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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-08-19
The Manila Cablegram.

We are indebted to Mr.. Sam Eakin for the
privilege of reading the fifth of July OF the
Manila Cablegram. 1t Is interesting as show.
ing life In the distant city, and in pointing
out the difference between the business men
OF Manila and those of this country.
In this country the store keepers advertise
for the trade fthe ladies ofthe city, but from
the Manila Cablegram we could hardly learn
that there we're any women in the place. A
large part Of the advertising OF ships, coming
and going. The liquor business is well rep
resented in the advertising columns. The.
atres are not mindful Of the benefits of adver.
tising. Mineral water and beer are most con.
spicious. Hotels and restaurants would feed
the people. Notable is the absence Of the
advertisement OF mems and women's cloth.
ing. They just don't seem to want to sell
millinery and dress goods. The larger part
Of this issue Of the paper is taken up with an
account of the Fourth Of July Jubilation In.
Guiding the speeches and the paper is very
interesting.
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W. K. BRADLEY.

Pardoned by Andrew johnson, Pres.
ident of the United States, for BE.
ing Soldier and Patriot - Mr.
Bradley was Generous and True,
Hence His Pardon.
Andrew johnson, President OF the United
States OF America, to all to whom these pres
ents shall come, Greeting:
Whereas, w. K. Bradley, Of AbbevllIe Dis.
trict, south Carolina, by taking part ~ the
late rebellion against the Government nf the
United States, has made himself liable Ia
heavy pains and penalty: and whereas. the
circumstances OI hiS case render him proper
object OF Executive clemency; now. there
fore, be II known, that ], Andrew johnson
President Of the United States Of America, in
consideration Of the pramises, divers other
good and sufficient reasons me therennto
moving. do hereby grant to the sHld w. X.
Bradley A iuli pardon and anneaty for hll OF.
fences by him committed. arising from par
ticip tiOn, direct or implied, In the said re-
bellion. conditioned AZ follows:
LIST. This pardon 10 he OF no feet nnt'l the
said w. h Bradley shall take the oath pre-
scribed in the Proclamation OF the President,
I'd 10 be void aud OF no effect If the said
W. K. Bradley shall hereafter, at any time.
acquire any property whstever In slaves, or
make use OF slave labor.
Sd. That the said w. X. Bradley first poy
all costs which may have accrued In any pro.
ceedings Instituted or pending against his
person or property, before the date of the &C
ceptance OF this warrant.
4th. That the said w. K. Bradley shall not.
by virtue "f this warrant. claim any property
or the proceeds OF any property that has been
sold by the order, judgment, or decree Of a
court under the confiscation laws OF the Unit.
ed States.
5th. That the said w. B. Bradley shall noti-
~ the Secretary OF Stale. In writing that he
has received and accepted the foregoing par
don.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
signed my name and caused the Seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Done al the City OF Washington, this twen-
ty.third day OF October. A. d. 1865,
[SEAL.l and OF the Independence Of the Unit
ed States the ninetieth.
BY the President: Andrew johnson.
F. W. Seward. Acting Secretary of State.
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A Far Reaching Decision.

Judge Rogers in the United States Court at
st. Louis, Mo-, decides that the Western
Union Telegraph Company or any other en-
ployer has the right to discharge any en-
ployee not under contract for any cause or no
cause that 1t ia lawful to discharge an en-
ployee without cause, and there can be no
conspiracy to do q lawful act, there can be no
conspiracy to discharge an employee; that
so-called black lists are not unlawful, and 1t
10 not unlawful TO furnish to other persons
copies Of socalled black lists, g., lists OF dis
charged employees; that no cause being re-
quired for the discharge Of an employee, the
assignment Of q cause that he Is member OF
q union, or q temperance Society, or a
church, does not make the discharge unlRw.
ful.
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Good SUGGESTION.

The following editorial, published IN the
Denver Republican, appealed so strongly to
the Denver chamber of commerce that 1t Is
being distributed over the country, accom-
panied by an invitation to persons with capi-
tai to Investigate the advantages of Denver.
Perhaps 1t might be used for Abbeville. The
editorial, which is headed "Increasing Local
Facilities" reads as follows:
"In order that the number OF our local in
dustries may be increased it is necessary to
provide both ability TO manage an enter
prise and capital 10 put 1t on its feet. The
former may be supplied by men looking for
place in which to 60 into business or By
citizens who possess the requisite qualitica-
tions. The latter must be furnished by men
Of means willing to help the city while they
Increase their own revenues.
''There should be some way to bring these
two essential factors together. If they search
for each other they will undoubtedly meet :
but, If capital runs away and goes into hid.
ing for fear that enterprise and skill may
find 1t, there will be little hope of co.opera.
ton.
I'm Denver, as In Abbeville, there are many
business men and others possessing available
capital who would no doubt subscribe 10 the
stock OF new and worthy enterprises If the
facts justiiying such ventures we're properly
placed before them.
Hardly anything in the way OF public en-
terprise Is more worthy of the interest and
support than ah effort to ascertain what in.
dustries could be operated with success in
Denver or in Abbeville, as the case may be.
It makes no difference how small an enter.
peise may be; If it would increase the pro.
duotive power of the community and give
employment TO more labor 1t should be en-.
couraged.
Information concerning all such matters
should be so far ascertained that business
man thinking Of investing would be able to
form an idea whether the venture would be
wise. He could then prosecute the inquiry
In greater detail and determine finally
whether to take stock or not.
The need arises from the Importance OF
awakening the interest of those who are in
different or wholly uninformed. II is a ques-
ton Of public spirit and enterprise whether
such subjects shall receive attention. 1t is
In dull and sluggish towns that they are neg
Iected."
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BlOOdhOunds.

We have great respect for Governor Hey.
ward, and we think that he is too high man
to encourage or to allow the States represen-
tatiyes to use dogs in hunting down human
beings as III they were wild animals. The
practice must have degrading tendency for
both the hunter and the hunted-especially to
the hunter.
Before the war these same "bloodhounds,' >
were kept by q class Of men-generaliv moi
slaveholders- who would hunt runaway
slaves for price. In those days, II our mem
ory is not In error, the tame "blood hounds
OF today were called then "nigger dogs"
The repulsive habit Of hunting human be.
tngs by dogs does not comport with our ideas
ofGovernor Hey ywards high character.
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Insanity.

The Columbia Record is alarmed because OF
the increasing insanity in South Carolina,
and the crowded condition of the asylum.
That paper charges 1t all up 10 unwilllngness
on the part OF kindred to care for the feeble
in body and mind. We presume that the
Record has shut Its eyes TO the fact that the
game OF finch has recently spread over this
country. That paper carefully avoids stating
whether finch is the cause of insanity. or
whether insanity is the cause OF finch.
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Charleston 3 Blind Tigers.

One Of the Aiken papers Is quoted as say.
Ing that Charleston will never submit TO the
dispensary law, or words to that effect. The
News and Courier copies 1t with evident ap-
proval.
Well, now, If Charleston is greater than the
State. and II that city proposes to be law
unto istself, wouldn't 1t be good Idea for the
Legislature to send committee with hat in
hand to interview Chico and other gentle.
men, and find out what sort of a law they
will obey? This thing of enacting laws with
out comforting with the blind tigers should be
stopped, What is the use Of the Legislature
anyway, If the wishes of the blind tigers are
be disregarded
II this thing goes on, some noun ntaineer
maypropose to send State constables to inter.
ere with the liquor business OF Charleston
The idea Of sending State constables TO make
grand old Charleston obey the laws Of the
State is too exas parating to be entertained.
Any idea that Hey ward is TO be Governor
ofCharleston Is enough TO bring on war. and
II Is 10 be hoped that the Governor may write
a private letter to the blind tigers, disclaim
Ing any intention TO interfere with the gen.
tleman in the city by the sea.
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Careless Shooting.

They are getting to be very careless in the
matter Of shooting negroes over in Georgia
We notice from the Elberton Tribune that q
man shot at a negro and hit white man. 1t
is thought that the white man will recover
but his recovery does not excuse the care
lessness from which he was wounded. The
law should require :better Workmanship, or
punish those who are 30 careless as to miss
their target No man should be allowed to
shoot at negro, unless he can do 80 without
endangering the life or limb of q white man
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We venture the suggestion that MIR. T. Y.
Williams OF Lancaster would be good man
to raise the banner OF reform against dis
est, fearless man OF ability. and he has al.
ready been forced to cry out against the rising
stsnoh.-Yorkville Enquirer.
Mr.. Y. Williams may be a smart man
and we'll qualified for the position. but what
is the matter with Mr.. A. c. Jones. he seems
to know q great deal about the dispensary
business, and he seems to have the disposi
ton to reform that institution. We move
that Mr.. Williams withdraw and that Mr..
Jones take charge OF the whole business
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Death OF John H. Chiles.

After an illness OF week or more. John H.
Chiles, died last Monday, Aug. II. 1903, In
Greenwood at the home Of his son-in-law, Mr..
William Calhoun. BE had for many years
lived at Chiles Cross Roads in this County,
and was one of the best men that Abbevllle
ever produced. Having outlived his genera
ton he died at the age Of rs, honored and
beloved by all who knew him. The funeral
and burial took place at Cedar Springs on
yesterday. and thus one ofthe few links that
connected us with the past has been removed.
He was among the small number who now
survive from the active scenes OF the time
before the war. He was correct in his con.
duct and to all outward appearances he was
pure in heart, abounding in the graces and
the virtues which command the love and the
admiration OF men.
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DONALD'S DOTS.
The Little City on q BoOm-Local and
Personal Notes.

Inc LItLle lily Oh u RbOOm-LOcaI anu
Personal Notes.
At a meeting of the stock olders OF the
Bank of ofDonalds yesterday the following di.
rectors were elected, ]. j. Dunn, r. j. Bar
more. s. o. Harvey, W. K. Stringer, W. H.
Dunn and r. A. Lewis. The number will be
increased TO seven or nine.
The stockholders elected w. X. Strlnger OF
Belton President and Il. A. Lewis OF Bolton
Vice President.
A lot on the corner OF the new street has
been bought to put the bank on. Work on
the building will begin right away. The
cashier will be selected In a few days.
Our little town has at last 1t seems like got
on boom and several new enterprises are
going up and being talked.
First came the oil mill, then the Southern
OIL Mill Co. commenced building here, then
the bank and now the furniture store.
Mr.. Tribble Is getting ready to start work
on his store.
The town council Is making double street
In town. 1t will be q big street and will
make things look much better.
The masons are about through with the
oil mill. 1t is a nice looking building.
Mrs. r. l.. Barmore Is visiting her sister at
Phoenix, S. e..
MIR. T. F. Wright OF Phoenix spent Monday
night in town.
Mrs. F. P. Yates Is in Greenville at the
II.
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TROY
What the Trojans are Doing, I

Troy, Aug II, 1908.
Rev. James Boyce and family of Due West.
spent last week with his hrother.in-laW, MIR.
W ~n L9pg % Ssasi i
mired guest OF Miss Rena Kennedy. her class
mate. u q 80
Mr.. and Mrs w. T. Bradley OF Abbevtiie,s
we're delightfully."- received by all the Trojans
for few days last week.
Miss Sue McCaslan oil Clear Springs. is In
town for few days. - ~
We are glad TO report Miss Statia Widsnarii
very much better at the home OF her, sister,
1t was a source OF great pleasure to see the
face OF DR.. J. W. Wideman at church Sabbath
danghter, ugh G Mrs. % William BIC Brownside, at Grey.
court, has returned home.
The seasons have been abundant, and q hne
prospect for great crop is expected.
ter from Due West, are visiting her father.
Mr.. T. M. Jay. - - r4}f
Miss Annie Hawthorne Of Iva. spent a few
days recently among friends here.
Yesterday evening at o'clock. Rev. A. u.
Wood 9 assisted by DR.. b. Z. Buchholz OF ABB
beville. began series Of M eetings IN the Bap-
tist Church.
MIR. John Hunter and sister were among the
guests In town recently. 5.l;t i ~
Our ginnery Is being enlarged with new
News OF the death OF Mr.. Q. P. Morey at:
Washington D. G. has caused many syrnpa
thizing friends with Miss Nellie. In SO short .
a time she has been bereft OF both parents
Congressman Aiken has our thanks for
report the last census.
Mrs. G. ]. Lyon and pretty little ones are
Mrs. BEETLE Wardiaw from Bell View, spent,
last week with her sister Mrs. Emore Of
Greenwood. sf Z
The tent meeting at Bradley is carrying
many there. 1t Is being conducted by
Messrs. William and Anderson.
Mr.. 7. JEFF Sibert has secured position In
Mccormick and will soon be handling Mr-
niture there. st,sf
Mr.. E. Horne Is great sufferer and seems
that all medical treatment is without avail,
also Mr.. ]. +. White, continues TO grow worse
each day with cancerous growth ON his
head. These are good citizens and their:
Mrs. w. B. MllIwee from Greenwood had
a pleasant stay here last week with relatives.
Mrs. Susan Hill aged SO years died last
week at her home In Greenwood; Had sne
100 years old. she Was one who wrapped
Tue drapery of her couch about her, and laid
down to pleasant dreams. so peaceful was
her going away God gives 10 his beloved
sleep.
The a. r. Presby terians have just closed a
wonderful good meeting OF five days; the
pastor was ably assisted by Rev. w. Z. EWart
OF Aobeville. We have heard preschers
preach a few good sermons and then rest up,
but every day be got better, and the congre-
cations larger. His sermons on the heart
and tongue, eXceled any we ever hearQ, ana
was applicable 10 every one Abbeville A. r.
p. Chu rch sustained great loss In the re-
moval OF Rev Z. w. Sloan, but In this pastor
they have one like unto him. We feel that
he did great good here, his sermons were rich
in gospel truths and his illustrations were
strikingly told even the little ones were made
TO understand. May his work In his new
field be one Of great sowing, and rich har:
vest of souls. We will give him cordial
welcome at any time In our town.
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Killed at Honea Path.

Patrick Brady, known as old man Brady
peddler, was run over and killed by freight
train at Honea Path last Monday.
We see 1t stated that Joseph Pulitzer Of the
New York World, has donated" two mill.
ion dollars. to found school Of journalism.
The first thing. no doubt, to oe taught in
that school will be the use OF good English
The idea Of man like Joseph Pulitzer using
the word donate" when he meant to say
give" is not TO be entertained. How would
1t sound to ask our heavenly Either to do
nate" this day our daily bread?
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The President and the Negroes,

For political reasons the President has
brought about race troubles in all parts OF
the country. AS consequence OF his indis-
crect speeches, negroes In all parts OF the
country have been slain. When Mckinley
was President the races were living in peace,
but Roosevelt is q disturber Of the peace.
Seeing that his conduct may have been re-
sponsible for much bloodshed he now de.
plores Iynching. He has sown the wind and
the negroes are reaping the whirlwind.
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Summons for Debt.
State of South Carolina.
ARREVILLE COuNTY.

ABBEVILLE COUNTY.
BY NJ. E. Holllngsworth. Esquire, Magistrate,
Aboevile County.
To WARREN RICHARDSON:
COMPLAINT having been made unto me
" by l.. T. q T. NJ. Miller, partners, doing
business IN the City OF Abbevile, s. c., under
the firm name OF l.. I. q T. M. Miller, that
you are indebted 10 them IN the sum Of Seven
teen and 9O-l00 (Sl79U) Dollars, for goods and
m merchandse ed you during the first
part of the ear 1908.
This is, therefore, to require you to appear
before me, in my Office In the City OF Able.
willie, State Of South Carolina, al 10 O'Clock, op
the 9th day after tn service OF this Summons
upon you, exclusive OF the day OF such ser.
vice, to answer to said complaint. or judg.
mPnt will be given against you by default.
Dated Aobeville, s. c., August II. A. D. 1903
NJ. E. Hollingsworth, LS.)
Magistrate A. G.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County OF Abbevile.
To Warren Richardson, absent defendant,
take notice that the complaint In the above
stated case was filed In office OF Magistrate OF
Abbeville County on the l7th day Of August,
1903.
Given under my hand and seal this the 18th
day OF August, 1903.
NJ Z. Holllngsworth,
Magistrate A. C., 5. T..
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Letter to L. w. White.

Dear Sir: It's an old saying: the best ad.
vertisement Ia q pleased customer.
1t happens TO us continually in this way:
A man buys Devoe for his house-he has
painted II once In three years for O dog's.nge
and thinks he knows what he wants--buys 81
gallons, and has 10 left.
He sees right of that 20 Devoe is as much as
30 OF anything else. He likes that IL comes
quick; IL is a surprise and he tells of 1t. The
best advertisement Is a pleased customer.
Three years roll round. There isn't sign
that his house needs paint, he don't paint 1t.
Next year he don't paint It. This comes
slow 1t ia a surprise but he has got used 10
II. Still the best advertisement is a pleased
customer. Yours truly,
f. w. DEvoE Il Co.,
New York.
P.S. p. B. Speed sells our paint.
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Not Explained,

Mr.. A. G. Jones. who seems to be we'll quail
fed for chief liquor constable, acquits one
member Of the board Of any wrong-doing.
but he doesn't explain how the board or any
member Of 1t can be corrupt in the liquor
business without involving the other MEM
bers. AS we understand, 1t is the board, and
not individuals, who buys the liquor.
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Emphasizes IFS Superiority.

The best test OF the merit OF an article Is
the way it sells. Bransford Mills, owens.
boro, Ky, where "CIiftou" flour Is made, run
highland day, and yet they cannot supply
the demand for "Clifton." In this city, As
elsewhere, 1t Is the standard by which other
flours are gaured, and the statement that "it
Is just AZ good IN "Clfton" only makes It's su-
poriorIty more pronounced. l.. Il. Il L. VI.
Miller,
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Col. Bryan was recently In q railroad
wreck in Illinois, but escaped unhurt-New-
berry Observer.
1t looks as II We never get rid Of Billy. Po-
litical defeats and railroad wrecks do not
t,uch him, and, as a nuisance. he seems to
take on new lease Of life as the years 60 by.
Oh, II he would OILY sit down.
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Prospective Need.

II the good Lord does not withhold the
rain and the warm weather a great number
OF our people will have to build bigger barns.
The favorable seasons make the crop pros.
poets good indeed. The hope of higher prices
nils the hearts of our people With great ex.
pectations. II, however. the rains should be
suddenly cut of, no man could tell the ef
fect
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DRUMMERS' SAMPLES,

We are still in position to
supply Shirts, Hats, Under
wear, Suspenders, Hosiery,
Neckwear, Belts, &c., at New
York wholesale prices. It
will surely pay you to exam.
inc these goods.
A. NJ. Smith & Co.
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The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.

Probate Capitalization for Letters OF Ad-
ministratioE.
BY r. f. HILL, ESQ, JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WHEREAS, s. b. Smith has made suit
w to me, to grant him Letters OF Ad-
mlnistration OF the Estate and effects OF
Mrs. A. G. Smith, late of Abbeville County.
deceased
These are therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors OF
the said A. G.. Smith, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in the Court OF Pro-
bate, to be held at Abbeville c. H., on Wed
nesday, the End day OF Sept, 1903, after pub
lication hereof, at II O'Clock In the forenoon,
to show cause, If any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal OF the Court,
this 18th day OF August, In the year
[SEAL.7 OF our Lord one thousand nine hum
dred and three, and in the l2Sth year
OF American Independence.
Published on the 18th and 26th days OF Au-
gust 1905, in the Press and Banner and on
The Court House door for the time required
by law.
r. f. HILL,
Judge Of Probate.
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NEGRO delegates are to meet in Columbia
at AN early date to discuss lynchngs. The
way to stop lynchings is to stop the cause.
The lynching Is sure to follow the cause. II
the young negro mec will behave themselves
you will hear Of no more lynchings "for the
usual crime"
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Immigrants.
Anderson Intelligencer.

immigration for the fiscal year just ended
aliens having come to the United States.
most OF them being the lowest class OF labor
from the most undersirable parts of Europe.
Being IN 1act no better than were the grand
country '-'
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Tired of COnvicts.

1t now seems that Edgefield is tired Of hav-
ing convicts to work on the public highways
II not for economic reasons, they should be
run In anyhow. Their exhibition is q shame
to decent people, We think.
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RObt. 5. Link.
July s, 1908. If
The March Of Progress.

AS long as people knew no better, they were
content TO do without the railroad. the telc-
phone, &C., but who, In this progressive age,
would dispense with these necessities now
So ii is with flour. AS long rs you use inft-
rur flour and know nothing nf the merits OF
Bransford's "CliftOn," you may be satisfied
with your bread, cake and pastry. but If yon
try one sack of "Clifton," the "cake is dough"
with all inferior fours. l.. r. 4 Il. VI. Miller.