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has We B^HH^HM^^HHBB^^Pr8 about HH^HsH^HK^9rTeekinc ^^ggM^mggBBBZy or ^^^HSra^Pftlngs said of McLauren come * . ?f Uffon Thov ioiiowem in *->>jA-?^ |^ILave forgotten that Senator Mcdid exactly as Mr. Bryan said the ^^^Kemocrats should do. They love Mr. Bryan who Bald the Paris treaty of peace should be ratified, and yet these same men pretend to hate McLauren for votlDg for the ratification. Another unfair thing that has been perpetrated against Senator McLauren lies in the fact that it has been urged time and again that he was a favorite of President MoKin* ley. It la said in a way to convey a false impression?that he is untrue to the Democratic party. Politicians, as a rule, must have somebody to abuse, and they may have centered on Mr. McLauren, but we venture to suggest that a majority of people of South Carolina, In three years from now, will endorse Mr. McLauren for his wisdom and good sense In voting for the ratification of the Paris treaty of peace. Except that the Philippines and Porto I Kloo are more recent acquisitions there Is little difference in their status and that of other aoquired territory. * The acquisition of these islands is an accomplished fact. The time to protest against \f hnro fiuor I our new puMwuuuo u?o foooou, ? ? was a time to kick. If we are not In error, the Democrats In 1850 offered Spain a hundred millions for Cuba. If the acquisition of an Island In 1850 was good Democratic doctrine, why Is it not good principle now ? Except Alaska and the Islands that we got from Spain, the Democrats have done all the expanding. If it was good Democratic policy for a hundred years to expand whenever occasion offered, why hold up our bands in ) holy liorror at the idea of the Republicans ex pandlng a little as the result of a war for , Which Democrats were more clamorous than Republicans ? But this last act of expansion has not met more opposition than attended former acquisitions of territory. Good men have opposed expansion on all occasions, but the folly of that opposition soon became apparent, and the people were soon united In sentiment. The same old objections have been warmed over and made to do duty lor the hour, and when they have played their little foolish part, they will be heard of no more until we again extend our borders and carry the flag to new lands. | i ? Serious Illness of Walter JL. Sillier, Esq. His many friends and acquaintances In this county will regret to learn of the serious Illneat of Walter L. Miller, Esq., who now lies ounflned to his quarters lo tne home of Mr. Templeton. where many friends called to see him yesterday or to pay tbelr respects to an afflicted neighbor. ; Mr. Miller has been in feeble health for some time but he never once referred to hi* Buttering until his Infirmity had made Buch inroads on bis health as to be per ceptlble to his friends, and even when enquiry was made of him as to bis health he dismissed the subject lightly. He, however, consulted a physician on last Friday and has been under treatment since then. On Sunday evening he walked down town, when he showed uum linkable signs of sutrerlug from paralysis. On Monday mornlug he came to his office, and Intended to try to make bis official sties, but that business was transferred to the Probate J udge, and Mr. Miller went to bed, from which It is thought he will never rise a well man, even If his life should be spared. He is now considered to be in a very critical oondltlon, with the ohanoes against him. His relatives were telegraphed for, or written to, in reference to Mr. Miller's condition. ~ Those who are nearest to him, and who see more of him are apprehensive of an early fatal ending of his illness. They cannot even hope for more than a partial recovery. Mr. Miller Is an unmarried man, aged about 44 years. He is the oldest son of bis pureuia ur. j. ij. miner ana qib wne, woo was Miss Lou Brownlee of Due West. He waB graduated from Erskine College, and alterward taught school for several years, and when he had accumulated some money he took a law coarse in the University of Virginia, and, graduating In law In that Institution, be came to Abbeville and began the 1 practice of his profession at this place some eighteen years ago. When Master J. C. Klugh was elected Clr" cult Jndge, the vacancy in that office was Ailed by the appointment of Mr. Miller to tbat important office. As a Master In Equity Mr. Miller is painstaking, and bis decisions have been remarkable for their clearness of perception and forcible expression. One of the most important cases that he heard was tbat of the .Lowndesvllle Hank case. His decision in that case was thoroughly sustained by tbe Supreme Court, anil Is now tbe law of tbe State. Mr. Miller has a great taste for reading, and no man in town bas kept up better with tbe current literature of the day. At the meetings of the Literary Club he has always been a conspicuous figure, and has never failed to add interest to tbe discussions. As a writter for tbe magazines he bas won considerable notoriety, because of his attractive style and tbe facts which be wove Into his articles. As a man Mr. Miller Is high toned and honorable In all bis dealings with bis fellowman. Conscientious in bis business transactions, be In scrupulously careful to pay every cent tbat he owes, and no man has better credit. Universal sympathy and sorrow Is expressed for his misfortune, and 11 kind hands could raise him up, he would be again a well man, enjoying their friendship and love. Booming Things. Charleston, Augusta and Walhalla are making efforts to draw crowds to their respective cities at dates not herein stated for tbe reason that we do.not now recollect them. Tbe country printer has a good time boosting things generally. At different times different cities naed free advertising. Then we have circulars from tbe Confederate Veteran CampeWi long as the moral law. Sunduy School Conventions need advertislug. Christian Associations, and Woman's Temperance Unions, and all sorts of lngenlue devices for the parading of names before the public are In constant evidence, with never h proposition to pay one cent for type setting. Mark Hanua Is credited with saying that when he wanted anything be paid for it These associations?nd these promoters of occasions lor bdftttlng with entbnsiams might well follow ftark'i example in this particular at letdtfVtid pay tor Wpfit they want. We bMMvtBMMyvlB spea? setting type for the enterprises mentioned, though they nre all good In themselves. , ?- -? . ? ??-? . .jrm Hrpic More than 50( sizes and well ma' iA /rtn \ W 110., H While the last. I: Just arrived o checked. They ar 80^ New PrcHS. Tbe Press and Banner, In consequence of the good business that bus been accorded to Its Job printing department, feels warranted In adding another new Gordon Press to its already well equipped plant. In tbe office we have the following presses: 8x12 Gordon. 10x15 Gordon. 13x19 Gordon. 1 Country Campbell Press?best make. 1 Babcock Pony. The three larger being run by steam. The 10x15 Gordon press has been In use lor years. We bought it second band, and it has been in the office longer than any of tbe other presses. No machine has earned more money, or done more work. Tbe new 10x15 Chandler and Price Gor>inn nrmw in to be of the same size, and is intended to do the same class of work, bat we would sell the seoond band press to any printer who may feel now as we felt when we bought it?unwilling to Invest the larger amount In a new one. When we bought It. we paid about three-fourths the value of a new one. We would now sell It for half tjie price of a new one. And if it brings as good luck to a new owner as it has brought to the Press and Banner, the next buyer will have no cause to regret his purchase. It gave us a start which has constantly grown from the business that had previously been done on a Washington hand press, to the more extensive business which now requires, besides other machines, live Improved presses and tons of type. I Either the Campbell or the Babcock pony press are worth more today than the whole outfit was worth twenty years ago. The growth of the business of the Press and Banner, within the la6t twenty years has been most gratifying, and especially Is this true of the business during the laBt ten years. In the last decade, except the 10x19 Gordon press, all the presses have been put in. They were put In with, money which the office earned. And there Is not a cent of debt against the plant today?excepting of course little current matters that will be paid on presentation of drafts or bills. If nn nrlntpr fihnnlrl nnpd our maKOOt- We shall keep It for tbe good It has done, and still use it as occasion may. require. < Tbe Prohibition Document. We published last week tbe manifesto oi the leading Prohibitionists In this 8tate, and we may give It a place this week. Read It and judge of it yourself. As a literary document it is a curiosity. As presenting a recital oi facts it Is in some respects very wide of tbe real condition, from our point of view. As an assortment of Scripture quotations it is a failure. In its appeal to tbe women It shows Its wtaknesB. Any effort to bring tbe women Into politics should no more meet publlo favor than tbe aot of tbe church In getting Into the scramble. Of course the very respectable gentlemen who are running the campaign are too wise to believe that the Prohibition ticket will de. feat the reeular Democratic ticket. Probibl tion bolters, like other bolters, generally meet defeat. Prohibitionists who seek office should first seek Demooratlo nomination. That is legitimate. We will not quote Scripture about people who try to get in by any other route than tbe open door. Nobody doubts the sin* cerety and honesty of purpose of tbe Prohibitionists. They are only misled possibly by tbe dream of office. If tbey had not vlslous of office but really wished to cripple the liquor business, they might Join with other temperance people of tbe State in a demand for higher prices for liquor and fewer hours for keeping tbe dispensary open. Tbe Icbs liquor a man gets for his quarter the better for him. And tbe fewer houre that the beverage is offered for sale Is better too for him. But some men have little political sagacity and will butt their brains out against a stone wail. Other good men with political possibilities may yield to importunity. Some men are ready to sacrifice themselves in a cause which they regard as good. And then there Is another sort of men, whose action cannot be accounted for, even in political Bulclde. EulttrKiiiK the Cotton Mill. Tbe new mill house will be finished thlB summer, xae stories win gu uiguci uuu iuuj will be tilled with machines. The Abbeville mill, like many other mlllB, Ih la luck this time. The Abbeville mill has some 7,000 or 8,000 bales of cotton In their warehouses, which were bought at an average figure a little below seven cents. The dill'erenoe between that price and the price that could be obtained today is somewhere between $70,000 or 880,000. That Is a good nest egg, and a good start toward paying for the improvements that are to go up. The Improvements, it Is thought, will be made without the issue of new Btock. - You will find the latest upto-date stuff at Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery. Don't forget our garden seeds. The best on earth. The Hpeed Drug Co. ues, La~w ) in the Lot. TJt 15 cts, 50 f they are not wo: ne case remnants e nice and fine, f 9c, 10c,, rsim | WHITE FRC Town Improvement. The city council during their term have done good work In many ways. New streets have been opened, and beautiful sidewalks have been made. The waterworks, or facilities for lighting Are, has been greatly Improved, and the additional lines of hose give fire protection for pearly every house In town. The council are now perfecting arrangements by which not only a large saving will be made in the expenditures for pumping, bat a great gain In the receipts will be effeoted by the use of meters, and which expense will bear evenly on all users of the water. It is thought that tbe water wort a will be hereafter self-sustaining, Instead of being run, as heretofore, at great expense to tbe town. But it seems that their best work has been done in tbe erection of electric lights, and as these lights are now being perfected It would appear that the present council should be requested to continue In office long enough to prove the wisdom or unwisdom ol going into the contract which Is eald to be very favorable to the city. If the old council should go out of office before this contract completed, and which will touch the people every day for ten years, some loop hole ma; be left whereby the city will be tbe losser. The lights are certainly as good as any that we have seen and they are cheaper than good lights in larger cities. Tbe peace and order of the town has been kept up to the high standard which followed tbe establishment of the dispensary. Fort Pickens, Jernsalom, and the cotton mill have every reason to be proud of their new streets and splendid sidewalks. This Is tbe first street and sidewalk that Fort Pickens has had, and tbe people of this portion of tbe l olty need not now become trespassers on the j railroad track in order to reach the city. Unprovoked. Brother Aull, of the Newberry Herald and News, without provocation, as far as we know, gives Abbeville a dig for seeking office, bat pays as a high oompllment by Raying that many Abbeville men have gotten office. It Is honorable in all men to aspire to positions of honor. And for a hundred years Abbeville has been producing men who have been appreciated by^ the people of the State. We are very proud of our men. Very few counties have produced as many men who have been rewarded by public honors. Newberry is not without her distinguished men, and Newberry has nothing of which she can be so Justly proud as of her good men, who have been held Id high esteem by the people of the State. Not bo very long ago Abbeville gave the Editor of the Herald and News a hearty welcome to her hearts and homes. And It is a little strange that he should now seek to strike the people on a matter of which they are so proud, namely: The excellence of her citizens. If it is a reproach to get office, what shall we say of the unsuooessful effort to get that wbloh brings reproach. Newberry has sought for her share of honors. It may be that she was less successful than Abbeville. + ? Crop Prospeeia, We bear all sorts of tblDgs about tbe oat crop and tbe cotton crop. Beports trom some quarters are to tbe effect tbat the grain Is killed. Another report Is that termers contemplate plowing up the oats to plant cotton. From one source we hear that tbe farmers wish tbat their oats may be killed., They dislike to p|ow up the grain. Our experience at farming Is suoh as to admontsb us not to give advice, and we shall refrain from ,so doing. After spending a good estate In several attempts to famish good examples In farming, we now know enough not to give advice. We are printing, and are merely looking on at tbe agricultural pursuits, TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. . ft, , * i, ? V a The Coanly OrgnulEatlon Haa at Eucouraglnc Meetlnr-lDtcreatlaf Program for April 7th and May 5 til. J." Tbo second meeting of the County Teacher'H Association was held Saturday at tbe Graded School Building. Tbe executive committee appointed at tbe last raeetlpg reported on the question "Wbat Ought to be Undertaken by tbe-*a.ssoct*tlon T'! As a result of the report and tbe discussion, It was decided to announce for tbe next meeting on Utja first Saturday In April, tbe 7tb, (bat Coonon tractions woaldbethe subject under consideration. The outgoing committee, Mr. Gilliam, Mr. Bradley and MlM Ctfcw/ord,i appointed as tbeir bucommm forlbe rtwtlttwtl Lin. MI8" Nelle Cqoljrate, CaalrSSn, ?1m Lutiie O'JJanlel and At the meeting od the BthjMkjMay, tbe subject to be considered U ''Ltfmture of South Carolina." The oomtoittMUb dliOUM-.tbls subject will be ftppolnlrt?H0M!oext meeting. Among tbose presenMrHpMr, Helms, Miss Glbert. Mr. La than. Thatfeutxt two meetings promise to be very largely' attended. All teachers are lDvlUd. Tils. Association will prove a great factdr'M thAfpncatlonal revival which la taklDr,pltce' m5Abbevllle County. There are do officers an?ro fees In (be asflocl?tion4jn<tl)?M?8al?BfJfcit from U o'olook to 12. jW^leacherxan'; to stay away. Dr. Neufler's calls can bereft with The Speed Drug Co., who will dellvef ^et^tO ble^? ^ irt W LA V w m and F ley come in Whit cts., 60 ct rth more money d( of White Dimitic tnd will be sold i 12 1-2G, VV'r,- ' H' r '> ' Have just received a new line of l 4am*%c* an/1 ofnlaa oriH nfinoo QTO lrtOT. IlfCIUD auu DVJ lUOj HUM J/i IVVU ?**v ?w?? R. C. BERNAU, The Speed D , Invite your attention i 1st* They have tl Drugs, Chemicals a Abbeville County. 2nd. They will mt and endeavor in e' you. 8rd. Yon will do them. Spring Gai A SPLENDID LOT OF ALL BEANS AND PEAS IN BULK. SNO ONION SETS-WHITE AND YELLO POTATOES-EARLY ROW, BURBANK, PE A FINE ASSORTMENT OF PAPEF COME AND GET YOUR GARDEN SEED A Yours respectful W. D. E _ -mm?" I rIF YOU WANT ANY1] OF GROCERIES, FRO 5c Can of Potted Ham t a Good Shot Gun, a W or Staple Dry Goo* ...CALL ON... t AMOS B >? I. j I V I i You cannot buy goods cheaper anywhere than at Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery, and there vou will get the newest up-to-date goods, and prices just as low as out-of-date goods. Do not fall to see tbe line of Christmas goods before buying at Speed's. Tbe place to get wbat yon want and have It delivered at your borne promptly ring phone 18 Speed's drug afore. . Our candles, bonbons and chocolates cannot be beaten anywhere. Royaters' and Huylers' in great variety. The Speed Drag Company. Call at Tbe Speed Drag Co. if yon wish to see the largest stock of drugs In Abbeville. The Speed Drug Co. offer some bargains in stationery. A very large stock of tablets, pens, ink, box paper and pencils. Wedgewood bine paper and white ink Is the latest thing. (-all and see us. Our friends are always weloome. They can learn something to tbeir advantage at Tbe Speed Drug Co. .feU aists! }ercale. ,e and Colors, full 65 cts., )n't buy them. . is in striped and at ' ..V 1 K/> IOU. jW Silver Filled - - 75 Cts. Sterling Silver - - - $1.00 Sterling with Loops - 60 Cts. Hearts and Bracelets in various patTlie Jeweler. irug Company to tbe following facts: 36 largest stock of nd Fancy Goods in ike tbe prices right, /ery way to please well to patronize *<rZcii Seed^M SORTS OF GARDEN '8G^| WFLAKE FOK THTE/BEST CORNvfy^M ERLESS, GOLDRICH, ETC. - I L SEED?2 for 5 ctf. 25 cts.'pe'r down. ! | mriLsaammm HERE 'v.; - M rHING IN TjftE WAY tM A... T-n o a Barrel or the Finest Flour, ash Pot, Buckets, Tubs, Ac., Is, Clothing Hats or Caps, .... '< ; . MORSE HERE'S YOOB MONEY. Money Lookiug rof ju?wrei,j^w". HoDBton, Texas, Feb. 9,1900. Editor Press and Banner s^.^53w.-S:' '! l Dear Sir?I am looking .for; lbs heirs of James G. Minor and Sradaock Nyie,' who are supposed to hive lived In your> State Sbout 1840. Anyi Information will be received with thanks by Yours truly. Bo* 528." KenryMalmgren. Amos B. Morse'* JLoeals. Just received a good lotof seed earn: "Golden Dent," "White Dentand^Hlokory filing, also seed potatoes and all kinds,Qf small seeds, Including watermelon netted nutmeg, flower seed, &o. A big variety of flower pots, all sizee. Lamp chimneys 1c abundance. No. 2 orlmped top, 5c. Rochester No. 8, 10c, 3 for 25c. Large size Rochester for stores and << balls 20c, 3 for 50o. Lantern globes 10c, 8 for 25c. . A nice assortment of apples and oranges. Try "Broman-gel-on" and you will want more of It. .The most delicate Jelly prepara,loD ' V " -I ? I Garden seed at Glenn's. The L In Pulk from SI /: LvOmp 5irii .... . : w vinv PR' .. among the I Abbeville P CHATTANOOGA, L SYRACUSE, O AVERY, W WATT, HAMES, COLLARS, TRACES, BRIDLES, BACKBANDS, PLOW POINTS, PLOW STEELS. Hardware BLACKSMITHS' TOOLS, BELLOWS, ANVILS. HAMMERS, TONGS. OSBORNE DISC HARROWS, ' AVERY'S GARDEN PLOWS. COMMON SENSE PECTOOTH HARROWS. 1 Company. "Reliable Farm Implements." i Everything just as adver- j tised at Smith's Dry Goods \ and Millinery. , ? ? ^ Mr. George Clark can alwaytt he found at .be Speed Drug Co. He in now thinking up , .he inoHt enlicInK aurutuer drlnkH you ever , iiHted. I ' -*? iif/k .- i' --rw.', ?v.:, .. m ; ,r .atest ;y Belts and Ties 25c. to $1.25. d get one, and be irst to wear them H H BLn W Sill; 4 - T At Glenn's Still 15 Bars Soap 25 Cts. AT GLENN'S. Gil Tobacco 30cls. lb. by Boi. ? . AT GLENN'S. 11 Garden Seed ' AT GLENN'S. i , Boy Coffee and Sugar before another advance. Glenn ts selling at old prloe. fcRf i*' Pare Ga. Cane Syrup, N. O. Syrups and Molasses, corn, Oats, Bran, Hay and CotISton Seed Meal. Hit Mr , Jg&'jg' :SVw v ~~ Prompt and Free Delivery in City. ' Phone No. 110. 11 * ABBEVILLE t? GARLAND'S," S T T > o "IRON KING'S," o V "SUPERB'S," ^ S "niCHIQAN." S f Each one of tbem carries a guarantee. STOVE WARE OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. . ORATES, MANTELS, TILES. HARDWARE /VfOOIJENWARE, TINWARE. GRAY ENAMEL WARE, OIL OAS STOVES, STEAM COOKERS. i 1 . COMPANY. h1': ' . "Everything In H crate Pnrnlahlnga." '. ! . tlAiiiol \TnfJno AWWVV. TF YOU,NEED DENTAL WORK and have JL . not the money, I .will do the work and take lumber and < woOd for pay. Come and see me at onoe if yon wm to save your cabti. My offlee will be over the store occupied by Mri. Taggart. All work guaranteed. Will be at work regularly after January l?t, 1900. . ' B? L. WIL90N, Dentist. lAXWI'S Illi PREPARED AT ALL TIMES TO fnrnltbea my customers FRESH BEEF, PORK, SAUSAGE, And Fresh Loaf Bread Fresh flsb ou Friday and Saturday. Highest market prices paid for Beeves atid Hogs and Oreen Salt Hides. rr xx MAYWrTT X XX. xUXIA TT UJJJJ. Pbone No. 1. . For Rent. rpHt NICE FOUR-ROOM COTTAGE NEXT X to the bouse where President Bailey now lives on Magazine Hill. Apply to Jan. 80,1900. P. Rosenberg & Co. City Registration. CiITY REGISTRATION BOOKS WILL BE J opened for registration March 13th, 14th and loth. James Chalmers, Jones F. Miller, Clerk. Mayor. Feb. 28.1900. 2t The finest line of cigars you oversaw?Cu loo, Figaro, Washington trving, ung ana PortueDdo?5cents. A special line oflOcents, >2 1-2 cents and 15 cents cigars. The Speed Drug Co. Prescriptions are fllled.accurately, quickly ind at moderate prices at The Speed Drug Jo. Goods delivered free at any part of the :lty. Those or our friends who owe the old firms )f Harrison & Game and P. B. Speed, can ohalu a receipt for the same at the Speed Drug 'o. Call early aud avoid the rush. ''i