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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04

Without unity we can expect to accomplish
but little, and in order that we may be effec'
tive In our efforts. let us as whole decry the
cotton market Of Abbeville and make people
believe that we give nothing at all for the
sta ole In this market. This may have the ef.
feet of keeping cotton away from town. II
this can be done the trade and business OF
the town will be injured, and 1t would be
great feather in our caps II we can make the
people believe that neither the oil mill nor
the cotton mill are paying fair price for
seed or cotton.
Don't mention the fact that there are plen-
ty OF men here who are ready to buy seed or
cotton for shipment abroad. and who are WILL
Ing to pay full value for all that they can get.
Let those who have much spite for ouI In
stitutions, and NO money In them, tell us
what "the cotton mill ought to do," and. They
can also tell "what the oil mill ought TO do"
Local enemies Of the town may be gratif1ed
at the destruction Of the city, even II they
themselves should be hurt in the ruins. The
cotton mill is q fixture, and even II every
bale Of cotton should be turned away, 1t can
buy cotton in the neighboring markets, even
as It has been doing. The existence OF the
town, and the prosperity Of our people, are
not at all necessary to the existence OF the
cotton mill. Many cotton mills are located
in the rural districts, far from towa.
Then II 1t will crafty our envy or jealousy
of our manufacturing interests we can be-
lieve everything good which is said OF other
places, while repeating all that we may imag.
Inc will injure the trade OF this town. II we
can succeed in keeping cotton away from
town we may be able to iDjure all lines CT pri-
vate business. without materially injuring
the cotton mill or the Gil mill. Nobody can
stand the destruction OF the cotton r-a:ket as
we'll al the cotton mill.
The stockholders OF neither institution
have ever received one cent Of return for
their money as far as we know. II cotton
can be kept away from town, merchants and
other business firms might be enabled TO reap
as much reward for their services as has been
accorded TO the stockholders for the use OF
their money in the oil mill and the cotton
mill.
For some unaccountable reason we can new
er unite in anything, except, possibly. to de-
stroy something. II we could only unite in
one grand and glorious effort to destroy con.
hdence in the Abbeville cotton market we
may be able to make somebody suffer, even II
We can't hurt everybody.
Some very foolish people unite to build up
their town, but 1t is much easier 70 destroy
than to build up. 1t requires capital and bus.
mess tact to build up, but neither money nor
good business qualifications are necessary TO
tear down a town.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
In American Hearts.

Just now Dewey and schley occupy the best
places in the hearts OF the American people
Dewey for his victory at Manila, and Schley
for his success at Santiago. The effort on the
part OF anybody to throw away the Philip
pine islands is not meant to discount Dewey
or to detract from the honor which is due To
him. In every government. in every church
In every society, and in every neighborhood
there are always "obJecting members" Their
presence is needful TO excite enthusiasm and
TO awaken zeal In others to bring proper ef
forts to successful issue.
On former occasions when It was proposed
to add territory to this country, there were
always many good men who opposed expan'
sion and progress. Some of our own great
men were among the number. For instance
Calhoun and McDufie. to say nothing Of the
lesser lights. But time has proved theil
error. Time will prove the mistake into
which many good men have fallen in refer
ence TO our islands.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04

The people from every part Of the United
States Joined New York last week in accord.
ing to Dewey the grandest ovation that was
ever given TO anybody in this country. By
universal consent he is regarded as the great.
est hero Of the late war. And in that wal
were many heroes. Dewey's victory a,
Manila won the admiration OF the world, and
his diplomacy and sagacity in the conduct o,
the affairs in the Philippines has given ad
ditional lustre to the name which will be
handed down the ages.
In the glorifcation Of the naval hero, we'll.
meaning, but misguided persons, have sug.
gested his name for President. And this, too
when he seems to have no political affilia
tions.
II he were to come down from his high
naval position TO enter the arena of politics
he would disappoint the people, tarLish his
own reputation, and discredit the name
whose fame and glory is safe-if he stops
where he is. He has won the greatest honors,
and there is nothing that he can do to add to
his name. II he were to undertake to add
new laurels to his brow he would disappoint
the people. No human creature could come
up TO their expectations OF Dewey. He has
won enough and he had better rest upon his
lsurels.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
l., w. Whites Locals.

We have never bad such bargains in dress
goods as we are offering now. The ladies are
Invited to come and Judge themselves.
Look at our embroideries. You cannot fall
to be pleased when you see the lovely pat
terms We are showing.
Buy your house furnishing goods from L.
est assortment In this line to be found any
where. Table damasks, doylies, napk ins.
towels, sheetings, sheets and pillow cases, bed
tIckings, blankets, carpets and rugs
We have never had q better stock Of shoes
than we are Offering this season. We take d
pride In selling good shoes. A poor pair OF
shoes is the highest priced article you can
possibly buy. Buy good shoes even II you
have to pay little more for them. They Will
prove the cheapest in the end.
II you want a suit Of clothing, before you
buy look In upon the clothing department of
l.. w. White. Mess. Tom Perrin and William
Penney will take great pleasure In showing
you what we are Offering In this line. We
have some rare good bargains. Don't fail TO
see them.
Look at our carpets, mating and rugs. We
will astonlsh you by our low prices on rugs.
We have the handsomest assortment ever
seen In Abbeville. We have 81 rugs at 50. $a
rugs at S2.S5, and rug for So which generally
sells for 50. Be sure to see them.
We have the greatest bargain In coffee ever
offered. IL pounds Of good coffee for 81. Look
at II and you will be sure TO buy II. Buy 2oc.
worth Of It, just to try 1t. You will be sure 10
buy more.
We have the best -four at 81 per barre! that
you can buy at the price any where. Try
barrel OF it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1899.
For President.

At present there are three names promi'
nently mentioned for President-McKinley
Dewey, Bryan.
Dewey will soon pass from the public mind
az a Presidential possibility, and need not be
considered.
Bryan will continue to be factor In the
political party which seeks, under Whatever
pretext, the defeating OF Mckinley. But Mr.
Bryan has talked so much, and expressed 30
many opinions. under the varying clrcum-
stances, that his nomination may be set down
as improbable. A dark horse, without re-
cord, will likely be the winner. While the
l6-to-l plank may be put In the platform as
sort of "catch-all," yet that plank will not oc.
cupy prominent or conspicuous place In the
platform. The. Democratic party Of this coun'
try may be said to be in the same fix as 1t was
when 1t wanted "any body to beat Grant,"
There will be practically no opposition
among Republicans to the nomination OF
Mckinley. And the country will recognize
in him the logical candidate to succeed him.
SELF This recognition Of Mckinley as the
rightful nominee to succeed himself will
como because of his successful conduct OF the
war, and from the inference by the people
that he, better than any one else. can finish
the work, incident to the war, which he has
commenced. he Is in the midst OF most
important work in the islands, and the coun-
try will likely allow him to supplant MILL
tary rule by the civil government.
The newly acquired islands will become
first, territories, and after season OF proos-
ton, they will be admitted as States, when
they will send Representatives to Congress,
and the Inhabitants OF those islands will then
enjoy to the fullest extent the rights and
benefits Of American citizenship.
While opposition 10 such course 10 now
strong, yet there is no opposition OF such
power ~ can prevail in any effort to relin-
quish our hold ON any Of the islands.
As soon as the people realize that the
Philippines are today as much part OF this
country as California, Texas and Florida,
their disposition to part with the islands will
disappear.
When they have had time to inform them
selves they will think better Of the Filipinos,
and will recognize that in the annexation Of
the Philippine islands we have gained terri.
tory which is as valuable as any which is
now included in this country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04

We copy sp article credited to the Manufac.
tnrer's Record on the above subject This
editor knows very little Of the warehouse
business, but we are inclined to the opinion
that q warehouse for Abbeville might be q
good thing for both the In vestors and the far.
mers.
It is perfectly certain that the warehouse
receipts would furnish good collatral security
for money. As rule our banks have piles OF
money during the winter months which they
would be glad TO let out on liberal terms. II
we had warehouse and farmer would like
to hold his cotton he could do so, and draw
money enough in many cases TO settle his
debts.
We need another cotton mill, and 1t may be
that warehouse would help matters along,
but we will stand still uutil something is
done. A small mill we'll managed would
doubtless pay good dividend and $4,000
would put up yarn mill. The electric COM
pany will no doubt be prepared to furnish
power In few months at satisfactory prices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
The Cotton Crop.

The price Of cotton continues to go up, and
estimates OF the amount OF the crop 60 down
steadily. A crop Of 100000 is now generally
conceded to be the most correct estimate,
though estimates range little below and
some are far above these figures.
The prospect Of an early frost adds to the
gloom Of the outlook for cotton, while suf'
ferers from yellow fever look to it hopefully.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
The Cotton Crop.

The temperature in Abbeville was lowered
yesterday morning to dangerously near the
frost line, but as yet the cold has inflicted
very little damage. With q late frost. and
the maturity Of the late crop, some Of our
people will pull through fairly we'll.
The cotton market at Abbeville has been
climbing nearly every day. with scarcely q
drop at any time. Various prices, ranging
higher and lower than middling are now
current. We make quotations:
Abbeville, Z l-S.
Atlanta, steady at 67.8.
New York, quiet at 316.
New Orleans, steady at 6 l-2c.
Augusta, quiet at 1l-l6.
Savannah, quiet at 6l.2c.
Charleston, quiet at 6 $50,
Wilmington, steady at FEC.
Mobile, firm at "a.
Memphis, steady at 3-Sc.
Houston, easy at 14c.
Galveston, steady at $50.
st. Louis, steady7.
Cincinnati, quiet at s 3.4c.
Boston, quiet at 7.Sc.
Baltimore, steady at l-2.
II the reader will compare the prices in the
different cities he can readily see where the
factories are located. Factories insure TO the
planter fair price for bis cotton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04

Stop that cold with quinacetol. For sale BY
Milford & DuPre. Phone lO7.
Quinacetol will cure the grippe in one day
Try It. Milford DuPre.
School books and stationery In large guam
titles at Milford DuPres drug store.
Dr. Hill's headache powders never fall. For
sale by Milford & DuPre. Phone lO7.
Go to Milford DuPre for glass and putty.
Milford's neuralgia powders never fall. No
cure, no pay. Milford DuPre.
Go to Milford & DuPre's for DR.. Neuffer's
lung tonic. Phone l0T
You should zee the remnants OF silk, Of
fered at reduced price by r. NJ. Haddon Co.
Mrs. Taggart still leads In both quality and
prices on millinery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
Spare the Child.

Don't give liquor to infants, or to children.
By dosing children with whisky the thirst for
liquor is created, which. In after years may
develope such fondness for 1t az to make
drunkards. Give intoxicants to no child
whom you would save from drunkard's
grave.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04

WANTED - SEVERAL BRIGHT AND
" honest persons to represent US as Man.
ayers In this and close by counties. Salary
no more. no less salary. Position permap pent.
Our references. any bank In any town. It is
mainly Office work conducted at home. Ref.
erence. Enclose selfaddressed stamped en-.
velope. The Dominion Company, Dept. 3,
Chicago. Sept 25, 1899, l8t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
One Step Forward.

The United States postal rates on mail mat
ter have been extended to Porto Rico. This
is a step in the right direction. Let the good
work 60 on. Extend the same postal rates to
Cuba, to Hawaii and to the Philippine islands
The officials at Washington should continue
their efforts to make the people OF the islands
realize that they are part OF this country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04

We nav more than the cash price for seed II
you trade them out and no extra charge on
goods. Aug. w. Smith.
fyou wish highest price for cotton seed
bring them to Aug. w. Smith.
Don't sell your cotton seed without seeing
Aag. w. Smith.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
To the absent defendant, G. F. Mills:

To the absent defendant, G. F. Mills:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, That the Summons
in this action, OF which the foregoing Is q
copy, together with the complaint herein,
was this day filed in the office OF the Clerk OF
the Court OF Common Pleas for Abbeville
County.
FRANK B. GARY,
M. P. DEBRUHL,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Abbsvills, q. c., Aug. Is, 1879. ot
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
School Examination.

EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS WILL
IL be beld In the Court House on Fh!DA :,
the 18th OF October, 1899, beginning at nine
O'Clock. Applicants for teachers certihcates
will appear before the Board as indicated.
]. s. GILBERT,
Oct. 2, 1899, If
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
Nice Farm for Sale !

TWO HUNDRED ACRES, In two miles OF
Il Abbevilie. Pine wood enough on II TO
pay for one-half OF 1.-THE NOBLE PLAGE.
Apply to AUG. w. SMITH.
Oct. 8, 1899,u
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04

SIoIoI5
The public will observe that the apportlon;
ment ls very much smaller In some school
districts for the present year than for the
past. This is due to several causes. TO wilt:
Some School Districts overdrew their appor-
draft M wa was d deducted duo ' from the the present appor.
tion nmeut. In some districts fewer pupils
have been reported, the total number Of chill
dren, however, has been increased which de-
creased the per capita rate.
The main cause Of q decrease In fund is the
fact that the apportionment for last year
(through an overslghO was more than the
funds actually on hand. Appointments are
based not on certainty, but necessarily on
an approximation. Respectfully.
]. 8. GILBERT,
Co. Supt. Of Education.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04

When you want nice belt buckle. don't
forget Mrs. Taggart.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
The Trustees OF the Estate Of DR.. John Della
Howe, Plaintiff, against G. F. Mills. De-
fendant,
Summons for Relief

10 Cn6 Q6I6nuHuC, =. +, NlIIB:
i OU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND
required to answer the complaint in this
action, OF which a copy is herewith served
upon you, and to serve copy Of your answer
to the said complaint on the subscribers at
their office at Abbeville, South Carolina,
within twenty days after the service hereof,
exclusive Of the day OF such service, and II
you fall to answer the complaint Within the
time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action
will apply to the Court for the relief demand
ed in the complaint.
FRANK B. GARY,
M. P. BEBRUHL,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Dated August 18th, A. D. 1899.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04

Just arrived, q brand new cigar, "La Prefer.
ncIa," try over at Harrison Games.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
New Enterprisel.

New Enterpr1ses.
Although the need for new industrial enter
prises is as great as ever, effort at making
further progress is held In allegiance. Able
VILE will, therefore. remain very much as 1t
is, until we take another step forward.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04

Smiths Dry Goods
and Millinery offer a
kid glove at 75c. in all
shades. Ask to see
them. A dollar kid is
no better.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
All Groceries, Dry Goods,
Notions, Shoes, Etc., Low
est Living Prices at

Milford & DuPre delivers everything
promptly as soon as ordered. Phone 107.
Window glass and putty at Milford Du.
Pres drug store. Phone lN.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
The Cotton Mill.

The stock holders OF the Abbeville Cotton
Mill will meet in the Court House n ext Fri.
day afternoon at four o'clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
r G.. Bernau,
The JeWeler.

Don'tsell your cotton seed without seeing
Aug. w. Smith.
DR.. Hill's headache powders, both old ana
new style, at Milford & DuPre's drug store.
Phone l07.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04

I always keep In stock q
large stock OF Fine Sterling
Plated Silver, Fine China
and Bric-a- Back. suitable
for bridal presents.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-11

plan showed a bridge in the shape Of a silk
hat. The one brim of the tile rested up
on one side Of the river; the other brim
rested upon the opposite shore. This
gave a beautiful arch which was the de-
light Of the constructor.
The roadways We're eXquisiteiy provid-
ed for by the natural shape of the bridge.
On driving over all teams would keep
to the right and would drive along the
sides of the brim going and coming.
There is a band round every silk hat
and this band was utilized in the plan as
q bicycle track. Bicyclists We're raised
by an interior elevator and We're then let
loose to pedal across. The top. the plans
explained, was not now Occupied but could
be made into a magnificent observatory
A strawberry shortcake was the inven-
ton OF a California man who saw in his
minds eye this trophy resting upon the
Seine, its lower layer built like a float
and SO constructed as to sustain the up
per part.
Giant Strawberries fresh from Pasadena
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-11

A western editor was sitting in his Of
flee one day, when into the room came a
man whose brow was clothed with thun-
der. F~iercely Selling a chair, he slam
med his hat on the table, hurled his UNI
brella on the floor, and sat down.
Are you the editor"' he asked.
Yes"
Can you read wrting?"
"Of course"
Read hat, then" he said, thrusting at
the colonel an envelope, with an lnScrlp-
ton upon it.
B. said the colonel, trying to spell
That's not a B, it's an S." said the
man.
IS: oh, yes; I see! Well, it looks like
said the colonel.
mo, sir" replied the man: nothing of
the kind! That's my name-Samuel II.
Drummer. / knew you couldn't read.
I called to see you about that poem OF
mine you printed the other day, on the
'Surcease of Sorrow"
II don't remember it," said the colonel.
"Of course you don't because it went
into the paper under the infamous title
of 'Smearcase Tomorrow"
"A blunder of the compositor's, I sup
pose"
Yes, sir, and that's what I want to see
YOU about. The way in which that poem
was mutilated was simply scandalous. I
haven't slept a night since. 1t exposed
me to derision. People think that I am
an ass. Let me show you. The first
line, when 1 wrote it, read in this way:
Lying by a weeping willow. under
meath a gentle slope
THAT is beautiful, poetic, affecting.
Now, how did your vile sheet present it
to the public?
Lying to a weeping widow, to induce
her to elope.'
weeping widow. mind you, A widow.
Oh, hunder and lightning! This is too
much!
But look a-here at the fourth verse.
That's worse yet:
least thy pearls before the swine. and
lose them in the dirt
He sets it up in this fashion:
"'Cart thy pills before the sunrise, and
love them if they hurt.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-11
Freaks For The Paris Exposition
NJ. PIoUART AND THE DIRECTORS DO NOT KNOW WHETHER TO
LAUGH OR TO CRY AT THE BUILDINGS AND FLOATS SUGGEST
ED TO THEM.

Those who so up stairs two steps at a
time might set TO the top by noon and
return in half an hour.
Actually as an exhibit such a structure
would be 4 wonderful thing; for it would
show Paris up. as nothing else could ever
hope to do. The ever changing view
as the Timber walked around the huge
cigar would afford a magnificent oppor-
tunity to study all parts of the city from
above. Toilers could journey as they
do up the Alps, half way II then return.
1t would be by no means obligatory to
ascend the Matterhorn y as the last rev.
olution at the very top was called in the
plans.
The famous Alexandra bridge. the cor
nerstone of which was laid by the z
two years ago, aroused jealousy in the
mind of a Massachusetts inventor. a man
who has secured many patents. On read
ing the many accounts of the Pont Alex
andre he determined to originate a pont
which would bring the Alexandra bridge
to the blush. He drew and he drew, and
when his plans We're completed he sub
mitted them to a committee and the COM
mittee straightway sent them over to
the Paris exposition. The Massachusetts
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-11

The directors of the Paris Exposition
are divided between dislnaN and anuSe-
ment at the large number OF freak ex-
hibitS which have been submitted to
them for use at the exposition. You have
heard Of the giant umbrella and of the
float. also the Ferris wheel and the f.iffel
tower. These have some scientific use
ana are valuable as inventions. but the
mere fact of their acceptance has SO slim
ulated the ingenuity Of inventors from
Yankeeland, from the south and from
the west, that they have fastened to
Paris to offer their freak ideas to the
managers in the hope that they might
obtain a concession of space in which to
exhibit them.
Recently NJ. Piquart, the director gen
eral that all freak exhibits
We're now in and hat ne would not ac-
cept any more. The French press went
on to say that non of these We're freaks
pure and simple. but that all had a direct
bearing upon Improvement scientific and
mechanical. The Ferris Wheel said
they. has a mechanical value; so also
had the sliding sidewalk at the Worlds
Fair"
But the woul-be freak exhibitors