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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-06
NINETY SIX NOTES.
Cotton Nearly All Picked-This Scribe
Visits GreenwoOd-News Scarce.

Ninety Six, S. Z. Oct. 4, 1857.
The bible reading Sunday morning con-
, Quoted by members Of the Epworth League
was interesting and showed study Of the
bible Mr. Albert Belts presided, assisted by
several members OF the League in reading
selections appropriate to the different head
ings.
took In the grand opening. The ladies were
out in full force during the day, but that
was no sign that the gentlemen were not
anxious TO see the pretty things on exhibi-
dition as we'll as the beautiful women, for
Thursday night Rosenberg's store was so
crowded with the sterner sex that the fair
ones could not see or be seem.
Quite cold wave has rolled upon us ana
fires feel very comfortable.
Cotton has nearly been picked out but ow-
ing to low prices Is not being sold very fast.
The freight trsins on the Southern railroad
are stopping at this place now. Mr.. Pat Glo-
son. who is we'll remembered Is engineer on
on freight and his friends are delighted to
have him in town.
Miss May Emanuel. Of Bennettsville. has
returned 10 take charge OF the fellowship
school. Miss Emanuel taught this school the
past year and gave entire satisfaction.
Miss Ruby Anderson has returned 70 Green
VILE where she will continue her lstudies.
Miss Lease Sloan Is attending Converse
College.
Miss Amelia Tompkins left for Columbia
Mrs. Marshall and Children. who has been
spending some time with her father, Capt
Brooks, returned to Columbia Saturday.
Owing TO scarcity Of news we must necessa
rily be brief. Cambridge.
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Why Not Enforce This Law?
Newberry Herald and News.

A good deal has been said about getting
some way to force the original package -h0u
ses In this State to pay license or tax. The
fact ts they neither pay a license nor tax,
and still they conduct business
The General Statutes, at sections 26S and
"SEC. 26S (2l7.) 1t shall be the duty OF
each county auditor to ascertain the names OF
all persons commencing any business In MS
county after the first day OF January anpu-
ally whose capital or property employed IN
such business was not listed for taxation In
his county for the then current iscal year.
"SEC. 269. (21S). Ifany person, company or
corporation shall commence any business In
apy county of this State after the first day OF
January in any year. the capital or property
employed In which shall not have been pre-
viously listed for taxation In said county,
and shall not, within thirty days thereafter,
make such report to the auditor OF said coun-
ty as is required In section 26I, he or they
shall forfeit aad pay the sum Of one hundred
dollars, which shall be collected, by civil ac-
tion, in the name of the county supervisor,
and paid into the county treasury for the ex-
elusive benefit of the county. And process In
such case may issue out Of the Court OF Com
mon Pleas of the county in which such busi-
ness was commenced, directed to the proper
officer. and be served in any county ofthis
State"
II this law were en- forced these houses
would either have to return their stocks for
taxation or pay the fine provided. Why not
enforce II?
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JUBILANT DUE WEST.
Everybody Prosperous aud the Town
Generally observation-disclosures - So.
ciaI ReceDtiOnS.

CioA 1sCSSposOssSs
DUE WEST, S. c.. October 9Th. 1897.
Due West is in her glory this week, the
town filled up, the colleges overfiowng. eve.
rythipg, and every body prosperous and the
town generally booming. ,
Monday night was the scene OF youth apd
beauty at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. q. n.
Nickels in honor Of their daughters Miss Ida
and Miss Nellie. 1t was tho social reception
OF the season. 49,
Messrs. Parker and Hughes, Of Abbeville,
worshpped with the Presbyterians Sabbath
morning.
Your correspondent Is in attendance upon
the court this week.
The opening OF w. E. Bell & Co., last week
surpassed anything ever seen In our town.
Mrs. Fannie Thompson, of Troy, ls looSlng
after the interest Of President Todd at the
college.
Mr.. and Mrs.J. w. Little, OF Abbevllle,
| spent Sabbath with parents.
Mrs. H. p. MCGEE has return ed from Green
VILE.
Mr.. Ira McDa1id. ofthe Southern, spent a
| few days with his parents last week.
| Born to Mrs. John Magill. on October 2nd d
daughter.
Mrs. Pressnil, OF Greenville, is visiting
| friends in town.
Miss Mary Maddox spent day in town last
| week.
DR.. S. A. WIdeman has returned to. Char
lesion to prosecute his studies in medicine.
| Prof. J. r. Bell has been on The sick list foI
q few days.
viii give roll OF the colleges when COM
plete.
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Try those fine silver Back Mackerel just
received at A. NJ. Hill & Sons.
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The European armies create the big

The European armies create the big
gest horse market in the world. There
is no good reason why this country
should not be the leading source of
supply for the cavalry of Europe, but it
is not. Recently the French Govern
ment sent over an army officer to learn
as to what extent this country could be
drawn upon for French cavalry and
artillery horses. His report was most
favorable. Though tardily, the Secre-
tary of Agriculture is moving to in,
crease the American horse trade abroad
by sending out an expert to study the
European market and advertize our
superior advantages for horse breeding
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Prettiest Thing in Hats.

It is said that the prettiest thing In ladies
hats this year is q pretty face. This being SO
bring along the pretty face, andI go to Mrs.
Taggart's new place OF business on the Public
SQUARE and get the pretty bonnet to match
the pretty face. Her hats are so pretty that
even q plain face arrayed In one Of her best
will be al imp ply Irresistible. A lady's fate Is
sometimes sealed by the tiutter OF her apron
string. Lovers fall down and worship the
pretty face that is encased in pretty bonnet.
AMI this kind OF idolatry is not forbidden IN
holy writ. The fact ia, the scriptures rather
commend marriage to the ordinary reprobate
They say that trials and troubles are a
means of grace and that good VILE is from
the Lord-provided she wears one OF MRS
Taggart's bonnets.
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To the Public.

take this opportunity Of calling the at
tention OF the public OF Abbeville and sur
rounding counties to the opening OF the Co.
hen Dry Goods Cam pany, where they Will
OF Dry Goods, notions, Domestics, Shoes, ETC.,
In fact everything needed for human wear.
and at prices unequalled south OF New York.
will continue at my old stand TO supply the
generous public with the usual high stand
ard of clothing, Mems Shoes and Cents.
furnishings AS sold by me In the past. Thank.
ing my friends and patrons for past liberal
new Dry Grods Company and assuring them
"That no matter what price Is quoted we will
always be lower"
Very Respectfully,
A. COHEN.
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Water w orlzs.

IAVE your work done by man that
III knows his business and save money
and health, C. B. VERONEE.
Practical and Lice used Plumber.
Abbeville, S. C., Jan. IL. 1897.
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A STRANGE CONDITION.
A Case in which the Principal IL
Not Liable for the Acts OF His
Agent.

In every other business principal is con.
sidered and is lawfully liable for the acts Of
hts agent but the South Carolina liquor ques-
tion has given the precept q new phase, SO
that now principal in distant State can
not be touched for the acts of an agent ip
this State, who In violation Of the law can
not be touched because he is an agent; no
requistion can be made on the principal be-
cause he Ia resident of another State and
not violator OF the federal law. A state OF
judicial anarchy to be shure, where an agent
is allowed to do that OF his own motion
which as sitizen he would not dare do-a
very cawardiy position for him to occupy,
with very Questionable protection at the
hands OF the federal judges. The
agency provided by federal judges put
ting him in about the same moral position
as q ''fence" for BURGERS or thieves OF stolen
goods.-York Vile Yeoman.
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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
renovated in silks, wooiens. .etc. Dyer and
Dresses. Inquire at E. F. Giiltards
Tailor Shop. July IL, 1871.
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Use Bromo Quinine and.break up that colo
IN one night. For sale by /. u. speea'
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Thos. ThomSon's Locals

Il nos. lhOunSoh - AoSahAS'
II lbs GRADUATED Sugar 81.
1S lbs Whole Grain Rice is.
lbs Arbuckle's Coffee 81.
lbs Good Green Coffee, 81.
A good Salmon at 1Oc.
Columbia River Salmon Steak zoe.
Try Blocks Soda Crackers. 1 get
them fresh every week.
A good Smoking Tobacco, 8 OF. for
&c.
A No. l Chewing Tobacco for soc per
lbl.
Canned Goods of all kinds, best quail
ity and lowest prsces.
Cabbage, Onions, Apples, Potatoes,
&C., expected to arrive this week.
Don't forget my market. I expect
to keep all kinds of Fresh and Sugar
Cured Meats and will only keep the
best that the markets afford, and my
prices will be reasonable. Give me a
call.
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Mr.. Bernau. the Jeweler, while In New
York had plenty OF time to hunt for bargains.
He has bought q nice line of china, silver,
watches and jewelry goods. Watch his
special bargain advertisements.
Men not only want to live rich, but to die
rich the best, easiest and safest way TO do
both is TO take q life policy at once In the
Travellers, with Aiken & Ellis.
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Very Respectfully,
A. COHEN.
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Ladies are invited to sample our Prepared
Pickling Vinegar. Pickles in same on eXhi
billion. ASK for Picking Vinegar. founC
only at A. M. Hill & Sons.
Bruce's restaurant is up to date with some
thing good to eat.
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DICHAID CAN'T, is now prepared TO do
r. ali work in his department In the best
manner and at reasonable charges. Monthly
customers shaving, hair cutting and sham.
pooling 81 per month. Rasors honed and put
n the best condition for Is cents each.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

time since he had turned in the night
before Lambert bsthought him of the
lantern he had purposed buying. even
il he had TO send TO Cohen's OH Sun
day. Burns sent some candles over
from the company stores and the young
German striker" set two Of them
alight in his tent. with empty whisky
bottles-off which he had deferentially
washed the labels-as candlesticks.
One thought led to another. The pro-
posed purchase reminded Lambert that
ell the money in his possession was now
the S20-bill borrowed Of Close, and this
reminded him that he wanted five dol
lars in small currency-"shinplasters."
rs the miniature greenbacks we're
called at the time. Since hearing Muir
phys story he better understood the
straits to which his neighbors were re-
duced, and he had determined that the
aid he had proffered in one way should,
despite madame's high-spirited rejec-
ton, be rendered in another.
At eight o'clock he had secured the
amount he needed through the good
Offices of the first sergeant, and he was
wondering how soon he might expect
the visit Of Col. Scroggs and what could
be its purpose, when all Of a sudden
the clatter at the other end Of the
camp told him OF the return Of the de-
tachment sent out the previous night;
but It was Sergt. Mcbride, not his COM
pany commander, who met him at the
tent door.
THE captains compliments, an he'll
be back by an by, sir. lie stopped
over 10 have II out with somebody that
fooled him."
stopped over where, sergeant? Not
alone, hope?"
"No, sir; the sheriff WIS along, an
two others. They were talking with
Mr.. Scroggs-or Col. Scroggs-nnd a
young fellow they called Potts, who
met us across the track on the Quit
man road. The captain said you wasn't
to worry about him, but we didn't get
the parties the sheriff was after, and
the captain thinks he knows who threw
us of the scent"
Manlfestly nothing was to be done
but await the captains return, and
nine o'clock came without him. Lam
bert had determined TO investigate the
butter market, however, and time was
not hanging heavily upon his hands
by any means. Throwing light-blue
overcoat, such rs was worn by the rank
and file, over his uniform, he sallied
forth Just after nine o'clock. and made
his way around the camp until he
reached the rohd. and followed II 10
the gap among the roae-bushes whence
had rolled the lin pail on the previous
night an was dark and still. set
ding the pain jnsi within the hedge.
h patiently waited. Presently seless
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dramatic gravity. am never betrsy
the man that's trusted me-"
stake him back TO the guard tent,
sentry" said Lambert, hardly know
ing whether to be amused or Disguised.
1.-THE man isn't sober yet"
And then for the first time the young
officer became aware Of the presence Of
horseman ut the side Of his tent. With
his hat brim pulled down over his eyes
and the rain dripping from bit and boot
and bride rein, there sat his acquaint-
once Of the owl train-Mr. Barton
Potts.
zone OF your men said you wished to
see me, lieutenant" said Mr.. Potts,
with n courteous wave OF his hand. IL
was coming anyhow, but rode round
from the balm yawnduh and came in
long the branch. Excuse me IL I've
stumbled on something ] wasn't ex-
pected to hear"
Certainly, Mr.. Potts. Can you dis
mount and come in? much want to
talk with you"
"And want 10 have talk with you.
iieutenant-ve'y much-and I'm COM
ing for the purpose, but not just now.
There are some matters must tend to
in town for my aunt, Mrs. Walton. at
once. But let me add my thanks 10
hers-and much more than hers-for
your prompt assistance last night. !
know that man by sight. I've seen him
around here befoh. and it's Gawds mer-
CIV / wasn't there last night. I'd "a
shot him dead"
"You can be sure he shall not escape
Justice, Mr.. Potts, though your aunt
seems to refuse to see me with regard to
the matter"
an explain all that later. sub" said
Potts. lowering his voice. 'l've simply
got to go ut once. But I'll see you to-
night; and meantime let me repeat
what / said. You shan't lack for II
friend round heah, sub. You treated
me like gentleman when was drunk
and possibly ofrensive-;hough | hope
not. suh-and you've behaved like a
gentleman TO my people. and by and by
they'll see Il. Just you wait. by the
bye. YOU remember Col. Scroggs|
az don't think I do. Some OF that
name were among the prisoners who
escaped yesterday, I'm told"
Eyes, sub. The same family. sub:
Col. Scroggs' brothers. / can't discuss
them Just now, but II the colonel should
come here to see you before Capt. Close
gets back, If you'll take my advice
you'll listen to him. lie wants to speak
about that arrest and square things;
and-well. I know gentleman when /
see one, just us l know n rough-like
that soldier you were examining. The
colonel was conductor OF our train
night before last. Now I've got to ride
like hell. Coed day, subj"
And, pulling Off his hat and sticking
spurs to his Undiscovered steed. Mr..
Potts galloped away along the Tugaloo
road into the gathering darkness.
Soon after nightfall the rain ceased
and the wind died away. For the first
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
FRO DE CONTINUED
Pat In the Dock.

The other day an Irishman who was
charged with being drunk and disorder
~ nearly drove magistrate mad. The
following colloquy took place between
the two:
Magistrnte-Will you sign pledge IL
I let you of this time?
Prisoner-Shure, OF can't write, yer
honor.
Magistrate-But you can make n
mark.
Prisoner-Phat koind nv a mark, yer
honor?
Magistrate (testily)-A cross, man
q cross.
Prisoner-Across phat, yer honor?
Magistrate tout of patience)-Ten
shlllings and costs, or seven days hard
labor!
Prisoner (aghast)-Tin shillin's n
costs! Shure, OF haven't cost anywan
anything. yer honor; Oh paid for all me
drinks.
Magistrate (severely)-Stand down.
sir-stand down!
prisoner--0i always stand up When
OI stand at oil, lsitsit down yer honor
mnueag
Then the jnller took the prisoner u.
hand, and the magistrate Iuoprtd b.
uoIfl hroWe-Iendoo flgara
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
RHEUMATISM AND
KIDNEY TROUBLE
The Result of Sleeping Without
Shelter and Drinking Al
kali Water.
Ont OF the Gratitude Of His Heart, Mr.
John Mcmillan Tells n Reporter
How He was Cured Of Most
Terrible Suffering.
,,,,,, ~. con,,a, a, John. Kansas.

From the Capital. st. John' Kansas
Your correspondent in an interview with
Mr. .John Mcmillan, who resides ut st. John,
Kansas. elected the following information
concerning the wonderful curative proper
ties contained in DIR. Williams Pink Pilis'
Mr.. Mcmillan said:
Gin the fall OF 1894, with another man,
decided upon hunting expedition INTO the
Indian Territory. Accordingly, we started
south late in the fall. The weather was
damn and cold, and we were compelled to
sleep on the ground with nothing but q tent
for protection. The exposure, coupled with
the bad water, which in that county con-
tains great quantity OF alknli and gypsum,
caused me to contract bad case OF kidney
trouble and rheumatism, something 1 had
never known before. After remaining IN
the Territory for several months and con.
tinuing 10 grow worse, concluded the best
thing Tor me to do was to come home, which
proceeded to do, but became worse. >,
II tried several remedies without avail:
Ny nights were spent in sleeplessness and
misery, and became convinced that must
have help Immediately. Some one told me
the benefits they had derived from pr. VIII
liams' Pink Pills, and / determined to give
them trial, which did, and i can truth.
fully assert to YOU that their action was
magical. From the first dose commenced
improving and twas but short time until
all pain had left me, and felt entirely well.
What is more, | have never had recur.
renee OF my trouble from the time OF my re-
covery until the present time. l can GER
tainly recommend DIR. Williams Pink Pills
as one of the best medicines on the market,
il not the best :.
In conclusion, Mr.. Mcmillan asked us il
we intended making his statement public,
Ii IL Il
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

The Baltimore and Ohio officials are very
much pleased with certain statistics that
have recently been prepared Of the per:
Torrance Of freight trains on the Second
division, which handles oil the east and
west.bound traffic between Baltimore and
Cumberland. Before the new freight en-
gines were purchased, and the improvements
made in the track in the way Of straighten'
ing curves and reducing grades, the average
number of cars to the train was % IL. Now,
with more powerful and modern motive
power and better track, the average Is 40
cars per train, an increase OF Al per cent.
The average st.bound movement per day
for the first ten DAYS Of August was III
loaded cars. On the Third division, Cum.
berland TO Grafton, where there are grades
Of lo5 feet to the mile, the engines used 70
haul 10 l.2 loads % the train. Now the
average Is 25 20 loads per train, mn increase
OF 81 per cent 1t would certainly appear
that the money spent in improvements OIL
the d; and o. is being amply justified, and
that the cost of operation is being very ma
terially reduced.
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Philononhy mt the Zoo.

Two youths looked into cage Of monkeys.
Through their nostrils puifs Of smoke came
forth at regular intervals from white
wrapped cigarettes.
Their heads were nicely. balanced by, q
wealth of hair parted exactly in the middle.
Light bamboo canes grasped firmly in the
middle showed they were full-grown men:
"See," said one, ''what we have descended
FROM"
And they looked into the cage of monkeys
and laughed. ,,,
The mother monkey called her children
about her.
They climbed gravely on the perch To
listen to her words.
She pointed to the young men.
See" said the mother monkey, what
some Of our ancestors have degenerated
into"
And the children monkeys returned to
their corners and wept.-Chicago Record.
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Not Worth n ID.

Chief Justice Peters, of Maine, has a rep
utation for telling witty stories. AT the re:
cent commencement OF the University OF
Maine he told this one:
II knew young man who was seven years
getting through another college. Then he
went into the ministry, because he didn't
have sense enough TO practice law. He
went into the Episcopal ministry because he
didn't have to make prayers and could steal
his sermons. Then he went out and got the
degree OF ID. ID. from university. Onewould
have done just rs well, and such degree
isn't worth much. IN. y. Herald.
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shake Into Your shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet;
It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out OF corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
OF the age. Aliens Foot.Ease makes tight
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is q certain cure
for sweating, callous, hot, tired, aching feet.
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores, DC. Trial package, FREE. Write to
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

The Country's Needs.-"What this coun.
try needs" said the earnest citizen, lis more
warships." Yes" replied Senator Sorg.
hum, reflectively, and more consulships. -
Washington Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
A Mild AttnclE.

Beefneck Bill-Wot's come Of your pard.
ner!
Strongarm Jake-I shook i'm. He got re-
ligion already.
30! Quit the business, has he!" -,
"He always wanted TO open safe with
prayer."-Cincinnat Inquirer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
II Was Taken Awheel.

Mrs. Tenspot-I am so glad that you are
engaged to Harold Willoughby. Was it a
long courtship?
Miss Skidmore-Not very. Ny cyclome-
ter registered about 700 miles.-Judge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

When man tells US how energetic he Is,
we are always anxious to see him when his
wife wants an armful Of wood.-W ashington
Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
His Idcn.

Judge-Prisoner at the bar
Prisoner-lf I'm at the bar give me o
drink.-N. Y. Truth.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
Halls Catnrrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price I5c.

II man makes success in life, he likes
to tell how he started with nothing.-Wash.
ington Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure is a
successful remedy.--M. =. Dieter, 81 Throop
Ave, Brooklyn, n. Y, Nov. II, '9I.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

The busy little bootblack never fails TO i'm.
prove each little shining hour.-Chicago Rec
ord.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

II it were not for funerals great many
men would never hear demonstrating
ton Democrat,