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?. * it The Press and Banner. ABUEVILLE, S.C. Wednesday, May 16,1888. Dentil of )I1hm Snllie CbIIioiiii. Reasons prevented, and we had no locals In our paper last week. This accounts for our omission to note the death of .Miss Sallie Calhoun. daughter of Mr. VV. N. Calhoun of tliis county. Last winter, amid those pleasant scenes and happy surroundings, which lend to young womanhood its sweetest cnarms, sue was stricken down. She was attacked by disease in the very citadel of life, and she calmly and peacefully went to rest. She was young and beautiful, possessing a grace of manner and a warmth of heart which made her a host of loving friends. Departing from amongst us in early womanhood, her death caused a gloom to rest upuu many hearts. Those of ns who knew her best sincerely mourn the loss of one whose happy disposition nnd whose chcerful temper always Imparted pleasure to every one whose privilege it was to enjoy her presence, her society, or her friendship. Beauty of person, grace of mind, nnd a lender loving heart pre-eminently fitted her to wear a crown of glory, and to adorn the choir which surrounds the throne and sings eternal praises to Almighty Ood. While we may console ourselves with the thought that her spirit is with the blest, yet we mourn because sho has entered on that great sleep which men call death. M?re Pensioners. Mary A. Boyd, Samuel Baugh, Eliza Harkness. Mrs. M. J. Cochran, Catharine B Saxon, Mary P. Corley, Elizabeth Elmore, Peggy McBrlde, Mary Turner, Sarah C. Walker, Mrs. E. T. Campbell, Fannie B. Shirley,' Mrs. J. E. Kl<:lu. Mrs. G. 3. Franklin Mrs. M. E. Sinlth, Mrs. Eliza Walker, Sarah A. Ashley, John Bolt, Jane Goodwyn, Jane E. Frith, Mrs. E. I. Had don, Sarah Mattison. If the parties entitled to the warrants will appear before Clerk Zeigler aud sign receipt for the same, Treasurer Perrln will pay them. The amount of each warrant is 85. Fifty warrants have been issued for Abbeville county. Railroad Talk. We heard a report to the effect that Northern capitalists are negotiating for the Cumberland Gap road, with a view to pushing the work. The township bonds of Edgefield to the amount of 833,000 have been signed and placed "escrow" in Charleston, for the benefit of the Cumberland Gap. It is said the iron wll come now, and tho road be finished to Edgefield. EDgtneerRamsonr went to Newberry this week to survey and prospect for the route oi <w?rv> imrimtn pia Vewherrv and on to a Junction with the three C's. The Oeorgia, Carolina and Northern road is coming Contractors are energetically throwing dirt this side of Chester, nnd it is thought the grading will be finished to Fisb Darn, some fifteen miles this side of Chester, within the next few months. Conductor Williams of the Cnnnon Ball train between Hodges and Abbeville is afraid that he will receive orders to make but one trip a day during the Summer. - ? Wo fiord Commencement. Invitations are out for tho 34th annual commencement of Wofford College, which tak?.? place June 10-12. The Baccalaureate 6ermon will be by Rev. I. H. Vincent, D. D.; the Alumni Address by Col. J.G. CUnkscales; the address before the two Literary Societies by Hon. Giles J. Patterson. The entire programme includes an interesting series oi speeches and debates. Our young friends W. Andrew Lyon and Charles P. Hammoud of this village have places in the programme. Abbeville county always gives a liberal support to Wofford College, and the excellence of the institution always commands a liboral patronage from the public. Gone Away. Mr. Frank Cunningham, of our town, left Abbeville last Friday, going to Greenyille for a day or-two before he starts to the West. Mr. Cunningham has been in our town for some two or three years. All who have come in contact with him like him, and our people are sorry to see him go away to seek a home elsewhere. In his departure Abbeville has lost a good cltizcn. Good luck to him wherever he may go, but if he does not find a place to his notion elsewhere, he most not forget, if he will come back, that a hearty welcome will greet him whenever he returns. For Solicitor. Colonel R. A. Cliilds of Pickens is announced as a candidate for Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit. He is a prominent lawyer ol his section of the country, and well qualified for the office. He is a native of Abbeville county, and has relatives and friends here who will give him their hearty support. In our casual notice of all the candidates last week, we placed his age at thirty-six, when we should have said he was in his thirty-ninth year. Delitflitrnl Bains. During last week we were favored with most seasonable rains. The crops had reached a crisis, and the rain camcjust in time. The ground is now thorougly soaked, and the oat crop may be considered safe. Farmers will be as busy as "a bee in a tar bucket" for several weeks. The prospects for good year's crops were never better. Error. While tbe minutes of the County Democratic Club, had the list correct, we in bollinc down the nominations, unintentionally erreu in putting the name of another, instead 01 Mr. J. E. Todd. We hear it hinted that Dr. Patton. General Hemphill, and Colonel Means Davis are practicing for the plowing match. It !s supposed ihat Dr. Patton and Colonel Davis are plowing on the State House grounds. General Hemphill, like Clncinnatturs, Is plowing on the roadside, where his constituents may see his work, and his upland corn. \ We had a pleasant pop-call last Saturday from Mr. R. P. Blake and Mr. J. T. McLees. Mr. Blake never having seen one, wanted to see a copy of the Loumdesville Advertiser. We do not see why the Adver tiser and the Tribune do not exchange. Miss Clara Sharp's school at Donalds will give an exhibition on Friday night, May thelSth. She Is an excellent teacher, una ner scholars have made flue progress. The exhibition will be an interesting occasion. We had a deaf and dumb man in town two weeks ago, selling cards on which were nriuted the alphabet for deaf and dumb people. It turned out that he was a fraud, and not deul at all. Delegates to the State Convention will leave this morning for Columbia. Among others than delegates who will leave are General Hemphill, Colonel E. B. Gary, Ellis G. Graydon, Esq. Rev. George McDuffie, colored, capturcd near Mt. Carmel, about the beginning of the Present year, was hanged in Greensboro last riday for murder committed last September. Rev. Mr. Hanckell will be at home this week. His eyes are better, though his vision is impaired. Workmen for Judge McGowan's house came yesterday. The nouse is to bo finished l>v October. Rev. C. H. Pritcliard will preacn at Bethel next Sunday morning at 11, and at Sharon at 3.30 p. m. Dr. Game Is oft to MulMns tor a two weeks res I. n>i(ij'inci>9uiiu ijuuu ucuiui iv w ? man. If you want a steam engine as cheap as dirt, call on H. P. Mcllwalne, Abbeville,. Dr. H. D. Wilson will be absent, from ills office for two weeks. He leaves to-day. It was May 12. 1853, that Ben-Lone Posey started the Independent I*ress. Capt. James White, is now in the Sheriff office. We had a book-agent In town last week. 5 lead pencils for 5 cts. 12 slate pencils for 5 cts. 1 blauk book (40 pages) for5 cts. 1 copy book (40 pages) for 5 cts. 1 qnlre note paper for cts. 1 package envelopes for 5 cts. 1 cabinet (100 assorted hair pins) for 5 cts. 1 four hook cloths rack for 5 cUs. 1 large box blacking for 5 cts. 1 spool good silk for 5 cts. 5 spool silk twist for 5 cts. Straw hats for 5 cts. a piece at E. A. Templeton. tf R. M. Haddon & Co. received tbis day 2 cases while goods. White plaid lawns, the prettiest goods of the season. 9 linen rtni8h|broeade zephy rsultings. New, pretty and cheap. 40-inch Swiss embroideries and fluticing. Narrow embroidery to match. 50-inch black silk lace flouncing. 50-inch cream lace flouncing. 50-inch chintilla lace flouncing. 50-incli oriental lace flouncing. 40-incb cream scrim for curtains, tidies. <fcc. R. M. Haddon & Co. Millinery. More hats, feathers, flowers,Jand ribbons. Just received for the month of May. R. M. Haddon & Co. ? Tobacco 2?c. pound, soap two cakes for 5c. Auotber lot of 5c. glassware at E. A. Templeton. "MOTHER GOOSE." A Splendid Time in the Court House I.ast Night. The Presbyterian young people gave a most delightful entertainment in the Court House last night. The costumes, the acting, the singing, the tableaux, and the mu?ic were all appropriate and most interesting. The refreshments afforded recreation and pleasure. The receipts were S135. The program me was as follows : (irand Kntre of Mother Goose's Guests and Family. Mother Gooso?Miss KittioT. Perrin. Boy Blue?Perrin Qua lies. GUESTS. Beauty and the Beast?Miss Annie Hemp I nui, 1. j\. ? iniv? Wlilttlngton and Peasant Girl?S. J. Link, Miss Agnu* Quarlcs. [ Sin bud the Sailor and Japanese Lady?Samuul Seal, .Miss Maggie Brooks. | Brother Jonathan and (iueen Victoria?J L. Per rin. Miss Sallie Ward law. Prince and Princess?J. It. Glenn, Miss Rosa Allen. Jack the Giant Killer and Quaclceress?Walter V'isanska, Miss Florence Templeton. Prince and Lai I a Itookh?J. A. Allen, Miss Josie Ward law. Humpty Dnmpty and Mother Hubbard?W. I). Wilson, Miss Nannie Soul. John Smith and Pociialiontas?J. II. McDill, Miss Orene Hughes. Puss in Boots and Red Riding Hood?R. M. Pcrrin, Miss Belle Haddon. Queen of Fairies and Little Fairies?Miss II. 0. Cothrun, Miss Floride Calhoun, Miss Willie Calhoun, Miss Eva Kirby, Miss Ollie Hill, Miss Mary Tajrgart, Miss Sallie White, Miss Agnes Gary, Miss Eliza Thomson. FAMILY. Old King Cole and Fiddlers Three?H. T. Wardlaw,J. A. Hill, F. H. Wardlaw, Hal Livineston ; Page, Edwin Parker. \Tr? Aiurv and Flowers?Miss LeilaO.unrles. Miss Lucia Seal, Miss Mabel Tusten, Miss Jennie While, Miss Fannie Wilson. Miss Bolle Perrin, Miss Rosa Ward law, Miss Florence Henry. l!o Peep?Miss Jennie Delpli. Sing a Song or Six Pence?King and Queen, S. G. Thomson, Miss Addie Russell; Maid, Miss Mary White. Jack Spratl and Wife?Lewis Perrin, Miss Janle Quarles. Old Woman on a Brown?Miss Jessie Hill. Jack and Gill?Andrew Wardlaw, Miss Grace Smith. Three Leather Men?Thomas Thomson, Lambert White, Fraser Lyou. Three Hungry Boys?Archer Thomson, Foster Kirby, Brooks Llvincston. Beggars?Miss Gussie Caughman, Miss Lucy White, Miss Jennie Perrin, Miss Lillie Tcmpleton, Gordon White, Joe Giles, Willie Hill, Edward Mcllwaln. Old Woman in the Shoe?Miss Ollie Mcllwaln, Miss Florlde Colhoun, Miss Willie Colhoun, Miss Eva Kirby. Miss Ollle Hill, Miss Mary Taggart, Miss Sallie White, Miss Agnes I Garv. Miss Eliza Thomson. Music. Mrs. Mary and Flowers. Music. Mother Goose Operetta?Rock a Bye Baby. First Scene?Poverty and Discontent. Father and Mother?Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thomson. Drummer Jobnele?Edwin Parker. Mnid, Hettio?Miss Cleora Thomson. Fairy, Discontent?Miss Annie Hemphill. Fairies. Music. Second Scene?Wealth ond Discontent. Music. Third Scene?Poverty and Contentment. Grand March. Refreshments. VISIONS OF SHAKESPEARE'S HEROINES. Curtain drawn by Tragedy and ComedyMiss Florence Templeton and Miss Mary White. Cordelia?Miss Emma Perrln. Jessica?Miss Maggie Brooks. Juliet?Mies Nettle Russell. Ophelia?Miss Jennie Allen. Beatrice? Miss Nannie Seal. Cleopatra?Miss Addle Russell. Music. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY. America?Mrs. J. \V. Thomson. Industry? Miss Orene Hughes. ./ Electricity?Miss Aylett Chalmers. Agriculture?Miss Janie Alien. Science?Miss Annie Hemphill. Wealth?Miss Fannie Allen. Literature?Miss Hannah Hemphill. Commerce?Miss Agne^Quarles. Integrity?Miss Claikie Cothran. Music. Duet?Miss Annie Hemphill and H. T. Wardlaw. The Peak Sisters?Miss Aylett Chalmers, Miss Fannie Allen, Miss Hannah Hemphill, Miss Cleora Thomson, Miss Josio Wardlaw, Miss Clarkie Cothran. Campaign of 1888. At the last meeting of the Directors of the Abbeville District Bible Society, the undersigned committee was appointed with instructions to adopt such measures as in their Judgment were best calculated to arouse a more general interest in the IJiblo Cause among the christian people of our county, and to secure a distribution of the Scriptures in every family within the county. The committee after deliberation have concluded as the best means for the accomplishment of these objects that a series of meetings snouia oe neia atprominent poinu in the county, where the matter should be brought before the communities and tlie people urged to organize themselves into branch societies, with close and Intimate relation* with the Abbeville District Auxiliary Society. There are now six branch societies In the county, that send delegates to the Auxiliary Society at its annual meeting at Abboville C. H., on the last Wednesday in July oi each year. Each brauch society sends up such contribution of money as it feels able to make, and receives as mauy Bibles and Testaments, without regard to the amount contributed, as may bo necessary to supply the destitntlon In its territory. This plan has worked well, and the committee now urge all of our churches, and npon every one who names the name of Jesus, to come to the aid of tho society in this important branch of the Master's work. The terms and places selecled by the committee are given below. It was also felt to be important to charge upon certain brethren the duty of preparing for these meeti^Ks. This has been done without consultation with them, but with the confident expectation and hone, that their lovo for the Master, mar make the duty a pleasant one, and give zeal to their elForts, but Jet every one who has a heart for the work, feel that there is room and plenty of worn for him also. And may we not appeal successfully to the women of the churches, who owe so much to the elevating and enlightening influences ol the Blessed Jospel, to aid us in this effort to give general distribution to the lamp of life. I The meetings are appointed as follows: AtLowndesville?1st July Sunday. Committee of Arrangements, Rev. W. S. Martin, T. T. Cunningham, J. B. Franks. At Mt. Carmel?On Monday night the 2nd July. Committee, Rev. A. S. Patterson, Rev. S. J. Betheaand W. T. McDonald. At McCormick?1Tuesday night 3rd July. Committee, James Cothran, Jr., J. F. C. DuPre and A. A. Tray lor. At Asbury?Wednesday night 4th July. Committee, Rev. H. T. Sloan, J. F. Lyon and F. L. Morrow. At Ninety-Six?Thursday right 5th July. Committee. Rev. W. P. Meadors, J. II. Rice nml T{ V MfHnvlnri At Coronaca?Friday night, 6th July. Committee, J. T. Parks, \V. T. Henderson and J. F. Coleman. At Cokesbury?Sunday 8th July. Committee, A. M. Aiken, F. A. Connor, D. Z. Dautzler. At Donaldsvillo?Sunday 8th July. Committee. Rev. W. M. Grler, G. M. Mattisou and W. B. Ackcr. At Shiloh, (Antreville)?Sunday 8th July. Committe, win. Hood, w. D. Mann, and A. M. Erwln. At Rocky River?Sunday 22nd July. Committee, L. W. White, Rev. II. C. Fennel and George W. Speer. The Rev. T. II. Law the District Agent of the American Bible Society has consented to attend and address the meetings at the six places first mentioned on the list and will attend others if practicable. Now, brethren, wc leave the matter with you. We wait to see which community will respond most liberally In this our day of need. May the Master incline your hearts to do his will. The committee will gladly give any information or make any corrections desired. REV. W. M. GRIER. REV. P. B. JACKSON, J. F. C. DUPRE, L. W. PERRIN. Committee, A fresh lot French Candy at 25c. pound. Parched Coffee in pound packages at 25c. Tea .y) xo f?uc. pounu. a mrgo ctiKO vonei soap nicely perfumed at 5c. 5 nutmegs tor 5c. at E. A. Tcmpleton's. tf All parts of Harness sold separately, to suit austomers. Haud-inape. J. S. Hammond & Co. 5 Children South Carolina Penitentiary made shoCR at P. Rosenberg & Co. The celebrated "W. L. Douglas $3 Shoe." also a full line of his other advertised gooils may be found at White Brothers, agents. a-7t The largest stock of boys clothing ever brought to this market which will be sold cheap. P. Rosenberg it Co. "Notwithstanding tho tremendous run on our unusually lHrge stock of straw hats, we still have a good assortment of styles, sizes, aud prices. Give us a look. Kmitu&Son. Wm. E. Bell will see that you get new and stylish goods. I am receiving by every train new and fresh goods, one case of dress goods to arrive this week, 2 cases of hats and millinery goods to arrive this week. My trade ban increased so rapidly this season that it is almost impossible to keep in goods, but I have them coming on every train. So don't become alarmed for fear you won't get a new aud stylish dress or hat. W. E. Bell. THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. They "Lifted" Some and Let "Down" Other Property?Deserved Compliment to Auditor Jones. Abbevule. S. C., April 2fi, 1SS8. The County Board of Equalization held Its annual meeting this day, organized with Jno. G. Edwards, chairman. The following townships represented: NI nety-Six?M. Richardson. Greenwood?C. A. (J. Waller. Cokesbur.v?W. It. Dunn. Donalds?J. \V. Mattison. Due West?M. B. Clinkscales. Long (June?B. li. Eakln. Smlthville?W. H. Loinax. While Hall?D. \V. Jay. Indian Hill?Jno. H. Chiles. Cddar SpringsAbbeville?Jno. O. EJwards. Diamond Uill-Dr. J. H. Bell. Lowndesvllle? Magnolia?NV. M. Tnggurt. Calhouns Mills?J. H. Morrah. Bordeaux? The valnalions as fixed by the Township Boards ou new structures and lots confirmed. The valuation as placed upon lands not on books was confirmed. Tho petition of J. F. Lee for correction of error. Auditor authorized to correct same. The petition of Greer & Bonner asking for reduction in over-valuation of real estate 8400. Allowed. Tho real estate of J. N. Young In the town of Due West was increased 8100. The petition of H. C. Poore for reduction on account ot over-valuution 8100. Allowed. The petition of W. H. Rowlett for reduction. Refused. The new house of D. A. P. Jordan, 7th township, was valued at 8700. The property bought by Daniel Miller &Co. from Bradley Bros, was valued at 82,500. 4 lots of P. S. Rogers valued at 8400. C acres and mill, bought by Grubs & Mitchell from J. U. Milford, valued at S800. The valuation as placed by the Auditor on store and lot of J. M. Latimer was confirmed. The petition of Mrs. M. M. Mitchell for reduction of over-valuation of real estate 8200. Allowed. Tho petition of L. 0. McKinney and W. C. Prnitt for reduction on real estate 875. Allowed. Tho neiltion of AVm. and John McNeill tor reduction of mill property 31,000. Allowed. The petition of Thos. P. Thomson for redaction on account of mountain land 8150. Allowed. The lot and house formerly owned by Dr. Addison, valued at SGOO, aDd recently transferred to J. F. Wideman was revalued and valuation fixed at 81,700. A resolution was offered by C. A. C. Waller and unanimously passed commending the County xludltor for his efficient work in placing so much real estate on duplicate that has heretofore escaped taxation. No further business adjourned. JNO. G. EDWARDS. A. W. Jones, Auditor. Troy's Xew* Items. Tkoy, May 14th, 18S8. Splendid seasons of rain has brought new life to vegetation and renewed encouragement to the farmers. We regret the illness of Mr. Span Harris and hope to see him up again soon. There seems to be quite an amount of sickness In and around Troy. Mrs. Ike Sibert has been sick, but we are irlad to mention her convalescing. Also Mrs. S. A. Glover Is quite nick. Mr. George Bradley has discovered, not n new but a very successful way to raise straw berries?witli n spoon. Quarterly Conference convened at the Methodist church at tills placo last Sunday. Presiding Elder A. J. Cauthen preached some very able sermons to a large and attentive congregation. Also there was communion service at the A. R. P. Church, Rev. Foster Bradley was assisted by the Rev. J. Spencer Mills of Louisville, Ga. There was a large attendance on Sunday, two services on that day. Mr. Mills returned to his home on Monday. Also services at the Baptist church on Sunday last by the Rev. H. C. Smart All the churches were well Attended, considering that there was services iff three on the same day. Mrs. Dr. Mlllwee from Greenwood is visiting her sister Mrs. A. B. Kennedy, who we learn is quite sick. Misses Kate and Annie Weir was on a short visit Friday to Mrs. A. G. Youngblood, and returned on Saturday to Bradleys. There will bean excursion to Augusta from Bradleys the 18th Inst, Fare for round trip will be only fifty cents. l)r. D. W. Youngblood and Mr. P. H. Bradley from Bradleys attended services at this place on Sunday last. We suspect they attended services at somebody's house on the same day, theroby killing two birds at one throw. With much regret wo chronicle the Illness of Mrs. T. M. Jay of this place. It seems that -ickness Is pervading the country with redoubled force, irrespective of person. Quite a crowd from McCormick attended the meetings at this place on Sunday last. Mrs. J. P. Robinson of McCormick worshipped at this place on Sunday Inst. She returned home Monday morning. VAUCLUSE. MOUNT CARMEL'S SCRIBE. Ifc Never Full* to Get Up an Inter* eKtiiiR Budget. Mount Carmei.. May 14,188s. Fine rains siuce my last writing; as usual some are crying out ''too much." Grain is stretching up and will be greatly benefited. Rev. B. F. Miller filled his appointment last Sabbath and preached two excellent sermons morning and evening. Remember the moonlight festival on the evening of the 18. Nothing charged for admission, all you have to puy is just a little to getout. Come and enjoy a pleasant evening and help along a good euusp. Doors open early?at 7 o'clock. The last lew nights and mornings have been quite cool?not good for cotton or gardens. Our depot agent has late instructions In re gard to delivering freights. 1 on must send a written order, or be on hand to sign the delivery book, in order to get your freight. Remember the instructions and act accordingly. Miss Abney has returned to her home in Edgefield, and with her Mrs. J. F. Boykin her sister, who has been in feeble health for some time. We trust the change may do Mrs. Boykin good and that she will soon return fully restowed to health. Come to the "Moonlight Festival" on the evening of the 18th. Don't forget the occasion. Tt Is said work will be resumed on the Baptist chnrcli at an early day. Th<! Methodist church of Mt. Carmol will not be dedicated (as rumored) next Sabbath 20th of May, as it will not be finished by that tlmo. We would like to hear from our pastors wife Mrs. Bethea, through the Pi-ess anil Banner, or the Chrislinn Advocate. We are anxious about her recovery and think it Is somebody's duty to let the peoplo of the circuit know. Weaskthis because we have heard nothing from her, or our pastor for somotlme. The schedule on the Savannah Valley Railroad has changed again and your correspondent is left. Don't know whether I will be in time or not. Down train passes 7.42 a m., while ine up irain passes same ume iiri<s a. in. Mt. Carmel will have quite a nnmber of visitors this summer. Our town is healthyand altogether is a pleasant place to spend the summer mouths. The first crops promise an abundant yield, especially blackberries. Call on W. T. McDonald, if you wish to insure your property, he will give you low rates and write your policy in the best companies. Good times are coming?fried chicken, Irish potatoes and beans are in the near future, then blackberries. Wont we be solid and happy too ? The public are invited to attend to open air moonlight festival on Friday evening 18tli of May. M. Anderson, May U?The Democratic county "convention met here to-day at 11 a. m. Messrs. .1. ('. Watkins and J. E. Urazeale were chosen temporary secretaries Major E. B. Murray was nominated by Mr. Campbell for re election as county chairman. Dr. S. M.Orr'sname was placed in nomination by Col. It. W. Simpson, Dr. Orr received 77 votes and Mai. Murray 92. and the latter declared elected. Dr. S. M. Orr was chosen first vice president and D. K. Forrls second vice president. J. C. Watkins was unanimously chosen sec-1 rniiri* timl T V. HpiiTftiilA ncuiafnnt. zonra- ! tary. Col. E. M. Ituekcr introduced resolutions endorsing President Cleveland's ndrnlnlstra* tlon and the State government, declaring In lavor of a primary by the party for the nomination of Governerand Lieutenant Governor; also condemning a third party movement ond declaring in favor of tariff revision nnd reduction, and supported them in a very forcible speech. All of them passed except the one advocating the nomination of Governor and Lieutenant Governor by a primary ol the party. Col. I). K. Norris introduced and pnssed a resolution endorsiug the candidacy of Mr. Prince for Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit \V. A. Gecr made a motion that our Representatives to be elected this summer should support the acceptance of the Clemson bequest and urge the State to give the phosphate royality to the seperate agricultural college. Passed. A motion by the same gentlemen that the Master should be nominated by a primary flrtfputnd The following delegates were cliosen to the State Convention. 8, M. Orr, E. B. Murray, B. F. Whilner, P. M. Sullivan. B. C. Martin, H. It. Vandlver. J. N. Vandlver, F. F. Smith, J. L Maxwell, J.P.Glenn. Alternates: Dr. It. G. WItherspoon, C. Wardiaw, Marlon Rucker, C. C. Langston. The following delegates will represent Anderson at both the Judicial and Congressional Conventions: It. W. Simpson, II. Watkins, P. R. McCully, D. T. Smith, S. M. Sullivan, H. M. Prince, M. I\ Trlbbie, S. Orr, E. B. Murray, J. G. Clinkscales. There were present about 175 delegates, and much Interest was manifested throughout " :.r- v W. E. Bell's Locals. 1 case white goods just received. W. E. Bell. 1 case hats and ribbons J ust, received. W. E. Bell. New shapes in ladles and children hats Just received. w. E. Bell. 1 case Indies and inlsses corsets Just received. W. E. Bell. 1 case Indies and misses slippers just received. W. E. Bell. . ? I case lawns and ginghams Just received. W.E.Bell. Dresses cut and fit for .Wets. Mrs. Taggart will give the newest etyle. \V. E. Bell. Dresses made on short notice. Mrs. Taggnrt will guarantee a 111. W. E. Bell. $2,000 worth of school claims wanted this month. Will give the cash for them at a very Irv,., W P- Hoi] | Don't foil to give me a chance to buy your school claims. I will save you money. W. E. Bell. Spring calico* In French sateen styles. W. E. Bell. ^Sgring ginghams, In 40 different styles. W Sateens in beautiful flowers and stripes. W. E. Bell. Colored figured batiste In all the spring shades. W. E. Bell. Colored 30 inch lawns In figured and stripes. W. E. Bell. White plaid lace batiste for ladies summer dresses. W. E. Bell. White batiste with embroidery to match. W. E. Bell. Cream batiste with embroidery to match. W.E.Bell. White India lawn with embroidery to match. W. E. Bell. Cream India lawn with embroidery to match. W. E. Boll. White and cream laces from lc. to S2 per yard. W. E. Bell. >vnue eiuoroinery in an wiuiua lor uress trimming. W. E. Bell. Ladles si Ik gloves In all the summer shades W. E. Bell. Ladies lisle thread gloves. W. E. Bell. Silk und lisle thread lace suits. W. E. Bell. Silk floss in all the.new shades. W. E. Bell. I have some special bargains for this month. Don't fail to call for the special bargains. W. E. Bell. I have some beautiful goods for early spring wear. W. E. Bell. Braid trimmings in all the new shades with paunels to match. W. E. Bell. Mora silks in every new shade lor dress trimming. W.E.Bell. Jet ornaments and jet sets, colored beaded sets. My line of dress trimmings is complete in every shade. W. E. Bell. Hats lor all. 4 cafes of ladles misses and children hats Just received. W. E. Bell. Street parasols for ladles and children. W. E. Bell. Corsets. Try my kabo corsets for comfort every corset warranted. W. E. Bell. Dress goods in 24 and 46 inches width In all the new shades. W. E. Beli. Wash goods. Never before has wash goods been In such demand. I have them in all the new styles. W. E. Bell. T - Jl MM.taAna 1* t <1 j?tAifAa I** n aid p lin el AO uauiua uiiuicoo iliu llvtcb iu uun duuugb< I W. E. Bell. One case of white goods and laccs to arrive this week, you will find some pretty styles in j this case, uew gooks Just out. W. E. Bell. J. S. Hammond <* Co., have on hand a good supply df Home-made Harness, double and single, to sell for cash or to exchange for hlds and tan bark. 5 | German worsted suits hIce for young men. P. Rosenberg & Co. Don't fall to examine our stock of clothing and gents furnishing goods. P. Rosenberg & Co. I also have on my bargain connter one lot of fans for one-half the value. W. E. Bell. We have a small remnant'of children suits, Knee-Pants and Jackets that we are closing out at a great bargain. Smith <fc Son. If you want a good pair of old ladles shoes. Call and gel a pair of South Carollua Penitentiary make from P. Rosenberg & Co. In politics our motto is Tariff Reform. In drugs, lowest prices and purest goods. Best Patent Medicines, purest Drugs for Prescription work, Paints, Oils, &c. Garden Seeds, School Books, and all specialties of the drug trade. J. B. Franks, Lowndesville, S. C. March 29,1S&3,12m. Gents low quarter shoes penitentiary made at r. itosenoerg & uo. Just received a fresh lot of Prunelles, Prunes and apple butter by J. F. Miller. The bostHaru on the market, the Magnolia. Just received a fresh lot b J. F. Miller. Ladles hand made low quarter South Carolina Penitentiary make shoes at P. Rosenberg JcCo. In Linen Collars?"Rex," "Melville," "Argyle," "Elite," "Bristol," "Navlllus," and "Daisy" can't be beat for style, while "Mohnwk Chief" will suit some better, and can be relied on for comfort and wear. Smith & Sod. CANDIDATES. F?r Solicitor. W. C. McGOWAN is hereby announced as a candidate for Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party, either in primary or convention. We are authorized to announce GEORGE E. PRINCE, of Anderson, as a candidate for Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. R. A. CHILD, of Pickens, is hereby announced as a candidate for Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit, subject to tbe action or tbe Democratic party, either in primary or convention. For Juris;* Probate Court. J. FULLER LYON, Esq., submits his reelection to the Democratic primaries. For Auditor. I respectfully ask the endorsement of the people of Abbeville county at the comiDg Democratic primary election for reappointment as County Auditor. A. W. JONES. For Clerk. The Hodges Democratic club respectfully announce Major M. G. ZEIGLER as u candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of the Court of Geueral Sessions and Common Pleas for Abbeville county, subject to action of the primaries. For the Ilonse of Rei?re?entntlvcs. ELLIS G. GRAYDON, Esq., is hereby ano />n>i<nrintn for ?ho House of Rod resentatlves, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce the name of WILLIAM P. CALHOUN. Esq., as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce W. D. M AIIS as a candidate for re-eiecllon to a seat in the Houso of Representatives, subject to action of the primaries. We are authorized to announce C. A. C. WALLER as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to action of primaries. W. (J. BENET is hereby announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce Capt. J. N. KING as a candidate for a seat in the Legislature. Ho will abide the result of the prlmarles. For Sheriff. We are authorized to announco W. D. maw ns n candidate for Sheriff, subject to action of primurles. The friends of JAMES S. GIHERT announce him as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to action ol primaries. We are authorized to announce Cant. F. W. R. NANCE as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to action of primaries. The many friends of TIIOS. L. MOORE, of Ninety-Six, S. C., beg leave to nominate him as candidate for Sheriff of Abbeville county, pledging him to abide by the ensuing primary election. W. T. BRANCH is hereby announced as a candidate for Sheriff of Abbeville county, ?aoaMa?? r\f nrimnHnfi. OUUJCVU WW CiVWiVM For County Commissioner. Wc nre authorized tonnnounco J. F. C. PuPIIE as a candidate for County Commissioner, subjoct to the actiou of tho Democratic primaries. * * * i Wo nre Authorized to announce Capt. J. T. j PARKS as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to action of primaries. Wo aro authorized to announce Capt. G. M. MATTISON as a candidate for re-election to , the olllce of County Commissioner. We are authorized to announce Major j. \v. LITES as n candidate for County Commissioner, subject to action of primaries. For School CoinmlKNioncr. The many friends of Capt. E. COWAN announce him as a candidate for ro-electlon to the office of School Commissioner. We are authorized to announce J. N. CARWILE as a candidate for School Commission cr, subject to action of primaries. ( The Walnut Grove Democratic club unanimously nominate M. B. McGEE for the office of School Commissioner, subject to the primary election. We are authorized to announce 11. G. McLEKS as a candidate for School Commissioner, subject to action of primaries. . _ / ??? Hpi? E. A. TEI Has on hand TINWARE, HARDWAI GOODS ANI AT VERY LOW PBII 1ST Unprecedented sj department the last t our ordering to arrive 25 dozen ladies hats, 1 1 case feathers and flc 50 pieces plain and feci 1 case dress goods, 1 ming braids, &c. 1 case hosiery, gloves, Parasols. The ! time to purchase a nic is the place to find the Ask for the P. r~r 1 ? r> _1 zeigiers nne snoes iu Children. R. M. : The State of South Carolina. ABBEVILLE COUNTY. Probate Court.?Citation for Letters oI Administration. By J. Fuller Lyon, Esq., Judge Probate Court: WHEREAS, James V. Anderson has made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of Edmund Anderson, late of Abbeville county deceased. These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Edmund Anderson, deceased, that theybe and appear before me. In the Court of Probate, to be held at Abbeville C. H. on Thursday, the 81st day of May, 1888, after publication hereof, at 11 olclock In the forenoon, to show cause If any they hare, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of tho Court, this 14th day of May In tho year of our Lord one thousand eight' hundred and eighty-eight and in the 112th year of American Independenca Published on the 16th day of May, 18*8, In the Press and Banner and,on the Court House door for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. May 16,1888, tf Notice. T RESPECTFULLY announce to the citizens of Abbeville that from this date I will teach a School ut this place for pupils of both sexes and all sizes. To this school I will give every moment of time that It requires, and I respectfully solicit your patronage. Miss Emma Perrln will assist In the work. J. W. THOMSON. May 10,1888, tf Extracts from Christian Neighbor The Clemtioii 61ft. Much is being said and printed about the Clemson estate and the agricultural college as designed by Mr. Clemson in his will. Whether oil the whole or in the end more than a few of the people of South Carolina will be profited by the bequest remains to be seen. The net value of the estate after back taxes and other necessary aud, perchance, unnecessary, expenses are paid what is left may fall considerably below $106,000. Wc have, during many years of observation, failed to find an instance where a bequest to a church?station or circuit?lias turned out to be a blessing to the church. Ou the contrary such gift has dwarfed the liberality of * aK m o/?U in/lSonAainrv tVio nnnnlp fn I tUU UIIUIUl, luiuoj^voiu^ iuv ^vv^/*v %w enterprise and agression and to contentment with a feeble spirituality. An older man than ourself, and of more extended observation said, a fewyears since, that he had never known a bequest or annuity to a church to be other than "a curse." While the analogy betwetn a civil and an ecclesiatical organization differs in some respects, yet the resemblance in the particular referred to is such that the tend or drift of both is so much in the same direction that there is great room for wisdom so to manage a bequest or gift as to do with it as the | 1 1 ' - ' 3 ~ /IA11. I apostie eiijumuu un vxinobiauo w/*4 cerning temporal things?to "use this world as not abusing it." To receive and use such gift as the Clemson will provides tvithout hurt to the bcncficiarics demands the highest wisdom and strictest integrity of the managers. The General Conference of the E. Church (\orlh.) New York, May 7.?After many amendments and mucn cieoaie in iuc Methodist General Conference it was decided by a vote of 249 yeas to 173 nays that the women be excluded from seats in the present Conference, and the question of their eligibility to sit in future General Conferences shall be submitted to the several Annual Conferences. Plensure Expcclcd?Death Realized. Hon. D. T. Denn, a delegate to the General Conference in New York has returned home with the remains or a daughter who had gone with her father to New York. Rev. Charles J. Clark, D. D., and Hon. Leavitt Bates, two other delegates, have died since the opening of the Conference. The Supreme Court of the United States has affirmed the decision of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in regard to the validity of the law forbidding the manufacture and sale of oleo i- ii.* margerme. aigoesiu me uucmc m asserting that tl?e legislative department of a State can suppress any business it regards as deleterious to the public health, and the courts cannot grant relief. At the meeting of the Bishops in , Nashville, Tcnn., May 5; Bishop Wilson and Dr. Y. J. Allen were appoint- ; cd delegates to the World's Missionary Conference at London to he held in June. It is now a penal offense in Alabama to participate in a raffle. i - - / : -.; r? ;> ; '/. -rr^'4, SPLETON a large lot of IE, GROCERIES, DRY } NOTIONS. DES. MAY. ales in our Millinery 1 ? *j j wo wetJiis iieuessiifcibtjs this week: atest designs. wers. icy ribbons. :rimmings, silks, trima fancy buttons, &c. 1st of May is a good e parasol. Haddon's >m. Cox and G-eorge H. r Ladies, Misses and HADDON & CO. The Trustees of the South Carolina University held an important meeting in this city on the evening of May 9. The old faculty were re-elected, also fifteen new professors and instructors. Among these last are rrot. j?. u. Wood ward of Woflord College?whose election may be a surprise to him as he made no application?Silas J. Duffle, son of W. J. Duffle of this city ; also C. W. Sims of Columbia, formerly a teacher in the public schooh here. Evangelist Yatman, who is remembered here as a devoted laborer in his Master's viueyard, 5s reported by oue writing from Mr. Yatman's home as ill unto death?there seems barely a possibility of his recovery. This brief announcement will carry .grief to scores of hearts in this State, and many will be the prayers that, "if it be possible," his life may be spared. The eighteenth quadrennial session of the General Conference of the Af rican Methodist Episcopal Church opened at Indianapolis, Ind., May 7. Two hundred and six delegates from forty-six Annual Conferences, representing every State in the Union, Canada, Bermuda, and the Demerara Islands make up the official roster of the Conference. Memorial Day, May 10, was observed as usual in Columbia, though it rained nearly all day. At 8.30 P. M., there was a gathering at the Opera House to listen to the reading by Judge Kershaw of the address prepared by the late Hon. W. Z. Leitner, and which that lamented gentleman had himself. thought to deliver. In Buffalo, N. Y., on the morning of May 10, St. Paul Cathedral was burned. It was lighted by natural gas,?an explosion occurred, blowiug out the heavy doors. The fire engine* could not do anything to save the building, and in half an hour the interior was reduced to ruins. ? After nearly four weeks of sunshine and dust we have now steady raius hereabouts. The truck farmers near Charleston report the finest aud largest crops ever planted. Berries are going north at the rate of 25,000 quarts per day. The rain will soon double the shipments. ? The Mississippi River is above the "danger line." Railroads and water commerce are interrupted in their operations. The loss is already very heavy?entire farms being inundated? and will doubtless become greater. A call has been made by a large number of preachers and laymen for a prohibition convention to be held in Columbia May 22, 23. The several 1 temperance organizations are invited 4... LU auuu UCK'JjatW, Tlie American Medical Association, with nearly 1,500 members present, of 1 whom twenty-five arc woman held a J preliminary session in Music Hall, Cincinnati, May 7. Jlectiiijf oT the M'omnn'N Ftuarri of Foreign Missions. The tenth Annual Meeting of this 1 Board opened at McKendree Church, ( Nashville, on the evening of May 3. ' rPUo ronnrtnf flip Treasurer. Mrs. H. N. McTyeire, Jr., for tlie year ending ' April 1,1888, showed the total receipts ] of tlie j'ear to have been $09,729.65. | The largest amount was contributed by the North Georgia Conference, $5, 789.80. The disbursements were $63, J OSS. 29. The balance on hand at tlie beginning of the year was '?.'10,111.29, making a balance now in bank of $30,- ( 752.91. The report of the Corresponding : Secretary, .Mrs. I). H. McGavock.j" showed the number of auxiliaries asij 2,399, with 56,7S3 members, against < 1,409 auxiliaries aud 40,929 members I last year. ' Miss M. Baker, Treasurer of the Memorial Fund, reported receipts for , the orphanage in China to the amount , nf $1,555.45. Mrs. Juliana Hayes was elected to t represent the Board at the World's!' Missionary Conference, to be held in! London Juue 9-19. I Bishop Granbery preached the anni- j versary sermon at McKendree Church j, Sunday morning, the Gth inbt. |< " -'V dS. 1 & ( ? - , "Pence with OKanklnd Proclaim* Pence with God." Atlanta, Ga., April, 1888. We cannot get along without the visits of the friendly, peace-inspiring Neighbor, I And in it more real profitable reading, for the length of Its columns, than in any other paper. Its special mission being Peace, we M search for the sweet morsels which encourage and cultivate this particular If virtue. We went out to West View Cemetery yJ one afternoon recently. It is & NloveIy place, embracing seven hundred acres including the battle grounds where the two armies met, about three miles :3| outside the city- of Atlanta. While standing on a hill and viewing these grounds over, the thought was more ' M convincing than ever, bow cruel and ,^1 barbarous is war! How much better it would iiave been, to make peacable Jj settleraet of those difficulties. There ' -'3 are the old breast-works thrown up, first by the Confederates, then the Federals getting possession of the grounds, cast up intrenchments the *^8 opposite way; the entire line extening from the Chattahochee, across the couutry thirteen miles, its bare, red ^ surface a continual reminder of wartimes. As we stood on the heaps of dirt raised by the conflicting armies ^ a/iAnoa noooa/1 Allf ? *'' YY IJ tit Y ai ICU jjtwovu vuivugu vua '"'5^7vS minds?''Two armies covered hill and plain"?the winding streamlet gliding >? peacefully along, while these hosts harbored feelings of animosity towards " 3S| each other, endeavoring by every means each to take advantage of the jf|| other. The side which would elaughter most, would claim the victory. Every child now kows the results of such engagements. Our beloved "M South suffered more than can be told : from depredations, and loss to property and the sacred lives of her sons. There . on those hills, numbers untold were : ^ slain, scarcely receiving decern ounai, , > ^3 but few whose names are^ known. > r ^ There is an organization here known ^^1 as "The Blue aud Gray endeavoring to gather up the bones and fragments * around, keeping them with the view o'f erecting a monument more than 200 ^*2 feet high on a commanding eminenee, and when the corner stone is laid,they intend putting in these crumbling remains of unknown soldiers from both sides. But for this cruel war .-ja these very men', most likely, would ffj have been living to-day, receiving, and : . enjoying earthly blessings as bestowed upon others. As we were returning, ' : we chatted with a gentleman who was in Sherman's army, and fought on this very field, he said. It is all over now; we'ye laid aside our differences, , ^ UUU DO JOIJger IIUXU CUIIIll/jr DgMuo* xxa each otber. There were small forces on the other side, but they were game, and it was no child's play to oppose ^ them." All are willing to pay tribute to the valiant dead, but, while tills is ;; commendable, it should be the upper- ' ' most tho'ls in our minds as a civilized , || nation, to bnnish all possibility or ^ >< inclination to war. Let us have peaee at home, abroad, and everywhere; J pence with mankind proclaims peace l. with God. ^ v' Conference of the American Govern* v "?tjjj ment to be Held Here Next April. The House bill authorizing the President to arrange a confeience between the United States and theSouthAmeri* SkS can republics and Brazil was passed by tbe Senate. A number of important amendments were made by the Senate - ^ As the bill was finally passed itro- M a uests and authorizes the President of ' ' ^ the United States to invite tbe several A ^ governments of the republics of Mexico, Central and South America, Hayti, San Domingo, and the empire of Brazil; to join the Unitad States in aeonfercnce to be held at Washington, in > 4^ the United States, in or near the month :sj|j of April, 1889, for the purpose of dis- T3\ cussing and recommending for adoption to their respective govrenments some plan of arbitration for the settlement of disagreements and disputes that may hereafter arise between them and for considering questions relating to the improvment of business intercourse and means of direct commutii- ? cation between same countries, and to encourage such reciprocal commerical no iirill 1?A Konofl/?lo] tr% fill ?Tlfi v.* . 1 ViailUUO UC3 UUl UC UVIIVI4V>Mt ?w secure more extensive markets for the products of each of said countries.? The American, Washington, D. C. From the Thirteenth Street Union, edited by Rev. Enoch Stubbe, weelip the following encouraging incident: "An old preacher held a meeting for four weeks, and only one tow-headed ' boy was converted. The meeting was thought to be a failure. But that boy became one of the great men of the church. Ask your friends to tell you af him?his name was Matthew (Bisliop)Simpsou." One ol the most terrific hail storms in the history of meterology is reported from the vicinity of Delhi, India. r\? ami flftw nntii'e wprM Lfvei Uliciiunu.tuu.?J killed. The number of wouudei is reported as numberless. Crop liavo been incalculably injured. Tne hailstones were of a flattish oval, and are <aid to have averaged two pouudseacb. The receipts of the Presbyterlau Board of Foreign Missions for the lis- y cal year are now creeping up toward ?900,000. Possibly the desired sum, >1,000,000, may be secured before the year closses. '" Dr. J. M. Trimble is the only man in the General Conference, now in session in New York City, who was iu [be celebrated Conference in the a me 2ity in 1844. Southern Methodist Church in Ar -- ? l~.t Mlo \UII3U5 IJilS uwuuiru ivovu in vuv ??? -> v en years and uow numbers 70,000 members. t Mr. Isaac Pitman, the "father of Otorlhund writing," isatill living and a seventy-six years of age. Mr. Spurgeon lias returned to the Baptist Union from which he wilhirew some time since. fien. Beauregard has resigned his rWlleeof adjutant-general of the State jf Louisiana. J ". . ^ * .' :: A