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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-04-17

SEATTLE now has the fastest steam
yacht on the Pacific coast. The craft
is William r. Hearst's famous launch
Aquilla, and Joseph r. Mcknight, of
the Mcknight land company of that
city, is her owner. Mr.. Mcknight
lately purchased the boat on his trip
to San Francisco. The AguiHa is a
dainty craft. She is so feet long and
seven feet beam. In appearance she
is fac simile OF a transatlantic
steamer. She is built of solid ma
hogany, which is beautifully finished.
Her engines, unlike nearly all launches,
were made expressly for her, and the
machinery is OF the most perfect des-
cription. She will make 81 knots an
hour easily and has beaten all of San
Francisco's fastest launches, including
the San Rafael, which for long time
was considered the fastest launch on
the coast.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-04-17

TAKE piece of paper, and upon it
put in figures your age, dropping
months. weeks and days; multiply it
by two; then add the figures 3,76S
add fourteen to the result obtained, di'
vide 10y two, and then subtract from
the result obtained the number OF your
years ON earth and see if you do not
obtain figures that you will not be
likely to forget.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-04-17

GREAT preparations are being made
by the Odd Fellows of Spokane for the
celebration Of the seventy.second an
niversary of the organization OF the
order, on the 9th. Exercises will be
held at the exposition building, in
which the four lodges OF the city will
participate.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-04-17

1t is understood In Hoquiam that
the Hunt subsidies will be accepted by
the Northern Pacific and that road ex.
tended from Aberdeen on the north
side to Gray's Harbor city.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-04-17
Mutiny.

PoRT TOWNSEND, WASH, April H.
The sealing schooner Lily l.. put into
port with ten of her crew in state of
mutiny. She is owned by C. d. Ladd,
of San Francisco, and left that city
January 27, provisioned for a three
months cruise. She hunted off Far
rallone islands, where in nine days
fifty skins were taken, Twenty more
was secured off Humboldt, and off
Cape Disappointment thirty-seven
more seals we're taken. The catch in
Neah Bay swelled her total cargo to
223. A part of this cargo was un.
loaded at Port Angeles March IL, then
the vessel put out again, intending to
finish the hunting near the cape and
gradually work north to Behring Sea.
More or less luck was encountered
until April 6, when William Brown
and Charles Magee lead eight others
OF the crew in rebellion. The COM
plant of the men was that they were
not properly fed. Captain 1rrett at
first argued with the mutineers, but
when they insisted in their conduct,
he cut the delicacies, such as pudding,
pie and butter, from their bill of fare.
Then the men swore they would not
work at all. c. A. Ladd, the brother
OF the owner, was in town when the
vessel put into port. Most of the men
were in debt and Ladd did not want to
adopt harsh measures. Two extra
men were signed here and then the
mutineers were put in irons. The
vessel will leave for the Behring sea
tomorrow. Captain Irrett says he
will keep the mutineers in schackles
and on bread ard water until they
agree to do ships duty.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-04-17
GREAT FIRE AT CHICAGO.
Loss Over n Million Dollars.

CnIcA-n. April l2-Chicacn thi-
evening suffered one uf the most de
structi,o cunilagratipnS that has nc.
CURED here since thc lag tire uf 1871.
The loss j. fully 81 .WNUU. II was at
almost the geographical center "f the
city that the flames started. aud like
the terrible disaster oi twenty years
ago, began IA u stable. In this case
the stable wa- the property ut the we'll
known furniture manufacturer and
politician. John VI. Smyth, and was lu.
Gated ~ the rear uf his hig house fur
ni-hing establishment, on West Madi-
son street. near IIalstcad. The flames
speedily communicated To the furniture
establishment, aud moment later to
Kobe 4 Middlc,un's dime museum. 4
general alarm To the fire department
was soon followed 10y special call for
extra engines as the fire was seen Ia hc
gaining ground with extraordinary ra-
pidhtv. In less than five minutes
smoke was pouring from every window
in the museum and cnvcloping the
huge -iN story building occupied by
Smytn Ia u mar,clously short time,
both structures had turned into mass
of ilamcs. Great fiery tongues dartcd
across the street aud lodged in the up.
per stories of the buildings on the
north side oi Madison street. \ mo
mcnt later the iircmcn found them
selves working between two TOW cring
walls of flame
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
Enthusiastic Railroad Meeting al
Abbeyille.

The projected railway scheme TO connect
Florida with the north, through Milledge
Vile, Eastman and Washington, Ga, via
Mount Carmel, Abbevile, Laurcns, Union
and Yorkville has the enthusiastic support o
our citizens See official report OF the meet
ing at this place 9th inst.
This would be q magnificent road-besin
ming at one OF our best harbors (Tampa, Fla.
Giving us steamship communication with
south America-running through the central
part of Florida and Georgia. and diagonally
through South Carolina, through North Car
olina into Virginia, connecting with the Bal
tinore and Ohio railroad. at Roanoke, thus
giving this great system just what she has
long wanted,-a Southern outlet.
The phosphate interests Of the State o.
Florida is rapidly forcing attention, and
makes this road almost q necessity for the
Baltimore L Ohio railroad.
There are very encouraging reports from
the several towns of Georgia, through which
the road is contemplated, and Abbeville Is
aroused and is willing to cooperate to the
best of her ability in the furtherance OF the
scheme.
A committee OF ten Of our most enterpris
ing men has been appointed to act with simi
lar committees appointed along the projected
line.
Milledpeyille, Eastman and Washington
Ga, are deeply interested and pledge their
heart endorsement, and cooperation in this
new and great enterprise.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
The Greenwood Meeting.

The meeting at Greenwood last Thursday
passed off without any occurrence TO disturb
the peace, or TO mar the pleasure of the oc.
casion.
DIR. ]. w. Stokes editor Of the Cotton
Plant made the first speech, and spoke from
twelve o'clock until halfpast one O'Clock,
holding the crowd together until the arrival
of the National Lecturer, Mr.. Wiilctts. OF
Kansas
Mr.. Stokes seems to be n man of more cul-
ture and refinement than Mr.. Willctls, but
MFR. wIlletts is a forccful speaker and held
the unflagging attention Of his hearers until
half.past three o'clock or later.
The audience being made up largely of del.
egates from the local alliances who were sent
TO the meeting because Of their zeal for alli-
ance methods, and alliance principles. the
speakers had a sympatnising audience, and,
it seems to US, that some Of them really
thought the millennium was near at hand.
The speeches were impersonal, and such as
were not offensive to any one. The eloquence
and force with which the speakers presented
their side of the question, increased the zeal
of their followers, while those of their hear
ers who saw the sophistry and art Of the
orators were more than ever impressed with
the belief that honest and earnest effort
should be made to let unimpassioned reason
and solid facts take the place Of widespread
error and blind prejudice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
"What Has the Democratic Party
Done For CS:"

This is the question which we have heard
asked several times lately.
We are not able TO answer the question full
ly, but we would suggest:
lst. 1t reduced our tax levy to less than
one-half the tax levy under the Radical ad-
ministration.
2nd. It paid the officers, the interest on
our bonds, and all current expenses, which
payments the Radical Government did no,
make, even with double the tax levy.
3rd. 1t restored the Government TO It's
rightful owners and put respectable men In
office, and gave the State credit abroad, sc
that our bonds were at a premium. Under
Radical Government they had almost nc
marketable value.
4th. 1t restored peace TO South Carolina
and dlsbanded mobs and midnight assassins
and gave O feeling of safety to the inmates o
every home in South Carolina, however hum
BILE.
5th. It put good men in our County offices
1t employed better class OF school teachers
reduced their salaries, and gave us more than
doubled our former school privileges, by
opening more schools and keeping them open
longer.
9Th. It developed a revenue from the phos
phate deposits of nearly quarter Of mil
lion Of dollars annually, but about half o.
this has been stopped by the present admin
istration.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
Mount GarmeI'S Items.

The valley town Is still living. We have
plenty OF sugar and blackberries.
Mr.. q. Cade and Mr.. J. w. Morrah went tC
AbbeviIe last Thursday.
Mrs. w. L. McCannon is very sick.
Rev. w. a. Gaines Is pushing the new rail
road for all that it. Is worth.
Crops are needing rain.
We hear that Texas is on the war path
again.
Mr.. J. NJ. Boyd Will soon move in 10 his new
dwelling.
Mr.. VIM. Riley is travelling for tobacco
house.
Mrs. ]. c. Pressiy is visiting her daughter
Mrs. r. NJ. Knox.
Mrs. Il. q. Reese is visiting relatives IN
Georgia.
a canning factory is talked Of for this
place. Money and energy will build it, and
Mount Carmel lacks for neither. Let us &c
TO work, have II by next Fall IL Will pay.
Mr. Joseph Gilbert has moved his saw mill
near town on Mr.. $. G. Bakers place.
Birth-To Mrs. w. 4. Powell, n daughter.
Miss Ellen Bookhardt left Thursday for her
home In Edgeleld.
The married people of Island Ford had a
pic mic Friday.
Rev. 4. l.. Patterson addressed the Metho.
dist Sunday School last Sunday evening.
Subject: Possibilities of Children.
Mrs. Mathews Of Greenwood Is visiting her
sister Mrs. w. w. Heard.
We are to have singing school In town.
Mr.. McLees preached an excellent sermon
i'm the Presby teran church lastSunday night.
Remember the singing on Tuesday and Fri
dav nights.
Let US talk the new railroad, and do NIL we
can 10 push IL through. Il. NJ. X.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
The End Of the Whole Matter.
GREENWOOD, ). C., July IL, lS9
Editor Press and Banner:

GREENWOOD, -. ", July 10, 1911.
Editor Press and Banner
DEAR IR:-My brother Mae In your las l
issue seems to be "ollT' little. Bad digrs-
lion, or his liver somewhat dcrangcd. Bill
ious, no doubt, and hence his attacks on
good men who are doing more for our race In
anc day than he or could do i'm whole year.
Now, come brother. you must not be too
severe on the preachers. am not q preacher
as YOU seem to think, nor the son OF q preach
er. but am friend of all ministers and am
opposed to you turning them over, evanse-
lists and all, to the hands of "Old Nick
Pour your hot shot into me If you wish, !
am tough and can stand it, but do not pour
the bile OF your deranged liver on the minis.
try, either by inSinuatlon, as you ala In your
last communication to the Press and Banner,
nor directly, as You did In your previous one.
But YOU say Justice" was no friend OF the
travelling preachers before the coming Of one
of his choice and persuasion" Let us COM
pare notes. Yes, "Mac' not only went to
hear every evangelist who has preached here
since 1876, regardle leSs of religious persuasion"
but have contributed towards getting up
Nurse for them. / even went TO hear Joe
Munday, q man Of "Mac" religious "persua-
sion" when was afraid at the time he was
"wof In sleeps clothing" enjoyed Evange
list Leitclis meeting here and contributed to
his purse and it was but natural to suppose
that when a man of Mr.. Flies reputation
should come would take n lively interest In
the meeting. Did "Mac" do better. With
this explanation l am through, and Will
again sign my name Justlcc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
LITTLE RIVER SCHOOL.
Efficient Teacher. Good SchOIars.--
Nice Closing ENereises-PrOsra ram.

The Little River School, taught the past
year by Miss Pet Edmunds. an accomplish
cises on Tuesday the 7th inst.
Miss Edmunds not only won the affection
of her pupils and the hearty approval OF her
patrons by her genial manners ana qualih-
cations but secured during her sojourn here
quite number OF admirers and host of
friends.
An appropriate and highly entertaining
finale to the exercises of said school, which
met with the hearty applause and congratu-
lutions of q large and intelligent audience
was given Mt the residence OF DR.. John A.
9th inst, of which the following program will
give fuint idea:
Welcomc-By the School.
RecItation-Goblins-Mi NJ. A. Robinson.
Robins Of the Woodland-Teacher.
Tableau-"Gritar lepow" Lovers.
Music-''Juanita- Miss Lula Bowen and
Miss Edmunds.
Recitution-lsazor Seller--Scott NJ. Alewine.
MusicmNearer my God. to Thee-Vanatins
Fred Ward-Medical student-Louis Bry-
ant.
Mrs. Fondleigh-Miss Lula NJ. Alewine.
SuSan-(Her Maid)-A1iss B. A. Robinson.
Muslc-fn the S,arlight-NIiss Crayton, Miss
Robinson and Miss Edmunds.
Tablcau-Clinging to the Crop.
Recitation-"Curiew"-M Rozella Bowen
MGsic-Love SOng-MiSs Edmunds.
Recitation Passing Under the Rod = Miss
Lepie Branyon.
Music-fn the Moonlight-Mss Edmunds
and Miss Lula Bowen.
Table !ers, with Ghost Scene.
Musc-Storm-Miss Edmunds.
Miss NJ. A. Robinson, Miss Rosa
Branyon, Scott Alewine and Lee Tay-
Musc-Roclled in the Cradle of the Deep
Miss Leila Alcwine ond Miss Crayton
Tab!eau~Slceping Beauty with Guardian
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
Wednesday, July Is. 1891.
This is n Bad Time to Go in Debt.


We already have stringency in the money
market, which borders nigh unto panic, and
the prospect Is, that next year will be an en-
ceedingly hard one. The price Of our staple is
lower than 1t has been In life time, and the
prospect is that it will remain at figures ap-
proximatng the present price.
The laboring class and the debtor class
seem to have combined and entered into a
war with what they term the money pow
err" and the result Of that warfare has been to
scare capital and to make capitalists more
autious of extending credit. In this way we
account for the present scarcely Of money.
Capitalists In the cities have largely with.
drawn credit from the agricultural districts,
and this withdrawal has caused great depres-
sion In prices and inflicted n severe blow not
only TO the mercantile interests in the coun-
try towns, but to the debtor class every
where.
And this condition of affairs may be rea-
sonably expected to continue as long as the
great mass Of the country people are arrayed
against the city people generally and the
money lenders in particular.
Except as a result of the recent defamation
Of the credit of the State, and the present at.
titude of the people toward capitalists we
cannot account for the depreciation of ouI
six per cent. State bonds to 93l4 at time
when 1t was hoped that our four per cent
bonds could be sold at par.
The great solicited mass is clamoring for
Legislation which will be unfriendly TO cap
italists, and the result is. that capitalists will
lock up their money until this storm blows
by.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
Ashlers from the 4uarrs.

QUARRY S. G., July l3, 1891
Crops in nelshborhood are in good condi'
tion.
Health OF community was never better.
Rev. Mr. Henderson, Of Cokes6ury, preach.
cs here every third Sunday morning.
Miss Kate Bullock, who Is teaching, the
Ccntreville School near here Is an excellent
teacher, and has full shoo.
There is not man In our neighbOrhood In
favor of the sub-treasury scheme or OF q
third party.
have already SHIPPED upward Of five hun.
dred car loads from this point to Grcenville
City, Savannah, Charleston. Augusta, Green.
wood, Cinclnanati and to other places.
The Quarry is close ncignbor to Green
wood, SO close indeed when she has good
thing Greenwood lik cs 10 claim II.
This place has furnished Greenwood with
so much granite she seems to think our
quarry belongs to her,
Mr.. Editor, there are some men In this
neighborhood who are the boycott has been
lifted so they can take the Press and Ban.
ner in their own names.
Mr.. B. b. Henry Is now the happiest man
in the peighborhood-anOth other daughter.
Two young ladies, Miss LpScomb and Miss
Bonner, from Gaffney City, who had been
visiting friends In our neghborhood returned
home few days ago, since their return Two
sad looking young young men have daily
called at the post Office for mail.
Prof Winston Smith, of Brewerton, Is
teaching writing school In the old acade-
my.
Miss Jessie Robinson. of Waterloo. is visit
ing Miss Sallie Turner.
Messrs. Welch and Witzel, Stone Cutters.
and Quarrymen, now have contract 10 fiji
for Hon. c. 4. G. Waller, of Greenwood, also
one for Mr. ]. NJ. Lawson, of Abbevile The
granite Tor Hon. G. a. G.. Waller is for con-
structing the front OF his stores soon to he
erected in Greenwood, and that for Mr.. Law
son Is for closing in Cemetary lot at Long
Came
Messrs T. II. Klugh & Co, Mill-men, are
now furnishing Greenwood with Stats for
making boxes In which to ship bacon.
Mr. Sam Benjamin, our accommodating
postmaster, Is good businessman.
4 movement Is on foot to open public
road from Mr.. John Pinson's to Williams
well. The matter is now in the hands Coun-
ty commissioner DuI'rc who will have the
road opened nj an early day.
our place is In need OF n good teacher. l..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
LowNDEsvILLE's WEEKLY BUDGET.
Pebbles from Rocky Rivers Roaring
Waters.


LowSDEsvILLE, S. c., July 6, 1891.
Many Of our planters have had almost TO
stop work, because of the dry weather.
However some around are having good
rains, and are happy.
Sheriff w. D. Mann was in town Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones went to Abbe,
vile. Tuesday to visit the old home and
friends Of the former.
Mr. G. T. Baker was called to Augusta, Tues
day on business.
Capt. j.; +. Brownies, of Penny's Creek, was
in town Wednesday.
who have spent sometime with the family OF
their brother-in-law Capt. W. G. Johnson, nj
Anderson. returned to their home in Mon.
tercy, Wednesday.
Mcssrs. b. BOlin Allen and ]. r. I.atimer
went to Abbcvilc Wednesday.
MIR. Joel Keys. of Anderson, canc down
edneSday and has since been the guest o
Mr.. f. w. Harper.
mer, Thursday TO spend the night with the
family OF Mr. Claude McAllister, then on To
road
Our efficient School Commissioner Capt. E
Cowan was here Thursday going his grand
| rounds" visiting the schools in the county.
Mrs. VIII Lunday, who has spent some
time at her fathers Mr.. 8. S. Baker started
Miss Leila Grogan, Of Elberton. reached
here Friday TO visit the family OF Mr.. +. w
| Harper.
Miss CathIe Reynolds, of Greenwood, ar.
rived Friday, and has since been the guest o
MIR. +. w. Harper.
Our town can now boast OF a fine collection
OF accomplished and attractive young lady
visitors. We are glad 10 have them In oui
midst.
Miss Carey Calhoun had IL school picnic al
Swearingln MILL Saturday. A large crowd
was In attendance, ana everything passed on
very Pleasantly and quietly.
| Mr.. NJ. ;. Willis. Of Anderson, who has ac
quired reputation for being an efficient
| Il singing in Providence Saturday night.
| Miss Mamie NiciSo olson will give q schoo
picnic at MIR. w. l.. Bowmans spring mex
| Friday week 18th Instant, to which the pub
lie is Invited. a good time Is promised, to al
whose pleasure II may be to attend.
| Mr.. anu Mrs. Sanders Parnell lost their lit
tie babe few days ago. Its funeral wa:
| Beard, after which It's remains were deposit
ed In Smyrna cemetery.
| Mr. and Mrs. j. j. Moseley's little girl Le!la
came very near being seriously hurt few
| days ago. She was walking near n cow tina
was being millcd. when she was raised upor
| the cows horns, and tossed to one side. 81
| close shave"
Another glorious Fourth is numbered
among the things of the past. With US 1t cal
| besaid as OF one of Old, that it passed "un
! honored, unwept and unSung.
| Another very important change In tn,
schedule on our road. The regular freigh
| train has been discontinued, and now W,
have mixed train, which passes here soln.
| North about 10 O'Clock Il. m. and passes Soinl
South al . o'clock p. m. with headquarters II
Mccormick. Troupe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15

Judge Hudson does not like our prisoners
dock. "Why that thing Is only travesty
and want TO say to the grand jury. the OF
ficers of the court house, the county commits
sioners. or whosever business 1t is TO look ar
Ier such matters, to have decent one made
II won't cost much, and 1t will add very
much to appearance and convenience. we
agree with his honor that is, TO q certain eN
tent We are sure that we would not like tc
sit In that dock.-Yorkville Enquirer.
The Press and Banner is not particular as
70 the "decency" or "indecency" of the dock
What we object to is, the partiality which
the Judges sometimes show to prisoners o
more or less 'decency."
The dock should do every prisoner alike
whose crime would assign him to that posi-
tion. But there is no fairness in putting
friendIess creature in the dock, while more
influential criminal may come into court
for acouittal and ask to be allowed to si'
around the Bar, with the lawyers. Put al
prisoners, charged with the same crime IN
the dock or else put none of them there.
In allowing special favor to presumptuous
criminals the Solicitor and Judge are both tc
blame. If counsel desire to have prisoners on
their side, let them 60 to the side OF the
dock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
ABBEvILLE WINS MORE HONOR.
Her Sons Stand High In The Educa-
tiOnnl WOrld.--PrOf. II. L. Gaines
and Prof. II. Il. Cook.
Baptist Courier.


1t Is with great pleasure that we note the
high compliment recently paid Prof. R. E.
Gaines. Of this State, by the trustees of Rich
mond College in electing him TO the chair OF
Mathematics in that Institution. He had
been temporarily filling the chair, and at the
meeting Of the trustees two weeks ago lie was
selected from among q applicants for the po-
stion. Prof. Gaines Is at A. NJ. NJ. Nj. P. OF
Furman University, and though quite q
young rEan he has already taken a deserved
ly high position among the educators of the
South.
This incident calls to mind the fact that
quite Il number Of the Furman boys are fill
ing important places in the leading colleges
OF the country. Among those who are now
thus engaged we recall the following: j. F.
Darsan; Converse College :, \; S: Townes.
Grcenvile Female College Fl. Il. Cook, Fur
man University; L. 7. Kemp, Grayson Col
lese, Texas; J. NJ. and +. w. Pickel, State
College. Florida: Maurice Bloomfield, Johns
Hopkins University, Baltimore; r.. E.
Gaines. Richmond College, Virginia !; John
VI. Manly, Brown University, Il. H. r.
MoscIy. Madero Institute, Mexico; ]. NJ:
Patrick. Patrick Military Institute, and
others. The University shares in the honors
bestowed upon her worthy sons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15

open and shut Fans , for cents. w. E.
Bell.
10 yards colored challies at 25 cents. w, E.
Bell.
10 yards white lawn at 10 cents. w. E. Bell.
10 yards colored Gnghams at 75 cents w. E.
Bell.
yards Best Calico ut 50 cents w. E Bell.
u ~ yards Best Bleached Homspon at $40.
W. L; Bell,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-15
AN ABBEvILLE YOUNG MAN BREAKS THE
RECORD.
cadet James w. Perrin Of our Town
Wins Distinction at the Citadel.

WE understand that Mr.. j. w. Perrin. the
son of our late townsman Capt. j. w, Perrin
has graduated at the Citadel will distin-
euishcd honor. For four successive years
lie has stood highest In his class II record Of
which both he and his friends may we'll feel
proud.