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The Press and Banner.
Ten Pages.
BY HUGH WILSON.
ABBEVILLE, S. C.
^?"Published every Wednesday at
$2 a year in advance.
Wednesday, Noy. 3, 1897.
Southern Cotton Mills.
Many Southern newspapers have cited with
the pride the fact that the South was forglDg
ahead In the building of cotton mills, and
seemingly gloated over the fact that we were
getting ahead ol our New England friends.
Well, now, the fact is. that the money of
New England has been a factor in the build?r,<?
nf thf, sonthern Mills. There are very few
mills in theSoutb, where the majority of the
stock Is not owned by Jfew England men.
In one of the largest ol the Spartanburg mills
we believe the home people own about oneeighth
of the stock.
Of course the South is mighty glad logetthe
help of Northern capital, but we submit that
it would be a matter of prideand income, too,
If our people owned more of the 6tock oftbe
cotton mills. The presence of a cotton mill is
a benefaction to those who may receive profitable
employment in them, and the consequent
activity in all the business circles benefits
everybody, but it would be of still greater
benefit If Southern people could draw the
dividends.
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tveryoouy wuu i?u uu
stock In a cotton mill.
Stock in a well managed cotton mill is
worth much, aDd those who own stock in the
Abbeville Cotton Mill will likely find that It
will be a good Investment. This editor has
faith In the ventnre, and has Invested money
. In it, In the belief that it will prove a safe and
profitable Investment. We have no advice to
give anybody. We show our faith by our
works. If you want anything that we have,
bring along your stock, and you can get anything
that we have on hand for a fair exchange
in stock. Ifyour conscientious scruples,
or your patriotism, is in doubt as to the
propriety of holding the stock?or if you are
scared?Just banter this editor for barter and
I exchange.
Death of Mrs. Parker.
After a long illness Mrs. Lucia Wardlaw
Parker, wife of Hon. Wm. H. Parker, died at
'? hin?i?w lost. Friday morning.
UlVlr UVUiC m.auiov.^ ? , _
* Mrs. Parker was truly^a keeper at home?
the queen and centre of a household which
has been blessed by many happy days.
Her life-work ' was at home, and a)j
her thoughts and energies were directed to
the rearing and preparing ol her children for
active duties in the higher walks ot lite
While she was true and loyal to her churcb,
yet It was in tbe household where her best
and truest work was done.
Men and women may conceal the evil that
1r within them, or they may fail to exhibit to
tbe world tbe nobler character and the better
Impulses which may live in their hearts, yet
tbose who rear families may see their own
real selves truly reflected in the 11 ff and char:
acter of their children.
Judged from this standpoint Mr. and Mrs.
Parker have reason to be satisfied with their
own selves. Tbey have been well mirrored
in the life and caaracter of their children.
Mrs. Parker was a womanly woman. Her
carriage, her grace of manner, her kindly
hpj?rt_ her cultivated mind, and her devotion
to those who were near and dear to her commanded
tbe respect and admiration of all.
The laneral occurred in tbe Episcopal
church on Sunday morning, conducted by
her pastor tbe Rev. Edward McCrady. At the
grave Dr. J. Lo'wrie Wilson said a fervent
prayer. The attendance of citizens was large
+
Tbe Charleston Post and tbe Press and Banner
are not far apart on tbe question of raising
money from tbe old soldiers for tbe benefit
of Mrs. Davis and Miss Winnie Davis. If
tbey were in need of alms we would be willing
to contribute our mite, according to our
ability, but we do not believe that they are in
needy circumstances. Tbe fact Is, Mrs. Davis
and Miss Davis have been swinging the circle
up North, and have been living in great style.
Down here we seldom see tbem, and we seldom
bear from tbem, except on state occasions,
or when a book is to be sold or money
Is to be raised for their benefit.
According; to oar way of thinking we have
bad qalte enough of this. The Post and a
number of the best people of this town do
not widely differ from the Press and Banner
< In former utterances.
v ' Sir. Cunningham'!! Letter.
We take the liberty of publishing the greater
part of a private letter which was recently
received by the editor of the Press and Banner.
We do this for the reason that we believe
that our readers would enjoy the letter
as much as we do. Everybody loves and honors
Mr. Cunningham,and hundreds of friends
In Abbeville County will be glad to hear
from him. He still has good health and good
Bpirlts, the best things this side the River.
Abbeville never had a man with purer heart
or cleaner hands than J. R. Cunningham.
Enforcing tbe Law.
Wo una frnm th? npwunanflra. and we hear
from private sources, that the dispensary law
Is being enforced in Charleston. This is
right. When Charleston concludes to obey
the law and be part of the State, we will have
peace. We know that it is a vulgar thing for
the State to cut oil a gentleman's supply of
liquor, bat it is a graceful thing for a gentleman
to submit to the inevitable.
Strange Statement.
The Florence Times-Messenger makes the
statement that several subscribers to that paper
have failed to pay. This is a strange
statement, coming, as it does, from one of the
best papers in the State. The idea of a man
neglecting to pay for his newspaper is perfectly
rldloalons. A man in Abbeville county
wouldn't think of robbing the editor. Even
If he did he would feel bad about it.
?
General JU>ngstreet has succeeded General
Hampton as Railroad Commissioner. Gener.
al Hampton, we are glad to believe, has a suf.
flcieDcy of this world's goods to make him
oomfortable for the remainder of his life.
General Longstreet has less money, but has a
young wile. The wife and the office will I
make him happy until the General shall be
old.
W. L. PRINCE.
A Gallant Soldier Stricken With IV*ralysla.
If we are not mistaken, we saw a statement
In one of onr exchanges to the effect that Mr.
W. L. Prince was In a critical condition, suffering
from paralysis. Mr. Prince was a gallant
soldier. As a member of Co. G, 19th 8.
C. V. Regiment be won distinction for bravery
In the battle of Cblcamauga, and bis
name was sent to headquarters as one deserving
of promotion. As acltlzen he has always
stood well among his fellow-countrymen.
He is the father of the Hon. George E. Prince i
Ot Anderson.
Geographical Politic*?Seclionnl Histories?Rebellion.
Just at this time the public mind is being
agitated on two or three public questions.
1st. The word "Rebellion" as applied to
the late war, has exercised chiefly a generation
which has come on the scene of action
since the conclusion of hostilities. As a rule,
we believe the old soldiers do not object to
the word.
2d. School histories are receiving attention
bec-iuse of actual or alleged partizausblp.
Sd. The election of Judges Is being dis
cussed. The question of the domicileof some
of the Judges Is a question which has come
forward, and this perhaps is well. The public
mind will settle down to do the right.
Those who object to the re-election of any
of the Circuit Judges should urge other reasons
than the fact that they once lived outside
the circuit. That objection might have
counted when their names were first proposed
for election, but now since tbey were elected'
and have become bona fide citizens of the
Circuits for which they were elected, the cry
of non-residence doesn't apply. These Judges,
are now domiciled in their Circuits and are
entitled to all the benefits and privileges of
that residence.
In this, we have nothing to say for or
agalrst any Judge, but a spirit of fairness and
justice, it seems, would suggest the propriety
of fighting against their re-election on some
reasonable and just ground. IfanyJndge is
Inefficient and lacks the necessary knowledge
of the law, then, deal squarely by saying so.
Fight him bard, and hit him hard, but don't
strike below the belt, don't use a subterfuge.
If any Judge is not orthodox in the matter
of politics, and It is desired to turn him out
for that reason, why Just come out openly
and above board and do so. Don't raise an
unjust hue and cry.? Don't fight under cover.
If there are any personal reasons why any
of them are objectionable state the fact, and
bit a manly blow.
If any Judge is wrong on the liquor questlon,
and it is desired to put him out on that
account, say so. But don't try to urge an obtantinn
which is totally and absolutely un
founded so far as this electton Is concerned.
Fight fair.
The Cotton Plant.
The drat Issue, under the new management
by Col. James A. Hoyt. has been received. It
is a first class paper and deserves the support
of thrifty and prosperous people.
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS,
What "M" Seen and Hears on XIin
Bounds Abont tbe City.
Abbeville, 8. C., Nov. 3,1897.
Rev. D. W. Keller Is spending a week at
home, and with friends In tbe city.
Miss Effie Gore, after an extended visit to
Franklin. Va.. returned home last Saturday.
ABBEVILLE VOLUNTEERS DRILLT
Lieut. Stokes of the United States army inspected
tbe Abbeville Volunteers last Thursday
afternoon and paid tbem tbe highest
compliment by marking tbem "excellent" as
to tbelr general appearance, field movements
aud manual of arms. He also complimented
tbem by saying they were the only company
outside of Charleston drilling in double
ranks. These were Indeed complimentary
words, coming from one bo perfect Id tbe military
as Lieut. Stokes, and were highly appreciated
by the company, as these encomiums
were perbaps even more than they expected,
as they had only &bout ten drills as practice.
Hurrah for Capt. Mllford and tbe Abbeville
Volunteers.
WATER WORKS PROSPERING.
MaJ. C. B. Veronee put In last week water
works for Mr. W. D. Wilson, which will be
placed all through bis new bouse as soon us
completed. Also for Mr. R. S. Llok and Dr.
W. T. Penney.
CHINA WEDDING.
On la6t Saturday Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Wilson
celebrated tbelr china wedding (twenty
years) by giving a magnificent dinner to
woica quite a uumut'r 01 irieuuo wcjti iuvlted,
and who as a mark of their esteem for
this happy couple presented a goodly number
of handsome and useful presents. The dinner
was such as Mrs. Wilson knows exactly
bow to get up, and was served In style and
tjreat abundance, so that their friends enjoyed
the JoyouB occasion and wished for tnelr
hosts many more happy years.
fine horses.
The first drove of horses received lu Abbeville
this fall was brought in by A. M. Hill &
Sons last Saturday. ?
Dr. Claude Gambrell is expected home Friday
Ytotd fc&wvcdotft
Mr. John Rone, of Walhalla, Is in the city
for the business season.
opeka ik abbeville.
Daniel A. Kelly the versatile character
comedian, supported by a first class company
will render on Friday night next, at the
Court Opera House, his famous play entitled
"Outcast of a Great City." Beautiful and talented
singers, elegant and picturesque dancers
with new and elaborate scenery will add
to the thrilling and intense interest of the
play In which you will have a realistic picture
of "tenement house life in Greater New
York." Remember, Friday night only, 5th
Instant. Come and you will see once more a
first class opera In Abbeville. Mr. James A.
Hill has a fine stage fully equipped In opera
style with bright new scenery.
ALMOST QUIT HIS BIBLE.
Terrible" Slete of Affairs Reuniting
From (be Production of Good
Newspapers.
Mr. H. W. Bowie, who sold all the land last
Sale Day at 6ucb high prices, Is a good citizen
of Long Cane, but the Abbeville newspapers
have become so Interesting to him that he has
almost quit reading his Bible.
Long ago be used to read*and study the
Scrlptuies every Sunday, but now since he
baa subscribed lor the Abbeville newspapers,
the Bible stories are beginning to be ot less
Interest to bim.
He used to read the story of the Hebrew
children and the fiery furnance. He now
reads of the Klondike region, the North Pole,
and Andre's pigeons.
From the newspapers be learns that the
common miners of today may fill their plain
Iron buckets wltb the dust of Alaska that
would, In value-If not splendor?rival the
golden vessels that were taken out of the
temple at Jerusalem.
The story of the excursion upon which
Jonah embarked upon a tempestuous sea
once had a thrilling Interest, but now be
reads the newspapers and learns bow great
ships may ride the storm, or disappear beneath
the waves.
Tbe story of the great cloud which led the
children of Israel in tbe day time, and the pillar
of tire which lighted their pathway In tbe
nlgbt, is not more Interesting than tbe stories
of tbe dangers wbtch beset tbe explorers
of Africa's scorching sands or come those
who traverse tbe reptile infested Jungles of
that far-off land.
Tbe recital of the great tragedy which resulted
from tbe rushing together of the wall
ed waters of the Dead bea, finds Its counterpart
In tbe frozen waters of the Yukon which
for nine months in tbe year, stand as solid as
masonry, and upon which all of tbe King's
army might have marched in safety.
Tbe story of Noah's flood and bis great ship
which rode tbe waves In majestry, and landed
our grandfathers and grandmothers on tbe
solid earth, losses its tbrlll when compared to
the account of railroad wrecks In which immflnRfl
trains loaded with our neighbors and
near relatives are plunged into the waters
that instantly swallow them up.
The story of Daniel In the lions' den Is
eclipsed by tbe menagerie that travels the
country and shows greater deeds of daring.
Ferocious animals cower and crouch before
tbe gaze of man. Although Daniel was
among tbe first of the historical lion tamers,
yet the Great Wallace Shows glvemore thrilling
exhibitions of the power of man over
wild beasts.
Tbe war stories of the Bible, including tbe
battles In which the great commander placed
Uriah In tbe front rank, dwindle Into little
fights when compared to tbe slaughter at
Gettysburg, or the sublime effort at Chlckamauga,
where twenty thousand men were
slala.
It will thus be seen that the newspapers of
today are dividing time with the Bible, and
that the readers of tbe wonderful stories related
in tbe sacred Book, And tbeir counterfiart
In the hlBtory of the timee In which we
Ive. But as truth is stranger than fiction, so
tbe Bible stories will live and survive tbe
everlasting bills, while the Btorles which we,
reuu 1U luc lie vv oyapci o rr 111 v? iui(utt;u kumorrow.
But somebody bad better look after Mr.
Bowie. If be were to subscribe for another
good newspaper tbere Is no telling the consequence.
In tbe act of bis reading the newspapers
Instead of tbe Bible we bave an Impressive
lesson as to the Importance of making
the newspaper pure In Its thought and
correct in expression.
Double width tlcts all wool, only 20 cents
at Haddon's.
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Final Announcement! *
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Dr- Chas. W- Lowe,
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Ocula-Optician,
Hotel McCants, Abbeville, S. C.,
-WILL CLOSE HIS OFFICE? '
November 11th.
Dr. Lowe's visit in Abbeville will terminate
Nov. lltb. Those desiring to ooosalt him
abou; their eyes can do so op to 6 o'clock of
that day. He most positively will not test
any eyes after that day. Therefore, If yoa de>
sire to coDsalt him do so before the expiration
of the above stated time.
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Returns Thanks.
In this connection Dr. Lowe desires to return
his most sincere thanks to the medical
faculty of Abbeville who have so politely enrinrsprl
him and to the nubile for their moat
liberal patronage.
Do Not
be misguided concerning Dr. Lowe'* charges.
Investigation will cost yon nothing. Dr.
Lowe does not overcharge or extortion. His
charges are consistent with such, service. If
your eyes are not amenable to optical treat*
ment be will not recommend glasses. Consult
blm and be will give yon an honest, candid
opinion abont your eyee. s
Remember, no made-np spectacles niad. \
Frames and lenses fitted to each Individual
wearer. Thorough, exhaustive examinations.
Office boors 9 to &
NOTICE.
rfiHE annual meeting of the stock holders of
the Georgia, Carolina & Northern Ball*,
way Company will be held at th? offloe of tb?
Company In Atlanta, Qa., on FRIDAY, NO- -m
VEMBER, 12th, 1897, at 11 o'clock A. M.
J. M. SHERWOOD, .
Oct 19, 1897,4t Beoretary.
Aiken & Ellis J
REPRESENT?
The Travelers9
Life & Accident
Insurance Co
OP HARTFORD, CONN.
One of the Oldest and'Best in ' H
the World.
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LONDON & GLOBE
THE LANCASHIRE
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We Write Flrst-Class Country
Risks.
Office :
Upstairs, next to Hotel. 'Phone 97
ABBEVILLE
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\TOriCE Is hereby given that a speelal meetly
lug of tbe stockholder* or Abbeville
Cotton Mills will b* bold on WEDNESDAY,
10lb day of NOVEMBER, 1897, at Abbeville 0.
H. at 4 o'clock p. m. for tbe following purposes
: To act upon a proposition to make
tbe Increased capital stock of one bandred
and twenty-five thousand dollars preferred.
stock and to fix the terras and conditions apt
on which tbe said stock shall be Issued and
redeemed, or converted Into common stock
or said mill. By order and resolution of tbe
B. F. BAILEY, ,
Prest. and Treas.
Trespass Notice.
HUNTING or FISHING, day or night, is
prohibited on our lands. Trespassers
will be prosecuted. Please do not ask for
privilege.
John A. Devlin.
P. Rosenberg & Co.
J. Allen Smith.
F. E. Harrison.
Lewis A. Jackson.
R. Bond ley.
C. H. Son <3 ley.
f W. H. Long for ? "
Mrs. F.E. Allen.
L. C. Haskell.
J. C. Miller.
F. B. Gary, for
Oct. 15,1397, tf A. J. Salinas & Sons.
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DUE WEST,
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Delegates Returning from Synod ?
Personals?Visitor*.
Due West, 8. a, Nov. 2,1897.
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A. R. P. church Sabbath morning.
Mrs Agnew Is auctioning ofl her gooda on
Saturday evenings.
Mr. John Hooa and family, of Anderson,
bave been visiting friends in town.
Tbe delegates from Synod bave all returned
home.
Miss Ida Nlcklee has gone to Anderson to
take charge of a school. 1
Messrs. Agnew and Nickels are off to take
charge of a school. v
Miss H6len Grler is at home again.
Miss AlilePrultt, of Donalds, Is on a visit
to Mr. M. Q. Donald.
Mr. W. K. Ellis was in town Friday. 4
News scarce and everything quiet. \
Bell, Ellis A- Co's. Locals.
Wefeelju8tly proud of tbe high pralre we
have received from Due West connolssenres
on our display of Hats aad Dress Goods. Bell.
Ellis <fcCo.
We sold more Hats and Dress Ooods daring
our openlD? than was ever sold before at an
opening:. Bell, Ellis A Co.
Beautiful Wool Plaids Just received In the
very latest Parlsan styles. Ball, Ellis & Co.
We have Just received a fresh lot of French
novelties In Dress Goods new In style and design.
Bell, Ellis A Co.
Everyone was pleased with our dtspluy of
Hats on opening day. and we received many
compliments, and best of all many orders.
Bell, Ellis & Co.
We have the best line or Hats and Dress
Goods tbat you will In many miles
travel. Bell, Ellis <fc Co.
Colored Broadoloths and Astrocons In all
the new and leading shades. Bell, Ellis & Co
All Colored Calicoes at 5 cents. These are
tbe best goods and no off shades on goods
Bell, Ellis <& Co.
Ladles Wraps to salt you. If you want a
Coat or Cape, we have It at prices that defy
comparison la price or quality. Bell, Elli? <&
Co. *
We have everything a lady can call tor In
the ladles good's line. Bell, Ellis & Co.
Our Silks for waist Is a dream of beauty.
Bell, Ellis & Co.
Shoes for all In Men's, Ladies, Misses, Children's
and Baby Shoes, as cheap as the cheap*
est. Bell, Ellis & Co,
Hogs, Slieep and Cows.
I am In the market for hogs, sheep and
cows. See me before you sell. Thos. Thorn- j
son. I
Wanted by a Gentleman?Room and board
In a private family. Address stating terms
"J. G. C." tbts office. tf
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W. D. BnrkNdale A Co'h. Locals.
Standard Drills, 9 cents a yard; big bargain.
Sea Island Homespun and Heavy Home*
spun, yard wide, 5 cents a yard.