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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-08-21

Don't let the children get into
loose habits of reading. Keep them
well supplied with good books and
literature, but select such as will be
instructive as we'll as entertaining. A
child will acquire a taste for good
literature just as easily as for bad if
he IS started right.-Mrs. Henry
Wallace.
"Is that the animal from which
you extract milk?'' asked the city
girl as she pointed her parasol at d
meek looking steer in an adjoining
field.
"Yessum," replied the honest far
mer as he refectively sucked a
straw.
Which is the animal from which
you extract butter?" she asked
Exchange.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-08-21

Gods way is always to teach the
many through a few-one among a
thousand. The world is too hurried
and worried to listen to Gods voice.
Multitudes of people do not know
what life means, or what manner of
being God is, or what His gracious
purpose toward us, Such men need
an interpreter to discern Gods will
and interpret it to them-One who
leads a gOodly life. who will take
tine to be holy, who waits upon God
quietly hour after hour, and allows
bis great thoughts to filter down into
us life until he is fairly saturated
Win them. Such a one, coming forth
from his closet with the dew of hea-
ven upon his soul, will have a mes
sage from God. Such d minister will
not Preach dull sermons nor ransack
Tie newspapers for themes. He will
not serve up stale dishes of science
or sociology, but give his people the
good, sweet bread of the gospel, milk
lor the babes and strong meat for
Tie giants. aS they may be able to
Dear 1t Rev. H. w. Pope.
id,J1 il not d mere passive virtue ;
takes positive courage to trust in
0'd, whom We cannot see, while ev-
aJtLnE that we can see looks dis
"uraglng 1t is easy enough to have
tAtn when there Is no reason for
Uou9tlng but it is a hard matter to
'sS' IN faith when sight and sense
give only cause for fear and doubt.
'et' II We cannot easily have faith,
vt need to have faith with an effort.
Ii Tine Of darkness and peril
rust in the Lord with all thine
heart.
anu lean not upon thine own I'M
deN.anding
al thy ways acknowledge Him,
anu ne shall direct,thy paths"
whatever brings US nearer to God
A rs into the sphere of ineffa-
s reward. such as ''eye hath not
WI, neither "a heard, nor hath it
1'5i'l into the heart of man to con-
I've Whatever separates US from
I'm brings Us into that sphere of
-'L''Ution into which we cannot
WA lar. where the selfish and the
-'5-e>N find those of their own order
~" klnd-Dr. Reuen Thomas.
'Nere Is no place in the valley of
>p'ndency from which one may
see the very mountain topsNf
~'pe II one will but look up. \
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Next United states Senator.

We notice somespeculation as to who will
be Senator McLaurin's successor.
Senator MoLaurin's SHINING, we believe,
consisted in adhereing to Bryan's expressed
opinion that the Paris treaty Of peace should
be ratified.
This newspaper agress with Bryan In that
opinion, though differing from him in other
matters. Senator MoLaurin, we presume,
voted for the ratification from conviction. At
any rate he did not favor throwing away the
valuable islands which we had acquired. He
did hot wantthe Government to dishonor the
soldiers who won such glorious victory. He
took the proper view Of the whole situation,
and. voted for the right regardless OF what his
political enemies thought
Believing that McLaurin acted bravely and
rightly in the ratification OF the Paris treaty,
this newspaper expects to support him against
the field In the next election. We know very
little as 70 his strength, or his popularity, but
we believe that majority Of the people favor
expansion. and that they will stand to the
man who has the courage to vote for the right.
and face the unjust olamor which was raised
against him At the time. Expansion Ia good
democratic doctrine. The Democrats have
annexed all the territory which this country
has acquired, except Alaska and the islands
which we took from Spain. There is neither
sense nor reason in Democrats throwing away
the best work Of the Republicans. and even II
Bryan was elected he would not favor so fool
ish q proposition.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Let Us Have Facts.

. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian of
last week. among other things. says:
"The whiskey men we know did not vote
for Hoyt."
The construction OF the sentence leaves
some doubt as to what was meant. If the
Presbyterian meant to say that 1.-THE whiskey
men of his acquaintance did not vote for
Hoyt," the significance Of the remark Is very
limited.
If however, the Presbyterian meant to say
that "he knew the whiskey men did not vote
for Hoyt," then the expression has wide
meaning, and is q misleading statement, as
far as this town is concerned.
We do not know of our own knowledge, how
any man voted in the recent primary, and
could not make oath 10 any mans vote, but 1t
is q matter OF current talk here that many
men who opposed the dispensary and favored
license voted for Hoyt.
II there is q prohibitionist in this town we
have not heard OF the fact, and have heard
the name of no gentleman In this town used
in connection with that party.
We believe 1t is susceptible Of proof that
Hoyts vote was made up almost exclusively
OF men who were either anti Tillmanites or
were in favor OF anything wherein there
might be a possibility Of doing away with the
dispensary. and inaugursting license sys-
tenn, or even for giving an opportunity for
blind tigers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
R. M. HADDON.
l., w. Whites Locals.

Have you seen those novelties In Prlnts NJ
Whites? If not. 60 to see them al once
No need for Percales when you can gel such
beautiful Prints at one half the price.
A few prices which show that goods are
cheap
| Good Prints at cents yard.
Unbleached Sheeting, yard Wide, cents
Bleached Homespun at cents.
Brown Drilling at Id cents.
Bed Ticks at 6 to 20 cents yard.
Outings at cents. -
Heaviest Outings and choicest styles al III
cents. The same price they were SOLO al
when cotton was four cents pound.
Our line OF Black Dress Goods cannot be
excelled. Serges Henriettas and Brllllan.
tines, We are Offering an all.wool Cheviot
Serge. as Inches wide, at 50 cents. These
goods at the price cannot be matched In the
city.
A cordial invitation to all the Men and
Rows in the County Is hereby given to exam.
Inc our Clothing and Furnishing Goods De-
partment. II you want suit or anything
else in the way OF wearing apparel, we can
certainly please you. Our stock OF shirts and
Underwear Is large and prices are right
We keep constantly on hand full stock OF
the Hamilton. Brown Company's Mems. La.
dies, Boys, Misses and Children's Shoes.
No shoes In the country are more celebrated
for style, fit and real worth. II you once buy
them, you will always want them.
In addition to Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes,
Hats Crockery and Carpets, we always carry
u complete line of Groceries of ell kinds.
Now is the season for cheese and macaroni.
Try our blended tea at 50 cents pound. and
our roasted coffee mt ID cents. They are good
values.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Call at our store and examine our stock.
I A.. II. S. DAY,
AGENT FOR McCALL'S PATTERNS.

Ladies' Union Suits. First ship
ment just received at Haddon's.
Haddon's Milltnery-direc from New York
1.-The latest ideas for fall and winter.
It will pay you. II you. have millinery
dress goods, shoes or winter wraps to buy,
call or send to Haddon's. y
Kid Gloves. All the new winter shades at
Haddon's. =. 20, -. y,s.,i''
f. Fur Collarettes at Haddon's.
Rainy Day Skirts. 52-inch cloth for rainy
day skirts, at Haddon's.
Silence Cloth. 52-inch white silence cloth
for dining tables, at Haddon's. :.
'Isit economy to spend your money for g
cheap shoe, when you can 60 to Haddons ana
get good one by paying trifie more?
A Fast Black stockinglis what every moth;
er wants for her boys and girls. you'll nno
them at Haddon's. ~ ...
Tbe'best is the cheapest. You will invarla'
bly, find that every article sold and recon-
mended by Haddon will give satisfaction.
Ladies' Union Suits. First shipment just
received at Haddon's ....
The latest in corsets. Straight front or mil;
itary corset the new thing. All Nos. Second
lot just received, at Haddon's
The rush of the season will be to get .t6s the
new shades In 52.ipch Veultlan and Broau
cloths. All shades at Haddon's.
Black Dress Fabrlques. Many new and el.
egant designs may now be seen at Haddon's
Evening Wear. What shall get for eve.
ming dress? Go or send to Haddon's.
Footwear for children is a hard question to
solve. II you're willing to pay for quality 60
to Haddons.
A well.dressed lady don't look well with n
bad-fitting shoe. II you're not afraid TO risk
a trI1e more In price, buy your shoes at Had
don's.
A Fast Black stocking is what every
mother wants for her boys and girls.
You'll find them at HaddOn's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
GOebel's Assassin.

James Howard at Frankfort has been founo
guilty OF the murder OF Governor Goebel Of
Kentucky. This occurred last Wednesday,
and the convict has since been sentenced to
be hanged December 7. Whether Howard ls
guilty or not we do not know, but since the
Legislature appropriated $4,000 for the con-
viction of Goebels assassin we have not had
the slightest doubt that somebody would be
convicted. With hundred thousand dollars
as a reward for evidence we believe 1t poss1-
BILE to bring about conviction Of somebody
II not Of anybody. There ia always the right
sort OF person to be used as the subject OF
vengeance. and 100000 is calculated to bring
out the necessary facts. y
Howard may or may not be guilty. We are
not at all surprised, howevever, whether
guilty or innocent. The evidence upon
which he was convicted may have warranted
con viction. We know nothing OF the wilt
nesses, and are not prepared TO express an
opinion to their credibility.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03

We have nothing but the very best medi
cine that money can buy on our prescription
case, and make speciality OF filling doctors
prescriptions just as they are written. Mil
ford's Drug Store. Phone lO7.
The latest! The latestl! The latest !!
where? At Milford's Drug Store, OF course.
i,ooki Look!! Look 2! Look where? At
MiIford's, of course. Phone l07.
NV soda foudtain ia still running on full
time. stop by and get drink. Milford's
Drug Store. Phone lO7.
Call up Phone lU7 and get what You want in
the drug line-delivered at your home quick
iy. MIlford's Drug Store. Phone l07.
All the leading Magazines will be found at
DuPre's Book Store.
A. M. Hill & Sons will receive car load OF
the celebrated Studebaker wagons this week.
They are the leading wagon OF the world.
They Will be all sizes to suit the farmers.
Call at DuPre's Book store and examine his
stock whether you buy or not.
If YOU need q pair OF trousers, see what
Hail X Anderson has TO say this week
AN. Hill Il Sons will receive car load Of
the celebrated Studebaker wagons This week.
They are the leading wagon OF the world.
They will be all sizes to suit the farmers.
M arrive this week at Haddon's: l case
,uhite Indir Iinons, ! case staple notions,
case Androscogan bleached homespun, Lease
millinery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Threatened Riot.

A few days ago negro killed white man
in Georgetown. The slayer WAS placed in
Jail. A great multitude OF negroes assem-.
bled about the jail In threatening manner.
The Governor was asked TO send troops,
when companies from Columbia volun teered
to 60. A company won't from Charleston
with cannon, gatling gun and arms. A com.
pany from Sumter responded promptly
Quiet was preserved. In Georgetown, the
negroes are greatly in the majority. The
promptness OF the Governor and the Adju.
tant General, and the readiness Of the militia
were notable, and showed the efficiency and
patriotism of-all. ... .. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
FROM GALVESTON.
An Interesting Letter from a Former
- AbbeyiIle Lady. ',l'.l

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An Interesting Letter from a Former
y AbbeyiIle Lady.
Editor Press and Banner Co.. IA u
Thinking perhaps letter from an Abbe-
Vile family in the storm swept city Of Gall
publication OF same in your valuable paper.
i. Galveston, Texas, Sept q, 1900.
God our lives have been spared In most
miraculous manner. On the night Of the
storm our house and everything we possessed
with q fine horse and mule, together with
entire crop was washed away and entirely
orchard and were only saved by clinging TO
the trees through the long dismal night In
water up 70 our necks. ..'.-
condition, suffering from brain fever and in
his unconscious condition raves about the
awful storm and the loss Of everything we
possessed which was the accumulation. OF
life time. We are now in deep distress and
totally without the necessaries OF life with q
dark future before us. ~ -
Anything you or our Abbeville friends can
send us viii be most thankfully appreciated.
Your loving mother,
Anna L. Murray.
The subject of this letter is William NJ.
Murray, who married Miss Anna L. Rutledge,
daughter of the late p. 8. Rutledge, OF this
city, who with his family moved to Calves.
ton about three years ago. He has large
family dependant upon him and in the above
condition is unable to do anything towards
support.
confederate war. being Lieutenant In com.
pany A, 1st s. g.. Regiment, serving through
the entire war, and now bears seven wounds
upon his body which for many years have
greatly impaired his health. He is now 90
years Of age land from the recent shock will
scarcely ever be alb to do much for his fami-
ly should his life de spared.
Any contributions can be left at the Express
Office with Mr.. G. V. Hammond, or at either
the Press and Banner or Medium office.
A Friend.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Getting at Facts.

1t seems, even II knowing prohibitionists
should decline to accept places on the con-
force, that there is at least fair
prospect of making witnesses out Of the
Smart Alecks who published during the
campaign what they knew OF the liquor trat-
fc. ..'. -
Even II these gentlemen should decline to
take positions as constables they can yet be
OF great service in pointing out violators OF
the dispensary law. Their published state
ments, II sworn to, would put the constables
on track of many violators OF the whiskey
law.
While We do not claim to have great In
fluence with the Governor, yet we think he
will not disregard the suggestion that Smart
Alecks who testified so freely in the campaign
should now be allowed to testify under oath.
Let him re-organize the force first. Let these
witnesses prove their charge OF ineffici.
ency. and then let the Governor put on con-
stables who will make witnesses out such
prohibitIonists as are we'll informed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
The Big Trust.

The miners in Pennsylvania have been
offered an increase In wages Of ten per cent,
but they have refused to return to work,
The price OF coal has been raised In conse-
quence of the strike. and up to the present
time we have not seen that MIR. Bryan has
had anything to say about the effect OF the
Labor Union Trust that compels the users OF
coal to pay more for it. Coal is as necessary
10 the comfort OF the people as any other COM
modify, but our great leader seems not TO be
fighting trusts that vote. A hundred and
fifty thousand votes properly distributed
might have powerful influence in electing a
President, and 1t would be impolitic to
antagonist the hand that casts 30 many bal
lots. The President OF the: Labor Union
seems to have the authority Of military
commander or the power of despot, and
those under him must obey without word or
question. -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
The PhiliDDfuea.

In view OF the near approach Of the election
it seems that Aguinaldo, or his emissaries,
would like to have an influence in deciding
who shall be president.
In our opinion the Government at Wash.
ington had better send hundred thousand
soldiers to the islands, or any number, greater
or smaller, that may be needed to put q
quietus on any Tagalog interference in be-.
half OF Mr.. Bryan.
II Mckinley would send enough troops TO
quell the insurrection, the insurrectionists
would hardly have the impudence to try and
interfere with American elections
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Warehouse.

It seems that Abbeville is to have ware
house. Capt John Lyon is at the head Of the
movement, and 1t seems that success Will
crown his efforts. II he succeeds In building
the warehouse he will be public benefactor,
and his success will no doub bt pay the stock
holders fair profit.
It's proposed to build $1,000 warehouse.
Mr. John II. Blake heads the list with sub.
soription OF 81 900; ]. l.. Mcmillan takes S4oo;
w. d. Barksdale, SSUO; DR.. Harrison, $ooo;
Hon. w. H. Parker, $500; and others of whose
names we have not heard.
Only about 81 500 remains to be subscribed.
The success of the enterprise may be set down
as fact 1t is TO be located on the tracks OF
one fthe railroads. as the stockholders and
circumstances may direct. Capt. Lyon will
have charge Oft.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Our Sentiment.

The Spsrtanburg Herald having Expressed
our own sentiments on the Chinese problem
better than we could do, we cut It's editlonal
ont with the intention of reproducing 1t In
these columns. The Hypocrisy and cruelty
with which we treat Cinnamon in prolitical
way, while pretending to be anxious about
the souf OF the heather Chinese, is too appar-
ent to need comment. The State declares
Chinamsn unfit to sleep on our shores, or to
land In thu country, aud yet the Church says
that he is good enough TO 60 tc heaven when
he dies. II 81, Peter should issue an edict
against Cinnamon entering the gates OF the
celestial city-after the manner OF American
exclusion Iaws-why should we bother our
selves about the Chinaman, religlously or
politically7
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
GOOD FOR ANTREVILLE.

Some College Students that Have
Gone from the AntrevilIe High
School.
Antrevile High School has turned out the
students to different colleges:
WINTHROP COLLEGE.
Miss Nell Wakefield.
CLEMSON COLLEGE.
S. A. Wakefield.
Norris Wakefield.
Kile Crowther.
Fred Crowther.
ERsKINE COLLEGE.
Arthur Irwin.
Charlie Crowther.
WILLIAMSON COLLEGE.
Miss Helen Keaton.
Miss Cora Keaton.
AsHEvILLE COLLEGE.
Miss Mamie Knox.
Miss Ada Hall.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Cheerful Outlook.

We see statements In the newspapers that
this State will be called upon to contribute to
the National campaign fund. Politicians will
take notice thereof and come up to the scratch
with their money. Gentlemen who eat DEM
ocratio plums can afford to give something to
insure the success of the Democratic nominee
for President.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Cotton and Cotton Seed.

, The high prices which have been paid for
sotton and cotton seed during the last week
has induced much Of the crops to come to
market. During the week the prices have
varied but little. One Day the price was
fraction below ten cents, but as rule II has
ranged at ten or fraction higher. Yester.
day 10 Lie was paid.
Cotton seed has been selling during the
week at p7 cents per bushel of thirty pounds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1900.
Common Business Sense.

The Anderson Mail Is disposed to act like the
traditional dog in the manger. AZ tne eIeo'
tion in November the people wiz yone 90 on 90
proposition to amend the constitution 80 as
10 allow Charleston, Columbts Florence, ROCK
Hill and Georgetown to bond themselves oe'
yond the cons stiutional limit OF per cent;
have ask ed for the amendment. AS the adop-
tion OF the amendment Will aHect tnem, ana
affect them alone, 1t Is hard to see any reason
for any opposition 10 the amendment by the
Anderson Mail.
Even after the amendment is passed. as we
trust and believe II will be, there can be no
Increase OF the bonded Indebtedness of any
one of those cities without the consent OF lts
citizens. They know their needs better than
the Anderson Mail does. Take the case OF
Columbia, for instance. This city is hamper
ed and retarded In its growth by the lack Of
erage system by bonding itself. But the pres
ent Institutional Limitation keeps the city
from adding to It's bonded Indebtedness. YET
1t is generally believed that the installation
OF q good sewerage system In this city will 80
greatly expedite its growth that the taxation
on new property will take care OF the addl-
tional Indebtedness.
Common business sense impels Columbia to
ask for the opportunity to further bond her-
self.-Columbia Record.
The Press and Banner is not convinced that
the proposed constitutional amendment
should be passed. The present Indebtedness
w
allow further confiscation OF the citizens
property for public uses may have whole
.rs6me lesson In teaching public spirited citi-
zens in other towns the necessity for careful
consideration before involving their towns In
unnecessary debt. ~ r..
Out Of perhaps hundred elections for the
increase Of public debt we presume that not
five such efforts have failed. A proposition to
vote away the citizens money always goes.
II there be such great need Of sewerage sys.
TENS some other means can be found TO get II,
without altering the constitution 70 suit each
different locality. ~ ~ .8,{,
Neighbor. you will excuse ns. We shall not
vote for your extra constitutional tax, though
If that proposition goes like other PROPOSE
tions to tax cities, You win be q bigger winner
than you were In the recent primary. If this
bigger tax proposition should carry 1t will be
but a short time until other communities
Yould-ha0e to submit to the same increase OF
taxation. #f.
The present constitutional Limitation Is the
only safeguard that we have for our property.
Break that down and few public spirited
citizens would lead the mob to our utter ruin.
1t matters not how foolish the proposition, an
effort to increase the taxes never fails. Those
who by industry, economy or Inheritance
possess little money deserve some protec-
tion q. the hands Of the law.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Didn't Get the Nomination.

Mr.. p. b. Carwile was In town last Monday.
He is the first man in the history OF the
County who received a majority OF the votes,
but failed to get nomination. In this in
stance four OF the candidates for the Legisla-
ture received majority of the votes while
there were only three places 10 be filled. MIR.
Carwile is q good man, and the people are
lust. This being true he may yet be happy.
He is young now, and will not be old at the
next election.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03
Good Things to Vote Against.

Both the proposed constitutional amend
ments. One proposes to allow certain cities
to increase taxation. The other Is intended
to turn over the low lands on our streams
TO public officers with power to embarrass the
owners by debt which they may neither
want or be able TO pay. AS a rule the owners
OF land are able to take care OF II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-03

We are still in the lead on cigars. Our
" adeline" can't be beat. Every body smokes
Madeline" If you haven't tried one, do SO
at once. Milford's Drug Store. Phone lO7.
Next TO the National and gold money is the
speed Drug Co., the place TO get what you
want and get II right. Phone IS.