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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-05-16
A PIN HOOK CITY.
Charges for Boxing, Drayage and
collection OF Drafts Sending
Freight Around the World.


The cities bordering on to south Cai olina
take more or less interest in and supervision
of South Carolina politics. and those towns
along the Seaboard Air Line Railroad In
many instances would like TO trade with At
lanta.
and Banner goes the people OF that city know
better than any other people how not TO make
1t TO the interest of the country towns 10
trade with that city. There are more delays
aud sharp practices used on customers than
we have found elsewhere.
Our experience leads us to believe that no
body in that city keeps anything In stock, but
merely soicits orders. many of which they
mers to the most provoking delays.
For many day no dealer in printers sup
plies outside of Atlanta has charged us fol
boxing, drayage, or expense OF collecting 9
draft.
When an Atlanta agent was In town moi
long ago We spoke TO him on the subject. He
replied that some Of the customers were W III
ing to pay these extra charges, but that bis
house did not Insist on anybody paying them
If they "kIcked."
Another and most provoking circumstance
attendant upon trading with Atlanta Is the
delay occasioned In receiving goods from thai
city.
The Seaboard Air Line road runs directly te
Abbeville from Atlanta. The train comes
this way every evening. and If freight wat
put on the cars 1t must of necessity be on the
road no longer than 1t takes freight train tc
run to Abbeville.
Notwithstanding this fact. the Atlantis
houses insist on sending freight around the
world, bv way of Seneca and Hodges. The
town OF Abbeville is on branch o
a branch from the main line OF the
r. & D. system, and, as far as we can now re
call, no freight has ever been received here ir
less than four days, and sometimes muct
longer time is required after shipment from
Atlanta.
This, taken in connection with the fact o
| the almost interminable delay in shipping
and the frequent shipment by detachments
makes II not desirable 10 trade with littl'
Din hook town that has TO sent off for tn,
Identical Items they are presumed 10 keep II
stock.
Goods come promptly from Richmond a
soon as the cars can come. The same is tru
OF other olties along the Seaboard Air Line
but 1t takes so long to get goods from Atlant
that we almost forget that we ever gave tn
| order
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-05-16
SCIENTIFIC FARMING.
Adopting Methods by Which the Soil
Hay be Removed.

In going to White Hall few days ago. the
editor of the Press and Banner thought the
crops were looking well, and ne knew 1e%s Una,
and down the hills. This is genuine science
applied to agriculture, and shows marked
progress In the business upon which, In real
fty all prosperity must depend. For instance
II the land is too rich, how else CO uld the
farmer better reduce the excess OF fertility
than by Ieeching the ground running his
burrows up and down the hill? Again: Sup,
pose we have q wet SIMMER anu tne iaIo
should be too wet for the crop, how else
could the water be easier gotten rio OF IMAM
by allowing it to run OF down the hill
Sometimes the soil Is very deep on the clay
is no easier way In getting down TO the red
clay, which Is always so productive, after the
TOD soil Is removed The top soil being
great i'm pediment to the growth OF crops, as
farm, IL is q cheering sight to see the rows
laid Off in scientific manner up and down
the hills SO as TO remove the oojectionaole
soil that covers so much OF our rolling bill
We noticed still another pleasing feature
of the fields. Where ditches were not cut
by the spade and shovel, the rows were
plowed across the hillside IN such manner ,sd
im portant and otherwise expensive work OF
ditching the hill acIoss the rows. BY this
method the expense OF the old style terrace
Is entirely saved. the oid style Terrace ace was was
moisture fn sections, which made the growth
of the crops uneven. The terrace caused the
crops above to grow q different size from
that part of the field which was ditched, on
which the rows were run up and down The
hill, and to this eXtont marred the symmetry
and beauty OF the crops while the sheen OF
the living green was reflected In the light OF
the sun.
the excessive strength OF lands by gulleys and
| rows up and down the hills is working a
great change in the country. The soil is
| being rapidly carried down the hills into the
useless valleys. leaving in sight the beautifn
| red clay to cheer the farmer and grow. h1s
| crops In evenness OF size and convenience for
gathering.
Under the old terrace place of saving the
sol, and moisture the farmer was put TO grea,
| Inconvenience In gathering the heavy crops
| In the fall. The terraces themselves were In
the way of wagons TO haul off the crops
while under the scientific plan OF leechine
and ditching 1t makes very little differenc!
whether any wagon goes Into the Hello
at all. ,
Under the advanced skillfull and scientific
methods of ditching and running the furrow
| up and down the hills we may soon expect 6
great revolution in the agricultural interests
| OF this country. There Is nothing like science
TO improve land, and TO carry Off the excess
! I've productive strength which Is everywhere
| to be found In our lands.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-05-16

crowd TO the front OF the stand and In a very
loud and clear voice said "The meeting Will
come 10 order. The meeting will please
come TO order. Please get quiet. The exer-
clses of the day will be opened with prayer
by the Rev. J. NJ. Mercer"
Rev. J. M. Mercer OF Greenville then STEP
ped forward and made the opening prayer.
At the conclusion OF the prayer Governor
Tillman announced that there were present
to-day the advance guard OF the young wo-
men who would soon fill the halls OF this
magnificent building. young women who
came from every county and section oil Inc
State. the Young ladies of the Winthrop Col
lege; they would render song. The song
was sweetly sung by tile sixty young ladies OF
the college.
Promptly at the noon hour, after the ap-
plause which followed the song had suosided. +.
Governor Tillman stepped to the front OF the
stand and began to deliver his Introductory
address. IL took the Governor exactly three
quarters OF an hour to deliver his address,
and throughout he was time and time again
interrupted py vociferous applause. Govern.
or Tillman's speech seemed 10 make great
impression upon his hearers. and the closing
portion OF II created considerable comment
among people OF all classes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-05-16

Go TO w. Joel Smith & Son for icecream
churns. They have the gem" the latest and
best style.
w. Joel Smith Il Sons are head quarters
for base. balls and bats.
We have a beautiful line of gents white and
lip Int coloreu summer vests. Prices are right
come and see them. W. Joel Smith
Sous.
at Smith & Sons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-05-16

County Sunday School Conference, NJ. E.
Church South, will be held at Mt. Carmel,
Thursday and Friday "a, and 25, May. 1894.
The Introductory sermon will be preached by
Rev. A. B. Watson, Wednesday night $50
r PROGRAM.
1900 a. m:.Devotional service. Rev. f. W.
ORGANIZATION.
Introduction.-Aim and Scope OF the Sun.
day School Conference. George c.
Hodges.
Reports Successes recounteGI, Failures Ia
mented and Improvements prom
ised. Delegates Social Meeting.
AFTERNOON.
3 $S0. 60 Reports ssss See above1 ,n,.,... 81,
1e'ts sss 81 r. Ssyor pssss Kss
4:30. Question Box:-Answers by P. l.. Stur.
key, James Cothran.
EVENING.
sl5 The Best Method for Systematic Bible
Study. C. V. Hammond, Rev. Fl. w.
Bays.
1000. q. m.-Opening.
1918. Reports. (See a0Ove.)
l0.45. The Sunday-School Library and It's
contents. ]. F. Lyon, F. B. Gary.
AFTERNOON.
30O-The Unconscious Influence Of Conse-
Grated Teacher. Rev. E. G. Price,
J. D. Fouchee.
$3.50. Symposium.-How can l contribute
during the coming year 70 the greater
efficiency Of MY Sunday-Schol Short
speeches not over minutes, open to
the entire Conference.
I:3O. Reports of Copmittees and Mtscellane-
Gus Business.
Methodist Minutes and Superintendent of
Sunday-Schools With one delegate for every
fifty on.the roll within the county will compose
the Conference. Superintendents are urged
to have delegates to the Conference elected
Immediately. Preserve this program, and
keep your eye on that symposium.
GEORGE c. HODGES,
President.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-05-16
A, II, p. Church Directory.

Pastor-Rev. F. Y. Pressly.
Service every Sabbath at II 30 a. m. and 7.30
o. no. Prayer meeting Wedn nesday night.
sabbath School 1880 a. IN. superintendent,
c. D. Haddon.
All persons are cordially Invited 10 attend
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-05-16
School No tice.

WILL BE IN MY OFFICE AT Ahbevillt
i for the transaction of business every sale
d,y and every Saturday except the first Sat
mr. laws in each month"; w. 7. MILFORD.
May /, 1894. School commissioner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-05-16
GEO. W. JONES.
A Gallant Old Soldier Goes 10 His
Reward.

Capt. Geo w. Jones, of Cokesbury, died at
his home on Sunday, May 18th. after a pro-
three years old and had spent his entire lie
on the Saluda side Of this county, except q
few years he resided In Williamson.
He was Captain in the late war and known
as one OF the most fearless and gallant OF the
many brave soldiers of the Lost Cause. He
leaves an aged wife and one son 10 mourn his
loss. y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-05-16

Always remember the "Racket Store" when
you want to buy anything.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-05-16

At Il.4O the exercises OF the day began
Governor Tillman forced his way through th'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
WAS HUNGRY AND MAD
Tony Smith a Big Colored Man,
Part Indian
BEATS HIS WHITE WIFE HORRIBLY.
she Is Merely child w Oman-BmIrh
Arrested ana = Revolver Taken
Aau from Him

she is Merely a Child w Oman-Sm1rh
Arrested ana = Revolver Taken
Away from Him.
Tony Smith, a half breed Indian and
colored man, is in the city jail on a serious
charge, that of wife beating.
smith lives in the south part OF town.
He weighs about $50 pounds and il mar
ried to a little white girl, whom the po-
lice say is only about II years old.
Yesterday when Smith went to work
in the corn field he left orders with his
wife to bring his dinner out to him. he
came into the house a little before noon
hungry and mad, and demanded to know
why his wishes had not been complied
with. No explanation suited him and
he proceeded to get satisfaction in his
own brutal way.
He knocked his wife down and beat
her horribly, using a hedge stick nearly
an inch through for the purpose Her
back and arms and other portions
Of her body bear sickening evidence
of the terrible treatment today, so
the neiQhbors say, and she is
hardly able to be around She got away
from him once and ran toward some of
the neighbors, but he called on her to
stop or he would shoot her. and she was
afraid to 60 any farther. He caught her
and, the story is, dragged her back to the
gate, where he proceeded to beat her
again. The woman was screaming, and
a man, who was driving by. called to
Smith to desist or he would send police
man out after him.
you had better send two" replied
Smith.
The man drove up town aud told Off
Ger Campbell about it. Campbell went
out there In the afternoon and found
Smith at work in a corn field. Smith
declared he would not come along and
the officer was obliged to disarm him of
a revolver and threaten him with shoot
ing before he could induce him to come
to the station.
Smiths case came up in police court
this morning but was continued till Mon
day.
When Smith was arrested he declared
to the officer that he had whipped his
wife whenever ne wanted to and would
do it again. The woman says she will
get a divorce from him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
WILL SUE FOR LIBEL.

John and Eliza Young Released from
Guardianship and Stewart win sue.
In the probate court by their attorney,
A. p. Jetmore, John and Eliza Young
have applied for rehearing Of their
guardianship case and the application
has been granted by Probate Judge Elli-
OFT and the case has been dismissed.
1t will be remembered that Mr. and
Mrs. Young were tried a week ago last
Friday at the suggestion of their son-in-
law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. w. fl.
Stewart, and found to be Of unsound
mind. They are very old people and
live on Linn creek southeast of Topeka.
In the petition for d rehearing 1t ii al
legged that the Youngs had no knowledge
of what the case was against them and
only knew that they had been summoned
by the deputy sheriff to appear before
the probate judge on that day and not
until they did SO did they
know that they were to be tried for I'M
soundness OF mind; that they were not
ready for trial, and they further al.ege
that the trial was instituted by the Stew
arts with view to making il impOssi-
BILE for the Youngs legally 20 take
charge of their own property; that the
Stewards had beeu trying for years in
various ways to secure the property of
the petitioners; that in the recent case
the Stewards went to neigh bors Of the
Youngs and offered them money to tes-
tify to their insanity.
In view of all these charges MIR.
Stewart now threatens to sue the Youngs
for libel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
PLUCKY MRS. RODEY.
Hung on to One Remaining Line After
the Buggy Had Upset

Hung on to One Remaining Line After
the Buggy Had Upset.
Mrs. E. Rodey, of North Topeka. mar
rowly escaped a terrible death Ia a rum
away accident last evening at the corner
of Eighth street and Kansas avenue.
She was driving one horse harnessed
to light buggy. While she was turn
ing the corner the horse became little
more than usually spirited and in hold
ing him back Mrs Rodey broke one line.
OF course the horse began to run One
of the buggy wheels struck the street car
track and the buggy upset.
Mrs. Rodey was dragged several feet
on the pavement but she had presence Of
mind enough to hold on to the line tn at
was left until the horse could be
stopped.
She was bruised considerably, but not
very seriously injured and is able to be
mp today. The buggy was badly smash
ed and the harness broken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
1T viii BE Celebrated by the Army at Ham
ilton Hall.

Major Sully returned last night on the
Rock Island road from the great camp
meeting which he has been conducting
at Kansas City for the past ten days with
great success and gratifying results to
the Army.
Tonight, the much talked OF "HalleIu-
jah wedding" takes place in Hamilton
hall, and previous to the exercises in the
hall there will be a parade, which will
start from the Salvation tent on Quincy
street at 7:15, and march up the avenue.
All the Salvationists will wear sashes Of
the stars and stripes, and the parade will
be headed by ten bridesmaids IN white
costumes.
The bride and groom will both arrive
today from the east and west, respective
ly, but they will not make their appear
ance till the Ceremonies commence in
the hall
a number Of the salvationists have
been going over town during the day
with s string band advertising the affair
Staff Captain Mcfarland, Of the Texas
district, viii assist in the proceedings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
A STUDY IN DIALECT.
Three Assyrfan PeddIers in Police Court
RYAN Assault Case Dismissed

Three Assyrtan Tseddlers in Police Court
Ryan Assault Case Dismissed.
There was famous study in dialect in
police court this morning. Three Assyr-
Ian peddlers were up for fighting.
On Cmplaint Of one of them. Officers
Jenkins Capron and C0llum went down
% Crane street about supper time last
evening and found each one trying to
''iay it onto" the others. After mature
consideration the officers concluded to
take all Of them in, aud they did.
Their names were Sol. laden, Masif
Shaded and Hatlxel AIuhskwy. aud there
was jolly time when they tried to tell
about il in court this morning.
Shaded talks: II tell We. See? I tell
We right Seer Homes troot We all
'latlons- We all fun. Seeg Ne jump
On he back. We 'Iations. We no mad
Play lots. Seer
The Judge thought he saw, and a. the
testimony seemed all about the same be
concluded to discharge them
They were very happy about 1t. and
after il was all over they gathered out in
front of the station, formed "three- cor
nsred circle and kissing all around de-
clared the strike of.
J. d, Bartlett. a railroad man from
Leavenworth, had been drunk. He con-
fessed his weakness and was assessed 50
3. l. Carson, the much abused. got his
assault case against Blacksmith James
Ryan before the court next Carson has
some household goods stored in the room
above Rvan's shop and wanted them this
week. He owed Ryan $50 for rent and
Ryan would not give the goods upt 0 the
Pxpressman that came after them. Car
son was there and as fast as he would
move the goods out into the hall Ryan
would put them back into the room
again. This interesting little cere-
mony continued for some time
but it resulted In the holding Of
the goods BY Ryan in spite of the
screams OF Carson. The latter then pro
ceeded to get even by having him arrested
After considerable testimony had been
introduced the city attorney became dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
DIR. nj. O'BRIEN DEAD.
An Honored Citizen Of Topeka
Passes Away.
Ills LAST ILLNESS WAS SHORT

Due TO an Attack or Typho- ETa1arIa1
Fever-The Funeral Will Take
Place ~ v O'Clock Tomorrow Morn
Ing
DR.. B. O'Brien died at 4:05 yesterday
afternoon at his home, 319 Topeka ave-
nue., after a painful illness of ten days.
DIR. O'Brien left about three weeks ago
for a trip In Colorado and Utah, and when
he returned was taken down with typho-
-malarial fever which developed into in
fammation Of the bowels y hich WAS
the direct cause or his death
DR.. O'Brien was an old resident of
Kansas He was born in Ireland in 1912,
came to this country in 1854, and in 1859
moved to Leavenworth and entered the
service Of the United States army, where
he was attached to the hospital corps.
He spent tive years in this service and
then took d course in medicine, gradual
ing from the 8ellvue Medical college.
Brooklyn. lie then enlisted as second
Lieutenant Ia the First artillery at Fit.
Leavenw0rth and was afterward promot-
ed to the position Of first lieutenant in
the Fourth artillery
DR. O'Brien did service in the Apache
war ia Arizona and New Mexico in 1871,
being stationed at WhiDple barracks. He
was afterward stationed at the Preside
at San Francisco, and then at FIT Marcy,
New Mexico His command was then
sent east to Madison barracks near Sack
ett's harbor, N. T.. and finally transferred
to TT. Warren, in Boston harbOr.
In 1888 his eyesight was permanently
injured by the re nature discharge of d
gun and in S. p ember Of the same
year. he was placed on the retired list by
act Of congress and has since drawn
pay as q retired army officer.
lie then moved to Topeka where he
had large property interests and was
elected secretary of the Topeka Water
Supply company in which he was a
stakeholder. When the company sold
out to an eastern syndicate, he resigned
his position and a short time afterwards
was elected secretary Of the state board of
health. lie held this position until the
change OF state administration last year,
when he was succeeded by DR.. Dykes
Dr. O'Brien was a very active man and
though possessed of considerable wealth,
was iii at ease without employment Of
some kind. He lived an active life. He
was respected by every one and was an
intimate friend of the late Senator
Plumb He was a member or the Cath
Ollie church.
The hereaved family consists of Mrs.
DR.. O'Brien aud daughter ollie, who re-
Gently completed her studies at Notre
Dame. The funeral will BE- held Thurs
day morning at 9 O'Clock from the Church
Of the Assumption on West Eighth
street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
.WATER ZOE LAkE VIEW.

The Directors Propose to Build "A Drain
1000 Feet Long.
The directors Of the Lake View Fish
ing club are having specifications made
for big drain which they calculate will
procure for them ana their fish a better
water supply.
1t is the plan Of the directors TO tap
Baldwin'a creek, a good stream that
drains about 1000 acres. To tap the
creek tile drain 1000 feet Ia length il
necessary. and the specifications FOR this
work are being made preparatory to adj
vertising for bids. A dam in the creek
will also be made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
LOCAL MENTION.

Frank ID. McCallum. at one time,
years ago, book-keeper in the Santa Fe
auditing department, but at present pro-
prietor Of the Washington hotel in Kan
sas City. will take charge Of The Ma
tional hotel in Topeka, next Monday, as
manager.
James A. Smith began q suit for di-
vorce from Cordelia Smith today in the
district court. They were married in
Emporia in August, 1890, and have no
children living. He alleges that since
their marriage she has been guilty Of in
fidelity.
Br. IL A. Heath Of the Kansas Farmer
says since his paper declared it's usual
quarterly dividend within one Fer cent
4 Kansas man has made an offer to pur-
chase the paper. The would-be buyer
wanted to move the paper TO his town la
Central Kansas. The present stock
holders refused 10 sell their interests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
HER HUSBAND ENJOINED.
Sophie Koch Prevents Henry Koch From
Throwing stones a. Her.


Sophie Koch, who has a divorce case
pending, petitioned the district court to-
day for q restraining order to prevent
her husband, Henry Koch, from throw
ing stones through her window. She
lives in Parkdale, and makes living by
taking in washing.
She says she got tired of supporting a
husband, especially an abusive one, so
she began divorce proceedings Since
then she alleges Mr.. Koch goes to her
house and throws stones through her
window TO such an extent that she can't
pursue her trade at washing clothes.
She also objects because Koch tries to
induce her children, Of whom there are
three, to leave home and 60 with him.
The temporary restraining order was
granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-29
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.


Items of Interest About Topeka People and
Visitors In Town.
The younger set Of the Oxfords gave
dance at Vinewood last evening. Dane
ing made the time pass enjoy ably for
Misses Vera Low, Josephine Colby, Olive
Lewis, Leila Saxton, Libbie Hazlett, Caro-
PenfieId. Lottie Bowes, Jessie SheIla-
barger, Nellie Post, Fannie and F1ossie
Moon, Josephine Joerger. Ivah Davis,
Edna McClintock, Myrtle Davis, Mabel
Quigley, BERTHE Ryus, Kate Post, Julia
Whitmer, Leila Hord, Edna Morehouse,
Lillian Whitlock, Bernice Mcdonald,
Mabel Baker, Bessie Moss, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Dinner, and hrs. DR.. Ashton,
Messrs. Jay Keller, Rassie Bennett,
Frank dinner, Tom Clements, Frank
Whitmer, Robert Cunningham. Frank
Cain, Dave Harvey, Fred Nc
GifRn, Nat Taylor, Fred Gil
lett, Allen Lauck, Harmon Ryus,
Dave Lakin, Wilson Lauck, Walter
Smith. Oscar Woiverton, Clyde Grubbs,
Dean Low, Frank Davis, Floyd McDon-
aid. Hal Hazlett Ernest MedIicott, Harry
Wood, VIII Wadsw0rth, Howard Wood,
and C. E Chamberlain.
Mrs. IL. c. Lewis, of Kansas City, is
visiting Mrs. n. ]. Burdick, az 1923 Har-
rison street, also Postmaster J. B. Fugate
Of Newton
Mrs. Howard Bird entertained q few
friends this afternoon.
Dir. d. E Sewers left Monday for Dem
yer. WHARF Ia will meet his wife. who