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-n * Jl ... - > 11, -i iir iii The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S.C. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1888. The CniiiltorlHiitl Thomas 1*. Cothran, K*q, lelt lust Monday on a business trip to Aiken in connection with the Carolina. Cumberland Gap and < 'hicago Kallroad, where It In hoped be may find the actual work progressing in a satlslaetory manner. Our people arts eager to learn anything from tbU road, and we are pleased to tate that Mr. Cothran has promised that be may write something for our paper next week. Riving definite data upon which to build expectations, even If the spot cn?h with which to build the road, should be in the die lance. Horse* at Auction. An Important auction saie of horses will take place at Abbeville Friday, the 2-tth Inst., at 10 A.M. At that time McCapperty Brothers, the well known horsemen, will sell otie car load of horses and mares from three to elx years old. weighing $00 to t?00 pounds each, and bred from Humiltoniau and other breeds of trotting stallions out of well bred Texas mares. The stock can be seen at A. M. Hill A Sons' stable. The Court. After a three weeks sitting Judge Norton adjourned Court last Saturday, and returned to his home in Walhalla. This Is the Judge's a rat official visit to Abbeville. The bar Is fa vorably impressed with him, both as a Judge and a courteous gentleman. The Railroad Case. Judge Norton, after hearing the contestants nrom Ninety-six, reservea qih uocisiuu. n? thought that be will make known his action in the matter during the present week. The Literary Clnb. The Abbeville Lltcrnry Club will meet next Friday night at the house of Mr. W. A. Templeton, who will be host und essayist on that occasion. Dr. Probst, the old gentlemaii who has been on our streets for several days. Is a life insurance agent. Wo had the pleasure of a call from Mm, but we think he went away disgusted with the idea that an editor could be found who doubted the advisability, or the . expediency, of life insurance. The Doctor is that kind of a gentleman with whom one dislikes to disagree, but we have our convictions, and, although, we are favorably Impresseu with him personally, yet we are opposed to life Insurance on business principles. Rogers & Co., of Augusta, Ga.. have discon* tinued their branch business, that they have been running |at Abbeville, known as the Abbeville Wholesale Store, and will after this date sell no moro goods to consumers. Will Mil only to merchants. Thanking one aud all for past favors. We are Respectfully, ROGERS A CO. W. P. Calhoun, Esq., has been appointed Commissioner of Registration for Abbeville oounty, and the appointment will no aouDi give general satisfaction. He will ever have at least, the best lDtesests of Abbeville county. at heart and will devote himself to a faithful dlacbarge of the important trust Imposed In htm. * Last Wednesday the 15th of F^ebru ary, was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, which season of lasting, bumilaltlon and prayer will last until Easter Sunday, whioh falcon the flret day of April. The w<5k of putting the addition to the Court House has progressed. The stone step* are in position, and now that Court has ad. Journea, we persumetbe work will be hastenj ^ orsm nlnmnn Mrs. Haddon, erer mindful of the demaud%of the millinery trade, Is away to lay In a superb stock of all those goods which contribute to the comfort, health und beauty of our ladies. Peksons wishing to sell county claims for the years 1884, '85 and 'SO. can get the cash for them by calling upou Win. E. Bell, he wil take tbem at a small discount. R M. Haddon & Co.. will soon have lots of pretty spring goods. Mrs. Haddou Is in New York looking after the Interest of her customer. Mrs. Kerr and her granddaughter Miss Annie Lee Boarnian loft lor New York last Monday, where they cxpcct to spend some time. Call on R M. Haddon & Co., if you wish the best and most comfortable shoes?prioos moderate and quality unsurpassed. 13,000 I will give the cash at a small discount for county claims, lor the years 1884, 1885 and 1S86. Wm. E. Bell. Highest prico paid for school or county ' claims in merchandise or cusli. R. M. Haddon <fc Co. Dresses cat and fit or made to order on short notice and lowest prices. R. M. Haddon & Co. ' Rev. W. Smith Marti.v -will proach at Bell's Chapel next Sunday at 3 P. M. Miss kliza Cater went to Anderson last week, aud stayed three days. Thk brick walls of the new Presbyterian church are getting high. Still wanted school claims by R. M. Haddon & Co. A DELIGHTFUL OCCASION. DncWcMtinall Her Glory?Her Gallant Men anil Beautiful Wouien. Euphemian Hall, February 17,1SS8. This Is a beautiful evening. Everybody Is here. Tbe ball is brilliant wnn Deauiy ana charming with refinement. Spaoe Is an object. Seats at a premium. Every Apollo has a Madona upon his arm. C. A. Blmonton, chief, and F. N. Martin and J. E. MoCllntock, tbe marshals of the evening are quite gallant and attentive. .New faces are in the ball. Abbeville's contingent consists of Messrs. W. L. Miller and John Chiles?good looking fellows. Triangle Is represented by Prof. Bell; Troy, by Prof. J. K. Hood and Tommie Chiles; Antrevllle, by Misses Pruit and Lathan. Dre. Hood and Cochrane are Just back from New York and are here with beaming faces. Mr. Brooks represents Level Land. Tbe music from the orchestra strikes up and tbe young Demosthenes and Clceros enter. Mr. J. w. Baird, of Atoka, Tennessee, as President, makes a graceful spccob and Introduces Mr. Oliver Johnson as Senior Orator. Mr. Johnson spoke upon tbe influence of "Literature most eloquently aua wen. Mr. W. W. Sadler was the first Freshman Declalmer. He spoke upon "Grecian Literature Eclipsed by the Bible." Mr. Sadler held the close attention of the house and well demonstrated the truthfulness of his subject. "John Brighton the Moral Law of Nations" was well portrayed by Mr. A. H. Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan received a bountiful supply of flowera Mr. J. M. White, of Yorkville, was the first representative of the Sophomore Class. Mr. White has a good voice and good delivery. Subjeot: "Liberty Surrendered Never Regained." "We Will Stand or Fall with Carolina'' was well given by Mr. S. A. Wideman, of Due West. The ladles showered bouquets oc Mr. Wideman. We here add that the flower garden*must feel the effects of these exhibitions. | The President neatly presented the debate and the debaters. Query : "Should the United States Restrict Immigration ?" Mr. D. P. Miller, of Camden, Ala., valiantly upheld the affirmative of this question. His points were well taken and forcibly put. Mr. W. W. Bradley now arose to take up the gauntlet for the negative. Mr. Bradley speaks with much force. He had thoroughly aTominmi t.hiu cuitient and made a eood Dres entatlon of his sldo. Mr. Bradley made a" fine impression on bis large audienc. Mr. J. M. Garrison followed as the senior debater on the affirmative. Mr. Garrison's debate abounded In facts and well sustained Ills side of the subject. Both these last gentlemen spiced their discussion with Jokes and relieved the ennui. Mr. J. K. Edwards was the last bold champion on the negative. He spoke with fire and much emphasis. The audience followed him closely. These younu men quoted frequently from Dr. Strong s little book. It seems that this little book plays a lurgo part in controversies. Tills discussion was able and inter?.. 1 vnnnn CMLlDg UMU Ijllllrc V1CUII/UVIV w ?uv /vuuf, 1116U. Alter consultation the comniltce on decision consist.1 ngof the President, Mr. Eb. Kenned)' and Mr. J. Dales guve their decision to the affirmation. The house was divided as to the merits of the decision. We would like much to seo the able speeches of the young men in print. We greatly enjoyed tho very excellent music Kiven by tho orchertra under the leadership of Messrs. M. C. Kay and Sample. K. S. 0. The last issue of the Aiken Journal and Revieiu was one of the best specimens of country newspapers that came to our otticc last week. Those who are in need of sash, blinds, doors, &c., call on J. F. Miller, Agt. 12-22 3t Bfotlco. I will hcrcnfter keep on band nil sizes of wish, blinds, Ac., at the very lowont price. 2-22 at J. F. MILLER, Agent. Notice. I am agent for John Wanamaker and iimci-i.iiif, vinir a- tv>.. two of the lartrest clothing houses'!!) the country. Call and see sample*. I guarantee perfect satisfaction, or no pay. J. F. MILLER, Agent. 2-22 at Good for Furman. OreenviUc Carolinian. Thcro aro now 120 student* In attendnnce at Furmau University, the highest number ever 'before enrolled at one time since the war. PROHIBITION LOCALS. All Sorts ol Roariahle Pitro^rnphN In Reference to WhNkey mid It* Kh1?*. "Oh thou Invisible spirit of wino If tltou "hast no name to he known by, let us cull the "Hevll!" This In the language Shakespeare, mid is strong, hut, oh, how true. Mom than lour centuries have heen added to the world's history since these words wore penned, yet they stand out lo-<iay as a true translation ol the name that this demon should receive. How wonderful Is the Intellect of man. lie can take the grain which sustains life, and produce an article which dethrones reason, and brings that intellect to the level of tho beasts that perish. "I suppose you will vote tor license; you like a drink occasionally." "Yes, I do like whiskey I inherited the taste for it from my father. My boys have inherited a taste for it] from mo, and if my vote can remove the #w%BM It w111 iifit. ho iil:Utf>cL i 11 It'lll jJUIlll'II IIUUI Ult.l? .v ..... . their way." Thirty years ago a man of this county opposed legislation on the subject of whiskey, 011 theground of freedom and individual reHponsibluty. His boys grew up under (lie influence of convenient whiskey aud to-Uay the old man is going dowu to the gruve with sorrow. If you take those who feel that the whiskey thirst is upon them and allow only those to vote in the comiog election, there would not be one vote in favor of license. They know, feel and see their danger. It is the moderate drinker who feels tnat he is in no danger that will vote 10 license saioonis. It should be borno Id mind by every one who styles himself a moderate drinker, that alcohol creates a thirst which soon becomes insatiable. It is extremely doubtful if a man everused alcohol for any length of time without a strong Inclination to increase the quantity taken. Of all the millions of drunkards now living or who have ever lived, very few ever intended to become sots. Their purpose was to reinAin moderate drinkers, but the habit begot a thirst which enslaved them, body will and soul. Every moderate drinker should contemplate at least his chances to fill a drunkard's grave. Take two families with half dozen boys each. Place one family In a dry town and the other in a wet. It is very easy to imagine the difference you would And. A man remarked the other day : I am going to vote to keep the saloons open in Abbeville village. A bystander says are you willing to 41 ft \r vnnlo f\1 VOIir hf>niP upt'u IX yanwiu iu mvj j 1?> UU V. ^ v._. ... and place the temptation In the way of your boys. "No; of course not." Then you are voting to place It In fifty yards of some of your friends and neighbors In Abbeville. "I don't soe any harm in gotting drunk, If you bebave yourself." 8uch were the words I beard uttered a few days ago. The question was put to him: "Can you see any harm in your wife getting drunk, if she behaves herself? Can you see any harm In your sou getting drunk, if he behaves himself? Can you see any harm In your preacher gotting drunk, If he bohaves himself? Can you see any harm In a man walking into your family circle, drunk, even if he behaves himself. Men who agree that the use of grain in making useless aud injurors stimulants is wrong, yet when they commence discussing how to suppress the evil they will get as far apart as the poles. Come out and take your stand against it and we will agree to disagree, as to the means of suppressing it. Thirty years ago it was considered a breach of courtesy. If the decanter was not placed before a visitor by his host. No wonder that every newspaper you pick up is filled with crimes when the thirst for stimulants in the United States requires one hundred and tlfty-six thousand licensed saloons to quench, or allay it. Only consider that there is one licensed saloon for every two hundred and eighty-eight of the population, counting saints and sinners, men, women, children and Infanta. At the outset of the present century Erasmus Darwin said of it: "Under the names of "rum, brandy, gin, whiskey, wine, cider, "beer, and porter, alcohol has become the bane "of the christian world." Russia has put a law into oporation, which will close eighty thousand saloons. In round numbers last year the distilleries used fourteen million bushels of corn, three million bushelsof rye, and three million gallons of molasses. The people of the United States spent for spirits nino hundred million dollars. It took an army of two hundred thousand mon to wait upon the customers. Tbey destroyed sixty thousand men. The sufferings of women and children cannot be estimated. Should civilized England go to war, and call out her drunkards to fight her battles she would have an army of six hundred thousand. To be or not to be, that is the question before tho people of this county ; whatever that discision Is It will show tho moral tone of this graud old county. There is no abuse; there is no excitement; there le no fight; but each man will show on the 3rd day of March WUCU1U1 VKTOU1 nuau mv ai?g V* t>v?. The Court. This Court was remarkable for the number of railroad caaea which came before It for adjustment. Three days wore taken up with the suit brought by citizens of Lowndesvlile for the recovery of the value of goods which were destoryed by Are some time last year? the goods being either In the depot or on the platform of the company at Lowndesvi lie. On the other hand, much time was taken up iu the hearing of the protest of various citizens of Ninety-Six township who contest the legality of the railroad tax which was levied on that township several years ago for the boncflt of the Atlantic, Greenville and Western Railroad. We ask attention to these coses with a view not to prejudice the parties at interest In either case, but to Impress upon our neophilia danger of placing themselves within the power of railroad corporations. We ask their atteutlou to the facts and circumstances just now for the reason that it is not improbable tbat our people may, at an early day, be oalled upon to vote away their rights and their property to a prospective railroad, which even if built, might prove to be an unn./.??nkUUi>au(tnon? |J1 v;u IOUIO i 14 ? COVUiVill* If we understand the case at Ninety-Six, an election was held to vote upon the question or "subscription or "no subscription." The County Commissioners declared the election In lavor of "subscription." Tbe "tax" thus levied was paid under protest, and suit was brought by certain persons named, for the recovery of their money. On bringing: tbe case to trial the tlrst time they were laughed out of Court for tbe reason, as we understand it, that the resisting tax payers had not brought their suit in a manner acceptable to the Railroad Company. A new suit was then brought. Thirty or forty witnesses came to Abbevlllo to proseouto their case. They were required to prove that they were landowners, and consequently entitled to come into Court. So proof was legal, except the production of their title deeds. The case was then continued for a future hearing. It came before the Court last week. Tbe presumptions were in favor of the railroad, and contestants had much to prove. They allego and believe that thm-o ujorn < f roa>ii1ni-l 11 ok tn t.hfi which made it of none effect. In the Lowndesville case where the railroad declined to pay for the goods destroyed on their premises, citizens have been put to great inconvenience, to much expense and loss of time. Some of the cases have been settled. Some stand over for next term of the Court. The people alone the Savannah contributed liberally toward the construction ol tho road to Lowndesville. We do not pretend to Judge of the merits of the cases. But we would warn our people against any further entangling alliances with railroads seeking subscriptions by taxation. In the first place, the voting of bonds to any railroad Is giving aid In the most objectionable plan conceivable. For Instance, Abbeville voted 825,000 to the Cumberland Gap road, on "conditions." To pay the Interest on that 825,000 would require an assessment on this people of |35,00<5. Think of It, We voted on ourselves a tax of say 860,000, in order to give the railroad a subscription of 825,000. Again. Abbeville township has already voted aoout 821,000 to the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railroad. To pay that 821,000 and the accrued interest will require something like 830,000 more, or in all about 850,000. Isn't this debt enough on our unprofitable farms and unyielding houses? We venture to suggest that it is. A word to the wise is sufficient, and he that will nnt lenm wisdom from the exoerlenceof his neighbors Is a fool. From Mount Carmel. Mount Carnki., 8. C., Feb. 20,1888. Mt. Carmel Is quiet, and I hope nil solid on the prohibition question. The weather is springlike, made up of punshine and shower. The birds are singing and people gardening. I>r. \V. E. Link, of Wllllngton has perhaps, an acre of the finest barley in this country also a tine lueorn patch. This is what every live farmer should always have. There is on his plantation an old Hold pine, measuring In feet in circumference and C feet in diameter. This is hiild to be one of tho largest old Held ?i? ?.* nil # V> I o Our ladles are having their front yards laid off in the most artistic style. This shows culture and Is a mark of refinement. Beautify your homos, aud maUe them look like some ono lived there. Superintendent MePonald was absent from Sabbath School yesterday on acoount of sickness In his family, but the school was conducted all the sainu. Itev. A. L. Patterson preached In the morning. Lot me call the attention of our people to the hour of morning services 12 o'clock. This Is too lato and makes one service rlirbt after another, scarcely allowldg time for dinner. Let us do better, and meet earlier. M. I offer special bargains to cash buyers this month. Sevorallines of goods for half there value. Wm. E. Hell. 1000 yds % shirting, 1000 yds % drilling. 500 yds 4-4 shirting, 1000 yds 4-4 bleaching Just received II. M. fladdon d*Co., When In noed of drugs, paints, oil, window ^jclass, propared putty, stationary, novels, clI y^rrti nud fluo tobacco. It will bo to your lntor' est, before bti^gfu.to, try at Speed's drug store. ^ . " NT' r i ' " - -"gg 0. P. H. DISCUSSES THE SITUATION. Trial JTiimUccm?Senator* ? Runaway Matched Mypsles anil Otlirr T bin km. Fditor Press and Banner: The party-faction, of Democracy that "kicked up mucIi a dust," waxed to ebullitions, (so to speaK,) a f??\v years a so in a senatorial race, Is beginning to re-assert. Its power. A sijuahlile lias sprung up over the appointment of a local Trial Justice. I am not thoroughly posted ns the merits and demerits of the case anil I don't feel altogether safe in ha/an 11 lis an opinion. I tun ulittle inclined tohavo as little to do as possible with that tribunal of Justice. And I have no desiro to become Involved lu the personul heated controversy. The Inferences drawn, however, from what have been expressed In your columns, rather, produce the appearance that our Senator has sot Ills "foot In it." He seems disposed to be tenacious or partial to his party alliance, not willing to surrender his predilection or party feeling, lie manifests a spirit of an unyielding obstinacy. Such manifestations Is at the U-lsll (if II TlortlOn Of >?ll IlltC >71 ... Ills constituency at tho disputed locality and, also, ignoring the endorsement of his legislative co-laborcrs In tho lower house. Perhaps he Is actuated by some pure unselfish and conscientious motives. I know not. An officer holding a "part of the public trust" cannot be too cautious in guarding ncalnst biasing Its duties. To intensify this difficulty will have no good tendency in preserving harmonious, brotherly potlllcal attachment. It strikos me, If. obr worthy Scuntor will reflect and reconsider the matter dispassionately and revert to momory that he was elevated by popular ballot to his present honorable position without a rival conflict, he will repress apparently his party-factions animosity and will direct his prerogative influence In reinstating the disjected incumbent. Outside of this matter. I'll venture an opinion. The county is overstocked with Trial Justices, if tne numoer was reuuu-cu uuwhaif, aDd centrally locatcd, litigation would wane and lawyers duties would be less onejous and thereby much good would accrue to the muss of tax payers. They are too conveniently situated. Parties seeking legal redress generally act under the lmpnlso of the moment. Distanca and Inconvience oftentimes will give more time for reflection. The greater the dlstanco intervening between persons that clamor for Justice and Trial Justices less crimes will be docketed for adjustment. Arbitration would be less expensive modeaud equally as good or better In dispensing. Duo West would not be seriously discommodod if the vacancy would remain unfilled. She Is accessible to two Trial Justices only 3 or 4 miles distant in different directions. One, in a township li more than a plenty. An episode In the shape of an elopement marked tne events of the times that occurred near by Inst Thursday night. The act produced a slight commotion among the "old folks," and furnished gossip for the public. The prearraugements were contrived and executed with a slight variation. The lady betrothed pretending to be busily engaged in adjusting the culinary affairs after supper. Succeeded 1 ^ li'imlr r\f Hru quietly in iruuaieriiuK um oiuuu u. goods through a back window to a special runner, and she taking her exit In close pursuit through the same aperture. No undertaking Is exempt from ilaolllty of accidents, runner in tbe mean time In his break-neck speod bearing the precious burden stumpted his "toe" and fell prostrate with his lujcgago resounding with a crash, that alarmed the "natives." The "cat was let out of the wallet. This unsuspected catastrophe gave rise to a promlscous stampede. An Ineffectual eflort was made to arrest tbe fair Inmate ere reaching the hands of her espoused companion. The wheel of the buggy was seized at the last resort and shouted In a defiant tone?"you are not gone yet." The quadruped was lashed vigorously and the obstructing Impediment yielded to the superior power, occupying a horizontal position on the ground, ejaculating In a "give up" acclamation. "She is gone, let her go." Honea Path was the point of destination lor the devotees of the godess of love to consecrate tbelr marital vows of alleglauce on tbe Hymenlal altar. I see no reason why the match was not agreeable. May they never have an occasion to rue the time of their connection as partners of life. The writer came In contact with a partv of "gypeies" last week. They established a "bone yard" temporialy near Doualda and made some exchanges of "bones," during their brlof encampment. They were well equiped with "trading stock" and oily tongues. I made a hair breadth escape of being "chizied" in a measure by misrepresentation, series of trades however averted tranquilcts of heart. Satisfaction fully restored. "Flying colors" was ray ultimate luck. 0. P. H. LOWTTDESVILLE'8 LITTLE L0CAL8. Nice Prepared and Done Up to Suit tlie Host Taste. Lowxdksvillr, S. C. Feb.3)th, 1S88. Since my last we have had some warm and pleasant weather. The birds were singing around for several days as if they thought that spring had opened. The planters during the past week have been pushing things early aud late sowing outs and preparing their lands. The good ladles are backward in beginning to garden; not one, known to tills writer who has made the first step in that direction. Mar.v of our people havo been verging upon pneumonia for*tho~past few weeks. We hope for more settled weather to stop this. The Rev. R. C. Llgon preached quite an interesting sermon on yesterday, to an attentive congregation in Providence church. Tho Baptists somo time since ordered, and a few days ago received, and now have in position a handsome bell for their church here. Mr. Jas. M. Baker and his pretty bride worshipped with the Presbyterians on yesterday. Horse-traders should be very careful. Two of ours a few days since, had to give up some horses for which they had traded, because thev were mortgaged. Mr. H. E. McCurry now has charge of Baker and Rampey's flouring and grist mills, where be will be pleased to nee his friends. There was a cutting scrape, by and between two colored gents, on Mr. Will Baskln's place on last Monday. One of them was badly but not very seriously cut Judge Moore's court is now so seldomly in scission, tbat we outsiders are getting somewhat behind at law, and we would hail with dellghtat least some minor offences, to interrupt the monotony of our overy day town life. Mr. R. L. Moorhoad has a Jersey cow which deserves mention. She 1.6 Just four veaju old, has paid him forty dollars, supplies nis family with a great deal of milk and butter and is now worth at least one hundred dollars. Where is the Investment that pays better? Mr. Moorhead now has a number of gradeJersey calves that are hard to beat. Tho Rev. Mr. Somebody, (colored) olaimlng to beau Episcopal minister from Augusta, (ia., "held forth" two or three times here on yesterday, for the purpose of organizing a church. As to whotner ho was successful or not, I am not Informed. * ? w m iiairnr nnd Miss Fannie Crawford were married last Sunday evening, by the Rev. W. S. Martin, at the home of the bride's father Mr. J. A. Crawford. During the past week every body has been too busy for anything to happen, therefore news is scarce, and my this week's contribution must be short TROUPE. XoW's From the Golden City. McQormick Newt. Look out for a good spring trade. Mr. ?. A. Searls has some brandy made in 1861. Nomember the Quarterly Meeting at Plum Branch on the 25th and 2tUh. On Monday last about 30 or 35 bales of cotton wore sold here. It brought from 9 % to 9 y. >W Willie Sullivan, a beautiful and accomplished young lady of Troy, was in town last Monday. Mr. W. T, Jennings must have plenty of money from the cotton ho hauls to town and what he has at home. Mr. George McKinnie, of the rising young farmers of our county, is now giving us his aid to the News. Messrs M. M. and C. K. Brown, who were former citizens of our county, have recently moved among us again Thero will l>e an excursion to Savnnnah on this road lasting from the 22d to the 20th. Round trip 83.55. inert! was <i run uu ui a nt'i^iiu himh u*.twecn this place and Augusta one day last week, but no one was Injured. Rev. J. J. Chandler and hiR amiable brldo have moved 1p the rented parsonage formerly occupied by Mr. O. M. Lanier. We understand that parties from Charleston are coming up to Invest some of their capital in the Searls and Dallas factory. Wc think It wise. A thing that will pay 18 per cent, needs attention. Mr. James Cothran, Jr., leaves hls|lovcly homo In the country and comes to the city and will occupy the Dcason home upstairs for a short time. l>r. H. J. Talbert comes to his new home formerly purchused from Mr. Cothran. Mr. Eb Sharplon, one of the handsome yound farmers living near bere, was happily married last Sunday week to Miss Fanny 1)11leshaw. Mr. J. Ij. Henderson, one of our promising and persevering farmers, living near liore, Is having him a residence erected by Messrs J. C. Benll .* Son. Kov. Mr. Walker arid Miss M. K. Horn, sister of our promising ami successful merchant of Parksville, Mr. Fnte Horn, were married bv Rev. G. M. Hussey last Tuesday. Our popular, Intelligent and highly esteemed young friend ; Mr. W. V. Kills, telegraph perator, has left us, and will make his home at Greenwood. Mr. Harry takes his place. Miss Annie Irvln, the lovely daughter of Col. 8. I). Irvln, who died some month ago and was burled In the McCormlck cemotery, has been removed to Atlanta where her relatives are. The following officers have been elected lo servelour town for the next year': Dr. J. P. Robinson, Intendent; Mr. L. B. Sturkey, James H. Walsh. P.F. Crolghton and Capt. W. A. Smith, Wardens. We must compliment the voters in the selection of such persevering and energotlc young mon who are to represent our highest Interest. " *U SALE OF VALUABLE STORE ROOMS. Evidence Hint Tliere In Life and Thrift in the Old Town. Mews. I?. Rosenberg A: Co., prosperous ntnl reliable merchants of this town, have recently bought the remainder of the Mcllwalnc bulldim: for Sl.iKN). Fortheflrst puichase they paid ?3,1**), to which they added improvements to the amount of something like r2,"ui!. Messrs. Rosenberg it Co. have shown by their ads that they have faith In the old town, and it. Js hoped that their investments may be profitable. The stores are sHuated in a (ieslrablo partof the public square,and have never been long withontan oeeupiint. The outlook for a prosperous business year in Abbeville was never better. Kae'n ana every house in town bettered its financial standing lant year, and the business of the town promises to he unusually good. Never, In the history of the town, have we sold us ninny mules as ha\?? been sold this year. There has been no epidemic to kill oil' the farm stock, and the Increase denotes a larger acreage and more plows. Ah a consequence, with favorable seasons, we will have an unprecedented crop next Fall. The National Hank at Abbeville has recently increased its capitill slock to$75,000. This fact, together with the growing confidence of the people as evidenced by the increased deposits. will enable that Institution to accom-j raodate more of tho farmers than over oerore. Tho Bauk is disposed to IcDd its money so as to accommodate and advance the farming Interests as much as possible. Becausc of this disposition, and because of the larger capital at their command, a greater number of farmers will borrow the money with which to pay the cash for provisions and mules. Our merchants have unlimited credit, and their stocks of goods will be fuller and more complete than ever before, and will be sold at smaller profits. This fact alone will increase the business of the town, and add to the prosperity of the farmer. The number of wagons that havo been sold in this town since tho beginning of the year, has been greater than ever beiore In the history of the town, which fact of itself, Is an evidence of the prosperity, thrift and energy now existing on the farm. The indications are favorable for town and country. THE DEEDS TO RIGHT OF WAY OF THE 0. C. & N. BEING RECORDED. The Engineers* now Completing Their Work in Elbert t'onnty---About 45 MtiH's of the Road Oradeil. Athens Banner-Watchman. If any of our citizens entertain theslivlitost doubt that the Georgia, Carolina and Northern railroad from Monroe, N. C., to Atlanta, Ga., and passing directly through Athens being built, all their fears on this subject may vanish. Captain H. Beusse who has been securing the rights of way in Georgia for the company yesterday recolved a telegram instructing him to have every deed lie has take recorded in the respective counties through which the road will pass. This order certainly means business and shows .that It is now the intention of Gen. Hoke to get^to work ns soon as possible. When a railroad goes to the expense of recording deeds to Its rights of way there may be no further fear of Its being completed. The entire line of the G. C. andN., has been located execpt a short distance in Elbert county, and a corps of engineers are now at work llnlBhlng up this sap. There may be a few minor changes made In tho route between Athens and Atlanta buttlife main course of tho road has been decided upon. Tho section of 45 miles on the northern end nf (hlorniirt nnuhpAti flhdllt. fVirntilntpd 6XftPt>f. a few gaps to finish up, Iron Is also being layed, and oeforo many days 'rolling stock will be put on ; as Boon as the winter breuks the entire line of this road from Chester, S. 0. to Atlanta, will be let out to contractors and it will not take many months to finish It. Thero will be 110 subletting of contracts allowed and a man will bo only given such work as he can do himself. The road is paying off its bills in cash and promptly ; a claim against, the G. C. & N. is as good as the bank of England. WEIGHING THE MAILS. Mr. Richard Somlley, of Abbeville, Get* the Appointment on tlio Air Line Road. Commencing Monday Inst and continuing four weeks all malls arc weighed by tbc posUl clerks. A rocord is kept of the number 01 pounds of mail matter handled, and a comparison made with the amount for the same period four years ago. This is done every four years, and is by order of tho postofiice department. Mrs. Lawson, postmaster at Abbeville, has fine scales upon which she commenced weighing tho malls last Monday. The scales were furnished by the government, and will be returned at tho expiration of tho month. Our townsman, Mr. Iliohard Hondloy, through tho kindness of Congressman Colli ran, naa rectavuu mu u> ....... wwgbor between Atlanta and Charlotte, which position he will hold for the fourweoks appointed by law for the weighing of all malls. Ho will then return, nnd be one of us as aforetltnca. He loft lam Saturday, nnd is now at work. Prohibition 1m the Cause of <*otl mid Hniunulty. Baptist Courier. The special oommtttco appointed by the prohibition executive committee of Greenvillo County had an interview last week with the County Commissioners relative to the time of holding the election provided by law, and the result was that the election has boon ordered to take place 011 Wednesday, llth of March. It was previously decided by the executive committee that no public campaign will bo made on the part of the prohibitionists, and that the poople WJH be left to decide this Important question for themselves, presuming that the instructions and exhortations of the past are sufficiently impressed upon the public mind as to secure an uublaseu and deliberate Judgment, while avoiding the rancor and heated controversy of the quostlon so common to elections of this character. In other words, It was the unanimous decision of the executive committee that In advocating temperance principles, It was becoming In tnem 10 act leiJipcraieiy huu discreetly In the conduct of tlie campaign, and at this Juncture it was deemed wise and firudont to avoid the oxcitemeut necessarily noldept to a genoral convjws and public speaking throughout the county. Proper measures will betaken, as a matter of course, to bring out a full prohibition voie.and every qualified voter on our sldo will bo urged to exercise his right of suffrage. The act under %vhlch the election is he'd provides that it shall be conducted under "the rules and requirements applicable to general olectious,'' and this is construed to mean that only registered voters will be allowed to vote in I his election, 6ince the production of a registration certificate is one of tho requirements in senoral elections. The books of registration cannot be opened, however as there is no provision in the law authorizing the supervisor to open his books. It is held therefore, 1hat only those having registration certificates already f-nn nnri.iolnate In the coming elecUon as to whethor license shall bo granted iu Greenvillo Couuty on and after the first day of January, 1889. It Is hardly nccessary to impress upon the renders of The Cbururr the great importance of the issues Involved in this contest. It may be taken for granted that all will agree as to the destructive and damaging character of tho Ilquor-trafflc, which is robbing labor of its legitimate fruits, depreciating tho proceeds of capital, engendering lawlessness in various forms, threatening tho safety and tranquility of domestic life, and creating a huge reservoir of crimo and misery. Every day demonstrates the fact that it is a monstrous evil in the land, and it follows as a natural consoquence that Christians will seek to abate this evil as they have opportunity. It Is the cauno of God and humanity to restrict and prohibit the liquor-traffic, an?l the means and thn occasion must command the co-operation of all legitlmato forces in bringing about the result, Greenville County will test the question whether a majority of Its qualified voters will consent to the further prosecution of this destructive traffic within its limits. Upon their decision will rest a grave responsibility in either event, as prohibition must bo inado to prohibit upon the one hand, and the continuance of the liquor-traffic on the other hand involves tho happiness and destiny of thousands. ' 1 Hoggish Pork Men. Laurens Advertiser The bill which lias been Introduced in Congress to tax cotton seed oil, when used In lard, is nothing more than a stub at a great and growing Southern industry. .So long as the North-west could monopolize lho lard industry by hydraulic pressure and cheap udmturations, such as href-fat, linsted oil and the like, it was all right and uotlilii!-' was said about adulterations. Jiut now the South comes forward with a cheap, wholesome, vegetable substance, which threatened Hi.; New York dairymen, and oleomargarine tax followed. Now Congress Is u*kcd to forco manufacturers of lard who use the cotton seed oil, to brand their goods "adulterated" and pay a tax of one cent per pound. It is not claimed that the hog lard Is superior to the nil . nn iho mntrarv the wight of evidence Is on the side of tho vegetable substance, and the most thorough analytical tests havo failed to And any deleterious*matter In cotton seed oil lard. Upon>'lmt ground thondotbosestand.nlifia.sk the aid of tho govornmont to suppress the sale or this outhern product!1 <luite Natural. Barnwell Peop le. Whenever we bear a Bernocratic editor preaching up tho Blulr Bill wo arc reminded of tho inan whosold his birth-right for a mess of pottage. To tho ladles! If you are in need of anything In the shoe lino 11. M. Iladdon & Co , can supply your wauU. THE WORK OF THE COURT. A BRIEF REVIEW OF WHAT WAS DONE. Interesting Trie*!?Visitor*? triliclsms of the Conduct of tho Coni'l. * Omrt ndjournod last Saturday artpr having sot for thioo \> ecks. The llrst four days of the term wro devoted to tho tiinl of criminal cases, and the remainder to civil enses. Many important eases were tried. Among the juw cases may be mentioned : Jesse C. Kills against (1. \V. Cromer, nctlon for slander. This was one of the most hotly contested cases of the term. The plaintiff was represented tiy Messrs. I). H. Maglll, Uraydoii Ji (iraydon, and Hemphill & <'allioiin.nnd the defendant by Judge Cothran an'l Col. Kuuene H. Gary. The jury found a verdict for the plsiintitl for one hundred dollars. James II. Cheatham against Milton M. Kea-1 weight, action for rent of mill and farm. The plaintil! was represented by Messrs. tiraydon A Urajdon. and the defendant by 1). L. Ma I'h.. Inn- fAitn.l Awtluinl^lntlir lh> J-a-1 tliv J.. .J ...? I...V ...? amount cininica. Junius II. Ballard ^gulnst Jacob II. Bowie, action lor possession of land. The plaintili was represented by Messrs. Perrln & Cothran an>l Parker & McGowan.and the defendant by Col. Eugene B. Gary. The Jury found for the defendant. James T. Baskin, Jr. aualnst Abbeville county. The plaintiff wan represented by Col. Gary and the defendant by Messrs. Parker <fc McGowan. The action was brought to recover damages done to a horse of the plaintiff caused by falling through a defective bridge. The plainlltT mudo out a pretty strong case, but the jury found for the defendant. Kobinson, Lane & Co. against J T. Youngblood, action on account for about three hundred and fifty dollars. The defence was that the Koods were not shipped according to dlreo tions, that about ball of them were lost at Bca, and tlie balance received In a badly damaged condition. Tbe Jury found forplaintiil about one half the amounteluimod. Mr. Benet appoarod f?.r the plaintiff and Messrs. Cason & Bonham for the defendant. W. P. Addison against Richard Duncan. This was an action on a note. The defence was that the note was given by mlstako foi an amount supposed to bo due on au old note to Dr. A. T. Widoinan, but that a calculation showed that there was nothing due on the old note at the time the now note was given. Messrs. Parker & McGowan represented the plaintifl and Messrs. Cason it Bonham tbe defendant. The Jury failed to agree and a mistrial was ordered. J. M. Seignious against T. C. Turner. This was also an action on a note. The defence was that defendant delivered to Gtilphin A Johnson a sufllcient amount of cotton to pay the note and that they shipped it to the plaintiff with Instructions so to apply it. The Jury found a verdict for plaintiff. Messrs. Cason & Bonham represented the plnintlff and Mr. lionet the defendant. .John 1). Wells against C. P. Koborts.also an action on a uote. Messrs. Cason <k Bonham for plaintiff, Mr. Benet for defendant. The Jury found for plaintiff the amount claimed Ex parte A. w. Jones, as County Auditor. This was a proceeding to escheat to the State a tract of land containing about tbreo hundred and fifty acrcs and certain personal property, of which Stacoy Burton died, seized and possessed. It appears that Josiah Burton died in 18S0 and by hfc will lelt the land and personal property toStacey Burton, an Hieultimate son of his daughter. In 1886 Stacy Burton died under ago and unmarried. He could not execute a valid will, and according to law he had no heirs. The jury found for the State aud escheated tho land. Messrs. Benet A- Cason represented the Auditor and Col. Gary the persons in possession of tne land and personal property. According to law the proceeds will swell tho school tund instead of appropriating It to some useful purpose in defraying tho expense of tho county, and in lessening the burden of taxation. George 0. Jones against Richard Williams, an action to recover a tract of land. Messrs. Hemphill Calhoun appeared for plaintiff and Frank B. Gary, Esq., l'or defendant. The Jury l'ouud for defendant. The next three cases tried wcro actious against, the Savannah Valley Railroad Company l'or damages for propevty destroyed by lire on the night of December 15,1880. Mr. R. O. McAdams lost somo goods, Mr. W. T. McUhcc lost two hales of cotton, and Messrs. Allen & cooiey twenty-two bales of cotton. The nlalntills in all three cases wore represented by Messrs. Uraydon .it Graydon and the defendant by MaJ. Joseph Ganahl, of Augusta, aud Messrs. Parker & .McGowan. Every inch of around was contested on both sidos. Mr. MeAdams and Air. McGbee recovered verdicts and a mistrial was ordered in the case of Messrs. Allen ACooley, the jury finding It inipossible to agree, and one of tne jurors having boon taken sick. Mary K. Johnson and Mattie Williams against L. A.Cobb, an action to recover possession of a tract of land. Messrs, Perrfn A Cothran appeared for the plaintiffs and Messrs. Oraydou Uraydon for defendants. The Jury iound for plaintiffs. Spruell & Swancy against James L. Ilinton. This was an action to recover damages for Illegally taking plaintifls pulleys. Theamount claimed was live hundred dollars. The plaintiffs were represented by Messrs. Parker <fc McCiowan and the defendants by Messrs. Graydon & Uraydon. The Judge charged the Jury that It thvy found that tho defendant maliciously or in such a manuer as to amount to larceny, took the goods of plaintiffs, they might find vindlctlvedamages up to live hundred dollars, but if they found that although defendant was in possession of the goods lie | came by them honestly and without any wrongful act, the true measure of damages would be the value of the goods. The jury ! evidently took the latter view, as they found for plaintiffs twenty dollars and sixty-five cenis, the value of the goods as proved. In addition to these a number of less important eases were tried and a good many consent verdicts were taken. Several motions for now trials were made, but the Judge overruled them all and allowed the vordlcls of the Juries to stand. I In addition to the jury trials a great many equity cases and other matters not requiring a jury were disposed of by the Court. Among them may be mentioned the following: Junius C. Martin against John D. Adams and Shirley li. Wbatley. This was an action broueht to set aside a confession of Judgment made by John D. Adams to bis duughter Mrs. K. Q. Wbatley and two judgments recovered by others against John I). Adams and assigned to Mrs. Wbatley, on the ground that the assignments and conlesslon were made for the purpose of defrauding creditors." The Judgo dccided for the defendant. It Is said that an appeal to the Supreme Court will be taken; Messrs. Graydon & Groydon represented the plaintiff, and Messrs.Ecnet&Cason the defendant. ' Scott vs. Scott. This was an action brought bv Mrs. Seott after attaining her majority to n hvwit lfiiul nnrnhfljciifl hr her husband during her minority with her money and to rcoovor the money so paid from the milker o( the deed. The caso was argued at length. The Judge took the papers with him and reserved his decision. Messrs. Lyles and ttunttlcbanm, of Columbia, appeared for the plaintiff, and Messrs. Parker ?fc McGowan and Benot A Cason for the befendnnts. Edwin Kates & Co. and H. D. A. Bejman ugalnst CharlesJA. Cobb, and Julia A. Cobb, his wife. This was an action brought to set oul.lo n /ln?fl mnrio fn Mrs. Pohh in .Illlv. 1885. by Capt. T. X. Godsoy. on the ground that the purchase money was paid by C. A. Cobb to defraud his creditors, aud to subject the land to the payment of his debts. The proof offered by the defendants showed that tho purchase money was paid by Mrs. Campbell,of Georgia, Mrs. Cobb's mother. The Master reported in favor of defendants, and the Judge confirmed his report and dismissed the complaint. Messrs. HeBruhl & Bradley and Bonham & Cnson for plalntiffr, and Messrs. J. T.Johnson of Laurens, and Messrs. Graydon <& Gray don for defendants. Edwin Bates A Co. and If. D. A. Beiman ai.nlnet??. A. Cobb and Mrs. GuimnT. Turner, his sisto4 This was an notion to set aside a deed mncie by J?r. J. C. Maxwell to Miss Emma T. Cobb, now Mrs. Tumor, on the ground that tho consideration was paid by C. A, Cobb, and that he procured the deed to be made to his sister for the purpose of defrauding his creditors. The deed was made to Mrs. Turner in Atiprnci. island was never recorded. In September. 1^4, the firm of Cobb IUchoy beenmo Indebted to Edwin Hates A. Co.. and in November, 1.SS5, the tlrni of Cobb & McHugh became Indebted to II. D. A. JJieman. About tlie Ffltno time, Fall of 18.S5, the firm of Cobb & Ulchey became indebted to other persons. All these claims are in judgment and amount to a thousand or twclvo hundred dollars. The Master reported in favor of the plain tills. Some very nice quostions of law and (actare Involved, and tho case was fully elaborated by .Messrs. PeHrnhl .t- Bradley and linnet A Cnson for plain tills, and Messrs. .1. T. .Johnson and <ir:?yd?n iV (iraydon for defendants. The JrcM-md his decision. .loll'Tson Floyd and others against J. W. iViTiit, County Treasurer. This was an million brought by the plaint Ill's on behalf of themselves and others owning properly In Ninety Six township to recover taxes levied laid of the Carolina, ICnoxville and \V>s I torn railroad, and paid under protest, on mo I ground tnut the election which resulted in fuj vcr of tmiwcripfion. was Illegal, ami ihat the tax was unconstitutional. Many interesting questions of law arc involved. S. McGowan Slmklns, Esq., of Edgefield for plaintiffs, and I Mr. itonvt fortho Hailroad, the real defendant. IVoKion reserved. Wagener \s, Mars. Tliis cswo was argued on exemptions to the return of UieCommisI cicuer- appointed to set off homestead to deI feudant. Messrs. l'arker it McGowan for ! i liiinlifK CJra.vdcm A Graydon tor defendant. The Indue decided in favor of defendant, and h'lowed him the homestead. Many other eases were tried, and some very Intei estlng questions were decldod, but the hIiovu ate hidteved to ho the moid Important In the amounts Involved and otherwise. Koveral visiting attorneys were present during the Court. Among tliein may bo mentioned Hon. W. H. Lyles and Mr. (iuattleliaum, of Columbia; MaJ. B. F. Whitner, of Anderson: J. T. Johnson, Esq., of T,nurens: Ma.l. Joseph Gannhl, of Augusta; Ilon.W. K. Walce and E. S. K. Giles, Esq., of <Ireen wood; S. MeGnwan Si ink ins, Esq., of Edgelleid, who came up to argue the Carolina, Knox vlllc and liiii"T'" V II II ^aidiii Western Railroad case; Messrs. D. II. Maglll and w. J. Moore, ef Hodges. Taken all in all It was perhaps the most satisfactory t?rm of t he Court thnt has been held hero In years, and It Is said that more cases were disposed of than have been decided at any session of the Court of the same length that has been hold since the war. The lawyers all seem to bo delighted with Judge Xorton, and he bus created a very favorable impression on all who attended tlw sessions of the Court. Ho is patient and courteous, and seems never tc tire of work. Court was opened promptly at half-past nine o'clock, and continued, with an Intermission of only one hour for dinner, until dark. In this way a great deal of time was saved. Taxpayers and litigants will appreciate the importance of this w hen t hey recollect that the Court costs at leust two hundred dollars a day, and that a saving of one hour in a day will amount to nearly a day In a week. This shows the wisdom of electing men to the Bench who are physically as well as mentally able todlfcharge the duties of the office.' The State pays a Judge a good salary, and it has a right to demand that he shall render a fair equivalent for It. Whenever ho get' too old to attend to his business he ought to be stood aside and somebody else put in his iiiuuc. 1111- iura 15 uiiiui luumcij loo previl-| lent in tbls Stute that when once a man is clected to the bench he ought to be kept on it as long a* he chooses to *tay, even if ho has outlived his usefulni'se. The consequences Is that the public services suffers, the burden of taxation Is increased, and suitors are worne out with the law's delays. Let us have vig orous, active, young Judges, men with sound minds in sound bodies. Judge Norton was very merciful in Imposing punishment npon those convicted of crime In the Court of General Sessions, and his sentences were in striving contrast with the seven penalties Imposed by some ot the Judges forslmllar offences. His rulings were eminently fair and impartial and showed a thorough knowledge of the questions Involved. rt is said that very few of his decisions will be appealed from. . He found the calendars crowded with cascn that have been accumraulatlng for a year, and he left very little on them to be done. Court adjourned at one o'clock?all cases ready for trial having been disposed of on Saturday and the Juase left on the afternoon train for his home In Walballa. The next Court for tbls circuit will be held at Anderson on Monday, February . Patriotic Prohibition!*!*. GreenviUe News. The announced determination of the prohibition executive committee to avoid public demonstrations and other methods of exciting the public mind pending the coming election to decide whether or not licenses should be Issued here for the sale of liquor Is in every respect praiseworty, and will be heartily commended by the public. In Greenville city and oounty the people are united as they have never been belore. They are pulling altogether, and prepared to strain every nerve for their common advancement. Aslngle Impulse of courage, hope and mutual confidence and good will Is urging them forward $nd maklL-g their efforts Irresistible. In these circumstances a heated canva.ss of a subject on which all classes of people are divided, and In which Intense leellng and direct interests aro involved on both sides would undo the worn: 01 nine ana circumsiancci oy witicn we havo been knit together, scatter us from the purposes on which our energies are now directed and concentrated una drive us from the noble ends we ore now so near. The prohibitionists have 'done their part toward avoiding these troubles and dangers. Let the opposite party imitate thegood example and cooperate in the constant endeavor to smother passion, to keep out bitterness of word and spirit, to fix the public mind on the fuct that we must all rise or fall, sink or swim together and that each of the several enter-| prises wo are now working for needs the help as its success will promote the welfare of every citizen. Greenville can not afford to have her people split into factions or made foes of each other. She needs the help of every man she has and every man in his place. Let the people vote on the license question with the guidance of calm reason and sober Judgment, each man as he thinks is best for his community and keeping steadily the determination to do his best to make sure that the election shall not cause me sugiuesi jar oj me Doom as it rons forward with swift, smooth, steady power. To be Permanent. ? Laurenrville Herald. Wc are pleased to learn that the extra train! between here and Columbia, over the Lauren* and C. <t G. Kouds, (whlch^makes dally round trips to Columbia,) has proved so satisfactory to the authorities that If will be made permanent Indeed, it is the most couvenfent i and satisfactory schedule our people have j ever had. Leaving this place at 6.40 A. M. and urriving In Columbia at 10.47, gives nearly seven hours lor the transaction of business ln that city, as the train remains there until 5.43 P. SI., arriving here at 9.42 P. M. Shnnic on tlie Courts. Edgtfleld Chronicle. Last Friday was the day set for the hanging of Ton woolfolk, the multitudinous Georgia murderer; but like our lamb, Jones, hf seems to be restiug In tolerably sweet security. His application for new trial is about to be argued in Macon. He will not be executed Just now. Perhaps never. However, bis security Is not as absolutely sweet as that ol Jones, inasmuch us be is still in Jail. Jones is as free as an antelope on the mountians. "Young Democracy," In tlie Easly Messenger, nominates Col. James L. Orr for United Statos Senator lu most, nppropiate and flattering terms. There In not a man In the State better qualified for the position, or who would he more acceptable to the people generally ? Pickens Sentinel. D1RTIIS. Near Due West, February 18, 1888, Mrs. Saumcl Nance, a son. AtLowndesvlllo, Mrs. W. 8. Martin, a son. 3421. Report of the Condition OP Tie National Ml of Aleville, At Abbeville, in the State of Sooth Carolina, at the Close of Business, February 14, 1888. RESOURCES: Loans and discounts 8 37,960 24 U. S. Bonds to sccuro circulation 12,500 00 Due from approved reserve agents... Tl,417 44 Due from other National Rank* 676 25 Due from State Banks and bankers.. 2,9:19 64 Real estate, furniture and fixtures... 900 00 Current expenses and taxes paid SS4 63 Premiums paid 2,750 00 Riils of other Banks 3,325 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels, and cents 16 24 Specie 7,573 70 Legal tender notes 3,611 00 Redemption fund with U.S.Treasur .. -? 1.11?A SCO rj\ er (0 per CCllU OI uircuimiim; w Total (144,822 64 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $ 64,?00 00 Surplus fund 3,000 00 Undivided profits 4,295 23 National Hank notes outstanding.... 11,2.50 00 Dividends unpaid 80 00 Individual deposits subject to chcck 00,3* 41 Demand certilicatcs of deposit 1,268 00 Total 5144,822 61 .State of South Carolina, County ok Aubevilm:, ss : I, Bknj. s. Baknwem., Cashier of the above named bank, ilo solemnly swear that the above statement Is true to the best of my knowledge aud belief. I?i.'vrt u UAWVU/fT.T. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of February, l.v9. J. C. KLUGII, IL.S.1 >*otaiy Public S. C. COR UKCT?At teat: J. ALLEN SMITH, R. M. HADDON, L. W\ WHITE, Directors. Fitch's pockct scales for physicians only 13 at Spced'a drug store. Columbia axle oil, put up In neat cans, with screw tops and spouts for snlo at Speed's drug Htore. It. M. Haddon & Co.. have a lull line ladles, misses and children shoes, quality and prlcc guaranteed. A nlco lino of stationary, blank books, pens, noncilii nnd ink m! ways ou hand at Speed's ft rug store. Diamond dys will mnko old cloths look like now, for sale at Speed's drug store. Foutzs horso and cattle powers 2?c. per package J packages for 50c. ut Speed's drug store. Guitar and violin strings, bows, bridges, screws, rosin, tailpieces, Ac., lor sale at Speed's drugstore. Special to the ladloa! If you aro in need of anything In tho holsery line, R. M. lladdon Jc Co., can rill your bill. Ladies hose 5 cents up. If you aro in noed or anything Jn misses children ?>r Infants nosi>, iliiddon & Co tan supply you. -* The State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville. COURT OF PROBATE. Martin G. Zel?ler as Administrator of tne Estate of .James Taggart, Jr., deceased, r plaintiff, against ' 2 Miss Elizabeth C. Tagga.it, and Jorry Carson, Defendants. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. (Complaint Served.) To the defendants Miss Elizabeth C. Taggart, Jorry Carson: -(~?? Y& OU ARK HEREBY SUMMONED XND required to answer the complaint In this ac tion which is tiled in the Prohate Court for Abbeville County, at Abbeville Court House, in Bald State and to serve n copy of your an* swcr to the said complaint ou the subscribers at their office at Abbeville Court Honse, South Carolina, within twenty days qfter the servloe hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fall to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff In this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated 16th February A. D. 1883. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. PERRIN A COTHRAN, Plaintiff's Attorneys. To Miss Elizabeth C. Taggart: *' Please take notice : That the summons of which the above is a copy has this day been tiled in the Probata Court for the County of Abbeville, South Carolina, together with the complaint in the above stated cause. PERRIN & COTHRAN, Plaintiff's Attorneys. If you want a medium price shoe go to Had don A co. ? If yea want a flno pebble, bid Kangaroo, Gondola, or French kla shoe go to Hadaon A Co. 20 peices with checked nainsook suitable tor aprons just received at K. M. Haddon k Co, Call for Hawkes spectacles and eye glasses and hayo no other, his new crystallised lenses are the best In the world and can be found at Speed's drug store.. Wanted. yM School clain^l For which we will par <kca . ralae In merchandise at lowest cash prices, or, will pay the cosh at lowest Bank rate or discount. R. M. Haddon A Co. Jan. 11, 1888. , Ladles wishing bargains In wlntar dros goods will find wm. E. Bell's, the plaee to Parties attending court will find W. E. Bell's a nice pUce to drop in and secure a bargain in winter goods. I have some special bargains to offer daring court week. W. E. Bell. I will take school claims for goods at cash prices. W. E. Bell. , . ^9 If you wish a cheap shoe, W. K. Bell's Is the place to buy anytning 10 laaies, muses and children's shoes. I offer a very good shoe at 75cta, worth one dollar. W. E. Boll. I still have a few retnnauts left from the largo lot, I sold out atone-half cost, It Would pay you to cull and see them. \V. E. Boll. Braided sets with panel's to match. R. M. Haddon <& Co. . The place to get fine cigars and tobacco. Speed's drug store. Itch, mange and scratches cui-ed In thirty minutes, by a single application of Woolford's Sanitary LotioD, for sale only at Speed's drugstore. " . Jf you want a cheap Bhoe go to Haddon if Co. vpSj See the Basket soap, two bar* for a aickel, atE. A. Temple ton's. Starch Sets a lb at E. Templetons. Unbleached knitting thread at ttcta alb ' rfj at E. A. Templeton's. . Shoes! shoes! we are prepared to supply the trade in almost any article of foot wear. Just received 9 coses ladles and misses shoos. Our lino of No's in all the makes we keep are - , i now complete. You can get a good shoe at a moderate price. R. H. Haddon & Co. 11-30 r> It rr. ,1J u.va o lonm onri wall XV, 1u. nuuuuu u. -wv/., uoioa iuikv www ? > nelecied stock of staple millinery. dress good*, notions, d., to which they would call special attention. R. M. HadJon & Co.. Have a large and well selected stock of ladlaa and mlueif iboa, all numbers. Call and get anything In the clothing line* ate ost. P. Rosenberg <fe Co. J. S. Hammond <& Co., keeps a fhll line ot Hole leather calfskins and kip-leather. Cat to suit the trade. Colored dress, silks at 44 cents per yard. This is tiio best bargain that was erer one red In Kllks. Call and Becure a bargain berora they are all sold. Wm. E. Bell. 10-10 Ladies' white and colored collars. Ladles' white aud colored cuflfe. W. E. Bell. ' We arc prepared to fill all orders for brida outfits 011 short n?tlce. R. M. Uaddoo a Co. 1 R. M. HaSdon & Co-, have a fuil stock of til* celebrated P. Cot shoe. Made expressly for our trade lu Rochester, N. Y. Clothing at cost I clothing at cost It P. Rosenberg <t CoJ Blankets! blankets at cost. P. Rosenberg <a co. If you want a good overcoat at eost. Call on P. Rosenberg & Co. If you want a good suit of clothes at coat Call on P. Rosenberg & Co. Seed wheat! seed wheat t! at cost. P. Rosen- . berg <fc Co. A few bushel6 blue stem seed wheat left, which will be sold at cost. P. Rosenberg 4 Co. | Fine plated table spoons, tea-spoons and ' forks. A nice and useful present to give your wife. Smith & Hon. H-14 2t Smething ucw! R. M. Haddon <fc Co., have Just received 1 caw ladles and misses button shoes. Made of "Kangaroo" leather. Those In want of a real fine dressing shoe at a moderate price should see this fine of jroods. They fit like a glove nud wear like a calf sltln. Black dress silk, jet ornaments dt braid seU, Just received, R. M. Haddon ACa, Black cashmers and silk warp, henrletU Just received, R. M. Haddon A Co., 20 dozen new hats, just reoclved latest styles. P. Rosenburg & Co. 12-7 Blnnketst blankets! to salt every one. P Roeenburg ? Co. 12Go and see what can be bought for the small sum of 5cts at E. A. Teinpleton'r . Blackings, bunch shoe strings, ping ofTobacca, lamp chimneys, brooms, baskets, for a nickel ut E. A. Templetons. Thurbers bird seed, the best In the market at Speed's drug store. A lot of nice french candy and crystallxed fruits Jast recolved at Speed'* drug lora. Fever thermometers and hypodermic syringes cuu be had at Speed's dru* store. rliSid i fu&sn : fREE.theirr?w illu^iratw Cataloqu^ ofSO^forlWof^SeedS i FARMS GARDEN IMPLEMENTS A REQUISITES FoRTHE GARDEN* if QmlandJjWf art nrfjoHiQyar TdMverVillaM^CMiTs w%r AddQfEUM)CllU?i NEW YORK* : SEEDSMEN: 47&49(DfiTlAW SI. J