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r J :i The Press and Banner 43"PabUsbed every Wednesday at S2 a year in advance. Wednesday, July 11, 1888. A Yonitg Mnn or the Riffht Sort. Mr. Andrew Norrell, sou of Mr. S. B. Norrell, of Abbeville, Is an excellent hum essmaker, although only sixteen years old. He can cut a complete set of harness and make every piece. His energy and application to business are worthy of all Imitation, and it would bo well for the country and greatly to their own credit if more of our young men would learn trades, and thus become useful citizens, rather than idle drones. Badly Hurt. While Mr. James S. Gibert's youngest son. aged about seven years, was riding last Thursday afteruoon, the horse ran against a wire fence, badly cutting both the horse and the rider. Shocked by Lightning. Mrs. D. R. Penney, living near Warrenton, was severely shocked by lightning one day last week. The lightning struck a large oak tree in the yard. . The Kain. The weather bureau sent up their blue flag yesterday morning, and In the evening we had delightful rains. Messes. Pkkkix & Cothran have, at the request of the County Commissioners, filed a petition for a writ of mandamus against the Carolina, Knoxvllle and Western Railroad Company to require the Railroad Company to repair the crossings and to open a new road wherever the grading of the railroad has obstructed or interfered with the highways in the townships of Ninety-Six, Greenwood and Cokesbury. Mr. Perrin has Just returned from Greenville, where he had an Interview with Capt. J. B. Humbert, the president of the company and one of the attorneys, and reached an agreement which, It is thought, will result In the speedy removal of all the difficulties and Inconveniences to travel along the highways. If not the power of the Courts will be Immediately revoked to compel the repairs. We are indebted to Mr. J. C. Klugh, reporter for the State Agricultural Department for the following flgures, snowing tne mignest temperature for the heated terms of U8S7 and 1888: 1888. 1887. 1888. 18S7. July 5... 95? 88? June 17... 90? 95? ?... 94 87 18... 91 97 7... 98 87 19... 90 {9 8... 100 91 20... 93 100 9... ?9 89 21... 97 88 10... 91 94 22... 98 81 , 11... 85 23... 91 83 12... 89 21... 94 87 13... 92 25... 90 89 14... 90" 26... 95 85 15... 99 27... 83 79 1?... 99 17... 101 18... 102 19... 102 20... 91 Mr. T. F. Riley offers a valuable tract of land for sale near the town of Greenwood. The healthfulness of the location, the fertility of the soil, the low price asked for the land, together with proximity to a most excellent market. with unsurpassed railroad facilities, make this a rare chance for investment in real estate. Those who fall to heed this notice will miss a bargain and a good home. Call on or correspond with Mr. Thoa. F. Riicy, Greenwood, 8. C. The weather during the last week has been excessively hot, and we note the hottest temperature at difl'erens places as follows: At Mr. Lee's house 9C degrees. At Maj. A. B. Wardlaw's bouse 98 " At Mr. W. H. Parker's house 92 " At Judge Cothran's house 98 " At Mr. Chalmers house 98 " At Press and Banner)- office 190 " At Burns Ice House 74 The barbecue at Latimer on Saturday vtes quite a success, there being a large crowd present. the candidates being out in full force. ' There was uo scarcity of meat, there being cictdii wiiuttoaco utuvcvucu ucoiuco vuittvuua and otber good things furnished by the ladles of the neighborhood. The ladle* of the Rocky River church served refreshments to i the crowd for the benedt of the church, clearing $32. Maj. j. l, White, as gallant a confederate soldier as ever fought for a lost cause, withdraws from the race for the Legislature. He was brought out by the farmers and the chances are that he would have been elected; If be bad oontin ued in the race. Owing to misfortune be prefers a lucrative office. Veby little is now being said about either the Georgia, Carolina and Northern railroad, or the Cumberland Gap road. It is presumed however, that the Cumberland Gap is stopped at a creek this side of Aiken, and tbat the Georgia, Carolina and Nothern rests on the last bank of the Catawba. Several new candidates are announced. > Capt. J. W. Perrin, for Treasurer; Capt. J. T. Bovkln, for County Commissioner; Capt. John M. Cochran, for Clerk; Dr. 0. P. Hawthfkrn fhr thu t.anriola4nv/\ t f t url n/vof/.n vhv. m, ?v? vuw uv^miollult | u. a" uitiugowu forjudge of Probate. Mb. t. f. Riley, and Mr. Greene, of Greenwood, were In town yesterday, perfecting and < completing the sale and purchase of a lot for the new bank building at Greenwood. Tbe i lot was bought from Mr. Riley at SG50. i H. M. Spikes, assignee <fcc., vs W. C. Fouche, 534 acres. The land Is of tbe finest In Abbeville county, and offers a rare caance to Invest, as It la sold in tne summer, when a full price need not be expected. I Messes. Eddie Syfan, Brown Syfan, Ar- < thur Sylan, Joe Jones, Charles Hammond, Charles 1). Alien, Cicero Hughes, went to Savannah yesterday to spend the remainder of thu week. Rev. S. Lander, D. D., of Willlamston Female College will preach at Sharon and administer communion on next Sunday at 11 o'clock a. m., and at Bethel same day 4 o'clock p.m. Colonel VT. C. McGowan Is off In Anderson working up that territory. Colonel Prince's withdrawal from tbe race for Solicitor left an open held for much work. Capt. J. N. King, candidate for the Legislature, was a caller at the Press and Banner office last Monday. The report is current that he will be elected. A recently published book on etiquette ?ays: "Endeavor to select your guests with a sense or ntness." That Is, do not Invite a fat man to a slim dinner. The ladies of tbe Presbyterian church will serve ice cream this (Wednesday) evening at 4:80 o'clock upon the grounds of Capt. L. W. White. Dr. J. Lowrie Wilson will preach for us at Providence church during the week beginning on Monday after the 5th Sunday of the month. Antreyille puts out a big ticket for hor big dinner and pubic speaking on the 2Sth. Let everybody go, and swell the crowd. Mr. Walter Visanska, of Abbeville, Is visiting bis relative, our fellow-townsman, Mr. J. M. Visanska.?Laurentville Herald. Colonel E. B. Gary was called home from tbe mountains last Saturday on account of the illness of his infant daughter. Miss Aylette Chalmers and Miss Celia Chalmers are in Newberry. They left last Thursday, to be gone several days. Mks. John A. Brooks was to leave last Monday to spend the summer at Mlliedgeville, Georgia, with her mother. Various localities have been favored with refreshing rail's, but nearly all tho county is suffering greatly for rain. Now is a good time to subscribe for a newspaper, so as to bo informed as to tho progress of the local politics. THe man who left an umbrella in the Press and Banner office is requested to come and take it away. Judge Lyon now occunies his own office. as well as the office recently occupied by the Master. Major Zeigler has returned from Willlamston. He has almost recovered his usual health. Thr Newberry Herald and News nominates Hon. Sampson Pope for Lieutenant-Governor. Mr. J. M. Baker and Dr. W. P. Addison are named for prospective Legislative honors. Mr. M. A. Cason of Tallapoosa, is in Abbeville. He reports the town as flourishing. Mr. Allen Parker Is home after a year's absence at the South Carolina College. Wk are sorry that "Troupe's" article was unavoidably crowded out this week. Kemkmhkr tlie ice cream festival at Capt. White's this evening at 8:30 o'clock. All the candidates are in good spirits, and each has a lair chance of election. Before arithmetic was Invented people multiplied on the face of the earth. Money to loan on good collateral; apply to O. A. Douglass, Abbeville, S. C. 7-113t Mr. L. A. Ramey, after a long Illness, is again able to be on bis feet. Mr. A. W. Smith left for Arkansas yesterday, to be gone two weeks. Mr. Chalmers D. Haddon Is off. to the country for several days. Mr. R. E. Hill is off to Toccoa, Georgia, to be gone several days. n ni Dim uu iui j-uui pwuiiug, wuuu yuu can do better at home. Miss Edna Titstkn returned from Charleston last Saturday. The young people were entertained at Mr. Lee's last night. Judok McGowan wasn't much sick. He is better now. Tub ice-men have had an excellent season i lor trade. Cadet James W. Pkbkin Is back Irom the Citadel. 1 V.; 'J '",JTs o'.? u V*Y'>- S v . * j-. ^ -1- -i,; WAS HE KILLED FOR HIS HONEY ? A Report to the Kfl'ect that a Dying: XoRro Confessed to Have Committed Murder Sixteen Year* Ago. I The recently reported confession of Andy Johnson brings to mind the circumstances related below : Prohablk Death. ?Very serious apprehensions are entertained of thesatetyof Mr. M. L. Edwards, who is reported to have been drowned in Long Cane, nearCannon's Bridge, on night before last. He is said to have been heard by some blacks calling for help during the night. Search has been instituted but the body has not yet been found.?Press and Banner, March 27,1872. The above paragraph is all that was published in reference to the death of Mr. Edwards. At the time suspicion rested on two colored men, Andy Johnson and Jack Morris. He left Abbeville on the afternoon of March 25, 1872, on horseback, somewhat under the influence of liquor, going in the direction of homo, but from Andy Johnson's his horse was tracked towards Cannon's bridge, across the intervening fields and swamps, laying down fences, and going In the opposite direction from his home. The mule tracks were with those of the horse's trucks to the edge of Long Cane creek. The horse went in the swollen waters, swam down the stream for perhaps a hundred yards, where it came out on the bank of tbosame sidoof the stream, where it was found next day. The neighbors gathered in numbers and "dragged" the creek time and again for miles. No trace of him was found, except Mr. Edwards' hat and craVat He was last seen with Andy Johnson and Jack Morris?and Andy Johnson's wife, since his death last week?has admitted that Mr. Edwards called at their house after dark of the same day that he left the village. A company ot white neighbors went to the house of Andy Johnson, arrested him, and made arrangements to swing him to the limb of a tree, when a brother of the deceased Interposed objection, because of the lack of positive proof of his guilt. Jack Morris, several years ago, together with others, was charged with stealing cotton from Mr. John A. Devlin. Aftet- his arrest he escaped from the constables and he has not been heard from since that time. Andy JobnRon died about two weeks ago on the place of Mr. E. C. Wilson, some three miles South of Abbeville, and it is currently reported that ho confessed that he and Jack Morris killed Mr. Edwards; that they first thought of burying him under the house, but abandoned the idea. Before telling where he was buried, he became speechless, and died without concluding bis confession. There are all sorts of rumors in reference to this matter. Nearly every one has talked over the matter, and while there Is some division of sentiment, we are confident that a large majority who have spoken of tho matr%.r AnlnUn that, tho nOOTAPK Irillpd Mr. Edwards for the money which they supposed he hud about his person. Mr. Edwards had spoken of having three hundred dollars in money, but he had left it all in Abbeville, except about eighty cents, having in pocket only forty cents as a reward to each or his murderers for their trouble and their crime. Whatever view may be taken as to the manner by which Mr. Edwards came to his death it is still shrouded in mystery. If he was drowned it is most remarkable that no trace of his body, ior of his clothing, except his hat and his cravat, has been found. Long Cane is a small stream, every foot oj w&iuh could be examined. i IF he was murdered, it was one of the most successfully concealed murders that was ever committed in Abbeville County. The theory of those who believe he was murdered is somewhat thus: The negroes supposed Mr. Edwards bad a large sum of money on his person; that Andy Johnson and Jack Morris sought to possess themselves of it; ;tbat after the murder they led his horse to the swollen stream, and drove the animal* into the water, throwing |Mr. Ed wards's hat and cravat in the creek as a blind or misleader. Most of the route as traveled by Mr. Edwards's horse between the negroe's house and the creek, was a dense forest, partly of marsh lands, and with which Mr. Edwards was presumed to be unacquainted. Mr. Edwards was an unmarried man of about fifty years of ago. Iu Grateful and Affectionate Remem. ' The former pupils of Mr. O. T. Porcher and the members of the Episcopal Church at Wellington, recently put in the walls of the church a beautiful tablet, with the following Inscription, expressive of their appreciation of the deceased: Sacred to the Memory of Rev. Octavius Theodore Poechee, The Founder and First Rector ' of this church, Born 9 of June, 1829. Died 30 of Dec., 1873. ' A. man who, above most men of his time, < WalKed with God by Faith, < Was sustained by a living and holy Hope, And exercised towards his fellow men, Without respect of persons, 1 An active and self-denyfng Charity. f This Tablet is erected in grateful and affectionate rembrance of his character and services, by His lormer pupils and the members of this Church. The tablet is of gothlc style, ornamented with moulding and cross near the the top. Size, three feet six Inches long, and two feet wide, made of the best white marble, i ne J tablet is Inserted in the wall, and is a niee specimen of handiwork from the Abbeville ' Marble Works. 1 Pension Warrnts. The following pension warrants are now in J the hands of Major Zeigler, and tbo parties ] will please call and get them : , Mrs. Tabltha Brooks, ] f Mrs. Jane M. Davis, Mrs. Mary Ann Ellenberg, Mrs. J. E. Elgan, Mrs. Mary Tucker, 1 Mrs. Sarah A. Asbley. Mrs. Tempey Burdett, l Mrs. B. E. Brock, ] Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen, < Mrs. Mary A. Boyd, ] Mrs. Eliza Beasley, i Mrs. M. J. Cochran, Mrs. E. J. Campbell, i Mrs. M. M. Duncan, Mrs. Nancy E. Frith. Mrs. Mary Jane Hall, i Mrs. E. J. Haddon, Mrs. M. J. Lythgoe, Mrs. Sarah Matttson, Mrs. Pecev McBrlde. Mrs. Mary E. Patterson, Mra. Fannie B. Shirley, Mrs. Martha J. White, Mrs. Eliza Walker, Mrs. Sarah 0. Walker, J. N. Carwlle, J. D. Etheridge, ( W. L. Dukes, J. T. Darby, Wm. Monchett, . Lewis Rogers. , i Attention Candidates ! I The citizens of Diamond Hill township re- ' pectfully invite all candidates to a picnic to be Klven at Center oi Gravity, (Erwln's store) 1 on Saturday, J uly 28th. ' COMMITTEE. ' J. H. Hell, M. D., A. M. Erwln, * J. D. Aiewlne, W. P. McCarter, L. P. Harkness, R. A. Haddon, K. M. Crowther, F. A. Flemmlng, W. N. Hall, S. B. Knox, J. C. Tribbie, W. R. Crowther, 1 J. E. Wakefield. E. B1 Harris, ( R. >1. W. Hall, John E. Brownlee, W. T. Milford, A. W. Sutherland, J. I. Crowlher, J. M. Prince, J. A. Black, W. D. Mann, Samuel Shaw, P. A. Rogers, 1 J. R. Patterson, J. H. Brooks, L. C. Cliukscales, R.O. McAdamB. . j Barbecue at Warrenton. There will be a barbecue at Warrenton on ' Saturday, July 28tb. The candidates are specially invited to attend and to come prepared to speak, as they will be called upon. The I ladles of the Warrenton Presbyterian church 1 will serve ice cream and lemonade, and other refreshments for a consideration, the proceeds i to be used in ilnlshing the church. The pub- i lie are cordially invited to come and partlci- I pate in the pleasures of the day. The barbe- I cue will be served free to all. < _? ] Card from Or. Hawthorne. Editor Prexs and Banner: At the solicitations of friends and a desire to enjoy the honor of being a Legislator ot Abbeville county, I have reRolved to make the second attempt to represent the people in that capacity. I authorized you to iusort my name among the list of candidates. Respectfullly. 1 July 10,1SS8. O. P. HAWTHORN. Educational. Rev. W. G. Rollins, of South Carolina, is i in Abbeville in the interest of a Revised and Knlnnrafl Historv of the United States from I the Aboriginal times to tbo present day. 1 Embracing an accountof the Aborigines; the the Norseman in the New World: the discoveries by the Spaniards, English, and Freucli; the planting of settlements; tbo growth of the Colonies; the struggle of Liberty in the Revolution; the Establishment of tne Union ; the Development of the Nation ; the Confederate War; the Centennial of In- i dependence; and the recent Annals of the Republic. i Tne whole brought down to the year 18S7, by Dr. John Clark Rid path. Illustrated with i maps, charts, portraits, and diagrams. No other History of the United States ever ' written has received such emphatic endorse- I ments from the class of men whose names < we are prepared to give. Mr. Rollins the travelling canvasser will also give the people of the county an opportunity to purchase this invaluable work, if A Positively the best shirt In the world for 50c. P. Rosenberg & Co. i * ... . -:rq ?M????? .W.N?hH^?i MeCormick Items. McCormick News. McCorinick Is in need of a thoroughly practical business milliner?one who will attend strictly to her business?such a one cannot fail to build up a spleddid trade here. Why is it that the town council persist in not clearing the sidewalks of the town of the weeds? Have they a snake farm in contemplation with the sidewalks as the place on which to plant? We hope not. Why Is ft that a farmer will leave his farm, trot off to town with half dozen of eggs, and sit all day talking about hard times, the lien law and the poorly managed condition of the country, when his crop is in the grass? Who knows? The conduct of some who attend the Methodist church is more fitted for a sociable than the house of God. Giggling is bad enough at best, but when carried Into a church must strike all properly raised persons as abominable. R. M. Haddon <fc Co., are offering some special bargains in summer dress goods, remnants suitable for misses dresses will be closed at a sacrifice. Call early it you wish to avail yourself of these special bargairj6, the supply Is limited and they most go, to make room for fall stock. R. M. Haddon & Co., have full line mourning goods, cheap, medium, and fine. In politics onr motto is Tariff Reform. In drugs, loweBt prices and purest goods. Best Patent Medicines, purest Drugs for Prescription work, Paints, Oils, &c. Garden Seeds, School BookB, and all specialties of the drug trade. J. B. Franks, Lowndesvllle, S. C. Maroh 20,1888,12m. For anything in the gents furnishing goods lino, call on P. Rosenberg & Co. The best place to buy Is where you can find the largest assortment for anything In the gentlemen line. Call on P. Rosenberg <b Co. | Bargains! bargains!! in straw hats. P. Rosenberg & Co. I will take stock In this month, and have reduced the price on several lines of summer goods in order to reduce my stock. Call and see for yoursel? W. E. Bell. Speed's Drag More. A nice lot of hammocks for the Summer. Cheap, at Speed's drug store. No more round shoulders, if you will buy a pair of the celebrated Knickerbocker shoulder braces, at Speed's drug store. The American fruit preserving powder and liquid, 25 cent* and $1 sizes, at Speed's drug store. With the latest improved machinery, I am now serving milk shakes. Don't forget to try them. Speed's drug store. Why not have fruit and vegetables the year round, when you can do so by using tbe American preserving powder and liquid. One package will preserve 2o6 pounds of fruit or two barrels of cider. For sale only at Speed's drug store. Don't suffer with that cold In the head when a bottle of Sanford's or Sages catarrh remedy will cure it in a short time, for sale at finoAfl'fl rlrnc oinrA Thurbersbird seed at Speed's drug store. I have received in the last week over 20 dozens ladles and children hats, and oar 70 pieces of ribbons in all colors. W. E. Bell. White plaid lace batiste for ^ladies summer dresses. W.E.Bell. Children South Carolina Penitentiary made Bhoea at P. Rosenberg <t Co. . BIRTHS. At Abbeville, July 7, 1888, to Mrs. J. T. Robertson, a son. At Abbeville, June ?, 1888, to Mrs. H. P. Mcllwalne, a son. Buist Turnip' Seed. Ruta Baga, Yellow Aberdeen, Y?llow Amber. Mammoth Red Top, White Norfork and Seven Top, at E. A. TEMPLETON. T\TTTT? v WTTCinn _l ' \_J 1 'i T V -LL-i^-7 X FEMALE COLLEGE. Located in one of the healthlest towns in the up-country. Refined ind cultivated teachers. Course of Instruction thorough. It is the aim of the Principals to furnish a comfortable home to all pupils entrusted to their care and to carefully guard their morals. Parents seeking a good boarding school for ihelr daughters at moderate cost should patronize the Due West Female College. Next iesslon begins OCTOBER 1st, 1888. For catalogue and any further Information address MRS. L.JM. BONNER, Principal, or H. E. BONNER, A. M., Vice-Principal. Due Wost, Abbeville co., a C., July 11, 1888. Sheriff's Sale. EI. M. Spikes assignee do., against W. C. Fouche.?Execution. DY vlrtureof an.Execution to me directed, u In the above stated case, I will sell to the ilgbest bidder, at Public Auction, within the egal hours of sale, at Abbeville Court Honse, jn Monday tne 8ixtn day or auuuhi a. u. L888 all the right, title and Interest of W. C. Foncbe In the following described property to tflt: All that tract or parcel of Land, situate, lying and being on Saluda River, near Coroaaca, in the County of Abbeville, South Caroina, and containing Five Klnndred and Thirty-four Acres, more or leBS, and bounded by lands of John Fouche. W. Tell Henderson, W. W. Klugh, md others. Levied on and to be sold as the property of W. C. Fouche, to satisfy the aforesaid Execution and costs. TERMS?Cash. Sold at the risk of the former purchaser. J. F. C. DUPRE, July 10,1886. Sheriff. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE, Probate Court?Citation for Letters of Administration. By J. Fuller Lyon, Esq., Judge Peobate Court: IJTfHEREAS, W. Townes Jones, has VV made suit to me, to grant him Letters af Administration of the Estate and effects of wasn ware, late ox ADoevnic uounty, aeThes'e are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said wash Ware, deceased, that they be and appear before me. in the Court of Probate, to be held at Abbeville C. H-, on Wednesday, July 25th, 1888, after publication hereof, it 11 o'clock In the forenoon, to show cause If my they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this 10th day of July, In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight, and In the 113th year of American Independence. Published on the 11th day of July, 1888, In Lhe Press and Banner, and on the Court House loor for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. July 11,1888, 2t fhe State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. Probate Court?Citation for Letters of Administration. By J. Fuller Lyon, Esq., Judge Probate Court: WHEREAS, R. E. Hughes has made suit to roe, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of A. E. Hughes [ate of Abbeville county, deceased. These are therefore, to cite and admonish all ind singular the kindred and creditors of the said A. E. Hughes, deceased, that they jo and appear before me, in the Court of Proaate, to be held at Abbeville C. H., on Thurslay, the 19th day of July, 1888, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show muse If any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this 2nd day of July, in the year of our Ijord one thousand elirht hundred and eighty-eight and in the 112th year of American Independence. Published on the 4th day of July, 1888, In the Pi-esa and Banner and on the Court House loor for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. July 4,1888, tf Bridge to Let. WILL let to the lowest responsible bidder; building a new bridge at McKetrlck's Mill over Long Cane Creek. Also at the same time and place, the repairing the bridge at G. S. Cade's Mill over Little River. The letting will take place at McKetrick's Bridgo on WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1888 at eleven (10) o'clock, A. M. The contractors will be required to give bond and two jood securities. Specifications will be made [>u day of letting. J. W. LITES, County Commissioner. June 27, 1888. / . . ;< ... : ; : . >: .- * -. </? >& -S^XSC- . tJS?-? If you wish bargains In light summer dress goods, call in during the month of July and I will save you 20 per cent, on your bill. W. E. Bell. CANDIDATES. i For Solicitor. \V. 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 the action of the Democratic party, either in primary or convention. M. F. ANSEL Is hereby announced as a candidate for the Solicltorship of the Eighth Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party. For Judge Probate Court. The many friends of J. F. LIVINGSTON announce him an a candidate for the office of Probate Judge, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. 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 coming Democratic primary election for reappointment as County Auditor. A. W. JONES. For Clerk. We are authorized to announce Capt. JOHN M. COCHRAN as a candidate for Clerk of the Court of Common Fleas and General Sessions, subject to action of primaries. The Hodges Democratic club respectfully announce Major M. G. ZEIGLER 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 Honse of Reprenentativeit. Waare authorized to announce the name of O. P. HAWTHORN, as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the aotlon of the Democratic primaries. WALTER^ L. MILLER,^18 hereby announo eel as a cauuianui iui tug auunj ui inywcu' tatlves, subject to the action of tbe Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce Rev. J. N. "YOUNG as a candidate for re-election to a seat in tbe House of Representatives, BUbJect to action of tbe primaries. ELLIS G. GRAYDON, Esq., Is hereby announced as a candidate for tbe House or Representatives, 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 announoe 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 i Representatives, subject to aotion of primaries. W. C. BENET Is hereby announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives, i subject to the Democratic primaries. Wk are authorized to announce Capt. J. N. ICING as a candidate for a seat in tbe Legislature. He will abide the result of the prl| marles. For Sheriff. ( We are authorized to announce W. D. MANN as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to action of primaries. The friends of JAMES 8. GIBERT announce him as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to action o 1 primaries. We are authorized to announce Capt. F. W. R. NANCE as a candidate for Sheriff, subject 1 to action of primaries. The many Mends of THOS. L. MOORE, of ; Ninety-Six, S. C., beg leave to nominate him as candidate for Sheriff of Abbeville county, pledging blm to abide by the ensuing primary election. W. T. BRANCH is hereby announced as a i candidate for Sheriff of Abbeville coanty, subject to action of primaries. Fer County Commissioner. We are authorized to announce Capt. J. T. BOYKIN, of Mount Carmel, as a candidate < for County Commissioner, subject to action of < primaries. We are autborlzedto announce JAMES A. , McCORD as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner, subject to the action of the ' Democratic primaries. I J. E. BROWNLEE Is hereby announced as 1 a candidate for County Commissioner. Subject to the action of Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce J. F. C. Du PRE as a candidate for County Commission er, subject to the action of tbe Democratic ' primaries. ^ < We are authorized to announce Capt. J. T. ] PARKS as a candidate for County Coramiseloner, subject to action of primaries. We are authorized to announce Capt. G. M. MATTISON as a candidate for re-election to 1 tbe office of County Commissioner, subject to 1 action of the Democratic primaries. ( . We are authorized to announce Major J. W. , LITE8 as a candidate for County Commls- ' sioner, subject to action of primaries. } For School Commissioner. The many friends of Capt. E. COWAN announce him as a candidate for re-election to j the office of School Commissioner. We are authorized to announce J. N. CAR- ' WILE as a candidate for School Commission- ! er, subject to action of primaries. Tbe Walnut Grove Democratic club unanimously nominate M. B. McGEE for the office ] of School Commissioner, subject to tbe pri- , rn n yxr ftl We -are authorized to announce R. G. McJLEES as a candidate for School Commls- ! sioner, subject to action of primaries. For Coroner. The many friends of M. HARVEY WIL- j SON announce him as a candidate for Coroner, snbject to the action of the Democratic ] primary. < For Treasurer. 1 J. W. PERRIN is hereby announced for ! County Treasurer. He will abide by the re- ' suit or the Democratic primary election. NOTICE ! TO THE PU.i i 1 ^ THE NEW MARKET MILLS: A RE now in fine lix to do good work, j Bring your WHEAT and CORN. | We guarantee satisfaction. Regular grinding days on TUESDAY'S and SATURDAY'S, and more when necessary. 1 ] Any One Wanting a First Glass Engine ] Can buy from the undersigned the BEST EN- . QINE. and for less money, and on the best 1 terms that has ever been offered in the coun- J ty. Call and see my engines or write me at New Market, S. C., before you buy. W. H. WHITLOCK. ' c June 27, 18S8, 4L $110 TO $300 PER MONTH. MINISTERS AND BOOKSELLERS, ] ATTENTION! "THE KING OF GLORY." , The most charming Life of Jesus , ever written. A Trne History J more Interesting than Fic- c tion. ] It sells at sight to almost Every j Family. j One agent this year In two months, has ac- j tually sold and delivered over 700 copleR, and 1 writes us that he will deliver 1500 copies by g the time four months' work has been completed. These books are all sold by his in- B dividual canvass. He has no help or sub- t agents. 1 Another agent sold 498 copies in one coun- o try township. An agent sold and delivered 302 copies in three weeks, in the city limits of Albany, Ga. Another sold and delivered 326 r copies In less time than three weeks, In r Groensboro, N. C. Wo give cxclnaive terrl- g tory to canvassers. Don't lose time, but 6end HO cents for full outfit and say what territory 0 von want. Don't ask for too much territory. Full Instructions, etc., free with outfit. c Address { NOUTH WENTERN PUB. HOUSE, , Spruce St., Nashville, Tenu. ' June 27,1888. 4m I? fpy- ' -V- .. v--; Remnants fer one-fourth their value, In dress goods. W. E. Bell. I will handle the celebrated Clement Shoe this fall, and in order to make room for them I have reduoed the price on my shoes. Call and see the bargains I hav* In shoes. W. E. Bell. Remember I can save you money on ladles and children shoes. Speclul bargains to offer cash buyers. W. E. Bell. Remember Wm. E. Bell offers special bargains in summer dross goods, for the next two weeks. I offer great bargains In my July sales. jNever before haB such bargains been offered by any house. Wm. E. Bell. R. M. Haddon & Co.. are still receiving new and seasonable millinery, ribbons, flowers, 1 &e. If you wish a stylish summer bat cheap, call on or send to tbem. Extracts from Lowndesville Advertiser' Latimer LocMm. Latimer, July 2', 1888. < The weather continues hot and dry. Farmers are all blue. Most of them are well up with their work. Mr. E. T. Yarbrough is with Mr. G. C. Graves for the summer. His many friends are delighted to welcome ( him back to the home of his youth. Little Thomas, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Graves, died last Sunday. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the fond parents in ' their sad bereavement. After an absence of several months, 1 Mr. Bethea filled his appointment at i Salem yesterday, much to the delight of the entire congregation. Mr. Edwin Calhoun, of Monterey, 1 passed through town last Friday, en i route for Washington, Ga., to Dring i home his little daughters who have , been attending school there for the past six months. Several of our Latimer young la- i dies joined the Lowndesville excursionists last Friday. The kind people of Mt. Carmel quite won their hearts. k They all report a charming time. ] Mrs. Dr. Dunn, of Augusta, spent j several flavs with her stater Mrs. T. H. , Graves last week. After a pleasant visit of ten weeks to friends and relatives, Miss Mattie Harper returned home yesterday. Miss Mattie is charming and made mauy friends during her visit. Several of our young men have "nobby" new buggies and, of course, the girls are all enjoying delightful rides. Mr. Arthur CalhouD, of Monterey, worshipped at Salem yesterday. There is some other attraction in Latimer for Arthur, we think, save church-going. Misses Meta ahd Lena Brownlee, of Antreville, are visiting Miss Cora Hawthorne. Mr. Carolin Tennent is home from Marietta, where he has been attending school. Welcome home, Carolin. The Inter-State Farmer's Encampment, to be held at Spartanburg from August 6th to 11th, Inclusive, promises to be a big affair, and Spartanburg is making extensive preparations for it, Speeches by agricultural men from all parts of the country may be on/1 rnnrfloan fof i t7Cx frnm _ CApCUtCUj auu X V|/i V.DOU IUV1 ?V A A VU4 I Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Noth and South Carolina, the five States comprising the Inter State Encampment, will be present. The railroads will have reduced rates of fare from all parts of the country. The South Carolina Confederate pension list now foots up above 1800. At $5 for each pensioner per month it requires about$100'000 per annum to pay all of the pensions. The Legislature only appropriated $50,000 for the purpose, and the law will have to be amended at the next session so as to exclude many from its provisions or the appropriations will have to be increased. Mrs. Col. Wm. Maddox, of Heardmonnt, Ga., passed through here last week, chaperoning a jolly party en route to Toccoa, Ga. Mr. Mac Maddox, Mrs. Maddox, the two Misses Maddox and Miss Ella May Hewitt sonstitu ted the party. The barbecue at Latimer last Satur- c lay was quite a success. The crowd was large, and a flrst-clasa barbecued dinner was served to the satisfaction of t all present. The ladies served refresh- t ments for the benefit of their, church, and cleared about $75. The candidates were there in full force. a The Committee appointed to secure a suitable place for tne speaking here A.ugust 4th, have reported, and the e 3peaking will be in the grove below Mr. J. B. Leroy's. Mb. E. W. Harper has obtained a l leave of absence, and is spending the time at home, Mr. Clarence Harper 1 Is acting route agent during his ab- 1 sence. E The P. R. & W. C. Railway will give excursion rates on the 4th thus affording an opportunity to allow the c 1- 1J i. 1 I ?U. V people uli mo iiuw uj ut; ucie uu mo x4th and return the same day. 1 Mrs. A. H. Gibert, of Monterey, t ind Miss Lizzie Cunningham, of Mountain View, are visiting at Capt. W. G. Johnson's. r Miss Carie Pegues, after a short ? but pleasant visit to her friend Mrs. f Otter Saddler, left last Friday for her i( home in Cheraw. s A rare chance to get some high c jlass poultry. See Patterson and Stur- f rtey's advertisement in another column. Messrs. Lester Carlisle aud d Sam Trowbridge, of Anderson, are 1 visiting at Capt. J. T. Barnes. j Adger, the youngest son of Mr. md Mrs. J. W. Carlisle, died last SunJay from whooping-cough. tl Master Clement Allen has re- $ ;urned from Augusta where he has jeen attending school. Misses Sudie Watson and Min- tJ lie Watson, of Anderson, are visiting l< Mrs. Berry B. Allen. jj Mr. F. L. Stevenson and wife, of r Elartwell, Ga., are visiting at Mr. J. Q. L Donald's. Miss Marie Power, of Due West, e s on a visit to the family of Mr. J. W. Suckabee. Mrs. J. M. Latimer left Monday g "or Augusta to be gone for a day or 0 wo. j, Capt. W. G. Johnson was in luck Sofiip/lotF onrl to maw ffinafonw nn TYI111 ;on. h Saturday the the thermometer 21 'egistered 97 degrees in the shade. The candidates are getting down to *1 lard work. ti * 1 In the Presbyterian General assem>]y of Ireland, which met in Belfast, ^ rune 5th, the retiring moderator de- ^ ilared in his opening speech that the 'resbyteriau Church is soundly t( Jnionist in its views. Gladstoniansm, he said implied the crippling of he Churche's resources, the tranferof P ducation into the hands of the Bo- eI nanists, and perhaps the expulsion of 'resbyterianism from the greater part f Ireland. The General Synod of the Reformed y1 'resbyterian Church, or "Covenant- Y1 rs," who refuse to exercise the right w f the ballot because Christ is not reognized in the Constitution of the f Jnited States, has decided unanimous- si yr against union with the United Pres- st iyterian Church. C r . r^**%?'V.jfc"4 '&f]5SW.ff $ ? ,k >' if Extracts from Christian Neighbor At the recent meeting of the Direc- i tors of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary at Columbia in Augusta, the Rev. Dr. Francis R. Beattie, of Ontario, Canada, signified his acceptance of the Perkins Professorship for- 1 merly held by Dr. Woodrow. The { chair of Biblical exegesis was held by E the election of Rev. Wm. M. McPheet- a ers of Marion, Southwestern Virginia. 8 He accepted the offer thus made. Three boys under the inspiration of g dime novels killed an old Indian 0 whom they accused of stealing their J money. The youths were suspected jj of the murder, tbe Indians fired the b underbrush where the boys were hid- o den, and as they rushed out shot them jj to death, and burned their bodies. J. R. Balch, a young man 22 years ^ old, died at Ridgeway, S. C., July 6, ? from the bite of a cat. The animal bit Mr. Balch last fall. On June 28 the v young man was taken violently ill, a a physician was called, but convulsion ? Followed convulsion until the victim 8I lied in great agony. ti A destructive wind visited Edwards- 0 burg, Indiana, July 6, overturning c< ind carrying away many houses. A a new hotel was moved fifteen feet el From its foundations and completely Jjj wrecked. No one was hurt as far as p is known. tl At the recent Commencement of the ^ South Carolina College the degree of 'n Doctor of Divinity was conferred on C Rev. G. W. Holland (Lutheran) of ^ Newberry, and on Rev. Ellison Ca- ^ pers, (Episcopal) of Columbia. u Dr. A. L. Ganbert, one of Columjia's most esteemed and successful a ihvsicians left last w?ek with his fam- t> ly on a visit to Portland, Maine, bis 01 former home. A month may be too ^ ihort a time for recuperation?needed 0 'est from professional duties. t< J. Q. Baird, A. B., of Leesville, S. ^ 3., has been elected Principal of the ^ franklin Academy at this place vice fc ?rof. J. A. Campbell, resigued.?Lan- ol iwter Ledger. Storms of wind, rain and hail, with a hunder and lightning, have devastat- w id the country about Parkereburg, W. 7a., sweeping a territory of thirty-five ^ niles radius. t Floods of rain fell at Kansas City, -5 fuly 8. Many houses were overflow- 2, id, a fifteen foot culvert being inadeiuat? to carry off the immense vol- s, ime of water. ^ War is an Instrument entirely in(fflcient toward redressing wrongs, md multiplies instead of indemnify- 6 ng losses. [Jefferson. ^ The Presbyterians purpose thtf erec- ? ion in ^his city of a seminary for ^ jirls. It will be, when established, ^ mder the control of a Synod. 0) Rev. W. A. Candler, of Nashville, q las been elected President of Emory eJ College, Ga. fc Capt. Wm. M. Swann^a well-known d; sitizen of Wilmigton, ly. C., was in- L tantly killed July 7btf lumber falling w rom a loaded carluid crushing him. bi A negro man, Hall Wilson, living bi Lear Sumter, mistook his wife for a & mrglar and shot her dead on the night ai / t i P9 a 1 ii Juiy i. The Corpse Trust Company were cl irought from Charleston to the peni- a entiary, July 9. A Methodist Church was dedicated it Harvin's, Clarendon Co., June 24. ^ An earthqake shock was felt at sev- ^ ral points in Canada, July 7. * (X Naval cadets recently admitted have teen submitted to reckless hazing on ^ he practice ship Constellation at the ^ lands of the third class cadets, who ^ nade them chew candles, eat soap, ^ tand on their heads and to use only ^ ertain ladders on the ship. The crew ^ las been ordered into port at Annapo- p is and the hazers will be courtmar- di ialed. ^ Rev. J. D. Hammond, D. D., late h aator of First Church in St. Louis, 0i las been elected and installed Pres- <y dent of Central College, Fayette, Misouri. This is the position made va- 0| ant by the election of Dr. E. R. tl lendrix to the Episcopacy. Bishop Hendrix has changed the g ate of the session of the Norto-west 7. 'exas Conference from November 7 to 1 November 14. at It is said that the cost in dollars 0 Q be General Conference of the Metho- cj ist Episcopal Church in New York ^ ras seventy-five thousand?twenty liousand m re than the Church in col;ctions footed up. the difference hav- 1)1 CI lg to be provided for by the Book ^ loncern as a loan. T Experiments on the speed of the e*g lectric current prove that if a proper ej onductor could be wound around the slJ lobe, a signal parting from any point f it would return te the starting-point ai a one-half a second. w The Methodist Episcopal Church n as in India 86 foreign, 46 native and r 3 zenana missioaries, 4,450 members, ,523 probationers and 10,180 Chris- _ ians. This is Missionary Bishop H 'hoburn's "diocese." A constitutional amendment has een offered in the House to make the r erm of office for President six years, nd he to be ineligible for a second jrm. >. si< Never invest funds for current sup- ex ort of missions. Trust the next geu* * " * ? ^1? K ae wo bC ration 10 love tiinaii ujuv/? ?? o, and l>o willing to bear its own burens. It baa been more than seventy-three ears since the close of the war of 1812, ?a et the pensions to the soldiers and 1 idows amount to $870,000. Jo Dr. Josephus Anderson edits the < fojnda Christian Advocae with out lit ilary. We regard this as a noble in- < ance of disinterestedness.?Texas hmtian Advocate. 1( THE 8TATE CONVENTION. k Strong1 Plea for Reform 1b Bute Expenditure*?"Too Maeh al and' too Mneh Colonel"?pioorT , ' People who are Governed by Me* who are Mere HentlmenUlOt. vi^ The Camden Journal of the 28th ? The State Convention for nomlnit^ ing State officers has been called.tovf^ noof tn Pnlnmhla on SlontnmKor ,nd now, if there ever ha* been a tfmr;\)pg ince 1876, is the time for every goqa'^W > itizen in this State to roase op and,- sfa ut on his "thinkingcap." That our - r; Itate Government has been getting aore extravagant every year siuce 876 no one can speak the truth and^^BsB eny. Every article of food and clothrig is cheaper now than they have |g een for years, and yet the salaries of flBcials have been increased instead of , iwered, and the tendency to increase ' ) still in the ascendant. It willbe said by many , that the legislature is the cause of the trouble. n a great measure it is, but the eutive department is also responsible :r; ) a great degree, and the quickest ray to remedy all such evils is to put new and progressive set of men in fflce?men who will not only preach ' sform, but will practice it. There jch men in the State, and for onaj'-ggffi me we trust that they may be putMXtfaaa Bice this year. Now is the time for the taxpayen to ame forward in their might and cast ' ; * bout for good men to send as del ?tues iu iub couvenuon. oeua law K?-*my rho have practiced already the refoimy,ffi&|| tiatwe need. The men who havek^Sffl ermitted a foolish sentiment to guidel^^H aem up to this time are not the ones ) risk now. Our people are poor ineed, and those men who can support o Qne for office but the Generals and v Lionels, etc., should be left at home. ; ^ There never was a State more over- . ' idden by sentiment and nonsense lan South Carolina has been and uot^^l ntil we get a real live, sncceasfaj, boggM 3e&3 man at the helm will be ableic ?e. The great trouble has been too , ; mch General and too much Colonel. tit these men on a level Witt tbe . >0 thers, and don't permit that empty ^5$ : tie to outweigh merit and ability in The men who are sent as delegates . jJjL > the convention should be selected ; ' ith care. We know that a ticket has ;>. Iready been made up, and all the ti- . ed gentlemen are expected to work >r it. but we do trost that for the good.,, f the State and everybody )n n entirely new set of men will be pat t the head of affairs this time. We ; . lay do better and it is certain that we\x\ 111 do no worse. We too often send misrepresentative j ien to represeut us, and this is done ' y not investigating beforehand firtrVjflB ho rvion'fluiPHJB nn tViA VArlnnft 7+XM >ct8 we wish ventilated. Make Id- ... 'tj, uires this time before you vote, and , ^ e su re you are right. I This is plain talk and to the ich as should be heard and heeded J^H 111 over the State. Of $308,299.98 expended Jby the Gov- /' rnment on Indian schools last year, "V ' le Catholics got $169,956.13, andjUU there got $139,340.92. In contract ; jhools the Government paid $318,17.25, of which $176,592.15 went to atholic schools, and $141,555.20 to all | ther schools. When attending the w onference of the Indian commission- : sin Washington City we were in>rmed that there is at a convenient / Istance from the Department of the aterior a Bureau of Catholio Missions, hich gives special attention to this . usiness. When aschool-house la to . b built, or a school to be started, or, vacancy to befilied, they are on hand ^ id they find ample political backfngy/j.fj ad the money passes under weir aarge. It is about time the protest- tit8 are waking (np. If we fail to ^ ^present ourselves, can we wonder i-dsffl lat our rights are overlook ? ,^J| Very few people have any idea of le vast areas of Government land eld by alien land-holders in the Un-' : ;;/|^ ed States. The largest tract, 4,500,- : ; X) acres, is held by the Holland Comany, of New Mexico. An English / indicate holds 3,000,000 acres in Tex- * 3; Sir Edward Reid and a syndicate l Florida own 2,000,000 acres; 1,800,30 acres belong to an English syndK . ' ite in Mississippi, 1,700'000 to the [arquis of Tweeddale, 1,200,000 to the hillips-Marshall Company, of Lonan, and 1,600,000 to a German syndlite. These comprise the larger land olders. There are, however, a score r more of persona ahd syndicates svning less than 750,000 acres. The ' rand total foots up to 20,747,000 acres r Government land held by aliens In ..' M ie United States. The present Prime Minister of the andwicb Islands is a decided Chris- ' an. When he visited Berlin in c6m- ' *v lerciai treaty it was his practice to itend Bible-readings on Sander \v ights, and so he found it easy to de ; ine diplomatic invitations on. the ord's-day. It is estimated at the Treasury De- ' v irtment that there has been a de- , ease of $13,500,000 in the public debt J r the fiscal year enaea oaiuruay. he total receipts during the year are timated at $370,000,000 and the total cpenditures at $273,000,000, leaving a irplus of $97,000,000. All wars are follies?very expensive ? id mischievous ones. There never as a good war or a bad peace. : HINTING MATERIAL I largains may be Had! -4 An Outfit for a Six-Column Paper. . < Three Cases of Labor-Saving Brass ale. >' Several Cases ol Body Typo. Twenty-five cases ol Job Type, bedes two Cabinets well filled with cellent Job Type. A. large lot of Wood Type ol the st make and but little nsed. Stands, Wood and Metal Furnitare. (( i CM &C. 35 cans Job Ink. I Medium-Size Herrings Champion ife, in perfect order. Varied lot of paper and cards for b Printing. COME AND SEE?Writing avails tie or nothing in the end. Call at the office of the Christian Neighbor. M6? -Vr