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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
The Great.

Who are the really great OF this
world? Where are they to be found,
and what are their vocations? The
din of the world and the rningllng OF
the deeds of littleness and meanness
with the insignia of greatness often
when their living is little. Who are
the great Of this world, and where are
they to be found? An m observing
friend said the other day, ''To be true
is to be great" Is that so2 Why R
would be greatest must be servant OF
AL To be true to life's ends means to
be- q servant of the people. The world
saws greatness Is In wearing crowns,
Christ says it is in true service. Find
the men then who are true and plt
the crown of your confidence on thern,
through they be the humble yeomen.
rather than the honored statesmen or
the mitered ecslesiastio. The true are
the really great, the untrue are only
little, however much exalted. -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Grn IN Your &; Eyes.

! The upper world is no farther OF
than it was of old, when Its splendors
shone on,the heads Of petriarchs and
apostles, and on the hills Of Judea'
whence their help came. Heaven does
not hide itself 1T Is we that hide IT.
It's gates are never shut, day or night
and they open into your houses, your,
workshops, your streets, your schools,
your closets, your congregations.
Strong and steadfast, cheerful and eon-
tented, no matter how hardsworked,
are they who are mindful OF It's near.
ness, sure of Its reality, conscious OF
its helping and inspiring power
Among all its popular libersliues q
our day, why should we not be more
liberal and abundant in faith? What
ever our private failures, in courage,
temper, charity, the good and perfect,
pift of pardon comes down to every
soul that seeks 1t. Lift up your eyes !
Whatever the tokens Of public welfare,
liberty, safety, plenty or power dis-
PLAYED around us-not unto US, but un-
to the "Name that Is above every
name," give glory!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Polishins Furniture.

The polishing of funiture seems to
be of comparatively modern date. The
effect is that hard-faced surface is
secured which; is not so liable to be-
come. scratched as vanished and
which presents equally as brilliant
and fine appearance There are sever
al pastes and polishes used, few OF
which are herewith given:
A good funiture polish is made with
one-half an ounce of beeswax and 9
quarter ounce aldanet root, which are
melted together until the wax is well
colored. Then add half gill each OF
raw ilinseed oil and spirits Of turpen-
tine. Stain through muslin.
A polishing paste is made as fol-
lows: Take three ounces OF white
wax, half an ounce of CASTLE soap, one
gill spirits of turpentine. Shave the
wax and soap very fine and put the
wax in the turpentine. Let the MKT
ure stand twenty-four hours. Then
boil the soap In one gill Of water and
add to the wax and turpentine. This
paste is highly recommended by practl-
cal men. i
To wax furniture, use q mixture OF
two ounces white or yellow wax, &C.
cording 10 the color Of the wood, and
which has been melted over "a moder-
ate fire, and four ounces best spirits
turpentine. Stir until cool, or. II for
immediate use, apply hot, and rub
with hard brush. The polish may
be renewed at any subsequent time by
rubbing with q large piece OF f1ne
cloth. ''
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Christmas Holidays.

The Christmas holidays will soon be here,
and II 1t were proper for as to do 30, we would
suggest that our preachers urge upon their
people due Observance Of one Of the chief
religious festivals in the Christian calendar
1t is right and proper that all Christian peo-
pie should be happy and joyous on these oc-
casiont. It is our bounden duty to allow the
children TO engage in innocent merriment
and to enjoy ayful and pleasant intercourse.
But It occurs to Us that 1t is wrong TO make
Christmas day a time for drunkenness or
other sinful practices.
We presume that there are few religious
people who desecrate their sacred days as
Christians do, by dissipation and vice.
Preachers, 1t seems to US, need not try to
suppress the happiness Of young people. but
they should sympathize with them in the
natural tendency Of the youthful mind, and
should seek to direct their amusement in
chsnnels which are not sinful and violative
OF the moral teachings Of the religion which
We profess. Let JOY be unoonfined, and
let the nerriest Of hearts have free express
sion, but let that Joy and that nerriment be
in line with the teachings Of our Saviour.
who never sought to suppress the natural e1-
preston OF pure and happy hearts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
SMALL COTTON MILLS.
Their Establishment Urged by Com
missioner O. b. Stevens.


We raise rs per cent. Of the crop OF the world
and we manufacture only one.siIth OF this
staple. We ask II this 10 wise policy? Snail
We continue 70 pay freight both ways, on our
raw and manufactured material when we
have every ad Vantage, II we would but use
the energy and the means we have To become
believe it to be wise policy for factory
cotton; where the amount 10 SUFFICIENT to run
II has been proven by experiments in sew
eral counties OF this State that small mills
checks have proved successful and profitable
and there 10 no reason why we should not
manufacture the liner goods, unless II be that
the capital required fbr these mills Will cost
The small mills once established can use
their surplus as . sinking fund, and yet pay q
reasonable interest, TO add such machinery
and appliances as will allow us to build such
manufactures as will produce the nner iao'
This necessity has long been recognized by
the farmers. as we'll as the business men OF
e espa sas hs oadns
Now. we propose a plan by which the farm.
Of each county becomes JOINT 0Sner ,.as az
stock in q factory. II he has not the ready
cash, let him subscribe one bale OF cotton this
year, and another for the next year, AND thus
pay In tnre0 or lOur Year, DIS buuScIipH
f Is easy to procure advances from capitalists
when there 10 q basis to make them secure,
at such rates az will be easy for the borrower
to pay back the money borrowed. When this
we'll as producer. II raw cotton goes up he
wins, and II raw cotton brings low price and
manufactured goods bring fair price, he ID
still q winner.
this stock becomes q nucleus and collateral,
upon which he can borrow money at 9 lower
rate than he can obtain 1t by mortgaging bis
crop or lands. Why then, should we not es'
tabiish q system that will prove beneficial to
the men who produce the supplies OF all the
necessities Of life?
Think over these matters and let us get to.
gether and organize such methods as Will
prove beneficial to the interests Of the pro-
ducers OF our section. o. b. Stevens.
Commissioner Of Agriculture.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
For Governor.

We have seen various names suggested as
possible candidates for Governor next year.
Without disparagiog the claims Of the wor-
thy gentlemen who aspire to the office. this
newspaper expects to support, w. B. Nc
Sweeney for reelection. South Carolina
never had a fairer OF more independent
governor. He is friendly TO all, but wears no
mans collar. He doesn't, stop to enquire
whether he likes law, or the laws, but
proceeds to enforce them all, without refer.
ence to his own likes or disl!kes-if he has
any. The printer Governor. up to this time,
has come up to all the requirements, and the
Press and Banner will stand by him In the
next election.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Riela In Mercy.

To any, one who VIII think Oh the;
matter, 1t Is one OF the wonders az the
ACE to see the marked difference ~
tween the standard Of wealth set uphyj
the great mass Of men and that set
forth by the word Of God. The Won.!
der becomes all the greater " lhen We
consider the utter inef6 f6clency and follyE
|of mans standard. 81 :ls .ssiS &
Except as means to higher ends; the
riches Of money amounts to. nothing
It gives no solid satisfaction inthfs ltfe5
and cannot be carried to the life be-ss
yond. No man has ever yet been
made happy or coDtehted BY the poss|
sessions of that sort into the3 great
future life. On the other hand the
riches set forth in Gods word svalE
much in this life. and that to come
To be rich In faith |, rich In mercy. tich
in love, is to be rich indeed, rich In
the elements that give satisfactio on and;
worth to mans being here and make
him rich IN the world 70 come Mere
~ to be rich in money ls the most gis5s
picable Of all poverty, while TO be rich
In virtue is the sum Of al wealth,
But we wish especially TO call atfen-;
tion to the wealth OF mercy. There
are men who, to- all human appear.,
ances, are rich In faith and love and;
good works; and yet are poor IN
mercy. We know that. the spirit soe
mercy seems t05be included In each;
and ali Of the others, but there are
men who seem to exclude nl6IgysAud,
to think that Justice 10 as high as fadfh
or love ought to reach, and hence they
regard the errors OF men, real or
Imagined, with rigid judgment. They'
forget the mercy which was extendeds
to them when their sins were forgt yenss
and that which may yet be need In
their behalf. Their plea is that mercy
can only avail when penitence icy sex-s
pressed, but they forget that Gods
mercy, the standard for men, precedeas
and is designed to lead TO penitencef
and often when penitenceis Expressed;
they are slow in extending the needsG
mercy. 3.
forms or expressions OF sel6shness are
always poor In all Of the elenents 09
true riches, both. ia this lffGQr that tn
the heaven to which they wish to gos
The many harsh expressions hioh W
hear about the brethren arc oftener
than otherwise but the expressions of
selfishness In its grossest fortni while
the best Of 1T often comes because 0l
the lack OF mercy. The riches ofl
mercy would change many OF the dis
cordant notes In the lives OF Christians
here to the purest atrains Of DIVINE
music, f5 49, 4. y 55 ssSs g
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
ThanksSivIns In AbbevilIe.

All business was suspended, and the public
square was almost deserted. The Presbyte.
rian church was opened for religious services
which were conducted by DR.. Wilson.
Thanksgiving Days" were his subject. He
compared the first Thanksgiving day after the
war, with the Thanksgiving days OF later
years. 10 also compared the Thanksgiving
day in thesouth with the Thanksgiving day
In tho North in 1855, Just aftsr the close OF the
war. Our people were in poverty, humilia'
ton and defeat. They were exultant and re-
joiced In the success OF their arms. Then we
were poor indeed, but our people took new
heart and new hope. As a result the South
has prospered, and We have much TO be
thank ful for.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

It Is proof positive Of q mans essen
tial soundness if he improves as he
grows old.
To live below the level or your own
ideals is to incur the penalty of con-
stant self.reproach.
We pay too high price for all the
success that we achieve by departing
from sound principles.
A commentary On the Bible that
even the world will pause to read is a
a life of obedience to, its holy teach
ings.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Two Challenges for the Post.

Hon. I. d. McCalla was in town yesterday.
talking politics and other things. He is
Democrat Of Democrats, and endorses NO
Kinleys war policy from rrst to last. BE
made no expression az to the Justice or neces-
sity for taking the Philippines, but said that
be believed in holding to every foot Of all the
Land that we had acquired.
Among other things, Mr.. McCalla said that
both editors OF the AbbevilIe newspapers
ought to challenge the Charleston Evening
Post for mixing up these papers in It's re-
marks about that peculiar dance whose name
is as hard to spell as that Of Mr.. Outz's.
We are not informed as TO what action the
Medium will take, but the Press and Banner
will let the Post or this time. We are not a
good Judge Of dancing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
GeOr9ia LIQUOR.

The Georgia Legislature has been working
at q prohibition bill, but the liquor men won
the day. In Tlllman's land is the only effec'
tive law for the control or ourtailnent OF the
sale Of liquor. That law will:immortalize Till
man and his followers. but 4; Is likely that no
other man in any other State cen be found
who would face the opposition and abuse that
Tillman did to wrest this State from the
hands OF the liquor men. "
So pronounced was the opposition to Till
man and restrictive measures that license
men and preachers Joined hands in common
dght against the dispensary. But the dispen-
sary is here TO stay.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1899.
Shall Abbeville Stand Still7

We believe 1t 10 q recognized fact that Ap.
beville In the recentpast has made rapid pro.
eress in growth and development, and we are
now az firmly convinced that Abbeville has
arrived at q position where 1t will stand
still until enterprising and progressive citi'
Gems determine that the town must take on
additional growth.
The most satisfactory results that have fol-
lowed the building Of the Abbeville Cotton
Mill should furnish an object lesson that
would be an inspiration to other ana greater
efforts.
When the contract for the erection OF the
mill building was awarded three years ago
the entire subscription to the capital stock OF
the institution was scarcely enough 70 pay
the award price. And when the WORK WAS
finished It was possible for the Officers TO pay
only about two-thirds OF the amount. But
the friends Of the enterprise had faith IN the
ultimate success Of the undertaking. The re-
suit has justified that faith.
While 1t is true that there are now IN Aooe-
VILE i've men who ihave as much STOCK as
they are well able TO carry, yet we nave In
town other men who are equally az aoie 70
build q mill. For instance: II Aug. W.
Smith, DR.. F. e. Harrison, Charles Mckay,
E. Cox, p. q. Speed, A. M. Hill Sons, !. ~
Blake, Jr, ]. L. MCMILLAN, G. D. Brown,J.
Hayne McDilI, ]. G. Ellis, W. b. Long, ana
others should undertake the work, would any
man predict failure We think not.
Especially is this true when 1t In remem'
bered that the greater portion OF our people
would lend their encouragement and support
to the promoters Of the scheme.
When It comes to building up the town,
there are scores Of good people who would
take stock in the proposed new enterprise.
The result Of their Investment in the exist
ing cotton mill has been 80 satisfactory to the
stockholders that . large number OF them
might be depended upon to give substantial
and generous support to a new enterprise.
F., Although the i've directors OF the Abbeville
Cotton Mill have 30 far strained themselves
as to take majority Of the local stock, yet
we believe that each Of them would make
still further effort to build up the town by
taking stock in q new mill.
The existing mill was built through the In
vestments by older citizens. Now let tho
younger generation take hand In leading
Abbeville onward and upward. They can
build cotton mill, II they make the effort.
VIII that effort be made, or must we be satis-
fed with what has already been accom-.
plished s u
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
A Voice From Georgia.

This newspaper has 80 often urged the
building Of cotton mills at AbbeVille that We
are glad TO present the views Of Agricultural
Commissioner o. B. Stevens, Of Georgia. All
that he says Of the need Of Georgia applies
with equal force to the South Carolina towns
and especially to Abbeville.
Despite all efforts Of any citizen who may
have attempted TO injure this town by driV
ing trade and business to other and distant
markets, the fact remains that the farmers
hereabout hava received price much nearer
to the New York market than was ever be.
fore realized. 1t II fact that farmers who
have cotton, sell IL TO the highest bidder. We
presume that no one will deny this. It 10 sus-
ceptible Of proof that the Abbeville Cotton
Mill has bought about ninetenths OF all the
cotton that has been offered. Anybody can
put these facts together, and draw his own
conclusions.
II we had another mill the people would
have still better assurance that they would
have first class market.
The Abbeville Cotton Mill has been paying
It's operatives fraction over 5000 q month
in cash, and as soon as the new machines are
in position the pay roll will be possibly be-
tWOoh VfSoVV oau SotVNV q Aohths 4>ooiAy oh VI
this money Is thrown on the market, and is
paid TO the various business men Of the city.
While some Of our people may affect TO care
nothing At all for q share Of this ready cash,
yet 1t Is true that others are glad TO get por
tion OF It.
Abbeville has within her gates great va
riety OF as good people as ever lived, but they
seldom unite or agree on anything-not even
on the advantages to be derived from the
presence OF the cotton mill-but 1t is fair to
presume that q large majority Of the property
holders. the business men. and the farmers
recognise fact which must be apparent TO
all who are not blind.
The profit to the investors. and the benef-
cial results TO others. because Of the existing
cotton mill. is surely enough to induce great
number OF our people TO lend q hand at build.
ing another cotton mill at Abbeyille. An
other mill can be built easier than the first
mill was built. Subscribers to that enterprise
regarded their subscriptions as gin, but It
has been demonstrated that the investment
was good one. And these facts lead us to
believe that another cotton mill is q posi-.
bility.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
ID. A. G.. Outs.

Mr. Outz, who had for years been connected
with the State dispensary Is now located at
Greenwood for the practice OF law. He is
writing a digest OF the laws OF this State
which he will publish when 1t is finished.
The Press and Banner extends good wishes
to as genial and as kindly man as could be
found. He has level head and an honest
heart, OF which fact his clients will be con-
vinced after he has conducted case or given
legal opinion. Call on him when you 60 to
Greenwood.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
TRAIN ROBBERY.

9l,70O Carried Away by . Gentleman
Who Neglected to Leave His Card.
The train on the South Carolina Railroad
from Augusta to Charleston was "held up,
and on last Saturday night were robbed OF
81 100 In cash.
The gentleman who called upon the ex-
press agents 10 deliver their money. pre-.
sented pistol in the face Of each. bat refrain.
ed from firing on condition Of quick and un.
When the money was turned over the visit.
ing gentleman gave instruction as to the be-
havior Of the express agents and stopped the
train, when he jumped or and disappeared
in the swamp near Branchville. without leav.
ing his card or future post office address.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

Bryan seems to be ahead in the race for
nomination for President on the ticket which
will be put forth by that variety Of Demo
Gratis who believe In 16.tc1. or anything to
beat Mckinley. This Newspaper has no SYM
pathy for the 1s-to.1 movement, and We hope
that Congress may at once forever settle the
financial policy OF the United States by the
adoption OF the gold standard.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Cation Mill Meh.

Northern stock holders Of the Abbeville Cot
ton Mill will arrive next Friday night At
nine O'Clock on Saturday morning meeting
Of the stockholders will be held In the mill Of
fee. President Bailey expresses the desire
that every local stock holder may be present
to meet their Northern associates in the mill
enterprise.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

We do not know II it is true, as We have
heard, that the blind tigers Of Greenwood
voted with the prohibitionists in the recent
election on the question of establishing dis
pensary at that place. but we believe the pro-
hibitlonists and the saloon men voted togeth.
er in tho last general election in this State.
Preachers, bark eepers, prohibitionists and H.
suor license men make a strange combina-
ton,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
no,,,h,. . nooI, Co,tor marnet-

Columbia . Good Cotton Market.
The Press and Banner agrees with the Col.
umbia Record in its statement that "Colum-
bia is good cotton market" President Bal.
ley OF the Abbeville Cotton Mill realized that
fact several weeks ago when he bought q
thousand bales from gentleman In that city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

WANTED - SEVERAL BRIGHT AND
" honest persons TO represent as as Man.
ayers In this and close by counties. Salary
no more. no less salary. Position permanent
Our references, any bank in any town. Ut is
mainly Office work conducted at nome. Ref
erence. Enclose self-addressed stamped en-
velope. The Domin ion Company, Dept. 8,
Chicago. Sept. %, 1885, 18t
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Nice Farm for Sale !

TWO HUNDRED ACRES. In two miles OF
l. A bbeville. Pine wood enough on II 10
nav for oue-half OF 1.-THE NOBLE pLAGE.
Apply to AOG. w. o"iAA'
Oct. 3, 1899, n
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

AHy one In need Of q barrel Of granulated
sugar can save money by calling on U.S.
-. w. Joel Smith 4 Son.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
SALE DAY.

Many Citizens OF the County In Town
Good Order and Fair Business.
Last Monday was clear and cool. Toward
night the temperature was lower and the
wind came around the corner with more
fierceness.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

"Sifted Snow" -four, and we believe you will
pronounce 1t the best in the market. W..
JOsl Smith Il Sen. o. -.
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TO RENT.

1.-TWO WOOD SHOPS and a BLACKSMITH
l. Shop. situated across the street from
"""'ne'o J. NJ. MARTIN,
m, a 1901. II Cave, 8. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

Look at the Christmas books at Temple
tens.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

Our stock of Dress Goods
must move-you get the bene.
fit. Smiths Dry Goods and
Millinery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06
Proclamation,
State of South Carolina,
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER.

" HEREAs INFORMATION HAS BEEN
received at this Departm ent that an Atrocious
Murder was committed in the County Of Alb.
beville on or about the 28d day Of November.
1899. upon the body Of A. NJ. Kennedy by
Hector Bsrnau, and that the said Hector Ber-
nau has fed from Justice.
Now, Therefore, l, NJ. B. McSweeney, Gov.
srnor OF the State OF South Carolina, in order
that justice may be done, and the majesty OF
the law vindicated, do hereby offer a, reward
Of One Hundred Dollars for the apprehension
and delivery and conviction OF the said Hec.
torBernau to the Sheriff Of Abbevile at Abb
beville. He IL dark ginger cake, feet, or
inches, weighs about 125 lbs., sharp features,
Romsn nose, quick spoke en- and above average
intelligence.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, l have hereunto
set my hand, and caused the Great
Seal Of the State to be affixed, at
Columbia, this Second day OF De-
[SEAL.l cember, A. D. 1899. and in the one
hundred and twenty.fourth year OF
the Independence Of the United
States OF America.
M. B. McSWEENEY,
By tho Governor.
N. r. Cooper,
Secretary Of State.
Dec. &, 1899. 1t r..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-06

0S'ts Osshrsn's for groceries.