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J Do * Plows, Chattano Plows, Plow Stock, Chains, Single and L Barb Wire, Hors The value of goo have what you need White Wash Brushe JlJ, used by the painters W- H< Toilet Sets, Woo< and Tongs, Dog Iron The county is fill means loss of time a save them time, but i ing, Metropolitan Fl Valves, Pop Valves,' all kinds of Packing all sizes. Machine I We ta! puronage honest goo I s ft I' * , 03 ? fV The Press and Banner t ABBEVILLE, S.C. @7~Publlstaed every Wednesday at 82 a year lu advance. ! Twelve 3?ages. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1897. ! Important Hal I road Meeting. President Bailey, of the Abbeville Cotton Mill; President Smytbe, of Pelzer Cotton ' Mill; President Orr, of Peldmont Cotton Mill, i and President Pftj-ker, of Gaffney's Cotton Mill, by appointment of President St. John, offtbe S. A. L., called |at the office of the latter last week in Portsmouth to confer wltb , him about building tbe Abbeville, Pelzer and Peldmont Railroad. They were seated io an- i te-room, and after waiting tbe pleasure ol tbe gentlemen at headquarters, they were greeted j by the presence of Mr. Glover, wbo Bland# away up yonder in Railroad circles. Ad. j hour or so later Mr. Capps, wbo is ftlso an . Important factor in tbe conduct of tbe S. A.: L., came in and spent an hour or bo very ; pleasantly chatting tbe wbile, and assuring tbe mill presidents tbat no concessions in the : way of freight charges could bo made beyond.' the pledge to give competitive rates. Tbe gentlemen from tbe mills of Greenville, said. : they didn't want "competitive rates." Abbeville bad competitive rates aad was paying ' two cents a hundred more for freight than j Peldmont or Pelzer were p?yine. They demanded a reduction of ten. per cent, which ,11' given, me roaa couia Do built. Later on, tbe official gentlemen, said to tbe visiting gentlemen that they would see If Mr. St. Jobn was at leisure. In tbe absence of the high railroad officials, tbe mill presi- ' dents entertained themselves as nicely ?s* .1 possible. At tbe expiration of about two ij hours and thirty minutes, from tbe time tbey - called at. Mr. St. John's office there was still no j eydieace of tbe appearance of Mr. St John, or | tbe return of Mr. Glover or Mr.lCapps. Presl- ' dent Orr rose to bis feet, reached for bis bat, j and said with emphasis, something to thlsef- jj feet: "Gentlemen, I'll be blanked if Iam,s?Dy ' blanked negro, and I don't propose to wait j any longer on Mr. St. Johu." President Orr took up the line of martb for | the street and tbeotber gentlemen kept step, ; and soon the four mill presidents were lost iu j tbe streets of Portsmouth. Aud no eonfer- j ence was had with Mr. St. Jobn. The mill presidents continued their Journey .j to New York, and by design, oc accident* ]j met Mr. Hoffman's who stands a little up ln> | railroad circles, and occupies tfce position off;! President of the S. A. L. He was very agree- j! able and made assurances which, though not j definite, were encouraging. We believe the ' mill presidents are confident that the road ! Will hA hllll! lfthp Snnthorn Hnoc up the S. A. L., lu which event the road would never be a reality, and our people would, for years at least, have to go to Com- i mencement at Due West In the same old way. Some of us hope to live to see the day when j we can go to Commencement on an electric: ' car or steam railway. We believe the above statements as to the> jl proposed Interview with Vice President St- j John are substantially true, and that the reports of what President Hoffman said Is not. j greatly at variance with the facts. The read-j er is of course at liberty to draw his own corv- i elusions. ? I Capt. O. M. McDavid, a popular surveyor ;| from ADderson county, is attending court. 1 He is good looking, a clever fellow, andone of i the best citizens of Anderson county. We may succeed in inducing him to come and I live amongst us. J V Hard i Not I Agricultural oara and Syracuse Chilled Pier Heel Bolts, Plow Bolts, Laj ouble Trees, etc. Heavy Har e and Mule Shoes, Nails, Iron, Paints and d House Faint depends on its Also a stock of Carriage a: is, Colors in Oil, Muresco, Lins mse Furnish.il len Ware, Tinware, Agate Wa s, Coffee Mills, Sausage Mills, ] Machinery S .1 of Cotton Gins and Saw Mills nd money. The owners of s money also by trading with us xtures, Hancock Inspirators, Water Gauges, Steam Gauges, , Machine Bolts, Lace Leather i, Cylinder and Lard Oils. ke this opporl and assure th( ids, honest pri 3LEN-. UnJaNt to (he Governor. It 6eems to the Press and Banner that Governor Ellerbe has been very unjustly treated oy Rome of the press of the State in discussing his act in removing the metropolitan police from the city of Charleston. The records would show that Governor Ellerbe has been blamed for not removing the police sooner, and now, since be has removed them, he is censured. The people of Charleston may be planning to cut Governor Ellerbe's throat at the next 1 election, but we venture to suggest that it i will not be the part of wisdom for that city to ; organize a fight on Governor Ellerbe because ' of his fidelity in trying to enforce the laws of j the State. | Under existing circumstances with the reci ollectlon of Charleston's defiance of the 11* I quor law of the State it occurs to us that that city had better not bring on a fight for liquor at the approaching election. The business of selling liquor in this State has received a blow from which it will not re. cover. The efforts of the prohibitionists comj blued with the assistance of the bar room elei ment, will not be sufficiently powerful to remove the restraints now fixed in the constl! tutlon. If Charleston should be foolish enough to J make war on Governor Ellerbe because of his I efiorts to enforce the liquor law, and an effort oixkjul\x uo luuuc cu rubwro mo uiu utir rouui ! system. Governor Ellerbe's re-election would | be assured. He has been tried, and bis acts have proved him faithful to the sobriety and morality of the people of the State, and the people will stand to him against each and every man who may seek to run on a liquor j ticket. Charleston laasso long ruled this State that she now seems to be united in her effort to nullify the law which does not suit her forI eign eJement.and she seems determined to | organize a force in the State who favor the rule of this State by the agents of alien II! quor stlllers. Such an effort to humiliate a great and proud State has never before rei celved the sympathy of so large a number of [ residents, but they will be powerless to make South Carolina the abject and stricken territory of foreign liquor dealers. Cioue to Greenwood. Mr. M. L. Smith, who, under;the head of "Special and Local," has for nearly a year entertained the readers of the Press and Banner with his bright and sparkling scln" tlllatlons, Is now In Greenwood, where we learn he is employed on the Greenwood Journal. Mr. Smith, if given a showing, will make his impress on the local department, both in the amount of items and the excellent manner in which they will be written. Capt. L. W. White, of this city, has the fill lest, best and cheapest lines of goods he has ever offered. The correctness of his dealings, the excellenceof his goods,'and the cheapuess of hie prices is known of all men. The humblest citizen, who knows least of the value of goods can buy Just as good a bargain from Capt. While as the best Judges or goods. Those who trade with him have uo fears of making a bad trade, and those who confidein him are never disappointed. Sterling qualities of head and heart win for Capt. white the best place in public esteem, and good judgment and strict integrity command the confidence and respect of the buying pub lie. Death of <>en. Farley. General Hugh L.Farley died at bis home la Spartanburg last Thursday, lie had long beeu a sufferer, and when the end came he faced death as he had aforetimes met the du-' ties of life?-with a bravery that never failed him. Iu his death an honorable and eveutful career of 55 years has been ended, and the j State lias lost a son of whom she lias Just rea- j son to be proud. ^5^ ivare! "orget O-nnd s. w w svs, Plow Steels, Subsoil Plows 3 Rings, Repair Links, Traces, dware. Bellows, Anvils, etc. Oils. covering and lasting qualities ad Wagon Paint, Varnishes, Pa leed Oil, Turpentine and othe: ig Goods. ??a Pftlr ft nn/1 TJ av a p T i 11% cj i c;, \jan.^ auu xii^au iuud* Kitchen Utensils, etc. upplies. \ and other machinery. A brea aid machinery admit that we n Here are some of the goods Valve Lubricators, Globe and Steam Cocks, Gauges, Gauge < , Belt Hooks, Saw Teeth, Pipe 1 ;unity to than! im Q "f TTrn TTT'11 j?LL U??d U VVt VV .LA ices and fair d< JONES The Newspaper in School. The reading of newspapers as an educator In tbe school room and at the fireside baB been often urged. From tbe reading of clean newspapers may come tbe desired beneficial results, but If this editor were on the school board to pass upon the matter, some newspa| pers, because of their vulgar advertisements, would not be admissible to either tbe school ' room or the fireside. Vulgarity,or immodest speech in an advertisement is just asofiensive, as if found elsewhere in the paper. Tbe Great Need of Sonth Carolina. The building of factories, the making of good roads, the effort to restore prosperity to [ ibis State have received some attention from ! the newspapers of this State, but tbe restora-1 tlon of the old bars seems to be the chief aim i and object of the people. It is true that I South Carolina has been pretty "dry" for a I ** e\r *n7r? hnl It. 1c hnnnH t hut thlrKfv ! zens may be able to survive. Let him wall a ! little when we may have prohibition, or free j liquor. THE LOWNDESVILLE BANK. i Battle of (Jlnntfl to Tnke Place In tlie Court House Tomorrow. j The case of the creditors agrainst the slock! holders of the Lowndesvlile Bank will be ari gued tomorrow morning In the Court Room I before Judge Buchanan. The argument will j be upon the adoption of the Master's report of the law and the facts of the case. That rei portVvas adverse to the Interests of the stockholders of the defunct concern. The Ma*ter held thai the stockholders were liable to the amount of tbeir stock. The debts of the Bank j aggregate about SIS,000. The stock is about 820,000. If, therefore, the court 6ustalus the j Master's report, each of the stockholders will | be liable to about sevenly-ttve per cent, of t he amount of their stock. That is to sty : they will lose their stock, and will have to pay to the receiver about seventy-live per cent, in c isli to settle the debts. If a man holds one share, or 8100 worth, ho will lose the sbare, and have to pay 875 to settle up the business. This editor Is not a lawyer nor the son of a lawyer?neither Is he a prophet or the son of j a prophet, but we venture to give the opinion ; that the Master will be sustained, and the j mot will be indelibly impresses upon many persons that there may be great danger In owning bank stock. The legal arguments tomorrow morning will be Interesting and Instructive, and the] decision will be hurtful to one set of clients j and greatly to the benefit of another class of j litigants. Lowndesvllle has had her last I bank. If a true history of that bank were! written It would possibly surpass anything of the kind that has appeared In fiction. It started with only ?20,000 of capital. In a few yeara'it become Insolvent. The stockholder Tost every cent that they put in, and now are sued for about seventy-five per cent, addI| tlnnal. i The speeches tomorrow are not Intended to j give a detailed account of the methods that resulted in this remarkable result, but they will contend for the great legal principle j which has just been outlined, namely : That the stockholder may be assessed for a hun! dred per cent, of his stock. If so much be neci essary to pay oil' the indebtedness. While ! the rule Is a hardship on the stockholder It makes the credit of an Insolvent concern I ! good, and saves the creditor from harm. j I Mrs. Tatftfarl** Locals. | j Mrs. Taggart has moved for the present! t above Barksdale's store, and has I he nicest! | line of Millinery she has ever carried. She has added to hpr stock Corsets Hollars n I and Cud's, LadlesTies, Glauseand all kinds of l stylish Neck Wear. jg I A'so a pretty line of Dress Silks In Black j ; and Brocades, in lovely quality Changeable | ; and Brocade silk in waist patterns, new j I shades and designs. Also Mournlug SilksJf I Dress Braids, Jet and Dress Findings. I My Difant Caps and Sacks are pretty and \ I cheap. Fasci'iators In White i'ink and Blue, j j with and without 1'earl Trimmings. I ask | f ' especial attention to my Capes. I got them i from the factory and they can't be bought any i cheaper. The latest patterns in Trimminus, | ^ j Cuts aud Styles. I sell a pretty flush Cape for l< $.'5.50, a plush braided Cape for SM.T5. They j have never been sold at these figures before. 8 Call and see, aud I will save you money, j li Mrs. Mary Taggart, Militarycaps from 10 cents up at li. Hllfi man's. ji v-' . I I V I 1 J the H: w W !, Dixie W Bugg Breast W ness and yjjl Try our' w W jk Some W needed, w the meri W mendati( We W Stoves w int and \?/ "0. K. fti r goods W what we \|/ quite po] W We call , Shovel X X Wag( yii customei Jjv Spokes, 1 k down \f/ Bolts, T1 ot only /|\ rePair' : Belt- /i\ Angle /j\ 3-lasses, ito Saws Fittings yj/ Braces, t JK BUIL k the people oi 1 still endeavoi salings to all. Yours Respe MAR I * km\ U ~ fsj' Are now opening up th || "-^^Staple Our line of lilack Dress Goods is s -J ured Brocacde and Plain Sergei). Oui \l ?Silks for In assorted colors and styles. Our 11 M full and at low iown prices. | CLOTH IN 9 j A full line of Clothing In Mens. Yoi A and Mens wlntor UNDKRWARE. > \\ Z } Our stock of (ientlemena, LaJles, M E SHOES is Mi p J If anything In wanted In the GROC P Canned Goods, Suga', Co El li P A cordial Inv tation Is extended to < i: F ' A'AA'AwAwAwA'A'A'ii IIiuIiIou'h I.Dcnh. Allthe new styles In plush anil cloth copes it Haddon's. Ladle's Jackets In all the latest styles at rladdon's. Fresh arrivals In mlllnary novelties from S'ew York, at Haddon's. Feather Boas, black and colored at ICadlon's. Knlttlnc Crochet Cotton In all colort at laddon's. Best brands of embroldeiy silk In all colors -3 sklens for 10c at Haddon's. 3 N spool cotton,.best on the market for 35 :enis uosen at uauuon s. Bit; line of all kinds of domestic goods very ca :heap al. Haddon's. CO' H?st line of children's sohohi slates oc the nurket, at Haddon's. llemsforf, eunrantecd fast black hose at he lowest price at Haddoi's. Double width tlcts all vool, only 20 cents it Haddon's. 51 Inch flannel all wool), only Id cents at f Haddon's. slJ 40 Inch dress flannel all wool only 2"> cents it Haddon's. !C inch black Henrietta, slk finish, the best 0 cent goods. Haddon's. The best woman's shoe In lace or button, ' or SI, ill Cobb AlclJuyid's. A good button shoe for "5c, at Cobb A McDartil'w \> M \4 U. 1". '1'tie beKt, woman's shoo on earth for $1.23 at J10" tobb & McDavIll's. byl A wholo stock brogan for SI.2> at Cobb k IcDuvld's. Only ii few pair of tbese shoes _ efi. A new line of Drew Melby's ladles' fine hues. Come and get. a pair before your size .. ?none. Cobb Jc McDitvld. Cobb & McDavld tne exclusive shoe dealers. 8in( * .1 Men'sand boy's top shirts 25 cents up at !. lllllmau's. at -- =;:y ' '. / v /. ' . r~B- ~s tiarcr ardwa i ;y and Wagon Harness, Slip I Sole Leather. Call and e 'BLACK DIAMOND" Axes, ( i people liye to eat and some Our cooking contest some 3 ts of the Stoves we handle, irn from both Judges and Con1 e carry the "Star Leader," "( aeen," "New Enterprise" an recommend we guarantee, pular and do good work. W your attention to the air tighi Wage )ns and Buggies are constant! rs have been able to purchase Jims, Hubs, Shafts, Tires, Wa tread Bolts, Shaft Irons and si Carpenter ar , Planes, Vises, Auger Bits, Frenches, Stanetts fine Mech; .DEES HARDWARE. Loci : Abbeville C * to merit thei ctfully, DWAR ^1 lille Supplj eir large stock of Fall and Wint* and Fancy Dry uperb. See our SUk Warp and all Wool Hen r line of Colored Drees Goods is very atlracli Waists and Trir ne of Satlnes, Percales, Checks, Ginghams, B1 Q ! ! CLOTH II jtbs and Boys at pi ices to suit everybody, t ,Ve have a new and and attractive line of Met and Cam ? JL Isses and Cbiidrens ich Larger than jB ERY line call and gel supplied. We have a fi ffee, Teas, Morrison's Hams. . ill to come and see us aud will do our best to ] GEO. \ ^ -A/-A/-A' BIGf BA] TTVT r* * % f-y . . an(j &.! THE EXCLUSIVE They handle nothiug but SHOES an 11 touch. Try a pair of Ladie's Heavy it you $1.50 any where else and a who] .50. A big line of men and women's ^ Ladie's, Gents', Misses, Boys Buy a pair of Drew, Selby & Co.'a^T Me, comfort and durability. Jas. Jiaoj ainel and patent leathers. The best sh Yours for Cobb Ac j ? Itrotlier tinlloway. lr. H. S.Galloway, local editor and l>ust- * 18 mmiiiirpr of lli? AssnHntn Reformist I'rps. ? erlan.was a welcome guest m;ihe Prestr'-l 1 Banner offlce last, Monday. Mr. Oallo- P y Is a good business man, and Is making a -a cess of the Presbyterian. jjj FlrMt-ClitMN, 'you want some flrst-clus* gooiln ?t rock torn prices, call on Mr. McDnviri whoiscloj out the remainder of lii.s stock. i len'sand Boy's top nfiirls from 15 cenLs uj^ p .... WflYi3 ,re Stc [a,mess. [arness, Collars, Hames, Wag< xamine. guaranteed Hand Forged Flin1 Stoves. . . eat to live. In either cas< months ago proved that we ha The "Home Michigan" line testants. Besides the "Hoi )ur Leader," "Bob White," * id others. We select our S The Oil, Gas and Gasoline 'e also carry a full aseortmeD fc Heaters, Franklin Stoves, Oi )n Material. Ly breaking down and needing f T> T?-"l __ TTT nuin ua ouggy .ruies, vt aguu gon Box Rods, and Strap Bolts ich other goods necessary to 1 id Machinist 1 Levels, Squares, Plyers Sere' anical Tools, in fact everythir ts, Hinges, Bolts, Sash Pulley ounty and Cr r good will ar ? :t tu if Co."*ll I _ j ... I ?r Goods consisting of Goods. ^ , '| rletu and De Alma. Also Fig- r j ve In style, quality and price. , u nmings cached und Brown Iiomespun Is r j VQ ! ! ! |j \.lso a splendid line of Ladles is and Boys r g ver Before ! ri ill supply of ^ ^ ? 1 Flour of all Grades. I r;j please you in quality anil price. r d VHITE, Prop. rt 1 it I j ^GAINS >ES . ; ^ATL_:-: SHOE :-: STORE. id can pive you prices that no one else | Soled Winter Shoes for SI.25. They I e stock bargain for ?1.25 that cost you ! ihoes at $1 00 aud they cant be beat.' \ aid Infants Fine Shoes. irieSaoes. They have no superiors in BterVOenta' Fine Shoes in black, tan, oeon the market. Shoes', ^IdDavid, XCL|JSIVE'SHOE DEALERS. || Attention, Farmers! |j lIFE have on hand Rome fine pigs for sale. ( If QK)ss l^rkulilre nnd tesse.x. Trice S-'i, er pair. WALUNUFOKD vV RUSSELL. :, Oflt.6, IS'JG. if To Rent. t COMMODIOUS storp room, 100 x 25 feet. , j (iood location on Mali) Street. Apply to (J . S. Galloway.' Due West, S. C. Oct. (i,1S97. lit* I y J re! )n Lines, Whips, Hart Edge, the best made. e a Cooking Stove is d every confidence in won for itself comae Michigan" line of 'Elmo," "Iron King" toves with care, and n i fii. 3 iiooKiug oioves are t of Heating Stoves. I Heaters and others. - 'v ?; v-r/^ ^ repairs. Our many and Buggy Wheels, i, King Bolts, Carriage :eep their vehicles in Cools. w Drivers, Hammers, tg needed. s, full line. 'rm fcy for their Ld trade by ' * ,i | Bell Ellis A Co's Locals. Wheu In need of Millinery go to Bell, Ellis 4 Co. Our Mr. Bell has just returned from New York and Baltimore, wltli one of the largest slock of Dress Good * and Silks ever brought to this section. Bell, Ellis St Co. Wheu you get ready to buy your fall bill, ? don't fall to give us a call. Bell, Ellis & Co. If you want Shoes cheap, give us a call. Bell, EIIIb & Co. All the new goods in wash materials. Bell, El Ms & Co. . / Fancy Baskets in all shapes and color;. Bell, Ellis & Co. Broad Cloths and Covert Cloths, for Ladles Capes and Coats. Bell. Ellis & Co. t Ladles Silk Ties and Bows, tne very latest. Bell, Ellis & Co. Veilings in all the new novel styles. B.ll, Ellis A Co. New style Ladles Sailors and Walking Hats. Bell, Ellis & Co. < Try our 7 cents 4?4 Bleached Homespuns. Bell, Ellis & Co. We will have the b^st line of Millinery, 4 Dress Goods, and Ladies Goods, ihat was ever shown in Due West. Bell, Ellis & Co. We have the best & cents Black Hose on earth .and guaranteed cot to stain the feet. Bell, Ellis & Co. Children's School Shoes In Lace and Button. Bell, Ellis & Co. 10-1 Brown and Bleached Sheeting at 18 and 25 cents. Bell. Ellis & Co.. We have a complete line of Ladles Goods|ln every department. Bell, Ellis & Co. Everything new In Millinery. No old soods to offer you; all new, Iresh and pretty goods to show you. Bell, Ellis & Co. Our shelves and counters are full of Fresh New Goods for Ladies. Bell, Ellis & Co, When In need of anything in Millinery Dress Goods, give us a eall. We will be glad to show our (foods, even li you don't care to buy. Bell, Ellis Co. If you wish to see pretty, stylish goods don't miss Bell, Ellis & Co's opening on October 30th and November 1. and 2. They will exhibit all the late Parisian styles. Bell, Ellis, & Co's Shoe Stock is up to date In Ladles and Children's Shoes. All the late things in Ladles Neck Wear, Bell Ellis & Co's. j We have a full stock of Men's Goods In i Tiles, Bows, Scarfs and Shirts, and Cuffs and Collars.- Bell, Ellis & Co. Warwick Suitings for Ladies,{Tailor Made Suits. Bell, Ellls;<? Co's. Full stock Black and Brown^ Homespuns 1 iaiu nuu ^uvuh uuiucdiiuub, IV-i fsueemogs Red and White and Wool Flannels, Brown and Bleached Cotton Flannels, Dress and Shirting Prints, Outings and Satin?,' Percales and Casbemere Silks at Bell, Kills<& Co's. Men's Pants goods In Kentucky Jeans and Casbemeres at Bell, Ellis & Co's. J. D. Kerr'* Locals. Our fall stock of furniture is dally arriving When needing anything In the lurnlture line, be sure to give us a call and we will save you money. J. D. Kerr. Over six hundred chairs Just In. Prices way below all competition. J. D. Kerr. Seventy-five Chamber Suits in Oak, Walnut and Mahogany, Jusl arrived at J. 1). Kerrs. What is not right we will make It right for you. Satisfaction is our best reward. J. 1). Kerr. Come back for changes or corrections. You canuot tire us out in serving you. J. D. Kerr Goods to date. Prices down to zero. J.D Kerr. We make each purchasn promote trade Unless you are satisfied we are not. J. D Kerr. Ask for what you don't 6ee?it is probably here. The value of our goods conquers all comparisons. J.D.Kerr. Teachers, parents and scholars, you can bny school books second hand and save money at th^Old Hook Store, 830 Broadway g Augusta, Ua. \V rite or call. Mrs. Mary Taggart will have all of her patteru hats on exhibition Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Tbe public are cordially In vlted to jH :ome aud iuspecl her goods. Don't lail to see Speed's lot of tooth brushes >efore buying. For extracts, mirrors, dressing cases, tooth trusties, aud Hue toilet soaps, go to Speed's. oiHiiuumj', wunu wiiuuulbiiu hi opeeu s. Cure that cold with LaxatUe Bromomo Julnlne In oue day. For sale hy P. B. Speed Fresh lot of "Huyler's" Munoaly'e and ohnson's candles Just in at Speed's. Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic will oure ou or money refunded. P. B. Speed, m