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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
The Teachers Institute Grateful fol-
the Attention Shown Them.

Whereas, 1t is ft and proper that we, as
body, give suitable expression OF our appre-
citation Of the many acts of kindness shown
us during the session of the Teachers Insti-
tute and Association, now drawing to a close,
Therefore be IL
Resolved, That we hereby express to the
County Board OF Education of Abbeville
County the gratitude we feel for their untir-
ing efforts In our behalf.
Second. That we desire to express to the
people OF Abbeville our sincere thanks for the
hospita lily shown us while in their midst.
Third. That we hereby express our hearty
hanks TO the Young Mems Business League
OF Abbeville for the Interest taken in the vel.
fare and comfort of the various members OF
our body.
Fourth. That we wish TO assure the young
ladies and gentlemen OF Abbeyille that we
heartily appreciate the delightful music al Sc
leclions which added SO much TO our pleasure
and entertainment during every session OF
our Institute.
Fifth. That we desire to thank the trustees
and superintendent OF the Abbevllle Graded
School for the use OF the school building, and
the many favors shown US.
Sixth. That we feel that we nave been very
much benefited by the interesting and in
structive talks given by the leaders Of the
Institute.
Seventh. That we desire to thank most
heartily the educators who have come from
distant homes to favor Us with edifying adj
dresses on appropriate subjects. BE II also
Resolved further, That a copy OF these reso-
~lutions be sent to the county papers for publ
cation, and TO the lecturers who have kindly
aided In the success OF this Institute.
Committee-R B. Cheatham, Chairman: J.
NJ. Cuddy, Miss Xula Brock, Miss Jennie
Cowan, Miss Lucy Gilbert.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
AFTER A HEAVY RAIN.
GFrom i. A. ", Bulletin

IRON -. a. W.. bulleGlu.J
and the rate of wear would seem to de-
pend directly upon the hardness Of the
road stone used in its construction, and
yet 80 many factors have to be taken
into consideration in choosing a road
metal that it is found that the question
Of hardness, important as it may be
when combined with other qualities,
singly is not OF greatest consequence.
Quartz, the hardest Of Our common
minerals, used alone does not make a
desirable road stone, as its dust is lack
ing in cementing power, it has a low
specific gravity, and is very brittle,
qualities we should seek to avoid in Sc
lecting a road material.
On the other hand, rocks as soft as
Iimestones and states are quickly ground
to powder and are rapidly carried away
by water and wind action. Hardness is
Of importance in tending to resist the
abrasive effect Of wheels and the feet Of
animals, but brittleness promotes crum-
bling under the impact Of blows there
by delivered.
When the way passes through woods
or when large trees occur along the
roadside, the integrity Of the founda-
ton may be disturbed by the force Of
growing roots. In this connection 1t
will be we'll for those having charge Of
identifying our thoroughfares to plant
trees the roots of which lead downward
rather than horizontally.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
w. d. BarksdaIe & Co. Locals.

Lots Of tinware at low prices. Tin sets, as.
sorted colors. nice goods, 81 set. Five gallon
pump oil can 81. Galvanized pans, tubs, etc
Granite pans. dippers, coffee pots. sauce pans
copper bottom coffee pots. Something new.
New lot Harris suspenders. The very best
sold from l0c pair up.
The best ham sold Is Morrison's. Come and
see them. All sizes. Morrlson's b. bacon on
ly l0c pound.
Athens home ground meal-the finest.
Cotfees. a good rio. 9 pounds for 81.
Rice, grits, salt. sugar, meat.
Our valley Patent" is hard TO touch for q
hall patent -four. Get O barrel and be con.
WINGED.
A fresh lot Grandeur" just in. Nothing
better sold.
Some new styles In c~alicoes. ~sattines and
dress goods. All calicoes at &c, including q
nice assortment Of Simpsons block and gray
prints.
45.inch all wool serge only SOC. 4i.inch all
wool henrietta only SOC. Sc inch Sea Island,
nice and smooth. &c yard.
Tickings. outings, bleachings, etc.
Crockery, glassware.
A big line of lamps. All Kinds, sizes, styles
aud prices. Chimneys, etc.
Come and see Just what we nave In all
lines. Yours TO serve,
w. ID. Barksdale & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
a. NJ. Hill a. Sons Locals.

If you want a wagon remember we are
county agents for the sale OF the celebrated
Milburn and Studebaker wagons, and have
now q splendid stock on hand.
Is your old wagon worn out? If so, call and
get q new one.
Our line of carriages, phaetons, buggies and
carts was never more complete, nor offered at
prices half so low. See our prices and you
will be sure TO buy.
Harness. parts OF harness, whips, lap robes,
buggy umbrellas and everything In this line
can be found at owest figures at our reposi-
tory.
Remember we are headquarters" for the
best wagons made, at prices 10 suit the times
Try those fine silver back mackerel Just re.
ceived and for sale at retail.
Finest blend of imported teas to be found
any where for so cents per pound.
"Kennedy's" celebrated tea cakes, fresh and
nice, just received.
Another lot Of "Blapke's' and "Lowney's''
fine French candle TO arrive this week.
Try our blend of "Java and Mocha" coffees
and you will be pleased. Found only ut A.
Nj. Hill & Sons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
ROAD ~DESTROYERS.
Some Of the Forces Which Operate to I'm
pair Highways.

Some Of the Forces Which Operate to I'm
pair Highways.
A roadbed may suffer disruption by
shrinkage of the subgrade. 1t has been
determined experimentally that clay
shrinks one-ffth of it's bulk in excess
lively dry weather and increases to a cor
responding degree when wet, and that
dlicious sands and gravels undergo no
change in volume. From this it follows
that when a way passes over a clay bed,
which may become d%esiccated, injuri-
Gus results are likely to follow, partiou-
larly at a point where the clay abuts a
sand substratum which is unaffected by
weather changes.
The gradual destruction Of a roadbed
by the ordinary processes of friction
and impact is always to be expected,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
Road Notes.

In the whole territory Of Alaska there
Are only 16 miles of roads, according to
q recently published statement.
Good roads are comparatively cheap
er to maintain and to use than poor ones,
and the sooner this idea is comprehend
ed on all sides the better it will be.
P. V. Collins, a prime owe for
good highways in Minnesota, figures
out that the average cost of hauling on
the average road in America is 81 per
ton for four miles, while in Europe it
is 10 cents for the same load the same
distance,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
BY The Shiloh Bible Society In Mem
Dry of Mrs. NJ. j. Hardness.

Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty Goo TO
take from US our beloved sister. to which dis
pensalion OF this providence we would humb-
~ bow. Be 1t.
Resolved, first. That we shall always cher
ish the many noble qualities OF our beloved
sister, realizing az we do the strong and abid-
ing I'M press OF her character upon US.
Second. That in her death not only have
we sustained a loss which we feel cannot be
repaired. but that such loss reaches out to our
whole community.
Third. That the church, OF which she was a
member, has lost one of its most ardent and
generous members, and that this society has
been deprived OF one of its pioneers and
strongest promoters.
Fourth. That In the example OF the de-
ceased we have a pattern 10 follow as a true
woman, a Christian, a teacher and a living
example of what woman can accomplish
without departing from her God.given sphere.
The earnest, humble, prayerful Christian
whose influence for good cannot be estimated,
and whose work cannot be measured by
years.
Fifth. That we extend to her relatives our
deepest sympathies, and also TO all those who
love and honor the memory of the deceased.
Sixth. That a copy Of these resolutions be
sent to the Abbeville papers for publication,
and the same be spread upon the minutes OF
this society.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
OUNCEME

We are authorized to announce VIM. N,
GRAYDON as a candidate for the Legisla'
ture, to fill out the unexpired term OF the
Hon. T.. A. Graham, subject to the sction oil
the Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce j. Y. JONES
a candidate for Representative, subject to the
Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to announce JOHN w.
BULLOCK rs a candidate for the House OF
Bepresentatlv yes to fill out the unexplred
term of T. A. Graham, subject TO the action OF
the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce NJ. p. De
BRUHL as a can didate for the House OF Rep
resentatlves, TO FIJI the %unexpired term OF It.
A. Graham, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
STATE AID FOR ROADS,.

The Expense Of Highway Improvement
Should He Borne by All.
I Roads are used for pleasure as we'll
as for traffic. This use of good roads by
town people is greater than the same
use by farmers, for the farm population
has less Of leisure. This Is especially
true of the women and children. In the
country they are busily employed, while
the women and children Of the town
have the leisure for driving and riding.
On account of their use Of good roads
for pleasure town people should help to
pay for them.
Thousands Of people To- use bicy-
cles. Ninety per cent Of these wheelmen
are town people. They would profit by
good roads. This is so plain that they
are the foremost advocates of good
roads. Proiting by good roads, they
should bear a part Of their cost. This
they can do only through state aid.
Good roads, removing the isolation
and dreariness OIL farm life, would opsr-
ate powerfully to lessen the movement
Of farm population to the clty-a move
ment that has been excessive until pop
ulation is congested in the cities. This
would reduce tho overcrowding Of city
industries, leading to steadier employ
ment and better wages, and as a large
percentage of population would be en-
gagged in agricultural pursuits, while q
lessened percentage would be engaged
in other pursuits, there would be q
greater comparative production of food
products, wool and cotton. The result
would be lower prices, and the income
Of town people, increased by steadier
employment and higher wages, would
purchase more food and clothing. Sure
ly for this double benefit town people
might well pay something.
While there are some just objections
to state and county aid in BODYBUILDING
there is no Other way in which town
people can contribute to the cost Of good
roads so equitably and efficiently and
with so little injustice to themselves
and others. and some method of appli-
cation beneficial and just to all, can
surely be devised John NJ. Stahl.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
Bad Ronds to Blame.

The LeaVenworth Times, In an eoi-
torial OH the good roads movement,
says, after speaking of the Importance
of good roads to the farmer and rural
list: "In the cities would not the people
be healthier, happier, more hopeful,
would not life be sweeter and more re-
fined, if there was a more frequent
habit Of seeking the fields and woods
and country villages? Nothing has
weaned people from their love Of the
country 30 much as bad roads-deep
mire during and after rain, thick dust
the rest Of the time"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
A Handsome =. A. l.. Souvenir.

The Seaboard Air Line and Merchants and
Miners Transportation Company in arrang.
ing for further details of the Personally Con-
Quoted Tour TO Providence, II. l., and the
East, August llth. have issued a handsome
souvenir badge and button. The badge rep
resents one Of the latest souvenir designs,
and Ia made OF blue ribbon and white cellu-
loid medallion, with metal rim. On the med
allion appears the S. A. L. Pullman Vest!bule
Limited Train running at full speed, and is
named The Cyclone" On the button ap-
pears the M. & NJ. T. Co. and s. A. l.. flag
trademarks In blue and red. with the words
"Are you going on the Providence Excursion,
August 18th ?"
The badges will only be given to the pur.
chaSers of excursion tick cts for this occasion,
but the buttons can be secured by addressing
It. j. Anderson, General Passenger Agent,
Portsmouth, Va.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
J. Y. Jones TO the Front.

J. Y. Jones has been announced by his
many friends rs a candidate for the Legisla-
ture. He was Il simon pure economist and
Reformer for many years before the recent
Tillman movement. He served three ses.
sions as Journal Clerk in the Senate OF this
State and became perfectly familiar with our
public men. He was in Washington city
for four years as Assistant Sergeant at Arms
of the United States Senate. He has been
Chairman of the County Campaign Commit
tee and member of the State Democratic
Executive Committee since 1890. For years
he has been an Allianceman and there Is no
man living, who is better posted as to the
manipulatiOns OF politicians. both State and
National. He has been q sentinel on the
watch-tower of popular rights and knows the
devious ways of certain men who are now
posing before the public as loyal and true to
the Reform Movement and to the Democracy.
And more than this he means TO tell 1t all
and he Is not a fraid to do so.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
Winthrop College Scholarships and
Entrance Examinations.

scholarships in Winthrop College and for the
admission of new students will be held at the
county Court House on Aug. 18th at 0 a. m.
Applicants must not be less than fifteen
years OF age. When scholarships are vacated
after August 18th. they will be awarded TO
those making the highest average at this ex-
animation.
furnished room, heat, light, and washing is
only $3.50 per month.
For further in formation and q catalogue adj
dress President d. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, sc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
LOcals-AmOs b. Morse.

Big lot bagging and ties being hauled in
this week.
8 Ice cream churns at cost, TO close out
Cash.
5hammocks to close at cost. Cash.
fly fan at cost. Cash.
Gents straw hats from SOC. to 81 .95, all 60 a
SOC. Cash.
A case each, fresh oat meal, shrimp and oil
ives, just In.
case sailed tea flakes to arrive this week
We still have good assortment turnip seed
Plenty of large palm fans.
One box choice fresh lemons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11

Miss LEE SCHROEDER returned home last
Thursday, after q pleasant visit In Townville
She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs
johnson.
Miss MINNIE GIBSON, OF Pendleton, Is on
a visit to her brother, Mr.. c. Cox.
Go to Bruce's for chickens. hens, fries and
broils, prices to suit the times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
Wednesday, Aug. II, 1897.
T.. Lorton Robinson & Company.

BY reference TO notice elsewhere it viii! be
seen that Messrs. T. Lorton Robertson and +.
p. Robertson have formed 8 copartnerShip
and engaged in the grocery and confectionery
business, at the stand formely occupied by
j. c. COrley, who mas retired from business.
These Young men are worthy and deserve the
generous support Of the trading public. Mr..
T. Lorton Robertson will always be found in
the store. polite and anxious to wait on Gus,
toners. Give him a call and buy a GOOD ollI
of goods to give his business a booming start
in the commercial world.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
~Distincuished Guest.

Congressman Latimer was 10 town las'
Friday, giving the orators OF the day an OPP
portunity to store his mind with valuable in-
formations on the tariff question. Congress
man Latimer is a faithful Representative al
Washington. and has ever been watchful OF
the best Interests OF the people. He is STAND,
ing up souarely for the dispepsary. and vii
champion the cause of States Rights when II
comes to governing the liquor traffic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
SIMONTON'S OPINION.
An Original Package IN an Original
Package In the True Sense.

Charlerton. ). c., Aug. Judge Simonton,
OF the United States circuit court today filed
his decision defining %"original PACKAGE and
settling the disputed feature of the dispensaly
law.
The court holds that au "original package
is the form In which liquor is delivered TO the
initial carrier at the point Of punishment.
If boxed liquor is imported then the whole
box must be sold and not a sing lie bottle from
the box.
The decision will require all dealers to i'm,
port liquor IN single packages.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
Lost.

Two checks on the Bank of Charleston. S.
c., drawn by A. T. Porter in favor r. NJ. Per
rim. One for One Hundred Dollars, dated lst
August, 1897. The other for Sixty.One S,loU
Dollars, dated lst September. 1897. A suitable
reward will be paid for their return to the I'M
dersigned. All persons are warned not TO
trade for them as payment as been stopped.
July 2S, 1897, l.. w. Perlln.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
Now mt HOnea Path.

MIR. Frank p. Robertson Is now employed
in the store of Milford & Co., at Honea Path
He is a member of the firm of T.. Lortot
Robertson & Co., Of Abheville. and Is wei
known to our people. Success to him Is his
new home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
Building Lot Wanted.

You can dispose OF one-quarter, one-third
or one.half acre lot, not too far from the
square, or would buy house and lot, II suit
able. and price is reasonable. State price and
location, Address "Cash," care Press and
Banner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
Teacher Wanted.

Wanted-A Male Principal for the Sharon
school Good position to the right man, APP
ply to J. I. Cheatham.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
INTERESTING MEETING,
Rev. McKinnOu and DIR. Wilson
Strike for the Salvation of Men
An Accomplished Young Lady
Furnishes n Music.

An interesting meeting is In progress this
week at Upper Long Cane church conducted
by the pastor, Rev. ]. F.. Mckinnon, and the
Rev. DR.. J. Lowrie Wilson. Two services are
held each day, with an ission of an
hour. Miss Eva Kirby, of Abbeyille, pre-
aides efficiently at the organ, and the large
choir, with the congregation. furnishes good
music.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
New Telephones.

Subscribers to the telephone system will
please add the following name their cards:
John A. Harris, residence, So.
DR.. l.. T. Hill, office, s..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11

Put your fruit up with the American pres.
crying powder and liquid and 1t will be good
when yor need II at Speeds.
Kil-a-Bug, does up beg bugs, at Speeds.
Call and s.e one full line of buggy harness.
We are max ng and selling them cheap. G.
2. Hammond & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
Sunday Excursion Rates,

Now we nave had a good rain. It's time to
think about sowing Turnips and Ruta Bagas.
l have Just opened q big variety Of fresh seed
from Wood s Sons-very cheap by the pound.
Amos b, Morse,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
For Sale or Rent.

lHE ABBEVILLE INN IS FOR SALE
or rent. Terms easy. Apply to
MRS. M. M. MILLER, at the Inn.
Bruce's restaurant is up to date with some
thing good to eat.
Bruce's Ice Cream Business commences 10
day
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-11
Estate Of Mrs. ST. johnson, Decd.
Notice Of Settlement and Appli-
plioation for Final Discharge.

TAKE NOTICE that on the 10th day OF
Il August, 1897, I will render a final &C.
count of my actings and doings as Admins
traitor of the Estate of Mrs. S. E. Johnson. de-
ceased, In the office of Judge OF Probate for
Abbeville County at 10 o'clock q. No., ~ on
the, same day will apply for a fnald discharge
from my trust as such.
All persons having demands against said es'
tate will present them for payment on or be-
fore that day, proven n authenticated or be
forever barred.
j. J. JOHNSON,
July 1s, 1897. Administrator.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-08-26
PISTOL CASE BEARER.
The New Orchard Pest Investigated
by Prof. Slingerland.

The New Orchard Pest Investigated
by Prof. slingerland.
Prof. NJ. V. Slingerland, of the Cor
nell university agricultural experiment
station, has made study of the new
orchard pest, and says that the pistol
case bearer" is more destructive than
any of the "case bearers" ever known.
He believes it to be an American insect.
In Pennsylvania it has already de-
stroyed 5000 trees, and has now made
its appearance in New York. Its range
of food plants includes orchard fruits,
and probably the chestnut. 1t occurs
from Canada southwark, through New
York and Pennsylvania, where only
it has been destructive, and westward
through Nebraska into New Mexico.
1t is very small, and would hardly be
noticed except for the leases" which
the little caterpillars wear, and which
reveal them to the casual observer.
Their form is pistol-shaped. They are
tough, leathery texture, apparently
made from silken threads, interviewer
with pubescence from leaves. These
little cases are odd-looking objects, and
are seen projecting from flower buds,
leaves or twigs. 1t is doubted if any
spray will reach the insect in its win
ter uuarters.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-08-26

10000 letters of inquiry were sent to
intelligent and reliable farmers
throughout the country, and returns
were obtained from about 1,20o coun-
ties, giving the average length of haul
In miles from farms to markets and
shipping points, the average weight OF
load hauled and the average length per
ton for the whole length OF haul. Sum-
married., it appears that the general
average length of haul is IL miles, the
weight of load for two horses 1000
pounds, and the average cost per ton
per mile 25 cents, or three dollars for
the entire load.
Allowing conservative estimates for
tonnage of all kinds carried over pub
lie roads, the aggregate expense of
this transportation is figured at $780,
$4,000 per annum. Those in position
to Judge calculate that two-thirds, or
nearly $631 100000, could be saved If
the roads were in reasonably good con-
dition. At $500 per mile a very good
road can be constructed, and if an
amount equaling the savings of one
year were applied to improving high
ways, 1000 miles of road in this coun-
try could be put in condition. The
effect of this would be permanent i'm
provement, and not only would the
farmer be astonished in the sudden re-
duction in his road tax, but he would
also wonder at the remarkable fall
ing off in the cost Of transportation.
He would also find that he required
fewer horses and less feed for them.
He could make two trips to market o
day instead of one, when ability to
get his goods there at time when high
prices are ruling is matter of great
consequence. Farmers are beginning
to apply little simple arithmetic to
some Of these matters, and it is not
too much to expect that in the near fu-
ture we shall see decided revolution
in the condition of our rural highways.