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The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. - ^Published every Wednesday at ST2 a year In advance. Wednesday, Jan. 24. 1900. Mr. Depew Will Xot Come. The News and Courier has been Informed that Mr. Depew win noiuenver IUC auui?o*- | sary oration at Due West, as was expected, and some feeling of disappointment may exist. Speaking for the Press and Banner, we believe it Is possible that a donbt may exist as to whether it Is better or not for distinguished orators outside of Erskine's own graduates, to come and overshadow either the college Itself, cr the efforts of the students who are now on the very threshold of a struggle for distinction and success. The thing of which a college may bo proudest is the students themselves and their proficiency In learolDg and oratory. If Mr. Depew, or other distinguished orator oomes, does he not draw attention to himself, rather tban to the col. lege? If the assembled multitude shall concentrate their attention upon the thrilling oratory of the anniversary speaker, Is there not a reason to fear that the best efforts of the young men may be overlooked or dwarfed ? A school exhibition is primarily In the Interest of the scholars and for the entertainment of their friends. The friends of an Institution of learning are Interested in the pro* gress and efficiency of the students or scholars. The speeches of the young men are. In fact, of first Importance to a college. They show not only their own progress in letters, but they reflect the ability and the scholarly attainments of their preceptors. While the gaping public may care notbiDg for the excellent work of the college, and while they may be more interested in the oratory of a speaker whose name may not be unknown to the world, yet the speech of a friend?the oratory of an honored graduate of former years?would seem to famish the best evidence of the real value of the college. Erskine has sent out Into the world many noble Bons?many splendid men?who would be " u ?-o/mrm 11Kr thft proud Ol any uvuuinuic cw6u college from which they were graduated. In the flfly years of Its existence, we venture to suggest that of the hundreds who have been V graduated from Ersklne, there is not one who wlouid not love to come back to Its classic gAoves, and there Ik not one who would come b&ck, who would not hold the honor in gratefull remembrance. /when a college has been In existence for flf?y years, it seems to ns that the rule should /be to invite some graduate Irom its own walls ( to make the anniversary address. The fact that such a rule existed would be a Just reoogDition of worthy sons, and would furnish an Inspiration and an incentive to all. Why go out into the broad world for speakere, when the college has distinguished sons who would be ready to render servicer For Instance: Why not ask John H. Miller, Esq., of Blr-I mingham, Ala.? He is a friend to the college, an able lawyer, and an honored son of Ersklne. Ersklne might well afford to give him the place of honor at one of her commence, ments. Why should not Dr. J. J. Darlington, of Washington, D. C., receive Erskine's highest 0 uuuuio i Is there any reason why tbe merit, tbe friendship and tbe ability of J. Altheus Johnson, Esq., of Washington, should be Ignored ? Vhat is the matter with Judge-Ira B.Jones, of Lancaster? His honorable record and bis . successful career make him a son of whom Engine might well be proud. jC&ester, York, Laurens, Newberry, Charleston, Abbeville, and many other counties of this State could furnish orators that are friendly to Ersklne and whom Ersklne could honor with no discredit to herself. The same is true of every Southern State, and especially Is It true of North Carolina, which Slate has furnished so many HiuUentK to Ersklne. Why pass all tbese friends to invite strangers who care nothing for either the college or Its stndentB? Why should the ability and the acquirements of Ersklne's own diBtingnlshed sons be neglected in order to invite a stranger to organize a literary entertainment whioh would district attention from tbe col^ V iege, and which could add nothing more than ' notoriety, instead 01 giving a suDBianuai 'Z' benefit? ' We have nothing to urge. We have no pride of opinion, and write not to flatter the ' ' vanity or pride of auy Individual, but In the that If Ersklne would recognize the merit of her own sons, or If the Literary Societies would look to tbelrown fellow members for their orators, that good would reBult to the institution. Let Ersklne set the world an example by honoring her own sons, and et nobody take exception at a suggestion which is offered in a friendly spirit, Unintentional Omission to Give Prop* er Credit. . Our respected neighbor, the Associate Reformed Presbyterian, makes the following statement: "In last week's Presbyterian Dr. T. H. Law, a Field Agent of the Bible Society, has a note acknowledging contributions from several of our congregations. If any one supposes that that Is all our people have contributed for the Dlkln /wtiioa thnp ova iTurtr mnnh mlotolron XJIUIU V/Huno luvj aiu ?j tuuvu iu'OM*avui His territory does not cover all of our Church. For what he calls "this beginning of annual contributions" be expresses his gratitude. This Is altogether misleading, for this Is not the beginning. Some of our congregations have been contributing long before Dr. Law had any connection with the "parent society." They scarcely remember when tbey did not contribute. How easy It would have been for blm to have said that many of our congregations contribute annually through the local auxllliarles, or the country societies. He must have known such was tbe case. If we are to have any credit why let us have credit for what we do." In the matter of not receiving credit, the Press and Banner would remark, that we have very little idea that Mr. Law intended to withhold any oredit that was due. His error was based upon Insufficient information. But whether Mr. Law gave full credit or not, matters very little when we are supported by tbe consciousness of having done nnr rtnt.v. It 1b, however, natural for every good man to enjoy the approval of bis neighbors, but It Is equally true thatour best efforts sometimes pass unnoticed, and at other times an evil Interpretation, Instead of words of commendation, follow our most religious acts. Speaking for this editor: when be was younger than he is now he craved nothing so much as the goodwill of his neighbors, and today he Is not by any means indifferent to their respect, but he has learned to take things as they come. From some people nothing is expected. But nothing is so grateful as evidence of friendship from those to whom we are friendly. The?e words are sweeter than houjey. Unklndness may be expected from three cauBes, namely : 1. Neglect or thoughtlessness as to the pro prletles. 2. Resentment of actual or imaginary grievances. 3. Failure to subordinate our own views to the opinions of others. If a man is conscious of doing bis doty, with a proper regard for the rights of others, he 1b safe, and when due credit is denied be # need kot suffer. We need not let our left band know what our right band dostb. When In need of extracts and fine cologne, remember I have tbem, also saobt powers, all flavors. C. A. Mllford, Phone 107. The Druggist. Every;bbl. Glenn's best patent flour Is sold under a positive guarantee. . IT. 1-/ J SPEC R HP1? n nK-ia/if nf fli i -I- HU VFUJtiVt VJL tiu prices. These pricei Fruit of the Loom Bleaching' 8 cts. Ready-Made Pillow Cases Handkerchief Bordered, Ironed 45x36 lQc. Each. Columbia Mills Ready-Made , Sheets Torn and Ironed 72 x 90 Limited Quantity. 30c. Each. Sitting Still. There seems to be no Important developments looking to tbe early building of another cotton mill. Asyet we believe no organ* J ized effort has been made. Mr. McMillan has given option on a good mill site of 110 acreslying In tbe edge or town, at $10 an acre. Dr. L. T. Hill has a, twelve acre tract which he proposes to take in stock In a new mill at an acre. This latter tract is not far from the public square. There are several outlying tracts from whose owners nothing has been beard as to tbelr prices. Landowners, like town people, might And it to tbelr advantage to offer options on land which is not more than about two miles from the Court House. Persons owning unprofitable farming lands accessible to either of our railroads, and having a good stream of water, might eucourage the enterprise by submitting options. If tbe railroads and the owners of suitable lands will lend a hand another mill will yet be built. Water and elbow room are as im" portant as money. The disposition now is to I seek cheap lands. Lands In town cost much [ move than farming lands, and the latter are just as good for mill purposes. Givinsr Advice. We notice that many of our exchanges have been and are giviDg advice to farmers. We learDed long ago the ludlclousness of giving advice to any body, but the Press and Banner at four different times tried to prove by occular demonstration the profitableness o( farming. But at the close of each seance, the nplghbor farmers had the laugh on the printer. We are now out of the farming business, as we take It for all time to come. But we are making one more effort to make a profit, not by farming, but by grazing cattle. We have now several bead Including lull blood and gradejerseys, and all sorta of scrubs of low degree. If we succeed as well at the cattle business as we did at farming, we will be able to print a book, and thereafter we will aspire to be a book farmer. Everybody knows bow easy it Is to theorize and describe lmaglnery results. Book farming has another advantage. It Is cheap. The SlarriRKe Ltceune Bill. The Press and Banner hopes that the bill requiring the Issue of license to marry may be defeated. On no spot of ground on the face of this globe 16 woman's honor so well protected as it Is In the Stale South Carolina. All legal requirements in reference to marriage are against woman. As the law now stands any publlo recognition qf tbe marriage relation makes the parties In law husband and wife, and tbe tie Is binding daring life. We bope tbat South Carolina may not come down from her high and honored position on the subject of protecting her women. IjeffiNlatlve Reports. Mr. D. J. Carter, representing the Atlanta Newspaper Union, was In town yesterday. He has enticing ways about him, and we gave him an order for two pages of reading matter, whtoh will contain chiefly Washing ton news, Legislative proceedings, and all other sorts of readable matter. s COPID'S VICTIMS, The HantlNoraeBt Man and the Prettleat Woman?The Proudest Groom and the Happieftt Bride. Miss Edith Rlggs, of Orangeburg, is tbe prettiest bride tbat ever gladdened tbe heart of a loving groom. She and her husband Mr. Holloway, of Greenwood, recented celebrated a romantic marriage on the C. &. G. railroad while the train was skimming along wltn tne speed of the wind; and yesterday they came to tow i in a carriage to call on their friends and kindred in Abbeville. The groom Is a most excellent voung man, whose parents live at Saluca. The bride Is recognized as one of the prettiest young ladles that ever came to Abbeville, and a great host of loving friends sympathise with her and her busbanu in their happiness, and wish for tbem many years of good health and cheerful hearts. They are now young and bopeful, and many friends trust that their wildest dreams of future happiness may be more than realized. i Fence Posts for Long Wear. Timber for feDce post should be cut about the middle of tbe winter. White oak is preferable. Split about five IMAUOCI aAoann ato nHlflf* 1 n iuvuuo Dvj auvi ocaovu uv ??u a shed for six mouths ; then burn the lower end a little, so it will have a coal showing from the lower end to six inches above the ground when set, the'n the burned part should be well saturated with hot coal oil. The posts are then ready to be set. But if not set for some months, they should be lift standing under shelter, with the black end down. Post fixed according to the above showing, will last twenty times as long as those of the same timber that are cut and set green, and without being burned, and the cost of the above fixing is only about two cents a post. ....... - ..A)i*v? IAL 1 ,eady-Mac is sale is to make roo a will Via ornnrl onlv fo J *j ? Barker's Mill Bleaching 8 cts. Heavy Twilled Pillow Cases Torn and Ironed, 45x36 IP. l"Qc. Each. If yc at once. 36 hours, money foi Smiti IV/X111 U1 DANGEBOUS WALK. Y \ Great Risk of (Jsioc the Rallrond Track as a Public Thoroughfare. For fifty years tbe people of Fort Pickens bave bad no means of coming to town except to walk on tbe track of the Southern Hailway. In former times tbere was little danger attendant upon so doing, but now wben eight trains a day pass over tbat embankment, and wben all tbe sbiftlngof the cars and englnes must be done on the same traok which is on tbe narrow embankment, tbe citizens of Fort Pickens take their life In their own bands wben attempting to come to town, or return borne. Only a few dayB ago a young lady narrowly escaped death under tbe wheels. 6o near was tbe engine to tbe lady that tbe engineer shut his eyes to keep from witnessing a terrible tragedy. We merely wish to call attention tothedanger of using tbe embankment and railroad track as a walk. Tbe railroad authorities long since posted a notice forbidding people to trespass on their track, and tbose wbo enter upon the roadbed do so at their own peril. Careful engineers and ofHoers bave been employed, but with hundreds of people passing over the track every day It will be a special wonder If someoody is not killed. In view of tbe danger which is attendcfht upon travel along the railroad track, we are Indeed glad to note tbat tbe tovio council are now building a bridge across tbe stream, and are at work on a sidewalk, which, when fin Istaed, will make the conditions so that a person may not, of necessity, Incur the risk or being killed by tbe train. It Is to be boped that tbe walk wblch has been needed for half a century may be made a good one. For tbls reason we trust tbe level of tbe walk through tbe bottoms may be so raised as to give a good pathway at all times. If tbe crest of the bill was lowered and If the level of tbe bottom was raised a most important highway would be established. It would be tbe most direct route to tbe school bouse and to tbe cburobes, as well ns tbe best route to tbe business portion o( tbe town. Tbe limits of tbe town having been extended so far, a large number of people are interested in tbe new road, and their taxes for water, schools, lights and other things entitle tbem to consideration. Tbey get very little good of tbe lights, and almost lo benefit from tbe water. But if a good and a safe walk to town was given tbem, tbey would be grateful. We are glad to announce that Street Commissioner C. D. Brown Is In full sympathy with aDy movement looking to relieving citizens from tbe risk of using tbe railroad track, and a good walk will be a lasting memorial to bis sense of rlgbtand Justice. ? ^ ? SERVICE AND KESTBAINT. Tbe Associate Reformed Preacher Discusses the Difference. At tbe Associate Reformed oburob last Sunday momlDg tbe pastor, Rev. T. W. Sloan, spoke entertainingly of tbe difference between beart service of tbe Lord, and mere conformity to the requirements of tbe Taw. Without attempting to reproduce bis words, be made it plain tbat a religion of principle, which included love for tbe good and charity for tbe fallen, was much better than tbat religion which had for Its foundation tbe cold observance of tbe law which only restrained as from evil doing. Tbe religion of tbe heart was a positive virtue, while tbe formal observance of tbe law, bo to speak, was a negative virtue. Mere conformity to tbe lkw, wbiob we do not love, was a physical act, while on the other band, spirituality of tbe heart gave strength to the individual and prompted him to the exercise of love to Clod and to the performance of daty to blB fellowman. The religion which is based upon tbe fear of punishment, or tbe hope of reward, is the lower standard, where tbe letter of tbe law may be complied with, while the spirit of tbe law Is violated. Tbe love, of tbe good and tbe pure originates and exercises within onr hearts a service which is always acceptable at the Throne of Grace, but tbe religion which Is only sustained by a fear of punishment, or the hope of reward, falls very far short of tbe requirements which constitute a true Christian. Tbe spirituality within tends to lead us toward tbe Ideal Man, yet It is not for fallen man to reach perfection. auo wuriu uuh uover sccu uui one iueai Man and bis perfection was due 10 that spirituality, from whlob we Bhould all learn tbe Important lessons. ABBEVILLE'S DOCTORS The NobleHt Unman of tbem nil I'bjh a JuHt Tribute to His Brethren. Troy, SV.C., Jan. 25,1900. Permit me to write you a line for publication. Let me go back to 1882. I remember I was a candidate for Legislative honors and so was W. H. Parker, Frank Gary, Jno. Morrab, Mose Taggart, James Cocbran and I)r Tbomas of Warrenton. I wish to write more particular of dear Dr. Thomas. We all made speeches at Antrevllle and Dr, Thomas made the best speech of all, and yet Abbeville county refused to send him to tbe Legislature. I wish to say that be was a noble man, and I want to bear tribute to bis memory. But dear Wilson, I want to bear tribute to all the old Doctors of Abbeville county. Dre. Pressly and Drennan, Drs. Black and Bozemen of Ninety-Six, Speer of Lowndesvlile, Link of Wllllngton, Miller of Due West, Donald of Donalds.and eood old Tom Mabrv of Abbeville. What Khali I write about them. I simply say they performed their duty and dispensed charity. Not letting their right hand know what the left doeth. I wish to say that Abbeville county owes a debt of gratitude to the old Doctors. God will certainly reward them lor all they have done. I am very truly your friend, J. D. Neel. P. 8?Some will say a woman wrote this letter, owing to P. 8.. but I forgot to name Dr. Marshall, or Abbeville. Every time I see him 1 tell him he is lookiDg old, and he Immediately replies: Doctor, you were here forty years before I saw daylight. I therefore place old Doctor Marshall as the youngest Doctor Id the county. To the young members of the profession permit me to say our mantels have fallen on good and able shoulders. J. D. Neel. An elegant line of Indigo blue, mourning and second-mourning prlntsat L. W? White's. Lkg v .k-iSa ..s-L. , ! SALE le Sheets m for the same Goo< r the remainder of th< Androscoggin Bleaching 8 cts. Handkerchief bordered, Ironed Case 54x36 * IS X?Qc- Each. ; r * ? : ,, >u need any o At these prici* However, i them in Fel i'o Rtf in ppip: SCHOOL Bobi^^nooi *^>f> And ask yon to rttnamMr tb%t v>S in stood condition, yoa mxiMal thing else on oar abelf. ~ ^ SPEED'S D1 Keep yoar eye on ibis 0 l ITUA nkKn.,; i IIIK flUUKVI \ Having bought out t Westfleld In tbe Abbeville B f tbe baslDeBB of 1900. VP e keej f Cakes, Pies, Bread. ^ Cinnamon !A1bo anything In Canned Go< rles, Butler, Candles and Nutf j J. H. Mc Bargains at^ Hadd We Have Just Completed our An] Some Great Bargains to ft Stock which is Special attention it French Drei Silk and Wool Mixed. Origi Remnants of Silks Remnants of Embroideries. Ii in Dress Goods, which we offer Respectfully, H. M. HA.1J $ It Is My Pi i This year to keep / T Drug Store Id every respect, r I shall give Presorlptlo A ?ud see that they, as well i lrom my store, are delivers \ GIVE ME A TR i And we will c f lours obec | C. A. M ^ Phone 107. J,' ? $50 Reward. nn OTOTV hAr T ADH wftt. AKfiWAIVL>ur run wuuni" be paid by the Town Council of Donald* for the apprehension and proof to convict the man who robbed Rev. V?B. Wharton on I be night of January 17th. 1900^ w;iM4ITH &? Donalds, S. C., January ^ ? : v"" ' '' % i Stray Calf Taken Up.f A yellow heifer calf, with i white feet, supposed to be about a year | old was taken up, lotfing about my placJ last i week. The owner will pleaBe call lor it, pay !, expenses, and take it WILS,m | January 23,1800. Stop that cold In one day with a b crx ofl "Qulnacetol." You wl|l find It at C. A. MU-I ford'B, The DrugRist. I hone lo4. J OF D ? aMM. * mm and Pil Is at higher prices. 3 month of January. Crescent Cambric 8 cts. "Mohawk" KeadyMade Sheets, Size 81 x 90 Torn and Ironed Bleached . 63c. Each. f the above ( 3S we should ATT O HA T X LJLLCJ axe x >ruary. : V. ' ' ' ' Goods .y -x ' ''\ * ' , i i I _ ' X* ; SCHOOL BOOKS ! {J ^lwi%'iiiee line of . . . T>i ffiv ,; <j6r? SUPPUES, PAPER, ^gT LS, Ac., &c? ?. ^f yoQr Second Hand Books are TjJ i|$ge Ibemfar new ones or any- S<^* I ltd).: THE INTEREST OF MR. J akery, we are now ready for f p a fresh lot of ? , Bolls, j) Bolls, Kisses, i And Lady Fingers, a ' > ods, Staple and Green Groce- \ - I :5weeney. ( an's-< anal Stock Taking, and now Offer Take Eoom for Our Spring Arriving Daily, ___________ . < C i directed to a lot of ' . . ... . "i jr. ss Goods, al price 75c., 85c. and $1. Now 50c. 3 i fact we have a variety of good thiDge very cheap. DON & CO. lrpose I L STRICTLY UPrTO-DATE ^ ns my personal attention, ? as everything else ordered A id as soon as ordered. IIAL^ ) ertainly please you. ^ llently, 0 / ILFORD, j The Druggist. * furnishes my^ougtomertT A . FRESH BEEF, PORK, SAUSAGE^; Fresh fish on Friday and Satarday. HfJfcbeit market prices paid for Beere* and Hogs and Vjireea Salt Hides. T. H. MAXWELL. Wtone No. 1. TJ??w goods are arriving every few daps at L. "W. White's. Call and aee them. - ' ' <-; vv.rV;V' ' o\//:> low Case All of these Goods i TiOiidsdnle Cambric 11 cts. "Pepperell" ReadyMade Sheets, Torn and Ironed 81x90, worth 75c. 6C^c- Each. 3roods| eome a sell ^very in( lot sfld we i and M ' 1 '?ISA At Glenn's \ 20 lis. W Carolina BICE $ll. 19 Its. SUGAR 15 BARS SOAP 25 Cts M \ . ??? vZjjsSl 1 OK BBL9. FLOUR BOUGHT jjjwBpJ the advance. Caslameni Bay Coffee and Sugar vance, Glenn It aelllng atJB Prompt and Free Dellrery in TOttS?; The State of South Carn^P^ J COUNTS OF AB BE V11J-|3, ^ R. E. H ,m^*B|rj^?P* ffi," PubllRhed on ttae'lOtb day of Jannmrjv?0, Id the Press aDd Banner and on tbe'CqaK House aoor for tbe time requUed^^hMMHL > . vjgjtSl "VV bonest persons to represent agers In .tbls and clnse by counties. BBnH coo, ? rCar nnrt PTn>n?P?. .Straight. bonit-^Ma o more, no less salary. Position perm an Our references, any bank In any town. JflH mainly office work conducted at borne. RH erence. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, Dept. 8J; Chicago. Sept. 25,1899,16t. Dental Notice. IF YOU NEED DENTAL WORK and have not the money, I will do the work and take lumber and wood for pay. Come and see me at once If you wish to save your cash. My office will be over the atore occupied by Mrs. Taggart. All work guaranteed, will be at work regularly after January 1st, 1900. E. L. WILSON, Dentist. Have You SEEN THE Common Sense Sid ii hi Mil! Come In and let us talk lo you about It,bo that you can think flyfe.'#;' .. It over, and be satisfied about . * it when the time comes for you IbMe Hardware Go. "Reliable Farm Implements." Visit Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery when you are out shopping. They always I have some specials. { 1 i . - ' k ' :& i !S- " I ivill be sold at the old + #1 Cannon Cloth 8 cts. "H. H, I." ReadyMade Sheets Hem stitched, Torn and Ironed >|J i t " "70c. Each. ,nd buy them 3h in the next will get more ' ,;4' H "11 " 1 IH ATATT Jumcl J |Mie Luxury| |H|.: itHf-we will thank you Ob poorer. iSft'.-' .'^,We'<Jo not consider this Bmp clear, as we have 17, 1900, after publication' in tbe forenoon, to sbo?r ve, why the aald Admlu- - ;.*SB be (ranted. ana and seal of the Court, ' /' of January, In tbe year " * one thousand nine buntbe 134tb year of Amerl;7tb*day of January, 1900, oner and ^on^ the Court >r5s Sale. South Carolina, F ABBEVILLE. 50MM0N PLEAS. al., Plaintiff, against J. ' i Defendant?Paraltlon. -Ky virtue of an order of sale ' made In the above stated case, I will ofler /or, sale at pnbllo outcry at Abbeville C. H., S. C., on .Saleday In FEBRUARY, 1900, wltbln " tbe legal hours of sale, tbe following described property, situate In said State and County, to wit; containing "V : Seventeen [17] Acres, m more or less, bounded by lands of B. E. Glbert, f J. A. Leroy and the Porter place. TERMS OF SALE?Casb. Purchaser to pay for papers. WALTER L. MILLER, JaD.IS, 1900. . Master. fJJ Don't Vau _ I X uu Sometimes feel uneasy about leaving tbe Are In your grate, or fear that tbe children will be burned? Well, Just get a wire fender, and bang It on your grate basket, and all your fear will be relieved. Only 50 Gents. HE HUME CO. "Everything In Housefumiablngs." ? 9 You will find lbe nicest lot of toilet soap In town at C. A. Mllford's, Tbe Drugglit, w v'l ,<..3?g ' "i