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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-04
The News and Courler's Model.
Office of the Attorney General.
COLUMBIA, 8. G., July g.. Il

COLUMBIA, s. c., July 5, 1870. (
NY Dear Kimpton: Parker arrived
last evening and spoke of the q. and
G. matter etc. told him that l had
jurt written you fully on that matter
and also about the old Bk bills. Do
you understand fully the plan OF the
G.. and Q. enterprise2 It is proposed
to buy $3.50, 900 worth of the G. and G.
stock. This with the $433, 900 of stock
held by the State will give entire con-
troll to us. The Laurens branch will
be sold in February by decree OF the
court and will cost not more than $5O,-
900 and probably not more than $40,'
900. The Spartanburg and Union can
also be got without difficulty. We
shall then have in G. and @. 16S miles,
in Laurens 81 and s. & w. 70 miles,
all 269 miles-equipped and running
put 8 first mortgage OF $2o, ,OOo
mile on this-seu the bonds at S5 or
80 and the balance, after paysng all
outlaws for cost and repairs is immense
over S2 OOO, 900. There is mint OF
money in this, or I am fool. Then
we will soon compel the s. @. r. r.
to fall into our hands and complete
the connection to Ashville, N. G.
There is an indefinite range for expan-
sion of power before us. Write me
fully and tell me of anything you
want done. My last letter was very
full. Harrison shall be attended to at
once. l don't think Neagle will make
any trouble. Parker hates Neagle and
magnifes his intentions.
Yours truly,
D. H. Chamberlain.
No, "Sir Hubert" is no fool. He
knows good thing when he sees it.
The idea of the writer of the above
letter presuming to address South
Carolinian on the question of morali-
ty. 1t is sickening in its hypocrisy
and The News and Courier publishes
this indirect reflection on gentlemen
whom it knows to be pure and up
right, needs it: "Praise from SIR
Hubert. "-Edgeleld Advertiser.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-04

Q. w. HERS was the first wit
on the stand; said that he had ex-
he'd the body of Kearse and death
lied from wounds and bruises.
next witness was j. f.. Vain.
Nv the bodies, one Of which was
Sse. That the man and the woman
both buried in the same pine box
before had been left on the
kround all night in the cold.
Z DIR. Martin Bellinger was the next
Illness on the stand. lie stated that
he request of the solicitor he had
he to the place of burial and had
klcted an examination of the bod
Hannah Walker and John
E, after having them exhumed.
was on the 11th. He found that
two murdered persons, the old
her and her son had SimDlV been
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q
cyclones path. Further details can
not be had tonight.
GUTHRIE, Oklahoma, Oct. 29.-A
cyclone swept over stretch of coun-
try about 90 miles East of here at 7:3O
o'clock last night, devastating dis
trict several miles long and probably
q hundred yards wide. The farm
and house of VIM. Toby was first in
the path of the storm. The building
was destroyed and Toby was probably
fatally injured. The other members
of his family escaped.
Half a mile further North, the
Mitchell postofiice and store was lifted
bodily into the air, carried hundred
yards and dashed into the earth. The
building was smashed into splinters
and postmaster M. T. Mullin and his
wife, who lived in the building, were
killed. Their bodies were found this
morning. They died clasped in each
others arms. Two sticks were driven
through Mr.. Mullins skull, but there
was not scratch on the body OF his
wife. The mullins came here from
Rock Island, Ill. The farm house OF
Abner Jones was also wrecked and
many smaller buildings were destroy
ed, trees uprooted and crops ruined.
Rumors are current here that the
same storm did frightful damage fur
ther in Payne County and that sever
al persons were killed there, but up to
a late hour to night no particulars are
obtainable.
There was tremendous fall Of rain
here and considerable damage was
done by washout and the carrying oil
of crops.
AT Wewoka, l. T., the cyclone de-
stroyed Governor Browns store, a new
church and four other buildings.
Several persons were hurt but none
seriously.
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mot guilty.
THAT it is not advisable for the ju-
ry to draw any inference prejudicial
to the defendants by reason of their
failure to take the stand and testify in
the case as witness.
'"That the law presumes every man
TO be innocent until he is proved to be
guilty, and until proof OF guilt, be-
yond reasonable doubt, has been ad-
duced against the prisoners they are
not called upon to open their mouths
in their defence.
THAT in doubtful cases where the
minds of the jury may be wavering
between the guilt or innocence OF the
prisoners the proof of good character
should be thrown into the scales In
favor of innocence and resolve the
doubt in behalf of the accused.
This morning at II o'clock the de-
fence closed. The evidence was begun
this morning by the testimony OF II.
N. Folk, who swore that Sandy Camp
BELLS reputation was bad and that he
would not believe him on oath. On
the cross examination Folk admitted
that he was interested in the case and
had subscribed money to the defence.
d. N. Warn swore the same as Folk
and admitted that he had subscribed
money TO the defence. =,
DIR. ID. M. lIiers swore that he would
not believe Sandy Campbell on oath.
lie too had contributed to the defence.
w. N. Jones swore Sandy Camp,
BELLS reputation was bad. On the
cross examination he stated he was
interested in the case and had paid
money for the defence. All OF his bias
was in their favor.
O.P. Folk swore Sandy Campbell's
reputation was bad and that he would
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07

For MEMS FINE DRESS and BUSI- NESS SUITS in the best Imported Fab ricks, Suits that are unexcelled in work manship and finished by the best mer- chant tailors. Suits that were made to sell for SIS and $20, but we will not hold them as the entire stock must be sold.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07

For a MANS SUIT, Neat Check and Plaids, plain colors, light and dark Cas- simeres, Cheviot Dress and Unfinished Worsted and Clay Worsted. never before sold for less than SIP.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07

For the latest style in MEMS SUITS, Sack or Frock, all new and stylish pat terms, Imported and Domestic materials. There is not an old suit in the lot, every garment made for this seasons trade and if we had not made this purchase we could not offer them for less than s15.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
What Shall Be Done With the Tramp?

roads or in some stone quarry, but these
passed, the tramp tramps with redonbled
Zest and energy. There are instances on
record of tramps reformed into respectable
and industrious members OF society. but
they arc the exceptions that point the rule
What the American Ant-Tranap Society
is anxious to secure is concerted action
on the part OF al the States This, Of
course, would be the most effective way
of dealing with the matter. Isolated
efforts simply drive the tramp from place
to place without causing him to change
his mode OF living. Work no doubt is
the only agency whereby the regeneration
OF the tramp species can be brought about,
but unless wandering Willie begins 10 feel
that there is no place whore he can lead
life OF Incidence and beggary, he will
simply shIn those localities where the
screws are put upon him. and seek others,
where his lines may be east in easier places.
When the tramp finds out that he must
work or get off the face OF the earth, !"
he will choose the former alternatiye-per-
haps, but not until then.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
Workingmen and Coast Defenses.

ii is difficult to understand why an Or
ganizaiion OF American workingmen should
oppose the creation OF a system of coast de-
lenses, but nevertheless it is fact that
they have done so and in New York, at
that. The Central Labor Union OF that
city held meeting few evenings ago
and entered protest against the Squire
bill, upon ihe ground that coast defenses
would neccSSitate an Increase OF the army
and that 4 large standing army would be
a menace 10 The liberties OF the people.
This, OF course is the baldest nonsense.
In the first place the presence OF coast
defenses would not condition an increase
OF The army. for they would require no
garTisons. Again, even if tie army should
be Increased 10 twice its present numbers,
there would be no menace to anybody'S
liberties, because, firstly, the force would
be spread over an immense area in very
attenuated divisions; and, second. the same
power that creates the army can abolish 1t.
No workingnaan need lose any sleep over
the possibility or such increase.
on the other hand, however, it is to
The morning times., 1896-03-02
THE PITT DIAMOND.
Valuable Jewel Found by slave In
the Year IT0I.
weStmInster Gazette

West minister Gazette
The Pitt diamond was found BIZ a slave.
in the Partial mines on the Kistna in I-OI,
and he escaped TO The coast with il. I'm
fortunately he took al English skipper INTO
his secret The skipper took him on beard.
and having obtained possession Of the.
jewel, flung the slave into the sea. He
afterward sold thc diamond. SGuanders.,t
the money IN dissipation and finally, in u
mt OF deiiriam tremeBS and remOrSe. not
inappropriately hanged himself
Meantime the diamond had come into
the hands OF Mr. Thomas Pitt. The governor
OF Fort st. George against whom certain
charges were made in connection with it.
In an account of his dealing with it which
he wrote Pitt said he bought il from a
diamond merchant named JanChund Coz
something over EGO 600.
The diamond was cnt in London, and in
the process, which lasted two wears it was
reduced from 410 to 1856 81 k1ratS. III
1411 the Duke OF Orleans purchased It for
s135,Oo0. and. rs the Dust obtained in the
cutting was valued at from $1,000 to
$4,000, Pitt must have Eetted at least
100000 by his venture. With this he
restored the fortunes Of he ancient house
Of Pitt, which was destined Iater on to
give England two OF her greatest states
men and orators"
Pitt must have been glad TO get rid or
the jewel. for he knew little rest while it
was IN his possession He was constantly
haunted by the fear OF losing or being
robbed OF it, SO that it was with great
difficulty he could ever be induced 10 ex-
| hibitit, even to his most intimate friends
While he had it Pitt, il is said. never
slept two nights running under the same
roof He moved about Caprieionsly, or in
disguise, and never gave previous notice
I OF his arrival to or departure from town. -
I'm 1892 the whole of the French RcgaHa
disappeared, ana with il the Pitt" now
the Regent diamond. 1t was afterward
recovered, however, and is now to be seen
at the Louvre. 1t has been estimated to 10
worth 94S0 900.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

In the city OF Fond ia Lac, in Wisconsin,
a convention has been in session during the
past week whose aim is to suppress or
diminish the tramp evil. The American
Anti-Tramp Society has industriously col
lected statistics to show to what extent
the nuisance prevails in this country and
is seeking with laudablc patience and
perseverance to discover the most effective
remedy. 1t viii not lack suggestions, for
the tramp problem has been wrestled with
assidaously aad pra yerfFlly 10y all sorts
of philanthropic individuals and associa-
tons. None of these however, has been
appreciably successful, and it is TO he
feared that the American Anti-Tramp So
ciety will not have much better luck.
The frampis sin gcneris.'' He is welded
to his idols. The ma jority OF the species
are tramps. not from necessity, but from
! choice. They will not work if they can
possibly avoid it, and The occasional iDcar
ceration for q longer or shorter period
in some county jail is simply change Of
form in idicncss. Periods occur some
times, of course, OF peculiar hardship in
the form CT enforced working on county
The morning times., 1896-03-02
The Times Will suspend--on These Conditions.

Our beloved contemporary, the Evening Star, con-
times tot sh its stereotyped claim OF having the largest
circulation in spite of contradictory statements
1t also sometimes if the figures in its
much claim changed, lnasmuch as they
made to show large articulation stormy inclem
days fair and pleasant weather. Notwithstanding
the fat everybody knows there is then not great
d dem, d TO- ~awspapers.
The are 'er things besides the news columns and
circulation tents Of the Star that peculiar, and
one of them It's excessive modesty. For years that
paper has in its opinion held the medal for integrity
The Star was right as it always is, standing
line in its news features until the New York yacht
but since that time its boasts of honesty have been p
cipally confined to circulation statements Other
papers publish statements which should be entitled
credit but all of them according to the
Star and this remarkable assertion published every
Saturday, as follows:
1t is easily possible for newspaper with an elastic
conscience to swell its legitimate circulation enormously
order deceive advertisers by sending out thousands
of papers to newstands which returnabe and which
are in returned but nevertheless included in what
purports to be an honest statement OF circulation.
Intelligent advertisers however, Judge by results,
and bogus calculations don't give them.
The circulation of the Star is many thousands in
of any other Washington paper and is believed to be
fully five times that OF any afternoon contemporary
The Times has been and is thorn in the side of
the Star much that its has been trying
purchase this paper through outside IN order
get it of the way In the above statement the Star
claims have circulation many thousands in OF
any other Washington paper and fully five times that of
any afternoon contemporary"
If the Star will prove its assertion to the
satisfaction of any reputable committee The
Times Will suspend publication and leave the
newspaper field open to the Star and the Post,
without demanding penny as compensation
Readers will doubtless remember that The Times
,5a1I,-
charity if the Star would substantate the above claim
but of these offers have been accepted because
discreet contemporary does not attempt to make good its
statement. Once again The Times challenges the Star
and this time the proof involves the existence of
full contemporary. Will the Star dare accept?
The morning times., 1896-03-02

The ladies who compose the national
society OF the Daughters of the American
Revolution have set themselves the noble
task sf raising u quarter of million of col
lars with which Ia erect a building in Wash
ingtonthat shailScrvc Al once as i memorial
10 the founders of the nation and as a
museum for the preservation of relics re-
laiing to that epoch i'll orr history. 1t is
he intention tina, this structure shall also
contain a hall III which they can hold their
conventions and which ma be utilized for
similar purposes ny other bodies.
Such structure devoted 10 such a pur
pose viii lie notable addition to the many
rdificcs or national fame and importance
which the Capital already contains. IL
will l,e unique in that il will commemorate
a period ia the worlds history that marked
the dawn OF the rule of the people, not
only in the northern half of the American
ointment. but for tie southern port on Of it
also. 1t pointed the way for liberty loving
people the world over. From the struggle
az that time have sprung results that
served 10 lead the minds of men in new
directions, that awakened new aSpirat tons
every where The republic TO which it gave
The morning times., 1896-03-02

be assumed that every American working
man axes pride in mainia ming the dignity
OF his country and wants it to be able
10 present good front in the event il
should have 10 try conclusions with a
foreign power. Suppose that the yene-
zuelan bubble had net been so speedily
pricked by the good sense OF the people of
the United States and Great Britain, but
had developed into u serious affair. what
protection would all our great coast cities
have had against the big guns of England's
fleets? The best assurance OF peace is 10
be prepared for war. The nation that is
known 10 be able TO hold its own, either
in defensive or offensive warfare, is likely
to be let alone. 1t is the wcakiings or the
never readies' that are badgcred and
oppressed.
Workingmcn, however. have anof her most,
substantial, even If less patriotic. reason
for supporting the policy of coast defenses.
Into their pockets would go the bulk of all
the appropriations. For American work
ingmen TO do what the New York Central
Labor Union did is worse than foolishness.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
She Got The Place.

An Irish domestic once obtained stu
alton hy The use Of her national Wit, under
somewhat ulprnnsinE conditions. She
iiad applied 10 Mrs. Van Nobbs for work
rs a cook, and Mrs. Van MOTIFS asked:
How tong dad you live in your last
place
Tree weeks. ma am" answered Bridget.
Way did you leave il so soone''
'-Oi couldn't gil along wild dc lady; she
was 50 old and cranky"
But / may be old and cranky, too"
said Mrs Van Nohhs.
Cranky yc may be nIa' am, said Bridget,
promptly, for faces is sometimes desavin',
sur old. Hiryerr'
She was enga gcd on the spot.-Pearson'
weekly.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
CLOAK ROOM AND GALLERY.

Its no use to combat the idea people
have formed that savage tribes eat raw
meat and that men are ever eaten alive -
said Assistant Curator HouEh OF the Ma
tional Museum 10 The Times yeSt erIlay.
the people. becoming convinced once
OF the idea. always retain il. W hen books
and ma gazine articles make allegations,
repeated ia varied form year after year,
people believe them. no matter how far
from actual fact they may be.
chronological research proves that all
tribes, cannahaiStic and otherwise. COOK
all their meat. This Information is valuable
to Us, but to the outside world it is ST.
only TO prove that the falIaces are many
which are regarded as fact
The morning times., 1896-03-02

birth has been the beacon light whose
cheering rays have given comfort to all
men that have sought TO shake the rule OF
despotism aud its progress has been alii1c
the hope and inspiration of those that Ia'or
for greater freedom of body and mind.
The undertaking III which the Daughters
of the American Revolution have thus en-
gagged will appeal to all the people Of the
United States. 1T is one in the success
OF which every patriotic American win
take pride. That il Is going to be pushed
forward with all possible energy and speed
no one can doubt who has noted the sue
cess which the women OF the land have
achieved in other equally notable enter
priSes. The twelve thousand women
who now compose the order WELD ire
mendous influence, and they Will exert it
to the full in this, their pet scheme.
They viii not fail in securing the co-opera-
ton Of thousands Of men, aud il is TO he
expected that the Sons OF the Revolution
will give all possible assistance.
Westinghouse viii watch the underi a X
ing with no little interest, nor be missing
from among those who contribute to its
consummati on.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
TIMELY HUMOR.
4 PRESIDENTIAL ALPHABET.

a PRESlD EN- TlAL ALPHA I.
As for Allison,
B-AcKinlcy Bill,
C-Is for Cleveland.
Just a -kecpin' suu,
DIS Tor David,
Also SuTnamed Hill.
Els for l1Ikins,
Rorkm' with a viii.
F-IS for Fora ker.
Always wantin' more,
G-IS Tor German,
lis fer Hoar.
lis for Ingalls,,
lis for Jones,
Ks for Kyle and
lis for Lowndes.
Ms for Morton,
Ms Tor mt
U-Is for Olney,
Never Sayin' it.
P-Is for Platr, sir,
Q-Is for Quay,
Rs for Russell,
Stevenson, they say.
T-lS Tor Tillman,
Causing much unrest
us for unity,
WIS for Wilson,
Kills NenDdochy,
Us his yeaIning for.
Z-ZythepSary.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Henry Franc Sons, Haberdashers Corner Seventh and
u Streets Northwest
1.-The best evidence that we believe in The Times IS orr
order doubling our advertising space. 1t reaches the
people with whom want to talk
NJ Dyrenforth & Co.. Clothers Tailors and Furnishers
OIL Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest:
1--WE congratulate The Times on its success and really
marvellous circulation We use its advertising columns
daily and appreciate the results"
The Johnston Company, Grocers 729 Seventh Street
Northwest:
1--WE satisfied from the returns of our advertising
IN The Times that has the largest number of readers
Wash B. Williams, Household Furnishers and Furnish
lngs, corner Seventh and Streets Northwest:
Il use The Times almost exclusively and am satisfied
1t IS the best advertising medium in the city.
Edward P Mertz Wholesale and Retail Drugs, Corner
Eleventh and Streets Northwest
The Times as an advertising medium with the very
best results"
Hayenner & Davis, Shoes, 92S F Street Northwest:
Results obtained from The Times advertising columns
convince us that is the best advertising medium Wash
ington"
The New York Clothing House. Clothiers, 81 Seventh
Street Northwest
1.-THE Times is great advertising medium 1t is the
newspaper OF " Washington"
NJ. Eisenmann & Bro Mems Clothing and Furnhers So6
Seventh Street and I924-I926 Pennsylvania Avenue:
The Times IS the best advertising medium In Washing
ton We exclusively and the rapid increase in our
business IS due to It's agency
NcGill & Wallace Printers and Publishers I1o7 Street
Northwest:
We use The Times every day advertising medium
with great profit ourselves We consider It's circulation
is little short of phenomenal"
H Fredlauder & Bro. Mems Clothing and Furnishings
Cor. 9th and Streets Northwest:
As an advertising medium The Times pays. We look
upon IFS rapid growth in WONDER
Misft Clothing Parlors Cloters and Ta1lors 4O7 9TH
Street, Northwest:
The Times, in opinion is the advertising medium
with which to reach cash buyers. Credit accounts we
E. L. Johnson Hotel Johnson Corner 18th and Streets
Northwest
Il appreciate your paper advertising medium and
think It's circulation wonderful triumph in the face
strong competition"
W. D Tennille, Clothier, JOG 9TH Street Northwest
The Times IS the advertising medium for 1t brings
great results and cash customers"
The morning times., 1896-03-02

"Because the car had no horses to It
they called it rapid transit.
Right in front OF il was a horse car.
My car could attain NO higher degree OF
velocity than the one preceding it. The
little old horse car regulated the CeieTity
OF locomotion OF the other one. And that
kept up for many squares. / might as
well have been on the horse car.
Hereafter I'm q horse car patron on
the line to my home
That's what man said. There are
otherS who think the same thing.
The horse car must go.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Trivvei-Ir Harrison and Cleveland had
happened 10 he opposing candidates again
I know one motto upon which both could
agree
Dicer-Wiiat is ~
Life is one grand, sweet song."-Life.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
Sly Lonn Year Pronnsal.

She Yoar brother proposed TO me last
night.
he teNciledlyi Heidi, did he? And what
Iid you say 10 hime
She tdcmurelyD-I said [ would be sis
er io him New York Mercury.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
a MENACE

First u c. Commssioner- Why these
tears. idle tears, brother?
Second ID. c. Cummisioncr-It looks
now thar We VIII Ice deprived Of every
thing but our salary.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
HER ALPHABETIcAL PoslTIo "

Tic heroine in "A recent novel is
described as constantly dropping her
eyes. Such a woman is just one grade
lower than i Cockney, who is al
ways dropping his HIS
The morning times., 1896-03-02
Resistance Is UseIess.

Some people are sti1i discussing whether
a woman ought to ride a bicycle, but we do
not hear any one suggesting tge pos
sfhiiity of stopping ber.-San Francisco
Call.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

that great volumes OF truth shine bright
and refulgent from that little c,tSkct OF
brief but studied fact
just question To yourself What nllkca
ancient hiSt0Fy?''
The morning times., 1896-03-02

'You don't seem 10 boast much about
Pour ancestors?
Ne, I'm TOO busy fixing things so my
ppSlrr.ly caG brag on me.''-Chicago Rec
ar1
The morning times., 1896-03-02
MISUNDERS TODD.

Shc-say, that's jolly.
He-JoIy? No, indeed; its straight
stuff