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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
Ten Pages.
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1897.
A Rushing Business.

Ifthere is one publication that would more
than another commend the dispensary 70 tne
temperance element Of the State II ls the
statement that each and every one dtne
original package stores, do rushing pusl
ness as soon as the doors OF these stores OF
doubtful legality are opened for the sale OF
liquors.
1t seems that the thirsty crowd will not go
to the dlspensary; and because of this fact,
they do not waste their money for liquor
where 1t may be legitimately bought.
There Is nothing which so unequivocally
commends the dispensary as the fact that
the whiskey-gugglingc crowd will control their
their thirst and walt for an opportunity to
buy it from dealer whose right to sell Is
doubtful.
This rush for the doubtful stores is no doubt
caused by the restraint which the dispensary
enforced on the liquor drinking element, and
this trade may be made apparent in the hope
that the grog shops, under license, may be
opened TO entice and debauch the youth OF
our land.
All facts which are stated in reference to
the original package stores 60 to prove the
beneficial influence OF the dispensary.
When the dispensary was tirst opened, per-
haps volumes were written 10 prove that the
selling OF liquor by the bottle produced worse
effects on the community than the sale OF
liquor by the drink. That the man would
generally be satisfied with one drink II he
got 1t in bar-room, but ifhe bought flask
OF whiskey he would 60 of and get drunk.
But the opponents Of the dispensary seem
to have abandoned that theory as to the orig
inal package business. Whiskey in original
packages does not affect the consumer as the
same article does II bought under the restric-
tions of the dispensary.
The liquor men Of the cities are gradually
yielding to law and order, and they are now
beginning to see some good In the dispensary.
Some of the liquor advocates have actually
claimed that high licensed bar.room under
the same restrictions would be an Improve
ment on the old bar.rooms.
But the "high license bar cannot fool the
same community more than once. Long ago
the temperance people of Abbeville wanted
prohibition. That same old cheat and fraud
"high license" won the day. The result was
that the liquor business was pursued, ifpos-
sible, with more energy than ever before.
The dealers had to make more money In or
der TO pay the higher license. AS they made
more money 1t is not PLAIN how drunkenness
decreased. 1t didn't decrease, And the only
perceptible reduction OF drinking and drunk.
unness WAS brought about by the dispensary
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
His is a Long Way in the Lead, and
Will Probably Beat Both Oppo-
nents by a Majority of 1000.
Coneton Only County Reported
For Evans.
Spartanburg and Posi-
bly, Laurens, for 1rby.

Neal Claims that McLaurin is Ger
tainly Elected on First Ballot.
Columbia, S. c.. Aug. 81.
Neal claims the State for McLaurin by 7,0O
majority. Everything now looks as If Nc
Laurin will 60 in on first ballot.
The vote is light
Spartanburg is reported for Irby.
Laurens is very close, with Irby slightly ir
the lead.
Charleston gives McLaurin 22O4; Evans, 94
Irby. 20.
Colleton only county reported for Evans.
Vote in the State reported up to this time:
McLaurin, 246l.
Evans, 1869.
Irby, 2, 0i6.
Reports slow in coming in.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

These are some things that a Chris
tan boy or girl can do;
Be frank, be polite, be prompt, be
ohliging, obey their parents, Refuse to
do wrong, never use profanity, keep
themselves tidy, never learn to smoke,
be useful about home, never cheat in
their play, keep out of bad company,
spend their night at home, never
laugh at a coarse joke, learn their
lessons thoroughly, never make
unnecessary noise, never be Jisrespeot
full to old age. be kind to your brothers
and sisters, take the part of those who
are ill used, never make fun of another
because he is poor,
Why call the advanced years of a
Christians pilgrimage the "shady side
of lifen? Why should not the closing
years of ones life be the sunniest, since
the beams of heavens glory are shin
Ing more fully upon them?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
Estate G. S. Cade, Decd.

DEBTORS to this estate are notified that
~ nnless ali arrears OF interest are paid by
lat November next, proceedings will be taken
to enforce payment In full by foreclosure or
otherwise as may be necessary.
The estate papers are now In hands oi
parker 4 McGowan, Attorneys.
A. 8. HALVES,
G. w. CADE,
Administrators.
Aug. "a, 1897. At.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
Look In Your Old Papers.

The Press and Banner will pay liberal
price In cash for files OF the Abbeville Ban.
ner. We have files of the Press and Banner
which are nearly complete, but we have no
files OF the Banner. except some numbers OF
1916, ls47 and lS4s. Except duplicate copies oi
the Banner Of date since March 8, 1913, all
copies will paid for in cash at price much
above the regular subscription price. II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
An Honor to Journalism.

The ability and fairness with which the
Walterboro Press and Standard discusses free
trade and Calhounism is an honor to journal.
ism. II is seldom that we find an abler or
more dispassionate disc ussion Of any subject
We are 80 accustomed to seeing temper, in.
stead of argument, that 1t is refreshing TO see
an editorial which is written with proper
regard for the proprieties.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
Does Columbia Need Metropolitan Po

The Columbia Record in noting the arrest
of an alleged violater OF the dispensary law,
in Columbia notes the fact that the citizens oi
Columbia made no attempt to Interfere with
the officers Of the law. From the following
statement by the Record, 1t would appear
that an interference in behalf of the accused
might have been expected.
"While the sympathy OF the crowd was
with Meetze. no attempt was made to inter
fere with the officers"
Speaking for the Press and Banner and In
behalf of the law-abiding element of the
State and city of Columbia, we would sug-
gest the prepriety Of metropolitan police that
they may the better keep the liquor element
within the limits OF the law.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

In turning from sin we repent; in
turning to Christ we believe. When
we look at our sins we are filled with
grief on account of them; when we
look to Christ we trust in him for
forgiveness or them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
The Charleston Critic.

The Press and Banner makes. its best bow
to the Charleston Critic for the pleasant no.
tice which that paper makes Of the Calhoun
discussion. Brother, we extend sentiments OF
the highest respect.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

Party is the madness of many for
the gain of a few.
Good books, like good friends, are
few and chosen the more select the
more enjoyable.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
THE PRIMARY ELECTION.
Abbeville County, August 81, Is9.

The primary election came eff yesterday
Very little interest was felt. The vote is esti
mated at about half the full strength. TIL,
indications now are that McLaurin may carr.
this county by a small majority.
The second race for member OF the Hous
OF Representatives will be between Mr.. De
Bruhl and MIR. Graydon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
CHANGE OF AASE.

Mr.. Sam Agnew who was for long time en-
gagged In the merchantile business at Due
West, is now with the old and reliable firm 8
r. NJ. Haddon & Co. This firm has done vel
In securing the services OF one so competen,
and 80 popular. Mr.. Agnew will likely move
his family TO Abbeville this fall and We hope
will make this his home.
Miss Ellen Gambrel formerly with R. NJ
Huddon & Co., has secured a position with
the Cohens Dry Goods firm. Miss Gambrell
Is first class saleslady and has a host oi
friends who already know her in the mer.
camille business. all of whom she will be de.
lighted to see In her new quarters.
Mr.. Jas. A. Bowie, who has been with Il. NJ.
Haddon & Co., for several years, has also se-
cured situation with the Cohen Dry Goods
firm.
Miss Lizzie Penney one of Abbeville best
young ladies has. taken situation with K.
NJ, Haddon & Co., and we are sure by her
gentle and sweet manner, together with her
accuracy for business will win hosts OF Gus.
toners for her employers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01

Rev. w. L. Presley, d. D., OF Due West.
will preach next Sunday morning at the
AJal hour for service.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
READ AND OBSERVE
ID. E.BROWN,

Art Tailor, Cutter, Filter, ETC.,
nF 40 YEARS PRACTICE AND LARGE
" experience In the various styles OF Amer
lean, French and English costumes. Clothes
Dresses. wInquire at E. F. Gilliard's
Tailor Shop. July II, 1897.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-01
FROM AUGUSTA TO ABBEvILLE.

Mrs. Taggart has moved up stairs over
Barksdale Co.'S, store for the present, and
Will leave for Northern markets very soon
where she will purchase O handsome stock OF
e oods in her line.
Rosepburg 4 Co., are getting on nicely with
the building of their new brick store. which
will soon be ready for Its occupant,C. p. HAM
mond.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-14
SOCKLESS JERRY AGAIN.

He Once More Gets "Sat Upon" by the
speaker aud Then by the IIOuSs--Ths
"CEar's" Sarcasm.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 1S.-The
Indian appropriation bill was disposed
OF by the house to-day with the excep-
tlon OF the provision for opening the
Utah EiIsonIte lands. which was post
poned until Monday. The conference
rcport. which establishes an indian
warehouse at Omaha, rntities, the lease
OF the Seneca oil lands and adds one to
the Indian Territory courts, was adopt
ed by n vote OF H 10 AZ. Nearly two
hours were consumed In n parliament
tary squabble on the point raised by Mr..
Wheeler, OF Alabama, that the rule for
semi weekly sessions was In violation
OF the constitution.
Mfr. Simpson CPOp.. Kas..) cndeavorcd
10 renew his attack upon the speaker Tor
falling to appoint committees and CEN
uIrpd the Republicans for not muster
ing n quorum. lie was declaring that
there were more Democrats and Pop
uIists than Republicans present. when
the speaker sustained tho point that he
was out OF order
"I have been in doubt whether had
0nY TlEntN III AllH AlNhSN AeNN'Ss 49,
Simpson shouted. and he was compelled
10 take his seat under the rule.
Mr. Payne Olep., N. " called Mr.
Simpson to order, and to him the KAN
San said: "Thc speaker recognizes that
Won will do his bidding and you VIII get
n good place on committee all right.
/ know that there In good deal OF
anxiety on that point among the he-
ThIs taunt moved Mr. DlnElcy and Mr..
W. 4. Stone (Rep,, Pa) 10 call Mr simp-
Bon 90 order.
The question whether Mr.. Simpson
should be permitted to proceed In order
was put 10 the house and many Repub-
llcans voted no. while others retraincd
from voting. so Mr. Simpson by vote
Of 50 TO 81 was given the floor. When
Mr. Simpson proceeded, however, MS
statements caused the speaker to de-
clare him out Of order. Thercupon
several Democrats protested against
Mr. simpsons being taken from the
floor.
In explanation Mr.. Reed snld: The
rhnlr submits TO the house that criu-
clsma OF what the chair did NJ some past
time arc not In order. not because tho
chair Is above criticism or above attack,
but because the speaker II the speaker
Of the house. and such attacks are not
conducive 10 order. The speaker cRu-
no, reply 10 them In frAgmentnry
manner. and II IN not desirable that re-
ply be made. lf any objection W 10 be
made 10 the Speakers conduct II can bc
made At tho time and direct"
There was some iillbustcring, after
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-14

without commissarlat. They have no
means OF leaving the island. Their con-
ultion 10 pronounced wholly deploraple'
ShOHld bo Nsmsdisd.
The committee was especially i'm
pressed with this recital, and the opln-
lon generally expressed that the situ-
alton should be remedled " possible. II
was considered az placing even worse
aspect upon the question OF our reln:
tlOns to Cuba than the Imprisonment or
Americans. OF which there are compar-
ntively few instances, The report also
indicates u generally wretched cOudi-
ton OF all the inhabitants OF the island,
because OF the scarcitS OF food and
money, especially in the centers OF pop
ulRtion and because also OF the pres
sure OF the most malignant diseases,
such as yellow fever, smallpox and dys-
entery. These diseases the native wlth-
stand with comparative ease, but they
are especially oppressive to the Span
lsh soldlery.
the reports indicate that the Spanish
army is not so strong now as It was n
year ago, largely on account OF these
ravRges while they indicate no diminus
tion OF the insurGent forces.
The reports upon which the sub-com-
mlttee's brief was based were from va
rious consuls, including Consul General
Lee. They make no recommendations
as to American policy, but merely give
the situation as they see It.
In view OF the developments In the
committee Senator Morgan agreed not
10 press the consideration OF his resolu-
ton to-day, but he will make an EFFORT
10 have the question made the untinish-
ed business Monday at o'clock.
u Nay PASG
This acQuiescence on the Alabama
senator's part to temporary delay is un-
derstood to be given under the impress
sion that II will result in bringing to the
resolution the support OF the entire
committee on foreign relations. This
will, OF COURSE materially strcEthen
the resolution in the senate, and II IL
believed by its friends win expedite its
passage there.
The delay by the senate committee on
foreign relations In taking no action un-
I'll Monday Is for the purpose OF giving
the President an opportunity to act.
Representations have been made 10 the
President that there is necessity for I'M
mediate action. II has also been rep
resented that the matter OF recognition
ought 10 De py lllt tNeNullNe anu not
by the legislative branch OF the govern
ment. The President has been urged
also 10 take some steps looking toward
the relief Of the starving Americans in
Cuba. II is the belief Of members OF the
committee that he President will take
action before Monday, but II nothing Is
done by that time there Is no doubt
that the committee viii urge the Morgan
resolution in the strongest terms possl-
Bile
There will be practically unanimous
expressions Of opinion in favor OF the
resolution by the foreign relations COM
mittee. Some may raise the cOnstitu-
tional question against It. but will not
urge II very hard, but at the same time
will express sympathy with Cuba and
say that some action ought to be taken,
but maintain that the action should be
by the executive and not by Congress.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-14
THE B I o's BIG DEAL

Which Msana Unity Of TranIportatIon
that will EneIrclo the Gl0bS-A Notable
Departure.
NEW YORK, May 12-Recelver MurS
ray, of the Baltimore & Ohio. thus ex-
plains the alliance Of that company with
the Great Northern:
at means a unity OF transportation
interest that nearly circumvents the
globe. A line of steamers runs between
the United States. Japan and China and
forms a direct connection with the Great
Northern railroad, which transfers the
freight from the Pacific ocean to the
great lakes, where 1t Is taken by the fast
modern steamers OF the Great Northern
steamship line and brought to Fairport,
on Lake Erie and thence transferred to
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, which
takes 1t to tldewater at Baltimore or
Philadelphia. Thence It is shipped to
England nnd the continent, making an
almost unbroken line from one end Of
the world to the other. Similar connec-
tlons are made with the Northern Pa.
CHIC EblIEuAu ALu llS IuClllG blchHloulp
connections and this will doubtless have
the effect OF handling by way OF the
United States much traffic that has
hitherto paid tribute to Canada BY this
combination a yearly service by rail 10
contemplated when navigation is closed
and by rail and water when II Is open.
In addition TO this a line Of steamships
has been put on between Chicago and
Milwaukee. which will handle TO all
points west and northwest all freight
seeking q water outlet"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-14
rKINLEY INTERESTED.
Gathering all the Information Possible
On the Cuban Question.

6aIhoFlng All the Information Fotliplo
On the Cuban Question.
WASHINGTON. May l3.-President
Mckinley devoted two hours to-day to
listening to IN unofficial report on the
Cuban situation as given to him by
Edwin T. AtkynB,. Of Boston. who has
extensive sugar plantations in Cuba.
Mr.. Atkyns Is n warm personal friend
OF Secretary Long. and has Just return
ed from Cuba. and to-day the secretary
accompanied him 10 the white house.
They arrived shortly after l O'Clock and
were Immediately shown into the cabi-
net room. The President sent for Judge
Day, the assistant secretary OF state.
and the distinguished trio for two hours
listened TO Mr. Atkyns' exposition OF the
Cuban situation as indicated by the
military operations and with relation 20
the American interests on the Island.
During the conference all visitors were
excluded, many senators and represen-
tatiVes being denied admission. II is
not known what Mr.. Atkyns said 10 the
President. but there ia reason TO believe
his representations favored the insur-
gents. Mr.. Atkyns, during the early
mart OF the revolution was inclined to-
wards the pno-Spanish side OF the con-
troyersy, but, II is nssaerted. is now
convinced that the interests OF the
island demand the victory Of the In
surEents
The President Is gathering all the In
formation obtalnable on Cuba and In
the light OF this and the report OF Mr..
Calhoun, now In Havana, will decide
on his course OF action.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-14
RRIEP TELEeRAMs.

John W. Echola has been reelected
national president Of the A. p, a.
Charles Cornelius, Of Pittsburgh, was
elected regent OF the Royal Arcanum OF
Pcnnsylvania and j. W. Wright, OF Al
lcgheny. grand secretary.
The trial OF Farrow. the alleged Pitts
burgh insurance swlndler. ended yester-
day and the jury returned n scaled YER
diet. which has not yet been opened.
At the session Of the Catholic Knights
oS America, In session In Mobile, Ala. n
committee WAS appointed TO codlfy three
plans OF Insurance and report hereafter.
Al Yesterdays session OF the A. o. H..
BOARD Of Erin, n committee was ap-
poIntcd to meet with n similar commit
lee Of the Board OF America to effect q
union OF the two factions,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-14

creased interest In educational, social
and civil questions, is not for US to say.
This we may affirm:
THAT while we enjoy the self respect
that comes from recognized freedom we
are conscious OF no deterioration In es-
sential Wnmanllness and detect no dimi-
mutton OF courtesy on the part OF our
masculine friends. The vocation OF
housewife Is no whit less honored than
before the Acknowledgement OF our indl-
vlduality as citizens, and We stu love our
husbands, children and homes as always.
Under the pressure OF responsibility We
have q living interest In the moral and
social issues of the day which We did
not feel In the time OF disfranohiBement,
when we had no incentive 10 study the
principles involved and no part in cor
recung public evils.
I'VE believe that the sympathy and CO.
operation OF men and women In the
things that concern good government is
an important step In the process OF social
evolution"
1t is evident that every year will find
the Colorado woman a more effective cit
iEen, but she has learned the lesson OF
patience, and Is now able 20 recognize
that the errors of many generations can
be overcome only by the slow process OF
athical development and that the mental
and spiritual plane worthy Of true hu-
manity can sooner be reached through
the concentrated md conscious effort OF
the best elements OF sodetY in every
state.
(signed)
X. A. C. PATTERSON.
President Colorado Equal Suffrage ASSo-
HELEN G. ECoB.
Corresponding Secretary Colorado Equal
Suffrage Association.
SUE NJ. HALL.
President Civic Federation.
MARY p. BOILER,
Corresponding Secretary Clcic Federa-
tlon.
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WASHINGTON. May 13.-The senate
committee on finance reached an under
standing to-day by which It was prac-
ticalIy agreed that the debate on the
tnrif bill should begin on Monday the
cath instant.
Senator Aldrlch will call up the bill
Thursday OF next week for she purpose
of making statement regarding the
bill, but after this IL done there will be
no further effort 20 get the bill up until
the following Monday. This concession
was made out of Difference 20 the wish
es OF the Democratic members and be-
cause OF the delay in getting the COM
narrative statements In shape.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-14
The SENATE CoMMIrTEE

Gets Important Information - Morgan
RsSoiatIOn FaVOFsd-PrsGIdSnt Mokins
ley Making Inquiries, and Hts Action
May he Awaited.
WASHINGTON. May 13.-Thc senate
committee on foreign relations to-day
had the Cuban question under consId-
Grafton on the basis Of the report OF the
subcommittee appointed yesterday to
confer with the President and secreta-
~ Sherman. The report wns prepared
by Senators Davis and Foraker, the Re-
publican members OF the sub-commlt-
tee Senator Morgan, the Democratic
member. declining 10 participate In It.
The report consisted OF concise state
ment " the contents Of official reports
from American Consuls In Cuba, bring
Ing the information up 10 within week
~ the present time. This report con.
hrms the newspaper reports ns to the
situation Uf affairs in the Island and
even goes farther In depicting deplor-
able situation than do the newspaper
stories.
Especial stress Is laid upon the condi-
ton ~ American citizens In the Island.
or these II Is positively stated that
there are hundreds In a starving condl-
ton and most wretchcdly clothed.
Deaths ~ Americans from starvation
arc daily reported. They arc acattered
In all parts Of the island Hnd are shown
M consideration whatever because of
their American citizenship. They are
generally persons who reside on the
plantations. but who have been driven
from their homes TO the towns or COM
c"ntradou and who. being among stran-
Ecrs and without employment, are cons
rclIcd 10 subslst on almost nothing.
They are not allowed tn return 10 their
plantations even 10 pick berries or to
secure the least article OF subsistence
They are theoretically under the care
OF the Spanish army. but the army ls