The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, January 20, 1897, Image 4
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The Pressed Banner.
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BY HUGH WILSON.
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ABBEVILLE, S. C.
fgfPublished every Wednesday at
$2 a year in advance.
Wednesday, Jan. 20, lbyz.
Oov. Evan* and Cleuisou ('ollfKr.
The recent message of Governor Evans to
the Legislature has much to say of Clemson
College. A friend accounts for his stand
against the College In this way :
"Governor Evans gave Clemson a black
eye In bis last message. That was expected,
or something like it. He was very anxious
when elected Governor to be made one of the
trustees of tbat Institution, but was not. Id
January, last year, when tbe college was under
fire by the Senate and House, tbe board
had a meeting In Columbia. Tillman, who
was In Washington, telegraphed to the board
that be could uot come, and asked tbat Evans
be allowed to take his place on the board
This they refused to do. (Notice that he says
he is not a Trustee.) His "personal Inspection"
consisted In bis stopping over at Clemson
and taking dinner with the Rock Hill
girls on their return from tbe Atlanta Exposition,
and rumor says tbat bespent one nigbt
witb President Cralgbead.
"Again. In tbe recent election forSenator:
In the first primary Evans got Si and Earle
60 votes, out of 105 at Clemson. In tbe second
primary, alter Superintendent of Education
,.?.t ??? Arim others, had been at
?Utl^UClU auu vuv w. , _
Clemson possibly in the interest of Governor
Evans, be got less than 30 votes. Now put all
these things together, and consider that there
is a great deal of "human nature" in most
inert, and you have tbe sequel to that part of
his message."
If these statements come any way near reflecting
the facts as they existed due allowance
should be made for that part of tbe message
which treats of Clemson. For some rea
son unknown to us, it seems tbat no good
feeling existed between tbe Board of Trustees
and the Governor. The Governor no
doubt felt tbat he had not been properly
treated by the Board. When we feel that we
have been mistreated, we generally see things
In a distorted condition.
If the Board of Trustees really did mistreat
tbe Governor of the State the fact Is to
be regretted. It was impolitic and unwise
for them to do so. In bis official position be
deserved that recognition whlob would have
made of blm a friend of tbe college, instead
of an enemy.
But brushing aside all these personalities,
tbe people have nothing to do with the feellog
which may exist between the Board of
Trustees and tbe Governor. Even if the
Board had mistreated the Governor be should
not bave used bis official position to resent a
private pique.
If any one will take upon himself the
trouble to inform himself, it Is almost certain
that be will be convinced of tbe excellence of
tbe institution, and be fully persuaded as to
tbe magnitude of tbe beneficent work which
It Is doing for the youth of the State. If any
man has doubt on this subject, let bim write
to President Craighead for a copy of the catalogue
of the Institution.
This newspaper was opposed to tbe establishment
of tbe college, but Blnce It bas been
established, and Blnce we have sought to
be Informed on the work of the college, we
are a believer In ClemBon, and a supporter oI
methods and the men who control it.
This newspaper became acquainted witb
Mr. Craighead at Abbeville several years ago
when we were holding *a teacher's Institute.
and from that time until today we are for
President Craighead first, last and all the
time. We believe be Is tbe right man In tbe
right place, and we further believe tbat tbe
only shortage to be found In him lies In tbe
fact tbat be belongs to tbe wrong church. If
be were a Baptist, and not a Methodist, we
believe tbat we would never bear a whimper
Id opposition to him. If be should be ousted,
see if a Baptist does not fill tbe place. Because
of our belief in blB competency
to fill the place which he holds, and because
of our belief that he is persecuted on account
of big religion, the Press and Banner will
stand by President Craighead until some
man can furnlsb a good reason to induce us
to do otherwise.
HaklbK a Scape Goat of the Presl*
. dent-Elect.
If Bryan bad been elected President be
would have been blamed for tbe dull business
season of tbe last three months and tbe railureof
tbebantu tbat have recently gone under
tbe tl()e. Not a word of blame or vituperation
Is heaped on McKinley by the Democrats.
Mara Hanna bas notblng to say.?
Carolina Hpartan.
Let our brother think for a moment.
Grover Cleveland is still President of tbe
United States. Bryan and McKinley are private
citizens, and have no more to do with
solvency or insolvency of any bank, or any
Industry, than the man In tbe moon. If
bankers waste tbe money with which they
have been entrusted, or if mills are run on
nnKnBlnaoo.lllra mnthMa lan't it AhiMlflh
blame some else for tbe dereliction? Every
man on tbe face of tbe eartb knows tbal
McKlaley and Bryan are not responsible for
anybody's bad methods. However, to blame
otber people for our own errors or misdeeds
was commenced very early in tbe history of
tbe bnman family, and we presume tbe babit
will be continued forages to come. Men wbo
conduct business on business principles, and
push it intelligently, seldom blame anybody
for anything that may go wrong. But tbere
. are people wbo a) ways blame others for tbelr
Bnnn mlfifnrlnnp A man Id to rome extent
the architect of hie own fortune, and we can
thrive without even consulting Mr. Bryan or
Hmt. McKinley. A man to thrive must scrouge
little, and be a little self-assertive. A man
^ftrbo fails in business under one President,
Kvlll likely never be a shining light in buslRess
circles, even though his favorite candl^Katc
should be elected President. Tbe busl^Kiess
whose prosperity depends on the elec.
tlon of anybody must have a precarious existence.
C'beera for Governor Ellerbe.
Governor Ellerbe in bis inaugural address
comes out squarely and 6trongly In favor ol
the dispensary law. He believes the dispensary
the solution of the liquor question.
Tbe great mass of law-abiding cltleens will
endorse Governor Ellerbe in his manly and
fearless declaration in favor of the best liquor
law that South Carolina has ever had.
The liquor element of tbe State will be
sadly disappointed If they counted on him an
a friend to tbe license system. Liquor gets a
black eye in tbe inaugural address of Governor
Ellerbe, and blind tigers may find in it
nothing on which they can base a bope.
Will Walk In March.
Antrevllle, S. C., Jan. 15tU, 1S97.
John F. Gray while bunting birds some
time ago accldently fired bis gun while tbe
barrels were resting on bis foot. Tbe entire
load came out at the bottom of his shoes.
Tbe wound Is doing well. I)r. Anderson
thinks be will be able to walk oy March 01
April.
Bell, Ellis A Co.
Great bargains in colored Outings and
Dress Ginghams, to make room for Spring
Goods. Bell, Ellis & Co., Due West. S. C.
We wllljcarry the largest stock of Millinery,
Drese Goods, New Wash Goods, that was evei
shown in Due West. Bell, Ellis & Co.
We will have an experienced Milliner tc
take charge of our Trimming Department,
Bell, Ellis & Co.
Don't think we can't suit you in a Hat or
Dress. We will show you tbe very latesi
Paris styles in Hats, Bonnets and Dress Goode
and Trimmings. Bell, Ellis & Co.
Grip capsules relieves pain In 30 minutes,
cures tbe grip in 12 hours, prepared by Harrison
& Game.
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Keep off The (JrnH*.
McCorinick Times.
As told in the Times last week, Capt. H.
: Robluson was employed to run n survt
I from 'Abbeville C. H. to tbe Green w
county line to determine wnetuer or noi i
Greenwood people had run their line neai
to Abbeville than the eight mile limit, alio
ed by the Constitution. He finished t
work last Saturday and made his report i
Monday, which show* that the Greenwoi
county line is only 7 :KM0O miles from Abl
ville C. H., or in other words, the new coun
line runs two thirds of a mile nearer to A
beville than it should run. The establif
ment of this fact. It is believed, will preve
the present Legislature Irom passing the A
setting off Greenwood county. And nc
comes an interesting question, wheth
Greenwood will be allowed to make a m
survev and hold another election at once,
whether she will be forced to wait four yea
longer. The law says that when a sectii
makes an effort to secure a new county ai
fails.another election on the question shi
not be held on the question lu the sail
territory within four years. The people
Abbeville cannot be blamed for protectii
themselves, but at the same lime ii does n
look lair tbat Greenwood should be keptoi
of the new county for lour years ou a me
technicality like this.
ThePressand Banner notes with regret
disposition to blame Abbeville because tl
Greenwood surveyor ran the Hue too ne
to Abbeville. Abbeville trusted the survey
to run It right, but when it was discover
that such wes not the case, other surveyo
were employed to correct the survey. Abb
ville bad nothing at all to with tbe first su
vey.Jand if the surveyor had been content
keep at a distance, there wculd now be i
room for question.
The Speaker.
Abbeville notes with pleasure that Hon.
B. Gary was unanimously elected Speaker
tbe House of Representatives. There we
others wbo bad an eye on the honor, but
tbe last moment, tbey determined not tort
for tbe place. Mr. Gary has served two yea
as Speaker, a^d bis unanimous re-election
the best testimonial of his ability, and fltue
for the place.
Tbe ?w Conuly.
Several ill-natured paragraphs have appeJ
ed in the newspapers In reference to Abt
ville and tbe proposed new county of Gree
wood.
As far as this newspaper is Informed t
people at Abbeville have no feeling in t
matter, except opposition to encroachme
on our territory. If anybody has put a strf
In tbe way of the new county, except in i
sertlng our rights, we are not Imformed
the fact.
Under the new constitution the question
one lor the people, who are within the pi
posed new lines, to settle.
But the constitution forbids the runnlne
the county line nearer than eight miles
Abbeville, and our people would notdeser
the respect of anybody If we allowed the u
lawful taking of our territory.
There is no sort of doubt that the line
much nearer Abbeville than the constltutic
al limit.
Abbeville will contend for her legal rlgh
She ask nothing but Justice, and every bom
man, who loves fair play, should be wllll
to accede that much. We have no apology
excuse to offer for resisting unlawful ?
croachment upon our territory.
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DR. CLIFTON'S SEKMON,
.Some Xoleft of n Notable Dincoar:
Which Wan Delivered in (he Met
odiMt Church.
Dr. Clifton preached to a full bouse la
Sunday morning. Omitting all tine epi
theories of theology and discarding eve:
semblance of a pretense of supernatur
knowledge as to the will of the Almighty, I!
preacher made borne thrusts from begltinli
to finish! He touched bis bearers at evei
point, and presented wholesome truths in tl
most forcible manner, while he dwelt up<
some of the many evils from wblcb we sunt
1'be.nreacher thought too mauy of us suit
from *ihe habit of fretting. We often allc
little things to worry us, and by tills worry
needless fretting, our natures are sometlm
soured. In this expression of discontent,
fretting, we commit the Bin of uutban
fulness to Almighty God in not appreciate
ibe great gifts and benefits which be has t
stowed upon us.
True Christians owe the world a cheerf
countenance, and those who are eudowi
with a noble spirit will not only discount t
petty annoyances of life but will, with a che<
ful heart, give bumble and hearty thanks
our heavenly Father for the many blessln
which we receive. The numberless comfoi
with which we are blessed should make o
hearts glad. We should let the light aod lo
of our Savior be reflected in a cheerful, hapi
lace.
Tbe preacher warned his bearers agalt
that witticism, which men generally utter
at the expense of others, and, will
they too olten directed at some o
who might be deeply wounded. Such i
act Is cruel and unchristian-like. Hum
has a tendency to witticism; witticism hat
tendency to sarcasm; the love of sarcas
would exercise its sway even to the everlai
IUK wuuuuiugui a uiuiuci. oaiubsui, iik<
sbarp poiuted sword, or poisoned arro
would make Its wound in lliesoul serious a
lasting. Tben, acknowledging the faib
bood of God, and tbe brotherhood of man,
should refrain from tbe exercise of a cruel
which may atfect a brother's welfare lor ;
time.
The preacher dwelt on tbe importance
debt paying?common honesty. We were <
joined by tbe scriptures to owe no man at
thing but love- No debt should be lncurr
in the absence of a reasonable and honest <
peclatlon of discharging the obligation,
was possible, however, fur a man to lail to p
a debt and still be an honest man, but no m
has a right to tbe claim or honesty If be fa
to make every reasonable effort to pay t
debt, regardless of legal technicalities. If t
debtor could not pay, he ought to go to I
creditor and renew his promise, wltn furtl
assurance of honest intent. The worst e
that con Id befall a people, as individuals,
as a church, is debt. Debt, which would ha
like a millstone about our necks, should
shunned, and tbe man or tbe congreg?tl
which allows debts to stand against the
should carefully examine ibelr own heai
before laying claim to common honesty.
The real Christian should be true and loj
to bis own church. Keeling that bis own
iigious creed best answers toe cravlugs of I
own heart, he should recognize tbe fact tt
other churches in like manner best satii
tbe longings of tbe hearts of those Cbristia
who connect themselves with other branci
of Christ's church. Loyalty to one's ov
church, and respect for the religious couv
tlons of others, are marked traits of the b
men on earth.
The preacher urged the cultivation of
pure heart and the adoption of correct a
upright methods In all the relations of II
Our sins would find us out, and the hldeoi
ness of the evil that might lurk In the hea
would sooner or later make Itself appare
We might for a time dissemble and hi
from our neighbors the ugly spots in c
character, but sooner or later our real char
ler would be known. The only safe rule I
In being in reality what we would appe
Honesty of thought and honesty of spe?
and honesty of action is the only safe rul
when guided by a sincere and intelligent <
sire to do the right.
Too many uncharitably think that
those who have ever expressed or had a
doubts, are either atheists or unbelievers. ]
, lief is based on reason, and no man can h
from believingthat which appeals to his r
1 son. Honest doubt, which searches for
. truth, Is better than blind unreasoning bel
Our religion Is based upon an intelligent ci
victlon of right and wrong. If after invei
gating and learning the truth, our relig
cannot withstand even the assaults < f at
ists and unbelievers, it Is not worthy of (
loyalty, But It has stood the test of time,
has sweetened the home. It has purified
tireslde. It has raised woman trom the t
lion of a menial to that of man's hono:
i queen. It has made her in sweetness u
> purity, second only to the angels. And
cause of what our religion has done fork
. she will always be true and loyal, and no
i telllgent mau. who thinks for a moment, v
repudiate the religion of Jesus Christ, wh
has done so much for her.
A GOOD RECORD.
At the close of Or. Clifton's sermon he
1 nounced that an Important congregatioi
; meeting would be held Immediately after
benedlctton. It looked as If nearly everybc
understood what was coming, and there v
a rush lor the doors. But not all went o
Some true and tried members remaine
pillars of the church. The pastor annoum
1 that there remained on the church a debt
$ 1,400; and then called for subscriptions w
which to liquidate the same. The first ra
to speak said that he would give S300; I
; next man promised S250, the next a si
i something smaller, end so on, until thl
persons had subscribed $1,180? all these s
scriptlons being by men who are able to d
charge their obligations.
i The people of Abbeville are not a rich p
pie, but they freely give of their substance
ttie church.
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6) per yard, S ceu ts Ginghams at 5 cen
yk TERMS CASH, ALL BILLS
<| EACH MONTH, WILL BE PREi:
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D. Severn! Minor case* I>I*|>on?m1 of JiHllC"
('olliran am Solicitor? Row
he lev Cane Today.
he The Court, of General Sessions convened In
nl the Court House on Monday morning. The
Clerk called tlie roll of Grand and Petit JuIW
rors, and all answered to their names except Is
is- three. This is a remarkably good attendance Si
of especially for the January Term of Court, fr
Judge Gary who presided at this term after a
he usual bills bad been given out made a
is short but able charge to the Grand Jury, o
which will be read with interest. We give It V
ro" in full:
o
of Mr. Foreman and Gentlemen of the Grand
Jury: In ttie outseiof Its association with d
?? those who are to perform your time-honored
ve and inestimable lunctions, It Is a venerable
custom for the Court to atlord some brief ex- ti
presslon in defining your duties and in outlining
their importance to the public welfare, rr
is To some of you this may be unnecessary. G
)n But inasmuch as your duties as Grand Jurors
are among the most important that you, as J
citizens, owe to the community In which you
ts. live and are a part, they can never be too
iR. forcibly impressed upon you ; nor too well
understood, .
D? I need not tell you that the origin of the
or grand jury may be traced to a remote period ?
of English history. The institution came
across the Atlantic with our adventurous
forefathers, who established and peopled the
American colonies.
Letmeimpress upon you. gentlemen, in the 5;
outset, that you are not here on pleasure bent,
nor are you here for the transaction of private *1
business. But you are are here in tne performance
of a very grave and responsible
public duty.
You are not alone the custodian of the lib- f*
erty of the citizen, but also of the safety and
k security of the public, lu so far an these may
" oe ttuecteu UJf liuiauuiii. v.. W. wu.
common country. You have been termed
tbe strong right arm of the court. You touch tl
181 the electric button ihat puts tbe machinery tt
,D of thia court In motion. Uutll|you have acted t?
ri' the court Is powerless. ai
.ttl Tbe law of the land Is, that no one charged ai
'ie wltb a violation of the orlmlnal law, can be
>? put to his trial till he has been Indicted by a
[i' grand Jury. You are not the triers of any
rte cai-e. but you simply prefer an accusation fj(
>u lu tbe name of tbe Stale of South Carolina, ijTbeoatb
wblch basjustbeeu administered j,
er to you should be tbe cbart by wblcb you are tt
lW guided In the performance of your duty as a Di
grand Juror. e,
es if in tbe performance of that duty your ef- ra
Pr forts are paralytic, wby to that extent you
,l?" paralyze the right arm of tbe court. To him
then wbo would have and deserve tbe good
>e opinion of his fellow man, I need not dwell
upon tbe weighty character and binding obUJ
ligation of tbat uual responsibility.
j 1 am sorry to admit to you gentleman, that r(
"e the oft repealed charge "that the law has aj
5,r" failed" is too often true But while admitting ?{
10 ibis fact let met impress upon you, that It Ik 01
K8 not from any defect in the system under .
which our laws are administered, but tbe
,,r fault, Is in those who undertake to adminls- A
ve ter, or who are charged with, the administralion
or the laws. {?
Tbe human mind has not been able to im- r
, prove upon the system. .
l^et me remind you, gentlemen, that you
CD" are the representatives of a County whose "
ne past and present hist jry (with the exception
an of a brief Interval) has reflected such glory to ?h
;or ber name. In which all of her sous have a c
' B Just pride, wbetber on account of tbe necessltudes
of fortune or from any cause they have
il" crossed ber borders, they have always cner!a
lshed a pride lu tbe glory of Abbeville. But c<
w> while, gentlemen, we may Indulge In a natu- ai
Da ral exultation In the renown of our country, p
8,r" and while we may Justly boast or tbe beauty s<
|vJre and symmetry of our laws, by luditTerence s<
'Y, and lnatteutiou we may endanger the one
and give reproach to the other. b
, The patriot has been eloquently reminded tl
01 that "eternal vigilance Is tne price of liber- n
}D* ity." si
It has also been said tbat the service of the ci
,t Juror Ih tbe "painoiiBui ui pcuco. u
f' You should then be reminded, gentlemen,
' that you are dealing with the worst enemy 01 li
society?the criminal. The lndtvldual who w
wUlully violates the laws of his country. The
iiu object of all law Is to promote peace, happl- d
. * ness and good order to society. And li, In A
dealing with this euemy to socieiy you are t!
,ir misguided or improperly influenced by any
'consideration other thau Is contemplated by a
v1 law and the spirit of your oath, you out sow a o
?r cancerous sore In this community?the results C
of which you cannot estimate. tl
Who can say that soouer or later, the loving ci
wife you lelt at home, or the Innocent babe, 11
may become victims to Improper consldera- tl
ris Hon on your part. it
. The State furnishes you dbunsel in the per- b
son of her solicitor. If iu your Intercourse n
\e~ with him you are iu doubt upon any question S
'J that may arise, you are welcome to have such p
I?, assistance as the Court can afford you.
Entertaining the belief that when your duties
are ended, 1 may congratulate the public
^ upon tneir vaiue, you maj. uuw icmc.
ic- Solicitor Ansel, being absent attending on
est the session of ibe Legislature in Columbia,
and being unable to leave. Judge J. S. Colli *
a rau wan substituted in his place as solicitor
nd by order of tbe Court.
fe. The Graud Jury returned a true bill against
us, Albert Jordon charged wtlb tiousebreadiug
rt- and lie was arratgned and pleaded guilty to tl
nt, tbe charge. Sentence whs deferred uuill his n
Ide attorney, Mr. Giles, could be present.
>ur The case agalust young Peter Rowley c
ac charged wllh murder, which case was trans- E
ies ferred to this county from Greenville, has e
ar. been set for trial on today, and will be taken
?ch up first thing this morning. r
e? The tlrst case tried wan mat against Adam
lie- Martin charged with resisting arrest and ag- n
gravated assault. Defendant was represented
all oy E. G. Graydon, Esq., and the Jury lound v
ny him not guilty.
3e- Mr. J. H. Knox was then arraigned under a i
elp charge ot murder. Delendant pleaded not a
ea- guilty, and the case was set for trial.
the The Grand Jury found no bill In the case t
lef. against iiarle Arnold charged with murder, s
on- and on motion of Messrs. Magill and Greene r
stl- the defendant was discharged. t
Ion The next case tried was that of the State
he- against Bluet Thomas charged with assault C
>ur and battery with Intent to kill. Tbe defend- 1;
It ant was lound not guilty by the jury. Mr. E. a
Ibe G. Graydou represented him. g
ita- Sidney Smith pleaded guilty of forgery, V
red and was sentenced to one year's labor ou the p
ind public works Jf the couuty.
be- The Grand Jury returned true hills in the (.:
ier, following case*: Milledge Malone charged I1
In- with murder, Sloan Morrow and David Mill- H
fill ing charged with assault and battery with inlcb
tent iu kill. Joe Starks charged with forgery tl
and Lawrence French charged with forger*.
The last named pleaded guilty and was sen- si
teuced to one year's labor on the public works
an. of the couuty. II
Dai Jim Devlin was next tried under a charge li
tjie of grand larceny, and was found guilty of
xly petit larceny. His attorney, Mr. W. N. Gray- ti
va8 don, gave notice of a motion in arrest of r<
lUl judgment, on tbe ground that ibe Court had
d? hi> Jurisdiction. li
?e(j Tom Hunter and Amos Gibson pleaded 1:
"of guilty to the charges of assault with ihe In- s
itb lent 10 ravish and of larceuy ol live stock re- &
IHD spectlvely. h
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lis- A subscriber wants to know, as the people ,J
of Greenwood are such "suffering" set, whetheo
er It would not be advisable to a*k Congress to
to recognize Greenwood in place of Cuba
MubR.irther. in
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Outings at 6 1-2, 7, and Scents I (9 1
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setfully, (If
WM. E. BELL, U
J. R. ELLIS, Z
MRS. C. E. BELL. | g
iOOAL SHORT STATEMENTS,
elm Notex Giiflierctl About Town?A ^
.tle?l ley of Nmall Matters.
yokk name in print.
Speaker Gary came np from Columbia yoiiMny.
ct
Messrs. J. Christopher and J. A. Wilson L
ite of Portsmouth, Va.. engineers on the
eaioard Air Line, have been transferred sc
ora the first to the third division, and now
mice headquarters In Abbeville.
Mr. L. J. Melson, superintendent of the oil
>111, is on a business trip to Anderson and
Valhalla. y<
Capt. P. D. Gilreath, the invincible Sheriff
f Greenville, lain the city.
Adam C. Welborn, Esq.,of Greenville, came tr
own Tuesday.
Auditor Bradley is in Columbia.
Geu M, L. Boo ham, of Anderson, was in
>e cltv last w ?ek.
Mr. E. L. Hester,, the well-known sewing
lachlueman, recently vlsilted relatives in p<
feorgla. ai
Mr. J. F. Morrison, a lending farmer of tl
ones', was in town yesterday. p;
STRAY SKETCHES Ct
The Abbeville members of the Legislature J?j
tred well In the committee assignment'].
enator McCalla and Representatives Magl'.l "
nd Graham hold important chairmanship*.
Mr. N. O. Pylea, of Greenwood, is general *
jinmittee clerk in the State Senate.
The County Pension Board will probably b*
ot cake action until the Legislature reaches "
jme conclusion on the pension question. ?
.adlcai changes may be mrde iu the pension "
ict. (,
The voice of the fakir Is beard In the streets. V
There are several drovers in town. Quite a ?!
umber, of horses and mules have already
een soiu ims season. cC
SHUT DOWN. e^
cc
Tbe Abbeville oil mill has suspended operaodh
for h short wblle? waiting for a rise in u
le market price of cotton seed oil. Tbe ai
inks are full and work is blocked until sates q
re made. During this seanou between 70,000 (j|
ad 80,000 gallonsof oil bat) been made. mi
fine machinist.
Mr. E. H. Robeson, a machinist, of Manseld,
Obto, his completed the fitting up of
te boilers for tbe cotton mill. He leaves to- w
iy for Annlston, Ala., where he will place
large steam plant. Ho will return to this tu
ace In a few weeks to give the factory boll- ?'
s a test. Mr. Robeson is one of the best 111
achlnlsts In thecountry.
th
the kowley tbial. v(
There Is general Interest In the noted crlmljl
case which comes up to-day?that of Peter
owley, charged with the killing ol young |,B
anner in Greenville county several mouths ev
jo. The publie Is familiar with tbe transfer tl
' Rowley to the Abbeville Jail and the w
lange of venue. ai
A notable array of legal talent will conduct
ilscase. Judge J.S.Cothran, B. M.Sbuman, c>
. H. Dean and W. G, Sirrlne, of Greenville, jj
id Frank B. Gary, of Abbeville, will appear
>r the defense, and J. A. Mooney, W. G. in
H T A fLrAP/Nll/xn?k ,vf lU
ttiboinwu nuu o. n., xuuva^iiuu^u, kja uiccijtile,
will conduct tbe proHecutlon. lt
More than a hundred people came down s,
om Greenville yeserday on a Bpeclal train.
This case will likely consume tbe remainder U|
f the week. The attendance on court will y
ie laige. a,
ALLIANCE MKKTING. d<
C(
The Abbeville County Alliance met At the ir
jurt bouse last Friday. President McKellar 1c
nd the other officers were on hand. The tl
roceedlngs were mainly of the routine de- h
:riptlon. Ten sub-Alliances were repre- fr
anted. W
It wns evident at this session that tbe mem- oi
ers of the Alliance are steadfast in their devolon
its principles and are Impressed with tbe G
ecesstty not only of preserving tbe present ei
Lrength and Integrity of the order, but of in- U
reaslng its numbers and enhancing Its si
lility. 11
The reports received showed tbe order to be d
i good condition. Several good speeches d
'ere made. ?' n
The work of the State Exchange was en- n
orsed. Considerable business Is done by the 1?
Jllancamen of the county?most of it in fer- p
111 zero. w
A movement was inaugurated looking to it
revival of interest in the Alliance through- a
ut the county. To this end the Executive li
ommlitee took the initiative by grouping
tie various sub-Alliances and appointing y
ommlttees to arrange for a series of public u
leetlngs to be held under tbe auspices of
be respective groups during the springs. It U
i designed to take advantage of tbe Inevltale
gatherings of the people, making the cl
leetings pleasant as well as profitable, o
peakers will be secured from different t<
<ilniu t. s ci
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CIAUGHT AT ALGARY. k
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Vliat Our PliCMOirraph KeporU for ai
I'je People. ^
Algary, S. C., Jun. 1C. 1897. p
Mr. J. C. Rasor passed through this section
bin morning. He Ik one of ML. Gallagher's w
lost substantial farmers.
The school at Turkey Creek Is steadily inrenslng,
under (be management, of Prof. J. R
I. Arnold. About forty scholars have been g|
n rolled. hi
J H Oulla will soon have his saw-mill In
unnlng order again. et
J. M. On ll,i has gone to Anderson od busl- ai
*ss. iE
Miss Maria Rlchey will spend next week t?i
Mtb Mrs. J. E. Moore.. fr
The Ann of Algary. Rasor it Co. are doing a
hrivlng business here. They are getting In ]a
nice stock of spring goods. 01
Prof. C. A. Fellers, principal of the Jones
I Igh School, has been unable to be at his post w
Ince Christmas; but tbe school has been car- ef
led on by his efficient assistant, Miss Anna ct
lolt. . tc
A number of young men met at Turkey
reek Friday night, for the purpose of orgau- tl
r.lng a literary society. This will not only be w
great help to the school, hut will also be a ni
rent help lu building up the community, hi
^e hope every oue will take an active part j)
nd make it a success. hc
Miss Lucy Rlchey left last Saturday for tt
oronaoi. where she goes to take charge ofiD(
'rol. Graham s school during his absencc to ' ai
lie legislature. I lt
Willie E. ll>.8'ir, of Pel/.er, Is visiting re I aIves
and triends here.
Mr. H. M. Cooper has been quite sick for Vl
ame time. She Is con vaesceni. I tt
Grip Is prevalent throughout this commun- hi
Ly. Several have been confined to their beds, 8?
utso far no serious cases have bren reported.
Mr. Willie Daniel, accompanied by his sls-|
?r Miss Blanch?, of Mt. Gallsgher, visited ai
elatlves here Saturday and Sunday. I is
Mrs. Maria Simmons died at the home of j
er daughter, Mrs. B L. Llpford, last night at j
2:30. She had been in a helpless condition ol
iuce last September, but during all that time i
he has had all the attention that loving hi
ands could give. She was 83 years old. Dur- Cl
ng the time In wblcb she was confined to e)
er bed she was never known to complain. w
ihe was a member of the Methodist cnurc-h
nd died In the faith. The remains were iu-j
erred In Turkey Creek Saturday, January 10.1
Polly. |
When you want a pretty stylish hat or hon-'
lot. go or send to Haddon.
i "i'i ' m
I J\ A
? a nare u
In Order to
For The Ac
I Will Sell^?
inns -1
At Cos;
Great Reduction in '
wmnn fiaann bi
I am also opening a line of CARPETS i
Call on us and we will mat
;oods of any kind.
CONTRIBUTED LOCAL.
i'h?t "MM Wees and Hear* HI* ^
F.ouuUm In find About (be Clly. ^ _
Abbeville, a. c. Jan. 20, 18<j7 ^ [
Yeuterdny wan too birthday or tbat noble J
ileltan and jCbrlstlan gentleman, Robert E
If you want the current news /or 1S97, sub- J _
irlbe for the Press and Banner. 111,
It elves you news from over the world. J 110 1
It Klves you the best Sunday readlug. ^ III
It |,'Ives you all the county news. ^ I |
11 jruu buc uovto ui iu? tiij iit nuivu v E H
t?u live. ^ 1
It tells you about our churches and schools. A
It tells yosi the arrival and departure of all
Uns. ^
It tells you all about tbe arrival of malls.
It tells you wbeu to make your tax returns.
It. tells you when to pay your luxes.
It tell* you where to buy your goods. ^
In all these It tells you If you wish to keep
jstpd tn the current news of 1897?In the city
id county in which you live?subscribe for
le Press and Banner,one ol the best county
npers In the State. ^
Dr. J. A.Clifton preached a plain, practl- ^
lI. earnesst sermons last Sunday, from Mark, D|
>ih chapter and 8rd verse, "who shall roll ^ MM M
3 away the stone from tbe door of the sepulire?"
In his discourse he took trettlng, st?r
istn, envy, sin and death as bis tlve beads,
nd pointed these out as tbe stones ot binderice
In every man's IIle that kept him from
brlst and oat of heaven. All these must be
>lled away if we expect to enter through tbe
?arly gates of that city of gold, whose maker ^
id builder Is God. At the close of tbe ser- ^
ices a short church conference was held. Dr. ^
llttton presented the outstanding claims no w
je on the church extension, and called /or
iluntary contributions, which aggregated
le neat sum oi St.Hi from 3i members of bis
>ngregation. Tbe finest collection the writer ^
?o?- tn hovo uoi<n 11 fic*c\ In onv I ^
mgregation Id Abbeville.
Kev. W. W. Wadsworth.of Georgia, will dever
ou Tuewday evening, tbe 2nd of Febru- W r
y. bis bigbiy eutertaming lecture, "Th6 VZj-*..
orgeous Kust; From Its Qoldeu Gate to I la
olden Horn," presenting vouny Interesting
id amusing incidents of Ibe raanuers and \
istoms of Japan, Cblna, Iodla, Egypt, Palesne
and Turkey. Note comments of tbe
-ess.
Tbe Augusta Chronicle fays:?"This lecture
as one of tbe finest ever beard in Augusta." ^
The Athens Daily Banner frays:?"This leeire
was the most excellent every beard in ^
asMic Athens. Its language was eloquent.
a thought superb and Its delivery perfect.'1 W W ~
Kev. Mr. Wadswor'h has recently been ?.
trough tbe Orient, and being a close obeer:r.
he told of many things other travelers
we failed to mention. 80 says tbe Washingid
Gazette. I Rob<
Tbe lecture is unquestionably a rich Intel-1 Belt
ctuul feast, and as it Is for a good purpose! e. O
rery one should avail themselves of this life-!
moopportunityofbearingthegreatlecturer, j jjra(j
lino Km! ronon 1 tr rut iirm r\ f mm a fpln . r\.. ..
ound the world. ! Alb(
Mr. E. M. Keese, of Clio, Marlboro county,! johr
C., died at bis borne on last Friday, the loth * Ale>
>st., In bis 79 year. The deceased was the
,ther of our townsman Mr. H. D. Ruse, and will
any friends extend sincere sympathy to Miss Jennie!
lis sorely bereaved family, who now mourn slated greatly I
le loss of mother and father, In the short Miss Alma ('or
mce of two weeks. most popular y
Mr. M. Long died at bis home la this Hty ; friends In Abb
aout7 o'clock p. |m? last Friday, the loth.
is remains were txken to bis home in Spart-! ?
aburgonthe midday train Saturday. The I
aceased was a member of the Methodist Epls- As a cough,
jpal cburcii of this city. Mr. t<oughus been . cold all day loi
i the employ of C. P. Hammond ?? Co. about Rtore and gret i
mr years and was faithful, honest and atten- j quinine wblce
ve to business. He was kind and gentle in has cured othe
Is manner to all, and made numbers of j R r vviinnn
lends during bis sojourn In our midst, He ; ,huir mnnv r?-i,
saves a wife and five small children, with ,ha Ia
Lher relations, to mourn his departure. ? lh(
Misses Idajand Norma Matthews,of AthenB, _Q.?^ _?ottnn
a., have rented the store room recently va-, "
ited by the W. E. Bell Cash company, for ; To cure a c<
ie purpose of opening a first class ladles' j bromo quinine
Lore, In which will be found a first-class mil- 8&!e at Speed b
nom unit miintim innltln; deDlirtnient. I
ress goods, trimmings, fancy goods of every I ?
escrlptlou, to wblch will be added all tbe w
oveltles of the season. The young ladles are j 5R
elcesofMrs. Mike DuPre, and as business1 t&j
idles from the 'classic city of Athens" the! 0
eople of Abbeville extend to tbem a hearty | _
eleorae. Look out lor their advertisement ^
11lie Press ami Banner, as they ure wide
wake to the Interest of the people, and be-! Hil
evo In printer's ink. X u?U
Judge Lyon was summoned to Columbia: w
esterday by telegram, on Important bual- j
Judge.. C. Klugb, of Abbeville, left for Co- I H H,
imbia I ?st Saturday on special business. X XA JiJ
Major J. u. White, of Verdery, was in the
ity last Saturday mounted on his tlue thor- i
unhbred Kentucky horse, which he clulms | T\TTV|
) be one of the best saddle horses In the I |\l |\|
unity. Captain Brauch tried hlin and pro- MBM ! I
ounced Dim a "goou cue."
Many friends were glad to see Dr. J. W.W.)
[arshali on the street last Monday, after a i
ing, severe wrestle wltb the grip. i have YOU (
We hear of several new Arms coming to;
bbevllle. To all suub we would eay: Come i T"\ f I
; we welcome you. There Is plenty of room, ill j J
i we are building a city and want all the! II
ic good people we can get to Join us. Come ; I I |_l
long and you will find a live, energetic peo- IS !
le who will give you a hearty welcome. IV I R
Mr. Arthur Syfan, after spending a week IJ \ III
Itb relatives here, IeIt for Columbia yester?y.
Many friends rejoice at tidings from Mr..
ichard Hill's own hand announcing the j ...h
lad news that he is fast improving audi
pes soon to return home again. | a quiet plac
Miss Mamie BuPre, one of Fort Hill's fair- i J\ chase. *
it daughters, returned home last Mouday, {
iter a pleasant visit among her many friends I There you f
i ibis city. Miss Mamie Is a favorite In Ab-! FANCY GRC
aville and Is always welcomed by a host of i COUNTRY Pfi
lends. i FRUIT and
Look out for water, engine and hook and j \ ready De
idder company, all of which are now in j FREE of Char
rder.
Rev. W. A. Kelly and wife, of Mt. Carmel, fkil f
ere In the city Monday. Kev. Kelly Is an i
ircest and faithful worker in the Master's | .......
luse, and is always stirring up his churches
i greater energy and zeal. ! "L." .T;,
Our community Is shocked at the /j/t( )( J
idden ana untimely death of Mr. G. S. Cade,!
hich occurred accidentally last Saturday! No Fllckerl
Ight, when wltbln about oue mile of his
Dine. The deceased Is a brother of Mrs. V. |
. Lee, of Abbeville. This family has been JLIG11V01
rely bereaved recently, having to mourn
id death of a husband, two nephews and LOO
aw a brother, within the short space of j?-?
jout six months. While their hearts are
>rn aud bleeding, ;may they be enabled to j
ink up and ay, "Thy will be done." *l" ^ UA
Air, T. T. Mosby, of Baltimore, gave Abbe-;
I lie the "go-by" last Mouday afternoon, over I
le G. C. <fe N. Mr. Mosby has many frleuds
e'o who would have been delighted to have ! ToU_hn?.
sen him. and who were much disappointed ,f.?1 ?" . _
, Ills not having stopped over on a visit. loiltvwiug
Mrs. J. W. Knox, alter a lingering Illness. ? k ;. ,? *,
led at her home near Sharon yesterday, the " ,y (
ith, and was burled in Sharon cemetery on ,
uesday. L,awson,j.,
Mr. Tom Harris, who has been quite sick, Is
uagain.
Miss Alma Corrle entertained a number of with 25c worth
er friends yesterday evening. Dancing, vou return r
irds.and an observation (able were the most ouiuine tablets
ijoyable features of the etenlug. The guests;
ere:
ladies | With a one doll
,,, ,, , ? , ! return mall to
vl S! v^fi ui I laxative bromt
>1 ss Mary Lyles. cure vour coij
Miss Mary Moore. IinjJ\ ,rw t.
Miss Janie Quarles. ,J, lry .
Miss Bevy Wilder. I, If you wantc
Miss Plevna Seal. . before call at H
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r ~' ,. ~y?*?ir-.',
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Reduce My Stock
>x? Thirty Days
1WINTEII CLOTHING
t For Cash.
\ \
rhe Prices of All Kinds of . t
ankets and.
nnnAls. ' ' rv&SM
tlored Dress Goods, <??c. ;
' ' ^**- V^rPB
md EU6S at greatly reduced prices.
re it interesting to you, if you want'
L. W. WHITE. ;l
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1897. 1897. 1897. ,
Haddon's Store, i I
I. UlKliill 111 HI li
FOR i ~
NEXT THIRTY BAYS I
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anlcets,
Flanels, S
Jackets,
On nes. Wx;u^
Carpets,
Rugs and I
loes>
All Must Be Moved ' w'''
. .A '" --N !
Before ' The 1st Of C' :?
March, 1897. ?
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:0
GENTLEMEN. DiMSOlatlOP. ,/:
>rt Jones. . By matual agreement the Firm doing trail*
nn Ly les. uet-n under tbe came of Black <fc Co.. Limited,
. Ingram. at Wllllogtou. S. C., Is hereby dissolved.
Mosses. J. M. BLACK. < ;,**
I lev Reese. N ALBERT GIBERT, ' VA'/:
Id Henry. G. D. CADE.
!rt Henry. J. F. BRADLEY.
i Pratt. Jan. 1st, 1S9T.
: Bowie.
Ler Hwearlnsren. v?? rirm.
I Law so n. ^
Sondley was present, and as- The new firm will continue 'business node ' ' > '
m the pleasure of the guests. the name o! Black & Co.. L't'd.
rlelsone of our prettiest and J. M. BLACK,
'oung ladles and has hosts of ALBERT GIBRRT,
Bvllle. J. F. BRADLEY.
cough, 'oongh or a cold, cold, Water Works.
iKhi^h v^1 hrnmo TTAVE your work done by a man that
wm cure vou ^n one day U 11 bD0WS hls business and save money
? n ??,ra v?n u and health. C. B. VERONEE.
rs and will oure you. Practical and LIceDScd Plumber.
Jt Co hereby return thanks to Abbeville, 8. C., Jan. 12,1897. /
ends tor their help In putting
st Tuesday night, and If you
>m they will give you a bar- . <?
ery- Estray Mare.
)ld in one dav take laxative .
i tablets, only 25c per box. For "RAY MARE, Sundxv night 10th, from the
lime store. -*-* premises of W. W. Bradley. Raised In
Antreville neighborhood.
' ' ' Ml1 i
ER-MAN.011! 0111 0IL!
i.
called on? _ v r wirarwr a rn
AW. V. TT wv VV.f
4 -< HAVE BOUGHT OUT THE
I 'l p!i?S*! 01L BUSINESS OF H. W.
^ LAW80N & CO., AND WANT
YOUR TRADE.
rocery Store on Main Street?
e for Ladles to come to Pur- lnd
a full line of STAPLE and /\tt ?
ICERIES, ALL KINDS OF KEROSENE OIL!
LODUCE.
CONFECTIONERIES. /"\*1 f I /\*i ?
livery to all parts of the city, "II ! vlll ! t_Jll !
Ke.
Oil ! Oil ! =
OIL, Plione No. 75.
ng, No Smoke.
tckfl Tuesdays, Thursdays, R. C. Wilson Co.
v5UL and Saturdays.
K OUT for the New Wagon
-?nnViave your CttD8 MULES I MULES I
LLONS FOR 80 CENTS. - *
At A. M. Hill A Noun* Ntable*.
Two car loads of line mules to he sold
Notice. cheap. John Rose.
3Hcrlhers will please note the
numbers:
Thus. H., (college) 78 Cnba.
iV. D. & Co. (store) 7ii
j. (res) 77 Alay never foe free, but you ean be free that
M. (res; 45 cold if you will go to Speed's drug store and
eet a box ot laxative bromo quinine, only
A Letter ^ct8, ,' '
of stamps enclosed will briDg
nail] box of laxative bromo Go to R. C. Wilson A Co. for Keroslne.
* _ .. Keroslne at R. C. Wilson & Co.
.... . . .... . . It is an ancient belief that when a maid
lar bill enclosed will bring by eeH CUp)j |n her dreams be will in some
a club of five, each a hos oi measure assume the outward appearance of
> quinine tablets, which will ihe man whom she will wed. Whether thla
In one day if you don t believe j^e true or not we cannot say, but we do know
l. B. hpeea. this, that all the maids in this section should
arpeta cheaper thau ever sold see the pretty line of millinery displayed by
addon's. R. M. Hadrton & Co.. at Abbeville.
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