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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-27
An Ex-sLAVE KILLED BIZ A TRAIN.
'.Uncle Oiiver- Houston Hun Down BY tho
Cars ut IInby lon Depot.

BABYLON DEPoT. Aug. 26.-Oliver Houston. a
former slave. was run over and killed by tho
G:15 east-b bound train this evening. Houston.
who was over 80 years old. lived in an old
house near the track. This evening he eludod
his aged wife and started TO walk on the track
10 the village. Engineer Brown saw him and
blsw the whistle, but tho old man. who was
deaf, did not hear IL.
Houston or Uncle Oliver" as he was called.
was born on the eastern shore OF Maryland. He
was sold BY his master 10 a Trader when he was
a year old. He was finally purchased by a
family residing in Kentucky. According to
"CnSle divers" story his master was cruel.
and Houston ran away, reaching the FREQ States.
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,u.tom House broker, Dislike This New Rule.

Collector Bidwell has amended the rules and
regulations for the guidance Of Custom House
brokers and clerks, and one of the provisions OF
the new code posted by him was the subject OF
much talk yesterday. 1t prohibited tho solicit.
ing Of business by tho brokers within the rotunda
or cor ridors OF the Custom House or their con-
greRating on the steps at the Wall street en-
trance. Some OF the brokers Rrumblcd at what
they said was q curtailment Of time-honored
privileges. but the Collectors word 10 law within
The Limits " his dOmRln.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-27
KENTUCKY FARMERS HOLD OUT.
one Dollar Direct for wheat Tempts Them to
Self but Little.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 2G.-The crop OF wheat
In this State is immense. The farmers organized
early with the intention OF holding out for dol.
lar wheat. The millers and merchants fought
this, but as the mills are obliged to run they
have given in at last. To-day u concerted bid Of
81 was made for cash wheat by all local dealers.
A few carloads were sold at an advance OF one
cent over this, although, early In tho morning
ten or twelve cars brought only ~ centA
that the dollar bid will bring out liberal offer.
ings. II not they must go higher, for the mills
are bare In Tennessee. although the crop there
is larger than In Kentucky. The rye crop is
very abort.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-27
Az E.eapea Ansusa murderer CaD,ursa.

RICHMOND. Va. Aug. 2~6.-Irvine Brown, who
was confined in the Richie County jail, Harris
VILE. w. Va. charged with the murder OF
Emanuel! Orull Of this city In West Virginia
about . month ago, and who escaped from Jail
a week ago. was captured here to-day by the
police.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-27
Hanged Legally Tor Attempted Assault.

RICHMOND. Va. Aug. 26.-JOe Fife. colored,
was hanged here this morning. at $500 O'Clock,
for attempting an assault upon Mrs. w. G.,
Marks. Fife died in hfteen minutes OF StrahBu-
latinIl.
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BROUGHT $4,000 TO HER HUSBAND.

MrB. MIIer InherIted The MONEY Nnd Kept
the Matter n Secret.
Mrs. Christian Miller OF Eighth street. Gut
tenhure, y. j.. returned from a visit to Germany
yesterday and, handing $500 to her husband,
asked him to deposit it for her. The money
was bequeathed to Mrs. Miller by a rich aunt.
Two months ago Mrs. Miller received word that
the i legacy was awaiting her.
Wishing to surprise her husband with tho
money. Mra. Miller said that she was going
upon a visit to her relatives and left for Ger
many, without mentioning the money TO him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-27
LIVELY 1EyvIs AT NIAGARA.
W.. ID, Love or Trisiry University Beats C. A
Hell or Toronto.

NIAGARA. Aug. 26.-The day has been an
e~ventful ono in the international tennis tourna.
ment. Play started early this morning and
lasted till near z O'Clock in the evening. The
novice singles had narrowed down to Charles
A. Bell of Toronto University and William d.
Love OF Trinity University. All the Americans
were sifted out yesterday. Though Love won,
Bell was the favorite during the match. He un-
doubleday played more brilliantly. and his sen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-27
FER B-IssHIsasnsss


Or. Patrick ROoth. Oxford, n. O. saysi .Hays seen
&c act admirably In inSomnlA. especially OF old people
ana conyAlescentA. A refreshing drink In hot weather
ana ia cases OF feyeTa"-AdH
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-27
CHINA SILK WINS 4 STAKE.
she Beats Jupe in tho MIG Trot ut Goshen
hush In Record Form.

Bush In Record Form.
GOSHEN, Aug. 26.-This was one Of the days
which will go down in racing history in Orange
county. Bush. the 12.yearold daughter OF
Alcyonc, owned by c. II. Kerner Of Great Bar
rinSton. Mass, won tho 2:1% class pace in 2:llA.
@:l2, and 2:13. establishing q record for three
heats on u half.mile track. Bush also hold the
previous record of 2:13la. made against Page
last year.
The greatest interest. however. centred in the
Hnrriman-Daly stake OF 81. 500 for three-year.
olds. Tho entries were China Silk, a bay hlly by
Pro:igal. dam by Baron Wilkes. with a two
year'o!d record OF 2:l64. and Jupe. a brown
horse with a two-yearold record Of 2:13a, by
Allie Wilkes. dam by Mambrino Patchen. China
silk was the favorite in the betting, 800 being
% I on her TO- $50 on Jupe. China SILK won
w .n 5%pc f 5elnss una hSnSsi to s make led 1he at tur .hs
though he was the fastest in the stretches. The
race was Witnessed by Mr.. E H. Hartman. ex.
i. Gicott. ". H.. Bailey. is. Conneli, Robert
GGoelst: Oliver Hartman. Jr.i, all Of New York,
and A. F. Brady of Albany. Summaries:
alicia, %trotting; purse $500:
Pt.marck. Dr. h. de- mares,J 2 ?
Eoseieaf, blk m. Gittyersonl .......""".....s 8 Q
Monocscy. b. h. Thomas. ...... 5 4
rms-2il'.. e:lS. 2:is.
Special thrce.ye.rold stakes; 81. 800:
China silk. b I. iheunyr / /
Jupe, br. h. Dustin .... ......2 2
rimr-2 n. 2:17. 2:1s.
9:2e class. four yeano.ds, trottng; purse $500:
i,Ih,fSr' en- IA hhnel.., . ..'.'.'"."'' !
Ella AAuINoh' y T. tperker)' ................-S 8 y
pi-rrut. b. :. Murray. 1 I
I. 7. D.. h. Ii. ,BTrchl. s 5
Eth Bell. 8. f. ~ hitchradl ................6 & 8
Time-e:ls'4, e:.oL. e;loia.
$50 class. three year olds, trotting; purse $500;
HOrrelia wilkes. Oh. (. Thomas. ............l l l
Drum Major. /. x. Brown. ......:.,.,.-... 2 9
Tine-22+1. 2:2l4. 2;2l4.
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Flint's Fine Furniture.

Bargain prices now to make room for
elegant autumn designs daily coming
from the factory.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-27

Miss NJ. Curtis and Miss Mabel Bordman OF
Essex tied al III, Miss Curtis making q gross
score OF ll6. The star play OF the day was that
OF Mrs. Hooper. who made the fourth hole. 30
yards, IL =, and the second hole in 1. But for
falling into the bunker in the seventh, which
took nine strokes. she would have made one Of
tina best scores OF the tournament.
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$50 class. three year Olds, %trotting; purse $500:
wilkes. ch. (. Thomas. ...........l l
Drum Major. b. 4. Brown. 2
Tinle-22+r. 2:2l4. 2;2l4.
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wrenn won on 7 passes. 10 outs, Ia nets, and /
double fault-tntal, 81. EaNes won on 10 passes. .
outs, 8 nets, ! double fsult-tothl. ~.
Totals-W rem won by 3 s,is TO :, 20 games TO 23.
and 1876 strokes 10 ihl. WreGn mad" 90 passes
against 10 passes, aud y aces ON service for Eayee.
Wrenn drove 81 bail, out % court, 80 Into the net,
ami made o double faults, Will, Eavrs put 81 out, az
into the net. and made 2 double fAu't1.
All three OF the British players EXPECT to leave
for home by SATURDAY s'namer 4 they can get
American courts they have played sixteen
matches against Wrenn and Larned. or these
they have lost thirteen and won three. NisbGt
beatins Wrenn once. or course, this does not
include their victories over poorer American
players. nor Mahony's defeat here by Whitney
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

Use Bromo Quinine and break up that colo
In one night. For sale by p. B. Speed.
Cure all bad blood diseases with Africana
For sale at Speeds.
Put up your froit with the American Pre-
serving Powder and LIQUID. For sale a.
Speeds.
Use Bromo Quinine and break up that colo
in one night. For sale oy +. 4. Speed.
Cure all bad blood diseases with Africana
For sale at Speeds.
Put up your fruit with the American Pre-
serving Powder and Liquid. For sale a
Speeds.
Use Bromo Quinine and break up that cole
In one night. For sale by p. b. Speed.
Cure all bad blood diseases with Africana
For sale at Speeds
Put up your fruit with the American Pre-
serving Powder and Liquid. For sale a
Spec DIS.
Use Bromo Quinine and bre * up that colo
in one night. For.sale by p. B. Speed.
Cures all had blood diseases with Africana
For sale at Speeds.
Put up your fruit with the American Pre-
serving Powder and Liquid. For sale a
Speeds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
j. ID. kerr's Locals.

Our fall stock OF furniture is now begin
ming to arrive. If you are contemplating
buying. give US q call.
See my line OF furniture before buying.
guarantee to give you as good goods for a lit.
tie money as any concern on the face OF the
earth.
A new let window-shades, curtain rods
.ust in, and at prices that defy any and all
competition.
If you want the cheapest oak bedroom suit
on the market. come TO see US we guarantee
II, and the price Is Is per cent. cheaper than
any one else.
Remember that we pay the freight on all
furniture bought Of US. and guarantee every
thing TO be Just as we represent 1t.
Why 60 to the klondyke for gold, when
you can make more right here. by buying
your furniture.
Because we buy we'll, we sell we'll.
Remember. we do not consider time wasted
when we please you, and courtesy is always
thrown In al our store.
We do not urge you TO buy. Our goods are
our best statesmen, and our In terest in you IL
not guaged by the amount OF money you
spend.
Our customers are like the revolving shore
iights-they 60, but they return again.
What you say when you 60 home we in
tend to make our best advertisement.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

In these days of hurry and hustle we
find ourselves face to face with terri
BILE danger, and it is this: no time to be
alone with God. The world, in these
last days, is running fast; we live In
what is called 1.-THE age of progress" "
and "you know we must keep pace
with the times" So the world says.
But this spirit of the world has not
confined itself to the world. 1t is,
alas to be found among the saints of
God. And what is the result? The
result is, no time to be alone with
God, and this is Immediately followed
by no inclination to be alone with
God. This "desert life," as many
may call it, is of an Importance that
cannot be overvalued. Let us turn to
the of Gods Book. On scanning it's
precious pages we find that the men OF
God-God's mighty men-were those
VINO had been in 1.-The school of God, "
as it has we'll been said /; and his
school was simply this-''in the desert
alone with himself" It was there
they goc their teaching. Far removed
from the din and hustle of the haunts
of men--distant alike from human eye
and ear-there they met alone with
God there they were equipped for the
battle. And when the time came that
they stood forth in public service for
God, their faces were not ashamed
nay, they had faces as lions; they
were bold and fearless, yea, and
victorious for God; for the battle had
been won already in the desert alone
with him.
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w. ID. BarksdaIe & Co. Locals.

Lots of tinwsre 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 10c pair up.
The best ham sold is Morrison's. Come and
see them. All sizes. Morrison's B. bacon on
ly 100 pound.
Athens home ground meal-the finest.
Cotfees good rio. pounds for 81
Rice, grits, salt. sugar, meat.
Our VALLEY Patent" is hard to touch for q
halt patent -four. Get barrel and be con.
WINGED.
A fresh lot "Grsndeur" just in. Nothing
better sold.
Some new styles In calicoes, sattlnes and
dress goods. All calicoes at &c, including q
nice assortment OF Simpsons block and gray
prints.
45-inch all wool serge only 50c 44.inch al
wool henrietta only 500. 36.inch Sea Island
nice and smooth, Sc yard.
Tickings, outings, bleachings, etc.
Crockery, glassware.
A big line of lamps. All kinds, sizes, styles
and prices. Chimneys, etc.
Come and see Just what we have in al
lines. Yours TO serve,
w. d. Barksdale & Co.
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ABBEVILLE, 8. @.
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1897.
Opening of School.

Not quite three weeks remain before the
opening Of the Graded School, and the indi
cations are that there will be full attend
ance.
The opening of school of 325 pupils is at
tended with some confusion. especially where
tain as to what Grade they belong. The Su
perlntendent has, therefore, set apart Wednes
day, September 18th, as Enrolment Day. AL
tween and u q. M, for the purpose OF en-
rolling, TO ensure proper grading, and In the
case Of small children the parents ought 10
patrons OF the school, who convenie iently can
To accompany their children 10 school on the
18th TO see that they are properly enrolled
and to meet the teacher under whose charge
the pupil is to be placed.
All promotion tickets should be brought
with pupils on Wednesday, 18th. Thursday
and Friday examinations will be held where
day, September Goth, and the public are
invited.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

Many men wreck their lives by de-
terminedly carrying out their own
plans without reference to the plans
of God. Keep your eyes on the pillar
of cloud and fire that leads. Rest
when the pillar rests, meve when 1t
moves. Never lag behind, but be sure
that you never run ahead. You can
make the clock strike before the hour
by putting your hand to it, but it will
strike wrong. You can hurry the
enfolding of Gods providence, but
you will only mar the divine plan un'
less you wait for him.
You can tear the rosebud open be-
fore the time it would naturally open,
but you destroy the beauty of the rose.
So we spoil many a gift or blessing
which God is preparing for US by our
own eager haste. He would weave all
our lives into patterns of loveliness
He has perfect plan for each. 1t is
only when we refuse to work according
to bis plans that we mar the web.
Stop meddling with the threads OF
your life as they come from the LORDS
hands every time you interfere you
make a flaw. Keep yosr hands of,
and let God weave as he pieases.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

A single bitter word may disquiet an
entire family for whole day one sur
ly glance casts q gloom over the house
hold, while smile, like CLEAN of
sunshine, may light up the darkest and
weariest hours. Like unexpected
flowers which spring up along our
path, full of freshness, fragrance and
beauty, so kind words and gentle acts
and sweet dispositions make glad the
sacred spot called home. No matter
how humble the abode, if it be sweet
ened with kindness and smiles, the
heart will turn lovingly towards it
from all the tumults of the world, and
home, if it be ever so homely, will be
the dearest spot beneath the circuit of
the sun.
The words of Gods Book have
fathomless meaning, yet child may
learn them and part of the truth they
hold. After years unfold layer after
layer rn the eXhausless mind. There
fore, teach the words of Scripture to
the tenderest little one.
Peace is the proper result of the
Christian temper. 1t is the greatest
kindness which our religion doth give
US, that it brings us, settledness OF
mind and consistency within our
selves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

TO meet one high-minded and noble
man is to be refreshed in spirit for a
long while.
No amount of shirking can free a
man from an obligation that has put
upon him.
A learned writer asserts that, energy
quite as often drives off disease as it
brings it on.
The Christian should keep out of the
path in which he cannot find the foot
prints of the Lord.
The man who sets himself up as the
censor of his brethren had need have u
spotless character.
The gravest moral dangers are those
that beset us when we are least con-
scious of their presence.
We often waste more energy in the
effort to avoid our duties than it would
take to discharge them.
The rattlesnake gives warning be-
fore it strikes the slanderer strikes be-
fore he gives warning; the snake,
therefore, is the best of the two.
The essence of selfshness consists in
the determination to have your own
way.
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A. M. Hill e. 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 a splendid stock on hand.
Is your old wagon worn out9 If so, call and
get 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 lowest figures at our reposi-
tory.
Remember we are headquarters" for the
best wagons made, at prices TO suit the times.
Try those fine silver back mackerel just re-
ceived and tor 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 "Blankes" and "Lowney's"
fine French candles 10 arrive this week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

Water works in your house. c. P. Ham
mond is prepared now TO do your worl
promptly. See him.
Bruces restaurant is up to date with some
thing good TO eat.
Every boy and every girl should
learn this important lesson-the value
of time. In after years habits Of
promptness will be their own best re-
ward.
This story illustrates the point
One morning when Benjamin Frank.
lin was busy in the press room Of bis
newspaper, 6 longer stepped into the
bookstore and spent an hour or more
looking over the books. Finally he
seemed to settle upon one and asked
the clerk the price. lone dollar
the clerk replied.
lone dollar" echoed the lounger.
"Can't you take less than that"
lone dollar is the price," the clerk
answered. The would be purchaser
looked over the books awhile longer,
and inquired: us Mr.. Franklin in ?"
eyes, he's busy in the printing
office" the clerk replied.
"Well. want to see him." said the
man. The clerk told Mr.. Franklin
that a gentleman was in the store:
waiting to see him. Franklin soon
appeared, and the stranger said
"What is the lowest, Mr.. Franklin,
that you can take for that book ?"
Zone dollar and quarter" was the
prompt and decisive answer.
lone dollar and quarter! Why
your clerk only asked me a dollar
just now"
'True," replied Mr.. Franklin, "and
I could have better afforded to take 8
dollar than leave my work" The
man seemed surprised, and wishing tc
end parley of his own seeking, said {:
"Well, come now, tell your Lowest
for this book"
lone dollar and a half"
IA dollar and halfW Why, yor
offered it to me yourself for a dollal
and quarter"
"Yes," said Mr.. Franklin coolly
''and / had better have taken tht
price then than to take even dolla
and half now." Without word ht
laid the money on the counter, tool
the book, and left the store.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce WIN. N.
GRAYDON as candidate for the Legisla-
ture, to fill out the unexpired term OF the
Hon. II. A. Graham, subject to the sction OF
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 as candidate for the House OF
Representatives to fill out the unexpired
term of T. A. Graham, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary.
We are authorized Ito announce NJ. P. DE.
BRUHL as candidate for the House OF Rep
resentatives. TO fill the uneXpired term OF T.
A. Graham, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary.
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Locals-AmOs b. Morse.

Big lot baggng and ties being hauled in
this week.
3 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. 10 81 .25, all 60 al
sec. Cash.
A case each, fresh oat meal, shrimp and oil
ives, just in.
case salted 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, 1897-09-01
Another Course i'm Optics.

q graduate Optician, will leave for New York
next Monday, where he will stay two weeks
longer than usual and take another course IN
filling glasses and optics in general. Mr..
Bernau will put in all the latest improve
meuts for adjusting glasses and will be prop.
erly fitted up October l. Everyone needing
glasses will do we'll TO wait until he returns,
as he will fit you up properly as you should
be. He has a very fine and expensive test
case now, and has given satisfaction where
he has fitted glasses, but he wants to be pre-
pared to fit all leyes-near-sighted,f far.sighted,
old.sighted. and astigmatic people cannot oe
each requires different treatment and glasses.
Occasional headaches may be caused by eth
er of these complaints. Remember Mr.. Ber
nau will not charge anything for the exami-
nation, and sell you glasses at lowest figures.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
Death of a Beloved Son.

Died, Friday. the 9th inst. al the home OF
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Schroeder
John Furman Schroeder, aged years. He
had been sick about three weeks with typhoid
fever that baffled the skill of the ablest physi
clans and mocked at the prayers and tears OF
loved ones and friends. The deceased was o
kind hearted boy and his mothers idol. He
had many friends who will miss him In bis
Sabbath school.
1t IL sad for q child to die, and bis parents
have the sympathy Of their many friends.
Cut down when the beam of love
Was lingering on his face.
Cut down with gentle heart,
Filled with truth and grace.
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Good Printer-Faithful Brother

UOOU PrInter-FHItHIuI brVtHer.
Mr.. Foster Kirby is not only one OF the best
Of printers, but he is ono of the most faithful
OF brothers. In Atlanta he is sober, efficient
and Industrious, never forgetting his sister,
Miss Eva Kirby, who he Is assisting In her ed
ucation at Converse College. She has rare
musical talents. Her ability and her assidu-
ity has placed her in the highest rank among
her classmates. Miss Kirby will enter the
Junior class at the beg nning of the next ses-
sion. and has now only two years more TO
spend at college, at the end or which time
she will no doubt be one of the best musicians
In the country.