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The Press and Banner 49-Publlshed every Wednesday at $2 a year in advance. Wednesday, April 25, 1888. Death ?f L. Wardlaw Smith, Esq. This announcement will carry a pang of poignant sorrow to a wide circle of relatives and friends, who were endeared to the dec-cased, by the cherished associations of the past, and to whom his death will bring a sense of deep personal bereavement. That one so young, so bright, so loveable, so full of prom lse, should suddenly have been snatched away from all that makes life desirable, when s just entering upon the threshold of his career; adds to the bitter Ingredient in the cup of sorrow. L. Wardlaw Smith died at the home of his mother, Mrs. S. Wardlaw Smith, in this village, on Sunday night, the 22d, of heart disease, in the 28th year ot his age; and thus has passed away one of the youngest, the bright est and best beloved members of the Abbeville Bar. The occasion is one of inexpressible sadness; for though for months past, the premonitions of death were such, that life seemed to be held by a single thread; yet it was fondly hoped, that the resources o( the best medical skill, and the vigor of a young and robust constitution, might stay the insidious approaches of disease, and prolong life, even if it did not restore to won ted health. But alas! v for the vanity of all human hopes, a fatal blow had been struck at the citadel of llfc> and the waning powers rapidly succumbed. Yet amid bodily weakness, the buoyant spirit remained steadfast, and the bright intellect retained consciousness even to the last. "1 shall die in a few moments," were bis last expiring words, and the serene spirit passed quietly and peacefully away. Death which comes alike to all; the young, the middle aged, and the old, brings peculiar sorrow when It enters the charmed circle ol home, and takes away the brightest of its cherished Jewels; or when it cuts down upoD the threshold of busy life, the youne aspirant for Ita honors and emoluments. Our friend was the Idolized son of a happy home, the centre of a group of warm hearted friends, the pride and ornament of a noble profession. He has been taken away when the pulse of life beat highest, when hope seemed brightest, to teach "what shadows we are and what shadows we pursue." The deceased was born in Abbeville, and after spending some time in the village schools he received his academic training under the loBtraotlon of the Rev. O. T. Porcber at Wlllington. Thence he went to the University oi the Soath at Sewanee, where he completed his collegiate course. Upon his return to Abbeville he studied law In the office of the Hon. Armistead Burt. Forming a partnership with W. C. Benet, Esq., of this place, under the firm noma nf Pnnnt A CmltK V.a nnnn MtUi iinuiu Vi UVJilCU w. ULUibli f LI V CUICICU U^/Vil a very successful practice, but allured by the proapect of a wider field of labor at Atlanta, Ga., he moved to that city, and for a time, whilst health lasted, promised to reallzo the brightest hopes of his friends. But his constltutlon gave way, and in shattered health, he returned to Abbeville, where his last moments.were passed. For his chosen profession of the law, the de ceased seemed peculiarly fitted, as well by natural endowment, as by the scholastic and legal training, which developed those powers of thought, and habits of research, which make the able and successful lawyer. A clear analytical mind, enabling him to seize upon the salient points of a case, and to hold In its comprehensive grasp its material facts, was remarkable in one so young, and needed only the experience and ripened Judgment of maturer years to put him in the front rank of bis profession. He had intellect, ambition and those habits of industry which alone command saocess. Ho bad a fine person, a pleasing address, and an earnest and impressive manner which made him a successful advocate before Juries. Before all and above all, the deceased bad all the elements of a noble character, Integrity, truthfulness, and a high sense of honor; and with these were combined a kind heart, a courteous temper, a frank and affable disposition, which made him hosts of devoted friends. The trials, the sufferings, and the disappointments of life, were sustained with Christian patience and resignation ; and we trust with all the hopes and consolations which ensure a blissful eternity hereafter. During his illness he received the ministrations of devoted Christian ministers, and only a few momenta before he died, he requested that a beloved college mate, the Rev. John Gaas, of Augusta, Ga., should minister at his grave. The funeral services were held in Trinity cburoh at 6 o'clock, on Tuesday evening last, and a larger audience, than we have ever seen on a similar occasion, crowded ttio spacious edifice to Its utmost capacity. The following gentlemen acted as pall bearer* : W. C. McGowan, H. T. Wardlaw, David V Aiken, Wyatt Aiken, J. A. Smith, J. L. Pcrrln, L.C.Haskell, George White, Thomas P. Cothran, Amos Morse. The services were conducted by the Rev. John Gas# according to the beautiful and impressive ceremonial of the Episcopal church, and as the sublime utterances of Psalmist and Apostle upon the vanity of life, and the solemn realities of death, the steadfastness of God, and the blissful hopes of the resurrection fell upon the ear the scene was inexpressibly affecting. The beautiful hymn "I would not live alway" was finely rendered by the choir, and at Ita close the services were coneluded at the grave. Here a touching and affecting prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. Wilson of the Presbyterian church, which brought tears to many eyes. As the lost rays of the Betting sun Illumined the West, the body was consigned to the dust, and wreaths of spring flowers, the last tributes of loye and affection, were placed upon tne grave, reace to his ashes. * Big Tax Dodgsrs. If the owners of real estate do not pay full value for their property, it Is wrong to tax banks to the full value of their capital and Burplus.?Columbia Register. Wa think the files of the Columbia Register will show that that paper has published col umna of editorials urging that farmers be made to ^iBsess their lands and mules at higher figures?and all this at a time when a majority of the banks are supposed to have been the greatest tax-dodgers within the bounds of the State. Never a word do we remember to have seen lu that paper, urging a proper assessment of the banks or other capitalists ol the country. The above quoted sentence peakm for itself. We take no stock iu the plan of the cam palgn which Tillman Inaugurated some two or three years ago, but for all that we believe the farmers are not without their grievances. We farther believe that capitalists are not in need of defenders. As between the people and the capitalists?bond holders and bankers?has any paper in Columbia or Charleston even taken the side of the people? Have corporations, bondholders and bankers ever been without newspaper defenders ? We shall watch with interest to see if our Btatd officers enforce the law as to the assessment of the banks, and we shall note with no leas interest the fact as to whether the banks ? can carry out their open and published threat to dodge & proper assessment. Was any sim liar declaration ever made by the bankers of Any other metropolitan city than Charleston, whlcb has two State Senators? Is any other city In this union allowed double the number of Senators that are appointed to other Districts? Will any man answer? m , r A Poor Town. The town council of Lexington advertise their notices on a tree or a barn door, or something of the sort, Instead of publishing their advertisements in their local newspaper. It must be an irksome business for the tax-pay.ers of that town to goaroundexamining barn doors to find official notices. i:: . & . Bp;' - '4Lo^?di^ljc,* XeWKpnperK. The Greenville Xews has been enlarged and is printed on new type and fine white paper. We hope the day Is not far distant when the News will be regarded as the leading paper of the Piedmont section of the State.?Keowee Courier. We hardly know what is meant by "the leading paper." But we presume the use of the word was not in an objectionable sense. It will not be forgotten that we had "leading" newspapers before the war, when the country press dared do little else than join the chorus. It is not, we are sure, such leadership that the Keowee Courier wishes for the Greenville Kewe. The city newspapers of this State of to-day however do not wield the influence that their position would seem to entitle them. In the first place, we do not know of any newspaper in South Carolina which is not, in our opinion, strictly a local newspaper, and which does not subordinate the interests of the State to the interests of the particular locality In which it is published. In the next place, the daily newspapers of South Carolina, we believe, as a rule too of ten reduce their papers to "personal Journalism"?In other words, to venting tiieir likes and dislikes for particular Individuals ?to unjust suppression and to undue expression as to the merits or demerits of the acts of the particular citizen who may come under their personal favor or disfavor. We believe the dally newspapers of South Carolina, weaken their own Influence, by their frequent mistreatment of the country press. As a matter of fact, we believe that there are few country newspapers in South Carolina that have not at some time been the victim, if not of indecent attack, certainly ol unjust criticism by some one of the dally newspapers of the State. Have not our more pretentious city contemporaries time and again shown a degree of contempt and disrespect for the individual members of the country press? Where Is the country editor, who has not at some time been either rldicul ed, abused or most unjustly treated by some of the city newspapers? Let a couutry editor express any opinion at all, and if it excites any comment from the city brother, bow often is it that the comment is coached In words ol ridicule, or presonal disrespect? We claim nothing at all lor the country editors When we assert that they are Just as good, Just as patriotic, and Just as deserving of public respect and confidence as their more presumptuous city neighbors, who Instead of discussing the merits of the questions at issue, so often resort to personalities and objectionable methods. We Join our respected contempary, the Keowce Courier, in wishing that the Greenville iCewa may be prosperous, and we most heartily wish that its columns may be conducted In such a way as to bring not only honor and profit to the paper, but in such a manner as to bring material prosperity, population and political influence to the city ol Greenville. There is no city on the face of the earth for wnich our people are more friendly. The people of Greenville are of the same feelings and sentiments as are the people of Abbeville, and we believe our people have a more kindly feeling for them than for the people of any other community. In former times the editor of this newspaper olten visited the city of Greenville?and always with pleasure. We flattered ourself with the thought that we had good friends in the Mountain City. For these reasons especially the course of the Greenville News towards the Press and Banner has been a source of regret. A Change Needed, The method of nominating Democratic candidates for State offices is now agitating the public mind. All the nominations are equivalent to an election, the method of mftking the nominations is of primary importance, affecting not only the policy of the Democratic party, but the policy that shall control the State. The nominations are now made by a convention composed of deligates from each county exactly equal In number to double its representation in both branches of theLegislature?there being 159 Senators and Representatives, the convention will have 318 UiCUl UC1 Oi "The present method of nominating lias been attended with constant and growing discontent, and well it may ; for under It fifteen counties with an aggregate white population of 138,308, by the census of 1880, seud 160 delegates, or a majority of the convention; while nineteen olber counties with an aggregate white population of 252,797 send only 158 delegates. The fact that Beaufort county with about 488 white voters has eight delesates, while Spartanburg county with about 5.274 white voters has only ten delegates in the convention presents in a most glaring light the injustice and inequality oi the mode now in use. Some change must be made. Nomination by a primary vote is demanded by some. And it will not do to say that a primary i* impracticable when we have had two successful primaries to nominate candidates for Congre?s. A primary would be of invaluable consequence in compelling candidates for State offices to carefully formulate and discuss the policies that should prevail in the State. The chief objection to the primary plan is that its proposed adoption will provoke diverse and irreconcilable views from different sections as to the qualifications of the voters at the primary. That method, If limited to white voters, would reduce the influence of the counties with colored majorities to an extent that would be impolitic, if not unjust. in jxorm Carolina, ueorgiaanu omersuues nominations are made by conventions composed of delegations from the counties based on the Democratic vote of the county at the last gubernatorial election. This plan stimulates the citizens of cach county to poll Its full Democratic strength, which Is very desirable. In North Carolina one delegate is allowed for 150 Democratic voters and fractions over 75. If our nominating convention were formed on a combination of the principles which now exist and those prevailing In North Carolina it would approximate much nearer to Justice and would likely dispel all further discontent. It is suggested, therefor, that each county be allowed as many delegates in the convention as it has members in the House of Representatives, and then add to this one delegate for each 300 white voters or 15000 white population?by the census of 1880?for the next nominating convention, and thereafter one delegate for every 300 white votes cnst in the preceding gubernatorial election. This would increase the membership of the convention to about 371 members and distribute them amoner the counties as follows: Abbeville 13. Aiken 12, Anderson 10, Barnwell 14, Beaufort 1, Berkeley 9, Charleston 28, Chester 8, Chesterfield 8, Clarendon 5, Colleton 13, Darlington 12, Edgefield 7, Georgetown 4, Greenville 19, Hampton 7, Horry 8, Kershaw 8, Lancaster 7, Laurens 10, Lexington 9, Marlon 11, Marlboro 7, Newberry 8, Oconee 9, Orangeburg 13, Pickens 9, Richland 11, Spartanburg21,Sumter 10, Union 10. Williamsburg 6, York 13. This plan is respectfully submitted for the consideration of the approaching State convention,? Chester Reporter. The Press and Banner is for the primaries, first, last, and all the time, A nomination is equivalent to an election, and if the voter is denied the right to take part in the election' he is disfranchised, and he has no influence at all In the political party of which he is nominal a member. To say that wo eannot have a State primary ^is equivalent to saying that we cannot bavo a State election. The law in one Instance governs. The State Executive Committee would govern in the other, and the same ruje would apply to all. Can't We <?et u Bent 9fo*v ? We are informed that Mr. Potts, contractor on the Cumberland Gap road, Is not now at work on the road. We learn that he is away, perhaps at home,and waiting for Abbeville to vote bonds or subscriptions to the road. The impression on our mind is that work on the road has been discontinued, and that all hope of finishing it to Edgeffeld has been abandoned for the present. The Greenville Xown. MaJ. Theodore DeHon is in town in the ininroct nf t.hA drpmvWp T-r? io on pnr. uest worker, a good agent, and a successful canvasser. The News, in its enlarged form, is a much better paper than formerly. Mr. DeHou says he has secured a correspondent from this town, and that henceforth Abbeville will have a place in the picture. We have as large stock and fine selection of gentlemen's furnishing goods, in shirts, collars. cravats, &c., as was ever offered to the gentlemen of Abbeville County. The far-famed Eighmie Shirt. The Peerless;Shirt. The No. 230 Nonpareil Shirt. Plaited Bosom Open Back Shirts. All of these both laundried and unlaundried. Plaited Bosom Tenis Cloth Shirts, fancy colord. Wo have something entirely new and very desjrab'e in gauze undershirts. Smith & Son. MMMtHMMMMHM OK mmm ARE FARMERS ON THE RON? IF NOT, WHY SHOULD THEY WITHDRAW FROM HEADQUARTERS? If they Want a College of their Own, they Should Take Possession of the South Carolina College. A Kocond Class .Manual Labor School May do for Boys .of Very Small Aspirations Abbeville Fanners Have Made of their 8onn, Preachers, Statesmen, Lawyers, J tidies. Doctors, Conuressmen. Politicians, and it is not Likely that they will Xo? Retire from the Forefront. The enthusiastic silence with which some of onr esteemed contemporaries have hailed the Ciemson bequest is striking. It is rather foolish, loo, aud slightly ungrateful. If Mr. Clemson had left SHH),000 to the State college the Citadel Academy, Charleston college or Clafln university there would have been a torrent of gush and a proposition to build t_*? - '"A',1/1 l>n \rex henn Tkinilo Ill 111 li iljUIIUlUCUb ttuuiu vvv? , boomed and been still born by this time. But the bequest has knocked one of the strongest combinations and shrewdest juggles of political history endwise, and it is regarded ns loaded with direful consequences to varlouspets. Presently we shall see the new problem met, however, and all the powers of opposition to a farmers college arrayed In a new plan of attack, changed to meet the emergency.?Greenville News. We think it a little premature for the News to say what would have been said and done, If Mr. Clemson had left his estate to the South Carolina College. We believe the people would have thought him foolish to do so, and would not have accepted the u'ft. As for the bequest "knocking combinations endwise," we think there is a mistake. As I far as we know there lias been no combination on the part of the people against the Agricultural College. If there has been "combination," It must have been on the other side. The al leged "farmers movement" hns never been defined so far as we know, and the desire for an upheaval seems more apparent than real. We do not know that there has been sufficient demand for an "Agricultural College" to excite serious thought one way or the other. If we are not mistaken, one object of the "farmers movement" was a a reduction In the expenditure of the public money. Members to the Legislature, we believe, were elected on that basis. The result was that we have had the most extravagant r 1-1-' --- Vine nmr mot A nnrOliria i-iCKimiibuit; tum uu.i v- - v.. ?? lions were Increased. Not a single leak was stopped. They gave money to everything, ana increased formerjapproprlatlons. S">,000 was given to an imaginary school in Columbia. The appropriation to the South Carolina College was largely increased. The fees for selling delinquent tax payers's lands was greatly increased. The apporprlation for the military. 814,000, Jwas voted down, but is it not true that at least some of the farmers came to the rescue of the advocates of the measure, and it was passed. They passed a pension law with provisions to encourage mendicacy, and to meet the demands of which would require not less than 5200,000, oearly enough to pay the expenses of the Government. They failed to make appropriations sufficient to fnrnish every voter in the State wltii the monthly report of the scientific experiments by the Agricultural Department of the State and of the college. This report alone would be worth, if properly distributed the entire entire cost of the college. The farmers have grievances In the forms of law. which wipe up their little estates, in case they are sued. They have grievances in the expensive foreclosure of their mortgages. They have grievances In the instability of the laws. They have grievances in the ennf inu'? whi^h neither the neonle nor the Supreme Court, are able to understand. The farmers have grievances In the political machinery of this State which practically engineers them out of politics, except in so far as it may be neccessnry to vote for the machine-made candidates, which the State Convention puts forth. They have grievances because the laws are not properly enforced. The Press and Banner has been silent on the subjectot theClemson bequest, 1. Because we do not believe that Mr. Clemson was possessed of a "sound and disposing mind." and If he has willed his property. ns is claimed, we do not believe the will would stand fifteen minutes before an intelligent Jury. And if it did staud, we do not believe it well for the State to accept It. The State is not a beggar?Georgia refused to let Gov. Brown Into partnership with her State institution. 2. We do not believe the Clemson estate Is worth the fourth of a hundred thousand dollars. 3. We do not believe the farmers of this State will submit to having their sous assigned to an Agricultural College situated either on the peaks or in the coves of the mountains. 4. We believe the South Carolina College is for all the boys of the State who may choose to come. It is located at the capital of the State, where buildings have been erected, and are paid for. In that institution may bo found expensive libraries and other fixtures advantageous and necessary In the education of our youth, 5. There is no use for more than one educational institution in the State. The South Carolina College unifies and makes as one the sons of South Carolina. Its teachings ure to obliterate imaginary differences in tlie social caste of the sons of the State. It teaches that the only aristocracy lies in brains, application, adaptability, character, and whatever else goes to make true manhood great. ti. An Agricultural College would promote the cultivation and growth of a feeling of ou1-to among our people?the belief that mere is au actual line of demarkution between the high and the low. The mos( objectionable feature under a Republican Government, Is that which creates prejudice In the minds of the masses acainst those of our citizens who have achieved distinction, and whose character and life are worthy of all emulation. The highest places are within the reach of all?no matteY how humble the boy may be?provided he does not go to an Agricultural manual laber school or college. . 7. The farmers of Abbeville county are Just as good as anybody on the face of the earth. They make of their sons useful citizens In every honorable walk of life. They teach them to believe that they are the equals of the sons of anybody else. They are the equals of the sons of anybody, and honorable and worthy farmers of this county will never consent for their sons to be retired from the South Carolina College, and to bo banished to the woods of the mountains. But with a Just pride In their own manhood and rejoicing in thehoble heritage which has been handed down to them by a glorious ancestry, they propose to send their sons to the capital of the State, or to some of the most excellent denominational colleges within the boundaries of the commonwealth. Abbeville has had experience for a hundred years in manual labor schools. VVe have now an Immense ' ?' *? ~ i ftMilAU'wont fnrn. manual IIUIIJ, ? I (/II U JIUCIUI UJiuw,. M.VM., labor school, but the scliool is dared for the want of scholars. S. We oppose the Agricultural Collepo because we already have a sufficient number of colleges, and we would not injure either the denominational colleges or the State institution by establishing a second cla* manual labor school?culllt Agricultural College, if you will. 9. We oppose the Agricultural College because such Institutions have been failures from the beginning down to the present time, and because such institutions are organized 011 an impractical basis. Such institutions are bound to be failures as long as the principle is contrary to the well-established laws oi common sense, and contrary to the well known fact that cause produces effect. 10. No man whp does manual labor can succeed in Intellectual worn. A fatigued, tired, and worn out body cannot possess an active and vigorous brain. Therefore the pursuit of Intellectual work is diametrically opposed to manual labor, and vice versa. What farmer, after a hard day's toil, is prepared for study when night comes ? Doesn't ho feel like resting ? Could lie, if he would, for hours study dull text hooks 1 11. We oppose the manual labor schooler Agricultural College?because of necessity It must to some extent dwarf and circumscribe tho Ideas and aspirations of the student. As a matter of fact, such an Institution will seldom turn out a scholar, and while it may teach the boys to churn and to sow peas, to milk the cow and to plant potatoes, few of them will rise to distinction and high places ol honor and usefulness. 12. We oppose the Agricultural College for the simple veason that if. will necessarily be an Inferior institution of learning, ami because, aa a matter of economy to the student, if ho desires to work while pursuinu his literary training, could find labor In ColuniMa, Spartanburg, Greenville, I)uc West, or Newberry. We presume if ho desired to earn a small compensation at agricultural work, that ho might weed a garden, cut wood, milk a cow, make fires?or do any other work customary in a manual labor school?sufficient to earn a small payment on his board. As tor tuition, if he is unable to pay, we presume there is not an Institution in the .State that would not aid him cither by taking his note for his tuition?or by giving it to him free. 13. We believe the State should furnish one Institution, arid only one. The State has no right to malte better provision for the sons of lawyers, doctors, moehanlos, and wealthy citizens than it makes for the farmers. If the farmer's sons are sent to the fastnesses of (tie mountains, while the sons of other citizens are sent to the captitai of the State?the seat of government?wherodistinguished citizens, the Legislature, the Supreme Court, and other shows may bo seen, the difference Is so great that the act should bo insulting to the farmers?even though the same amount of money was spoilt on each institution. One place is as about as good as another to learn Greek and Latin, but there is something else to be learned than books. The ''agricultural politicians" of the State may rest assured that the iarmers of Abbeville county will not retire from the South Carolina College. If it is not what the farmers of the State want, they can remodel It?and take possession of it, if need be. It Is as much their college as it Is any other body's, mul the farmer of Abbeville will not yield the Held to others and thereby give up their just rights, and acknowledge their own Inferiority to any living man. Wherever they are, is the right place--they feel that where McGregorsits there is the place of honor. M. The proposition to retire the farmers sons from the Kouth Carolina College in order that they may be tolled off to the mountains, to congregate in a little squad in seclusion to themselves, Is an indignity which they should promptly and vigorously resent? coming from whatever source. The Press and Runner stands now and forever squarely opposed to any such movement against the hone and sinew of the country, and we trust that no man in Abbeville county may I seek Legislative honors who does not believe I the farmers sons are the equal of anybody's sons. The farmers of Abbeville county are an educated people-tliey shrink notfrom. Thepresence of an v living man, neither do they feel thelrlnferioritytoany numberot self-suOlclent men. In times past the farmers of this county have made of their sons distinguished citizens, soldiers, preachers, lawyers, Judges, doctors, statesmen, orators, teachers, officers?all these?and the present proposition for this set of farmers to retiro from the college which has done so much in the past, and relegate their sons to the cotton patch, will met with the rate it deserves, isoi uniu me lariuers are willing to write themselves down as inferior to their ancestors, will tliey consent to the proposed injustice and indignity to their own sons. The sons of the farmers of Abbeville county are good enough to go to any college on the face of the earth, and they do not intend to be sent to a little manual labor school, when they can do better. They do not propose to be set off in a second class college. They take the bost places or none at all. 15. People who may be content for their sons to plod on "In the way their fathers trod" may be satisfied with a manual labor school?an institution necessarily inferior or less desirable than any one of a thousand public schools in the State?but we believe they will kick when it is publicly proposed to assign their sons to such an Institution. 16 If one of Charleston's Senators, or one of the various members of the House from that city whooccupy seats which belongs to the country Districts, would introduce a bill something like this, we presume there would be a genuine stirring up of the animals all along the line: Whereas, the number of ofllces In this State are limited, and whereas, graduates of either of the South Carolina College, the Citadel, or some of the denominational Colleges, usually fill these places, and to the end that the sons of the farmers may not come in competition with our sons, Therefore be it enacted, Ac., that a "one norse agricultural coiiege db esiauusueu at some secluded spot^the! Clemson; estate, for Instance?where the sons of farmers may lenrn the sclcnce of dropping corn, acquire the art of digging potatoes, and' perfect the best plan of plugging water melons, where their minds may not be diverted from the honorable business of farming, and thus leave the political offices and the learned professions to our sons. An Abbeville Man's Prosperity. Mr. L. C. Ligon, once a printer in the Press and Banner office is now a prosperous editor In Aiken, His many friends in Abbeville will bo glad to know of his realizing the success which he so Justly merits. Ho and his partner .have lately added a supreb press to their already large outfit of printing material. flcrc is a description of tho press, ns taken from a recent number of the Journal and Review: Last week the office of this paper was re- 1 moved to the building next to the post, office, on Park Avenue. The move was made necessary by the introduction of a new power press and the Increased business of the paper and job printing departments. When everything is finally arranged, we , will have as pleasant an office as could be 1 wished for. From the front you enter the office which is nartitioned off from tho com posing room, making a easy place for the transaction of the business of the paper. TILE COMPOSING ROOM. Tills 18 a room about IS feet wide, by 30 feet deep. It Is well lighted on the east by four large windows. Plenty of light is an lmpor- 1 tant factor in a composing room. Six frames contain the news and job typo cases, besides two largo cabinets, we have recently added ; several fronts of large wood type for poster work, and our Job office is now second to none in the State for turning out fine work. A new Sanborn paper cutter occupies one corner and the throe Imposing stones take up the center of the room, at the same time, nothing is crowded, and everything is arranged for convenience. THE PRESS KOOM. At the further end of the composing room you go through a door to the press room, which is also of ample size. The first thing that strikes the eye is our new power press. The room also contains the job and proof presses, the bundles of white paper on which i the Journal and Review is printed, and faollites for washing up, etc. TIIE NEW 1'RF.SS. On our first page wo give a picture of our new press, but to really appreciate Us propor tions, and almost human intelligence, it should bo seen at work. It is a Hoe press, which is a guarantee of its quality, and does splended work. It is geared to run by steam . power, but at preasent, it will be turned by hand. It is a huge machine weghlng over G,000 pounds, and yet it runs almost nolslessly aud turns off the papers at about four times the speed of our other press. Our friends are cordially invited to come in and Inspect the press and our uew office. i our hand press. Our Washington hand press that has so long : and faithfully printed the Journal and Review has been put to one side, supplanted by a more modern machine. It wears a look of mournful reproach and were not editors a practical crowd, it would draw tears from our eyes.But the day of the hand press is past. It has done its share in the great progress of the world and in Franklin's day It was a power Indeed; but In these days, when time is double refined gold, it is entirely too slow. Our old pres3 has our eutire respect: it has been steadfast and true, and in Its deolinlng years we know it will Ferve its future ownor as faithfully as it has us. Mount Cnrmcl'!) Contribution. Mr. Carmkl, S. C., April 23,1888. Mr. C. V. Hammond filled the appointment at this place last Sabbath for Kev. S. J. Bethea, who on account of the protracted Illness of his wife was not permitted to meet with us. MIooVaw, ITommAnH la nn n viclt tn rnln. tlvcs in ML Carmel. Mr. P. S. Rutledge Is once moro rUlinrj this circuit?visiting relatives and friends of bygone days. Mrs. J. F. Boykln is resting more comfortably and 'tis hoped will soon be well. Quite a number of our people visited Anderson to hear Rev. Sam Jones lecture. Some were pleased, while others did not like his peculiar style. Mr. Charley Lyon had the misfortune to lose a flue mule Inst week. It seems that J. W. Morrah is going into the stove business?if so and he wishes to succeed lie should advertise In the Press and Banner. Mr. T. G. Baker's new picket fence ix very ornamental and is a great Improvement to his property. I am glad to see many of our people are fencing in their yards. MissSurrilla Smith has returned to her her home after a long absence. Her sunny face and bright smiles are missed when she Is away. We had the pleasure of greeting our handsome and genial friend Mr. John Frank Harper, of Lowndcsvllle a few day ago. As usual he had been with the ladies for ho had a beautiful rose bud. and when we last saw him he was pressing it close to ills heart. He surely don't know the language of that bud or he would have given it to that other gentleman who wanted it. Mr. Josh Jones of Tennessee Is hero on a visit to his brother Mr. B. L. Jones. Kev. Cothran (colored) lost his horse yester,lnv Tli tu lu n tionuv Wo Mr. G. Cade as usual Is stirring himself In behalf of our unfinished churches. This is very praiseworthy indeed, and all wo have to say Is that when he settles down on anything it is certain of success. The weather has been cool nights and mornings, unfavorable to all vegetation, but is warmer to-day. Our fanners are pushing to catch up. some have finished planting while many have .not begun as yet. The present schedule does not suit the traveling public, nor the stations along the line. We think one train down in the morning, 1 nnd one up In the alternoon would better suit the convenience of the people, Mr. J. \V. Boyd can tell you how to hive bees. If he can get hold of certain kinds of leaves he can put the bees entirely under his , control; every person who has bees should i ask him about it. M. i m , m i In politics our motto is Tarill' Reform. In drugs, lowest prices and purest coods. Rest Patent Medicines, purest Drugs for Prescription work, Paints, Oils, &c. Garden Seeds, . School Hooks, and all specialties of the drug trade. J. 15. Franks, Lowudesviilo, S. U. March 29, ISiiS, 12m. The celebrated "\V. U Douglas S3 Shop," also a full line of his other advertised goods may be found at. White Brothers, agents. 3-7t The largest stock of boys clothing ever brought to this market which will be sold . cheap. P. Rosenberg <t Co. < Gorman worsted suits hicc for young men. F. Rosenberg & Co. j Don't fail to examine our stock of clothing ( and gents furnishing goods. 1'. Rosenberg & i Co. j Pattorns ! Patterns! Having accepted the s agency for the Universal Fashion Company . of New York, wo have on sftle a full assort- t ment of patterns, specially for ladles and .c children's wear. The styles are the latest and t best, and prices reasonable. A beautiful fashion platu and album of fashions always on nur counters for Inwnectlou. Catalogues gladky furnished on application. Smith A Son. Hoitea Path Topics. Ho>*EA Patit, S. C., April 23rd, 1888. The rain and hail last Thursday evening was very severe in this section. The ground has been packed so hard, that farmers who have planted cotton will find some difficulty in getting a stand. The continued rains have kept the farmers behind with their work, but they are getting along very well now. Mr. Jesse Brock of Due West lost a fine mule last week, from the effect of "Rough on ltats." People should be very careful with poison. Mr. L. A. Brock has bought a uew buggy. What next! The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sherrod Latimer will bo glad to know their child which has been quite sick is much better, and tbere is hopes of its recovery now. Mrs. L. A. Branyon after a long illness died yesterday evening. She was a woman of many noble qualities and a consistent member of the Baptist church. Her#funeral will be preached this afternoon from the Barkers Creek church. Mr. W. W. Dodson, of Donalds, who has been attending college in Baltimore, returned home last Saturday a full fledged M. D. Dr. Dodson stood high in all his classes and holds a Diploma from one among the best medical colleges in the United States. We wish him much success in his chosen profession. too L'UHa Thrtmoo nftrir o rwaolr a violt home is back at school again. Messrs. G. L. Burts and M. E. Burts are very fond of spending Sunday afternoons in town. Mr. L. A. Brock and Master Clarence Brock went up to Anderson Saturday to hear Rev. Sam Jones lecture. * Married on the 12th inst. by Rev. M. McGee, Miss Hannah Moorehead of Belton to Mr. Jesse Kay of Honea Path. Married on Sunday 15th Inst, by Rev. D. W. Hiott, Mrs. Fannie Greer to Mr. Newt Greer. Rev. R. W. Burts went to Atlanta last week to have his eyes operated on. He did not get to see the noted occulist, Dr. Calhoun, and thinks of going back soon. We hope there can be something done to help his eye sight. He preached a very touching sermon at Broadmoutb yesterday. CALLY. Greenwood Doings. Greenwood, S. C., April 24th 1888. Mr. W. M. WheeleV. a Photographer from Greenville has located in our city. His gallery is in Dnrst's Hall Judging from his samples on exhibition he must give perfect satisfaction. Mr. Frank Keller's store caught on Are lost Saturday, and would have been completely destroyed had it not been for the timely arrival of Mr. John Richter, who with one or two darkles soon extinguished the flames. The young people will have their annual picnic on 1st day of May at the Rocks. It being a very appropriate place for picnics a nlensnnt. t.lmfi Is exnected bv all. Greenwood was represented at Gilmores Grand concert In Augusta last Monday by Messrs. J. F. Davis, Jno. A. Barksdale, w. K. Bailey, and Misses Annie Reynolds and Marlon Hartzog. They repert a very pleasant trip. Messrs. Llthcoo <Sc Montgomery has rented the store recently occupied by Mr. J. F. Simmons, and has opened up one of the most select stock of Hardware ever shipped to this place. They do both a wholesale and retail business. Mr. Simmons occupies one of Mr. Waller's new stores. The6tores will commence closing at six o'clock on May the l?t and will continue till September the 1st. This haB become an established rule with our merchants. Rev. \V. A. Gaines preached In the Baptist church on last Sunday. Next Sunday being the 5th Sunday there will bo 110 preaching In town. Greenwood will be represented at thn Hot Springs convention by Messrs. W. K. Blake and T. F. Riley. Mr. A. J. Bell paid Greenwood a flying visit last Monday. It is a settled fact that wo are to have a factory. A good many of our citizens went over to Laurens on last Monday eve to hear Rev. ?nm Tnnpu Hf> is in deliver ft lecture at this place in the near future. Mr. D. A. P. Jordan is in the city. Miss Mary Hodges, of Hodges, S. C., Is visiting her aunt Mrs. W. Z. McGee. We have been informed that one of onr young men has started a Rug factory. We wish this new enterprise much success. There is one man in Greenwood that boasts of having more cheek than Sam Jones, and we believe he has. Mr. It. S. Sparkman after a weeks sojourn among friends and relatives In Charleston returned home last Monday. "INCONSTANT." "Teemer," "Clarion," "Rattler," and "Lome" rank among the nobbiest cuff, and with them you should use our Patent Cuff Holder. Smith & Son. . White Brothers would call the attention of gentlemen to their stock of ready-made clothing, spring hats, both felt and straw, handsome scarfs and tics and furnishing goods generally. Their stock of shoes fpr spring and summer wear was never better. 1f Don't smoke mean cigrrs, when you can get good ones, for the same price, at Speed's drug store. Columbia axle oil, put up in neat cans, with screw tops and spouts for sale at Speed's drug store. Ladles hand made low quarter South Carolina Penitentiary make shoes at P. Rosenberg 4 Co. All parts of Harness sold separately, to suit au6tomers. Hand-mape. J. S. Hammond & Co. 5 South Carolina Penitentiary made, in men's low quarter, ladies low quarter and all styles of chrildren shoes at P. Rosenberg & Co. Children South Carolina Penitentiary made shoes at P. Rosenberg & Co. Gents low quarter shoes ponltentlary made at P. Rosenberg & Co. Old ladles shoes South Carolina Penitentiary made at P. Rosenberg & Co. If you want a good pair of old ladles shoes. Call and get a pair of South Carolina Penitentiary make from P. Rosenberg <fc Co. Anobbyllfne of straw hats. Call and got one. P. Rosenbor & Co. Plaited bosom shirts laundrled and unlaundrled. P. Rosenberg & Co. Plaited bosom shirts! plaited bosom shirts The latest styles. P. Rosenberg & Co. A large and well selected stock of gents half hose. P. Rosenberg & Co. Straw hats! straw hats!! Don't fall to get one from P. Rosenberg & Co. For a nice spring hat call on P. Rosenberg & Co. TnHH'sMiir DONALDS, S. C. f HAVE BUILT AND FITTED UP IN JL modern style with the latest Improvements a first class Flour and Grist Mill at Donald's, S. C., and am prepared to grind for the public. I have an experienced Miller employed and grind for the ONE-TENTH. J. E. TODD. April 25,1888,1m The State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. Probate Court?Citation for Letters of Administration. I3y J. Fuller Lyon, Esq.. Judge Probate Court: WHEREAS, Sellna W. Parker has made suit to roe, to grant her Letters of Administration of the Estate and effccts of Edward F. Parker, late of Abbeville county, deceased. These are therefore, to cite and admonlsn all and sitiRular the kindred and creditors of the said Edward F. Parker, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at Abbeville C. H., on Wednesday, the 9th day of May, 1SS8, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock In the forenoon, to show cause If any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this 21th day of April, In the year of our [L.S.lLord one Ihousaud eight hundred and eighty-eight and in the 112th year of American Independence. Published on the 25th day of April,18S8, In the Press atul Runner and on the Court House door for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. April 25,1888, tf Strayed from the HUNTER placo, White Hall township, last Saturday evening, a cream sorrel horse mule, with a black stripe across his shoulders, medium size, live years Did, valued at 8125 or 8160. Any Information thankfully received. LINDSAY MILES, Brudley, S. C, Insurance License. : Executive Department, ' Office of Comptroller General, j COLUMBIA, a. U., April isi, 1000. I CERTIFY. THAT Mr. A. M. AIKEN, ' >f Cokesbury, Agent of the ROCHESTER 3ERMAN INSURANCE COMPANY, incorporated by the State of New York, has complied wllh tho requisitions of the Act of the ieneral Assembly entitled "An Act to reguate I he Agencies of I nsuranco Companies not ncorporatcd in theStatoof South Caroliua," ] uul I hereby license' tho said Mr. A. M. , V.IKKN, Agent aforesaid, to take risks and ransact all business of Insurance in this f State, in the County of Abbeville, for and iu >ehalf of said Company. Expires March 81st, 1SS0. J. S. VKRNER, Comptroller Ueneral, April IS, 1888, 2t WM. E. BELL'S New Spring Goods in Every TYHD A "D TTVTI7WT um nu JL xtxxjxi x. 1888. X. I offer exclusive styles in Straw Bonnets and Hats, Children's Hat*, Trimmed and Untrimmed best shapes, New colors and Finest Materials will be found in my J ''f, I* ^ 1 fcrrand iliiiiinery rarior. * .i'' FEATHERS and FLOWERS, Black, cream, white and colored tips, black cream, white and colored Plumes. What can be more appropriate to the Sunny South than pretty flowers ? What can be more welcome to tbe Ladies than to find a house where they grow in abundance and are offered at a Low Price ? Chrysanthemum monture, Carnation monture, Poppy monture, Pond Lily monture, Mignonette monture, Rose buds, Wreaths. Also a full stock spray flowers in all the summer shades RIBBONS! RIBBONS!! Black and colored Satin and gros-grain flat satin edge, all silks. While, cream and colored picot edge, all silk ribbons. Full stock of cheap ribbons from No. 1 to 20. Striped and shaded. Fancy ribbons in all widths. y " "t \ __ BEADS AND ORNAMENTS. Round jet beads, round moumiDg beads, assorted patterns in dull jet ornaments, small trimming pins, heads of assorted designs, gilt ornaments, fancy designs, long hat pins, jet and amber heads. M jsl. tc rao m JC j**: M DE mr ' Black and colorcd velvets, Elack and colored velveteen, Black and colored satins, Black and colored surah silk, colored fancy strips and brocaded silk, colored fancy corded and Attoman, Striped silk, colored fancy ombro, " diagonal silk, colored fancy armure silk. Courtauld's black Englifh crape 4-4, 5-4 and 6-4, black wool nun's veiling, colored sewing silk, veiling, col-' ored silk maline veiling, colored Parisian veiling, satin border, black and colored barege veiling, colored marabon or grenadine veiling. MULLS and LANCES. "White and cream mull, pink, blue cardinal mull, black and cream, Spanish lace, fine black and escurial lace, fine black and cream Chantilly lace, white and cream Egyptian laces, colored laces for wash goods, fine oriental laces, cream all-over oriental or Egyptian, black and cream all" 11 ' 1?*- 1 ??? ~:'l' ttrainnmn 1A innVica iirlHo nraatri anrl over Cjpamsn, umuK UIIU citam oniv auuuviug av iuvuvo v* cvavj vvwu. white Egyptain flouucing, white and cream escurial flouncing, black and cream brussels net, white and black Paris or rice net. Infanta lace caps, infants plaited mull caps, infants Hamburg lace caps, infants corded mull caps, infants open work caps, infants oriental lace caps. . NECK RUFFLING. 1 . ' White and cream, three row, pompadour footing, cream, white and black lisse. Three row imported India muslin ruffling, white and cream, one row wave plait, silk edge, white ^and cream two rows, fedora plaity 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 ruffling widows' ruche in black and white. LADIES and MISSES CORSETS. My line this season embraces several novelties, TOWN TALK, BALL'S HEALTH, "BEST YET," BALL'S KABO, BOULEVARD, Dr. Warners, Madam Thompson's, Ball's Kabo with the patent flexible loop eyelets. No more breaking of corset strings. Every corset warranted not;to pull out with - ? * * - ^1-- 1. ?ill K. N " oue year's wear. If it does tne money paiu ior uie uursei win us imUUUW. liadieii <jrlove?? 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. LADIES and MISSES HOSE. Ladies brown and white balbrigans, ladies black lisle thread, ladies black silk, ladies colored lisle, thread hose, Misses colored lisle thread hose, Misses ribbed black hose, Misses colored ribbed hose, children colored lisle thread hose, children colored ribbed hose, children black ribbed hose. SPRING NOVELTIES IN DRESS GOODSA handsome display. During the last week I received from New Yorfc several cases of magnificent Spring novemes. I will show the choicest goods from the most celebrated of Foreign aud Domestic looms in my black silk department. I will offer during the seasou 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. BliACK DXIJEIili <4 O O JO M . 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. Speeial bargains will be offered in wool serges. -cp-r^ annns. In this department?A magnificent display of rare bargains are offered ini Henrietta finish, French Cashmere, in all the new shades. Extra fine Henrietta in 36 and 40 inch goods. Novelties in English birges, Camel's hair, buntings, cballis lace checks,, plaids and cashmeres, and sateens, zephyr ginghams, Scotch ginghams, colored plaid ginghams, plaid manning ginghams, seersuckers in all shades,, plain and stripe. French sateens, American sateens, colored lawn and batiste in all widths:. WHITE GOODS. Linen De Inde, Batiste, French check swiss plaids, Plaid lawns, Plaid Naiusooks, swiss mull, white lace stripes in several different styles, white -~j ? i?j ?i?nn<i colored flouncing:, white and colored una COlOieu cuiuiuiucnw, ,, u.vw .. all-over embroidery, white embroideries from 1 inch to 20 inches wide,, lawn, and Hamburg embroidery, lawn, Swiss mull and Hamburg insertion.. mmim T MiMunmiro-s.. Every novelty in black and colored passementerie, cut jet and other trimming. Braid sets in all the new shades to match dress Goods, Pannels tomatch sets, colored braids in all styles, Mora silks dress trimming in all the hieh colors, stripe silks to match. The largest stock of dress trimmings iu. the up-country. SHOES and SLIPPERS. ladies, Misses and Children's Shoes in kid and goat, button, kid and goat polish. Ladies' Misses' and Childrens' Opera and lie Slippers. One hunlred other articles of use and beauty for the ladies in the latest and most ashionable styles. Wffl. E. BELL ^ - V v ^ ,.'n