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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14
INDEPENDENT OIL MILLS.
They Organize to Establish a Refine.
ry OF their Own.
Florence Times.

HtUcUCe LWUeS.
The Independent cotton mills Of the State
have united 10 establish refinery, which Ia
to be placed In Charleston. The capital stock
with which business II to be begun, will be
S2O,009 and the refinery will have capacity
Of 200 barrels day. The corporators sre to be
c. q. Mccullough and E. r. McIver OF Darling
ton, w. G.. Miller, w. H. Bird, y. ". SeIgniI
our, T. A. Wilbur and ]. T. Thornhill OF
Charleston, and II. NJ. Gibson ofColumbia.
The mills that 70 into the "Mutual Refine
ry" nre Florunce. Abbeville, Anderson, Bel
ton, Barnwell, Dillon, Darlington, Edgefeld.
Greenwood. Marion, NJnety-Six, ST. Matthews
Seneca, Spartanburg Union, Easley, Colum.
bia and some oflthe independent mills OF
Georgia.
The object OF tae combination as explained
TO Times reporter by one OF the gentlemen
Interested In the Florence OIL Mil. is to place
the Independent oils mills In competition
with the STANDARD Oil and southern OIL trust.
Heretofore these two have commanded the
market, because crude oil is absolutely ..ith
out value and could only be sold to the "ene-
my" who alone awned the refnerles when
once the oil Is refined the world IL the mar
ket, and the demand Is continually ie0reas-
Ing.
This will make the very dependent "inde-
pendent" mills independent in fact as we'll as
In Tame.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14
The YorkviIle Enquirer.

= The good old Yorkville Enquirer came
again last week as natural as life. It looks
Just as 1t did before the fire, and we hope thai
an appreciatlve public may extend to 1t now
even a-more liberal patronage than It had be-
fore 1t met with its great loss by fire. The
Enquirer is perhaps the best specimen Of
Typography and press work TO be found
among the country press OF the United
States. Mr.. Grist. in establishing the En-.
auirer has built for himself and his children
monument OF which any man might well
be proud.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14
GOVERNOR GARY IN HIS OFFICE.
The Discharge OF His Official Duty
Will Not Interfere with His Law
Practice.

Editor Press and Banner:
As there is an impression among some OF
our citizens that my duties as Lieutenant
Governor would necessitate my living In Col
umbia during my term OF office, please ALLOW
me to say through your columns, that my Of
fcial duties only require my attendance In
Columbia while the Legislature is In session,
and that my time and attention will still be
devoted to the practice OF my profession.
EUGENE B. GARY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14

: The Mccormick News believes that McCor.
mick is the coming city OF this section. The
mineral wealth which Is hidden in the
earth, the productions Of the soil. and the
central location Of the place, all 80 10 make q
big town In the future. May the dream ol
the News be realized.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14

Just received. another lot Of choice uncan-
vassed hams at A. NJ. Hill & Sons -,
A fine lot OF Northern cabbage Just received
at A. NJ. Hill & Sons,
Just received In cans, stringless beans
peerless corn. english peas, blackberries and
peaches, II You want anything in these
goods call on A. M. Hill & Sons.
Another lot Of fine Northern apples lust
arrived at A. NJ. Hill 4 Sons.
Fresh lemons, and oranges just received at
A. NJ Hill Sons. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14

Mr.. Philip G. Garrett,l of Phlladel-
phia, all honored aud philanthropic
citizen, known for his interest in OPP
pressed races, in particular for his de-
votion to the welfare of the Indians,
has Teen appointed by the President Of
the United States member of the
Board of Indian Commissioners to
succeed the late General Clinton B.
Fisk.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14
Who will be Auditor?

Now that Mr.. Jones has been appointed
phosphate commissioner, there will be VA
cancy in the Auditors office. Already ap.
plicants are getting in line to present their
claims.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14
The "WesIeyan."

The Wesleyan Christian Advocate comes In
new dress, and from its new office in Allan
ta The "Wesleyan," like the "Southern." )" Ia
always gladly received at the Press AID Ban
ner office.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14

Trains g. 10, Is, l6, II, IS A, IS daily except Sun
day Main Line trains l3 and II daily between Go.
tween Aston and Greenvllle. Pullman Parlor Ser
vice between Columbia and Hot Springs, N. c., with
out change OF cars.
D. CARDWELL, Div. Pass. Agt, Columbia, 8. @.
JAS. L. TAYLOR, Gen. Pass. Agent, Washington,
d. T..
SOL HAAS, Traffic Manager, Richmond Va
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14

WE are in receipt Of q very pie asant letter
from Mr.. Walter ID. Tusten. formerly OF our
town, but now OF Monroe, La. FRIENDS IN
Abbevlle are always glad TO heur OF his pros
perity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14
The G.. G.. and n.

The Georgia, Carolina and Northern rail-
road is flushed to the Savannah river on the
Carolina side. The work Of bridge 6uilainR
is going on and by October !. 1901, the Sea.
board Airline system which now extends
from Portsmo outh, Va, to AbbeVille, Sc
will II Is confidently expected, be running
through trains between Portsmouth and At
This road is very thoroughly built. Stone
culverts and iron bridges have been put up
along the line, and the construction has been
allow. but complete In every way. The new
system is com posed OF the following roads,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14
Getting Ready for Court.

Last night the offices on Law Range were
lighted up and we presume the lawyers were
busy ut work preparing for court.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14

ALL thought Of an extra session of the Leg
islature has passed out OF mind.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14

1000 yards OF calico, best quality at cents
per yard, P. Rosenberg & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14

The undersigned, together with Mrs;
Troupe, and their daughter spent day and
two nights OF last week very pleasantly be.
ginning on Tuesday, with the family OF Mr..
IF, C, DuPre, and Mr.. J. Fl. DuPre at Able.
Vile. As is we'll known, a visit TO either ia
fraught with much pleasure. Mir. ]. F. c. Du'
Pre- showed US in his hot house, an orange
fine oranges last year, one OF which hung
upon the tree I'LL Christmas day, when IT, was
pulled and eaten by the family. Lovers OF the
beautiful would do we'll to visit bis PHI: Tney
would be we'll paid. TROUPE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14
LowNDEsvnLE's LETTER.
A Plous Scribe Gives Sunday Break.
ers n Lick-All Sorts OF Personal
Notes.

ers u Lick-All Sorts OF Personal
Notes.
LowNDEsvILLE, Jan. 18th, 1891.
Mr.. w. NJ. Baker went to Abbeville on
Monday.
Messr,. ]. G. Harden and Sing Boes were a,
Messrs. j. H. Baskin, H. A. Tennant and
Mrs. Loutie Huckabee were at AbheviIle
Thursday.
Mr.. Coin Prince Of WillIamston came down
Monday on a visit to his kinsman Mr.. +. ~
DuPre, since then has visited other relative es
in this community.
MIR. .. johnston and family OF Trenton
moved into the BasKin house Wednesday.
in the store formerly Occupied by Mr.. K. A.
Mcconnell.
Mrs. j. II. Park or of Augusta. Gu. reached
here Wednesday on a visit to the family OF
her brother, MIR. ]. L. Latimer, and other rel
Mr.. D. 8. Scott moved into the Presbyteri-
AL Parsonage Wednesday,.
Mr.. J. T. Lstimer has had his store on De.
pot street nicely painted, aud 1t makes
Messrs. Allen and Cooley have had the In.
side of their store painted, which greatly I'm
Mrs. j. b. Moseley having been reelected,
win again take churge Of the school In this
place, ON or about the nrst or February.
MIR. j. D. Chambers was called to Atlanta on
business ON Wednesday.
a
Charleston, will be absent for several days
Miss Lille Barr OF Greenville came down
Saturday to take charge or the Ridge school,
Mr.. b. Bolin Allen made flying visit to
Mr. II. J. Power OF Anderson was In town
Saturday night, the guest Of MIR. j. ]. Nose
kew d. w. Hiott OF Williamson filled the
pulpit In the Baptist church IN this place yes
day. He gave his hearers q good seruon
Mr. Jas, Stark had fine horse which he
entered at the Greenville FAIR some time
ago, as fast trotter, and won the prize. He
has had the horse in training, up there fol-
his horse was dead.
There IL colored woman In the LatImer
section who weighs S}5 pounds. She cannot
enter an ordinary sized door, in the regular
with twist and push.
'ris said that The hands at work on the rail.
road bridge OH the g., Z & N. across the Sa-
vannah, worked all day upon II, yesterday
week syn How Is that for high" In IL civ.
Judge Vim. Moore at this writing Is quite
sick. His many friends hope Tor his speedy
recovery.
We are sorry to say that Miss Marcy Cham.
bers has been very Ill for few days past
We are glad TO know that she Is improN.
Rev. ]. E. Beard has lot OF fine Bibles
which he will sell cheap.
The above named pastor occupied his &C
customed place in the Methodist church. He
had however, to preach to a good many empty
pews. These days good many CHRISTIANS
seem to be Of the good weather sort.
This writer few days ago, saw IN the
lAgrculturist q few lines of poetry copied
from an old manuscript In the British mu'
scum, written by some rhyming seer. II
will be food for thought for lovers OF the Gu
rious
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14
"If Christmas day on Thursday be

A windy winter ye shall see.
Windy weather In each week,
And hard tempests strong and thick.
The summer shall be good and dry
Corn and beast shall multiply,
That year Is good, Tor land TO Till,
Kings and princes shall die y skill.
II child born that day shall he,
1t shall happen right well to be.
or deeds, he shall be good and stable,
Wise OF speech and reasonable.
Whose that day goes thieving about,
He shall be punished without doubt.
And II sick ness that day betide.
1t shall quickly from thee glide"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14

The grade from AbbevilIe to Athens, Ga,
ia finished and ready for the ties, and very
material portion Of the work between the lat,
ter place and Atlanta is finished. The road
traverses splendid country: From Postso
strip OF cotntry yielding pine and oak lum-
ber, tobacco, grain and fruit. From Monroe
the line passes through Chester ana l,on' Silnton'
two stirring young towns In South SaToIlna.
ia bound to become large town. II is the
center of q rich farm country, From the Sa-
yannuh river the road runs through Eloerion
and Athens. the finest cotton bearing ridge
in Georgia and wholly untouched by rail
line. From Athens 70 Atlanta the road Will
open some splendid stone quarries. THIS
IA bound to become modern System.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
coNGREssMeN AT CHICAGO.

They VIII Probably visit the worlds
Fair Site Feb. re.
CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-"We have every
assurance that q good big majority of
the members of congress will come out
to Chicago on Washington's birthday,
said Secretary Dickinson. of the Column
bian exposition. "They don't do things
rs quickly there as they do here, or they
could have come out Immediately as at
first desired. The present plan is to send
out new invitations to every member of
the house and senate within the next ten
days to have them ready when the holi-
days are over. The special trains carry
ing the party out here viii leave Wash
ington on Friday evening and reach
here the evening after. There will be a
grand banquet given at one of the hotels
ON Saturday night and on Sunday
church services and rest. On Monday the
entire congressional party will go to
jackson park, where they can learn
more of the exposition in thirty min
utes' seeing than they could learn from
thirty days of talking in Washington.
After look over the grounds and
buildings they will be brought back for
lunch and then win attend the Wash
ington birthday celebration at the Audi
torium. The specials win leave at mid
night and win have the congressman
back to Washington in good time for
Wednesdays session.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
The Navy Department May Buy the
Powerful Ting Fearless--Also Some
OF Spreckles' Boats.
The Cnilian Affair May BE Brought to
the Attention Of Congress Before
Christmas.
No Department Ofllcials Willing to
Confirm or Deny Alarming
Reports.

CHICAGO, Dec. ga special dispatch
from San Francisco says: From infor-
nation gained here, it looks as if the
report sent out from Washington Of
preparations for war with Chill was
true. Admiral Brown has secured an
option on the new and powerful tug
Fearless, Just finished at the Union iron
works. She has speed of sixteen knots
an hour. If purchased by the United
States government she will be supplied
with two fiye-inch guns and secondary
battery of four six-pounders and four
torpedo tubes. She is swifter than the
Chilian torpedo cruisers and far more
powerful. Admiral Brown also secured
options on four of Spreckles' big steam
ers--the Zealandia, Australia, Mariposa
and Alamenda-to be used for trans
port service. The Zealandia can be
roady in ten hours notice. and all the
others inside of three weeks. The coast
defense vessel Monterey can be made
ready in three days after her armor
plate is received.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23

SUICIDED AT RACINE.
Case, Takes His Own
Life. "a
The Act Follows Closely Upon the
Announcement of the Death OF
Mr.. Case,
Who Succumbed to Diabetis at 1:45
a. m.-Death of Mr..
Case.

RACINE, Wis, Dec. 23.-Captain E. L.
Baker committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head. He was one
of the trustees Of the estate Of his
brother, which was valued at 81, ,000, 900,
and was guardian of the FIVE sons, all
minors. To the three eldest SONS he had
given an accounting. Last Saturday
Mr.. Stephen Bull and Major Jackson 1.
Case, acting for his father, who
died Tuesday morning, and who was
bondsman of Captain Baker learning
that he held mortgages on Dakota land,
held in trust for the other sons, called
on him and asked that he give an ac-
counting. This is now pending. Cap.
tain Baker had made many unfortunate
investments, but his friends claim that
his fortune is not greatly impaired.
They claim that i'll health temporarily
unsettled his mind.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
IS 1T PEACE OR WARt

Chilian Matters May Re Brought Into
Congress Before the Holiday Recess.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Ihe possibil-
ity Of some important communication
on the Chilian question being addressed
to congress before Wednesday after
noon when both houses, according to
programme, intended simply to meet
for the purpose of adjournment for the
Christmas recess, is q subject Of earnest
speculation.
1t is known that Secretary Blaine,
both before and subsequent to the Plumb
obsequies, was closely engaged with his
own stenographer at his residence and
even to visitors calling for official con-
sideration sent word that he was toe
much engaged to see any one and must
therefore be excused. Not the slightest
intimation as to whether or not an inn.
portant message is contemplated can be
obtained at present. 1t is in the nature
of things that such q movement, il
under consideration, would be kept the
closest of state secrets. It is scarcely
likely that congress viii be permitted to
adjourn for two weeks without receiv-
ing some preliminary hints that CORES
pondence involving the issues of peace
or war may soon be ready for its consid-
GRAFTON. That is to say, il there are any
existing Chilian complications Of so Sc
rious q character as rumors indicate.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
THAT $4,000, 900 APPROPRIATION.
Representative McGann, OF Chicago
Talks Of the Matter In New Light.

Representative McGann, of Chicago,
Talks Of the Matter I'm . New Light.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %. Representa-
tive McGann, of Chicago, talks about
the proposed appropriation of %, 600, 900
for the worlds fair in q new light. He
says that this amount would not be nee
essary If it were not for additions to the
original plans by the national commits
sion. "It is said Chicago continued
Mr.. McGann, tasks this money because
ths city has not been able to raise its
original subscription. On the contrary,
Chicago has raised $1 ,oo0, 900 more than
she promised, or $l1 ,000, 900 instead of
$10, ,0O0, 900. As have said. this sum
would have been amply sufficient had 10
not been for the enlargement OF the ex-
position scheme by the national commis-
sion, commission, by the way, that
has to approve everything done ~ the
local directory, not only in the matter
OF expenditurss, but In the very indorse-
ment of plans If we carry ont the ideas
Qf the national commission we win need
this additional sum Of money that we
now ask of congress.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
LADIES' HOODS.
Tce Wool Shawls. former price $3. .(0 now 80 no

the uIpIonIaUIc sltuarlon. MIR. blalns
could not be seen nor could a message
reach him as he was in the private por-
tion of his residence.
A Question Asked.
Despite all this, the massing of United
States war vessels in Chillan waters
leads to copjectures.
Why is it done?
II 10 not customary. There are no
exceptionally accessible ports on the
South Pacific in which to coal or take
on provisions. Usually one United
States naval vessel in Chilian waters is
considered sufficient to protect American
interests. Now there are the Yorktown
at Valparaiso, the Boston within four
days sail of Valparaiso, the Chicago,
Atlanta and Bennington nearing Monte
video and within two weeks sail of
Chilli, the Charleston detained at Homo
lulu ready to sail for Chill, the San
Francisco under orders to sail down the
Pacific coast, the Thetis off the Mexican
coast and still south, and the Ranger
and Adams, the repairs on which have
been rushed, nearly ready to put to sea,
from the Mare Island, Cali navy yard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
THE cHILyAN SITUATION.
No Denial or Confirmati of Alarmin
Reports Made by Omcials.

No Denial or Confirm alton of Alarming
Reports Made by 0mcials.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.--Every availa-
BILE source of information in regard to
Chilian affairs was tapped" during the
day with unsatisfactory results. The
situation Is exasperating, and in the alb
sence of official denial or confirmation
of alarming reports, no definite state
ment as TO the true condition of affairs
can be made. Acting Secretary Solely
knew nothing about the alleged cable
gram stating that the American lega-
tion in Chill was inenaced. Commodore
Ramsey. chief of the bureau of naviga-
tion, was likewise ignorant in the mat
tier. Both officials thought the state de-
|partment might throw some light on
| the subject.
Assistant Wharton said the Chilian
Iaffairs were entirely in the hands of
Secretary Blaine. General Foster, who
lis helping Secretary Blaine in the mat
ter of reciprocity treaties, said that the
matter would not come to his attention;
that Mr.. Blaine was handling that end
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
A Missing Heir Found.

CORTLAND, KY, Dec. %. John Civ.
ems, the missing heir to the immense
Givens estate here, has been found in
Wheeling, w. Va. He has been missing
since last June, when he left for San
Francisco. He was heard from on his
arrival there, and then all trace of him
was lost. His baggage was found in
San Francisco, and it was supposed he
had been murdered and the body con.
cealed. He was mourned for dead here.
Tho executor of the estate, Mr.. Hubbard,
heard from him Tuesday morning.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
Bir Church Beouests.

BosToN, Dec. 23.--The will of Deacon
Josiah w. Cook of Cambridge, bequeaths
various sums to q half dozen relatives,
some $1,000 to local charities, and the
remainder to be divided equally among
the following: Baptist Home Missionary
society Atlanta Baptist seminary,
Atlanta, Ga; Clinton college, Kentucky;
Worcester academy, Hebrew academy
and Cambridge hospital. The estate Is
valued at sl75, 600.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23

New YORK, Dec. 23.-The World says
it can announce upon good information,
obtained by unimpeachabls source, that
Henry Hurlburt is in Mexico. Hurlburt
selected the country whore he could best
escape the consequences of his alleged
crime in England. Perjury is not one
of the extraditable offenses included il
England's treaty with Mexico. Mr.
Hurlburt may stay there as long as ht
pleases, or he may 60 to the continent ol
Europe and be free from arrest. He
cannot. however, live in his own coun
try
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
J. l. CASE,

The Famous Horseman and Manufacturer,
Dies ct Racine.
RACINE, Wis. Dec. E24. jerome I.
Case, Racine's foremost horseman, died
at las a. m. He had been suffering
from diabetes for six weeks. He was
one of the best known men in Wiscon-
sin. His phenomenal horse, Jay-Eye-
See, has spread his fame all over the
civilized world. Mr.. Case was also one
of the largest manufacturers eff thresh.
ing machines in the country. He was
72years old and for the past fifty years
has lived at Racine.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
GREAT SLAUGHTER Of Velvet Beaver and Fine Cashmere Shaws
Fatal saloon ROW.

I WINoNA, Mimi, Dec. 23.-In a dis
graceful brawl, which occurred between
Adam Killian and John Nictor, the lat
ter received hard blow on the head
with large keg, cutting an artery, and
from loss of blood it was feared the VIC
tim win die. Killian is locked up
awaiting the turn of Victor's condition.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23

ST. PETERsBURG, Dec, 23.-The Jour
nal do st. Petersburg. . semi-official
newspaper, says that the omission OF
Bulgarians to act through the French
agents at Sofia in the expulsion of III.
Chaduoine. the French journalist, from
Bulgaria, and In other matters connected
with that expulsion, constitutes ~ flag
rant infringement of treaties.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23

FoRMAN, N. D., Dec. 23.-In dispute
over a highway in Whitestone Hill
towdship, John Carlboom was horribly
pounded by the three sons Of Peter
Wicklund. A warrant has been issued
for the arrest of Oscar Wicklund. Bad
has existed between the families for
some time.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
HAD A FIGHT.

Mexican Troops Defeat Insurgents at
Tortillas-Fitteen Killed.
LAREDO, Tex. Dec. 23.-An engage
ment has taken place at Tortillas, Ia
malpais, between the Mexican troops
and the insurgents. The insurgents
were defeated with fifteen killed and a
few wounded. United States troops
left to prevent the crossing of the insur.
gents into Texas.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 23.--Score In walking
match: Herty IS miles, More 66, Cart
wright 62, Hegelman "a, Hart SO, Smith
"a, Guerrero So, Cox "a. Click 81,
Golden 81, Bennett So, Connors 81, Cam
pana 80, Taylor AZ, Hawley 81, Cranser,
~, Palmer 46, Skoord 81.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-12-23
Roumanian Ministry R-.,r,x.

BUCHAREST, d 2S.-Ths Roumanian
ministry has resigned. This action was
the result of th defeat of government
measure in parliament.