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BHBHBP^on. HHHbeville, s. c. jfc^Poblished every Wednesday at S2 a w year in advance. Wednesday, Feb. 7. 1900. Senator Tllltnaii'ii Speech. Like everything else that Senator Tillman says, bis recent speech in Congress affords interesting reading. He presents bis side of the Philippine question, if question there is, in Lhfi-BtrongflRt light possible. It Is in fact an able document, but from our standpoint it will not very materially effect public sentiment at this time. If there ever was a time for the delivery of that speech It should have been delivered before Dewey captured Manila. Mr. Tillman, like nearly every other antltmperlallst, makes the mistake of supposing that Agulnaldo and his followers are the people of the Philippine Islands. In the Islands are perhaps 8,000,000 people, or more than the white people of the Southern Confederacy. Agulnaldo Is supposed to have never had more than thirty thousand soldiers. Out of a population of 300,000 South Carolina alone sent twice as many soldiers to the Confederate war. Agulnaldo represents a single tribe?and there are perhaps thirty trlbeB on the Islands ?and one-half of bis own tribe are not loyal to him. The constitutional questions have no force, and the decisions of the Courts count for nothing in times of war. What good would have resulted from the reading of the law against burning barns and razing; cities, while Sherman was on his march through Georgia? It Is clearly Illegal to destroy the property of the citizen, but what did Mr. Sherman care for the law? Any Idea that we must wait for the "con. nf 4 Via ontinrnoH '? hfiforfi WB take DOS sees Ion of a country has been totally and absolutely disregarded by the American people. Wben we assumed to govern the Indiana, did we get tbelr consent to take possession of their country ? Wben Napoleon oeded a territory larger than the original thirteen states, were the people on that land even consulted on the subject ? When we went to war with Mexico and took from that Government vast stretches of . land did we oonsult the people of Texas as to their wishes? * Wben we bought Alaska, who consulted Ifcje citizens or that far-off land of Ice and snow ? Wben we took from Spain the Island of i Porto Rloo, who deferred to the pleasure of ' the Porto Rlcans ? It occurs to us that there was a "rebellion," or a "war between the States," away back in the Blxtles. If the Southern Confederacy was destroyed by the "consent of the governed," we were not Informed of the fact. Our recollection Is. that Grant and Sherman and a great multitude of soldiers "persuaded" us to go back Into the Union. Learned men bave figured out, and proved, a thousand times by tbe constitution and the courts that the Southern States had a legal right to Beoede. And, according to tbe books, tbey certainly had that right, but did Lincoln pay any attention to tecbnlcaltles? He simply snapped his fingers at the Courts and the law, and proceded to restore the country to 1U original status. The acquisition of tbe Philippines Is an accomplished fact, and there Is now little more reason for giving up these Islands than there wonld be for cutting loose irom California or Texas, or for the throwing away of Porto Rloo. If we dislike the annexation of the Philippines because of the inferior races of people, who inhabit them, would not the same objections have Btood good In reconstruction days against South Carolina, .Mississippi and Alabama, where there was such preponderance in number of negroes over whites. There never has been a time when the Courts could undo the wnrlr of nn arm v. In times of peace the Courts govern, but when war takes plaoe, the Generals Just order the Judges to stand aside, or get out of the way. Mr. TlNman might just as well be singing psalms ov5\r a dead horse as trying to stem the popular .current of opinion. And be might Just Bui well be reading the riot act oyer the grave of Grant, as to now propose to throw away the results of the war with Spain. While tbere may be a division of sentiment on the original proposition to seize the Philippines, yet tb^Kves of patriotic citizens and gallant soldiers have been sacrificed in making th& Conquest, After spending hundreds flft^minions of dollars and causing the death of thousands of soldiers, we would condemn ourselves if we gave up the prize for which they fought and died. America has never yet gone baok on the soldiers who fought her battles, and thiB country will never do anything of the kind. While we know nothing of other countries, we do not know how any country could be more loyal to her soldiers than is America. Mr. Tillman speaks of the money the Islands have cost. After the battles have been fougbt, and when the result of the warfare has been attained. It Is too lat? tr? flmrp nr whether it is a paying investment. The time to figure on cost Is before the war, and before the lives of soldiers have been sacrificed. II we made a bad bargain, we should stick to It the closer. And never for an Instant give up the ground for which we fought. If a nation throws away Its victories and dishonors ite heroes, where woald future generations get their armies? ? We know tbat Mr. Tillman has many good men to sympathise with his views, but the great public heart will never turn their backs on the recent glorious victories of our armies If Mr. Tillman has any apprehension as to his re-election, we would assure him of our unquestioned belief in his return to the Senate, but he will add nothing to his vote for DeiDg a Kicser alter the battle Mas been fought and won. If our recollection Ir right, the Democrats of this country were more urgent for the Inauguration of the war with Spain, than were the "^^~-f$epubllcans. Mr. McKlnley seemed the last to consent for war, but when he did go into it, he managed it with consummate skill. And our navy and our army won KUch victories as to not only astonish the world, but to make Democrats nick at heart when they see the Republican President winning laurels that would, for four years at leaBt, bar out of the Presidential chair all Democratic aspirants. Our people may possess their souls in peace. There is not the slightest evidence going to show that America will ever give up the Philippines. No matter who the inhabitants may be, the soil Itself, the minerals of Its depths, the woods, and the commerce of the Islands, stragetio positions, and a summer house in the east will be of untold value in money and in power. We will increase our shipping, enlarge our vision, and take In ft larger and a more extended area, and fill greater plaoe among the nations of the earth. But we have given great space to Mr. Tillman's speech. All that he says is worthy of your attention. Many persons will sympathise with him, and all may read his speech with profit. |v Jg Arrived today at Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery a big lot of 15c Embroidery that they will sell at 10c per yard. No less by the 100 yards. w1 i We " STAB TA 3 different Damask, 72 inc cheap at 68c. 3 patterns i 7 2 inches wide 2 patterns : ' $i.oo all the tic B B Q .H IgHhflH H ' flHTLD LABOR. The Spartanburg Herald In DiscnsNIdk the Subject Resort* to Pernon* ' lltlen. The Spartanburg Herald may be depended upon to say unjust or mallolous things of the Press and Banner. While we take It that the Herald would not knowingly misrepresent us. yet his evident Jack of acquaintance with this newspaper, combined with his 111wlII, leads him to forget to verify statements which are wide of the mark. The personality of the Herald and the peculiarities, politics, or Idiosyncrasies of tbe Press and Banner are quite different things from child-labor. Tbe placing of the most damnable stigma upon tbe mothers of children who must work for a living Is altogether another tblng from editorial discourtesies. Now. as to child labor In cotton mills: We say w itbout any sort of fear of successful contradiction that tbe children in tbe cotton mills are more comfortable, eat more, wear more, have more educational facilities, and are less exposed to tbe weather than the children of renters on the farms. Tbe work of keeping a machine running Is quite different from performing tbe labor. There are few persons In this country who can afford to live on tbe shady side of Easy Street, and support their children In luxury and Idleness. A majority of us were born with Iron spoons In our months. Wblle cruelty Is to be condemned on tbe farm, In tbe cotton mill or elsewhere, yet It was deoreed long ago that man should earn his bread by tbe sweat ot his brow. Ever since tben honest toll has been considered honorable by a very respectable portion of tbe community. In tbe early years of a child habits of Industry or Idleness, vice or morality, are formed, and It has been said that Idleness 1b tbe devil's workshop. We submit that this editor himself went to work at a very tender age, and he Is perhaps as able to speak of child labor from personal experience as a majority of the editors who speak on tbls point, and any suggestion or Idea that the parents of this editor were cruel or unmindful of his best interest because tbey taugbt blm to work, 1b fallacious. We know that there are men, women and children in cotton mills whom we believe to be at least tbe equals of those who tblnk that the laws of tbe State should come in between a poor mother and her children. The Idea that tbe employees of tbe cotton mills should i be deprived of tbe control of tbelr own children, Is simply monstrous, and must be Insulting to tbe pride and spirit of tbe people. Class legislation is offensive, and will be so considered by many people, until It can be proved that poor people are unworthy to rear and train tbelr own children. To correct tbe error which has gone abroad about the "pale," tbe "sallow," or the "sickly looking" children In tbe cotton mills, It would be only necessary for those who have a decent regard for Justice, and a love of fair play, to enquire into the facts. 1. It baR never been proven that factory children are more sickly than olber children. 2. It has never been proven that tbe meD and women who work in cotton mills are not as healthy and as moral as other people. 3. It has never been proven that they are not as honest, as conscientious, and as worthy to rear their own children as any other class of people. 4. Itba8 never been proven that tbey are so lost to decency and the blgber instincts that tbey are unworthy to be allowed tbe care of tbelr own children. 1 5. When tbe Courts of the Slates assume to i deny tbe right of amother to rear her own , children serious charges must be made and proven against ber. will tbe Legislature at ! tbe mere suggestion of a politician, enact a ' law wbicb would place a stigma and a mark of diBgrace upon every man and every woman who may be employed In a cotton mill? 1 C. As a rule the superintendents of cotton mtlls, tbe boss spinners, the boss carders, tbe boss weavers, me doss ruacniniBis, ana me holders of other high and Important places In cotton mills rose from the floors, after gotug there as little tots. The pay of such men In the Abbeville mil), range from 81,000 to 83 000 a year?a sum considerably larger than the average Intermeddling politician earns. And yet these men are the children of good and honest women, upon whom law-making politicians would cast the most degrading stigma, enacting a law which would by implication make it appear that they were unworthy to rear their own children in their own way. 7. Let It not be forgotten that these cotton mill officers earned and merited their high and honorable places. They had no lnfluen, tlal friends to help them and push them on because of kinship or other reasons for favoritism. When a cotton mill man rises, he does so because his merit commends him to the favorable consideration of the superior officer. 8. The success of the humblest mill boy in reaching places which pay him from 81,000 to $3,000 prove the utter falsity of Insinuations by politicians that their mothers were unworthy to rear them. 9. As to the physiques of these men who have risen: We presume that few Intermeddling politicians would to their face assume to make reflections on their mothers. AT HOME AGAIN. After a Short Absence Pmiiteut Bailey Returned Monday Kljrht. < 1 President Bailey returned Monday night from bis Northern trip, which was pleasant and profitable. He reports great Interest In the North in Southern cotton mills, and says that much capital, seeking investment, mny come this way. Miss Louise Bailey and Miss Harris went on the trip with him. The young ladles bad a delightful time and enjoyed the Bights of their Northern journey, the scenes and Incidents of which will fill a big chapter In their young and charming UveB. Stfi,. . v Supplements. If any brother printer deBlres to publish Tollman's groat speech on expansion and the Philippines, as a supplement, we can fa ml ah It at. forty cents per hundred ooples, 1( the order is sent in promptly. ; " <, ' '"iT Always something new to ' be seen at Smith's Dry Goods 1 and Millinery. t .*. i'iAi ' offer this W< ITLERS To Appreci BLE DA.MA.& 50 cts. patterns in an extra he; hes wide, at 50c. You v 50 cts. in bleached Damask extn at 50c. 85 cts. 5 all New Bleached 72 inc \ * " tie, at 85c. mm i?tin i | WHITE FRO Stirring Time* In Kentucky. Kentucky now Is undergoing exoltement wbloh Is not unlike that wbloh Sooth Caro. lina bad In 187677, when we bad twp sets of officers contending for tbe State offices. , Taylor, Republican, and Goebel, Democrat, eaob oon tended for ibe office of Governor. Tbe returning board declared that Taylor re- ' celved a majority or a plurality of tbe votes, but the Legislature wbloh la Democratic, thought there was fraud, and gave notice of Intention to Inaugurate Goebel. Partisans gathered at the capital very much aa did our people in South Carolina when Hampton and Chamberlain oontended for tbe Governor's office. Excitement ran high and one day last week while Goebel was walking along the streets he was shot from a second-story win* dow by an unknown person. He lingered and died Saturday evening, after having taken tbe oath of office. Tbe contention now Is between bis Lieutenant-Governor and Taylor. At tbls distance, and with an Imperfect' knowledge of tbe facts, we are not excited. Goebel, on a former occasion, resorted to violence, and killed bis man. As a rule, we bave very little sympathy with a bally wbo takes life. And It Is often tbat bailies meet tbe fate wblob tbey would mete out to others. In Bucb cases oar grief Is not excessive. ??? Art Industrial Edition. Tbe Greenville News Issued an Art Indus* trial Edition on tbe lstb, ultimo, which has been received in Abbeville. It Is a beauty, and reflects the highest credit on primers and publishers, and it is a publication of which all of Greenville should be proud. Tbe "Mountain City" has grown greatly in the last few years, and her prospects for greater and higher attainments are all tbat tbe most enthusiastic citizen oonld wish. Tbe inducements for tbe coming of capital from a distance are such tbat vast sums have been already expended there, and other capitalists are investing In the progressive city. City Election! To Exempt Knitting Mill From Taxation for Five Years.. wherea8 p. h. brown, a resident of New York State, proposes to locate Within tbe corporate llmltaof tbe pity oft Abbeville, 8. C.. a'Knittlng Mill with an Initial capacity of one hundred dozen underwear per diem* and to give employment to. about 76 operatives, to be subsequently increased. And whereas tbe proposed location of tbe said Mill will be beneficial to this city In increasing its business and In enhancing the value bf tbe property therein. Be it ordained by the City Council of Abbeville and by tbe authority of tbe same, that tbe property of the said Knitting Mill Company, used In the business of knitting, and of location of said mil], be and it is hereby exempted from afl municipal taxation, exoept uch as are ror scnooi purposes, lor a period or [ five successive yean from tbe time of tbe establishment of tbe said mill. Second. Tbat tbls ordinance be submitted for ratification by tbe qualified voters of the City of Abbeville at an election to be held on tbe 2l8t day of February, 1900. Third. Tbat the said eleotlon shall be held ' In the Council chamber, by three Managers | to be appointed by tbls Council, from tbe bourB of 8 a. in. till tbe hour of 4 p. m. Fourth. That those voters who approve of 1 this ordinance shall have written or printed 1 on their ballots "Ordinance Affirmed," and those voters who disapprove of this Ordinance shall have written or printed on their ballots the words. "Ordinance Disaffirmed." Fifth. That this Ordinance shall go Into effect from its affirmance by a majority of tbe qualified voters who vote at said eleotlon. ' Matriffcefw^Jhe following named persons will act as managererQf election; H. T. WardTawT J. L. Clark, J. B. Lyles! ; , Done In the City Council at .Abbeville, this Blxlh day of February, A. D. 1900. v*. Jones F. Miller, Mayor. James Chalmers, Clerk. Feb. 0,1900. '''y^ /' eek as a Starter for Spring " IN NEW SP1 a +/ ? TDr>i Vnn Mnc+ Spp t. Ci LlC X 1 1WKJ A VU 4iTJi ULM U K/VV v $K. This one of ,, - j ever seen. We ivy unbleached ,,. ^ , , . prettier. Bleac. fould think it , VjL 4 2 <; dozen B i heavy quality . . J ^ J good one, at 15c jjf: ' . . ; * ,?!Jv 25 : dozen . hes wide wortK * plain white hem r . at 10 cts. 1 liiifl nil IMOflJI NT. On the Corner, lffext to 3 v.Yft , , 7 iM SCHOlfepq^SCHOOL BOOKS ! ^1* . . . wi ^Hi' OOW offer you a nice line of . . . ; ;; SCHOOL BOOlCgV^HObL ^lIPPt^^ PAPER, ^ And ask yon to remem^V/ti^In^?H^^pEtaDd Books are ??> In good condition, yoo'tiiii ones or anytblng else on oar sbelf. .< VY) spbecs nimBm^Rh. ?& Keep yonr eye on tbls epiRp^ffs^ Repair Business Booming! | / " C. P. HAMMOND'S SHOPS ARE RUSHED WITH WORK, and'the cause of it is, he is having good work done. Bring your Wagons, Buggies and anything to be repaired to me, and will fix them promptly. Horses and Mules Shod. This is certainly our fort. Mr. Beagle knows his business and all we want is a trial. Wagon Wheels Filled And Tires cut in a workmanlike lilltflft] \ Having bought out the interest of mr. a t Westfleld In the Abbeville Bakery, we are now ready lor f .* ' ">r J tbe business of 1900. We keep a fresh lot ol ^ : w' ^ j Cakes, Pies, Bread, Rolls, 4 i Cinnamon Rolls, Kisses, i K S And Lady Fingers. AIbo anything In Canned Goods, Staple and Green Grocerles, Butter, Candles and Nuts. J J. H. McSweeney. f"i ' t' ^ f ? * Liar gains if Haddon's_< We Have Just Completed our Annual Stock Taking, and now Offer Some Great Bargains to Make Room for Our Spring Stook which is Arriving Daily. Special attention is directed to a lot of French Dress Goods, Silk and Wool Mixed. Original price 75c., 85c. and $1. Now 50c. Remnants of Silks Remnants of Embroideries. In fact we have a variety of good things in Dress Goods, which we offer very cheap. Respectfully, - v - V, 2?. M. HADDON & CO. j: . - i DRUGS. MEDICINES. ! ^y^CHOOLJ^OOKS. | , city limit*. At your service day or nlgbt. ^ w i milford, i J Phone 107. The Druggist. j) * f' v* ; Business a i RING t Tk ^ n I lit/ uuuuo i $2.48 the loveliest pieces of D ; don't think you have tied, 72 inches wide, at $ TOWBLS. 15 cts. leached Damask Towels, I tfteota. Huck Towels, good size [Stitched border, also in c in 1 _ 4 Dj ^1 '^Kv? 'B3fw^B -I mm H farmers' BantJ|<| r" ? j ni . r At mm Still 15 Bars Soap 25 Cts. AT GLENN'S. (M Tobacco 30cts. 11). liy.Boi.. at Garien Seeft^ s, Bay Coffee and Sugar before vance, Glenn Is selling at, ofd P^^|v. - j IlilJ IW Pfc -*? Prompt and Free Delivery In City. Phone No. 116. [ ' Dental Notice* IF YOU NEED DENTAL WORK and have not tbe money, I will do the work and takf lumber and wood for pay. Come anfc see me at once If yon. wish to save your caw My office will be over the store occup'ed tfcr. Mrs. THggart. All work guaranteed. Will-Mi after1 Jan wj^lst, 190^^^ Mil MHO Come la and let us talk to yob , . about It, bo tbat you can tbnir s . It over, and be satisfied aboo<fv It wbea tbe time comea,fOf to get ~n~ ~i Abbeyille Hardware!! "Reliable Farm Implement^^OR* For Sa|a| The following very desmiii&if property will be sold reasonably aod on ea*y terms. Purchasers will have the lnoome derived from the property by Its rental for the present year. Property al! located In Greenwood County. The BU8SHART PLACE, near Cokesbury, coutalnlng Thirty-Eight (38) Aores, more or less. The Pinkney Jones land, very desirable, containing | Two (2) Tracts, fejt.of 860 acres, more or less, at d one of 200 tfM^jBore orlew. Affile itoGee Brick House property, at Cokesbury. Fine residence, with iO aores of land, more or less. 1 * OO /AA* n^/l/i on/I V MCZkU I 1UI ttt xiwmn, IN ItOl tt lull uuu v feet deep, more or less. For terms and particulars as to purchase ipply to Sheppards & Qrier, Jan. 20,1900. It UREENWOOD, S. C. I I Dissolution of Partnership. rHE partnership existing under tbe name of MiLFOKD A DuPKE Is this day dlsolved by mutual consent. All debts due tbe Arm must be paid to C. A. illlford. C. A. MILFOKD, b\ C. DuPKE. 1 ' -m r ZpjM .. ?-> few j rOODS. j / *; \ -.Srai " " M otvinnl, ?T,A tin.,n aiiiadtt. wc liavc 'M seen anything 1.48. *? 4 v3 m f notted fringe, ?II extra heavy, colored borders c limn 1 u j The Luxury I " 11 1 Wia^ ' - ' 1 . .- ' Next Christmas Is a * long way off, and as we bave bought loo many Set Rings. We will take r 50 Cts. on the Dollar ' ';] ??& P ' ' V'*. for all the styles we bave " too large a stock of. To is Is less than cost. i\nd 1 still we wtll thank you 1 jiii'r jot making us poorer. We do not consider tb is , \ . Ions clear, a* we have , iBL. an offset In the value of I 1 the experience. BBBy. We also bave a few P?;;- Bargains in Fine WatchSMfe*V'. es. A few 826.00 move. ments will sell for $15.00. al 1 your Only 50 Cents. WEIIE llll CO. : uE?orytWnglnH:on??famieblnffs." IAXWELL'S &EPARED AT ALL TIMES TO my oDstomera PRESH BEEF, POSE, SADSA8E, | i And fresh Loaf Bread * Fresh flsh on Friday and Saturday. Highest market prices paid for Beeves and Hogs and Green Salt Hides. T TT MAXWELL. Phone No. 1. Notice. rpHE FIRM OF BELL. ELLIS & CO. HAS -I- dissolved co-partnership by mutual consent. All parties Indebted to the firm will please call and settle with J. It. Ellis, successor to Bell, Ellis <fc Co. W. E. Bell, J. R. Ellis. C. E. Bell, VV. E. Bell, Adm. Jan. 80,1900. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. probate court. Ia the Matter of the Estate of James Cotbran, Sr., Deceased. Petition for Settlement and Discharge. SE. R0SEN8NVIKE, as Executor for said Estate having applied lor settlement and discharge It is Ordered, That Tuesday, the 27th day of February next be fixed for granting the relief prayed for. R. E. HILL, Jan. 27, 1900. Judge Probate Court. Cedar Poles Wanted. MEDAR POLES. 35 FEET LONG, NOT U less than six Inches In diameter p.t the small end, are wanted by the Abbeville Tele phone Company. Wm. M. Barnwell, Manager. Jan. 30,1900. t( Stop that cold in one day with a box of 'Qulnacetol." You will find it at C. A. Mil ford's, The Druggist. Phone 107. lm