established prin ciple that if a man owes for fifty perj cent, of his gross holdings he is on dangerous ground. To pay eight) per cent, on such sum and reduce hit debt annually will tax the strength and endurance of a man in full pos session of all his mental facilities and physical powers. Again, it is a well established prin ciple that the man who needs credii most finds it most difficult to secure loans and is charged the highest rate of interest. When these conditions prevail in ordinary banking, imagine how they are multiplied fourfold as the soak descends to the really poor, in largt cities. Ten per cent, per month i* considered a low rate of interest by the loan-shark, and people in the ex tremity of their poverty not infre quently pawn the very clothes from their bodies to get bread. \Vag< earners on small wages, falling be hind each month frequently hypoth ecate their month's wages with per sonal articlis to secure their daily bread. The loan-phark preys on the most helpless and wretched of the human family, and heretofore there seems t< have been no lawful way to check his ravages. A movement is now on foot, engi neered by one Rosenwald, head oi the firm of Sears, Roebuck and Com pany that will eventually pull tht loan-shark's teeth. ? " k? Mr. Rosen wald proposes to estab lish a bank in Chicago with a capita of several hundred thousand dollars having the express purpose of mak ing loans so trifling as not to appea to the regular banker. For security for such loans it is intended to takt the endorsement of fellow laborers and the rate of interest is to be ex ceedingly low. This Chicago bank i.\ to be only one of a complete chain o: banks contemplated, that will havi an aggregate capital of more thai five million dollars. It is the pur pose of the promoters to extend tht workings of th^se banks to take in even the small tradesman and th? small farmer. . T* ......U ~ r..? 11..1 o.,. jit v> uuiu acviu un i?a mtc tnnt suui ? bank could not long exist; and unques tionably philanthropy is the moving spirit; but the "New York Com mercial," a paper competent to speak in such matters says: "The men who are promulgating the small loan id( a are graduates and post graduates of the school of finance." In the sam< vein of confidence do other promi nent commercial journals speak of the enterprise. And then, too, ii may not be expected that becaus< the purpose of this movement is phi lanthropic the working of the sys tem will be without business method The < ntire financial system rests on confidence, in large measure, and th< personnel of the man boi rowing doe> or should piny a part in every loan. The proportion of honest men in small things and of little financial ca pacity is as large as in big business and dead beats will find no warmer reception in the small loan bank than in existing establishments. In any event, the spitit actuating the small loan bank promoters is in dicative of a broader philanthropy than has heretofore characterized capital. It is seen again in the divis ion of profits with employees b\ the Ford machine manufacturers. Perhaps after all the war between la bor and capital will be discontinued by a more thorough understanding of conditions affecting each. % OUR KAOLIN VEIN. The people of Abbeville have in dulged in some wild talk concerning the kaolin vein discovered on the edge of the city and running through the very centre of the city. The facts are that a Northern capi talist who has been mining for mica near Iva, Anderson county, became interested in a kaolin vein in the city through the agency of Mr. J. F. Ed monds. The properties on which the find was located were bought for a chicken farm, dairying purposes or under some other ruse. Analysis of the kaolin shows it to be as good as the best in the South and it is esti mated that there are more than a million tons. Some of the ore is suit able for making fine chinaware and much of it is suitable for fire bricks. An operating company has been chartered with a capital of $12,000. Beside the commissions paid Messrs. R. S. Link and J. F. Edmunds on the sale of the property, Mr. Ed munds is to get a deed to a nice house and lot located on part of the prop erty and two per cent, on the output of the mine. One fact stands out prominently: That the new purchasers have come here under the noses of the business men of Abbeville to develop a prop-, erty that may return millions. No] ono need doubt that the property will be developed, and it is more than likely that the promoters know what they are doing. It takes money to develop such properties, but if the development is undertaken with .suf ficient means, intelligently and on the scientific assurance that there is merit in the properties, success is at least as certain as in any other busi ness venture. Abbeville county is full of opportunities in mineral de velopment, and one of these days when non-residents are making mil lions out of our properties by reason of their greater faith and greater bus iness insight we will wonder why lo cal capital could not see the oppor tunity. W. P. BEARD SUES SPOOKS. In a lengthy article that appeared in the Anderson Daily Intelligencer of the 16th instant, W. P. Beard in dulges in some predictions based on his extensive travels through the State, anent the coming contest for a seat in the United States Senate. As might be expected his forecasts all point to the triumph of Blease and McLaurin. He is known to be so zealous in behalf of both these gentlemen that the iact alone makes it necessary to take his utterances with a grain of salt, rock salt, in grains not smaller than it is quarried from the mines. Mr. Beard does travel over the State extensively, and it might al most be said continuously, and no one need write him down as an in competent when it comes to news fathering, but being a known parti zan, would he likely hear both sides of partizan politics or if he occasion ally heard something adverse to his views, would he likely remember to make it public. But this is not the feature of Mr. Beard's article to which the Press anrl Banner would enter demurrer, as the lawyers say. Senator Smith may be holding his own against Gov ernor Blease or Governor Blease may be not only holding his own hut ac tually breaking into the Smith camp. These are mattersjof speculation pure md simple, and can be determined only by the primary. The question is: Why has Mr. Beard on vague rumor proclaimed a possible frame up between the several candidates for Marshal, in the event that action should be delayed on the appoint ment of Marshal, or rather Marshals, until after the election? Granting for sake of argument mat senatoi Smith would xkin little by having four m^n all the while on the anx ious bench, with disquieting rumoi> 1 ifloat that the other fellow had the promise of the plum, does Mr. Beard believe for one moment that any one of the several candidates would en ter into a combination with his oppo nents? The candidates may become sick of political torpor, but they will not deliberately commit political sui cide. What could they possibly gain by such a course? All of them are constitutionally anti-Blease, except Sheriff Lyon, and it is a well known fact that whatever he might do he will not support Governor Blease. If all four of them should turn on Senator Smith they would be dis credited at the outset on the ground of disappointment. The Press and Banner can not speak with any degree of certainty of what the friends of other candi dates are saying but it ventured the assertion that no such statements as he attributes to friends of Mr. Lyon were from responsible persons or per sons authorized in any manner to speak for Mr. Lyon. The fact is, Mr. Beard knows that Mr. Lyon is opeu and fearless in maintaining a position, once he has taken his stand; he knows that Mr. Lyon is in close touch with the forces that elected Governor Blease, and reading be tween the lines of Mr. Beard's arti cle, it is pretty evident that his pur pose was to queer Lyon toward Smith if he could not drive him to support McLaurin and Blease. As to "Senator Tillman's leaky barrel by way of Spartauburg," re ferred to by Mr. Beard as the proba ble source <>f the information that no appointment of Marshals will be made until after the election, in the interest of Senator Smith; it is folly to suppose that Senator Smith be lieves this plan to be for his best in terest, and it is still greater folly to suppose that Senator Tillman would lend himself to a scheme to with hold these fat Federal plums from the Democrats, when the way is ah .solutely open for their giving. No, Mr. Beard, if you have not al lowed your imagination to work overtime on vague rumors, you cer tainly have not drawn reasonable conclusions from your premises stated. itev. Henry D. Lindsay Dead. It is learned with regret that Rev. Henry D. Lindsay, President of the Presbyterian College for Women, Pittsburg, Penn., is dead. Dr. Lindsay was a native of Due West Abbeville County. He was a man of ability of kindly disiposlon and had hosts of friends here and at Due West. He was eldest son of Dr. Jno 0. Lindsay, late of Due Wes. Dr. Henry Lindsay died Sun day, Janyary 18th. Automobile Transfer B. M. Jones. Ford Garage. Calls answered anywhere, any time. Meet all trains. WEST E!?L Dr. and Mrs. C. H. McMurray and soi Master John have returned from a visit t< Richburg. Mr. Jame3 Hempbell, of Boston Mass is visiting his mother, Mrs. R. R. Hemp bell. Mr. Arthur Kiugh of Greenville, was i visitor in the city Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cann have taken tliei little son to Atlanta for treatment. Wi hope that the little boy will return hom< much improved in health. J. H. Lawgon, went to Columbia, Mon day on business. Mrs. Sol H. Rosenburg, has issued in vitations to a reception Thursday nftei noon, in honor of her sister Sirs. Lowi Lyon, of Sumter. Mrs. Frank Nickles entertained delight fully Monday afternoon in honor of Mis Mabel Nelson, who is to be married thi afternoon to Dr. J. R. Nickels. The gues o honor was presented with a pair of sill hose. Rook was played. After the com pletion of several games, an appetizinj salad course was served by the hostes. Mrs. Mary Johnson, moiner oi mr. ou Johnson of this city died as the home c her daughter Mrs. Hook of Bennetsvill Her remains were brought to Abbeviil Tuesday. The funeral is to be held a Sharon today at eleven o'clock. Mrs. Sallie McClung who has been quit ill for the past two weeks, is much bette at this time. Her many friends hope fa her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Frank Nicckles entertained 011 laa Monday afternoon in honor of the bride elect Miss ^elson. Mrs. George Penney is at home to he friends in home on South Main street. Mr. Augustus Smith was host at the reg ular Gentlemen's "Set Back" Club on Fri day night. About eight o'clock the guest were invited in to supper, or dinner. Th table was indeed a tempting sight, ladei to overflowing with so many good tilings This was a delightful dinner and the mei did justice to it. The remaining hour were spent playing "set back." Dr. and Mrs. McMurray, after apleasan visit to D\\ McMurray's mother, returnei home on Friday. Mr. Charlie Hugh McClung spent sever al days in town with Mr. and Mrs. J. E Kerr. Mr. W. Augustus Lee spent Sunday witl his mother, Mrs. V. D. Lee. Mr. Arthur Klugh spent Sunday in Ab beville with a friend. Mrs. E. R. Thomson entertained Tues day afternoon in honor of her gaest Mrs T. D. Copeland. Invitations have been issued to a recep tion to be given by Mrs. S. H. itosenberi on Thursday. Mr. James C. Hemphil!, from Boston, i Yxin mAtKoi- onH ciatar.Q in t.h the city. , Mrs. Fred Minshali is home after spend lng a week or ten days in New York. The regular meeting of the Ladie Bridge Club was held with Miss Nettii Russell. There were four tables of bridgf players amtall enjoyed the games. A the close of the games a salad course wai served. The next meeting will be wftl Mrs. William Barnwell. The U. D. C.'s held their regular month ly meeting with Mrs. E. R. Thomson 01 last Tuesday afternoon. A good attend ance whs present and at!*the close of tli< business crackers and coffee were served The meeting of the D. A. R. was hek trltVi \tWJ Voiron flnlvorf-. nil lilSt, WfidneS day afternoon. Mrs. WadeCothran was* new member and Miss Kate Liilie Blu< was a visitor. After business was attend ed to refreshments were served. On last Monday afternoon the first meet ing of the Study Class was held in tin Sunday school room in the Presbyterini church. There were a few ladies presem from each church. It is hoped that at th< next meeting there will be a large attend ance. Mrs. William Haskell has charge o: this class end the members are fortunate indeed to have 6uch an able leader. A cor dial Invitation is extended to the ladies o all denominations. Mr. Cheves Sondley spent Sunday in Ab beville. The Civic League held its regular month ly meeting at the club joom ovorPhllsoi & Henry's store. There was an unusuallj large attendance. The ladies who were sf fortunate as to take cooking lessons wer< invited to this meeting to tell their less fortunate sisters some things they learnec at the school. All of these ladies said tliej learned a great deal and would not tak< anything for their lessons. After the bus iness was attended to dainty refreshments were served. BAD STOMACH? ONE DOSE of Mayi*s Wonderful Stomach Remedy Should Convince You That Your Suffering Is Unnecessary end Stomach, Llger and lntsa? final Aliments. Thousands of people, some right in your own lo* cality, have taken Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy for Stomach, Liver and Intestinal Ailments, Dyspepsia, Pressure of Gao Around the Heart, So jr Stomach, Distress After Eat ing, Nervousness, Dizziness, Fainting Spells, Sick Headaches, Constipation, Torpid Liver, etc, and are praising and recommending it highly to others so that th^v nny also know the joys of living. Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy is the best and "most widely known Remedy for the above ailments. Ask your drug, gist for a bottle today. Fut it to a test?one dose should convince* It is marvelous in its healing properties and its cffccts arc quite natural as it acts on the source and foundation of stomach I ailments and in most cases brings quick relief and permanent results. This highly successful Remedy has been taken by the most prominent people, and those in all walks of life, amcng them Members of Congress, Justice of the Supreme Court, Educators, Lawyers, Merchants, Bankers, Doctors, Druggists, Nurses, Manufac turers, Priests, Ministers, Farmers, with lasting benefit and it should be equally successful in your case. Send for free valuable booklet on Stomach Ailments to Geo. H. Mayr, Mfg. Chemist, 151-156 Whiting Street, Chicago, ILL For sale in Abbeville by P. 13. Speti autl druKgistu everywhere. I Mr. Thomas T. llolliugsworth Leaves. j Mr. Thoraas T. Hoi lings worth, who has } been clerk at the Eureka Hotel, leaves to take a position in the handsome new hotel at Florence. Mr. Rollings worth is courteous and obliging, ami thoroughly competent to discharge the duties of the position which 1 he is'going to fill. U is friends regret to see him leave Abbeville. LOWRDESVILLE , Lowndesville, Jan. 17th, 1914. The High School in this place and the rural schools around opened last Monday . week ago; all of thetn with a ver? good attendance, considering the bad weather. The collegians male and female, togeth s er with those teaching at a dis'ance and those engnged in other business, returned last week to their respective posts of duty " to begin their spring and summer work. s It is said that their are some neighbor s hoods around where the croppers have rue ,f off. Their affairs became much tangled , that they could not stand the racket, and K some of the landholders are without ten i- ants to work their lands. 5 Mr. Aubrey R. Pruitt, who is in business at Anderson, and Miss May Harden of this place, being of the required age and with e a marriage license before prepared, were if married In the study of the Baptist min e ister, pastor of the second Baptist churct at Anderson, last week; somewhat of a 6 surprise marriage. The groom is a son ol t Mr. R. W. Pruitt, of Iva. The bride is thf eldest daughter of Mr. J. W. Harden ol this plx?ce. A few of the near-by relativef e anH fripnds -were Dresent to witness the r ceremony and wish'them much joy. r Mr. James M. Buker, of Washington, D C., spent several days here last week look ing after his interests in and around this it place. >- Mr. E. J. Huckabee, Mrs. T. D. Cooley Mrs. C. T. Baker and Miss Irma Coolej took an auto drive to Abbeville and bact r one evening last week. Mrs. A. J. Speer and her two children o: ? Geergia came over some days ago, anc they and Dr. Speer who had been here foi I- some tirnd. are well fixed in the Liddel s home for the year. , e Mr. J. B. Moseley went *to Andersoi Q Tuesday to attend a meeting of the Stew ards of the Anderson District. ' The writer had the pleasure of meeting n here two of his friends of years ago, viz s Mr. J. McCombs of Abbeville and Mr. Hi ram Lawson, of Calhoun Falls. Mr. E. J. Huckabee went to AtlantJ 1 Monday. ^ DEATH OP JOHN HENRY BELL. Dr. J. D. Wilson and Mr. John H. Bel .. went to Augusta last Sunday was a weel ago; the latter entered the nospital foi ' treatment. Mrs. Bell and her son Mr George Bell went to Augusta Monday anc , the first-named remained with him till lasl Sunday; he was then seemingly doin* very well, but next morning he grew rap h idly worse, and, unexpectedly to the hos pital attendants, suddenly breathed his last. That evening Mr. B. A. Bell, brothei of the deceased, and Mr. Leon Bell, a son whose home is in Florida, went to August* ' nnd the next day, together with Mr. Louis Bell of that place, came up bringing the remains. Th?y were at oncc carried t( Providence church where Rev. J. C. Chan ? dlpr, his pastor, performed a short funera service in the presence of one of the larg est crowds ever collected in that build ins? s The remains were*carried to the cemetery e near by and lowered into their last resting place with Masonic honors. A profusior of flowers were placed upon the mound " amonj? them a well-arranged wreath pre pared by the W. 0. W., and one by the la s dies of the embroidery club. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church for years; was active e efficient member of two of the secret or t ders existing in this place. He was a s prominent member of Magnolia Camp'177 W. 0. W., In which he carried insurance 1 He also was an active, efficient member of Roslin Lodge 86. A. F. M. Mr. John . Henry Bell was a life-Ion? resident of thi - section and plnce and wus highly respecte pu oy an. n.? leavw 1i wmuw aim ou - children and a large number of friends tc * deplore his death. Troup?. i Announcements of Special Reduced fates to Points Along the Lines of the South 1 ern Railway from Abbeville, S. C. and Return. S15.C5 to Mobile, Ala., on account of Mar di Gras celebration. Tickets on sale Feb. 17 to 23, 1914; final limit March 6, unless ' extended. i $14.44 to Pensacola, Fla.. on account ol t Mardi Gras celebration. Tickets on sale > Feb. 17 to 23, 1914; iinal limit March 6, un less extended. " S19.85 to New Orleans, La., on account of ' Mardi Gras celebration. Tickets on sale ; Feb. 17 to 23, 1914; final limit Feb. 24, un . less extended. r Direct connection with the finest train in Pon \Taw (^ ?1 Anno o lo/\ /lliionf llir OUUlUiaiiU 11 it lie** \s i icunc, cvjovuiicvi connection to Mobile, Ala., and Pen sacola; Fla. For Pullman reservation cl on any Ticket Agent or write \Y. R. Tabor, P. & T. A., Greenville. W. E. MfGee, A. G. P. A. Columbia. B. F. Swetenberg, Agt., Abbeville. An Id' al^lVomaii's Lnxntlve Who wants to take salts, or ca?tor oil, when rhere )h nothing better thaD Dr. Kinu'n N"ff Life PilN for all bow el troubles. They act gently and n&t" urally on the btoramth and liver, stim nlate" and regulate your bowels and ton" up the entire system. Pi ice 25c. At all Prii2iristp. H. E. Puckleu & C". Philadelphia or St. Louis. King of Externals Accepted by^the Mothers of America as the one and uuij CAiuiiai picpaiauuu. thai positively and quickly GURES all forms of In flammation or Congestion such as Pneumonia,Croup, Coughs, Colds, Pleurisy. Since Gowans Preparation has been introduced here it has gained I I a strong foot-hold in wan.v ot our best fairtilies whom I know nre giv ing yon advertisement right along without solicitation. It always ma kes good. Weidling & Son, Tiffin, Ohio. Druggists. BUY TO-DAY! HAVE IT IK THE NOME All Dru6?iata, $1. 50o. 25c GOWAN MEDICAL CO.. " Guarantied, and raomj ufundtd b) your Druggist < iaMMd?aaB?g?hwaa? PARISIAN SAGE FOR THE HAIR If your hair is too dry?brittle?color less?thin?stringy?or falling out?use Parisian Sage?now?at once. It stops itching scalp, cleanses the hair qf dust and excessive oils, removes dand ruff with one application, and makes the hair doubly beautiful?soft ? fluffy ? abundant Try a 50c. bottle to-day. ! It will not only save your hair and make 1 it grow, but give it the beauty you desire, (j A MILFORD & CO. I I 15th t Haddt *55* t h i J t t * + Consisting < White G t t J < Just Arri' J ? We have tl thai I HADD t | Delinquent Land Sales. By Virtue of Tax Executions to me di ' rected tiy the Treasurer of Abbeville coun-1 ty, I will sell to the highest bidder, at pub-j f lie auotion, within the legal hours of sale,' at Abbeville Court House, on Monday, the j 2nd day of February, 1914, all the right, title and Interest of the following njen-( j tioned person, in and to all the following property, for the purpose of satisfying ' Tax Executions, to-wlt: 1 acre, cut off of Jaekson place, andj bouuded by the Jackson place, Young ' Kennepy, and Five Notch road. Levied on and sold as the property of Kate Fra zier. 1 lot, 2 buildings in the city of Abbeville, bounded by E. M. Haddon, King Watklns and near Harbison College, and sold as the . property of John Cowan. 1 lot and 1 building in city of Abbeville, | bounded by Brown Syfan, South Kailwuy - and others, and sold as the property of Cynthia Sanders. I lot and 1 building In city of Abbeville, bounded by Francis Marshall, Yarb Mad den and Jemima Cosby. Sold as the pro perty of George Scott. 1 lot and 1 building, bounded by J. K. Reynolds, Goorge Young and Hall Street. Sold as the property of Lucian Young. 1 lot and 1 building, bounded by Ben Brown, Willie Scholleld and Harrisburg street. Sold as the property of estato of George Burr. Mot and 1 building, bounded by Jerry Miles, Eliza Patton and Depart street. Sold as the proporly of S. B. Baker. 1 lot aud 1 building, bounded by Ben Brown, Lizzie Helems, Est. H. M. Wilson uiKi-Harrisburg street. Sold as the prop erty of Allen Sanders. 1 lot and 1 building in the City of Abbe ville,'bounded by Coleman Thomas, Bettie Westmoro and others, and sold as the property of Lige Thomas. 55 acres in Cedur Springs TownPbip, bojwded by John Brown, Henry McCtis K5h and Long Cano creek and part of the I**. nil/1 colrl no f lip iirr>n?rf.v <if I uiitiiin^cciiavv/) uum w?m ??v ?*>w E. P. Noble. 17 acree-of land and 1 house In Calhoun Mills township, sold as the property of Mary Tate. 1 house and lot in the City of Abbeville, sold as the property of Julia Boyd. House and lot in Abbeville township sold as tlio property of Will Erwin. C. J. LYON, Sheriff. greenwood Foundry and Machine Shop Will appreciate any calls or orders for machine work or costings. Grate bars and machine parts. Engines overhauled arid bored out. Flues and shafting in stock. Call or Write Us Greenwood Foundry & Machine Shop.; 1 GREENWOOD. S. C. I " Whether it's a nipple or a fountain sy ringe or hot-water liottle, you want the best. The best easts you no more at Mil i ford's Drug Store. )D-WilSOD ite Lroc % 1 ' ' M; ' rvP q11 t/ho Vifiwpst. t' t/A MlAA VJUkV/ * M w ?? VM w v. roods. These goods ai new and fresh. Fed?Ratines Cotton LACES le biggest line of n< ; we have ever had f , ' ... / : ^ SCHOOL I Tablets < V . \ I ' Ink 1 > General School S Speed's Dru; Domestic aud Imported? is t At_the New Catid K % next Court He IS jy Elegant, clean and large stock ( }\ Sec our window and you will bi | N. G. MERO: ELECT! Better Servi< The business returns that we show that our better service bs majority of people in this cori store as their store. The hunc m oniAt'ino rviir nnl1 _..j vV.w^ wux V.V.. , ,v.^. wwi their patronage if our service pleasing. prompt and conveni shop at our store in person or fr d our service and our goods ri 0. A. MILFOI .y I - I?If 15th t ill! 11 \nc * * V* kj t hings in re all 3 3W 500KS " . .,\f Pencils * 1 * / Supplies. g Store. 5 & r ? d the best in botb. y Kitchen >use jf good things to jy our goods.