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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28

his wife was sick and his children not
sweatin' with bein' overclothed or
overfed. And reminescening along
this line, we naturally got dismal and
down-hearted and some OF us-it was
me-for needn't pretend to confuse
or forget anything that happened that
night-moved that we unanimously
take drink and accordin' pulled the
cork from the white stone jug. with
the blue letterin' and wheat sheaf.
But Jim Cameron nor Hank nor Jim
Green held up their cups. but I filled
mine In manly. don't-care way and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28

From Puck: Mrs. Hoon Indignant
ly)-I wonder why Mrs. Gabbleton
doesn't mind her own business? Mr..
Hoon-One reason is that she has no
mind. and another is that she has no
business. She has no business to mind
II she had any mind to mind 4. and
no mind TO mind her business e ahN
had any business to- mind,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
TiIIman in Charleston.

Tillman and Charleston are coming to their
senses and both are doing better Last week
Tillman took a number OF Congressman to
Charleston. Charleston churned and killed
q chicken, II not the fstted calf. love-feast
was held, speeches were made. and good eat
ing was had. Charleston seems to be doing
better, and 1t is possible that the good old city
may yet come to the conclusion that 1t is
part of the Palmetto State.
, The Press and Banner is glad that Tillman
was we'll treated. We are glad for Charles
toms own sake. We country folk want to be
friendly with Charleston anyhow. and when
they recognize country folk we are glad. We
may yet be one people, with neither Jealousy
nor animosity. There never was any neces'
sity for alienation, but We are not going TO
apportion blame for the past differences.
Another favorable omen is the conduct OF
the News and Courier in reference to the dis
pensary law. or course we recognize the
right Of that paper to be opposed to the law
and we respect 1t for respectful, and even pos
tive and determined opposition to 1t. We
also respect 1t more, even in its opposition,
when 1t says that the law ought to be enforced
as long as 1t is on the Statute books.
May we not hope that the day is not distant
when harmony and good feeling will prevail
throughout the State, and especially between
the people and the good old city by the sea.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
Wednesday, March Is, 1899.
Negro Soldiers.

When the war with Spain broke out thls
newspaper was in favor OF enlisting negro
soldiers, as we'll as white soldiers, but the
inyariable conduct of the negro soldiers has
proved that they are not suitable persons 10
be enlisted in the army of the country. fhey
perform the field duties of soldier fairly Well,
but when dressed in the uniform they ieei
that they are at liberty to disregard all the
oblieations Of good citizenship. They as
sume that the wearing OF the uniform gives
them license to resolve themselves into the
mob, whereby they may trample upon the
r,obts of others and insult those citizens In
whose presence they may come. Expressing
our opinion more clearly than we can' we
copy the following from the Columbia Re
cord:
THE NEGRO oVoLUNTEER.-Itis is probable that
II the presiden. should call for volunteers
under the new army bill be would not call
for any negro reg ment having negro o1nceis.
There is no doubt that at Santiago the negro
regulars, under white officers, fought brave.
ly. but the experience with negro volunteers
with negro officers, in the war with spain,
has been such, that II is safe to say. II Will oe
q long time before negro officers VIII oe calieo
for again.
At Tampa, in Cuba, at Macon, In fact,
wherever negro regiments have been en-
camped, the negro volunteer has shown that
little respect for the uniform which he wears.
The trip of the Tenth Inmunes. from Macon
to Washington. was Of character TO utterly
disgust the.authorities with the negro volun-
teer Half crazy with whiskey. they terrorlz'
ed about every town through which they
pessed. Those who were provided with
= pistols shot at houses and persons, without
regard to the injury they might do. 1t Is q
wonder there were not more accidents. And
these volunteers and their officers seem TO
feel aggrieved that they were not permitted
Thnxy n r..
stand, apparently, why the authorities In.
sisted upon their conducting themselves
with decency.
The white people in the South, as we'll as
in the North, would have been gratided II
the negro volunteers had proven themselves
worthy OF being soldiers. They would much
rather have reason to praise than to con-
denim them. The record they have made IN
the military service, however, is not one In
which even their warmest friends can md
anything to approve.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

Ten cases new spring shoes just In at Had
don's.
All grades and branches OF smoking tooac
CO are ound at Harrison l. Games drug store
Go to Milford & DuPre for fine soap and
toilet articles.
Blue grass seed, for sale by Milford & DuPre
Millet seed, for sale by Milford DuPre.
When in the city call and see the handsome
drug store OF Milford DuPre.
For promptness and politeness 60 to MIL
ford & DuPre.
C.P. Hammond carries full line Of kitchen
sinks, basins, etc.
The latest smoking tobacco on the market
Try q package at 10 cen nts-klondike Mixture
Harrison & Game.
Fresh arrivals of spring goods at Haddon's
Fresh drugs, at Milford & DuPre's.
Carry your prescriptions to Milford & Du'
Pres, where everything is fresh, and com
petent man TO put them up, day or night.
All goods delivered at your house at once
Milford & DuPre.
Milfords Neuralgia Powders never fall. NC
cure, no pay Milford & DuPre.
DR.. Hilrs famous Headache Powders, iol
sale by Milford & DuPre.
For weak lungs and consumption. take DE-
NeufIer's Lung Tonic. For sale by Milford. q
DuPre.
Fresh garden seed, at Milford & DuPre's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
A: NEW
School District.

Application has been made to The
County Board of Examiners to form a
new school district as proposed terri
tory will be taken from School Dis
tricts Nos. 20, %, % and "a.
For the information and guidance OF
all whom it may concern the following
resolutions adopted by the County
Board of Examiners is published:
Resolved, That before the County
Board of Education will consider any
application to change any lines of the
present school district to form new
school district of this county, the ap'
plication must be accompanied with q
survey of the proposed school district,
and that before any such application
is granted, notice of the formation OF
such district shall be published for two
weeks in one of the county papers, ano
notice of the same shall be posted on
the door of every school house In the
districts to be affected thereby, and
that those making such application
shall paw in advance the expenses OF
such proceedings. Provided, That nc
survey shall be necessary where two
districts are proposed to be consoll'
dated.
Provided further, That if the pro-
posed new district shall be formed, the
trustees of such district may In their
discretion reimburse such applicants
for such new school districts or suen
portion thereby as they think just.
J. S. Gilbert,
w. P. Greene,
r. F. Gillian.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
To Save Expense.

Our correspondent, in reference to the deep
we'll, makes q suggestion which we think
offers practical solution for the reduction oi
our expenses, while giving US full supply oi
water.
The great expense at present, for pumping
and the small revenue from the sale OF water,
would seem to demand at least the considera'
tion Of any feasable plan for bringing about
more desirable results.
II the water is not greatly lowered by the
running Of the deep we'll pump, the probabil-
ity is that larger pump is needed. II the
flow Of the we'll Is great, there is need for a
larger pump. Should the flow of the we'll be
equal to the capacity OF the large pump which
takes the water from the reservoir, then q
pump Of equal capacity in the we'll would
effect the greatly needed saving Of coal and
labor.
or our own knowledge we know nothing
but give these suggestions for what they are
worth. without any way assuming to know
more Of the subject than do those who have
given the matter their attention.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
The Religious Press.

Some Of our religious brethren have placed
themselves in position to receive the approx
al Of the license advocates. There is an old
story about throwing away the substance to
grasp the shadow. 1t would apply to temper
ance brethren who align themselves with the
license faction. If man is known by the
company he keeps what shall we think Of the
prohibitionists who align themselves with
the license men?
The conscientious and over scrupulous
brethren who object to the profit feature OF
the dispensary have not remarked upon the
80 cents gallon tax to the United States.
They have said nothing about searching
houses for anything but liquor. II we do not
search blind tigers, how do they expect to
enforce prohibition?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
The Governors Proclamation.

The Governor Issues his proclamation In
reference to the Tolberts. There never has
been any trouble about their coming back, II
they, would not excite the trouble. The Tol.
berts will be welcomed to peaceable citizen.
ship. The great mistake which was made, II
mistake there was, could be found in the fact
that those who were supposed to be more
directly responsible for our recent troubles,
escaped With less punishment than the less
guilty. It is useless for the Governor, or 9th.
er persons to cast reflections on this people,
and 1t is altogetheF probable that the Tolberts
have within Themselves greater influence IN
quieting opposition to them than can be
effected by the issue of official proclamations.
When few individuals set themselves
against whole community, collision
may not be surprising.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
LocaIs-Amos b. Morse.

A splendid lot of flower pots, plain and
fancy, and urns. Amos B. Morse
Onion sets, garden seed, flower seed, seed
and garden corn millet &c. Amos b. Morse.
No. Roasted coffee, the best loo coffee TO
be had. Amos B. Morse.
Fresh cheese, maccaroni. evaporated ap.
Piles and peaches. Amos B. Morse.
Next week will have some fine seed .poto-
toes from Wood & Sons, Richmond. Amos
B. Morse.
I have a small quantity Of seed rye left
over, which I offer at 7Oc. bushel. Fine
chicken feed.
Received this week, fresh ctron, currants,
raisns, almonds, English walnu,s.
Big hominy, or "Samp." fresh 213c a pound
"Early Rose" "Goodrich." Beauty OF
Hebron, ," seed potatos. Fine stock.
Eating potatoes, Csc peck.
|. All kinds of garden seed In packets and
bulk, also white" "Golden Dent and
Hickory King" seed corn, clover and lucerne
seed.
Onion sets, white and red, fresh. small size
and sound.
Garden tools, any kind you like.
"Boston Baked Beans" corn, peas and
and string beans, apricots, pears and peaches.
A few Of these In the pantry will relieve the
mind Of the good housewife, at this trying
time for housekeepers.
Amos B. Morse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

Black a cole taffeta silks pretty spring
styles at Haddon's.
On bargain counter, 66 pair slippers at half
price at Haddon's.
Fresh shipment of Nunally's candy at Mill
ford & DuPre's.
Coats spoil cotton wholesale and retail at
Haddon's.
Now Is the time to make raid on bed-bugs
Get bottle OF kill-a-bug from Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
Confidence In Wheeler.

The president sent for General Wheeler
this morning to talk over his future disposi.
ton The president has "assured General
Wheeler that he places no faith in any OF the
criticisms passed upon him by the regular
army officers who oppose the retention OF
volunteer generals In the new organization:
his confidence IN General Wheeler. The
friends OF the latter are very indignant that
pressure should be brought TO have the hero
OF Santiago mustered out, and are making q
vigorous protest against the war department
yielding TO this influence.
General Wheeler said this morning when
seen, that 1t was possible that he might now
be retained in the volunteers with his presen
rank Of this he was not certain and did not
say how IL could be done.
It is believed that the pressure which is
being brought to bear on the administration
muster him out will have the contrary effect.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
Colonel Neal.

Colonel Neal, who has been Superintendent
OF the penitentiary, has been undergoing
investigation. 1t seems that he used some
$4,000 Of the States money, which was not re-
paid. live apply the same rule to the peni
tentiary that some of our:.people would apply
to the dispensary, the convicts ought to be
turned loose and the institution abolished
We will walt to see If any body shall pro.
pose abolishing the penitentiary because OF ar
officers irregularity in handling the States
money.
The investigation goes to show the unrelia.
bility Of official reports. Books should be
Investigated occasionally, and change o.
officers sometimes results in good.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
Threw Out the Whiskey Cases.

The grand jury of Charleston refused 10 in
dict the blind tigers. They seem to be one OF
the chief industries of the city, and the grand
jury does not care to interfere with the liquor
business. Judge klugh made deliverance
on the action Of the grand jury, and suggested
that In their presentm ent they give their rea.
sons for throwing out these cases.
Charleston may feel that 1t is not bound to
obey law which is enacted by country rep
resentatives in the General Assembly. The
mistake which our Legislators made was in
not sending delegation 10 the city to find
out which laws the foreigners wanted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
w. ID. RarksdRle's Locals.

PR. GOO, K, Glenwood, Ribbon Cane,
New N. O.. Ga. syrup, and Muscovado nnolas.
ses and syrups Good and cheap this season.
Come and get your oil cans filled here, OF
get It by barrel.
Come and see the plows, stocks. extra ham
dies brides, gearing, etc
Fish-white fish. mullet, trout and mack
erel.
Black diamond axe only 6Oc. Lots OF axe
handles, both kinds.
Seed oats. Very fine rust proof oats.
Down on the ground floor with tobacco In
10 pound boxes.
Cottolene and lard. All sizes.
Come and see me and look at the goods and
prices on canned goods OF all kinds.
Prunes, buck wheat, rolled oats, coffee, etc.
w. D. Bark sdole.
Feb. 7, 1899.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
l.. T. & T. M. MiIler's Locals.

pounds OF prunes for % cents.
Call and see our nice line OF candles, just
received, they are up to date.
II pounds good green coffee for 81.
10 pounds real good coffee for 81.
30 bars Of best soap, for 81, at L. T. q I. M.
Miller's.
Call and see our line of bulk pickle, boht
sweet and sour.
90 to L. T. & T. NJ. Miler's for some nice
Georgia cane syrup.
Go TO L. T. e. T. M. Miller's for evaporated
peaches and apples
l6 pounds standard granulated sugar for
one dollar.
10 pounds good rice for one dollar.
A fresh lot Of flour. meal and grits just In.
Call and see US before buying.
For some real nice fresh crackers. both
sweet and sodas, call on l. T. & I. NJ. Miller.
Call and try pound of our nice tea flake
crackers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
Still Advertising Columbia.

A negro was shot few nights ago as he
walked along the streets OF Columbia.
Columbia seems to be in the killing busi.
ness, and except in case Of liquor constables,
there seems to be no condemnation OF the
homicides.
A man is shot as he walks on the street. No
condemnation.
A man insults supposed liquor constable,
and then kills him. No condemnation.
Officers OF the law are fired upon, by persons
resisting process OF the law, the firing is re.
piled to with fatal effect. Malicious murder,
or something OF that sort.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

When you want anything in the way OF
patent medicines, you can always get what
you want at Speeds.
A big lot of nice hair brushes at Speeds.
A lot Of popular songs and music free at
Speeds. Call and get some.
All kinds OF Indicating oils at Speeds.
that cough at once.
Egg white soap makes the skin like velvet,
It beats all others for chapped hands face. q
beautiful picture free with each Csc box. For
sale by P. B. Speed.
81 pair ladies and misses shoes. numbers
TO 8 l-2. Former price sl.5O TO 50. Your choice
on bargain counter for 500, at Haddon's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

I claim a great deal in the
way of, good goods and fair
prices, and this you say is,
"Blowing your own horn"
But I ask you, isn't 1t a
credit to any man to attend
to his own business 2"
r. C. Wilson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

If your child has a cough stop it with bot
tie OF Pitts carminative syrup at Harrison d
Games.
j. r. Glenn will always give the best BAR
gains in corn. oats, bacon, lard, molasses.
sugar and coffee. Don't forget TO visit g lem s
store on Trinity street in front OF McCants
hotel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

One Minute Cough Cure for sale by Milford
& DuPre.
Syrup Tolu, Tar. and Wild Cherry, for sale
by Milford e. DuPre.
See that beautiful Clipper and Columbia
chalnless wheel at c. p. Hammond's.
Bicycle lamps, bells, etc., at
G.. P. Hammond's.
Have your bicyle repaired and cleaned up
for spring by G. p. Hammond.
School books and supplies at Milford & Du-
Pres.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
THE LITERARY CLUB.
Alexander Hamilton and the Consti.
tuition of the United States.

0utHV" Oh s"O Ut'H'e<@ H'e'''e"'
The Literary Club met last Friday night al
the home of Hon. F. B. Gary. President, j
Allen Smith. Secretary, e. d. Brown. Essay.
ist, Professor Gillian.
The subject of the essay was "Alexander
Hamiltons Influence In Forming the & ,nst-
tuition OF the United States" This essay, like
that OF Professor Bradley at the previous
meeting on the subject OF Applied Chemis'
try" ranks as among the best of the literary
contributions to this club. Both papers were
carefully prepared, and each OF them was
listened to with the closest attention.
The meeting was full one, and one OF the
most pleasant occasions that we have had.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

All the volunteers in the army are to be
mustered out at an early date. Those South
CarolinIans now in Cuba are expected home
In the course of few weeks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

THE ladiee interested in Long Cane Gene
terry will have hot supper on Thursday
night; 23rd inst.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

When you need anything In the drug line,
you can always find what you want al
Speeds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

A little money goes a long
way when good taste and
judgment are used. My store
stands at all times ready to
exemplify this fact.
R. C. Wilson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
The State of South Carolina;
Feb. %, 1880.

PROBATE COURT.
In the matter OF the estate of Mary F. Wide
man, deceased.
Petition for Settlement and Discharge.
r L. WIDEMAN, as Administrator for
e. said Estate having applied for settle
ment and discharge.
IT "a ORDERED, That Saturday, the 8th day
Of April next, be fixed for granting the
relief prayed for. R. E. HILL,
March A. 1899. Judge Prooate Court'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

To T. F. Shirley, Absent Defendant:
TAKE NOTICE that the petition In the above
stated case is now on file in this Court and you
are hereby summoned and required to make
answer thereto on or before the 18th day Of
April next.
r. E. HILL,
Feb. 28, 1880. j. p, A. c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
The State Of South Carolina,

COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
IN PROBATE COURT.
W. G. Shirley, Executor Estate Of J. W. shir-
ley, Deceased, Petitioner. - Petition to
Prove VIII In Due Form OF Law.-Sum-
mons.
To Sallie Shirley, T. F. Shirley, James NJ.
Shirley, Elizabeth Jane Ashley, A. NJ. Shir-
ley. Lucinda Higher, Ella Shaw, Emma Shir-
ley. Ernest Shirley and Mamie Lindsay:
i OU. AND EACH OF YOU. ARE HERE
by sum moned and required to be and appear
in the Court of Probate for said County. to be
holden at Abbeville C. A., 8. T., on SATUR-
DAY, the 18th day Of April next, to show
cause, If any you can, why the will OF ]. W.
Shirley, deceased, should not beproved In due
form Of law as prayed for by petitioner.
Witness my hand and the seal Of the Court,
this 2Sth day OF February, 1899. =.
u.SJ R. E. HILL,
J. p, A.C
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Haddon have just re-
turned from the North, where they have pur.
chased the largest and handsomest stock OF
millinery and ladies' goods they have ever
brought to the city. Miss Moog, the charm
ing young lady and artist milliner, who was
with them last season, will return next Sat-
urday, and with Mrs. Haddon, will preside
over the millinery department the coming
season. Many friends welcome Miss Moog
back 10 Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-15
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What .sM, Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.

What en- Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville. S. c., March Is, 1899.
"DE GAL 1 DREAM ABOUT"
Mp. B. Speed has on hand'a supply of up.
to-date sheet music. full size, words and music
which he is giving away free 10 his customers.
This Is something new In the line OF progress
and should be appreciated by the PUBLIC: or
those who claim to be his customers. The
above title Is among the lot OF songs, ana is
DR.. Lyons favorite. Call and make your oWp
selection.
THE ABBEyILLE VOLUNTEERS.
This we'll known company, first and last
in the American-Spanish war, has united its,i
with the Abbeville Guards to form militia
com pany to stand first among others or tne
State. Abbeville has been proud OF her mill
tia company for twenty-nine years ana IN
1899 will be prouder still OF the formation or
blending together of these two patriotic com.
panies. AT meeting held last Thursday
evening the following officers were elected:
+. w. Glenn-Captain.
is Cochran-1st Lieutenant.
A. b. Edwards-2d Lieutenant.
WI. Brysop-1st Sergeant.
P w. Bonner-2d Sergeant.
W. F. Perrin-2d Sergeant.
A. B. Cochran-4th Sergeant.
J. A. Dickson-5th Sergeant.
NJ. B. Reese-lst Corporal.
+, L, Watson-2d Corporal.
LII. Ntckles-3d Corporal
r. E. Hodges-4th Corporal.
r. NJ. Joues-5th Corporal.
Emory Penny-6th Corporal.
Ray Calder-Armoror.
Albert Henry-Secretary and Treasurer
The company was also honored by the elec-
ton OF:
Miss Mary Hempbill-
w. P. Greene-Solicitor.
DR.. C. G. ambrell-Surgeon.
Dr.J. Lowrie Wilsop-Chaplain.
We trust the citizens OF Abbeville Will 40
all in heir power to build up and make thls
one of the first companies Of the State, as we
can't afford to do without militia company.
ABBEvILLE's LITERARY CLUB.
On last Friday evening the Literary Club
OF our city was most elegantly entertained al