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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15
Virtuous Indignation.

e. A number OF South Carolina newspapers
appear to be very much affected at the charge
that Pat Walsh. or his friends, went into the
market and bought few votes to make his
election sure. That may have been very
naughty, but we fail TO see how much worse
Walsh Is now than Hampton was In 1875. We
believe in that historic year that some OF
Hampton's friends bought votes. while other
friends bulldozed voters, and 1t Is barely pos
sible that others cheated In the count.
We could not prove that either Pat Walsh
or Hampton even winked at any OF the BAL
lot business. The people In 1875 demanded
that Hampton should be elected, and we
elected him. II Pat Walsh and his friends do
what Hampton and his friends did, where Is
the difference?
We feel proud Of any little part which this
editor may have taken in the election OF
Hampton, and we are not going 10 blame
others for doing what the people Of South
Carolina did-electing their man. While
there was not the same necessity in Augusta
that there was In South Carolina. yet we
think the election tactics were not 80 very
different. AS rule we bulldozed the negro,
while Walsh's friends just bought him.
If corruption in elections will always give
us such officers as Pat Walsh, then give US
more OF the same kinds of elections.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15
Here's Trouble.

We learn from the Abbeville Medium that
Mr.. T. Larry CAN'T, of Spartanburg, failed TO
I'LL his appointment to speak at the Abbeville
Cotton Growers Convention for two reasons:
/. He would have to remain over two nights
in Greenwood.
2 He was on a Committee to make the
award Of the Cotton Mills premium TO the
farmer who raised the largest crop OF cotton.
There are some things which Mr.. CAN'T
might explain, one Of which is. how he came
to be orator for the Cotton Growers Associa-
tion OF Abbeville, the object OF which Is TO
reduce crop, while he was on Committee TO
encourage cotton growing in spartanburg.
The idea that he would be compelled TO stay
two nights in Greenwood in sackcloth and
ashes for the privilege Of coming to Abbeville
seems errononeous. He might.ha come by
Greenville, and avoided all contact with
Greenwood But 1t would have done him
good. instead Of harm, TO have visited Green
wood.
Mr.. CAN'T owes 1t to himse to explain how
he can at the same time ride two horses going
in the opposite directions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15
HIGH LICENSE EVIL.
Strong Endorsement of the Dispen.
sRry-PatriOtic Sentiment.

sary-PatriOtic Sentiment.
Editor Press and Banner:
Dear Sir: l have noted with pleasure this
long while your editorials in respect TO the
dispensary law, in which all good citizens
ought to freely concur, and then aid In every
way possible TO have the system enforced.
According to my opinion II is the only solu-
tion yet offered that can be truthfully claimed
10 circumscrioe the evil Of intoxicant liquors.
Unless this people would by their every day
life demonstrate 10 the world that 1t was pos
sible to enforce prohibition. MIR. Editor, /,
from observation OF my neiE Ehbors, and 1 am
very sure they are as good citizens as are in
any other community, there is much room
for improvement before we can have prohibi-
tion desirable. This Is the best, but am con-
strained with the evidence before our eyes, %
seven days per week, that 1t is not expedient,
temperance friends, let US cultivate what we
have. Stand by and improve the dispensary
and then band together as one man. each and
every one striving 10 maintain the restric-
tions until we may eliminate this evil TO the
lowest possible minimum.
No hope In high license TO build good. de.
sirable morals man. This indeed would be
to open the door wide 10 many evils and
crimesnot possible to contemplate.
The man who would or could pay high for
the privilege is, nor can he be more worthy
than the poor, penniless man who, perhaps
low or any other license cannot In any light be
justly claimed to eliminate this monster that
destroys the home. o, horrible to even think
for moment Review If you please, my
brother, the present occupants along that
block buildings from Court House OF old Alb.
take picture as once it was-Marshal corner
down this street. Shame! Resurrect not
the past, but rather bury more securely the
open bars. M.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15
Wednesday, Dec. Is, 1897.
The Dead Mother.

The mother Of President Mckinley died
last week, and volumes descriptive Of the oc-
currence, and incidental facts, have been tele-
graphed over the country at great expense 10
the newspapers, who will receive very little
public appreciation for the outlay. A woman
who gives birth to son who becomes Presl-
dent of the United States has much OF Wnlcn
to be proud, and it is natural that the coun-
try would feel more or less Interest IN the
mother Of the President, but there Is such
thing as having enough.
In connection with this subject the death
notices of plain every day citizens which ap-
pear in the newspapers are subject 10 crltl-
cism. The newspapers often magnify the
virtues Of the dead, and frequently attribute
TO them qualities for which the dead were
never distinguished, or II they possessed
them In limited degree, they were SO dis
torted as to be scarcely recognizable as at
tributes or traits Of the character Of the d g
ceased.
In like manner preachers rom the pulpits
may stretch their statements as to the viz
tues of the dead to such an extent as to ex.
cite the condemnation or unfavorable COM
ment from their hearers. To attribute super
natural or unnatural goodness and purity is
unjust to the memory of the dead. While
nothing but good should be said Of the dead
land we think this would be good rule TO
adopt as to the living)-yet we ought, when
praising, to hold the mirror up to nature.
The newspapers, as we'll as the preachers,
should strive to be truthful. II we overstep
the bounds Of propriety. or make extrava-
CANT statements Of the dead which are not
sustained by public sentiment. injury is
done-injury to the dead in exciting unfavor-
able comment; injury to those who make
such extravagant utteranoes; Injury 10 the
public by lessening respect for the correct
ness Of the utterances OF newspapers and
preachers.
It is easy enough TO use stock In trade SEN
tences, or stereotyped speeches, bat TO make
the public believe Incorrect or unwarranted
eulogy is quite another thing.
When public confidence is broken down IN
the correctness Of q newspapers publications
or q preachers utterances harm has been
done TO the public and q serious blow has
been stricken against the higher and better
sentiments Of the people.
The death OF Mrs. Mckinley was Of very
little interest TO the American people. She
had lived out her time-eighty.n mine years
and the time for the end had come. Then
why all this racket about an event which was
expected?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15
Small Pox at Rock Hfll-POlitical
Cotton Growers.

Rock Hill has genuine case Of small pox,
which was, we presume, imported from At.
lanta.
AS result Of the presence OF this dreaded
disease the pretty young ladies OF Winthrop
College are badly scared.
The Governor has appointed three doctors
10 60 10 that place to investigate the health:
full condition of the school.
It Is possible that Rock Hill will not be the
only place where the small po1 will find
home. The Political Cotton Growers who are
now in Atlanta may be able to take home
some good cases.
1t might be will for Abbeville TO be on her
guard. The trains pass from Atlanta every
day, and the shops are here. Elberton has
quarantined against Atlanta. Aboeville
need not do that, but then 1t flight be well to
provide against the appearance of the unwel'
come guest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15

These words tell the whole secret
of our endeavors. Not to furnish you
quality at high price not to furnish
you low figures by sacrificing real
worth but to 30 link together virtue
and reasonableness as to strike the
happy combination which is called
perfection.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15

Haddons are bound to get liberal share of
the winter trade, II good goods at low prices
are worthy Of consideration. See their great
reduction sale adv. In this issue.
Buy your kerosene and gasoline from R. G..
Wilson q 20.
We want your Christmas trade, go come
and see us before buying. r. G. Wilson & Co.
Call on r. &. Wilson q Co. for raisns, Cit
ron, currants, oranges, bananas and nuts for
Christmas.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15
REPORT 1897.
AbbeviIIe Auxiliary wOman's For.
eigu Missionary Society to South
raroI1nu Non Cnrouco

Carolina Conference.
Under the providence of God, this society
has achieved It's greatest success this year.
This is largely due to the devotion and un.
firing efforts In our behalf Of our beloved
pastor, Rev. ]. A. Clifton. D. D. He has full
filled abundantly the apostolic Injunction,
Help those women" His ministrations
to us as society has resulted In enlargement
OF the spirit Of missions.
Our membership has been increased and
we now have fifty members enrolled. The
promise Is for still greater success In the fu-
ture.
Our District Secretary, Mrs. NJ. G. Owens, is
q member Of our society, and besides being
an efficient officer, has been most helpful to
this Auxiliary.
We have one scholarship and another ar.
ranged for, more than half of the second be-
ing already in hand.
The Abbeville Auxiliary has paid into the
treasury this ecclesiastical year, one hundred
and sixty.five dollars and twenty five cents,
(s165.25.)
We enter upon this new year with grateful
hearts, for the rich blessing OF Him, who
said, "Go ye into all the world and preach
the gospel to every creature, and 10, l am
with you always even unto the end OF the
world" Mrs. ]. Fuller Lyon, President.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15
THURSDAY, the 30th day De-
cember, 1897,

on the question OF portion OF CoKetoury
Township going into Greenwood County.
The said section OF Cox esbury Township pro.
posed to be cut Off is described as follows:
A section twelve Q2) square miles in said
Cokesbury Township, commencing on corner
post on Greenwood County line near Douglass
Mills and running North West seven (O de.
grees TO corner post on Goose Creek, and
branch of Long Cane Creek; thence North
East f1fty.f1ve (50 degrees forty five (45) min
untes, 10 corner post on Turkey Creek.
Thence down Turkey Creek to center Of
bridge on public road known as River road !;
thence North East sixty seven (67) degrees to
corner on Saluda River; thence up middle
stream Of Saluda River 10 corner Of C.ket-
bury and Donalds Township line; thence
along said township division line to the point
of It's crossing Long Cane Creek thence down
Long Cane Creek to the point OF crossing Of
Cokesbury and Long Cane Township; thence
down said township division line TO point 1t
contact with present Green wood county line !;
thence down said county line TO beginning
point, near Douglass Mills.
The area OF said territory is twelve Q2)
square miles and the proposed new lines viii
not run within eight (s miles Of Abbevilie or
any other Court House.
The election will be governed In every re
spect In accordance with the law regulating
such elections.
No person will be allowed TO vote at said
election whose registration certificate does
not entitle him to vote at Jones'.
The following managers for said election
have been appointed
w. p McGee,
J. H. Blackwell,
w. E. Algary.
The managers will meet the Commissioners
at Abbeville on the 18th day Of December to
get boxes, Instructions and tickets.
The managers will report the result 10 the
Commissioners at Abbeville within three
days after the election has been held.
w. A. LANIER,
F. A. COOK,
r. H. HUGHES,
CommissIoners OF Election for Abbeville
Comfy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15
"Pure and Good Water"

That is the way the chemist speaks Of our
artesian, or deep we'll water. Let our people
have the pipes put in, when they may be sure
that they are drinking pure water, and not
taking in the germs of disease that so often
lurk in our surface wells. The first cost is
something, but when we have good water In
our houses 1t is worth much. The supply Is
and the benefits are great.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15

Special Offering for the holiday trade.
White quilts lace curtains, cheneille cur
tains, window shades, linen towels, table
lines, handk erchiefs, chenille table covers,
feather boas, bureau sets, stamped center
pieces, embroidery silk, embroidery cotton,
knitting cotton. fast black hosiery, ladies hne
parasols, ladies cheap umbrellas.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-15
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL ELECTION !
On the question Of a portion Of
Cokesbury Township going
into Greenwood County.

STATE OF SOUTH CARULINA,
Abbeville County, Dec. 7, 1897.
IN OBEDIENCE TO A PROCLAMATION
from his Excellency William H. Ellerbe, Gov
ernor OF the State OF South Carolina, SPE.
CIAL ELECTION will be held at JONES
polling place in Cokesbury Township on
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
Entangling Foreign Alliances,

1t seems quite the vogue nova
days to hunger and thirst after en-.
tangling foreign alliances. The
other day we were delighted that an
American sailor pulled down the
English flag on the island OF Clip
perton and hoisted sold Glory" in
its place. We want Hawaii, with it's
leprosy, coolie labor, and hypocri-
tical planters, and mean to have the
group, despite the fact that the very
ablest journals in this country are
almost daily dealing annexation
most terrible whacks. Then we
think we want Cuba, with it's mass
OF ignorant voters and chronic con-
dition of rebellion. These are but
few Of our longings, which will in
crease, for earth hunger grows upon
what it feeds. The other night in
the French Chamber of Deputies it
was suggested that the United
States should join the alliance be-
tween Russia and France, and many
of our newspapers have approved
tho idea. 1t is not good sign OF
the times. 1t is not a guarantee
that our country is going to hold
on to the moorings that have long
served it so we'll. Friendship for all
but entangling alliances with none
is the foundation of this Republic
or it has none.-S. Il. NeWs Letter.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
A Nuuanu Klondyke.

One Of the newspapers was men
tioning, few weeks ago, that one
Of our fellow citizens had found
precious stones in the mountains
and was going into the diamond
business with a vengeance.
That's nothing.
Gold was discovered yesterday by
a party OF ambitious young men
after much digging on certain lands
in Nuuanu. A second Klondyke
has probably been struck, but the
fortunate discoveries naturally de-
cline to disclose any particulars.
All that can be learned is that gold
has been found, and that the grounds
washed out were much softer and
more easily explored than those Of
the Klondyke.
The first nugget found contained
about SIS worth of gold and the
happy owner will keep it as charm.
The other nuggets we're smaller and
OF much less value, and will prob
ably be placed on exhibition; none
of the miners caring to preserve
them.
A few snapshots have been obtain
ed OF the land and miners working
with buckets and shovels which we
may be permitted to publish.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
The Minstrel Entertainment.

The minstrel entertainment given
on Saturday evening at the Opera
House by the minstrel troupe of b..
B. M. S. Comus was one of the most
successful affairs Of the kind given
in Honolulu for a very long time.
Financially it resulted in the very
acceptable amount Of $3.50, being
divided between the Hawaiian Re-
lief and British Benevolent Societies
The troupe was in charge of Pay
master A. S. Dyer, r, n, and his ar
rangements throughout were most
creditable. The MINISTRIES are GER
tainly very clever body of musical
men, and the entertainment was
eminently attractive and amusing.
The first part was first class in merit
aud the choruses very good es-
pecially so was "De Ringtailed
Coon" which met with hearty
recall.
In the second part the Mandolin
quintet, "The Larboard Watch
was so excellently well presented
that no less than three repetitions
we're demanded. The "Coster r.
melodies were also much appreciat-
ed. The boys leave a pleasant
memory behind them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
Tariff:
vagariies

Ia the United States the Govern
ment allows rebate to the manu-
facturers on al agate ware shipped
out of the country. 1t is one OF the
fine points in the tariff question,
and enables the foreign importers to
compete with dealers in the United
States in the sale of these articles.
1t makes it possible for our Gus
toners to buy such goods from us
at lower prices than they can buy
them in San Francisco. The APP.
pended list shows but few of he
articles in this line sold by us, and
where more than one price is graded
with the different sizes Of the arti.
cles. la every instance you will OBJ,
serve that our prices are much lower
than the same goods may be bought
for at the Coast. These prices are
taken from the catalogue of one of
the largest House. Furnishing Goods
dealers in San Francisco; it is bona
fide, and the goods are identical in
quality as those advertised in the
catalogue. 1t is hard to believe that
the people of HONOLULU 100 mile s
from San Francisco-can buy such
goods for less money.
AGATE LADLE-Coast Price zoe, Our
Price, 2 for 25.
LADY FINGER PANs-ooast Price,
20c., Our Price, loo.
CoRNCAKE PAN-Coast Price, 45 to
75c Our Prize, 40 to 70
PIE PLATE-CoasJ Price 1917 to 20c,
Our Price. 10 to l5c
OVAL CAKE PANS-Coast Price, 40 to
55c. Our Price, 40 to sos.
WASH BASINs-CoAst Price, 5Oc., Our
Price, 40c.
soar DISHES Price, 2Oc., Our
| Price, l5c.
WALL SOAP DIsH-Coast Price, Csc,
Our Price, zoe.
UBLONG SOAP DISh-Coast Price,
| 2hc. Oar Price TO-.
MILK sKIMMER--Coast Price, 15c
| Our Price. lUc.
CLIMAX GRIDDLE-Coast Price, 65c
| Our Price, soc.
TEA PoTS-Coast Price, ~ to 9Oc., Our
., stIUoRES-Coa Price, 75c., oul
| Price COO.
IoEtEE BoILER-Co Price, $l.5o
Our Price, $'.25.
sEAMsLKss BAKE PANS - Coast
Price, As 10 8hc., Our Price, 40 10 soc.
ROE BOILERS-Uoast Price, 65c. tc
| SIPS Our Price 90 to 95c,
Tipped COFFEE POTS-Coast Price
40 to 90c Our Price 80 TO SOC.
CHAMBER PAIL-Loast Price, SLIGO
Our Pri e, 81 55.
COVERED SAUCEPANs-Coa Price
40 to $780,, Our Price, 20 to 6Oc.
One of our windows is filled with thest
goods each niece marked in plain figures
Your inspection is invited,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
j. II. Waterh0use.

There are three brands of
Jams and Jellies known to be
absolutely pure. Crosse q
Blackwells, Morton's and
Code, Elfelt 81 Co. During
the pure food crusade in Cali
fornia the goods of the latter
passed every inspection and
now come out of the factory
specially stamped "Pure
Food We have a complete
stock of these goods and offer
them to the public at very low
prices.
Our grocery department is
full to the brim with reliabl'
goods and our prices are low
enough as to draw common
from other dealers. We buy
for cash in quantities to suit
the demand and consequently
they are always fresh,
We handle the celebrated
Albert homeless sardines and
the Palace brand of sliced
bacon, two articles for the
table that are uneXc elled.
We carry a full line Of table
delicacies, English and Amer
lean and promptly fill orders.
Prompt delivery in all cases
whether in person or by tele-
phone and careful attention
paid to the selection of goods.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
800 REWARD.

1NHE ABOVE REWARD OF ONE
Il Hundred Dollars will be paid TO the
person finding and delivering to me my
Two Diamond Rings lost on Saturday,
SEPT. II, 1897 Upon their return, no ques-
tions will be asked.
d. KAWANANAKOA.
Honolulu. Sept. "a. 1897. Ga6-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
Free of Tonnage Duty.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 9.-The
Government of Mexico, has issued
notice that sailing vessels, coal
laden, will be admitted to Mexican
ports free OF tonnage duty.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

H. B. NJ S. Comus sailed ysster-
day morning early homeward bound
to be paid off. She goes via Tahiti,
the Marquesas Islands and the Gus
tomary South American ports. She
is due in England about February.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

Sea Breezes will be issued to-mor-
row. 1t will contain the words OF
the Myrtle March"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

The lopsided election takes place
on Wednesday next when the only
six candidates from Oahu will go
through the farce of walking over
the track into the Legislative Assem-
bly, with perhaps about 400 votes
polled.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

Senator Morgan will address the
Hawaiians on annexation matters on
Thursday evening next.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

"Historical Truths" may be had
at 1927 King street, if applied for
early. Although the edition was
considered large enough for all de-
mapds the books are already be-
coming rather scarce.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

Plaids and Stripes, Crepons effects,
are the latest in Dress Goods, and
can be found at N. S. Sachs,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

Judge Kalua has been electioneer-
ing on Maui during the past week,
Several important probate matters
were consequently postponed to the
inconvenience of the parties CON
cerned.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

The pupils of st Louis College
are visiting the French mau.of war
this afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

The Louvre Saloon seems to be
victimized by burglars quite fre-
quently. Where are the policel
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

There were II cases on the calen-
dar in the District Court this morn
ing. Judge Wilcox disposed of them
in twenty minutes.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

Hay Wodehouse has returned after
a short visit to Maui.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

The French man of-war is open
for public inspection to-day.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

The Government band plays at
Emma Square this evening with Ha-
waiian sengs and two new numbers
on the program.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

Senator Morgan and party were
entertained at a luau at Waialae on
Saturday by Mr., Paul Isenberg and
w. A. Kinney,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

A handsome line of Irish print
embroideries, Insertions and bead
iugs at N. S. Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

The British bark Kosciusko, Rodd
master, arrived yesterday, So DAYS
from Newcastle, N. S. W., with sos
tons OF coal for VIM. G.. Irwin 81 Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

The sale of the Hawaiian Hotel
property will take place on October
LIST. The idea Of using the building
as a schoolhouse has been aban-
doned for the present
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

The U. S. S. Bennington sailed
this morning for Lahaina for a few
days target practice. She will pro-
badly return on Thursday next.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

Cottage for rent at No. $50, Nuu.
anu Avenue. See ad.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

Latest novelties in Worsted Dress
Goods at n S. Sachs.