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The Press and Banner. Twelve Pages. ?< BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. <J. to " be flSy-Published every Wednesday at w< $2 a year in advauce. ~ . tii Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1895. pc W( The NniKlnj- 0|)cnin;r. ot The Atlanta Journal Is discussing the questlon of opening the Exposition gates on Sun- tin day, and the managers of the big show seem < to be at a loss to know how to act, and for the last two Sundays have opened the gates, u? without givlDg any hint as to what their fu- *'l ture action may be. We presume the carpen- ^ ters, painters and other workmen as well as Un the exhibitors spent these last two Sundays *P In finishing their work aud in making ready t()' for the show. ih The Atlanta Journal proposes to compro* w< mise the Sunday business by reducing the ? rates of admission to half the price on other days, and then makes the usual claim in be- , halt of people who can not afford to go In the week. That paper further suggests that be pious concerts and moral teachers hold forth a" . . liu on sunaay in me auuhuuuu. ,oi We make this prediction: Tbat exceedingly few people will attend the Fairgrounds on Sunday. aD The reasons tor the small attendance will eq be: 1. Not from any conscientious scruples on W| tbe part of the people. 2. Because tbe exhibits will be closed; the machinery will be dead; the accommoda- ctj lions will be less than on other days. lui :}. Because other parks which will be open free and will offer greater inducements to tu the pleasure seeker. hi It makes a tired feeline come over us when ^ we hear city people talking to country people atl about tbe observance of tbe Sabbath. As a wl rnle the country people observe the Sabbath or when at home, but our solemn conviction is, Q|j based on observation, that a large per cent, of to the country people, no matter bow sanctlmo- j-ei nlous at home, when they go to town, and get l){ out of sight of the home environment, seem- ^li lngly forget that there is such a day as Sun- ^ day. When we know that many of the industrial so pursuits of a city proceed uninterruptedly on Sunday, we are actually fatigued to hear city people talking piously to country people p<j about observing the Sabbath. ,u~ Tfoese are some of the businesses of a city ha that never stop work on Sunday: The gas h;< and electric lights; the street cars; the horses and vehicles at the livery stables; the prin- iei terson the morning papers; the employees of the hotels; the drug stores; (and we pre- j" sume, the bar-rooms, and the barber shops); (itthousands of cooks in the various families, Hi tho bread shops; the gambling houses; the j'', ^^^^^restaurants; the fruit stands. Besides these in the great trains with their bells and whistles, U come and go; the hacks fill the streets, anx- ^ ions to serve people. ca The ClrcaN. in Sells Brothers circus is to be here on Frl " i day, the IStb of October. They have adverl ti> Used their performance extensively, and we li' believe it is a good show, Iree from the objec- ^ tlonable features which characterized the 10 shows many years ago. Of late the circus has been conducted on a hlgber plane, and in W| a manner so as not to offend the sensibilities hi of any. For our own part, we are glad to see "I the circus come along, when we have a good humored meeting of people from every sec- yt tlon of the county. Save up a little change, and let the children see the performance and lo have a chance to look at the animals. A it merry laugh at the Jolly old clown, will do J1' V'; yon good. w* Editorial Visit. ro ij I Mb. g. E. Moork, of the Honea Path Chron- ^ Icle, was in town yesterday and paid a pleas- pu Kant visit to the Press and Banner ofllce. Mr. Moore contemplates going on the excursion ^ to Atlanta on the 16tb Inst. re " ? CHEEKFUL OUTLOOK. ou ^ oil ye Prosperity aud Happiness Knocking ' at Oar Doors. ^ The high price of cotton and the careful (r( credits which were made In the spring, to- bu gether with the promptness with which many farmers have settled, or are settling, to their accounts, nas given our merchants !in cheerful countenances. Never in the history pc of the town have the farmers settled their jai bills as promptly, and there never was a time . 0 ween they bad more money, or were disposed ,j( to spend It more freely. Hi All our merchants are well stocked with ()0 tbe latest ana best styies 01 gwu?, ,u tomers are corning from every quarter of tbe county, and all go away well pleased. fm Tbe growth of tne business of tbe town Is ?j, attested by tbe fact that our store houses are-t(j occupied, and many new firms are doing an nv excellent business. jai if%>s ex LOOK TO YOUR HEALTH. ? lir ? (h Cleanliness is Next to Godliness? on Filth in i>iscnsc nntl Death. * Tbe season of the year is upon when indlvidual citizens and official authorities cannot be too scrupulously attentive to tbe sani- aE tary condition of our city. vu Naturally we are blessed wltb a wonderfully salubrious climate in wbich malaria and WJ fevers do not thrive. la But in town or country there are apt to be localities where matter accumulates wbich ,a renders the air impure and unwholesome, jj, There are apt to be spots neglected which tj, may breed disease. It is only from tbe neglect of such places (-c tbat musquitoes or fevers can exist in ibis pure atmosphere. iu And it won't do any harm to noso about J carefully and even suspiciously and chase ()f down any ugly spots. l1? Get things clean and sweet. ac Use lots of lime and whitewash Kl, Watch your drains. m Clean out your wells. at Perhaps you may Have some member of ca your family or your neighbor's family a seri- w ous spell of lever. ju It Is due to yourself. eo It Is due to your neighbor. j-j, ABBEVILLE'S HEALTH. ? ? - Z Wblle Otber Towns Have SultrrHl, oi Abbeville 11 hn Been Singularly Blessed. it While many sections of this county and some of our neighboring towns have suffered. V| and are still sutrering, from various forms or f fever, the people or Abbeville have great , reason to be thanKful for their comparative exemption from the affliction that has befall- H en her neighbors. n. This happy exemption is due perhaps to two causes, namely: the natural drainwgeof the s, town, and the care with which the saDitary p{ committee has discharged its duty. ? - to n< l.nlla. H Those of our people who went out to see fr( . 11.41??He in 18 Deauiliut Htuc upciviitt ic)'(tiu |\#| their pains. The music was well rendered, 1,1 the acting was good and theyouug ladles pre- 80 sen ted a vision of loveliness. 'to The following is the cast of characters: wl Mountain Children?Allss Willie Bays, (Laila). Miss Belle Perrin, Miss Saidee Lee, Miss co / Ollle Hill, Miss Janie Quarlos, Miss Hubble Bays, Miss Lou Voss, Miss Mary Lyles, Miss w. Eliza Thomson. Miss Lillie Templeton, Miss s> Alma Corrie, Miss Plevna Seal, Miss Mamie Taggart, Miss Mn/.ie Cason, Miss Marie Gary, ' 1 Miss Uertru-'e Moore. Miss Lucy Morrow. Fairies.?Miss Bessie Jones, Miss Mamie Bowie, Miss Marion Corrie, Miss Mary Stark, '? Miss Fannie Stark, Miss Muud McCIuhk, Miss tr Nell Reese, Miss Lois Robertson, Miss Louise "J Swearlngen, Miss Lillie Henderson, Miss lone " Miller, Allss Mary Link. P1 Miss Hester delighted the audience with le her superb singing. Her voice is full and S& rloh. f' Abbeville is to be congratulated for iiaviut; Pl snch an accomplished musician to preside over the music department of the school. ** Mrs. DaPre kindly took the part assigned ni to Miss Bessie Jones. The young lady was Buffering from a bad cold, and couldn't sing. cr THE CITY OF ABBEVILLE. )inc Xotes of 11 Few of Jl?*r Cilizcii! ?The (irowlli of lli<> City Kfcnilj ami Onward. ,V town or city Ir made up of individual oit jus. and their history is the history of tli ly. ,\s the record of the pust in Abbeville's his ry Is oue In which individual effort ha en abundantly rewarded, where theefl'or is properly directed we have thought it no oiss to notice the names of some of thosi lio have been prominent, factors In makinj at record. While on the shores of Time are tlie wreck: many a ealluDt ship that started out 01 e voyage with high hopes and bright, pros cts, yet, in the main, those who obeye< ill known laws and regarded the errors o hers as so many buoys and light houses ive avoided the breakers and have conn fely into a haven of prosperity, where the: ive been rewarded by an abundant success Jood business methods have never failed U ward those of our citizens who have en red fruitful fields. If energy, good busines: ut and clear Judgment has tailed in Abbe lie It has been because it was misdirected. A hhoiri I lo hoc rr?o n vr nl H fi rmc \ty h r\ q ro uiol io\vn to everybody In Abbeville county id It Is of these of wbom we would firs eak. About three or four years ago Abbevilli ok on a new growth, and as the result o at new growth many new business house jre opened, and to-day many of them seen be on the high road to prosperity. THE OLD HOUSES. We have many old firms, some of whoti ive been with us ever since the revival o isiness after the war. All have done wel d kept the wolf from the door, while other tve grown rich,and are now nicely provide! r in old age. rVmong the old firms is (.'apt. L. \V. Whlti 10 has the largest store in the up-country b is one of the best merchants in the State id his reputation lor high integrity is onlj ualled the excellence ol his goods and thi w price at which they are sold. His pres ce is a benefaction to the community it uicb he lives. His next door neighbor, Mr. \V. Joel Smitf is among the very first to open a store ir bbeville alter the close of the war. His ex lleDt judgment and superior business tac is brought to him continued and uninter pted prosperity ever since. During al ese years be has lived comfortably and nov is laid by enough to assure the comfort o mself and family for the remainder of hli ars. Unassuming in his manners, yet ui an stands higher lor honesty and integrity id no man gives with a more liberal hand den the occasion appeals to his sympathy approval. Dr. VV. T. Penney, druggist, is one of th( Jest, if not the very oldest merchants it wn. No man has ever had a better charac r, or enjoyed a higher reputation lor nones , lor fair dealing, and intelligent discbarg( his delicate and responsible duties a6 drug <t. He lias saved money and has some ing of tbls world's goods to lean upon lu hli 1 age. Mr. R. M. Hill, who has served so long ant acceptably as Mayor of the city, came tc inevllle more than twenty years ago a: rk iu a store. Ho has now been a mer ant for many years. Independent In di.s isltlon and honest In dealings, bis excelleu dgment and firmness ol decision ha: ought success to blm, and his public spiri is won the sympathy of his townsmen, wb? .ve so often at the ballot box attested tbeii llh In him. Mr. P. K. Speed came to Abbeville some 111 en years ago Irom the farm and took a placi clerk at small salary. He soon developec to a first class business man, his salary w?i creased, and be afterward established thi ug business at which he ts now the head e prospered steadily for along time, uutl was enabled to marry one of Ueorgla'i st young ladies. Since his marriage he hai creased his energy and doubleu bis fortuue e is now oneof our rich men, and uo man, a ime or in the commercial world, is more de ably situated. Next door to him is Mr. W. E. Bell, wh< ns a nillliuery aud dry goods store. Hi me to Abbeville soon after the war. Hli tlom.table energy, his good judgment, am :cellent business methods put him at oni me ut the head of his liue of business ii is county. Misfortune crippled him atom me, but his ambition and his determlna m to succced brought him to his feet again id he is now determinedly and hopeiullj ok ing to the future. I'hat oldest of all the establishments, 11. W iwson Co., still has Its banner on the oute all. It is now lu charge ot Mr. James M iwsqn, whose fine taste, good judgment am ,>erafexpenditure of money has made hli ore iu .the Fali months of every year i ece of" beauty and activity, while all tin ar round, the most solid and the most sub autlal goods could always be found there is lather set up the business In 1541, long tie re the present owner came into possession id through peace and war that door hai jver been closed in over half a century ing may It continue open aud long may iti ortby owner live and prosper. L'apt. John G. Edwards has been a factor ir e business circles of Abbeville for abou rty years. He came here in the fifties from s father's farm to clerk In a store. Whet e war broke out he was moved by the sam< itriotic spirit that look others to the fiuli danger, where lie performed his duty as de der of the Lost Cause. He was one of tb< st to volunteer and was among the last u turn. Since the war he has been enga^ei the mercantile business, and his succesi id prosperity has been uninterrupted rouirh ail these years. He is now amotu ir rich men, tree ol debt, enjoying in lilt il age the fruits of labor in the youngei arsof bis lite. rbe Messrs A. M. Aill & Sons have mad< jnderful and pbeuominal success in tbeii isiness. The bead of the firm came bom* >ra the war without a dollar, and withoul siness training, but be bad good Judg enl, and that good Judgmeut enabled hiir make some money. Ilis sons Richard Hil d Heury Hill, were then in their "teens.' issesrfing something of their father's good dgment, they took to business from theii iuth up. Neither their strength nor theli ue was spent in riotous living. Instead o e dissipation, so common to village-reared ys, they went to work, and the result wai at at the close of each year they were richci an at Its beginning. They uever gambled ir Lures of any kind, but devoted their ener js to work?to hard work. They first open a store. Then they opened a sale anc rery stable. A little later on they bouuhi rge tracts of land and have for years beer tensive farmers. In the midst of tbeii osperity their younger brothers, WHllatr 111 and James Hill came to the front anc ey added their full share ol strength to th< m. They are all good business men anc eir success has not beeii surpassed by anj ie in tbls city. J. P. Hammond & Co.?father and son?C. V immond, Charles P. Hammond?is one o e solid and substantial Arms of the town lev ai me neau 01 oue ui wie iiiusi import it industries in the town, namely; tar ,rd, shoe shop, harness shop, salesroom, etc rter Mr. C. V. Hammond came to town, hi is for a long time conductor on the railroad ter he was depot-agent for many yeais hen his.son Charles P. Hammond had at Ined the years of maturity the firm of C. P ammond & Co. was organized. Since ther e firm has prospered'and grown larger a e years passed. No man in Abbeville unty has greater energy than Charles P ammond, and this together with his goo( dgment will ensure continued prosperity, l'he firm of P. Rosenberg <fc Co., (compose! Messrs P. Rosenberg and (i. A. vlsanska, is attained greater financial success thar ly other lirm in town. They own more ban! ock, more town bonds, more mortgages ore farming land, more town property thai ly other firm in Abbeville County. Thei .me to Abbeville some fifteen years ag< ith no money at all, bringing only gooc idgment and the ability to transact ant mduct a prosperous business. They an ch now. The firm of R. M. Haddon & Co. stand Kb in the community for financial ability id the strictestintegrlty. They commence! the bottom, and have risen with the in easing years. They own their elegant store ause. Several years ago they bought om the largest and most eligible lots in town id amid magnificent oaks they built an ele nit Home on the crest of the hill, when ley enjoy the shades of the trees ami ceive the most delightful breezes In Sum er. Uehides their real estate their large am iried stock is paid for, while mortgages ot rtnini? lands in me country, bunk stock and her sources of revenue pay tribute to thei -actlcal business success. Mr. R. W. Cannon has beeu with us fo ?ariy thirty-years. He lias hail in that tlnn irylug success, but of late things run rlgh raigbt ulong with him. lie learns by ex irieuce, and as time goes by he lays up some ling for the rainy day that is sure to coint most ol" us. Conservative an?l careful. In >w adds something to his estate every year, e caino among us alter the war, u reluijei 3m the persecution to which East. Ten no? eans were subjected in the sixties. lit is always stood high with our people, an* veral times he has been elected mayor o ecity. He has the confidence and jjood 111 of our people, aud in this world's goods f is on the safe side, and has no fears of tin mine years. Mr. VV. A. Teropletou came from Columbia hen a young man and east his lot with us nee then he lias held a good place in tin immunity. Ho was for years In the firm o mniiiKham Templeton. For perhaps ter airs has been doin^ business alone. He ii eceeding well. He has laid by something r old age. He has a good farm in the conn y, valuable stocks, aud a uood sum o oney employed in the mercantile business e is sale aud solid. Good judgment, am eat energy are his distinguishing characristlcs. Mr. t>. A. Douglass is one of the oldest mer lauts here, and we have with us no man >ssesslng more education, more ability ore integrity, or belter business methods e has stood the storms for many a year and s head Is still above water, with credit in >od as anybody, and possessing the en tin mtfdence and respect oi our people. Tin only reason that he is not now the richei man in town is the fact of his kindly hear He often yields to appeals to t'.ie heart whe he should obey the dictates of the head. 1 this way lie ha< lost, something of his n< * earnings, but in all his sympathies he nev< forgets to bo just before he is generous. H always has money to pay his debts and t spend when he needs it, but he would have great big pile of it were it not for goodness < * heart, in yielding to the appeals from thos n who may be needy. Messrs. Wallingford & Russell are an ol ' firm. They have been in business ever sine " the war, and they have succeeded rigt t straight along, one year niter another. The I are well oft'in this world's goods and are d< e lug h line business. S Mr. Jones F. Miller has succeeded splendh ly in the last ten years. He has an elegar * home, and bas a good f.mount. of ready cas 1 tn his mercantile bnsiness. He is one of th : solid men of the town. He doerves and ha 1 the good will of his neighbors. Several timt r he was elected member of the city council. Mr. H.D. Iteese is one of the old institi B Hons at Abbeville. He has been with us If f more than twenty years. He came from on ot the nuner counties, and has found this ) pleasant place to live. He owns a nice hocm " has a good stock of goods and a good run < s business. One of the most successful men in towi and one who has made least noise about It, I 1 Mr. John A. Harris. He has not gone int business on his own account, but he has sai 1 ed his money, and made profitable and sal investments. He has bonds, stocks an B mortgages enough to keep the wolf from th 1 door of his family as long as he lives. H B came from the country some fifteen yeai 1 ago, and he has taught our people a lesson 1 what a country lad may do, if ne tries. THE NEW FIRMS. Among the new stores, beginning at. th New Hotel, are Aug.W. Smith whose businef Dlaces him high in the first rank. His sui cess has been right straight along. His stoc is large, and a host of customers compel hie to keep an army of salesmen who are polit and serve customers most pleasantly to th best of bargains. Then there is Harrison & Game in the dru business. They have been in business longe , than Mr. Smith. They have an establishe 1 business and, financially, they are strong t the rocks of Gibraltar and, ae druggists, the are the equal of anybody. Mr. Thos. P. Thomson opened a small gn eery stoie next door, and Is perfectly satistie with the business and prosperity that hn come to his door. Mr. H. W. Lawson has a fancy grocey, an is doing first rate in his line of business. Mr. George White, formerly of Whit Brothers, opened a small provision store la* year. This year he moved into new an larger quarters, where he has opened an in mense stock of ladles goods in addition t other lines previously kept. Mrs. Taggart has opened a millinery an rnantua making establishment in Bell's Dr Good Store, and is getting rich right straigb along. She has hosts of customers that wi stick to her every day in the week. Cohen, as everybody in town knows, oper ed a clothing iiouse in White's Block a fei months ago. His success was so great, ths he lias just bought' an Immense stock c everything for gentlemen's wear. Becaus he has the needed articles and because h . sells them cheap, people come from far an ' near to select from the great piles of good ; which 1111 his shelves and load a hundre ' tables. The music house of Messrs. Cochran & Hll " ts an acquisition to the town aud sur 1 success will come to these young geutlemec ^ They are worthy business men, possessln 1 the elements of success, and we have n ' doubt that a liberal trade will be extended t them. Then there is Mr. .T. D. Kerr with his spier J did furniture, his cheap prices, and his polit j attention. He has lots of customers desplt 1 the fact that he does not advertise. ^ Coming up street we pass Mr. Martin * store, where he keeps some of the cnolces ; and best gentlemen's goods to be found i 1 town. He keeps next to the Court House, an s offers good bargains. s Mr. w. F. Cross has Just opened a new stocl . of groceries in part of Mr. Martin's stori 1 He starts out with the best of prospects, an will do well. Messrs. McDlll & Tolly, next door, bav I everything you want In furniture. HI ? prices are so law and his furniture, carpel J and rugs, are so pretty, that if you Iosb you 1 breath on sight of tbem, he has the fines e hearse in the up-country and will carry yo ^ oil to the cemetery in fine style. * Next above him Is Mr. Bernau, jeweler an * watch repairer. His place is Just perfectl > beautiful, or as some young ladles would say ! -It is too lovely for anything." Preclou stones and costly metals dazzle the eye an bewilder the senses with their splendor. J r Is perhaps the prettiest store outside of Cha: teston. 1 A new clothing establishment has bee N openeU lu the narrow store next to Mr. Col< * man's, where men may array themselves 1 e line linen or coarse goods, either. Mr. M. T. Coleman has been in business bu * a short time. He has won a place in the mei " ciiantlle world of which any young ma * might be proud. Full of energy, a good judg s of goods, aud being satisfied with small pr< * fits, he will always have a full share of cas s customers. Let everybody go to see th Racket Store, and see how easy Mr. Colema j can give you a good bargain. 1 Messrs. Perrln <fe Livingston have been I 1 business only about a year. They sre mos ' excellent business men, and their pleasan ; way ol dealing out good bargains makes thel 1 sloro a busy place, when any money is chan* " ing hands, or going over any of the counteri 5 Then next door Is Mr. ti. W. Lomax whos J success In a small store has never been es 1 celled by any one. He Is honest In his dea ~ Ings, and careful of hts credits. These tw 1 tilings will ensure permanant aud lastin ' success to him. J Mr. T. L. Douglass has a fancy grocery an r market, which he runs to the satisfactions c a host of customers, and in which he make ; a good living for himself. r Vnptl?orr<nu;n Wntthinirlnn i?ullhAnn.Tnhn. who sells thiugs so low that people do do ^ kouw where he can buy his goods. The " seem to think he Is a wizzaril or a sleight c } hand performer. ; Mr. J. U. Younger, some time ago opened first class beef market which he keeps up 1 [ tine style. This summer he established canniug factory, and canned thousands c r pounds of fruit, which he sells In the dlfleren 1 markets like hot cakes. Messrs. Maxwell & Russell are opening ' new beef market and will serve the public! r the most acceptable manner. ' Mr. Charles E. Bruce has opened a fane " grocery and restaurant. He furnishes tip to " meals,"and pleases everybody. We have mentioned only the new firm 1 that have gone into business within the lae ' year or two. All the old firms are at their ol r stands, prosperous and happy. J The farmers will distribute large amount 1 of cash, old established hous' h, as well a j the new places of business, will reap 1 rich harvest within the next three months. ' The firms mentioned have recently gon into business and represent Just that muc gain or growth to the town. WHY IS IT THAT THE COUNTRY BOY SU< ,* CKEDS WHK11E THE CITY UOY FAILS? L In the fact that so few of our business me are not native-born may be found a sermot ' If you are disposed to study It out. 1 Where are all the boys that have been reai ed In Abbeville for the last fifty years ? j' Why is it that so many of them hav 8 dropped out sight and are forgotten or ar > unknown to the present generation ? ' It is true that some of ^hem have gon j abroad In search of greater and wider fields < of uselulness. i in every city may be found representative , from Abbeville, except In the city of Abb< ! vllle itself. . But there is an innumerable host that bav passed beneath the surface, and are know j' no more. f Why is that nearly all the Important plact 5 In Abbeville are filled today by men wh i were born elsewhere? i Why did so many come to Abbeville t u make this their home, and thus crowd out < place aud position the boys who were to th s manor born? f Tlie country boys, despite the fact of th i disadvantages under wlilch they have labo . ed, have conquered a success and won th j victory where others failed, or dared not vet s lure. The business of the town is largely done b I country boys who came here and worked fc 8 place, and in their ettorts they have acquire I much of the property that should have bee - today a heritage for others. l They fill places of trust and honor, i Their influence is felt every where?in r< ciety, in church, Rnd in business circles?whil r the waning wealth, influeuce and powe ot the lineal descendents of the people of th r town is everywhere apparent. b There must bo a cause for every reBiill t Then why is it that the unpretentious strati( . er can come here and in a little while com . maud place, power and business while th > native-born citizen takes a less import an l> place, or retires entirely from the activ , scenes 01 inc. : Why Is It that so many of our own boys be k come refugees in strange lauUs?stniugeri among strangers. 1 Is it. because the town hoys take to educf I tion. idleness, society and dissipation ? Is it. because the country lad had grounda < in to him sound moral principles, Industriou u and laborious habits? There must, be a reason for this constan i and certain uprising of one set while anothe i. set fails to hold to that position to whlcl pi it was born and to which it was en f titled. i l iielaiiiicd Letter.*. ' Letters remaining in Abbeville post oftic for week ending Oct. 1. ' B?Howgb Willie. 15?Maker Martha, F.?Ford Leu, II..?Hawkins, Jeff, Johnson Mrs..lane, J.?Jackson Mrs. Martha, J.?Jaklng J. E. 1 J.?Jackson MlssSusa Anna. ' L.?Lomax John J. ' M,?M inpr M rs, Lizzie, 'l Hobt.S. Link P. M. at BIGGEST AND BEST SHOW ON EARTH' t. n * St KcIIn Brother*' Grent Tbree Ring in e j Circuit and IHnmmoth Menajcerle. 9a, ? I "Tho limps nhance and we liave changed ^ with them," said the Roman philosopher. It ^vi may also be said that these changes are not Ie always for the better, but often bring retro, gresslon and decay; and this Is particularly no " true of the circus of to-day. In fact, since the th ;? ! great ring-master, Death, gave Adam Fore- j.u ^ j paw and T. P. Barnum their flnnl cues, it ~ ? may be remarked that but one trnly great til , and legitimate circus remains, that of Sells fai , 'Brothers, which will exhibit at Abbeville, _f *" Friday. October 18,1895. 01 IP I The only big tented exhibition that will ye ~ i visit the city this season, introducing Grand afl ? | Triple Ring Circus, Hippodrome Races, MamIS! moth Menagerie, two Elevated Theatre . !S Stages, Austrrllan Aviary, Arabian Caravan, CIJ ! Tropical Aquarium, Spectacular Pageants, ne Trans-Paciflc Wild Beast Exhibit and Free street Parade. Sells Brothers present a more y e than abundant feast of everything which ap- til a pertains to the most popular entertainments. tLl e' In exclusive features, such as their monster , >r pair of Hippopotami, a whole flock of Ostriches, Trained Seals and Sea Lions, and a mi host of the rare curiosities too numerous to it 18 mention completes a wonderful performance, mi 0 The Sells Brothers' big enterprise has been 11 I' under one and the same management for a th ? longer period than any other in existence, bea Ing now In Its twenty-fourth prosperous year. !e No person can afford to miss the big show of 6 the world. Grand Street Parade at 10 a. m., . i on the day of exhibition. Special excursion 1 n ! rates on all lines to travel. 1 Mi ? ( / e i IJob's Chance. ?? !8 1 g0 > "Are you ready to go, Bob ?" J k "Not yet; I want to prove this col- ^ " unin of figures first." e| It was six o'clock. The clerks in ] _ j Abner Fair brother's warehouse were * locking their desks and preparing to go ( cl home. Bob Harrow and Louis Canton j 18 were the youngest clerks in the estab- foi y lisliment, both being sixteen years of j- age. The two boys were close friends. 1 d Tney lived in the same row of houses 19 up town, and they usually walked Co d home together. By the time Bob had done counting there was nobody in the ;? room except Louis and himself. As he i d reached for his hat, which hung above an ' his desk, he felt a drop of water fall on Se 01 his face. 1 d I "What's this?" he exclaimed, look- ^ y [ ing up in surprise ; and the next mo- ( ij I ment tbe explanation came in the from on a crack in tne ceiling. ] Both both knew in an instant that a C01 J water-pipe had burst above, and with ?? ?r all possible speed they proceeded to th, 6 move a pileof fine silks out of the way j | of the stream. They had just hurled s the last web to a place of safty, when d a smooth-faced, elderly man came in. j ii "I thank you, Louis, and you also, e Robert, for saving the goods," he said. ] ' Aud taking out his pocket-book, he o presented each of the boys with a five- 8l< o dollar bill. <. Neither Bob nor Lewis had much tb e money to spend. Both their families g0 e were poor, and their households. As gj ,8 they walked home they talked about in it what they would do with this money ] n that had been given them. Gs d "Did you hear Barton this morning i t offering to bet two to one on Gray's Jj* election ?" asked Louis. "Suppose we | d take him up? I've been reading the ?ri e papers pretty closely, and I fancy :*<?< is Gray's chances are no better than t Brown's. Ten dollars." continued a Louis, whose enthusiasm could not h< u wait for his friend's reply, "would be foi d a snug little sum. We could make our ['* y folks at home presents all around, and } have something left. And if we lose, pa U it can make no great difference." H? [t "It seems to me I wouldn't care for 1 r- money got in that way," said Bob. "I cl( n should want to feel that I had done ^ j-' something to merit it. There's no ^ Q value received about a bet." wi lt "Pshaw, Bot>! None of the fellows da r- look at thiugs that way. It's quite ren spectable to bet on elections. It isn't j y low gambling." _ b "It isn't legitimate business," said e Bob. "Either we lose outright, or we n get what we give no equivalent for. I believe I'll give my five dollars to my J 't mother." a; 'J Louis was a bright boy aud a good su j. talker; but he could not persuade Bob [{p < to change his mind. He risked his 1 .? own money the next morning, and in C i- the course of a few days he was de- ? ? lighted to find himself a winnpr. K Louis was now called a "lucky fellow" d by the men in the office, several of '* ' <-/\ fo Iro n Ir i ? ? <4 nf n/\f S/ia " | \V LIU ill uc^an IW tttuc a nuiu m uuticc 8 of him that gratified bim exceedingly. " Even Mr. Fairbrother appeared to be 11 interested. "So your friend won ten dollars ou the election ?" he said one day to Bob. nj a "How comes it that you didn't het?" ? "I prefer to keep chance out of my >f affairs as much as possible, Mr. Fair1 brother," answered Bob. a "Ah, you were afraid of losing your n money? Would you have bet if the e1 risk had been less?" ? "No, sir," said Bob, wondering at the old gentleman's interest in the subs ject. "I don't want to get money by [} chance," Two years passed. Then something 8 happened that threw the house of Ab* ner Fairbrother into a state of excitement. One of the high-salaried men e purposed leaving, and the question that interested everybody was, who would succeed to the place of honor - and profit? Mr. Fairbrother did not always advance his men regularly, or n by any known rule, and the men i, quietly and expectautly discussed one another's chances. r* Louis Canton was one of the confie dent ones. He knew he had done good e work, and he had been complimented e by Abner Fairbrother, who rarely be- ( >f stowed praise. During the two years that had elapsed Louis had grown tall and find looking. Already he was re jgardedasa young business man of e great promise. People generally liked D him, and treated him with marked reislspect. And, moreover, his salary had ~ ?j been raised three times. 0i The clerks were all in their places >f I one morning earlier than usual. Few H remarks were exchanged amonjy them eias the business of the day began. A r-1 number of busy penmen sat at the e I desks in a large room, in one of which was Mr. Fairbrother's private office, y I About nine o'clock the door of this * j litt'e room opened, and the familiar A n ' figure of this little room appeared. *1 "Robert Harrow, will you step this i way ?" he said. FF el Bob laid down his pen and crossed CH r ! the room. He was a little anxious lest ei he might not have given perfect satis- | i i faction. ^ "Well, llobert," Mr. Fairbrother be' gan, when he and Bob were alone tot gether, "you once said you didn't c want to win people's money from them by chance. Now you will have an hon- X ," est chance to earn three thousand a X jyear." Bob could hardly believe his , senses. j "Yes, yes, llobert," said Abner Fair-! k brother, assuringly, with oue of his ; rare smiles, "f mean to give you the G r! vacant place, f want a young man in ?U1 ii 11 oi your principles. ? i ne v uipoi tur. To distinguish geuuiue butter from oleomargarine, the following teat is re- g' B! commended ; Draw a knife through a piece of the questioned butter, and separate the parts thus divided. If it ever saw the in9ide of a churn, therej will be watery exudations in the track of the knife ; but if it is a combination of prepared aud disguieed fat, there -? will he a smooth greasy surface only. CI' The test is largely used by butter uier! chants. Hlrj ! 4 Cigarette* and Bladenl*. President David Starr Jordan, of the anford University, deserves a liearg from all boys and young men. He ys: "As a college teacher my experience ,th boys who have formed the cigar;e habit is somewhat limited. It, wever, confirms me in the opinion at such boys are like worrny apples; ey drop long before the harvest ne. Very few of them ever advance r enough to enter college. Very few those who enter last beyond the first ar. They rarely make failures in ;er life, because they do not have y after life. The boy who begins ? "A**A n?nnlr{n/? KofnrO Vl O IQ fi ff-PPtl ??HCllC SUIUIMIJ^ utiWiv uv ver enters the life of the world, hen other ?oys are taking hold of e world's work he is concerned with e sexton and the undertaker. "There is one grim argument to be ade for the use of cigarettes by boyshelps on the survival of the Attest, le manly boy does not take to such ings." Supply Company'* Local*. *ew Goods coming every day. ?Ve have added to our stock a full line of isons Crackers at low prices, try a pound. 2ottolene, Cottolene. Fresti. )ur34 Inch all Wool Serge at 25 cents is ing like hot cakes. 3eautiful storm serges at very low prices. Collet Soaps. Buttermilk 5 cents, Copco 5 Qts, Iwory 10 cents. Try Copco for soinelng fine. Bargains in Flour. V splendid Rio CoIIee "> lbs for SI. Janned Goods at low prices. Bargains in .Pants uiotn, a spienuia gooas r 25 cents a yard, something good for 15 cents rardWe want to show our goods to every man >man and child in tbe county, and will do r best to show bargains in good goods, irae and see us. C. P. Hammond A Co'* LocmIm. IVe have Just received our newflne shoes d are ready to shoe you for the winter. e the styles and prices. larness?recollect we are headquarters in Is line and have a tremendous stock on nds. Set our family rates on s!\oes for your fall ler. Crunks?We are selling our entire stock at st. Going out. of the trunk business. Sec r line of trunks and valises. )ur home-made shoes are the best. Try em. Belts and whang leather In stock. C. P. Hammond & Co. iruce's restaurant has a French cook, td Don't forget that Haddon's fall and winter ening begins lo-morrow, the 26 Tbe la js are cordially invited to inspect their >ck. <ee Haddon's adveltlsement in Ibis Issue, e largest and most complete stock of ladles ods tbey have ever brought out. Don't fall to see Speed's big line of Toilet aps. His selection has never been equaled Abbeville. :t never falls what don't why Harrison <Sc imes Ruby Llnlmenl try a bottle only 25c. Pry a pair of those Harris wire buckle susnders at the Racket Storo for 10 cts. l'liey e sona gooas?noi piecea. Vnother big lot. of that 3 yd embroidery k on spools at Racket Store. ? spools for >uts. iend to Geo. R. Strickle Room No. 5 10 Nor ws Building Atlanta Ga.. for bis prices on eD. H. Baldwin & Co., Piano and Organs. ?sells direct from the factory. Write him * prices and when, you go to the Exposlm call and see him It will be to your lnrestto see him andhis piano and organs, tf. ituby Liniment will cure a lame back or a in In your side try It. For sale jonly by irrlson & Game. Bruce's restaurant keeps a full line of fine tars and cigarettes. Srnce's restaurant furnishes meals at 25,35 d 50 cents. The County Alliancc of Abbeville County II hold Its next quarterly meeting on Friy, October 11th next. Jno. C. Watkins. Sec. Third Dist. Alliance. Vnderson, S. C., Sept. 11, 1805. Restaurant. would announce to my frinds and customers that I have moved ray KESTAUVNT to Cothran's Block, on Washington reet, where I will be glad to serve the pubwith as good meals as the provisions of , 8 market will afford. HARRIET E. ADAMS. )ct. 1,1395, Cms. GROCERIES. % CXT DOOR TO COURT HOUSE IN STORE OF C. J. MARTIN. 1 will carry a full fcock of GROCERIES LT THE LOWEST PRICES. JIVE ME A TRIAL. W. F. Cross. Lirajslu Si renin. -DEALERS IN 11 Kinds of Piiwfirifis. >aa aaaaa v? w v* v ww--vrrj LESH MEATS, SAUSAGE. 1100 HEAD 1 [EESE AND FISH. lANNEDGOODS f every description, i Presh Bread i i always on hand. live us a call when Id need of anything In : line. We guarantee satisfaction. Particular attention iven to our u A WI:T ' Lj 1 epartment. emember the \ lace, N'o. 2 Wash in ({ton >et. j ^^1^, FALL: ?^.auxt = WII /Mil" IT mock is n ? TP HE Ladies are cordiallay invited to i tern HATS, showing the latest combinatio shapes, trimed and untrimed, on exbibi displayed Ribbons, Velvets, Chiffon, Vei Sacks and Hoods, FEATHER BOAS, La &c. Our iry fiee-ds | embraces the largest collection of foreign in this market. Woolen Dn are cheaper this season than ever before, i 35 cent*. Never sold before for less than 3 lish Suiting?beautiful goods. 25o; 38 and 4 and up. 52 inch all wool Figured Chevk Cloths, 25 per cent, cheaper than last seasoi New Plaids-Over 5 No two alike?beautiful goods, 60 cents to last seasons prices. ALL WOOL SERG1 and 40 inch plain and fancy dress stuff', 15, winter suit. 3G, 40 and 46 inch plain Black Mohairs. FIGURED THE LATEST BLACK STUFF OUT. ever bad. Black Serges will continue in fa SILKS! ! You will be surprised when you see our 1 in these parts. You will be more agreeab LATEST?Black Figured Gros Grain Sil elion effects. SILK WAISTS are still the men Cotton Dre The mills of this country are now turnir Dress materials. We are showing many of Taffeta Moires, Fleece lined Gros Grain, latest. %% Dress Tri] As usual, we show a large collection of t vets, Braids, Fur Trimmings, Thibet, in bl CHINELLE TABLE COVERS ! ! WIKTDOW i 100 Fiber Shades with best grade fixture out fringe. 50 dozen Ladies White, all Linen heram SOMETHING NEW: All Linen Unble chiefs only 15 cents. Table Towels, Crash, 60 inch 1-2 bale Table Lie from 10 2-3 cents yard, up. w Domestic : Bie and Brown Shirtings, Colored Ch Bleached and Unbleached Canton Flanneh White and Re Cheaper than ever. EIDER DOWNS, FRENCH and GERB for Infant's and Children wear. FAST BLACK For Ladies, Misses, Children and Buys, line Fast Black Hosiery in this sectiou. Shoe Deri Ladies Kid Button Shoes from $1.03 up. Ladies Kid Button Shoes?"good year welti a pair of our button Kangaroo, "good yet Madam Foe. D and E widths. SCHOOL i The demaml for a good, every dav, sch people learn the value of buying a SOLID Winter Wraps, Caj made up in the latest styles, and prices as (Jape, all wool, only 90 cents, Iflack aud Ta ^ CORSETS! ! Corsets from 2-> cents up. From the lea* We can suit ail classes. CJA-WJPJEGCSS * ? INOItAINS, a specialty. Bought direct iold cheap. The foe Larpst and Host Complete ill timle one roof?to he found in this sectioi ii respectfully, R. M. HADD ji M ;ii MB a JTER i ow Open. ? aspect our stock. A variety of patns of colors and all "up to date" tlon. In our Milinery room will be iliags, Doited Netts, Infants Knit ces, Embroidery, Feathers, Flowers, and domestic dress stuff ever shown ess Goods 36 inch all wool Henriettas at 25 and 5 and 50 cents. 36 inch fancy Eng0 inch all Wool Serge, 25, 35, 50 cents, >t, 75cents; old price$1.00. Broad i. A THING OF BEAUTY, THE . - i 0 Dress Patterns. $1.00. At least 25 per cent off from 3 cheaper than ever. A big line 86 20 and 25 cents. Makes a stylish ;*I MOHAIRS, Henriettas, the best values we have ivor for skirts and winter suits. SILKS! I M iue of Silks. Nothing to equal it ly surprised at the prices. THE ks. Colored Silks in the new Cam! fashion. ;ss Stuff, mm Ig UUl bUO gicaiccn ??I ICIJ Ui vwvtvu ' the latest novelties from 7 cents up. Vicuna Cloths, &c., are a few of the minings. %% he latest novelties in Jet, Silks, Vel" ack, white and gray. CHINELLE PORTIERS! SHADE3S. s, cheaper than ever, with and with\ ICXEXXJE'S S ted stitched handkerchiefs, only 10c. :ached Hand Embroidered Handker L,inens. len, 30 cents. Colored Table Damask : Goods. %% eviots, Winter Shades in Percales ?, Checked and Striped Homespun. id Flannels. in new rich colorings. kfAAr FLANNELS HOSIERY, Ifemember, we carrj the greatest n inn nn + ell uinuiit. BCD and E widths. See our line 4"?wear equal to hand made. Try ir welt." Common-Sense Heel and SHOES ! ool shoe, is bound to increase, as our leather shoe for girls. >es and Jackets, stonishingly cheap. A pretty Fall u. CORSETS!^ ding manufacturers of the country. r from the manufacturers, and will be Tino nf TAT1TF0 / PflflTlCt U1UG U1 DaUlliiO UUUUtf 11 of the State, (five us a call. on & CO. i i ! i