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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1884-03-19
Remarkable Instance.

The Hon. j. c. Sheppard's house in
Eigefeld was burned or the 25th of Feb
ruary. The general agent rushed down
there in four days afterward and in one
hour after his arrival-without the in
terpoSition Of appraisers-his loss was
adjusted. But now, my friend, don't be
deceived by any such action. If your
house is burned, you may rest assured
that appraisers and carpenters will be
around, making astonishingly low esti-
mates, and if you do not watch very
closely, some of the provisions in the
closely printed saving clauses may knock
you out Of a part of the expected money.
4. man who gets burned out will learn
that there may be unexpected discounts.
What we need in this country is protec-
ton from insurance companies. If they
take our money the law should compel
them to pay what they promise. We DO
not know whether it is all unusual thing
for an insurance company to pay its loss
es in Edgcfold, but we suppose they gen.
orally settle in some way, but as this one
paid in full in this instanc =, public men
ton was made Of it in the newspapers.
We see no notice in the papers of any in
dividual, firm, or corporation paying
their debts in Edgefeld. IL the insur-
ance company which paid Mr.. Sheppard's
loss, the only debt paying institution in
Edgefield, or is it a remarkable fact that
that particular company paid its obliga-
We do not understand the situa-
ton in Edgefield. Our people In A6be-
Vile pay notes daily, and no noise is
made about it. We take it as a matter of
that our people will pay, but it
seems so remarkable that the insurance
company which lost by Mr.. Sheppard's
house should pay their loss, that a public
acknowledgment Of the same has to be
made in the newspapers. The receipt, ii
seems to us, ought to have had the official
seal Of the State attached. People abroad
nowhere have doubted this re-
marked proceeding on the part of an in
company if tho great seal of the
State had been affixed.
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Why not Elect New Of1cers2

The Gurol,nd Spartan ask this pertinent
question in reference TO the Presidential
squabblc. II answers It's own question thus:
"ln the Government there Seems 10 be a
sort of demand from certain quarters for thu
old ticket. That sounds like sweet music Il
the "ins" but there u,e nearly sixty thousand
good worthy Democrats nInOngs the "outs'
who would like 10 have q chance Mt some
thing higher and more .reinunerative than
the Office OF NotuIy Public, or an appoint
ment on the Governnr's Staff IL the "lns'
continue to stay In all over the state, the rest
OF US are going stay out q long time"
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A Little Overnice-Prejudice and Mis-
taken Judgment.

The managers Of the Presbyterian
Hospital, Of Philadelphia, have declined
to accept g., 1000, the share due the hospi-
tai from the proceeds of the late charity
ball in that city. President Dickey, in a
letter explaining the action of the board
saws: "Our hospital is under the care
and supervision of the church. and it IS
our conviction that it would he incon-
sistent in us to accept means for the sup
hort of the work which the church has
given US to do. in its name and under its
direction which the church itself could
not accept which you would neither ask
nor expect a church to accept"
We find the above paragraph among
our exchanges. and upon which we
would remark, that for blind supersti-
ton or for extraordinary effort to appear
exceedingly pious-in fact, too pious for
this world-we have never seen the equal
of the act Of the managers of the Presby-
terrain Hospital of Philadelphia. Under
strict construction of their act. and a sys-
tematic observance of this rule, very few
persons would DO allowed to contribute
money to the church. The Church in
this part of the country does not engage
In many of the pursuits by which money
Is secured, and If all men, who follow
pursuits in which the church does not
engage, were forbidden to contribute OF
their money, there would be Il percepta-
hle s%hrinkage in the revenue We know
!, thing of the Presbyterian Hospital of
Philadelphia, but suppose that it is a
charitable institution whose object is to
administer relief to the sick or distressed
brethren who may be in need of help.
This being the case, and if any afflicted
human being is denied relief because of
a lack Of funds then may the sin of this
denial and its consequences rest upon the
heads of the Sanctimonious creatures
who refused the money-as we'll may
our preachers forbid a majority Of people
from contributing to the church, as to re-
fuse the $1,000 from the charity ball.
No doubt the same impracticable and
oyerpious men would accept from indi-
vidual citizens, the winnings arising
from . horse race, or the profits made
frcm the sale of whiskey which de.
thrones the reason, wrecks the soul, and
bsnkrupts the man.
Shall the sick, or distressed or dying
person In need Of q refuge from the pitt
less storm, or In search of an asylum
where the weary frame may rest, be
compelled to stop and enquire the occu-
patton or business Of the benefactor who
has furnished the money before he can
accept shelter, food, or other needed COM.
forts. Shall all men who do not make
professions Of Christianity be denied the
privilege of ~ameliorating tie sufferings
of humanity? If men are not denied
the privilege Of giving" money to the re-
lief of their brethren, then why this ef-
fort at notoriety in refusing the $4,000?
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The Press and Banner
Wednesday, March 10, 1884.
Secession Hill.

One Of the most attractive places III
town is Secession Hill, row the property
of Sheriff DuPre. A nice house sur
mounts the crest, and tho South
western slope is set in grapevines,
brlars, and vegetables. The fine bloode'i
hogs and goats arc Il show worth seeing
and the best part of it is, the fine hogs
are a source of profit, and II progress
,ive farmers are eagerly taking his fine
pigs, whenever they arc on hand. 1t
costs very little to feed his Jersey reds;
They are prolific, of quick growth, ana
easily fattcncd. In order that visitors to
his pens may sec tho difference botween,
his fine stock and the old-fashioned
NANCY blue SOW, the rasor-back, and the
wlnd-splilter, he keeps specimens OF
each variety in the same pen. The fine
hogs arc large and fat, while tho "blues,'
the "rasor-backs," and the "wjnd-split-
tcrS'' are dwnrfcd and poor. Tie fine
hogs are a source of profit and pleasure,
while the commo stock are the opposite
OF these desirable conditions.
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ave Rcgret."-"We Are Pleased"

These stercotyped words Of our broth
rem of the press must be very gratifying
to their numerous readers, and a very
safety-valve for tho escape of the feel
ings Of grief and joy which 50 often press
upon the heart of an editor. An edito'
suffers more sorrows and enjoys more
pleasures than every other mai on tn
outside of tho globe.
We submit that the constant use o
these words should be discontinued, OK
cent in cases where the editors aspire t.
the distinction of professional wecper'
and Happy Jacks"
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The Augusta Chronicle
FOR 1884.
The Oldest Newspaper in the South.

urUE CHRONICLE AND CONSTITUTIONALIs7
for 1854 will be abreast of the times and fully M
u all the requirements of n live and progressive jour
nal. Democratic t. the core, It VIII be thoroughly
hnnest and fearless in the advocacy Of oil measure:
that NAV commend themselves to the approval OF II;
Judgment. The organ Of no clique or ring. 1t has
neither frirnds tn reward nor enemies 10 l1ish. liz
purpose ia 20 advance the general COOS: and support
nnlv such measures M will inure to the moral, social
educational and material advancement of the State and
country.
The columns Of the Chronicle will BE- free from the
faint II srnsatinnalism and the dcpraV1ty engenrert'o
nv immoral publications.
Our telrcrnphir news service will BE- full and COM
plete. The Chronicle will contain an average "i
eight thnn.and words per day from The New York AZ.
socia,rh Frrss. This service will be supplemented by
snrcinls from our able and talented correspondents at
Atlanta and columbia. who nrr indcfnti gable in their
Iaburs to give our readers The latest news and the most
interesting letters.
r. Randall. OF The editorial staff. will send our readers
his rraphic and interesting Letters from Washington
during the session nf Congress.
The CH7Ontcic Is the only daily In Georgia except
the .Snrnnuuh M0rntng .Ncus that publish. $ the
,nI, trlc.rlphic service Of the New York Associated
Press.
Morning Edition. & mos ......$ IS 90; I gear $40 90
Evening Edition. 6 mos...... 3 on | year,. 6 W
Weekly Edition. 6 mos. ..... ] %; l year,. 2m
Sunday ChreRicle. ! year ................... ~"
The Ercning Chronicle Is the largest and cheapest
daily paper in the Sorth ms IT publishes all the tel"-
crn,hic news. and sll the news ~ the morning paper
and Is sent to subscribers Mt 80 per year.
The Weekly is of mammoth size. 1t Is q ten page
papcr and contains seventy columns OF matter. 1t Is
allied With al of the important news Of the daily.
The .SunonU Chronicle is q large eight page paper
and contains %hf!y:six columns OF matter; AaIrsss
CHRONICLE AND CONSTlTuTtONALlST,
PArRIcK WALSH, President.
Augusta, Ga.
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Tribute OF ReSDact.

At the regular meeting Of Clinton Lodg'
No. 3, A. +. w. in March, 1884, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimousl.
adopted, and ordered to be published in thu
Press and Banner:
Whereas we have again been called upon L
mourn The loss Of Il departed brother, ant
whereas 1t Is but justice to the memory ant
many noble virtues Of departed brother J. b
RODGERS That this Lodge should express it,
appreciation in fitting resolutions. Therefor,
be 1t resolved,
l.. That by the untiincly death OF brother ]
Is. Hodges, Clinton Lodge has lost q jealous
worthy member and we feel deeply and de
plore The lost OF our fellow worker.
2. That we dedicate to his memory a blank
page in our minute books.
3. That a copy Of these resolutions be sen
to his berea\ ed family to whom we ienGel
our sincere sympathy.
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E. B. c. CASH. father Of the manswho
killed Richards, has been bound over to
Court. He was taken to Columbia, and
vas brought before Chief Justice simp-
son who granted bail in the sum Of $500
for being accessory to the murder alter
the fact. w. 3. Cash has not been ar
rested, and we are now inclined to the
opinion that he will not be. The papers
have published much about the affair
within the last week, and We are tired OF
it. out in justice, we publish a short
piece from the Register. as boiled down
by the augusta Chronicle, giving Cash's
side of the affair.
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Hear the Rain.

Hear the rain, winter rain; hear 1t dripping
sadly, sadly.
BlindiHg rain. cruel rain rushing, driving
nadly, madly.
Dreury day and weary heart!
Cease, oil rain, and rest, oh pain!
Cloud dispense. and grieIs depart
With The rain.
Weary heart and drcary day;
And my love so tar away,
Hear the rain, summer rain; hear 1t patteI
lightly. lightly.
Gentle lain, sparkling ram; canning gis'
tcning brightly brightly.
Tender heart and happy day.!
Shine, oh sun, til IL is done;
Cloud dissolve and melt away
'Seuth the sun.
Uaupy day ind tcnde henrt,
My love and ] shall never part.
n. Il. Freeman.
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ro,., $40, 900 90

The people along the line of the Savan-
nah Valley Railroad have done well
They seem to be almost a unit IN tnelr
desire for the road, and we trust hat those
who may be opposed to it or opposed 70
contributing to its construction, may y'e'o
their objections and pay their proportion
r.hecrfnlly. In no event could litigation
save anything to the litigants. The costs
of a suit would be moro than the taxes
and if anybody thinks there Is a pr'nc'-
nile in i. to defend. We hope that he may
not insist upon a doubtful principle
xhs,o 70 many Of our citizens believe a
railroad and the welfare of the whole
country is involved. 1t is the part or pa
triotism for individuals to respect the
Wishes of their neighbors at a time
when it costs them something to do, and
the advocates of this tax should not ior-
get the patriotic act of those who yield
their convictions cheerfuliy n kindly.
While this is an occasion for rejoicing,
It ia not al occasion for tho manifestation
of any unkind spirit to those who were
in the minority. It is not a victory
over an enemy. It is merely an express
sion of opinion among friends. Ihe
grace with which those who were IN the
minority will withdraw their objections
and the checrfulness with which they
will pay. is the evidence of the best clli-
zenship and the highest manhood. Ihose
who are opposed to the tax, but still pay
It. deserve q great deal moro credit for
doing so, han those who voted for inc
lew. Their unseltishness deserve the
thanks of those who were in the major
ity. On a previous occasion, when tho
courts were appealed to, the litigants had
good reason for their action. They be-
lieyed. as did n very large proportion OF
the public, that the road could not be
finished, and that their money would be
wasted in an enterprise which was DOOM
ed to failure. But the situation Is difter-
ont now. Much work has been done by
ourselves and others. Others thar our
W people have staked a large amount,
vet to he expended in tho enterprise, on
condition that we do a part. The money
pledged in Anderson village and the city
of Augusta amounts to $50, OOO 90 and our
W levy, upon which there has just
been a favorable vote will swell the ag-
grezate to $50,OoO.o0. This money ju-
diclously expended will, in our opinion,
secure the completion of the road. The
Georgia Central Railroad is reaching its
arms out in some of the best portions of
South Carolina and the en%terprising city
of Augusta wants and will have the BUSH
mass along the Savannah Valley. The
Georgia Central Road and the city Of Au-
gusta are able and willing to finish the
Savannah Valley road, If we only do our
part, and evince all earnest desire to have
it.
Let the work so on unintorruptedly un-
til it is finished. Those who have more
property Ind pay the largest share OF
taxes will be the greatest gamers. Real
estate of all kinds will he greatly en-
HANGED in price, and q market will be
opened for the valuable timbers, which
are now worthless as a regards 4 mar
ket value.
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J. L. SIMPSON, Agent

P. Spy order Of the White Sewing Ma.
chine Company l would warn all parties
AGAINST purchasing the White Machine nee
dies or attachments from my one except the
Company or their authorized agents, as suct
would be frauds. The Company would tax
IL ny q favor II parties would report 10 trtH
directly any or all persons outside Of thei,
agents who offer their needless or attach
ments for sale. ). l.. ..
Jan. l6, 1884, I'm
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UnquestiOnably One Of the Best Pa
pers In the State.

"KSowLEDGE Is PowER, The Press and
BDnner gives to its readers under the above
heading, Il leuder on this subject in which we
find much foOd Tor reflection. Tn Press ana
Banner is unquestiO! ably one or the best pa
pers published in the Stale. 1t Is bold. COLI
Sidrrate, but outspokcn on all subjects. cs-
peciulIy those affecting the rights or interests
Of the people. 1t Is Il safe Index; ever point
ing out to It's readers the right path, In which
they should 20.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1884-03-19
He Doesn't Mean ANY Harm.

The man whom you see going abon1
with a double barrel shot gun means nc
harm to you. He is merely looking, f'
delinquent subscribers to the village
newspapers. When you see him put the
run to his shoulder, and level his artil.
ltery at anybody, you may know that he
has found a man who would not pay
Ordinarily, lie selects fair weather for the
funerals OF those persons whom he finds
1t necessary to send where linen busters
and palm leaf fans will be needed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1884-03-19

Miss THOMPSON, daughter of the Gov
ernor, who was so badly burned ten days
ago, is dead from the injuries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1884-03-19

THE Cash affair has stirred up the bile
of the press gang generally, and II d.
vision of them is soundly abusing the
other. These quarrels, if they do moth
ing else, afford spectators the opportuni-
ty of sticking pins in their favorite. The
little local quarrel at Lanrens dwindles
into a little side show, so 10 speak.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1884-03-19

WE hope the advocates for tho running
Of Tilden and Hendricks for President,
may wait until our EGYPTIAN mumn'ies
arrive. II they are gwen a fair show and
An .x,p start 'rllhen and Hendricks will
be t~istauset IN the rnce.
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THERE is no use talking of e~lecting
Tilden and Hendricks. We have settled
that matter. We have sent off for two
Egyptian mummies, and they will beat
Tilden and Hendricks out of their boots
as soon as they come.
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STATEMENT OF j. D. JOHNSON.

"My daughter, who Is about siXtaen years OF
ace, left her home because she knew me to- he
In embarrassed circumstances financially,
and thought to that she could earn her
living and obtain means to finish her ehhc;t
ton. In doing SO she did not consult me ana
acted unwiSely, but I am satisfied from my
conversations with her. and from all can
learn OF her actions and department during
her absence, that her motive in leaving her
home was simply that of relieving me from
w..nt she considered to be II burdrnSnine eX.
pense IN her cduratinn, and am also satisfied
that she was not dccnyrd from her home or
abducted by Mr.. FOulk.'
AS to the various rumorS that have been
in circulation concerning the affair. many
of which were without foundation, only his
can be said: TIE father and brother OF the
young lady have given the matter careful ~
vcstigation, and all explanations from either
side are merged in the foregoing pa pcrs:
The unexpectedly sudden ending OF the en-
citing affair. especially rs It's termination Is
so IA oral to the gn01 name Of The affair
youag damscl, is intensely gratifying to
everybody here. ~ NJ. IL.
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Atlanta is taking steps to close up her Oak
land Cemetery and establishing q new one
; five miles out In the country. This Is lone
on the score Of health.
Vim. r. Barrett, OF Greenville, took ten
grains of morphine and died. Barrett was
formerly OF Camden.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1884-03-19

WE hope that Congress may put our
share of the school money into the build
ing of new ships Tor our navy.
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THE Register and its Abbeville cor
respondent of yesterday did Abbeville,
in our opinion, an injustice. We venture
to hope that we are getting on as we'll as
other sections of the State, and that we
are moi more afflicted than neighboring
counties. While we have some petty
thieves amongst US, it seems that the
wholesale denunciation Of a race is un-
Just. The colored people Of this town
are as intelligent, as thrifty, as honora-
BILE, as reliable, and as honest as the col
ored people of any community in the
State.
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Hood News for the Savannah valley
Railroad.

Tho election in the different townships
in this county as to whether the town
sbins should subscribe to the grading OF
the Savannah Valley Railroad came OH
iast Saturday:
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~

L~YHCHHrRG, VA. March ia ifrcial from
Pocanontas says that ali expl0s. IN occurred
in the coal mines there. ut 1880 o'clock TINS
morning, and that from 10 to lO miners were
killed,
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THESE WORKS WERE ESTABLISHED
in 1877 by Messrs. Geo. Sinclair and James
| Anderson and purchased by me In the veal
1856, and from that time TIL now carried on
successfully by myself. My friends and Gus
toners will bear witness of The large and stu
pendous Jobs executed by me-. 1t was at my
works where the largest and almost only jot
of its class ever executed In this city waSd0ne
viz: the making of the pipes, for the City
Of BELL FOUNDING. I can say that 1 have
made the largest bells ever cast In the State
such us the bell for the City Hallin Gnlnm1ia,
My stock Of patterns for ARCnlIIECIGj T.
large n various, and In RATINGS for Bal.
comics, Gardens and Cemeteries I have the
largest variety and most modern patterns
many Of these are patented and nave pur'
chased the right for this state.
In the mnchine line | can furnish my pa.
irons with STEAM ENGINES and BOILERS
Of any size and description. My CIRCULAR
SAW MILLS have carried of the prize at eT.
cry state Fair held in this city. and in their
construction l have taken pains to combine
simplicity with the most useful modern i'm
provemcnts, and may iintter myself tina my
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS find favor with eV-
cry sawyer who understands bis business.
The many orders ] an steadily receiving for
SUGAR CANE MILLS prove that the public
appreciate the mills OF my make. and 20 u is
with my GEAR1NG for nkSE poWERS.
MACHINERY.
have the manufacturing right OF many
PATENTS, such as castings for ROCK COT
TON AND HAY PRESS and three or four
different FEED CUTTERS n other nipple
mentS.
Twill be pleased to send my circulars to any
applicant, together with price list or estimate.
Ny prices are moderate, and / assure the pub.
lie that they are lower even than those OF
NoIthcrn manufacturers and that my work
will compare favornbly with that OF any 9TH
err maker. Address
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Both Houses Well Stocked With Pure Goods. The Bea
Brands of Good Old Rye and Sweet Mash Corn Whistles
Hand Made Bourbon. Apple, Peach, California and Frenc]
Brandies. Sweet Catawba, California & Sherry Wines, TIL
Best Champagne, Gwinnesss Extra Stout Porter, Bass 4
Co.'S Pale Ale, Draft and Bottled Beer. Also, a Fine Lin
of Tobacco and Cigars. Billiard and Pool Tables in Req
of NEW SALOON. Call and See the Most Handsome an
Best Arranged House in the Country at No. 1 ONeill1
Block.
THOMAS McGETTIGAN,
Proprietor.
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State of South Carolina,
Abbeville County.

Probate Confederation tor Letters OF Admin.
istrttiOn.
By J. FULLER LYON, ESQ, PROBATE JUDGE
lA'UEREAS. John v. Stribbling has made
w suit 10 me. to grant him Letters OF Adj
miniStratiOn of the estate and effects OF >. i.
Willard, late OF Able rille county, deceased. :.
These are therefore, tn cite and admoniSlI oil
and singular the kindred and creditors Of the
said :. 7. Willard, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, In the Court OF Pro-
bate, to be held at Abbeville Z. H.. on Tues
duy, the 5ih, day of February 1871, after publ
cation hereof, at II o'clock In the forenoon. TO
show cause Ii any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Glver under my hand and seal. this 22nd
day Of January, in the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
eighty.f0ur and In the one hundred
and eighth year Of American lndcpend-
cnce.
Published on the Ord day Of January, 1854,
in the Press and Banner and on the court
House door for the time required by law:
J. FULLER LYON,
Judge Probate Court.
Jan, %, 1884. tt