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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
Wednesday, Jan. Is, 1899.
The Dispensary.

We copy that portion of Governor Ellerbe't
message which relates to the dispensarv. II
will satisfy the supporters Of the law. while II
is possible that the friends Of local option may
be displeased with the force and directness
with which he presents his views.
The State newspaper makes fierce fight on
the Governor, because of the Governors
failure to comply with some understanding
between himself and Governor Ellerbe. which
promise as understanding had not been made
public until now. Owing to the great
length, Of the States article. we read but a
part oft Turning to the message, we found
1t not Objectionable to US.
We take 1t for granted that each Of the
gentlemen connected with this unpleasant
affair means to do right. The Press and Ban
ner has not the slightest hesitancy In express
ing Its faith In the good integrity Of Governor
Ellerbe, but as politician he has clearly
made many mistakes,-some OF which can
not we'll be defended-but, for all tn at In
his public acts he has kept the faith, not only
with the friends Of the dispensary, but with
the entire public, and has given as q clean
admin istration.
Speaking for the Press and Banner. we
think that private understandings gs-between
editors and poiiticlans-which understand.
ings or agreements may be contrary to public
expressions--is to be regretted. When tho
issue is joined the contest should be carried
on in public, aud the people should be taken
into the full confidence OF those who would
either rule the State or mould public opinion.
Private agreements, or secret promises,
among politicians and edltors.-which prove
to be contrary to declared purposas-may
affect public opinion, as to the amount OF
confidence that is TO be placed In either
ecitcrs or politicians.
In justice to the voters OF the State Gov
ernor Ellerbe had no right to make promises
In secret which were at variance with the
sentiments OF his public speeches.
On the other hand, In justice to Itself The
State should not have accepted a private
personal promise which would affect its poll
tical course.
The Press and Banner would not attempt TO
apportion blame. II blame there was. The
fact that the Editor ofThe State and the candi-
date for Governor did make contract or
agreement between themselves which is not
made known until after the election is the
matter which surprises the public.
The public cares nothing about Ellerbe's
private promise, trade or agreement with The
State It is the fact that the public was not
taken into their confidence which msy attract
public attention.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
HODGES LOVER.
Abbeville's Enterprising Citizen
Helps to Build a NeighbOring
TnWn
Greenwood Journal,

Greenwood Journal.
fallen Smith, of Abbevllle, who owns the
ginning plant at Hodges, and by the way, the
finest in the up country, seems to have fallen
much in love with Hodges as business CEN
ter. he is investing his money here freely
and has done much for the growth Of the bus
better this week. He has bought out the
stock and good will OF Mr.. J. T. Ellis, and
will run q large furnishing busin ess TO our
farmers during the year 1899. The business o.
the new store will be operated by Mr.. j. T,
Ellis as manager, and they will carry, the
largest and best assortment OF goods In the
town. The style Of the firm will be ''The En-
terprise Ginnery Co." We all appreciate Mr.
Smiths enterprise and get up and get. We
predict for him liberal patronage from q
grateful people.
Mr.. Nelson, who has charge Of a good por.
ton Of J. Allen Smiths business. spent q few
days In Hodges last week looking after Mr..
Smiths recent purchase of the stock OF J. 7.
Ellis. Mr.. Nelson has endeared himself 10
our people by his firstclass business qualifi.
cations and courteous treatment towards all
whom he comes In contact with. He has
scores OF warm admiring frIea ads who always
delight in welcoming him to our midst.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
HOOKED AT HODGES.
Items OF Interest in the Growing
Town.

Hodges, 8. G., Jan. 16 1899.
Today will settle the question as to who Will
serve as council members for Hodges.
The Post Office has been moved from the
store OF G. o. Nickles to the drug store Of Q.
w. Cason. Jobnie McCord will serve you
with courtesy and good wishes In his new
quarters.
The report of certain citizen OF our villege
is that there are "a, $50 cross Ties between Ao-
beville and Hodges, and q lot Of long trestles,
and two cattle pens: This is information ior
the public, and II will be we'll for all persons
to cut these figures out and paste In their hats
for handy reference.
Business prospects for another year, In spite
of hardtimes, seem TO be encouraging. Peo-
pie are sowing lots Of grain and are preparing
pastures for stock raising.
Mr.. J. G. White who has been with us 9
good portion Of the winter, will leave this
week for his home In Birmingham, Ala
where he has lucrative position with the
Northington Munger. Pratt Co., manufactures
OF ginning outfits. Mr.. White is a veteran in
the gin making business and the Munge!
System appreciates bis services
Prof. Jno. Leith will administer the oil ol
rodium al the new school in the 5th district
In few weeks. The building Is rapidly near
ing completion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
sEAB0ARD DEAL UPHELD.
Mr.. Ryan's Attempt to Enjoin the
sale of Stock Defeated.

Baltimore. Nd. Jan. 16-Judges Wykes
and Stock bridge today denied the Injunction
recently asked for In the Maryland circuit
court by Thomas F. Ryan, Of New York, in
which the petitioner sought TO restrain the
board Air Line held by trustees under pool.
Ing agreement.
The petition WAS dismissed and Mr.. Ryan
was ordered to pay the costs. The stocks
In question were recently sold TO q syndicate
headed by John Shelton Williams, OF Rich
mond, and Its transfer involves control Of the
Seaboard system.
II Is understood that the purchasers have
agreed to pay $500 per share for the stock
which Mr.. Ryan claims had been previously
sold TO him for $l25 per share. The action
Of the court in denying the injunction clears
the way to transfer OF the road TO Its
new owners.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
Negro From Indiana.

Travelling Representative Grant 8. Neal, of
"The Freeman" Indianapolis, Indiana, is in
town, working in the interest ofhis paper,
From the list which he exhibits, he is about
the most successful subscription agent that
we have seen. His paper, The Freeman. is
Published in the best interest Of the colored
man. and therefore he solicits the friendship
and goodwill OF the white people. If that
paper would do the Southern negro kind.
ness it might suggest to the President that he
cease to reward with office the men who are
responsible for the riots that occur at election
times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
Change In Busin ess.

The firm Of r. G. Wilson & Co. have dis.
solved by the withdrawal Mr.. Wilson. The
business will be continued at their old stand
by Messrs. L. T. and T. NJ. Miller. The Press
and Banner extends good wishes TO the new
firm, who will always be ready to serve the
public with the same fidelity and courtesy
that chacterlzed the old firm. MIR. Wilson,
the former head Of the business, Is a man of
great entergy and business tact, and we will
be surprised If he does not again appear as q
factor In the business Of AbbeVille.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18

T have moved my paper and book stand
over TO the enterprising firm OF Jones F. NIL,
Ter, on opposite corner from the hotel. will
over and see me. ] assure you that you will
be better suited there. will carry the same
lines as have heretofore. am also in q bet.
ter position to call at your homes and will
gladly do SO. A. s. j. Cassidy.
We make Stationery speciality. Milford
& DuPre.
When in need Of anything In our line, call
for Phone I07. Milford & DuPre.
1t will pay you to inspect our line OF Toilet
Soap. Milford & DuPre.
Quinacetol will stop that cold very time,
or money refunded. For sale ny Milford i
DuPre.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
Too Much Legislation.

From present indications this Legislature
is trying to tear up the earth, and making an
effort to remove all the old landmarks. This
session seems to be largely made up Of new
members, and If they can do nothing OF gen.
eral interest. they may harrsss and annoy
local constituents.
The Governor was dead right on the bien.
niel sessions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
Majority for increase. .. 4ss shares


The Secretary, Hon. w. H. Parker, was re
ouested to make the necessary application to
the Secretary of State, and yesterday the
papers were sent forward.
With statements made at the meeting as to
the condition of the mill, the stockholdert
were much gratifed. The success of the mill
up to this time, and the outlook for the future
was promising OF good results TO those who
had put their money into the enterprise.
The mill Is now making the finest sample
of three yards goods, and the demand is IN
excess Of the ability of the mill to manufac
ture.
Forty new Northrop looms have been ship.
ped. and are expected to arrive this week. l,
is thought thatthey will be In operation by
the first OF February.
Two new boilers have been ordered, and
which will be placed In position In due time
An order has been given for hne electric
plant, by which the mill will be lighted.
The contract for the enlargement Of the
mill house will likely be given to Capt. eagle
OF Greenville.
The contract for forty new cottages has not
been let. There are several bidders for the
whole and number of contractors propose
TO build smaller numbers than the whole.
There are now some 100 bales OF cotton In
the ware houses-enough to last for SIX or
eight months, or until the enlargement 1s
made.
The enlargement and the additional
machinery will be had, say about September
or October. when the mill will run night and
day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18

When In need of Cologne and Extracts, 1t
Bath tubs kept in stock at G. P. Ham mmond.
All Monkies sometimes have TO be Gagged, but
Mike" the book and paper man is out Of his
Come over and see him. A. s. j. Cassidy.
One case outing just received at Haddon.
Coats spoil cotton wholesale and retail at
HaddOns.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
Three Mules and One Mare,

II you want to find "old Nike" come over
to Jones F. Miller's corner. He will be always
glad to see you. A. s. j. Cassidy.
When you buy go)Is At Milford DuPre
you can depend on getting the best, and
everything fresh at lowest pr Ices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
THE ABBEVILLE UNION.

The Next Union Meeting of the Able.
VILE Church, Jan. 2sth and 2sth,
1899.
The exercises will begin at 1880 q. m. Satur.
day morning. One half hour VIII oe spent n n
Duse berry, after which the Union VIII De
organized.
PROGRAMME.
TO the Baptist nominations-Rev. B. M.
To the Local Church-Rev. W. L. BroWn.
To Baptist Institutions-Rev. j. A. brown.
To Baptist Literature-J. K. MCGEE.
The Sunday School:
The eAttendance-Luther Haddon.
The TeachIpg-J. r. McGee.
Relation to Mlssions-Rev. w. l.. BroWn.
Sermon Sunday morning at eleven O'CLOCK
by Rev. ]. A. Brown. ,o,a
It is 10 be hoped all the churches VIII seha hs
representatives 10 this meeting. Let an @ LUG
brethren study the programme and come pre-. p[e.
pared to say something on the sublects lOa Sa
consideration The Abbeville churcn Will oe
glad to entertain all who Will atte1S M Ea,e ,ne
meeting. fo' oo
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18

Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Hair Brushes,
Combs, &C., a specially at Milford & DuPre's
Drug Store.
The finest line of soap ever brought to Alb
beville at Milford & DuPre's Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
GEMS IN VERSE.

The Little Streets.
~Tomorrow I'll do IT," says Bennie.
"I will by and BY" says Seth.
"Not now-pretty soon," says Jennie
I'm minute" says little Beth.
Oh, dear little people, remember &C.,.
That, true as the stars in the sky,
The little streets Of Tomorrow,
Pretty Soon and By-and.by
Lead, one and all,
As straight, they say,
As the Kings highway,
To the city of Not at ALI
Annie b. Donnell in Youths Companioa.
III Were You.
II I were you, I'd see my path Of duty
30 plain and straight, without "a curve or bend,
And walk upon it, without swerve or falter,
From lifes beginning sSraightway to its end.
I'd be 80 strong, so faithful and so true, g..
] would, II were you.
II were you, I'd live upon q pittance
And save up money for rainy day
And never buy pretty gown or jewel
Or take bit Of pleasure by the way,
And then I'd be 80 cheerful never blue,
/ would. II were you
II I were you and friends that knew you lon
Would hurt and wound, advice unasksd would
give,
I'd still forbear and cherish all their virtues
And ever with them in contentment 1--we.
I'd be 80 faithful, constant through and
through,
would. If wsre you. ...'
II were You and found some gentle woman
Who gave you sweetness, trust and sympathy,
would not turn to them for consolation,
But seek alone the barren friendship tree,
Nor try to find broader mental view.
Alb, no; would not-not II ! were you.
And II q man should help you with his liking
To stronger purpose or to braver deed
I'd do without his presence and incentive,
Lest all the gossips' tongues thereby should
speed,
Although It take from life its pleasures few
would, II were you
II I were you, ia stay in old Enclosures
And be consistent all the way along,
No matter what the stress and strain Of Life ts,
Temptations, trials, sorrows, loss among. {.
All this and more I'd do,
would. II I were you.
But for myself, as I am Just woman,
RI take what help and gladness can dnd,
Nor make pledge to absolute perfection,
And all my way to hard heroics bind,
Content to think, with kindly deeds as leaven,
While here dwell lose no hope of heaven,
And 30, wtthal at Last I may not rue
Not doing as-I would II were you.
Anna olcott Commslin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
"Royster's Almanac for ls9S.'

The above will be ready for distrioutlohh h,' uI
all users OF fertilizers free OF cost on or aoTu
December 18TH. Ifyou have not oeen reGe,s, past
Ing this Almanac. please seno us yoal 'o''
Office address. c,,,o,y
o, Norfolk, Ma.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18

Be discreet in all things, and 80
render it unnecessary to be mysterious
about any,.
Real superiority does not come from
the class to which we belong, but
from ourselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18

Gods glory lies not out of reach.
The moss we crush beneath our feet,
The pebbles on the wet seabeach,
Have solemn meanings, strange and sweet
Owen Meredith.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18

You ON talk o. martial heroes till tn tool o
Gabriels horn
An declaim about your statesmen till you're
hoarse
But they amt tn biggest heroes that into tn
world was born,
Bor compared with some their work II
mighty coarse.
TIL real heroes wear no tokens but tn blisters
on their hans
They re tn toilers that aboun In every clime.
They're tn very bone an sinoo o. all times an
o. all lan's.
They'r tn men who keep a-hustlin an tn
time.
Omaha World-Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
Each In His Own Name.
A fire mist and planet,
A nruafal and a ooll


A fire mist and a planet,
A crystal and osl1, -.
A jellyfsh and Aurian
And caves where the cave men dwell
Then q sense Of law and beauty
And face turned from the clod-
Some call 1t evolution, ..
And others call 1t God.
A haze on the far horizon, .
The infinite, tender sky;
The ripe, rich tints Of the corndelds
And the wild geese sailing high
And all over upland and lowland
The charm Of the soldenrod-
some Of Us call 1t autumn.
And others call ii God.
Like the tides on crescent seabeaah
When the moon Is new and thin,
Into our hearts high yearnings
Come yelling and surging In.
Come from the mystic ocean,
Whose rim no foot has trod-
6ome of Us call it longing,
And others call IL God.
A picket frozen on duty,
A mother starved for her brood.
Socrates drinking the hemlock
And Jesus GA the rood,
The million who, humble and nameleas
The straight, hsfd pathway trod-
Some call 1t oonsecration,
And others call 1t God.
w. 4. Carruth in Christian Register.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
COTTON MILL MEETING.
Stock holders Vote to Increase th'
Capital Stock to 100000.

On last Thursday. the stockholders Of the
Abbeville Cotton Mill met In the Court House
at four o'clock. After organizing, they
Greene. B. F. Bailey, President in the chair,
W. II, Parker, Secretary.
It was ascertained that 5S shares we're re.
presented in person or by proxy: Upon a
call for vote on the increase OF the capital
stock the. vote stood:
yes Observation-Disclosures. 5l3 shares
No - IS shares
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18

wlleys candles. always fresh' at MILFORD
DuPre's
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
The Mirror.

The Mirror. ..'
M mirror tells me that my face Is fair,
And can doubt but that 1t tells me truef
Ny mirror says that have golden hair .,
And cheeks like the wild rose and eyes o.
blue. 4, ..-..,- .'n.... r.
I say, "Do indeed these charms possess,
o trusty glssss" Ny mirror answers Yes /"
When lovers tales this heart all free from cart
Have surfeited with fattery's oloying sweet
Unto my mirror do straight repair
; And cry: 20 mirror, is this all deceitp,
Say, do merit praise and fond caress ?"
Then doth my trusty mirror answer "fes.
Deem me not vain. pray, for we'll know
That when nfes skies have lost their rosJ
o.. hue
must one day unto my mirror 90 "'.
And say, "Oh, tell me. mirror, is 1t true
That every day my youthful charms grow
less 2"
Then must my trusty mirror answer "Yes."
And, oh, trust that In that later day,
The time Of silvered hair and fading hght
When unto my looking glass shall say,
30 mirror with my beauty's waning Light
Doth honor also fail and virtue gof"
Then may mine truthful mirror answer NO. "
Margaret B. Mauro in McClure's Magazine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18
Child and Mother.

Child ana mOtners
o mother, my love, II you'll give me your hand
And 90 where I ask you to wander,
I will lead you away to a beautiful land,
The dreamland that's waiting out yonderi
Well walk In the sweet posy garden out there
Where moonlight and starlight are streaming
And the flowers and the birds are filing the
air Ill
With the fragrance and music Of dreaming.
Thererl be no little. tired out boy to undress,
No questions or cares to perplex you;
ThereIl be no little bruises or bumps to ca
Nor patching Of stockings to vex you,
For I'll rock you away on tho silver dew
stream a-. .a-
And sing you asleep when you're weary,
And no one shall know Of our beautiful dream
But you and your own little dearie.
And when am tired I'll nestle my head 4.
In the bosom that's soothed me 30 often,
And the wide awake stars shall sing In my stead
A song which my dreaming shall soften.
3d. mother. my love, let me take your deaa
hand,
And away through the starlight we'u wan
der, o.. ....r.
Away through the mist to the beautiful land.
The drsamland that's waiting out yonder!
.. Eugene Field
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18

Fresh candles, at Milford & DuPre's drug
store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-18

Abbeville, s. G., Jan. 8, 1899.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-14
KittY Enticetl .the Mice.

From the Weekly Telegraph One of onr Birmingham readers sends -ps an account ef cal that lived in an outhoase and was seen one day to take a small portion of her dinner and place it deliberately in front of d mouse hole in corner She then re tired to a distance and set herself to watch. Not many minutes after q fine. plump mouse came out gave one look around. and. seeing nothing suspi- eious, commenced to eat the food. While the mouse was thus pleasantly engaged pussy made the fatal apring and captured her ineautious prey
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-14
False Tma

AS a rule the hospital patient looks up to his medical attendant. especial iy to the visiting surgeon or physi- elan, with implicit confidence and a good deal Of wholesome awe and rev erence- His anxiety to help the doe tor in every way is sometimes unin- tentionaIlY comic, A senior surgeon. says writer in the CornhiH was lee turing class of students on different appearances of the teeth. Here. gen tlemen, in these two teeth We have welI-marked symptoms of Pa tient tnterrupting in a deprecating mannefl- But please, sir. them two's false uns.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-14

Dewes-A magnificent ertrait size l4x2l inches. of the sHero of Manila Bay eaa be had by filling ont coupon found on page , of this paper, and sending la cents with same to this office. II is one of the most magnificent pieces of litho= graphing ever produced in 10 coIors. Send for il.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-14
smart Child.

Boston Traveller; What are yoa after. my dear2' said grandmother to little boy, who was sliding along room and casting furtive gtances al a gentleman who was paying visit '1 am irving grandma. to steal naRa's hat out of tbe room without letting the gentleman see its lie wants him 10 think he's aE., -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-14
HAD BLOOD CURE FREE.

Bad Blood causes Blood aad skin Diseases, ErupEons. Pimpies, Scrotuia, Eating Sores, Ulcers, Cancer, Eczema, Skin scabs. ertptions and sores on children. rheumatism, cataffhii iteHing Humors etc. For these troubles a positive specific cure is found ln 5. B. E. tbotanic blood balm,} the most wonderful blood purifier of the age has been thoroughly tested for past thirty years and has always cured even the most deep-seated, persistent cases after doctors and patent medicines dad all failed, 3. 5. E. cures by dfY ing out of the blood the poisons and humors which cause all these troubtes, and a cure is thus made that Is per manent. Courageous blood poison, producing eruption Swollen glands, ulcerated and mouth, etc, cured by B B. E. the onl Y remedy that caa act ually cure this trouble 1t druggists, SI per large bottle. six large bottles tfui4 treatmeHtl s5 B. B. 5. Is an hon est remedy that makes real cures. Write for tree trSal bottle. which VI l be sent by return mail. Medical ad- vice FREE. Address BLOOD BALM Co' Atlanta. Ga 222 Mitchell st
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-14

Doors ano windows made from native mnber stand this climate better than northern made stock. The Bluff City Lumber Co. ire large manufacturers of these goods, and guarantee every one sold to give perfect aafiafaefion. 279
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-14
Frn nf AnnItN.

AS Ne understand t in the minen- niuat not only win the lion and the lamb lie down together. but women will probably quit kissing each other when they meet on the street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-14

In Panola couaty. Texas. Andrew Simpson shot aud killed three eoo' E men because his daughter eloped with one them
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-14
WIFE AS HIS SISTER.
HUSBAND MARRIED ANOTHER
 WOMAN.

Led to Do This By Eoee-she Played
 Her Part in silence and in Agony but at Length Left Her Home Strange story. a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-09-14

State timber agents are'stirfing up excitement around Helena, Ark. by suing for the value of timber cut on State lands.