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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-08

DO You Want a Piano2-If so, coue
quick, az we will move on about June Is.
Until that time W. will not refuse any
reasonable offer The wiley Z. Allen
CO., Al Bond street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-08

Dan Ryerson was IN from the Wallusk
yesterday He SAID that the roads are
still rough In places. Crops are in good
shape and many experiments arc being
made with suear heets md lag.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-08

It was reported last night that James
Neehan's son, Bud, while out on the
river fishing, was knocked overheard and
drowned. The accident occurred off
Hume's station. The details were not
known.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
The First Meeting.

The opening meeting In the Senatorial race
was held in Sumter on Monday last. John L
McLauren and job L. Irby spoke. 1rby
made serious political charges against Nc
Laurin, much after the fashion OF the recenl
State campaign.
This newspaper has no special interest In II
one way or another. We nav nothing tc
gain by the election of any one, and nothing
to lose If all of them were defeated.
John Gary Evans, Joh T. Duncan, and
s. G. Mayfield have filed their pledges, SO
there are to be five candidates.
The tone upon which the campaign was
pitched at Sumter is about on q level with
the campaign OF last year, and we presume
that, like the campaign of last year. this
campaign is organized for the defeat OF the
leading candidate. That combination, If com
bInation there was, was successful. We have
no sort OF doubt that John Gary Evans lost
his election because he submitted to personal
abuse and insult. 1t is fair to presume that
he did so, as he supposed. in obedience to a
public sentiment. In this he was mistaken.
II he had resented the insults offered him at
Abbeville the election returns would have
been quite diferent-in this county at least.
IDS aQueQ ~ Lue idCIi tudI S+dIie Eeluseu w
take that sort Of talk changed the popular
vote. II Evans had defended himself as
Earle did, he would have been overwhelm'
ingly elected on the first ballot. That Is our
opinion, based IN the evident result Of the
canvass at Abbeville.
At present there is no sort of doubt that
McLaIrln would lead all the other candidates
even If he could not poll O majority over
all.
But II he proposes to take insults on every
stump in the State be will not be elected.
The Executive Committees at the different
places OF speaking should demand the obser-
vance OF the amenities, and falling to do so,
the insulted candidate should hit somebody's
nose, or quit the race.
The people are tired OF the methods OF the
bully, and will not elect a candidate who
tamely submits to insults. The world On
ors the brave. No man will be elected to
Congress who submits TO public insults.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
Due West Items.

Due West. s. c., July 6, 1897.
Rev. j. l.. Pressly supplied the A: r. T. pull.
pit Sabbath evening. Rev. u. Y. bonner
being absent at Sunny Slope.
The protracted meeting mentioned In our
last should have been Baptist instead of Pres
byterian. The meeting was closed Saturday.
Rev. DR.. D. W. Key, of Greenville, conducted
the services. Much interest was taken In the
meeting as evidenced by the large congrega-
lions who daily assembled 10 hear DR.. Key.
Our people were much pleased with the Doc
tor and hope he will come again.
We hear another survey Ia being made, with
nearly the same proportion as the recent pro-
posed county of Honea Path. Due West Will
be left out of the new survey.
Married on the morning OF the SGth OF June,
by Rev. o. Y. Bonner, Mr.. ]. w. Little, Of
Abbeville. and Miss Brittle Ellis, OF Due West.
A large crowd attended the picnic ut Sunny
Slope from this place Saturday.
The accommodations at Paris Mountain
for those In attendance have been very much
or criticised.
Mrs. j. g. Edwards, Of Abbeville. was up
last week visiting her brother, Mr.. W. +. Bell.
Miss Laura Nance, of Abbeville, attended
tie Little-Ellis wedding.
Miss Emma Wilson, OF Newberry, after a
pleasant visit OF two weeks to her friend Miss
Viola Poore returned Saturday.
Miss Euphie VIM, Of Ssntuc,. was the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Ellis, Wednesday
last.
Mr.. Edible Ellis has accepted a position with
Sheriff Nance. Of Abueviile, and will for a
while make Abbeville headquarters;
Mr.. Tom Milford and sister. Miss Maud, OF
Due West last Wednesday.
Rev. O.. Y. Bonner, Rev. MIR. Hopper and
Rev. MIR. Snlder made short speeches at Sun
ny Slope Saturday.
Miss Lois Crawford, OF Fairs, attended the
institute at Paris Mountain.
The cane jumpers all arrived safely Mon
Mr.. WI Bell is visiting friends in Lown-
desville.
One OF Erskine's professors will wed this
month.
Miss Jennie May Dunn, of Abbeville. and
Miss Eula Dunn, of Donnalds, are spending q
few days with friends in town.
Mr.. j. A. Black Is canvassing Abbeville
county.
the school districts in Abbeville county.
The friends OF Miss Lizzie Brownlee will
regret to hear of her illness from typhoid
fever.
Lightning killed a fine COW for Mr.. NJ. B.
Clinkscales last week.
Miss Lula MCGEE is visiting friends in
Greenwood.
Mrs. o. Y. Bonner is still in Troy. Little
James Neel Is no better.
Mr.. w. X. Ellis, of Donalds, Is on a visit TO
his brother, Mr.. 4. g. Ellis.
tax en- rooms at the old hotel for the present.
Another good rain Sabbath evening.
Berries, fruits and melons are beginning to
be plentiful.
Mrs. Wingo. Mrs. Leach and Miss Sallie
Brooks leave Wednesday for Georgia.
bath morning for Rev. F. L. Brodie In the
Second Presbyterian church.
Mr.. j. T. Holder Is spending the summer
with friends in town.
Mrs. e: E. Pearson is expected home today.
Miss Maud Pratt is visiting In Greenville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
A X ed Day.

"Mother what has been the matter
with the day? 1t has been the longes
day of my life, and such a crooked
one"
ut is very easy for me to see wher'
the fault lies. Can you not see i
Also"
II know, dear mother, that I wa!
very naughty to read the book" Abby
answered gently.
"But what did you omit to do to
dayw
Abby said: "What do you mean,
mother? know that everything has
gone wrong"
my darling, did you ask your
Heavenly Father to forgive your disc.
bedience to me? Did you ask his low
ing care over you to-day? ibid you ask
to be helped through the day ?"
Abby hung her head, and confessed
that she was in such a hurry to get to
breakfast that she forgot the prayer.
"Ah, little girl! there is reason
enough for a crooked day. I and all
grown up folks who love God have to
ask for help all the time, that they
may be shown how to take each step,
as we'll as how to live each moment.
And 1 know that you do not forget
how the dear Saviour listens to the
little children when they call upon
him."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
Public School for Due West.

Editor Press and Banner:
Now that the surveyo is in the field re-dis-
tricting the county, into school districts.
would IL not be we'll for the town of Due
West to give the matter some consideration
before the surveyor reaches this placer With
a view to having our district properly sur
veyed and a public school building erected
thereon, would 1t not be we'll to incorporate
the town OF Due West into a school district?
We should long since have had a public
school building In Due West, and been in
possession OF whatever blessings that come
from II.
In round numbers, / understand the stock
of the Female College amounts 10 about
$1,000. 1t Is selling at forty cents on the dol
lar. The annua average dividends paid on
stock during the last four years has been less
than two per cent. Under these circum-
stances. is 1t not within the range of POSSIBLE
tiles for the tow of Due West to take such
action, by Issuing bonds, to put herself in
possession OF this valuable property, worth
SIS. OOU, with its seven acres of ground, and
make Of 1t a graded school. A tax Of three
or four per cent. for one year on the $780, 900
taxable property Of the town would possibly
buy 1t. If 80, why not buy it, and when we
could enjoy some OF the blessings that have
so recently come TO Abbeville through her
graded school. Patron.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
Suffering Cities.

People who live In the hill Il OF South
Carolina extend sympathy to the people OF
Columbia, Charleston and Augusta during the
heated term. The weather in these cities is
exceedingly warm. If the citizens Of those
sweltering towns could take q vacation from
their business to spend a month in the de-
lightful breezes that fan and keep the people
OF Abbeville cool, they would realize how
splendid q place Abbeville is. We believe
they nave to run electric fans and electric
cars to keep cool down in Columbia and
Charleston. while the gentle zephyrs that
come playing and dancing over the hills are
grateful enough to the people of Abbeville.
Famed by the breezes that play about US
while our thirst is quenched with the best OF
cool pure water. we are sorry for people who
just have to fan and suffer in the cities.
There's nothing like cool breezes In the coun-
try. Come up, gentlemen, and see how pro-
vokingly cool 1t Is in Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07

the ga-lorious foath by n sulphurous explo-
sion Monday night and efforts TO put a claret
completion on each other. The Mayors
gale receipts were 81
DEATH OF A cHILD.
Sarah Mildred, the year old daughter Of
MI. r. r. Tolbert, died on the 3d instant, AZ
ter q brief illness. She was a bright child,
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Tolbert
will sympathize deeply with them In this
narrowing bereavement.
WAS sTRoTHER DYNAM1TED?
Malichi Strother, colored, who was seriously
hurt by the bursting OF a cylinder IN u
thresher at Mr.. VIII Lesley's last week, is In
q precarious condition. The physicians,
however. have hopes Of pulling him through.
Considerable talk has been INDUCED In with
regard to this strange accident. The Idea Is
extant that some evil disposed person put
dynamite in the oats which were being
threshed. Two men, said to be enemies OF
|Strother, are suspected.
The presence of some sort of an explosive
In the sheaves Is the only reasonable eXpla-
nation OF the strange explosion or the cylln-
der head, o simple, heavy piece Of machinery.
1t may have been dynamite.
HEAP BIG BASEBALL.
The baseball grounds presented q lively ap
pearance Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
A great many people turned out TO see tne
game OF Dali between tne ADDeVlIie teah anu
the Carlton, Ca, team.
The game Monday commenced ats o'clock.
Mr.. j. l.. Mcmillan was umpire.
Those playing were:
Abbeville:
Joe Hughes,
Chalmers Hughes.
Gaines Hammond,
Alex Bowie,
Jas. Bowie,
Less Smith,
Bob Bruce,
Pitcher, T. G. White.
Catcher, VIII White.
Carlton:
Pitcher. Galloway.
Catcher, Wilson.
Watkins. Bullock. Hargrave, Long, Stokely
Pote rfeld, Knox.
The score was: Abbeville, Is; Carlton, II.
The game was lively and good-natured.
Tuesdays game was still more disastrous to
the Georgians. The only changes In the
teams were In the batteries. George Collins
pitched for Abbeville, j. L.. Porterfield for
Carlton
The score was Abbeville, l6; Cartoons.
The Carlton team went home last night.
Abbeville can play ball.
Abbeville's amateurs can play with any
body's amateurs.
The boys are looking for gala week victims.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07

The shine in the saloon is made from
roses taken out of the faces of women
and children.
The best way for a man to get out
of a lowly position is to be conspicu-
ously effective in it.
The man who can pay his debts and
won't stands recorded as a thief on
the books kept above.
We want no love but the best love,
and yet we think God ought to be con-
tent with our second best.
Bread is the staff of life, liquor the
stills the former sustaining a man the
latter elevating him for a fall.
If no gaming were done in social
and family circles, it might be that
there would be no gambling bells.
The moment a sinner faces about,
the truths which to him were utterly
without beauty are glorified before
him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
Questions in the Senatorial Race,

We see 1t stated that the candidates. with
a single exception, do not favor the Dispens
airy. This newspaper. If the race Is based on
the dispensary law, will support the candl
date who stands for 1t. We would support
any friend Of the d~ispensary against any
enemy OF the law. That is where we stand
No barroom advocate, nor any representative
Of the saloon element. can get our support as
long as there is a friend OF temperance In the
field. We are not particularly stuck on any
aspirant for the Senate, SO that the Press
and Banner will easily enough leave the
liquor candidate to his fate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07

The best thing to give your enemy j!
forgiveness to opponent, tolerance
to a friend, your earth to your child
a good example; to your father, defer
ence !; to your mother, conduct thai
will make her proud of you to your
self, respect to all men, charity.
Put-it-otf and By-and-by are cousins
who. look so much alike that even the
sharp eyes of people can scarcely tell
them apart. They both travel the
same road, and will end at the same
place, Never-doue. But we warn you
that it is never safe to trust them with
anything that you wish done.
The greatest waste in Christendom
to-day is the money locked up in these
fine churches. The theatres are go
ing every night, with lewd women
on the stage. The churches are locked
up because somebody is afraid the car
pets will be worn out or the hymn
books stolen. I wish all the carpets
were in the Gulf of Mexico.
The poorest circumstances in life
with d religious spirit of resignation,
are far better than the greatest album
dance and highest honors without it,;
for these cannot give that peace OF
mind which the others can never
want.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
EMINENTLY SATISFACTORY
Pennimau & Kelley DO a Most TX.
cellent Job For Abbeyflle.

been enimently satisfactory. The entire
system consisting OF 2S, 7l3 feet OF cast iron
pipe, with As hydrants, and complete equip
ment of valves and specials has been
developed.
The pressure at the square enabled the fire
company to easily throw water over the
Court House. Attaching the hose to the fire
hydrants direct, Of course at the lower por.
lions Of the lines the pressure Is correspond.
engly greater. That there should be no leaks
at all In any of the many Joints, and connec.
tons, OF 80 long a pipe system under such
pressure. we cannot but think phenomenal,
and whilst much g~ratified ourselves at the
showing made by our water mains we take
pleasure In congratulating Messrs. Penniman
& Kelly, water and sewer contractors, OF
Asheville, N. c., who laid the pipe upon the
thoroughness as we'll as promptness with
which they carried out their contract.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Teachers OF The County Will
Come Together.
AT q recent meeting OF the County Board oil
Education 1t was resolved to hold a Teachers
Institute at Abbeville, beginning on Monday
August 2nd, and continuing throughout the
week.
A full program will be published next week,
or later.
The aim OF the Board Is to have the insti.
tute conducted by HON talent.
Every teacher should make IN effort to at
tend.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
LOCAL AND SPECIAL.
Notes .AbOnt County and City Affairs
Points Picked UP and Printed i'm
Condensed FOrm-Snap Shots ut n
Passing Show-Tips o the Grape
vine T~eleDhOne.

Points Picked UP and Printed in
Condensed FOrm-Snap Shots ut the
Passing Show-Tips from the Grape
vine Telephone.
LAYING OFF CHooL DISTRICTS.
Prof. Paul l.. GrIer, OF Due West, started to
Lowndesviile Monday with four assis tants
TO the work OF surveying school
districts.
The County Board OF Education has under:
taken TO have the county divided into school
districts OF not less than nine square miles
each. The advantages Of fixed, compact
Prof. Grier will probably be two months In
making the necessary surveys. ABOUT My
districts will be formed.
ROBBERY.
ington street. was broken into Monday night
Flour, breakf fast strips n cigars TO the value
of about $50 were taken. .
Entrance was made by the front door. A
key closely resembling the one In use by Mr
Corley, was found in the look. 1t seems thai
the key would not work, and the staple was
drawn. No clue as to thieves has yet been
found.
DIsPENsARY sALEs
The dullest quarter of the year at the dis
pensary ended June 80. The following figures
show the operations Of the local dispensary
from APRIL 80 TO June 3d.:
Total o,SS3.dd
Gross profit. ,l2l.S
Total expenses OF quarter..-" 6l4.4
Net prolific be divided be.
tween town n county....S SOFIA
9TH DONE.
There was an uneventful meeting OF the
Board OF County Commissioners Monday
Only routine business-and not much Of that
was transacted. Something less than S10(
worth Of claims were approved.
MARRIED.
Mr.. John Little, a prosperous young farmer
living near town, was married on June 80 Z
ELLIS, OF Due West. Rev. o. Y. Bonner OF
ficIated. The following were attendants:
Mr.. T. M. Milford, Miss Laura Nance.
MIR. E. l.. Hester. Miss Nina ELLIS.
Mr.. E. D. Ellis. Miss Gwinn.
FOR SENATOR.
Considerable interest is developing In the
Senatorial race. Local preference IL divided
between McLaurin, lrby and Evans.
PICNIC PARTY.
The following young people will picnic al
Little Mountain today:
Miss Fannie Morrow,
Miss Irene Morrow.
Miss Virginia Miller,
Miss Carrie Miller,
Miss Jemima McNeill,
MISS Julia Mcneil,
Miss May Lyon,
Miss Josie lyon,
il. Mcneil,
A. q. Faulkner,
Phil Bonner,
w, r. Brown,
- Rlackie
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
Readable Sermons.

We present some sermons by the late Rev.
Robert A. Lee. We have read no sermons
which We like better, and we hope that every
subscriber TO the Press and Banner may read
them. There is something in every one OF
them. They are out of the ordinary, and are
really entertaining. The sermon which we
published last week having been 80 we'll re-
ceived, we present Others. Our subscribers,
we know, will thank US for the privilege of
reading them. Read them and preserve the
paper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
For President of Clemson.

Among the many names that have been
suggested as a suitable for President Of Glenn,
son College, we have heard the names Of three
former Abbevhle men, namely: Prof ]. F. c.
DuPre, Prof John G.. Clinkscales and Prof
John McBryde.
Better men could not be ound. Each OF
them has merit. They have, by their own ex-
ertion, risen to high positions, and having
been found faithful they are competent to
step up higher.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07

A short silence exasperates hate a
long silence will kill it.
Charity begins at home. Yes; but
as sunbeams begin at the sun.
The way to be happy to-day is to
trust God to take care of tomorrow.
1t is when We are Sinking to-day's
duties that to-morrow's tasks seem so
light.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
EYE-SIGHT.

A New Devise for Testing Your Eyes.
MIR. H. D.. Reese of our town is a genius. His
plan by which the eye-sight of his customers
may be thoroughly and accurately tested.
His machine, If such 1t may be called, is un-
erring, and then he has all sorts of glasses to
1T all sorts of eyes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
Repair Your Umbrellas.

II you nave a broken umbrella or parasol,
or a sewing machine or an organ that needs
repairs, tax IL at once to Mr.. Coble at the
photographers office. He has done some tx,
cellent work for the editor Of the Press and
business.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
The Chronicles Fourth.

The Augusta Chronicle came out on the
Fourth Of July with a beautiful edition, In
honor OF the day we celebrate. 1t was print
ed at home in colors, and reflected credit on
The enterprise Of the editors and printers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07

Bruce's Ice Cream Business commences to
day
Bruce's restaurant is up to date with some.
thing good to eat.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07

The Press and Banner favor's the annex
alton OF that island with an u~nspeakable
name. When VIC get 1t, let's give 1t a new
name.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
w. ID. BarkSda7e e Go,
.TINWARE, AGATE AND GALVANIZED WORK.

In above ware VIC have a great variety OF all staples cheaper
than ever. Milk Pans, all sizes, beginning with q 4 Of. al SC.
Buckets, covered and milk, all sizes. Dish Pans, Plates, Cups.
Spoons, Agate Kettles, Steel Pans. Coffee Pots, Wash Pans.
Clippers, copper bottom Coffee Pots-will last years. Large
size Wash Pans, &c. OIL Cans from 10 gallon to 5 gal size.
Fine Toilet Sets, splendid for 81. Extra Tubs and Jars. Ma.
sons Fruit Jars, all sizes. Extra fruit jar rubbers. Bargains
In a few Cream Freezers. Come and see us.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07

South Carolina,
Abbeville County.
I, Julius H. DuPre, Cashier OF above.named
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief Julius II. DuPre, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
day Of July, 1887. w. r. Bullock,
G. G. P. and G.S.
Correct-Attest
P. B. Spead.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07

Fresh candles received every week al
Speeds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
Notice to Debtors and Credi.
tors.

The State OF South Carolina-County OF Alb
beville-Probate Court.
In the matter OF the Estate ofG. w. COLLINS,
Deceased.
"A LII PERSONS INDEBTED TO SAID
"A Estate must settle without delay, and
these holding claims against the estate must
present them properly attested to
r: r. TOLBERT, JR., Administrator.
June 20, 1897.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07
For Rent.
STATEMENT
SHOWING CONDITION OF THE
Farmers Bank,

or Abbeville, s. c.. at close OF business SOth
.June 1901.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-07

the ga-lorious foath by n sulphurous explo-
sion Monday night and efforts to put a claret
complexion on each other. The Mayors
gale receipts were 81