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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-19
T.. w, Whites Locals.

BLACK crepons are still In the ascendent. Il
YOU want TO see beauties In this line go 10 L.
w. Whites.
Have you seen those new fabrics Ior oressee
| and waists called mousselin ne de sole or pine
apple silks? The fabric is very hgnt ano M
airy and the styles very pretty. oa'i III
l. them at the store OF j.. w. White.
Wash fabrics we're never more beautiiu
than thew are this season. Prints, percaies
oinues. ducks. glpgharns, musfns, lawns or.
<atdies ba tistes all are just as pretty as tney
can be. II In need of any OF these tnlngs so
| to L. w. Whites. :,
We have already had this season ana so!o y
entirely out three separate orders OF WnlLe
printed piques These gS4esb bave are ust receiv
Cd The fourth lot, which Is larger than any we
have had before, and from the way they are
selling. the demand for these goods mas MOI
yet been satisfied.
You will find al L. w. Whites the largest
and handsomest stock OF embroiderles ever
seen in Abbeville. The ladies who nave seen
them say they are exquisite. Call ana Bee
them.
We have now In store the largest STOCK OF
| r,hhons and laces we have ever carried. Do
not fail to zee them. They are attractive NOT
[ only because they are pretty but more espe'
eiaiIy because they are 30 cheap.
| In clothing, hats and gents furnishing goous
we are right up.to-date. We can supply YOU
| with suits from $3.50 to S25.UO. When IN neeo
OF anything in this line call on IL w. nite'
This ia the season for mattings and l.. ".
White has prepared for large business in
this line. You will find some OF me IlSst Ss
beautiful patterns ever seen; eoi sne ue'
sirns are really artistic. Call and see them.
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FOR COMMENCEMENT.
Due West TO Have the Greatest Pull
pit Orator on Earth - Everybody
Will Go to Hear Him,

Due West TO Have the Greatest Pul.
pit Orator on Earth - Everybody
Will Go to Hear Him.
The renowned T, Dewitt Talmage has ac-
cepted an In vitation TO make the annual ad'
dress in Erskine College at the approaching
com m encement go
The TWO literary societies of the College, the
Euphemian and the Philomaihean, alternate,
year by year, In the selection OF the annlVer'
sary orator; and this fact has caused gener'
GUS emulation whereby each society, encour-
aged BY the other, seeks always 10 provide
the highest order Of speaker for the OCCASION
Last year the Euphemians selected william
]. Bryan and John j. Lentz, from ootn OF
whom speeches were bad, and this year the
Philomatheans are seeking TO even the score
with Dewitt Talmage.
A pleasant feature Of this old time rivalry,
which has contributed 80 largely IN the past past
for which the Dne West commencementsa are
noted, is the fact that each society, including
Its alumni mem oership, is ever ready 70 ap-
plaud the other and help TO the accomplish.
ment OF the desired end. For instance, the
resent year. having selected Dr.. Talmage,
the Philomatheans asked Euphemian VINO
was available to cooperate In urging an ac.
ceptance Of the invitation. The reply was
characteristic OF the feeling cultivated by the
the TOP note when you reach Dr.. Talmage.
There is no man who will bring TO the instl.
tuition the prestige of name more WlaeIy
known. DR.. Talmage Is today by odds the
most famous preacher on the face OF the
globe. Rulers of Kingdoms don't have as
wide audiences as he through the printing
press, and Due West. II he goes land l VIII 90
all / can To get him there), Will never nave s
had within her borders man more noted
among men. Due West is fast reaching out
and putting the most distinguished men oi
the nation under tribute.
with DR.. Talmage at the next commence.
ment as anniversary orator, the Euphem ians
may indeed doff their hats to their Philoma'
thean sister and rejoice that she brings 10
their mutual mother the capital prize OF the
nation for such an event"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-19
REDUCED RATES.
Excursion Tickets for All-NeW Tele'
phone Line Exposition Cars =
Weather,

DonaIds, 8. c., April 18, 1899.
Reduced rates to Louisville, KY, to south
ern Baptist Conven tion May lib, and to
United Confederate Veterans meeting In
Charleston, y. c., May 1913 About twenty TO
thirty vets are expected TO 60 from Camp Sam
McGowan, Mr.. ]. W. Mattison, Commander.
Miss Vivienne Caldwell Ia back after snort
and pleasant visit to friends In AbbeV1lie.
MIR. Lambert Caldwell was up last week WIS.,
itjpg home and friends and looking after bus.
mess for the firm OF r. M. Haddon Co.
New phone line will be In operation IN q
short while. They commenced stretching
wire Monday. They expect TO put In an auto
matte switch board at Due West and place q
phone in every store and residence IN Due
West. and may eventually extend their line
| to other points.
ports.
Dr.. w. w. Dodson and family have moved
back 10 Donalds from Laurens.
Mr.. P. o. Hawthorn and family are oaeK In
| Donalds after four years absence. Mr. Haw'
| thorn is No. railroad man. He had TO give
up good position at River Junction. Fla, on
F. c. & p. and L. & N. roads on account Of
health.
The exposition car "Clty Of Charlotte" !" or
North Carolina on wheels will be here on 10th
| instant. Open q. m. till 10 p. N. Every
body expected to visit. Exhibits said to be
| fine.
Weather still cold and frosty for last two or
three days. Farmers all late with their
planting. Donalos.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-19
Another Con fessiOn, or Another Cas'
OF Turning States Evidence.

No matter who does IT, there Is degree OF
odium attached to the betrayer OF bis fellow
conspirators. In the Courts the betrayer OF
bis friends, no less than In the editorial fra
ternity, the same odium attaches. In the
Lake City lynching, shameless criminals
turn States evidence. And now Editor CAN'T
is said TO have done the disreputable act In
reference to Stanyarne Wilson. We do not
receive the Headlight, but we infer from no
tices in our exchanges that Editor CAN'T, for
a consideration, gave his influence to the
political boosting Of Stanyarne Wilson. Ed.
itor CAN'T thinks that Stanyarne Wilson did
not perform his part of the agreement, and
for this alleged failure on the part OF STAN
yarne Wilson, the editor OF the Headlight
makes statements which are damaging TO
both parties-damaging to each according TO
the estimate in which they may have held
higher or lower position in the public mind
In a combination to do disreputable act,
or to deceive.the public, all the parties are
equally guilty.
Nobody can sympathise With an editor who.
In the hope Of injuriDg another, confesses
that he has done wrong. The respectable
ity of his copartner can add no lustre to the
character OF any other conspirator, no mat
ter how humble position the betrayer may
hold.
AS we understand 1t, Mr.. CAN'T simply con.
fesses 10 the improper contract into which he
entered, and then seeks to injure his copart.
ner because OF his failure to carry out his con-
tract. Mr. CAN'T was simply over-reached.
In bis confession he may ipjure Wilson TO
some extent, but the confession leaves no
doubt as to the part which Editor CAN'T act
ed.
The few copies OF the Headlight which came
into our office, contain the greatest profes.
sions OF honesty and public spirit. II the ed
itorial utterances were to be taken at par
there were few indeed who were 80 truthful
or so honest as Editor CAN'T.
"The lady doth protest too much, me-
thinks" When an editor feels the necessity
OF keeping In his paper stereotyped express
ions OF honesty and sincerity the public may
we'll be on their guard.
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Don't Be Too Wise.

If you have doubts about the Black Dla'
mond, just keep the fact to yourself, and let
the work 60 on, II possible. You know some
very sensible people said that the cotton mill
would never be built, or If built. would never
be successful. But the prophets Of evil about
the cotton mill have been disappointed, and
you may be disappointed in your expecta-
tions about the Black Diamond.
The cotton mill has capital behind 1t, and
the best mill talent In the coun try is interest.
ed in it. 1t is said that big money is ready to
build the Black Diamond. We have the mill
and may get the Black Diamond.
We learn that EdgefeId will raise money
for the survey Of the new road, and 1t is be.
lieved that other points along the route will
contribute literally.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-19
The Perpetual Speaker.

Bryan talks or writes letters almost daily.
He will probably continue to blow of his
mouth until after the next Democratic nomi-
nation for President. 1t seems to us that the
distinguished silverite follows the exam.
pie of those statesmen who declined 10
yield their places in 1880 to their successors.
Defeated candidates for reelection still ling
cred around Washington, and were ready to
give advise as to how the business Of the
country should be done. Mr.. Bryan seems
not to be entirely pleased with McKinley's Of
fetal acts, and he has volunteered much criti.
cism. But up to this time MIR. Mckinley has
not had the good manners to notice Mr.. Bryan
In any way. Mr.. Kinley has been so busy at
tending TO his official duties that he has given
no time to Mr.. Bryan.
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u. 8, Senator.

Even his blindest enemies recognize the
ability and the strength Of Senator Tillman,
and no politician will likely be able to pre-
vent his reelection, even II effort is made In
that direction.
But 1t is gossible that some OF our states
men are yearning for Senator McLaurin's
commission. To defeat him 1t may be pro.
posed to bring the dispensary and the ratifi-
cation of the treaty Of peace into public dis
cussion.
The public sentiment on the dispensary is
so we'll known in this State, and Its results
have been so satisfactory to the temperance
people, that we do not believe that any man
would attempt to run for any office IN South
Carolina on his opposition to the d1spensary.
The working of the law has been SO beneficial
that thousands OF former opponents are now
good friends and supporters Of the law. Sem
ator McLaurin, like other good citizens has
no doubt been converted, and would now
stand for the law, and 1t may be set down as
a fact that nobody will be foolish enough TO
risk his election to the United States Senator
on the advocacy Of the re-opening OF the
saloons. Johnny MoLaurin is not fool.
The sentiment OF this State on the ratifca-
tion OF the treaty Of peace is not 80 we'll
known. There may be room for doubt on
this subject The Press and Banner believes,
however, that a majority OF the people Of
South Carolina do not favor the prolongation
Of the settlement of the trouble with Spain,
and when the question is fully discussed, we
believe the people will favor expansion.
Speaking for this newspaper, II the candi.
dates run on the issue Of the ratification Of
the treaty OF peace, we will support and vote
for McLaurin against all opponents. .
II he claims reelection because Of opposi-
tion to the dIspensary we will earnestly and
zealously support his opponent, If that oppo-
nent favors the dispensary.
This newspaper will support the dispensary,
and its supporters, against all opponents.
We will vote for an expansionist. no matter
who opposes.
In like manner, we will oppose Bryan and
bis free silver sentiments, until he Is nomi-
mated and until the 10 TO plank is put In the
platform. II he is nominated we will vote
for him, but We do not want a man in the
White House who would disturb the business
interests OF the country, or who would throw
away the Philippines.
While party afflliation compeis the support
of the Democratic nominees, yet Mckinley
should be allowed to wind up the business OF
the most successful war in which this coun.
try was ever engaged. Wouldn't Bryan, with
his opposition to holding the Philippines,
cut nice figure in Washington?
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Very Sick Indeed.

Our people were shocked to learn yesterday
of the serious illness Of Mr.. William N. Barn
well, Manager OF the Abbeville Telephone Co.
He was taken sick few days ago, and last
Monday an operation was performed for ap-
pendicitls. Owing to the advanced stage OF
the ailm ent his friends fear the result Of bis
illness. He is a young man in the prime OF
life-young and hopeful-the pride OF his
father and the Joy Of his mother. All hearts
60 out In sympathy for the distressed house,
hold, who are so affectionate among them.
selves and 80 devoted TO each other. Mr..
William M. Barnwell is a young man OF ex-
cellent parts. Iflife is spared he has before
him q career of usefulness to himself and the
community in which he lives. He Is a son OF
MIR. B. s. Barnwell, Cashier OF the National
Bank.
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The Land IL Valuable-If the Citizen
ship Is not Good, It Can be Re-

The Land IL Valuable-If the Citizen.
ship is not Good, 1t Can be Re.
placed.
In times past, as now, good men have op-
posed acquisition VI territory. There were
few citizens who even opposed the freedom OF
the United States of the mother country. And
from that day TO this whenever the addition
of territory to this country has been proposed,
opposition 10 the scheme has been manifest.
We would not doubt the patriotism or the
motive OF those who differ from the eXpan-
sionists. The fact no territory has been ad-
mitted without opposition, and that other
TACT that this country would not part with a
single foot of its acquired territory proves the
wisdom Of previous acquisitions and the pos
sible folly Of those who now oppose the hold
Ing of the islands recently acquired from
Spain.
Nooue, We believe, has denied the fertility
OF the soil, or the value OF the products OF the
islands The minerals, woods, fruits and
crops OF the islands are admitted to be oi
great value. None have ever denied this, bu'
what the anti-expansionists object to is, the
character Of their citizenship. Recent deve'
lopments would indicate that the people OF
the Philippines islands have something in
them that might develop into good citizen
ship under the American system OF govern
ment.
But, II they are incorrigible and totally bad
the country itself is good.
Long ago few white people settled in this
country by consent Of the Indians. AS we
grew stronger we assumed to govern the
country. The Indians objected. They were
compelled to behave or move from the pres
ence OF the white man. They continued to
move and decrease in numbers. until now we
hold the Indians country in peaceable posses
sion, and seem to be doing very we'll with 1t.
The white man will settle In the Philip
pines, and II the Filpinos behave themselves,
well and good. If they do not, then let them
go-just as the Indians went We believe in
the survival of the fitness, and If the people
Of the Spanish islands cannot become good
citizens then 'they must give place to better
men. That is the way the Indians did in this
country.
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Non-spillable bottles OF Ink for cents at
Speeds.
Johnson's fine candy 40c. per ID. at Speeds.
A 2% ID. bar CASTLE soap for 20c at Speeds.
Bromo-quin Inc will cure cold In .one day.
Sold by P. B. Speed.
When recovering from pneumonia, \, deep
seated colds, etc., strengthen your lun gs win
DR.. Neuffer's lung tonic. Sold by Spet d.
Hyler's delicious candy fresh at Spec d's.
The most delicious cold drinks ever served
In Abbeville at Milford & DuPre's dru store.
Soda water and every thing In the way OF
Ice drinks at Milford & DuPres drug st ore.
Drink cherry phosphate-a special ty by
Milford l. DuPre.
Johnsou's chill and fever tonic will POSI-
lively cure chills and fever. No cure, pay.
Milford & DuPre, Phone l07.
DuPre's extract sarsaparilla eompoun d has
no equal as blood purifier and spring ontc:
Call and see 1t before buying. For 81 le by
Milford DuPre.
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l.. T. & II. M. MiIler's Locals.

l.. T. & T. M. Miller's Locals.
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.
80 bars Of best soap, for 81. at L. T. 4 7. M.
Miller's.
Call and see our line Of bulk pickle, boht
sweet and sour.
60 to l.. T. & T. M. Miller's for some nice
Georgia cane syrup.
60 TO l.. T. & T. M. Miller's for evaporated
peaches and apples.
one dollar
A fresh lot of -four 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. & T. M. Miller.
Call and try pound of our nice tea flake
crackers
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-19
DECIDING A DEBATE.
Fists, Sticks and Pistol Balls Enter
into the Argument.

At the home OF William Aiken on II. Il.
Tolbert's plantation, the negros Of the nelgh :
last riday night. During the debate Arthur
Hall, and Miliedge Marshall ppnctuated sone
of their remarks by vigorous blows. The de-
batting room was lighted by Halls lantern,
and he became SO disgusted that he proposed
70 to Il take Ike his light away. Protests were made,
which prevailed. Afterward the dihGuliy
was renewed at the home OF Arthur HAL,
which resulted in the shooting OF Hall oy
MIlIadge Marshall. The ball passed into the
bowels, and he died Sunday morning. Coro,
ner Foster Seawright empanelled jury, ana
of ..iusiifiable', hom icide. There seems TO be
no warrant Of law for any such verdict.
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Call at Milford 4 DuPre's drug store and see
the handsomest soda fountain In the up
country.
Prescription work done promptly and aeSu. aSr.
rateIv with fresh drugs, and delivered at your
home al once by Milford g. DuPre, phone lO7.
Fresh shipment OF Nunnally's candles j4st j3st
sale by Milford & DuPre.
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Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining the post Office for week
ending March 4, 1889. .,
Aersop. v,,,.r
Deco. Donaldson, G. A. Dawkins, Mist
Neomia Davis.
G-Edgar ]. Garcia, Mrs. Matilda Harper
Miss Cora Hurt.
K-Johu Henry Kennedy:
I-Leat Lewis, MiRs Myrtis Long.
M-Sam Miller, Mrs. Emma Martin' JiH
McKie.
N-Glover Nance. Geo. Nelson. ,,,-
Matte Pestable. ,,.,o
RLSare Robinson, Mrs. Amanda RoWlance
S-J c. Stern, Mrs. Susie Qusrles.
T-Miss Carrie Turner.
W-Sims Wales. n. =. LlnK' Z Hi'
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J. II. Glenn's Locals.

All wheat -four 1885 barrel at Glenn's.
New shipment fine patent and half patent
-four at Glenn 's-below market value.
Sugar cured and country hams. "Mono-
gram" apple vinegar. fine syrups, full line
fresh fancy groceries al Glenn's.
Hay, corn, bran and cotton seed meal at
Glenns-delivered In city limits.
Rio coffee Sl.3 at Gienn's.
A good Jersey COW with young calf for sale
by j. r. Glenn.
If you wish to raise fine chickens buy set
ting barred Plymouth rock eggs from J. II.
Glenn.
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Is the Southern Surveying Road
Across the Maintains?

We have heard 1t stated that the Southern
is surveying a road from Walhalla to some
point in North Carolina. possibly to Ashe.
VILE. We do not know how much truth
there is in the report, but we have heard that
the survey was commenced some three weeks
ago.
1t may be that this survey is to supply the
demand which now exists for highway
across the mountains. II the Southern buys
the South Carolina and Georgia Railroad and
builds the connecting link TO Asheville an
important line would be opened.
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The latest smoking tobacco on the market.
Try a package at 10 cents-Klondike Mixture.
Harrison & Game.
pharmacist will be found next door to the
Western Union Telegraph office, over the
Abbeville Supply Co.'s store.
Harrison & Game.
Boys wheels for sale at c. P. Hammond's
For pains in the back gel bottle Of Prick
ley ASH Bitters. For sale at Speeds.
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ON MAY l.
stores TO Close at Six O'Clock.

stores to Close at Six O'Clock.
Abbeville 8. c., April II. 1899.
We, the undersigned merchants agree, 10
close our places Of business from May lst 10
September lat. at 6 p. N. Saturdays e1cepted.)
T. p. Quarles.
J. G. Edwards.
P. Rosenberg & Co.
c. p. Hammond.
]. F. Miller.
r. NJ. Hill.
H. w. Cannon.
E. A. Templeton.
w. g. Chapman.
B. Hillman.
@. A. Douglass.
r. G. Bernau.
l.. w. White.
W. Joel Smith & Son.
Amos B. Morse.
w. D. Barksdale.
r. M. Haddon, lst June.
Cobb & McDavid.
AbteVille Supply Co.
Us. Bowie.
]. Allen Smith, Jr.
Aug. W. Smith.
McDill & Lyon.
j. Davis Kerr.
b. K. Beacham.
H. D. Reese.
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A Lady,s RambIIngs at X. c. Bernau's
Iowolrv Store.

Shirt waist pins in cheap plate from IS cts.
per 8 up. Sterling silver and solid gold have
inst arrived. enough to suit every one. Shirt
waist set with pins for the front is the latest.
They are made especially for those that don't
feel like making button holes. Every one
should see the many pretty styles Just arrived
In plain silver and gold plate, and handsome
ly enameled.
your NOT and of course you need larger jardi-
nieres. Mr.. Bernau has just received lot
$50 and So They are certainly beauties.
'-'O Miss InquisitiVe.
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Mr.. C. C. Rhame. of the Greenwood Index,
was in town last Saturday, and during his
visit we had the pleasure of welcoming him
into the Press and Banner office. II Mr.
Rhame's printing is equal to his own fine ap
pearance he is good printer indeed. Come
again, brother.
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The TelephOn.

The patrons OF our Telephone Company are
making decided kick to the management
on account of the slowness OF the Central op-
orators. myself have had to walt for fu u
two or more minutes before she ask NO y
Our company is q good one In all respects but
the ahove mentioned, and Central ought to
get hustle on or get out.
A City Subscriber.
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WOMAN'S CLUB.

Important Meeting Tomorrow After.
noon.
There will be pro re nata meeting OF the
Woman's Club at their rooms Thursday after
noon at 4.20 O'Clock.
Winton Parks, Mary Hemphlli,
Secretary. President.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-19

C.P. Hammond has just received beauti'
fnI ladies wheel. Call and see II.
Hnrris Lithia Water, always fresh, at
Speeds. l5c per gallon.
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Don't forget Mrs. Taggart when in need
fancy millinery.
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The State of South. Carolina,

PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF John ]. s. cott,
Deceased.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
4 LII persona indebted to said estate 10 uat
IA settle without delay, and those hold ng
claims against the estate must present them
properly attested to. D. 8. SCOTT,
March rs, 1899, II Admin istrator-
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Call in as you pass by at Milford & DuPre's
drnq store.