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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-04
| and will make regular contracts to pace races
| as is done now in England and France.

There is right and a wrong way to put
on chain. The right way is so easy a child
can do it, and the wrong way will make a
saint swear. Never try to put on a chain
except when the two links to be connected are
brought together on the teeth of the sprocket
wheel The teeth hold the links together and
the bolt which connects them can readily be
put in place. Otherwise one has to hold the
links together as we'll as slip in the bolt
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
Against Murder.

Bishop Capers has issued an address calling
the preachers of his own church, and all
preachers in other churches to deliver SER
mon December 10th, on the sanctity Of hu.
man life.
The sentiment OF the Bishop is all right, but
he might Just as well sing Psalms to dead
horse as to try moral suasion on red handed
murderers.
The right thing to do Is to create public
sentiment against the perjured jurors who 40
quit murderers of their crimes. AS long as
perjured jurors are classed among respectable
or law-abiding people, murder will be excus.
ed, and the crime of murder will occur when
q cowardly assassin sees man put bis hand
in his hip pocket. The fact is, that arrant
towards, who are afraid somebody will kill
them; ought to be disarmed, before commit
ting murder, or If committing murder, oughF
to be convicted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08

There is proposition for the farmers to or
ganize some kind Of a stock company with
money which should be paid in by subscrib-
ers or stock holders. Various public spirited
gentlemen are boosting this scheme, but the
Press and Banner would suggest the proprietty
OF our people, working for their own inter.
est. and carefully keeping their money out of
such corporations. Any resolutions to reduce
the crop will deceive nobody. The right way
to do is, to try to make all other crops that
you need on the farm, and then make the
biggest cotton crop that is possible.
Will some gentleman please tell us how the
farmer is to get money, If he has no cotton to
sell. Reduce the expense Of making 1t, and
increase the crop to make up for low prices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
CharIestOn's Gala Week.

Next Monday, December 18th. Is the begin
ming OF Charleston's Gala Week. The rail-
roads have made very low rates, and it is
thought that many persons from every Sec
tion Of the State will 60 on trip to the good
old city. AS matter of fact, the people OF
Charleston treat visitors with more attention
and cordiality than can be found anywhere
else. The people Of Charleston have no supe-
riors on earth. and whenever we see Char
lestonian we feel sorry that her newspapers
ever provoked us to say a word against the
old city OF which any State on earth might
justly feel proud. There is no place like
Charleston, and If our people feel like taking
a little journey at nominal cost they will not
regret going to Charleston.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
Visit OF the Mill Men.

capitalists and cotton mill men came to Alb.
beville to see the Cotton Mill at this place
After going through the mill and visiting the
grounds they expressed themselves as much
pleased with our mill. AS the officers OF the
Abbevllle Mill are hopeful OF getting add.
tional subscriptions from the North the pleas
ant expressions Of their Northern visitors
were very gratifying. The mill, including
the house and machinery are all right, and
the product Of the mill is first-class. Presi.
dent Bailey hopes that all the stockholders
will be pleased with their Investment
With all the best labor-saving machines, and
good management, we DO not see how the
mill can tail to become a good paying prop
erty. Don't sell your stock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
WEST END.
Happenings and Incidents OF Week
About CITY.

Happenings and Incidents OF a Week
About City.
Last Monday-Salesday-th was fairly
good crowd In town. Trade was not as orlsk
cotton is the cause Of the fall of In business.
Rev. "A. Clifton, Rev. j. NJ. Lawson, Judge
]. F. Lyon have gone to Florence 70 atteno q
the Annual Conference that meets IN that
city. It Is the earnest Wish and desire OF not
only DR.. Clifton's congregation hut also OF tne
whole community that he be sent back 10
this station for the next year.
ulap pe eommunication erT Of Clinton Lodge, No. 8,
A. +. NJ, held Monday night.
T. g. Perrin, 3. w.
&C. DuPre, j. w.
Jas. A. Hill, Treas.
W. D. Barksdale, Secty.
The following were appointed:
DR.. 8. F. F.KilliugsWorth; 3. ID.
Samuel Neisler, Jr., j. D.
H. l.. Brooks, John Lyon, Stewards.
As. ]. Cassiday, Tyler.
These officers will serve for the ensuing
Masonic year. ,,
got mixed up With young coon one 9ight
last week, Mr.. Bowie found four OF the
chickens which had been sold by the chicken
merchant. The said chicken trader is WORK,
ing for the county. and we suppose at the END
OF The twenty-five days his love for fowl Will
in some degree have been decidedly 1essened.
twenty-five days work is hardly enough pay
for four chickens, and we hope tne neXC tnlel
will get double as much time. 1t Is the way
to stop petty thieving, except one, and that
is, prompt use, with good aim, OF q snot
gun well loaded.
The Ladies' Whist Club was most delight,
fully entertained by Mrs. +. G. DuPre and
Miss Kate Marshall last Friday afternoon.
This club Is at its name implies composed OF
ladies, and meets semi-monthly.
The dance Of the German Club last Friday
evening In the Volunteers armory was de.
lightfuI affair, and thoroughly enjoyed by
those who delight to "Trip the light FAINT
tic"
While the death of Judge ]. s. Cothran was
not unexpected, still the whole com mmupity
hoped that there would be change for the bet
Ter. and when the sad news came 1t was re-
ceived by all with genuine sorrow and regret;
The fact that Judge Cothran has for several
years made Greenville his home had not les.
sened the love of this people for him, and to
the bereaved family they extend their deep,
est sympathy. Other and sbler pens will
give 10 him who now sleeps The sleep that
knows no wax Ing" until the call OF Him who
shall awaken all sleepers, due honor and pay
Just tribute to his memory.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1897.
CharIeston's Sheriff.

-I7ov. Ellerbe appointed Chief Martin, OF the
ent Metropolitan police. to ill the vacancy
asioned by the death Of Sheriff Ferguson.
is might have been expected this does not
slit the advocates OF the licensed bars, and
the newspapers that favor these resorts for
drinking take new hope in new efforts to un-
dermine the popularity of the Governor.
The temperate and fair thinking public
should take the assaults upon Governor
Ellerbe with some degree Of allowance. AS
far as we have seen no opposition has devel-
oped against Governor Ellerbe except wherein
his efforts to enforce the dispensary law was
involved.
1t seems that the effort to iDjure Governor
Ellerbe in the public esteem is based solely
on the hope that saloon Governor may be
elected to succeed him.
The public should be on their guard In ref
erence TO these assaults on the Governor
which are provok ed because of his integrity
IN trying to make the bar-room element re-
spect the laws of the State.
Governor Ellerbe represents law, order and
sobriety, and 1t will be a special wonder to US
II the people do not endorse his honorable
and upright course, by defeating the election
OF any liquor candidate for his position.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
Primary for Auditor.

There seems to be demand for primary
election for Auditor to succeed the retiring
Auditor. The people are sovereign, and 1t is
but right for the Governor to respect the will
OF the people, II they will express their prefer
ence. This would relieve the Governor Of re-
sponeibility in matter where he has moth.
ing to gain. but has something to lose, by
making the appointment o his own motion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
THE BLUE PENCIL
sThe DiscOurager of Miscellaneous



IdiOcy.'
The Press and Banner has received from
the Dodson Printers Supply Company, OF At.
lsnta, a blue pencil. 1t ia accompanied by q
circular letter TO editors that is as pointed as
the pencil itself, and is so good that 1t Is here
republished:
"Your most potent safeguard. the best in.
surance against libel suits, and most satisfac-
tory dIscourager OF miscellaneous idiocy, Is
the Blue Pencil, freely used.
docs q local lawyer, he of protrudlng POM
posity and imaginary importance, contribute
q bitter personal attack on fellow towns
man, hiding himself In safety under nom-
de.plume the Blue Pencil will take out the
sting and leave IL m lid as mothers milk.
"Does the thinks-he-is-funny bucolic cor.
respondent send In some stupidity offensive
joke on neighbor, expecting 1t 10 creep III
among the news Items unawares-the vigilant
Blue Pencil swoops like hawk and gleefully
snatches the joke' bald-headed.
"Does a merchant, who never advertises,
work an adv. for himself in a notice Of his
mother-in.law's funeral-the Blue Pencil
steps In to preserve the proprieties, II fo- no
more business-like reason.
1--WE believe Blue Pencil is good thing
whether you need 1t or not. as the man said
about his annual bath. We therefore enclose
such q pencil herewith, for your use; and
very appropriately, 1t is made of paper, not
wood"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
Hon. LeSOy F. Youmaus.

Hon. Leroy +. Youmans paid visit to the
Press and Banner office during his recent trip
to Abbeville The editor regrets his absence
at the time. He would have been pleased to
have seen the man who 30 pleasantly enter
tained a,large and sppreciative audience last
Wednesday night. He spoke to the Daugh.
ters Of the Confederacy and host OF others.
Mr.. Youmans is we'll known as an orator, and
he maintained his reputation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
The Conference.

The Florence Times Messenger prints the
entire list of delegates, including commit
tees, and the homes Of the hosts to whom the
different members of Conference are assign.
ed. The whole makes six columns Of small
type, correctly and properly set up. At
rough guess we wonld say that not half dozen
country papers have type enough to print the
list. Our Florence brother must have good
office. But whether he has q good office or
not, the publication as to the meeting Of Con-
ference Is q creditable one.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
JUDGE COTHRAN.
A Beautiful and Truthful Tribute 10
Him.

Few men who have risen to high station 10
the public life of South Carolina have leit pc
hind them a smaller number Of enemies than
,Judge James 8. Cothran. He was gallant
soldier, q successful and honorable lawyer. 9
business man of strict and unspotted lnteg.
rity, an active and useful worker IN hle
church and be was trusted and loved by re-
markable numbers of personal friends Ro'
bust in mind, broad In his views. iniexiole
in matters OF principle. the tenderness ano n
gentle sympathy OF his nature shone irom =, n.s y.
couptenance and lent music to voice that
i'm planted affection in his fellow men. only
a few days ago, a boyhood and life time frieno
OF Judge Cothran spoke OF him as one OF tne
rare men whom he had known 10 Iuliy anu
successfully employ all OF bis rich natural en-
dowments to useful and worthy ends. STEADY.
straight and upright was his walk and be nas
left his children and his friends the memory
OF life that was beautiful In It's symmetry
Editorial, Greenville News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
RAILROAD KILLED.
The AbbeviIle, Piedmont aud Pelzer
Railroad Probably Dead.

The railroads have reduced freight on man.
ufactured goods from this section from sixty
cents TO forty-nine cents per hundred pounds
10 Philadelphia, New York and Boston. This
act, no doubt, buries the Abbeville, Due West
Belton and Pelzer Railroad. The reduction
in freight will in the aggregate amount to an
enormous sum-torty or fifty dollars week
for Abbeville's little mill. The saving for the
large establish ments OF Piedmont and Pelzer
would make good fortune every week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
Register.

Today is the last day for registering under
the present law. After the first day Of jan
uary the applicant for a registration ticket
must be able to read and write, or has prop
erty Of the assessed value OF $500. This law
will let good many out Of the political pot.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08

The Election for Mayor OF Augusta
Hon. Patrick Walsh was elected Mayor Of
Augusta last week. Some criticism has been
made of the alleged methods of using money
to buy votes. Despite the fact OF any as
sumed superior virtue of his critics, we have
as much respect for Pat Walsh as We have for
those who may assume to be better than he is.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
The Living Honor the Dead.

Abbeville noted with pleasure the number
OF Greenville gentlemen who came to the
funeral OF Judge Cothrap. Their presence
was tribute to his worth from some OF the
best and handsomest men In Greenville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
THE JUDGESHIP.

The Right to Elect for Charleston.
Judge Benet ought by all means be re-elect-
ed by the next legislature. He has proven
himself an honor TO the bench. and his record
and personal ability reflect credit on the leg
islature that first elected him.-YorkvilIe
Yeoman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08

Colonel John w. R. Pope, who married Miss
DeBruhl Of Abbeville. and who has been
citizen of Columbia for long time Is dead,
aged IA years. He was for years editor Of the
Columbia Register.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08

Practice economy-buy from r. G. Wilson
60 to Speeds for toilet articles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08

Fresh lot of candies, such as Huyler's. Nun
nally's, Johnson's and velvet on hand at
Speeds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08

Practice economy-buy from r. c. Wilson
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-24

Our Congressional delegation has
recommended for deputy internal rev.
enue collector II. c. Gleason of the
Queen city. Gleason, it is said, is c
wholesale liquor dealer. Now the
question is raised as to the why's anC
wherefores/ of the case. Was it Bur.
lington iifueuce or the wet goods
that tickled the minds or the throats
of the delegation? Perhaps it was in
tended to emphasize the fact that this
IS prohibition state. Certainly the
appointment of Wholesale dealer
squints that way.
Col. j. E. Pollard Of Chester was 8
candidate for this Office but unfortu.
nately he deals only in dry goods be
sides, Windsor county isn't in it only
when it comes to voting.
The inscrutable ways of Providence
isn't to be compared to the devious
ways of the average politician wheth
er under Tammany in New York city
or Republican rule in Vermont. Rot.
tenness is the rule; uprightness and
square dealing the exception.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-24


On the death Of our late brother,
F w. Williams, of West River
Lodge, No. "a l. o. o. F.
Whereas it has pleased the great
Judge of all the earth to remove from
his earthly habitation, our Bro. Odd
Fellow, f. w. Williams, and where
as we as lodge have sustained loss
thereby of worthy member; be it
therefore resolved that we recognize
the will of God in this bereavement,
that we extend to the widow our svm
pathy in her deep affiiction, and be ii
further resolved that copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the records
of this Lodge, a copy sent to the
widow of the deceased brother, and a
copy given to the local paper for
publication.
N. A. Wood,
". ', 1A;'i A. sLattuok,
Committee ON Resolutions.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-24
BOUGHT BY THE LADIES.

BOUGHT BY THE LADIES.
Hats having full velvet crown and
chenille brim.
Artificial flowers for berthas on even
Ing gowns.
Points of real lace for tiny yokes on
.urplice waists.
Bla.4 velvet costumes embroidered
BY hand with jet.
Moire velour and poplin in black,
neutral and ligh, shades.
Long silk neck scarfs, tucked and
he emstitched or lace edged.
white nets embroidered with gray
pearls and steel spangles.
Black lace Aouncing with tapering
vine designs for skirts.
Jeweled bands Of net and mousseline
for edging trained skirts.
Many kinds Of nets, gauzes and nous
selines for dancing toilettes.
Checked and hairline-striped taffeta
in three colo1 for shirt waists.
Light shades OF velveteen for some
swell bridesmaids' costumes,
Stock collars and ties combined made
Of white and bright-colored satin.
Velvet costumes combined with
moirs velour. cloth. satin, drap d'ete,
etc.
Neck ruches Of plain. plated, puffed
or crimped chiffon. with and withou,
acr.-Dry Goods Economist.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-24
PRICE THREE CENTS.
yOT ALWAYS UNDERSTOOD.

A fact often overlooked, or not always
understood, is that women suffer MS much
rom distres ing kidney and bladder
roubles as the men. The womb Is situa-
cd back of and very close to the bladder,
md for that reason any distress, disease
,r Inconvenience manifested-in the lid
,evs, back, bladder or urinary passage is
ften by mistake, attributed to female
weakness or womb trouble of some sort.
The error is easily made and may be as
,asily avoided by setting urine aside for
'wcn.y y-four hours; sediment or set
ling is evidence that your kidneys and
rladcer need doctorin=. II yon have
,ain or dull aching in the back, pass wa
tcr:too frequently, or sranty supply, with
marting or burning-these are also con-
eincing proofs of kidney trouble. II
YOU have doctored without benefit, try
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
;idnev'remedy. The mild a ID the ex-
traordinary effect will surprise you, II
stands the highest for its wonderful
cures. If you take medicine you should
take the best. At druggists fifty cents
md one dollar. You may have sample
bottle and pamphlet, both sent free by
mil Mention SITTER and send your
address to DIR. Kilmer & Co.. Bingham
ton, N. Y. The proprietors of this pa
per guarantee the genuineness OF this
offer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-24
THE CHRISTMAS MORN.
~ JOEL snros.


Some,,m.. ~. ,..,. an.
While tho chrroh h.,,. .,,,.a, "a .,.
ps.l th.,r ,ov or. aov,r ha,o,-
On m. ,ax hnr,,on,. h.
A hint n, ,,roty p.,h,.h.r
ny. on. ,ot,,, ,rr,,ror. -,
Ijh. ,b., Al.
Bright holly and the mtstlotos
Join Us In tho firesids glow,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-24
Church Calendar.

RAPTlsr CHURCH, REV. n. A. WOOD, Pas
or. : Regular sunday services, TO- AS, a. M; Sab
bath Schoo at II NJ.
Praise and preaching sabbath evening at 90
followed by short testimony meeting.
Prayer meeting. every Thursday evening at
I 100
Union Bible study class meets every alternate
Thursday evening in the vestry at 90. A cor
dial welcome is extended to all these services.
METHODIST CnURCH, REV. II f. FORREST,
Pastor.-Regular Sabbath services at 10 aja. m j.
and 100 y. m. Sabbath School Immediately after
,u morning service. Epworth League meets
D., tue ye7try every Tuesday evening at 1880.
las, meeting, at vestry, every Thursday evc-
. 81 q a 80.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-24
e. F. Phillips
Carriage and Sleigh Painter

Having ented rooms until March l,t
in Whitney's store building, Peru Viii
lage. | am prepared to do all kinds of
work IN the line of Painting, Trimming
and Upholstering. also General Repair
ing at low prices.
l have few Sleishs which can sell
at Bargain Price. Gail on or address
E. +. PHILLIPS, Peru, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-24
PENSIONS.

N'w is the time to apply for pens ou>
t. Inc rulings are more liberal aud le. s
violence required. Write your case an
links VIII b" promptly forwarded.
No fees unlcSS,ssucccSsfu
JOHN HUNT. pension attorney.
Brailrboro, Vt; lac Capt. Co. f
llth VT; vol.
Reiercnces-llon. j. NJ. Tylr, Col. H.
q. Taylor, r. E. Gordon, Brattleboro,
flon, }. Ii. Merrfield, Newfane, Hon.
.. X. Garfield, Townshend, J. C. Rob
tnson, Jdmail a, D. B. Goddard S. Lon
dondcrry, Hon. Hugh Rrnry, Chester.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-24
S..ec Second Page for Editorial Matter.
LOCAL MELANGE.
licked Up, Dished Up and Made Palats-
- BILE for SITTER Readers.

Tie SITTER and Semi Weekly Troy
INES, 81 80.
George Hale of Guilford is spending
Christmas with S. Londonderry friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Atwell Farwell and
child of Westminster spent Sunday
with the Melendy families.
Mrs. Henry Hannum of Weston
visited this week with her daughter,
Mrs. A. C. Gibson of this village.
Mrs. j. A. Pierce, who has been
confined to her bed for nearly two
weeks is not any better.
Miss Annie Hannum of Weston is
visiting this week with her sister,
Mrs. A. G. Gibson.
Mrs. Herbert Jacobs of Guilford
visited from Friday until Tuesday
with her son, postal clerk, Franklin.
Frank Hulett has hired the grist-
mill and will keep it we'll supplied
with grain. See Business Notice on
this page.
The SITTER extends the compli-
ments of the season to every reade
everywhere coupled with hearty
Cod bless you.
Mrs David Hariowlot Shasta coun-
tv, California, who has been East for
several months, is now, with two chill
lren, Gladys aud RoNl,.nd, ? guest at
Pansy cottage.
Miss Fanny Sexton, who works in
Braltleboro, will spend the Christmas
lolidavs with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Sexton.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Bylden are
passing the holidays in BraIlleboro and
,>helhurn Falls. Mass, with sons resid.
ing i'll those places.
L. b. Baldwin Of Sharon, who has
Deen s, ending several weeks with his
children in this place aud at Manches
Ter, went home on Monday.
M. c. Vaile, the leader of Vaile and
Palker's orchestra is Knocked our, tor
the present, by felon on ole finger.
J. B. Simonds takes his place in the
orchestra.
Mrs. X. E. Gordon of Brattleboro
is spending the holidays with friends
in this place and vicinity. Mr.. Cor
dol will come up tonight.
The personal property belonging to
the +. w. Williams estate will be
sold by j. w. Melendy, admiuistra
tor, at auction, at the late residence
If the deceased, next Thursday at
| 10 u. m.
Engineer Baldwin is quite sick.
He was taken Friday and remained
in Bfattleboro over night but the
next evening ran his engine up bu,
has not been able 10 90 out with il
since. Fireman Shattuck handles
the throttle.
| Mrs. Betsey Chase, mother of H
P. and NJ. w. Chase died Thursda,
at her home, with daughter, il
Keene, N. H. Her remains wert
brought to this place Monday nigh
aud funeral services held on Tuesda,
at the residence of her son, Henry
p, Rev. II. f. Forrest officiating
The inter ment was made at Rawsop.
vile. Mrs. Chase resided for many
years IN Jamaica and vas known by
older residents of this vicinity as 9
good woman. Tier age was ~.
The SITTER and Mirror and Farm
er for 81 40.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-24
HOW TO MAKE MONEY

lfyou are out of employment and want a
position, paving you from $50 to $Ioo month
ly clear above expenses by working regularly
or, ii you want 10 increase your present in
come from $500 to $500 yearly, by Working
at odd times, write the GLOBE CO.. 723
Chestnut St, Phila, Pa, stating age, wheth-
er married or single, last or present employ
ment, and you can secure a position with
them by which you can make more money
easier and faster than you ever made before
n! your life.