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Banner By HUGH WILSON. ^ Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1890. Store* to be Cloned on Chr|atmcs Day. We, the undersigned agree to close onr places of business on Dec. '25,189) : W. Joel Smith A Sons, White Brothers. W. T. Peony. National Batik of Abbeville. R. M. Haddon a Co. C V. Hammond <* Co. P. Rosenberg Co. Farmers' Txwn and Trust Company. Boston Shoe Company. J. F. Mllier. G. H. Moore. J. I). Chalmers. G. A. Douglass. J. G. Edwards. Good Nign. The county newspapers have a better clr - " - ' - ~. I . ? l? lhi.tr cuiaiion DOW lUUU UIIJ uiuci nuic lu tuv.. history. Tbey go to a greater number of white taml lies, aud there has been considerable increase of circulation among the better clans of color-1 ed people. There is this, too, about the colored people who ouce subscribe?they seldom I quit. No money brings as good result as that spent for newspapers. Abbeville In lu the Third CIhb*. Postmaster T. N. Tolbert, of Abbeville has been notified that Abbeville has been placed among the third cla*s post offices, and the Postmaster?is therefore an appointive officer by the President. The salary, after the flrsi of January, will be $1,100, besides many advantages not heretofore vouchsafed to the postmaster at this place. 'For Christum* Week. W? hnnp that the Christmas aud New Year stories which we expect to publish next week will bean attractive leature to the paper. Besides the usual Amount of local news an immense amount or reading matter wilt be given. The Isbuo will contain twelve pages of varied und interesting matter. Abbeville County. Governor Tillman has appointed John R. Blake, treasurer, and A. \V. Jonas, auditor. Their appointment has beeu confirmed " by the Senate. Hew IIODifn >'ceded. If there ever was a town thai needed n2w bouses, Abbeville is tbut town. At least one dozeu comfortable dwelling houses are wanted now. Mr. D. G.Sudduth of Atlanta, the travelelllng agent of the Georgia Co-opperatlve Loan Company has organized an Association In Abbeville with the following officers: T. P. Quaries, President. J. J>. Chalmers, Vice President Walter L. Miller. Attorney. C. V. Hammond, Secretary and Treasurer. J. M. Ktrby ) W. D. Barksdnle, v Appraisers. J.S.Hammond. J Mr. John A. Devlin was In town Inst Satunlay. He Is still talking of building hit railroad from Due West 10 Donalds. In out oplDlon, the road would pay better. If bullr frot*> D'-c West to Abbeville,and we have no doubt that Abbeville would make a liberal contribution for such a railroad. A railroad from Abbeville to Due Wet>t would be of great service to u large section, and we think the business might be sufficient to make it pay. Mr. W. H. Arnold, of Cokesbury who in mail agent on the Air Line was in town last Saturday, where manv warm friends were glad to welcome his return. It will be re in em be rod that on a civil service examination be stood highest, and his fidelity to duty )ms ensured his continuance in the place which President Cleveland assigned him. W. R. Bullock, the general clerk. Is a very competent young man. Some of his brother officials say be ought to be calied tbe gallery clerk because he Is so frequently in the gallery chatting gaily with tbe young ladles, with whom he Is very popular.?Charleston W orld. The stores in Abbeville are full of good**, with which loved ones could be made happy. The goods range in price from the lowest to the highest, and In limitless quantities: So go early, and buy a suitable preaent for the beloved wife, and little children. The ladle* or Greenville will open a grand bazaar on Wednesday. December 17, under tbe auspices or the Conrederate Memorial Association to raise fnndn to complete tbe nton* ument to tbeCodrenerate dead. "Ersk ine Magazine," by tbe students or Ersklne College is before us. The print is good, W and tbe matter Is nret rate. We are glad to r ^ have It oorae to our offlce. Send It along and draw on U9 for the money. Rev. Mb. Hakckel lert Monday for Willlngton, where he will meet tbe Bishop who will tben ordain O. T. Parcher to the Dlaconate. Tbe Rev. W. P. DuBoee Is expeoted to preach the sermon. There will be a great rush nt nil of our stores tbedny before Christmas. So don't wall unui lueu.uuixu aHU Hitino j uui oncv tlODB when you will huve time to do so at your leisure. There Is complaint of stock trespassing on Upper Look Caue Cemetery, and It- U hoped that owners of cattle may find other places to pasture them and their gnat'. Ouk streets have been crowded of late with customers at onr stores, or with the sellers of cotton. While many have been paying taxes a few have paid the printer. The new year Ik nearly here. II is a good time to make good resolves and to subscribe lor the Press and Banner. Don't fall to commence with the New year. Miss Black, or Smlthvllle, will have a Christmas tree at her school house on Christmas Eve, December 24. A pound party will assemble at the same place on the afternoon of the same day. A few good ladles In Abbeville always re member the poor people at the Poor Mouse, and they never fall to make contributions to their pleasure on Christmas. Yesterday was a real winter day?cold and damp, with sufllrfent current of air to glveus the shivers, If we stand long ou the corners. Mr. A. W. Smith, President of the Abbeville Oil Mil), has ordered the products of that mill to be shipped over the G., C. A N. It Is quite possible Hint an Suburbon village will be built across the woods In the neighborhood of Judge Cothran's home. Abbeville supports orphans at Thornwell Orphanage, and ?ome of the little ones may not be forgotten on Christmas. The attempt to remove Ersklne College to Rock Hill failed most Klgnally. Only three votes were cast lor the measure. Bishop Howe will visit Trinity church next 8nnday. Dec. 21st, and will administer con4flrmatlon. Mb. B. k. Beaciiam hns moved back to Abbeville, and will open a lumber yard at the new depot. Let none of our people forget to give the G., C. A N. a lift by ordering freight over that line. The Misses McCakts have taken charge of the Abbeville Hotel, or Miller Hotel. Prof. Todd, of Ersklne College, wasamong those who were In town last Saturday. LASH I kr a. in. Ainen oi me r arniers uatiK has gone Lome iu Cokesbury, sick. At Abbeville, December 15, 1890, to Mrs. S. G. Thomson, a son. Contributed Locals. Abbeville,s. c., Dec. 17,1890. To-morrow week will be Christmas, a' time when all should be happy. Mr. T.H. Gordon, of Antrevllle. and Miss Smith, of Due We*l, are to be married to.day. Rev. Hawkins officiating. Our best wisher attend the happy couple. Married on last Thursday the 11, by Rev. W. K. Boggs. Mr. Lewis D. Edwards and Miss Ida McMahan. all of Abbeville county. Miss Bettle Hammond has returned to her home m the '-Lone Star State." Rev. Dargan preached his first sermon Inst Sabbath morning?subject "God's love for sinners." His sermon at night was a flne effort Indeed upon the Christian race, whose reward shall be a crown. His congregation was attentive and well pleased with him as the mtfnofGodwho shall rule over them the coming year. May he be useful' in bringing many into the fold of Christ during his stay here. Miss Anna lllll has returned to her home ?? n 4 LIKa l.nn MAMU *V<An?ia in 1U V* ret: 11 WinAI. OUC uur. itiau/ Jiicuua iu vrut town who hoped her stay woold have been longer. DOTS FROM THE VALLEY. Mr. John J. Gray hB8 purchased a home In theAntreville neighborhood and will soon leave the valley. Misses Carrie and Georgia Mars were shopping In Abbeville last Thursday. Mr. J. W. Boyd wus In Abbeville last week where he purchased a fine horse and new bug gy, 1u1? iuuh9 IIKC iuicij uudiumuu.c. miu we wish you a merry Christmas and trust you ill now ride to win. Mr. John H. Wells was in Abbevlllo last week on business. He reports a fine baby \ boy at his house* which makes him a little older, bat happier and Mcher. Mrs. M. C. Irwin, of Connlck. is visiting her father Mr. A. D. Smith, of McCormlck, wliom we are glad to hear Is improving in health. Cotton Is selling In the Valley town on a half cash basis at from 5 to 7 cm. Messrs. Stanton <fc Maynnrd were in Abbeville last Mondar to pay taxes. They report I dull tlmo in the Valley town and merchants ' * blue over I heir losses In cotton. Mr.8. A. Jordan and bis handsome son Charlie, passed through Abbeville last Toesday to |tt?nd the marriage of kla ion Willie |- I* MlH * ?! Haga*. TEE COLLEGE QUESTION. | by a vote op twelve to three, the college will remain at due west. A Fnll and Authentic Account of the Historic Meeting- of the Bonrd of Trustees. The college matter is settled and In favor of Di>e West hy u voie of 12 to 8. counting the chalrmnu's vote. Due West feels good over the result. The Board met In Rock Hill on Tuesday and examirerii tbe site, that place offered for the college. The town enlertuined them handsomely the Board of Trade welcomed (hem In an address hy Its President. A number cf speeches were made by the visitors, after which they were driven over the city In carriages. Tne gentlemen of the Board expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the courtesies received at the hands of Rock Hill. On Wednesday morning the Board came down to Chester and met In session nt the A&soclate Reformed Presbyterian church. By motion It was agreed to devote the morning session to bearing bids and receiving propositions from all points desiring the college. Rev. R. G. Miller put In a bid for Bardls, N. C., and made a speech In her behalf. He offered 916,000 and a site. Capt. L. Roddy. Mr. Joseph Roddy and Ed itor Hull of the Rock Hill Herald were the committee from Rock Hill. They offered - * *u - T,"? ?r?lnpKl aalnof *iq,ujuanu any kim me dusiu unt.;. Eloquent speeches were made In behalf of i tils location by Capt. Roddy, Mr. Joseph Roddy and C. E. McDonald. Mr. J. K. Henry, of Chester, offered 82 acres and $45,000 as Chester's proposition, and spoke foroeably on the name, followed by Mr. A. G. [ Brlce In behalf of Chester. I R S. Galloway put before the Board the proposition of Due West. It was a site of 14 acres, the present campus, and four buildings ?College. Lindsay Hall and the Society Halls and Libraries valued at 831,000. Then the real estate of the professors, 818,000 and 817,100 In subscriptions, making;869,000. This estimate was made by Contractor Seliemore from MoCormack. The speaker was willing to knock this extlmate down to 860,000, and still Due West would be in the lead. Mr. Joseph Foi ley. Rev. J. S. Moffatt and Rev. J. N. Young followed ) earnest speeches In behalf of Due West. The Board then adjourned until 4 o'clock that evening, at which hour some furtherdlscusslon was bad and the Board adjourned to meet In private session at 7 o'clock that evening. by motion, Dr. W. M. Grler, who bad nr.. . ..iik u~.r ur v nvea on tp.e * o ciock umu mm ?>. ... u. Bonner, whs Invited to alt as a consulting member witb the Bonrd. The night session lasted from 7to 12 o'clock. Mr. J. E. Todd Immediately oj opening ofthe session, offered a resolution that the present location be not chnmceJ. Rev. R. G. Miller. J. T. Chalmers and W. W. Orr spoke at length against this resolution and id favor of removal. They were replied to by Dr. W. M. Grier, , ftevs. 0. Y. Bonner. J. N. Young, J. C. Galloway. Messrs. Geo. Mower and Joseph Wiley. I The vote was then taken. Rev. J. N. Young, H. M. Young, J. E. Todd, Geo. Mower, Joseph i Wiley, Rev. C. B. Belts, J. C. Galloway, H. 1 Kabb, James Boyce, 0. Y. Bonner, H. B. Blakeleyand the Chairman, Rev. W. H. Miller. were for the affirmative. Rev*. R. G. Miller, J. T. Chalmers and W. | W. Orr voted In the negative. Rev. J. T. Chalmers moved to make the vote unanimous. This was done. A resolution was passed to make the effort , to raise 830.600 for a new college building, complete equipment and perhaps for a busT- : ness department. The general Impression is tbat the college now has a brighter fature before It than ever | Oh Thursday night the boys nnd citizens . cot up the cornet band, several anvils and , gave n serenade. Tbey called at the homes of . some of the citizens and had speeches. There was no undue excitement here, as the result ' has been pretty well knowD for the last ten days. When Mr. Joseph Wiley, of Chester, came out In behalf ol Due West, this practically settled the question. We trust there will be no heart burnings or bitterness following. Things are said in discussions of this kind that are Injudicious. r>et us all forgive and forget and rally to the support of the college. R. S. G. THE G., C. & N. The Tracklaylng Finished to the Savannah River. The tracklayers on the G..C.& N. Railway huve finished laying the track to Havannah river, but there Is yet considerable work to be done on the way between Abbeville and that point. The track Is to be leveled and straightened?rarfaced up,?dnd tb?t will require nearly as much time as will the building of the Iron bridge and the trestllng at Savannah. The time required for putting up the bridges has been variously estimated at from two to three months?much depending on the weather. The machinery for patting up the bridge, and part of the bridge itself has already gone forward. We have beard it said that the passenger and frlegbt trains would not run beyond Abbeville until the line Is finished to Elberton, and it is also reported that the trains will not be put 011 West or ibis place until the rond U tin Isbed to Athens. The road will likely be flnisbrd to Elberton In May of next year. So our friend the Gazette, inny look out for the engine when the whistle blown. ( The road north of Abbeville Is nil right, and i the trains run regularly, making good time. Freight comes and goes every day. The , passenger traffic Is reported to be first rate. The new road and Its officials are quite popillar with our people, and the business men of the town will be sure to give the G., C. A N. a plenty of work to do. Tliey are even now sorry tnat they can't order their western heavy freight by that route. Sale under P ower of Attorney BY VIRTUE of power of sale contain ed in mortgage of Ana Bowie to R. T. Gordon to secure note for $250.00, dated 22ud December, 1885, payable on or before the 1st January, 1887, with interest from date at 8 per cent, per annum, on which is now due the sum of $355.73. Said >*\Aff<fuorr> OOnH rvnom fior book "A," p. G53. I will sell at public outcry at Abbeville C. II., on SALEDAY IN JANUARY next, 1891, the tract of land described in said mortgage, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land, situate lying and being in Abbeville County, in the State aforesaid, containing Fifty-Six (56) Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of B. H. Elkin, H. B. Bowie, and others. Said sale made to pay debt, interest and cost. TERMS.?Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. JANE L. GORDON, Administratrix. R. T. GORDON, Dfto.ftasftd. j Dec. 10,1890. 3t. I ; Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. COURT OF COMMON PLKAS. BY VITUREof an order of Bale made in the above stated case, I will offer for sale at public outcry at Abbeville, C. H., S. C., on SALEDAY IN JANUARY, 1890, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property, situate in said State and County, to wit: All that tract or parcel of laud in the town of Ninety-Six, contianing about One Hundred and Fifteen Feet in * length by Thirty-Five Feet in width, (115x35,) more or less, bounded by lands of W. C. Moore, Win. Johnson, J. P. Phillips, - Public Square and others, known as Post Office Row. To be re-sold at the risk ol Hodges Brothers, the former purchasers. TERMS OP SALE.?Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. C. KLUGH, Master. Cm. 10, 1990. 4t. j - i ^ y * -V I Owing to the Low Price of riDTTDM I have Reduced the Price on ALL GOODS. I offer great bargains in Ladies and Misses Cloaks and Wraps. Great bargains in fine Dress Goods. Ladies Lace and Childrens Shoes will be sold at New York Cost. Ladies Kid Polkas at 65 cents. Ladies Grain Polish Shoes at 75 cents. Ladies Goat Polish Shoes at $1. Ladies Oil Goat Polish Shoes at $1.50. These goods are worth $1, $1.50 and $2. I want the room for other goods and will give the mothers a great chance to buy cheap RTinAS K/MVVWI Baskets in all grades, cheaper than ever before. I will give you a fall 27 inch Doll for $1. You can't buy these goods elsewhere for $1.50 Dolls for 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 50c, 60c, 75c and $1. The largest 25c Doll ever sold in this town. Fancy Lamps and Figures cheaper than over sold before in this town. For Brown Homespuns, Check Homespuns and Bed Tickings, this is the place to buy. I will guarantee to save you 10 per cent, on your bill. Give me a call in the next two weeks, and you will find my goods lower than the price of cotton. Yours &c., W. ?Li. Dec. 17, 1890. TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK nVTPP npTTtT SEABOARD AIR LINE, U1L6 %JW*JK7 J (9?V w ov Which we have Bought at SPECIAL LOW PRICES and propose to sell them Cheaper than Stoves were ever sold before in this Country. COME AND SEE THEM. it ur t.AWsnw & nn it) n JJU V* K/V11 W VV Deo. 17, 1890. Notice to Tax-Payers. ISToTGIE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all returns of Ileal and Personal Property subject to taxation and all transfers of Real Estate made since January 1, 1887. Must be returned between the first day of January, 1891, and the 20th February, 1891. The law requires me to assess ail parties wno negieci u) mane uieir rotunis wituiu | the time above set forth, and add a penalty of 50 per cent, thereto. MY INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO EXECUTE THIS PROVISION OF THE LAW WITHOUT EXCEPTION. I am particularly anxious to procure a fair and legitimate assessment of all Real and Personal Property in Abbeville County, and I respectfully ask ali good citizens to give me tht?r aid in procuring the same. \ TAX-PAYERS ARE EARNESTLY REQUESTED TO MAKE THEIR RETURNS PROMPTLY. Returns will be received by the Auditor or his deputy at the places on the days designated below : Coronaca?6th January?Tuesday. Greenwood?7th and 8th January?Wednesday and Thursday. Verdery?9th January?Friday. Bradley?10th and 12th January?Saturday and Monday, 12 o'clock. Troy?12th and 13th January?Monday evening and Tuesday. McCormick?14th and loth January?Wednesday and Thursday. Bordeaux?16th Jauuary?Friday. Willington?17th January?Saturday. Mount Carmel?19th and 20th January?Monday and Tuesday. Lowndesville?21st and 22od January?Wednesday and Thursday. Latimer?23rd January?Friday. Hester?24th January?Saturday until 1 o'clock. Donnalds?26th and 27th Monday and Tuesday. Due West?28th and 29th January?Wednesday and Thursday until 2 o'clock. Hodges?30th and 31st January?Friday and Saturday until 3 o'clock. " 4 - f1 5 OA4U Tn?>iiAHtr?liVwlatr until 3 A'plnnlf teusr springs?IWIU ti niium j? Ninety-Six?2ml and 3rd February?Monday evening and Tuesday. Mountain View?f>tli February?Thursday until 1 o'clock. Antreville?5tb anc^Oth February?Thursday evening and Friday 3 o'clock. Long Cane?7tb February?Saturday until 1 o'clock. Abbeville C. H.,?1st January to February 20th, excepting 7th and 8th January. Instructions to Tax-Payers. 1. Tax-payers having Real Estate in more than one Township must make return for each Township. 2. Be sure that your name is entered in the Township in which j'ou live. 3. Polls must be returned or the penalty will be attached. 4. Tax-payers must sign oath attached to return and swear to same before the r Auditor or his deputy. ? ?in 1 5. ISO returns uy man win ua icuu>w. 6. The penalty of 50 per cent, will attach in every case where persons neglect or > fail to make their return. A. W. JONES, Auditor. ? V S? y'.- . * . - ' -. : w . - v . .. . ? .-.r --vzr.. . . ... - r : : ;. ?m MLfJL ? ??? For The M We have Suits at $ 1.50 We have Suits at 2 00 We have Suits at 2.50 ] We have Suits at 2.75 We have Suits at 3.00 We have Suits at 3.50 We have Suits at 4.00 We have Suits at 4.50 | We have Suits at 5.00 We have Suits at 5.50 We have Suits at 6.00 We have Suits at 6.50 We have Suits at 7.00 Wn V?otto finite at 7.SO I ff UHrV V MUtvw w?w ? MM We have Suits at $ 3.50 We have Suits at 4.50 We have Suits at 5.00 1 \ XtTa VioTTfi Snita of 5 50 1 TV C UUI v ?? > ?? _ m We have Suits at 6.00 We have Suits at 6.50 We have Suits at 7.00 We have Suits at 7.50 We have Suits at 8.00 ( We have Suits at 9.00 j We have Suits at 9.50 We have Suits at 10.00 We have Suits at 11.00 We have Suits at 12.00 We have Suits at 12.50 We have Suits at 13.00 , We have Suits at 14.00 We have Suits at 15.00 , i We have Suits at 16.00 Also every grade and price imaginable in TW? JLM.t/11 9 kJUlLQ AND OVERCOATS. Largest bitint, Latest Stvles. y , % Lowest Prices. p mh a en. ii tlvWMUtfmiN n *vi m - : - a III Htei WitK your well earne not consider it hard t you see the big value: MB, flltS, I = AT Boston ? Corner under the Hot? tsr Call early and bring j in r k n AJiLAo The Holiday Season i H. W. IjAI lave a very large stock of JET Christmas or 1 j&J "SANTA Onr slnrlr nf FINE] this year is very large an< CHINA We have all styes of Good [No cheap American ware 1 wash off) Such as Guest Cupst Mustach Pitchers, Mush an ceivers, Motel V A: A very large asortment of the cheapest to B O I Our stock of Juveniles is sim{ them cheaper than they were large stock of nicely bound p( Writing Desks and Tablets in g 2CTMCAIS Our stock this vear is the \t Prangs latest designs in cards TOYS l TO In the greatest profusion, are picked over. DOLLS! Every kind made. Wax Cor China L^bed. Dressed an TE A SETS for cl ia ware. Fire works! The very best colored fi them as cheap, if not cheaper 1\. lillgC aiUUlV. ill tut inivi Autograph and. I Scrap ] We are Still selling Tin Cha full size and decorations at Remember. Our goods are a New York, Baltimore, and Bo ty of other goods not enumer; present or 'Souvenir." Con W. taws ? ? ? ? **?xl n xne state 01 soum uuruuua COUNTY OF ABBENILLE. PKOBATE COUHT. Pet Hon for Settlement and Discbarge. In the matter of the estate of EDWARD PARKER, deceased, Mrs. S. W. Parker administratrix for said estate having applli ' * and rl I <jnh a rcrfik IU1 bl'lllCUJCUL ouu U.UV?M.0?. IT IS ORDERED, that Saturday the 10 day of January next be fixed for graotlt the relier prayed for. On Same Day, WILL also be made a final settlement the estate of Dr. EDWIN PARKER the hands of E. F. Pf.raer, as administrate and application will be made for final dl charge. J. FULLER LYON, Dec. 9,1!#!. Judge Probate Cou __ HQPPr-v * * " * :4fl 1 to Put d Dollars, but you will M o part with them when ; fl 3 offered in ffi 1R lllii ' I'jtiiij -? j hoe Store. | >1, - - Abbeville, 8. C. J roar Friends and Neighbors. 1890. s coming on again, and iFSON & Co* rEB YTHING ssttfetftMbr a 4 Wedding Pres?*t? pro . CL.AUS-" j LAMPS. 1 i better assorted than ever. ' W ADV .-'.'.4 3 >Q IMPORTED CHINA- . \ [hat the decorations will soon Cups, Mugs, Bowls, d Milk Sets, Card Re j i Stand, &c% SES. all the latest styles and from Ten Dollars each. 9 K S. If )ly immense and we are selling ever sold in this market, A ^ ||| )ets, novels &c. reat variety, some very fine ones CARDS. irgest ever brought here. All i and Souvenirs. TS! TOYS! J Come|and see there before they DOLLS!! m|| nposition. China, Rubber, and d undressed. lildren in China, Tin and Britan Fire works!! * i I re works made and we sell than you pay for common goods st of 'hotograph Albums, Books &c \ niber Seis L,25 per set of three pieces. l11 new styles and the pick of the iston markets, and we have plen ited in thisf suitable for a nice le and see us. on & Co. | l, Notice. 1HAVE A MARE MULE, MOUSE COLored and about 15 hands bfch, which come to me on vec. o, ieau. ine owner wu kci> <->j paying for this advertisement and other ex* peuses and describing the sarso. p Respectfully. r' SILAS ROBINSON. 88 Cheatham Mills, four miles northeast of ed Donalds, S. C. Dec. 10,1890. * , Notice. npHE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE ALLI- _ I n?A.,DoAAr?nontf nf ftr?fln?nnd. ? Jl ttUUC Wttl CUUUOt Wli'f UMT , v. ? will meet at Greenwood on Jan. 10, 1891, to authorize the Board of Directors to mortgaco ?' the property of the company for the purpoae ? of eneottnga loan to carry on the business of i J* the company. J. A. Marshall. President of Board of Directors. rt. Dec. 10,1890. 4t l