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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
"Mann ers Makyth Man."

William of Wykeham, fourteenth
century Bishop of the see of Win
chester, was not only a great clergy
man and great statesman, but one or
the greatest builders of the Middle ages.
He was the founder of Winchester
College, which is the oldest OF all the
English puplic schools; he was the
chief architect of the Cathedral Of Win
chester; and when the King wanted a
new wing OH bis castle at Windsor he
ordered Wykeham TO build it. Wyke-
ham was 50 proud Of his work that he
chiseled on it, Hoe fecit Wyke-
ham (Wykeham made this At
this the King was very angry, for he
thought he had built the castle him.
self, and Wykeham would perhaps
have lost his head If he had not kept
his wits about him. He explained
that it was his greatest glory to be the
builder of his Kings palace, and thai
the inscription should read, This was
the making of Wykeham." The
translation was clever enough and
though the King was probably not
deceived, Wykeham kept his head Oh
his shoulders. Perhaps the King
would have been sorry to lose so val
liable man. At any rate, you can see
the inscription to-day from the north
terrace, and the incident throws no lit
tie light Oh the sincerity of the motto
on the Winchester arms, manners
Makyth Man."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
George Washington.

The life of George Washington has
been so often written that it is unnec-
essury to refer to it futher than to
point out the thorough conscientious
ness, the self-sacriticing spirit, the
purity of motive, with which he en-
tered upon and carried out to compile
ton the Liberation and independence
of his country. No man could be more
pure, no man could be more self-deny-
ing.
In General Washington it is difficnlt
to know which TO admire the most
the nobility of his character, the ardor
of his patriotism, or the purity OF his
conduct.
Towards the close Of his address to
the Governors Of the several States, on
resgning his position as commander
in.chief, he said:
II make it my constant prayer that
God would have you and the State
over which you preside in His holy
protection: that He would incline
the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a
spirit of subordination and obedience
to government; to entertain broth
erly affection and love for one another,
for their fellow-citizens of the United
States at large, and particularly for
their brethren who lave served in the
field aud finally, that he would most
graciously be pleased to dispose us all
to do justice, to love mercy, and to de.
mean ourselves with that charity, hu-
mility and pacific temper of mind
which were the characteristics of the
Divine Author of our blessed religion,
without au humble imitation of whose
example in these things we can never
hope to he a happy nation" How SIM
pie, truthful and beautiful are the
words of Washington
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06

During the recent dry weather, when the
dust was 80 bad, the water-works system has
been used for sprinkling the streets. To do
this necessitated the dragging of the hose
over the gravelly streets. This act, II is con-
tended by some, is very injurious 10 the hose,
and Is putting them to such uses as were not
originally contemplated by the city authori.
ties.
The sprinkling of the streets afford great
relief from the dust, and the goods in our
stores are protected from its INJURIOUS effect
The sprinkling is very desirable. The only
question seems TO be to find out which Is the
best way o: accomplishing a result which
will be so satisfactory to all.
II has been suggested that the city authori-
ties are willing TO furnish the water for this
purpose without cost, but that there is objec-
tion 10 wearing out Of the hose for watering
the streets.
If the water mains were tapped, hose for
that special purpose might be furnished by
the persons most directly interested, or other
and shorter hose could be bought for that spe-
cihc purpose, and get the water from the
same plug.
The Press and Banner has no zeal in the
matter. but knowing that there oug ht to be q
satisfactory way OF settling the matter, we
have called attention 10 q subject VIII ich Is oi
more or less interest to our people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
OCTOBER COURT.
Presented Of the Grand Jury.

FreSenteu OI the Sranu Jury.
To Hon. o. W. Buchanan, Presiding Judge
We respectfully submit for your considera
tlon the following presentment.
That we have passed upon all bills OF indict.
ment handed to US by the Solicitor.
BY Committee we have visited the jail and
beg leave TO report that we have examined
same and found 1t in cleanly condition,
everything connected Herewith to be In
first class order. The prisoners have no COM
plants to make rs to treatment and to diet.
The Committee appointed to examine the
offices OF the Court House, beg leave TO say
that we have examined and found all of the
offices well and neatly kept and everything
satisfactory to the Committee.
A number Of our body visited the Poor
House. and were gratified IN find everything
in such nice condition. We found there 80
inmates In all, Is whites and II blacks. With
one or two exceptions they seem TO be satis-
fed and getting along nicely.
The Superintendent. Mr.. Kennedy, Is the
right man In the right place. he not only
looks carefully to the welfare ofihe inmates
but being practical farmer, he has by his
management OF the poor house farm,
tivalion. producing this year $50 bushels OF
corn, 5000 bundles of fodder. besides large
quantities of peas, pea vines. ect. We think
this good showing taking into cohsidera-
tion that only few years ago the lands were
considered unproductive.
We have examined the different Trial JUS
tices transcripts and found same TO he cor
rect.
We have made inquiries In regard 10 the
condition of the roads OF the county and hnd
that the present system Is working hnely ana
that the roads are being put In good condi-
ti0n.
Thanking your Honor and the officers OF
the Court for 1avoIS extended.
Respectfully submitted.
J. f. Miller, F oreman.
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You Will Never Be Sorry.

For living a pure life.
For doing your level best.
For being kind to the poor.
For looking before leaping.
For hearing before judging.
For thinking before speaking.
For harboring clean thoughts:
For standing 10y your principles.
For stopping your ear to gossip.
For asking pardon when in error.
For bridliDg slanderous tongue.
For being generous to an enemy;
Lor being square in business deal
ings.
For giving an unfortunate person a
lift.
For promptness in keeping your
promises.
For putting the best construction on
the acts of others.
You will never, never be sorry for
giving light to the blind, knowledge to
the ignorant, strength to the weak,
help to the struggling, and Saviour
to the heather.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06

An insurance policy often. makes
man more valuable after death than
during life.
"Bertie, you cruel boy, how can you
hear your baby sister cry?" why,
that's easy; everybody in the block
can.n
Species of snakes that are enemies
of one another in captivity will coil
up into their winter sleep in the
same bundle.
The rattlesnake gives warning before
it strikes the slanderer strikes before
he gives warning; the snake, therefore,
is the best of the two.
It is said that the flesh on the fore
quarters of the beaver resembles that
ofland animals, while that on the
hindquarter has tishy taste.
The new species ofrabbit, of a dimin-
utive size, tailless and with short ears,
has been found near the volcano of
Popocatapetl, in mexico.
In 1875 Italy abolished capital pun
ishment for murderers. That was
twenty-five years ago, and since then
there has been an increase OF A. per
cent. of homicides.
The millennium will not be far away
when the human tongue shall cease to
speak evil things.
Nothing gives so much JOY in heav-
Ell as to see a man concerned to the
image of Jesus Christ and transform
formed by the renewing of his mind.
1t is the busint So of every wise and
good man to set himself against the
passion for military glory, which
really seems the most fruitful source of
human misery.-Sidney Smith.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
Poor Mans Lament.

Backward, turn backward oh,
time in your flight, feed me on Cruel
again, just for tonight am so weary
of restaurant steaks, vitritied dough-
nuts and vulcanized cakes, oysters that
slip in watery bath, butter as strong
as Goliath or Gath, weary Of paying
for what can't eat, chewing up rub
Der and calling it meat. Backward,
turn backward, for weary am Give
me whack at grandmother's jam, let
me drink milk that has never been
skinned, let me eat butter whose hair
has been trimmed, let me but once
have an old-fashioned pie, chen I'll he
willing to curl up and die; | have
been eating iron filings for years, is it
any wonder Pm melting in tears?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
A Strange Combination,

If the prohibitonists, the foreign liquor
dealers, and the saloon men could remove
the present restraints on the sale OF liquor
which are imposed by the dispensary,
might we not expect to see the establishment
OF the old bars {: The alliance between
temperance people and saloon men is enough
TO excite enquiry as to the cause Saloon men
may be perfectly honest in their fight
against the dispensary, but the alliance OF sa-
loon men and temperance people Is what we
do not understand. 1t seems that temper
ance people might enquire the reason for this
unnatural and unprecedented support
which they are getting. The saloon men and
the little squad OF prohibitionists make a
strange com bination.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
TOWN BUILDERS.
The Way 10 Make Town Grow and
PrOSOer.

How can we best build up our city? This is
a question OF practical importance 10 all
classes OF our people. In The first place we
should ook after the people who come to
our city .and do business with our people.
Every day we have good people among US
from Due West, Donalds, Mccormick, Troy,
MtCarmel Lowndesville, and from other Sec
tions Of the county. We should meet them
cordially and give them such reception
that they will be induced 10 come again.
Our m erchants should Invite them in their
stores and show them their goods. They
should try to make them feel at home AS
opportunity offers they should extend to
them conrtesies and favors Of every kind.
Strangers and visitors should be given
every attention possible. We should show
them our lndsome churches. our splendid
school building, our new cotton mill ana
other places Of public interest. In this way
people from abroad will be attracted to our
place and will be Induced TO come and live
with US. Our merchants should see to IL that
their stores have as beautiful fronts as poss-
ibe. If you 60 TO Laurens, Newberry or
Anderson you will be impressed with the nt-
traceiveness OF their store fronts. Abheville
has made some progress In thIs direction,
but there is still room for improvement.
Who will take the lead?
Another way to build up our town is 10
talk IL up. We don't want any croak
We must be- hopeful and inspire confidence
In others. Don't sit down and complain; tell
to the outside world what a progressive
young city Abbeville Ia. Patronize the
newspapers. Give them advertisements and
you will be repaid. Tho most successful busi-
ness 10 en- use printers Ink. Abbeviile.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06

JUDGE JAS G. KLUGH arrived in the city
Yesterday from Lexington, whore he las been
holding court for two weeks. He Will return
there In few days 10 finish the equity busi-
ness. From there he goes TO Columbia TO
hold court. The Judge is looking well.
Hon. w. =. WIDEMAN, Abbevilles most
distinguished lecturer and humorist, was In
town during Court.
w. p. GREEN, ESQ, Of The Greenwood Bar,
attended Court last week, looking after the
interest of his clients.
DIR. J. b. MosELEY, Of Lowndesville, was
In town yesterday.
New ladies wheels to rent at &. p. Ham.
mond's.
Bring your bicycle to G. p. Hammond when
It needs repairs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
Marriage Bells and Bridal Presents.

Many fair reader OF this paper is now con-
temp plating what to buy for present to some
friend that is thinking OF embarking in mat
rimonial life. Sterling silver has been and a J.
wavs will be the thing for such an occasion.
or course every one wants TO get 1t as cheap
as possible, and have large selection to
stock Of silver and buy 1t at prices that only
amount 10 d small commission on first cost,
and goods that were not made for cheap de-
partment store and dry goods trade, but lully
finished goods that really are sterling silver
920. 1000 piece-not S00.l0O0 piece as some that
were asseyed at New York recently. Go 10 r.
e. bernau. the je%eler, and get his special
prices for October.
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FOaf CUt Off.

Last week a colored man named Mack Cal
houn, WAS employed at the OIL Mill 10 cut fire
wood with the small circle saw. The saw is
fixed in q movable frame, and cuts the wood
as it is pushed against the teeth of the turn
Ing machine. The saw IL q Democratic saw.
and will cut anything that gets In Its way,
Calhoun, In attempting TO place the band.
thoughtessly put his leg 10 front of the saw,
when his foot was amputated Without chloro.
form, or the aid Of surgeon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06

Ifyou are friend TO your neghbors. your
town and county, do your trading with your
own people. If a man was seeking to ruin
his neighbors and destroy his town, the first
thing he would do would be to withdraw
business.
While your trade might not be missed
and while you might be able to stand the
expense and cheat that may be incident TO
your foolish act in going away from home,
yet the act Is unneighborly. Be true to your
own best interests by trading with the people
who make speciality Of trying TO please this
community.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
ECHOES FROM THE COURT.

The State against Eddie Finch and Baker
Gray. Indicted for assault and battery with
intent to Kill. Continued by Stale.
The State against Matte Mattison. In
dicted for murder. Found guilty OF man.
slaughter, with recommendation TO mercy.
TO two years at hard labor in State
Penitentiary or county Jail for two Yeas.
State against w. NJ. Duncan. Indicted for
grand larceny. Plead guilty, Sentenced TO is
months on County chain gang.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
ALWAYS WELCOME.
Mr.. John T. McDiIl il True in all the
Relations OF Life.

Mr.. John T. McDIll Is attending court az
juror. He Is a citizen Of Due West md
brother OF our progressive townsman, Mr.. j.
Hayne McD!ll Mr.. McDlll ia one OF the most
successful farmers in the Due West neighbor.
hood. lie Ia popular with the people, and
has a host of friends. He is n friend OF edu-
cation, and believes In uphodlng the highest
standards. He will not wander Off after
strange gods, but remains true to the history
and traditions of his native county
Abbevllle is always glad to welcome 80 good
q citizen within her borders.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
Two of Our Best Young Men.

The firm OF w. D. Barksdale & 20. is com.
posed OF two of the best young men in Abbe
Vile. Correct In all their actings and doings
judicious and careful in business, and COM
mandlng all tho capital they need. they can
serve the public In the best manner possible.
Remember when you want goods. that Messrs.
w. d. Barksdale and ]. Allen Smith, Jr., are
In business for the express purpose OF serving
you.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06

JUDGE o. w. BUCHANAN Is still holding
the court here. He leaves Tor Anderson from
here The Register correspondent In his las,
letter was mistak en- when he said that Judge
Buchanan had finished court. 1t was only
the sessions court. Common Pleas will go on
this entire week. Judge Buchanan has made
II fine impression while here.
THE case Of Edwards against j. Fuller
Lyon Is being tried in the courts. The jury
having "hitched," were in the jury room
when we went u press.
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,,ThOs. ThOmsOn's Locals.


l7lbs Granulated Sugar 81.
10 lbs good green Coffee s..
Is lbs Rice 81.
A No. Tobacco 80 cents per pound.
Sounces good smoking tobacco, 5 cents.
Two bars good laundry soap 500.
S bars No. l laundry soap Sl00.
A good Salmon at 10 cents per can.
Salmon Steak 20 cents per can.
A fresh lot of Block Soda Crackers just
arrived
Mackerel fish, very large, cents apiece.
Cooking apples 80 cents per peck.
Canned goods Of all kinds at the lowest
prices.
Cabbage, onions, potatoes. In fact every
[ hing In green groceries at rock bottom
prices. l have everything in fresh and su-
gar cured meats.
Sugar cured hams 10 cents per pound.
Sugar cured break fast bacon II cents 10.
All orders filled and delivered promptly.
Give me call.
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w. ID. BarIksdale e. Co.'s Locals.

A lot Of fresh mackerel just received.
Ten pounds good coffee 81.
Bagging and tires cheap.
A big lot flour. Every barrel guaranteed.
MuScavader molasses-the best.
Morrlson's hams always on hand.
A good salmon l0c can.
The best drilling sc yard.
Come and zee our tablets states. &c.
Copper bottom coffee pots-tbe best.
Kerosene oil by gallon or barrel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06

A 81 200 farm in Tennessee has been
paid for wholly in hens eggs, the in
stalments being remitted daily, some
times at the rate of three cents dozen
for the eggs, delivered in four-dozen
lots.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
NEW BUSINESS.
Plumbing - Timing - Roofing - Re-
DUiring.

Mr. c. p, Hammond Is now fully prepared
to put In your water works. He has just fin
ished big Job In the city and en- .ire Satislac.
tion has been given. He can make the range
connections, thereby giving hot and cold wa
ter to any part Of the house. He has a thor
oughly equipped shop and a good workman
and can assure satisfactory work.
Mr.. IIammond's repair shop will supply
long felt need in Abbcville and after Dec. lst
he will add the tin business and have FIRST
class tin shop. He will then be prepared to
do all kinds OF roofing, patching roofs, paint
ing roofs, besides carrying good stock Of
tinware, etc. 1t is his purpose TO have first
This enterprise has been badly needed, and
we believe Mr. Hammond is the man TO push
the business along. And then he is here 10
stay, as he expects 10 give his sole time and
att tiention to the business. Patronize home
people, and people who expect to be perma-
nent in busin ess.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
No. 90.

When you need anything in staple and
fancy groceries ring up 80, and your orders
will be promptly filled and delivered.
Remembe that my market Is always well
stocked ! only buy and sell the hest. Read
my locals and think over my prices.
Thos. Thompson, Phone 90.
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te the Factory Store.

Messrs. r. G. Wilson & Co. are leading
the procession as 1t moves to greater and
better things. They are now adding TO
their already comprehensive stock. notions.
wooden ware, willow ware, tin ware. and
other goods.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
Total cotton In mark ct

Total cotton In mark et...-......... ,917
From this IL will be seen that the Abbeville
Cotton Mill has been a benefactor to the PLAN
ter-the Mill having paid the top Of the mar
ket for nearly 1000 bales. The presence OF
the mill Insures fair price at all seasnns OF
the year, and this fact, 1t Is assumed, Will In
duce much cotton to come 10 this market
that has heretofore gone elsewhere.
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TIN WARE.
UPWARD AND ONWARD.
Let There be no Halt I'm Abbeyille's
TriumphaI March.

AbbevIlle is building up rapidly. On every
side we see evidences OF progress. New stores
are being built, handsome residences are be-
ing constructed. and new enterprises are be-
Ing started. Still there are other improve
ments which should be made. We need
mattress factory. an Ice factory. steam laun-
dry, canning factory. an opera house and
public library. We must not rest until all
these suggested lines OF progress are accom-
pished facts. Other cities have them. Why
should Abbevllle be an exception. Citizen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
Yellow Fever.

Yellow fever in the West is at a standstilL
A few new cases daily, and some deaths.
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Mr. Pearson, the Photographer, has gone to
Mt. Carmel, where he will take all k1nds VI
pictures cheap.
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GROCERIES.

If low prices in Groceries are wanted we are
the people. Before buying your bill be sure and
get our prices on Flour, Sugar and Coffee. Be
sides carrying full line of Heavy Groceries we
have we'll selected stock of Fancy Groceries,
such as CaIred Fruits, Canned Vegetables,
Canned Meats, Spices, Pickles, Jams, Catsup,
Salad Dressing, etc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06

Bycicle lanterns bells, oil, tires, spokes,
rims etc, at G. Z. Hammond's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06

Dou,t 60 untidy on tho plea that
everybody knows you.
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COTTON SHIPMENTS.

The Season IL Late and the Ship.
ments Small.
UP to this time little less than 1000 bales
have been brought to this town. The crop is
estimated TO be twenty days later than usual,
with the probability of possible average
crop. The samples have been good, with few
stains. The market has been depressed and
the prices have gone down every day from
the figures OF the preceding day. Yesterday
the tendency was inward, and a high staple
was bought by the Cotton Mill at six cents,
being the highest price which was paid that
day. or the cotton that has come to market
the sales have been as follows:
bales.
Abbeville Cotton Mill..........~...... $50
Shipped over $. A. L..."................. 500
I" Southern..... ........... 935
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06

Species of snakes that are enemies
of one another in captivity will coil
up into their winter sleep in the
same bundle.