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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
WIDE TIRES TESTED
PROVED SUPERIOR TO THOSE OF
STANDARD WIDTH.

The Draft OF the Wide Tires MateriaIly
Lighter Than the MARROW on Nearly All
Kinds Of Roads Broad Wheels Better
ON the Farm-Cost No Greater. e ~
Elaborate tests Of the draft Of wide
and narrow tires, extending over a
period Of ~ years, have recently been
completed by the Missouri agricultural
experiment station at Columbia, writes
correspondent Of the st. Louis Globe
Democrat. These tests have been made
on macadam, gravel and dirt roads in,
all conditions, and also On the meadows
and plowed fields Of the experimental
farm. .stis&
Contrary to public expectation, III
nearly all cases the draft was materially
lighter when tires 8 inches wide were
used, than with tires of standard width.
The load hauled was in all cases the
same, and the draft was most carefully
determined by means Of a self record
ing dynamometer. ~ }is
On macadam streets, hard and
smooth, as an average of all tests, the
difference Of draft was in favor of the
6 inch tire, and the same draft required
to haul ton load with narrow tires
over this street hauled more than ~
tons with the broad tires. On gravel
roads the results show that the draft re-
quired to haul 9,000 pounds with mar
row tires hauled 2,610 pounds on the
broad tires. -;
On dirt roads, dry and hard and free
from ruts, the broad tires pulled more
than one-third lighter, since 9,768
pounds could be hauled Aon the broad
tires with the same effort required to
haul 1900 pounds on the narrow tires.
On a dirt road cut into ruts by the mar
row tires in the ordinary travel, with
hard surface, the results are in favor Of
the broad tire, after the second run,
even when the broad wheels are run
over the ruts made by the narrow tires
On mud roads, spongy on the surface
and soft underneath, the broad tired
drew one-half lighter than the narrow
tires. Three Thousand and Hixty pounds
on the broad tires pulled as light a
1900 pounds on the narrow. On the
same road, when soft and sticky on top
and firm underneath, the narrow tired
pulled materially lighter, the difference
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
Locals

Locals.
Just hauling up a fresh lot ,of "Grsndeul
-four" the very finest. 3
Rust proof seed oats.
Molasses and syrups OF ell kinds.
Plow tools Of all kinds. Stocks handles
plows. bolts, etc, -
Shovels. forks, names, singletrees,
Lard, cottolene, hams, bacon.
Get cottolene. The new shortening.
Buck wheat, rolled oats.
White fish, salmon, bacon, shoulders.
Canned goods Of all kinds.
Tobacco, all kinds and grades, from the
cheapest to something good.
School states, tablets, books. pencil boxes
etc., &c. w. d. Rarksdale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25

The readiest and surest way to get
rid of censure Is to correct ourselves.
Finding fault with another is only
roundabout way of Dragging on your
self.
Happy is the man who, when the
storm beats upon him, knows how to
stick to his task. r;
"For me to live is Christ" This Is
the ideal of Christian life exemplified
in actual experience.
We have much to thank God for.
Let us thank him. Let US tell others
Of what he has done for US. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
Something For Nothing.

We have heard ofthe boy who wanted to
eat his cake and keep 1t too. but never before
Of q business man who sold his goods and
then gave the purchaser credit for the amonni
Maid. To learn about this sepd TO James
yicks Sons. OF Rochester. N. Y. who agree to
DO this In their Guide. The Golden Wedding
edition of Wick g Garden and Floral Guide ia
certainly an artistic work, with its twenty.
four pages Autographed In colors, and nearlv
one hundred more pages filed with haud.
some halftone Illustrations. Photographic ed
from Flowers. Fruits, Vegetables and homes.
While this Guide Ia really too expensive IN
give away, they give 1t with Due Bill for 25
oents worth OF seeds for Oh y Is cents. Anoth
pocket OF Vegetable Seeds and stating the
Quantity In each case, the buyer getting more
for his money.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
Wednesday, Jan. 25. 1899.
In Honor of Pretty Guests.

Mrs. jamie M. Harris Of Atlanta, Ga. and
Miss Reba Jones of Heardmont. Ga: were the
Miss Mattie gave a sociable Friday night 2lsL
inst. In honor OF her guest to which were inyll-
ed twenty-five or more young people VINO
spent most pleasant evening. The reclta-
tfon given by Mrs. Harris of Atlanta was en-
celIent. She having been trained by the
highest talent of Atlanta.
The songs by Miss Reba were also enjoyed
by all, and are glad to have our young people
enioy themselves and think there can be no
better way than 10 have them meet ana
spend theIr evenings at sociable like this.
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HARD ON HoRsRa d,
rF,orn r, A W RuJ1a&in I


amounting to an average Of one.third,
or load of 2,666 pounds could be
drawn with the narrow tires as easily
as 2,000 pounds on the broad tires.
When this same road had been wet to
great depth by continued rains, and
the mud had become stiff and sticky,
30 that it would gather on the wheels
the difference was again largely in IA.
vor Of the narrow tires. In this case
load Of 5000 pounds was drawn with
the same draft on narrow tires as q
5000 pound load on the broad tires.
These two are the only conditions of
the dirt road in which the narrow tires
showed to advantageous! When the
surface is too wet, soft on sloppy to
compress under the broad tires, and 10
underlaid with hard, dry substratum.
In the nature Of the case this condition
of road surface is Of short duration. II
the rains cease, few hours Of sun in
the spring, summer or fall will dry the
surface materially, or so that it will
compress and pack under the broad
tires, enabling given load to be drawn
over its surface with the wide wheels
with much less draft than on the mar
row ones. If more rain falls, this SUBJ
stratum is softened, and the narrow
tires cut deeper, resulting in greatly
increased draft, compared with the
broad tires.
The second condition of dirt roads ia
vorable to narrow tires is when the mud
is deep and stiff. and sticky enough to
gather on the broad wheels. A careful
observation for the last two years has
shown stiff, poorly drained clay road
to be in this condition but q few times,
and then for but short while.
On meadows and pastures the results
have been strikingly in favor Of the
broad wheels. When the meadows ara
soft, from 5000 to 1000 pounds may
be hauled on the broad wheels with the
same draft as that required to haul
load of 2,000 pounds ON the narrow
wheels. On stubble land and plowed
ground the results are favorable to the
broad wheels.
The experiments practically demon.
strate that the impression that the broad
wheels in the average condition OF road
will increase the draft is wrong.
In round numbers the sum Of $20,-
600, 900 is paid out each year for the
maintenance of our public roads outside
Of the cities. This estimate does not
include the cost of permanent improve
ments. All improvements must come
from expenditures above this amount.
It is we'll known that the narrow tired
vehicles are among the most destructive
agents known to the public highways.
These public roads may be maintained
at a greatly reduced expense by subst-
tuting 6 inch tires for the l Il inch tires
now used. Inasmuch as the cost OF the
wide tired wheels is not greater than
that Of those now in use, also consider
ing that they are as durable as the mar
row tire wheels, and the fact just DEM
onstrated that the draft .is net In
creased by their use, but in the average
case materially decreased, remove the
last objection against the gradual adop-
ton of the broad wheel on the farms,
the country roads and city streets. For
the farm and country roads the tires
should not be less than 6 inches wide.
For the city streets 4 inches should b
the minimum width.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
Hev Trial Justice at AbbeyilIe.

This Legislature has passed bill increasing
the num6er of Trial Justices In Abbeville
from one or two. The law is not intended 10
Interfere with Mr. Coxs appointment. For
The second place. Col. H. T. Wardlsw and j..
Fraser Lyon, Esq are applicants. Iheir
petitions have been presented TO our people
for signature. The Governor generally makes
their appointments upon recommends
Ito, of the delegation aud with the consent
OF the Senate near the close OF the session OF
the General Assembly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
Why The Third Finger Is Used.
(From the PHILADELPHIA Inquirer

How many women who fondly love
the golden symbol of their wedding
vow know why they wear it, on the
the third finger Of the left hand
That particular digit was chosen be-
cause it was believed by the Egyptians
to be directly connected by a slender
nerve to the heart itself. And the.e
ancient worshippers Of Isis held this
finger sacred to Apollo and the sun,
and therefore gold was the metal chos-
en- for the ring.
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New Phones.

Milford & DuPre, store, l07.
A. 3. J. Cassidy, store, 70.
Hill & Sign, baker. shop, GU.
latimer d Bullock, res: 1Ol.
Sopdley Il Blount, res. Is,
q. Hall, res. l0S.
L. T, Il T. NJ. Miller, IS.
Phones removed Jan. lst.
Kerr, 80.
Kahn, 78.
DR.. Daniels, 79.
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\ famous preacher once pave TN

A famous preacher once gave the
following illustrations ut is instruc.
tive how each living thing takes from
the sunbeam what it wants-one its
aroma. another its color, a third its
lucious taste. So should we extract
from Christ whatever we require to
complete our character. The short
tempered must take patience the pas
sionate, purity; the cowardly, moral
strength the domineering, patience
the doWncast, comfort"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
Dog and Alligator.

That dog may best an alligator appears
by the experience Of the Hon. D. B. Stuart
Of Victoria, Fla. His dog was swimming
in a lake there, when Mr.. Stuart, seeing
an alligator coming, called to the dog to
come ashore. The dog started, but the
alligator was gaining when the dog turned
and seized 1t. Both went down, but the
dog came up unharmed and the alligator
with laoerated lower jaw.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
L. r. & T. NJ. MilIer's Locals

10 lbs. good green coffee for Sl.O0.
lbs. dried apples for 25c.
Evaporated apples In 10. packages, 12374c. r
18 lbs. granulat sugar for sl.0O.
1S lbs. &c" sugar for Sl00.
Remember our oil wagon will continue tc
around three days In the week-Tuesdays
Thursdays and Saturdays.
80 bars OF good soap for 31.0O.
Remember we sell kerosene and gasoline
oil. Special prices on oil by the barrel. Call
and see us before buying. .r ..
Call up phone rs when you are In need ol
anything in the grocery line. We deliver
goods any where In the city free.
L. T. e. T. NJ. MILLER.
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TO ABBEVILLE'S CREDIT.

Kindly Mention OF Hon. F. b. Gary
by the Editor or the Newberry
Herald and News.
The oldest member Of the House in contin.
nous service is Hon. F. B. Gary, Of Abbeville,
who was elected speaker without opposition.
He has been in the House continuously since
1890. He makes a good presiding officer and
gives general satisfaction.-Newberry Herald
and News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
NORTH CAROLINA EXPOSITION CAR.

The North Carolina Exposition Car, con-
tanning agricultural prodnts, minerals, ores,
etc. of the old North State. was something
out Of the usual order OF things, being both
novel'and new TO our people and was visited
remained In the city on the track Of the 6. G..
& n. railroad for two days and attracted no
little attention. The exhibit was very fine
indeed, and was truly an Exposition Show"
In m m!niature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
Bruce's Locals,

y bruce'b LOcRtN.
Norfolk oysters at Bruce's restaurant.
Bruce's restaurant furnishes Norfolk oys-
teTs from 10 cents upwards.
Bruce's restaurant furnishes 10 cent lunches
and meals at 25 cents.
Bruce's restaurant will give one dozen fried
oysters for 25 cents. MIX oyster siews 25
cents. Raws lOc. l6c and 25 cents. Served IN
the best style.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
Cabbage Plants.

Cali on C. P. Hammond and get your early
cabbage planta. Wakefield and Succession
Now is the time to set them out to get noe
Z spripg cabbage. I will be receiving fresh
shipments weekly. Call on me.
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CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M" Hears and Sees on HIS
Rounds About the City.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

KNIGHTS OF PfTHIAS.
This is a popular organization in our city
with membership OF about hfty active mem
bers. with a nice comfortable lodge. nicely
furnished, and all necessary paraphernalia.
The following officers were Installed at the
last meeting for the ensuing year viz:
l.. l.. Miller, G. q.
James Chalmers, V. &.
Robert L. Mabry, 7.
j. ID. Kerr. NJ. OF w.
w. c. DuPre, Nj. of E.
j. NJ Gambrell. NJ. of F.
DIR. G. A. Neuffer, NJ. at A.
w. W. Bradley. j. q.
T. 5. Bearfort, Q. u.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
Richards Himself Again.

Mr.. r. G Wilson has opened store on
Trinity street in the same building whlcn n:
q. Wilson q Co. did business. He Is full OF
energy and can please everybody. Call to see
him, and get good bargains
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25

The hardest of all cements Is that known
as Portland cement, which, when hard
ened, attains the appearance and properties
of the celebrated Portland stone, from
which the most magnificent structures In
England have been erected. 1t was in
vented in 1924 by Joseph Aspden, mason
of Leeds,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25

J. e. Glenn will always give the best bar.
gefns In corn. oats, bacon, lard, mo lasses,
sugar and coffee. Don't forget to visit G len MS
store on Trinity street in front Of McCants
hotel.
II you want to find "old Nike" come down
to Pressley's old stand, below postoffice. He
will be always glad to see you.
A. g. ]. Cassidy.
Mr.. F. N. MITCHELL, OF Bordeaux. was In
town last Monday. He Is perhaps the best
preserved man Of bis age 10 be found in this
county. He is now 81 years Of age, but looks
as II he we're not over Al years.
We are daily expecting the arrival of our
large assortment OF garden seed. We handle
T. w. Wood & Sons seed, the very best
Harrison & Game.
Cigars and cigarettes. all grades, at Harri.
eon Il Games.
When In need OF medicines at night our
pharmacist will be found next door to the
Western Union Telegraph Office, over the
Abbeville Supply Co.'s store.
Harrison & Game.
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Wanted.

a Local or travelling salesmen to sell our OILS
Greases and Petroatum on commission ex
clusiveiy, or as side line. Goods guaranteed
and prices low, Penn Pelrolatum Co..
- OIL Redners, Corapolis, Pa.
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ESCAPING CONVICT KILLED.
Young HamlIn, OF fAndersOn, Shoots n
Man Who Had Broken Jail.
Greenville News.

Anderson, 8. c., Jan. 2.-This morning
about 1880 o'clock. young Frank Hamlin,
son OFF. c. Hamin OF this city, shot and al.
most tly killed George Rice. an escaped
negro prisoner. Rice and a partner had
managed TO break iail and while several were
in pursuit Rice turned upon young Hamlin
who fired upon him. Death came almost
Rice had been confined In Jail charged with
housebreaking. The coroner's jury is now
sitting on the case
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
Want to Buy Land.

T LANDOWNERS In this County having
to communicate with me as TO location, mum
her of acres and very lowest price for same
My object is to induce good citizens TO settle
amongst us and / hope land will be quoted at
the very lowest possible figures.
Jan. "a, 1899, II WYATT AIKEN.
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Literary Club.
Fine stock.

The Literary Club will meet Friday night
at the home OF Mr.. w. II. Parker. Prof.
Renwick Bradley, essayist-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
C.r Load oG Mules.

Mr., J. s. Stark has just received another
car load OF fine Tennessee mules. Ii need q
good mule zee Mr.. stark before buying, ior
I his prices are right.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25

A. NJ. Hill & Sons will receive this week the
Drst shl pun ent for 1899 OF an extra fine lot OF
saddle and harness horses, together with
fine lot of mules.
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Notice to Trespassers.

A LII PERSONS are hereby warned not to
IA hunt, fab, or otherwise trespass upon
the lands owned or controlled by me.
Jan. "a, 1899, If n. w. LAWSON.
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At Home.
Wanted.

Senator Graydon, Speaker Gary, Clerk
Hemphill came home last Saturday, to speno
u day or two
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25

Bath tubs Kept in stock at c. P. Hammond.
One case outing Just received at Raddon.
II your child has a cough stop It with q bot
tie OF Pitts carminative syrup at Harrison &
Games.
Is your baby teething and fretful? Pitts
carmiuative syrup will stop 1t, at Harrison &
Games.
Farmers will do we'll to get J. r. Glenn's
prices on plow stocks, pows. names, traces,
back bands, collar pads. singletrees. nails,
horse shoes, also dry goods, notions and shoes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25

II you have good milch COW for sale, call
on Joe Link, at tnis place.
ss Jan. 25th. 1t
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
The WOinRns Club.

The Womans Club will meet the hrst
Tbursday afternoon In February at fous
/, O'Clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25

Broth will keep fresh for week II q
eaulihewer is boiled along with the oshr
vegetables. g.. -
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consequences are upon your own self. Re-
member the time for the payment OF your
city tax will soon expire, give the matter your
attention and save the penalty.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25

When In need of Cologne and Extracts, 1t
will pay you TO 60 to. Milford & DuPre's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25

To Mrs. W. A. Calvert Jan. 18th daughter
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25
BRILLIANT WEDDING

Judge and Mrs. Z. B. Gary, with their
charming daughter, Miss Marie. have just re-
turned from most delightful visit TO Lsncas-
Ter. where they went 10 attend the marriage
of Doctor Paul Marion. OF Chester, and Miss
Rosa Jones, The highly accomplished and
ueautiful daughter of Associate Justice Ira B.
Jones. The marriage ceremony was at u
noon, at the elegant mansion OF the brides
parents. Among the array OF bridesmaids
was Miss Marie, the lovely daughter of our
lownsman, Judge E. B. Gary. After the cere'
mony a most magnificent "old time" wedd-
ing dinner was served in great abundance.
nnh in an elegance OF style seldom seen II In
Carolina. The elegant and magnificent dls'
play of costly presents attested the great pop
rllarity of the bride Among the number WAS
q superb present from her parents, consisting
ing of silver spoons, ladies, nut picks ana
pearl handle cutlery, all in full sets for
breakfast, Dime and tea. After the magni,
ficent spread the bridal couple left on the
O'Clock %. m. train for an extended trip
through Northern cities, carrying with them
kindest congratulations and best wishes OF
hosts of friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-25

Don't fall to make your tax return at once
% Auditor w. w. Bradley. II you do the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
WANT TO KEEP MILLERS MAIL.
APPLICATION HEARD TO PREVENT THE POST
MASTER RETURNING IT TO THE sENDERs

APPLICATION HEARD TO PREVENT THE POST
MASTER RETURNING IT TO THE sENDERs
Judge Thomas. OF the United States District
Court heard arguments yesterday morning on the
application Of certain creditors OF the Franklin Syn
dictate to have Postmaster Wilson enjoned from re-
turning TO the original senders money orders ad-
dressed to the Franklin Syndicate The petitioners
were represented by Samuel ]. Belford. and United
States District Attorney George w. Petit appeared
for the postmaster
Mr. Petit strenuously opposed the Injunction on
several grounds-rst that the petitioners had failed
TO show the connection between them anu the
Franklin Syndicate secondly, that all the mails
were received conditonaly any way and that the
Government had a perfect right to stop the mall In
transit and thirdly that the postmaster had COM
piled with the fraud order" already and had re-
turned the mall TO the original senders. IL was
maintained by the other side that the postmaster
had no right to return the letters until the courts
had decided the Judge Thomas said that the
points raised by Nj. Petit were well taken. He
however allowed the counsel TO submit briefs and
said that he would reserve his decision.
Judge Thomas then appointed John b. LORD as
receiver Of the Miller concern. Mr.. Lord had also
been appointed by the Supreme Court but the
double appointment will only facilitate the work.
The police believe that the books captured at No.
IA Floyd-st. contained the complete and accurate
Of the concern The books have all been
sent to Mulberry Street. where they are locked UP
pending developments. -,
The police are still actively engaged in the search
for Miller, and yesterday seemed more comment
than ever Of effectng his capture Just what foun,
dation there was for this remarkable renewal OF
hope it is impossible to say, but the fact remains
that one OF the officials at Headquarters In Brook-
iyn declared with marked confidence that Miller
would be in the hands Of the authorities within a
week There is a suggestion that his assertion was
simply another phase of the official game OF bluff
force since its members allowed Miller to slip
through their fingers the day of the collapse OF
the money mill 1t is not outside Of possibility,
though that Miller, tired OF remaining In hiding
and resting under the idea that the prosecuting au-
thorites have slim against him, is now will
ing to surrender himself at least. TO open nego-
tiations TO that end. -
The case of Louis II. Miller, the brother OF the
fugitive is to be decided tomorrow morning by
Judge Bremen in the Adams-st. police court. Tho
fact that the young able TO furnish 81 600
in money In lieu Of a bond would seem TO indicate
that the Miller family is not entirely devoid Of