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I The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S.C. i 1 * ? Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1893. !; S A The city councils of Charleston, Lexington, ^il Barnwell and Spartanburg, we believe, have ^ ' % determined to license the Kale of whiskey, rei gardless of the dispensary act. T According to our way of thinking a more w ? \ high-handed effort at overriding the law ol 9 ^ | the State has never been attempted. !? ? If the city councils of any corporation shall -L* W . . . . j ,, i uo, as is loreaieueu, nucuse mc uam tuunmj jte' i. |j to law, we trust that Governor Tillman may ^ employ* a sufficient number of constables to $ enforce tbe law, or in case they can not do so. then let the Executive order out the militia. ? % When any set of malcontents may openly and defiantly set aside the plain law ol tbe 1 land, it is rebellion, and tbe Governor would deserve the contempt of the world, if be did * - not exert every power at his command to en force tbe law. If force's met by force, and tbe constables and militia are unable to preserve the peace, then let the Governor call for Federal aid to enforce tbe law and preserve the peace in South Carolina. While this newspaper is anti-Tlllman from conscientious principles, and while we did all that we thought legitimate and fair to defeat him, and while the dispensary law is not the prohibitory measure that we wanted, yet as far as in our power lies we Intend to swstain the administration in enforcing the law. As Governor of the ?tate he will receive onr respect and support as long as his acts deserve hkM- It, reserving toourselfthe right at all times to dissent from any official course which we may think Is wrong. But he would deserve the respect of nobody, If he allows anybody to openly set at defiance one of the most Important laws of the State. If he falls to see that the revenue from the whiskey trade goes into the treasury of the State, instead of into the pockets of persons who defy his administration, he will have backed down from the course which he pursued In the case of the Agricultural Hall. The town council of Lexington to-day met and granted license to the three saloons for the sum ol So each. The former license was 2300.?Correspondent of The State. Before a single liquor dealer in Charleston has been closed out of the business by the Ev. . : ans bill tbat measure is going to have to travel one of the longest, weariest and stumpiest of Governor Tillman's "long, weary, stumpy roads." Another thine which seems to be pretty certain is that whatever action Is to be taken will be concerted action.?News and Courier. from the above quotations it'may be cerj?*k? *a'D lhat town council of Lexington and $ in lhe P?01^0 ?r tlie clly ot Charleston propose K to set at defiance the ilauor law of the State oJ ' SacAVCarollna. /We believe that more Impolitic and more foolish expressions uever came from sensible Pfj&- ' " men, aad howewr gallant and however patrli otio ft- may seem 10 tbe town council of Lexington andto th? people of tbe city of Charleston,yet It Is certain that snob action will raise a storm at iqdlpriatlQttf .V'/ The editor of thisne * simper(l?^a.prohibiI tionist In principleaixfft ieetoU<?ti In practice, uuu MiucBLiy nopea lor a proniouory iaw? and we confess that the dispensary law is far from what we wanted. Bat we, to some degree at least, realize thaj^ our Legislators bad a most difficult problam. to solve. We believe they did the best tbejf /-6ould, and we believe that the dispensary law will be promotive of temperance in that It reyS moves the temptation from the young that Is r* offered by the open bars. The drunkard will be adrnnkard still, In spite of the laws, and no temperance man is foolish enough to believe that the laws will cure drunkenness, but they believe that recruiting shops for the army of drunkards can be closed and ou^-ht HII ' to be closed. * I vyiiiie iub dispensary may lurnlsn to the y lover of intoxicants all the liquor lie may want, yet it will not furnish an Inviting place of rendervous for the boys and men where A they may loaf aDd play billiards while learning habits of intemperance. The boasted proposition to set aside any llttie advantage which the prohibitionists have gained will excite them to further and more determined efforts. WB?M>oeH Tlt,n <'onntry Belong1 to. published statements in the newsoa are Informed that a fen malcontents io^^Bns towns and cities of this Sthte have detrained to appeal to the Supreme Court to set aside one of the most important laws on the statute books?and this regardless of the will or the people as expressed at the primaries, and which expressed will of the people was respected and acted upon by their representatives in the General Assembly. It Is not denied that there is a strong sentiment<ln tbisStateagalnst tbe existing license system. It is a fact, that tbe prohibitory question is one that Is hard to solve, and our Legislators t , la the desire to aaswer the public demand for a prohibitory law gave us the dispensary actf 0 which act prohibitionists regard as a great improvement oa the old bar system. \ It Is now proposed to appeal Dot to the people, but to the Supreme Court, to set aside the actof the General Assembly which, in part, -complied with the wishes of the people. ^ . If the Supreme Court can override the will of the people on any alleged technicality, we Suggest an immediate reassembling of the t General Assembly, so that the question as to fej|- Vbo this country belongs to may be settled at If the temperance people of this State are to be subordinated to the dictates audcomSB sands of the Charleston bar keepers, let us nmA Jpiow the fitct, at the earliest momeot. If this State doesn't belong to the people, 1st as know to whom the people do beloog, gOd let us know If we are to call the whiskey element of Charlestou our masters. ^ Impolitic. S^ESV-" , *be opponents of Governor Tillman and hi* administration will never succeed In displacing blm and bis followers from power, unless tbey learn some political sense. Tbe action of tbo different city councils their open declarations tbat they intend ^^^^llcense tbe sale of whiskey regardless of tbe dispensary law is a fatal blunder. The act excites additional sympathy to the Tillman faction and in a corresponding manner weakens those who are hungering and thirsting for the fleshpots, and yearnitg for a return to power. Of course this newspaper has had but little opportunity to consult with the prohibitionists of this State, but we believe they will stand in solid phalanx In support of any effort of Governor Tillman to en force the law, and in abating nuisances, even If licensed by haughty Cbarlestonians. ney n hiii iu net asiu? nie i<nw. We presume the opponents ol tbe dispensary law will appeal to the Hunrem'e Court for a decision setting that law aside. Appeals to the Supreme Court have sometimes been successful in setting aside tbe laws or official acts of tbe administration, and we fear, because of precedent, that the Court may sustain those who may resist the dispensary law. Tr? puuo t ho fnnrt Hnno hu vo rrnnrl onfl lawful reason for interfering with the enforcement of the dispensary act, we trust that the Governor may immediately convene the General Assembly in extra session, to take such steps as may be necessary to carry out the will of the people. The people demand some legislation on the whiskey question, and if the Courts choose to annul the present law we hope for ctlier and further enactments on the subject. 1^* ?. * - "rfr In [ TO THE SOUND OF MUSIC. The Belles niu! Beaux Merrily Danced the Kvcnins Away ? Tableau of Beauty, Grace and Loveliness. The Christmas holidays in Abbeville were dellnhtlul to old and young. Messed with health and contentment, the favorable weather lent a charm to the Joyous season. Every night in the week entertainments were given, and each and all gave pleasure to the participants. One ol the notable occasions was the dance which was given by the German Club on Wednesday night In the New Hotel. Pretty ladies from abroad lent the pleasure ot their presence, and the gentlemen guests from a distance added honor to the entertainment. Our own young people never appeared 1o oetter advantage, while handsome gentlemen and pretty ladles made happy couples of whom any community would be proud. VVK mej ? CU t IMI'IUS'I "lie Ul IIIUIPHI, ami responded with measured steps to the notes of delightful music, their grace of manner and their beauty of person made a scene fit for fairly land, and presented to the vision the ideal beauty before which susceptible bachelors fall down and worship. Chaperones?Mrs. Benet, Mrs. Norwood, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. W. D. Wilson, Mrs. E. B. Colhoun. The dancers on this pleasant occasion were: The first germ an was led t>y Mr. Frank McGee, of Abbeville, and Miss von Bostelle, of Anderson, while the second dance was led by Mr. Harry Orr. of Anderson, and Miss Kate Marshall, of Abbeville. Miss Groves, of Marietta, Ga., much admired. wore pink silk, chtton trimmings. Miss Jordan, of Greenville, a stately and dignified brunette, wore colored cashmere and white lace. Miss Ina Hill, of Anderson, a handsome brunette, yellow silk, crepe de chine and pearls. Miss von Bostelle, of Anderson, an artistic dress of white silk mull, daisy ornaments, fan and gloves to match. Miss Mnggie Latimer, fascinating blonde, white silk, silver trimmings. Miss Lucia McGowan, becomingly attired in {own of yellow crepe de chine. Miss Nettle Russell, bewltcbinu gown of red chiffon. Miss Satlle Marshall, empire gown of while silk and point lace. Miss Mary Hubbard, crimson silk, net, jet ornaments. Miss Rachel Hemphill, a vivacious debutante, white ribbons and mull dress. Mrs. Robert Mabry, pretty and effective gown of cream chiffon, pearl ornaments. Miss Mamie Perrln, a lovely blonde, attired In blue silk mull and roses. Miss Mary Hemphill, pretty dancer, cream, cashmere, cream lace and green ribbons. This picturesque dress adorned the fair wearer. Miss Annie Henry, one of the brightest and prettiest of the dancers, bronze velvet, pink trimmings and blush roses. Miss Corrle McCiung, with queenly grace was attired in gown of blue silkajine and crimson velvet. Misses Caddie and Sadie Colhouo, as pretty as pictures, were sweetly robed in white mulj ana ribbons. . Mrs. G. A. Neuffer, blue net, trimmings of lace and popples. Miss Mabel Tusten, exquisite dress of white silk and lace. Miss Ellen Parker, a lovely combination suit of black and pink, with Jet ornaments. Miss Llla Norwood, distinguished looking dress of grey and silver. Miss Mamie Lou Smith, a charming dress of bine velvet and diamonds. Mrs. Gregory, (5f Atlanta, violet velvet, the embodiment ?f style and beauty. Mrs. T. C. Perrln, a bappy bride, wore a handsome black silk. Miss Kale Marshall, canary silk and velvet Miss Azlle Simpson, of Atlanta, yellow silk and pearls. . Mrs. J. S. Norwood, an elegant robe of black Velvet and diamonds. Miss Martha Winstock, of Philadelphia, n charming brunette, cream moussellne de sole and garnets. NEW YEAR ITEMS. The People of Troy?Her I'ious EatiiiKT Entertainment*?And IXer Secular Mnonbnl In. Troy, S. C., Jan. 2,1?98. A happy New Year to all tlie readers ol the Press and Banner. The Christmas holidays passed off quietly. This Is the way mime of our Trojans enjoyed themselves, viz: Miss Kittle Iierinon's music class entertained a number of their friends with a splendid muslcale at the hospitable home of Mr. J. F. Wtdeman. It consisted ot choruses, duetts, recitations, Ac. Every one did iter part well. They have a teacber worthy of praise. And on Tuesday beginning at one o'clock the Ladles Missionary Society gave a dinner and continued nntil 12 o'clock p. m. It was a splendid repast?every tiling you could call for?and every one enjoyed it liugeiy. niiun uuiuiig wan iuc h^icuiui timer or the occasion, aud of course no one was slighted. Rev. 0. Y. Bonner and wife spent the holidays amongst us. We were glad to see them. Miss Rosa Putson and Miss Onle Kennedy from Due West spent Christmas here. Miss Kate Neel returned^home with thein. Misses Glenn anil Barksdale. of Lnnrens, also Mr. and Mrs. John Latimer,of Greenville,'were the guests of Capt. and Mrs. it. W. Lltes. Mr. A. J. Davis and children, of Bridgeport, Ala., are here visiting relatives. Miss Lula Bonner returned to Woodruff last Saturday to begin her school to-day. Miss Jennie Caldwell leftSaturd?y to act as saleslady for W. E. Bell, of Abbeville. Rev. Mr. Carroll, of Ninety-Six, preached his tirst sermon here in the Baptist church yesterday. lie is the pastor, vice Mr. Burtou, who goes to auoiber Held. Miss Rosabel Smart leaves Friday for Hampton to teach school. Prof. Parkinson spent last week in Due West. I reckon, unless he thinks Due West Is Ill 1ICIII IJlil There is to be a general "hustling" around In town among the merchants moving in uew quaiters. Rev. T. W. Sloan has moved in the parsonage, and is nicely fixed up. Mi-s Annie Fretweil and Miss Suellse Stuart spent Saturday in town with friends. Miss Myrtis Smart leaves lor Greenville Female College to-day. She has been at home for a week. Mr. O. G. Prentiss Is oir 011 a vacation at Huitieville. He can't stay away long. Guess why ? Mr. \V. T. Bradley is elected as superintendant of the A. K. P. Sabbath school for this year. He Is wide-awake in the Sabbath school, and let us encourage and help all we can. He has ottered prizes to stimulate the pupils. Miss Laura Robinson, a little girl 11 years old. received the first prize, a pair of gold bracelets. She hasn't missed a day in four years. Our town has again been saddened by the ?r \ti-i! Morlho llnrnclt Aim rliiul KVI. day night and was bqried here Saturday. She whs a good woman, she leaves a large family of children. Our sympathy goes out to them. Nick. The Sale or PeriotlicnlN. The prices and buyers of last year's books which were sold last Saturday by the Abbeville Literary Club, K. M. Brooks, auctioneer. North American Review, W. A. Lee $1.00 Puck. II. W. Cannon 50 Judge. W. C. Henet... 55 Harpers Weekly, J. II. Minter 75 Frank Leslie's Weekly. R. W. Cannon 75 Harper's Bazar, H. McDIll -10 Century, S. C. Cason 1.05 Chamber's Journal, W. A. Lee Go Loudon Illustrated, A. W. Smith ...... 1.05 1 Temple Bar. Dr. Harrison ? 1.05 Puck, J. F. Miller 65 LI fAt' S. C. Cason 5(1 Popular, \V. W. Bradley 75 Lipplncott, J. K. Miltord 1 05 Cornell's, Dale Barksdale <>5 Demorest, Dale Barksdale -10 1 St. Nicholas, A. \V. Smith 1.10 Blackwood, J. K. Milford 120 1 Reviews ot Reviews, J. M. Lawson l.f>0 Corn hill. J. M. Lawson 95 1 Good Words, Jas. Chalmers 65 Nineteenth Century, J M. Lawson 1.50 1 Century Review, W. W. liradley 1.00 t'osmopolitan, W. W. Bradley 75 1 Gentlemens, W. C. Benet 75 Atlantic, G. W. Loinax 75 Forum, w. A. Lee 1.50 Sword and Trowel. W. A. Templeton 45 ' Bel lord. \V. VV. Bradley 65 Fortnightly. W. C. Benet l.Ou 1 Scribner, W.T. Hranch j.iu Harper, Dr. Harrison 1.30 CIIKISTMAS AT DOXAI.ItS. After Cake an<l Turkey Comes lliisiIICHM. Donalds. S.C.. Jan. 2. IK93. After a very pleasant Christinas! anil p'enty of turkey and c?ke. Donalds is now ready to enter upon the duties of the N^w Year with renewed zeal and a number of good resolu- 1 Hons. TKn Mioiioc l-Mtjlffi i.r Vinolr.Uiv u-lin IhU'p 1 been visiting Miss Lena Hooker liave returned home. All of our visitors have departed from the village. During Christmas we were honored by the presence of .Mr. 11. L. Kiley, of Kurinun ITnI- ' versity; Miss Lizzie Young, of the Due West. FemaleCollese; Miss Elsie and Mr. Newton Campbell, of Anderson; Miss Trowbridge, of 1 Piedmont: .Mr. L. S. Mattison, of Furmnn University and Prof. J. K. Hurzhardt, of Mul- 1 11118,8. C. The school re-opened this morning with an ' utteiidunce of over'o. The UruniHtic Club will, by request, repeat i the charades In the school building nextFr'- s day evening, January Otli at 7:80. A large au dicnce Is looked for. It. It. N. ' PLEASANT CHRISTMAS. | HAPPY DAYS WITHIN THE GATES OF GREENWOOD. "S." Firo?i a Shot linn Loaded With all SnrfH ol I'ArAKrapli* Thai M ill lk?> t\I" Intnroiit. J Green wood, S. C'., JajX^ 1893. The holidays being overall afe settling: down again to business. They were observed here pleasantly and quietly, with nothing to tnar. Not an accident occurred. Almost every one had their friends to dine with them, and enjoyed an Interchange of presents. Only a few entertainments for the devotees of terpsichore were given. Prof. Wilson and Dr. Neel have returned from a business trip to Chattanooga. Tenn. There are so many visitors in town we will doubtless overlook some, therefore we ure tempted to leave off all personal mention lest some should take otlense. THE DISPENSARY. Some may complain of the Tillmanite Legislature per rorceof habit, but without being sycophantic we thank them that in their legislation against the towns, Greenwood, the citiirinl nf tlielr onnnsltion. whs overlooked. Neither of their much criticised acts will be specially injurious to us. The one of prohibition will not affect us at all. We have no bonded debt dependeut on the revenue from whiskey, and have no fears but that we can as heretofore get all we want without much Inconvenience, even if the Evans bill becomes law. PERSONAL POINTS. Mr. Thomos R. Riley, of Atlanta, spent *tbe holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Hi ley. j? i, Mr. Holston,of Batesburg, has movea'^ilb his family to this place because of schooladvantages. Prof. Wilson does not Indulge In a useless waste of time In preparing his scholars lor an exhibition at the end of each term, lint lie is i>alninc ouiLe a renuLation as an ed ucator. Mis* Bessie Germany is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. P. Burnett. Mr John Agnew and family spent Christmas In Abbeville. Mr. S. F.Stevens, of Birmingham, spent the week Willi friends here. Mr. John Oldham returned to Birtalnghatn wit h him to accept a position with the same company. Mrs. C. M. Calhouu gave a sumptuous supper during Christmas Id honor of air. Crouch, h friend and classmate In W'ofr<?rd of her son Rumsay.'both of whom spent their holidays here. ' ' * I suppose the salaries of ?1,200 and 81.000 for the county dispenser and his clerk will place those gentlemen above a respectable bar keeper. Miss Sallle Trapp has been visiting her friend. Miss Winona Durst. Prof. C. B. Waller went with his sister, Miss Daisy, to Charleston last Friday, where she will enter Miss Kelly's school for young ladies. _ The Western union omce has neen removea into Riley's hotel since the death or Mr. Gould. ' "Watchnlght" was observed in the Methodist church Saturday night. Services began at 10 o'clock and closed at hall past 12. Rev. E. J. Forrester preached. Miss Susan Arnold came home from Converse to spend Christmas. Next Monday is appointed for the election of town officers to serve the ensuing year. There Is no longer any Issue, and the best men can be elected without opposition. There Is no better man for Mayor than the incumbent, Mr. J. T. Simmons, and I suppose he will be elected without opposition. Mr. J. W. Sproles lost his valuable horse Charlie last week. He ran away and Injured himself so badly he had to be shot. MB. CALHOUN MOVED IN TOWN. Mr.C. M.Calhoun was born and raised here, has occupied Ills present house for a quarter of a century, but it took a Reform Legislature to make him a citizen of the town, by the amended charier. He Is now a taxpayer to the town, and as such entitled to all ttie bene fits or itie municipality. ne j? a xmuutu Conservative, too. Now, who can say our Representatives are selfish. A STATE STORE. As before stated lam not Interested in legis. iatlve prohibition, but it seems very unjust for the State to render valueless many thousand dollars worth ol her citizen's properly without removing the evil. By the same reasoning she can confiscate and monopolize the trade on any other article of merchandise. Apropos, I suggest that she open one mammoth siore In every county, and compel every body to get their supplies (rom It. POLITICAL TREACHERY. I have no acquaintance with Judge Speer. I only know that he is a Federal Judge In In Georgia, and has no connection whatever with South Carolina politics, therefore It was unkind In the extreme for the Greenville News, in commenting on the Register's terms of peace to go so tar out of its way to give hlma&tah. Speaking of the sacrifice of principle neccessary on the part of the Conserva tives for Ihe reconciliation recommended l>y the Rex I fier, the News Hays : 'This reminds u? h good deal of the very pleasant talk the Northern Republican newspapers addressed to the young men of the south lust alter the election of Garfield in 1880. Why, we were asked, should we continue sto cling to a party which could oiler us nothing? We had gone down In defeat with It time after time. Why should we not cast In our lot with the triumphant party and seek honors and tat places and be comfortable and on top? All that was necessary was surrender of principle?a change Irom the Democratic pirty to ihe Republican party. Some Southern newspapers look up these appeals and nrced them very seriously. Thanks be to the Almlghly, who gave our people ni:>nhoed and lo\e of honor, country and principle, very few Southern men yielded to these temptations. Emory Speer, of Georgia, and a few others like him, went over. Emory speer bus a Federal Judgeship which pays hlin ST.'jOO a year, we believe, for Itls life; but the poorest uinn who Is struggling for bread with an honest heart In him and a clear conscience and the knowledge that he Is above being bought at any price could net afford to change places with Judge Speer. The sense of degradation, the feeling that the shame of his treachery must descend upon his children's children, the certainty that the contempt of honest and manly men Is upon him. the assurance that he has built for htm-! self an enduring monument of Ignominy, make a load hard to live with and harder toj .u? mim Va nftniio r\r> Itnitnru nr so Inripu null i compensate a man for carrying It." MIXED PAINT AS COW FEED. Prof. Hodges had two fine milk cows to die last weekafrom drinking mixed paint. This being the fifth case of the kind in towc during the last two months it might be well for those who have paint about their premises to post a plaearcT. "Look out for fresh paint," where the cows will be sure to see it. t'apt. K. S Sparkman is spending his holidays with his parents in Georgetown. Mrs. Minle Crews and children.of Athens, are at her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. I). Nance. Mr. E. C. Smith and family, of Lfturens, have moved to town for the benefit of our Graded school. reception's. Tlif reception given by Mrs. Reynolds on Tuesday evening, December 27th. was an elegant and enjoyable affair. Greenwood's "charming bells" and "dashing swells" were out, arrayed In thelr iovllesi costume; and their sweet smiles and radiant faces were sufllcicnt evidence that the kind hostess had not tailed In her attempt to render the occasion a happy one, to ail. Mr. and Mrs. \V. P. Dean, gave a reception on Thursday evening, December29th, complimentary to Uieirguest, Miss Dean of Alabama. Dancing and other amusements were engimed In, and "all went merry us a Marrlageble Bell." One ol the most enjoyable events of the holidays, was a "Violet Tea" given by Mrs. J. G. Gibbess. The guests wre Rev. Mr. Maithews and lady. Mr. Parker Jordan and Miss Screws. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Barksdule, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Poland Uulhouo, Mr. and Mrs. Cad Walker and Mrs. DuPree. The rooms were artistically decorated with violets and evergreens. The refresh men U would have satisfied the most pprlcuream taste; and each guest carried from the table, as a sovenlr of the occasion, a dainty bouquet of violets knotted with violet ribbon. In the absence of Col. ftlhbs, Mr. Kohl (i'bbs, lu a most graceful manner, pre>ided as host. After lea the charming hostess and her daughter Mrs. Montgomery, favored the guests .. ? Int.iromonful rinct 1111(1 thp nlt'ttKni'P of the occasion was enchanced by 11 song front Mrs. PuPree and recitations from Miss Screws utui Mrs. Montgomery. Miss Lizzie Karl, 0110 of the teachers I 11 the Graded School, has returned lrom her home, where she spent the holidays. .Miss Kate Lee of the Greenville Female College speut Christmas in town. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee and Mr. Robt. Earl were in town this week, the guests of Major Lee. Miss Laura and Miss Maggie Vass of Spartanburg are visiting Miss Mamie and Miss Lula Vass on Church Street. Miss Grogan Is again in our village, the guest of Mrs, Nichols. The charm I nt; Miss Marion of North Car?lnn is visiting Mrs. Allen and Miss Htssie McKellar, on Church Street. si....!. lohn l? nftpnrilny Con veraeCollege spent Christmas at home. Mr. Clarence Jonlan and wifeof Greenville, <penl several days last week with his sister Mrs. Youngblood. Messrs. Zuch and Sam McGhee are spending the holidays at home. Messrs. clary and Chipley were with their many friends liereduringChristn.as. The genial face of,Mr. Bain C. Hodges, smlied upon us lor several days. Mr. lVrcy Hotzogspent last week wiih his parents and friends In town. * Mrs. Hartley and her daughter of Ridue Springs are visiting Mrs. 7i. T. Cook, daughter >f Mrs. Hartley. j 1 : i v Miss Calhoun of Johnston is at her sisters Mrs. A. J. Cortieue. Miss Andrews is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Durst. Miss I.udie Jones spent Christmas with Miss Louise Fleming. Mrs. J. G. Gibbs cave a progressive Whist Parly, complimentary to her dauebter. Mrs. W. S. Montgomery. A dance, largely attended and highly enjoyed, was given at Hotel de Riley. The large dining room was tastelully decorated, the music floe, and the dance was extended Into the "wee small hours." Mrs. J. C. Nichols gave an elegant six o'clock tea Thursday evening, which was enJoyed by all who had the good fortune to be present. Rev. Mr. Hodges of the Methodist church, preached In the Baptist church Sunday night. A Christmas tree for the Orphans, one for the Cotton Mill, one for the Methodist, one for the Presbyterians ana several .In private families, furnished presents and amusement for the little one*, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Leavell spent last week in Newberry. U..cwAn r\f \f ?fV*n ml r?lr U7AQ in tnwn UUKUI A^UI 1UVI1 VI WVW*.U<V? last week. Mr. Rush, who has held a position In the New York ?tore. left for Columbia last week, where he has been engaged by J. L. Allnnaugb. The Oil Mill has ginned over 2500 bales of cotton. Our relHlons with the editor have been so pleasant for the past year, I will at his request impose my random notes on the readers for another pear. Does It not appear a little lnconslstant for a Reform Le?lslature who went Into power on the cry of oppression. of the farmers by the large profits of the merchants, to place a profit of 60 percent, at wholesale on the only article they sell, Inferentlally they are extortioners. Among the multitude of whiskey cnn 1? ,.no vr, signees ai uur caiji umw, m ..... "Orange Blossom" whose name had become [quite familiar to Mayor Simmons. So he decided to locate and investigate the gentleman, i for tliis purpose he called into requisition the reputed detective ability of his policeman Mr. Mosely, wltb. instructions that he repair (*t once to the express office and watch a certain jug until the owner came. Armed thus, the man with brass buttons and cocked iiat, proceeded to seat himself, apparently unconcerned. by a blazing tire bard by the Jug, and watch the movement ol the enemy to the laws ol adry town. He cocked his feet before the lire Ala Tillman In a railway coach, picked up the State and began to study the Evans dispensary bill and Its probable effect on dry towns. Its labyrlnthian phases caused him to forget for a moment?and only a moment?the object of his visit, he looked around in bewilderment?when he dlscoved that the "orange blossom bad wltted?had flown. I don't know the full text of bis report to his superior officer, but surmise something like this as Psalmist would say: My lord I have gone whither thou didst send me. and lo I have discovered nothing unto tliee. The being of that Orange Blossom 1b as a grans of the field, and a flower of the tropics, it flourlshelh and s.m<-Helh sweet for a season, but the hand of the wicked plncketh It from the presence of thy wary "Cop," and it is gone, und the place thereof shall know It no more, but the vigilance of thy servant is from everlasting to everlasting, as long as thou sbait reign In the land of blind tigers. S. Chrtatinn* OnroR Lo ! He comes the Word incarnate, tiod, Mie l>oru, lue Kri-Hi i am ; Prophet, Priest, the Lord's Anointed, Altar, sacrificial Lamb! Lo ! the promise of the Father, Lo! the nation's great desire! Lo ! the Alpha! the Omega ! Jesus Christ! the world's Messiah ! Cho.?Hall, Thou Wonderful, Itnmanuel, Hall our Shiloh ! Prince of Peace! Lowly, holy Child! our Jesus! Pral?e to Thee shall never cease. Lo, He comes! God's well beloved; Brightness of the Father's fa<-e. And our wondering eyes behold Him, Full of glory, truth and grace. Of ten thousand thousands Cblefest, Altogether, lovely, He. Worthy honor, glory, blessing? Now, and through eternity. Lo! Becomes! Jehovah! Jesus! Night astonished, pales and dies. As the Lord of light and ?lor> t.ohvpk t.h? nortals of the sklt-s. Lo! He comes. In radium beauty, As tbe Sun In cloudless dawn, As tbe Dew on llow'ret lowly, < As the Star that ushers morn. When the morning stars together Sang Creation's uatal song, Songs of God before Htm chanted, Praises to the Word belong. Hark ! a burst of heavenly music! Hark! ten thousand searphlm Bending over Bethlehem lowly Chant Redemption's natal hymn! Woods and valleys, fields and mountains, Catch the anthem as it flies, Pence on earth, to Jesus glory ! Echoes thro' the-lofty skies, Glory to our Jesus ! glory, Glory, once again. Mil iHiIom Univ. Hr?lv. Holv ! lie! lor our kedeptton fame. ChriMtmnn. BY REV. HENKV B. BALDWIN, PENDER, NEBRejolce to dny with glad accord, For Christ, the Lord, Is come: Fulfilled the prophetic word, In David's Bethlehem. For unto us a Child Is born : I To us a Son Is given: , To raise our fallen nature up, . And make us heirs of Heaven, Behold Him In a manger laid [ A hopeless little one; For whom Judea's mothers prayed ; . The Ions; exnected Son. No earthly pomp surrounds His l>ed, Ills home no pillared hall They hud not where to lay His head, Save In the cuttle's stall. The King of Heaven?the Prince of Life, Assumes a mortal fame; He comes to enter Inlo strife. To weave Immortal fame, HK weapons: Truth and Righteousness; His cause : the uood ol all The helpless sous of Adam's race, The ruined by the Kali. Attend, ye Heavens ! give ear, O Earth! While angels glad, proclaim, That peace on earth, good will to men, Are ollered in His Name:? That Name, that through all earth and skies, minii uigi> nwiiuicu <JC . Iii which all human prayer shall rise, From over land and sea. Hall, glorious Prince! Hall, blessed Son ! On this Thy natal day Let love and peace untrammeled run, O'er all the earlh hold sway. Till human phssion, sin, and wrongs, Are numbered with the past, And earth, witli her ten thou?and tongues, Shall praise the "First and Last." . - The Herald Angel*. Hark ! the herald angels sing. As through night's deep gloom appearing, Borne on swift and willing wing. Heaven's bright host our earth are nearlDg Glory ^o the new born King ! Peals from Hps of heav'nly sweetness: While to ruined men they bring. Tidings of the Stranger's greatness. Peace on earth and mercy mild, shout the message of salvation ; Though this meek and holy Child, Publish peace toevery nation. God and sinners reconciled ; This, the God of heaven proclalmeih ; Come, ye wand'rers, lost and wild, Jesus, your Redeemer, relKneth. >? One ol Wliittlcr** Lant Poems. I would ?n?t if I could repeat A lii'i' which 81111 In good itml sweet; I keep in uge, as in my prime. A lioi UHCheelllll Step wilh time. Anil, g ntefnl for nil blessings sent, ] go (lie common way, content To intilje no new experiment. On easy teriuu with ;law unri fut'>, For wiiHt mu>t be I cunily wult. And trust the puth I cannot sec?? Tlmt Goit Is irooil huf)icetli me. And when at lust upon llf'-'s play The curtuin tails I only prny That hone may lose itselt in truth And aire in heuven'ii immortal youth, And all our love? and longing prove HI... The Social Club.?"The social club of the present day resembles a net spread to* catch ihe innocent and unsuspecting youth. At that age whenayoui.g man should presumably marry or tind his social enjoyment in the refined and elevating society of the gentle sex, he heeds the call of the social club, which is not calculated to refine or restrain but to invite to dissipation and sin, The special peril to young men is that, except on rare occasions, their sisters, wives and mothers never enter these clubs, i Their associates are men only, and the loud jest and profane speech are not wlw.i'iv nninniiliar."? From Sermon in Washington, I). C., by Chaplain David Wilson, U. S. A., as reported in Religions Herald. T- *; ^ , . New ] F. E. HARRISON. M. D Physician and Sui Harris ABE We are now ope Stnp.lr of Driiffs. f!lif Soaps, Brushes, Toi FIRST CLASS DRU< OUR Physicians' Suppl Merck's Chemicals. The public are r< Mistaken Politeness. | Is there any one who has not suffered from the mistaken politeness of friend and neighbors? How many times have host and guest sat martyr like till laie in inu evening, musing heroic efforts to be agreeable, because each feared the other would think it rude if he expressed a wish to retire! Most of us, too, have been visited in. affliction by neighbors for whom we ctt'red nothing, and who cared nothing for us, but who crme because they thought it would not be polite to stay away. Ayoung minister, not long ago, spent a Sunday with strangers. After the evening service he said to a friend: "My preaching to-uight was a failuni orid Pll f<?ll vnn whv. Thtt morn ing service always exhausts me, and I am in the habit taking a nap in the afternoon; then I feel fresh and bright at night. But the people with whom I am staying devoted themselves to entertaining me this afternoon, and 1 thought it would.not be polite to excuse myself. So I managed to keep awake and appear interested, but my evening service had to suffer in consequence." The friend, chancing next vday to meet the young minister's hobtess, made some reference to him. "O," said the lady, "we liked him very much, except for one thing. He stayed down stairs all the afternoon, aud seemed to enjoy being intertained so well that we felt it would be rude to leave him; and I confess that I got completely tired out " What a mistaken politeness was " this on both sides! Every true Christian is willing to deny himself even in little tilings lor me nappiosss 01 others, but when two people deny J themselves, and succeed only in makI ing each other miserable, the absurdity of the so-called politeness is apparent. And yet few of us are wholly guiltless in the matter. Politeness is a desire to pleaae others, and to avoid what ever may be disagreeable to them. It isn't always easy to know what will pleaae another, especially one who is a comparative' stranger, anc the only solutiou of the difficulty is in simple frankness. | Let the host say to his guest: "I I think you must be tired, and I hope vnn will fpfil at libertv to cro to vourl room at any time, I bough, of course, I have no desire to hurry you/' Certainly noone would stay after that unless he ^ere really enjoying himself, i in which case tne true host would ; be quite willing to put aside his own preference it) regard to retiring. Oftentimes a host invites his guest to vifit the manufactories of the place or to go on some excursion, because he thinks his friend woulcs wi?-h to go wheu in reality it is an unmitigated bore to both. How much belter for him to say: "Now there are such and such things which we might do, but I have no wish in the matter except vnnr nlpjimire. If vou wouldn't euiov ' [ them don't hesitate to say so, ami I L should be delighted if you would suggest something else." This would preclude all danger of obliging him to do jwhat was distasteful to him. If children, from the first were j trained to frankness (not the so-called [bluntness which causes people to sny j land do most disagreeable things, but. the frankness which answers friends I and acquaintance just as they would like to be answered), then they would seldom make themselves and others uncomfortable through mistaken po* liteness.?Congregatioualisi. Cocoanut Cake.?Half a pound of grated cocoanut; three quarters of a pound of crushed lump susrar; six ounces of butter; the beaten whites of five eggs; two tablespoonfuls of rose water or a flavoring of vanilla; a little I grated nutmeg (this may be oiumitted when the flavor is not liked). Cream the butter and sugar, beat until very light, add the rose water, then the; coconut, beating it in as lightly as J possible; finally, whip in the whites of | the eggs lightly, bake at once in aj buttered dish, or if preferred, iu little shells. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the cake when cold. . <8, ?A Washington dispatch says:j There is a rumored movement to exclude the Louisiana lottery comr pany from the mails, also the four New Orleans banks interested in it. " A prominent Louisiana man is at the head of the movement, and when he approached Harrison and Wan-' namaker. who are well known church members, on the subject, it is said that they at once agreed to it, if law could be found upon which to ba^e action. i Attorney General Miller, another religious member of the cabinet, is ex- . pected to supply or find a suitable law. | Strong arguments have been made ' to Wan namaker on the subject and he has promised ail cue assistance iu ins power. Strive not with a man without cause I if lie have done thee no harm. ' An ounce of cheerfulness is worth a pound of sadness to serve God with. Some one says that the less a man ? amounts to, the more he prides on big (investors. j Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in llie pow- \ er ol thine hand to do it. j Nothing in the world giows any h faster than trouble that i* nursed. * ; - - 'I -1 m #?S ( LU'Ug i M. I geon. C ion & lEVILLE, ning* at Lawson's Sta unicals, Patent Mecth let Articles, and ' eve a STORE. SPECIAL ies, The Compound! 3spectfully invited to THE FARMERS MUTUAL Fire tan Matin U(1B ABBEVILLE COUNTY, S. C. By the People and for the People. For Isolated Property Only, V A On Intii A/1 AiG aamm 4> A xi u ucuaucu vwumts iu oujj^iurt/. No Capitalists to Enrich. No Loss, No Expense. , WHIS plan of insurance enables the farmers J. of Abbeville county to Insure their property against the destructive element* of Fire, Wind and Lightning "AT COST." It Is simply a protective association In which each member is legally obligated to bear his or her pro rata portion of any loss that may occur to nnv mpirthpp A nat't?fnl ooflmoto e\f fho nnot of Ibis plan (covering a period of eighteen yearn; Ik bat one dollar and a half per thousand per annum. , For further information address J. S. C. CARPENTER, Gen. Agt., Chester, S. C. DAVID AIKEN, Local Agt., Ccronaca, S. C. De^. 14,1392, tf UbUUfiUUiUfiti 1 iiUiiiki Uu.lii k N'OTICE Is hereby given that the FOURTH Installment on subscriptions to stock In the Farmers Bunk of Abbeville, S. C , will be due.and pay?ble at said Bank, on 1st JANUARY, J8D3. Prompt payment Is requested. iWM. H. PARKER, President. H. DUPRE, Cashier. De^ 14,1892. 8t W. L. DOUGLAS l&SHOE cen/leWn. And other specialties for Gentlemen, Ladles, Boys and JNK L : Misses are the MMfei Best in *he WorldSee descriptive advertisevm. % <^X 1 ment which will appear la I this paper. npHTO I flliw llw wUklDVIlUlv, KttPL but insist on having W. L. JKmDOUGLAS' SHOES,with name and price stamped on bottom. Sold by fa W. SMITH. ~T?fra Cotta Wells " I Reduced PRICES. AM T3gyQ A 12 inch and 13 inch AUGER . or sisrlor make. Doesn't lei dry dirt or qulcfcs^Wrun out likesomeold time inferior A-Ugein^Hus insuring a good bead of water Id in tnucb less time. NfyBBof putting In pipe Is the only one tbat j^^Hqulcksanil from tilling up the well, but or even one of my wells Rlioul^^Vo.be a failure my guarantee would smou^B iomethlng, for I would go and remec^^Boe,or return the money. The^^Bct) Anger hus given splendid eatlsfactio^^fceolaliy for stock, tenant housen aod tjpwmnics al much less cost. If mftnt a good head of water and a cerGm^JKod, 8. C., Nov. 9. is'J-2. ivwsri l^^wthe diamond s $%*3^rambler no.3? , f "tio -mm Ji1 k iariru tmf 5-<~ Clt LE fRATE0 PNC^ATIC^^pPi ( g THE FASTEST WHEEL SOLD. ?S> I v Speed, Comfort and Beauty All Combined. 3 ] ? Seid for Illustrated Catalogue. V ># Gormilly & Jeffery Mf-q Co., 2 , ? WASHINGTON, D. C. X j n A ATT r\T < IS. JX, ALlilJil,; mmm and builder I And Dealer In all kinds of BUILDING MATERIAL, And Munufailurer of DOORS and SASH,' lilILL REMOVE HIS ?L.\NT from Clin- ? If? ion to Abbeville on or uboiil lliel5iliol " iuiunry, 1S93, uud will foutmcl to build any ;incl of house mat may I)-! want'ii or will lur- " 1HI1 any material tliat may be needed by " itf.ers. < , [Dec. 2S, 1892, tl * Store! \ GAME, Phg., hemist and Druggist. Game, S. O. ^ k' ad, a BRAND NEW \ 3ines, Fancy Goods, irything kept in a; ' I .TIES. ; Lr< ng of Prescriptions, < give us a call. The State of South Carolinl COUNTY OP ABBEVILLE. \ j > WHEREAS, Joel C. Wlej, general p?rlne| .\ and J. Allen Smith. special partue: formed a-limited partnership on-the 3rd da . of September, 1889, for the purposeof condua Idr a mercantile business at Ninety-Six. it'* < buiu ouiic ttiiucuuuij | which pbiu piiriotfrMiii was to continue until the 31 December, 189- 1 nnd whereas it is the purpose of n?ld partle 1 to renew orcontlnue such partnership beyom I tbe time originally fixed for itsduratlon. '1 This is to certify that ihe/ffnaerHlfrned bavfrv^o-. I formed a limited partnership,pursuant to ?rovisloD8 of the General statutes 6fr-Hii<3^P3i tate a foresaid. That tbe name of tbe Arm crtider which such i partnership is to be conducted Ik Joel C. Wler That tbe gederal nature of tbe business to be transacted Is general merchandise. That the nanje of the only general partner M is Joel C. Wler, who" reside* at Ninety-Six, said State and County, and tbe name-of tbe , m only special partner I* J. Allen Smttb, who resides at Abbeville, said State and Coanty. That tbe said J. Allen Smith baa contrlbUted in cash to the stock of said business tbe sura of Three Thousand Dollars, at the time of the original formation ol the same. That tbe renewal or continuance of said limited partnership is to commence on the 1st day of January A. D. 1888, and is to terminate on tbe 81st day of December, 1897. Dated this 19th day of December A. D. 1892. JOEL C. W1ER. J. ALLEN SMITH. Made and severally signed In the presence of BenJ.S Barnwell, i Lewis Perrlo. South-Carouna, . Abbeville County. Personally appeared Lewis Perrlo and having been duly sworn that be was present and saw Joel C. Wler and J. Allen Smith make and severally sign the certificate above Bet forth, and that be with BeoJ. 8. Barnwell witnesxed the due execution thereof, LewtS PeRRIS. Sworn to before me thl?19tb day of December, 1892. W. R. Bullock, O. C. C. P. South Carolina, ,' ikhAulllA Pilnn** ' d Joel C. Wler and bav n,says: That he 1* the id in the above certificate >eclfled In the foregoing een contributed by the lien Smith, tn the comi actually and In good the tl me of the original tnersblp. e this 19 day of Decern ber, 1892. W. B. Bullock, C. C. C. P. Let the terms of the renewal or continuance ! of the limited partnership between Joel C. Wler and J. Allen .Smith be published In the Abbeville Press and Banner, a newspaper published at Ahbevtllp C. H., 8. C., once a' week for six weekM from this date. Abbeville, S. C., Dec. IS, 189-2. W. B. BULLOCK, Court of Court Common Pleas lor AbbevJlle I 'nn nlv n Dec. 2l' 18C2, flt '* School Trustees of Abbe- ; * ville County. School District No. 1?Cnpl. James Rogers, J. N. Llp?comt>, B. L PinHon, Ninety-Six. School District No. 'Z?John B. Sample, J. L.. Huphey, Gre n wood ; A.* C. Collins. Coronaca. School District No. 3? Dr. C. W. Canon, Uodgf*: Dr. S. T. Lea, Cokesbury; G. B. Rtley, III ley. ijehool District No. 4?J. W. Msttlson M. L. La:liner, John A'giiry. l><>nalds. School District No. 5? M. E. Holllngsworth, J. VV. Ellin. 1'. J. Bowrn, Due West. School District No. tJ?D. P. Hannah, Hodges* H. W. Bowie, Abbeville; G. W. Smith, Donalds. School District No. 7?J. L. White, Verdery; P. H. Klugh, Jefferson D< vis. Greenwood. School District No. S?E. W. Warson, Bradley ; T. J. Hearst, Verdery ; Dr. P. H. Adams, Phoenix. r School District No. 9?J. F. Wldemaa, D. W. Dowtln, J W. Younif. Troy. School District No. 10?A. T. Brown, Hooter; A. K. Wataou, G. H. Wardlaw, Abbeville School District No, 11?J. G. Edwards,S. H. Cochran, James Evans, Abbeville. School District No. 12?R/.O. McAdams, W. (~ 1 P. McCarter, W. N. Hall. Antrevllle. j School District No. 13?J T, Latimer, S. 8 l * Boles, B. L. Clin kscales, Lowndesville. \ School District No. It?K. O. Bell, Dry } f Grove; David Thomas, Watt; J. W. Boyd, 1 I Mount Carmel. ! > School District No. 15?Wm. McNeill, Moont f~v' Carmei: P. H. McCaslan, Wldeman; J. O. / Hemmlncer, Link. School District No. 16?Jbp. Cothran, Jr.,Mc- / Corinlck ; W. H. Brllt, Sand<*v?r; L. B. Ra- ( mey, Bordeaux. f ; School District No. 17-E. S. Hale, E. W / ; 1 Lipscomb, Jas. Rogers, Jr. ' f 1 School Dist rict No 18?C. A. C. Waller, T. F, j * ' Ktley, J. Li. C'arr, uieenwooa. School District No. 1??\V. A. Templeton, F. / B.Gnry. J. F. Miller. / The School Trustees of the above townships . will be careiul not to overdraw on the/ amount apportioned their respective tofm^___,-i J ships, which will appear in a future issue o this paper. E. COWAN, Chairman Board Examiners. ' Dec. 21.1892. tf 1. Sheriff's Sale. Adulph Meyer J: Co. and others against J. W. Furqueron?Execution. By virtue of an execution to me '< ilrected, In the above stated case. I will sell :o '.lie highest bidder, at public auction, within the legal hours of sale, at Abbeville Court \rAvn \ v ?kA a# DrooTT LH'U-^C, yil .UU.lL/.li, IUUUII1UOJ Ui f?iOnU* \RY, A. I). 1893, all the right, title and inter;st of J. W. Furqueron In the following described property, to wit: Four Hundred and Twenty Acre* ^ I )f land, more or less, bounded by lands of <4 i S\ McKlnney, Smiley Harmon, S. A. Mcl ,osh, Homestead of J. \V. Furqueron and of b- . jW >rs. Levied on and to be sold as the property fl >f J. \V. Furqueron to satisfy the aforeJaid / >xecu Hon and costs. TERMS?Cash. f I H F. W. R NANCa. / fl Sheriff Abbeville Couiity. 8 Dec. 27, 1892, tf / S rhe State of South Caro/ina. I COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE./ I PKOBATE COUliT. / a the matter of the Estate of J.(Ramsey / /^B niuv/tv, lyuccaocui . hm Petition for .Settlement and Discharge. / rK. IjO.MAX, as AdmInlstratfor said / ^B| JOsiaie having upplltd lor st-lUcmeul / HH ud discharge, / It is OkdkkkI), Tli.it Thursday, the 6th day/, f January nexL be iix<-d lor grunting there-/ HB let prayed lor. J. FULLER LYON, / Dee. 5,1SI2, 4t Judge 1'roLate Court,