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HA'/ f' i The Press and Banner. By W. W. and W. R. Bradley. HUGH WILSON, Kditor. ABBEVILLE, S. C. ft#-Pnbllehed every Wednesdp si S2 a year In advance. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1904. In it Xot Time To Ab?t? the XuiNnnce? Mr. Tbos. T. LaMotte, of Columbia, is greatly exercised over the increase of crime in this State, and, like a good Christian In thi discbarge of duty to bis Maker and to bisfellowman be seeks to find out the cause or the decadence in good behavior io South Carolina. Tn UAWU,. ..n/l AT* I n? 4KA Mr. LaMotte has come to the deliberate opin Ion that the dispensary, and not the blind tigers, has something to, do with crime. Id this opinion we are certain that our good brother iB in error. And we thiDk we can prove it. Immediately after establishment of the dispensary the otllcial reports from towns ali over ttoe State Indicated a great reduction in crime, and the number of arrests for drunken ness was reduced to a minimum. We be. lieve that Dobody will deny this. Now, let us look Id to the Law and Ol der League, Its history, and Its effect on the public morals. Mr. LaMotte proves by specific and deflni'e figures that crime has greatly Increased w ith the passing months ever since the organization of the Law and Order League. If facta are figures are worth anything they prove conclusively that Mr. LaMotte's favorite organization Is simply sending this country to the demnition bow-wows. Since the organization of that League crime Lias greatly luureaseu huu, uuictiuc ui iur presence of the Law and Order League, we do not knowofaDy cauoe for It. Drunkenness, has Increased, and hasn't lawlessness and crime Increased at an extraordinary rate since the League canoe Into existence? If that League Is not responsible for the increase In lynching we would like to know who Is responsible for the reprehensible practice. The dispensary has been here for years, and we were getting along very nicely until tfit Law and Order League came on the scene. We have a fearful condition of lawlessness from one end of tbe State to the other. Ttie fact Is, that matters are getting so bad that somebody ought to be arrested. If, then, anybody ougbt to be arrested, why not lock up tbe Law and Order League until sucb time as their activity and doings can be Id vesllgated. It Is time an example was made of such people as show that crime has so much Increased since they organized for the specific purpose of intermeddling with the administration of the law of the land. 8eelng the fearful effects resulting from the actings ana aoin^s 01 me Law ana urue; League, tbe United States Government muj class that League with the Kuklux Klaus, and send Merrill back to South Carolina where, about twenty years ago, he gave the law and order people of that day tbe jimjams. The United States should not be encouraged In intermeddling with State or local affairs Jb It not therefore the duty of the Governor and tbe Legislature to look after the Law and Order people and require tbe members to refrain from increasing crime and lawlessness? If tbe Law and Order League has' become a pcblio nulsanoe, and the existence of that League Is a menace to tbe peace and good behaviour of the people, then the Governor and the Legislature should proceed at once to abate tbe nuisance. This people have borne much In the past, but the limit of endurance seems to have been reached when they weresffllcted by the presence of tbe Law and Order League. The Experts Have Finished Their Work. The County has again settled bills tor having the books of the-County Treasurer and the County Supervisor gone over. This time we believe the bill was dver $100 for doiag work which we believe the law requires the Comptroller General to do lu the diccbarg the duties of his office. No fault is to attach to the experts who have been at the work. Their conduct ban been such as to command respect. i * Now, that these books have been settled It Is hoped that the Comptroller General will see that they are kept straight If the Legislature has made no suitnb e provision for the crediting and the settlirig of the Treasurer's accounts, It is certainly thf duty of that body to*make such arraDgments as will require at least one annual settlement of the finances ofevery County. As we understand, the law contemplates or expects or requires the, Comptroller Gen eral to do this work every year. Bat we believe that do definite specific, or exact settlement has ever been required of any Treasurer In this County until this term of office hue expired. No other great corporation of which we have any knowledge, allows its financial agents to handle money year in and year out without settling at least once a year. Since theTlllman administration went into office, we believe the Comptroller General has made but one settlement before the present settlement with Treasurer Blake. Mr. Blake was in office for twelve years and yet * although be was ready he could get no settle- , ment during all these years. To postpone these settlements for years is. , Just to neither the people nor their officers. It has been said that the duties of the Comptroller General are so great that ib.tt officer has not time to make the settlements. If the Legislature places too many duties on the Comptroller General, then sufficient help should be given him to enable him to keep hia offices in good shape, and the officer should be given the neceasary clerical force to enable the Comptroller General to perform the most Important duty of b s office, namely: In making annual settlements with the Treasurers. In case, however, the Leglslatuie will not give the necessary clerical force, then, as we know of no duty more important than that of settling with the Treasurers, we would suggest that other work and not that of settling with the Treasurers should be left undone. It is unjust to tax the people with the expense of doing the work which has been AQQiancut tr? a mi hi if* nfflnpr. and whirh wnrlr the officer undertook to do in assuming Lis official duties. The Legislature should provide that if the Comptroller General neglects or refuses a to settle, and the services of an expert are necessary that the officer, and not the State or the County should pay the expense. Let the Legislature give all the needed help that the office of the Comptroller General needs, and then require him to perform the duties or pay the expense of hiring ?n j expert to do his own work. Nothing herein is Intended to be a personal reflection on anybody but we tblnk the '? grounds of complalntfor neglect of official duty should be removed. | For Sale. ( Six inch tin gutters for carrying water from roof. It seems that we will have no more rain, and the editor would sell off his store room some good gutters to any one who has faith in future rains. Look up my advertument aDd read description of a desirable house I nm ott'eilng | a Jor tale. RobUS. Link. Some one has said, "spi ?' * -1- " i? -i- i-. ?< ? s^-v* "It o ^ vn r\v SX1C&, UUt tlJLiu biici JlIUO 1UU1 and speak once." So we ] upon what we have to sa in asserting that we are j interest of all to make tl Our merchandise was selec and while our prices are a - 1 1 see to it that no siioaay g Below are some of the store for all: DRY GOODS. We are showing a choice line of Dry Goods, Dress nntinps. Flannels, V* U < > V11.JJ Wash Goods, Table Damask, Prints, Shirtings, Denims, Tickings and some special drives in tJnbleached Homespuns. CLOTHING. For medium grade clothing and pants we are strictly in it. Our Buck Skin Jeans Pants are world beaters. BLANKETS. * T~ " n 4- min Tiiey mu(y ut? lumm at uu? store from cheapest to best. Just received a case of North Carolina made blankets that will be a source of satisfaction to every purchaser. SADDLERY. We have Saddles from $13 Clown. JLHlggy Harness, Buggy Robes, Briddles, Collars and Breeching to suit all who may be in need of this class of goods. HATS and CAP& In addition to our regular splendid stock in these lines we are now showing several hundred Sample Hats and Caps?110 two of <1 ivk <111 11 rl % 1 jLJL 1 11 lil V C%JL1JL\V/ LCXtiVL J. V VA M sure we can please all who favor us with a call. They are the greatest bargains in town. Drummers' S; "We have contracted for t' " - " ' ? 1 Ml trom three or the largest ary Baltimore, and have just rece a,s far as these goods will go, ire the greaest bargains in th A. M. Smi aak softly and carry a big; e wisely said, "think twice; I have deliberated carefully ty, and feel fully justified jrepared to make it to the leir fall purchases of us. ;ted with the greatest care lways at rock bottom we cr>r\ nnf n-P mir? Q+YYPP. UUUO W WUU wx vwx the bargains we have in SHOES. If there is any one line that we give more attention than others it is Shoes. We have the George Snow, j.-i? i ,1 a. ,i Ti; ?>_ nit; vuaiimiJi uuu jL\ii;t; iv Hut chins goods and all that is necessary is a look to convince every one that we sell the shoes that wear longest. "Trunks! We have the largest stock oi TruiiKS ana suit ijases we have ever shown, and guarantee the goods, and prices to meet the views of all. China and Cut Glass We claim to he headquarters for these goods and now have 011 exhibition some of the most superb patterns ever shown, and earnestly request a look from all prospective buyers. RUGS. It will surely profit each and every one to see our Rugs and Carpet Remnants before making' purchases. We have many beauties and prices are right. GROCERIES. Cut a large figure in our business, and while we strive to keep the very best and purest goods our prices will be found as low as the lowest. imples. he South Carolina samples goods and notion houses in rived a second shipment, and we unhesitatingly say they ie city of Abbeville. th & Co.j ? M. . BBbMISI The American People inn Box. ir tlie American people were ever In a ? lemmo, ttiey fire lu that condition now. With the Dcmocritiio candidate making the proposition to throw away the: Philippines and leave our friends tliereto be butchBred by their enemies, as his most lrnportnnt plank, is enough to make the heart sick. Add to this the Democratic candidate's, silence on the canal question, and the Southern Democrat is without a representative. With Roosevelt at the head ot the other column, wli?re miy the citlzsn go for relief? With the most objectionable Itebubllcan leading the Radicals, and w^th the Democratic candidate advocatingdisintegration of tbe country, where shal! we turn for a delivered If the Democratic candidate would throw away the Philippines anl put a stop to tbe canal, and Roo?evelt would stir up strife between the races and excite public distrust of the people of tbe South, then we an political orphans indeed. Conotidilionnl Amendment*!. Oar people will vote on several proposec Constitutional Amendments. Full partlcu lars may be learned by reference Xo the ad vertlsment of tbe election. As a rule, we think it safe to vole aualns intf-rmeddllng or tinkering with the Constl tution. But about tbe bluest fool propositloi that was ever made is that to h*ve biennla sessions of the Legislature. i We have noadvice to Rive to anybody but we expect to vote "No." all the wa, through. Til*' X?'Xl EwNHTlHt. Rev. Mr. Sams will rerd the next essay b( fore the Literary Club, and although he lsi mlnlsterof the eospel, we are assured tba it will be neither of a relieous nor of : political nature. There are so many shade of political and religious belief, and ever; mnn being perfectly certain tbHthe Is rlgbl aDd that all others are wrong. It Is well tha the rules of the Club forbid the discussion c either subject. As a rule, people have ver; liltle toleration for people who differ fron them In politics or religious, and the dip cusslou of these difference* are neither pleasant nor conducive to spirituality. Use at the Court House. VVe notice that the grand Jury has recorr mended that the Court room be denied fo theatrical performances. This Is no new proposition. It has beei said at various times before,and we hope tha It will be disregarded In future as It has beei In the pns<. The use of the Court House has never bee; denied for religious service, and It seem now that anybody else than theatrical per formancee can havo It. We thlDk religious people that eDjoy ur stinted privileges have no sort ol right to tr to deny to others the same privileges wbic they ecjoy. As long as Church and State remain sepai ate, public officers have no right 10 give th people's house to religious purposes and the deny the house to other citizens who see the place for public entertainments alon different lives, though not inconsistent wit the p jrest aud best religion, , There can be no sort of doubt that if th Ciiurt House may be ustd for religious pui poses, theatrical exhibitions cannot falrl and justly be excluded. Wf are sorry for the religion or the hype critical pretense at religion, which would b selfish in one particulnr and deny to othei the same privilege which they claim their selves. The Court House is the people's housi Their money built it, and when the peopl want to use it for proper purposes, and wl take care of it, who shall presume to say n< mn i irrrn i nv /ii ttn ina Liiciiv/iiii tLiiD. Mot I.ii.Ht Frldity nt (he Kouie o Dr. lliirriMun, The J.llerary Cub met last Friday night a the home of Dr. Harrison. ltev. P. B. Well read a paper nn the history of the transla lions of the Bible, or words to that effect. The rules ol the club forbid the dlscussloi of politics and religion, but this paper was c a historical nature, and was of such a cbarnc ter that while all his hearers could talk of th Bible, its teachings and its beauties, yet no one of the members present added a wori along the line which the ecsaylst had blszei out. The paper showed great labor am much care In Its preparation, and went i long way to prove that the Bible, as we bav It today, Is latajely the work of men. Thou* andsof ch,?r'g<*s have been made from th original translation.anil the demand of tbi day and time is lor siiil further tlnkerini with the sacred Script ures It one man, or i committee of men, may lay violent hands 01 that Boob and add to, or tske from, o change the wording, then others may do thi same thing, and so may the whole structure he destroyed. We have sten It staled tha when an eminent divine was askpd wha effect he thought Bob Inperso IV wiring! would have on the christian re I ly lot), he re< pli<*d substantially iik follows: "Ingersoll's writing" can have little or nc effect on the christian religion. The greal menace to the christian religion Is to b< found In t he pu'plt where so many mlulNien criticise the translation, and thus dlsiurt the well founded faith o- tlu ;r hearers." Rev. Mr, Sums Is the n? x't i?sayist, and th( next meeting la to be In id in November al fho itamw fif Mr Rrnicn. This 1* ilie fli>t meeting since Inst April when the club met at the home of Mr Parker. For quick pale Hat your Real Estate with Robt. a. Link. If you are thlokinc of Investing In Real Estate, give me a call. Robt. S. Link, More Goods San u fy. Head what a McELROT-SHAN SPRING BED 0 VICTOR,. Nc K r "I would not take S: ' "Please send me oue r H at once. If you have nc ^ "Please ship first fre Rone I have gotten of yuu "I have tried any ni please me. A friend su? using tliem and highly [ chase them if I could no (/} These wei rrj our tiles, fifty ^ isfy others, w ^ tliem. Sixty rh THE K] Dexter, ; . ; %/r? " 1 V t I J DESIRABLE nAifn rtAn nun f ill II Sill! 3" I offer for sale house 1 and lot in the city of ^Abbeville. The lot ' contains four acres of land. The house is almost new and is just ? such as you would ; likely plan if you p were going to build i, yourself a nice house, J has five rooms, bath [ room and kitchen, - waterworks and elec trie lights, nas Dotn cold and hot water connections. r Don't miss this opd portunity to get a deJ sirable home at much J smaller cost than you b could buy and build. ROBT. S. LINK. iy II r- # e D k ' g b e ry ie 8 e 11 WEST END. BitppeuluffN and Incident* of a Wet-k About the Clly. f Oct. 26,1904. Mr. Courtney B. Wll6on, who Is attending school at Clinton spent a few days bere last t week. His scnool closed a few days last 8 week on accountof Synod. Mrs. Charles Lyon is In Greenville,spending a wbiie wltb friends. n Mrs. J. Y. Jone* was In the city lam. week if to see ber broth r, Mr. J. E Jones, who bus : fever. e Mrs. James H. Perrln went to Greenville t last Tuesday to attend the funeral service of i Mrs. Alicia Hajne Davlege. Mrs. Perrln J reiurned on Tuesday. 1 Miss Lalla B. Hlx ol Troy was in Abbeville a Friday shopping. a Mrs. Ellen Parker Norwood came down - from Greenville Saturday and Is In the city e spending some time wltb her uncle Hon. s William H. Parker. j Hon. J. P. Carey of Pickens has been com i missioned special Judge for a special term a oi Court here in Nvoember, r Mrs J. S. Norwood of Dresden Is In towD s! spending a lew dayu with Miss Kate Mar9.'snail. t Miss Lucia Cheatham left Monday for Cot j lumbia wbere she will spend Fair week with n | her friend Miss Maude Thompson. Mr. J. W. Bryson nas gone to Savannah, I Jacksonville and Tampa, on business. ) j Miss Sara J. Lee Is at home after an extendL [ ed sta7 in Greenville where sbe was :be * guest of Mrs. Sara M. Gower. )j Miss Marie Gary Is In Coluombla enjoying the Gala week. Miss Gary is the guest ol r Mrs B. F. Bailey while In Columbia. ! I j LITEKARY CLCB. I The Literary Club was entertained last Frl1 day evening at the home of Dr. Frank E. ' Harrison. Bev. P. B. Wells was essayist, his j subject, ' The History of the English Bible," ! was well and interestingly bandied. At the , c o'e of the evening an elaborate saiad course was served. .' Mr.T. P. Queries attended Synod In Clinton I Mr. and Mrs. Wysong will go to Lalla the ie Money. Same Gc )od Mattresse exter"-"Rex"-"Re<?al jiUTprice, le ae good ae^can b< few of our customers now regards to 01 R Spring B Hattr a. 1. 55.00 for it I could not get another," says of those Springs and Mattresses like yoi )t thein, order them for me at once, I wo ight another one of your Victor Springs. i and it is needless for me to say I am hij imber of Sprines and Mattresses trying ;genied the Dexter Mattress and Victor I: rieased. I did, and I now say no amouu t get any more." >(* inflt, taken at, rand more just like them, hy not you ? 5 years t nights free trial. SRR FURNITC Tlie home of the Regal, Ilex M BUKNED TO DEATH. ^ Caught Putting a Kettle the Fire and Burned Almost to Death Before Flame watt Extinguished. The fatal burning of JenDte Eva Rlcble, the daughter of William J. and Clara Rlcble, ooiore , early on Monday morning, Octooer 24, has cast a Iblolc gloom over this community. j.The f>urioundtng8 and circumstances under which It was done make It extremely ssd. On Monday morning between seven and ptubt o'clock this young woman bad arisen ana nearly completed her part of the household duties. The mother was oat administering to toe sick, tbe father bad about begun bis work. Jennie Eva, who was In an act of washing tbe diabttt, placed tbe kettle on tbe fire In the place, and tbe tiames licked up and Ignited some of ber clothing as she turned, probably, to leave. On discovering ber condition she ran to ber ulster Clara, who was then on tbe rear porch. Clara put forth almost superhuman efforts to extinguish tbe flames, but owing to tbe extreme Inflamabiilty of the material which she was wearing, the flarnee made such headway until Jennie Eva thought of an elder sister, Mrs. Mary Pope, residing directly across the street, sbe tan screamlotf across tbe road. Her beart-rendlng screams brought tbe neighbors to their doors and windows, only to behold a sight that will depart irora mf.r vmiuu uuij wuuu iiigutxiiuck . A blaze, an indescribable something, a veritable ball of tire without human form, timing serous the road with the cruel flames licking heavenward several feel above tbe height of ltn victim as if seeklDg other sacrt flees upon which tosatlate their greedy and men-liens appetites. Elijah Joof p, who was passing at tbe time, and had parsed some paces beyond tbe gate. seeing the situation turned to her rescue, bat did not overtake ber until she bad pasted within he resldenceof ber slsier, Mrs. Pope. She was meet at the door by Mrs. Pope, wno hurriedly arose from the breakfast table. Jennie Eva broke loose and passed Into an adjoining room and sougbt refuge behind the window curtains, which she only set on lire. Elijah Jones and Mrs. Pope strove frantically to re?oue ber, but, alaa. tbe fUmea had done their work. The parents and brother were quickly notified over the phone but only arrived to find tbem?elvee helpless. Jennie Eva hnd passed bayond the aid of all / medical skill, which distressing Information^ was soon .Imparted to a grlei-strlcken f family. Everything In reach was done to make tbe few remaining earthly moments as comfortable as possible. Jennie Eva Richie, the deceased was born Feb. 2,1885 and died at 3 o'clock, Got. 24, 1904. X. 4 X., ?? 1?v s last of the week to visit Mrs. Allen, Mr*. Wysong's mother. , . Mrs. Wooley and her daughters Misses Annie and Trudie Wooley of Gtlnsvllle, Ga. were In the city last week the guests of Mr*. New od Wardlaw Street. Mrs. W. 8. Cotbran and little Miss Margaret (Jotbran are In Edgefield vlsltlog Mrs. Bran* sod. Mrs. J. D. Neel of Troy was In the elty last T Wednesday. shopping. mibs Louise C. DeBruhl has been elected to teacn the Latimer school. She will go to her school In a few days. Dr. Kate Neel Dale was In the city last . ' week, the guest of the Misses Cater. Dr. Dal* Is In the United States on a leave of absenee ' of several months. She will return to Mex? lco In abont ten days. Mrs. Mary Parker It In the elty visiting friends. Mrs. Albert E. Kennedy of Dresden Is In the city visiting Miss Kate Marshall. Miss rearle Shannon of Donalds was In town Friday shopping. \ Y'Wvfi Mrs. Frank B. Gary 1s In Columbia to opend Gala week. y . Rev. w. B.Sams spent a few days In Aiken last week. McDUl baa gotten in a supply of pane-par ' * tout. It makes a pretty aud Inexpensive frame for pictures. Call oa him if you want any. Mr. R. S. Dargaa spent Sunday In tbe olty. Mrs. T. M.Klnard 1? organist at tbe Episcopal churcb. Mrs. Kloard Is a fine musl? clan and tbe Episcopal congregation Is fortunate In securing her services. ' Mrs. Plnkney Mcllwaln of Hodges was the Kuestol berslster Mrs. W. A. Nlpkles last Thursday. Miss Louise DeBrubl will entertain tbe Auf Wlederseben Club, Friday afternoon at four thirty, Miss Mary Johnson of Chester was In tha olty Monday the guest of tbe Misses Cater. Miss Johnson will teach at Iva this winter. Mr. H. D. Reese spent 8unday and Monday \ In tbe city with bis home people. Mr. W. L. Templeton has a position in Little Rook, Ark., wltb tbe Little Rook Rail- way and Electrical Co. He left St Loo'ia, Tburad y to acoept ibis position. MIsh Mary Baaklns of Lebanon spent Saturday In tbe olty, with friends. Mr. L. T. Miller came home from Greenviiio siutnrriav where he had been tO'attend U.S. Court The Counterfeiters were given . h year In United Stales Frison and flOO.OO fine. Mrs. Elizabeth Blake left Monday, for Greenwood after spending a week here wltb her nephew, Mr. J. H. Blake. Mr. J. Frasler Livingston came np from Columbia Sunday ?nd stayed uutll Monday with his mother, Mrs J. T. Livingston. Miss Ida Mae Brownlee Is In the city staying with her Bister Mrs. J. A. Dickson. Dr. Sam A. Vlsanhka was in the city Sanday vlgKlng bis home people. Dr. Viaanska returned to Atlanta Monday. x ? Rev. J. C. Shive attended Synod In Clinton ' Inst week. Mr. R. L Mabryand Mr. John E. Bradley . , are In Green vllle attending U. 8. Court. Mr. Charley Hammond was In Abbeville Mon&ay. Gen. R. R. Hemphill went to Columbia Tuesday to enjoy the Fair. PENNEL EDWARDS. Miss Lula Pennel and Mr. James Edwards ' were married Sunday evening at ttte borne of tbe bride's mother, Mrs. Margaret Pen* net. Rev. J. C. Sblve officiated Miss Pennel baa lived In Abbeville fora number of years and , has won many lrlends by her qaiet, gentle manners. Mr. Edwards is an Engineer on the Seaboard and Is highly esteemed by his employ- J era. =j >: C?tt89 Tbe marriage Is quite a surprise to tbelr friends. Best wIi-Iks for a happy life together la extended them. Messrs David Hill and R. G. Hemphill have been elected to Editors of the Clemson An- . '< nual. Mr. Hemphill Is at Clemson taking a post 1 Inlanorlitoorintr ^TbeMe^'of'Tn R: Ei HUl, Jr., will be glad to know that be has been admjlted to the firm of S. J. Thomas pio it will be an incorparated firm wltn ft ?a?d DP capital of 860.000.00. Tnls U an onaf. ual opening for & young iman and but Mr.Htll Is thoroughly bulnesfl like and will no doubt be a helpful member ofthefl'ra. toils Less Money. ) made. vB f say in (J) rs and ? * esses 0 a- ; i soia uld have no other" Thi9 makes the sixth r J ghly pleased." c to get something to Springs, says she was t of money could pur- m/y 0111 amongst' M If they sat- L J guarantee 011 ^ mE co. h attresses. H i" L