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Arizona republican., 1897-11-19
A DOUBTFUL VICTORY.

The democratic glee at the defeat of the republicans in New York city is perfectly natural. At the same time many of the democratic Lewspa pers place much stress upon ihe fac that Boss" Platt was defeated and lose sight of the re-establishment of Tammany hall. alt the head Of which is a boss who has grown rdch within ten years and without any visible means of obtaining a subs. .antial for tune
 MT Platt may be a boss, but he Is not "boss" for plumber He is en- gagged in a legitimate business fact several of them-and he is simply in politics for the anu .ement it af- fords him. He dces TO. run to yachts and fast horses and social functions. He finds enjoyment as a politician That he IS a shrewd and capable man is not questioned. There is nothing in his career to show that he has been a political leader for gain, but the record of the successful boss is one that raises a serious ques- ton. It is known that a few years ago MT. Croker was not only net a rich man, but that he borrowed two hundred dollars in order to Furnish a simple home for his family. New this same man Croker supports an es- tablishment in London, including a racing stable, and every one knows that it takes money to do those things. In addition MT. Croker has a home in New York city, or at least he makes his home in one of the fashion able hotels where the rates are more than one dollar day.
 Boss Plata was defeated, but Boss" Croker was again owned king of New York. If there had been a combination of tlhe anti-Tammany forces there the defeat of the old ''boss,' who has grown rich in the business of politics, would have been possible.
 The democrats find so much for glee in the fate of the republican candidate IOl ndyO1 Ol 4NOW 1OA n .diOJ forget the victory of Croker. for Van Wyck was butt Croker under another name If the Citizens Union had been fair it could have secured the en- dorsement of Mr. Low by the republi- cans without any trouble. But it desired to do too much. Even wi h MT. Low as the candidate of all the antf- -Tammany forces the Citizens Union would still have had the p-ivi- lege of making deal with the Thom- as Jefferson democrats. of whose can didates it took up sixteen for it's own ticket. If the Citizens Union wishes to get rid of 'bcsses" it mus. proceed upon the line of defeating one at time. Far better to have had General Tracy for mayor, even though he was the republican candidate, than to have Van Wyck, who IS nothing but the echo of Croker.
 Yes, Boss" Pla1t was defeated. bIt Boss" Croker is again in the saddle. The defeat of Tracy and the election of Van Wyck is a doubtful victory for those who wished to crush PIatt.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

The Live Stock associa ion of Mari copa county is making fine progress. It already has more than fifty man. Der in the near futura The aim of the association is commendable, ard the live stock men of the valley should lose no time in placing their names on the secretarys list.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

When the Duetgert trial was under way in Chicago the yellow journals in New York fairly reveled in pictures of the ghastly. Now that Thorn and Mrs. Mack have been placed on trial for the murder of Gu.delsuppe the daily afternoon horrors of New York will be more horrible than ever.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

In Dawson City, we are told, men think nothing of spending a thousand dollars a day for fun There are times when that would be cheap price to pay for a little rational amusement, but it is to be feared tha. the kind of fun purchasable in Da1- son would be dear at any price.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

So long as the New York Tribune can Sportively intimate that the first democrat was the devil, it's standing as a party organ ought not to be questioned, despite its recent rebel lion against Platt's candidate for mayor.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19
PHGNdx NOVEMBER. 1s. 1897.

Jack Frost has downed Yellow Jack in the south and the epidemic of 1897 is practically ended. Now is the time to prepare for next year.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

It is a part of warfare to starve, if possible, ones enemies into subjec- tion, but it is not war to starve non combatants. That is the Spanish policy in Cuba, yet it assumes to look the civilized nations of the world iD the face.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

It may be hoped that there is no truth in the announcement that Col. Jack Chinn, the famous Kentucky horseman, is going to run for the next congress. The opportunity for the punsters would be too good.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

A society intended to encourage ''higher artistic standards" has been incorporated in Boston. If it lives up to it's intentions it will have enough to do. The fact that it costs no more. to have beautiful things than ug things is still very imperfect'y appre- ciated.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

Ex-Senator Blackburn says that Kentucky will remain democratic. If Blackburn can only be kept in priva-e the fact of Kentucky being kept demo- at large.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

The illness of the juror in the Thorn case suggests the quest -ol whether the ends of justice would not be as well served if the law. were changed so as to permit trial to go on with only eleven jurors when some unforeseen circumstance compels one to 1etire during it's progress.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

This town.' writes a New Yorker, needs a society for the cultivation of politeness among business men," Such a society would have it's work cut out for it almost anywhere. In fact, politeness is not the strong point of the majority of people in this part of the world.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

It was unkird to use young Henry George for political sky rocket. He was nominated upon sentimental basis, but there were only a few thou him.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

The Districc of Columbia jail is to be improved by the addition of number of new cells, but not, it is stated, i'm view of the approaching session of congress.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19
Do You Want the Best?

If so. why not take the verdict of the people? Our say so or lot of smooth" talking does not make a thing good, but what do the best fam flies of Phoenix say? Star bread has thte sweetest and best taste of any bak- ers' bread we ever ate in Phoenix or on the coast. We never found it's equal. What better argument do you want, compared with the leading bakers of the west? And our "home made" brand is just what lovers of good, wholesome bread want. Be sure you are getting "Star" and have no other. Hot twice day. Telephone 65.
 A. L. FISHER.
Arizona republican., 1897-11-19

Stomach troubles are scientifcal and successfully reached by Dr. SI nam, opposite Ford hotel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-25
Fra nix B. Gary.
Chr. Dem. EX. Com.

"Bags that wax not old" Many
people toll on, year in and year out, to
acquire treasure of some sort, money,
cattle, houses, lands, stocks, etc.
When they have succeeded, thieves
steal the money, cattle die, houses 60
up in smoke, stocks go down, and
lands are eaten up by taxes. The
treasure is all right but the bags wax
old, and the treasure runs out through
holes. Christ, who is good financier,
advised to provide the right kind OF
bags and store them away in safe
place. Use your money for your
present comfort, to keep and educate
your children, to pay just debts, to
secure the right kind of literature, to
feed the poor, to propagate the gospel,
to advance the interests of the king.
dom of God, to promote salvation, to
establish schools and benevolent in
stitutions, and the bags will not wax
old. Your money will be there doing
good work when you are dead and
gone. Put it in the saloon, in dress
or in sensual pleasures, or in foolish
speculations, or in what fosters pride
and selfishness or builds up wicked
ness, and these bags will wax old, anC
the treasure be wasted. 1t will bring
you more sorrow than if you had nevel
had it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-25

There is sunny side to almost
everything in this world. There ls
sunny side to the streets. The sun
rarely fails to shine en- one side or the
other of life's thoroughfares. 1t is
true that in some Eastern cities, as IN
curious, antique Cairo, the quaint
streets are 30 narrow as to scarce admit
even a ribbon of light down past the
overhanging caves of the closely
crowded houses; and even in some
American cities the buildings are
piling up 80 loftily on either side of the
main business streets as to gain for the
latter the title of "city canyons" But,
as q rule, the sunlight can reach to one
side or the other of the worlds avenu-
es. IF so, it is far more sensible for the
pedestrian to walk in that quarter
where the sunbeams fall in most
generous measure. During life's winter
day nothing is to be gained by court
ing the shadows. If God considerably
lets fall his cheering messengers of
light down into this cold world we
should be foolish to shiver along in the
dark when we may "walk in the
light"
There is a sunny side to life at large.
School, home, business, and social life,
all have their disagreeable features and
drawbacks, their burdens and difficult
ties. The childish notion that every
thing in life will be made pleasant and
easy for one we know is early disproved
by painful experience. The clouds
frequently gather over ife's varied
landscape. But, one the other hand,
pleasures mingle with the pain, and
mercies mark each stage OF the jour-
ney. The sunbeams struggle through
the clouds, and even sometimes drive
them away altogether. All undiscour..
aged hope sings its CHEEKY song, and
gladness, like an angel who has
wandered from some brighter sphere,
wings it's willing and frequent way to
earth. There is sunny side to life.
We should expect to find it there. We
should look for it.
There is sunny side even to down.
right sorrow. The sunshine is not In
the sorrow itself, but in its meaning,
its message, and its results. There Is
nothing sadder than the lot of those
who through rebelliousness of spirit or
thoughtless disregard of the purposes
of trouple experience all the bitterness
of grief without enjoying any OF the
spiritual fruits it. But to those who
are wise enough to Wrest blessing for
themselves out of their own tribulations
there comes in time sweet conscious
ness that such trials are after all only
'mercies" in disguise, leading the
comforted and chastened soul to sing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-25
1897. ESTABLISHED 1874

1t is said that the celebrated artist
Sir Peter Lely, would never allow him
self to look at bad picture, having
found by experience that whenever he
did so, he unconsciously transferred
some of its faults to his own canvas.
Is there not a lesson here for those
who think they can mingle with evil,
and yet escape contamination? The
Scriptures say that evil communica-
tions are corrupting; but many a
young Christian starts out with such
confidence that he thinks he may be
excepted from needing this warning.
The fact is, and it is true of old and
young, that we grow into the likeness
of the thing we look at, or into a like
ness of the things that the mind dwells
on. 1t is not safe to 60 into bad
company, or to read bad books, or to
allow the fancies to wander to forbidden
objects for any reason ; for if we do our
surroundings and mental occupations
will be reflected in our characters.
You cannot daily with, even
though with innocent motives, and not
suffer from it. You can not take Goals
into your bosom and not be burned.
You cannot walk through a filthy
street without soiling your shoes.
Some hold the foolish theory that the
young are benefited by engaging in
questionable amusements, or by going
to places of doubtful repute OCCASION
ally, that, by seeing sin in its worst
phases, they may learn to abhor it the
more. This is sometimes called get
ting world-wise. Such "wisdom" is to
be seriously questioned. Pope's famil-
lar verse is pointed refutation of such
a theory.
No one needs to take special pains
to see the vices of our day. They are
crowded upon our sight all too often.
The danger is of our becoming too
familiar with vice, and thus ceasing to
be shocked by it yes, even nodded by
it's influence.
The only safe way is to keep our
selves, 80 far as possible, away from
sin and the doers Of iniquity, except as
we may 60 to them to carry the gospel
message. "Abstain from all appear
ance of evil" keep out of evil COM
partnerships, away from the loating
places of those who serve Satan, away
from every place where impurity and
ungodliness may be paraded before
our eyes. We shall all know enough
of sin before we leave this world with
out putting ourselves in the way Of 1t,
and we may count ourselves happy II,
after every precaution. we escape Its
contam1nating influence.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-25
SAMUEL MCGOWAN.
A Tribute to the Memory of the
HOnOrpG Dead

HOnOred Dead.
Mr.. Editor although the cup OF honor to
his memory may be already full to over flow
ing and monument of bronze and marble
erected to perpetuate his name, none will be
written in more durable characters than on
the hearts of those who knew Judge Samuel
MCGOWAN. knew him from my early boy
hood and no man save my sainted father
claimed or had my respect or esteem more
than he. In commemoration of his many
virtues l feel that l can safely say that his
life was free from grossn ess, 80 void Of decep-
ton. 80 consistent with reason, so guided by
the right, that nothing need be added to per-
feet It's symmetry, nor anything withheld TO
add to it's force. In his private character he
tion. The courtesies OF his life were broad
and generous, his social relations kind, genial
and blameless, devoted and true to his friends
and afiectionate al, In his family. These words
picture or tongue can utter. Thus 1t was he
| lived and bore without abuse that grand old
| name-gentleman. In this day and genera
tion, which appears TO be short on honesty,
breathed breath OF calumny against his
integrity, and he closed an eventful life In On
eventful period without one dishonest scar to
heal or one suspicious blot to eftace.
After days OF sowing and reaping. full Of
years OF Joy and weeping In the fullness of
maturity OF his character, ceased from his la
bors, resting with his fathers, his works do
| follow, until he shall come again bringing his
! sheaves with him. Yes even now when we
contemplate his life, there arises before our
vision that manly form, those magnetic eyes
and malchless voice, though being dead,
yet speaketh. To our natural eyes he is gone,
all that Is earthly peacefully sleeps In the old
kirk yard, upper Long Cane. shaded by the
emblem OF imm ortal life, awaits the resurrec-
| tion morn. Like the rays OF the sun ever
giving perpetual heat and light, the life OF a
good man Ia never ending source OF light
and benefcence to all who come within It's
radius. He was good man, led noble life.
beloved by all who knew him and, mighty as
the pen may be- it Is too feeble to record his
worth, his merit, his zeal and ardor which he
displayed In everything which brought man
nearer 10 God.
| sin the worlds broad field OF battle,
| In the bivouac OF lie,
! He was not like dumb driven cattle
| But hero in the strife"
| w. T. Branch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-25
THE OLD FORT.
Summer Swallows HOmeward Come
Pleasant Personal Items.

Ninety Six, Aug. %, 1897.
The past week was one OF continual RAIN
and mud. A little rain MAKE great deal OF
mud among the red hills Of Ninety-Six.
Miss Mary Lyles, of Abbeville. is spending
awhile with Miss Kate Turner. Miss Lyles
once lived at this place, and her friends are
glad to see her again.
Miss McFall and Miss Land have returned
to their home at ewberry, after week
stay with relatives in town.
The young folks enjoyed dance at the nos
pitable home OF Mr.. H. r. Turner last Friday
evening; complimentary to Miss Lyles.
Mrs. Jones, the mother OF MIR. Stelnneuss,
left Sunday for her home in Kentucky.
Mr., Tom Jackson spent several days last
week with his mother.
Protracted services begun Sunday night al
Paurs church. ~
MI T. Carter, and family after pleasa nj
visit 10 MIR. and Mrs. r. w. Townsend, LEFT
Yesterday for their home in Columbia.
Miss Pauline Wells, Of st. Matthew's ls al
Mrs ID. H. Tompkins.
Mr.. d. H. Tompkins spent few days dur
ing the week with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Patterson are at home
after a two-weeks stay at Walhalla and other
points. r.,
Mrs D. b. Phillips has returned from Har-
ris's much improved.
Master Millwee Calhoun has recovered
from his recent illness.
We hear of some changes to be made IN
homes at an early date.
MIR. Foster Galphin and family are over
from Atlanta for a few days. They are With
Mr.. II. P. Galphip.
A party Of our town people expect to take
in the festivities at Greenville during the
week. Cambridge.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-25
ELECTION POSTPONED.
Tuesday, 3Ist August, Is the Day
Fixed.

The Democratic Executive Committee hav.
ing authorized me SO to do, hereby revoke
the order of said committee, fixing the 9th
of August as the day for the primary to elect
a successor To the Hon. T. A. Graham, and ap'
point Tuesday, the 3lst day OF August as the
day for said primary. In case second prl
mary Is necessary, the 18th day OF september
is hereby appointed for said second primary
This change Is made In view of the fact that
the Senatorial campaign party will address
the people of Abbeville County on the 9th ol
August, and In view Of the further fact that q
primary for Senator has been ordered TO be
held on the 3lst OF August, and 1t is deemed
expedient by the committee TO dispense With
so many elections.
The following have been appointed man
ayers for both the Senatorial and Legislative
PRIMARIES.
The managers are as follows:
Abbeville No. III. Frazer Lyon, Jones F.
Abbeville No. 81. E. Jones, G. H. Moore
Will Calvert.
Lowndesvllle No. IS s. Boles, w. NJ. Ten.
LowndesvilIe No. 2-G. W. McNair, R. W.
DonnaIds-John McDill, Will Donnald, c.
Mount Carmel-John Tarrant, WI. Miller
McCormick-s. L. Edmunds, Walter Har'
mon, r. A. Box.
Cedar Sprlngs-A. T. Brown. ALI Lyon, Jas
Crawford.
Lebanon-Jas. Gilbert. J. A. Gillian. John
Mabry.
Mountain Views-Marcus Winn, Lamar
Clinkscales, James Schroeder.
Long Cane-J. +. Calvert, H. w. Bowie
Barlow Crawford.
An trevile-S. c. Knox, S. ]. Wakefield
Pink McCarter.
Due West-G. N. Nickles, Rice Ellis, M.
Hollingworth.
Hampton-W. A. Gillahan, w. w. Wilson
A. +. Carwile.
Means Chapel. H. Barks skale, l.. G
NckIes, T. H. Reid.
Magnolia-A. A. Edwards, G. q. McAllestei
r. w. Hester.
Level Land-Joseph Young, Jesse p Pratt
]. A. Black.
Jones-Willie Algary, w. II. Hughes. c. w
Brissey.
Troy. c. Kennedy, T. NJ. McCasan, J. 7
Franklin.
Frank B. Gary.
Chr. Dem. EX. Com.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-25
MONUMENT BUILDERS.

The point which we would make as to the
monument business is, that the Confederate
soldier having made the history, IL is proper
for others to do the honors. II appears TO us
that 1t Is rather an unusual thing to ask
man to build his own monument. That work
is pre-eminently the privilege of the sons and
daughters OF Confederate veterans. The sol
diers made the history, and II others should
note their valor, we'll and good. But 1t may be
little out of the ordinary to ask veterans, as
such, to help build the monument
Let no one misunderstood us. We do no,
oppose the monument. What we do oppose
is the destruction OF our best source OF water
supply, the park well on the public square
Preserve that. and we will he glad tc
see those OF our fellow. citizens who may have
q surplus amount Of cash on hand, invest the
same in identifying our public square. A
monument is d good thing, and test1bes u
the nobleness Of the hearts OF those bullo
them, than TO the honor Of the dead.
THE DINNER.
At about two O'Clock the dinner was an
nounced, when the soldiers marched to the
hall, where good dinner aud a cordial greet
ing awaited them. A large delegation or oul
best and prettiest ladies served the best kinc
OF dlnner-one OF which every old soldier
spoke in terms of highest praise.
And thus was ended one OF the most pleas
ant re- unions that was eve held.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-25
THE NEXT ORATOR.
A Grandson Of Gen. X. +. Lee 10 be
Invited to Speak at Abbeville.
Il ask not for his lineage

al ask not for his lineage,
ask not for his name
If manliness be in his heart,
He noble birth may claim.
Dr.J. Lowrle Wilson nominated Robert +
Lee a grandson of Gen. L. r.. Lee rs suit
able person to elect as our next anniversary
orator. The Doctor, like everybody else, Is
great admirer of Gen. 4. +. Lee, and as mat
ter OF course share OF that admiration lalls
to the lot of his descendants.
While the Press and Banner readily SECONDS
DIR. Wilson's motion, we do so for other rea,
sons than the fact that ne is q grandson oi
Gen. Lee. We do so on his own account:
AS rule the mention OF distinguished
kindred or the calling OF attention TO illuS.
trious ancestors IL a certificate OF lnferlority
on the part OF the person introduced, ana lne
drawing OF comparisons between the emlneht
kindred and the unknown debutante must
always be embarrassing TO true MANHOOD. III
Mr.. Lee our next orator, has nothing more 10
commend him than the fact OF his kinshl 10
to invite him because Of his own personal
worth, and not because OF the Valor anu
greatness of his grandfather.
We hope that this Mr.. Lee, our next orator,
may come up TO all the requirements. Without
reference TO his kin. >,
Speaking our own convictions, there is
nothiug farther from the correct thing than
to speak of another as being the unknown
kinsman Of some great man. Such an act -
TACT, IL equiva liant to giving certificate tha'
there Is nothing in the stranger. except tne
accident Of his relationship to some well
known person. According 10 our way o.
thinking II is well TO introduce speaker be
cause OF his own merits, and not because ol
Respectable kindred is something for which
to be proud, but to have that connection az
fy to the smallness of the individual. This
newspaper Is inclined 10 measure up man
according to his own individual worth-nol
according TO the worth OF bis kin people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-25
FAIR FLOWERS AT FAIRFIELD.
Coming Home-Going Of-SOciables-
Rain.

Fairfield, August l3. 1897
The long look eG-for and much-need5d rain
has come at last. We have had abundance OF
rain for the past few days.
Miss Mollie Title, one OF Troy's charming
young ladies, has returned from Visit 10
Miss Salie Watkins, of Mccormick.
Mrs. Reynolds and family, OF Augusta, are
guests of Mrs. Jesse Reagan.
Miss Nora Cuddy, one OF Widemans s fairest
daughters, has been visiting the family OF
Mrs. A. j. Davis.
Miss Belle Leard, who has been quite sick
for few days, is up again.
There WIS TO have been lawn party at the
home OF MIR. j. A. McCaslan Wednesday even
Ing, but the weather being SO unfavorable, it
was postponed.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Young entertained a
number OF their friends from Bradley and
Hunters last Fraday.
Mrs. j. A. Brown, one OF our most popular
young men. is now with the finn OF Mr.. l.. O.
Misses Maggie, Fannie and Belle Cresswell.
entertained quite q number Of their young
friends Friday afternoon.
Miss JAMIE Cresswell, who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Mollie Moore, of Lowndes-
vile, has returned home.
Mrs. T. V. Cresswell, accompanied by NJ iss
Carrie, has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
J. II. Cox, who Is quite sick.
Messrs. j. 4. and w. A. Crawford have our
special thanks for the fine melons received.
Mr.. J. H. Cuddy spent several days last
week with friends al Mccormick.
Unknown.