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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
Election of Judges.

The Greenville News speaks of the election
OF Judges by the people, and our recollection
Of that article is, that paper favors a change,
taking the choosing of Judges from the Cen
eral Assembly. and Investing the power In the
hands OF the people
For various reasons this newspaper believes
the present system should be continued. The
members OF the Legislature are made up
largely Of lawyers, and they are better pre-.
pared to select good lawyer, or good Judge,
than layman would be. The present pro-
vision for rotating the judges Is good, and the
term OF four years Is long enough.
The Master and the Magistrates In the diff.
ferent Counties should be. as now, appointed
by the Governor, with the. advice and consent
OF the Senate. Or, 1t seems so to us.
The provision by which the Auditor is ap-
pointed by the Goyerno seems well. But II
may be, after all, more a matter of sentiment
than anything else, 70 let the law stand
Where there is not some good reason to
change law 1t would seem we'll enough to
let 1t stand. Too many changes in the law
has demoralizing effect.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
Veterans at Their Best.

Sitting at one side Of the hall at the school
house last Wednesday the old soldiers pre-
sented a subject for study, and suggested
thoughts OF the thrilling scenes through
which they had passed They fought bravely
and nobly without questioning the right or
the wrong Of the contest. Their only object
was to obey the call to duty, and in doing SO
they shed lustre on American arms and up
held American valor. And did II in such
way as to reflect halo Of glory on the home
OF their nativity. They were all shaved,
dressed in neat, but not expensive clothing.
Their behavior during the day was without
fault. They are good citizens today, even as
they were brave soldiers in The war. The sad
dest Of all facts is the smallness OF their num-
ber. 1t has been estimated that there now
survive in AbbeVille County not over 250 OF
all the vast number OF men who shouldered
arms in the sixties-being only about one In
ten OF those who fought for Southern rights.
In December, 1916. company Of about one
hundred men, enlisted for the war In Mexico,
and marched away along the public roads.
They didn't travel then as our soldiers
do today, In Pullman palace cars. OF
this number Mr.. John Wilkinson, of White
Hall, says about twenty returned. Some OF
the others were killed in battle, but by far the
greater number succumbed to the dangers
and exposures of the camp. Since the forma-
ton Of Green wood County. Mr.. Wilkerson is
no longer in Abbeville County. Mr.. Spruell,
OF Long Cane, is the only survivor of the Mex
lean war now living in Abbeville County.
Mr. Alexander Turner and Mr.. Steven Ell
more, OF Greenwood, and Mr.. ]. ]. Martin, Of
Atlanta, Ca, complete the list Of living Mex
ican from this county, as far as we are in.
formed. Their days OF activity are past, and
they are only lingering awhile longer on the
shores OF Time. The Confederate veterans
are with us in greater numbers, but they are
far out on the western slope, and may be call
ed hence at any time. Many OF them are In
needy circumstances, and It seems pity that
all the needy are not paid pension.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
=. The Veterans.

The Veterans heard some good speeches at
the School house last Wednesday. Com
mander Lyon of the Aboeville Regiment, call
ed the meeting to order. Adjutant w. 4.
Templeton read the roll. Chaplain ]. Lowrie
Wilson said prayer.
The Commander in suitable remarks intro
duced the various speakers, namely: Gen.
c. I. Walker, Gen. Thos. w. Carwile, and
Gen. Hemphill. Gen. Walker, among other
things, referred to the unfairness OF the
historical school books. He said that to have
q correct history was Of vital Importance.
That Impressions on school children were
lasting. The North has long tried to excite
public sentiment against the South. and gain
ed but little headway until they put their
poison In the school books. The work OF
generation then did the work.
Gen. Carwile made some pleasant personal
"reminiscences in which he or our people were
actors and made a most pleasant talk for
few minutes.
General Hemphill spoke in more than Dis
usual interesting manner, and entertained
his audience in his inimitable way. He
like General Walker, believed in school
books which were fair to all, while presenting
the facts in their true sight He had been
working for years to have justice done TO The
Confederate soldier, and 1t was astonishing tc
him that the sons of veterans would permit
injustice to their patriotic fathers.
When the speaking had been finished, the
veterans were asked 20 one OF MIR. Wilders
new store rooms, where a good dinner hao
been set for all. The Daughters OF the Con
federacy did this, and the veterans never had
q better dinner.
The speakers were provided with carriage
and a carriage had been ordered especially fol
MIR. John Wilkerson. the only veteran of the
Mexican war, who was present, but the
carriage or the order miscarried, and Col. j.
T. Robertson had the honor OF having the
Mexican veteran ride with him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
The Effect OF the War In China.

We see the gloomiest speculations as to the
effect OF the war in China. Some believe
that the bottom will drop out of the whole
cotton business from the grower Of the staple
TO the weaver of the cloth. Some are alarm
ed for fear of the acquisition of Chinese terri
tory which can produce cotton as a result OF
conquest would develope the cultivation OF
cotton which would come in competition
with our cotton. That competition having
the effect Of reducing the price OF cotton be.
low price at which 1t could be grown IN
this country. 1t Is certain that the price O.
cotton and the price OF cloth do not CORE.
spond with each other. Cloth is low, and
cotton is high. With the Chinese trade cut
off other markets will have to be sought for
the product OF the loom.
The Chinese war may result to the damage
OF both planter and spinner. But we must
look forward hopefully, and strive to ward of
the evil which threatens.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
A Suggestion.

While II is true that the subje ect OF calling
on the state for aid to the Charleston Expo
sition has been suggested, yet we would sug-
gest that Charleston make no such request.
l. There is today better feeling in the
country toward the city than has existed for
years. ANY proposition TO tax the country
people at present for the benefit OF Charleston
will certainly be resisted, and will surely
create antagonisms or ill-teeling. Even II
Charleston should succeed in getting the ap-
preparation the antagonisms would counter
balance the benefit.
@ We trust that our Charleston friends may
not attempt TO palm off on US any old gag
about Charleston's big show benetitting this
part of the State. Before they do that, they
Will please tell us how much Macon, Chatta'
nooga, Augusta, Savannah and Abbeville
were benefited by the Atlanta Exposition.
3. Instead OF beneftting Abbeville, the At
lanta Exposition cost this county perhaps
$4,000. II 500 persons went there. and their
average expenditure was $40 the sum would
be made up.
4. II the overflow benefits Of the Atlanta
Exposition failed to reach Abbeville, which Is
distant 1876 miles, how much greater EXposi'
tion must Charleston have to extend its over
flow benefits 10 Abbevslle, 235 miles distant
5. 1t is to be hoped that no such TOM
foolery as benefit 10 the State" will be
urged as a reason for making State appro-
prlation for Charleston. The simplest minded
creature on earth might see through plea as
thin as that
6. This newspaper wants to be friendly TO
Charleston and 1t wants TO be friendly to the
Exposition, but we are dead against taxing
this struggling people 10 further build up
city, which already owns so large per cent
of the wealth OF the State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
The Campaign.

Thus far the campaign seems to be progress
Ing very satisfactorily to at least three OF the
candidates, namely Gary, Hoyt, McSweeney.
We put them down alphabetically. Each one
seems confident of a favorable result. and We
know OF no one who can dispute the assump-
tion with any degree of assurance as 10 the
drift of the current. While many have a
preference for various reasons. yet as mat.
ter OF fact. the State will lose nothing which.
ever way 1t goes. The preference for any one
ofthe men above the others is based largely
on sentiment. and when there is nothing
more substantial than sentiment on which
to base preference the danger cannot be
great. The State is safe at all events, and the
voter need lose no sleep, let the result be as
1t may. -ssss..,.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
Free Cuba.

An election is 10 be had in Cuba November
Is, to adopt Constitution by which the island
is to be governed. The United States I'm
poses conditions on the island not to form
political or other obligations to foreign gov
ernments, by which debts may be incurred
Alliances, offensive and defensive, may moi
be entered into. The Constitution 1s to be
mod eled after our standards. The island will
not be sent adrift, so that patriots may organ
ize another war.
The fact is, the island will be absolutely free
when it becomes part OF this political body
The interests Of the island will be best SUBJ
served by the wiping out of the tariff duties
between the island and the rest OF the Union
And 1t would be worse than foolish for the
United States to abandon the island to he,
fate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
CharIestOn's Water Supply.

Charleston Is just now exercised on the SUBJ
ject Of water supply for the city. We learn
that out of one hundred cisterns or wells re-
Gently examined at random, forty-four were
reported to contain water unsuitable for
drinking purposes Water is not only un-
healthy. but the supply is inadequate.
OF course this condition must be changed
before the people are invited to 60 to the Ex-
position.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
For Clerk OF Court.

We are authorized to announce w. K.
BULLOCK for reelection to the office OF
Clerk OF the Court for Abbeville County, sub.
] ect to the action of Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce JOHN f.
BRADLEY as a candidate for Clerk of
the Court, subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic party.
/ respectfully announce myself a candidate
for Clerk OF Court, subject to the action OF
Democratic primary. j. L. PERRIN.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25

The Bowman will case which was to have
been heard In the Probate Court yesterday,
was postponed until August 18th.
We are often asked why 1t is our drinks at
the soda fountain are better than they get
elsewhere. Our answer is, we use the finest
crushed fruits and juices that money can bug,
and we know our business.
Yours to please,
s- Milford's Drug Store. Phone 107.
Slipper sale. Broken lots and odd sizes.
All this seasons goods at price. Call and see
them, at Haddon's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
For Supervisor.

We are authorized to announce G. n.
NICKLES as q candidate for County Super
visor, subject TO action of the Democratic
primary.
respectfully announce myself candidate
for County Supervisor, subject TO the action
of the Democratic primary,
We are authorized to announce DAVID
GILLIAN as q cand idate for County Super.
visor, subject to the acN1p Of the Democratic
primary.
We are authorized u announce CAPT.
JOHN LYON as a candidate for reelection To
the office OF County Supervisor, subject TO
the action OF the Democratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
SCHEDULE OF CAMPAIGN.
The Places and Dates when the PeO.
nIe NAV See Their Candidates.

pie May See Their Candidates.
The County Democratic Executive Commit
Tee met in the Office OF Col. +. b. Gary. The
committee arranged a schedule for the county
campaign meeting as follows:
Mccormick, Tuesday. August 14th.
Wellington, Wednesday. August 18th.
Mt. Carmel, Thursday, August 10Th.
Lowndesville, Friday, August 18th.
Antreville. Wednesday, August I'D.
Due West. Thursday, August 23d.
A5beville, Saturday, August 25th.
committee OF three. consisting Of Messra
J. b. Holloway, w. N. Graydon and John f
Bradley, was appointed 10 pro rata the assess.
ment Of twenty dollars, levied by the State
Democratic Executive Committee, and not
less than twenty five dollars for county cam
paign purposes.
Capt. ]. B. Holloway was elected vice-chalr.
man of the County Executive Committee
with whom the pledges of the candidates will
be filed on or before August l4th
Candidates for Magistrate will be nominal.
ed by primary Election.
Resolved that these transactions be publish.
ed in the county papers.
John A. Robinson, F. B. Gary,
Secretary. Chairman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
HOME AGAIN.
After An Absence of Many Years Mr.
George II. SOndley Returns.

Mr.. George B. Sondley, native OF this city,
but who has been a resident of Georgia for
twenty.nine years, came to town yesterday,
looking over the scenes OF his youth. Since
he left Abbeville he has been back once-n
1883. He says few persons knew him On the
street, and there were great many that be
did not know. Abbeville has grown much
since be left US. Mr.. Sondley is In good
health with promises OF many years more of
activity are IN store for him. He and his wife
are guests at Mr.. Haddon's elegant home on
Main Ltreet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
For superintendent of Education.

We are authorized to announce H. Z.
BONNER rs q candidate for County Superin.
tendent OF Education, subject to action OF the
Democratic primaries.
GILBERT as a candidate for reelection 10 the
Office OF Superintendent of Education, SUBJ
ject to the action OF the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce w. A
LANIER rs a candidate for County Super
intendent Of Education, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
NEW HOME.
A Prosperous Citizen Is Building {
Handsome Dwelling.

Mr.. JOHN A. HARRIS has torn down his
own home-the old Noble homestead. The
eagles-when the eaglets are old enough To
fy-tear away their nests from the cliffs of
the mountains and thus force the young
eagles to 60 out into the world, and be OF the
world. Not so with Mr.. Harris. He tears
away the old home that he may build a
newer, larger, and more beautiful home.
which will present greater attractions and
grander mansions for the pretty daughters
and handsome sons that are developing Into
a charming womanhood and a noble man.
hood. Mr.. Harris's new home will be COM
fort and pleasure 10 all the household as
well as an ornament TO the town.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
The CampaIgners.

On Saturday, August IL, the State Cam.
paigners are expected to speak in Abbeville.
We notice that Newberry is talking of enter.
tanning the candidates. Cannot Abbeville
give them all hearty welcome and the best
hospitality in the world? The time is short.
Make arrangements.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
Additional Prizes.

Rev. Mr.. McKinnon, brood mare and colt
Dexter" received first prize.
Mr. J. l.. Hill, mare and colt, Jimmie
Stark" prize.
Mr.. Jim Clinkscales brood mare and colt
under one year old, blue ribbon.
Mr.. Jim Clinkscales, chestnut sorrel hlly,
under one year old, blue ribbon.
&, Mr. VIM. Mckenzie, mule colt, one year old,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
For Congress.

{ I am a candidate for Congress from the
Third District, subject to the primary cleo
ton. E. E. WERNER.
&C. T. Wyche Is hereby announced as q can.
dfdate for Congress from the Third District,
subject to the action OF the Democratic pri-
mary.
y I hereby announce that will be in the race
for Congress in the coming election In August
from the Third District, and will abide the
teeult OF said primary election.
NJ A. C. LATIMER.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
For the Les,sla,ure.

!. III For the LeRislature.
Tie solicitation OF friends. l announce
|paSself asa candidate for House OF Repn1Sen.i
tE1txdA OF next General Assembly n ~
& 1 s e 2, e W. b. PARK1t
{; 4 hereby announce myself as candi Nate Nf
the House pf Representatives. subject 70 the
Spempcratic primaries. ~. 3. MCGEE.
swears anthortzed To announce HON. M. P.
aDERRUHh as o candidate for reelection to
the Hohse,of Representatives, subject to the
tacttQH6 the Democsatic primary.
9WSNals Xushorize Ito announce ]. c.
LoMAXias candidate for seat in the
House Of Representatives, subject to action
OF the Democratic primary. ,
1--WE are authorized to announce ]. 3.
GRAVESaasf& caudidate for seat ir the
House oflRopresen talivea, subject TO the
action OF the Democratic primary.
Themsny friends OF MELVIN J. ASHLEY
hereby knnounce him candidate for ~the
Houee oil. Representatives, subject TO the eac-
ton OF the Democratic primary election.
= We authorized to announce Hon. J. b.
HOLLOWAY as candidate for seat In the
House .of Representatives, subject 10 the
action of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce ]. D. CAR.
VILE as candidate for the House OF Repre-
sen tatives, subject 10 the action Of the Demo-
cratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
For Sheriff.

respectfully announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff, subject TO the action OF the Dem.
ocratic primary. B. J. MARTIN.
We are authorized to announce WIN, l..
MILLER. SR., as u caudidatefor Sheriff. sub
Ject TO the action Of the Democratic primary.
for Sheriff. subject 10 the action OF the Demo
cratic primary. J. K. KENNEDY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
For Auditor.

We are authorized to announce r. E. cox
as candidate for Auditor, subject TO the
action of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce T. p. MILL
FORD as candidate for the Office of County
Auditor, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25

Greatly appreciating the generous support
of the public In the past, / again respectfully
offer for reelection as County Treasurer, sub
ject TO the action OF Democratic primary.
J. ]. r. BLAKE, JR.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
FROM INDIAN TERRITORY,
A Son OF Abbeville Returns 10 His
Old Home. .ss.

Mr.. June Haddon, who, twenty years aro.
was well known on our streets, has been AWAY
since the stirring days Of '76, when he wore
red shirt and did his full share in redeem Ing
the State from the hands of the negro and the
allen. Hampton had no more courageous or
more devoted follower than June Haddon,
For fourteen years he has been teaching a
public school for Indians, and he gave most
interesting talk OF these people of whom our
people know SO little.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25

J. S. TIL has murdered the profits on his
goods and Is selling Al cost until August 10Th
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25

A fresh lot of American Preserving powder
and liquid, just IN at Speed Drug Company.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
For Solicitor.

z We are authorized TO announced JULIUS
Bolicitor OF the Eighth Circuit, subject 10 the
Democratic Primary. - ~
We ara authorized to aupoGEsa sJs.A.
MOONEY, ESQ.,, as q candidate for S6S
70 the action; Of the Democratt& -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
HE DIDN'T SAY 1T.
Capt. Jack Perrin is a Staunch Sup
porter OF Bryan.

Editor Press and Banner:
In your editorial Of last week you published
the Views Of several men about town on
National politics. One was from young man
who took an active part In the Spanish war;
The impression has gotten out that was the
young man alluded to. would appreciate 1t
II you will publish In this weeks paper that
was not the one referred to.
J. l.. Perrin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
Robbed.

S. 1. Till is robbing himself OF all the profits
for you during this cost sale. until Aug, 10th.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25
CANDIDATES..
For Magistrate.

LYON as candidate for Magistrate, subject TO
action Of Democratic primary in Abbevllle
township.
We are authorized to announce NJ. f.
HOLLINGSWORTH as candidate for Magis-
trate, subject to action Of Democratic primary
In Abbeville township.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-25

:. |. TIL finds 1t is cheaper to move money
thaG goods SO he Is selling out at and below
t.usI for the next Is days
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-04-11
eGRONE BROS.' SPECIALS.

GRONE BROS. SPEOIAL
White and colored shirts for little fell
lows to fit boy at the age Of q to- nv
Don't trouble making your night
shirts, you buy them read made with
or without collar, plain or trimmed at
SOC, 75e and 81.
Do not wait till tomorrow,
It may bring sorrow
II you miss buying one of our Easter
Neckties.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-04-11

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