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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-07-02

Ths press and the pulpit OF Columbia are
making figures OF themselves by psradins
the wicksdnsas OF tho city before tho people
8pesms Of virtue strike all tho wicked cities
Ike Columbia, Atlanta and New York. At
lants ssts her sieuths On the fallen women.
New York gets sfter the sellers OF drinks and
cigass On Sunday. Columbia makes Q special.
Y Of exhibiting IT. wickedness along the
gambling lines.
A far - Ne have noticed. and ve have read
nsxt 70 nothing on the subject. the term, cr
The sst Of gambling. has not been defined
me Eight being on gambling" No presume
The tony gambling In cotton, bacon or corn
futurss b meant. Church deaoons may gam.
ole In this way and pot up large amounts
and retain their churchly reistiona. But II
shsy stake nickel On craps they are great
dinners and must pay large Communication
iss or else work the streets. Columbia must
b the viekedsss city on earth. and II preach.
srsand pulpit can provo what they aay. then
tbs neW Associate Reformed church in thai
city will perish.
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Death Of Miss Carrie Youus.

LAvoNIA, GA. June Is, 1909.
Miss Carrie Young Of Level Land. b. c..
died here last Saturday. She was waiting her
amt. Mrs. Benson Jones, OF this place. when
ago. Sho has, by her anniabie ways made
many friends among us who mourn her death.
She was, indeed. noble Christian young lady.
While dying With mind perfectly clear she
spoke With assurance OF her safety In Christ
Jesus. Death had no teTrors TO her for Jesus
Vas With her a. she passed !hroush the valley
Of the shadow OF death. With supernatural
strength she praised God for his goodness %
her; spoke OF the great love OF Jesus who
gave himself To die for her, tho inst for the
unjust. Said she was trusting in Him as her
prophet, priest and king. a. her all In all {:
reJoiced In this passage Of Scripture: "Him
that cometh TO me will In no Wise cast out
knoweth what In beat. that he maketh ''ail
things work together for coed for them that
love God" said that she would SOon depart
10 be with Jesus where there would be no
Rick ness, sorrow, and trouble; and exhoried
her friends TO meet her In glory. Her peace
Of soul was, indeed. wonderful. The writer
has seldom seen such perfect composure ol
the pence of God which passeth all under.
standing. Her talk will never be forgotten by
those present.
Her remains we're Inferred In the cemetery
at Little River church. Abbeville County. 3. e.
Not now. but In the coming years.
It may be In the better land.
Wen read the meaning OF our tears,
And then, sometime, we'll understand.
Wen catch the broken threads again.
And finish what We here began.
Heaven will the mysteries explain.
And tren. alb then. we'll undersiand.
J. A. Black.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-07-02
ROADS THAT ARE NEEDED


Henry watterson's Idea II That They H
Local, Not National.
Henry Watterson takes issue with
good roads advocate who insists thas
the general government should have
charge of road making-thxt there
should be national highways built and
maintained at public expense.
The good roads that are needed, says
the Chicago Times Herald, those that
are most needed, in the language Of
Colonel Watterson, are those that ''lead
from the farm to the railroad, the mill.
the factory. the school, the church, the
ferry and the market"
This apt remark of Colonel Watterscn
IL o condensation, simpli6cation, an
absolutely plain presentation Of what is
most wanted in the matter Of good
roads. Garry ont that idea, and what
will be wanting? It will meet the 10
auirements of the farmer; 1t will save
the farming element hundreds Of mil.
lions of dollars every year; twill meet
the expectations of the pleasure seeker;
it will add to the value Of every foot OF
land in the country; it will be Of value
to every merchant and every profession.
al man; it will be q source Of pleasure
and profit to ell classes, in all commu-
mites.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-07-02

Mr. George X. Koester's appointment TO the
Office of internal revenue collector Was mol
confirmed by the Senate, and his com mission
expires on the adjournment OF the Senate
which will take place this week. He will
then resame work on the Daily Record OF Co
lumbia.
We can well uuderstand why men should
have preference for one man over another IN
u race for otrice. but the meanness and vii"
ness OF tn. heart that would rob - man Of his
Job 10 not easily understood. The act of de
priving a man OF his office. without jus
cause. 10 too much like malicious mischief
for which any gentleman should blush. wher
the act Is known.
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1t Ia not with q rush and spring
that we are to reach Christ's character
and attain to perfect saintship; hut
step by step, foot by foot, hand over
hand. We are slowly and often main.
fully 10 mount the ladder that rests on
earth and rises to heaven.
ITO trust God when our warehouses
aud bags are full. and our tables are
spread, Is no hard thing: but TO trust
him when our purses are empty, but o
handful of meal and cruise OF oil left,
and all the ways Of relief stopped
herein lies the wisdom Of Christian
grace"
We need TO guard against sins ol
omission In our home life. We should
make sure that no one In our own
household can ever say to US: II was
hungry-hearted and you gave me no
bread. was thirsty for affection and
you gave me nc drink. ! was q
stranger ut your door and you took ME
not into loves warmth and shelter.
was sick OF the worlds emptiness
vanity and sorrow, and you visited lie
not. / was in prison in my narrow
environment apd you did not come to
me with the com mpaniopship that
craved. Living by my side all these
years, you did not do loves duty to
me-"
Those who would oe happy must
cease to seek happiness and ak only
the privilege of giving. The song will
rise In our hearts when we cease to
live for ourselves and begin to live fol
for the good that we can do.
We often do more good by our sym.
pathy than by eur labors and render
to the world more lasting service by
absence Of jealousy aud reco snition Of
merit than We could ever render by
the straining efforts Of personal am
bition.
will hazard the assertion that no
man ever did or ever will become truly
eloquent without being a constant
reader of the Bible and an admirer OF
the purity and sublimity Of its Ian
guage.
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MONTANA HIGHWAYS.
Recent Laws Provide For Their System
atic improvement.

Reesnt Lava Provide For Thsir System
alto improvement.
The highways of Montana, BY . bill
passed by the state legislature, are
placed in the charge Of the county sur
veycr, and the old Office Of road super
visor, usually held by an inexperienced
man, Is abolished. The act defines the
powers and duties Of county surveyors
and provides for their compensation.
By this act each Of these officers u re-
quired to keep the highways in his
county clear Of obstruction and in good
repair and maintain bridges, to make
all plans and specifications for new
roads and bridges. to report to the coun-
ty commissioners ON all work completed,
and II the work is done according to
the plans, specifications and contract
he Is to draw his vouchers for the same
before payment Is made.
The county surveyor 10 chairman Of
all boards Of viewers Of roads, keeps
the records Of road surveys and Ii the
general superintendent Of all roads. He
may employ labor. teams, etc, and has
power to contract for all work not ex.
ceeding 5000 in cost For larger amounts
the approval Of q majority Of the board
Of county commissioners Is required.
The salary received varies with the
class Of county, from $3.50 to 81, 900
per year. Viewers and all assistants OF
the county surveyor may not receive
more than $3 Per day.
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COUNTY FAIR.
GesaIsx On shape for . Grand Time In
October

GesaIsx ia shape for . Grand Time In
October.
A meeting OF the Executive Committee oI
the Abbevilie County Fair Association was
held last SATURDAY pursuant 70 the call of ]
e. Blake, President OF the Association. This
COMMITTEES 10 composed Of the following gen.
tlemen: R Z. Hill. Chairman; G. v. Martin
II. E Bonner, 3. J. Wakefield, A. +. Calvert
w. &. Haddon, J.. Z. Lomax, John Young
Richard SoBdley, ]. 8. stark. II. II. Hill. w
E. Lesley, J. Z. Brownlee. J. L. Latimer. NJ
3. Clinks kscales. +. c. Meschine. Granville
Beal, J. w. Morrnh, X. r. Morra, r. j. Robin
con, T. ]. Britt, r. E. Cox. and J. X. Blake aud
]. Fraser Lyon, ex-onices, President and Sec
A resolution was adopted that strenuous Of
fort be made TO raise the subscription "a
twelve hundred dollars 10 buy premiums and
10 pay the necessary expenses OF tho Fair. II
premiums than those awarded last year.
The fair will be held the week preceding The
State Fair. which will be the latter part O
October. The exact date Will be announced
later.
The President was instructed to call meet
ing OF the ladies OF the county for the pur
pose OF taking some csoncart OF action for nd
vaucing the inaeseats Of the fair.
The premium list will be published In q
short while. Persona who contem plate max
Ing entries should read this list carefully and
prepare their exhibits accordingly.
Another meeting OF the committee will bt
beld next Saturday. All members are earn
estly requested 70 be present ~ business o
importance will be transacted.
]. Fraser Lyon, Secretary.
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THE FURNITURE FACTORY
The Product 10 Meeting with Popular
Favor-Mr. Hammond's Great Suc.
eess In NAH Ing Sales.

rhe Product is Meeting with Popular
FHvor-Mr. Hammond's Great Sue.
cess In MAX Ing Sales.
Some two or three weeks ago Mr.. p. Ham.
mond, secretary and treasurer OF the AbIe-
road" ofierips the Rooda OF the com pany, and
met with wonderful success In making salea.
Tue indications are that the furniturs factory
wili be one OF the successful Institutions Of
The tOwp-its benefits extending 10 many.
Compared With the number OF employees
the capital 10 small. and the resultant good In
great.
one OF the notable things about the furni.
ture factory is the number OF our best young
men who are there At work. Members 0i
sone Of the best and richest families are
there during their college vacation, thus set.
ting 2 good ss,mnis TO, :" 'ns s "eneap pStnr sSnn
rhe Indications are that q healthy sentiment
10 setting 10 which will align itEelf With
the demands OF the times. This 10 practical
age. where practical men With educated heads
and trained bands may attain tho greatest
success. The fieid for purely literary work 10
| limited but the sphere OF ok III and good Judg
ment In practical affairs is bountless.
The great manufacturing corporations and
the trusts are targets for fool politicians.
Many OF the ignorant and unthirklng people
shut their eyes, throw their heads back open
rubbish and Nth that may be thrown into
their facial cavity BY men who want ONCE.
II more men went TO work. Instead OF lying
around Idle, they would Il e less like abusing
corporatiopa The man who IL at work, and
vbo is !ptelligetly attending 10 his own bust.
uess, has little time or inclination for abusing
those sggresntions OF capital which reward
merit aud pay most literally for faithful ser
Vice. Any man with o good will. q trace OF
manly determipstiou, and possessing mod
icum OF brains can earn good living by get
ting Q job with one OF the dsspised corpora.
ious.
As Q matter OF fact, corporations arc the
greatest oenefactoYs In this country. They
pay tho best wnges, and give profitable en-.
ployment 10 Thousands OF people.
How any man having sense enough 10 be
sliowd 70 run at large, can be at enmity with
the worlds greatest benefactors ic more than
ve can see.
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MAMMALS DEAR CHERUB.
He Deserved Spanking and Got Stran
Icr In Trouble.

Ecr In Trouble.
People never get encouragement for do
ing the good Samaritan act In the Inter.
ests Of tho public, as the man decided who
offered to assist distracted woman and
amcliorate the sufferings Of lot Of people
on suburban car.
The boy who howls was In evidence, the
ourled darling Of his only own mother and
the terror Of everybody else, and he had
kept the car In state Of wild excitement
and exhausted the patience Of every body,
including his dotipg parent.
"Oh, II your father were only here!" she
had said for the f1ftieth time as she tried
yainly to restrain the bowling terror.
At that he stopped bowling long enough
10 beat the air with bis small shins, and
the woman on the other side Of him re.
marked audibly that cage was the proper
place for savages Like him.
Johnny. dear," asked his mother,
"won't you be good boy"
Roars and kicks from Master Johnny.
"Oh, I wish your father were here to
give you good trouncing this very min.
utel" she walled as she struggled with
him.
Then 10 was that the philanthropist OF
the company asserted himself. He had
been trying in vain to read his morning
paper ever since he started from home.
"Allow me, madam" he said blandly.
az am a fnther myself, and will be happy
to chastise your cherub in behalf Of his abb
sent parent"
"Oh, no, You won't; not II know it,
said Johnny's mother. rising In her wrath
like tiRress. "There amt that man liv.
Ing dare lay finger on that boy--his own
father or any other ugly old catamouns
who thinks he knows It ALL" And she
shut oil debate by going into the next car
and taking tho sweet infant with her,
Chicago Times Herald.
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GLEN N.

summer Sehoel Of the Eouth. Knox
willie. Tenn. Juae is-Jusy 81
1907.
An educational party 10 the "SumneT
school OF the South" At Knoxville. Tenn
June I9-Juiy 3ist. conducted by Pres. T. ID
POLLOCK and w. H. Fitzpatrick OF Mercer
University, viii leave Macon on special train
over the Southern Railway oo June l3th.
Course OF study-E different courses o.
study taught by specialists North and South
q courses In common school subjects anc
and methods; 8 courses In psychoiogy ano
pedagogy, IL Courses In high school apd col
iege work. and many lectures by men oi m
tiopxI reputation on general tropics.
Cost-Board aud lodging $3.50 10 siO PEI
week. registration free for any or all the wofk
S. 20, railroad fare. one fare. or the rouno
trip from Macon aud return S3A. simllarly
reduced ratea from all other points on tht
Southerp Railway.
Suggestions -RegIster your name for ths
special party with Pres. p. ID. Pollock. Mercer
University. In order that choice rooms and
location may be reserved in advance.
Additional infofmatton-Writa Superb
tepdeni r. r. Claxtou. Knoxville. Tenn, ioI
complete circulars or Information NJ tc
couraes and cost, and To the undersigned ~
to any details OF the trip.
James Freeman, +. r. A.. Macon. Ca: IL. r
Cary, F. p. \. JncksonviiIe, Fla; W. IL
Cafiey, c. p. a T. A. Columbus. Ga.
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STUDENTS OUeLS.
How tho German University Men Are
Padded For tho Fight.

Padded For tho Fight.
Ny friend had vanished into thc dress.
ing room. and 1T first glance ! entirely
failed to recognize him IL the padded
monster that now staggered clumsly into
the room, supported on each side by his
second and sword bearer. The thick armor
If lcat her and wadding with which h" was
holstored entirely protected his body and
limbs. His nerk was rigidly incascd in n
high. thick collar Of silk and whipcord,
and his eyes were protected by iron Cog
giles ns large N small teacups. from which
q strap passed round the ears 70 be l,ucklci
at tho back Of the head. His second was
somewhat similarly equipped. and In nd
dition wore leather cap with q strong
iron peak. The other principal presently
entered the room and took up his position
ut ono swords length from Zimmerman.
He was closely followed by the umpire or
unparteiischer. This parsonage wus Q
chronic medical student Of ten years
standings mass Of genial rotundity,
with fat, emorphnus face In which lea-
lures seemed q superfiuity. He was duly
qualified for his responsible position by
an unlimited capacity for beer and the
glorious fnct that he had never posed an
examination. Enthroned on an armchair
Q little in front Of the other spectators, he
divided his time pretty equally between q
huge mug Of Munchener and long pipe
Of which the painted china bowl rested On
the ground. He now proclaimed "Silen.
tium!" and proceeded 10 announce the
duel. It was to last for 20 minutes, ex
oludipg all pauses, and as usual to consist
Of short bouts or !'gnngs," with brief In.
tervais Of rest between each. The swords
-long. nasty looking blades, sharp rs RI
zors and flexible rs riding switches-were
carefully wiped with disinfecting lotion
and handed to the combatants. The Sec
opds took up their position behind and to
the left OF their respective men, and gave
the word of command in the following ira
ditioral form:
"Auf die Mensur bindet die Kl!ngenp
| fCrosa blades for tho duelD
"Gsbunden sindr Crossed they areD
"Los!' (GoD
The swords clash together In the pro
liminary stroke. Then epsues brief hail
storm Of blows 80 rapid that the eye refuses
10 follow them and retains only q confused
Impression Of flashing steel and flying
sparks. Tho head of each combatant soemi
to be enveloped in a halo Of cleaning
points. 1t Is impossible to realize that
each Of these lightning strokes Is deliber
ately and scientifically aimed and as de-
liberately and scientifically parried.-Psl
Mall Magazine.
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BAD ROADS TO BLAME.
Why tho Farmers In the East Find Their
business CnprohtabIs.

Why tho Farmers In the East Find Their
business Improbable.
A highly important feature Of the
highways question IL the effect good OF
bad roads have upon the local markets
and their sources Of supply, says the
New York Tribune. In all the cities and
large towns Of the state there is de-
mand for farm products and for the
bulkier and heavier products, such 40 hay
and straw and grain.
In many cases the surrounding COM
try is quite capable Of supplying that
demand; in all cases It should do 90 as
far as possible; in most cases 1t does not
Instead, supplies are brought in by rail
or canal from far away, perhaps from
other states; while at the same time,
within few miles Of the market thus
supplied, arc farms that have been
abandoned o. not worth working and
others whose owners are in chronic dis.
content and despair at the apparent i'm
possibility Of getting profitable prices
for their crops The big farms Of the
west, they say, monopolize the markets,
and 30 farming here no longer paya
Now, one prime secret Of the trouble
lies in the bad roads. which keep the
producer and the consumer apart BY
making 1t difficult, II not impossible,
for the farmers to get their produce 70
market. The farmer 1000 miles away
can get his crops TO market by rail or
canal more easily and more cheaply than
the farmer only ten miles away can haul
his in over roads that are so hilly and
rough and Iniry that half q ton is Q
heavy load for q horse to draw at o slow
footpace.
It is not that farms in the east are no
longer productive, nor that the eastern
market no longer offers fair prices. IL
10 that the roads between the farms and
the markets are % bad as to make ship
ment unproftabis. Good roads through
out the farming regions adjacent. to the
cities and towns would do moro than
anything else to restore prosperity to
the farmers, enabling them to get their
goods to the best possible market easily,
promptly and cheaply. Good roads
would mean good farms, good markets.
good prices and good times for all con-
earned
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Although Jim Tillman 10. perhaps, the last
man In the race, for whom We would
vote, jet no has boen persecoted 80 BY the
nsVspspen-some OF whom We do not think
much better than he is-until We wonid not
care much II hs should he elected. This thing
oi trying to destroy character. a. we'll a. the
The effort 70 trampls man under foot, II 90
revolving 10 us, that We are ready TO sympa'
thiss with the oppressed, even f We do not
doepise bis oppressOrs.
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One day this week. as teamster was
slowly working his way through the
quagmire commonly known as q coun-
" road between the Cummings hill
and Fossil, be espied . hat in one
Of the ruts in front Of him. As the
headgear appeared to be in fairly good
condition he dismounted to pick 1t up.
As he raised the hat he was astonished
to hear q voice coming from under It
exclaim: "Hold on! That's my hatr"
As soon as be had gathered his breath
and wits the teamster asked. What arc
you doing down there!" Which brought
forth the reply: I'm in big luck to 30
where am. There's horse underneath
me. Fossil (Or. Journal
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Worth Remembering.

The community with the best roads
is very likely to be the best community.
A narrow tire will dig rut, but
good broad tire will roll it shut.
The depth of road is more 70 be
dreaded than its length.
The state of the road tells the size 4
the load
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Wednesday, July 2. 1902.
Ns. sloans Cali % Green Vile.

The paragraph which We copy from the
0rssnviils News on the subject OF the call Of
Mr.. Sloan To the pastorate Of the First Presby.
isrian Church In the city Of Green vile will be
read with interest BY our people.
Mr.. Sloan has bcen the acceptable pastor OF
the Associate Reformed Church ai this place
for two years and no congregation was ever
better served. We arc not informed M 10
what Ar. Stoan's decision may be. We are
not familiar with all the facts IN the case, and
would not venture suggestion a. 70 what IL
Nj. sloan's duty. He 10 serving u very small
congregation. here. In . community which
has been for long time occupied, and 10 !,
hard 10 build up new Presby terian Church
Al has been suggested, PIesbyterians ar.
reared. and the ranks Of that denomination
arc recruited generally from families o.
that faith. A "hurrah meeting" seldom
gains sccessiops 10 that branch OF Christians
and religious revivals count for little In The
Presbyterian Church. The members are
grounded In the faith, and that church seldom
catnhes waiis. flour opinions are correct, !,
would seem that Mr.. Sloan has o mighty b ard
taak before him In building good church ai
Abbesille. where the pasture is limited. and
whore the grass ID very short II may In bis
eass, that the darkest hour 10 just before the
dawn. and that Q brighter day 10 IN store for
him hare. lsthis be true, II seems 70 DO pity
sor him 70 lay down the work which he has
% noply pursued In the past. All Of our pco-
pie love Mr.. Sloan personally. and admire
hts ability ana his enthusiasm Ia the cause o,
our blessed Master. bot then tho reprobates
Will absent themselves from the church and
remain beyond The call Of bis voice.
while this is preeminentiy city OF nne
churches. 10 b also city Of non church goers
We have NO means Of knowing definitely
bow many ofour people attend church. and
Ne DO NOS know exactly how many citizen,
are 70 bs found within our bounds, but TO o
lookeron the sbssnsees nom public worship
thoss who appear In the churches.
II the ahsentees could DO coralled and
hsoushs into the sanctuary. Q great church
could 30 built And whom Mr.. Sloan came H.
Abbsvisis u was hoped that his pisty and his
ssal In the good work wouid bring ss ieasi
some Of The ahssntses into the church. Tn.
Associate Reformed Church, a. far a. We are
informed, soesout into the highway to bio
the unhidden 70 como, and it does not seek u
increase IT. own members st the expense ol
other ehurohea.
The First Presbyterian Church In Green.
vile would oIera Q larger nsld OF usefuines.
than - 70 be found In Abosville. Bot his
sdnss of duty may point 10 him an obliss.
uon 10 stay Win %. Il II true that the on.
urs cougregstiou would regret TO part with