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The Press and Banner AlIUEVILLK. S.C. .^-Published every Wednesday at $2 I a year in advance. * Wednesday, June 11, 1890. The New Depot. It ha? now been definitely settled that the depot of the new railroad will be huilt within i about thirl v or forty yards of the road leading to the Blue'Hill. This change upsets all former calculating about its location, and incidentally makes a change in the map of the town. Instead of opening new streets, and making many desirable building lots more accessible, the present location will direct the attention and energy of the town council to the improving of old streets. I Despite this fact, however, we trust that Mr. Thomson will still open up his building lots, and cease 110 cflort to open and widen church street. If that street is made wide, ntid streets are properly run through the Xlelds belonging to Mr. Thomson, a fine locality for settlement will be had. We need more good building iots of easy access of the public square. .Skillfully Managed ('??>. Messrs. DeBruhl ?& Bradley, assisted by Col. Onry, brought a safe delivery to their client, George C. Douglass, last week, in bis triumphant acquittal ot the charge whereof he stood charged. Fidelity to the cause of a eli* eut who Ik being tiled under Indictment, commends ihe lawyer to the heartfelt thanks, not only of the client, but of the b'enerni public? no matter whether the public believe the prisoner to be guilty or innocent. Fidelity to the interest of a el lent None# the com mendnble virtue*, and the lawyer who clears his ' client is to be congratulated. ?_ . ? ? One TillmnnllK H'lioxe Ileml In Itlclit. Mil. Jkssk Asiii.kv, of ilonca Path, was In town last week. In polities he is straight out for Tillman, but. he says ho likes for every man to speak out his mind honestly, even if others dill'er from him. lie would prefer for a man to say that he was openly anil squarely againstTiliman than to dodge the question or deny his true sentiments. He will be lor Tillman and we will be the other way, and each will respect the opinion of the other, without entertaining any bitterness of leeliug. Sliull we Open Xew Street ? A meeting of the citizens of the town is ^^Koiio.i in ilie Court Mouse on next Friday evening at six o'clock, to discuss tiie opening of new streets. As the proposition is an itnftortant one, involving the outlay of money, t may be well to hear a general expressiou of opinion. "Keep oil the (irass." We calleJ upon Councilman Gary yesterday to know if the public meeting next Tuesday would tuke place on the park in the public square. He was emphatic in the declaration that the meeting would not be held there. He thought the'meeting would take place on Secession iiill, as in the days of yore. End of Another Knilroa?l Xvgro. Some negroes iu Hallyburton's camp below Greenwood got Into a dispute when Impolite language brought on a shooting. Dallas WIN Hams was shot and killed. t;oi. u. .ut\w. ->mler hold tlie Inquest last Friday. 1>. A. Richardson, foreman of I lie jury. Clmrnctcr mid Reputation. A man's reputation is one thing, his character is another. Some people have good reputations, but bad charncters; some have good characters,but bad reputations. A man's reputation is what people say ol him; a man's character is what he really is and what God knows him to be. False Report. Ijist Sunday mornln; a report gained currency in Abbeville that two men had been killed on Saturday evening at Bradley, but the rumor was corrected later in the day. There seems to have beeD 110 foundation in fact for the report. Mr. Wm. L. Bass, of the Shuron neighborhood, Is one of our most worth)* young farmers. He commences early in life to subscribe for newspapers, and if he will now marry a good young lady, ho will be educated and happy when he is old. It lias been said that 110 man can read the newspapers regularly 'without becoming educated, and we know that single life is the life toquit.and the soon er the better. Mr. Edward Westfleld, Jr., has been guard rjn the penitentiary for more than a year, and *eems to be getting on well there. Having the confidence ol the officers of that Institution the responsible duty of carrying Bob Partlow and other prisoners to Columbia yesterday was given to him. In whatever station Abbeville's yonng men work, they come up to the full measure of usefulness, yDon't get excited, and tliinlc therountry Is goiug to the bad, If you don't -ton a plow, nnd come to the big meeting next Tuesday. Yon mnke a good crop, and let the nolliieiMiis attend to the polities. As a matter of ti.et. neighbor, what ditt'crence does it make to you nnd me, which candidate wins. The sowing of a barley patch is ol infinitely more importance to the country. Tiik farmers are extremely busy now. The seasons have been such as to tlirow them back with their work. The Court has detained some for several days, and we will be much surprised, if there Is a greatoutpourlng of the people on the 17th." Miss Ekfik Watson. a charming young lady from Lebanon, was one of the pretty youngladies whoattended the recent military i'litortalninent iii the Court House. While in town siie was the guestof her fricu'i Miss May Barnwell. Wk now send IS? copies of the Press and Banner to Greenwood. We have always felt proud of our list at Greenwood, and it is a special satisfaction to know that Greenwood has stood so well to us during the recent storm. Mb.W. It. Ckowtiiki:, ol Antrevllle, son of our good old friend by the same name in thai neighborhood, was among ttie callers at tlie . yVc?* and Banner ollice last week. May he, like his father, live long and prosper. Thk members of Means Chapel Democratic Club believing that Col. J. Townes Robertson would suitably represent them In the Legislature. respectfully placc him in nomination for the oilice of Representative. Subscribe now and get the campaign news as it is published in the Press and Banner. The "railroad jokes" are an attractive feature of the paper during the progress of the work of constructing it. Thk picnic of which we gave notice last week to take place at Mr. J. J. Bass's home, lias been postponed until sjuic time in July. when the tunc is settled upon notice will De . given. >Mit. William MvMritTUY, of Ilonca Path, was In town attending Court last week. litits now in ills Willi year, hale ami hearty?a wonderfully preserved man. The man who know how lo run a paper lo everybody's satisfaction was, unfortunately, one ol those unlucky individuals who missed get tin}; aboard the ark. Mil. K. S. Si-auk.man has been In Abbeville during the past week. He is a luvorlle with our people, and they are always glad to have him among them. - Work on the ginnery has commenced. Colonel Varb Madden is digging the well, and the foundations for a new and large engine is being arranged. Mit. ani? >1ks. Anderson are visiting (.'apt. Williams. Mr. Anderson Is a progressive and prosperous farmer of Anderson County. Coi? Mowkk, of the Newberry Bar, and Mr. Cianahl, of the Augusta liar, are in attendance upon the Court. Mastkh Lkwis Pkkkix has succeeded to the place in the National IJatik, which Mr. K. P. 1'arki-r held. Ik you want a good dinner next Tuesday, give notice of the fact at the New Hotel?and you will get it. Don't forget that Mr. M. O. McCrackcn will serve a barbecued dinner nest Tuesday. Tiib young people gave a lawn tennis picnic ut Branch Court last Wcdnostluv. Mus. John Gass and her children, ure visiting her mother, Mrs. K. C. l'errin. Mr. IIanckkl will conduct religious services ut Wellington next Sunday. Thk seven prisoners from Abbeville were taken to Columbia yesterday. PitKTTY Miss Mary Ervin, of Ervin's Mill, Is visiting Miss Mamie Hill. Mas. ('. V. Hammonti is at Spartanburg Commencement. Contractor (Jijiijons has received several new wheel carts. Mu. I.. C. Haskkll was in attendance on the Court. Mrs. Uekce was quite sick last Monday night. Mrs. S. M. W. Smith Is In Baltimore. Our people never had better gardens. lJj.ai KitKKKiKS are getting ripe. Tennis shirts, belts.sashesnndciavats. l'ret[ ty, nobby goods at Smith A Sons. L - Go to Smith & Sons for flannel over shirt1-. l Just the thing for summer wear. L Neat comfortable and popular, colored tlanW nel shirts. We have a good assortment in fc solid colors atid stripes. \V. Joel Smith & I Sons. | Ginghams and chamhrags just received at F W. 10. Hell's in fresh-summer styles. Fresh lot of dress goods just received in all the new shades at W'. E. Hell's. i K. ; I '> -.a . aft*. GAILY GREENWOOD. ? Doscriplioii of the null of the Season j iiud Some or (lie most Fashionable Costumes?Colored En n mora tors? Coiiipms --- Burglars Personal Xotes. Git ken woo i), June Dih, 1S!H>. | ) Nothing of special interest this week, j Seasons continue favorable anil crop prospects are tine. Rev. Mr. Matthews lias returned from Wiliiumston much impnrved. Solicitor Ansell was in town Saturday. It is unnecessary to relate tlie circumstances of the shooting of Philips by Duckworth last week, as it will doubtless be given by the Editor. There in another party looking alter tlie establishment of a newspaper here. I'.urglars entered the sleeping apartment or .Mr. Joel S. Bailey's family, last Thursday night while he and his family slept, and took therefrom all the clothing he and Ins wife and children had worn the day before, nothing else was molested. The boilers for the compress arrived last week. Messrs. Dunbar .t Mays have ordered a Sword machine and will commence the manufacture of brick. A thirteen year old son of Mr. J. P. Burnett fell and broke his thigh on Saturday evening. Dr. Maxwell set the limb and lie is doing very well. It is estimated, from the number and size of the packages, that an average of thirty nauoiiNoi wiiisrp)' per uaj- is receiveu nere t>y express. The largest locomotive ever seen here Is now drawing n construction train on tlJls end or 1 he G. C. A X. Mr. and Mrs. B. Reynolds will leave for the Springs this week In Virginia. Some very urgent, appeals from prominent members of the Alliance, ore coming to the Hon. A. (\ Waller, to declare himself a cindidate for the Senate. We earnestly hope lie will consent to run. He has proven himself the friend of the farmers when there was no hope tor reward. At the same time lie is not an enemy to any other class or profession, lie dodges no issues but meets them lalrly and squarely. He is a man for whom every Democrat in the County can vote for with perfect safety We notice a great deal of complaint is being made against the colored enumerators, in some sections, we will say to the credit of Lewis Waller, the enumerator for Green wood, that no better Republican could have been appointed, lie Is competent, courteous and poiite, with none of the arrogance complained of in others. Over 250 car loads of lumber liave already been received here since the 1st of January. J00 more will be necessary to complete the worn aircauy unucr contract. Tlie ball or the season was given at Hi ley's hotel last Friday evening. Under the supervision of Mr. Parker Jordan, It was quite a success, mid was the occasion lor much enjoyment for our resident young folks, and we trust pleasant to the visitor. Mrs. T. F. Riley. Mrs. F. F. Dunbar, Mrs. .1. U. (llbbes, Mrs. W. It. Bailey, and Miss Meta IJthgoe, acted as Chape rones. Messrs. D. A. 1*. Jordan. It. S. Spark man and D. C. Dul're, acted as Moor committee. The music by the Walhalla band was very line. There was much of the chivalrous nnd beautiful, but to write all would exhaust our descriptive powers, and make this paragraph cumbersome to your readers, wo will tliereforo only notice some of the most attract ive costumes of the participants in the dance. If any visiting lady is left out It is clearly an oversight. Miss Henderson, of Aiken, wore an exquisite costume of white silk and pearl ornaments. Miss Sophie Hlythc. of Greeuvllle, looked bewitching In a combination of satin, albatross and nett, diamond ornaments. Miss Edna Tusten, one of Abbeville's beautiful blondes, wore a charming costume of cream satin, lace and diamonds. Miss Sadie Calhoun, of Abbeville, looked simply beautiful in a lovely costume of white silk and tulle, silver trimmings. Miss Cuddle Calhoun. of Ahhnvillc. charmed many with her sweet face and way*. Sh?? looked lovely in a costume of white silk and luce. Miss Margaret Smythe. of Greenville, was most becomingly dressed lu black lace with diamond ornaments. Miss Lucia McGowan, of Abbeville, wore an elaborate dress of old rose china silk, blue satin front and lace trimmings. Miss Ida Lee llunter, crimson silk with black lace draperies, uiamonds. MIssMollie Mais, cream lace over white satin, pearls. Miss Bessie Glbbes, pink silk and silver tulle, diamonds. Miss Maggie Williams, cream silk, dotted mull, tulle and rosebuds. Miss Kate Watson, black lace, pearl ornaments. Miss Eflle Hrabham, baby blue satin, cream lace and diamonds. Mrs. Holtzhouser, cream and pink china silk, black point lace. Miss Maggie Finley, white mull, surah silk and diamonds. Miss Mozelle Taggart, cream mull crimson trimmings. Little Ethel Gibbes. blue nunKVPllIn!* nnc! cream lace. A dining was given on Saturday compli- i mentnry to the visiting young ladles, by Mrs. J. G. Gibbes. Mr. Joel S. and Dr. M. A. Bailey, left for Glenn Springs Tuesday. Col. Gibbes spent Sunday in town. Married on last Wednesday morning at the residence of Mr. Joshua Turner, by Rev. Mr. Dantzler, Mr. Z. G. Sprott, to Miss Evelyn Turner. On the same day at Mr. W. R. Buchanan's home, by Kev. Mr. Mathews, Mr. J. L>. Nunamaker and Miss C'orrie Buchanan. S. Contributed f.oeul*. Anmjvii.r.K, s. C., June 1(1, 1890. Mr. John M. Gambrell is attending Woflord commencement. Miss Kale Strickle's present session of school closed last Friday, and upon summing up the good coi-duct ot the scholars, and the high stand they took in their classes It was apparent that Miss Bessie Edwards had merited and won the first and highest honor, and Miss Ellen Gambrell the second. We compliment those bright Vf.lllliT IndiiiK fin Mm Uinrl. position they occupied in their classes. The young girls and boys ol town had a| most ewjoyablc "pound party" last Friday nltht at the residence of Mr. J. 8. Hammond. The notorious Bob Partlow's case is over, and Bob goes up lor live years. How true, "t he way of the transgressor Is hard."' The building for the better accommodation of a larger number of pupils of the High School to bo taught by the Misses Strickle is i I ready under way and will be completed in time lor the next session. We told you so. When a woman sets her head to accomplish any desired object, the men might just as well stand aside. Mr. Bruce is moving along with his census taking. Having llnisbed up Magazine Hill this morning. i.astSobbath was a very pleasant day and services were held in several of the churches. Rev. L. K. Beaty preached a most excellent sermon in the morning, subject, "Revivals." He spoke at some length showing the great necessity of all being revived and that the good work should commence in the church and among the members. He also spoke of the hindrances that stood in the way of revivals, and among those "clog wheels" or stumming blocks," lie said were many church members, especially those who went to the back doors of the crog shop, and those who played cards, and those who used profane language, all o( which are positively and emphatically forbidden by tho Dlcipllne of the Methodist church, and all of which he strongly coudenuicd, and gave (we ticlicvcjns his honest opinion in the fear of God, thai unless men and women could make up llieir minds to give up the.-e sinful pleasures and live the lives they prol'osed, they bad better take their, names oil I lie church roll, as their inlluenue would not be so detrimental to tho Interests of the church, besides the church would be better off without such members, as they were only "stumbling blocks" hinderiug the growth and prosperity of the church. It is a lamentable fact, that many young men who ought lo be at Sunday School, tire to be seen standing on the streets around the public square, or idly lounging about the hotels. Yes, it is a sad commentary upon their earlier training. Voung men listen ! do you ever think ot that promise made to a dying mother? Do you not even now feel the gentle and tender pressure of her hand leading you in bygone days to the house of God? Then wake up and be men of courage at all limes daring to uo right, and fearing to do vvronu. Next fourth Sunday is "Childrens Day" at Ml. C'armel. Mr. Kd. Syfan, of Fort Pickens, is a model farmer, lie now has a large area of upland corn, iw line as any in uie county, ana about 10 acres of genuine red rust proof oats, which lie will keep for seed. Auy ouo wishing seed oats can be supplied by culling on him early, lie makes his farm self sustaining and lives within his means. This is the secret of his OIICCCSS. M" Is now rusticating at home, exercising i with the hoc and axe. He has a line garden ] and thinks he will have a good corn patch Hi he can conquer ' Uen. Ureeu.-' Fine rain last night. Mis. Willie C. Dul'rc, of Latimer, is visiting ; relatives in town. M. j HONEST NEWSPAPERS NEEDED. * i What Mr. Tillman Says About Hoy-1 cottlng. In his Kideeway speech Mr. Tillman is re ported to have said: If there be a paper, no matter whether its. opinions are adverse, but that they will give my friends a chance to bring their views before the people. I bee you not to use the boycott. They will come right afier awhile. They tire Just now oil'on the wrong foot, but you'll see them catching slep. You need good newspapers, honest newspapers, because 1 say to you that we arc too ignorant in tins Stale; we read too little, and that is one cause of the trouble In the party to-day. tf. THE GREENVILLE DEMOCRACY. First Pipeline <?f tlio Campaign ?' 1 I>isl i li^ll isluMl Guest* li) I lie City?Candidate, Ktlilotw and Gentlemen All. Owing to the fact Mint this is a very busy season of itie year we learn that only a small turn out of ttie Democracy met the speakers at Greenville yesterday. When the cars leit. Tillman had finished a speech of two hours and a half. General Earle was then speaking. Up to the departure of the trains nothing startling had occurred. The Greenville yews of yesterday snys: The afternoon Laurens train yesterdaj' brought In in a special car ('apt. B. It. Till" man, ('apt. G. W. Shell and Cnpt. J. L. MIrbv. The afternoon Air Lino train brought in Hugh li. Farley, of Spartanburg, candidate for Adjutant and Inspector General, Major Giles J, Patterson, of Chester, a probable candidate lor gubernatorial honors, Col. I. G. Mclvissick. of Union, candidate for Cone reus from tills district, and Hon. Godfrey Fowler, of Union, also a candidate for Congress from this district. The arrivals on the Columbia A Greenville road were Attorney-General Farle, of Sumter, candidate for Governor, General Bratton. also a candidate. Comptroller Gener al Veruor. candidate tor re-election, Maj. K. B. Gary, of Abbeville, who has not yet decided whether lie will stand for Lieutenant Governor or Attorney General, Secretary of State Marshall, candidate for re-election ; Ii. II. Aull. editor of the A'cu'.v and Herald, Newberry, Hon. Geo. Johnsotne and Allen Johnstone, of Newberry, and Geo. K. l'rice. of Anderson. Hon. Y. J. Pope, ot Newberry, candltiMnmo <j?iir>riiI. nrrlvetl vesterdav morning. In the language of Captain Tillman, the "woods" were full of candidates, their friends and spectators. All these were registered at the Mansion House. Among the newspaper men present are J. Fj. Weber, of the Xnivs and Courier', I). A. G. Ouzts. Wilson Gibbcs and I'. J. liUdelte, of the World, and J. F. ratillo, of the Aumutla Chronicle. Karly atter supper Captain Tillman retired to his room. No. till, to confer with friends, a nuinherof whom called, and ttie room was confortubly lilted wltli prominent people when a A'em man knocked at the door and asked to see Major E. B. Gary. Major Gary came out and on being asked whether he would announce himself as a candidate for Attorney General or Lieutenant Governor, said he would know better in about ten minutes. Major Gary had not definitely decided at ten o'clock last night.what he wold do. ANOTHER LIFE SACRIFICED. Two Railroad Men Gel Into a cully, mid One In Slain. When the Coroner's jury was organized, testimony was taken, as follows : A. Stuart,sworn.says: Iilve in Green ville, S.C. I was on the works June otli, 1SU0, when C. 1>. riiillips came out there; when he came walking up I remarked to him that they had let. you out of jail; teasing him because he had stayed out of camp the night before, lie made a reply and laughed, and passed by me; he commenced on s. S. Duckworth for a fuss; he had his pistol In his hand; I tried to take the pistol away from him; he snatched it away from me; he then struck Duckworth in the forehead with the nlotol. brinirlnir the blood by the lick; Duck- | worth gave way as if he (lid iiot want to tight; C. U. Phillips Micu shot; I struck I'hillips arm or lie would liavc shot, him (Duckworth) In the head: they both then fired together until they had shot lour shots each; Duckworth shot his last shot as i'hillips whs foiling; Phillips was advancing upon Duckworth when Duckworth fired his last shot; after lie was shot I made some of the hands take him in the shade; as soon as I went to iiiin he said to me, I am going to die; I am killed. We finally brought him to the house; I sent for Dr. Shirley; he came before Phillips was moved to the house; I'hillips died at Hie camp this morning about 7 o'clock. TUB IJOCTOll'.S CERTIFICATE. Mr. C. D. Phillips came to his death by two pistol shot wounds through right and left lungs, from which either shot could have caused death, by shock or hemorrhage. U. W. SHIRLK\, M. D. the verdict. An inquisition indented taken at .Sullivan's camp, in Abbeville county, In the County of Abbeville, the 7th of June, 1890, before M. H. Wilson, Coroner, upon the view of the body of C. D. Phillips of Abbeville county, then and there being dead, by the oaths of W. E. Sullivan, Peter Nesbitt, O. P. Sullivan, T.J. Ligon, It. A. Dickson, wm. Roddick, Mack Rennick, Wm. Donald, C. Singleton, Henry rhomaR, Robert Urunson, John Jones, being a lawful Jury ol inquest, who being charged and sworn to Inquire for the State of South Carolina, u;hereand by what means the said C. D. Philirps came lo liis floats, upon mcir rmtbsdo say: thsit C. D. Phillips came to his death from the effects of a pistol shot at the hands ot S. S. Duckworth, while Phillips was attempting to shoot Duck worth. In witness whereof, I, M. H. Wilson. Coroner aforesaid, and the Jurors aforesaid to this ( Inquisition have interchangeably DUt our ( hands and seals, the day above mentioned. M. H. WILSON, Coroner, W. E. SULLIVAN, Foreman. And other Jui^s. FARM CHAT AND LABOR TALK. lliiKy Sc:Mon>?(iooil CropN?Lack ol IlnnriN?Scarcity of Help Account* c<I For?Pasture*?Stock KiilMing. The farmers are now exceedingly busy In their fields, and many of them sire considerably in the grass. The cotton on red lands Is looking better and more forward than ever before at this season of the year. On sandy lands the crop Is not as good as It is on the red lands. There hus been too much rain for sandy lands. There never has been as general complaint about the lack of hands to do farm work. It Is almost impossible to got the desired help, even at any price. OOiiiu juriiierci HiiiMMiiu niu aciutiiy iu tin; Colored Alliance, In the belief that that organization hss made some regulations in reference to labor. Others think the railroad has drawn oil' much of the labor. Others again attribute the scarcity to the fact that many negroes who formerly worked for wages, nowrent land and farm on their own account. All agree In saying that the price of labor is higher than over before. \Vc beliove very few of our colored people are at work on the railroad. The aggregate number of hands employed on the railroad is small compared to what we had been led to believe would be employed. At a fair estimate we believe three, or four hundred would cover the entire number in Abbeville county ?and they are, as a rule, regular railroad hands that go from place to place with the contractors. The real reason for scarcity of labor lies in the fact that more area is planted, and that a number of negroes have lately bought mules, uud arc now farming on their uwn account. There never has been a time In the history of Abbeville county when as muei: attention has been paid to slock raising, und there never was as much pasture land under fence as at present. Many others are making arrangements to put wire around their lands. stock raising has been profitable and satisfactory to those who have engaged In It here tofore, and their success has encouraged others to try their luck In the same business. Greenwood Personal*. ?? v>., uunu j, low. Next week la commencement week. Mrs. Chiles, of Bradley, was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Willie Calhoun, last week. Miss Nannie Major and Miss Matilda Green have closed ttieir schools, and are home spending vacation. Some of the ladles have cleaned oil' their squares at the cemetery. We think It would be advisable lor others to do likewise. Mrs. Cad Waller left Saturday for Spartanburg to attend Woll'ord Commencement, at which olace she has a son In College. Mrs. Thomas Walker Is visiting her sister, Mrs. McUee, at Darlington, S. C. Mr. Nunamaker, of Oraugebunr, was married to Miss Corrio Buchanan of this place,on the Ith ol June, by Iiev. Mr. Mathews. Mr. Xack McUee is at home from the Citadel, preparatory of standing the test tor the West l'olnt appointment. Mrs. Beaudrot has thirty-four young turkeys, well feathered. Miss Carrie Clary, wh 3 lias been attending Converse school at Spartanburg, is at home again. Mr. Joel S. Bailey has so far improved as to be able to take dally rides, and also attended preaching on last Sunday, lie will leave in a few days tor Glenn Springs. Mr. Ansel, of Greenville, made a pleasant talk before the l'resbyterlan Sunday School on lust .Sunday morning. Among the visitors at Liu; dance last Friday ni;jhl we noticed, Miss Sinythe of (ireenville, Miss Kdna'Pusten, Miss Cuddle Calhoun, .Miss Sadie Calhoun and Miss Lucia McGowaii, of Abbeville. Mr. C. M. Calhoun will leave to-day to attend Woltbrd Commencement. E. ALL CANDIDATES ARE INVITED. Muss .Meeting ut Abbeville on 'l'liea(lay, .lime 17(I|. Amiicvn.i.i:, S, C., J une l?, 1->D0. j Jill-tor J'rrss an<l lUtitncr ; At a meeting of the Kxecutivc Committee of tli?* AbbevllleCounty Democratic Club, the Secretary was directed .to extend invitations to all candidates toivKtate oliices in the Demo- j cratie party toiHTdress the people of this: county at a n_u?fff mei linj; to lie held at Abbe- , vllle on the l<ih June. A. W. JONKS, I Seeretury Ex. Coiu. ~S- . WEST POINT* CADETSHIP. ? One of Altltevillo'N Worthy Sons Wins' I lie Prize. On account of the re>lnimtion of Mr. n. M. Sullivan. who received the nppolntni"nl. at tin* Iiisi competitive exam hull ion, Congressman Cothran ordered a second competitive examination to he held at Abbeville on Friday, June ill It. at 10 o'clock A. M. for the appointment to West Point. Messrs. .1. Klugh and J. \V. Thomson were appointed to prepare questions and supervise the mental exiiminatlon, and Dr. F. 10. iiarrison lite physical examination. On the morning of theiith there appeared as contestants for I lie prize the following young gentlemen: F. L. Parker, of A'?beville; \V. McGhee, of Greenwood; C. C. (Jeer, of Helton; Dendy, of Wiiihalla; O. II. linncan, of Newberry; J. K. Wakelleld.Jr., of Antrevllie. and Ilarlzog. of Greenwood. 'J lie applicants were requested to draw each a slip of paper which was numbered, write their name on the back of the slip ami deposit the slips In an envelope held byMr.T. 1*. Cothran, conducting the examination for the Mcinberof Congress. None of the committee were present when this drawing was done, and they were Ignorant of the writers of the .11* /??>? iv.iuwv ilu. 'itMillpiinfM vshmliicr tlinir number and not their name to the papers. After a careful deliberation the coin 111 it tee adjudged that No. 2 had the best paper, and No. "> the second best. Upon Investigation it was found that Mr. K. L. Parker. of Abbeville was No. 2 and .Mr. W. Z. McGhec, of Greenwood, wa No 5. If any man In Abbeville county lias more reason than the rest to be proud of a family of boys, we think ttiat man is the Hon. Win. 11. Parker. Proceedings of (lie court. Since Thursday last the following cases were taken up and disposed of In the manner following: The State against George C. Douglass. murder. The Solicitor was assisted by Messrs. Graydon & Graydon and the defendant was represented by Messrs. Deliruhl it Bradley and Kmrcnc it. Gary. After able argument on the part of the State and Ilio defendant the ease was given to the Jury who in a short while returned a verdict of not guilty. The State against Itobert Partlow, house breaking, larceny. The Slate was represented by the Solicitor, assisted by Mr. K. G. Graydon. The defendant was represented by Messrs. Itenct & ('ason. The defendant ofTercd no testimony. The Jury returned a verdict ol guilty of larceny. The sentence ot the Court was that the defendant be confined in the State Penitentiary at hard labor for live years. The State against James Haddon, assault and battery of high and aggravated nature. The delendant entered a plea of guilty. The sentence ol the Court was that the delendant be contlned in the Penitentiary at hard labor for one year. The State against Henry Mainmlnger, rape. The defendant was represented by Mr. Walter I>. Miller. The Jury returned a verdict of guilty. Amotion for a new tiial was argued, but was refused by the Court. The sentence of the Court was that the defendan t be hanged on Friday the5th of September next. The State against John Heard, Kd. Davis, Taylor Moseley, riot. The defendant Kd. Davis, was represented by Messrs. DeBruhl .fc Bradly. Taylor Moseley was represented by T. P. Cothran, Ksij. John Heard entered a plea of guilty. The jury returned a verdict or guilty ns to the oilier ueieimnnis. ine sentence of the Court whs that the defendants be con lined In the Penitentiary for the fol lowing terms to wit: Kd Davis, 12 months; John Heard, 9 months; Taylor Moseloy, a months. The suite against U. A. Lyle. carrying concealed won pon. Tin: defendant being out on bond and not appcrciug a rule was Issued against him to show cause why his bond should not be forfeited. The State against C'al Ashley, assault and battery of high and aggravated nature, 2 cases. Continued. ? ? THE FARMERS OFFICERS. The Ticket Xot Yet Quite Full? NdtiiriiiiK Itoom for Other C'andi<lnteN. Greenville Xcw.i. Uen. Y. J. 1'ope forinnlly announces iilmscif as a candidate for Attorney General, "upon the ticket of the Farmers' Movement." lie says: "I endorse the platform of principles adopted by the .March convention. I endorse the candidacy of Capt. It. U. Tillmati for Governor, and shall advocate the wisdom of his election. To be more explicit, I rise or fall with the candidates of the Farmers' Movement" Tills makes the Tillman ticket, so far: For Governor, B. 11. Tillman, ot Edgefield. For Attorney General, Y. J. Pope, of Newberry. K. B. Gary, of Abbeville. For Adjutant General, Col. Hugh L. Farley, of Spartanburg. This gives three lawyers and one farmer, two Colonels, one General, a Captain and no privates. Symmetry would he promoted if Colonel (iary and General Pope could be sorter spread out over the ticket. Two men covering oue place is a little awkward. Hut tlie campaign is progressing. The fun has just begun. ^ ^ ? A LITTLE GIRL'S PERILOUS ADVENTURE. X Womnn'H Wonderful Font in Savlug: the I. if? of a Child?The Pro. found Gratitude of Thankful Parents. Ninkty-Six, S. C., June 5, ls'.w. Bel la IJavls. the eight year old daughter of Mr. S. M. Davis, fell Into the well 011 Mr. ternoon, June 1st. The child was saved from drowning by the heroism and utter self-ibrgettulncKS of .Mrs. Sallle K. Chapman, who, without a moment's hesitation, and at the peril of her life, went down Into the well, a distance of more than forty feet, by the rock wall and also by means of the rope, with which the children had been playing. The gentlemen of the house were at preaching at the time of the occurrence. The negro men on the place rendered timely aid, and but for their assistance the accident would probably have been fatal in its results. The gralitudc to Mrs. Chapman of those nearest the child, Is indeed great, and the debt cannot be repaid. Mr*. Chapman was severely bruised by her L-lIorls. and little Iterta escaped with whole limbs and not very severe bruises. Will of a>r. W. 31. Tittfifart. Statu or So urn Caiuu.ina, Aiiiikvij.i.k Cor NT v. I, W. M. Taggart. of the State and County aforesaid being of sound mind, and knowing the uncertainty of life, do hereby make this my last will and testament. After my debts are paid, I will and bequeath tlio balance of my property, both real aiid personal, to my wife Carolina Taggart, Cornelia T. Taggart, Win. (j. Taegurt anil .Mary O. Tagsrart. to be equally divided between them, and 1 do hereby appoint my wife Carolina Taggart and my brother X. M. Taggart executor and executrix. They to have full power to make such disposition of Ihe property as In their judgineut will be to the Interest of the legatees. in witness hereof I do hereby set my hand and seal this twenty-sixth day of November, eighteen hundred and eighty nine. W. M. TAGGAItT. Ll-.S.J Signed In presence of U. (?. MC.M.I.ISTKJ:, 'J'. A. CATKU, 8. 11. CAiti.im.K. TIN PLATE TO CUT A THROAT. Hob I'arllon (?oes to (lie Penitentiary. ltcports were current for a day or two last week that Hob l'art low was to betaken from our Jail, and lynched. Others said his friends would rescue him, and set him at liberty, in dellance of tlio sentence of the Court. To prevent the execution of either or both threats, guards were jrlaced at the Jail for two or three nights. But Hob was neither lynched nor rescued. While the people slept he took an old tin plate, and manipulated it in such a way, that lie made an almost successful attempt to com mil. suieiue. ins inroai was very ncariy nitally cut, when tlie uuard went lo his cell yesterday morning. There Is no doubt that lie Intended to ki!I himself. '<1 ? A Colored Collc^v nt Greenwood. Columbia Rcylslcr. John A. Wheeler, of Filch burg, a representative of the American Missionary Association, is in the city making arrangements in regard lo tlie erection at (ireenwood of the buildings for a colored college to be located there. The association referred to Is an extensive one, ainl spends a thousand dollars a day f??r missionary work among the negroes, Indians and Chinese. The present colored school at Greenwood, located about a mile from the railroad, is to be taken as the nucleus of the intended college. The present building there is lo have tin additional >tory put on and will lie remodeled intoa buildiugof the tiueen Anne style. Two other huildinus lire tu be erected near by, both ot wood, ami the whole outlay ol the association in connection with the co'lege will reach a huge sum. Mr. K. \V. Wing ol this city will furnish a large quantity of building material for the proposed building, the erection of which Mr. Wheeler will .superintend himself. Win. K. I Jell has all the new and stylish lioods in millinery. !i cases of white lawns and embrlodru-s Just lecelved at W. K. Hell's. ' < ' ' f tm ^BBeWWBMWMWMhW??MWM?d?1B?gg MR. BAKER DECLINES. | II is ItllSillCSN KiikiisoiiifiiIn Will Prevent II in Aocoplliijj il Xomimitioil. I <iWNdbs VfI.I.K,S. June 1soo. E< lit or Prr.i.x and Ilimner: In your last issue my nimte was suggested for the House of Representatives. As my business affairs demand my entire attention, it will In* impossible for me to enrer polities. Iti-turning my thanks to the "Farmers," who thus mentioned my mime for the honor, I uni MoSt respectfully yours, JAS. M. BAKKIt. ? ? Xeu'at From Jones. Junks, s. C., June 7th. isiw. Crops are pretty good, oats are pood. Wheat Is almost a failure. Cotton Is looking well, although drenched by a heavy fall of ruin Monday evening. \V. II. Hughes who lias been sick for some time is improving. Little Annie, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J udson Itasor, died at the home of her father at I'elzer factory June 1st. Her remains were interred at Turkey creek cemetery, near the old homestead of her Tather. The entire family have many JYiends and relatives who extend a hand of sympathy In their bereavement. W. C. II. Warm Milk h Chit I'or Consumption. The fact that consumption can be cured Is daily becoming more and more impressed on the mind of the layman. One of the simplest and best methods of lighting this dread malady is the warm-milk treatment, and while undergoing it uie patient ih nuviseu io go on some furm, where lie Is.sure to get It fresh, uml where, moreover, lie can pass his days In horseback rilling. When thcentlro treatment Is undergone recovery from consumption would not only be possible, but would very nicely occur, unless the lungs had been too seriously diseased. An outdoor life In pure air, ood, wholesome food and plenty of it are the surest cures for the'malady, and no one of these features Is more important than either of the others. FOP Coiih'rcsH. W. C. HKNKT, of Abbeville, is hereby announced as a candidate for Congress from the Third Congressional District, subject to the action of the Democratic party. Wo are authorized to announce W. I'. CALHOUN. listi,, as a candidate for Congress from Third Congressional District, subject to the action of the Democratic party. For the Senate. Hon. C. A. C. WALLER, of Greenwood, is announced as a candidate for the Senate, subject to the result of the Democratic primaries. For House oT Representative*. Wo arc authorized to announce Capt. J. N. KINO as a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives, subject to tbo action of the Democratic primary. For County Commissioner. The friends of J. F. C. Dt'PRE announce him lis a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner. Subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are autnorized to announce Mr. IUCHAUU C. WILSON, as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce Mr. .JOHN It. BUCHANAN ns a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. We are authorized to announce Captain J. W. LITEs as a caivlldatc for re-election to the oltlec of County Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. For School Commissioner. We are authorized to announce Mr. It. G. McLEES as a candidate for re-election to the ottlce of School Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. We arc authorized to announce Captain K. COWAN as a candidate lor .School Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. Dr. Westmoreland's Callsaya Tonic Is meeting with unprecedented sales because it does what the manufacturers claim for It. Forsale at Speed's Drugstore. No goods will be charged at the reduced price I have mgde. Will charge them at cash prices, Win.b. Bell. Bargains for June in all colored dress goods. W.E. licit I have i dozcus opera slippers left, and will sell lUcm at and less tuan cost. W. E. Bell. New goods just received for June trade in while embroldirlcs, llouncings, white lawns, check muslins, and hats. W. E. Bell. All childrens shoes at cost. This offer is made for the cash, and wont be charged at the reduced price. W. E. Bell. I have bargains to offer In all departments during the month of Juno. Special lot of parasols to be sold cheap. W. E. Bell. Fresh lotol Black dress goods just received at W. E. Bell's. If you want a real nice coat and vest at small cost for summer wear, buy one of those llannels or drap detcs at 1'. Rosenberg & Co. Buy your straw hats from P. Rosenberg it Co. Dress good and Millinery. Beyond all com May tlie largest ling Spring and Summer novelties In millinery dress goods, trimming etc., that wo liavo ottered. Many of these goods have been purchased (with the cash) lar below their real value. Consequently we shall have a grand display of bargains. It. M. Iladdon ?t Co. Silk umbrellas and parasols, in great va riety. Direct from the manufactures at II. M Iladdon Si Co. My line of wash goods was never larger In Kinghams.chambrays,seersuckers, lawns and calicoes. W. K. Bell. 11-inch black silk net for lace dresses in fish bono goods. I can save you money on a lace dress. \V. 10. lie! 1. The latest New York styles in millinery received every week at 11, M. Haddon & Co's. Something new and very stylish in side bordered saline at Smith & Sons. 1'can shaving stick makes the finest lather for shaving 011 record. Smith it Sons. Ask for our *20 leet cow chains, just (lie idea for gra/.ing without a pasture fence. Smith & Sons. White embroidery In all widths and prices at \V. K. Bell's. Miss Cora Heed Is trimming some beautiful hats and bonnets lor \V. K. Hell's customers. l'arasols in silk gloria cloth and ginghams sit reasonable prices at V. E. Bell's. Fans in all the new shades at W. E. Bell's, und cheaper than ever. Gloves in silk lisle thread and kids In all the new shades. W. E. Bell. 1 am ottering grent bargains in spring; and summer goods. My trade is larger this spring than ever before, and bargains has been the means or this increase in trade, so give me a chance to sell you a cheap bill. \V. E. Bell. Bargains in Misses and Children's shoes. Every thing in this line sold at cost. \\\ E. Bell. Remember I oiler every tiling in Misses and children's shoes at cost to make room for other ijoods. This is for the money, as we can not charge than at these prices. \V. E. Bell. Smith Sons carry avery full assortment of choice fresh canned goods, consisting of chipped and corned beef, salmon steaks, fresh mackerel, devilled crab, shrimp, potted tongue, potted ham, green peas, green corn, okra and tomatoes, tomatoes, peaches, pine apple, Ac. Dress goods in all the new shades from 10c. to $1.25 per yard. I also have a beautiful.line of wool dress robes In the latest shades. This is my second order in these goods. Come at ouce and secure a stylish dress. W. E. Bell. Corsets In all the reliable brands. Thompson's glove tlttina. Ball's, Warner's, Madam Strong's and several others. \V. E. Boll. EATE] Dffprs thft "Fr'nllnwinp* 1 Large Box Blacking, 10 (IiHuront kinds Glassware, . 2 Papers Pins, 1 Paper Pins, licst, 3 Papers Needles, 1 Box (:>) Crochet Needles, 1 Dozen Safely Pins, 1 Yard Khistlc. 1 Hut Hack, 7 Pins, 1 Bottle Shoo Dressing. 1 Hox Hair Pins, 1IKJassorted, 1 Large Itocl Handkerchief, 11 Tea Spoons, :: Tahle Spoons, 1 Toy Iron and Stand I Harmonica, l J-arge Kitchen Spoon, The Following are r> different si/.es Milk Pans, 1 Stew Pan, 1 Bice Boiler, I Buggy Whip, :i Tin Clips, I I lair Brush, l Largo Chair Seat, 1 Ui-.iss Punt Buttons, 1 Covvied Tin Bucket, N \ ( - ' ji.' ?tfli"l ' : J v ; ; _ ... ..... Something nice for pic nlc and home luncb lb?"Devilled Crab." "Canned Shrimp." We huVe Just received a fresh shipment of above dainties. Smith & Hons. An elegant line of hot weather clothing Just arrived, consisting of flannel, alpaca, drap de etc and seersucker coats and vests. P. Rosen* berg & Co. We continue to add new fresh goods to our stock. Late purchasers will find Just what they need during the month ol June. R. M. Haddon & Co. Don't fail to see the special bargains which we will Oder In colored dress goods during the month of June. Trimmings to match, ft. M. Haddon & Co. Silk parasols and umbrellas. Elegantstock. The very best goods. R. M. Haddon &. Co. Black nnd colored silk gloves and mlts Just received at R. M. Haddon ?& Co's. Just received one case of witite embroidered flouncing in the hemstitched goods from 50c. to $2.50 per yard. W. E.' Bell. Calicoes, lawns and chailles at W. E. Bell's. The latest styles In millinery received every week direel from Xcw York. R. M. Haddon & Co. Smith .fc Sons arc in the buggy business. Call on them for an open or top buggy. Road carts at Smith Sc, Sons. You ought to have one. I f you wish a double buggy phaeton nr any kind of vehicle, go to Smith & Sons for it. Smith & Sons can tlx you up with buggy, harness, lap robe and every thing needed for a ride. Drop in at Smith &. Sons and look at bis handsome new buggies and carts. Challles, chnmbrnys, white flouncing. and other dress fubrlques, suitable for summer wear. Iteceivod this week at R. M. Haddon & Co's. Our store will be closed at li o'clock p. ro. from 1st June to September. K. M. Haddou & Co. Try the Clement & Ball shoe. Sold by \V. 10. Hell. Tun slippers at \V. K. Hell's. Fine parasols at W. E. Bell's. Win. E. Bell can save you money on mlllnery and dress goods. Breakfast cocoa at K. A. Templeton's. A large assortmentof notions and dry goods at E. A. Templeton's. If you wish a nice shoe or slipper go to Wm. E. Bcll't where you can get them at the reduced price for the cash. Gentlemen should not tall to see our flannel coats and vests in all shades. P. Rosenberg & Co. Flannel coals and vests in all the latest stripes and very cool for summer wear. P. Rosenberg Co. The largest stock of straw hats can be found at P. Rosenberg & Co's. DR. R B. EPTIN6, GREENWOOD, S. C. OFFERS his services to the public for the practice of MEDICINE and SURGERY. .-- Ijeuiai miuiuion 10 uiseiises 01 cmiuren. Nielil and country calls promptly answered. Office at his new residence corner Railroad and Homestead Avenues. Office hours from 8 to 10 a. m. 3 to 4 p. m. May 28, IS90, tf Notice of Settlement and Application for Final Discharge. In Re the Estate of Andrew Yates, Deceased. ALFj persons whomsoever Interested In the Estate of ANDREW YATES, deceased, will please take notice that the undersigned having finally accounted for said estate in his hands and settled same, he will on the 28th day of June, 1890, make application to J. Fuller Lyon, Judge of Probate Court for Abbeville coun ty. South Carolina, at his office, Abbeville C. H., S. C., for a final discharge from his tru6t as Administrator of said estate. W. R. RICHEY, May 15,1890, tf Administrator. COLUMBIA ?& GREENVILLE DIV CONDENSED SCHEDULE. In Effect May 25, 18%. (Trains ran by 75th Meridian time.) NOBTIIBOUNI). ' No. No. No. No. No. 54. I 56. 50. 58. 6. ~~ aTMT! Lv Charleston 7 00 -I Lv Ausrustft S 00 | Ar Columbia. 11 00|l\M Lv Columbia 11 00l 2 15 Lv Alston 12 07 3 50 Lv Union 1 XI Ar Spartanburg 2 136 Ar Tryon 4 46 A r Saluda 5 38 Ar Flat Hock 5 54 Ar HcndcrBiinville 6 10 Ar Ashevlllo 7 00 Ar Hot Springs 8 40 Ar Poiiiaria 12 23 4 07 1 Ar Prosperity 12 42 4 28! A.M. Lv Newberry 1 00 4 55 7 40 I.v Goldville 6 03 l.v Clinton 6 29 ar Ijivui *:uo i iv I,v Ninety-Six 2 I'oiP. M 8 53i Lv Greenwood 2 4H A.M. 9 14'P.M. Lv Hodges J! 07| !) 45 9 3812 15 Ar Abbeville 3 50 10 2: I 1 05 Ar Bel tun / 4 00 10 40 10 30 Lv Bolton f 4 10 . 10 45 Lv Williamston 4 22 11 021 Lv Pvlzcr 4 81 11 081 Ly Piedmont 4 48 11 25i Ar Greenville 5 30 12 05 Ar Andorson 4 40 P.M.Ill 10 ArSeneca 6 80 IA.M Ar Walhalla 7 00 Ar Atlanta 10 40 RM. SOUTHBOUND. j No.! No. No. No. No. 55. 89. 57. 51. 8. 1__| 1 1 1 IP.M.I I I Ar Charleston 9 30 Ar .tugusta. <j 00 Columbia | 4 40! I A.M. Ar Columbia 4 40i jlO &>| Ar Alston 3 35 9 Ar Union I 1 56' L I Lv Spartanburg '12 45j | I Lv Tryon ill 24. I | Lv Saluda 10 37 Lv Flat Kock 110 10! ! I Lv Henderaonville I 9 591 | Lv A.shovlllc | 9 05i I i Lv Hot Springs 7 30 ; Ia.m. I -| I I Lv Poinaria 3 2<)| | 'J lli i IjV I'Misncruy ; - uijr. w.; o j;?: Ar Newberry I 2 37| 3 501 S 25: Lv Goldville | 7 10| Lv Clinton I 6 44i Lv Laurens ! 6 00; ? Lv Ninety-Six I I 15| 5 42,A.M.j Lv Greenwood 112 24 i 5 20 P.M.i A.M. P.M. A.M. Ar Iloilcen ! 11 551 9 30 2 40 Lv Hodges n I 4 58 ! 4 501? 1 50 Lv Abbeville 110 50| I 4 15j 8 50 P.M. Ar Bolton f j 10 30 4 05j P.M. Lv Bolton J '10 JO 3 551 1 3 40 - Ar Wtlllamston 110 181 1 1 3 17 Ar Pelzer j 10 12i I I 3 10: Ar Piedmont 9 5S; 1 2 53 Lv Greenville I 0 151 1 1 2 10< Lv Anderson 10 031 3 801 P.M.I Lv Seneca I 8 5-11 P.M.) t | Lv Walhullo 8 25 I A. M.J l_ I Nod. 5, 0, 50, 51.50. 57. 53 and 59 daily except Sunday. Main Line trains 54 and 55 dally between Colurnbia and Alston. Daily except Sunday between Alston And Greenville. Pullman parlor service between Augusta and Hot Springs, N. 0., without change on No. 53 from A a,-us ta, connecting with C. ?k G. No. 51. D. CAUDWELL, Div. Pass. Apt., Columbia, 8. C. JAS. L. TATLOU, Gen. Pass. Agent, Washington 1). C. SOL. HAAS, Trafllc Manager, Uicbmond, Va. MPLETON Articles at 5c. Each. 1 Large Kitchen Fork, '! sizes Dairy Pans, ">c. each, 1 Largo Cuke Toilet Soap, 2 Cakes Laundry Soap, 1 Nice (Jents Handkerchief, l Lamp Chimney, any size, 1 Large Tin Dipper, 1 Fine Comb, 1 30-foot Clothes Line, I Small licel Bolt, t> Nutmegs, 1 Large Milk Cup, 1 Quire Note Paper, 1 l'ackage Envelopes, 2Tin l'lates, 1 Wooden Spoon, 1 Medium Lamp liurner. the 10c. Articles. 1 Coll'ee Pot, 1 Lari;e Lamp Hurner, I '.Mb. Can Apples, 1 2-1 b. Can Corn, I 2-11), ('an Tomatoes, I Mb. Cnn Sardines, 1 I Willie Pickle, l Pottle Sauce. ' v.? 5 > : ,J5 A Great Uudertakiug. The Board of Managers, in their Report to the American Bible Society, called attention to the "Work for the Future," and emphasized the importance of supplying every child \^ho can read with a Bible of its own, especially for Sunday school use. This was cordially indorsed by the Society at its * Annual Meeting, May 8lh, 1890. It is estimated that there are over 8,0(K);000 children in the Sunday schools throughout the United States. Many of these are doubtless already supplied with Bibles, but it is safe to say that there are several millions who do not possess the sacred hook. This enterprise calls for the earnest and active co-operation of Christian parents, Sunday school superintendents, and teachers. No doubt, in response to tnis appeal, many parents who have neglected this ? duty Will supply their own children, and the Sunday schools which have the means will see that every scholar has the gift of a Bible. But this will still leave a great many who can only be supplied by the beneiicence of this great Society and its numerous auxiliaries. To enable them to accomplish a work of such magnitude .?ill require increased gifts to the Parent Society and its auxiliaries. In England, and on many parts of the continent, they have been for a long time using theYates horseshoe, one made by compressing common cowhide. It is composod of three thicknesses of theeow-sbin pressed into a steel mold, and then sunjected to a chemical preparation. It is claimed for it that it is much lighter, that it lasts longer, and that split hoofs are never known in horses using it. It is is perfectly smooth on the bottom, no calks being required, the shoe adher- s ing firmly on the most polished surface. Its elasticity prevents many sprains, the horses' steps being lighter and surer. Straw, treated with chemicals unknown, has been used for horseshoes for centuries in Japan. Perhaps some American genius will uive us a paper horseshoe?who known ?? St. Louis 'Republican. A beautiful and touching address has been sent by the Christian : Churches of Canton to the Christian Churches of England, beseeching them to devise some means to remove > the opium curse. We cull from it the following paragraph: "It is said by some that Chinese are fond of opium, and the calamities they snffer are of their wn making, and the English have nothing to do with it. The New Testament says : 'Have no fellowship with evil.' Now, when your Government plants and sells opium to minister to the evil propensities of the Chinese, you are partakers with them, 'itwl wlinf n vnn ciftv in pwmiqd fliArn of?" > A new method of ventilating railway carriages and preventing dust 'Is from entering with the air has lately appeared in France. The more quickly the train moves the more rapidly the apparatus works. The air i* made to traverse a receptacle containing water, which cools it and relieves it of dust, after which it goes through another filtering before entering the carriage. , Speaker Reed, or "Czar Reed," as he id called by one side of the House, has ordered the bar of the House restaurant to be closed. Those of the members who desire alcoholic refreshments must now go to the Senate end of the building. It is not generally known that our famous Smithsonian Institute at Washington owes its existence to an Englishman, James Smithson, who half a century ago, bequeathed half a million dollars to our Government for its eatab Iisument. i The Russian Government is building a railroad across Siberia to the Pacific Ocean. There will be 4,000 miles of track and 2,500 miles of river transportation. Mrs. Canfield, the white woman who hoped for the rime when she would see black heels on white necks, has realized her ambition soouer than she expected. She has just been defeated for school director in Kansas by a colored woman. Presentment of the Grand Jury. ? 'm The State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville. To the Honorable James F. Izlar, Presiding Judge, June Term, 1890 : :<3sa The Grand Jury would respectfully submit the following Presentment: \\7n lini'a (vi tfan aii h r\n xni 1 n f f nrt I ! ah t iia>g gi*cu uui uuciui uticiuiuii to the large number of bills of indict* meat placed iu our hands by the Solicitor, many of them for crimes of a high and aggravated nature. We found twenty-one True Bills and four No Bills, five of the True Bills being for murder. We have examined the Jail and find it neatly aud well kept and in good condition. We have examined the transcripts of the Trial Justices of the County and find them correct and carefully itemized aud all monies turned over to the County Treasurer, except in the case of Trial Justice F. A. Cook, who states on hi.s account that he is due the County $5.00. ? I'n.lnn fl.r. nnnl. Trial ?iuvi ia?f cavil i i iai Justice in the County outside of the Town of Abbeville, is allowed to appoint a Constable, who receives a fixed annua) salary in lieu of fees as hereto- v fore. Whilst this is the case some of the Trial Justices send their papers to the Sheriff to be served, thus adding much cost and mileage to the expense of the case. We recommend that in all cases the regularly appointed Constable be required to perform these du- ; ties. We notice in many cases of Post Mortem examinations that two uliysicians are employed. In all ordinary cases we recommend that but one be employed. We further recommend that the County Commissioners provide suita ble sign boards or pointers at all the important forks or crossings of the Public Roads. We are pleased to note a very great im proven lent in the Public Highways und Bridges of the County. The roads are much better worked and the bridges of a better class, and as we learn at a lower cost. All of which is most respectfully submitted. J. TOWNES ROBERTSON, Foreman. Juue 4, 1S90.