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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-06

t.nm. manufacturing interests and
,.ro-.tie5 lu every line OF Industry.
Th. great company which is under con-
ul.t with rHr State of New York 10
substitute electricity for mule-power on
OH. rre Canal has ali hut completed its
work. and If now sending its electric
power f0 cities as far south as Albany
and making preparations TO reach New
York
10 tO the .me some genius thought OF
Harvesting Niagara steam was doing
The work THAT water power now does.
and ,.rfri. operations had 20 work in
conjunction with steam Now Niagara
doe. 10 al arI though only a few drops
Of ls great halN are in use it is estimated
tllt even OBJ. present amount fully uti-
IllDi would operate the wheels OK every
Industry BOO tIe land.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-06
Old Dominion Guard.

At meeting OF the Old Dominion
Guard, Company ID. held on Thursday
night. 4 report was received from the
Entertainment Committee. The report
was very satisfactory and the company
was thoroughly pleased with the excel
lent entertainment rendered by those VINO
so nobly responded to their call for as
sistancc. and a vote OF thanks was ten
dered 10 the Times. Leader and Dis
patch for their local notices. which were
OF great benefit; and TO tho following
ladies' and gentlemen. who generously
rendered their aid: Norwegian Mando-
lin Club. East-End Mandolin club. Com
pany B's Little Girl Drill Team, Mr.
John Ryau. clipper Quartette. Mr.. Eu-
gene Davis. Mr.. John Sales and daush-
tors. Ncssrs Huntley and Mccoy. cap
tain r. W. Cunningham. Mr.. George J.
TAYLOR Nessrs. Freeman and wilson,
the Tony Miller Combination, Mr.. Frank
Cosby Cnosing). Mr.. Horace Smith. MI.
Thomas G. reath. and The employees ~
the Academy. each and all OK whom
performed their parts In most excel
lent and generous manner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-06
In Canned Coo DIS.
In lOuY.

Best Flour in the wcrld-siver King
Patent Family 500 on a-c. SICK.
Snow Flake Patent Family Flour. $50
or &c., sack.
&c. sack
Ieckar's New York Dost Gold Medal
A Good Family Flour. $50 barrel, or
21o. a. sack.
Pearl Minnesota Patent Family Flour,
81 n1 az Len sack
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-06

a club of 1000 cleveland Taxpayers
VIII watch t.e expenditure OF public
money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-06

Rarllng-Uasn't Miss Ottlngor perfect
society mannors2
TIoskinsou-Ycs she can say unp'oas-
amt things more pleasantly than anyone
I know.-puck.
johnny Mamma. T wish orr family be-
loneod 70 the Salvation Army,
Mamma-Whv?
Johunv-Rocausc. II We di1 could beat
tho drum when go - Sundav-school
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
"COncerninC Scruggs."

This newspaper takes no sides in the con-
troversy between Mr. Scruggs and The state
newspaper. We arc not in it, and we do not
propose 10 be In II.
But, with due respect to the brethren who
published Scruggs letter, we would take issue
with their act. This newspaper believes that
journalistic courtesy should have dictated to
the Charleston aud Columbia contemporaries
the proprlety of refusing space 10 an offensive
communication in reference to anybody, and
especially OF brother editor.
We believe the State was right In saying:
1.-The letter was returned TO him with the
statement that The State would print any de-
tense, denial or criticism he might make In
parliamentary language, but that II would
not publish vituperation of itself; that If he
would omit the words we have Indicated the
letter would be printed with pleasure"
Mr.. Scruggs could not have found publish
er of his letter In the Press and Banner, and
we believe the editors who did publish 1t vio-
lated the proprieties.
We say this in protest against an act which
may be common, but which we believe falls
far short of the requirements Of the best jour-
nalism.
We believe the publication of Scrugg's let
ter about the State was an error OF journal
ism. and a wrong to the editor who was as.
sailed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
An Era in the History of AbbevilIe

An Era in the History of Abbeville.
President B. F. Bailey is expected TO return
from New York, this morning, where he has
conduct of the mill, whose wheels will begin
to turn in a very short time.
Mr.. Bailey has all the money that may be
needed, and his advertisement announcing
his desire to buy cotton for home consump'
tion marks an era In the history OF Abbeville.
The advertisement comes on the second an.
niversary Of the organization OF the company
and Is the best testimonial Of his success IN
constructing mill.
The work Of building the Abbeville Cotton
Mill has gone on steadily from the first, and
now, after two years of effort, the company is
about to realize their expectations.
The success Of the enterprise up to this
date, has been a source OF great satisfaction
to the friends OF the mill. and II we should be
able to run 1t as successfully as we have built
1t, the stock holders and the community will
have reason TO be satisfied.
The enterprise has met only sufficient in
difference and opposition to nerve its friends
to the best endeavor. There is not better
mill in the South. We have the best engine
that IS made; the latest and best patent
cards; the most improved looms; the best
system Of water works; the very best ventil-
lation and sewerage; all the water supply
that can be desired; and a house which for
excellence is not surpassed in the United
States.
The company have al, the appliances. 1t
seems now that If failure comes it will be be.
cause OF mistaken management.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
ABOUT WORKING ROADS.
A Member of the County Board Tells
of the Present Plan-A Reassnring
RepOrt-And Road Reform Goes
Marching On.
Nlpety.SIx. s. c., Nav 8

Nlnety.Six, S. c., May 8.
Mr.. Editor: Will you pardon me for this
intrusion? For since the people do not seem
to understand the plan which was adopted by
roads for The year 1897, will state briefly the
action OF the Board.
The townships were to be put In groups OF
of three, and one road machine 10 be operated
In each group. starting in April; three or four
men to be put with each machine, one
overseer, to look ahead Of the machine aud
prepare the way for the scraper, and also TO
work in connection with the scraper all hands
who failed to pay their communication tax.
or course these hands who fail to pay road
tax are to work on the roads nearest their
homes. while the road machine is being ope-
rated on said roads.
Theroad machine is to be worked, dividing
the time between the townships. This over
seer is also to repair bridges and do any work
needed as they pass along. We have no road
prised TO hear that ever so many township
commissioners have failed to post themselves
and have allowed overseers 10 order out
hands on the roads to work.
On account of long continued rains early
iu the year things are badly behind, and fur
ther con fusion Is caused by the division OF
the county. 1t Is TO be hoped the people
will he patient and allow the matter to be
worked as best can be under the tangled con-
dition of Things. believe that all will work
out right and satisfactorily-ifgoud judgment
and patience are exercised.
hope to hear OF no impatient comment.
but that good feelings and harmony will pre-.
vail and leave 1t alone to those whose duty II
is to work out Of all this difficulty.
will state here that my time expiIed In
until the new board could be organized.
hope will he excused for this attempt to ex.
plain the action Of the County Board.
Henry j. Klnard.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
LEGAL QUESTION.
Should the Town Build q Court House
for the County?

Capt. ]. B. Sample, of Greenwood, was in
town last Saturday. He thinks that the peo.
pie of Greenwood will pay for the Court
House and Jail, even II the law authorizing
the issue of bonds is unconstitutional. They
will be paid by private subscriptions. The Cap.
tain Is in entire favor OF keeping faith with
the people in the promise that the town
would pay for the public buildings.
Speaking for this newspaper, we think 1t
would be unfair for the town to pay for the
Court House and Jail, and we think IL was
mistake to make the promise. II the people
desired the formation OF the new county they
would not mind the trlfiing expense, but If
they were induced to vote for 1t on account OF
the promise, the fairness Of the election might
be impeached. The man who would sell his
vote for SIPS put cheap estimate on his IA
vor and must hold his vote real cheap.
We take 1T for granted that the people want
ed the new county OF Greenwood and voted
for 1t because of that desire. We would be
sorry 10 believe that the people of a whole
county would sell out for S25, ,000-or at the
rate OF about l.25 pieoe..
II then the people wanted the new county
they should pay for the public buildings. If
they sold out then they should demand the
price.
1t is to near an approach to the improper
thing to try to influence votes by the gift OF
public buildings. The ballot box ought TO be
above suspicion. The people or sht 10 pay for
their Court House.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
The Evening Record.

We welcome to our exchange list the Co
lumbia Evening Record, at whose head is TO
be found the name of Mr.. George R. Koester,
former editor OF the Columbia Register. The
Press and Banner extends best wishes for the
success and prosperity OF the new venture.
In the past Editor Koester made a good hum
ored paper-one which never-as far as
we now remember-sought to inJure any one
in estate or good name. His editorials were
of that kind which enabled US 10 read the
paper with pleasure. This newspaper admir-
ed Editor Koester's course especially because
OF, as rule, its lack of ill-humor and because
of the absence FROM its columns OF bitterness
towards any one. Mr.. Koester Is man OF
ability and is worker. The Record 1t seems
to us. ought to succeed, and we have no doubt
1t will be worthy Of success.
Being friendly to Editor Koester it Is hoped
that he may take suggestion in good temper
from an old newspaper man. If SO, We will
say: Be outspoken and independent in all
things, but make no war on anybody, and
especially, 60 into no ill-humored controver-
sy with the brethren Of the press-this to be
especially applicable as to local contempora.
ries.
II Editor Koester will devote all his ener-
gies TO the up-building of his own paper, and
will utterly ignore the presence Of his local
contemporaries, except to treat them as he
would treat other good citizens OF Columbia,
we believe that his success is assured.
The editor having lately been associated
with the Register, the Record should particu-
.larly avoid unpleasant reference to that pa
per.
II Editor Koester should fall into the mis-
take Of attempting TO point errors, sins, or
grievances with other editors, he will divide
his energies, his feelings will be wrought, and
he will TO that extent. be less effective as an
editor, and thus fall somewhat short Of the
measure Of success that he would otherwise
attain.
The Evening Record should be printed for
the entertainment OF all OF the people of the
city of Columbia. Why should the friends, OF
the other papers be insulted? Why should
the lovers of fair play be offended? Why
not give Columbia paper which all can read
with pleasure? The Record will succeed bet
ter II its editor respectfully expresses Its
opinions as heretofore on all public matters
that attract attention while allowing contem-
poraries to conduct their own business in
their own peculiar way.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
.sDenendent" EaYOrS.

Railroad authorities have incorporated
condition upon which editors may secure the
privilege of paying for exclusion tickets TO
Nashville, namely: "For bona fde members
of their families who are DEPENDENT, or
words to that effect, as nearly as we can no"
recall the proposition.
The bona fide members of editors families
are all right, but when it comes to the de
pendent" business we are not quite so sure.
The Standard Dictionary defines dependent
as follows:
"Needing support or aid from outside
sources; poor: weak: as cnllureu anu III
lone who looks to another for support, help
or favor"
tmay be all right to accept passes for our
wives or other bona fide members of our
families on the conditions named, but we
venture to suggest that there are few ladies
in South Carolina who would. with all
the facts before them, accept trip pass to
Nashville, on the conditions named.
We know that IT Is difficult TO draw the line
and we would do nothing to mar the pleasure
of those officers of the Association who have
exerted themselves to give US all pleasant
and profitable trip to Nashville, but we think
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avoided.
We further think that the officers OF the
State Press Association should have declined
to accept favors upon the conditions named
A man may not be able take his family to
the Nashville Exposition at the regular
charges but all are able to stay at home rather
than submit 10 an indignity.
If the giving Of passes to Nashville, Is
business transaction, where courtesies are re-
clprocated, why not issue to each newspaper
the same number of tickets for the same
amount OF work?
Personally, the editor Of this newspaper
thinks an advertisement in the Press and Ban
ner is worth as much as 1t would be in some
of the little sheets that may be printed at a
pump station, and the pump station man
nearly always gets more tickets.
The editor Of the Press and Banner expects
to attend the meeting Of the Press Associa-
tion at Newberry, but we cannot accept
tickets to Nashville, which are coupled
with humiliating conditions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05

Not finding a satisfactory house TO rent he
decided TO 60 elsewhere.
Rev. J. F. Mckinnon, pastor al Long Cane,
preached at the Presbyterian church Sunday
night.
Amt 1t hot! Amt it cold o how hot!-
Such Is the weather news of the week.
Mr.. ID. II. Wilder's new Main street store
presents creditable appearance.
Magistrate Cox is doing some good work on
the public roads by proxy.
The streets are being scraped by road ma
chine.
There are eighteen prisoners In the county
jail,
PENSIONS.
The County Board Of Pensions was in ses"
sion Monday and Tuesday. Over two hun
dred applicationt we're received.
LUABLE VEGETABLES.
John Adams, colored, was before Magistrate
Cox Saturday for stealing two bushels OF po'
tatoes. He was found guilty and sentenced
to 80 days on the chaingans or to lay fine o
$40 and costs. He paid the fine.
Georges potatoes cost him SlG.45.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05

TO the many students soon TO leave school
for long vacations, 1t will be welcome noticd
that Mrs. Mary Pirarg. Of Atlanta, GA will
will open classes during Lhe summer for the
study Of German, French and Latin; also q
music class for piano, organ and guitar.
Mrs. Pfrang was In charge OF the industrial
classes at 81. Luke's Parrish in Atlantn. and
OF the classes In languages at the Woman's
Club.
The fact of her being a former student al
the Universities OF Geneva and Zurich
Switzerland, endorses her abb lity rs teacher
9he has taught with success In this country
for the past ten years-having been engaged
at several prominent public institutions.
Applications may be made by mail to Mrs
Pfrang, Abbeville, 5. G,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05

Mrs. Taggart has some Of the prettiest mil
llnery TO be found in the markets. Call 10 see
her. She wants TO sell you bonnet.
If you want dream of bonnet, call on
Mrs. Taggart.
Co.'S.
c. P. Hammond & Co. have good line of
bicycle and baseball Shoes
Call at Harrison g. Games drug store and
get Grier's almanac. and buy your garden
seed.
If its paper. pens, ink or anything in the
stationary line you want to go 10 Speeds.
See our line of ladies tan slippers and OK
ford. G. 2. Hammond e. Co.
Have r. G. Bernau, the jeweler, to repair
yonr watch. lie guarantees his work.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
DEATH OF MRS. LINK.
Mrs. Leila Link, Wife of MIR. s. j
Link, il No More.

On Monday the whole community was
thrown into gloom by the sad intelligence
that Mrs. 5. j. Link was no more. The de-
ceased q daughter of Mr.. Thomas P. Quar-
les, was well known and well beloved In Alb.
beville, where her life had been spent. She
was a member of the Presby teriaD church
and a devout Christian woman, loving and
devoted wife and mother, kind and atfec-
tionate daughter and sister, true friend, one
who by her kindly. gentle disposition made
many warm friends who will long cherish her
memory, and mingle their tears of grief with
those of the grief stricken family, whose lives
are darkened by this heart breaking dispen-
sation of Providence. The deceased leaves a
loving husband and two little girls-one only
a few weeks old-father, mother, sisters and
brothers TO mourn her loss. In that "far
away home OF the SOUL" in the bright and
beautiful land Of the blest, she awaits their
coming. After pain and anguish she sweetly
rests In the arms Of Jesus.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
TROY'S TALK.
A Vigorous Kick AbOnf the School
Examinatfom-PersO

A Vigorous Kick Abont the School
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Troy, S. c.. May 2nd, 1891.
Rev. q. R. McAuley assisted Rev. r. F.
Bradley in a communion service at Long
| Cane yesterday.
Rev. j. l.. PressIey, of Due West, filled the
A. r. pulpit yesterday. Rev. w. P. Lindsay
of the Seminary will preach next Sabbath;
Mrs. ]. s. Burn EFT Is visiting her sister, Mrs.
DR.. H. L. Culbertson, at AmiLy, Ga.
After an extended visit DR.. and Mrs. L. w.
Sheppard have returned from Atlanta
The "Sunbeams" are a working little band
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 7. Robinson visited Mr..
and Mrs. T. 8. Chatham, Jr., at Ninety-Six
last week.
The white wash and the paint brush makes
DR.. G. L. Kennedy who has finished the
study OF medicine in Baltimore came home
Mrs. W. H. Kennedy spent several days in
Green wood and Ninety Six last week.
Mr.. ]. R. Moore. from Ninety-Six, was in
Mrs. o. Y. Bonner. from Due West, is at her
fathers, DR.. j. D. Neels.
Some OF our townsmen went on fishing
EXPEDITION last week-caught nothing, as us
1t Ia we'll worth the drive down to Mr.. A. B.
| kennedy's 10 see his acres Of clover In full
hloom, prettier than any flower garden. He
| Is an extra farmer.
Rev. D. g. Phillips, D. D., OF Louisville, Ca,
| worshlpped here In the A. r. church yester.
! day. Also Judge and Mrs. E. w. Watson,
| from Bradley, and Miss Mamie Watson, from
Lebanon.
Miss Lula Wideman spent several days in
Augusta last week, the guest of Miss segred
| Bryngleson.
Miss Ettie Robinson has closed her school
at Woodruff and is at home for q vacation.
Was there any justice in the last examina.
tion for teachers Echo answer no. The
hour appointed was o'clock and 1t was 1890
before any thing was done, then an hour for
recess, and nearly every applicant lived from
IL 10 IL miles. Now seven studies with ten
questions under each, and such short time
10 answer them was an absurdity, to get
through. We heard one OF the Board express
himself that 1t would take him three hours
hard study TO answer the Physiology, and he
Is Professor In college. They surely were
looking for bright subjects 10 "stand up" and
then had only four hours TO answer the
seventy questions. We congratulate the two
successful applicants. and the Board too, for
carrying out their we'll planned scheme. II
they think they acted we'll their part there
all the honor lies. Nick.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
The Dispensary Say is All Right.

The dispensary seems to be fruitful
source for newspaper articles, and when there
are irregularities the saloon element seem TO
be delighted. The dispensary system is all
right, even II q constable should make a
mistake now and then. The Stale should
stand to her officers in the discharge of their
duties, but the government should prosecute
evil-doers of every kind. The constables
should obey the law themselves and should
be required to respect the rights and goods
of others.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
SDeed'S Locals

Try Johnsons chill and fever tonic. Nc
cure no pay. At Speeds.
Our line Of soap and toilet articles is com
plete. Call and see before buying
p. B. Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05

Baby sleeping soundly,
Mama by his side,
Running Standard Sewing Machine
Which is the nations pride.
Baby is never frightened
By their humming needless sound
That Is so common
Where other machine are found.
Simple and pretty.
Always ready for use.
Once try Standard Rotary,
And you'll never turn it loose.
Our terms are always reasonable,
Our prices are very low. o..
If you want 10 buy 9 Standard
To j. D. Kerr & Co,go.
No. 8. Rosenberg Block, AbbeVille, 8. c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
Will Wideman's Hit.
Edgeield Advertiser

Everybody was delighted, charmed. COM
pletely captivated by w. P. Wideman's lee
ture "Hit the Grit" in our opera house on
Monday night last.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
Glen.Jones Pardware Co.'s Locals.

Glen.Jones Pardware Co.'S Locals.
A complete line of mixed paint, white lead
colors, etc. Now is the time to paint your
house.
Call and see our lawn mowers, they are all
right.
Do you like Ice cream9 II so, we can fur
nish you with the most complete Ice cream
churn In the market. 1t will make most de-
licious cream In five minutes.
Do not forget the cooking contest. Ladies
now is your opportunity.
Garden plows. gardenitools. trowels, rakes,
hoes, etc. Come and see US. ..,
Do you play base ball /? We have the goods
you need. We sell base ball positively
guaranteed for q full game of nine innings
for 81. Do not forget It. -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
Wanted.
Notice..
Fruit Trees at Ten Cents.

T AM Offering TO my friends Fruit Trees and
l. Flowers from the celebrated nursery Of P.
J. Berkmans, of Augusta, Ca, for present as
we'll as fall delivery for ffty per cent. less than
can vassipg Agents Forty years or experl,
tnce in our own climate and soil has placed
this Nursery beyond competition In quality
and price. / Will deliver the best apples and
peaches at ten cents, and pears at twenty-five
cents each. J. W. RYKARD,
At. Abbeville. s. e.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
LOCAL AND SPECIAL.

Notes AbOnt County and City Affairs
Points Picked Up md Printed in
Condensed FOrm-Snap Shots at The
Passing Show-Tips from the Grape.
vine Telpnh0np.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-10-26

Those who believe chronic diar- rh9a to be incurabIt should read what Mir. ?. E. Grisha me, of Gaars Mills, La, has to say OIL the subject, viz: ''I have been q sufferer from chronic diarrhra ever since the war and have tried all kinds of medicines for it. At last I found q remedy that effected cure and that was Cham berlain's collie, cholera and diarrh9a remedy" This medicine can always be depended upon for coiera morbus, tlysentery and diarrhwa. It is pleas ant to take and never fails to effect q cure. 9 and 90 cent sizes for sale by W l. Dewoody &sGo., druggists.