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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-16
THE PIEDMONT FACroRY-A SPLENDID

THE PIEDMONT FACToRY-A SPLENDID
SUCCESSFUL conversation yesterday with
Col. Hammett, President OF the Piedmont
Factory Company, VIC learned besides the
late subscription of $4,000 from Northern
capitalists, reported in these columns, that
the capitalists OF Charleston propose to a k
from $50, 200 to S75.O 900 more Of stock. The two
mounts are sufficient to fill the entire build
ing with the most modern machinery, but
there will be a cash working capital OF SIC, 0OO
held in reverse. This places the Piedmont
Factory head and shoulders above any factory
in the country. and we can safely assert that
1t Ia now the best stock In the State.
The stockholders now desire that all the
stock yet to be taken, should go into the
hands OF the present stockholders, as they
feel they are entitled to the benefit OF the
prosperity vouchsafed for the Piedmont.
Col. Hammett has demonstrated Immense
ability in Its erection and management, and
his services have been recognized by the
stockholders In his reelection as President.
We wish the Piedmont Company continued
success GJeenriUe NeTs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-16
The Blue

AS the Eastern war is by far the most
absorbing question of the world at the
present time; it is important TO gain an
idea where the theatre of the conflict is
most likely to open. 1t is evident that
the European nations regard the Danube
as the place where the opposing forces Of
Russia and Turkey will contend the
most stubbornly. 1t is to those nations
what the Mississippi Rivers to the States
lying on either side. 1t is the great high
way for the expectation OF commissaries
and troops, and thus far the Russians
have made a very. wise stepin completely
b~lockading that river at the mouth OF the
ruth. 70 Know exactly where the
ruin enlpt1es into the Danu9e' ~ - nee
essay 70 .ake = maj anu stuoy ~, ~ az
70 Dccollle lailliiial Will tne county nti ~
the names OF an IT'S points. lt!s
to be regretted that the Dlue m peautl-
iul waters o. the Danupe are 10 De GRIM
soled WIN human oi9oo, pun great pow
ers nave wiileo IL, ana 80 u nus DC;
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-16
Planting is progressing. There Is con-

Planting is progressing. There is con-
siderably less area planted in cotton than
in previous years, and q great falling off
in the use of commercial fertilizers. The
truth is, Pickens is not a cotton growing
region, and the sooner our infatuated far
mers realize this fact the better. Pickcns
should never attempt it's culture, except
for her wv consumption. 1t would take
no elaborate argument to prove that our
farmers can realize more clear profit from
raising corn, wheat, &C., and stock of all
tempt tho cultivation Of cotton from year
to year, when they see themselves getting
poorer from tho practice.-Pickens Senti-
mel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-16
BY HUGH WILSON,

TERMS-Twe Dollars a year, in advance
or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents, II pay
ment is delayed. ,
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at
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first insertion and Fifty Cents for each
subsequent insertion.
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those who advertise by the quarter OF by
the year.
All obituary notices, tributes of respect,
and other matter of a personal or private
nature will be charged for at he usual
advertising rates.
Nothing which may be written in NAL
ice shall appear in these columns at any
price.
Our Job Department
il we'll supplied with material for JOB
Work, and our assortment of new job
type is "a good as car be found in any
country office. The Proprietor Is a prac.
teal printer and will give his personal
attention to this class Of work. Ou1
work compares favorably with the same
class Of work executed anywhere, and is
always put at the lowest living rates.
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Drawing Near.

nONT forget that my sojourn in
Abbeville is drawing to u close.
You know you mean to have yourself
photographed so why delay? Re-
member that representation is the
thief of time" and that delay has
caused more disappointment than you
have any idea. Call early then and
"catch the shadow ere the substance
fail" I will he here another month
or six weeks yet perhaps. but don't
put off until tile last minute. Photo
graph Gallery, North West corner OF
Public Square.
w. S. WHEELER.
Moy 0, 1877.
The New York herald., 1877-11-22
PROFESSIONAL BEGGARS.

There Is afamily OF beggars which has infested the
streets and OF the city lor the SIX months
and several complaints concerning them reached
the society for the Prevention OF Cruelty 10 Children
The family consists OF a boy oil about eighteen years.
VINO stands IN the street shaking as II afflicted with
paralysis; the mother, oil nag OF about sixty who
carries small. wheezy hurdy-gurdy, and little boy
five years of ase who collects the pennies
aud In his childish way makes piteous appeals 10
the charity OF the passers by. Several times
oficer Chardi has warned these people, and yeslcr.
day when he met them Broome street plying their
vocation he determined to have them arrested. The
oiccr wDeL he TOOK hod OF tho paray zcd boy found
that he had no chd 10 deal with, tho latter made
vigorous resstance In which he assisted by MS
mother, who sprang on the officer ike a wild
cat. IL took three pafrolmen OF the Tenth
precinct 10 bring mother and son 10 the
Essex Market Court, wnilc Officer Chiardi took
charge OF the little boy. On beng arraigncd before
Judge smith they gave their names as Pauline Caf
fcrnta, Angelo Canerata md David Canerata. Pauline
Angelo. tho mother and oldcr boy, were commit.
ted the Island lor SIX months whilo the child WAS
placed the Of Father DrumgooIe, of the News
boys Lodging House. Oiicer Cn,ardi preserves as a
trophy tin placard Inscribed 'tood people, an. q
poor paraly zed boy, unable 10 move Piease help me
The New York herald., 1877-11-22
THREE LOST CHILDREN.

Three little children huddlcd up In tho door
way OF the Essex Market Court yesterday afternoon
Their faces suIused with tears and pinched with
about nine years OF age, peered anxiously into The
court room, looking or something he expected to
fnd therein The other twoa little girl six years old
and boy about four years old, 18th little straw hat
on hts bead, looked up at the Oldest one seemingly
Tor protection. sympathetic officer seeing the little
trio asked them whss they wanted, and they all cried
at once almost, II want my mother"
'.Wnere Is your mother ?" asked the officer
al dont know answered the Oldest boy "only she
was locked up, and they told us shc was took here
Officer ChiaidI OF the Society Tor the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Children, happening to be present in the
court room, his attention called the case lie
magistrate at once interested himself In the children
trouble.
''what is your name, my boy ?" asked the Judge.
Jimmy Dee, sr.o
''Dou'. cry, not going TO hurt you. Is this
your little sisterY' asked the Judge
Boy (stiil sobDn ng)--' Yes sir." !"
"And your mother; where Is she Yn
''She is locked up, sir, since last night aud have
nothing 10 eat"
The Judge directed the Clerk to SEQ what Mrs Dee
WAS committed or and Vt being discovered that she
had been accused OF stealing SIS IRON Catuurine
committed for petit larceny, he said, II am very
sorry, my BOY, cannot givo your mother to you:
thought at hrst " might be Tor intoxicatjon 1 re-
member her case now-shc had "a child ut her breast
when she was brought in." Then, turning TO officer
Chiard. "You viii DO k;nd enough to take care or
Clerk at pccial Sessions to sol dcwn Elizabeth Decs
Tor trial at as early day as poss bIe.u
The New York herald., 1877-11-22

ROBBED OF MONEY AND LIFE.

Yesterday morning party OF boys who were play
ing on the beach the Coast Wrecking Company's
dock, at StapIeton s. l., found the body Of drowned
man. which NJ removed TO the Morgue and
there identified that OF William Jacobs OF Clifton,
who has been missing from HIS home since tho TIN
inst. Coroner Lea notified aud will hold tho in.
quest to-day. On the forehead OF tho deceased arc
two large cuts directly over each eye Thoy have tho
instrument, and In themselves sufficient to have.
caused death. On the person Of tho deceased there
found 81 In money aud silver watch. The watch
had stopped at eight minulcs past ten O'Clock. ON
the evening that Jacobs disappeared from his home,
and about the time that his watch Indicates that IL
stopped. the crew OF schooner at anchor near tho
Coast Wrecking Company's dock were startled
by some person ON tho shore shouting
"Aurderl" Ihey, however, paid but littio
attention to II. believing that 1t came from
party OF drunken sailors JACOBS, when he left his
home in the evening OF the 7th inst, had with him
$s4 money, with which to pay some small bills IL
has since been that the bills have not been
the night OF his had not stayed away
from his home all night tor thirteen years and his
iamiiy relations were OF the happest. For the last
twenty years he hal been employed al tho Clifton
House Deceased leaves WHO ana i've small chill
dren He was the owner OF the properly upon which
ho lived and had Iic Insurance policy or 81 900 IN tho
Boston Mutual IL ~ the general belief That the de-
ceased was robbed uidered and his body thrown
into the river Mrs JACOBS has engaged counsel TO
as TO the which her husband camo to his
don
The New York herald., 1877-11-22
THE PERJURED PRESIDENT.

Messrs. Beach, Fullerton and Winfield, counsel for
Robert Case, former President Of tho Security LILO
Insurance Company, moved for another trial on the
ground Of new evidence having been discovered, and
the hearing OF tho motion set down for yesterday
morning, at eleven O'Clock, before Judge Davis, in
the Court Of oyer and Terminer Al the appointed
hour the prisoner was brought to the bar HIS
brother, Adm RAJ Case, OF the United states Navy
was In the court room, and the prisoners wife and
daughter sat directly benind him. Many OF the
clerks oil the security Liie Insurance Company
were present number OF exceptions had been take
to the rulings IN the former trial. and these, together
with new evidence formed the ground Of the petition
for arrest oil judgment. Mr.. Winfield moved post
ponemcnt Of the hearing on the ground stated, and
urged that he was personally suffering from very
severe inflammation oil the eyes, which prevented HIM
from attending the case. District Attorney Phelps
opposed any postponcment for the reason that two
APPOINTMENTS had granted already He asked that
the motion for a new trial be argued forthwith
Chiei Justice Davis said that he DID not think the
cause oi justice would suffer by postponemept and
granted Mr.. Win1ed's request II agreed that
tho matter would be brought up Tor final action
next Monday at half-past ten. Defendants counsel
ordered 10 give notice 10 tho District Attorney
OF the new evidence they proposed to Introduce.
Judge DAVIS then retired from the bench, leaving
Judge Brady to take charge oil tho criminal business
for the rest 0I tho term.
The New York herald., 1877-11-22
HORSE NOTES.

great sale OF fast Eastern bred trotters took place
yesterday al Barker's City Auction Mart and New
York TattersalIs ol Broadway Thiry-ninth
street, consisting OF fifteen lots. The first the erav
gelding Eastern Chiei by Godfrey's Patchen years
old, was sold TO ii. Wormnany OF Philadelphia. Tor
$e45; sorrcl gcldng Kingston, years old by Fear.
naught, 10 the same buyer for $575 bay nly UIa ~
Flying Eaton, years old II. Allcn $685. bay horse
Eidorado, by Daniel Lambert years old, Dr. VIII.
son, $500; brown Milford GIRL, by walki,l
Chief, years DID, Samuel Murphy, $3.50; bay
horse Morrill, Star, by Champion Morrill,, years
Old, Withdrawn at S400 gray gelding Osrick, by
John DIllard. years old, w. EasterDroo
$500; brown gclding J. III. Warren, by General Lyon
.. H. wilson, Sl40; brown mare Rosetta, by General
Knox. D ycnrs old, H. Graves, S525; gray geding
George Ripley. by Glceou. years old, John Moran.
BROOKLYN $l47; bay Mare Fanny RansdoD, by Jules
Jurgeasen, years old, Wilson Hyatt, $3OO bay
geIding Barryman, by Knox. Jr., years old H.
Graves $500; bay gelding Victor, oy Young Coiutn-
bus, years old, Anderson. $215; black mare Rio,
by Phil sheridan, years old, s. Snortman $3.50 and
bay eclding Austin. BY Ethan Alien, 10 years OLD, s.
g. Rogers, $500
Alter the salc OF McDancI's horses at Barkcrs to-
day splendid saddle horse viii be sold THIS horse
Is capital runner and jumper, and has been tried
and Iound perfect Tor hunting during tho late meets
On Long Island.
The New York herald., 1877-11-22
SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.

The last has been seen on the racecourse or that
splendid specimen of q thoroughbred horse Spring
field. He has quit the post tor the paddock at Hamp
ton Court
The Newcastle Chronicle, of November 8, says:-
Yesterday Robert Watson Boyd, OF Gateshead. went
into residence at Mrs. Glbsons, the Ord Arms Scots
wood 10 prepare for his match the Tyne, from The
High Level Bridge TO Scotswood Suspension Bridge
on Monday, January II, Tor f200 side the
plonshp Of England challenge cup old op-
p0ne nj, John Higgins OF Shadwel the present CHAM
pion. The Gatesnead scuer has certainly commenced
mis- work early enough, and his intention take
long ana steady of training, similar that
which brought him INTO such grand trim when he de-
fcated Joseph H. Sadler, vi Teddngton their last
match. Unfortunately, james Talbot OF Newcastle,
who has been most careful ana painstakng IN prepar
Ing Boyd Tor his recent engagements, cannot supern-
tend his training on this occasion, owing 10 ndsposi-
ton, and IL not yct settled who Will place.
However, Il has been arranged that during the last
few weeks OF training Boyd will be accom- panied
IN mis- spins on the water by Robert Bagna, OF The
Ouseburn, and John Bright OF the Mushroom, In q
double scuiling boat :.
The New York herald., 1877-11-22
ACCIDENTAL DEATHS.

Coroner Woltman yesterday Investigated the causes
OF the death OF several pcrsons who had died iron in.
Jures, but found that IN each they accl-
dcutaly received Bruises caused by falling In Of
the walls OF the stable NO 157 West eenth street
during 0rc proved fatal TO Thomas Stapieion and
Owen Flynn.
Frederick Ehlenberger died OF peritonitis duo TO
fall received by being pushed to the ground while
sculing Tor sport with John Hcinlcin, at corner
oil Fiity-sxth street and Eleventh avenue
James Lord was found drowned Ia tho East River
on November D. His death also was SHOWN TO be
cidental. In the afternoon Coroner Einger TOOK up
the tide ration OF Charles Seymour's DEATH which
10 was ~ hrst suspected might be due TO foul play
The testimony OF "A new witness, Henry Frank, how
ever calculated to clear the case lar scy
mour's association with his companions oil the
SION was concerned. lie told how Sebastian Ross had
been seen with the deceased during the even.
ing, both Of them IN an intoxicated condition;
how the former had come later on 10 saosn IN tho
ncighborhood IN quest OF ladder, with winch
climb the Hon street bitn house, and how
he mad himself anteered to Chamber up to the roof
aud open the door He tncn went 10 state that on
reaching tho bath house seymour, who had been lcs
the plank leading 10 u, was missed, that search
was made Tor him and that II was finally concluded
that no had gone away ana taken car. This State
ment connection with tho testimony taken the
previous day, the jury believed was an evidence
the deceased accidentally drowned aud they rom
dercd u verdict accordingly
Tho manner oi young Edward Gains death, which
was ncxt Investigated gave occasion Tor the preseuta
lion OF some very Incompatible testimony, two wit
ncsscs swearing thai the boy was Knocked down by
the horses oi ihird avenue whiic crossing tho
street, and two others as strongly asserting that
young Calm was running alongside tho car and feIl
between the platform abd the nrsl wheel The jury's
verdict, TOO, had y STRAIN Of Inconsistency running
through ~ tor, while they declared tho boys deatu
purely accidental they took OCCASION 70 ocnsurc shs
driver OF the car Tor carelcssness-
BERNARD McAvoy, swnchman tho Erie Railway
IN Jersey Cy, was IN tho act OF coupling yostor
day when he Was crushed between sha plaIforms q
tcfriDly that he died soon AiserwasL
The New York herald., 1877-11-22
A BROOKLYNITE MISSING.

Mrs. Peter FeeDan, OF No. 3l3 Sixteenth street,
South Brooklyn, visited Ponce Headquarters In that
city yesterday afternoon and reported that her hus-
band had b"cn missing since last Sunday, and that
sho iears for his safety. Peter Feehan is
thiry.six years OF age nve feet inches in height
ana iS man oil exceedingly temperate haDits.
He has been for several years In the en-.
pioy oil the Greenwood Cemetery Association,
and has child ON tue day above
named Mr. Fcenan lott his home for the purpose Of
his until nightail, whom the latter nccom.
panied MN to New York anu tDero parted company
with him. Since that time nothing has been seen or
heard o him. The missing man. who dark
SUIT oil clothes and soft black hat had 10 posses
sioL silver watcn and chain ana $l4 In money A
general alarm has been sent out by tho police oil the
The New York herald., 1877-11-22
THE MUDDLED EXCISE.

GOVERNOR ROBINSON AsKED TO PARDON THE
CONVICT wITNEss-JUDGE DAVIS THANKED.
Efforts being made by the Law and Order
League for the restoration to citizenship OF Amos J.
Bleeskcr, the young man who, after tesyng against
Demonico and Others was proved to have served
term in the Penitentiary, II Governor Robinson
bo induced to pardon Blocker he will a competent
witness and will be used by the temperance people.
Should the attempt fail, however, Mr.. Mundy
presses his intention to obtain evidence against
the hotel keepers and prosecute them with renewed
vigor. Rev. Or. Deems has forwarded the following
letter to Albany
Cnuasn NHm yass o. THE Ya sMyHA;Ssezszns.} y
His Exceliency Governor RoBINsos:
AnosJ Beker arrested c larceny md com and
70 e1 o oo out %
then he has reformed and believe is striving lead
and SO Tar as has with prepriss
to citizenship trusting That IN view Of lis excellent oon
ncctons and Of his reform his DO granted
CHARLES r. DEEMS.
Blocker recognized while in u liquor store
OF Water and Roosevelt streets night recently
0v a fellow prisoner IN tho Pententiary.
THIS man believed TO have told Norton the propre
tor OF the suoon who communicated the tact to mis-
counsel to be used In his defence.
There we're no trials tor violation OF the Excise
q. tho polico Courts yesterday the Board o. Excise
for licenses Many Of thcso wore rejected,
account OF the bad reputation OF the applicants,
others because it was not shown that the houses
Jond de hotels inns, and still others because there
was sign displayed by the applicants procaiming
their places to be hotels
The Law ana Order League will issue address to
the public to-day. A. meeting held Yesterday II
adopted resolutions OF which the following IL the
gisl:-'On behalf Of the trends OF morality, reform
and social and public welfare We hereby tender 10
Judge Davis the cordial expression Of our gratitude
and admiration. We heartily congratulate the citizens
Of New York that we have on the bench Justice who
has taken SO rm aud noble stand. We hail It rs tho
promise oil a better day and earnestly invite ali
classes Of our fellow citizens TO unite with our
work.
The New York herald., 1877-11-22
INTERESTING SHOPLIFTERS.
A STYLISH LOOKING FEMALE AND HER DAuaHTI

A STYLISH LOOKING FEMALE AND HER DAUGHTER
ARRESTED In BROOKLYN LAST EVENING.
Tho case OF the Two young Jersey girls who were
arrested in Brooklyn for shopliiting u lew days ago
was supplemented last evening by the detection and
arrest oil another couple OF stylish emaes who were
engaged, II Is alleged IN similar nefarious business
About three O'Clock in the Afternoon Detective william
b. Folk, OF the Central Once squad, Was standing on
south side OF Fulton street, opposite the dry goods
establishment of Frederick Locser, No. 2s9. watch.
ing the throLg OF ladies going IN and out
when attention IN some manner attracted ~
emerged from the store carving handsome red no.
rocco leather satcnes They wore nnc Drocn shawis
and dark dresses OF some rich anu fashionable TALL
MATERIAL Their appearance was Iadyiike anu their
dress elegant, though snbdued. Tho detective next
saw them enter the store OF >. Is. Joncs No 3U9
Fulton street. where they remained tor sew.
the stroot they walked down the same bock and
went INTO Wecisier Brothers. store Alter remaining
there Tor short Time they went into nc ~ goods
store ol WccDsler, Abraham Il Co. BY TINS time DE.
tective Folk had been joined by Detective Corwin
and the suspected shoplfters wero Los
ser's three times curing two hours About
lvo O'Clock tho two women moved down
the street toward ths Court House, wnero
thcy we're about To get on Hunters Point and Cross
town car when the officers took them ILto Gus ody.
"Comc with me- said Ddcctive Folk, as he caught
Police Heaaqu "whereY what 40 YOU mean,
srY Why should 20 with youfn Indignantly re-
joined the prisoner. Detectives torwn and
Curren informed the younger woman tnat shc
their destination. On beng shown into the detectives
room both females wept bitterly and begged for
cemency saying that TINS was the rst time tbcy had
over been arrested. The elder woman sad tnat her
name was ADnie TOWNSEND, that she Is thlrty.two
years OF age and q seamstresa Her companion, niso
named Annie, Der dsugntcs and Is sixteen years old
The New York herald., 1877-11-22
KILLED. Missed.
KNIoKERBooKER ATHLETIC CLUB

Tho Knckerbockcr Athletic Club was organized at
the Sturtevant House, Broadway, Twenty-eighth and
Twentyninth streets. on Thursday, juno IA, Of the
present year, by a number OF gentlemen well known
in business. social and athletic circles. The officers
Mr.. Leslie G. Bruce, Of the American Rifle Team,
President; Dr.. Thomas Il. Bailey, Vice Presdcnt Mr.
J. Marion Pollock, Secretary, ana Dr. A. r. Merrill
Treasurer This club will hold their inaugural games
a. the American Institute Building on Monday and
Tuesday evenings, December and 1, commencing at
eight O'Clock, when the following gamss Will be open
TO all amateurs
MONDAY EVENING, Dec 3-seventy-Ave yard run.
One mile walk. Running broad jump Quarter. milo
run Running high jump Putting the shot, Ono
mile run. One hundred and twenty yard hurdle race.
Half-me run. The prizes will DO gold medal TO the
winner Of each event and silver medal 70 second.
company each entry.
TUESDAY EVENING, Dec. 4-Twenty-1ve mile walk
Tor The amateur championship OF America line
gold medal VIII be gwen TO the winner VI this event.
and to each contestant walking the twenty-five miles
within i've hours gold bur pin. An entrance fee OF
$2 must accompany each entry Tor tnis event.
The New York herald., 1877-11-22
TRUTTiNG HORSE BREEDERS.

Tho National Association OF Trotting Horse Breed.
srs have adopted the following among the many OF the
bylaws for their guidance
SECTION 1.-That every head Of stock advertised
shall De offered Tor SALE unless tho animal shot Id
have been materially injured by disease or accident
alter advertising anu before tho sale.
SEC 2.-That no reserved bid shall bo made on nm
animal unless has been stated the sale catalopuo
and the amount specified.
SIG 3-Ihere shall DO no by-bidding In any shape
or form.
SIC. 4-That neither the vendor nor his agent shall
bid Tor another person unless he produces al the sale
written order specifying the particular al mal or
animals that he 10 authorized TO bid on.
Skc. 6-rhat every head OF stock offered shall bo
sold II more Than one bid ID made
SKc. 6.-Tbat all peJgrees shall be guaranteed and
where any doubt exists IN regard TO pedigree woras
shall DO used 10 indicate The doubt, US said TO
be- ~ or .bclieved TO be, &c
SEC. 1.lhat where Nm animal 10 unsound II shall be
announced Ny the auctl0neer.
SEC. 6-Ihat violation OF these rules shall subiect
the offender 10 pubnc expulsion.
The annual meeting Of the above association will