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The Press and Banner. ABBEVILLE. S.C. Wednesday, March 28, 1888. The Rnnk. The Directors of the National Bank nt Abbeville have bought from Mr. John A. Devlin, of Duo West, the splendid bank building on the public square which they have been occupying since their organization as a bank. The building Is the best in town, and was bull! Just before the war by the Carolina Savings Hank. In this bank is perhaps the largest and most secure vault to be found in the up-country, and the whole Is admirably arranged for the purposes for which it Is used. At first blush, the price$7,000 seemed high, but when it is known that the lot and the building is supposed to have cost some $15,000 before tho war, the price is reasonable pnniiph. The officers of the Bank are much pleased on the acquisition of this tine property, and Mr. Devlin is the happy owner of ?7,000 in cash. The purchase of the bank building is evidence that the officers of the Institution have confidence in the stability and financial success of the enterprise, and those who may have a monled interest in it will be glad to know that the property was bought with the surplus earnings of the bank. The salary of the President and the cashier were fixed at 51,009 each, at the last meeting of the stockholders. Plenty of Money, and No Takers. The bank at Abbeville tins plenty of mon ey now, and their accommodating way ol *? *'? 14 mnnh to t.hrnw the lUHUlUg liuui una uvuv .. money of private parties on their hands. Thousand! of dollars are now here waiting for loans to acceptable borrowers. The bank loans lt? money for any short time, and thus the borrower is benefitted by short loans, and those of our citizens who have money seeking permanent investment And It almost possible to get their money out at interest. There never was more idle money at Abbeville than at present, and thercnever was less demand. This is accounted for because of the business of the bank, and because money-lendertare afraid of married women. Married women and their property are very much withdrawn from the market, and hence there is not so many borrowers who can give the desired security for the needed loans. Parties 1 who can give the proper security can get all the money they want at Abbeville. A Faithful Auditor, who Looks after the Interest of the People. Ever since Auditor A. W. Jone9 has oeen in office be nas worked faithfully and energetically In the Interests of the people, and has restored to the tax books some two hundreu dollars which has been escaping taxation for a greate; or a less time, and In the matter ol the old bills of the Bank of the State has saved to the county some fifteen hundred dollar* that was overlooked in former settlements, 1 and now he Is agitating the question of taxing share-holders In National Banks, as may ! seen from correspondence which we publish ; elsewhere In these columns. It is said by those who ought to know that if Mr. Jones'* position Is correct, that a million dollanworth of bank Bhares will be added to the lax books of the State. I If?awo BilulnPIC. n? iuvnuo ? Major Zeigler, an efficient Clerk of the Court In times of peace, a gallant confederate soldier In the war of the "Lost Cause," and a defender of women and children at all times, called at our office last night. He was greatly wrought up by the report of the prophet who predicted that a storm would pass over this country on Monday night. He , wants now to organize a club of at least twelve resolute men, who will take an oath to go to any part of the United States, to , hang any man who may hereafter predict a storm. The tuneral expenses of the false prophet will be paid Auditor A. W. Jones, which , will oonslst of ten foot rope, and the expense? of the executing party will be paid by the club, of which Major Zelgler is chairman. ( Major Zeigler is in earnest. In Behalf of Old Soldiers. MaJ. Zelgler has been In Columbia for a ' week', urging the claims or our oia soiaier*for pensions. He was perfectly carried away by the hospitality and kindness ot the State 1 officers ana others whom he met in the city. He verily believes they are the best people on i the face of the earth. This is his first trip to i Columbia sinoe be has been in office, but hie fame had gone before him, as the following lines from tde Register will testify: Major Zelgler, the capable Clerk of the Court of Abbeville County, Is stopping at the Grand Central, being in the city on business This veteran official is deservedly popular, not only in his country but elsewhere, ancf the State does not contain a more efficient county officer.?Columbia Register. Keedleuly Alarmed. Tv.a toWmm which wfifl received at this place announcing that the "conditions were favorable for a storm last Monday night," created quite a stir among our people. All , talked of it, and each man seemed anxious to aasur* others of his entire composure, but many men went home at an earlier hour than usual. The fact is, there were many peo- < pie here who spent a restless night. Some sat up a greater part of the night, others slept , with their clothing on, and all seemed more or less Impressed with the belief that a storm would come. In some cases the suspense was painful, and the perpetrator of the Joke 16 responsible for a very cruel act. Jfllllnery at Abbeville. The millinery stores at Abbeville will bo unueua'ly attractive Jhls year, and it ^is mougni mat iuuiv* iiuui oiuj div?v?i ?v here. Besides advertising in the village papers, special invitations have been sent to hundreds of ladies, who are expected to come 1 this week, or In the event that they cannot * come during the opening days, their presence will not be any less desirable at any later day. Will Continue nil Week. The grand exhibition of millinery at the , tore of J. W. Payne, Greenwood, will con- , tlnue every day tbis week. This because of the bad weather. Every lady should be there sooner or later. Mr. Payne's slock Is lm- i menie, and the styles are most beautiful. i.ivdcay has not turned Baptist, but he was pretty thoroughly Immersed in crossing the creek near Due West on Monday evening. A lot of manuscript sermons and other valuables got in the water. His faithful horse swam safely through the swollen stream. Lost?Between Messrs. Perrin <fe Cothran's office on the square and Miller's Hotel?a black crepe veil. The finder will be rewarded by leaving It at Miller's Hotel. Mrs. A. A. Kergoton, Mr. r, e, Hij.l was sick yesterday, and did nothing in the investigation. Ho has, however, done go*d work, the report of which will be read with interest. Ws had a most pleasant call last week from Mr, A. Mac Singleton, who has written many pleasant letters to the iYesj and Ban ner. Mb. DkBbuhl's house caught ou Are, on the roof, one day last week, A little water promptly applied, stopped H. Maria Morris, colored, wife of Isaac Morris, died In Fort Pickens last Monday night at an advanced age. -> i ? In politics our motto Is Tnrllf Reform. In drugs, lowest prices and purest goods. Best Patent Medicines, purest Drugs for Prescription work. Paints, Oils, Ac. Garden Seeds, School Books, and all specialties of tho drug trade. J. B. Franks, Lowndesvllle, S. C. March 29,1888,12m. The celebrated "W. L. Douglas $3 Shoe." ?l?to a full line of his other advertised goods may be fouud at White Brothers, agents. 3-7tf a Ifna nf atr-ouf >iota f'ftl! CITIfl CTfil A iiUUU* Jtuc U? Okiu T> UMW| VM>. 0,. one. P. Rosenber A Co. Plaited bosom shirts laundrleil and unlaundried. P, Rosenberg & Co. Plaited bosom shirts! plaited bosom sblrte The latest styles. P. Rosenberg 4l Co. A large and well selected stock of gents half hose. P. Rosenberg A Co. The largest stock of boys clothing ever brought to this market which will be sold pheap. P. Rosenberg & Co. Ciarmnn worsted suits hlce for young men. JP. Rosenberg & Co. Pon't fc.ii to examine our stook of clothing and gents furbishing goods. P. Rosenberg & Co. Straw hats! straw hate!! Pon't fail to get pne from P. Rosenberg & Co, Clothing in styles to suit every one, P. Rosenheim & Co. For * dr^gn suit, ror a business sun, anu iur Any other klpd of a suit call ou P. Rosenberg A Co. For anything In the gents furnishing good Jlne. Call on P. Rosenberg <k Co. The ladles shoufd call and examine our stock of ginghams, socrsuckers, dress goods, ?to. P. Rosenberg & Co. A large line of white lawns and India Unons, P. Rosenberg & Co. P. Rosenberg & Co.. sells the celebrated Chaa. IIriser hand made shoe, the best in the world. Call and get a pair of Chas. Heiser hand made shoes. P. Rosenberg k. Co. Celluloid collars and cuflfc, at P. Rosenberg A Co. All styles celluloid collars and cuffs at P. Rosenberg &. C'o. Light color derby hats. Call and get one. P. Rosengberg & Co, There is nothing nicer for summer than a nice plaited bosom shirt. Call and be supplied. P. Rosenberg & Co. CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS. Abbeville*)* Veteran nud Gnllant Soldiers Apply for their Deserved Pay. K. J. Bellott, Lowndesville, Co. "II," 19th S. C. Regiment. John Barwick, Handover, Co. "G," 14th S. C. Regiment. 8urnh Bickett, widow of John Bickett.Troy, Co. "G," 14tti S.C. Regiment, died July 23,1861. Rebecca Howie, wife of Jas. Bowie, Troy.Co. "H," 19th S. C. Regiment, died April 29,1802. T. J. Chi ploy, Phoenix, Co. "F," 2d S. C. Regiment. W. F.Campbell, Antrcvllle, Co. "I," 14th S. C. Regiment. J. M. Campbell, Antrcvllle, Co. "I," 14th S. C. Regiment. C. w. Cowau, Willlngton, Co. "G," 14th S. C. Regiment. _ _ ( Mary Drennan, wife of Robert l). urennan, Troy, Co. "G," 14th s. C. Regiment, died Au- , gust 27, 18(4. J. 1). Etherldge, Phoenix, Co. "G," 14th S. C. Regiment. Elizabeth Elmore, wife of Mnssnlon Elmore, 1 Hodges, Co. "A," 3rd S. C. Regiment, died De- j cember 13,1862. Nancy June McKee, wife of r. H. McKee, Abbeville, Thomson's Company, Moore's Reg- j iment, died April 4,1802. A. A. Nlckles, wife of John C. Nickles, J Hodges, Co. "F," Holcombe Legion, died Oct 1,18(12. J. S. Sheppard, Coronaca, Co. "P," 2nd S. C'. ] Regiment. ! Nancy Stokes, wife of J. W. Stokes, Antre- J vllle, Co. "K," 2nd S. C. Regiment, died Jan. , 7,18W. ; Mary E. Sullivan, wife of Wm. P. Sullivan, ' Troy, Co. "I," oth S. C. Reserves, died Fcb.-lS, , 1863. Fanny B. Shirley, wife of John P. Shirley, Hodges, Co. "F," 3rd S. C. Regiment, died July ( i, i oik>, ueuysuurg. , Sarah A. Wilson, wife of Courtney A. \V 11 son, Abbeville, Co. "K," 40th Mississippi, died 1 July 25. 1863. . ? Lewis Rogers, Greenwood, Co. "D, Hampton Legion. . . ? Martha Freeman, wife of Milton Freeman. Hodges, Co. "G," Orr's Rifles, died July 7,1802, Richmond. K. C. McMahan, widow Obediah McMahan, Mountain View. Co. "G," 19th S. C. Regiment, died June 24,1862, Corinth, Miss. Lara Brown, widow James Brown, McCor mick, Co. "H," 19th S. C. Kegiment, aiea January, 18B4, small pox In barracks. Jane C. Kinc, widow of Wm. King:, Abbeville, Ca "K," Orr's Rifles, died August 24, 18G3, Richmond. Elizabeth Napier, widow of N. L. Napier, Co. "G," 1st S. C. Cavalry, died March 26.1865 M. J. Cochran, widow of Wm. H. Cochran, Mountain View, Co. "G," 19th S. C. Regiment, died May 20,1862. Sarah Mattison. widow of W. J. Mattison, Donaldsville. Co. "G," Orr's Rifles, died August 13.1S64, Richmond, Va. Matilda Botts, widow of Thos. A. Botts, Abbeville, Co. "F," Holcombe Legion, died May L4,1865, Elmira, N. Y. Elizabeth Bowen, widow of A. C. Bowen, Antrevllle, Co. "G, Orr's Rifles, died July 27. 18&5, lii Fort Delaware. Eiinira Bowen, widow of Jones Bowen, Due West, Co. "D," 7th S. C. Regimen^ died Marcn 11.1862. Mary F. Simpson, widow of Wm. H. Simpson, Due West, Co. "G," Orr's Rifles, died July ?7, 1862. Jane M. Harris, Troy, Co. "O," 14th S. C. Kegiment, died Jan. 22.1S63. Heuldah E. Jay, Troy, Co. "H," 19th 8. C. Regiment, dlod Nov. 29, LS64. G. P. Grant, Lowudesvllle, Co. "G," 1st S. C. Regiment. F. M. Calvert, Abbeville, Co. "G," Orr's Rities. G. H. Williams, Hodges, Co. "B," 7th S. C. Rpclment. E. F. Power, Monterey,Co. "C," 6th S. C. Cavil ry. L. A. Osborue, Ninety-Six, Co. "F," Holsombe Legion. Sarah Ross, widow of T. A. Rosa, Phoenix, So. "F," 2nd S. C. Regiment, died May 13,1868, Manchester Hospital. Martha A. Tolbert, widow of Michael S. Tolbert, Sandover, Co. "II," 7th S. C. Battalion, lied May 16,1861. Mrs. S. A. McClendon, widow of F. P. McClendon, Ninety-Six, Co. "A," 22nd S. C, Regiment, died March 5, 1865, Elmlra, N. Y. Tabitha Brooks, widow of James Brooks. Sreenwood, Co. "F," Holcombe Legion, died Mav 20,1864. Mrs. Eliza Beasley, widow of Jas. R. Beasley, McCormick, Bacon's Regiment, died Jan. 21,1868, Jacksonboro. Mary R. Boyd, wife of Wm. Boyd.Antreville, Co. "G," Orr's Rifles, died July 1, 1862, Qalns Mill. Mrs. M. L.Sutherland, widow of T. D. Suthsrland, Abbeville, camp of instruction conscript department, died June 25,1863. Mary J. Hall, Antreville, Co. "CJ," 6th Regiment 8. C. Cavalry, died July 10,1868. F. J. Ferguson, widow of Wm. C. Ferguson, Antreville. Co. "O," 5th S. C. Reserves, died Feb. 28,1868. Martha A. Ellis, widow of Robert Ellis, Abbeville, Co. "G," Orr'B Rifles, died July 9,1862, Richmond. Eliza Prult, widow of Samuel Prult, Donaldsville, 5th Regiment Reserves, died Jun. 5, 1863, Jonesboro. June T. Wilson, widow of James A. Wilson, Ninety-Six, Co. "D," 7th S. C. Regiment, died April 28,1863, Richmond. Mary E. Mundy, widow of J. Caswell Mun- , dy, Coronaca, Co. "F." Holcombe Legion, died June, 1865. Eliza Harkness, widow of W. B. Harkncss, Antrevllle, Co. "D," 7th S. C. Regiment, died ^ Sept. 17, 1862, Sharpsburg. I Mary E. Patterson, widow of Robert Patter- j son, Lowndesville, Senn's Company, Green's ( Battalion, died Oct. 12,1864. ( Phillip A. Pander, Trty, Co. "G," 14th S. C. r Regiment. y T. H. Metts, Phoenix, Co. "II," 3rd 8. C. Reg- t iment. I G. F. Ross, Phoonlx, Co, "F," 2nd S. C. Regl- < tnent. e William^ Mouehett, Wllllngton, Co. , 1*1,11 D. XVf^liutril L. S. D. Rampey, Phoenix, Co. "F," 2nd S. C. Regiment. Catharine R Saxon, widow of Wm. C. Soxi>n, Coronaca, Co. "G," 17th S. C. Regiment, died March 17,186-1, Rock Island, 111. Mrs. M. J. Patterson, Lowndesville, Co. "C" Artillery, Mississippi Regiment, died Oct. 8. 1863. Mrs Mary Tucker. Antreville. There were about fifteen more sent on to Columbia before this book came, making up to date about seventy-five. The Clerk of the Court thinks there will ba about one hundred. Innocent Gunners who Make Game of Loafers-?Preacher* and People ?Mr. P. 8. Untiedg;e Visiting His Daughter Railroad Items, and Other Thingi*. Mount Caknel, S. C. March 26,18S8. On the night of the 21st a severe storm of wind and rain, accompanied by heavy thunder and vivid lightning visited this section during much damage to fence*, blowing down trees and unroofing several buildings. The storm vorv nearly assumed the proportions of t a cyclone. It mddp our people get about live- f ly for a while. c Gentlemen and ladles shooting at targets < near the public streets should be careful of f the direction, as two men came lienr being 1 shot last Saturday afternoon?at least they i were badly frightened. s Rev. S. J. bethea tilled his appointment t here last Sabbatb, but owing to the rainy day i only a small number of wet-weather christians were present. In the afternoon and I night quite u good congregation were pre- 1 sent. I Rov. A. L. Pattersoon is very much lndls- t posed ;>we have missed his cheerful face lor 1 several days, and hope he may soon be well I and greet us with his pleasant smile once i more. s Mr. P. S. Rutledge, of Bpartanbure county, < Is here on a visit to his daughter tyrs. McDon- I aid. After an absence of 20 years his face i -.*111 l <7* {11 < * o n r\ It? rrrnnfaH hv 1 HUI1 IUUJIM 41111*3 miillUUl, ?%nv* *0 giwvvvu Kfj , many friends. He showed us a silver cup taken as a prize by htm for the fastest horse I at the "Abbeville Fair" about 30 years ago ] which brought back vivid reoolloctlons of I those "good old times." 1 One train has been taken oft our road, and 1 we now have only two dally trains. The I train passing here at 11.23 and thb down train 1 at 5.30. I Miss Willie LeRoy, of Lowndesvllle, has 1 been visiting relatives here, aad we regret I the circumstances that so unexpectedly call- I ed her home?the Illness of her mother. 1 But for the faithful and vigilant watchful- I ness of our efficient Section Master Capt. J. P. Radford, on the morning after the storm in | removing several large troea from the track, 1 and even having to waive down the train a I very serious accident would have occured. ] The railroad company should congratulate I themselves at having so faithful and efficient an officer, and should do all they can to koep I him in their employ. Miss Rlnle Johnson Is sick, but we trust not seriously. 1 Mr. David Flow Is still working on his cot- 1 tage, which will be very neat and pretty when finished. 1 Rev. 8. J. Bothea is with us, and we hear lie Is moving around through the congregation in the interests of the new church ; If this Is his mission wish him abundant success. The memborship could finish the church If thoy only had the will and were fully alive to their own religious Interest. This Is a rainy day, but warm, and we trust it may bo the clearing up shower as It is time to be gardening. Our farmers are pushing to make up for lo?t time. Messrs. T. W. Mars and J. C. Marshall attended Sabbath School last Sabbath. Also Mr. I. L. Porter, of WiHfngton. W. T. McDonald offers for sale one of the best cotton planters in tho State?"The Palmetto." M. tm > Highest price paid for school or county olalms In merchandise or cash. R. M. Haa4on & Co. R. M. Haddon & Co., have full line ladles bright '.Gondola" button shoes. Spanish last, arch Instep. A beatlful fitting shoe. Wearing qualities first class. Special to the ladles! If you are In need o anything In the holsery line, R. M. Haddon <fc Co., can till your bill. Ladles hose 5 cents up. ABBEVILLE'S ATLANTA. HER BUSY MARTS?HER FLYING WHEELS --HER ACTIVE WORKERS. Concerts?Sermons?Organs "Visitors ? Ranks ? Editors ? More Pretty Millinery tlinn Was Ever Seen Before?Payne's Opening to Continue nil Week. . Grkknwood, S. C\, March 2Gtb, 188S. "The old folks concert" given for the benefit of the Presbyterian church was rendered at tho Male Academy hall Friday evening of last week. It was a success In every respect, and was under tho supervision of Mrs. Mathews and Mrs^Keynolds. They realized 822.00. Wo hnd ihe ill cos u re of attondini; service at Presbyterian church on last Sabbath and listened to a most excellent sermon by the pastor Rev. \V. T. Mathews. His text "Behold therefore I have smitten my hand at the profits thou hast gained." lie condemned the jamblera, rajjlers, and In fact nil winners at james, and showed up their sin in such a light that any child could have understood, and seen It In Its basest form. Mr. Mathews is a man that can give due justice to any sub|ect that he may undertake. The new Pipe organ recently built by Mr. Johnson of Greenville, in the Presbyterian jhurch is a gem within itself. They have a splendid choir such as would do a city church justice. Miss Hattic Reynolds the efficient Sundayschool organist uses tho old churoh organ for Sunday-school purposes. Mr. E. J. Bailey returned to Augusta Inst Wednesday, where he enters the oltlce of Dr. W. C. Wardlaw to practice Dental Surgery. Dr. F. M. Oldham of Baltimore after spending some weeks with relatives In the West, Is visiting his father Mr. J. H. Oldham of our >i?v Mr. J. Wltzel of this place Is shipping some ;ranlte slabs to be used in the erection of the Presbyterian church of your city. Mr. A. J. Bell has entered the employ of he Inter State Copying Co.. and is now traveling in the lower part of the State. We wish llm much success. A great many of our citizens were very nucn frightened by the wind and electric ;torin on last Wednesday morning. A good nauy dressed themselves, expecting the louse to be blown down every minute, but .here was no harm done except the crashing >f a few window panes and the wrecking of lome fences. Messrs. Leavell and Gage have just finished he erection of a monument over the late ion. D. Wyatt Aiken. It is a very handsome Jieceofwork. They are men of push and snergy and have succeeded in cstabilslisng a ;ooa business in their Hue. Mr. T. W. Earle will soon commence the srection of a large two story building on the vacant lot between Payne's and Nickel's, dr. Earle proposes to put up the finest buildng in the up country. Mr. C. A. C. Waller will soon have his block ?f new brick stores ready for use. He 1* now jutting in the counters and shelving which ire of the most modern styles. The young people of the two Colleges have leciaea to nave a pic-nic on me mi 01 suuy. They have elected a King and Queen for that ccaston. The names are withheld for the >resent. The new residence now under contract or Mrs. Jane Bell is nenring completion. >Ve are glad to sea the Northwest end of town ( ;rowlng bo rapidly. Miss Susie Choate, one of Charleston's most >eautlful and accomplished young ladies, , rho for some weeks past has been on a visit ( o Mrs. DuPre, returned to Charleston last Wednesday. Miss Moselle Taggart happened to quite a os8 on last Thursday. She was on her way rom school with a beautiful crayon drawing' n her hand, (some of her own production) vhen a gush of wind blew it from her,tearing t almost to pieces. . We will soon have a Bank now, as the retired capital has been subscribed and will be )ald In whenever It is called for. It will be In >peratlon by the 1st of August at the farthest. ?r. J. K. Durst is spoken of for President. Capt. McCants paid Abbeville a flying visit ast week. There must be some magic charm n vnur citv for the Capt. as he steals a march >D the "boys" occasionally. Mr. Cummings' Sash, Blind, and Door factory is running on full time now. Mr. J. W. Ducket Is investing largely In jrlze winning poultry. We had the pleasure of peeping in Mr. J. W. Payne's store on Monday the 1st day of his Spring Opening. Mr. Payne had hie store landsomely trimmed. Ranging down the :cnter between the counters were three large jyramlds made of robes, flouncing, embroldirieaandin fact of everything that would lave a tendency to enhance their beauty, fila display of ladles hats cannot be aurpa6asd. Geo. A. Llthco and John H. Muntgomery of he hardware Arm of Llthco <& Muntgomsry, of Spartanburg, S. C.. is In town and haa ented one of Mr. C. A. C. Waller's new stores, vbere they expect very Boon to open a large hardware business. Mr. John H. Mnntgomsry Is President of the Pacolet Manufacturing 2o., of Spartanburg. "INCONSTANT." DIBSOI^VINa VIEWS. I Dr. D. McNeil Turner Contributes a Letter Full or Historical Facta. On the day before tbe departure of Mr. DaMs with some of the members of hlB Cabinet, lis private Secretary, the escort of cavalry, tnd the wagon train conveying the specie rom Abbeville C. H., a called meeting of the Cabinet was held In the Library room at the osidence of the late Col. Tbos. C. Perrln, who vas present by invitation. It was then and .here determined, that the attempt to reach ,he Trans-Mississippi Department, under the jommand of Gen. Smith should be abandonid ; that the President with his escort should )ass over Into Georgia; that the specie should ben be disposed of, and that all parties ibould then separate. After these oonolusions lad been reached, Mr. Benlamln, Secretary of Jtate asked, "What shall be done with the 3reat Seal ?" After some conversation Col. Perrin 6aid: "Allow me to suggest, Mr. Benjanln, that while crossing the Savannah, you brow the Seal into the river." As no objec,Ion was made to this suggestion, and as no eference to it was made by Mr. Benjamin, in London, to his intimate friend, the author of 'The Republic of Republics," with whom I jeenme acquainted in Louisiana and from whom I learned a good deal about Mr. Benjanin, I presume that the Seal has ere this been leponited beneath the waters of the Atlantic. After this, notlilne remained for official ac ,ion on the part of the Cabinet. The Confederacy was defunct. I received my informaIon with regard to these matters a day or two ifterwards from Col. Perrln, As Mr. Davis aras the guest of the Hon. Arralstead Burt, ivltli whom he had been intimately associated or several years in Congress, all the arrangements for their continued Journey were made >y Mr. Davis and his companions on the folowlng morning at Mr. Burt's residence. A year or two afterwards, Mrs. Burt told me hat after the departure of Mr. Davis, she ound his Book of Common Prayer lying >peu on the table of the room which he had >ccupied; and as I had by request visited her leveral times during extreme Illness, she clndly presented to me tho President's booknark, the Lord's Prayer printed on white tatin as a memento. The open book showed ,hat Mr. Davis in the midst of his triala had lAiierh* nntmrtlnt.lnn In nravAr. H?s private Secretary, Col. Harrison, entrusted the Confederate Records to Mrs. Leovy, wife of Col. Leovy, tbe former law mrtuor of Mr, Benjamin. In New Orleuns, ind daughter of Judge Munro, who had been for thirty years U. S. District Judge at Frank'ord, Ky., with instructions to burn them, If accessary, to prevent their capture by Federal soldiers. Mrs. Leovy told me that she had :nu8ed tho contents of twenty boxes to be jurned, but that she had retained the trunk which hold tho private papers of President Davis. Not long after, a man claiming to have been Lhe private Secretary of Mr. Davis, called on Mrs. Leovy and requested her deliver up to film the private papers of the President. She leclined compliance with that request, and then sent for me to advise with her. I said to ber: "As Col. Harrison entrusted those papers to you, with Instructions not to deliver Lhcm to any one except upon order from himielf, you are under no obligation to surrender Ihem to that fellow. I suspect that he aims Lo "turn a penny on them." In response to the nots which you have Just reooived from 11 lm, in which lie asks yon to give him a written acknowledgement that Mr. Davis' pa pers are in your Keeping, aiiow me 10 suggem Lhat you send only these words: "My husband is in New Orleans, I must consult with blm." The fellow went off In hjgh dudgeon; but he sent his brother 1o Abhevllle under pretence of buying cotton, but more probably us a spy upon Mrs, Leovy'e movements. When she was about to leave for New Orleans, she sent for me again, fearing that the spy might seud to Columbia for a squad of soldiers to Intercept her on her way to Washington, Ga., and lake possession or the trunk of papers. I remarked that I considered her fears groundless; yet suggested that she should put Mr. Davis' papers In a large old trunk, cover them with clothing; nil the emptied trunk with heavy articles and make it as secure as originally. I learned months afterwards that Mr. Davis had received his trunk of papers. A fow years ago I saw in ope of the New York papers something about the Great Seal, which amused me. An officer of the Federal army exhibited to some one else the veritable Seal of the Confederate States, who on being asked how It had come into bis possession, answered : "I gave fifty dollars for it to a soldier who picked It up after the flight of Mr. Davis and his Cabinet, near the steps of the Capitol In Richmond." I have lone been nvrare that ihei e are numerous descendants of Baron Munchausen In certain parts of the country. D. McNEILL TURNER. Chester, S. C. R. M. Haddon & Co.. have a full line ladles, misses and children shoes, quality and price guaranteed. Htlll wanted school claims by R. M. Haddon & Co. 50 dozen Indies linen collars, new Btyles Just received. R. M. Haddon & Co. WINNOWED FROM GREENWOOD. Little Scraps of Information la Neatly Done np In Heparate Packn^CH. GKKEitwooD, March 27,1888. The old folks concert Inst Friday night was quite a success. The proceeds goes to the painting of the Presbyterian church. Jerome Bell left, for Columbia last week, thence from there to Arkansas where he will represent a large picture honse In Indiana. The Greenwood Manufacturing Co., who will make doors, sash and blinds are In lull operations, and will be glad to serve their patrons at any time. J. 8. Mars, our city cotton buyer left for his home in Charlotte, N. C., a few days ugo on account of sickness In his family. He says he will be on hand next fall. Miss Bessie McLocklin, of Alabamo, is visiting Miss Ella Watson of this plactf. There is to be a grand salo of Texas ponies In town to-day. The people are coming tn by the droves. Suppose tbey all want to buy a Joe Braker. Frank Oldham who b?B been attending dental college In Baltimore, is again at home. Yesterday and to-day were set npart by Mr. J. W. Payne for his spring opening of millinery, but unfortunately for him the inclement weather kept most of the ladles away, however the ladles can come at any time foi It Is a grand opening for him. We have been to see his goods and his stock is immense. Last Saturday a negro woman who lives on Mr. J. B. Pulllam place In Buoklevel, went out of ber house and left two small children lying near the fire, wrapped up in some old quilts ; from some cause the quilt caught on fire. When she returned she found the small child burnt to death, and the other one n/v tl-tn# If tsoa 4 noanol K) a Strange to say the house did not catch on Are. Eugene Bailey left for Augusta a few days ago to complete hia course of denlstrv. Eugene la a genial boy, ana we hope will some day make his mark as a dentist. Prof. J. K. Hood, of Troy, paid our town a visit last week. We are pleased to see Miss Laura Johnson at the bead of her large millinery establishment again. After an absence of several months In New York, we understand that she has ordered tho largest, and most complete line of gooks In her department ever brought to this place, and that in a short while she will have the grandest opening ever seen in Abbeville county. CLEARK. ( i m I LIFE AND DEATH AT HONEA PATH. Wind, Rain and Lifhtntnc?Tbc Rending Circle Visitor*?Death of Malcom Erwln. Honea Path, 8. C.( March 28,1888. Last Tuesday night quite a severe wind and rain storm passed over this place. We have 1 heard of no damage that it did, except to ; frighten people. The reading drele met at Mr. J. L. Brock's last Friday evening, and quite a number were present. The reading circle Is growing | in Interest, and at almost every meeting new < members are enrolled. Every one that can , attend should become a member as it is very Improving, both socially and Intellectually. Miss E1U McGee and Ida Bigby are visiting in town. Mr. Malcomb Erwln, died yesterday morni?? of flvfi n'nlfv?lr fl4 vea.ru. Thp deoeAS ed had been sick only a short white and his death was a shock to every one. Mr. Erwin , was born In County Antrim, Ireland and ' came to this county In 1H48. In 1863 he returned to Ireland and married the daughter of Mr. William McMurtry, and returning to this county, settled at the place now known as Erwins Mills. Mr. Erwfn was a devout christian, and a member of the Presbyterian church. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his death. The bereaved family have the sympathy of th* entire community. The funeral will be bad this evening at the Presbyterian cburoh atone o'clock. Mr. L. A. Brock has been quite sick the past Prof. H. H. Watkins, ef Furman University, i? An a ? < (* V*lo mnthor Mro H P Wat.lrlna Mr. C. E. Harper bad the misfortune one day last week, ol getting one of bis mules badly hurt, by running away with a plow StOCKi Dr. T. A. Hudges baa bought a now sulky. Major Theo. DeHon, representing the Qroenvllle New* was In oqr town last week in the Interest of that paper. He succeeded In securing several new subscribers. Messrs. J. C. Mllfordand T. H. Brock attended the lecture of Rev. Sam Jones, In Greenville last Thursday night. Tbey express themselves as delighted with him. CALLY. W. E. Bell's Local*. Spring calicos In French sateen styles. W. E. Bell. Spring ginghams, In 40 difierent styles. W. E. Bell. Sateens In beautiful flowers and stripes. W. E. Bell. Colored fleured batiste In all the Bprlng shades. W.lS. Bell. Colored 36 inch lawns In figured and stripes. W. E. Bell. White plaid lace batiste for JadleB summer dresses. W. E. Bell. White batiste with erabroldory to match. W. E. Bell. Cream batiste with embroidery to match. W. E. Bell. White India lnwn with embroidery to match. W. E. Boll. Cream India lawn with embroidery to match. W. E. Bell. White and cream laces from lc. to 82 per yard. W. E. Bell. White embroidery in all widths for dress trimming. W. E. Bell. Ladles silk gloves In ail the summershados. W. E. Bell. jL.auiea nsie mreaa gioves. ?y. a. ueu. Bilk and Uslo thread lacs raltts. W. E. Bell. Silk floss In all the now shades. W. E. Bell. I have some special bargains for this month. Don't fall to call for the special barging. W. E. Bell. I have some beautlftil goods for early spring wear. W. E. Bell. Braid trimmings in all the new shades with pannels to mutch. W.E.Bell. Mora silks in every new shade for dress trimming. \V. E. Bell. Jetornament8and Jet sets, colored beaded Bets. My line of dress trimmings is complete In every shade. W. E. Bell. Hats for all. 4 cases of ladles misseBand children hats Just received. W. E. Bell. Street parasols for ladies and children. \V. E. Bell. Corsets. Try my kabo corsets for comforti every corset warranted. W. E. Bell. Tlrocc a In OA rtn/1 AR Innlina wl<l(h 1 n oil the new"shades. W. E. Boll. Wash Roods. Never before has wnsh goods been in such demand. I bave them In all the new styles. W. E. Bell. I have Just returned from New York and Baltimore with one of the best stocks of ladies goods ever brought to Abbeville. I take pleasure In thanking the ladles for past favors, and will do my best In the future to secure their patronage. W. E. Bell. Remember W. E. Bell will have his opening on 29.30 and 81stof this month. I will hav* my grand spring and summer opening on 29, SO and 31st of this month all the ladles are Invited to attend. W. E. Bell. Miss Hood is preparing for Wm. E. Bell's spring opening, which will come oil on the 20,30 and Slat of thlB month. Novelty braid In 10 different styles. W. E. Bell, Feather edge braid In all the No's. W. E. Bell. Buttons Id all tbe new summer shades. W. E. Bell. Linen flo?, for fancy work at W. E. Bell. Ladles shoes in kid button. The best 33 French kid shoe in the market. W. E. Boll. Ladles goat polish in commou sense hocl. W. E. Bell Ladles opera and tie slippers. W. E. Boll. Misses kid and goat button shoes. VV. E. Bell. Misses opera and tto slippers at W. E. Bell. ^CMldren kid button and lace polish shoes W. Hi. D0I1. In rants kid and goat button shoes. W. E. Bell. Kid gloves for ladles in tan mode and wood brown. W. E. Bell. Ladies undress kid gloves in new shades. W.E. Bell. Ladies collars from 5o. to 25c. with or without cape. W. E. Bell, Crape lisse In black, white, cream aud fancy colors. W. C. Bell. It Onght to be Preserved. Southern Christian Advocate The Abbeville Press and Banner of last week Is nn historic number. It contains two full pages of carcfully prepared matter relating to the history of Methodism In that town. The services in connection with the dedication of tho new Methodist Church are fully reported, and a detailed history of the church, from its organization to the present, is given. None but those who have themselves attempted such work have any Idea of the Immense ameunt of labor Involved in the preparation of such a history. The task was made especially difficult in thiscase from the fact that the old records of the church were destroyed by Are some years ago. This would have daunted any less courageous editor than Mr Hugh Wllao:*. He determined to prosecute his lask with all the more energy when he learned of the difficulties Involved. The result is the remarkably full cud accurate sketch referred to. Tho account we give on the next page of Methodism in Abbeville is taken from the Press and Banner. We wish we had room for the full account. It ought to be preserved as a valuable historical document. An Emv W?v for Any School to Ob tain a Price. The Story Clark Chapel Organ Is listed at S220.00. It Is all that it claims to be?a king among Instruments. It has the power to fill any ball and Its tones and exquisite combination of tone are simply perfect. This instrument will be offered as a prize to any school, from which shall emanate the finest and most interesting essay upon "Music tn the Home," Story & Clark to be Judges of the same. The essay must not contain more than seven hundred words, and may be either comical or otherwise. The essay must be forwarded to us from the county superintendent of schools and the writer muBt be under twenty-one years of age. All articles must be In before the 25th of May. The essuy will be printed In the Juno number of the paper, and upon publication we will forward to said school the Chapel Organ free. STORY & CLARK, Canal and 16th Sts., Chicago, III. To E. Cowan the County Superintendent of Schools o/ Abbeville County: Dear Sir:?Herewith we send you a sample copy of our "Organ," in which you will find an offer to the schools ofyourdlstrlc which, we trust, Is worthy of your attention. win you Kinaiy lay ine matter ueiore bucu Bchools, especially, as may be without an Instrument. All schools or any scholar, may compete for the prize. Respectfully submitted. Sincerely yours, STORY <fc CLARK. MARRIED. MARRIED, on the 20th Instant, bv Rev. M. McGee, Mr. JOHN C. ACKER, of Anderson county, and Miss FANNIE TOWNSEND, daughter of Mr. J. P. Townsend, of Cokesbury, Abbeville county. MARRIED?On the evening of March 22, 1888, by Rev. W. Smith JMftrtln, Mr. W. D. SCOGOINS to Miss NINA LEE R0BIN80N, all of Abbeville county, S. C. NOTICE. I HAVE A FARM HORSE THAT I stand at 55 Insurance, young and a good worker, and also a fine young thoroughbred JERSEY BULL that I also stand at Si for a male calf, 52.50 for a female calf. At my place 4 miles west of Abbeville, on the Anderson road. March 28,1888, 2t? B. F. PRICE. JOHN S. MARTIN, Surveyor and Notary Public, P. 0. ABBEVILLE, 8. C. RESIDENCE four (4) miles North-East Calhoun's Mills. Terms reasonable, March 28,1888,12m COUNTY BOARD OF Equalization. The county board of EQUALIZATION will meet in the County Auditor's Office, Thursday, April 29, to hear Complaints, Ac. All petitions must be in person or in writing. The County Board is composed of the Chairman of Local Boards. A full attendance is desired. j. g. edwards, Chairman County Board. A. W. Jones, Auditor. BEITS OPENING I will have my SPRING OPENING on MARCH OAi.Lv J zym, own, a,iiu oiBi. The public are Invited to attend. I will show some beautiful HATS and BONNETS, for Ladles and Children. Miss HOOD And Miss ELLA BELL will take will inke great pleasure in showlag all the new styles in Hats, Ribbons and Flowers. W. E. BELL. Don't See What Tou Want Ask for It. WE'VE GOT IT. Utterly impossible to enu? - 1 merate wnat we nave m Stock. We cater to the tastes of all, irrespective of honor, wealth, fame, or previous condition of servitude. We guarantee satisfaction to the old, the young, the rich, the poor?male or fenlnin nr aesthetic. UiMAV I w ? ? - ? Pay your money and make your selections at P, ROSENBERG & CO. March 29,1888, tf Don't smoke mean clgrrs, when you oan get good ones, for the same price, at Speed's drug store. Columbia axlooil, put up In nent cam, with scrow tops and spouts for sale at Bp?ed's drug store. Fontzs horse and cattle powers 20c. per package 3 packages for 50c. at Speed's drug store. I i WIRBELL'SI y- : -M New Spring Goods in Every^j DEPARTMENT. II I offer exclusive styles in Straw Bonnets and Hats, Children's Hats, Trimmed and Untrimmed best shapes, New colors and Finest Materials will be found in my Grand Millinery Parlor. 'W *UATMUKH aud r liU WJSKo, Biacfc, cream, wmte and colored upa, S'^'M black cream, white and colored Plumes. What can be more appropriate to - f: the Sunny South than pretty flower* ? What can be more welcome to the Ladies than to find a house where they grow in abundance and are offered at a Low Price ? Chrysanthemum monture, Carnation mouture, Poppy monture, Pond Lily monture, Mignonette monture, Rose buds, Wreath*. Also a full stock spray flowers in all the summer shades RIBBONS! RIBBONS!! M Black and colored Satin and gros-grain flat satin edge, all silks. White, 5' cream and colored picot edge, all silk ribbons. Full stock of cheap ribbona from No. 1 to 20. Striped and shaded. Fancy ribbons in all width*. JtfJBAUS AMU UJtUMAMJKWT5. , M Round jet beads, round meurning beads, assorted patterns in dull jet orna- ..-jwjj ments, small trimming pins, heads of assorted designs, gilt ornaments, fancy .< designs, long hat pins, jet and amber heads. , m JJL. oc raz jpk"3t JMC JMC qc Black and colored velvets, Black and colored velveteen*, Black and colored satins, Black and colored surah silk, cdlored fancy strips and brocaded - silk, colored fancy corded and Attoman^-Striped silk, oolofed fancy ombrp, . ^ diagonal silk, colored fancy armure silk/ Courtauld's black Englifh crape 4-4, 5-4;and 64, black wool nun's veiling, colored sewing silk, veiling, col- /* ored silk malinfi veiling, colored Parisian veiling, satin border, black and colored barege'veiling, colored marabon or grenadine veiling. ;? MTITYLS and LACES. . ^ White and cream mull, pink, blue cardinal mull, black and cream, Spanish lace, fine black and escurial lace, flue black and cream Chantilly laoAj white and cream Egyptian laces, colored laces for wash goods, fine 3? oriental laces, cream all-over oriental or Egyptian, black and oream all* ( < over Spanish, black and cream silk Qouncing 10 inches wide, cream and white Egyptain flouncing, white and cream escurial flouncing, black and ^ cream brussels net, white and black Paris or rice net. Infante lace cape, infanta plaited mull caps, infants Hamburg lace caps, infants corded mull caps, infants open work caps, infants oriental lace caps. nrrir niTrriTN/i illjVllV 11U1 1 JL111U> White and cream, three row, pompadour footing, cream, whlte-and blade lisse. Three row imported India muslin ruffling, white and cream, one row wave plait, silk edge,*white and cream two rows, fedora plait, silk edge, white and cream two rows, shell plait silk edge, white and cream, two rows full fan and wave plait, plain edge, full line of mourning ruflltig widows' ruche in black and white. ; LADIES and MISSES CORSETS. K My line this season embraces several novelties, TOWN TALK, BALL'S HEALTH, "BEST YET," BALL'S KABO, BOULEVARD, Dr. Warners, v f. Madam Thompson's, Ball's Kabo with the patent flexible loop eyelets. No more breaking of corset strings. Every corset warranted notito pull out with one year's wear. If it does the money paid for the corset will be refunded. ' ^ Never before has my stock been more complete in ladies colored silks, ladies colored and black lisle thread gloves, ladies black and colored kid gloves, ladies black and colored mitts, new shades, childrens silk and lisle thread gloves. y LADIES and MISSES HOSE. Ladies brown and white bnlbrigans, ladies black lisle thread, ladies black silk, ladies colored lisle, thread hose, Misses colored lisle thread hoee, Misses ribbed black hose, Misses colored ribbed hose, children colored lisle thread .;J hose, children colored ribbed hose, children black ribbed hose. cnnimr xtai/fi vifc iw norcc rnnnc arnmu i^iuvlliibo in uiiljj uuuujA handsome display. During the last week I received from New York several cases of magnificent Spring novelties. I will show the choicest goods from the mo9t celebrated of Foreign and Domestic looms in my black silk department. I will offer during the Mason the most startling bargains. : Fancy silk department?I will present a large and well selected stock of - ?& High Class Novelties in all the new spring styles and colorings. My Stock of black goods comprise choice and magnificent selections from the most famous manufacturers of France and this country. Silk Wrap Henriettas, Claurette?Imperial Twills, Habit Cloth, Draped, Alma, melrose cashmeres and nuns' Veiling. Also an elegant assortment of English serges, Austrailian crape clatt, armures, grenadines. Special bar- jg gains will be offered in wool serges. . COLORED DRESS GOODS. In this department?A magnificent display of rare bargains are offered in Henrietta finish, French Cashmere, in all the new shades. Extra fine Hen... A/? J JA rietta in no auu men gwuo. Novelties in English birges, Camel's hair, buntings, chalHa lace chteks, plaids and cashmeres, and sateens, zephyr ginghams, Scotch ginghams, colored plaid ginghams, plaid manning ginghams, seersuckers in all abAdes, plain and stripe. ' :v||j French sateens, American sateens, colored lawn and batiste in all widths. WHITE GOODS. J -- ? - ? ^ i ? 1- -i 1- ?:? nui/i i.?n. DI.U [ Linen l)e inue, .tsarisie, rrencn cuec* uwiss pimus, j. mm <o.r>u?t *??? Nainsooks, swiss mull, white lace stripes in several different styles, white and colored embroideries, white and colored flouncing, white and colored all-over embroidery, white embroideries from 1 inch to 20 inches wide, lawn, and Hamburg embroidery, lawn, Swiss mull and Hamburg insertion. nnxtis vnimiAciWe*. Every novelty in black and colored passementerie, cut jet and other trimming. Braid sets in all the new shades to match dress Goods, Psnnela to match sets, colored braids in all styles, Mora silks dress trimming in all the high colors, stripe silks to match. The largest stock of dress trimmings in the up-country. SHOES and SLIPPERS. . i Ladies, Misses and Children's Shoes in kid and goat, button, kid and goat polish. Ladies' Misses' and G'hildrens' Opera and lie Slippers. One hub* dred other articles of use and beauty for the ladies in the latest and moet fashionable styles. Wffl. E. BELL. '.J r fsJI ... , L,J