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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-24
The Chinese Exclusion Act.

Congress passed an act to require all China
men to register and have their photographs
taken, or In case Of refusal they may be I'm
prisoned at hard labor for a year, and then be
subject to be sent home at Government ex-
pense. The time for registering has expired
and the government at WashiI gton proposes
u enforce the law.
The passage OF this law was not only fool
ish, but 1t was criminal
At the present time there are over hun
dred thousand Cinnamon in this country, and
there are about an equal number OF Ameri-
cans in China. including Christian mission
aries and many Americans Of wealth.
The result OF our hostile treatment OF the
Chinese will be that the Chinese government
may send our missionaries and other Ameri.
cans back home, with loss in property.
On dead level, II is q great stretch Of for
bearance on the part OF the Chinese to allow
our missionaries to live among them and
preach the gospel; but under exasperating
circumstances, the missionary who gets away
with bis life may consider himself fortunate.
The rich Americans in that land may be
made to suffer, and 1t is not improbable that
the Christian churches and chapels will either
be destroyed by the mobs or confiscated by
the government.
There is no such thing az squarlng the law
Of Congress with the act of the Christian
churches.
The exclusion act ought to be repealed. and
we are sorry to see the Government disposed
to en- force an unjust law. We are sorry for
the wrong inflicted on the Cinnamon, and we
are still more sorry for the suffering 1t will en-.
tail on Americans cow In China.
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Good Printers.

AS rule the Press and Banner can do an
indefinite amount OF work in short order.
We have a corps Of as good type settlers as can
be found anywhere. They do good work, and
do not hesitate to work night and day when
the emergency arises. Our foreman last week
alone set oyer one hundred thousand ems
about eighty thousand on the paper, and
about twenty thousand on pamphlet work.
We have half dozen good printers, but as
matter Of TACT, none OF them, or anybody else,
can set type as fast as the foreman. This will
be understood, when we state that six thou
sand ems are considered good days work
for q journeyman printer. and the reader will
better understand the amount OF work that is
done in our office, when We state that the av-
erage long primer county newspaper contains
anywhere from twenty-five to fifty thousand
ems-only in exceptional cases do country
newspapers set over sixty thousand ems.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-24
Northern Money Coming
to Bnld Up
This City.

We call especial attention to the above en-
titled article, on first page. Abbevi'le
is now on the eve OF q largo permanent devel
opment marking new era OF progress, with
the building OF the railway shops, planning
mill, blind and sash factory, and iron foun.
dry. cotton and cotton seed oil mills and
various other manufacturing industries. Its
Importance Is being realized by many new
residents coming here to make this their per-
manent abode What this community wants
Is to become public spirited, stake off your
build houses. and encourage others to build
But the greatest obstacle to our general devel-
opment Is the scarcity Of mouey and high rate
or interest. This is now remedied by the
Eastern Building andLoan Association OF
Syracuse, n. r, which proposes to establish
Real Estate Bank here, ff sufficient stock
be en- by our citizens. The Eastern needs
no putting, its financial standing is inquest
ioned, IL has loaned Darlington over $4,000.
is now building up Florence, Sumter, and
other places in the United States, and
will do the same for Abbeville. Now Ia Alb
bevile's chance 10 get Northern money 10
flow here for all time. WILL SHE
AVAIL HERSELF OF THIS oPPOR-
TUNITY?
The Eastern Is the only Association which
guarantees the depositor q per cent profit
per annum.
Only association loaning money at s 9-l0
per cent. per annum at end 8k years.
Only association giving DEFINITE writ
ten contract for maturity OF loans and Invest
ment shares.
Only association paying back all monthly
deposits ON DEMAND at par and interest.
Read article on lst page and take stock at
lst National Bank.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-24

In Denmark, 8. c., last week an in.
furiated mob lynched defenseless ne
gro for q crime of which he was proven
guiltless. Only when demonism and
lawlessness override reason and gov
ernment are such crimes possible
Raleigh Christian Advocate.
The judgment Of our brother as to
the Innocence of "a defenseless negro
savors of the ercathedra, being as he
is a great distance from the scene OF
the crime and knowing nothing of the
facts adduced on the trial. His de-
nunciation of the lynching might be
modified had the assaulted
school girl been daughter of his Of
that of one of his neighbers.
We are no advocate of lynch law
nor are we apologist for rape, nor dc
we admire dogmatism in judgment.
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TROY'S TOPICS.
A Jersey Jewel-Teacher and Chill
dren-Hou. w. p. Wideman, Ora.
tor-Personal Paragraphs.

A Jersey Jewel-Teacher and Chill
dren-Hon. w. p. wideman, Ora.
tor-Personal Paragraphs.
Troy, 8. c.. May %. 1898.
Communion services in the A. r. p. church
' Mrs. I. P. Thomson and little Frank are
visiting relatives In town.
Miss Warnock, OF Bluffton. Is visiting her
"I Misses Maggie and Fannie Creswell attend.
ed the Mt. Moriah picnic last Saturday.
A number of our townsmen went down OIL
the excursion last Saturday.
a success. The net proceeds we're $50, which
goes towards the NJ. +. parsonage ~ McCof'
mick.
for their commencement exercises which will
be the Sth of .une. Troy has her reputation
on such things 80 you may expect something
good We would be pleased 70 nave the eoi'
There wifi be joint meeting OF the four 30
ciefies of the A, r, p. church here on the eve
ming of lat OF June. which will consist In es-
says, addresses, music, &C. ,,.
at Mccormick on the I'd OF June, which prom
ises to be something nice. We hope all the
Sabbath schools In our town will attend;
Misses Lula and Carrie Brown are AZ nome ne
Mr.. +. NJ. McCaslan has gone for short stay
at Widemans.
Jersey COW that can furnish enough milk LOT
nearly all the families In town. Sne III 3
"Jewel" Gas that is her name) IN every sense OF
the word. She bought her FROM the Misses
Cater of your town when three months OLD
When in town be sure and call on Mr.. 7. o..
Ieard. Hecan set you up to the most relresn'
Ing soda water. &c. He has q nice new iouht'
We hear that Hon. w. p. Wideman Is the
ment in June. We would rather hear and
see that than 60 TO the Worlds Fair, ana we
would like to muster an excuse TO CO.
The farmers are sharpening their slcRies
preparatory TO harvest grain as some ls ripe
Fishing seems quite popular with our
townsmen. One OF the party that was raised
here got lost In two miles OF this place last
week, and wandered through the low grounds
until disgusted at himself. and the resi- re,
mains to be heard. However, he reached
home Just as his better half had started par
ty TO hunt for him.
The skating rink club OF our town are to
have two interesting lectures before them
this week. 1t Is hoped the club Will turn out
In full. ,
or fishing last week, when one OF them leit
The batteau without letting his companions
know anything about It. Judge COOK says ne
did not touch bottom.
Remember the commencement exercises on
the Sth OF June, and come and bring your
Jmily. You will be we'll paid for your "TRIP.
Doors open at = O'Clock p. m. Let everybody
We are beginning to have summer, which
the cotton and corn need. NICK.
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DUE WEST ITEMS.
MANY Names of People that You
Know.

Know.
Due West, S. G, May Is. 1892
Mr.. w. NJ. Gripr and MIR. r. L. Grier return,
ed from Yorkville on Wednesday,, They oaLne
hv Chester and Mrs. Grier brought back hel
little granddaughter, j Julia Maffatt.
Rev. J, r. Edwards and Mr.. Oliver Johnson
have just completed course at frieeion Iino ano =
returned home last week naas to his
life TO missionary labors. 1t IL propaoie ina
MIR. johnson will also engage In tne sa.nt s..'
work. They are both Jealous young men, iull
Prof P. l.. Grier returned home on Tuesday
He slammed over a while with his brother-in
law, Dr. e. w. Pressly OF Glover, 5. Z.
Rev. o. Y. Bonner Is carrying on protract
ed meeting. 1t commenced last Thuranay
NIGHT, and will continue at least until Weo
neSday night of this week. The sacrament
of the Lords Supper was observed on Sao
church which is capable OF seating between
S0O and 500 people was filled. Several young
persons have Joined the church at this meet.
Inc. and II is earnestly hoped that others ye'
will make the same profession.
Work on the college building Is progressing
nicely. c.,,
PresSytery at this place next Thursday night
There will be trial exercises at this meeting
by Messrs o. johnson aud NJ. T. Ellis.
Mr.. Holder, Of Florida is spending aWnlIe
with bis sister, Mrs. Holder. who has rooms
az Mr. IT, Chatfee, Of Aiken. came up Saturday FOL
bis little daughter, Eula, VINO mas oeen s'aS
Ing with her aunt, Mrs: Lowry.
Mrs. Ell, Cox and daughter have moved
Into town. They have rooms at the Phoeni1
H A stove repairer is finding good deal o
work 10 do In our town. w.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-24
Sunday at Chicago.

The Christian people OF this country are
max Ing strenuous efforts TO close the Worlds
Fair on Sunday-not by moral suasion, but by
the arm OF the government-by soldiers, II
need be.
Any attempt OF any religious denomination
or all the Christians combined-to use the
Government for the foreeful compliance o.
their wishes, will result disastrously.
While other religions were set up by armies
by force and by bloodshed-the Christian re-
ligion was established in Love, in Purity. In
Fellowship and In Peace and Goodwill toward
mankind.
Our Saviour never appealed to Caesar to
enforce his doctrines and principles; and II
he were on earth TO- lay, he would not have
appealed to Cleveland fof power to compel an
enforced observance Of the Sabbath day.
He assumed no great superiority; he claim
ed no special grace whereby he was lifted In.
to a higher and more cerulean atmosphere
than the people whom he met every day. In
stead OF setting himself apart from the world
and digging great gulf between him and the
people, he went among them doing good
even to the humblest.
In order that he might get near to them and
win their confidence he often adopted the
manners and modes Of speech then prevalent
among the pagans or others whom he sought
10 convert.
Our missionaries in China to-day adopt the
dress end que OF the Ch:naman. In this they
obey the dictates Of common sense and follow
the example Of our Saviour.
AS 1t would be foolish to attempt to set up
by law q religion which had not Its founda-
tion in the hearts Of our brethren, so 1t is fool
ish to undertake to restrain them from that
freedom which they would unwillingly yield
The Christian religion never has had and
never will have, any other stronghold than in
the hearts Of the people. Then by love, in.
still Christian principles into the people, and
don't use force to establish the forms OF reli-
gion.
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bordeaux Bellies and Beaux.

Bordeaux, 8. c.. May 10, 1893.
AT present. But hope to have rain soon. Far
mers are com piaining OF poor stands OF cot
ton, and owing TO the cool nights It is looking
rather droopy. The grain crops are short, but
we are more encouraged since the rain.
Mccormick will give an Ice cream .Ie lesty va va
and Cora Moragne and Mr.. Sam T. Cade let
this morning to attend.
Mr. r. w. Perryman returned yesterday al
ter q short visit to his home In Lincointon,
Mir. ]. n. Harmon spent Wednesday and
Thursday with US.
A stray boy stands poor chance In Bor.
deaux. Girls are scarce. II you want your
son In good company put him with MS girl
Two young men OF this place have an en-
gagement with the same young lady to carry
her out TO picnic. How will IL end?
We are trying to get up picnic at Barks.
dale's Ferry. The young folks OF Lincolnton
will meet US there. Don't forget TO bring your
baskets. suppose Bordeaux will have To
furnish the music. Tune your violins. boys
and be ready. SamDo.
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Mount Carmel Items.
Mt. Carmel, 8. c.. May 2ls

Mt. Carmel, 8. c.. May 2lst, '9a.
Dots from the valley town.
Our farmers are busy chopping out their
cotton aad braYely holding the fort with Gen
eral Green.
The growth OF our fieecy staple has been
greatly retarded by the cold snap OF last
week.
Communion meeting in the A. R. P. church
commenced last Friday night and continued
until Sunday night.
Mr.. Patterson was assisted by Mr.. Stewart
from North Carolina.
Mr.. L w. Watson, OF Bradley, worshipped
In the A. r p. last Sunday.
Mr.. Wyatt's daughter and granddaughter
from Easily are visiting MIR. VIM. Riley.
Messers Robert McNeill and Harris after
an extended visit through Georgia, have re-
turned.
Miss Mollie PRESLEY, OF Sharon neighbor-
hood is visiting her sister Mrs. F. M. Knox.
Mr.. b. Fl. Carlton, IL visiting friends In town.
Mr. Sam Pritchard, OF Woford, spent last
Friday and Saturday with his father.
Mrs. DR.. Carlton, left last week for Elberton.
Aessers Lyon and Morrah were In town
last week.
The new organ at the A. r. P. church Ia
quite an addition to the choir.
Miss Blackwell, Of Geargia, Is on a visit TO
her sister Mrs. Stanton.
Mr.. McLees, of Greenwood delivered an eX-
cellent address In the Presbyterian ,churc
Sunnay morning. d. w, ID.
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Wednesday, May "a, 1893.
IL There Profanity In the Puapit7

There Profanity In the Pulpit7
"Thou shalt not take the name OF the Lord
thy God In vain: for the Lord will not bold
him guiltless that taketh his name III Vain.'
Exodus Xxx: I.
Now, we wish to ask to whom do these
words refer? Do they apply solely to the
layety?
The proiane world teaches US that we
should never take the name Of the Lord our
God on our lips, except In reverential awe.
In polite society layrnen are forbidden the
irreverent use Of that word in the presence OF
ladies, at least.
Politeness forbids q gentleman to call a
lady's name In doubtful or mixed company.
We believe these propositions will be &C
knowiedged as true.
Then by what authority does minister OF
the gospel, In the pulpit and out Of lt,-in de.
livering his sermon, o. In bis ordinary con-
yersation-make free 10 take that name on
his lips?
By what right does he use the words which
are forbidden by the laws of the Almighty rs
we'll as by the rules OF good society?
Let q company Of gentlemen meet on the
street corner and ten chances to one. II there
Is preacher among them. he will be the only
man among them to say "God"-not even pro-
nouncing II "Gawd."
By what right does preacher in the pulpit,
in the presence Of ladies and children, use
such words as '"hellish," "damnation." "be
damned" "hell-flre," '"God Almighty's
earth ?" 1t is coarse to use these expressions.
II a layman were to use such words in the
hearing OF ladies, he would justly be banlsh-
ed from their presence.
1t is delightful to listen to a sermon when
tho preacher is reverentiai, and when he does
not In every sentence profane the name oi
the Lord our Sod bnt, when we expect purity y
and sweetness Saevotien and love, honor and
obedienee 10 the wiil OF the Almighty, 1t is
grating onSnsas aa1s 70 hear the name Of our
Mater called q hundrsd times In one short
sermon. It His no lesa grating to hear the fre.
quent use OF the very words from the pulpit
which the boys down town denominate as
"cuss words"
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DUE WEST.
All the News From the Classic City.

All the News From the Classic City.
Due West, 8. C, May q 1893.
The protracted meeting in the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian church continued un.
Til Wednesday night. The pastor. Rev. o. Y
Bonner, did all the preaching. He gave us
some most excellent sermons, and bit all the
neighbors. The services were all we'll attend
ed. u.
Rev. ]. A. Brown has returned from the
Southern Baptist Convention, which met In
Miss ZuIa Brock, who attended the Baptist
Convention, has also returned home.
The Second Presby terry OF the Associate Re
formed Synod Of the South held call meet NEE
ly 10 hear the trial exercises OF Mr.. o. John
son and Mr.. NJ. T. Ellis. The sermons were
sustained az trials for licensure. The Pres
6sFy kes S9In
meeting, addressed them In q few earnest
words, and propopnded the usual questions
DR.. K. s. Cochrane is visiting relatives in
Mr.. Frank Pearson has returned to Clinton
TO complete bis session at the Presbyterian
Dr.. j. M. Todd, who has been sick for some
Rev. o. Y. Bonner LETT for Newberry on Fri.
day to assist in communion services.
Mr.. J. Steele Brlce and brine arrived IN
Town Thursday. Mr.. Brice is rising young
Miss Fuller, Of Finety-sIx. They are visiting
his mother. Mrs. A. NJ. Brice.
Prof j. D. McNeill attended the meeting o
| the Alumni OF the South Carolina College
| which was held in Columbia last week.
Mr.. A. y. Kennedy is having his store paint.
ed. This brightens up the appearance OF that
part Of the town very much. "Go thou and
| do likawise."
Rev. J. K. Edwards preached at Woodruff
on Sabbath, and Mr.. o. johnson at Ora.
Mr.. R. l.. Bell occupied Rev. o. Y. BonneI's
pulpit In the morning, and Mr.. IA. Thomp
| son In the afternoon.
The young ladies gave public entertain
ment on Friday night. There was flower
| show from to . O'Clock, which was intended
| TO amuse as well as Instruct and please. The
entertainment commenced at p. M, consist
| ing OF music, etc. 1t was very much enjoyed
by all. Several young ladies from Abbevillt
attended.
A new set OF pulpit furniture has been pur
chased for the Associate Reformed Presbyte
riau church. 1t is very pretty-Oak upholds
tered In red silk plush
There will be a Demorest Medal contest to
night r.
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LOWNDESVILLE LIFE.
A Good Teacher is Highly Apprecia.
ted by His Patrons-The Children
Have a Nice Time.

Lowndesville, May 22nd, 1893.
Dry, dry. and yet we have had plenty oi
Paradoxical as the above may seem, it is
For about two months, we have had pref
ty good rain, about once week, but The very
high wipds following have 30 rapidly dried
them of, that they have done but little good;
From that, or some other cause, the small
grain crops are almost a failure.
The fall and spring oats, excepting on low.
lands will be hardly worth saving in conse-
eiiher lave to buy more horse feed than they
expected; or not feed quite as we'll as they In
tended.
logues, interspersed with music, vocal and
instrumental. Mrs. Albert Gilbert, Of Bor.
deaux, who managed the organ, accompa MED
by the Rev. H. G. Fennell on the violin. gave
to the pleasure OF the occasion. AS the Press
Banner will receive q communication Civ.
ing more In detail, the order OF exercises, and
where all concerned so admirably acquitted
ize. cannot however refrain from men ton
ing the closing act At the beginning OF the
session, Prof. Huubert offered tgoldi prize
medal TO the pupil who would attain to the
highest general average by the close OF the
session. 1t was shown that Miss Edna Smith
| had carried the prize, TO whom 1t was pre-
senled in little speech by the Rev. j. b
Crout. The next day very peasan!
the Mitchell spring. A very bountlful sup
ply of eatsbles I'm Variety were provided
the fragments of which, would have appeased
the hunger. OF much larger crowd OF people
ChiIdren's day was observed yesterday tn
Smyrna church Rev. J. D. Crout pastor In
charge. large crowd was present. A short
address was given by Supt. E. II. Matthews
remainder Of the hour was given to music.
The Rev. ]. D. Crout, will today begin pro
tracted meeting In Smyrna, will have two
services day, the one at ii q. m, the other 81
| 81 p. m.
MIR. E. j. Huckabee and Master Roscoe
Mosely OF Green wood came up Friday for
few days visit to relatives In our town.
Messers e. w. Harper and ]. NJ. Baker have
each bought themselves. the former quite 6
handsome carriage, the latter, a stilish car
riage and fine horse, and are now frequently
giving their families an afternoon ride.
| Fried chicken is now coming IN, black Der
ries will soon be here, and we'll soon be al
right. Troupe.
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March 8. 1898, 3m

The latest out! homemade low-quarter
shoe at ZIP. Hammond Co. for Sl.S. Good
shoe.
A big lot Of buggy umbrellas just received
at w. Joel Smith & Sons, and at prices cneaP'
er than ever offered before.
We have the fourteen finger" grain cradles
and at bottom prices. w. Joel smith SONS
AS your grain ripens turn your tnousass ts
and steps 10 w. Joel Smith & Sons, Where
you can get the best grain cradle for the least
money.
W.. Joel Smith l. Sons are heavily stocked
with the very best glass fruit jars-"Masons
quarts and half gallons.
w. Joel Smith Sons have the best an Z
largest stock OF summer coats and vests In
town.
If you want neat, cool coat and vest 60 TO
Smith & Sons for 1t.
Reese & DuPre sell the best jewelry for the
least money.
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Never Mind.

What's the use of always fretting,
Al the trials we shall find,
Ever strewn along our pathway
Travel on and "never mind
Travel onward, working, hoping,
Cast no lingering glance behind
At the trials once encountered;
Look ahead and "never mind"
What is past Is past forever;
Let all the fretting be resigned;
II will never help the matter
Do your best, and "never mind
And II those who might befrlend you.
Whom the ties OF nature bind,
Should refuse TO do their duty,
Look TO heaven, and "never mind"
Friendly words are often spoken,
When the feelings are unkind;
Take them for their real value;
Pass them by. and ''never mind"
Fate may threaten, clouds may lower.
Enemies may be combined:
II your trust in God is steadfast,
He will help you, never mind"
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Town Carts Liable for Taxation.

The Attorney General has decided that
town carts, mules. shovels. and 80 forth, are
liable to be listed for taxation. and some OF
our city brethren Of the press seem to be ex'
erclsed thereat. The News and Courier. Tor
instance, is reported to have asked "What
will come nexte" That newspaper, TO be con.
sistent, might possibly get up an "indigna'
ton meeting" to abuse Tillman directly and
indirectly to give the State of South Carolina
8 black eye.
The listing OF corporation personal property
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Is of small consequence one way or another.
except as a pretext for finding fault with the
Government The ruling Of the Attorney
General seems to be right. But right or
wrong, the tax on our surerannuated town
mule and creaky cart will not materially ef'
feet the treasury. The holders OF State bonds
and the owners of county claims needn't
bank much on the tax on our old cart and
mule.
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Abbeville, 8. c.. May 23rd, 1893.

Editor Press and Banner:
bear Sir--If IL Is not too late and you care
10 do so as q piece OF news" should be glad
If you would say that have been requested
by the President OF the South Carolina Col
lege to examine any young men In this COM
munity who may wish to enter the College
next year and that will meet such persons
for that purpose ut the Graded School Build.
ing here on Saturday, June 10th at y O'CLOCK.
Applicants thus examined will not be re-
examined at the College.
Yours truly, w. +. MoncrleH'