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r IWU'UIWHIIBIMIHB ? ?>? III ? lilUK l?lll?l?IMII The Press and Banner Twelve Pages. By HUGH WILSON. ^ Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1889. Dcatti of J ol J si T. I.you. John T. Lynn, died this mornin*; at one o'clock, of nervous prostration. aaed <? _' years. Ho was nil his life 11 resident of this village, nnd his genial manners made for liini many friends, who deeply sympathised with him in his recent troubles. Ht? had been in a low state of health for several days and those who knew of his condition will not he surprised to learn of his death. lie leaves a ivnimv, aim n liii*.; v.nviv other relatives in this county. He was a member of rpper I -out; (Nine church. for many years ami his body will be , taken there where his father ami mother sleep. Mr. Lyon was noted for his kindness of heart, and especially lor the child-liko devotion which lie evinced for his aaed motlier, who was sorely uillieted during the last years of her life. Kind and genllo in disposition, he was one of the most devoted husbands that ever Jived amongst us. ? ? TEiinilh < ?< Of!'. fjast Monday, while the workmen were lilting some of i he licavy machinery at the oil mill, a chain broke, letting about :!,000 or 4,?W) pounds of iron f;?ll about live or six inches. The tackle in falling, struck the finger of one man, slightly hurting him. Dennis Harris, a colored man. had his thumb under the Iron at the time, and it was cut oil" smooth with the hand. He went immebiately to l?r. Harrison and had the wound dressed. l)ennis Harris is the man whoso business it was to trim hedges and Mower gardens in town, -an-.l the loss of his thumb will be a serious one to him. ? ? -- ? Tlie Teachers. 'The following teachers were awarded lirst jrr.ule certificates at the Kxaiuillation oil Friday October llli. Miss M. T. Ferryman, Miss Nannie Major, Miss (Jorrle I'.rown, Miss Lctitiit Merriman, Miss Onie Hlaek, Miss Lilla Neel, Miss Zulu Neel, Mrs. VV. A. Ferguson, v? Mi*s. Leila White. f Other reports will be gi veu next week. I Preventive Jlodieiue. Dr. F. E. Harrison read an essay before- the Literary Club last Friday night on the subject of "Preventive Medicine," at the house of Colonel E. B. Gary, which was greatly appreciated by the members. The essay showed evidences of much reading and earnest ^thought on 0110 of the most important sub Jects that can engage the attention of the medical profession. The refreshments were of the best, and served in the most stylish manner by the host. The meeting was well attended, and all enjoyed it. The Trade of Abbeville. Thetown of Abbbevillo is refraining much Of the trade-which was lost to this place several years ago. People are now coming hero from allsections of the County, to make theti purchases. The farmers and the ladies, all find it to their Int' rest to come here to buy. Our merchauts are first class men, and they deal In first class goods, which never fail to give satisfaction. They have put their prices for good goods so low, that even shoddy goods :at other places are as high as are the superior jjootls at this place. Abbeville*** I'riile. The colleges at Due West have opened with itoc; most Haltering prospects. The colleges in tin t town would be an honor to any people, auii their intluence in Abbeville retlects crediton the wisdom and learning of those of our distinguished citizens who have gone to their reward. For our own part we would prefer to have a good schools and colleges in Abbeville county, than to have every hill crowned with a cotton raiil. A S'itc Rook. Mr. J. C.Ellis Is now delivering the book which bo has been selling by subscription? ""The Pathway of Life." it is really a good hook,and those of our readers who feel like Investing In a good book, will be pleased with this. Mr. Ellis can supply any number of ad ditlonal copies that may be wanted. The book Is full of scripture pictures. We have Just re coi ved our copy, and from a hasty glance can .speak in Its praise. .Ko More Excuse Tor not Buying Cot\ ton Bagging;. The enterprising firm of Baker, Mathews ?& Chambers, ol Lowndesviile, have, on hand any quantity of both cotton bagging and ducking at the lowest prices. Parties wishing to use It can send their orders In to thein -and the same will have their prompt attention. In Cuurl. The rock, anil clothes, and with-!*, which were used in sinking Tutt lMnsVord i;i Hominy Pot, were brought to tow 11 ln?t Monday. and wero put in evidence on the trial of tliose who stand charged with the deed. Tito Oil Mill at Abbeville. The mechanics have made rapid success thi? weefciu putting the machinery of the oil mill In place, if no bad luck overtakes them, Abe mill will soon bo in operation. NerioiiMly ?11. Dr. J. L. Miller of Due West is now lying ill of what is supposed to be a fatal ailment. Mk. G. G. Dawsox says that he sold cotton seed at Lowndesvllle about two weeks ago, for twenty-seven rents?the seed being measured in a hamper basket, which he says held two bushels. He says from tlie the looks of the basket, that he was satisfied with the measurement. Thirty pounds is the standard bushel, but in some markets, wo learn, that the bushel Is estimated at thirty-two pounds .and in others at:?!'/. pounds. In some countries. we have beard it said, they measure miles with a coon skill and throw in the length of the tail. The Sixth Annual Session of Ferguson Academy, under lie v. E. W. Williams and Avile, lieciui Ucinber ht, with a full corps of -competent teachers, in (lie new building. At the opening the school is larger this year than ever before, there being 1$ day pupils and i<? hoarding or resident students. This school is .thoroughly graded and in all the departments .the most ejllcient and practical work is done. All the students are required to work at least1 one hour every day. Hon. J. N. Ki.vv paid a pleasant visit to this office recent ly. He Ls an <ithusiastie public-1 spirited citizen. He wild hi- ? ? Hon seed to] the oil mill at Xinety-Sij. for live cents a hush< 1 let-s than the trust was payinvr for them. He says that tho stockholders kpcaic t.i mak-j m I tig bagging during the summer uioptlis att< r A the cotlon seed lias been mad*-Into oiJ. Cap-1 tain Kinu is a staunch supporter of the c>unty newspaper's. ... 1 .Mil. Aliskut A/.j.kn has^nieott to get mm business. Every one is sorry to loose Mr. AlSutj. For four years lie has been om; of the snoi-i popular clerks in W. Joel smith's store. He isx thorough business man uuU will find siotrouMe jn netting jnto business. Our besti wishesattend him. Dox*'r f;lit lo rend the advertisement o'| Messrs. Galiovay Jk Son. of 1 me West. They I uro progressive, and reliable nierehants, who jihvaj > tre>'t their customers in the best manner, and sell them the best xmnlsat the ehca]>est prices. Call to see them whenever you .are at ]>ne West. .Mrs. JOmvAim Nonwc, >!i-s Noble ami Mr. Edward Noble, THY last week for California to live with Mr, r^t/Noble. 2'or many years this family lived l>r Abbeville. A host of friends here wish tliem every blo*.\ii>;j in Jheir jlew home. TUK J'fcxsami llatniftr has been sent by a (ftnbseri?w;r to a friend in Montana, who is so *nuch pu-tuserl with theaecotm'sof Abbeville is ttiinkinK</f moving here. We hope more of our friends Jil extend our paper in the . same way. IjITTI.k Isahem.*:. daughter of Mr. ami >lrs. J. W. Morrnli, <IU'(k ut Mount Carmel on ttbe morning of thclird of diptheria, after a (Qiort illness. JVIu. Wij./.ia>r McMuktkv, of Kr?*ij'3 Mill Ss in town attend in;: court, and we we.rti glad J j.o wolconje him 10 the editorial rooms of the ' J'wm and Banner. j Captain W. K. Gntlw&n has been appointed Triul Justice in place ot Captain E. W. Wat jsoii resigned, j no up|juiuw;;eiii ?i k"wu i one. Xhk Oliver Trust has come down f?. lis price of cotton seed to eighteen cents a bushel, ^jjil Mr. C. V. Hammond has quit buying seed. Mr. AitTfirK Calhoun will leave in n few <lays for Augusta, Gji? to go Into business. Abbeville's lass will be Augusta's gain. Mm. Jas. Eason fljid children leave tomorrow for thel;- tioino in ("harlestou aii?r spending the summer with Mrs. Gary. Mrs. John Noinvoon ami .Misa Addle Calhoun. niter upending the summer at Oakland, 31d., are expected home on Friday. .Mu. W. D. I.omax, of Now York, was ii? town ou Saturday, lie is a popular drummer for Thurber Whyland & Co. r." It is a good t Ime now to set out your atmw berry plants And thus he able to gather berBf ries iroin them AfxtSprluj, Mrs. P. B. Si'EAVi, left yesterday for Aek worth, Ga., to spend sO;iietime with relatives Miss M< Gowan, of Lawrence was on a visit 4o the family of .Judge McGowan last week. (^t'lTK a large crowd came to town on Mon,Jay. r . . OUR NEW OIL ENGINE. It Cosi?Willi* Wo <i:iin by It--(tiir .lobOfliee. an<l What We Have I??! In It. Our engine works in a satisfactory manner, runnins our newspaper press at a nnieh betrer rutoot speed than ever before. The eoni- partitive cost of muscle and sieatn power is not easily st:itI 1.11?; manner of the work lii'ini: )ii<'OMi|>:ii-:il>i<-. Ili-rciotorc wo have paid I?' > ilollars :i week I'nr turning off the i'ntextual iiiniiirr aini tin* C'/irixtinn Sriyhhor, . and al times have Ihm-h put to much trouble in finding men to do the work, even at that , price. We iiave not yet had sulllcieiit experience , to state the actual cost. of kerosene to run our press, but it is estimated al about forty [ cents a week, with kerosene at lli-'.J cents a gallon. I original cost of 2-horse Acme engine, afdeductlng discount S 10(1 87 < Freight S SI ' I ?rayago and hands to move in office iMi 1 I'cet shafting, .*> patent, drop hangers, I and r> pulleys, to run newspaper tincl i Job presses 52 Of) i Freight I -II i Put ting up shafting and incidental ex- I penses connected therewith 0 .'!0 I Celling J SO 1 Kxhaust pipes, estimated at "Oil I Water tank "> l t Total necessary expenses SJ77 SI ' Mesides these items, we incurred sotne ex- ' pense unnecessarily, and which availed noth- ' ing. For instance. Hie belt shifter, or what- J ) ....... .1 It ?>..? I?? ?nlli\>l o<no lint Stll 1.110 ' rvrr I'lM' it lllilj in: Ifwr iivu 1M> | press when it was run by hand power. We I put up the shafting some distance in l'ront of 1 ' *iit? press, and when llio belt shifter wsis | screwedun tin- press, it was seen that it was ncseessary to have the belting run perpendicular, or else tlie belt shifter was useless. After malum; arrangements for additional pulleys. Mr. Sullivan, of Anderson, who is a skillful machinist, and a liberal dealer in en tines, suggested that wo got our blacksmith to forgo an iron to drop in the hole of the hand-shifter which would do the work. In two hours the work was done. None of the waste, amounting to several dollars, is included in the above statement. ' .Mr. s. K. Kvans, the machinist at tlie oil mill had previously .suggested a plan similar Jo the one which we finally adopted. He put our machine to rnuiilng. -Mr. JamesTnggart lid the work of putting up the shafting, and for skill at doing such work lie cannot be bent. The engine was bought at the suggestion and through the agency of our friend, Mr. C. 11. Prince, of the Florence Times, who uses an englng of the same kind. It is the latest aud 1 best improved machine that is made. The amount expended is srnatl, but It will be of much value in naming our presses, the .expense of press work being reduced about fonr-tiftlis, and the length of time in which to do a given amount of work will also be greatly reduced. If any one should ask us why we bought I two-horse engine to do about the work of half a horse, we would say that we did so from economic reasons. It is true that the I two-horse engine cost about ?05 more than a I one-horse engine would have cost, but a twohorse engine will run?it is said by men of experience? with much less fuel than a otie. horse engine, and the larger engine will do the same work with less strain, and with a much lower head of steam. At present, we are greatly pleased with our investment, and would not part with it under any consideration. We would net go back to the old way, even if we could get our press turned without any expense at all. The increased length of time required to do a givi.ii amount of work would make it expensive to let a man turn it without charge, for the reason that the man who turns is not the on l,V IIHII1 wiium; uiiiu 19 uvcujiivu miiiv v**v 4 press Is running. Within the last three years wo have added I greatly to our facilities for newspaper and job work. In February, 1SS7, we bought a Campl>elI press and laid aside our Washington hand press which we afterwards exchanged for a "Kival" paper cutter. Kince then we have added a hull-medium Gordon 1 press, and throe large imposing stones. In that time we have added a great variety of t printing material in every line, inclnding I labor-saving rules, leads, cuts, borders, job types, furniture, chases, galleys, stands, t racks, cases, sticks. l Previous to the tlmo when wo bought the Campbell press, we had all the type that s were necessary 011 which Ave could print I two book pages at once. Now, we can print, } and do ^rint, sixteen pages on the Campbell I press, and four pages on the lialf-mcdium t Gordon press. In pamphlet work, the increased press facilities necessitated the buy- t ingof much material, if wo would reap the c! full benefit of our presses. This we have v done, and we have a well-equipped office, in which an indefinite amount of Job work may 1 be done. We are constantly extending our i business, as our work and our prices are be- t coming known. Wo do nearly all the work for Abbeville village, and orders are received i from every quarter of the county. We have t some customers in distant cities, and occa- \ sional orders from a distance are not an unusual occurrence, and the best of it all is, i that, as a rule, wo hold to all we get. I Long ago. we gave work to not more than 1 one-third or one-fourth of tiio people who now look to the Press and Banner for em- ' ployment This of itself, we think, is some r evidence that the i'ress aiul Jianncr is aoine i reasonably well, in connection with this, wo note with pardonable pride, the kind words of the Abbeville correspondent of the yews and Courier : "The Press ami Banner's press is now run by an >il engine, which shows that Editor Wilson docs not | intend to be let! in the journalism race. Mr. Wilson is now doiii? ft great (lea! of job wot k that would be done elsewhere, ond he does it as chi-ii|>, if not cheaper, than the same work can be done elsewhere, and he does sourt woi k." NOT ALL AGAINST US. The Press an<! Banner Will be En- * ilorncd as as II Lubor.s for ; lhc(>ood of Hie Wliule l'eo|>le. Since the present storm, which was so nn- . justly and so wickedly raised against this , newspaper tor trying to defend the farmers | from loss in the matter of packing their ( Icotton, many intelligent farmers have said , kind things to us, and many citizens have { written pleasant words. { While some of the writers request ns not to I use their names, we presume that It will be , nothing amiss, if we publish extracts from ( so'nc ol the letters which we have received. , We will first quote words from a letter which . was signed by live of the best nun In thecotn- 1 munity in wlilch they live: ' Please let us congratulate you 011 the stand , that you have taken In regard to cotton hag ?ing. As r.lll Arp wumu say, you imvo ex- , pressed our sentiments better than wo could have done it ourselves.' We will endorse you } as long jis you labor for the good of ihc whole j of the people. Your views are horse sense." , From another section we received Ihe folI owing: "You will come out all o. k. on /'rest ?>id /laitniT. Even llic Alliance men say this tilt . will only help tlio Press and JJuuner in the end." The following explains itself; "Kudosed you will find postal note for my ( subscription t<> tlie l'rcss and Manner, from ( (ictoher 17, lsss tmtil October 17. 1*89. Allow [ ine to contrraaulte you on the stand you have > taken with the Alliance. You ean s)>eak my i sentiments better than 1 can myself. I think you lu.vo gained ?ome strong friends by your ( last inOetol er ind. It is spoken of very high- 1 iy by a great many." 'i'l.I" is what was sent to us from still nnoth- i source: I I have Just read your piece on the Colored I Alliance. Ailowtv.eto congratulate yon on I j your holdm -s and Jr.dgment. You are right, .< | in my opinion, and you haven reputation for I you rsc-11 on both pieces. Keep cool, and the < article will ho 'bread cast upon the waters' for you." I THE NEW ROAP. < ? , Work Still l*f??^i,i,s>.iiis...Tlic I.oiife I ---'{'lie B)e;>ot ? Track laying to be \ <Viiiciieiiccd in November. The railroad is still coming. The surveyors i between Abbeville and tireenwood have tin11 shed their, iob. and arc now at work on the 1 i line between (Srecnwood ami Snhula. The ' line from Abbeville is?|uite satisfactory. In[ stead of crossing l^ing t.'ane at lite ilock i | Hole, on n bridge forty feet high. tlie road win cross tin* stream, :tl>oul.u <|iii<rl<>r of a mile j higncr up the creek, on a bridge only tjvontytive leet high. but some longer than the lower : bridge would have been. i The contractors for grading the first fifty utiles from Chester to live miles this side of ('Hilton, are expected lo finish their work during the month of November. Wo learn [ that hands work night and day. " I U iy said that track lay ins; will he commeucc'i a; Chester on the fifteenth ot Novem- ! ber. Our people e>?n?\<;f')it!y expect the work of grading to be coin minted ;n Abbeville f'oun- ' ty, before the close of the yuu-, and railroad men believe that the cars will be ?u;-o hi a year. As tar ns we have been informed. It Is gen-1 entily s'liri ded that the depot, will ho built on the -j!" Messrs. A. M. Hill it Sons. The line will cross it.e road at the colored grave yard, at an elevation of i;*eu ty-five feet. The ! lor which belongs to Mcs?>i?. A. M. Kill ?V I .Sous is ahntil nine acres. This Woulu *iv? ?c-! coin;?:.'jda! ioii for all the ware houses and siUo tracks tiiai the company will need. The I and can be bought an acre. T!ie line of the true^ will pass very near to | jthe FairGround spring, ui..i takes in some! of tno !;it!e homes down that wap. We believe the route through Greenwood has not beei? definitely determined on,! though many survey* have been made. The indications are that work on the Geor-r gin. Carolina and Nortbcrp rwiid Will he! pushed moat vigorously. Shoe polish best grade ;it It. M. Jladdoj) & Co. 250 jersey jackets black and colored at It. M. llxddon A Co. DON'T MORTGAGE YOUR LAND. T5if? Foreign Lender* of Money nre 4>4-11iutr Possession of Vast Tract* 1 of Our Land. ? Lnnvenx Advcvtixer. , In a Ilall County (Ga.) newspaper we find t,his simple statement under the column of "Sheri 11'Sales." which has a wordormeaning: The following property was sold at the Court. House l>y Sheriff Mundy, Tuesday morning. .lames McKown's farm of 82li acres, known us the Ulackstoek place, sold to the American Freehold I.and Mortgage Company, of Lonilon, for JStx). Spencer Martin's farm of 13-1 ncres, purchased by tlie same company forSSOO. William T. Turk's farm of 125 acres was bid In hy the London company for $450.25. , IiaJ. Little's of !K5 acres was also purchased l?y the company above named for $-370. Here we iiave four farms sold to a foreign corporation, at a price scarcely more than Si.(!0 per acre. If this should happen to be an Isolated instance, it would chiefly concern j ihe four unfortunate farmers who had borrowed money which failed to prove remunerative, or who had met misfortunes. Hut these cases In Georgia do not stand alone, they uu- j fortunately represent just what has happened | to a great extent all over this country, and , what, as we have reiison to fear, will continue j lo transpire to a more alarming extent in the , utnrc There is a disposition to view this | subject indifferently, sis one of thoso matters which must he governed by the natural laws >f supply and demand. We have in in this , :ountry far more land than money, and our ieople seem never backward when an oppor,unity oilers to convert acrs into dollars. When a settler moves into acommuntiy j ind buys a tract of land with the intention of )f becoming; a citizen, whether lie bo native ! >r alien born, lie is welcomed. But there Is a .'ast dinference between the two cases. This and which the sherill sold was bought by nen who have no interest in our govern- ' nent. no care for our social, intellectual or ( moral advancement. They buy our lands ivhich tlicy let to such tenants upon such , erms as will insure the greatest returns. \'nw, we contend that it is bhe duty of'Concress to protect this country from alien laudords. We are forging fetters which will one lay bind us hand and foot. ! Uuttnerc is another view?another lesson Irawn from the four farms of Hall county un- ; lor the auctioneer's hammer. In the balmy sunshine of spring the farmsrs l>ecin to prepare for a bountiful yield at lie harvest. He needs a little money to buy supplies and stock. This is likely to bo a ;oodyerr, he thinks, and hence he doubles lis force and acreage. So sanguine, ho hesitates not to sign a mortgage. When tho season is half advanced ho tinds that his wants save wonderfully increased, and the full imount is already exhausted. A drought i :omes, the seasons are not right, Insects and i thousand other causes operate to blignt the | magnificent prospects. Pay-day liDds the joor mau unprpared, and the farm?the home ;nust go. He looks upon the wife and the ihildren, and as he sees them leave the old 1 borne, which represents long years of patient Loll, lip remembers how the family struggled, now they denied themselves luxuries, how .hey saved and shifted and turned to pay for hat home. He remembers the sweet satisfaction?tho feeling of independence, the noble , pride which filled the hearts of all when the ast dollar was paid and ho became undispu- , ed owner of that farm. It Is no wonder that is heart is now broken, and his spirit gone. iy one step amiss he fell from an eminence ;ained only by years of Industry and late In ife the poor fellow goes out to fight life's battles anew. The contlictls an uneven one, he alls again. Debts are dangerous. HIGH LIFE ON HOGSKIN. i ticluiess of Dr. Miller?Fine Corn? ItcllifioiiH Jfews?Invention* Ac. Due West, October 14th, 1889. Rev. Brown has an assistant. Pupils are still coming to the college. Judge Cater, of Monterey was at Dr. Miller's ast week. Considerable improvement is going on in own, and we hear talk of some new stores >eing opened up. Judge Cotliran came up from Abbeville last veek to see how his friend Dr. Miller was geting on. Rev. Walter Haddon preached a very able erinon last Sabbath on christian giving, t was the best we have heard from this oung and able minister. Dr. Pressly folowed that evening in an eloquent sermon on he same subject. Col. Miller, of Ninety-Six, has been at the ledside of his brother, Dr. J. L. Miller for some lays. And so has Mrs. Cater, of Monterey, vho is a sister. Dr. 0. 1'. Hawthorn brought Into our office ast week a stem of corn with seven ears In a luster. It is a wonderful veritable freak of miure. Dr. N. B. Ellis has Invented a most lngenous sa?h-holder especially for cars. It cun be ised on any window, however. The Doctor vlll get out a pateut for It. The Sacrement of the Supper will be admlnstered by the A. It. congregation next Sabmtb. Preaching begins on Friday evening. )r. Sloan and Rev. Haddon will assist Miss Bigham, Miss Anna Belle Miller and Hiss Ella Miller, all arrived here last week In espouse to tellegrams. Dr. Miller l? no bet,er. R. S. G. MOUNT CARMEL FARMING. [m Farming n Snscenu ??Mr. Mitchell bax Decided in the Affirmative? < The Proof. Mt. Cakmkl, S. C., Oct. 10,1SS9. Is Farming a Success ? The above question has been discussed pro in (I con by the farmers themselves through ill the leading papers, both of this and our iister State, Georgia. If auy one doubts that this question can be uiswered In the affirmative will only take a ;rip to the "Fort Sholott" plantation near [his place, owned by Capt. F. M. Mitchell, his loubts will be immediately dispelled. The Captain says he will beyond a doubt make 40 jales of cotton, 500 bushels of corn, 400 busbel6 jf peas, H00 bushels of potatoes, 60 bushels of peanuts, more watermelons thau he could use, besidc400 bushels of oats, and 40 bushels >f wheat. The Captain says ho has made the above :ropwith four horses and three negroes, two ;>f the negroes no one else would have on ac:ount of their worthlessness. Ho has the aast week had a magnificent two story barn erected on his plantation, which for convenience cannot be excelled in the couuty. He ;ays the barn will not hold half of his hay, ou^hncss, etc., and his neighbors will know ,vhere to go :o buy winter food for cows. If any one can beat this record, with the same force, lie is to he heard from yet. More iucli men as Capt. Mltchel would soon solve he question without any discussion. Yours truly, THE MAJOR. Che Man Who Follows the Crowd Not the Best Friend. Says the Greenville yews: "We are In form 'd that the Fanners' Alliance at Fork Shoals, Jreenville county, has formally boycotted .lie Greenville Weekly yew* because of Its exirosHlons of opinion regarding some of the proceedings :itid purposes of the Alliance." , Don't do it. It is a mistake. The paper hat can say fearlessly and honestly what it liinks, is just the paper everybody needs. 1 I'ho friend who always speaks smooth words s not always the friend who Is most valuable. ' ;hough he may be the most pleasant. In ract, the trlend who can and will tell us when 10 believes we arc going wrong is invaluable. Jur friend may be mistaken in his Judgment, jut mistaken or hot the criticism of such an jne should not give offence, and is more like- ' ly to lie benelicial than tlie flattering words of liim who is desirous alone to please. The (JrevnviUo News is well able to take care >f itself, and does so in an able and honest editorial. \Vo have not spoken because of any idea that our contemporary needed help, or, if it needed help that any word of ours would afford It, but because of the general interest of Llip subject. We believe that the Farmers' Alliance Js a ireat movement, and wo fool that great good will trow out of the organization, but like uny other organization it is liable to make mistakes. To attempt to silence criticism that is honest and sincere, by the method limitoil liv fhp Fork Shoals Allinnce. is not manly and will not prove efficient. This movement will crow despite petty and malicious criticism, and it may bo greatly uided by I lie honest and manly RUggeBtinns c?f those who nro its true friends and wellivtahers.-*-yewberry yews and Herald, Tribute of BtesjM'i-l. It is with no ordinary loss and sadness that rmr Missionary Society would record a tribute lo the memory of Its devoted President. Mrs. M. Amanda Robinson, who so suddenly departed this life, October :ird, RSI). Whereas, ;t pleased God In his all wise providence to remove from us, our dearly beloved sister. UcsoIvmI 1st. That we as a .Society would thank for her noble life, her amiable disposition, tier willing hand in every good word and work, her sound judgn;snt, and for her hopelul death. Jnd. That wo recognize the hand of God witii us so sad. and sudden, as a Society we would pray, that He would give us grace to w.ntpje her excellent virtues, and cherish her memory cs one worthy of the highest commendation. "Stio hath 'lotto what she con! <J." .'(rd. Thai our hearts 20 out In sympathy to the sorely bereaved husband, her aged mother. and her motherless children, trusting that God wiil aflovjate their sorrow, as Jle alone can do. 4th. That a copy pf thesp respHitJops be furnished the family ; also to the papers of flip vicinity, and tlj<* Baptist Courier, with a request to pnidish the same. 7 31 rj KITTIK CLINKSpA IjES, Mrs. M\ifyffA A HAW'lvlJjS, MlwtHU BO'WKN. ' Committee, . ' *. . v'. v?: -VvDeath of Rev. W. A. Ilod^cs. The sad news reaches us that Kev. W. A. Hodges Is (lead. His denlli occurred ut his homo in Savannah Township Inst Tuesday! evening at 7 o'clock. He was about tlfty years of age, and for ?i ionir time has b'-cn afflicted with that, dreadful disease.consurnptlo i. Mr. Hodges was born and reared nt Cokesimry, I in Abbeville county. When quite a young man he married t he daughter ol the late Bax- ] ter Hnrdey, of this county. In l.srrj he joined | the Conference of the M. K. Church, South, J where he served most, faithfully f*>r a nnml>t>rj of years. Mr. I lodges was well known throughout this county, and ho was highly esteemed by every acquaintance. Truly, a good man has"fallen, and he has gone to his long home to reap the reward of a well-spent life.?^4ndcraon InteUiycncer. The Man Who Takes Most Xcwspnpers. A friend in calling on us recently said that the Hon. J. N. King subscribed for more newspapers than any man in Abbeville county. acoordIng to his means. Tie said he. had no doubt of his subscribing for at least the following named papers: The Greenville Dally News, the daily News and Courier, the Southern Presbyterian,tho McCormiek News, the Greenwood Times, the Abbeville Medium find the Press and Banner. Mr. King lives in Uow Grove, four miles from Ninety-Six, and ?etshis neighbors a most excellent example in one particular at least. The work of laying the track on the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens railroad will be commenced In a few days. At a meeting of the Directors It was stated that arrangements had been perfected by which the road would be pushed to a point in Laurens county to connect with tl.o G. C. & N. The next, move will be to push on toward the mountains.? ixinrens si aveni.icr. Mr. J. Coleman, a progressive farmer of Coronca.lias been on a visit to Mr. W. N. Graydon. Mrs. A. \V. Smith 1ms returned home from a visit to relatives in I-'airfleld county. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. McCants. of Ninety-Six are visiting the family of Mr. Moore. Judge Phaser and Solicitor Ansel are stopping at the New Hotel. Miss Sai.me Clixkscales is now clerking for Mr. W. E. Bell. Mrs. Auen, of Lowndesville was lu town shopping Monday. BIRTHS. At Abbeville, October 15,18S0, to Mrs. It. C. Wilson, a daughter. Choice Blue Stem Seed Mrbcat can be bought from White Brothers. Also Seed Barley at 81 per bushel. White Brothers. If you want, pure blue stem home-raised seed wheat, call on R. M. Hill, R. W. Cannon, or W. A. Tcinpletoii. 4t. Cnrd. I can now be found In the store of It. M. Haddon <? Co., where I will be pleased to sco my friends. This firm carries an Immense stook of tlrstclass goods, therefore I am preferred to sell you goods cheaper than ever sold before in this market. Call and see me when in town and I will show you through the stock with great pleasure, and will convince you of the above fact's. Any orders entrusted to me shall have my personal attention. Respectfully, w. t. .Mcdonald. Smith & Son keep a splendid stock of hardware, tools, nails, plows, cultery, Locks and so on. Wo have Just received a fine stock of ha J find caps. Prices low enough to suit, all, give In a look before buying. Smith &S011. I will offer great bargains ^during this moiliu iiuu nuiuauiiy iu nupusiuuei-. >?. iv. Bell. Flour j Flour ! buy your flour from I*. Rosenberg a Co. Now la the time to prepare to <lo without Western buy Ac., by sowing barley and rye. Smith <fe Son have received a choice lot of tine [resh barley and rye for seed. White Brothers have just received onethousand bushels rust proof ret', oats. Buy your turnip seed from Smith & Son, ?nd you will be sure to get good and fresh seed. Smith & Son havo a pood lot of red rust proof oats for Rowing. Call on them for your seed. If you want a real stylish hat at a bargain jail on P. Rosenberg &. Co. All shapes and styles of hats at lowest prices for men and boys. 1'. Rosenberg & Stelson hats In all styles at $1 and So. They ire the best made. 1'. Rosenberg & Co. Go to Smith & Son for Texas red rust proof seed oats. Smith <fc Son's Is the place to get good fresh turnip seed, and Buists Is the best kind to sow. The greatest bargains In Jerseys can be found at R. M. Haddon A Co. Full line Fall aud Winter eallcops. ginghams and Satlnes at R. M. Haddon ?C Co. If you want rust proof red oats tor seed you can find the purest and best at the store of White Brothers. Gentlemen who wantn real flno suit and the best fitting clothes should buy from P. Rosenberg & Co. Every one is cordially invited to inspect our immense stock of line clothing. P. Rosenberg <fc Co. Money can be saved by calllntr'on us for your clothing. I\ Rosenberg <fc Co. Startling bargains in summer goods at W. E. Bell's. Special barganls In ladles shoes at Wm. E. Bell. Our men's dress shoes at S2 and our ladies button shoes at SI and 81.75 surpasses any ever shown in this market. P. Rosenberg it Co. First buy a valise, and then fill it with fine clothing, the very best unlauiidried or laundried shirts, drawers, socks, collars, handkerchiefs, cravats, undershirts, nnd whatever else you may chose 1;o buy. Look at those beautiful caAets and rugs at the store of White Brothers. Carpeting: was never cheaper than it is this season. Asa special bargain, a good quality of Brussels carpeting Is offered at f>0 cents per yard. While Brothers. llon't forget to buy your cloth in? from White Brothers. Their stock of Full and Winter suits and overcoats cannot be surpassed. Try a suit of their elegantly fitting clothing and then in the future you will not have any other make. Remember we carry a lineof I'rlestlc.v's celebrated black and grey silk warp and all-wool fabrics. Those ure the most .thoroughly rollable goods in tho market. They are made of the finest silk and wool nnd are th<? same In qualltp, weight width and shade. IX. M. Haddon <fc Co. The latest American and Parisian designs in hats and bonnets, also a (vaultfill line of hat trimmings in feathers, birds, flowers, ribbons, ifcc. This is our openingWny, give us a call. R. M. Haddon it Co. Chenille art applique for fancy work at Had; don's. Hope silk, wash silk, flllingsllk, embroidery silk, arreseue, -&c?at Haddon 'k. The handsome line of French flannels for blouses t.nd jackets ever brought to Abbeville to be had at Haddon's. Lunch baskets at \V. E. Hell's. Baskets of every description at W. E. D?>11 Shoes for boys and girls in nil grades, and very cheap. I". Ilosouberg A Co. To Beat tlio EMM Tower. Charles Kellogg, general superintendent of the Iron Tube Works, .it Fiudlay, Ohio, says that New York is figuring on the erection of a tower which wiil in every respect surpass the Kitlel Tower of Paris, Prominent capitalists of New York are said to be backing the movement. Mr. Kellogg is preparing the plans. The tower is to cost about $2,000,000 and to be fully t Olid ..1.,.,,! .Kill f 1,_\IVJ ict'l aiiu III; m/ ivvi 1II-,II* I than the Kittel Tower. It will lie about 350 feet. in diameier at the base, aiul about 100 feet at the summit. The frame work will be of seamless steel pipe sufficiently large to support the structure with perfect, safety. "I am at present gettijig figures on triple plate glass,"J said Mr. Kellogg. "If this can be used the tower will have the appearance of a gigantic crystal palace. Four elevators will run from th? ground to a certain elevation, then two will carry passengers still further toward the sky, while the crowning lliglit will be reached by a single elevator. The second lloor will probably be devoted to restaurant purposes, then will come rending ami writing rooms and otlier conveniences, and it is understood that the lop story will be taken by the government for mi observatory. "The plansVlll be submitted to mechanical experts, who will te-t and pommpnt upon them from every standpoint. It is a great enterprise, and if successful, will reflect much credit on fbe prpjpctojV' Mr. Kellogg says that lithographs of the great tower will be ready for inMpt'ctou in about two months. >: I ' f HAVE' Received th OUR line of Ladies and Shoes for WEAR and STYLE LADIES Wear the EAGLE and P. COX SHOES. We call especial attenti< line of GROCERIES this seasor Samples in our CARPET EXHII his home CHRISTMAS. October 16, 1889. HAVING received GOODS, are now pre and Customers and th ed to Gents ClOl es anything they have tractiveness. Let eve which has been in exi RY is fully abreast t BEST OOODS at pri Abbeville, S. G., S< We have a splendid stock or boots ana shoes. Call on us when In need of the same. Smith J: Son. We nro sole neents for the celebrated', "Finger" home-made shoes. Smith & Son. Go to Smith & Son's for tho old reliable "Ilanoyer" boot. A nice line of ladies Jersey Jackets to bo found at Smith <& Son. Go to Smith & Son's for cheap patterns, 5 cents each. We arc making strenuous efforts to establish closer and larger business relations with the farmers of our county, and we hnve yet to tind the farmer, who having once kept a Bftnk account, and fully realizing Its advantages, that would return to the old system of doing business. The National Bank of Abbeville. The astute man of business deposits his money in Bank to keep it safe, aud to have it convenient to check ogainst as funds are needed, therefore, deposit your money with the National Bank of Abbeville. Faithful and prompt attention guaranteed to all matters of business entrusted to the care of the National Bank of Abbeville. All who appreciate good flour should buy from P. Bosenberg & Co. Another large lot of flour just received and it will pay you to price our flour before buying. P. Rosenberg ?fc Co. Smith & Son have the best 50 cents Jersey Jackets you ever saw. It is time to think of sowing turnip seed aud we are prepared to furnish Bulsts pure and fresh seed. Smith & Son. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. ' ! I PROBATE COUIIT. J. I). Coleman, as Administrator, oec.. Plaintiff against Susio N. Coleman, el al, Defendants.?Complaint for Sale of Land to pay Dobts. I WILL sell at public outcry at Abbevillo C. H., on 8ALEDAY IX XOVEMBKR next for tlio payment of debts, the following described real estate, belonging to the estato of Margaret W. Xickles, deceased, to wit: All that tract of land situated in said County find State, containing Olio Iltimlrcil ami Six Acrcn, more or loss, known as the Homo tract, bounded by lands of F. E. Stunrt, J. A, Agnew, Henderson Stuart and others, Also the old Homestead tract containing Fifty Xiiie Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of W. G. ltico, Jr., J. A. Agnew, Henderson Stuart imd others. 'iVmo nf ?aln. Onn-lmlf <*su?h. tho bal anco op u credit of twelve months, credit portion to bo .secured by bond of purchaser and a mortgage of the property. Pure baser to pay for papers. J. FULLER LYON, JuJgc Probate Court October 10th, INN;'. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. IN THE I'KORATK COUNT. Elizabeth C. Jordan, as Administratis, Are., Plainti 11* against Lilly Jordan, liosa Jordan, etal, Defendants.?Coinplaint to Sell Land for tho Payment of Debts. X WILL sell at public outcry nt Abbeville C. II., on SALEDAY IN NOVUMI!LiJ next for tho payment of debts, tho following described real estate of Daniel J. Jordan deceased, to wit: All that tract of land situated in said County and State, containing |Tuo Hundred aiul Tillrly-four Acros. more or io.ss, known as the "Jordan Homestead," botnulcil by lands of A, J, iVrgnson, M iiledgo 1 'avis, and the (iordan land. Terms of Sale?One-half cash, tlio balance on a credit of twelve months, will interest, secured by bond of purchasei and a mortgage of the tho property Purchaser to pay for papers. J. Ft*UjKK LYON, Judge I'robale Court. .XMulirr II I'll, InsJI. : v. IIIUM 111 e LARG-E^^STOO: Bought by Them. Gents Shoes are unsurpassed, is established. The Ladies Ea the Gents Douglas - Shoes.1"1 Ladies P. Cox Shoe for style and elegance is unsurpassed. We challenge comparison with the World for durability and Prices of the above goods. -- X- I I : UHQICD1 jn lu uur i_drgtJ ,L_me ui iivy<_?ii_n i. We pay SPOT CASH and 3ITOR. Don't forget SANTA GALLOWAY i an immense stock of 3 ipared to supply the w: Le Public generally. Sp< ' and "Boy ttLing. In this,lin 3 offered heretofore in e: sry one call and be com stence nearly a QUAR vith the times, and^ C( ces as low as can be ioi Whit 3p . 25, 1889. WeE Fall and ANNOUNi My Three Days 0 with Gram I will have from this date unti of the largest openings ever orgai show you everything a lady wishes Untrimmed Hats can't be surpasse< , all the new and stylish shapes in S J my line of Feathers and Plush. I in all the new and stylish shades, have the finest line of Black Dress . in all {he new fabrics. If you neec 1 I can give you all the new goods. , ioo Ladies Wraps in all the new f 1 sets in all the well known brands, goods. Cuffs and Collars by the . . r I I O'll. Handkerchiets in Linen ana oiik. , Black, Brown, Blue, &c. Ladies jsey goods, something very neat am ; Covers, Splashers, and Buffet Cov Felt for fancy work, in several sha ! pocket books. Ladies and Misses Best $1.00 Undressed Kid ever off( 'mere Scarfs in Black and Coi^ !|find it to their advantage to call ar jfy competition in any line of goo< : Other houses may offer cheap goo /small amount. My line of Shoes \ 'more complete. The Clement & faction. Every pair guaranteed. October 2, 1889. Prompt, reliable, liberal with all its dealers, the National Bank of Abbeville. Full line Flannel suitings at It. M. Jladdon & Co. I We can give you the best Flour for the least 1 money that was ever ottered in Abbeville Come and seo for yourself. Smith A Son. I Short ends in ginghams, Seersuekejs and dress goods for less than cost. Win. K. Bell. fall on White Brothers and examine their , rust proof seed oals which they are now offering for sale in quantities from one to ono i thousand bushels. Children shoes at great reduction at Wm. E. Bell. We desire to call the attention of our friends and the public generally to our full stock ot Groceries. We pay particular attention to tho wants of the Inner man, and keep always t on hand everything desirable in the way of heavy groceries, tlour, meal, bacon, lard, mo" lasse?. sugar, rice, coffee, teas, hams A-c. An excellent assortment ot fancy groceries, " canned goods, candies,crackers Ac., till our shelves, t-oods first class, and prices down to rock bottom. Smith A Son. Sportsmen call ou'Smith ?fc Son when in need of anything in the shooting line Breech and muzzle loading shot guns, reload Ing implements, shot, jiowder, shells and caps at very low prices. scSonj K of GOODS Ever The reputation of the Douglas^^ gle Shoe is not a whit behind .GENTS Wear the DOUGLAS SHOE. ||j|| /. We will handle a good ; get all discounts. Look at ^I A I IQC mill m^l/a /Mir h /m ipa ' UL nuuu win ii iar\o uui iiuusc . - ? & SON. f thers FALL and WINTER |f|| ants of their Friends ; . scial attention is call- , s' Ready e their stock surpassstent, variety and at- : m rinced that this house TER OF A CENTUsntinues to offer the ' ' m and anywhere. * >3 3 Brothers. I. Bell's L Winter 4 J 1 SEME NT! peniag has Closed] M i Success. I the first of January, 1890, one nized in this country. We will . My line of Ladies Trimmed and i in Upper South Carolina. I have Itraws and Felts. You should see have over 500 pieces of Ribbons Dress Goods in every shade. I ^ i Goods to be found in this section 3<gj| J anything in Black or Colored Silk 1|B Over 200 Jerseys now in stock. -|S| abrics, Ladies and Misses Cor- I Crape Lisse in pretty, stylish \ 100 dozen in all styles. Ladies -i Ladies and Childrens' Hose in Tan, and Misses Undervests in the Jer- S. d close, fitting. Linen Tidies, Tray ers. Table Scarfs in all colors. ; des. Ladies hand satchels and Gloves in Cashmere, Silk and^Kid. 3red in this market. Ladies Cash- j| Ladies coming to Abbeville will 1 I /S| id see my stocK ot gooas, as i ae- ; ds, taking same class of goods._ ' ! v ds, but I give good goods for a for Ladies and Children was never Ball Shoe will give perfect satisBELL. Notice of : jJ|j Stockholders Meeting. the ANNUAL MEETING of the 1 Stockholders of the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway Company will be held at Athens, Georgia, Tuesday, November 12tb, nest. r\ -. .?? A. L. HULL, Secretary, October 16th, 1889. 4t. DR. JOHN B. BRITT, Phvsician and Surgeon. WILL PRACTICE MEDICINE AND Surgery In all its branches In and around Verdery,K. C., from October 11th, ltSC. 1 ? Oct. Kith. 1S8!). -It. V (Jentlcmen can get a complete outfit at the store of White Hrothers. Jersey cloth and eiderdown In all the new shades at Haddon's. Ormlston and Swahian enns and hoods for ehildren, all the rage, at iluddou'*, . > ' ' i V ws '-A