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r ** w m Established 1844. The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S. C. Wm. P. GREENE, Editor, r Published Every Wednesday by The Press and Banner Co. Telephone No. 10. . > Entered as second-class mail mattar at post office in Abbeville, S. G. Terms of Subscripticat Om year $1.50 Six months .76 fkrii months .50 ! Payable Invariably in advance. Wednesday, May 16, 1917. f'.' > * THE NEGROES IN THE NORTH. ?? Last week Mr. Geo. L. Flynn received a letter from a negro who had formerly fired for him on the Seaboard, but who is now in Pennsylvania, urging him to procure pasi ttge for his return to South Carolina. We have just read in The Greenville News that a negro in that section who left some months ago f?r the North to make fifteen dollars per week, had returned to his ma" but was anxious to get In old job back at five dollars per ? " *} And all the negroes who are now going North will have the experience cf these two. Ir? some respects the Vio-ca a hard time in the - ? Sooth. Occasionally they find themselves in the hands of hard masters. Sometimes no doubt their rights are aot protected as they should be. Bot on the whole the Southern people are the friends of the negroes. Far certain crimes they meet out at taus swift punishment. Often this jamshment is not deserved, and cooler counsel would obtain surer | jwfcce. But in going North the negro is aot escaping this punishment, The people of the North will no more tolerate certain crimes than will the people of this section, and criminal msroes in the North may not expect to obtain better treatment there Am in the South. Lynchings and etfcei like offenses are as common in Hieof the Northern states as here. And the people of the North, the aegroes will find, will not have the natience and forbearance with Aon that the Southern people Mfeve. Ha Northern people need the negroes just now to work. The European war has stopped immigrants to tikis country and the gaps caused in the North thereby must be filled, and ffce negroes from the South are about the only laborers left to fill i these. But the war will be over one f these days, and when the immi( grants begin to come again; the Mgroes will begin to find themselves without jobs. They will find that cannot go to the back door in Pennsylvania and ask for help and work and find the same consideration fkat they get from the indulgent white people of the South. ' For our own part as the country Is filled up with white people, 1J L* ~1"*1 ooo ? orraHiml we WOUUl UC ginu w >^v- ?. 0 exodus of the negroes. We believe it would be better for the country. Nobody is badly hart by their going maw. But looking to the interests f the negro alone, any thoughtful man would advise them to stay in the land where they have been born, where they are understood, where their follies are forgiven and their good qualities appreciated. N The negro may find high wages in the North and plenty of liquor, but the letter to Mr. Flynn suggests the thought that he is willing to give up both to get back "down Souf." ' PROF. R. B. CHEATHAM. Amo*g those who left on last Sunday for the front was Prof. R. B. Cheatham, for the last several years tile Superintendent of the schools in this school district. Mr. Cheatham carries with him the good wishes of the people of Abbeville. He has been trained in military affairs at the Citadel, where he was educated, and kas kept up his military training. He is a man of fine executive ability and will prove a valuable man in the army. We shall expect to hear of his receiving a high commission in the organization of the soldiers into fighting units and of his steady promotion. -V V TOO MUCH COTTON. We frequently these days hear the complaint that the price of cotton is not keeping pace with the prices f other products, and that the fanners will not be able to produce cotton at a profit if corn and flour and meat continue to go up and cotton down. Put thia Hnpq nnt nut. the nripe of cotton up. We are' impressed with the letter of Mr. D. R. Coker, in which he undertakes to advise the *5 V * people against producing too much cotton. According to his idea on account of the high prices of food products, the sales of dry goods and cotton goods is now being greatly reduced and will be still further reduced. The submarines are sinking so many vessels that all the available bottoms will be necessary to carry the necessary supplies to the j allies as the months go by, and no cotton can be carried abroad thus j confining us to the demand produced I by home consumption. To these two undeniable state- 1 ments Mr. Coker adds the further statement that the price of cotton now is maintined largely through temporary government war orders and that we may look for a lessen- 1 ing of the demand for the fleecy staple while other products continue to rise in price. All of this should impress every 1 thoughtful person in the towns, in 1 the cities, on the farms, in industrial communities and other places 1 that it is profitable to produce at home as much of food crops as possible. A failure in this eountry to have enough meat and bread as long as these bring present prices and along with that failure ten cent cotton would spell disaster for the South. TWO LAWYERS TO THE FRONT. The legal profession has always furnished its full quota of men when the call to arms was sounded. It will prove so in the case of the present conflict Of the nine men who Sunday went to the front from this place at the call of he country, two were members of the Abbeville Bar. Robert S. Owens, one of these re-| ferred to is a native of Clinton, but for the past several years . he has been practicing law at Abbeville, where he has established a reputation as a young man of high character and superior talents. Wallace W. Harris, is a son of the late John A. Harris, and of Mrs. Annie Coogler Harris, his widow. He was educated in the University Law School and has been practicing in Columbia for two or three years. Lately he decided to locate in Abbeville to continue the practice of his profession, and he was just settled when he decided to join the colors. The friends ofthese young soldiers wish them "mighty well." \ THE CITY'SCHOOLS. At a meeting of the trustees of the schools of this district held on last Friday afternoon, Prof. ^D. R. Riser, at present Superintendent of the Manning schools, was elected as Superintendent of our schools for the coming year. Prof. Riser is a graduate of Newberry College. He taught three years at Ninety-Six and then took a year in graduate work at Yale. Since his return he has been Superintendent of the schools at Ridgeway, Aiken and Manning. He has also taught in the High School in Columbia. President Harrison Randolph, of the College of Charleston, says that among the best prepared students who have come to his institution in recent years are those from the schools taught by Prof. Riser. In Manning he has doubled the number of boys studying in the high school department. In addition to the teachers elected at a recent meeting to teach in the primary department, the trustees have decided to put on an extra grade and to elect three lady teachers and one man teacher ior the high school. The male teacherVill be in . charge of mathematics. Miss Saidee Magill has been re-elected as teacher of history. The other teachers in the high school did not apply and their places will be filled in the fu rare. Among the teachers at present in the schools, the following have been re-elected and will remain for an- ; other year: Misses Lander, Allen Brock, Epting, Robertson, Richards, | Edwards, Brice, Dial, Swetenberg , and Tennant. . ] DEATH OF MRS. CARL MILFORD i Mrs. Lily Purdy Milford died at Dr. Pryor's hospital Saturday afternoon, May 12, and the remains were brought to Abbeville on Sunday and the funeral services were held at Shiloh church near her home and she was buried in the Shiloh cemetery in the presence of her loved ones and friends. Mrs. Milford had been in bad health for sometime and was a pa tient sufferer for many months, and only last week was it found necessary for her to go to the hospital for treatment, where she passed away soon after her arrival. She was the daughter of Mr. R. D. Purdy of our city, and she leaves a disconsolate husband and three little daughters, Mary, Margaret and Willie Belle, and three brothers and one sister, all of whom have the sincere sympathy of our community. ] OUR HEROES First Abbeville Company to Go to the Front?Capt. James M. Perrin Leads Company of Gifted and Gallant Sons of This County to the War Between the States. Now that the young men all over the country are enlisting for the groat European war, it becomes interesting to think of what took place in this State, and especially in this r?54-*T in 4-Uo t irlw ^otra flia tfAQi* cll/jr f iti nuv *j unjtj va vuv / v?m 1861. Referring to the files of the Abbeville Press of January 11 of this year, we find the following article: Abbsrill* Volunteers. About one hundred gallant volunteers, under the command of Capt James M. Perrin left our village on the morning of the 9th inst, for the city of Charleston. This is a select company composed of oar best citizens?men of intelligence, honor and spirit. Abbeville District feels proud of her noble and patriotic representatives, She presents to 1:he State her brightest jewels. Following is a list of the company. Capt. James M. Perrin A. U. Smith, 1st Lieut Jo hn G. Edwards, 2nd Lieut A. J. Lythgoe, 3rd Lieut John M. McDonald, 1st Sergt W. C. Moore, 2nd Sergt R. J. White, 8rd Sergt. E. Westfield, 4th Sergt John W. Lesley, 5th Sergt B. McLaughlin, 1st Corporal W. T. Tatom, 2nd Corporal. S. Henry Jones, 3rd Corporal A. E. Lesley, 4th. Corporal Samuel McGill, 5th Corporal Lewis A. Wardlaw, 6th Corporal. J. C. Allen < O. Aichel W. W. Belcher L. L. Martin John M. McBride Samuel Mabry W PrTrlonralri J. G. Baskin R. E. Bowie J. T. Boyd W. P. Belcher. J. N. Belcher H. C. Belcher J. H. Belcher J. A. Brownlee C. W. Crews Jas. E. Cobb E. Cnthbert A. B. Cobb R. W. Crawford J. B. Cochran G. A. Douglas C. Davis " Joseph M .Davis J. R. Ellis W. C. Haskell Alex Haskell James M. Hughey Nimrod Hughey E. A. Hodges J. T. Jordon H. S. Kerr R. P. Knox W. A. Lee H. W. Lawnon W. B. Lockey Thomas Lesley John A. Thomson Walfof TVinmnn John H. Ligon A. H. McGowan John M. Martin W. J. Marshall A. F. McCord Jas. F. Mabry G. W. Miller Geo. McD. Miller T. B. Means A. Morrill A. Mcllwaine William McCurry W. A. McCrackin J. D. McKellar W. R. Norwood W. H. Perrin Edward Parker J. M. Palmer D. R. Penny L. H. Russell Joseph Roofe J. T. Robertson jS. Roche J. W. Robertson John Reid B. Rothschild W. J. Robertson L. S. Russell F. A. Stevenson Jas. A. Shillito John Small TT ITT Cll xi. tv. otevensuu A. Summers Jas. W. Thomas . Jas. Taggart, Jr. J. F; V?*ll Belton 0. Verell W. H. White 1 R. H. Wardlaw, Jr. George White John B. Wilson W. C. Wardlaw James A. Wright Whitworth J. J. Winbush 1 In this issue there is an article 1 from Charleston, dated January 8th, 1 7 o'clock A. M., headed, "The War ! Commenced." The article states that the steamer "Star of the West" : with 250 troops on board to re-inforce Fort Sumter tried to enter the harbor but was fired into by the bat- : teries on Morris Island, disabled and 1 somnelled to return to sea; that she 1 is in a sinking condition and is transferring her troops to a ship outside bhe harbor. It is stated that Anderson has sent a Lieutenant to Governor Pickens, saying that he presumed the act of firing on the steamer was unauthorized and, therefore, he had not used his batteries. He called for a disavowal within a reasonable time, or stated that he would consider it war and fire on any vessel attempting to ?o out. The Governor replied that the firing was by the Sovereign authority of the State. From the paper we also gleaned the following: W. A. Lee, Esq., one of the editors of The Press announces that he las joined the volunteers and that he left on the morning of the 9th, and 4-U ? VllQ oVlQPTIPP. l/liao tllC papci ) UUIIII5 ?HW would be in the hands of the junior ] partner, Hugh Wilson, Jr.. 1 Hon. A. Burt has been appointed i Commissioner to the State of Mis- ' iissippi. 1 The paper also contained the fol- ' owing reference from an exchange: 1 / siilh tvjh v LM __ ?tiu.??ry>. OiltAirSt The Boss, like a g; heat. The Boss is t ?a*> j*r i 1a a cu w ay a icau^. 111c sands upon thousai over the world. Be ine has the name, ] stove and is sold o: s STOVES ""RANGES "On vesterday a company of the does, a] Abbeville Minute Men passed down the vim to Charleston. They number one strong hundred men, and are as fine a look- left thr ing body as any that can be raised. The < For the information of The Tribune coat of and papers of that ilk we state that emotion ten members of this company took it ever the first honors in the South Carolina delivers college. The company is made up of 1860 r< eranee This issue also contains an account tical n of the presentation of the banner by the dee the ladies of Abbeville to this com- proves pany of Minute Men. The presen- lessons tation was made by Miss Sallie Mar- How tin at the home of R. A. Fair, Esq. is to b< Miss Sallie Martin is now Mrs. Gower battle t of Greenville, S. C. When t The following is a description of to win the flag: given u The flag is of blue silk trimmed this flag with gold fringe and bears the fol- sustaine lowing inscription: On one side, "The forfeit Fair to the Brave," with a lone star 0ur cou in the center; one the reverse, a pal- honor i metto tree with a rattle snake coiled never s around the trunk and the words, the arm "Nolli Me Tangeri," and also the less, an dates, 1776 and 1860. sheet o1 The following are the remarks of Lady, Miss Martin, as reported in this is- j tende sue of the paper, together with the ladies c responses of Capt Perrin and Sergt resent, Lesley: . " Captain Perrin: Charter Permit me to present to the company of Minute Men, which you have the honor to command, this flag. Receive it as a testimonial of the devotion of woman's heart to the * t Abu cause which you are so nobly es- M posing?as evidence of the fact that 1 in your triumph we will rejoice, or i a t^, in your fall weep in anguish o'er h your bloody form. We feel that our ? Q " flag is committed to strong arms, g and brave hearts?that its honoris ^1 3afe?that its folds will never be ? ctJTif allowed to ingloriously fan the dust. Long may it float within the p? borders of a brilliant Southern Confederacv. 12 a_ Response of Capt, Perrin. , XT "Ke Fair Lady:?In the day of chival* . a ry the brave knight were encour- - q *ged to deeds of daring by the smiles 3* Df his lady love. For her honor he 1fi C1H entered the list and contended I V against foes visible and invisible? *?c: for her safety he imperiled his life ?!(' t upon the battlefield. 20. Lfaw In time of peace in noble strains 01 lie sang of her beauty and virtue. The Ke days of chivalry have passed, and T the voice of the troubadour is hush- A< ed in silence?but it is still, true lady, that the highest aiiii of the 23. Capi 3oldier is, by deeds of valor to win 24. Surj the aDDroviner smile of the fair. For 25. a U: this he encounters the dangers of b Less the campaign?the hope of this pMji iheers him in his bivouac, and jj'r p~! nerves his arm in deadly conflict ~eiJ Lady, it has not been my fortune ~ , to lead these brave comrades into ote?Q battle, and you might regard it as 38? in idle boast if I were to recount _ n advance our deeds of valor. With f j learts of gratitude and pride we State oi receive from your fair hands this J seautiful banner. It bears upon its izure field emblems we, all love, .belief, rhe Palmetto reminds us of our Sul illegiance to our commonwealth. Correct^ rhe lone star reminds us of her leroic position?standing, as she / 1' is stove, provide lie stove of stead Boss is a blessii nds of busy hou ware; of imitations Boss, on the fro illy by us. old only by wr HOME OUTFITT 1 lone among her sisters, in manifes iication of her rights, with a ness. government which she has Serge eatening to crush her. been re< dates, which I see upon the fairest < arms', recalls the most lively to you s. 1776 is as dear to us as that yo was; it recalls our glorious pledge \ nee from British bondage, of my < 3calls a more glorious deliv- to guar - ? - M. _ .J - J 1 xrom toe tyranny ox a mua- Dear ic lajority. The first recalls pany, ir ds of* o(ur sires?the last and wh< we have not forgotten the of it, y which they taught us. it is th< soon this beautiful banner brave." 9 unfurled upon the field of R ind blood, none can tell. * he time comes we hope, lady, Note: the title which you have learn tl i, "The Brave." Be assured compan: r shall be borne by hands and George id by hearts that will never Crawfoi your good opinion. When Mr. Crs intry is to be defended and W. D. I at stake shall it wave?and ler of tl hall it trail in the dust until Ladies is of my command are nerve- come ar d it becomes^; the- j winding the bea P the last survivor. kindly i , in behalf of my command, thrown r to your fair self and tne to it ar if Abbeville; tfhom you rep- Abbevill my grateful thanks for this it and t No. 3421, 7 REPORT OF CONDITION National Bank of Abbei eville, in the State of South Carolina, y 1st, 1917. RESOURCES, ans and discounts (except those showi ind c) drafts, secured, $376.52; unsecured, $ Bonds deposited to secure circulation ue) L of Federal Reserve Bank (50 per cent ? nf hanlrino hoiiflP I estate owned other than banking horn 3t amount due from approved r e s e r nts in New York, Chicago, and Si Lou mount due from approved reserve ag jther reserve cities amount due from banks and banker^ i ded in 12 or 20) utside checks and other cash items ional currency, nickels, and cents ? es of other national banks ful reserve in vault and net amount' m Federal Reserve Banks emption fund with U. S. Treasurer >tal LIABILITIES. ital stock paid in plus fund ndivided profits current expenses, interest, and taxes ] mlating notes outstanding vidual deposits subject to check ? bificates of deposit due in less than 3< lier's checks outstanding imand deposits, Items 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, and 41 ol : South Carolina, County of Abbeville, [I. G. Smith, Cashier of the above-nan hat the above statement is true to the jscribed and sworn to before me this 3 ?Attest: W. H. 3. MORSE, M. BARNWELL, . M. SMITH, Directors. s Oil Air - J Stove " : ' m "* ,x-;0 iNS M fifi ' I R CENT AIR ; . s abundant lyheat. It is 1 lg to thouisewives all . ? s?the. crann >nt of each - h i - i m ? . . .. " I tation of sympathy and JdncU ant TMs flafr tM solved from the hands of the fliA #A{? T?I nalltJi H /A, ASM4 AAA VUW UH?III? ? I feel that it is ?afe, and II will faithfully redeem the nrhich I have made on behalf ommand. Yon are expected d its honor as your own?to in the center of your comi the thickest of the fight? , ither on the battlefield or off on will ever remember that e gift of the "fair to the ions* of Sergeant Lesley. ?So far as we are able to le only survivors of the above 7 are our townsman, Mr. White, Sr., and Mr. R, W. d, who lives near Due West, .wford iti the father of Mrs. 'erguson and Mrs. T. M. Milbis city.?Editor. :?When the cry of war shall id "Greek meet Greek" then v utiful banner that you so presented to us will be v to the breeze. We'll look id remember that ladies of e will expect us to defend hem?and we'll do it. OP THE ;if, . .... ..;v. irille, S. C. at the close of business oil i on _ $239,422.77 $239,422.77 81.13 467.65 (par $18,750.00 18,750.00 of subscription 3,150.00 $5,000.00 5,000.00 te 6,877.84 v e lis _$ 7,259.39 t CUU) 49,499.88 56.759.27 (other than in 9,396.03 5,096.21 71.61 5,167.82 6,970.00 due 21,787.13 987.50 $374,67611 $ 75,000.00 30,000.00 ? 14,117.47 paid 6,317.86 7,8UU.n 1 18,750.00 210,373.32 3 days 31,176.27 1,576.61 37, 243,126.20 . $374,676.31 , ss: ned bank, do solemnly best of my knowledge and H. G. SMITH, Cashier. m /v i i m f7 Lltn aay 01 juay, wn. WHITE, Notary Public. I