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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-13
CORNER CREEK.
from the Bubbling Brook

AlI-SOrts from the Bubbling Brook.
Corner Creek, JaD..6, 1897.
This is the first week OF new year, and ev.
eryone that is able has gone TO work.
School opened IN The new school house last
Monday aL Rock Spring.
Sunday school will be held regularly here.
after. Mr.. A. P. Danlap Is superintendent.
Miss Ora Bigby spent the holidays with her
parents. She has charge OF the White Hall
school.
Born TO Mrs. 8. H. Davis. a son.
This has been merry Christmas with ouT
young people. but some are not enjoying IL Sc
well now for the results are-srPpei e., ZIP us,
Miss Matte Dunlap leaves Saturday for
Pendleton, where she will spend while at
her uncIe's, Rev. A. L. Dunlap. Miss Matte
will he greatly missed by all: ,,o
mon last Sunday. All seem to oe well pleased
both the Baptisls and Methodists.
Mrs. J. A. Bigby Is quite sick With grip.
MIR. Darby, the mall rider from Antreville
10 Honea Path, lost his horse last we. K. II
had It's leg broken by some means-it IL not
known how.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Haynes went to Abbe-
Mr.. Earle lelt last Saturday TO take charge
OF his school near Lowndesville.
Miss Georgia CrOmer, one Of White Halls
prettiest young ladies', and her handaon'e
brother visited'the family OF MIR. j. A. Bighy
last week. We hope they will visit in our
midst again soon.
Mrs. Millie Wilson died OH che 30th instant.
Shs leaves an Infant and husband. Her
mother, Mrs. Sc ID ,rr Strickland wcs spend.
log while with her and took the grip and
died on the 9Th. They both had many friends
In this community and our sympathies 60
out 10 the bereRved families.
Miss Carrie Young, OF Level Land, spent a
week with Emma Bigby last week. Miss
Carrie has chsrge OF the fionriShing school at
Little Mountain.
After several weeks visit with relatives,
Miss Alma Elgin has returned to her home
near Neil's.
we are glad to hear that DIR. Shirley is Inn.
proving. This is the time be iB needed.
y T. f.
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Hygiene OF the Mouth.

Everybody ought to know that the
mouth is a first-class breeding place
for germs. The coat on the tongue,
the tartar which accumulates about
the teeth, the yellow coating on the
teeth. and the bad taste in the mouth,
are all due to germs. In persons who
breathe through the mouth the accu-
mutation of germs upon and about the
teeth is much greater than in those
who carefully avoid mouth-breathing,
for the reason that when the air is
drawn in through the nose, the germs
are filtered out; the outgoing breath
being found to contain nogerms.
Particles of food which accumulate
between the teeth afford fertile soil
for the development of germs ; hence
the importance of cleanliness. The
teeth should be thoughly brushed
and cleansed Immediately on rising
in the morning, just before retiring at
night, and before and after each meal.
Cleansing after the meal is quite as
important as cleansing before the meal.
Carious teeth should receive immediate
as tubencrlosis apd other
diseases som etimes find entrance to
the body through the medium of de-
cayed teeth.
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The New Preacher.

Don't receive your new preacher on
trial. Give him hearty welcome at
once and pledge to him your unquali
field support. First impressions gen.
orally last so if you receive him coldly
he is crippled for the year. Not only
feed and clothe his family, but give
him your moral support. If you leave
him to fight the moral battles in your
community, singiy and alone, failure
must eventually be the result. When
he speaks out against All evil, let the
world know that he speaks the senti-
ments of his entire mem bership.
1t would be far more manly to take
sides with the enemy than stand aloof
and profess indifference. The most
contemplate scoundrel is that man
who stands aloof all the year and then
goes up to Conference and asks the
removal of the preacher because he has
aroused some little antagonism from
the world.
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THE COTTON MILL.
President Bailey Expected to- Return
To-Day at Three O'CLOCK.

president Bailey, of the Abbeville Cotton
Mil has been North for The last Two weeks I'D
the interest OF that institution. ne WI. or re- =
Satisfactory trip. President Bailey mas pr0Veo
himself to be the right man In the righI place.
AS a mill builder he has exceeded all expecta-
tions, and 1t seems that ne VIII sOou ,ne Slate
Abbevlle has been sitting here tor hunareo e !
years, and we never built mill until ne caIne
along as teacher. When ne saw WI WA .Ihaa,
and. with his aid, Abbevile Is 10 have Mill
and good mill at that.
H. might not be amiss to cite fact or Two ID
con necIion with the inception OF tne en-
prise as showing the value OF new biood IN 4
community. - ,,. An,
Some OF our young men were In Mr.; aug.
w. >mith's s ore and 1t was suggested tha, we
mild a cotton mill. That was In the hardest
vsa that Abbeville had hild for years-lS9i-
but notwithstanding the difficulties that con-
fronted. a subscription was presented 10 0u1
people BY Messers. w; e. MGSoWan, ana o. ,he;si y
Nearly everybody subscribed snare or tWo'
and a few men subscribed more laIgeIya
namely, P. Rosenberg & Co, w. q. McGoWan;
Judge McGowant {; T: asmm0nu bonn se q no. 0oc @ wa.
raised. Land was bought. Brick was ma mano: no:
Other efforts were made and finally slOov
was raised in subscriptions. The contracG Io'
the building Of the mill was a%arEea 'n,o P1es
idept,Bailey went North and met Win gooo
friends who gave the enterprise push: ,,,,
The mill house is finished. The pumping
has been done. The fan for hot and colo al1
drafts has been put IN position; Ihe ooi,efs sa :
heen received. The looms, spindles, and
other-machinery are now ready for shipment. .
The reservoir is practically finished, and II is
one of the best In the State. Instead OF Ieak
Ing water, fresh springs in the bottom tnrnlth n
a Quantity of water, while the main supply OF
water Will come from the creek, above Ham;
mond's tan yard. 1t will run by natural
gravitation through q stx-inch terra-cotla
pipe into the reservoir.
The cottages are nearly finished and some
of them are already occupied. There VIII oe
no trouble TO get experienced mill opera
lives. Many applications from such are on
file. It is proposed 10 give employment 10
both experienced and inexperienced people.
The Superintendent will come from new
England and he VIII take aeIye enarHe nai} VI oil
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CAMBRIDGE CULLINGS.
Preachers and PeOple-Other Things

Ninety-Six. s. c., Jan IL. 1897.
| We are glad 20 see Mr.. 7. G. Lipscoinb ahle
/ to be out again. He was on the streets last
Wednesday for the first time since his return
Ninety-Six Will, In the near future, be con-
nected with Greenwood by phone line.
The poles have been placed along the line
ready for erection. This Will be great con-
venience when completed.
Mr.. F. u. Totnpkins left last Wednesday for
Columbia, where ne expects 10 take course
and most taller ted young men. His friends
will follow his career with great Interest.
With 80 good foundation be can but succeed.
Misses Fellers have returned to their home
much To the pleasure of the young people
The Week of Prayer has closed. Our people
observed this most sacred season. We hope
much good will result from the earnest pray
DR.. j. P. Young came over from his home at
RichbuIg and sperIt several Gays last week
among friends. The Doctor was looking we'll
q number have been confined 10 their beds
but so far no serious cases are reported.
Mr.. Eel. Rogers, on account Of sick ness, was
not able TO return 10 his school until last
Friday.
Rev. MIR. Belts preached his irst sermon on
The first Sabbath afternoon. He gave the
congregation good sermon.
Mr.. Steinhueuss has opened up grocery
store at Mr.. Wardlaw Morris old stand.
Mr.. w. s. Sanders has moved into town and
taken up his abode on Peachtree street.
No doubt many readers OF The Slate are
au xiously awaiting the end of the bicycle
contest We all have friends among the mum.
ber and long for them TO he the fortunate
ones.
We sympathZe very much with our sister
town over the death OF her esteemed citizen,
Mr.. A. NJ. Hill. such sorrows harmonize
our race.
There was no preaching in the Presbyterian
church yesterday, Mr.. Jacobs. the pastor. =
Ing sick. the congregation worshipped at the
Baptist church.
Mr. J. N. Alexander, OF North Carolina, ac-
companied ny Miss Renie Plowden, OF Green
wood I spent several days al their uncle, DR..
Blakes, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Wardlaw Moore have moved
from among Us. We regret 10 see theEa go.
Mrs. Moore's sweet voice will be missed from
the choirs, and the lovers Of music extend
thanks to her for the pleasure she has given
them with her sweet singing.
At the last Communication OF Cambridge
Lodge, No. %, K. OF T., the following officers
were elected TO serve for the ensuing term:
J. W. Blake, C.G.
w. G. SherArd. V. G.
Rev. F. o. 8 Curtis, P.
| j. c. Weir, M. W.
A. w. still. r. r. s. and M.F.
r. r. Calhoun. M E.
| q. Nj. Anderson, NJ. A.
] j. Nc. Turner, l.. q.
j. T. Bozeman, o. 6.
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sHORT-STOPS.
Personal Paragraphs-New Millinery
StOre-ViSitOrG,

Personal PRraxraphs-New Millinery
StOre-VisitorS.
. Miss Ida and Miss Norma. Matthews are
here from Athens Ga, and have rented the
store recently occupied by The VIM. E. Bell
Cash Co.
Mr.. G. E. Mckay has returned from pleas.
ant visit To friends In Due West.
Mr.. Sam Nance visited down about Verdery
last week.
Miss Lois Pratt has finished her season with
Mrs. Taggart and has returned 10 her home,
Ninety-Six.
Miss Mamie Taggart haa returned after q
pleasant visit TO friends in VGrdery.
The blue and pink wedding which is going
to take place tonight at Due West In the A.
the season. Four bridemaids In a delicate
blue. the other four In pink. while the bride
attired In pure white satin with pearl trim.
mings. After the wedding there will be q
grand reception at the bone OF the bride by
her father. Mr.. John Devlin.
days last week attending to official business.
Mr.. Gottheimer has moved In the store re-
Gently occupied by Fetzer g. Rosin.
Miss Laura Nance and Miss Florence Tenn.
pleton have gone to Due West TO attend the
wedding OF Miss Minnie Devlin 10 MIR. Frank
Woodruff.
Mr.. Willie Gilbert and Miss JAMIE Glllabeau
we're married last Thursday at 4 O'Clock In
Lebanon church. There was large crowd
present and the church was beautifully deco
rated.
Miss Lizzie Nance is spending while with
friends In Due West.
Mr.. Tom Miller has been spending several
day In town.
Miss Willie Wardlaw has returned home al
ter pleasa Mt visit TO friends In Due West.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. r. Nance visited friends
at Lowndesville last week.
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Our State news pages will be found unu.,.
ally interesting this week.
The Iull account OF The lynching of If.w-
renee Brown in Orangeburg county. He vas
charged with arson.
The Farmers College" occupies large part
of the sheet. 1t Is really valuable focu.
ment.
The sinking of.the fillibuster Commodore
makes story Of war and sea.
The Frauds in Armour Plate shows how the
Govern nment is sometimes cheated.
The report OF the condition OF the Peniten-
tiary gives facts that all should know.
The Condition of the States Phosphate
Industry" receives much attention. Phos.
pbate Inspector A. w. Jones makes an Item
lied statement.
These with number of news items 60 to
fill two pages OF carefully selected matter
which contain Information that should 60
into the minds of the people.
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How to Estimate,'the Weight Of Cattle.

The weight of cattle can be ascer-
tanned by measurement. The girth
close behind the shoulder and the
length from the fore part of the should
er and the length from the fore part of
the shoulder blade along the back to
the bone at the tail, which is vertical
line with the buttock, should be meas
ured in feet. Multiply the square of
the girth, expressed in feet, by five
times the length, and divide the pro-
duct by 81. The quotient is nearly
the weight of the fore quarters in inn
perial stones of IA pounds aVoirdupois.
In very fat cattle the fore quarters will
be about one-twentieth more and in
very lean animals about the same pro-
portion less than the weight obtained
by the rule. The fore quarters are
little more than half the weight of the
living animal the skin weighing about
the eighteenth part and the tallow
about the twelfth part of the whole.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-13
Difference OF Opinion.

We copy the following article from the
PICK ems Sentinel:
"The State,informs Us that c. r. D. Burns is
already in Columbia preparing bill to amend
the Dispensary law by abolishing the special
constable provisions. There is strong public
sentiment in favor OF such amendment. The
Sentinel said some months ago, this weight
was enough TO break down the law. even II II
met with general favor. There Is something
In the minds and hearts OF free people thai
recoils at the spy system. They are disgusted
with the idea OF sneaks. However honorable,
high. minded and gentlemanly constable
may be, he cannot enlist public sympathy
The sympathy all goss to the hunted, instead
of the hunter. Thus the Govern ment Is
driven wholly to rely upon the personal
knowledge of its constables for con v1ctlons
sword" II prosecutions were lett TO the cii-
zens the citizens would prosecute and they
would convict"
AS to whether a man sympathizes with the
hunted" or the hunter" depends upon
circumstances We believe that the people
OF Abbeville are as good as are the people OF
any section. We believe that the sympathy
of law-abiding people here is against the un.
lawful selling OF liquor and in thorough sym.
pathy with the efforts Of the officers In
breaking up blind tigers. The fact Is, the
sentiment here Is such that no man whose
uuIy H. Is W culOICc luc la" ~Ouiu UC iS-
spected If he did not do his duty. Law abid.
ing men everywhere sympathize with the en-
forcement of a good law.
The idea that it is the duty of Individual
citizens to ferret out and arrest offenders
against the law is so preposterous that we
believe that nobody who favors law and order
favors any such course.
Officers are chosen to preserve the peace
and order OF the State, the counties and the
towns, and why not do away with officers i
individuals may en- force the law?
Let the Legislature be not bamboozled
Every friend of the saloon business will have
a scheme. but let the temperance people. ant
the well-wishers Of the State stand together
and enforce the law in every section.
In opposing the law there may be some
thing of moral cowardice, as well as disposi
tion to truckle to somebody.
Whiskey men, or the friends Of the saloon
may honestly and conscientiously oppose th'
law, but we are not able to understand how
any real temperance man can oppose the bes
law that we have ever had on the subject.
The fact is, we don't regard any imam as
any other than the friend OF liquor, who
would take of the copstables.
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Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1897.
Beats the Record.

Stmon Cooper, negro, killed another negro
in Sumter on Emancipation Day. One day
last week he shot and killed two white men,
one young white woman, and a negro. The
people in great numbers persued him. he
was found In cabin, surrounded, and fired
upon. The fire he returned with W!nches'
ter Rifle, but hurt no one on this occasion.
On promise of protection he surrendered
came out OF the house-and submitted 10 ar
rest. A razor and Il pistol was found IN MS
pockets He was soon wounded by pistol
shots, and afterward swung to tree. when
his body was riddled.
These, we believe, are about the facts. His
crime was without parallel in bloody Deeds
The people were justly aroused, and NOBODY
ever thought for moment that any selfre-
specting people would fail to say him as
soon as he was caught. He deserved all thai
he suffered. He should have been shot on
sight, the same as If he had been a ravenous
wild beast.
But the fact that some one promised protec-
tion to this creature. If he surrendered, has
given the pretext for virtuous indignation
that 80 cruel monster met his deserved fate.
II that promise had not been given-and 1t
is a pity that 1t was given-and he had held
ont little longer he may have satisfied his
friends aud sympathisers by shooting some
of his persuers.
We find it hard 10 believe that there Is q
man on the face OF the earth who, in his
heart of hearts, believes that fend like
Simon Cooper ought to have been taken to
jail. Is there a community in this country
which would not. under similar circum-
stances, have killed man for the commits
sion of deeds like those of Simon Cooper?
The time has passed in this country when
1t is necessary to denounce justiaable lynch
ing, with any idea OF corciliating or appeas.
ing Northern sentiment. We cannot believe
that there is selfrespecting community In
the North that would not have slain Simon
Cooper. The peace and safety OF the COM
munity demanded his death, and this news
paper has no apology to offer Northern sentl.
ment because the men of Sumter defended
their homes.
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Those Front Seats.

There are several reasons why you
should first fill up the front seats at
the devotional meeting. But if there
were no other reason courtesy demands
it. 1t is courteous to leave the chairs
nearest the door for late corners. There
are always some who need the chance
of slipping in unnoticed. "Why have
you stopped coming to the prayermeet-
ing ?" a pastor asked hardworking
woman in his congregation. 81 can't
come" she answered. any husband
is late home from work, and the bell
stop before l can get supper off :he
table. l used to slip in quietly, but
now the boys and girls fill up the
places by the door, and I disturb the
meeting. I would like to come, miss
the meetings ~ The selfish hness of
these boys and girls cut off this poor
woman from privilege. Comment is
unnecessary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-13
Corn Muh ns.

Take a cupful of granulated corn
meal, three-fourths of cupful of boil
ing water, the same of cold sweet milk
a heaping teaspoonful of sugar, level
teaspoonful of salt and beaten egg.
Mix together the meal, sugar and salt,
scald with the boiling water, and the
cold milk, stir in beaten egg, and bake
in muffin cups or in shallow pie pans.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-13
Local Short Statements.

The Abbeville cotton market has been
lively for the past few days. The price has
ranged from l-2 to cents per pound. Seve-
raj buyers are afield.
Col. Edmond Berkeley. Superintendent OF
the q. G.. N, divivIsion OF the SeabOard Air
Line railroad, has been In the city for few
days.
Mr.. Watkins. Yardmaster at the seaboard
station, has moved his family 10 Abbeville-
coming from Salisbury. N. G.
Rev. J. +. McKinnon. the newly-installed
pastor at Long Cane, preached at the Able.
Vile Presbyterian church sunday night.
Drumners are coming 10 town in drOves.
Mr.. B. T. Mcdaniel spent Sunday at his
home In Pickens.
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SIMPLE JUSTICE.
Prof DnPre Bears Testimony to the
Inteprity lOf Mr., BercK mans.

Clemson College, 8. c.. Dec. o. 1895.
was surprised TO see in the Press and Ban
Fer a card from Mr.. P. J. Berckmans. of Au.
gusta, Ca, stating that some one had been
circulating in your county reports calculated
TO ipjure his business as nursery man.
have dealt, almost consecutively for twenty
five years with Mr.. Berck kmaps-buyinG fruit
trees, grape vines, greenhouse piantx, &C.,
and have never yet had reason TO complain.
On the other hand. his trees, vines, &C.. have
and free from insects and diseases. l have
never found anv "nut grass" among them.
AS rule, his prices have been from ffty TO
seventy-five per cent. less than was asked me
for the same variety by agents. The selling
OF fruit trees by agents Is legitimate and
honorable business, but, as matter Oh lact.
the salary and expenses Of the agent must De
added to the price OF the stock.
There are. no doubt, many nurseries as good
as that Of Mr.. Berck mans, but there are none
better, nor any carried on more honestly and
honorably than his.
This card is entirely voluntary and without
the knowledge or consent of Mr.. Berck mans.
]. F. c. DuPre.
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SOuth Carolina History.

General McCrady is writing history OF
South Carolina. We hope Tat that gooo
man may see and learn of the existence o'
the upcountry, and give the country. as lar
as 1t deserves, an equal showing With Char-
lesion. Whatever the facts may be. we never
expect anything that comes from Charleston
to be equally just to the low country and the
up-country. But it occurs 10 us that II an!
Charlestoniau could be fair to all the State
that Gen. McCrady could come as nearly NIL
ing the bill as anybody. We have the great
est respect for the ability, the purity and the
sweetness of the character OF General Nc
Grady. For this reason. If for. no other, We
hope that he will see something In the history
of South Carolina outside the city OF Charles'
ton.
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Newberry Journalism.

That GOOD old paper the Herald and News
commences the year with twice-a-WeeK
edition. Editor Aull is enterprisinS. and h's
brethren will note evidence OF prosperity on
the part of wideawake editorJ
The Voice Of the People, the youngest
brother in the Journalistic iamiiy' mar
adopted the patent outside and reduced its
price to one dollar year.
The conservative and solid NeWoerry oo
server keeps on in the even tenor OF Its way
while holding its own in public esteem. The
Observer is always good paper.
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The County Line.

There seems to be no longer any doubt that
the line for the new county OF Greenwood
has been run too near to Abbeville Court
House. What will be the effect OF this sur.
vey which failed to respect the Constitution.
al eight mile limit is not for US to say.
Some well informed men contend that 1t
will vitiate the whole election. In that event
the people would have to wait four years be-
fore holding another election TO form the
county OF Greenwood.
Others contend that the line may be moved
to the proper limit, and that nc other trouble
need be experienced by the friends of the
county Of Greenwood.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-13
The LEGISLATURE Ought to Do.

The Legislature ought to do something TO-
ward encouraging the writing Of correct
and impartial history OF the war. The parti-
zan histories which are written and publish
ed by Northern politicians ought to be pro-.
hibited In our schools.
Let the Legislature offer sum Of money to
the author OF the best, the second best, and
the third best histories OF the State, and then
let the State employ a historian to write a
history Of the State. he to have use OF the
manucript Of all the authors who compete
for prizes. In this way, it occurs to US. we
may get good history.
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w. Joel Smith & Son.

Our aim at al! times is to give our customers
the very best goods at rock bottom prices,
aud we respectfully ask our friends TO give US
a call when In NEED of anything In our line.
A fresh lot of buck wheat flour Just In. Our
large warehouse is full OF corn, oats. bran,
flour. hay and In fact everything needed for
man or beast.
4 large lot OF hardware and farming imple-
ments Just in.
We have knitting thread in all coors.
Clothing, over coats, shoes, hats, &C., going
at greatly reduced prices.
An examination OF onr goods and prices Is
all we ask. w. Joel Smith & Son.