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lb.', f I' E., _ The Press and Banner. I* BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. ^-Published every Wednesday at a year In advance. _________ - . ! __ ?& Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1901. fey _ fleturnlnjf to Kcn*oii. Ten years ago Mr. Tillman, as an iconic-last, excited a wave of popularity by which he won the highest honors within the gift ot the people. He took Hampton's seat In the Senate. His methods brought him so conspicuously to the front that he was at one time spoken of as a possibility for Democratic ? nomination for President or Vice-President of the United States. His plan of conducting the campaigns made him, for a time, invincible. But the people after ten years of abuse of everything which they had heretofore regarded with respect, are getting tired, and there Is a grow log revulsion at tne manners wnicn cuarooterlzed the conduct of our Noble Leader ten gf>> years ago. While Tillman evidently recognizes this fact, and is toning down, it seems that someof the newspapers and some of his followers Id politics are taking up his discarded methods, even at this late day. Tillman no longer vllllflesand abases whole classes of people, but confines, or directs his venom chiefly toward McLanrln who Is about E& to succeed him In power and Influence, but some of the newspapers are trying to discredit \h'. , the best newspapers In the State. The people having been nauseated with the well-worn or threadbare taotlcs of appealing to prejudice and passion are giving evidence of a return to reason. They are now on the Inquiry for that which Is right, and being In that frame of mind, they are willing to bear argument, to learn facts, to support the right as It may appear to them. TblB being apparent to every man who reflects for a moment the Press and Banner Is surprised to see Dome of thn npw?n?rcrs making the mott I reck less statements as to McLaurln?statements for which they have not as yet, broagbt forward any proof to sustain tbem In their disregard for both troth and good manners. Bat the most surprising oonduot In this oampatgn Is that of our respected friend , the Hon. A. C. Latimer, who Is generally genial and agreeable; but in bis speeches ol late, he bas been more aggressive toward McLaurln than any of bis competitors for Senatorial honors. In a normal condition a candidate.for office does not nnneoessarlly alienate the voters from him. But Tillman's success may baye furnished an obbject lesson for Mr. Latimer as well aa for some of the papers wblch abuse MoLanrin and his supporters. If tbey would reason a little and take noteBOf Mr. Tillman's j.^- . modified actions, and observe the growing weariness at so much vllllficatlon, the newspapers and candidates would realize that the people of South Carolina are entering upon an aze of reason. The people of South Carolina have followed Tillman about as long as tbey can make an Idol of any man. He ruled the State for a time as thoroughly as did Hampton at th< zenith of his glory. Hampton brought dc liverance from carpet bag rule, and for a time mTV, his word was law. He rendered Invaluable services to hlB State. Then Tillman came on the scene. He ruled the State for a time Imperiously. He brought reforms for which the people will ever be grateful. He secured the primary election, gave us the dispensary, aiid established Clemson and Wlnthrop Colleges. But notwithstanding all these things be caDnot hold the people together as a unit. Having advanced under Hampton, and having under Tillman marched forward to other great victories in polltlctand in education, the people are now taking ian Interest in the materia! prosperity of the country. Tho people will hold to the benefit* which came from Hampton and Tillman, bat 3&'!; they want more, and when Tillman stands in the wav of Droeress he. as well as those who have gone before, must sooner or later stand aside. Tillman bas done bin do. He ha* reached the end of bis tether, even as Hampton aid, and new Ideas and new desires arctaking possession of the people. Hampton ' Is WBS not able to stem the tide of popular clamor for still greater achievements. Tillman can do no more than Hampton did stand In tbe way of progress. Tillman now bolda to old things. He stands aghast at the Idea of further progress. He has done enough. Instead of recognizing the public demand for still further progress be assumes tbe office of alarmist and obstructionist. Seeing tbe growing public sentiment, and realizing that he has not the hold on the people which be otice bad, he is Jealous of McLaurln, and is seeking to destroy hlm, even as Hampton a.temped to stand In the way of Tillman's ascendency. In 1S&0 Tillman fought bis battle alone. All other candidates were against blm. Next year It seems that history will repeat itself. All tbe candidates in tbe^eld are fighting McLaurln and the principles for which be stands. And If the present plan of sonselesB misrepresentation on tbe part of tbe newspapers con tinues, and if McLaurln presents facts, pre serves his temper, and discusses tbe Issue? logically, calmly, and In fairness, as he 1b fully qualified to do, his supporters win be legion. The public mind is in such .?? condition that reason has more influence than unreasoning temper or unjust methods. The Fair. The town is puttlDg on Its gala apparel, and all are ready to do a part toward making 1t a success. There are some fine exhibits In the different departments, and everything is being done to make tbe occasion one of pleas ure and profit. In nearby storerooms are to be found splendid specimens of field crops. In other rooms preserves. Jellies, wine, and all other good tbiDgs to eat are to be seeo. Tbe eZUlDUB in line arm?luc piviuico auu needle work?is most Interesting. The fowls, pigs and other live stock are well worth seeing. Tbe exhibits of minerals la most Interesting to those who have faith In tbe value of tbe earth's hidden wealth. Everybody, as well as his far ofT kin, whether they live in distant lands, or are kinsfolk riany degrees removed, are all invited to come, and contribute their share of pleasure to others, or draw Inspiration to nobler efforts. Said (lie Horne H'aw Sixteen Feel High and He S'.icks to It. Tbe Chester Lantern maintains that th? use of "clerks" as a verb is right, and claims usage as authority. When questions as to - . the correctness of language are to be decided, the best~or the highest authorities are conT ohnwo on/1 nnt BUIieCJ. JLilgUL wiuco iivuj n^/v.v muv mvh from below. The fact remains that there Is no recognized authority for the word "clerks" as a verb. John Juries may be a clerk, but John Jones never "clerks." There Is no such verb as "clerks," and educated people who have regard for their manner of speech, do not so use that word, except when they are caught napping, as was our educated and cultured friend who fell Into error last week. ? When you come to the County Fair make our store your headquarters, you are more than welcome. C. A. Mllford, the druggist. Dont fall to see our fine line of pipes when you come to the fair. Mllford's drug store. Glass and putty at living prices at Mllford's drug Btore. Glass, glass, glass cheap at Mllford's drug ptore. FALL and WINTER JACKETS, Tin* rollarfttlfts. I I ? 1 ?*Fine Di In all the lea of the many attre Black Dress npnartmerit. This Departmenl ever before. We hi attractions to show 01 this line. $?? We Have ; The Proper Coarse. We'see a statement in tbe newspapers that General Hampton will be a candidate for elec- 1 tlon to tbe United States Senate, Irrespective ' of what others .may do. This Is the proper course for him topersue. If either he or his 1 friends desire to test his strength with tbe 1 people a fair election should be held. Col. Jones's proposition seems too much like ' putting up a Job on both tbe candidates and ' the people. Why should a little coterie ar- J range among themselves to place any man in 1 the Senate, without going in tbe open to And ' out the will of the people? Who gave the 1 Senatorial candidates the right to name the ' Senator? IT such high handed measure should be attempted other candidates would be called for. The people took from the Legislature the right to elect Senators. Will candidates for Senator assemble and combine among themselves against the people to shut out a free ! discussion and a fair ballot ? < If the Senatorial candidates should combine to deprive the people of their right to ex- < press a choice for Senator, we assume thai a J noise would be made about it. Senator Hampton, If properly quoted, hastaken the only course which could commend Itself to the people. If he wants the place ' let him run for It as any body else does. But < we do not see how his friends can think of urging him to become a candidate In the face of certain defeat. He will not run. Tbe Kidnapped HI an I o nary Miss Stone, missionary to Bulgaria, Is still in tbe bands of brigands. A large sum of money bas been raised for ber release, but np to this time, we are not Informed as to what ) will be tbe final outcome. In case sbe falls J to oonvert them to ber way of thinking on re j liglous matters, and in tbe event of failure to pay the money demanded, tbey may put her J to death. 5 Speaking for this newspaper, we hope tha1, good may come of the recent troubles la } China, as well as from the capture of Miss i Stone. Tbe matter of religious toleration or lntoleratlon demands diplomatic action on tbe ( part of tbe different governments, and a def- 1 Inlte understanding should be bad as to tbe | rights and privileges of religion ists, otber i wise serious trouble may arise. In tbe lace of tbe act of the United States ( in refusing tbe Chinese the right to land on ourshores.lt seems strange to us that they would allow our people to land there. The j Chinese should not grant our people greater I privileges than we grant to them. I The Chinese are not allowed to come here \ to dig ditches, to wash our clothes, or to till ? our farms, much to less to propagate tbeir j peculiar religious tenets. Then, wby should * we be allowed to go to China ? Yon are Invited. > Messrs. McDlll & Ijyon invite you to make [ headquarters at tbelr new store during the B Fair. Since the Are their store-room bas been made new. Tbe arrangements Inside have been improved, and tbeir store is better and prettier than it was before the fire. Tbe only drawback to them Is, that only a few of ( their new goods have yet arrived. In the f course of time, and a very short time at that, the place will be filled with the prettiest and ^ the best goods to be found anywhere. Ai preBeni iwr. mcuui wm uuu wu juu any goods, but be desires to offer yon a pleasant retreat, where you may rest, write letters or tell wbat you know. t Headquarters for cigars and tobacco at Mil- 1 ford's drug store, , School books and supplies In any quantity c at Mlllord's drug store. We are the people when It comes to up to s date stationary. MUford's drug store. You will find anything in the way of solt ? drinks at Mllford's drug store durlug the fair. IISF All visitors DRESS GOODK Onr rvrififis for the tj lb: R. M Call A X Art m Fabric ding styles and < ictions for the co Goods Silks, We fine 36-11 : is fuller than pleases e ive some new de Soie S nr customers in Our line for ladie ever sho' in Elegant Line oi Abbeville'* Need. Abbeville is now preparing to build a furllture factory, and we have no doubt that Jther industrial enterprises will follow. To supply power for these Industries, name, y : Tbe cotton mill, tbeoll mill, tbeginnerles, .he furniture factory, the electric lights, and >ther enterprises which need power, some of jur water powers should be developed, when jiectrlclty could be transmitted to tbe city, [fa suitable water power can be had, the demand for developed power will be equal to the supply, and the profit, It seems to us, would oe assured. Even if the Industrial enterprises Uready In existence refused to buy It, new enterprises would spring up to use It. The Due West Female College. President Boyce and Miss Watklns of the Due West Female College were In town lust 3aturday, making arrangements for exhibits of Art at the Fair now going on In this city. President Boyce Is In the best of spirits, as he deserves to be, on account of the great popularity of his college. The college, year by jrear, grows in the public estimation, and now the attendance of boarding students 1? much larger than ever before. President Boyce is assisted by an able corps of teachers who add to the popularity of the college. FURNITURE FACTORY. Work on Ihe Hullclliifr to B<irln Next .'Holiday?Engine anil iHachiuery to be Shipped January 15. The Abbevslle Furniture Man ufc during Company with J. 8. Stark, president, C. P, Hommnnr! heoretaxv nnd treii?uroj. arid Mr. W. G. Cnapman, ma'nager, have gone to work preoaratory to setting the wheels In motion. On next Monday will be commenced the aylng of brick on two main houses oOxlOo 'eet, two stories high, and an engine room J !ox40 feet, and a dry kiln 20x100 feet. 100 borse power Corliss eDglne and 150 horse power boiler, and a full line of tbe aest machinery made In ibe United States iave been ordered. The engine, boiler and machinery to be iblppedon thelotb.of January. The houses to tie finished and the machinery to be running by the first of Marcb. Vboutslxty hands will be employed. This is to be the beginning of another era u the material and industrial prosperity of \bbevllle. This Industry will open a new narket. and create a new demand, for almost svery kind of wood that is to be found In thlB :ountry. Everybody in Abbeville is pleased at the prospect of further growth of tbe town, and his enterprise will encourttge other enter >rises. Without industrial or manufacturng plants no town can attain Its possibilities. Despite the oft repeated story about crowdng the negro out. and sending him to foreign >arts. the fact remains that ibe negro la irowdlng the white mau off the farms. Our ?wn observations, as well as the ceusus retorts, proves this to bo true. If It were not o how does ltappear that tbe wblte popuatlon of the rural district Is decreasing, vhile the negro population Is Increasing ? If, therefore, this county Is to be preserved o tbe wblte man, Industrial enterprises In he towns must give him employment. Iha urhnla fnroi* of. thfi OOttOll mill are rom the farmr. A white man cannot rent and against a negro.' And no place on earth ults a negro as well as a farm. Clothing, we are without a loubt the largest clothing lealersinthis section and we nrant you to see our stock. P. Rosenberg & Co. Lowney's candy fresh every week at the he up to date drug store of C. A. Milford. Cure that cold with Mllford's Cold and Grip tablets. Nocure.no pay, Phone 107. Milord's drug store. iryou want a nice comb and brush go to lilford's.drug store. He always keeps them in hand.' Ice cream and cold drinks ot every kind at dllford's drug store. Dont forget our fine line of pocket books vhen In the market.. C. A. Milford, the drug;lst. * ECIAI are cordially YOU ARE ALE Mil I lMIJDV clo i veek will more than ir C h am i iniyj attention to tlieir late Millinery on sale this pies, Ladie jolors. Our 50 cts ming season. <r> 11 have a new supply of those ich Black Taffeta Silk that verybody. Those new Peau iilks are all the go for skirts, of Fancy and Colored Silks :s waists excells any stock wn by us. F Ladies Silk and ] Executors Sale OF REAL ESTATE. WE OFFER FOR SALE AT PUBLIC OUTCRY ON SALEDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 1901, IN ABBEVILLE. TRACT No. 2. All that tract or parcel of land known as tract. No. 2, or "Wright place," situated lying and being In Long Cane townBblp, Abbeville county, containing 52 1-2 Acres, more or less. TRACT NO. 3. All that tract or parcel of land known as tract No. 8. or "Green place," situated, lying and being In Long Cane township, Abbeville county, containing 93 1-4 Acres, more or less. TERMS?One-half cash, balance on a credit of twelve months, with Interest from day of sale, secured by mortgage of premises with eight per cent Interest per annum. Purchasers may have privilege to pay all cash. R. C. BROWNLEE, J. D. BROWNLEK, Executors of Est. Robt. C. Brownlee, deo'd. Due West, 8. C.t Oct. 15,1901. . Notice. THE regular Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Georgia. Carolina JcNortbI em Railway Company, will be held at the office of the company In Atlanta, Ga., on I Friday the 15th uay of November 1901, at 11 I o'clock a. m. R. L. NUTT. OoL 10,19C1. Assistant Secretary. L. W. White'* Locals. The latest styles of ladles' Jackets, capes and ooiiaretts are now on sale at the store of L. W. White. If yon want a Jacket that Is up to date In every partleu lar you can get such an article from L. W. White. Have you seen those nicely tilting Jackets at L. W. Whites? If not, go at once and look at them. Are you going to buy a wrap or covering of any kind this season ? If so, the place to get It 1b the store of L. W. White. A splendid stock of black dress goods Is now oflered by L. W. White. In selecting a dress pattern don't forget those extra wide all wool dress goods at h. w. Whites. Look at those all wool plaids worth 40 cents a yard but now sold by L>. W. While at 22 cts. Tbey are very desirable goods. The greatest line of outings ever seen In Abbeville Is now offered by U. W. While. Prices range from 5 cents a yard. You oan see about two buudred different styles to select from. If you want, calicoes the place to buy them is the store of L. W. White. You can there find the choicest styles and the greatest variety. Carpets, mattings and rugs make an attract* ive feature In L. \W. White's stock this fall. Ifyou need anything in this line be sure to call on him. You will find at L. W. White's the largest, cheapest and prettiest stock of fancy china and glass-ware you have ever seen. Call at L. W. White's clothing store and get your winter Huit and over coat, hat, shoes, under-wear, neck-wear, shirts, collars, hosiery and handkerchiefs. To fsrmers? Get onr'price on Blue .stone before buying. The Speed Drug Co. It will pay you to see us before buying your glass, paints and oil. The Speed Drug Co. Prices cheerfully quoted on any and all thtncra lmnt in H.n uD-to-date Drujj store by Tbe Rpeetf Drug Co. The most up-to-date candy aold Is Huyler' he Speed Drug Co. KTD ? ANN r invited to attending SO SPECIALLY INV! r i nrm 1 , ladiim iiiii PHING . L?et competition. . w. . < : .... DON & CO. ;st productions in High week. A1?^ in o Pino Rvnafl PI A til 0 l lilt; mi/uu \jivuj 5. Venetians in all the latest colors French Flannels. .,.77. ... . .. Milliner YVe are showing a line of fancy and solid colors in all wool French Is very f Flannel for ladies waist at a very at our Open low price for such pretty goods. attractive desi Our stock of red and white flannels the latest sh; is very full. Have you seen our silk seen this seas j . finish and embroidery white flannel bons, ^ Laces, for baby's underskirts. etc., is very ?m i i i w? hi lid Gloves in Prices to Suit Everyl f"^^^^^^ | THE COMBINATION J t OF BEAUTY, GRACE { j AND SYMMETRY J ^ Found in the Drew Selby Shoe is the result of the ^ ^ iwntpsit t'ara ever nut into the shaping of a j) ^ woman's shoe. The lasts are made from human ^ a models, selected after the most exhaustive study. 1 a They are made by experts in tine shoe making. J STliey are made for women who wish their foot- J wear to be as perfect in taste, style and wearing \ (qualities as possible. The price is low enough to J enable the woman of economical inclination to f enjoy the pleasure of wearing Drew Selby Shoes, f ? - - i-xi ? i? m (There isn't a pretty l'oot tout will iook premer r ilie wearing of a Drew . Selby Shoe. There isn't ^ ^ a woman's foot of normal shape but can he easily i j fitted in a Drew Selby Shoe. J A The Crosett Shoe for gentlemen, $3 and $3.50. A i Name and price 011 every pair. The Crosett Shoe i > is one of extreme style at popular prices. In i J dressing' the feet one should look for fit, durability \ and style. You find all these in the Crossett Shoe, f ' Ask some of the boys around town about the f F Crossett Shoes. They are wonderful shoes for F F $3 and $3.50. We have the exclusive sale on f f Drew Selby Shoes for ladies and Crosett's Shoes ^ 4 for men in Abbeville. Let us show them to you. ^ \ (COBB & McDA. VID. t ^ Contestants will please report at our Store tbls morning and secure your number, and we will tell you when your time cornea to bake. We will begin this morning at nine o'clock The public Is Invited to see our little cooks at work. Yours for hot biscuits, ABBEVILLE HARDWARE CO. To PalronN and TvndierH. Morse'.* Locnls. JSbo?"So?.ed IfUmAXi? BoSr'roTlS* I llftvpJuAt received bb!. of very ?ne , next five years closes on November loth. We ^pl?bn!ftntPd^fm have books In the office and at Cupt.J. G. ? ?!,!!! Vn?OT<? planted pi Edwarda, also The Speed Drug Co., and Dr. ldCi a91, 1 Q'8, Ior iM' Mllford. The books will be exchanged and It you want good or cheap shoes 1< and sold at the lint price. Alter November through my stock. 15th old books will not be taken In exchange. j have an elegant line of bats and caps. Oct. 9,1901. J'S' CobSupt.of Ed. J^r,LD/nT,h^?d9 "t0 beat the baD ' come and see them. Shot Guns this week for everybody and Lamp chimneys, back at old price. 5p. J all sorts of prices. Amos U. Mors each. IOUNCEME1 make this their heaaqx the Fair. [TED TO INSPECT OUR LINE OF I HUH SIB, Mi AND HATS. Very truly yours, KENDA1 FALL and WINTER JACKETS, -U r> ?ni"^00 r ill" V/Uiiai *_y llvui | ' Etc.,^ ! > and shades is one , ' m ' ' )$. ?OUIt ? y Department ull and we will display ing some of the most igns and patterns in all ades and colors to be on. Our stock of RibEmbroideries, Brades, full. >ody. |f ' THT? 10th ANNUAL SESSION V'tgj OP THE ABBEVILLE MM I ? $5 WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 30th. 1 1 4 PROF. PITFER bas been elected AI^hIo , Teacber tor tbe ensuing year. The School Is free to anybody In Abbeville County who may wish to attend. S. F. Killings worth, Chairman, s , F. B. Gary, Secretary. Sept. 11,1901. ? m ? The Season is Here # 1 r? WHEN YOU ENJOY f # ( i gUGGY PIPING |! t (> M " i 1o the limit, If yoo have tbe (> d right kind of a vehicle |l J We have tbe vehicles which will please J yon and that will wear longer than a > J great many other mxkes. . \ We bought these vehicles last fall and (k ^ gave the MHnufactuers plenty of lime ^ SS # to paint ibem, so we have the ? $ Nicest Finished J ^ ? goods which we have ever bandied. 0 0 We also bought In carload lots and # | j got car load prlcesand freight rates m ^ acd propose to give our customers m d the benefit of these prices. i ^ Give us a call before baying and we # 6 can Interest you. , # ST | J.L HILL & CO. | F Carriage, Baggy, Wagon and Harness r 0 Repository. ^ %%%%%%% Holiday. rpHK SCHOOLS of the County are requestJL ed by the County Board of Education to dose on Friday, 18th Inst., and meet at the , Graded School Building at Abbeville at 11 o'clock, A. M., from which place they will ?, march In their respective bodies to the Court Houce. where they will be addressed by Rev. R. G. McLees. J. a GIBERT, J. FRA8ER LYON, R. F. GILLIAM, County Board Education. Oot. 9,1001. x>k The Continental Plant Co., Klti'elf, N. C. offer all the leading shipping and fancy garOi' den varieties of strawberry plants, (nearly 100 varieties). 1 heir practical 120 page ManI a, ual tells bow to grow all berry fruits with suoe cess and profit. It Is free to buyers of plants. ntT~ aarters while pL\' [(I'L'L'TV Ho, t) AIM I ij, LL.