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ft. - V Hyy The Press and Banner ^-Published every Wednesday at 5- a year in advance. Wednesday, May 30, 1888. Greenwood's* Club Roomt. Greenwood exccls In lier activity in each and every live enterprise, and is never neglectful of anything that will build up the town and make the place Inviting aud attractive, and in nothing Is the infant city more distinguished than in the excellence of the halls, parlors, aud reading rooms of the Clnb, where a pleasant retreat will be furnished for home folks and guests at all hours of the day. The apartments are In Waller's New Block, where spacious rooms are elegantly carpeted, the walls ornamented with choice pictures, and every article of needed furniture Is to be found. The parlor is on the front, the card room adjoins, and is connected with the parlor and hall by doors, the reading room is second from the parlor, the cloak room next, while the billiard room 24x24 feet, is at the extreme end of the building, where a new billiard (able hius boon put in position. The club is composed of about . thirty members, aud is uuder the patronage ; of the best men of the place. Oar C'onnty Finance*. Elsewhere will be found County Auditor Jones's settlement with Treasurer Peirin. It will be seen that Treasurer l'errin makes a clean showing of all monies collected by him and has paid out on account of County and Schools 8li',6G0.95 and has a balance of SM0.55 / on account of County, and 843.80 on account of School^. wit will be seen that the net amount charged - tor County was 832,413.07, The net amount paid out on orders of County Commissioners was $31,772 !)9. The net school charges were 817.931.76. The net amount of School Commissioner's orders paid 817.8S7.96. This includes some 82,820 of school claims of the present year. Ih other words, the schools started out with 82,820 on hand the present year. - ? Children*!! Day. The annual meeting for the children was held at Sbaron on Saturday 26th Instant. Young people of Lebanon united with their Sharon friend*. The day passed off pleasantly and successfully. A large crowd was presentand the occasion was enjoyed by allold and young. It is a good thing for the people of the country to have these social gatherings, and at least once a year they Khnuld he held. The dinner was all that could be desired, nice and abundant and was perhaps partaken ol by between two and -three hundred. Mr. Hammond, Mr. Cason, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Nance made speeches?others were called on but declined. The speeches were well re celved. Change of Schedule. We learn that a change of schedule for the cannon ball train on the Abbeville branch road is being talked of. It is proposed to leave Abbeville earlier in the morning, going to Anderson, meeting the Greenville bound train at Bel ton. and returning meeting the same train again at Belton as it returns from Greenville to Abbeville. We do not know what there is In this proposed arrangement, but if carried into effect It would enable citizens of Abbeville to go|to Anderson or Greenville, spend two or three^bours, and' return the same day. The G., C. A X. Rond. The surveyors have been actively at work prospecting for the best route of the road be-, tweeu Greenwood and the Saluda river. Citizens of that town seem to think that contracts for grading will bo let within the next sixty days. The work seems to progress slowbut surely. Our people are extremely an xlou? to hear anything in reference to the wnnd onrl we are onlv sorrv that wo have not more fuels to report" A New Firm in Greenwood. Messrs. Lethco A Montgomery are Just opening a stock of goods and are getting ready for an immense fall trade. They, like their neighbors, are energetic and pushing merchants, who woold be glad to give customerta splendid bargain in any needed article. Knowing the value of printers ink, they propose to tell the many readers of the Press and Banner where they can spend their money to the best advantage. An Old Friend. During a recent trip on the railroad we met our old friend Mr. A. J. Sproles, who it will be remembered was for a long time correspondent of the Press and Banner from Greenwood. He Is now in Newberry, where we hope good fortune awaits nlm. We were sorry that Mr. Sproles left Abbeville county, and we would be glad for him to come back to his old home. Mr. E. S. Hale, one of the bent business men of Ninety-Six, hail an attack of paralysis Tuesday of last week. He Is recovering and no Immediate danger Is apparent. In his affliction the Press and Banner, together with a host of other friends and well wishers, would extend sympathy for his misfortune and hope for his speedy recovery. New Bell. The Presbyterians received their new church bell yesterday, which had been ordered from Cincinnati. It weighs six hundred pounds, and cost $160?set on tone C. It has been taken to the church, and will be put in position at once. It is a flue bell, and the largest ever brought to this county, or to this section ol coantry. With Onr Old Friend. We spent a most pleasant night with our old friend Rev.Sidi H. Browne last week. No man ever possessed a better heart, a higher standard of moral and honorable manhood, or better exemplified the precepts of our Saviour. "Peace forever?War never," is his tmotto, and he practices "peace on earth, and good-will to all men." Riley's Hotel. Riley's Hotel in Greenwood has no superior In the up-country. The drummers make itp point to spend Sunday there, where a good table, eood rooms, eood furniture, good beds, good water, attentive servants, and the best of hosts are always ready to minister to the comfort of guests. Payne'* Store. During a short stay in Greenwood last Friday we called in the elegant store of Mr. J. W. Puyne, of which our readers have been talking so much of late. The people seem to understand and rccognize Mr. Payne as a public benefactor, who sells bis goods at give-away prices. At Rapley's Shoal*. Miss Mary Mabry'* school will have a pic nlc at Itapley's Shoals on Ixinje Cane next ' Saturday. Thepeoplo generally, and candidates In particular, are respectfully invited to attend. ~ The Connty Democratic Club. The County Democratic Club will meet In the Court House next Monday. The local clubs will send delegates. Doctor Lathan was among those whom we met at Greenwood lusi Friday. The Doctor has almost entirely recovered from his recent sickness. Many years ago the Doctor was a friend to a little printer boy at Due West, and this Is on? of the reasons that we are always glad to meet him. We houor him and admire bis character. The wagon of the engineering corps on the G., C. A N. road was intiwn last Monday, to carry away some implements, which had heen deposited here. Engineer Kxall's headquarters are at Greenwood. It seems that work is soon to betin in earnest between Chester and Greenwood. Master J. C. Klcgh will occupy one of the new rooinn upstairs in the Court House. The timbers in front of the Court House are to be used In rolling his iron safe in position in his new quarters. We met Honorable F. A. Conner on the train one day last week. Abbeville needs his ?*ervices in the Legislature, but be will not he 7a candidate. Mrs. T. P. Thomson, Miss Oleora Thomson, and Messrs. McDill, Bell, White, and Klugli attended service at Cedar Springs on Sundoy. At the Claflin Commencement last week Henry Pearson of Abbeville County, bore off the first honor of the graduating class. The lower limbs of the sbado trees on the side walk In front of the Press and Banner office have been trimmed. Hill & Sons have made improvements on their stables. Their stock of horses was never finer. The Ulflle Club has regular drills, preparing for the encampment at Greenville in July. Mrs. Visanska returned Friday from a visit to relatives in Charleston and Columbia. Col. Jamks H* Rick will deliver an address % at Ninety Six Monday night, 4th June. Miss Rebf.cta Cater went to Anderson last week to see her aunt who is sick. Mb. Robert Ligox, of Anderson spent Sunday with friends in Abbeville. Mia-t JessieTKowrmiDGE, of Anderson is TfBiting the Misses Chalmers. Mrs. Greoo, of Mare Bluff Is visiting her sister Mrs. E. F. Parker. Another lot of evaporated npples?the last o.' the season. J.F.Miller. I It would not surprise us In the least If Brother Martin In the Ijowmlcuville Advertiser. in his zeal for the cause of Woman Rights," will not be advocating the formation of wov man's Byclcie Clubs. This is a free country and every immunity enjoyed by the boys, the '' glils should have the same held to exercise ? and display their rights.?St. Matthews SpecUtJ tor. I I aUo have on my bargain connter one lot J of fang for i&obalf the value. W. E. Bell. I f j I White Bkothers liave Just received a supply of Bunch Beau Seed. Any one needing seed or this kind can get as many as he wants by calling at the store of White Brothers. tf The ladies of Presbyterian church will serve Ice creain to-morrow afternoon at C o'clock, at the usual plHce. Mr. L. \V. White's. The rush we had for the past 2 months made It Impossible to keep up with our work, but we are better prepared to sell the trade than we have been duriug the season. Wm, E Bell. I have received In the last week over 20 dozens iadies and children hats, and our 70 pieces of ribbons In all colors. W. E. Bell. I have received In the last week a beautiful line of white good, over 40 pieces of white lawn, 30 pieces swiss embroidery, 20 pelces lawn embroidery. W. E. Bell. "I have Just received G pieces 40 Inch white embroidery flouncing. Win. E.Bell. Never before have I been able to show such ft line of lace, over 20 pelces of orentlal lace, 3 pieces of orential lace ttouning. \V. E. Bell. Black and colored silks. If you wish a black or colored silk dress I can save you money. Try my guaranteed black silk. W. E. Bell. ! Uanntlfn] TnJia linen. 6lX. 8. 10, 12'At And 16%, former prices 25 per " cent higher. P. Ko.senberg & Uo. 8 pieces comcination dress goods, reduced from 15 to 12c. P. Rosenberg & Co. 25 pieces nice dress goods 11c. former price i2>4 P. Rosenberg & Co. Bargains in ladies saratogo trunks at P. Rosenberg & Co. Come in and look at a beautiful line of 50c. .straw hats. P. Rosenberg <& Co. 2J dozens latest styles new gents straw hats at reduced prices. P. Rosenberg A Co. Just received best patent ice cream freezers. P. Rosenberg & Co. Alpacca coats! alpacca coats! long sack, tne very thing for clergymen. P. Rosenberg <& Co. Tne largest stock of seersucker, alpacca and cotton flannel coats and vests in all sizes ever before received In the market. P. Ro sen berg & Co. R. M. Haddod <fc Co., are still adding to * * ? ?? ?~ ? ? ?1 vAi>la^\ cf/voLr of mcir (aireuuy inigo ?uu mucu; ? ? millinery ana fancy goods. Persons deslreiug anything in millinery dress goods <ta, will And our stock complete. R. M. Haddon & Co., hav? some special bargains in worsted dress goods, to which they Invite attention. R. M. Haddon & C., have Just received another case of those beautllul white plaid lawns, also 5 pieces 50 inch swiss flouncing, also 3 pieces 50 inch oriental lace flouncing. R. M. Haddon & Co., have Just received another case hats, new and pretty shapes, for month o/ June. R. M. Haddop &.Co., have full line lafiles, misses, children and infants shoes. R. M. Haddun & Co., have the best assortment of ladies gloves, new summer Rhades In lisle thread and silt. Colored and black all No's. Judge ?thran Before the Presbyterian General Anoembly. "Calvinism and human progress" was the subject of an address by Congressman James ~ urriv>lu1nlii,n >, uotnran, 01 ?uuw uiwuun, n Is 'narrow" " said be, "it is bdcause it seeks to enter by a straight and narrow way. It is illiberal, In that it makes no compromise with error. It is Intolerant of siu, but not of sinners." Congressman Cothran's peroration woke the audience up and they applauded to the echo as be sat down. In impassioned tones he said: "In the throesof factional strife we saw our beloved Zlon disrupted. Each side In that historic and bloody conflict was sincere, and eacb waged the struggle with all the ardor with which it considered to be the demands of patriotism. I do not wish to criticise our foes, who by superior prowess vanquished us, nor Is any apology necessary for our own part In that struggle. None Is expected, for If those who took part on that 6lde do not have the admiration of those who engaged on the other, they have at last challenged and received their respect and charity. I do not wish to tear open wounds that have long since healed but growing out of that struggle we stand today confronted with the fact of a divided church, and the burning question tbatrpresents itself for our consideration is organic uuion. Its solution depends upon our own worthiness. If as Christians we have faith, hope and love, and as citizens courage, fortitude and patience, tbat kind Providence that has ever watched over His people, will not forsake us in this emergency. But if on account 14 ' - - J M-J *?.. 4kn? or unwortniness u oc utxiueu uy iuai nundence that not unto us be the nccomplishment of that sublime purpose, If by reason of blood-guiltiness the privilege of rearing the sacred temple of union be denied us, our children and our children's children, freed from the passions that so easily beset us, may not only behold that land of promise from Mount Plsgah's height, but go in and possess it, a uraud puissant, militant, until Church." A storm of approbation swept over the vast concourse as the South Carolina Congressman took bis seat. TALK FROM TROY. Candidates on the Road?Editors Hitting the Nail on the Head? Strange StHemeni*?Peraonal. Tkoy, S. C., May 28,1888. Splendid seasons now^on crops. 13UI1UU; WUBUUGUl IUO nwiucgt uajn mc have had this season. It reminds us that beautiful May will soon be gone and the sultry summer will soon be upon us. Messrs. W. T. Branch and Ellis G. Graydon were in town on Saturday last. Where is the immigration party? Mr. Editor you have hitthe nail on the bead. We think there is enough people here now who do not worn for the interest of the country and but very little for themselves. If the younz men of the present day will roll up their sleeves and go to work they will soon And that we are in need of anything else. There is enough people In South Corollna today, If all did not try to do the same thing and the different occupatious and Industrie! were correctly and evenly divided, to run successfully the whole business of the State without Importing more people. Mrs. Gto. C. Bradley is visiting her sister Mrs. Latimer, of Greenville who we learn is quite sick. Mrs. S. A. Glover Is visiting relatives In Edgetleld. Services in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Foster Bradley. Mr. Bradley, though suffering from physical ailment, delivered one of the most profound and deep sermons that we have ever neara ran rrom 111s lips. A dog that was supposed to be affected with hydrophobia was killed here an Friday last. Kev. H. C. Smart has been quite ill, but we are glad to say he is Improving. Mr. H. D. Pressley, junior member of the firm of Wldemau & Pressley is quite sick. Mr. Span Harris Is Btlll sick with typhoid fever. A couple of men were In town last week looking, they said, for a darkey who bad had one foot, cut off on the railroad and they had collected damages for the accident and had the amount they had collected for him and was looking him up. Some how ihls Is a rather thin tale and we dou't exactly absorb thin, don't know why. Miss Laurie Vance returned home from Williston where she has been visiting her sister Mrs. Bessie Klllingsworth. Dr. and Mrs. Killlngsworlh returned with her. Mrs. Klllingsworth will remain on a visit with her father Maj. Vance. Mr. R. A. McCatfan Is gradually convalescing from bis attack of paralysis which he had sometime ago. Children's Day will come off on Saturday before the first Sunday in June. Candidates are falling in ranks with a meaning of "come to stay." We hope they will all be elected, which no doubt will be, so each one thinks. "And still they come." It Is Intimated ihat a party will be gotten up here for a trip to the mountains this Rummer. No doubt it will be both pleasant aud beneficial. News is quite scarce now at this place, all things are quiet. Communion services at Cedar Springs on last Sabbath. VAUCLUSE. C'okesbury DotM. Cokksbury, May 29th, 1888. A pleasure party from tills place wont down to attend the Naval Exhibition and Ball at Behufort, S. C. None of them thought that section could compare with "old Abbeville"? loo many swamps, rlce-tlelds, niggers, and tiddlers. liev. S. R. Riley and wife are spending some time with their relatives in the mountains. Messrs. Reed & Kerk have on their farm a young vineyard of 806 growing vines. Their vines are well trained and healthy. Parties wanting rooted or cuttings of any variety can at the proper time be supplied from their nursery. Miss Lee JoneR, of Spartanburg, Is on a visit to her friend Miss Willie Buchanan. Dr. Leas Clydesdale's colt ran away with his cart one dav last week. Nobody hurt?two broken shafts. Mrs. Hugh Wilson has returned to her new made home in Texas after u brief visit to relatives. Mr. Jones Davenport, a mall route agent on the Atlanta and Charlotte Division of P. A. J., was In town Thursday on business. Some of the residents along our suburban drives notably the "Free Town" Asaph aet are plowing out too close to the line. Don't spoil the sidewalks In that neighborhood. Mr. Lambert W. Jones, of Newberry, was here a few days ago. Messrs. Martin, Whltlock, and Bowen, from Greenwood were up enjoying a straw ride in last Friday night's beautiful moonlight. ltev. W. T. Mathews Wiled the Presbyterian pulpit on last Sunday. He delivered two good termons. A picked team enjoyed a "Progressive Angling Party'l at Mr. Sterling C. Merriman's one night last week. Prof. Jerome Bell passed through here Friday selling his Photographs. "S." White plaid lece batiste for ladles lummer dresses. W. E. hell. Life, Doing* mid Mayings, In and Ar?und Mt. Carmcl?Done up In a Bundle. Mt. Cakmel, S. C., May 28,1888. Tlie weather Is line, crops booming, grass growing and farmers busy. Our principal business bouses ^elose their stores at ti o'clock P. M. (Saturdays excepted), and the boys have a Jolly time. A croquet ground will soon be laid off on the green in front of Mrs. McDonald's residence for the pleasure of the young people. Juo. E. Peoples & Co., of Anderson, are shipping a large lot of their famous "iron King Cook Stoves" to this place, while Mr. Burrls will deliver to any and ail in need, upon short notice, and at lowest figures. Look out for him and give him your order. Excursions, picnics, and candidates seem to be the order of the day everywhere except Mt. Carmcl. Let our people at some day in the near future have a rousing "basket picnic" ko that we may get acquainted with our candidates, and not be behind our sister towns. We shall agitate this question, and let the public know when and where. The question is often asked, "Why don't the Savannah Valley Kail ltoad sell return tickets?" Let them try it and see if travel is nnt, Inrirpl v Increased. Tis said a Lodge for the Knights of Honor will soon be organized at this place, and as this is tlie cheapest and best life insurance, we hope our people will take bold of it About a week ago Mr. J. W. Morrah and family visited their uncle Dare Morrah, where Mrs. Morrah was taken sick and has been so ill up to this time as not to be able to return to her borne. We regret to hear of her severe illness, and sincerely hope she may soon be well and return to her home at an early day. Mrs. Dr. Carlton with her little daughter is off to Georgia visiting her father's family, the home of her childhood, Little Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Powell has beeu quite sick but is now better. Miss Maggie Mauldln, one of Anderson's most accomplished and charming young ladles has been the guest of the Misses Johnson for a few days. Io bidding her good-bye. we have to express oor regret at her short stay, and hope that the will soon visit us again and make her stay longer. Pay up your town taxes and save the 20 per cent penalty which will attach June 1st. Our efficient town Marshall is giving our streets and sidewalks a very town-like appearance. Mrs. Jaines Turner has the earliest and finest garden in town, and we hereby tender our thanks for a basket of early vegetables. Saturday last was the most quiet day we have seen for a long time, no one scarcely on our streets and business very dull. No religious services in our town last Sabbath exceps Sabbath school in the afternoon, at which there was a full turnout and a large number of visitors. Rev. A. L. Patterson was absent Sabbath day visiting a church near Anderson. Tying tin cans to a dog's tall is the amusement of some of the boys. We would suggest that they be careful In the selection of the dog, as they might some day tie to the wrong dox's tall. We cannot see much fun in this and thluk it a practice to be condemned as it ? 1 AA<1 /-V tKAIlWlo Prof. D. H. Shields is here making up a writing club. He has some fine specimens. In ornamental penmanship and cornea highly r .-commended, and seems to be master or his business. L.et all avail themselves of this rare opportunity, his charges are low, while be guarantees satisfaction. Our town Marshall Mr. Jas. Turner is sick. Mrs. Smith, of McCormick, Is here on a visit to her son Mr. A. D. Smith. Our Social and Literary club had one of Its most interesting meetings on last Friday evening. Dr. P. K. Black In the chair, Sublect for debate, "Which gives most pleasure pursuit or possession." After much and prolonged discussion by Messrs. McNeill, Riley, and McCanty, each of whom ventilated this momentous subject from its great depths, and from all sides?it was decided in favor oi the affirmative, (provided they could agree as to which was the affirmative side) Mr. J. W. Boyd in a timid manner (for his sweetheart was near by) complimented the "Mothers inLaw," and Just then was unable to say which gave the most pleasure the pursuit, or possession of a viother-in-law, but would tell the Society at some future day. The boys say they had a Big time and from the above who would dure deny It. We are glad to see our friend W. R. McCannon on our streets once more. We trust he will soon be fully restored to his usual health. When a young man takes his girl to ride he should be careful and not drive over her flowers on his return, as It might cause her to whisper something about him after he leaves. MAC. ~ Laconics from Lownd?svillc. Lowndesvillk, May 28th, 1888. The hearts of the planters are now being made glad by the warm growing weather. Vegetables are plentiful and tne small fruits are now In order. Raspberry and cherry pies are pretty often the addeuda with some of our good housewife's midday meal. Last Sunday and Monday were regular September Northeast windy and rainy days. Mrs. J. a. Donriald after a ten dnys visit to friends at williamston returned here on laBt Thursday. Miss Annie Barnes, of Barnes, spent a lew days the latter pari of last week at Dr. J. B. Moseley's. * Mrs. 1). H. shields was quite sick the greater part of last week at Mr. T. T. Cunning narns. Dr. B. A. Henry and Prof. J. F. Harper spent last Friday night at Mrs. H. H. Harper's. Mr. H. T. Huckabee and Miss Faunle Poole of Pelzer were married last Sunday, the 20th Init., In the Methodist church at Greenville, C. H., by the Rev, Jno. O. Wilson pastor. Misses Lucia Moseley and Emmie Bruce ruralized for a d8y, last Wednesday at Mr. R. L. Moorebead's. Mr. Austin Clements, of Wllllamston, being on a visit to Mr. A. J. Cllnkscales of Montery, spent last Friday at Mr. J. Q. Donnald's. The Baptist Sunday-6chool, and many other parties or Anderson, C H., passed down our road last Satin day to Hester 011 a picnic excursion. Messrs. Allen <t Cooley paid a visit on last Wednesday to Col. J. E. Calhoun, and found blm as he says within arm's length of one hundred years of age. yetstlli hate and hearty. We are sorry to note that Mrs. J. Marlon Carlisle is now dangerously sick. Last Thursday Rev. W. 8. Martin received a call from Rev. Mr. Robblns, pastor of the ^leii-iuuisk cuurvu hi, xiiiuorLuu, uu., uvci and assist him In a protracted meeting. He spent several days across the river. Prof. D. H. Shields closed his writing school here last Friday night. The exhibit of pentnaushlp was quite creditable to teacher and pupils. The attending crowd was well pleas cd and can recommend Prof. Shields to any community In need of a teacher In his line. Col. W. Jas. Lomax and this writer were a few days ago made the happy recipients of a mess of delicious strawberries, a kind remembrance of Miss Marietta Baker. A few days ago some of our boys, (I call them boys till they get married) were out testing their marksmanship, when up steps a candidate (you know they are ubiquitous) and one of the parly proposed to him to take a shoot, "Oh no I can't shoot"?then the party says, "if you will knock the block out 1 will vote for you. This seeker of the suffrages of his fellow citizens took the gun and after wabbling around awhile, fired, and centered the mark. That man is sure of one vote. Mr. A. L. Latimer went over to "Centre of Gravity" last Friday night and attended a donkey show, and "they say" that he was so much taken with a fair daughter of Eve whom he met there, that "business" will call him to Laurens soon. %# \tr T \C Iln/.1fnkoa ivcuuwj uuu u 14 uvauugc attended church at Shlloh last .Sunday, and they too must hiive worshipped at the shrine of come fair divinity, judging from their stay over there,?did not get home till Tuesday tremendously hard hit. Mr. G. E. Prince of Anderson, C. H., candidate for Solicitor of this Circuit spent last Saturday with us. Mrs. Wm. Daniel quite an aged lady died near here last Saturday and was burled yesterday in the family burying ground, Rev. W. S. Martin officiating. A large crowd was in attendance at Smyrna yesterday in observance of "Children's day." According to previously arranged programme Messrs. J. M. Latimer. J. T. Barnes, Dr. A. J. Speer and liov. W. S. Martin each delivered a short and forcible address, and as an interlude some beautiful and appropriate music by Mrs. J. Q. Donnald organist, and the choir, all of which contributed largely to making It a very enjoyable day to the little folks and big ones too. Mr. P. Brooks Speed, of Abbeville, came to 4V?I*. Klo aIH hnmo on voutorrluv nnrl thmicrh he added only one to the number of children, be was a whole team when it came to personnel. The Lowndesvllle Minstrels have quite an attractive show bill now scattered around. Their show takes place next Friday evening June 31st. Admission 25 cents for grown people. children 15 cents, proceeds lo be donated to Providence church, to assist in buying a bell. Every one who attends will be amply compensated. A little girl a few days since asked her mother, "Mamma how does God make folks?" she replied, "Out of the dust of the earth." Then the little enquirer said, "Some folks heads are so hard how does he ever get it stiff enough." She thinking mortar was used. A freak of nature was brought to light near hero a day or two ago. At Mr. Andrew McMahou's a hen that had beon setting for sometime quit her nest. An egg was broken to see the effect of the incubation, and an almost fully grown chick was presented, without the sign of an oye, excepting in lis mourn wnicn | was open, was the only eye to bo 6eon about It. THOUPE. Messrs. Colvln and Murdoch, having flnlshed the piers and abutments for the Throe C's river bridge, ure now preparing to remove thptr force to MhJ. Lee's camp and assist in building the piers for the bridgo of ihe G., C. N. Kailroaa. Major. Lee has experienced great trouble in constructing foundations for his piers and for this reason is several months behind with his work.?Rock Hill Herald. German worsted suits hlce for young men. P. Rosenborg <fc Co. Ladles undress kid gloves Id sew shade?,' W. E. Bell. I '' ".* ' ' :? jt* L ' '*' J'1 : l"l'-i < -V *GREENVILLE SEEMS TO BE A BAD PLACE FOE VIOLATORS OF THE LAW. The Life of the lluiubleitt Citizen In Protected?And the Klehent Man in the County In vent to the Penitentiary, If JnHtice Make* the Demand. [Greenville News, Friday.J The end of the case against R. H. Jacobs, for murder, has been readied and we suppose by till* time the defendant is In the pent leu tiary, begining tne service of a term of Ave years which there i? every reason to believe he will complete. The case Is an interesting one and its result gives Greenville county a good deal to be proud of. Mr. Jacobs Is a wealthy man' for this country, the value of his posesslons being estimated, we believe, at between $20,000 and $40,000 In a dispute over some trifle he shot uhd killed his tenant, a white man named Hughes, The slain man was poor and a stranger; the slayer is rlclr, with a wide and powerful family connection and himself Influential and a life-long citizen. Yet a Green vllle county Jury, without Hesitation. conJacobs of manslaughter and he was sentenced to five years In the penitentiary. He had able counsel and they fought st ubbornly to the very last ditch; but the Solicitor, the Jury and the Judge had done their work well, ana the fuct Is demonstrated that in Ureenvtlle county position and wealth are not barriers against the process of justice and that the life of the poor and friendless man is as sacred as any. There are uow two white men from this county in the penitentiary for murder; both well connected and represent* ing ample wealth. One of them was sent (or seven years for stabbing a black youth In a steet brawl; the other Is in for Ave years lor killing a white man. Happening-* at Honen Path. Hoxba Path, 8. C.t May 28th, 1888. The last few warm sunny days have been favorable to the growing crops and they are looking mOoh better. A liitle thirteen months old child of T. H. Burts died Saturday night of congestion of the brain, after an illness of a few days. The funeral was hud lrom the Broad Mouth church yesterday evening at 4 o'clook. Prnf .1 R. WrIIiIii!) nclinol will "Dicnlc" In the grovo adjoining tbe kcIioo! house next Friday, June 1st. Speeches will be made by the followluggentlemen, Dr. Clias. Manly, of Greenville, Col. J. G. Clinkscales, of Anderson, and Capt. E. Cowan, of Abbeville. The public generally are Invited. Tbe picnic will be followed by a lawn party at night. We would suggest that ull the young people stay for the lawn party, as the most of them will tike It the best. A very sad accident occurred laBt Saturday near Fork Shoals, Greenville County. Two men, Allen Smith and Calvin Williams were bathing in Reedy River, when Smith got into what is known as a ''Suck hole," and wis drawn under the water. Williams went to his rescue and he too was drawn into the whirling waters, and both were drowned. Mrs. Nannie Poore, of Belton, and Mrs. Hazelton of the Sandwich Islouds, spent Saturday with Mrs. E. A Brock. fI? M-rrrKor^.f iJkioo ?juggiiia uuoocii, sjt nonuvtij) to ? lour Ide the family of Mr. T. W. Baum. Miss Nannie Catlabam after two weeks pleasant visit In Anderson returned borne lcist> week. Mr. J. J. Mattlson, Jr., who has beeu clerking In Anderson for some time past, came homo last Friday quite sick. We hope he will soon recover. Mr. S. Li. Burta who has had charge of the Telegraph office at Chester for some time past, came home on a visit last week ; he only remained at home one day, when he recolved orders to go to Augusta and take charge of the office there. . Mr. .1. W. Brock spent yesterday in Belton. Major F. W. R. Nance, of-Due west, one of Abbeville County candidates for Sheriff, spent one day wiih us Ia?t week. He has many friends in this community aud all were glad to see him. We neglected last week to say that the ladles of the Presbyterian church realized nineteen dollars from their Strawberry festival. Tbis was doing exceedingly well, for only a few knew any thing about It, consequeutly the turnout was small. CALLY. Nvept PflUtOM. The Southern Cultivator says that slips put out in May and June will make the best and cheapest potutoes. April settings will require one or two more workings and rarely make so smooh and uniform tuberx. Nothing is gained by drawing slips from the parent beu before they have become well rooted and sompwhat hardened. If overgrown, or commenclng to vine when drawn, they may be cut or pinched back. In setting the slips it Is important that the ground shall have been freshly plowed. Our experience has taught us that nothing Is gained in the loug run by rushing "all hands" to drawing and setting the slip immediately after a heavy rain. Better wait until the ground will do to work and makeup the beds mellow and fresh. Meantime the slips muy bo drawn and ready sitting as soon as the ground is in properjcondltion. An open, mellow soil, permitting free circulation of the air, seems to be especially grateful to a newly transplanted vegetable. We would tnat every larmer couia ;oe muau to appreciate the great possibilities of the sweet potato. There is no root crop that can compare with It In nutrltlveness, palatableness, productiveness, ease of culture and certainty of yield. It is, or may be, to the Southern farmer what that turnip is to the English and the carrot aud mangel wnlzcl to the Northern farmer. Cnmberlnnil Gnp News. Edgefield Advertiser. In addition to the rails mentioned, a letter from Mr. Schofleld to Capf. Lewis Jones of our town, received on Saturday last, says that two schooner loads have left New York, and the rest will be shipped in a few days. Mr. Wade, who has charge of laying of crosstlea, has been instructed to increase his force by hiring all the hands be can get. Mr. Nesbltt, who is finishing up the grading and smoothing the road bed ror the ties, has also been ordered to Increase his force. Mr. Hendricks who is building the trestlo at Pace's Branch will aUo Increase his force. Mr. Schofleld writes that he expects to run a grand excursion train between Aiken and this place on the 4th of July proximo. Later?We Hear tnrougn iur. Hendrlx that the two sohooner above referred to have reached Charleston and the rails will be shipped to Aiken via tho .South Carolina road as soon as possible. Mr. Potts, who hns been In New York attending to the matter of shipment, expects to bo In Aiken In a short time to personally superintend the laying of the iron. Sonth Carolina College Debate and Declamation. In the contcsl for the medals for the best debater and declalmer of the Soutn Carolina College Saturday evening the President of the Clarlosopbic Society, Mr. F. A. MoKissIc, of Union, presided, Mr. A. M. Aiken, Jr., of Abbeville, officiating as secretary. Tho debate came flrnton the program, the question for dicussion being, "Should the government have control of tne telegraph?" Mr. G. Landrum, of Edgefield, supported the affirmative. The negative was ably sustained by Mr. A. H, Kohn, of Orangeburg. The contestants for the best declalmer comprised the following: J. M. Lawson, of Union, "Spartlcus, the Gladiator." Georgo Brlggs, of Abbeville. M. L. Rice, of Abbeville, "Execution of nr,x? J ' 1UUI1 IIUCU. D. M. Padgett, ofColleton, "The Slox Chlcrs Daughter." T. D. Parker, of Abbeville, "Execution of Montrose," S. C. Todd, of Laurens, "Ivan's Revenge." A. M. Aiken, Jr., of Abbeville, "Edlnburg After Flodden." Everybody's attention is called to the bargains which P. Ro? a senourg & uo. are now offering in Clothing. They have just received a lot of 50 Suits, which was bought at I from 25 to 40 per cent less than regular prices, and they propose giving their customers V**vn zvfi + r\-P "f~Vi o lnTir U1IU Xj ui uixv iv vv ? prices. They are also offering special inducements in their regular stock, which is complete in every particular. They are positively offering bargains. Save money by calling on P. Rosenburg & Co. . i " \':;A. ' '' . ' CANDIDATES. For Solicitor. W. C. McGOWAN Is hereby announced as a candidate l'or .Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party, either in primary or convention. We are authorised to announce GEORGE E. PRINCE, of Anderson, as a candidate for Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit-. It. A. CHILI), of Pickens, is hereby announced as a candidate for Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit, subject to the action of tbe Democratic party, either in primary or convention. For Jndae Frobutc Court. J. FULLER LYON, Esq., submits his reelection to the Democratic primaries. For Atulitor. I respectfully ask the endorsement of the people of Abbeville county at the coming Democratic primary election for reappointment as County Auditor. A.'W. JONES. For Clerk. The Hodges Democratic club respectfully Announce Major M. G. ZElGLEIt as a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of the Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas for Abbeville county, subject to action of the primaries. For the Home of Representatives*. We are authorized to anuounce Rev. J. N. YOUNG as a candidate for re-election to a seat In the House of Representative!', subject to action of the primaries. ELLIS G. GRAYDON, Esq., is hereby announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce the name of WJLLIAM P. CALHOUN. E.sq., ax a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action.of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce W. D. MARS as a candidate for re-election to a seat in the House 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. C. BENET is hereby announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the Democratic primaries. Wk are authorized to announce Cupt. J. N. KING as a candidate for a seat in the Legislature. He will abide the result of the pri marles. For Sheriff*. We are anthorlzed to announce W. D. MANN as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to action of primaries. The friends or JAMES S. OIBERT announce him as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to action ol primaries. _ We are authorized to announce Capt. F. W. R. NANCE as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to action of primaries. The mnny friends of THOS. L. MOORE, ol Ninety-Six, S. C., beg leave to nominate him svs candidate for Sheriff of Abbevllfe county, pledging him to abide by the ensuing primary election. W. T. BRANCH is hereby announced as a cundidate for Sheriff of Abbeville county, subject to action of primaries. Fer Comity Commissioner. We aro authorized toannonnoe J. F. C. DrPRE as a candidate for County Commissioner. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. ? ? ? We are anthorized to announce Capt. J. T. PARKS as a caudldate for County Commissioner, subject to action of primaries. We are authorized to announce Capt. G. M. MATTISON as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner. We are authorized to announce Major J. W. LITES as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to action of primaries. For School Commissioner. The many friends of Capt. E. COWAN announce him as a candidate for re-election to tbe office of School Commissioner. We are authorized to announce J. N. CARWILE ns a candidate for School Commissioner, subject to action of Drimarles. The Walnnt Grove Democratic club unanimously nominate M. B. McGEE for the office of School Commissioner, subject to the primary election. We are authorized to announce R. G. McLEES as a candidate for School Commissioner, subject to action of primaries. Ta flio nifi^Ann anH Vnters Jk V UUV VA VAUVMM w of Abbeville County. AS my name Is before you for County Commissioner, and as hundreds have asked why I decline to "run" for Sheriff, and as It will be impossible lor me to canvass tbe county, I beg to make the following statement; For reasons that need not be mentioned in this CArd, just after the last primary, and before and after the last election, I stated to my intimate friends that I would not be a candlnate for re-election at this time. Hearing of this, several gentleman who are now In the race, and many others, called upon or wrote to me, and being satisfied that my determination was fixed, they have either entered the race or brought out their lrlends. To have "changed iny mind" within the last twelve months Would have been an injustice to them and myself. At that time it was my intention not to offer for any office, but haviug a family dependent upon my dally earnings for support, and not belugable to do manual labor, concluded to offer for County Commissioner, and have eostated since January last believing as I did. and do, that a Resident Commissioner at the Court House would be a public convenience. I was not "brouffhl out by my friends" for this office, for they advised otherwise, but I war Rntisflpd with this, if I could Ret it. I am Dot ' running against" any one. I did not know who would offer. The field was open to nil, and bo far ns I know and believe, all who have offered are capable, honorable gentlemen. I have served you ten years ns Sheriff, and have tried to discharge the duties of that office faithfully aud impartially, and according to law. If I am elected as County Commissioner I will be thankful; if defeated, satisfied. Yours very truly, J P C DdPRE Abbevlllo Court House, 2S May, 1838. Registration. TOWN ELECTION. Notice to the Voters of the Town of Abbeville. Pursuant to the act of the generul Assembly, approved December '28, 1882 Registration of nil voters who have not registered In the town of Abbeville of the age of | twenty-one years and of those who shall attain the ase of twenty-one years on or before the second Monday in September next will be made at the Town Council office on Wednesday, Thursday und Friday, the 20th, 21st and 22nd days of June. All voters who fail to register at the time aforesaid will bo deprived of the privilege of voting at any regular or special municipal ( election that may be held in the town of Ab* bevllle before the annual registration. The Registration Books will be opened at the oflico of the Town Clerk aud Treasurer. W. C. fficGOWAN, Intendant. Jones F. Miller, Registrar. May 30, 18SS. tf I TheWoriT Extend*. j A ssociatc Reformed Presbyterian. South Carolina Is not the only State where ' 3mhollos are bold enough and ofllelals weak . ' A-'~44flirt fhA not. cohomoa nf . niUUgll UU Ulbcmpg ia? ??v? w??w .. nv..v...v? v. ^ ,he oburcti of Rom? by grunts of m >ney from lie public treasury. Just now a bill Is before ? ;he legislature of Massachusetts to make a ? ;rant of $10,000 to a Roman Catholic Institu- i, ,lon. Such raids upon the public treasury ^ jught to be reslstod with a strong hand, and he friends of such appropriations retired ^ rom'publlc life by an Indignant constituency. c >s Or. Philips Brooks has remarked, such ?. ippropriations are "full of the promise of langerand mischief." Trackla.vinir on| the Georgia, Carolina <fc STorthern Railroad has readied Catawba rlv)r,22J4miles irom Monroe. The bridge cm-ractora have a large force of iiands at work t >n the irou bridge over the Catawba, which <j ,hev expect oomplete by the middle of luly. Then i ruck laying will be pua\ied right ;n toJCheater.-C/ierfrr RtporUr.\ y -*s .... ..., .. , . . *- - eibIW 40 pieces White Lawn from 10 to 20. 10 pieces Wash Batiste In Striped anil Plaid. 10 pieces Press Ginghams In fresh and pretl 30 pieces Swiss Embroidery. 2"> pieces Lawn Embroidery. G plcces 40 Inch White Embroidered Floun 20 pieces Oriental Lace. 20 dozen Ladies' Children and Misses' Hats laus, Inall the new Styles and shapes. 5 Boxes French and American Flowers. > 6 Boxes Feathers In Cream, White and Colo 70 pieces Ribbons, lu Feather Edge, Crown 1 These goods hove all been received in the las trade than I have been during the season. W< rush we had for the past two months, and can yon Flowers to match Ribbons, and Ribbons t< the Ladies. I have all the novelties in Sumt best prices, on any line of goods you may wist "W. E! County Auditor's Se1 Treasurer of Abbe and County Taxes mencing Novembei STATE. . DR. Original Assessment 825,201 98 Additional assessment. 058 39 15 per cent, penalty (delinquent taxes) 56 28 Assessment, support of R. R. Commissioners, ICO 28 / Total chareed fiscal year commencing Nov. 1, '86-7.825,982 9.V-825,962 95 BACK TAXES. Collections from any source to wit: On account of BIIIr Bank of State tendered for taxes for fiscal year 1877-78, subsequently redeemed In 1880, but overlooked In former settlement 8 1,150 89 Overpaid State on account of Bank Bills 49 11 Total for back taxes S 1,200 00?? 1,200 00 Total for State 527,182 95 COUNTY. Original assessment County _ 919.272 12 Additional assessment, County 427 01 Original assessment, Special - 8,894 82 Additional assessment, special 107 08 IB per cent, penalty on County 43 01 15 per cent. Special.. 19 88 Fines and Licenses, Commutation Rood Tax 1,103 00 Collections from Laurens county 33 00 Collections from G.. L. &S. Railroad, damages 105 00 , - l Total charged lineal year commencing Noy. 1, '80-7 .$30,091 94?580,091 94 DACK TAJ^Ea. " Cash on hand last iettlement, County- $ 68 Cash on band last settlement,special,CourtHouse 1,431 82 fnllohtlons from an vnnnrrfi to wit:- On account of Bills Bank"" of State tendered for taxes for fiscal year 1877-78, subsequently redeemed In' 1880, but overlooked In former'settlements 998 07 Collect Ions from any source ' to wit: Jennings, Corley and others vs. Abbeville county, Perrin 4 Cothran, attorneys, ..... 279 00 Total for back taxes . 5 2,709 57?8 2.709 57 Total for theCounty.. 832,804 51 SCHOOLS. Original assessment for Schools . $11,859 76 Additional assessment for Schools :. 262 77 15 per cent, penalty on delinquent school tax 26 48 Polls original assessment... 5,0ti2 00 Polls additional assessment 1,06100 15 per cent, penalty on polls 89 55 Total for fiscal year 818,381 57?818,891 67 BACK TAXES. Cash on hand In last settler - /' ment, Schools..., 8 3 08 Collections from any source to wit: On account of 151118 tsann or atate tendered for taxes for fiscal yoar 1877-78, subsequently redeemed In 18S0, but overlooked In former settlements 489 02 Total for back taxes .....8 008 10-9 602 10 Total for Schools..... $18,893 C7 I do hereby certify. That I have carefully exi (t wi th the books In my office, and find It to W. Perrin, County Treasurer, as per abstract! account or Slate and County taxes, for tlscal y< tber certify thul the credits allowed above, ar< account or State, County and School, this day ly; and that I have examined each and every Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th Claims originating in fiscal year 1887-88 fCIaiins originating in fiscal year 18S7-88 Total credits allowed on account of School 1ST . Unprecedented s 1 1 -Li 1 _ J. department cue iasu i our ordering to arrive 25 dozen ladies hats, ] 1 case feathers and fie 50 pieces plain and fa: 1 case dress goods, * ming braids, &c. 1 case hosiery, gloves, Parasols. The time to purchase a nic is the place to find the Ask for the P. Zeigler's fine shoes fo Children. i-k -m ?t. IVl. E. A. TEI Has on hand TINWARE, HARDWAI GOODS AN1 AT VERY LOW PRI< rhe State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. 'robateCourt?Citation forLettersof Administration. ly J. Fuller Lyon, Esq., Judge Probate Court: [l/HEREAS, W. R. Smith has made suit to V me, to grant him Letters of AdmlnistraIon of the Estate and effects of Benjamin F. Imlth, late of Abbeville couuty, deceased. These are therefore, to cite and admonish all nd singular the kindred and creditors of the aid Benjamin F. Smith, deceased, that they ia and appear before me, in the Court of Proate, to be held at Abbeville C. H., on Friday, he Sill day of June, 1888, after publication lereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show ause if any thay have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand ^nd seal of the Court, this 24th day of M*y, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight and lu the 112th year of American Independence,. Published on the 80th day of May, 1888, in he Press and Banner and on the Court House oor for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. May 80,1818, tf -.-W. '-"V i ' ... , . \ ". * >?? liilU UK! m m :y styles. ?qg ?4j ?>"? - ?: > -4 , la CantonR, Union, Milan, and EogUh HI* red. Edge, Satin Edge, and Plain Edge. t week, and I am better piepared to anit the ?? s have caught op with oar work, since the 3 Trim your Hat In a short time. We can ^gtve j 3g a match Dre*s Goods, and Dress OoaMc to salt :">i ner Goods for Ladlep, and will give the very, t ,5 i. Yours rcspeolfally, !-' BELIj, i j-- ... j mi -M Luemeia, wixn vjonaty a iville County, for State of Fiscal Year, Com: 1, 1886-7. I STATE, OB. Paid State Treasurer $24,910 44 Treasurer's commUslons.... 000 00 . \ Abatements State tax by ' -A Comptroller-General 197 ST State tax on nulla bona executions 159 18 Cash patd Slate Treasurer. Railroad Commissioners, 166 23 Balanve due the State and paid 66 68 Total credits fiscal year No- .--sH I vember 1,1886-7 ?85?88 9S-J85,8et*6 . BACK TAXES. Paid State Treasurer.on ac! countc?IIectlon8 forstate See receiptor StateTreas- - 'ry& i urer, dated Jdne 8, 1880, . on account of taxes fiscal ! year 1877-78 1 1,200 00 Total credits for bnck taxes* 1,200 00-f 1,200 00 Total for 8tate 127482 90 COUNTY. Paid Coanty Commission* ers orders. County 120,118 69 '/jg Paid County Commission' ers orders, Special taxes... 8,894 80 Treasurer's commissions.... 260 00 Abatements County taxes ' by Comptroller. - 10108 Abatements Special taxes ' I by Comptroller.. SO 73 Nulla bona county tax 11? 83 Nulla bona Special County tax 58 <9 leash on band, County 347 14 .:"^a| .Cash oo baud, Special.. 998 54 IiuLtti urcuiui uir uiigii yrar , commencing Not. 1, '86-7I30.094 9t-WjM 94 ?jtM BACK TAXES. - * Paid County Commissioners orders, Ordinary tax, and past Indebtedness...! 1,277 75 ;Pald County Commissionera orders, Special tax, "Court House," 1,48188 ? ' M Total credits on account of __ back taxes ? 2,708 57-1 8,708 81 Total for the County 959,104 61 . \?z SCHOOLS. Paid School order* * .$11,800 66 Abatements School tax hy Comptroller-.^..... 82 97 Treasnrer's commissions? MO 00 & -y? \iVuUa bona executions.. 7T 58 y-i? " Cash on haml, School 48 80 i 's^Sral I Paid orders from bolls 6,445 20 ! Polls abated by Auditor 248 80 ? jTiffl Polls non ext.. ......... 479 00 Penalty on polls 71 85 Totul *18,391 57-418^01 K BACK TAXES. Paid School orders.. 9 8 08 ! Paid School orders from '' "rat collection on account of Bills Bank of State.....t...~9 499 02 Total for back taxes J 602 10?# 802 10 '*11 j;Total forScbool8 .. 818^83 87 - > ; |8 amlned the above account, and have oompared ' be h correct statement of all charges against J. -y? Sh: j furnished to Comptroller General for and on jar commencing 1stNovember, 1888. And I fur; based upon vouoben for moneys paid both on ' ^ shown me by said Treasurer of Abbetllle oonn- I one, and And same to be correct. A. W. JONES. County Auditor. [LAI - >3f day of May, A. D. 1888. ' tjXS J. C. KLUGH, Notary Public, 8. C. [L.S.1 - * y p -WJ1W 4GQ tf) claims for fiscal year 1887-& 42,83* 18 JUNE. ales in our Millinery ^ wo weeks necessitates this week: latest designs. ;v*J )wers. ncy ribbons. trimmings, silks, trimfancy buttons, &c. 1 a+ rvf ia q. ornnrl XUU VA ATAWJ AW W se parasol. Haddon's 3m. Cox and George H. r Ladies, Misses and HADDON & 00. UPLETON a large lot of RF. RRflOFRIFS. nRY IIMBJ WMWWMITIBW] VMS I D NOTIONS. SES. A Sale of tie Personal Properly ^ ? OF ?. H. Wardlaw, Deed, | WILL BE MADE AT HIS LATE RE8Ideuce at 10 A. M. on mu J? 01 un? 1QOO xjiuj.bu.ajrt OA juajf wvo. TERMS?Caah. A. B. WARDL.VW, V: * W. C. WARDLAW. May 23,18S8,2t Exeoutoia, Notice. I RESPECTFULLY announce tothecitUeiU of Abbeville that from tbia date I will tottfc ; a School at thW place for puplla of both MM and all ilzea. To till*aobool I will gi?? itwy moment of time that it reqoirea, wd lr? v speclfully solicit your patronage. MM Emm. Perrlo will I? fcjjgg*. May 16,1683, tf ''x