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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
On With the Dance.

Thinking 1t possible that silence might be
misconstrued, We refer to O rumor which has
gained more or less currency on our streets,
to the effect that the Seaboard Air Line peo.
pie intend to Withdraw their trade from such
business firms as give their custom to the
Press and Banner.
No organized boycotting ofany Of our peo.
pie by the employees OF the Railroad could be
effected without the knowledge or conni-
vance of those in authority. And while this
newspaper has a most conservative opinion
of the ability and tact of the general officers
Of that road, we never once dreamed that
they would attempt so foolish q thing as that
OF interfering with the private business OF
any citizen. The railroad people, however,
cannot attack the business of this newspa.
per, except In an indirect way. With few
honorable exceptions, they do not subscribe
for this newspaper, and unless they borrow
the paper the great mass of them have no
right to know what advertisements 1t con-
tains.
Our business men are self-respecting cti.
zens, and we have no idea that the senti-
ments OF the Seaboard Air Line Railroad will
be consulted when they have advertising or
printing to be done. And If the Railroad
authorities should undertake to instruct our
merchants, they will most likely resent their
impertinent intrusion into matters which do
not concern them. We are sorry that we
have very poor respect for Mr.. st. John Vice
President of the Seaboard Air Line. and we
sincerely hope that the new owners of the
road may exercise a wholesome Influence
over him and other general officers OF that
road.
The freight business OF this newspaper is
not enough to support a railroad. but, such as
1t has been, We have given the larger portion
Of 1t to the road whose represen ntatives now
seek to destroy the business of their custom
er.
Great corporations, With the slightest dis
position to the friendly have no sort
Of trouble In making friends of the people,
even If every request for favor, or accommo.
dalton, is denied. A good stock OF politeness
is worth much.
In the past the Press and Banner has met
with formidable boycotts, aud we have at
times incurred the displeasure Of those who
may have have thought they possessed the
divine right to stamp out this institution,
but we are here still, our efforts having been
rewarded by a success which has been and Is
quite satisfactory to him who Is most inter-
ested.
Feeling competent to stand at least one
more boycott by people who have never been
friendly, we welcome the fray, and hope to
be at the finish.
Let the Seaboard Air Line now proceed to
do It's worst
In the past sufficient number OF friends
have always stood to the Press and Banner In
the hours when danger was threatened. and
they will hardly desert us now.
While each aud all may exercise the right
to straighten us out on occasion. yet when
outsiders come In and propose to do us up
they will be with US.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
Amos b. Morse's Locals.

Read this list OF canned vegetables and then
send down to Morae's or call through phone
No. ID for what you fancy. String beans, early
June peas, corn, baked beans with tomato
sauce. okra and tomatoes, asparagus. oKra:
Or this for canned meats and fish. Chipped
beef one.half and one pound cans. Corned
beef one-half and one pound cans. tripe,
vienna sausage. lunch tongue, potted tongue
and ham. Salmon, lobster, shrimp, crao ana
sardines. Also cheese: macaroni. big hominy,
late, candles, crackers dates. prunes. ralsins,
and pickles. We Keep q fuIl line of relisher
and saucer. Royal and Iurkeas salad dressing.
Olive, oil, horse radish and mustard, celery,
salt, tomato catsup, &c. So
Anice lot OF fresh olives In various size bot
ties always on hand.
The celebrated "Richey" butter received
only twice week-Tuesdays and Fridays
quantity limited. Try one cake OF IL and you
will want another. .'.
New Orleans and Florida syrups. Mpsca-
vado molaases, Monogram vinegar. Best
sugar, cured hams, shoulders and breakfast
bacon, fresh and sweet, (all except the vine
gar) O..
Seed oats, bran and bran and shorts just In.
The list gets too long to tell of everything
good 10 eat Garden seed, shoes, ploWs, sad
dies, clothing, &c. Come and see US and we
will show you any and everything with pleas
ure.
Don't forget "Red Ham" snd"Long Cotton"
tobacco.
Seed and eating Irish potatoes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
Two Deaths and a Marriage.

Since our Issue Of last Wednesday, one FAM
lily has celebrated the happiest event that
comes to as, that OF our own marriage, or the
suitable marriage Of those who are nearest
snd dearest to us. The happy event occurred
In the house Of our fellow-citizen. Mr.. A. w.
Jones, where his lovesble and loving daugh-
ter was married to Mr.. McDavid, as worthy
and as deserving young man as we have
among rs.
In the morning OF the same day the house
hold OF ]. Eenry Latimer, were mourning for
the dead husband and father. VINO had Just
closed his earthly career and gone out from
amongst us.
On last Monday, the sad intelligence reached
Abbeville that Mr.. Samuel G. Cason, a men,
Der Of the Abbeville Bar, had died in Colum-
bia, whittier he had gone to serve as clerk in
the House Of Representatives during the
present session.
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Death OF 8. c. CasOn.

Our people we're really sorry to hear OF the
unexpected death Of Samuel G. Cason, last
Monday.
He bad gone to Columbia tc earn something
as clerk OF, the House OF Representatives.
About week ago he was taken sick, and last
Monday he came home in that great sleep
which knows no waking.
The environment makes this death one of
the saddest that we have recorded in many
q day.
Having suffered from Ill health, and having
survived business reverses, he was again In
better health and looking hopefully for the
future. The fidelity Of the loving wife sus-
tanned him In his efforts, and her devotion TO
him excited the deepest sy mpathy ofiour peo-
pie in her sore bereavement. The loss to her
and to her little children is great, and cold is
the heart that is not touched at the contem.
plation OF the calamity that has befallen
those who 80 much need the love and tender
ness OF the husband and father.
Mr.. Cason was a member OF the Abbeville
Bar, and possessed a fine legal mind. In his
Judgment of the law he ranked we'll with bis
brethren and his opinions were much re.
spected by his clients.
He had an even temper, and was seldom
swayed from his equilibrium by the excite
ment Of the hour, or by the ferceness of the
conflict which might have been going on
around him.
For this reason he was often the defender
OF the oppressed, and his courage TO defend
the friendless, regardless Of clamor, was so
often in evidence that 1t might have been
considered trait of his character TO deal
justly in his mind with all men.
In the conduct Of his law business he was
courteous to his fellow-lawy ers, and for the
feelings and rights OF clients and witnesses he
was ever considerate. His demeanor IN all
the walks OF life was that OF the selfrespect
Ing gentleman, yielding due honor TO others,
and demanding the same from those with
whom he had intercourse.
In his heart there was nothing but Kindness
for all, and OF none did he ever speak unkind-
ly. He looked charitably upon the faults Of
others, and was the defender of those who
we're unjustly assailed In his presence.
He was always chaste In his speech, gentle.
manly in his bearing, and kind to all with
whom he associated.
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Col. Dargau's Letter.

The Press and Banner takes pleasure in
presenting the letter OF Col. Dargan. From
1t will be seen that lis letter to the Greenville
News placed him in an erroneous light before
the public. He is not desparado. but q man
Of peace.
1t occurs to rs, that the whole villidcation
and Misrepresentation Of this people comes
from the fact Of their long fcrbearance. II
they had properly resented former insults
and had justly punished the ringleaders OF
all the irritation that has harassed and an.
noyed this people for quarter Of century,
writers !or the press would have had less
grounds for assinating, or lynch1ng. the good
name Of this people. Convinced of this fact,
1t is altogether probable that hereafter quick
and sure punishment will be Inflicted at the
proper time.
We have had much advice by people who
assumed to know our own business better
than we did, but no man, as far as We have
seen, has ever attempted to spportIon the
blame.
No man has ever uttered homily on the
evil Of negroes killing white Democratic
managers Of election.
No sermons on the subject Of negroes way
AoSAnS eoo PouHo highway, duQ bDOOLlnS ID.
offensive white men as they were going home,
has been delivered.
But the number Of supercilious lectures
which have been delivered to US on the sub.
jeot OF lynchings, will never be known TO the
general public.
II we had defended ourselves twenty-five
years ago those who would now assassinate
our good name would have less excuse for
their action.
We are pleased with the tone and spirit OF
Mr.. Dargan's letter. It will be useless for
him, however, to lecture rs on the subject of
lynching. II he chooses to warn negroes Of
the evil OF waylaying the public highways
and shooting travellers, he may do some
good.
II he should admonish white men against
the danger of arming negroes for the sole pur.
pose o! shooting white men at our elections
be may prevent riots and bloodshed.
But this people. 1t seems to us, will not be
longer insulted and shot, without resenting
the offence.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
Wednesday, Feb. Is, 1899.
About Building Mills.

Numerically speaking, about one half or
more Of the mills that have been built In this
State within the last few years have not been
abundantly successful, while the other half
have brought about results, which have been
more or less satisft ctory.
The value of tho presence of q mill to the
community is not to be questioned.
The building Of a cotton mill is hazardous
business for the stockholders.
AS far as we are informed, very few of the
mills. which are built independent OF North.
ern cooperation, have been very successful,
while some have gone into other hands, and
others are now In conditions which are not
satisfactory.
The Northern" mills in this section, we
believe, vithout exception, are doing well.
The Northern stockholders Of the Southern
mills as rule, are the best and most skillful
mill men In the country. They know good
machinery, they know when 1t is properly
run, and they know how to manage the sales
OF the goods. They visit the mills in which
they are interested, and after careful exami.
nation, give the necessary In Information as to
how the local men may run the machinery to
the best advantage.
Look at the Southern mills that have sought
to 60 it alone, without the cooperation OF
Northern mill men, and you will be satisfied
OF the correctness of what we say.
Without exception the mills which are
owned and governed by experienced North.
ern mill men, are in fine condition, while
the same healthful condition is not
true Of all the Southern mills.
II local stockholders and the local officers
will follow the directions Of the Northern
mill men, there is little doubt Of ultimate
success. But under the most favorable cir
cumatances stockholders should not expect a
dividend under from three to five years from
the time dirt is broken.
The idea that "smsll industries" can be es-
tablished with any certainty of success is
not to be entertained. 1t requires greater
ability to run little pinhook business than
is needed to run great establishment.
Southern people make the mistake Of build
ing cheap houses. Northern mill men do not
invest money Is cheap houses.
Maybe you would like an expression Of our
opinion as to the value of the Abbeville Cot
ton Mill stock. We would not exchange
our holdings for any other stock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15

The finest lot Of soap ever seen In Abbeyille
at Milford & DuPre's.
Try our famous elder flower soap for the
bath. Milford & DuPre.
DR.. Hills headache powder never fails. For
sale by Milford & DuPre.
Milford's neuralgia powder has no equal.
No cure, no pay. Milford DuPre.
DR.. Neuffer's lung balm has no equal for Its
purpose. For sale by Milford & DuPre.
Milford & DuPre handles the best malt ex-
tract on the market.
For promptness and politeness go to Mil
ford e. DuPre.
When In need Of doctor phone Milford &
DuPre, who will see that you get him at once.
We make prescriptions a speciality, and do
not allow them to stay any longer than II
takes to put them up. Milford e. DuPre.
All goods delivered at your house at once.
Milford 6 DuPre.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
The COIdest Weather,

We have had the coolest spell OF weather
The mercury, 1t is reported, registered at on e
time ten degrees below zero, point never
reached before in this section.
Snow fell to the depth of six inches. 1t fell
on frozen ground, and the wind carried in
great clouds the snow from exposed places
and the feathery flakes filled the air. even az
ter the snow storm had passed.
UP TO last night, but little Of 1t had melted.
In our town there were but few cases OF suf-
fering that needed relief from the charitable.
One or two supernumerary tramps were near.
ly frozen.
Owing to the cold religious services In our
churches were suspended on Sunday, and for
the same reason our business houses did little
on Monday and yesterday.
The cotton mill people were in good shape,
and but little Inconvenience was felt there.
President Bailey furnished wood to the few
who were In need.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15

See c. P. Hammond about putting in hot
water:
Get a pound OF nice letter paper and forty.
eight envelopes to match all for 20 cents at
Harrison & Games.
Pitts carminative syrup gives relief to the
bowels when nausealed. Try bottle from
Harrison & Game.
II you want 10 find old Mikey o. Harry
come down to Pressy's old stand. you will
find him there. Don't forget the place.
We carry all grades, colors and styles Of
writing paper and envelopes. Box paper 8,
10, Is, 20, 25, 35 and so cents box.
Harrison Game.
Go to ]. r. Glenn, when yon want fresh
groceries, tomatoes, corn, pickles. sardines,
salmOns. crackers. Oat flakes chocolate, teas,
coffee. grits, rice, hams. Something extra
nice In n. o Syrnp ps. potatoes, cabbage. dried
fruit &C.. to arrive this week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15

G. p Hammond can connect your cooking
stove and supply you with hot water.
C.P. Hammond carries full line Of kitchen
sinks, basins, etc.
R. G. Wilson has Just received his new stock
Of goods. Call and see him.
New spring goods at Haddon's.
New goods Just received by r. G. Wilson.
Ten cases new spring shoes just in at Had
dons.
60 to R. G. Wilson for good tea and coffee.
All grades and branches of smoking tobac.
co are found at Harrison Games drug store
The latest smoking tobacco on the market.
Try package at 10 cents-Klondike Mixture.
Harrison & Game.
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What Say You to This I?

Last Wednesday afternoon between two
and three O'Clock the copy Of a brief which
made sixty-hve printed pages, was put into
the hands of the printers In the Press and
Banner office. By eleven o'clock that night
all the type was set, and part OF the brief was
printed. Next morning the job was easily
finished end put in the EXPRESS office in time
to take the train going to the customer in The
low country. For briefs we charge only sixty
cents page. Few offices are better equipped
with presses and types, and none have better
or more willing printers.
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Locals j. r, Glenn.

Acidututed Gelatine, any flavor or color, at
J. r. Glenn's.
and Javanese roasted coffee. A good green
coffee 10c at Glenn's.
Salmon Steak. Fresh Sardines Corn, To.
mates, Chopped Beef, Pickles, &C, at Glenn's.
Try barrel Glenn's best patent flour.
J. R. Glenn still has his fine Plmouth Rock
The freeze does not stop them from laying.
Can furnish eggs for setting anytime. A few
pullets and roosters for sale.
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Estate Of Mary s. Gillian, Decd
Notice Of Settlement and Appli-
cation for Final Discharge.

rTAKE NOTICE that on the 10th day OF
l. March, 1899, will rander a final account
OF my actings and doiugs AZ Admin istrator D.
b. n. OF the Estate OF Mary y. Gillian, deceased,
IN the office Of Judge Of Probate for Abbeville
County at 10 o'clock a. M, and on the same
day will apply for a final disharge from my
trust as such.
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for payment OF or
before that day. proven and authenticated or
be forever barred. HUGH K. AIKEN,
Feb. ~, 1890. Administrator.
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w. ID. arksdRle's Locals.

P. R.. c. o. o. K. Glenwo,d, Ribbon Cane
New n, O.. Ga, syrup, and Muscovado molas
ses and syrups. Good and cheap this season
Come and get your oil cans filled here, OF
get II by barrel.
Come and see the plows. stocks. extra han
dies, brides, gearing, etc
Fish-whlte 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. Barksdole.
Feb. 7, 1899.
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AguinaldO Runs Away with q Bod.
GuRrd.

Manila, Feb. lS.-Aguinaldo las retreated
to PaIo eleven miles north with his body
guard of thousand Flipinos. who fired upon
our men last night on the outposts, but did
no BARN.
The success of the past week has not dimin
ished the vigilance of American troops.
Guards are posted on all roads leading ont OF
the city, TO prevent sympathiZers OF the in
the rear. Septries are ordered to allow none
but Englishmen to pass. Even natives OF
Caloocan are turned back. American and
Euglish visitors are obliged to drive their
own carriages.
A hundred and seventy-four natives who
left Iloilo before the news Of fighting around
Manila reached there, were arrested here and
are still aboard the ships.
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High Praise From a High Source.

High Praise From High Source.
Newspaperdom, Of New York, Of January
26th, was pleased to speak thus OF the Press
and Banner:
took charge OF the Abbeville Is. Co Press
and Banner. These four decades be has been
owner and editor. Few publishers In bis Sec
tion have been a greater success, or built up 9
newspaper OF more commanding influence"
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II you want TO exchange cotton mill stock
for one or more mules, call at the Press and
Banner office.
If you have no sewerage you had better see
c. Z. Hammond at once.
JERSEY BULL FOR SALE-Three years old.
Apply at this office.
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Mr.. ]. E. SlRRENE is at the Cotton Mill In
charge OF the construction OF the new work
now going on at the mill.
Ifyou wanta good cigar get one from Speed.
Syrup hypophosphites compound 50 cents a
bottle at Speeds.
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Remember we carry full line of school
books and other supplies. Milford DuPre.
For driving out dull bilious feeling,
strengthening the appetite and increasing the
capacity OF the body for work. Milford's syr.
up hypophosphites Ia a golden remedy. Sold
only by Milford DuPre.
Milford DuPre can beat the world on fine
cigars.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15

One person in every three has weak lungs.
Use DR.. Neuffer's lung tonic In Time For sale
at Speeds.
Plenty Of velvet candy fresh at Speeds.
Speed has the incest line Of toilet goods In
town.
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To the absent defendants, W. NJ. MCGEE and
]. n. MCGEE: ~
TAKE NOTICE; that the summons, OF which
the foregoing is copy, and the complaint In
this action are on file In the Office Of the CLERK
of the Court Of Common Pleas for Abbeville
County. q
WIN. N. GRAYDON.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Abbeville, g. c., Jan. 8. 1899. t
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Fresh candy in any quantity you want at
Milford & DuPre's Drug Store.
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Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

COUNTY OF ABBEY lbLc'
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
A. 8. Hawes and G. w. Cade, as Administra-
tors Of Guilford Cade, Deceased, Plain
tiffs. against sallIe J. Cowap, ct. al, De-
fendants.-RelieE.
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made in the above stated case. will offer 70
sale at public outcry at Abbville Court House,
8. c., on salesday in MARCH, 1899. with
In the legal hours of sale, the following de-
scribed property, situate in said State and
County to-wit: All that tract or parcel OF
land, containing
Three Hundred and Seventy-Five
(375) Acres,
more or less, bounded by lands Of j. 8. Britt,
J. H. Morrah, 8. P. Morrah and others.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
WALTER L. MILLER,
Feb. l3, 1890. Master.
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Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina,

COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
- -. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
James W. Tolbert, Assignee, Plaintiff, against
: Mary l.. Hadley. Observation-Disclosures.
by VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made in the above stated case, will offer for
sale at public outcry at Abbeville G. H., 8. e.,
on sALEsDAY IN MARCH, 1899. within
the legal hours of sale, the following describ-
ed property, situate In said State and County
to wit: All that tract Or parcel of land Sit
uate, lying and being in the town OF McCor'
mick, 8. c., and known as lots No. and
in Block j., Abbeville County, In the State
aforesaid, containing
80 by 100 feet, each Fronting Pine
Street, 80 IT,; each Running
Back 100 f., to Alley.
TERMS OF sALE-CAsH. Purchaser to
pay Tor papers.
Fob "a 1899. Master.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, lss.
County Of Abbeville.
I, Benz. 8. Baruwell, Cashier OF the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
Bepj g. Barnwell, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this llth
day Of February, 1899.
Correct-Attest:
W;SoEk ! M4I&T SÐ' Directors.
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ABBEYILLE LUMBER YARD.
DEATH OF J, n, LATIMER,

Mr.. w. 8. Cothran has bought the lumber
business OF the late j. II. Latimer, and will
conduct the same at the old stand. Mr.. Goth.
business and will now push IL for all 1t is
worth, carrying at all times complete stock
OF all goods In this line.
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CIV. Hammond & Co. have established 6
branch of their business in the city Of Green
wood. Mr.. Gaines Hammond will be ir
charge.