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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-13
TWO "snooKYn STORIES.
4 Crash That Broke Nothing and 2
Vanished Dinner.

When SpirituAlism was comparatively
new and we were youngsters, we used tc
hear delightful spooky stories about mys'
terious actions Of furniture and things
which one never seems to hear nowadays.
remember one about some people who
had guests invited to grand dinner. The
table was spread with all the dishes, but
the meal had not yet been served. The
family had great store Of beautiful glass
and china, and it was all on the table.
For moment the servants wsro oil out Of
the dining room, and just at that moment
all the people in the rcst Of the house
heard deafening crash OF faNtng dishes.
From the dining room there came the
sound Of glassware prectpitated upon the
floor and crushing into Fragments and In
the midst Of the roar Of this wreck there
rose to the terrified ears Of the host and
hostess the high, clear note Of the Hnaah-
ing of much thin china.
Everybody in the house-family, guests,
servants-rushed to the dining room door
at the same moment, expecting to see
nothing less than the table overthrown
and every precious dish on 1t broken. And
what did they beholdp The table set In
perfect order, with not q thing on it dis
turbed. What had made the awful crash!
Nobody ever knew. Not dish was even
nicked in that house that day. The spirits,
80 the story ran to us, had just made q
terrible ghostly crash for the fun Of 1t and
the alarm of the household.
I remember that this story impressed
me great deal more than it would have
impressed me If the dishes had really been
found smashed, though 1t could have been
proved that no human being had been in
the room at the time. had never before
heard of a ghost that was crash and
nothing more. I fancy the astonishment
Of those alleged people was not greater
than that of a friend Of mine over an cpl.
sode not at all similar. This gentleman d
wife and daughter were out shopping one
afternoon, and he reached home ahead Of
them. So far from feeling grieved and
outraged at not finding them there to
make him welcome, he set to work pleas.
antly to give them surprise by getting
them their supper. He hadn't much In
the house, but he set out what he had and
placed on each Of three plates nice lot OF
sardines and then went out to make them
tea. He got 1t made and came back and
looked at his table in astonishment Hi
supper was gonel The plates were there
just where he had placed them, but they
were as clean as when he put them on.
He knew that there was not another hu.
man being in the house. What sprite had
waited away those sardinesp
This Is true story. There was not an
other human being in the house, but tho
gentleman owned two delightful cocker
spaniels, and they were in the house. Who
can doubt that, as they licked the plates
which had contained the sardines, they
had said to themselves: "Go to. We will
make it unnecessary for our dear master
to wash these platesP"-Boston Tran.
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Printing the Minutes.

The job OF printing. the Minutes Of Synod
for i've years has been given to Mr.. Hugh
Wilson of Abbeville. This insures good
printing and prompt work. II the Clerk VIII
hurry up little we ought to get the Minutes
by December llth.-Associhte Reformed Pref-
byterian.
We thank our good friend, the Presbyter.
ian, for his good words In reference to the
printing. but, owing to the amount OF work
no in the Press and Banner office, we hope
that he may not urge the clerk too much in
the matter Of furnishing the copy promptly.
Every hour OF delay counts with US when Ne
are az hard pressed as we now are. clerk
that takes bis time on the Minutes suits us.
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@R FoLED A PLOT.
Now Nine. Albeni Frustrated 0
Scheme to Hiss Her.

Scheme to Hiss Her.
"Onoe upon time, when Nine. Alpona
was at Trieste" writes Henry G. Lahee In
Famous Singers Of Today" "she was
informed of the existence of plot to htsa
her of the stage. Having ascertained the
names of her detractors and where they
were to be found, she donned male attire,
10 which her short hair and robust figure
helped to complete her disguise, and went
to the cafe at which the conspirators met.
Here she found them in full consultation,
and taking seat at table she listened
TO their conversation for time. After
awhile she addressed the leader, saying:
II hear that you intend to play trick
upon some one. ] am very fond Of lit-
tie practical joke myself and should be
glad If you would allow me to join you
on this occasion"
"'With pleasure was the reply. we
intend to hiss An opera singer of the stage
this evening"
'Indeedl And Of what is she guilty.
"'Oh, nothing, except that, being an
italian, abe has sung in Munich and Vi
emma to German audiences, and we think
she ought to receive some castigation fol
her unpatriotic conduct
"'I agree with you, and now please tell
me what I am to do
"'Take this whistle said the leader.
AT signal to be given at the conclusion
of the air sung by Rosina the noise will
begin, and you will have to join in
at shall be very glad to do 80, said
the singer and put the whistle In he1
pocket.
"In the evening the house wns packed
every seat was occupied-and the au
dience warmly applauded the opening
numbers of the opera. In due course
Nine. Alboni appeared, and at the point
at which she was about to address hen
tutor few Of the conspirators began te
make disturbance, not waiting for the
signal.
without showing any concern, Nine
Alboni walked down to the footlights
and, holding up the whistle, which Wal
hung to her neck by ribbon, she e1
claimed: Gentlemen, are you not little
before your timer thought we were not
to commence whistling until had sung
the dir.
"For q moment a deathly stiffness pre-
vailed; then suddenly the house broke In
to thunders Of applause, which was Led By
the conspirators themselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-13
George Washington's Cherry Tree.

George Washington and his hatchet were
immortalized and made famous forever by
the cherry tree which he cut down with his
little axe, and the lie which he would not
tell, No matter what success his historian
may have had along the line OF fiction, 1t is
stated as a fact that George Washington
couldn't tell a lie.
The association long ago of truthfulness
and cherry trees may have SO Inspired the
nursery folk that they have gone into the
cherry business as a speciality. even at thi
remote date. The remembrance Of Georges
axe and his honest COD fession, may have led
a majority OF the Americans of this day TO
believe that the nurseryman who produces
cherry trees had the same sterling quality for
which George was distinguished.
The eagerness with which pretty women OF
this country accept the most ilusive promises
about cherry trees can only be accounted for
on the assum ption that they believe nursery
men to be like George Washipgton-unable
to tell a lie. II this were not true, can any
man who walks the face ofth- earth, explain
how a nurserymun can give s2i9 for the sale
of sl2 worth OF cherry trees Except on the
ground OF belief that nurserymen could not
tell lie. and are immensely rich and are po.
sessed of the desire 10 dispense beneiactions.
we do not see how any living creature could
be led into such an easy trap. or the desire
of good and honest women TO secure an
an agency at an outlay OF sl2. in cherry trees,
whereby they can earn S240, we are reminded
of what the Confederate soldier said OF some
Of the women in the nelghborhood where
they were camping: aye gods, how we men
can fool the women"
This community. has suffered from another
scheme. AS we understand, certain news.
paper offered employment for twelve montha
months at 500 month, or $40, for a club OF %
subscribers TO his paper. Owing 10 the gull
liability OF this people and the Innocence OF
we'll meaning agents. four such clubs were
made up In Abbevllle. and at least one man
explained at the post office that he did not
subscribe for 1t. He made the impression
that he was ashamed 10 be seen taking 1t out
OF the post office.
But, like measles and mumps. whoop.
ing cough and chicken poH. these Illus
sive schemes run their course, and for
lack OF material TO work on they disappear,
and the fact that they once existed is men,
ory. These schemes 60 we know where. We
are equally ignorant OF the fate that
awaits the nurseryman and the newspaper
that resorts to any scheme whereby limo.
cent and hopeful people are induced TO part
with their money. We are surprised that
the post Office authorities do not Investigate
such transparent schemes as would entail
loss and disappointment to honest and
worthy people who may be led to part with
their money by delusive promises OF illusive
gains.
This newspaper has been flooded with
advertisements for agents for schemes which
we think are not in reality what they seem =,
but we cannot publish them.
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We are All Right.

The mud hole at Dendy's bridge is still In
place. and stands as an often impossible bar
rier between our farmers and Greenwood. II
we can just keep Greenwood off OF our terri
tory at Dendy's bridge we are safe for all the
cotton that Is grown In the neighborhood OF
that famous old bridge that has guarded our
interests SO long. II Dendy's bridge was
taken away, and good road was made to a
high bridge across that stream in the same
neighborhood we might lose considerable
trade. Just now the people down there can't
get away. They are ours, no matter how low
our cotton market may be.
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Fine PeOnle In 1889.

My lady was as reckless as my lord and
ratified the dicebox and shufaed the cards
from dusk till morning, going home with
ruined fortunes in her sedan chair when
workmen were going home from lathe and
loom to breakfast. Family diamonds and
Jewels and plate were staked when the
guineas were exhausted, and when these
possessions had gone farms and estates
were sacrificed. The amusements, too, OF
wealthy people were Of coarse and cruel
description. Rat worrying, cockfghting
and badger batting were favorite diver
sions. Prizefghting was regarded as es'
sential to keep up the courage Of English
men.-Chambers Journal.
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LITTLE RIVER.
Good Things from the Banks "f the
Flowing Siream-VisItOrs Coming
and Going.


Flowing Siream-VisItOrs Coming
and Going.
Lowndsville, Nov. IL, 1901.
Some OF our people went to Abbeyille Mon.
day, being interested In the w. F. Kenneday
Mr.. D. Z. Barnes and Miss Lille Huckabee
went to Abbevilie yesterday, week ago.
There were others of our citizens went 10
to Anderson Monday to attend the show;
Mrs. ]. Hart Bask q went to Aooevllle MOI
day 10 be on hand at the marriage OF her
neice, Miss Bessie Edwards. on the fol'oWlng
Wednesday.
had not befoIe been the case for some time
II rained for several hours, but 80 very SLOW.
ly that the ground was dampened only little
u MIR. Ell. Baskin and family Of Lincoln Co.,
Ga, were over for a few days the first OF last
week among relatives and friends.
Mai. and Mrs. r. w. r. Nance went 10 40,
beville Tuesday. where they remained ~
after the Gam6rel- Edwards marriage which
they attended.
Tuesday.
derson the first Of last week.
Hon. W. D. Mann OF Antreville was over
mingling with our people on Tuesday.
DR. J. B. Britt of Widemans was here @ Npeo; Wed,
that night at the home Of his brother.in-law,
Mr., Il. B. Clln nkscale, In 1.-The Fork
Messers w. W, Thomson and Mr.. h. b.
Mosley attended the Walter Main show al
Mr. NJ. A. Wilson OF Butto Co., Ga, one Of
the legatees OF the legatees OF ihe w. +; Ken
nedy estate, came here more than week ago,
to look after his Interests, he returned 10 MS
home on Friday, accompanied oy his Fon.
Mr.. Lawton Wilson, who has made bis home
here for the past year, at the home OF his un-
Gle. Mr. w. l. Kennedy.
For once the direction In Grler's Almanac
to look for frost, 9Th. 7th. and Sth was verlhed:
A very light frost was several times reported
TO have been seen in the country, but our
first town frost for the season was seen on the
above mentioned dates. Peas. potatoes and
cotton can do nothing more this year.
Capt. II. j. Roberts OF Mccormick came up
Friday, and did some surveying on saturday
for DR.. J. B. Moseley.
Mr. r. E. Moseley OF Anderson. came down
Saturday morning and returned yesterday.
Mr., Eugene Clinkscales and family and
Miss Josie Gin kscales went over 10 Lawrence
County Saturday to visit the family OF Mr.
John ID. Sullivan, brothe -ln-laW Vi tue hfs'
and last named. ,
Friday night some Of the light fingered
gentry" entered an clubhouse OF Mr.. sam
Mccullough, living on the Kay place ana
took there from about lGOO lbs. OF seeo cotton.
From laat report he had no clue Whatever
as to the thief or thieves.
Mr.. Jas. Clinkscales. of Little River, was
up here on business, Saturday.
On the 9th Inst. another Oh @ OIL our cltlZens,
80 said, is TO step off OF the platform of single
blessedness In TO matrimony. More OF this
Miss Eula May Kay came home from the
Carolina Female College, as her eyesight be-
came affected and sue cou'd no longer persue
her studies.
Mrs j. b. Nance Of Monterey, came up last
Saturday. and has since been with the family
of her father.in-law. Maj. F. w. Il. Nsnce.
Troupe.
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New Furniture.

Since the recent destruction Of their entire
stock of furniture by fire, Mess. McDill & Ly'
on have filled their store with all kinds OF
furniture and other attractive goods. which
they are offering at low prices. They Invite
you to come and inspect their nice stock.
when they will be sure to give cordial well
come, and when you will be almost certain
TO be pleased with their goods. The size Of
their advertisement is Indicative OF the size
Of the bargains which you Will receive.
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The Charleston Exposition Is to be opened
with prayer. The first thing pybody knows,
somebody will be wanting to open circus
with prayer. When we have religious expo
sitions and pious circuses, Gabriel might just
as we'll announce the beginning Of the mil
lepnium.
We always knew that some good thing
would come out of Charleston. But we never
dreamed that the Big Indian Show was to be
turned into a religious crusade. .HTruly'
Charleston is waking up. .-..''.'.'
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The Walter l.. Main Circus.

Last Thursday the Walter L. Main Circus
gave OF their best performances In Abbe-
VILE and that is equivalent to say that be
gave the best OF all the performances. The
crowd was immense. The tent was full.
Everybody was delighted. The men con-
nected with the show from top to bottom,
won the good will OF our people. They were
polite, gentiemanly. and obligIng in the first
degree.
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Neath Of Captain j. A. Mooney.

GreenVlTTe. 5. C., NOV. U I5Ol
Capt. ]. A. Mooney, died at bis residence 10
this city at 7:3O O'Clock. His death was sud
den and shock TO the entire city. To-day
he was in accustomed health, and appeared
active and vigorous. He spent the day In his
office. This afternoon at 6 o'clock he grew
sick suddenly and was compelled 10 ride
home in a carriage. He gradual y grew worse
and worse and at 7:30 p. m. breathed his last.
A wife and four children, Maude, William,
Joseph A. and H. Mills Mooney, survive him.
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Bows Shoes! We have a
fine line of boys and chill
dren's shoes. Call and see
them. P. Rosenberg & Co.
l.. IT. & T. NJ. MilIer's Locals.

Call and see our Cntfee's. Just received 1resh
lot at Is, 20, 25, and IS cents.
Fresh butter, eggs and cheese on Ice all lne
time.
Our o. and o. tea Is the very best for Ice
tea.
We sell Arm and Hammer soda at cents
pound.
Our stock ofgroceries is the very best, ana
We deliver promptly In any part ol tne CITY.
Fresh lot Of Hclnz's pickle Just rec'd.
We sell - gallon of the very best vinegarand
nice jrg for 40 CTS.
Buy Deering mower 10 cut your pea nay.
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Glass and putty at living prices at Milford's
drug store.
There is nothing but the very best e1trac
money will buy used In our syrups. Pure
fruit Juices and fruit. Give us call. The
Speed Drug Co.
Call and see our large line Of clothing, shoes
and hats. p. Rosenberg & Co.
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Cruelty 10 Horses.

It ia no unreasonable expectations that ere
many years have passed. the use OF binders
bearing reins and cruel bills for horses Will be
given np except for animals whose vicious
temper make IL necessary to employ severe
restraints. Old fashioned notions that most
of these docile and Intelligent servants OF
mankind should be handled with suspicion
and distrust and should be maltreated until
their spirit and courage are broken. are los
Ing ground in this generation az they should
do. In most instances the we'll bred horse
responds generously to kind treatment, and
placed In him. Bookings and barbarities OF
any kind are out Of place in the era OF enlight-
eminent.
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y(utldon's Locals.

ttove vou spen those new arrivals In Ladies
cIu, he's IN ali colors and prices al Haddon's.
A besp,iful line ofcolored velvets for Ladies'
sh r. waists at Haddons.
lust received a new supply OF Percales snd
E,.uneIe,tes f,r Misses and Children's school
dresses at Haddup's.
Do you want bargain In All Wool Dress
Goods In Skirt lengths, call at Haddon's.
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Mexican Funerals.

The Mexicans have queer way Of bury
ing the dead. The corpse Is tightly wrap
ped in century plant mating and placed
in coffin hired for about q shilling. One
or two natives, as the case may be, place
the coffin on their heads and go at trot
to the grave, where tho body Is inferred,
and the coffin is then returned.
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The Continental Plant Co., Kitrell. n. G
offer ali the leading shipping and fancy gar
den varieties OF strawberry plants, (neariy
loo varieties). Their practical 100 page Man
ual tells how to grow all berry fruits with sue
cess and profit. 1t tis free to buyers OF plants
Cure that cold with Milford's Cold and Grip
Tablets. No cure, no pay, Phone lo7 Mill
fords drug store
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Call and see our magn ificient. line OF fine
Christmas goods before II is broken.
Miford's Drug Store.
Call and see our line OF holiday stationary,
G. A. Milford, The Druggist.
We have the most complete and prettiest
line Of perfumery ever seen In this city:
Milford's Drug Store.
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Might Fit the Case.

Peddler-Wouldn't you like some mot
toes for your house, mump It's very cheer
ing to husband to see a nice motto ON
the wall when he comes home
Mrs. De Jagg-You might sell me ons
II you've got one that says Better Late
Than Never. New York Weekly.
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Tho laborers who built the pyramids
did not work under such disadvantages as
have long been attributed to them. Re
cent research shows that they had solid
and tubular drills and lathe tools. The
drills were BOT with jewels and cut ineo
the rocks with keenness and accuracy.
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Good Cotton Mill man.

Mr.. VIM. Swift of the Pearl Yarn Mil IN
Elberton was in town last week to zee the
show. He Ia one of the most successful busi.
ness men in all this section. and ne has
promised to give any possible aid In building
a mill 10 Abbepille. While a mill may not
materialze Just now, 1t may be set down as
certainty that Abbeville will have another
mill at some future day.
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Air In Caves.

Certain caves have been reported az
maintaining uniform temperature, sum-
mer and winter, of 81 degrees F. They
may be said to breathe twice year-in-
haling during the winter and exhslinR
during tho summer.
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Rim NGS

We place a very attrac-
tive line of these goods
at the disposal of shop
pers. 1t has never been
our privilege to offer a
more beautiful and pleas
ing line of Rings lat a
scale of prices, offering
such perfect satisfaction
to the purchaser. We
are proud Of our stock
and pleased to show it.
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Overcoats and Clothing |!
Our line is now full and we
invite you to call and see our
line of Clothing. P. Rosen.
berg & Co.
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TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.
HIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
FROM TUESDAY, OCTOBER
18th UNTIL TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 3lst.
The Rate Of State, County, School
and Special Tax, Including One
Dollar Poll Tax, One Dollar
Gommntatinn TaY.

TN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TO
L raise supplies for The fiscal year com memo.
ing January l, 1901, notice is hereby given
that the office OF County Treasurer Of Abbe-
VILE county will be open for the collection Of
taxes for said flscal year from Tuesday, Octo-
ber 18th, until Tuesday, December Slst, with.
out penalty. Rates per cent OF taxation are
as follows:
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For the man behind the pocket book Hail
& Anderson's overcoat prices are very pleas
Ing.
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The weather is turning cold. Get your glass
and putty from c. A. Milford, The Druggist.
Phone 2U.
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New arrivals in Ladies'
Broad Cloth, Colored Vene-
tian and Dress Flannels at
r, M, Haddon & Co.
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State Of South Carolina,

COUNTY OF ABBEVlLLE.
PROBATE 'URr. ~
P. L. MrCelvey. as Executor OF E.tate Of
Mary J. McCeIvey, deceased, plaintiff,
against Phoebe Sudsbury and others. de-
fendants.-Complaint to Sell Lands 10 Pay
Debts. - ta-s.t
In VIRTUE OF AN ORDER FROM THE
Court OF Probate for Abbeville County, Will
sell at Public Outcry at AbbevilIe Court
House. on saleday In DECEMBER next, for
the payment Of debts, the following describ-
ed real estate belonging TO the estate OF Mary
J. McCelvey. deceased, situate in said slate
and County, to wit: All that tract or parcel ]
land, containing gi.5
Thirty-Five (35) Acres,
more or less, and boupded BY lands Of Es.
tate Of e. A. White. Estate OF w. K. Bradley,
T. G. Baker and p. l.. McCelvey, near the
town Of Mt. Carmel, sc. Il
TERMS-Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers, I
. r. E. HILL, Z
Judge Probate Court. 6
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Heavy Winter Shoes can
be found at P. Rosenberg &
Co.