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The Press and Banner. ABLJEYILLE. S.C. Twelve IPages. ^ Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1889. The Loirislisltiro. We have devoted very littln fspnee to the proceeding* of the Lenisl.-iluro. Up to tliis ii".n linii-..vi.p vi>rv lilt.io h:is hceti <Iont\ though quite a, number ?>r hills have been Introduced, and the members have shown ti disposition to work. The Abbeville delegation take a good stand among their fellows, and we hope to be able to report their valuable service to the County and the State. Abbeville has an able delegation who will reflect credit upon their constituents. We note especially the proper stand which our Representatives have taken in reference to the marriage liccnse. The bill, however, baa passed the Houses, and it Is barely possible the same may pass the Senate, and, if the Governor does not veto It, become a law. Seriously Wounded. Augustus A. Arnold, living about three miles irom Cokesbnry, Accidentally shot his hrother, William X. Arnold, last Thursday night, the ball going through an inch plank striking Mr. Arnold just above the right eye. Dr. Lea and Dr. Maxwell are attending him. The doctors probed for the bullet, but failed to find it. The pulse is normal. The pupils of the eyes led the doctors to think that the brain was slightly affected. The patient seems to be doing well, and is suffering no pain. Much sympathy is being fe't for these good people in their trouble which has acci dentally come to them. Mr*. LhrsoiiN Illness. Tuesday evening of last week, Mrs. H. W. Lnwson, of our town, was taken sick, and by midnight, it was thought that she would not live, and although she lias since then rallied, she is still considered to be In a critical condition. Many friends trust that there are yet manv vears ot usefulness and happiness In store" for her. May she live long, and be restored to good health. * Thanksgiving Day In Abbeville. All the business houses in town were closed last Thursday in obedience to the proclamation ol the President appointing that day as a day of thanksgiving. The Presbyterlau and b Episcopal churches were opened for religious exercises, and a goodly number of our people r Joined in worship. The weather wasgood,and and everybody enjoyed the day, in some way, and all had reason to be thankful. Sorry He Went. Mr. John A. Brooks, and his family, left the home of his birth last Monday, to occupy i> house near Mil ledge vi lie. Georgia. His old friends and neighbors resrrct to loss so good a family, but exteud to him and his family, the best of wishes for future health, happiness and prosperity. Mr. Moses Winstock, an honored Israelite, of Charleston, spent Thanksgiving day In Abbeville, with his son-in-law and bis grandchildren. He is a devout follower of the Jewish faith. and worships, In sincerity and in love, the God of Isaac and Jacob. While Time has frosted his head, and left his imprint on bis face, yet he is still a well preserved man, who is blessed In heart and in body. In humble resignation and a faith which is beautiful, he is willing at. nny time to give an account of his stewardship. A fire broke out yesterday In the gin house of J. H. Oldham & Co.. at Greenwood. Fortunately they had one of Taylor A. Cox's Steam Fire Extinguishes at tached to the blow off cock of the boiler and run in the gin house with furleratcd iron ball on the end. The fire was soon extinguished and saved the gin and moohtnnrv. This valuable South Carolina invention"ought to be put in every steam gin, cotton and oil mill in the State. The ladies of the Methodist church of Tx>wndesville, will serve fresh oysters and numerous other eatables on Friday evening from G p. in., until 12, and Saturday from II a. in., until 8 p. m., for the benefit of the Methodist parsonage. All are cordially Invited to come and assist in a good cause. MR. Bkrry Kay who was formerly of this county but recently of Anderson, died there ten dav? at'o. His remains were brought to the Lltte River Church and burled thore. lie was a consistent member of the Raptist Church and a worthy cttizen. Olue, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. \V. C. Haddon, died in Anderson County, after a short illness. In Ws death a lovely child has ended its earthly career, leaving heartbroken and weeping parents. "Suffer little children to come unto me." Calvin* Hawthorn, a son of the late Col. D. O. Hawthorn, moved two years ago to Henderson, Texas. Recently his house there was burned and in jumping from a window he received injuries from which he died. Col. \V. S. Rice, of Coronaca, was an honored guest at this office one day last week. He is a man whose fairiws of speech commands respect and good v. I:I from those with whom he comes in eonlai-t. The marnane or jlr. \v. p. uilson and Miss Fannie Lawson will take place in the Presbyterian church to-nighi. In sic id of tin* Methodist church, as was stated last week. Mb. Robert Kay, of Mfc, Carniel. killed on last Saturday a hog welching over six hundred pounds. His swinoship was only aboul fourteen months of age. The Farmers Alliance arc considering the feasibility of establishing a Bank at Abbeville, but we are not informed of any definite* plans or purposes. Mb. A. C. Latimer, of Anderson, was in town last week. He always receives a cordial greeting Irom many friends In this town. The ladies of the Presbyterian church will furnish a hot f-upper at the New Iloiel on Wednesday night, December 10th. Judge Cotiiran left home last Friday on his way to Washington, to take his seat at the opening of Congress. Dit. S. G. Thomson will be absent from his office next week. His patients will take due DOtice thereof.. The trade of Abbeville is good. Last Friday was one of the best days of the season. Dr. John A. Robinson, of Little River, was In town one day last week. Mr. j. K. ijukst, oi ureenwoou, went to Rome, Ua., yesterday. We have had a week of delightful winter weather. * I have been unable for the past five days to he In the store on account of sickucss, and am sorry I was not able to greet the many customers that visited my store during my absence, but from this time forward I hope to be able to be in my accustomed place, and will give you prices that will startle the natives. Yours respect fully, W. K. ISFXTj. We can give you the best Flour for the i<a?t money that was ever ottered in Abbeville L'ome aud see for yourself. Smith & Son. rliest Florida omiiscs, apples, bananas, pears grapes at Hill A Sous. titlt & Son are receiving fivsii fruit every day. It y<m want good fruit go to Hill <fc Son's fruit store. If you don't believe Angel I m? will cure Rheumatism try >t bottle of It. For.sale only Speed's Drugstore. Nothing is so useful in a poultry yard as Itnperial Egg K<hmI. it keepv tlieehleks bright, healthy und cheerful, besides making them wonderful egg producers. For eale only at Speed's Drugstore. Dr. E. L. Wilson's Dental nfllec is over II. W. Cannon's store. Those who sutler with their teetii, can tind relief by calling on him ttfuere. I>w.ntipnlnpt' fn tiiktnrr Ktfvlr VI'r* hnvn greatly reduced our prices in every depart jnent. I', ltosonberg ?te Co. Go io Hutitli & Sou's for pure hurley and ry t<eed. Plush nnil velvets all the lea.linc shades .Vi 0),i& and #1 per yard at K. M. Iladdon it Co PIu*)) and cloth wrap* at U. M. Iladdon iV Co. *fow l? the time to provide yourself with a winter wrap. Jackets, new markets, and modJeskasat It. M. Iladdon A Co. For children'* ribbed hose go to Win. K. Hell. Some rich novelties in trimming hmsld with ornaments to match may he seen at It. M- Uuddon & Co. Barley J harley !! You can buy home rai cd seed harley from White Brothers. Misses and children's wraps In all shades. Priees low. W. K. Hell. J have poods coming in everyday hy express or freight, so you can get what you want mid the very latest styles. \V. K. Bell. For style and good goods W. li. Bell's Is the place to go. bale* of hrown homespun t* arrive In 7-S and 4 t goods. I.ook out for low prices. W. U. Bell. (.'all on Smith .t Son for seed wheat. Two choice varieties, Southern rai.-ed, to arrive this week. "Purple Straw" seetl wheat for sale by Smith St Son. V A choice lot of "Red May" seed wheal lo ari rive this week. Smith ?t Son. P- I*Ure select fresh seed wheat can be had ol \V. Joel Smith <fc Son. Those in need of seed wheat would do well to call on Smith & son. We are receiving ?omecholce varieties of pure seed. My object is to sell good goods at a small j>rollt. W. K. Bell. < :.. ?v - v ' .; v.: .-. > v, -}. .;::.'i^;. : , _j y '": FROM THE ATHENS OF ABBEVILLE. ; \?>tos ami Coiiniicuts oil Life mill Iltisinrss in tlic Cily of CoUcsen--Kaill rnnil JoSiCK-I'rrsoiinl Coitiini'iitM. I)f K WKsT, S. (I >0C. 2, ISM). ' All business was suspended Thanksgiving ' (lay. j Hue West is handling fine Florida oranges. I Tliey were never better nor larger. I We killed a three humlred pound porker o( I our own raising on Thanksgiving day. The Blue and (lie Grey" is one of the most readable articles that has eome out in the J'rtxs unit Jltituur. l>r. Crier is having ire(iuent inquiries as to when his friend will eome South. Kev. Brown is attending the Baptist State Convention whieli n.eets in Florence. A full delegation is ex pre tod. The young ladies of the Amelian Society of the Due West Female College have Just received about SjO worth of choice books for their library. This is a capital move and one that bears repeating. About ii'i was lifted by the congregation that worshipped last Thursday in the Associate Reformed church for the Thorn well Orphanage. All oar i.ciiominatlons were represented. This is a worthy cause and such charity will be rewarded. There was a new pupil for the Female College last week?Miss Anna Caldwell, of Chester. -Misses Leila and Annie lirice arrived iiumu this week from a visit in York and Chester counties. Mr. It. C. Brownlee. who lives three miles in the country, has bought Mr. John Wren out and will move his family to this place and yet the beneiit of the College. At the railroad meeting last Tuesday night Prof. Hood was elected chairman and ('apt. Cochrane secretary. The meeting was then called to order, and the chairman called on llev. W. F. Pearson 10 state its object. Mr. Pearson said the object of the meeting was to discuss the propriety of building a road from here to Donalds. J)r. Grier moved that this meeting support the effort to build a road from here to Donalds. That the track he that of a standard guage. These two resolutions after discussion were unanimously adopted. A. third resolution ottered by Dr. Grier and unanimously apopted was that two thousand dollars be raised by voluntary subscription towards grading the roadand rightsof way be secured. It was understood that Mr. J. A. Devlin would be willing to build and equip the road if this much was done. After requesting the town council to appoint two committees,one to solicit subscriptions and the other to secure the rights of way, the meeting adjourned. Mr. John Wren has bought out the "Pucket corner" at the cross roads from Prof. Young, and will build at an early day. Messrs. II. P. McGee, J. D. Brownlee and Dr. M. B. Kills are the Finance Committee on the railroad appointed by the town council. This Is a good selection. Mr. J. D. Brownlee was pushlns: the list when we saw it. Due West is taking on new life. Wo hear of several houses to be built?two are in process of erection now. Capt. Wren has completed his Job on the church. l'rol. i*. Jj. uncr nas in ins uuuun mc?uuscriptions of tliose subscribing to the Charlotte church. A telegram from llev. C. IS. Todd Saturday asks that, these be collected and forwarded immediately. Dr. J. E. Pri.ssly and wife have made a two weeks enjoyable visit among our people. The Doctor has preached four fine sermons for our people getting better all the time. The last one Sabbath evening was lull of tire. Mr. A. S. Kennedy has the endowment notes of the Seminary. The last Synod passed an order to close up this matter immediately as they are past due. Friends, go and take them up. We extend congratulations to Mr. Mattison and his charming bride, ncc Miss Sharp. They are among the excellent ones of that community. Mrs. Isabella Austin is to build a dwelling in or near towu. She is having the estimates made. The Ladies Missionary Society has Just do nated 5&S to the Associate Reformed church to go on the recent repairing. It wus the work of the society for two months. This is handsome. Well done, ladies Mr. W. J. Hon tier made a flying visit to friends in towu last week. We have heard Dr. W. L. Pressly's Thanksgiving exercise especially commended. The notice of the Press and Banner on the Associate Reformed organization at Abbeville was especially kind and full. The completeness of the organization gives great hope to all friends from a distance. The church will stand by this organization which really starts out with a good nucleus. Mr. \V. L. Miller lias been busy taking stock along with Prof. H. E. Bonner, in the store of J. L. Miller & Co. for the lust week. Mr. James Miller can now be found with J. T. McDill & Co. and will be glad to greet his friends. Mr. L. L. Abbercromble is spending a week In Augusta. Dr. Cochrane handed us a sermor. printed in pamphlet form and delivered by Dr. It. W. Hemphill "at Bethel church, Laurens, s. C., August 2,18-11. Published by request and at the office of J. P. Heed, Anderson county." This is an able discourse and we thank Dr. Cochrane fur letting us see it. It is on an interesting subject. Mr. Newton Ninkles had a nice drove of hogs in town Thanksgiving day. He sold them out at 5c. per pound. There will be an elegant oyster supper served at the residence of Mrs. Poore on next Friday night. The oysters will be tresh and large and selected by Mr; Phillips in Charleston. A liberal portion will be served. The proceeds will go to the Baptist church lor needed improvements. Mrs. Poore is a genial host. She expects to also entertain her guests witu some choice recitations. A lovely eveuing is expected. Mrs. II. P. MeUee will go on a flying trip this week to Georgia. Joe Lyon, colored, who was connected with a cotton scrapennd in whicha shooting scrape came in. died Sunday. Mr. M. II. Wilson held the Inquest. Be v. J. o. Brown preached in Darlington last Sabbath. Owing to some defective flues there will be I... ..I.......I, ulw.nlv Mr. J. It. MeGee Is in Chester on a. trip connected with liis fertilizer distributer. The 1'ucicett Brothers are thinking01" moving to Gainesville. Ga. Mr. I'atton Kennedy drives an excellent turnout. Mr. J. Lindsay Tenmint, of Augusta, Ga., has been visiting his grandfather, l)r. J. (). Lindsay. Mr. Teunaut is representing a capital mercantile house of Augusta, and sells goods at the lowest prices. It. S. G. Contributed I,oeuls. Ahbhvim.k, December 3,18S9. The Misses McDiU and Miss Singleton, of Donalds, were in the city shopping last week. Rev. A. L. I'atterson anil Mr. B. A. Boyd were In town last week on business. Thanksgiving Day was observed by our people. All stores closed, and services In the Presbyterian church, the other congregation being invited to worship with them. Many enjoyed a Thanksgiving turkey dinner, a dinner (like your reporter) for which they were very thankful. The balmy spring-like weather has gone and the cold winds of December make us draw on our wraps. Mrs.8. D. Wells, of Wlllingtou, was shopping in Abbeville list Friday. Mrs. S. W. Trowbridge, of Anderson, is here visltlngjher.sister,Mrs. Chalmers. Ml-. Asoury l.aumer ui.u wiic, 01 j?cnun, have Just returned home from visiting their brother, Mr. J.H. Latimer. Mr. J. W. Huckabee, (Troupe) in company with one of Lowndesville's charming young ladles spent a day and night with frieuds in Abbeville last week. Mrs. Hollowny, of Cliappel's, was shopping in the city last week. Our stores are daily thronged with ladies froin all parts of the county, showing that old Abbeville sustains her irpiiiition as a trading insirt, ospeeial'y in iiiniini ry and ladies, iMotls, indeed, in tins line she stands un rivalled. Our merchants tell us their collections were never better, and trade Increasing daily. We like the free ring of ihe editor's remarks in the last. l<sucof the /'rc?.t unit Manner in regard to Ills "unpardonable oilense," on the one hand and Ins 'gratitude to a generous public" on tlie other. This is a fret country, and a free people, and every man is entitled to his opinion, and the freedom ol speech can no more be restrained, than the freedom of the press. We should all learn tu exercise that Ijoiilesl, and be>t virtue of man, charity, and "do unto others as we would have them do unto us," At tills writing we arc pained to announce the untimely and sad death ol one of Abbeville's most estimable, laUies Mrs, Cecelia While, daughter oi our irh-nd and towns, man, Mr. .1. i>. Chalmers. To the bereaved family and sorrowing husbanxl we extend out sincere sympathy. The editor of the Pruts and llamwr knows exactly how to do things up in style, having inrnished a superb dinner on Thanksgiving Day lor the ladies ol his ofllcc. I? ;?? .. ?! > ???'etoi< cnoiuif loot V Wl IIIV UJOWI ouj'j'vi u?oii * i night were about SJ5. Messrs. Douglass mid Hunch are building u sales and feed stable in the rear ol their slori and we hear will keep a line lot of stock loi sale. The McCaslan house Is being repaired and will as soon as finished be occupied hy Mr i McCroivy and tiis sister's family, Mrs. Hill, j Mr. Kd. 1 Coach and family will soon mov< in'<> his residence on Magazine Hill. | We hear ('apt. Williams will at an early , day move Into the l'ouglass house on Mag a zinc street. Last Friday was Alliance day and the part) was well represented from all parts ot tin county. Saleday was a "big day" everybody was here and one "more." "All is fair in love and war." Last Fridaj i afternoon J?r. Charlie Cuson and Aliss .limit I McCaslan were happily matried at the Methi odlst Parsonage, we extend lo tnem oui best, wishes. Miss Nellie Hill presided at the organ In tlx Mcthodistchurcli last Sunday night, and Hit I music wuis as she always makes it, excellent j Miss Nellie is very skilled and accomplishes ; j In music especially for one so young. I H. M. lladdon A Co., had a rush 011 sales day. It looked as if all the ladies in tin I county were In their More, trade was over ' llowing and sales proporlionately large. M. j INQUISITION ON THE BODY OF JOE LYON. Eviilrnco Adduced at llie Inqiirst to Show Hint lift wsm Hilled While ItcMiMtliit; Arrest. Tiik Statu of South Carolina. Connty of Aiuikvillk. An inquisition indented, taken at T. L Iladdon's, in Ablicviiie county, the 1st day of December A. I>. 1 ss;t, before M. II. Wilson,Coroner, upon tlie view of tlie body of .foe Lyon, then and there being dead by the oaths of II. it. Wilson. Lark Wilson, J. T. Miller, G. W. Gains, Hrite Howie, Bob Bowie, Nick Kay, Martin Baker, Win. Bell, John Simpson, Henry Klllinaswort.il and Allen Sanders, being a lawful jury of inquest, who being charged and sworn to inquire for the Stale of South Carolina where and by what means the said Joe Lyon came to his deat h, upon their oaths do say: That the deceased, Joe Lyon, came to his death by a pistol wound, the said pistol being in the bands of Samuel Mllford. In witness whereof, I, M. H. Wilson, Coroner aforesaid, and the jurors aforesaid to this inquisition have interchangably put our hands and seals the day and year above mentioned. M. II. WILSON, Coroner A. C. M. \V. Baker, Allen Sanders, 11. W. Killings worth, H. U.Wilson, L.K.Wilson, W; B. Gains, Nick Kay, ' J. it. L. Bowie,' W. M. Bell, W. B. Bowie. John \V. SiMi'Sox, sworn, says: Found Joe Lyon in Harve Lindsay's house; read warrant to him; he went to the door, stopped and said lie wanted to gel his things; Milford told him no, to go on; Joe Lyon said he wasn't going anywhere; turned round and put his hand on .Milford and shoved him back into the house; Milford called me to shoot him and I ran up and caught hold of Joe.and lie turned, collared me and run me back to the fire place; I drew my pistol and Joe caught my arm; then Sam shot; he held on to me until I pushed hiin loose; occurred on Monday, 18th of November, 18X9; Mr. Milford was deputized constable; I shot after Joe took hold of me. J. w. J. Simpson. Wm. IIagan, sworn, says: I was here at Harve Lindsay's house when the shooting took place; came with Constable Milford wil.h warrant to arrest Joe Lyon; Milford and Simpson went into the house to search for Lyon; after being in the house a short while Simpson, Lyon and Milford cotne out to the steps; Lyon stopped at steps; refused to go any farther; Milford told him to go on; Joe turned and pushed Milford back about middle of piazza; he collared Miliord and pushed Milford back into the house; In the door he caught Milford by the right arm and pushed him out of my sight; Miliord called to Simpson to shoot him; after the shooting I beard Milford tell Lyon to let him loose; when I got Into the house Lyon was lying on floor with feet to the Are place; Joe uiun 1/ IJUVti UUiU Ul oimpoun v. utu x bw 11IW 'the house. W. A. Hagan. Louisa Lindsay, sworn, says: I live at. T. L. Haddon's, in Abbeville county; I was here when the shooting took place; when Mr. Simpson, Milford and Hagau came they found Joe in Lindsay's house; ihey read the warrant; Milford read the warrant: come on out of the room into the piazza; Hagan said, Joe I coine for you, and Joe sorter laughed and stopped; Joe started to ro back into the house after some things at that time; Mr. Milford shoved him at that time; they were pushing inside of the door at that time; they said pour It to him, and the shooting commenced; shot twice; soon Simpson shoot; Joo took hold of Simpson before he shot; Milford said pour It to him, boys. her Louisa X Lindsay. mark Harve Lindsay, sworn, soys : I live atT. L. Haddon's, Abbeville county; I was here when they come for Joe; I come up when they brought him to the door; ,loe satd to Milford to let him go back to get some things; Milford told Joe no, to goon: Joe turned round and started back and Milford pushed him and told him to go on; Joe then pushed Milford back out of the door; Milford called to Simpson to shoot Joe, that he was resisting against him. his Harvk X Lindsay. roarK ? ? Examine Wm. E. Bell's shoes. A larije lino of Emerson shoes Just received by P. Rosenberg & Co. The best assortment of men's and boy's flannel ovcrshtrts at P. Rosenberg & Co. Buy your carpels and smyrna rugs from P. Rosenberg & Co. Jersey Jackets In black and colors from 75 cenls to $5. W. E. Bell. 1,000 bushels seed oats just received by Wr. Joel Smith & Son. Attention farmers! Now is the time to sow oats, and Smith it Son cau furnish you with good pure fresh seed. Call on Smith &Son and get your seed oats. One thousand bushels Just In. Sow oats, sow oats. Buy your seed fiom Smith & Son. "Purple straw" seed wheat for sale by Smith & Son. We have two excellent varieties of seed wheat?"purple straw" and "red may." Planters would do well to call on us*and get good seed for sowing. W. Joel Smith & Son. New cron New Orleans molasses fresh and good jtisi received by Smith & Son. Rod may seed wheat for sale by W. Joel Smith it Son. Go to Smith Jc Son for choice New Orlean syrups. Ladies black silk gloves for 25 cents worth 75 cents. Smith <Sc Son. A big lot of patterns all kinds at 5 cents each. Smith <fc Son. Just the thing for children, Jersey knee caps at Smith & Son. Highlands healing powder will cure any sore, horse flesh may be heir to. or money refunded. For sale only at Speed's Drug Store. It. M. Iladdon & Co., have reduccd prices on all their cloaks and jackets. Besureand see their stock before buying. They have a full assortment and guarantee to please you in price, quality and fit. A few of those seal plush wraps still left at 11UUUWI1 a. 1 liVOt fjUUUiJ (li V 4 *.. ? Wivoo; MMW arc sold at very low prices. No need to no irora home, when you can buy as good goods at less prices right at your door. Haddon & Co., can give you short or lon? wraps in light and heavy weight, and at prices far below their value. Don't forget to buy your clothing from White Brothers. Their stock of Fall 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 Priestley's celebrated black and grey silk warp and all-wool fabrics. These are the most thoroughly reliable goods in the market. They are made ol the finest silk and wool and are the same in (inalltp, weight width and shade. It. M. Haddon ifc Co. Smith & Son have a good lot of red rust proof oats for sowing. Call on thorn for yout seed. If you want a real stylish hat at a bargain call on P. Itosenterg & Co. All shapes and styles of huts at lowest prices lor ineu and boys. P. Uosenberg <Ji Co. Stclson hats in all styles at S-l and $5. They are the best made. ,P. Uosenberg & Co. Go to Smith & 8011 for Texas red rust proo: seed oats. Startling bargains In summer goods at W, E. Hell's. Special barjjanis In ladies slioesjut Wm. E, Hell. Our men's dress shoes at 32 and our Indie button shoes at SI and 51.75 surpasses au ever shown in this market. P. Uosenberg Co. First buy a valise, and then fill it with fine clothing, the very best uiilauiidried or latin dried shirts, drawers, socks, collars, handker chiefs, cravats, undershirts, and wliatevei else you may chose to buy. Look at those beautiful carpets and rugs al ttie store of White Hrothers. Carpeting was never cheaper than it is this season. As a special bargain, a good quality of Hrussels carpeting Is offered al *>0 cents pet yard. White Hrothers. The handsome line of French flannels foi blouses and Jackets ever brought to Abbeville ' to be had at lladdon's. H iskets of every description at W. E. Hell suwipu for hovs and irirls in all tirades, anil ' very cheap. 1'. Rosenberg <t Co. I We liuvo splendid stock of boots ami shoes. Call on us when in need of the same , Smith & Son. We are sole agents for the celebrated "I'inl gcr" home-made shoes. Smith & Son. ' (io to Smith it Son's for the old reliable "Hanover" boot. I A nice 11 n<! of ladies jersey Jaekets to bt found at smith & Son. Co to Smith it Son's for cheap patterns,,' ; cents each. We are making strenuous efforts to establish closer and larger business relations wit I the farmers of our county, and we have yet tt ;lind the fanner, who having once kept 11 Hank account,and fully realizing its advnn !j tages, that, would return to the old system o I doing business. The National Hun!: of Abbe * vlllc. . I The latest American and Parisian designs ii . bats and bonnets, also a beaut i In I line of ha< trimmings In leathers, birds, (lowers, ribbons I ?tc. This Is our openingjday, give us a call 1 j K. M. i(addon it Co. : I Chenille art applique for fancy work at 11 ad i don's. [! Rope silk, wash silk, (illingsilk,embroidery , silk, arrescne. \-c? at lladdon's. .1 1 case of millinery to arrive this week. W , 110. Bell. " j 2 cases ladles winter wraps to arrive LitI I week. \V. K. 1'ell. H.W.I Have every thing sui CLAUS. VASKS In all the Latest Designs ar rations. BOOKS They have nearly all the Poe1 ferent styles of Bindings, Cloth, Russian Leather and Alligator. CHATTER BOXES and othe NILE and TOY BOOKS in the profusion. FIREWORKS of all kinds, as CHRISTMAS CARDS. Yoi have them all the way up to $i LAMPS. They have the I HANGING LAMPS. WRITING DESKS. A doz< ALBUMS. A very large st GRAPH ALBUMS. SCRAP in Glass and China Goods. C II. W COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE DIV CONDENSED SCHEDULE. In Effect Nov. 10th, 1839. (Trains run by 75th Meridian time.) NOBTIIBODND. No. ! No. J No. I | a I mi. I ftl. I !? ~ Tvi A.M. Lv Chorleston .. 7 00 I P.M. Lv Colombia | 0 45 10 45|? Lv Alston C 42 11 40 Lv Union ..J 1 Mi Lv Spartanburg 2 45 LvTryon j 4 461 LvSaluda ! 5 5.'i| L^KMat Itock .. 5 64i LvHenderminvllle 6 10 LvAshevllle, 7 00| Arllot Springs 8 40 LvPo'narla 7 00 12 00i P.M.I Lv Prosperity 7 23 12 25| Lv Newberry 7 40 12 42, Lv Goldville I 8 45 ? Lv Clinton ? 08 | ArLwirens J S) 45 Lv Ninety-Six I | 2 15 Lv Green wood 2 871 A.r Abbeville J 4 00i A.M.I Lv Bolton j 10 20 j 4 00l Lv Willlamston 10 46 4 2G| Lv Pelzer 10 53 4 82i i Lv Piedmont I 11 091 4 43 L Ar Greenville 11 501 5 35! .... Lv Anderson 4 401 Lv Seneca 6 30i i Ar Walhalla I I 7 00 L Ar Atlanta 10 40| | SOUTIi BOUND. i No' No. ! No. I P.M. j I I I Ar Charleston 9 :!0 Ar Augusta. I fl 001 1 Ar Columbia I 4 -101 Lv Alston 3 45i Ar Union 1 58! .. Ar Spartanburg |12 351 I Lv Tryon 11 2-1 1 Lv Saluda 10 37 Lv Flat Uock 10 10 Lv Hendersonvillo | 9 54| I Ar Ashfcvllle 9 05 | Ar Hot Springs 7 30 Lv Poinaria 3 22 Lv Prosperity 3 02 P.M. Lv Newberry 2 40 8 30 Lv Goldville 1 7 28 Lv Clinton I 7 05 Lv Laurens | j - 30 Lv Ninety-Six I 1 2o! - Lv Greenwood |12 33| Lv Abbeville 10 5o! j Lv Belton Ill 04l-.??{ Lv Williamston 110 41 j 8 4(5! I j Lv Pclzcr 10 33 4 10 Lv Piedmnnt 110 16, 2 531 L Lv Greenville | 9 30| 2 10| | | Ar Anderson i 9 37i | j |~ Ar Senses .... 8 80 Ar Walhnlla | 8 07| I I | Nos. 3, 4 and 50 and 51 daily except Sunday. Main Line trains Nos. 54 and 55 dally between Coumbin and Alston. Dally except Sunday between Alston and Greenville. D. OAK DWELL, Dtv. Pass. Apt., Columbia, S. C. JA8. L. TAYLOR. Gen. Pass. Agt. SOL. HAAS, Traffic Managor. Governer Larabee, speaking of the ' good effects of prohibition in Iowa, has this to say: "If our convict population continues to decrease three years more as it has during the last three , years, we shall have one penitentiary for sale or to let. Some years ago we i commenced to build a new penitentiary, supposing that our criminal popul lation was likely to increase. In this we have been disappointed. While criminals have been increasing in all r civilized countries and especially In the United States, Iowa has nfade no con - * i -i. ? xi ! tnuution tome increase, uut ou me contrary she has a large decrease. The State of Iowa was never more prosperous and its people more happy and better satisfied than to-day. It is a sub> ject of general remark. The property ! of the State has increased probably $100,000,000 during the past five years, , and the population no less than 200,000 during the same period. The senti nient in favor of prohibition is steadily on the increase. And notwith standing the liquor interests are mak1 ing an unusual effort, even in this! State, to throw it into disrepute, I am 1 satisfied that were the question sub-: mittcd again to our people the present policy of our State would be sustained i? .. ?r nno ?> . uy it IIIUJUIIIJ Ui uu,vvv ivvvo. ! 'Teat" candles are not made of peat, : but of the paraffin that isdistilled from . peat In Brazil, where it is more plentiful even than in Ireland. According! to the Comercio des Amazonas, John > CSrnnt & Co. are now having maehin] ery installed at. their works capable of 1 pioducing SO tons' of peat paratlin a month. They are also extracting from [ the turf a valuable lubricating oil. . They employ UOO workmen, and have "bio boilers, with purifiers, stills, and refrigerators in their plant. Dude?"You've been looking ' straight at me for the last five min utes. What is it?" ! Farmer?"That's just what I was wondering." jawsoi stable for Holiday P: They have an immense ? q C3rU id Deco- fri From I | German ai ,, Assortmen * 20c- *? $ ts, in dif- i^jj B Morocco, ? All th r JUVE- {> Wood, Ri greatest COt is so larg " them all. cheap, if not cheaper, than you ( j will be astonished to see the i.25 each. best line of Fine Lamps in the 3n different styles and prices, ock of all the latest styles in be BOOKS, FINE STATIONERY, < 20ME AND SEE US. . LAWSO (One Hundred and Four Years. The South Carolina Conference of the M. E. Church, South, heldits 104th Session in Camden, S. C., Nov. 20-25; 1889. Bishop J. C. Keener presided through the session. The religious service at the opening session was conducted by the Bishop. The roll was called by the Secretary of the last session and 131 clerical and 20 lay members answered. H. F. Chrietzberg was re-elected Secretary, and E. 0. Watson, L. F. Beaty and T, C. Llgon assistants. > 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. were agreed on as the hours for meeting and adjourning. Committees on Public Worship, Bible Cause, District Conference Journals, Minutes, Books and Periodicals and Temperance were appointed. The name of S. J. McLeod was called. There being charges against him his case was referred to a Committee of Trial. The Credentials of H. H. Mufray, voluntarily surrendered, were presented to the Conference. W. C. Patterson, Whitefoord Smith, D. W. Seale, I. J. Newberry, L. M. Womup .T. M\ Carlisle. Manning Brown, R. L. Duffle, S. H. Browne, B. Q. Jones, Wm, Hutto, Simpson Jones, Sauiuel Leard, Wm. Carson, W. W. Mood, M. A. Connolly, J. J. Neville, T. W. Munnerlyn, were called, characters passed, and referred to Committee on Conference Relations, for Superannuation. So too afterwards were L. Wood, R. P. Franks and T. E. Wannamaker. The names of A. Nettles, L. M. Little, A. P. Avant, Wm. Martin, J. H. Zimmerman and J. E. Watson were called, and reported as having died during the year, were referred to Committee on Memoirs. L. A. Johnson, J. F. Smith, J. A. Wood, E. L. Archer, J. M. Fridy and S. B. Jones, were called, passed anti referred to Committee on Conference Relations for Supernumeration, B. S. Terrell, J. C. Abney, L. M. Allison, R. A. Child, A. B. Walten and J. W. Shell were elected to Deacon's Ordei-s as Local preachers. W. R. Buchanan was elected to Elder's Orders as a Local preacher. The following were received by transfer : P. B. Jackson, from the Pacific Conference, E. T. Hodges from the Los Angeles Conference and J. L. Ray from the Tennessee Conference. J. F. Anderson, A. McS. Attaway, A. Frank Berry, L. S. Bellenger, D. A. uamoun, w. J. rieroeri, 1. u. j.ji?011, M. H. Major, J. M. Stcadraan, John Owen, T. 0. O'Dell and E. 0. Watson were elected to Elder's orders. E. B. Loyless of this el iss having been previously ordained Elder, was approved in character and passed. Communications from David Morton (Church Extension) and from President of Woft'ord College were appropriately referred. Adjourned. Communion at 7:30 p.m. by the members of Conference and others. SECOND DAY?NOV. 21. Religious exercises l>y S. B. Jones. S. J. McLeod was reported by the Committee of Trial as deposed from the ministry and expelled from the Church. A communication from Whilefoord Smith was referred to a committee? II. M. Mood, A. J. Stokes and It. N. Wells. W. VV. Wadsworth of the North Georgia Conference was introduced, as was NV. W. Mills of the Presbyterian church yesterday. "Jiishop Holsey of the Colored M. IS. Church in America was introduced to the Conference, and addressed the body in the interests of the Paine Institute, I Augusta. ( a. A collection of S-fi- was ; taken to assist in erecting new build r,,.. H,? " ?.,i..i. | JII^O MM IUL I I It'll III IL >1111111. Prof. Tillett of Vanderhilt, and J. I), Parhoe, Agent Southern Methodist Publishing House were introduced. T. M. Dent and I'. M. Plyler were clouted to Deacon's orders. W. II. Hodges, local Deacon, was elected to , Elder's orders. N. 0. Pal longer, P. (). Perry, T. M. Dent, W. S. P. Ford, 1*. 1*\ Kilgo, A. | MacFarlan, H. C. Mouzon, (i. P. Shaffer, P. F. Staukhousc, 10. P. Taylor, E. A. Wilkes, W. A. Wright, and M. W. i & Co. RESENTS and SANTA e stock of Lest Cups. the Cheapest to the Finest in nH French China. An Elegant It" of MUSTACHE CUPS from 2.00 Each. roYS. e Latest Novelties in Tin, China, ibber and Iron TOYS; their stock ;e it will take a half day to see( ;an buy them elsewhere. card they sell for 5c. They up country, both- PARLOR and >th PHOTOGRAPH and AUTOmd all the latest NOVELTIES tvt ^ nn jL^ v^vy. Hook were continued on trial. J. P. Attaway, S. T. Blackman, W. E. Barre, W. B. Duncan, A. B. Earle, J. L. Harley, R. L. Holroyd, J. W. Kilgo, J. E. Mahaffey, W. L. Wait, R. A. Yongue were elected to Deacon's orders, and received into full connection. THIRD DAY?NOV. 22. Worship led by 8. A. Weber. Sidi H. Browne having been detained by family afflictions, appeared in his place as did several others clerical and lay. Rev. T. H. Law, American Bible Society was introduced. Resolutions relating to Boards and Committees, [which will appear in the bound Minutes1 were adopted. Following the report on the Southern Christian Advocate W. D. Kirkland was re-elected editor. Report of Sunday School Board read and adopted. Besides those reported in letter in last issue J. W. Shell was admitted or trial. Rev. Mr. Bomar (Baptist) was intro D. R. Brown was re-admitted. W. F. Tillett (Vanderbilt) addressee the Conference on Ministerial educa tion. Legal Conference held its sea sion. FOURTH DAY?NOV. 23. Devotions conducted by J. Marior Boyd. The Report of Columbia Female Col lege was referred to the Committee or Education without reading. The names of A. H. Lester and L C. Lojal were referred to the Commit too nn f'rtriforunr>o Rolntinna The Publishing Committee of the Southern Christian Advocate, on mo Itiou of H. F. Chrietzberg, were author : ized to provide for the further publica I tiou of that paper after the expiratioi: j of the present contract. Melvin B. Kelly was admitted or Trial. The names of the traveling elders o seven Districts were called and charac ter passed. Rev. T. H. Law, Bible Agent, ad dressed the Conference. The report of the Committee or Conference relations, read by S. A Weber, was adopted. Dr. D. Morton, of Church Extensioi fame, was introduced. Conference adjourned to meet at 3:31 p.m. a ft f.itvno v?3:30. Devotions led by J. C. Stoll. Joiut Hoard of Finance reported an< distributed allowances to claimants. The election for delegates to the Gen eral Conference, completed at the nigh session, resulted as follows : Clerical: A. Coke Smith, W. D Kirkland, S. C. Jones, J. O. Willson I It. J>. Smart, Samuel Lander. Re serves: J. M. Boyd, W. C. Power. Lay : J. H. Carlisle, W. M. Connor J. W. Quillian, A. C. Debbie, L. D [Childs, \V. Ti. Gray. Reserves: A. B Stuckey, I. Y. Westervelt. The report of the Board of Educa tion, read hy 8. B. Jones, was adopted The report of the Board of Churcl ; Extension, read hy A. J. Stafford, sva adopted. Dr. Morton addressed the G'onferenc in the interests of the Church Exten sion Board. J. A. Clifton, W. C. Powerand A. J Cauthen were appointed to conside I and report on the proposal for the Con ( fere nee to assume the control of th j Williamston Female College. Ad Mourned to meet at 7:30 p.m. xksiit slessiox. Devotions conducted by T. CJ. Her I bert. Anderson was chosen as the place fo holding next session. In accordance with the reconmien .1.11 w.ii r,f dit> ('uniniit tec on Con fere lie Relations, K. C. Oliver was placed oi 1 the Supernumerary list. j The names of the elders of thethre remaining districts were called an< character passed. The report on Temperance, read l>; J. \V. Daniel, was adopted. Adjourr ed. FIFTH I)A V, SAKBATII?NOV. 24. Love Fenst conducted by C. I] Pritchard. Alter a sermon, 11 a.m., by the Hisl r . ' - . ; J . ' #[ op in the Methodist Church, he ordained to the office of Deacon the fol- ^ lowing: S. T. Blackman, R. L. Hoiroyd, W. L. Waite, J. P. Attaway, J. * 1L. -Harley, J. W. Kilgo, R. A. Yongue, B. S. Ferrill, R. M. Allison, A. B. Walten, T. M. Dent, J. C. Abney,' R. A. Child, J. W. Shell, P. M. Plyler. SABBATH AFTERNOON. Following a sermon by Dr. Bfcrbee, Bishop Keener ordained to the office of Elder the following : A. M. Attaway, L. 8. Bellinger, W. J. Herbert, M. H. Major, J. M. Steadman, E. O. Watson, A. F. Berry, D. A. Calhoun.T.C. Llgon, John Owen, T. C. Odell, W. R. . H Buchanan, W. H. Hodges. SABBATH NIGHT. Memorial service: L. M. Little, Wm. Martin, J. H. Zimmerman, A. P. Avant, J. E. Watson, Abram Nettles, and Bishop McTyeire had died daring. the year. Memoirs of each was read bv as manv of the brethren. This. the report of Committee on Memoirs, was adopted. SIXTH DAY?NOV. 25. Introductory devotions led by J. A. Porter. Report of Statistical Secretary was J received as information. Report on observing the Sabbath and | resolutions that every secular paper in the State be requested to publish same were adopted. Report on District Conference Journals, read by J. L. Stokes, was adoptReport on Books and Periodicals read by A. A. Gilbert, was adopted. Report of Committee on Bible Cause read by W. T. Capers, was adopted. The report of Committee on Wil- ^ liamston Female College elicited a protracted and excited discussion. The ' f final result was a refusal of the aforesaid proposal. TT /~1 1)^11 ~ - 1__ xi. \y. x>eiuea, >u 111s own cnoice, ass- . ed for a location which was granted. A resolution of thanks to the citizens of Camden and vicinity for kind and :i unbounded hospitality, to the railroads .Vg for favors shown, and to the pastors of ^ other churches in Camden for courte- >*3| i sies extended, read by J. 0. Wlllson, was adopted. After appropriate remarks by the i Bishop he read the appointments, as given in Neighbor of last week. And , then followed a few words in the audience spoken mostly by the preachers. Value of Children. I It is strange that so many men and [Jj women are destitute of a due apprecla- ' $ ! tion of childhood. It has been but a , short time since they were children and yet they seem to have lost all sym. pathy with the life of childhood, and Oi outside of their own households they M scarcely notice or care for a child. The I most exalted pleasures may be found ^ . in associating with children, and the . most valuable improvement may be derived from a frequent study of their J characters and experiences. If the loveliness of heaven is reflected any- j 1 where on earth, it is in the life of the child into whose mind no impure ] ' thought has yet entered. The affecta1 tion which fills one with disgust when he witnesses the movements of men . \ ' and women in society is unknown to the child; the arte by which grown people attempt to deceive their neigh bors ana win admirers never enier ine mind of the innocent child. Of the vices which blacken and blast so many older souls they are totally ignorant, and their unperverted minds are open to receive every lesson of goodness and every impression of love. To escape ; f from tbe hollow pretense of social life, ttn the suspicious gaze of the busy world, H the crooked ways of business and the ~ dark schemes of political strife to the 1 ^ artless, honest, sincere, and pure com- Hp panionship of children is like passing Hj 1 from the chilly blasts of December in- I * to tbe genial atmosphere of June. would be well both for the children . j 'and adults if they mingled more to- Kj nrofhpr fhjin t.hfi customs of advanced civilization sanction. The Toach of Sin. 1 When an earthly touch ouce mars a heavenly gift, it can never be restored - to its primitive beauty. Ruffl^ the '-/fa t snow just fallen, and who shall lay it again ? Displace the dew as it has fall- 1 ' i . en on the blushing fruit, and no skill '?} , can replace it. Press the rose-leaf and - wound it, and none can give back the perfection of its tints. So it is with -$?'3 , human character. When youth has . lost its innocence, when sin has once ; . blasted the soul, when the first fresh : ness of a God-given life is gone, no at, ! - ter repentance, reformation, or devo. tion to God will ever make it the same. y/" i Memory is polluted, the imagination r,]j s assailed by impurities, habits of virtue ' '< are weakened, and the force of vice e strengthened. The vileness may be - healed, but the scar remains. God may forgive the sin, and man may for. get it, but it is never beyond the vision r of him who committed it, and how ever distant it may be, it hovers over e him like a gloomy cloud. Let us keep I- our feet from evil; blessed is he who < - 1 X 1. Iirni.. l 1 escapes its 10111 toucu. xue kuuwiedge of good and evil" now, as in the beginning, liath death in it. ? r The tifty-fi rst Congress met iu Washington December 2. Reed, Republl- > i- can, of Maine was elected speaker e | Rev. W. H. Milburn, "the blind man 11 ] eloquent," was re-elected Chaplain. j The members from the new . states e were objects of interest to spectators. J t t a The burniug of that eight story ^ death fire trap building in Minneapolis was horrible indeed. Editors, re? 1 porters, telegraph operators and compositors involved in Hit catastrophe. ' By the lire and leaping several lives i- wore lost. r ? . '*