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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
More Lives than q Cat.

If we are to judge from expressions Of the
anti McLaurIn or Tillman organs land we
use the'word "organ" only because 1t seems
TO be favorite one with the Tillman news
papere)-McLaurin might just as we'll go into
a hole. He has been given knock out drops"
ever so many times, snd still as opportunity
offers he Is knocked out again.
Up to this time we have seen no editorial ut
terance that is worthy TO be termed as reply
to his facts and arguments.
Whenever McLaurin speaks he says some
thing. When his opponents speak, they ut
ter malignity. and cry wolf, wolf; or Repub-
licanism. When McLaurin speaks he appeals
to reason, and speaks to the educated and the
intelligent portion of the people. His oppo-
nents appeal TO prejudice and seemingly rely
for success upon misrepresenting him. When
be and his traducers 60 before the jury, we
may expect true deliverance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
ThanksRivinG.

/; Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving Day. Let
everybody spend the day in a manner suita-
BILE to the occasion, and let all avoid the ex.
cesses.
Religious services will be held In the Asso-
ciate Reformed Presbyterian church at ten
o'clock in the morning.
Gastronomical services will take place later
in the day in the dining rooms of various Cit
izens. If anybody has an excess Of good
things to eat, let him not forget the neigh Dor
who may not be so fortunate A we'll filled
waiter. under a nice cover, ia worth to some
people more than cart load Of precept. A
good dinner is the most eloquent sermon.
Neither classical education nor diploma
from Theological Seminary is necessary to
deliver that kind Of a sermon-a good heart
and liberal hand being the only requisites.
Give TO the Lord sincere and hearty thanks
that you are not as other men, and prove your
sincerity by holding up for the day on your
special enemy. II you can't pray for him
you can at least give him days respite.
You might, in like manner, let your debtor
Off for the day. By taking short rest you
will be able to pursue him more vigorously
next day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
They'll Get IL Open,

Last week we noticed In the News and Con.
rIer that the Great Indian Show was TO be
opened next Sunday with prayer. We now
notice in the same paper that a new tack has
been taken in the matter OF opening the Ex.
position. The ordinary business OF the city
is to be suspended on Monday, December 2.
when all the people will assemble on the
ground, and q united effort will be made to
open the thing. In olden times, II a man
wanted to open a bank he used a crowbar.
Later, or now, he uses dynamite. But when
an Indian Show is to be opened the assistance
and efforts Of all the people Is required. An
Exposition, or Indian Show, is much harder
10 open than the average bank. But We have
no doubt that the Exposition will be opened
II few priests could knock down the great
wallis Of Jericho by the blowing OF rams
horns, surely the united efforts Of the people
Of Charleston will succeed In opening an In.
dian Show.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
w. D. BARKSDALE
OUR COLLEGE CENTRE.
Day Thanksgiving
Dinner Religious Services and
Free Will Observation-Disclosures
sOnaI Items.

Due West, s. c Nov. &c, 1901.
Cards are out here Announcing tne mar
rlage of Miss Mary Pressly and Mr. w. ID. D.
Agnew. The happy event will take place al
Ii a. NJ, on Thanksgiving Day at Tue resi-
dence of the brides mother, Mrs. M. Lois Press.
ly. The prospective bride and groom were
both reared In Due West and come from the
hrst families OF the town. They VIII spend
their tirst days AZ husband anu Wiie in the
Norfolk, Va, where MIR. Agnew IL successfully
engaged In business.
MIR Charles Williams OF the Boston School
Chapel of the Due West Female College Mon
day evening. The audience was charmed
with bis entertainment,
Thanksgiving Day will be observed In Due
West In obedience 10 the proclamation OF the
President of the Uniled States, and OF the
Governor OF South Carolina. Appropriate
services will be held In the A. II. L. Church
at 10 A. NJ. A collection will be taken up aud
causes for which their offerings are given.
The usual Thanksgiving dinners Will follow
In many homes. Those who cannot afford d
turkey vii! be satisfied with less preen-
tude TO Hin who provides SO literally for all
his creatures.
Rev. o. Y. Bonner will preach at Sunny
Slope next Sabuath afternoon, the first Sub
Mrs. G. b Cownn and Mrs. NJ. B. Clinkscales
are working up al interest In the Charleston
Exposition around Due West.
Mrs. +. l.. Reid is expected home from
North Carolina this week.
Mrs A. +. Haddon has sent in beautiful
painting a specimen Of her handiWo TO be
sent to the Exposition al Charleston.
MIR. Joe &. Haddon recently bought one
hundred and five acres OF good land from MIR.
J.. +. Todd at d fair price.
Miss Annie Bowie has charge OF The tele-
phoI this week.
Speer Bonner was at home from PelZer for
Il day or two last week. He IL making pro
gress in his work and is well pleased with
Everything around that thriving manufactur-
Ing town.
Turke, are bringing a good price In Due
West and some are being disposed Of with.
out price.
Arbor Day will be observed In the Due
West public school on Friday afternoon, Dec.
9Th. short Interesting program Is beng
prepared and the public IL Invited 10 be pres
ent and witness The exercises.
The Due West public school would be glad
to have visit from the County Superintend-
ent Of Education. The school IL doing good
work and the teachers would appreciate q
call from the officer having the schools under
his supervision.
Sam Gordon returned from Vandergrift.
Pa, few days ago. He was well pleased
with his work, but the temptation to return
to the Sunny South was too strong for him to
resist
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
Needed Legislation.


Possibly from the best OF motives, some
politicians. however much they may have
been mistaken, purpose to legslate against
the poor white man in the hope of striking at
the interests Of the cotton mills.
While we believe the Legislature should not
shut their eyes to the necessity for legislation
in reference TO the cotton mills, yet we think
the open and manly way would be 10 strike
at the shortcomings OF the cotton mills, and
not seek to do them an Injury by being unjust
to the best interests of the laborlng man and
his children. Legislate directly and squarely
for the cotton mills and do not make cats
paw out of the poor people who seek, In the
sight of God and man, to make an honest
living.
The first thing which demands the atten-
tion Of our Legislators is to know If there is
truth in the thought that the mill authorities
have some kind OF contract trade or under
standing with each other by which the terri
tory is divided ont among the cotton mills to
the injury Of the cotton planters living near.
est TO the local mills.
We do not know II there is such contract,
trade or understanding.
planters living in proximity to the local cot.
ton mills should receive attention.
II there Is no such contract, trade or under.
standing, then the cotton mills deserve vindi.
cation, and the suspicion that such an
engagement exists should be removed.
1t might be ascertained whether Injurious
contracts or conditions exist. The far.
mers are entitled to know II the presence Of q
local mill Is to be detrimental to their inter
ests and charge on those planters who sell
cotton at mill doors, and to the mill itself.
The cotton mills need legislation, and they
need 1t badly. The poor people who are try.
ing TO make living need to be let alone.
If the cotton mills are encouraging vagran.
cy, by allowing idlers to stay on their prem
ises to live on the earnings Of their children,
then hold the mills accountable for allowing
children to support vagrant fathers. Make q
law which will punish vagrancy, at cotton
mills, and punish the mills for allowing chill
dren 10 be imposed upon. But let honest and
industrious people earn bread.
The operatives Of the mills need to be taken
care Of Every mill should be required to
have matron in charge OF the cloak room.
where women and children could arrange
their clothing and change their shoes, II wet.
The mstron should further see to the health
Of the children in not allowing them to leave
the mills improperly clad when the wealth.
er' is cold or wet. Perhaps to mat
tention to the well known laws OF health may
be charged more sickness and death among
mill operatives than TO all other causes com.
bined.
Our lawmakers should see that the off,
GERS OF the mill take as good care OF the
children which have been entrusted to their
supervision as is usual for humane people to
give to the cattle OF the field.
A commission to see that the morality.
health and government OF the operatives Is
cared for is badly needed.
The people need no law which removes the
children OF operatives from the laws which
govern the children Of other people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
| My Wife

And I never have any alterca-
tions, and our neighbors marvel
at our congeniality.
What's the reason for this
blessed state of affaiis? you
ask.
Well, when first our two
throbbing hearts were made
one, we established a sort of o
set of rules which both Of us
have adhered to steadfastly.
But even then differences would
arise. For instance We need
ed a machine. She was in fa-
vor of a Wheeler & Wilson,
No. 8, while I favored another
make. She wanted her way
and I wanted mine.
Did we quarrel? Not a bit
of it we compromised. That's
an agreeable way to settle such
disputes, you know.
Which kind did. we buy ?
H'm-well, we bought the kind
my wife wanted-a Wheeler &
Wilson, No. 8.
Best for all kinds Of sewing.
Ope-third easier. One-third fas-
ter, saves about one day in three.
Sold on easy terms. Try one.
D. BARKSDALE
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
Big line of Shoes just in at
P. Rosenberg & Co., and full
line of Rubbers also.
II. NJ. .Iaddon e. Co.'S Locals.

IL.
The lptc~i ideas In millinery. New shapes
just nnr, shown for the fist time this week at
HadQ, Ms.
The trade Is fast crystalizing, around what's
10 II. the popular shapes ol the season. II
you wish the lutest out in millinery, call at
Haddon's.
Dress fabriques. all the new shades at Had.
dOu's.
Trimmings Is necessary TO complete a dress.
The grrulest assortment at Haddon's.
Jackets and fur cOIlaretis. just opened a
full aud complete line al Haddon's.
Mercen!Z-d cotLOns-a silk finish fabrque
for udies underSkirts and shirt waists, all
colnrs nj HaddunH.
Dress gnods-Special bargains in all wool
dress goods, %, 3j, and 30 cents, NJ Haddons.
Dryton sackinss, 5Oinch all wool cloth,
finished flannel very cheap at Haddons.
New line white and black silk appliques at
Haddon's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
Resigned.

Prof. Renwick Bradley has resigned his
position In the Graded School, to take COM
mission in the PHILIPPINES. MIR. Bradley is to
be congratulated for two reasons:
First-Glorious things are said OF him. Re
port has 1t that he is to marry one Of the
haudsomest as well'as one Of the best young
ladies ID town.
Second-His commission and transportation
to the PHILIPPINES for three years at a fine sal
ary, gives him the educational opportunity
OF q life time.
Mr.. Bradley has served this community
most acceptably for five years as teacher In
the Graded School. His ability and his SER
vices have been acceptable to all. He has
many friends here, who respect and honor
him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
RINGS

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 at a
scale of prices, offering
such perfect satisfaction
to the purchaser: We
are proud of our stock
and pleased to show it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
Visible Support.

A writer In the Laurens County News says
awe have law in Laurens that provides
employment for all who have no visible
means Of support"
The man in this county who tries to cross
Cong Cane at Dendy's bridge has no "visible
support" but he Invariably finds active and
energetic employment in getting out of the
mud.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
Mud Hole.

The Laurens County News brags about hav-
Ing discovered q mud hole in one of the
streets OF Laurens. We have had mud hole
at Dendy's bridge over Long Cane for forty
years, and we have never been proud OF II.
either. 1t would take the whole width OF the
best street in Laurens 10 accommodate our
mud hole. We could spare enough to make a
street in Laurens impossible for great
lengths.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
DIDN'T 90.


Sloan Did Not Accept the Invita-
tiOn to Preach In Augusta Last
Sunday.
Rev. T. w. Sloan and Mrs. Sloan have had a
pretty hard time OF 1t for the last week.
About a week ago their two.year.old son was
overtaken by q very pronounced case OF scar
let fever. and he has been since then very
sick and fretful Their anxiety over the
greatest of all earthly treasures has been
wearing on the parents, but the day of delv-
erance seems in sight The time for which
such fever generally lasts has nearly expired,
and the distressed parents now have cheer
full hope OF q happy issue out of all their
troubles.
When the fever broke out in town last sum
tner the child was hurried off TO Newberry as
q city Of refuge. When the disease had about
run its course in Abbevilie, the child was
brought home, and was 80 carefully guarded
that 1t was scarcely allowed to look over the
front fence, but be took the fever after others
had had q chance at IL, and now other little
children are running trom Master james.
even as he ran from the fever last Sum inner.
1t Is pleasing to note that no deaths have
occurred in this town from the fever. and this
fact gives some assurance that all will be well
with the child, which, except from SYM
pathy and anxiety, we believe is the only
sufferer In town.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27

Water Power is StOck.-In order TO aid
in the establishment OF an electric power
plant at or near Abbsville Mr.. Stells Will
subscribe the water Power at Martins Mill,
and take the same In the capital stock. tfa
When yon need crockery and glassware
call on J. Allen Smith, Jr
Cure that cold with Milford's Cold and Grip
Tablets. No cure, no pay, Phone l07. Mil
ford's drug store.
Men and boys hats and caps OF all kinds
from 25 cents up. Sold by j. Allen Smith, Jr.
See our line of 104 sheeting before you buy.
]. Allen Smith, Jr.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
Thank sgiVing Day.

We the undersigned agree to close our placer
I business on Nov. 2S, 1901-Thanksgivinl
ay.
Amos B Morse,
Hall & Anderson,
w. Joel Smith q Son,
l.. w. White,
Abbevtlle Hdw. Co.,
J. D. Kerr,
LomaX & Roche,
Thompson Bros.
w. A. Templeton.
R. M. Hill,
D. NJ. Kellar,
j. w. Wilkinson.
H. NJ. Tate & Co.,
w. G. Chapman,
L. H. Maxwell.
J. F. Miller,
Us. Cochran,
F. G. DuPre,
L.T.&T. NJ. Miller,
Cobb & McDavid.
Telephone Co.. Sunday Hours.
The Theiling Co.,
L. Alewine,
j. Allen Smith Jr.,
McDill & Lyon,
G. w. Kendall,
Abbeville Fancy Goods & Toy Co,
r. NJ Haddon 4 Co.,
P. Rosenburg q Co.,
J. r. Glenn,
r. M. Haddon & Co.,
]. G. Edwards.
National Bank of Abbeville,
w. d. Barksdale.
Farmers Bank.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27

The anti-McLaurln papers may now jump
on the Junior Senator for securing another
good Democrat a desirable position. 1t seems
that Senator McLaurin has more power to
take care of the boys than every body else in
Washington.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
GONE BACK TO WASHINGTON
After Three Weeks Spent with ReIa'
tiyes Mr.. Foster Kirby Returns.

After spending three weeks with his parents
Mr.. Foster Kirby started on the return Trip lc
Washington yesterday afternoon. He has
fine position in the Government printing OIL
flee, and twice a month renders generous
assistance to your Uncle Samuel In his eiior'
to reduce the surplus In the treasury. II ne
rendered the same service and To the same
extent to the average printing office FOR q le"
days, he would own the establishment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
Heavy Winter Shoes can
be found at P. Rosenberg &
Co.

The weather is turning cold. Get your glass
and putty from C.. a. Milford, The Drugglst
Phone 2T.
Call and see our magni iticient. line OF fine
Chri 8 mas goods before II Is broken.
Milford's Drug Store.
We have the most complete and prettiest
line Of perlumery ever seen in this city.
Milford's Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27

There is to be Good Roads Convention in
Greenville. Delegates from Dendy's bridge,
or more properly speaking, Dendy,s mudhole
are invited to attend.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27

II the Greenville News doesn't mind how
It talks about McLaurin, somebody will hol-
Ter Post Office"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27

Overcoats and Clothing !!
Our line is now full and we
invite you to call and see our
line of Clothing. P, Rosen'
berg & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27

Some Of our esteemed editor brethren see
very little good In their newspaper brethren.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27

For the man behind the pocket book Hall
& Anderson's overcOat prices are very pleas.
Ing.
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COTTON MILL
Stock forSale

l. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC OUTCRI AT
Abbeville Court House, on Saleday in Decem-
ber next, the following described property be-
longing TO the estate OF G. A. Douglass, bank
rupt namely:
One share of the Common Stock Of the cap
itnl OF the Abbeville Cotton Mills.
TERMS-Cash.
w. w. BRADLEY,
Nov. 5, 1901. Trustee.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27

Our prices on every thing to be found In an
ND TO date drug store. The Speed Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27

Talcum powder sc to 25c, at The Speed
Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27

We exchange school books. Speed Drug Co.
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We the undersigned agree to close our places
OF business on Nov. Is, 1901-Thanksgiving
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-02-07
FORT LINCOLN
The Senators From North Dakota Max.
ing an Effort to Complete the
Fortress.
They Ask for S3oo, 900 to Complete the
Fortress and Will Fight For
That Amount.
The Senators Also Agree on the Ap
pointment Of Officers Now in
the Philippines.

Washington, Feb. 6.-There will evi-
dently be. few appointments distributed
among applicants for army commissions
in the northwestern states. The presi-
dent and secretary. of war expressed a
desire that volunteer officers now serving
in the Philippines be given first consider
alton and to this policy Minnesota,
Dakota and other northwestern delegates
acquiesced. Minnesota now has about a
dozen officers in the~Philippines and the
Dakotas about half dozen.
Senators McCumber and Hansbrough
at the war department decided to recon-
mend the reappointment of Captain
Cogswell Of Grand Forks, now with the
45th regiment in the Philippines and
Lieut.. Smith of Grand Forks, now with
the 37th regiment
The chairman Of the senate military
committee called on the secretary of war
for report as to the advisability of en-
larging Fort Lincoln. Senator Hans
brough has offered an amendment
appropriating $500 900 for improvements
on the fort and the committee desires a
report from the war department before
acting on the amendment.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-02-07
Report on National Guard,

Washington, Feb. 6.-The report by
the secretary of war to congress today
giving the strength of the national guard
in the various states shows that there
are more than $4,000 men available for
militia dutyin the states of Minnesota,
Wisconsin, North and South Dakota.
The report embraces figures received
from the adjutant generals of the vari-
GUS states. In Minnesota the number of
men available for duty is 10000. The
enlisted men in the Minnesota national
guard number 1905 with $50 commits
stoned officers, making the total 2.o56.
South Dakota has eighty-four enlisted
men with four commissioned officers.
There is available for militia service
$4,000 men. In North Dakota the en-
listed men number $40 with sixty-nine
commissioned officers, total $50. The
state has 10000 men available for service
in the militia.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-02-07
Engineer Brosiusz on Leave.


The Baltimore American of Saturday,
Feb. 2, contains tie following with ref
.erence to Engineer Brosius, in charge of
the work on the military post here: -
MIR. Samuel g. Brosius, who was con-
sulting engineer of the water department
during Mayor Masters administration,
and who afterwards secured aposition
in the engi corps, United States
army, is nov stationed at Bismarck, n.
D., in charge Of the construction Of Fort
Idncoln, under the direction Of Colonel
George %. Pond, chief quartermaster.da-
partment ct Dakota. Mr.. Brosius is in
Baltimore On d furlough Of fifteen days.
He gives an interesting account of his
.newsurround ings. The fort he is help
ing TO build is Just across the Missouri
river from the present site of Fort Abra-
ham Lincoln, from which the gallant
Custer went out on his last raid !, and
which resulted ia the massacre Of his en-
tire command, s33s
An especially interesting feature ot
Mr. Brosins story is an account Of IA
talk he recently had with Joe Wolf, an
~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-02-07
South Dakota Matters.

Pierre, Feb. 6.-The house passed the
wolf bounty amendment, which contin-
ues the law. The appropriation bill to
reimburse parties and counties who
contributed funds to the return of the
First regiment from San Francisco is
now a law. The bill to place the clerk
of the supreme court on a salary is caus-
ing stir among the friends of State
Committeeman Crane, who has an ap-
polatment to take effect March l.