The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, June 19, 1889, Image 5

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\ The Press and Banner. ABBEVILLE, S.C. Wednesday, June 19, 1889. Itailroari Jokes. Captain Pwlght, engineer of the Georgia, Carolina ami Northern Railroad, was in (own yesterday. Hecome with Captain Hank ins. the new surveyor of the mail, to point oui the route of the old survey, with a view of turning over the engineering work to him. Captain Dvviglit Is now at work 011 a new road in the neighborhood of New Orleans. t'ap/ tain t) wight and ("apt. ilankins left yesterday afternoon, going towards the Savannah. The five million dollar mortgage is still on the records of llie Clerk of the Court. The work as usual, will soon besrln on the Georgia, Carolina aud Northern road. President Gallagher, of till Cumberland Gap road, we learn, has written that lie will be in Abbeville next week. Mr. Schofield, it. ' Is believed, has get ten out of the way, and it is said that the outlook is now as good as it. has been nt any previous time In the history of the road. The doors of the depot of the cannon ball now slide, instead of swing by hinges. Abbeville Speakers. Judge Cothran spoke yesterday at the Xewberry College Commencement. Hon. W. C. Benet, spoke yesterday at the Columbia Female College Commencement. Col. W. C. McGowan, spoke yesterday at the Commencement of Patrick's Military School in Anderson. Coloned Eugeno B. Gary will speak next Tuesday at the laying of the corner stone of the Masonic Temple in the city of Anderson. Abbeville speakers always do honor to themselves and the people to whom they speak. Marshal at Commencement. The town council of Due West have secured the sevices of Capt. W. G. Riley, chief marshal of Abbeville, for and during the Commencement occasion. Evildoers and peacebreakers will take due notice thcrreof, and govern themselves accordingly. We said In these columns last weeks that Hon. W. II. Parker had sold one hundred bushels of seed corn. We made the statement as we understood one of his friends to make It to us. .Since then we learn from Mr. Parker himself that the estimate was too high, and that the amount which he sold was perhaps not more than about thirty bushels. At any rate, the amount which was sold was of but little Interest. It was the fact that a town farmer had sold any corn at all, which we thought worthy of note. If every farmer in Abbeville county would strive to ruise enough corn fur his own use, with a little to spare to neighbors, who might be unlucky, the prosperity of the county would be assured. The Greenwood Female College is a most excellent institution?one which would reflect credit on any faculty of teachers. The standards are high, and the popularity and success of the College, make that institution a most important laotor in the education of the young ladies^)!' Abbeville county. Greonwood is justly proud of so tine an institution, and the people every where accord the college the highest praise for its excellent methods as well as ror lt-s notea success iu icacuing tho arts and the sciences. As usual, we find it impossible to set up all communications for the Pi-cm and Banner in time for this issue. As some of them will * keep, they will appear next week. We could sometimes serve our friends more acceptably if their favors were sent in earlier. At present, little of our matter is received by mail earlier than one o'clock on Monday. Between midday of Monday and Wednesday morning, we can set up only a limited amount of matter. Mr. W. A. Templktox and Capt. L. W. White addressed the children on Children's Day at Long Cane. Mr. Pearson departed from his usual custom of preaching on these oecasions and secured laymen to do the talking both at Long Cane and at Greenville. Prof. Hood and Mr. K. S. Galloway made speeches at Greenville last Sunday. Great Interest was manifested. Mr. George L. Dantzler, formerly of Abbeville county, died in Greenville lastThursdaj morning of lever. lie was a useful citizen, and in his death Greenville has sustained a loss. He was universally popular with all our people who knew him, and therearenone who do not realize a feeling of sadness at the sorrowful event. Riley's Hotel is not only one of the central figures in Greenwood, but it is one of the best and most popular hotels in all this section of country. The tables have all the needed eatables, the rooms are neat, clean and airy, while Mr. Riley's attention makes the place home-like in all its appointments. Mr. Amos Morse has a handsome new fence around his home. It is a very creditable piece of wood for Mr. Morse to do himself. Ho rose early and worked late until he accomplished his job, which many others could do If they would only follow his example. While in Greenwood last week, we called to nee the Associate Reformed Presbyterian in its new quarters. All hands were as busy as possible." A large lorceof printers is now active ly setting up the papers or turning out job work. Mr. Joxh McGiikk and several men were at work in a Held near Due West, and were stunned l>y a flash of lightning. Mules and men were thrown on the ground for a few moments. They received no injury. Mr. W. 0. Cromer. is building a pretty dwelling house on his farm. He is one of the progressive men of the times, as is evidenced oy this new house, and the best licit! of clover in Abbeville Covnty. Mr. R. E. Hill will assist the ComptrollerGeneral In examining the county offices this Summer. If there are any wrongs, (they had better be righted before Mr. Hill gets there. Cai*t. J. T. Parks and Mr. Whildcn were in town yesterday. They are active workers in the insurance business, aud were settling some losses in Abbeville. Mr. allkx Haskell, son of the late Langdon Haskell, was seriously hurt !ast week by a drunken man. He Is now living in Birmingham, Ala. A strong solution of carbolic acid and water, poured into holes, kills all the ants it touches, and the survivors immediately take themselves oil'.. Miss Winton Parks graduated at the "Winthrop Truining school taking first honor in her class. The subjcct of essay was "words." Common wheat flour made into paste with cold water, applied dry, will take out grease spots without injuring the most delicate fabric. Mr.J.S. Pjerrin who has had cbarce of the High School 111 Ilazelhurst,Miss., is spending his vacation at home with his mother. Miss Willik Moork who has been with her uncle the Kev. Mr. Moore, of Alabama, for the past year is expected home to-day. Mr. axi) Mks. t. a. Cater, of the Monterey neighborhood are sick. Mr. Cater is thought to bo In a critical condition, Shkrard Hodges a well known colored butchor had a slight stroke of paralasis on the street last Sunday. Thomas Kixlky is recovering from the injuries which lie received in jumping or falling into the railroad cut. Mk. W. X. Gravuox while in Greenwood was stunned by lightning. He was more tfrighteced than hurt. Mit. ChAklik Hammond and Mr. Andrew Lyon are at home from Wofl'ord College to spend the vacation. Mk. Hertkouo Parks and Miss Winton Parks, of Columbia, arc spending sometime *Y J L ii 11 juiiu? in until. Miss Wilson who has been iniployed in >lr. Bell's store is spending u week with Miss Susie Wilson. Cait. W. McGowan delivered the nddress before Capt. Patrick's school in Andcr* 50D. Ai.i. the stores in Hue West will close after July 1st at G:30 o'clock I'. M., railroad time. Miss LrciA McGowan leaves to-inorrow to attend the Student's Ball in Columbia. Mks. Oukki.i.a Rlvkku has gone to her Ulster Mrs. Siitionds in Charleston. Mr. J. ('. Ki.rcu was i? Greenville last week on professional busi u ess. Miw. Km.is and Master Robert lOilis made Mrs. IkM-Lu visit on Saturday. Mks. Wm. Tavinhstox, of Seneca, has been visiting Mrs. Joel Smith. Turkic ha? been several deaths from typhoid lever iu Greenville. Thk boys In town have a tenuis court in Mrs. Kitty Perrius lawn. Miss Wilson, from Calhoun Mills, is visitMiss Fannie Kawson. Mks. Livinoton and lier daughter Mrs. Mazyck are at homo. Mks. Aikkn, of Atlanta, is the guest ol Mrs. A. W. Smith. Miss Ci.akkik Cothkan is spending sometime in .Newberry. Mks. If. II. Moore and daughter are visiting in Anderson. (lout, rains ail over the county. The farmers in good spirits. Mks. Joski'U Uitirr was shopping at this place Monday. Mk. J. R. Gi.knn contemplated a visit to Georgia soon. Miss Sai.i.ik Wardi.anv is visiting in ?ireen wood. Mks. Ja.mks M. Gilks, of this village I* extremely ill. Mk. Geoicuk Smith is spending sometime in town. t Miss Ckktu; Hoyt will visit Midway to day. ~ \ 1 ..... ' ' V. ; TIE WILL OF B. C. GORDON. JUDGE FRASER RENDERS JUDGMENT IN REFERENCE THERETO. ? lfo Hnkoi Division of tlie Lnrire Estate?Nearly all tlie Claimants <??'! a Share. Tin: Statk ok South Carolina ? akbeviuleCoonty?in the Court of Common l'leas. .lane 1j. Gordon, ns Adm'x of Robert T. Gordon. ami in her owu right, Plaintift', against Mary "NV. Gordon, \V. Harvey \Vilsoi>, Georgia C. Miller, ami others, legatees anil devisees of Robert C. Gordon, Defendants, This case was heard by me at the Term of imi.i in _Jnnii!\rv. ISSi). There being 110 disputp about the facts, the case was heard on the complaint and answers. These facts have been set out in the complaint. and it will not be necessary to restate them here. The property about which these proceedings have been commenced consists : 1. Of certain real and personal property which belonged to It. T. Gordon, and as to which he died intestate. 2. Certain real estate which he held under the Will of his father Robert C. Gordon, and which was devised by the 7th clause of the said Will. 3. Certain personal estate which he held under the 8th clause of his father's Will. ]. The property in the first class must of course, after the payment of debts, be distributed amongst the parties according to the statute of distributions?the parties entitled thereto to be hereafter specified. 2. The 7th clause of the Will is as follows : "7. I give, devise, and bequeath, unto my two "sons, James and Robert Thomas, all my land "and real estate to them and their heirs, but "if either of my said sons should die without "issue living at the time of his death, then I "give his part to the survivor, and if the survivor should die without leaving issue at the "time of his death, then I give the same to "my other children, subject to the same limits "ations as is provided as to the bequests to "them respectively," This clause and the Sth were the subject of very elaborate argument by counsel, but I must content myself with a very brief statement of my views and conclusions. The controlling words in this devise are almost, identical with those in Lowry vs. O'Bryan, 4 Rich. Eq. 262. Here, as in that case, the interest of James in the share of Robert Thomas depeuds on two contingencies. 1st. That James should survive Robert Thomas, and 2d. That Robert Thomas should die without issue. In this case, as in the case of Lowry vs. O'Bryan, supra, James was in his grave many years "before the death of Robert Thomas and consequently he could take nothing in his character as survivor." If in Lowry vs. O'Bryan the deceased brother could not take, 1 see no reason why be should take in this case. It is not a question as to what estate the deceased brother was to take, but whether he took any thing at alt. If he could not take a fee as survivor, why take a life estate? These brothers took fees in this land defeasible, and that defeasance depended on a double contingency: 1st, death withont issue living at the time of death ; and 2nd, naving as survivor one of the two. In this case there Is 110 survivor of Robert Thomas to take that part of the estate which was allotted to him iu the partition. As to the ultimate remaindermen. To my mind the clear meaning of the language is that it was intended to prevent the accruing share on the death of one brother from becoming a part of the absolute estate of the survivor that these words were used. On the death of one brother without i6sue his cart ol the estate was to go to the survivor if" there was one, and If the survivor died without issue, then the same (his part) was to go over to ' the other children" with limitations, leaving the survivor's share which he took originally subject to his own disposal. If the word same means the whole property covered by this clause It carries over James' share as well as Robert Thomas'. If it refers only to a part, then the most natural construction is ibat it refers to his part, i. e., the part which had gone over to the survivor for failure of issue. For these reasons I hold that the property which Robert Thomas took as his share uuder'the 7th clause of the Will has become indefeasible since there can be no survivor, and is now subject to partition in the same way as all the balance ol his estate according to the statutes of distribution of intestate estates. The8th clause of the Will is as follows: "8. I give and bequeath unto my four chll"dren in equal shares, to wit: James Gordon, '"Robert Thomas Gordon, Mary Watt Gordon "and Jane Eliza Gordon, all my negroes, stock "of every kind, plantation tools, the balance "of my money on hand, bonds, notes, and all "the rest and residue of my estate of every 'description for and during their natural "lives, with remainder to such child or children as either of them should leave living "at the time of his or her death respectively "as to his or her share, and If either of my "said four children should die without leaving Issue living at the time of his or her "death, then Ills wr her share to go to the survivors, and If the last survivor should die "without leaving issue living at the time of "his or her death, then I give the estate and "iimniT/u hj>relni niven to them to 111 V Other Cllil "dreti hereiu named, share and share alike, "subject to the same limitations as is provided in the bequest giveu them respectively." In case either one of the four died leaving children such children took in remainder the share of such child without remainders over. In this clause we notice the same purpose to provide thp.t in case of death without issue i he accruing share shall noi become the absolute property of the survivor as would be the case unless otherwise provided.?Hill vs. Hill 1 Strob. Eq. 1' 1. For this purpose the Will provides that "the estate ana property hereby given to them" "if the last survivor should die without Issue" etc., shall go to the "other children." The estate that is to go over is not alone the survivor's share but the accruing shares as well. In the 7th clause the accruing share is to go over, but in the 8th now under consideration not only the accruing share but "the whole estate and property hereby given to them" is to go over. It must certainly mean by them those who die without issue living because the share of the one who died leaving children to take had already been disposed of in ultimate remainder; in this case to the children oi James who had died leaving two children. This property then which is given over after the death of the survivor is to go "to my other children herein named share and share alike." It must mean all of those children mentioned in the Will whose shares will not go over to survivors on the failure of issue and must include Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. McCord who are mentioned in the will and must include James Gordon though mentioned in the 3th clause because he is not one oi those whose shares pass to those who take as survivors and go over on failure of issue. It seems to be the intention of this will to make the property of those who take under this Hth clause and who die without issue a fund for the benefit of the "other children" mentioned in the Will with remainders over at their deaths respectively. Under this view of the Will I hold that the portion of the estate of Robert Thomas Gordon which was devised to him under this 8th clause of the Will of R. C. Gordon is now devisable between Mary Watt Gordon and Jane Eliza Gordon to be held by them under the sin clause 01 Baiu Will. They are now well advanced in years and the interests of those in remainder in case they die without issue is, if not vested,at least traiismissable. I will therefore consider what those interests are Mrs. Kirkwood is not mentioned in the will and therefore takes nothing under it. The limitation over is one third each to Jatnes Gordon, Mrs. Rosa McCord, and Airs. Rebecca Eveline Wilson for life,and at their death to children (assuming that neither ol the two maiden sisters will leave issue; as theso three children of testator have died leaving children living at their deaths respectively and the share of euch will go to tiieir children respectively so living at their death. I take it that all the children of James Gordan and .Mrs. liosa Ann McCord living at their death and now living and are I before the Court. It is not clear what children of Mrs. Rebecca Eveline Wilson were living at her death. A child who predeceased her can take nothing and if any have since died the shares of those so dying can be paid over only to personal representatives subject to debts and distribution. It would not be necessary to make these personal representatives as parties if real estate alone was Involved. I liave come to this conclusion as to the rights of the parties on my construction of the :5rd clause of the Will as to Mrs. McCord; o( the5th as to Mrs. Wilson, and the bth clause as to James Gordon, beii:g the last clause in which limitations are prescribed as to him. The estate, real and personal, of Robert Thomas Gordon, including the real estate assigned to him under the 8th clause 0/ Ihe Will ol R. C. Gordon is intestate property, and 1 hold that the same is subject to division under the statute as follows : 1. One-sixth (1-0) to Jane Eliza Gordon. :l. One-sixth (1-0; to Mary Watt Gordon. :s. One-sixth (l-<>) to Evans Cordon and Georgia C. Miller, children Of JamcsGordon, to be equally divided between then;. One sixth (MS) to Samuel R. Kirkwood and Robert N. Kirk wood children of Mrs. Elizabeth Kirk wook, a sister of Robert Thomas Gordon, to be equally divided between ihem. One sixth (MS) to the children of Mrs. Rosa Ann McCord, living at'the death of Robert Thomas Gordon, J. 'J'. McCord, S. E. McCord, Martha A. l'atton and Rebecca Foust, equally to be divided between them. One sixth (1-0) to the children of Mrs. Rebecca Eveline WiUon living at the death ol Robert Thomas Gordon. No representation is admitted among collaterals after brothers and sister's children Genrel Statutog Js>l.r>-2. It will be necessary to ascertain what children of Mrs. Rebecca Eveline Wilson Were living at her death lor distribution under {.he 8th clause and also which of them were living ut the death of Robert Thomas Gordon for distribution under the statutes of his estate. It is therefore ordered, that It be referred to | the Master to take an account of the estate of Robert Thooias Gordon which tie held in ?|ns ... ???itmamm???? Individual right and also which lie hold under the 8th clause of i he Will of It. (J. Gordon. It is also ordered, that the Master do Inquire and roport who are the parties entitllled to distribution of tiie estate of Robert Thomas Gordon, aud also of that portion hold hy him under the 8th clause of the Will of K. <*. (iordon according to the principles above indicated, and that, upon the comint; in and confirmation of the report, a writ of partition do issue to divide the real estate of Robert T. Gordon, including that held under the 7th clause of the Will of R. C. Gordon amongst the parties entitled thereto as herein adjudged, and further that on the coming iu and confirmation of the said report, the parties have leave to apply for orders to pay out the personal estate of Robert Thomas Gordon after the payment-of debts and also of any property held by him under the Stti clause of the Will of R. C. Gordon to the persons entitled thereto acconllug to the principles herein announced in reference thereto. It is understood that Mary Watt Gordon and Jane Eliza Gordon waive any claim for the homo provided for tlieni iu the Will of R.C. Gordon beyond the right of residing on the premises and the use of the dwelling house and appurtenant, buildings. Questions of costs reserved and also all matters not herein passed upon. ft on nilvlsoil t li a rin rf.l as tn t.h Is not inn rnavl apply for an order to make parties to this action the personal representatives of such persons as may have died and who had an interest in the personal property referred to in these proceedings. T. 11. FRASF.lt, Presiding Judge. "R. N. in Reply to ''J. ?. I." Duk West, S. C., Juno 10,18s!?. Editor P>-ess and Banner: Allow ine space for a short reply in your paper to "J. O. L." In his last article ho discusses Immersion, Hymns, Psalms, and Instrumental Music. In his first article he was quite sure It was all wrong to allude "in a secular paper" to a religious subject. It was offensive. Now, if "J. 0. L." can reconcile this inconsistency on his part, "he is a shrewder man than I take him to be." The next time "J. O. L" undertakes to arraign the practice and doctrine of the Associate Reformed Church, he lind better acquaint himself with facta. For instance, the matter of communion is left entirely with each individual Session and its pastor. They may hold Open, Restricted, or Close communion. Possibly "J. O. L" never in his life solemnly promised to defend these principles, and hence has the right to characterize them as narrow and unchristian. But "J. O. L." writes us down as having used the following sentence: "We prefer to be found with such men as Spurgeon, Breckenrldge, Chalmers, Mason, Thornwell, and last, but not least, the old Christian hero, John L. Girardeau." Now, we deny using a sentence of any such construction. Surely he was dreaming or wandering on that "fancy sketch." It is better to stick to facts than fancy. We used this sentence: We prefer to be found, as fur as our opinion on this subject is concerned', in company with such men as Spurgeon, Breckenridge, Chalmers, Mason, Thornwell, and last, but not least, the old Christian hero, John L. Girardeau." That Is quite a different thing. We simply expressed a preference for the opinion of these great men to that of "J. O. L." on the subject alone in controversy. Did this correspondent suppose 1 would not recognize the mutilation and contortions of my sentence? "J. O. L.'s" argument then falls to the ground at the onset. But "J. O. L.'6" argument Is easy to answer, Just as he has it twisted. With all duo deference for his theology and "good logic", if he will turn to his Shorter Catechism, Question 2nd, he will find a complete answer to his argument. This is it: "Theword of God as contained in the scriptures of the Old and Now Testaments, is the only rule," etc. Now. "J. O. IVs" falacv consists in substi tutlngforthe word of God the opinion of man. His argument, carried out according to the rules of "good logic," would make man infallible. All men are not expected to agree. We preferred the opinion, or the company, of these great men mentioned to thai of "J. 0. L." on this suoject, because that on it wc believed their views more nearly accorded with tho word ol God. Not on account ol their greatness, though we believe that their greatness odds weight to their opinion and singles them out. No man is compelled to agree with them, however, except in so far as their opinion is sustained by the Bfble. Let us illustrate: Suppose that Mr. Spurgeon should so far forget himself as to say, I believe in the doctrine of evolution; possibly my ancestors sprang from a monkey, or an ape." Wc would say, Mr. Spurgeon, you are badly off the track?we don't believe tiie Bible teaches any such thing. Others might say, Mr. Spurgeon, you are right. Now, docs this prevent me from differing with him? Thus is "J. O. L's" argument overthrown. But my friend "carries the war into Africa." He seems quite fond of carrying on 4'war," even "on religious subjects in a secular paper." He indulges in a "fancy sketch." Now, we have a poor opinion of fancy sketches on religious subjects. We see its lamentable effects on some of our religious bodies to-day. In order, however, to pay off "J. O. L." in his own coin, we will draw a fancy sketch. We designedly lake the same route as that selected by "J. O. L.," as he missed seeing some things. We will suppose his terrestrial career ended. His labor is done. Life's tent is struck. The Master calls him up higher. In company with "his conductor" their chariot rolls up to the beautiful gate of the celestial city. It swings open on its golden hinges. As they roll down the golden streets our friend is ravished with the celestial beauties. Gabriel, who are all these beautiful beings arrayed in wime, ana wnai is ineir origin v inese are the saints; they were originally created "out of dust," but they have been washed in the blood of the Lamb and are clean. Hold up that chariot, Gabriel! let ine out of this place by the nearest route. Throw open the wicket gate and let me through. I want to go back ta the South Carolina Synod. Wo have been fighting this very thing down there, and some of us have promised to carry it "to the General Afissmby 011 High." But. Gabriel, confidentially, I don't like the looks of the thing. Let me slip ont of the "wicket gate." Now, it is not necessary to add 011 account of what "greatness" orbowingdown to whose oninioncaused this sad calamity, "even baulshtnent from heaven." Suffice it to say that it was not original with our. friend "J. O. L." But I wish to say I cherish no enmity to ".I. 0. L.," and am perfectly willing to accept "Seminole's" suggestion. We will close with a little humor, by saying that our friend reminds us of a good joke told on Judge Underwood's son. The Judge himself was a staunch politician and a good party man, but his son was an uncertain quautity and a got badly oil' tjie track sometimes. One of Judgo Underwood's friends met him one morning and said, How is your sou on politics now ? The Judge replied: "I have not seen John to-day." R. S. G. ^ m THE BANK OF GREENWOOD. Its Excellent and Public Spirited Officers?Its Splendid Iluilding, and Its Unsurpassed Vault and Kale. During a recent visit to the city of Greenwood we were shown through the Hank of Greenwood. The building itself is a splendid brick structure, which is conveniently arranged for the transaction of business. A large brick vault, lined with heavy iron, and double iron doors, make It perfectly safe from tire ami ttie average burglar, but inside of the great vault, is a steel sale which Is locked with a "Time Lock," and therefore sale from the touch of even a professional burglar. When the cashier leaves the bank in the afternoon, the lock is wound up and set, so that the lock may notbe opened until the oppointed hour. By this arrangement the cashier is saved the danger of being over-powered and forced to open the safe lor daring burglars. When the lock is set, neither the cashier, nor any other person, can open the safe. Kvery custodian of largo sums of money should have a "time lock" 011 their safes. The Bank of Greenwood is doing a prosperous business. Air. Durst, the President, is one of the most public spirited citizens of the town, and he lakes a part in whatever tends to the welfare of the town, while Mr. Greene, tlic tUMIIl.T, in III v: 11^(11 liuui III llic I I^IIL place. Careful, pains-taking, polite unci accommodating he will bring tho (ireenwood Bank up to tho highest measure of use I'll In ess to the cohirnunity and bring the best profit to the stockholders. Sensible Talk. A ugusUt Chronicle. There is no necessity for temper so often shown by men and journals in dealing with public questions?nay, there is no excuse for it. The man who losses good temper in the course of argument, or In private or public contest, either shows the weakness of his side or his own inability to defend it. The angry man generally writes himself downauassThe noblest trait a man can show is not geuius hut good temper. It. nieanes confidence, it means strength, it. means charily. Few public men succeed without good temper. No public journal can become popular or influential without it. Tlie Ciiiim' of II. AM.'omiick ,yi m'.y. The Christian Advocate says preachers sometimes lament the fact that, so many of our Methodist people have ijiiit. kneeling in prayer. I.ung, dull tedious prayers have much to do with it. It is very tiresome to kueel while a long winded brother is trying to make a display of rhetoric in his public prayers. This applies to preachers as well as to laymen. The Itolloni l>i'?|>? On!. Ktlyvj'u ld Chronicle. From some of our North Carolina exchanges we gather that thp hot|.oin has fallen out of the :ip's lor good and all; and 'great was the fall thereof.' The money has been exhausted Baltimore lias fallen out of line, and Col. .Matson, the chief engineer, has resigned his position am) brought suit f:ir:;boul ten month's salary; together with other moneys which he has advanced, amouuting in all to some seven thousands dollars." 1 tpp pi p up " -PSigf McCORMICK'S MATTERS. A NEW FACE AT THE DOOR, MY FRIEND. Tlic Farmer** Alllnnce?0?l??Cotton? i'lirnicrs With Something to .Sell? OwIiik to (lie <tuiet ami Pence of file Ton 11 the Trial Jnstice and ( onstal)lc Turn to Fnrmint;-An Honorable Citizen's Honorable Iteooril ? Tcinperanee Kuleu Supreme. McCormick, S. C., June 17, 1889. All quiet about town to-day. We hail n big meeting of tlie farmers on Saturday last, they all belong to the Alliance. The election for ollicers ol the club was held 1 on Saturday last, as the old officers were ap pointed wneil me cmo wuft lurmm, uii.j. ? mouth or so ago. We are glad to see them take so much interest in their meetings, which are every Saturday, from which we expect some good results to tiie farming interest whicli is the mainspring to all other business. The farmers complain of bad stands In the cotton, but the good showers of late, will soon blot out all missing hills. The oat crop is tine in this section. No more heavily loaded wagons with corn and hay from the West,logo from our little town, into the country. Instead thereof, wagons come into town uow loaded with something to sell, such as oats, fruits, pigs, chickens, egKs, etc., and even those that walk bring along blackberries, etc. May6uch times continue for many long days and months to come. The merchants all seems to be doing well, and very much pleased to know, that the farmers?or the most of them?can finish up without much more help; only a little sugar, coffee and fiour to utilize the bountiful fruit crop. Yesterday, (Saturday) was very warm, no rain, everything quiet. Preaching in the Methodist church in the evening by the Rev. T. G. Harmon. No preaching in the Baptist church. Our little town Is very quiet here of late. One thing speaks well for the town and community is that the Trial'Justice and Constable have turned their attention to farming, and another thing is we have the biggest Temperance order of any town in the State, and tells wherever you see the members. On a big excursion last Friday from Troy, several joined in from McMormick, and the boys returned home In the evening as sober as judges, which could not be said of other neighboring towns. This temperance cause in our town is all due to our highly esteemed citizen Dr. J. P. Robinson. The Doctor Is our worthy Grand Patriarch of the McCormick Division of tliuj Sons of Temperance, and Deputy Patriarch of the State. He is thoroughly in earnest in his endeavors to drive the ' arch fiend" intemperance away from our homes, and for tills benevolent purpose, he ought to be, and It is needless to say, is respected and honored by those who know him. He is our Intendant of the town of McCormick, wliicli position he fills, not only acceptably, but with the most consumate ability and success. He is the President of tho Domofimtlc club, and we would say the democracy of this party of the county need have no fears under his leadership. It can be readily seen, if a person makes one or two rounds on the ladder of life, morally, socially and politically, what success will follow. He has recently been tendered the responsible position of physician and surgeon to the Port Royal & Western Caro Una ltallroad, which position he will fill with honors, when only twenty one years old, he graduated in a Medical College of Baltimore, in physics and surgery. His standing in surgery being such as to warrant the bestowal of a special Diploma. We wish the Doctor much success. Mr. J. r. Smith lias a position tendered him in New York. Mr. A. G. Fretwell, one of our leading merchants left yesterday for the mountain city, for a little recreation. We are very sorry to hear that the wife of our esteemed depot attent, J. S. McLane is so very ill. They sent for her father A. A. Traylor, who now lives in Georgia. TOM. THE OLD FORT. All Korls of PitragrapliN Rolled Down. Ninety Six, June 18,1880. It was Prof. V. C. Woodward who delivered the address at this place, and not Prof. Woodrow. Greenwood has had her gala week and we arc informed that everything was a success. There has been so much said about the Ninety Six and Greenwood base ball row, and so many tales and misrepresentation, that we sometimes think that nobody can tell the truth when their own Interest. Is involved. We repeat what we said last week, that somebody wub to blame, and that it can't be helped now. Mrs. Tula Wakefield has gone on a visit to Gaffney City, and llome, Georgia. Miss Estelle I .aw to 11, of Pine-Bluff, Ark., Is here visiting her Auuu, Mrs. Philips uud Mrs. Itico. Andju8t here Mr. Editor, let me state that our arrangements for the stock show In August, the 1-1,15, and 10, are good, and if we have good weather we will show you some of the best stock In Carolina. Mr. T. C. Lipscomb, has returned from Atlata where he has been visiting friends. , The post office has changed hands, Mr. Joseph \V. Tolberta native white Republican has charge, and while it is not no pleasant for some, we trust Mr. Tolbert will manage the office In a satisfactory manner. Mr. T. T. Beacham has gone Into the feather renovating business. Success to him. Mrs. If. 11. Turner, of Laurens, was In town last week visiting friends. Mr. C. P. Roberts, Is the best farmer in the county. Hisgrassesandgrainaresnperb. He bus acres of clover and timothy three feet high. He will make a display at the stock show. Mr. W. L. Anderson, Jr., has gone to Atlanta on a short trip. (in last Thurday Messrs. II. J. Klnard, J. P. Philips, and .I. D. Watson were elected trustees of the Ninety Six school to serve two years. Capt. Brooks has one of the best colts In Edgefield. We think. Mr. Editor, our display of stock at our fair will be the best we have ever had. The Jersey's especially. Mr. John Oaulden, is quite flick. Mr. Mann Rice, has gone to Baltimore to attend a business college. Mr. E. N. Devore went on a flying visit to Augusta last week, via Now Market and Greenwood. Mr. N. Y. Sherrard, has a dog that can scent and sett a flsh basket. Mrs. A. B. Still, Is on a visit to her parents at Greenwood. It is rumored that we are to have a marriage in town soon, oneof our country cousins. is going to take Into himself a city wife. Mr. George C. Probst who has been the agent of the C. & G. Railroad at this place for several years has resigned, and Mr. W. F. Young, of Plnevllle, N. C., succeed him. Mr. E. N. Lipscomb, has electrict alarms In his store. Burglars had better lock out. Mr. John W. Jackson of Augusta, Ga., has boon visiting ills mother. On a recent visit to Fleetwood Farm, the home of Mr. W. II. Frazler, we saw fifty essex pigs from one to four weeks old. Mr. Devore covered forty acres of cotton with a garden rake. He is full of enterprise. Miss Mamie Parkmau of Greenwood in here on a visit. Miss Drudie hllis, of Hodges, has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Jackson. Mr. Spratt says lie will soon have the oil mill ready lor tlic machinery. EAST END. Our Homo*. "God blessK our Jiome"?home, the loveliest, the most cherished, the most sacred place on earth, aiouml which our loudest recollections ami our lofliest hopes entwine?tlio refuge of the careworn and oppressed. Hume, blessed home, thou art the shield and thn liopo of the nations. We would adorn thee with the most beautiful itctiiK, and guard thee with tlio tendcrest care. The earliest and most enduring influences are brought to bear on us at home, it is here in "childhood's days," impressions are made which tend to "(111 our future's atmosphere with sunshine or with shade." Then, how cautious should we be as to what impressions we make on the hearts and minds of the youth of our country! We daily teach, not only by precept, but by example ns well. Let our every act be worthy ot imitation and our precepts above price. Tlie mother, the queen of the homo, exerts the great inllu(&&p upon the youth of every land. In the language of l'.onaparte, "The liana that rocks the cradle rules the world." Then, to the mothers of every eliine, let your influence ever be for the right and against the wrong. Love, defend, protect your homes. It Is the most sacred duty of children to love, honor and obey their parents. "Honor thy father and thy mother" is a divine command which we should well heed. There Is a broad field of work before us all work everywhere?from the Hast to the West, from thn North to the Sout.h. Then we should be up and doing, remembering tiiat '"The I issue of I lie life to be We weave wllli colors all our own And in the Held of Destiny We reap as we have sown." We have a hope, when our sojourn here is ended, of being admitted into Our Father's kingdom where there is an eternal home prepared for tiK?a home that will be brighter and more beautiful than ten thousand earthly diadem?a home where there Is no night, no sorrow, but oue eternal blissful day. N. (). FYLKS. I'laid dress hoinspuns reduced in price. W. K. Hell. ( loves In silk lisle thread and kid gloves iu all l|ie new shades. W. Iv Hell, 1-iaee tlauning In white and black silk ut educed prices. W. E. Bell. i . " %: Vir?, : .. ? ' i The Way Wo Keep Honse. ANDY CRUNCH. As for me and Jim we dont keep It much ourselves, but there are members of our family that do, and they generally manage to Keep it in such a way that the aforesaid me and Jim have a hard road to travel. If there were tnany more women folks at our house we,d either have to quit or so crazy one. If you have been at our bouse may be you know how they keep it?that is unless you stopped In the parlor. If you got no further than that yon know nothing about it at all. There is a sight oi difference between our front yard and the back one, and a sight more betweeu our parlor and tho kitchen. We've got a sofa and some pictures in one and keep it swept, and we've got Rome pots and tin pans in the other and dont keep it swept. The next time you come to our house if you .knock at the kitchen door instead of the front one, you will see a different, sight altogether. I guess you'll see my Ma with that old checked calico frock on that she wears three fourths of the time and more smut on her face than smiles?you would hardly know her for the woman that sits in the same pew with me on Sunday, she is fixed up then and got on her good behavior. We dont mind how tilings look in the kitchen where theres nobody likely to see them but where our company comes is another thing altogether. What worries tho life out of mc and Jim is thiR everlasting and eternal way of sweeping and stralghtlng aud washing hearths and hiding everything >1 fellows trot, fall this takes place where the campany comes.) It seems to me the minute wo get in the house it dont make any difference whether we are as cold as blazes or not, Morandy grabs a broom and goes to sweeping, and Samauthy sails out and gets an old tin bucket full of mud and water and washes the hearth we then tells us not to step on It, and|tf are do, well theres arow. They have another habit at our house of scouring?they get all the house wet about the same time and when we get within a quarter of a mile every woman on the place, niggers included, commence shouting "watch out" "wipe your feet" "go through the window," and^i thousand other things that are enough to run a man to suicide. Jim had a hard enough time before ho was married but now with sister Jim (thats his wife) and Morandy together I dont know what he will do. I'm looking for him to come out some morning with well nigh nothing on at all. Since .Tim was married he has been sleeping in the prayer meeting room?bv that we mean the next best room in the house?the company room is best of course. 'Ive been sleeping In the plunder room, and thats what I get for not being married?for they put every old thing in there that they dont put in the garret. My Ma's drug store is in there and a pile of old trunks and boxes packed slamfoe of nothing, and some shelves piled up with clothes that we are saving?for the next generation I reckon. There Is also a rag-bag In there whore we put the frazzled ends of clothes and the pieces that are left over. I dont know whether you have a rag-bag at your house or not, but we've had one at our house so long that its grown to be a regular member of the family. Whenever any of my ?(really Its nothing but cotton) gives out I walk over and pack it in, but generally somebody pulls it out and dams It over or patches it, according to what it Is, and starts me to wearing it again? Housekeeping Is very interesting especially where you've got four or Ave women to make things lively. Correction. Abbeville, S. C., June 18, 1889. In my report of the cases at the last term of Court I made the following erroneous mention of Mr. Edgar Outz. "The case against Edgar Outz was first called, and at the request of the Solicitor, it was placed on the contingent docket. Outz is charged with embezzlement, was not present to answer to the charge. He had been arrested, but bad made his escape and the case was marked continued." The case agalnBt him was a simple assault and battery. It wa3 compromised and the Solicitor uol prosscd the case. I was not aware of the mistake until it was called to my attention, and I take this manner of correcting tho error, hoping the mistake will do Mr. Outz no harm. Wm, 1'. CALHOUN. Tb? Way Uncle Sam Does. Aikcn',Journal anil Review. Uncle Sam has hoarded millions in the treasury, taken from thepocketsof the people by excessive taxation on raw materials and the necessities of life and yet his census-taker sent us a circular letter asking for eight or ten dollars worth of iree advertising! We are glad to see that Col. Porter is allowed the use of the mails in sending out bis seventeen thousand circulars to the Press, the envelopes being franked by an official stamp. When it comes to dealing with the newspapers, Uncle Sam is close fisted. Two Colored Preachers Honored. ltev. 11. E. Wall, Pastor of the Newberry A. M. IS. Church, had the degree of Doctor of Divinity couferred on him last week by Allen University, Columbia. Rev. C. Pierce Nelson, at one time pastor of the same church, has been elected to a professorship in Allen University, and has accepted. ^ ? m Candidates for Governor are being name d. We remember to have heard in connection with that office, the names of General M. L. Bonhara, Jr., Hon. James II. Rice, Col. J. C. Haskell. Col. C. S. McCall, Hon. John C. Shep" pard, Hon. J. P. Richardson. Waa there ever a newspaper published at Cambridge, In Abbeville County ? If so, what do you know about It? Write Immediately tw the Press ami Banner. Mrs. W. A. Lee is spending sometime at Bordeaux. I Mits. Martin, of Due West spent Monday in town. Rev. Mr. Beaty has gone to Spartanburg. Mr. W. D. Lomax spent Sunday in town. Mrs. W. C. Benet is visiting Greenville. Mrs Chalmers is visiting In Anderson. Slippers for ladles at 60c. and 75c. at W. E Bell. I Ice cold soda water and milk shakes only 5c. a glass at Speed's Drug Store. The place to get what you want. (Provided you don't want "red eye") Speed's Drug Store. Fruit, vegetables, &c., put up with American I fruit preserving powder and liquid only require a cloth or paper tied over the mouth of , the;ves?el to keep out dust, bugs, drc., will not I ferment from opening and using?from the vessel, for sale only at Speed's D rug Store. Don't smoke mean cigars when you can get first class ones for the same money at Speed's Drug Store. Try preserving powder and liquid and be convinced that nil we claim for It is true, 25c. and SI. per package, for sale only at Speed's Drug store. Pure milk shakes, only 5c. a glass at Speed's Drug store. A few copies of Bill Arps scrap book left on hands which I'm offering at 75c. each, orlginlal price 31.25 Speed's Drug St roe. Use American fruit preserving powder and liqvid, SI package well put up 2T><i lbs. of Iruit, for sale only at Speed's Drug store. i A lot of nice hammocks cheap, at Speed's 1 M'Ug OLUI O, Syrup of flirs is tho most, agreeable 'anil effective renmdy ever produced for the ills arising from a weak or inactive condition of the kidneys, Liver, Stomach and bowels, try it, foi sale at Speed's Drug Store. Why go to the expense of buying fruit Jars and cans and having the trouble of hermetically severing them, when the American fruit preserving powder and liquid will preserve fruit, vegetables, &c. as effectually and tho only covering required is a elotli or paper tied over the mouth of the vesset, lor sale at Speed's Drug Store. Don't neglect to doyour painting while the weather is good, and don't forget that you can get what you want in this line at Speed's Drug Store. .'{00-:! lbs. can tomatoes at 10c. P. Rosebery & Co. Call and get large :i lbs. can of tomatoes lor 10c. P, Kesen berg & Co. We aro seilinir a:?lbs. can of tomatoes for lUe. P. Rosenberg Co. Medium and tine dress goods reduced in price. W. K. Bell. Shoes?I oiler several bargains in shoes. W. K- Hell. Great bargains in parasols. W. K. Hell. Sateens in all colors reduced in price. W, K. Hell, I offer great and startling bargains in sum mer goods. W. K. IJell. Wonderful bargains In white goods. W. E, Hell. ISrolliers. A great Bargain is otrered in a wellknown brand of Blcac.hed Goods. Price by the piece S 1-2 cents. Former price IIIcents. The line of Cassimers which White Broth ers oiler al ."?0 units a yard is very attractive, These goods are of excentinnably goml value, The patterns are as good as are usually found in ('assimers at l'< cents and one dollar a yard, No belter goods for Men and Hoys can he had Ask for them, they are worth looking at. White Brothers as usual have an enormous stock of While Trimmings and Laces. Also. Klounclngs for Dresses In great variety The Goods are very desirable ami very cheap, If you want plain White I,awns, or striped and Plaids Lawns, the place to get them is al the store of While Brothers. A good line of mattings can be seeu at the store of White Brothers. k. i ii.rmi I IMS ! ig many lines of desireduced prices, in fact, x value for CASH. In present business, we ;e stock of Dry Goods, Shoes, Clothing, Hats, , Crockery, and Glassid will, make it decid- > those having cash, to ed of anything in any Eull and complete stock Groceries always on d by calling on us. . mr mmm-r-v 41 ^ ?-r mm ii WE are still offerir able goods at greatly i at much less than thei order to close out our are sacrificing our larg Notions, Boots and ? Saddlery and Harness, ware, &c. We can, ai edly to the interest of call on us when in ne of the above lines. A j of Staple and Fancy hand. Do yourself goo W. JOEL S June 12, 1889. ||I will continue to sell my summer goods at the reduced prices. W. E. Bell. Brown peldraont homspuns reduced In price. W. E. Bell. Recent additions have been mode to our line of liste thread and silk gloves. R. M. Had don <& Co. You cant fall to be pleased with our olegant line of straw hats. Our low prices will astonish you. P. Rosenberg & Co. A.n elegrut Hue of Gents underwear, Shirts Collars, and Cuffs at P. Rosenberg Co. 20 pairs Lace Curtains at New York cost. P. Rosenberg <fc Co. . A large line of summer Coats at low prices P. Rosenberg & Co. Only ii few pairs of all wool 1% White Blankets, left on the.counter. Call and get a flrs. class wool blanket at the price of an Inferior one, while you may. Smith & Son. Our splendid stock of Gents Casslmeres and heavy Jpants goods, are growing beautifully less on account of being so cheap; still we have a goodly lot to select from. Come along and dont hold back until you are too lato Smith & Son. Nothing is so useful In a poultry yard as Imperial Egg Food. It keeps the chicks bright, healthy and cheerful, besides making them wonderful egg producers. For sale only at Speed's Drug Store. Clothing! Clothing:!! Clothing!!! Cheap! Cheaper!! Cheapest!!! VV. Joel Smith ?3k Son's is the place to buy a good suit of clothes or an overcoat while they are offering them so low. Lost a brass key. The finder will please return to the Press and Banner office. Now Millinery, Laces, Flowers and Ribbons just received at R. M. HADDON & Co. Silk Gloves in all shades Just received at R, M. HADDON & Co. White Satin Fans, Colored Satin Fans to arlve at R. M. HADDON & Co. $20. suits for - 815. 314.50 suits for $11. Great bargains. P. Rosenberg <k Co. 100 pairs extra pants in an sizes at great oargains. P. Rosenberg <fc Co. White Brothers havo Just received another car-load of Flour. Call on them and get some very low prices. Now Is the time to buy "Indestructable Fast Black Slste thread Hose" you can And them at Haddon's. A big reduction In the price of Mens, Ladies and Childrens Shoes?especially la Boots and fine Footwear. Smith & Son. A new lot of clothing Just received. Nothing but bargains. P. Rosenberg & Co. Call and see the bargains that It. M. Haddon <S Co., are offering for this week. Silk Parasols at very] low prices at Haddon's. We will give you such prices on trimmings silk as was never heard of before, R. M.Haddon&Co. Remember, we guarantee onr P. Cox and Zlegler shoes, to be as good as the best, prices considered. R. M. Kaddon ?fc Co. Ablgstock of Mason's Glass Fruit Jars, .lust open. Smith & Son. Clothing and hats cheaper than you ever saw them before, at Smith & Son's. Ladies Jersies, Fans, Parasols, Laces, Em broldenes, Braids, very cheap at Smith & Son's. Wm. E. Bell has Just received a new. importation of Dress Goods and Trimmings A new lot of Hats and flowers Just received at Haddon s. We havo recently received a shipment of Embroidered Flouncing, which were purchased at 25 per ce.jt. below the merket prices. They will be sold in the same way. R. M. 11 addon &, Co. Question. Where can I get the Gage Tool Company's Self Setting Plane, I hear so much about? G. II. It is made at Vineland?N. J. Any dealer will get it for you.?Ed. Emerson'sTlow quartered Shoes from 8-'!. to $5.50. All styles. The best shoe on the mar Ket. i*. uosenuerg oc ^o. Try Emerson's shoes and you will use no other. P. Rosenberg & Co. A large line of Buggy Unbrella's just received by P. Rosenberg <fe Co. A splendijUine of white vests just received P. Rosenberg & Co. Keep cool! Buy your Alpaca and Seersucker coats from P. Rosenberg & Co. White Brothers are now occupying their new bnlldlng ,and their lmmenserstoreroom is filled with all kinds of Fine, Fancy and Family Groceries. Laces, Trimmings, Embroideries Ruclilngs, Riqbons &c. Very cheap at Smith <St Son's. We have several pieces of carpet left, any one of which wo will give you at a very low figure. Now Is the time to buy a good carpet or a small outlay. W. Joel Smiih & Son. White Vcstsare very stylish this season. We will be glad to supply you with them. P. Rosenberg & Co. Two beautiful laddies saddles just received and will be sold very cheap. P. Rosenberg & Co. Woodworkers!!! You want good tools, ask your dealer for Gag'es Self-Setting Plane, or send to the company at Vinelaud, N. J., for circulars. A two cent stamp will bring circular and a carpenter's 'ead pencil worth 5cts if this paper is mentioned. Boys, you must tell your parents to buy your straw hats from us. We have the latest tyles. P. Rosenberg & Co. We have reduced the prices on all lines of Satlnes. Call and secure a pattern before they all go, R. M. Had don <S Co. A still further reduction in price on sum mer worsted's has been made by R. M. lladdoil & C'o. The Stale of South Carolina, County of Abbeville. COURT OF COMMON PLKAS. K. J. O'Connor and E. 10. Bailey, partners as O'Connor ?S Bailey, Plahillil's, against Thomas McGettigan, Defendant. COI'V SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. (Complaint not .served.) To the Defendant Tlios. MeGcttigan : Yd, ARK IIEUE1JY {SUMMONED AN L) required to answer the complaint in this ac lion, which is tiled in tlie ollice ol'tho Clerk ol ' Common l'leas, for the said County, and ti nerve a copy of your answer to the said coin plaint on the subscribers at their office of Ab , bcville Court House, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, e.xciu siveof theday of such service; aud if yoi fail to answer the complaint within the tiim aforesaid, the plain I ill'in this action will ap ply to the Court lor the relief demanded In ' the complaint . ; Tllos. I.. MOOKE, i t:. ( . 1\ Doted June IS. USS?. KENET A CANON, j PlalntltPs Attorneys. To Tlios. McGettlgan, Absent Defendant: Pi.kask Takk Notwb?'That the complaint | in the above action lias lieon tiled in the oltici I of the Clerk of the Court for said County. . I5ENET A CANON, , . : 5- PltilutitTa Attoiuey. Juimvl8vW89. tU . :?v* Kv-A v *." mm & mjjn. ' :p >VW ??.? t I will pay express charges on all Jdrs, demijohns, kegs, &c.. shipped to me to oe filled with Badger's old com whiskey, price $1.75 per gallon. M. O. McCracken, with Butler'* Alhambra Saloon, Anderson, S. C. Alpaca Frock Coats In all sizes. P. Rosenberg & Co. Headquarters for fine tobacco and cigars. Speed's Drag Store. A beautiful line of Plaid lawns at Haddon'a. These goods are new and low In price. Call before the assortment Is broken. Send your orders to M. O. McCracken for Badger's old corn whiskey.' $1.75 per gallon. M. O. McCracken. with Batter's Alhambra 8a- " : loon, Anderson, S. C. J We have a full line of gents sleeve buttons, scarf pins, collar buttons, silk handkeroUeft, also cravats, shirts, undervests. drawers, <ta, that we have on our marked- way-down-cash list. Call and see them for yourselt Smith &Son. Order your whi6key from d man that you know and can trust. If you want something pure and unadulterated, order from M. 0. McCracken, with Butler's Alhambra Saloon, Anderson, 8. C. Nainsooks, mull muslins, dotted Iswlss.plgnlc, embroidered white dresses, at exceedingly low prices Smith JfcSon. We can't give you an Idea of oar elegant line of Spring and Summer clothing unless you come and see for yourselves. All are cordially invited. P. Rosenberg & Co. ' if you want a nice summer silk or black '< silk Dress, it will be to your Interest to eall on R. M. Uaddon & Co. NOTICE ? . -M To the Young Ladles of Ab- -.rj beville County. THE COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOE the appointment or State Beneficiaries In the Wlntbrop Training School for Teachers will be held at the Coart House. Wednesday, July 3rd. .' < riTM The emaminatlon will include Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, U. S. History, Read- , I ing, Writing and Spelling, and will be similar in character to the annual County Examinations. The successful applicant will receive the State Appointment, equlvolent to 8150.00 for one session of nine months, and tbe one ranking second will receive the Scholarship for Tuition only, given by the Wlnthrop School - ; to each County of the State. Provided both examinations are satisf&otory. Applicants for Scholarships most be not loss than eighteen years of age. The Examination will begin at 10 A. M. IB the Court House. Professors J. C. Cork and J. W. Thomson, will assist the School Commissioner in conducting tbe examination. If further information is desired apply at my office. R. G. McLEES, School Commissioner. ;M i -.1.4 M1 IBB '1 GREAT 30 DAYS SALE. ^ rS s':- '% Every day a Bargain day. * . . . . -? [T I I Avrvn iio.i o tromoniiniiB run on dress goods, and encouraged thereby, I duplicated ray orders several times. Now feailng that I am overstocked, I have decided to mark: v down everything In fine and medium priced , { ~ DRESS GOODS, 1 Twenty per cent. PARISOLS, reduced in price 20 per cen t. SHOEL reduced in price LACES. EMBROIDERY, WHITE GOODS reduced in price. PLAID HOMESPUS, BROWN HOMESPUS, SHEETINGS, and BED TICKINGS, redueced in price. I offer GENUINE BARGAINS P for the month of . .. 3"* JXTINTE aiiU I mean everything I say in this advertisement. If you doubt it, CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELF, ami you will be surprised at the low prices 1 am giving. I have several bargains not mentioned in this advertisement. * Wm. E. Bell, 1 June5th, issit. . , '4 f ryr ? ^? B Mi B ; TRADE_^^HfiBK O.&O.TEA I The Choicest Tea Ever Offered. ; PERFECTLY PURE. A MOST DELICIOUS BEVERAGE. ? TRY IT. Yea will cover uso any otfcw; Quality wer niiuIt ia tho Highest Gradz Leap. picked from the best plantation* a tid guaranteed absolutely pure and freo from all adulterations or coloring matter. The package* are hermetically eealea. and warranted full weight. It is mow economical in use than the lower grade*. i Oriental & Occidental Tea Co., L't'di, Head Of);?*, 33 Burling Slip, Neto York, For sale by tho best Orocera. E. M. LIPSCOMB, Ninety-Six, S. C Dec112,16(8,12m .