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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
Wheel Tracks.

According to the statement Of the
president Of the Missouri Good Roads
association, the people Of that state
spent $49O,OOO during 1896 for road
improvement, while it cost them just
$500, 900 for roads supervisors. In 9TH
er words, it cost the state $1,000, 900
during the year for $490, 600 worth of
road improvement.
In France there are "a, 900 miles Of
first class roads built by the govern
ment, and about all equal number of
miles have been built by the different
departments, as we'll as thousands Of
miles built by smaller divisions. From
the beginning of the work to the end
there is system, and responsibility is
assured.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
NINETY SIX ITEMS.
Rev. DIR. Nall Addresses Sabbath
school Neutrality-suspicious..
Ninety.Six, s. c., Aug. 29, 1897,

Ninety Six, S. c., Aug. 2s, 1897.
Rev. DR.. Nall, pastor Of Green wood Presby-
terian church, addressed the united Sabbath
Schools at this place last Sunday. The meet.
ing was held in the Presbyterian church. The
house was crowded from dome to pit, and
more orderly and intelligent listeners are not
found every day. DIR. Nall talked strongly
upon the Sunday School work, or work that
should be done in the Sunday school: His
address was replete with meat for the hearer
and sound advice for those whom the Lord
has called 10 work in the Sunday schools.
Rev. Leslie Morris was also with US on Sun
day. He has recently returned from q pill.
grimage to the Holy Land, but owing to ply.
sical weakness did not talk TO the assem-
blage.
Miss Ruby Anderson has returned from a
pleasant trip to Ttony Point.
Miss Ettie Moore Is in Greenwood enjoying
the pleasure that abounds at that place.
Miss Sue Stoll spent several days in town
during the past week the guest OF Miss Carrie
A large party from this place attended the
reunion In Greenvilie last week. All report a
grand time.
There will be services at the Methodist
church every evening this week ats o'clock.
Mrs Il. w. Townsend and Miss Kate Carter
were with Mrs. ]. G. Wier last week,
Miss Lottie Miller from Greenwood is with
Miss Virginia Fouche.
Mrs. Rodge and daughter from Union are at
Mr.. w. s. Sanders.
at Greenwood.
services In town Sunday.
Mr.. w. X. Blake spent Saturday and Sun
day with relatives in the city.
Miss Fannie Plouden is visiting Miss Kuth-
Miss May Wilson, Of Manning, is visiting
her friend and classmate, Miss Margaret Rice,
Of this place.
We are ex perlenclng hot weather now. The
nights are very cool and the days hot, conse-
quently many are suffering from colds.
Cambridge.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
Keep the Road Dry.

F. A. Dunham, who has been prom
inently identified with the farfamed
system of modern highways Of New
Jersey, at meeting of the Connecticut
Valley Highway association, stated
that poor material well put together
can be made to produce better results
than first class material carelessly put
together. Nothing is more fatal to du-
rability than the drainage of the road
bed, and more particularly the sub
drainage, which is often neglected. A
macadam road cannot be left to itself
after a completion, but needs constant
supervision.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

A poor son of Ireland came to his
priest and asked for permission to
read the Bible.
"But," said the priest, "the Bible is
intended for the priests and not for
such men as you"
"Is that so ?" said Mike. "But l
read in my Bible that we are TO in
struct our children in the way they
should 60, and ihe priests have no
children"
"But Nike" said the priest, you
cannot understand the Bible. 1t is
not intended for people like you"
"Ah, father" said Mike, "if can
not understand it, it will not hurt me.
And what I do understand does me
good"
'But listen, Nike" said the priest,
"you must come to church, and the
Church will instruct you. The Church
will give you the milk or the Word of
God"
"But where does the Church get
that ~ said Mike, "if she does not get
it from the Bible. Excuse me, father,
but then I would rather hold on to the
cow"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

The Methodist Recorder, of Pitts
burg, relates the following: "a Meth
odist chapel has been built in Bulu-
wayo, the first for the Matabele, and
built during the war time. At the de-
dication of the chapel tea meeting
was held: tickets, two shillings each
man, and a Cape boy at the door to
sell the tickets. Presently there was
an uproar. Two women rose in rebel
lion. Appeal was made to Mr.. Eva
against the Cape boy, who bad taken
upon himself to charge each women
who sought admission three shillings
for her ticket. Summoned into the
presence of the missionary, the Cape
boy expended the situation You
see, sir, it says 1.-TWO shillings each for
men," $50 l charge women three
shillings, because it was woman
who brought sin into the world, and it
stauds to reason that women ought to
pay more than men toward driving it
Out.W
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The want which we vainly propose
relieve soon looks up at us with re-
proachful face from the still graves.
The tears we failed to wipe away dry
upon the cheek, and leave US in the
presence of the averted features of dis
trust, instead of the eye of sweet re-
lance. The just expectation which we
have disappointed cannot be recovere ;
there must be a long undoing, before
you can weave again, in even lines
and pattern fair the tangled web of
| fn
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
REUNION OF COMPANY F.
Loving Tribute In Memory of Their
Gallant Leader, General Samuel
McGOWan,

AT reunion Of Company F, 18th S. c. ", at
Lam gston,s church, Laurens County, S. c., on
August 18th. The following preamble and
resolutions were u unanimously adopted.
Whereas, We have heard with deep sorrow
the death of our brave and much beloved,
Gen. Samuel MCGOWAN, who gallantly led us
through so many bloody fields, and whose
fatherly care and tender love for US all will
ever be cherished by those of us who knew
him best. Therefore be IT
Resolved lst. That we bow in humble sub
mission to the will OF him who doeth all
things well, and that we strive TO emulate the
example OF our beloved General, and be ready
TO meet him and all our comrades at the great
reunion and final roll call.
Ind That copy OF these resolutions be
3rd. That copy be furnished the Laurens
and Abbeville press for publication.
4th. That these resolutions be copied in our
minute book. w. A. McKelvey,
Acting Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

Deal tenderly with the erring. You
do not know their temptations, you
cannot measure their weakness, you
do not know the struggle that may be
going on in their mind. A kind sym.
pathetic word, a friendly visit, conf
dence. will do more than discipline.
Love will do more to win and save
than authority.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
Both Hard and Easy.

Good roads are about the easiest thing
in the world to make, once undertaken,
but about the hardest thing there Is to
get officials to take hold of.-Parkers-
burg (W. Va Sentinel.
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*Daily. tDaiy, ex. Sunday. tDaily ex. Monday.
Nos. 408 and 4C2 "rhe Atlanta Special" Solid Yes
tibulcd Train Of Pullman Sleepers and Coaches be.
tween Washington and Atlanta, also Pullman
Slecpers between Portsmouth and Chester, S. q.
Nos. Al and 38, "rhe s. A. L. Express" Solid
Tran Coaches and Pullman Sleepers between Ports
mouth and Atlanta. Company Sleepers between
Columbia and Atlanta.
Both trains make immediate connections at Allan
tn for Montgomery. Mobile New Orleans, Texas, Cal
ifornia, Mexico Chattanooga, Nashville Memphis,
Macon, Florida.
For Tickets, Sleepcrs, apply to
b. A. NEWLAND. Gen. Agt, Pass Dept.
kimball House, Atlanta, ca.
GEO. Nc. L. Bate, Trav. Pass. Agt.
Charlotte, N. G.
F. ST. JOHN. Vice-Prcs. and Gen'l. Mgr.
V. +. MCBEE, Gcn'l. Superintendent.
II. w. B. GLOVER, Traffic Manager.
T. j. ANDERSON, Gen'l Pass. Agent
General Offices: Portsmouth, Va.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

D1CHA I'D CAN'T, Is now prepared to do
IL all work In his department in the best
manner and At reasonable charges. Monthly
customers shaving, hair cutting and sham
pooling 81 per month. Rasors honed and put
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

Men not only want to live rich, but TO die
rich {; the best, easiest and safest way TO do
both is to take life policy ut once In the
Travellers, with Aiken & Ellis.
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Call and see one full line of buggy harness.
We are making and selling them cheap. c.
P. Hammond & Co.
White french organdies &C inches wide,
to so cents at Haddon's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
Restaurant.

7 would announce to my friends and custo-
mers that | have moved my RESTAU-
RANT TO Cothran's Block, on Washington
street, where | will be glad 70 serve the pub.
ic with as good meals as the provisions OF
the market will afford.
HARRIET E. ADAMS.
Oct l. 1895, ems.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
New Telephones.

Subscribers to the telephone system will
please add the following name their cards:
John A. Harris, residence, 9G.
DIR. l.. Il. Hill, office, 9S.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
Water Works.

HAVE your work done by man that
Ill knows his business and save money
and health. G. B. NERONEE.
Practical and Licensed Plumber.
Abbevile, S. C., Jan. IL, 1897.
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To Atlanta, Charlotte Augusta Athens Wilmington,
New Orleans, Chattanooga, Nashville and New York,
Boston, Philadelphia. Washington. Norfolk, kich-
mOnd.-Schedule In effect Feb. 7, 1897.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28
Why take Johnson's
Chill & Fever Tonic?
Because it cures the
most stubborn case
0fFeVer i'm ONEDAY.
A ClOudburst.

Dallas, Texas, April 25.-A
special to The News from Eufala
Indian Territory, says a series of
cloud bursts and heavy wind and
rain storms occurred in and around
that place last night, extending
over about 100 square miles. The
rain was heaviest in so years.
Farm houses, fences and crops
were washed away. The North
Canadian railroad bridge is so
badly damaged that trains could
not pass over it. The sou'l bound
passenger train had scarcely pas
sed it at 9:45, when the south end
gave way. Many trains are tied up
at this point, and there are i'm
passable wsshouts for 20 miles.
Damage to crops cannot be
estimated. Nearly every acre OF
ground for many miles in all
directions will have to be replant-
ed. Many farms are under water.
Wagons, small houses, etc., foated
down the South Canadian river
this morning. No loss of life if
yet reported. The cyclone passed
about 5 miles south of Eufala,
destroying houses and killing cat
tie, but the full loss cannot be as
certained at this hour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28
Come One!
Come All !
And examine for yourselves; both
goods and prices will prove great
profit to the purchaser.
LISTEN TO A FEW
QUOTATIONS.
ANDPRICES,

Domestic and Checked Home
spuns, very cheap to best grade.
Calicoes, all grades in most beau
tiful designs, very best brands SC
per yard. Batiste Sc; Percales, "A
and best quality, Sc to 10c; Lovely
Satires, 34c to Zoe; Brilliantines
and Grenadines, 10c to SOC per
yard; Cashmeres in all colors and
shades, ranging in prices from 1Oc
to SOC per yard; Henriettas in all
shades, 36 inches wide, zoe to 60c;
Albatros and Nuns Yelling in
black and delicate shades, for even
ing dresses; Woolens and Rough
Goods for spring dresses, very
cheap; Suitings Of varleus kinds,
Linens and Linen Lawns, very
pretty quality; White Lawns, Mus
lins and Organdies.
Have beautiful assortment o.
White Goods from Sc to best quail
ity. Dotted Swiss, 10c up. Figured
Lawns, Dimities, Muslin aud lis
sues. To these goods we call spe-
cial attention, we sell them cheaper
than you can buy them in Augusta
or Columbia. Laces and Embroid-
cries in thnen noodr I'LL e., i
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28
Withdrawing Troops from Cuba


Spain will soon withdraw 10000
troops from Cuba, the movement
to begin wher the rainy season
sets in. The initial movement will
be the departure of 10000 Spanish
troops from Havana for Spain, and
within a short time after that 3d.
600 troops. Whether this move
ment is to be construed in favor of
or against the insurgents is not
possible now to say. The Spanish
insist that it means only that
little or nothing remains of the
insurrection, the Cuban con.
tingent, on the othe-: hand. insist
that the Spanish financial
resources are exhausted, and that
the troops are to be withdrawn be.
cause of lack OF moc"y to Keep
them IN the service.
Judge William R. Day of Ohio,
whom President Mckinley has
appointed to go to Cuba on a
special mission in connection with
the Ruiz case, will leave Washing
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28
What a South Carolina Farmer
Can Do.

He can raise from. 200 to 300
bushels of sweet potatoes to the
acre. and he can bank them out OF
doors, IN sand that will keep them
all the year round.
He can plant one acre in arti-
chokes and fatten fifty hogs on it,
The hogs can do their own digging
and waste rothing.
He can raise all kinds of stock
80 per cent cheaper than it can be
done north.
The finest and most luxurious
grass is to be found in South Caro-
lima. Consequently the best
pastures and the cheapest cattle
abound.
He will not have to fertilize his
land to make it yield q good har-
vest.
He can make a living easier than
in any other State in the South
andsat the same time enjoy more
equable climate.
He cali run a farm without a
mortgage Oh it. The land is 80
cheap that one good crop would
pay for the land.
He can raise finer fruit, a greater
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28
Pontius Pilates Precedent.

Some years ago the Court was
in session during Holy Week. On
Thursday Mr.. James L. Petigru
requested that the Judges would
adjourn Court until Saturday.
"What all asked the Judge.
Because, "said Mr.. Petigru, "to-
morrow is Good Friday" 81 know
nothing about Good Friday, "said
the Judge. "If you do not, may
it please your Honor" said Mr.,
Petigru, "there are a number OF
persons in this community who do
The Episcopalians, the Roman
Cathoic and the Lutherans to.
gether form a large part of the in:
habitants of this city and GOOD
Friday is a day sacred to them,'
"Well sir" said the Judge, g!
have nothing to do with this and
the Court will be held"
You will hold it without lawyers
then" SAID Mr. +.
"Then, sir, the cases will be
called and the lawyers must take
the consequences if they are not
present"
"Do I understand your Honor
that you will hold Court on GOOD
Fri day?"
"Yes, sir" said the Judge"
"Then," said Mr.. Petigru. "you
will be the first Judge who ever
held Court on Good Friday since
the days of Pontius Plate"
This was too much for the Judge
and he adjourned the Court until
Saturday.
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old soldiers that "the POINTING
Rock, whieh b stood close on the side
of the old Keowee trail, had beer
noted by the escaped spaniards
as a landmark by which theil
treasure might once more be found
1t lay just two miles east of that
rock"
Logan gays that the story of the
lost mine exerted wonderful In.
Auence upon the sons of the old
men of the Coronaka settlement,
who had served in Governor
Grants army and who can scarcely
be charged with being inordinately
sentimental or romantic.
Early in the present century 9
company composed of the some of
the most practical men in the
neighborhood, most of whom had
been Revolutionary soldiers, was
organized to search for the lost
mine, and since then several other
attempts were made to find it.
Logan concludes:
"The old Spanish mine is yet
undiscovered. 1t may be however
that when all is forgotten-when
the tradition itself has faded
from the memory of man and the
last witness of It's influence upon
the minds and imaginations of
our grand-fathers is no more
some fortunate farmer, while en-
larging with enlightened judg-
ment the operations of his agircul-
tural improvements deepening his
furrows and lengthening his
bitches, will one day Unexpectedly
lay open the lost mine and treasu-
res of the Spaniards."
When capital 'is brought here
to develop the gold mines already
discovered some wonderful re-
velations may be made in regard
to the mineral resources of the
surrounding country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28

lou can raise four tons OF
clover hay per acre, and the ground
does not have to be seeded but once
in five years.
Five tons of German millet il
not a large yield for one acre.
Wet land, sown in red top, forms
an everlasting meadow of the finest
hay in the world.
Three-fourths of a bale of cotton
is the average yield, though one and
one half bales per aero is not an
uncommon crop.
He can raise two crops of Irish
potatoes in great quantities.
The State of South Carolina hai
more schools, and railroads than
any other Southern State.
The statistics show that South
Carolina leads all the Southern
States in the manufacture of cotton
There has never beel tota
failure of crops since the war
and but few partial ones.
The cotton crop never fails l
is certain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28
F OR SALE.

The following law books, apply,
at ADVERTISER Office.
Bishop on Criminal Procedure,
Vol. l and 2.
Wharton on Criminal Law, 8 vols.
Willcock on Corporations.
Williams on Executors.
Hill's S. Carolina Reports, Vol. 2.
Chitty's Blackstone, 2 vols.
Stephen on Pleading.
Wills on Circumstantial Evidence.
Foublanque on Equity, 2 vols.
Chitty on Contracts.
Paschal's Annotated Constitution.
Martindale's U. S. Law Directory
(1S74.)
Brevard's Reports, Vol.2.
Hale's Please of the Crown.
Greenleaf on Evidence, Vol. 1.
Chitty on Bills.
Rice's Digested Index.
Harrison's Chancery, Vol. 1.
Bays Reports, Vol. l.
Phillipp's Evidence.
History of Suit at Law, by James
Conner.
Milford on Pleadings.
Chitty on Pleading, Vol. 1.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28
THE wAYI LONG HAVE SOUGHT.
A POEM BY JOHN A. HOLLAND.

A blushing maiden of forty-fiye sum-
mers,
WAS married last fall to man named
Runners.
Well, when the ceremony was COM
pleted,
And all the company, comfortably
seated.
Some one of the crowd, proposed that
all should sing,
Which now to be sure was an uncom-
mon thing.
But nevertheless all Joined in the song,
And none seemed to care, if they sung
right or wrong.
Well when they had finished tune
or so,
A young man of the crowd who was
quite beaux,
Walked and thus spoke to the blush
ing bride,
Who sat very quiet by her husbands
side.
l know you feel sentimental tonight,
I can tell it because your eyes look so
bright
Now tell US the song that can clearly
express.
The feeling which now is foremost in
your breast.
The bride blushed more deeply, and
cast down her eye,
Grew somewhat embarrassed, and
heaved deep sigh.
There was silence awhile, and raising
her head,
She looked at them all and with en-
phasis said,
Oh please sing, "This is the way long
have sought,
And mourned because I found it not" 4"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28

I linen auSs--"S- III hOtN1sl----I
from 1Oc to 81 each.
Shirts, white and colored, heavy
and dress. Cuffs and Collars in
all styles, Neckwear, Bows and
Ties, Scarfs for ladies and gentle
men from Sc to any price you may
desire. Ribbons, a great variety
in all colorz and shades and best
brands, very latest styles and very
cheap. Chiffon, pretty line of
this new fad of ruchings and dress
trimmings. Silks for Waists and
Trimmings, Soc to 75c per yard.
Velvet 25c to $3.50 per yard, also
Gimp and Tinsel. Sailor Hats
for ladies, very stylish and cheap,
Leghorn Hats from 25c to ST..
Children and Misses Caps 10c to
35c. Infants Lawn and Silk Caps
and Bonnets from 10c to 75c.
Clocks, Watches. Hair Ornaments
and many novelties in this line
and very cheap. Combs and Brushes
from Sc up. Tooth Brushes, COL
ogne. Toilet Soap, Bay Rum,
Hosiery, Ladies, Misses and Chill
drens Hose, SC to the very best
Lisle thread, and Silk Half Hose
from SC to Lisle thread in all
colors. Shoes, ladies, misses, mems,
boys and childrens shoes in endless
variety and prices to suit all. These
goods were purchased when goods
were very low in price and 1 sell
them at rock bottom.
Clothing, the largest stock we
have ever bought far below regular
price and will sell cheaper than
ever betofe. Childrens' Shirt
Waist Suits 45c to 75c, ages 5 to 13
Childrens' Suits $1.25 to $3.50
Youths Suits, $1.50 to S.. Mems
Suits, $3.99 to IS, Sc, So, $40 and
$3.50. Very rare bargains in these
suits for men and boys. Look at
these goods before making pur-
chases.
A beautiful line of House Fur.
nishing Goods, Window Shades
Lace Curtains beautiful and very
cheap, Table Covers, Chenille
Rugs, handsome Table Liner
Cloths AID Doylies, very cheap
Also floor Mating great bargain
Umbrellas and Parasols, for tho
million, lady's and gentlemen's.
An elegant line OF Straw Hats
Palmetto and Rush, boys and chill
drens' Hats and Caps at Lowest
figures to very best.
Corsets, very best fitting, 25c tt
$1.OO.
Hardware and Cutlery, a nea'
line in these goods and can sell
them for about half what they art
sold for elsewhere, and many
many other things too numerous tt
mention. Come and be convinced
before buying elsewhere. And yor
will never regret the step-the only
regret you will have will he tha
you did not come before.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28

on VIII liz
it's beneficial effect does not follow
efectually when the system is
tired.
The result of the shower in such
a case is apt to be internal conges-
tion, which may he disastrous.
1t does not follow, however, that a
perspiring person should not bathe
until cooled off. AS a matter OF
fact, if the person is not exhausted
the fact that the pores are open is
rather advantageous than other
wise, as the reaction is enhanced
and will probably follow more
energeticaly. A bath should never
be taken within two hours of q
heavy meal. The first effect of
immersion in warm water is to
seriously derange the digestive
process if that is progressing at
the time, and by a physolog-
ical effect that naturally follows,
to unbalance or derange the whole
nervous system. The result Of this
is extremely dangerous to the
bather. There are numerous IN
stances of severe illness and even
death, caused by bathing while
the stomach was full."-Ex.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28
In Augusta.

In Augusta.
When In Augusta stop at Richards
G. Shavers' book store, you can get
note and letter paper, blank books,
ink, pencils, pens, croquet, base ball
and bicycles, al prices that will sur
prise you,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28
TAKE notice.!

All taxpayers who owl personal
property in Edgefeld county and
have failed tc return the same for
taxation will please take notice
that the law for adding 80 per cent.
penalty for non return will, this
year. be strictly enforced.
J. B. HALTIWANGER,
County Auditors
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-04-28

County Paper Wanted.
/ will pay the prevailing price
for any and all county claims.
JAS. T. OUzTs,
Apply at Clerks Office.