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The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. ^-Published every Wednesday at S2 a year lu advance. Wednesday, March 21, 1900. Democratic Dunce. The Press and Banner joins with the Greenville News in its gold-standard dauce. We agree with that paper in the belief that the gold Democrats stand (or the true or real Democratic principles. The aftixiuc of the President's signature to the financial hill sittles forever the s'lver question. The further advocHcj of tho free coinage of silver is just as dead as the opposition to holding the recently acquireu islands. The gold standard is a fixed policy, and the ownership ol the islands is an accomplished fact. Let the gold Democrats dance, and let the expantionlst6 rest assured that all is well. Xot Giving: Advice. We notice that some of our exchanges are ottering advice to the farmers as to what crops they should plant. This editor having had some experience at farming feels warranted in not bothering larmers with, advice. Il they cannot make more money at farming than we did, they will booh land in the pooi house. This editor does not pretend to give advice in a business at which he has _sc signally failed more than once. WALTER LOWKY MlliLtiK. Death of One Who watt Teacher, Law yer, Scholar, Writer, Patriotic Clt zen. Waller Lowrey Miller of thlBclty died a the borne of Mr. Templeton, last Sundaj morning, March 18,1900. He had beenasul lerer ior some time, but be lougbt off t,be ap proachlng dissolution with a courage and i delemlnrtlon seldom witnessed, While I was evident to others that inroads on hit health were apparent, yet he treated the mat ter lightly, and Insisted that there was n< cause lor anxiety. He did not consult hli physician until the Friday before he wai compelled to go to bed^p ?\nday, March 5 He suffered lrom paralysis, a id his mind wai affected. A greater part of the time aftei taking his bed, be was unconscious. He Bant rapidly until be breathed his last on Sundaj morning, about seven o'clock. He was taken to Due West on Monday foi Interment, where he was laid to rest In th< family plat of the church into whose commu nion lie was born. Although the day waf ? rainy anil most inclement, a large delegation Of friends went from Abbeville as a mark ol ^ their respect and to pay a tribute of affection to their departed friend. Arrlvingat tbe church at three o'clock, Rev, F. Y. Pressly, Kev. O. Y. Bonner and JDr. W. L. Pressly conducted tbe religious services, Dr. Pressly spoke of his personal relations with the deceased, and said that his friends would pardon him for speaking of him as Walter. He said: In January, 1872, he was elected pastor of the Due West congregation, Walter and nineteen others connected themselves with the church at tbe Spring commu nlon which took place iu the lollowing May. Since then the preacher's heart had gone out to him in all the varied positions in which be bad served his State: As teacher, as lawyer or scholar, as well as in the field of literature, In which latter sphere the deceased seemed to be winning a notable success; he bad watched Ills career with unabaiing interest. He said the untimely end of our friend wae not by accident nor was It by chance, but it Was iu obedience to the divine commando! an inscrutable Providence. While we may not see the wisdom of cutting off a valuable career before It bad fairly commenced its usefulness, yet it is not only our duty to submit to the decrees of an overruling Providence but it Is our duty to cheerfully acquiesce In whatever may seem well In the sight of our heavenly Father. This life which promised so much usefulness has been taken away from him, and it is for us to yield perfeci obedience to the will ol the Almighty. Of those who joined the church at the May meeting in 1872, only three remain in communion with this congregation. The young men and young women who made up the number, and who at that time so much encouraged the peracher's own heart, had been widely scattered, and their careers were in different fields. Some, like our friend, Walter, had been called hence, while others were still with us, and each In his or her own peculiar way was seekln? usefulness and buDDlness in this life, and hoping for the good things of the life to come. Alter the sinning <>l u i>urt of the the Twenty-third l'salm, by the choir, Kev. K. Y. Pressly announced that the services would be conducted at the gr?ve. When the body had been buried, and when the grave had been covered with the most beautiful flowers that ever sorang from the bosom of the earth, Mr. Pressly pronounced the benedlotlon, and the assembled multitude dispersed. Walter Lowry Miller was born In Due West about forty-flve years ago. He was educated at Erskine College and was graduated from that Institution with honor to hlmsell aud pride to his alma mater. He then taught school for a few years, In that capacity earning the well done of the scholars and patrons r- of the schools which he taught. Being ambi??' tious for Higher attainments and desiring to better equip himself for a wider field of usefulness, he went for two year6 to the Law University of Virginia, where he acquitted himself with credit. Returning to his native county, trustees of his alma mater, appreciating his worth, sought to elect him to a professorship In Ersklne College, and without In any way seeking the place,he came within one vote 01 oeing elected to a cnair in me Faculty of the College which bad eduoated him and trained him for the pursuit of letters. About fifteen years ago be was admitted to the Abbeville Bar, at which he practioiced, until be was appointed Master in Equity for Abbeville County, which position he held, with entire satisfaction to the Bar, until the day of his death. His decrees were noted for clearness. Justice and purity of expression. He was an untiring student and never ceased to investigate the law and the facts in every case that he heard, and none have ever questioned the correctness of his motive or the uprightness of his act. Mr. Miller was public spirted, and he was ever ready to give of his time and talents to whatever had for its purpose the advancement of the Interests of the town of his adoption. He was always ready and anxious to encourage any scheme looking to the best Interests of this people, among whom he had cast his lot. His efforts were especially notable In the work of establishing our cotton mills, and upon that institution he made bis own impress to a greater degree than many men who contributed larger amounts of money. He was a lover of literature, and he always found his greatest delight In reading the purest writings of the best authors, lie had been, ever since he settled in the city, a member of the Abbeville Literary Club, and no man contributed more information in the discussions or gave the members more pleasure in his talks. By a strange coincidence, the very last work that he did beforg the breakdown, was to take a leading part In entertaining the club. That evening he seemed to be at his best aud In his most happy mood. Hut on going home he realized difficulty in ascending the steps to his bed room. As a w? iter for the perlodlcaiso^h^da^ha had no equal at Abbeville. His writings would make a volume, and lor which the magazines paid him most liberally. Some of his articles were of such Interest and merit that they were copied into English publications, were his writings were read by people who were indeed strangers to him. Mr. Miller was a high man, with generous Imputes. He loved to do kindness for ail, and never did an unkindnees for any living creature. in bis money transactions be was scrupuiousiy correct. He Dever deviated, in a single instance, from the coarse which his own conscience, and the intelligent Judgment of otb ers, approved. Upon one point we presume that all whc knew Mr. Miller, will agree, and tbat la, hit unswerving fidelity to Due West, his friend ship to her institutions, and his love to bet people. For thlB reason. If for no other, 1 was meet and proper that bis remains sboulc be carried back to the home of hlB childhood to the scenes of the struggles of his youtb and to the environment which boand hli manhood in ties which Time could not cor rode, and which Death alone could sever Forty-five years ago be was the first born a loving parents. Today be sleeps by tbelr slfl In tiie cemetery which lies In falivi^^j^H home in which lie first BawjMDMDM Saul and Jonathan the^^HC^EHHBEfl pleasant In their llves^^^BBj^SMH^^B were not divided. Wee Mi I u m On THE Qra That has been your pleas ? or not. Come and see 1 ) * SMITE 9 [ The Chester Ijiinterii. Mr. T. T. BlDgbam, editor of the Chester f Lantern, was In town this week, and he was 3 a most welcome guest at the ofHce of the j Press and Banner during his stay In town, i He Is a brother-in-law of the late Walter L. ; Miller, and came to see him and be with him In his last hoars. Editor Bingham publishes one of the best country papers In this State. He keeps an j eye on all that goes on and devotes much of i his time to the pnblloatlon of his paper. The ' tAno r\f lila nannr lllro i la r*r! nt, la (rrw! x Sew Flue Store*. Messrs. P. Rosenberg & Co., are tearing ! down the dwelling: bouse on tbelr lot near tbe Episcopal church, preparatory to building two new store rooms which are to be occupied by Mr. J. Hayne McDlil as a furniture store. The high post offioe official who came to i town last week is reported to have said that our post office building did not come up to , the requirements of a city like Abbeville, , but said that we had a postmaster that was good enough for acclty of ten times as large , as Abbeville. The Deer Slant. Those of our readers who may be familiar ' with tbe incident of tbe recent bear hunt In Santuc should read tbe "Deer Hunt" as It appears this week. N ? Town Election. i Citizens of Abbeville are aeke<^ to vote ota the question of Issuing $C,000 worth of bonds for the survey of the Black Diamond Railway. See official notice. : DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY. Voters of Abbeville Will be Called Upon to Nominate a Mayor, and Four Aldermen. A Democratic primary to be conducted ac, cording to law for Mayor and four Aldermen for the City of Abbeville, will beheld Tuesday, March 27tn, 1900. Polls will open at i 9 o'clock a. m. and close at 4 o'clock p. m. Managers at Box In Court House: H. T. Wardlaw, W. V. CllnkscalB, ' ' John Clark. Managers at Railroad Shops: W. T. McDonald, J. M. Brooks, McD Cater. Managers at the Cotton Mill: J. Foster Bornwell, W. B. Patterson, Frank Thayer. S. A, L. ON TOF litis XiMt. - ?? An Innocent Cillzen the Canne of C?round lean. Chnrgefi. A citizen of Abbeville recently had occasion to ship several baes of mail from tbis place uuder the "frank" of a Congressman. , A mailing clerk on the Southern thought he saw signs of spooks, or something else of a dreadful nature, and immediately informed tbe postoffice authorities in Washington the fact that great quantities of mall matter were now passing from Abbeville to Washington, and added bis belief that the aforementioned "franked" matter bad been shipped from Washington over the Seaboard to Abbeville, and then returned to Washington over tbe Southern, forming, so to speak, an endless chain. Under ordinary circumstances the transportation of public documents is a mat- , ter of little consequence, but not so in this in- , stance, for the simple reason that tbe railroads and postmasters are now required, and have been for two or three weeks, weighing all mall matter with a view of settling tbe ] pay for tbe next four years. About once In four years, the post office authorities require | all mails to be weighed for thirty days, and on these weights tbe pay ol tbe railroads is settled lor the next four years. In answer to tbe report of tbe mailing clerk over tbe Southern, Mr. Terrell, tbe highest postoffice official in all this Southland, ! " U4" l<o?/)i,narlwii In Atlnnf.fi to come to quiuuin uruui)uui iliu Abbeville to investigate tbe charges. He was gratified to learn that no such contemplated fraud bad been attempted by tbe Seaboard, and waa pleased to know that tbe "franked" shipments were all right and proper. Tbe Seaboard was vindicated, even before It knew that charges were being Investigated. Evil Doers Pat on Notice. Manning Times. We Bee from some of the up country newspapers that Senator W. N. Oraydon, of Abbeville, raay become a candidate for Solicitor of J his circuit, and we hope the report will not . prove correct, because he would *?e greatly missed froj|Afcft^jlat?JMMa|^Jraydon is Lone of and Inesda > OQ^Vk Xl'Kjll AUlll* s the Date Fi. the above Da lNDEST DIS :nrp tn o-azp 11-non in the C & 1 the improvement that has, WHITE FRO "Look Forward not Backward."?Tbeartlcle wblcb appeared last week Id tbe columns under the above beading should have been credited to the Charleston Post. ( CITY ELECTION. In Reference to (lie Inane of ttoudn for (he Blnck Diamond Railroad. the authority of the City Council of Abbeville aotlng under and by virtue of the Act of the General Assembly or the Slate of South Carolina, entitled an Act "To authorize the City Counolt of Abbeville to order an election to determine the question of Issuing bonds In aid of tbe Black Diamond Railroad Company, and to provide for Issuing tbe same? ^ . Notice is hereby given that "a special election will be held In the Chamber of the City Council of Abbeville, In the City of Abbeville, between the hours of nine In tbe oiornlng and four In the evening of the 4th day of April, 1900, to determine the question of lssulug Bonds of the City of Abbeville for Six Thousand Dollars for said purpose; That voters favoring the Issue of said Bonds shall have written or printed on their ballots the words "Bond Issue, YES," and tbone voters opposed to tbe issue ol said Bonds shall have written or printed on tbqlr ballots tbe words "Bond Issue, NO;" ,/ That J. T. Parks, J. B. Lyles and H. T. Wardlaw are appointed managers of said election. JAMES CHALMERS, Clerk of Council. Abbeville, 8. C., 20 Marcb, 1900. 3t When you are out f hopping it will pay you to visit Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery. They always have something special to offer you.. Haddon's Locals. Batterlck. Patterns are tbe best and most reliable. Tbe new spring patterns now in stock at Haddon'B. You should see those new dress trimmings , at Haddon's. Black crepons for skirts at Haddon's. > If you think of buying a silk dress look at Haddon'B. The prettiest line of parasols may now be seen at Haddon'e. Wash silks for waists 89c at Haddon's. . Fancy and pla^n tafieta silk silks all the new pastel shades at Haddon's. Foreign Exchange cigar leads in Abbeville { Milford & DuPre bas sold twenty-six thous and since February 10th, }899. l)r. Hill's Heada c hePo w d e r?,*both old and . new style, at Aiurora dt.uuiTe'Mneartiggisis. i Ptioce 107. Garden Seed ! Garden Seed ! A full stock of Bulst's at Mllforu's Drugstore, Phone 197. A fresh arrival of nice c?tidy. Velvet, "Nunnally'e" and Bon Bona at Milford's Drug Store. Phone 107. , The nicest and most up to date llnB of stationery to be found In town la at Milford's Drug store. Phone 107. . ' ' Box Paper, tablets, pencil*, pens, .ink, chalk, In fact anything needed In a school oom at Milford's Drug Store.' Phone 107. Don't fall to call and see my line of Stationery. It cost you nothing to look an/1 we will be more than glad to give you tbe very lowest prices on same. I am sure I have tbe largest line In tbe fllty. Milford's Drug Store. . Pbone 107. Paper, paper, envelopes, tablets, pens and pencils, In feet everything onr school children need you will be sore to and at-Milford's Drug Store, Phone 107. if I handle all kinds of bookt), school books, blank books, copy books, order books, mem- . orandum books, composition bo"ks and otbets too numerous to mention. Milford's Drugstore, Phone 107. Boys, I have the candy and you have the girls, call and let tne show you myllneof "Nunnally's" always fresh. I have It snipped every week, also a complete line of fresh "Velvet" candy. Milford's Drug .Store. Our watch-word Is promptness. Give us a * phone order and see bow quick we will put ' the goods lu your hand or home, just as you like best. Our phone Is 107. Milford's Drug 3tore. ? Mermen's Borated Talcum J Powder 15c per box at Simth's Dry Goods and Millinerv. ^ w Those places we deem the easiest are t)fteD the darkest places. Mauy a man has wished for the humble station j when he has waked the realize to harassing responsibilities of the exalted positions of life. Faith in God and , fidelity to duty will consecrate afcd m^u-bje the lowliest place. WBBM|^^J1 said that "war is p 5ti?n xed for Smith's Dry Goods Hi tes it will be an opportuni :play of dry qooi ity of Abbeville. Everybody is invited, and evi ^een made in the Dry Goods and Millinery jjjne ( I' M AAii i mum MMiAMB I 1 WW HHP NT. On the Gorner, Next to ??" . \ vr rri^^f'r jtjl, ' ' i< i f; -V have tock'everytbing made by - Yours to please, Phone 107. | MILFORD'S DRUG STORE. ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO. 1 be Christmas bells were pealing tbro' Ibe frosty midnight air, Tbe great Yule logs were burning, and tbe hearty Christmas cheer On the ample board was ready for the Squire and his guests. While tbe lackeys, laced and powdered, waited for their lord's behests. In tbe brilliant, crowded ballroom?where a thousand tapers shone? The 8quireand bis partner danced a measure all alone. Holly leaves and ivy garlands glistened in the candle-light, Silks and satins and fair faces made a gay and goodly sight; But the Squire thought, of all tbe fair, tbe very fairest yet Was Margery, the dainty maid who danced the minuet. ' To the stately, graceful music?on tbe polished oaken floor? Tbe Sqnire and his sweetheart danced tbe measure^o'er and o'er, Till be led his blushing partner Just beneath tbe mistletoe And?stole a kiss that Christmas eve, a hundred years ago. True love is like tbe lavender, whose perfume fqlnthnd rare Will'llnger In its blossoms even when they're dry abd sere; And tbe memory of tbat courtship and tbe kiss so fairly won Wake in hearts a chord of kinship, though so many wears have gone. For now sweet Mistress Margery, "ibe toast" at every ball, And tbe gay and gallant Squire are but?pictures on tbe wall. The Margerys of our day are every whit as fair As those tbat danced the minuet in puffVd and powdered hair And tho' the Squires of days gone by were brave and fine to see, In this dear land today we find no lack of chivalry. Though buckled shoes and 'broldered coats are "m the mode" no more. And days of courtly compliment, aud powdered ?alr, are o'ei? . True knlgbtbood and nobility are not yet obsolefe. And even in these busy days our beans have time to beat, And tongues, at Cupid's prompting, tell their talfef of tender passion? You'll find in every century tbat Love Is still tbe H^lon ! Then ring tbe Christmas bells again, with holly deck the walls, Let happy faces crowd tbe board and 311 the festive halls! - *-- j. The mleletoe In out of date, ana Kissee are loroiuueu? A modem fcqulre for such a theft would be severely chidden Hi But then the sweetest roses always bloom just out of re.'jch ; 'Tls ever on the topmost bough you spy the rarest peach. Tne fiddle plays a merry tune, llRht feet are keeutng time, And gaily goes the two-step waltz until the midnight r:blme. r. Ah ! hearts are young and gay but once?so come whet Pleasure calls J For by and by we, too, shall be but?pictures on the w/?lls. R. M. HADDON & CO.'?raH| Shoes and Slippers Stop? SPKI^JL900.;k ;-|jH CaLL and see our line of Slippers;|and ?>noes in ins isiesi siyie, ou i rot % But, Sandle, Oxford Tie, Vesting and 1 Kid Top. We have them at all price$f||5pi J and the prices are right. We have, just, h|| ^ received a fine line of > % J Molony Patten Leathei^^^ 'f and Kid Oxfords, Give us a call before you HADDOiVM|| Bicycles and Spring Time! Cr. P. Hammond Ready for Business!* I have a large and well assorted line of Bicycle!, And wilt Jfjlplll sell them on ea9y terms. . v ' Bicycle Sundries. ^ My Stock is complete in this line. I keep Tires, Tabes, Bells. Saddles, Spcikes, Handle Bars and anything about a Bicycle. * ' , ' ? . *y. Bicycles Repaired. Have your old wheel repaired and cleaned up for Spring and enjoy yourself. Yours to please, 1 . v CJ. IK? Tlrtn'f- huv a Corset this Bulst'sseed. You will find a fresh Bupply jyon I uuy a at Mllford's Drug Store, Phone 107. SuriQ? Tllltil you have seen pri Neufler's calls can be left with The Speed t at Smith's DrulC?.. who will deliver them to him. Call and see us. Our friends are always welcome. They can learn something to'.heir advantage at Tbe Speed Drug Co. having business with Dr. Harrison, offloe, phone New rhursc March 29 j and Millinei RT4 " > ty for you to )S AND HI v.- . !* erybody will be welcome Farmers' Bank. J. R. Glenn hap a pen of ex tra fine 'B. Plysto^th Rock Chickens, prize stock at Stat( Fair. , Eg^: for sale-lfi ^ggi 'for a settingf^^ j for the ladles j^^j^^re^trfound at on: J- All L^itel^'Style3, J We bave gathered from the centers o ashioD, and tbejPll*^^ _,, GLORIOUS GALAXY of good things. Ladies, you can save mode? patience, time, by baying: your Millinery of u8.jjFor your own satisfaction,pay as a visit. Mre mfa Tad dart ALL1 Ui lUQQUiki The State Carolina, W. B,.. P CHATTANOOGA, hi: > SYRACUSE, ; o AVERY, Ju the future devote ' *-rHtl*rflrWPjKff*'h* real estate business, ?r*<KyajBM|MiWtfeM of Abbeville bis MHHMBPb either wishing to bay OKWMMkNHrotll find It to their Interest Be sure and attend the Opening at Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery Wednesday and Thursday, March 28th and 29th. ?mm m .. Don't forget oor p?>-den seeds. The best on earth. The Speed Drug Co. Do not fall to see the line of Christmas gdods before buying at Speed's. The place to get what yoh want and have It delivered at your home promptly riug phone 18 Speed's drag store. Our candles, bon bona and chocolates canhooter. a tl RoVHterS' IlDd UUb wo w^uivM .. ...... m _ Huylera' In great variety. The speed Drug Company. I Call pt The Speed Drue Co. if j'iui 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 blue paper and white Ink In the latest i thing. I i - . \ lay, >th. y Kr I see [LLINERY t whether they wish to buy eight months i IHERT. I I WmmsSm %m 'mm-.-,- # v.y^ViV ' it Glenn's ; SI 15 Bars Soap 25 Cts. *' ' .' * AT GLENN'S. M ToMccg 30cts. J). Jy to. ^ AT GLENN'S. Bay Ooffee 'and Sajjar before another advanee; Glenn Is Belling at old price. ^re 6a. Cane Syrup, N. O. > tjt Syrups and Molasses, Corn, *.'y: Oate, Aran, Hay and Cotr ton Seed Meal. ' ; : " ' ~~~~~ ' lien low Price ; Prompt and Free Delivery in City. ' ' Phone No. 116. Everybody invited to attend ? the Opening of Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery on the 28th and 29th of March. ' djm- ?? ;f: ABBEVILLE Ife. "tiARtAND'S," S j gflByf' f ' ^ l ; "IRON KING'5," o "SUPERB'S," - X E E S "fllCHIGAN.** S i Each one of. them carries a guarantee. STOVE WARE OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. GRATES, MANTELS, TILES. i i a nn\?/ a or nMnuvvanL WOODEN WARE, TINWARE. GRAY ENAMEL WARE, OIL GAS STOVES, |STEAM COOKERS. COMPANY. * "Everything in House Furnishings." < i ' * 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 yon wiah to save your cash. My office will be over the store occupied by 3tfrfl.Tsggart All work guaranteed. Will be at work regularly after January 1st, 1900. E. L. WILSON, Dentist. MMWFI.R MARKET llJXlil II IJliU K/ XIX111V11U1, J AM PREPARED AT ALL TIMES TO tarnishes my customers FRESH BEEF, PORK, SAUSAGE, * And Fresh Loaf Bread Fresh fish on Friday anJl Saturday. Highest market prices paid for Beeves and Hogs and Green Salt Hides. T. H. MAXWELL. Phone No.l. For Rent. The nice four-room cottage next to the house where President Bailey now lives on Magazine Hill. Apply to Jan. 30,1900. P. Rosenberg & Co. The finest line of cigars you ever saw?Cn lco, Figaro, Washington Irving, Roig and l'ortuendo?5 cents. A special line of 10 cent*, 12 1-2 cents and 15 cents cigars. The Speed Drug Co. Prescriptions are filled.accurately, quickly and at moderate prices at The Speed Drug Co. Goods delivered free at any part of the city. Those of our friends who owe the old Arms of Harrlnon A Game and P. B. Speed, can ob >oir> ? r.?.plnt for Lhe same at the SDeed Druir Co. ChII early anil avoid the rut-li. t* A J j