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The Press and Banner ABBEYILLE, S. C. ^ar-Published every Wednesday at ?2 a year in advance. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1893. Can't We Publish Better Humored Paper* T It seems to the Press and Banner, if%we are to Judge from the tone of the press of the State, that the times are out of joint, and everything is-going wrong. A large percent, of the editorials are full of fault-finding, and seldom anything is found to commend Itself to the good opinion ,of the lfearned editors who conduct the press. In the general chapter of accidents it seems that we might now aDd then find something cvvfhn nf onnrncgl or at least occasionally see something that would not excite oar con. demnaVjon. Examine the country and city papers at random and see if the warp aDd woof of a large per cent, of the editorials are not of the fault-finding kIndoor else tinged with abuse ot somebody or some party. We have no advice to give to any brother printer, bnt merely remark on a state of facts as we believe they exist. Constant fault-finding. with never anything to approve la weakening our influence, Is doing no good, and tbe warfare can have no oth er possible effect than to widen the existlDg' breach between oar people. Of course In the nature of things Governor Tillman cannot hold his grip on the people, and he mast give place toothers. Bat we can solidify the people against us so that we will have In tbe future, as at tbe present, but little Influence in tbe affairs ol the government. It is worse than foolish to needlessly excite an" ?aMa, I? rti% or* olmlofiu tcarfflTP LO^UUISUiD, W M|/ nu uitw.vo^ " ? which cannot possibly result in good to anybody. If we go on carping and fault-finding our side will finally have no strength at all. You can kick a dog until people will be sorry for the abused animal, and cplteful and unjust criticisms' of State officials, even for their very best and most earnest efforts to serve the people, will be unavailing, except to make them set their faces against those who do the wrong. Just now there is an attempt to belittle the act of refunding the State debt at 4% per cent.,and fault is found of the Supreme Court for sustaining the act of the officials in petfecting the advantageous trade. It has been contended that other Governors could have refunded tbe Slate debt at 4 per cent, Tbe truth is, tbat history records tbe fact that reai-genulne-oldreglme-ortbodoxtrue-blue Democrats, in the regular line of succession, failed or never even attempted In tbe past to make any such advantageous sale of bonds as bas Just been accomplished by Governor Tillman. A tremendous protest bas gone up from every Quarter of the State arainst the disnen* nary law, and some town councils have ordained that they are above the law, and will Issue license notwithstanding the law of the State prohibiting such lloense. That of course Is only brag and bluster, which can have no other eflect than to encourage some foolhardy individual to place himself In the clutches of ttye law and In the mercy of the very people whom be woald defy. Everybody knows there Is not a business man In theState who would offer to make such illegal sale of whiskey and assume to defy the laws of the State. Then why make figures of ourselves before the public, when reduced to the last analysis, we've got to behave ourselves or go to Jail. The lll-advlsed talk about the railroad law Injuring tbe railroads, and, Incidentally,affecting the oredll of the State, has failed to Impress the entire outside public with the Justice of our asseVHons. It seems that the roads in Georgia and North Carolina are existing under laws very similar to ours.' We do not deny tbat tbe law may beoppressive If the officers choose to exercise their brief authority In a cruel and malignant spirit. On the other band, they may not interfere with tbe roads in sucb a way as to injure them. Then why not wait for the overt act before discharging our thunderbolts? Even tbe death of BjenJiimln F. Butler furnished occasion for a general outpouring from their vials of wrath to such an extent tbat the very air Itself seems freighted with sulphur. If ttte people could have only a few days of rest, and could have some new editorials, looking to tbe public or Individual welfare. It !s fair to presume their readers would be grateful. "Tbe whole head is sick, the whole heart is faint," with tbe repetition of everlasting and unceasing complaints. Foreeaate ?f the Coming Political Battle. \ From remarks which we have seen- in the newspapers, we are led to believe that there is a desire on the part of some of our people to pitch tbe next political battle In this Stale on the question of tbe dispensary law. While it is not for a little country newspaper to speak for the whole of tbe State, yet we think that those who enter the political con vem. opposiDg mai law, win De uueriy aefeated. They will not have a corporal's guard of a followlog. Tbe vote lust August on the subject of prohibition is significant. Those who were prohibitionists then are. In all probability, prohibitionists still. There are few prohibitionists who are satisfied with tbe dispensary law. They regard it as a step In the right direction, but they want more stringent liquor laws. While they think that tbe dispensary law is but a slight recognition of their wishes, yet, on tbe principle that a half loaf is better than no bread at all, they will hold to the dispensary law, and It might be remarked here that tbe temperance people have never yielded one lota of any advantage which they havegalned. If the question Is made on opening the bars again, prohibitionists will stand solidly together. Until this newspaper forgets tbe lessons of childhood, and nntil tbe principles and practice of a life time are obliterated tbls editor will not enlist in work for any faction which emblazons on its banners tbe pnncl. pies of open bars and free liquors. Tbe editor ot this newspaper made known htc nolittAol nrlnolnlpfl In t.hp lttRt. ram nalcrn and there never has been a lime when this editor failed, with due and proper respect for others, to pronounoe his honest convictions, and we announce now, unless our convictions are changed, we intend to preach temperance until the last day of our existence. We are not foolish enough to believe that the dispensary law Is prohibition, but we do believe it Is a vast improvement on the open bars. We believe that the dispensary will not be as fruitful la briDging recruits to tbe ranks of the drunkard, as have been the bars, and, therefore, from the consclenilousuess that we are doing good to our fellowman in removing temptation trom him and bis sons, we will advocate and support any and every law which has lor its object the discouragement of tbe drink habit. Those who count on overthrowing the present administration on the liquor question will be badly mistaken. As far as we know, very few persons outsido the keepers of bars, are opposed to the law. Those who use liquors will have the satisfaction of knowing that they will get good liquor, and they will have no right to complain. Tbe hosts of temperance people are not going back to the oars, Temperance people, whether Tillmaulte or antl-Tlllmanlte, when tbe question is made, will stick to their principles, and they will never enlist under tbe banner of liquor and open bars. Ifl History Repenting It well? When the war between the States had progressed so far that even a wayfaring man could see the probable result of the uneven contest, some brave and patriotic Confederate soldiers asserted thateven if General Lee and j President Davis should be captured, and the Confederate armies disbanded, the warfare wnnid ihAn hp stronger and fiercer than ever belore. Individuals would band themselves together as bushwhackers and guerillas, and would fall upon the enemy at the unguarded places, destroying all that came within their reach, and then the assailants would disperse for a season so that there would be nothing for the Union army to com bat?and a great lot of other impracticable dreaming was done on the same scale. Now, In this year of peace, when the husbandman has been liberally rewarded for his labor, and when no organized political parties are in the field, does it not seem that our politicians, in blindly fighting the duly elect, ed officers of the government, and incidentally bringing reproach upon the whole peoplet are repeating In lact the foolish threat of the Confederate soldier, who would have continued the war after peace bad been declared ? When opposing political forces were marshalled under chosen leaders. It was right and proper for every man to do everything in his power that he might think would help to bring success to his own side of the contest. But when tbe contest by mutual agreement, has been left to tbe arbitrament of tbe ballot, it Is our duty to lay down our arms, submit to defeat as gracefully as we would have expected the other side to do, if we had outnumbered them. The right way, In our opinion Is, to Keep an eye on the administration, and to keep a scrap book, too. Let the administration alone, but watch it, and if Mr. Tillman and bis Legislature are not wiser and better than the average Governor and the ordinary Legislators they will make a record before tbe opening of tbe next campaign. When the campaign opens we should Judge them by that record, and should show up tbeir errors and mistakes with all tbe ability we possess, and then we should appeal to the people to correct whatever mistakes have been made. It is, in our opinion,a waste of ammunition to keep on firing our shot when it is utterly and absolutely impossible toefiectany result. Neither political faction is now organized, nnrt Ihppfl Is no nnsslhllltv of dolnp unv good by keeping up a political bushwhacking or guerilla warfare, if such it may be termed. Let us not now expend onr ammunition. Bnt let us keep a good supply of shot in the locker, so that when occasion does arise, we may use It to tome effect. Next year we can ask Tillman to state bis reasons for funding our six percent, bonds at 414 Per cent. We can then call him to account for his part in passing the dispensary law, whereby five thousand men in the State of South Carolina were compelled to quit the liquor business and were allowed the opportunity of going into some of the useful and beneficial pursuits. We can then ask blm to explain why he en' couraged tbe passageof a law which liberated the money and houses which are now employ* ed in the liquor business, so that they, too, might be added to tbe capital and property which might then be aiding in the upbuilding of the moral and financial condition of the State. We can then fire at him and shoot at his followers the solldest kind of shot for their part Id passing the iniquitous raiiroau legiMsuon, and we can then bring indisputable facts to show wherein the law bas Injured the State. We can tben tell the people of TillroanV mistakes in other ways, and bold him up true to the mirror of life. But now, let us be gathering up the rocks with which to bii when it will hurt him, and, wben it will, at least, be some satisfaction to us to burl missiles at him. If we waste ali our rocks and shot before tbe supreme contest comes, we will enter the battle without armor and without sword and spear. They Will Now Go Into Useful Pnr> salts. By thedispensary law It has been estimated that five thousand men will be relensed from the liquor business after tbe first of July. That Immense army of men can then go to useful and profitable pursuits, and thus aid in building up tbe material prosperity of the OlttlV, 11 bueuiepciisaij' uuu uv viuyi mvii I" recommend it, that alone should cause It to find favor In the public heart. We need more men In the productive and manufacturing finest, and the addition of live thousand able efficient workers In the different lines will be of Immense benefit to the State. Besides these five thousand men, an Immense amount of money will be turned Into channels which will foster and develop useful busness. Those citizens, who, from necessity or choice, must drink liquor will find a great satisfaction in knowing that their liquor is pure. ? ??? An Example Worthy or Imitation. Mr. T. C Robinson, of the Pickens People, In recognizing kindly notices which bad been recently made of him and his paper, says of bis brethren: "We hope to merit their good wishes, and in no discussion will we Intentionally overlook what is due them as gentlemen and brothers of the quill." As a rule, we believe the gentlemen of the press are less respectful to each other than they are to the deputy Sheriff or to a Trial Justice's constable. Tbe Mountaineer. Our old friend. Col. James A. Hoyt, of the Greenville Mountaineer, has bought new type for the paper, which is now printed in a uni. form dress, with the "Enterprise" part of the name left off". The Mountaineer is a bandflnma nonar ond nhlv Pfiit.Pfi. If a majority of our freehold voters refrain from signing a petition for llqnor, we will have prohibition. The law now provides for the punishment of railroadR and express companies wbi< h carry Jugs, and the Governor is authorized to employ constables to look after the "blind tigers." So let us give prohibition a trial. Ir.after glvlngprobibltion a fair trial, the prohibitionists are converted to the dispensary plan, tbey will fall back on that lawTHE MEAT MAEKET. The Price of Bncou Will Go Too IIIffh Tor the Average Lienor. To Mr. J. W. Trowbridge, of Anderson, who was In town last Monday, we are indebted for the following figures in reference to the Chicago market on the first of January for the years named. Mr. Trowbridgte is in the commission business and is selling great quantlIties of groceries to merchants In Audersou and other towns. When II is remembered that Chicago is one of the chief provision markets of this country, the outlook for getting bacon this spring at a lair price Is gloomy Int^ed. Ii will be noticed that the supply of bacon this year Is but a Utile over one-third of the supply for January, ISO"-, and that the supply of turd is ieBS than one-fourth or the last year's supply. Year. Pork. Lard. Meats. (All kinds.) (All kinds ) (All kinds.) Lbs. Tierces. Lbs. 1882 250.000 125,000 145,000,000 1888 139.718 37.29i 92,70l',000 1884 193.807 86,6 <4 80,800,000 1885 143,788 08,143 90.3U0.000 1880 238,129 118,080 120,200,000 lfc87 202,688 80.810 00,100,000 1888 193,718. 4S.010 811,700.000 1889 144,460 40,033 OO.IOO.OUO 189U loo.isi ai,ow lsfll 812,742 109.41s 137/4)0.000 1892 2'8,804 67.021 148,900,000 1898 100,899 14,018 59,387,00(1 The stock of Shot Ribs In Chicago on January 1.1893, was 14,974,000 pounds against 55. 000,000 pounds January 1,1892. The stocks iu the West will show a much larger reduction, as there was no hogs killed at a great many country packing points this year that was i runnlug lull blast last year. I , r 1 A new 1!d6 of clears Just received at the New Drug Store. Harrison A- Game. I 112 FREEHOLD VOTERS. ? DO THEY WANT A DISPENSARY AT ABBEVILLE ? The .\Rinrn ot the Freehold Voters In the Town or Abbeville, to Whom the Queiilluu of LeKnllzinir the Sale of Liqnor Will be Referred. Below we give the names or tne ireenoia voters of the town of Abbeville, as taken from the Treasurer's books?seventy-one of whom are white, and fifty-two are colored, making a total oi 123. Of the names of white persons therein Included, It In believed that at least a dozen or ho will be subject to challenge, from tbe fact that some of them have sold their land, and others may not hold the legal titles to any real estate, although they are paying taxes on land the legal title to which may be held by their wives. Only freehold voters are authorized to sign the petition. Nou-resldent owners of land have uo voice In the matter. The law provides that? "A majority of the freehold voters of the Incorporated town or city in which tbe permit is to be used, and each person aforesaid shall sign said petition by his own true name and signature, and state that each before signing has read said petition and understands tbe content* and meaning thereof, and is well and personally acquainted with the applicant." The law plainly Intended to deny to Illiterate persons the right to have a voice in tbe matter. If a man can neither read nor write, how is he to read the petitionund sign It with his own true name? As some persons may get themselves Into trouble by signing papers which they have not read, and consequently cannot "under-] stand the contents and meaning thereof," It would be safe for our colored citizens to be on their guard, lest they get Into trouble. And no white man, who does not hold tne legfil titles to land should sign a petition for a dispensary, and no appllcaut lor tbe position SUUUIU CUIV/tt ?UJ vuo w/ oigu UIOJ.VVIHVM less legally qualified to do so. Ttie probability Is, that the list will be carefully scrutinized, and the Dames of those who sign it contrary to law will be erased. The list is as follows: Robert Adams, George Harris, fGeorge Adams, Chaney Jones, Albert Adams, Thomas Joues, Sr., Ben Brown, J. C.KIugh, W.O.Bradley, Zverson Logan, C. E. Bruce, J. Fuller Lyon, James Bryan, George Lomax, Bay Brown, W. A. Lee, James Buchanan, J. M.Lawson. W. T. Branch, Jones F. Miller. W. C. Benet, Richard McDonald, Thos. Boozer, Thos J. McKinnej", ' J. M. Brooks. George Marshall, B.U.Barnwell, W. C. McGpwan, George Barr, Samuel MCGowan, J. S. Cot bran, H. P. Mcllwulne, S. C Cason, Willis Marshall, We I ford Carter, J L. Mcjilllan, T. P. Cottiran, W. H. Parker. Dennis Carter, A. J. Pvnney, W. J. Cobb. Wm. IVPenney, W. G. Chapman, Wm. Pope, W. V. Clinkscales, L. W. P?rrin,: K. B. Colhoun, John Patton, \" D. A. Donaldson, T. P. Quarles, M. P. DeBruhl, Wm. Hutledge, J. H. DuPre, Johnson Blcbey, W.C. DuPre, Lark In Raddlq, G. A. Douglass, Allen Robertson, Alfred Ellison, Sampson Kapley, J. G. Edwards, Louis Rapley, Israel Fair, Edward Roche, Robert Farrow, Jr., George Rlcbey, NahamanFalr, W.Joel Smith, , Kd. Gllliard, D. B. smith, George Carson, J. A1 en Smith, E. G. Graydon, G. W. Syian, Sr., F. B. Gary, G. W. Syfan, Jr., Horace Griffin, Z. G.Sprott, E. B. Gary, T. C. Seal, J. C. Grant, J. W. Siirn, Robert Guy, P. B. Speed, J. R. Glenn, A. W. Smith, Richard Grant, J. H. Titus, , A.M. Hill, Henry Thomas, Dennis Harris, James Taggart, C.P.Hammond, T.P.Thomson, Dr. L T. Hill, S. G. Thomson, R. E.Hill, G. A.VisauBva, ' Richard Hill, Ben Valentine, H. H. Hill, L. W. White, R. R. Hemphill. Gvorge White, (C. V. Hammond, Marion Wilson,J.A.Harris. C. 8. White, Arinlstead Hardy, Quilla Wardlaw, F. Henry, Robert Watt, Enoch Hodges I. P. White, R. M. Hill, E. L. Wilson. Cicero Hughes, J. M. Wilkinson, Prince Hamilton, J. W. Wilson, J. S. Hammond, Charles Williama, Henry Harper, From the above It will be Been that of over two hundred landowners In the town of Ab tievllle, oni> about one-bull are voter*. Of this one hundred non-voting lot owners tbere are a few non-residents. viz: John A. Devlin. John A. Martin, Due Went; J. Alston Cabell, Richmond, Va.; A. J. Salinas & Sons, O'Neill & Sons, Charleston; William Jlooney; I* W. Parker, Greenville; and possibly others whos$ names we do not now recall. The remaining ninety odd non-voting lot owners are wives or unmarried ladies, who hold much of the best real estate in town. As the sale of llijuor must necessarily eftecl alike all pro|?erty, whether owned by men or women, the latter should not have been denied the right of petition. But the question now Is, will Abbeville get a dispensary? ' Without the aid of the negroes, whose sentiment on the subject weare uninformed, there Is little probability of any one getting the necessary signers to recommend niu for the position. Among some of the white people there is a decided objection .to the law itself, and there are other citizens who are willing to give the law a fair trial, if they are obliged to have liquor. It mey be presumed that no prohibitionist, white or black, will sign such a petition, and it is known that some of the most pronounced antl-prolilbltlonlsts are bitterly opposed to the whole thing, and will sign nothing which commits them to the recognition of a law which they believe to be unjust, unwise and unstiitesmanllke. The prohibitionists do not want liquo/ at all. Some anti-prohibitionists will ret se to take liquor on the terms which they think infereswith their rights as free bora citizens, and necessitates something of a compromise nf thfilr splf-WKnpct. hpfr.rn tripv pan tret. th? II quor. After reducing the number of whites from Tl to 60. there will still remain 112 freehold v oters, a majority of whom must sign a petition before any dispenser can be appointed for Abbeville. The list as published above may be of some Interest to those dispensers wbo may seek'to travel a rough and stumpy road. DUE WEST NEWS. Sick Son*?MIsHionnries for MexicoFund Friend*?Vlnllors. Due West, 8. C., Jan. 23.1S98. Dr. J. P. Kennedy, of Atlanta, tia? wbo ban been visiting his parents of this place returned to bis office on Monday. He went to Abbeville to take the popular route, the G. C. & N. f Mr. W. F. Pearson Is attending the Presbyterian College at Clinton. Mr. 8. A. Wldeman Is teaching a flourishing school at Mount Gallager in Liaurens county. Mr. John Lyon spent a few days last week with his many friends and class-mates of ibis place. Mr. J. T. Pe??rson, a member of the enterprising Arm ol Sylvester, lilakely Co., of An/larunn rnnnnllif tiluPfu<l hlu nQfOritC \f I* Pearson Is making a success of the mercantile business. The snow came last week. It commenced on Wednesday morning, and all day long It continued. Tbe ground was frozen bard, and so none of It melted. Soon the ground was hidden, but still It continued to full. By night It was several Inches deep. It snowed and sleeted during the night, and the next morning ll commenced ugaln hard, and continued until about noon. The snow wus about 7 or 8 inches deep ou an average. The whole town had a lively time snow-bulling. Several sleighs were soon running on our street*. Bnt the snow was loo sortforgood riding. We have all enjoyed tho snow very much, but are willing to lust let It go now. Dr. Edwards left Thursday evening for Lancaster. He was called there bv telegram announcing tbe serious Illness of his Bon Walker. who Is clerking In that place. We trust that the Doctor will find his son much Improved. The Intermediate celebration of the PhllomHtbean Literary Society will occur on Frl day night the '27th, pro vied the weather has not billed a celebration on the same night. In which event the Phllomatheans will postpone, as the weather won't. Prot. .1. M. Todd, accompanied by Mrs. Todd, left for Mexico on Thursday. lie i?oen In the Interest of tbe mission stations of the Associate Kelorined church In that fleld. li. ASSISTANT CASHIER. Valuable Acquisition to the National Bank. Capt. J. B. Lyles, recently bookkeeper for Heath <1 Co. and A. W. .Smith, was elected assistant cashier of the National Hank and entered on the duties of the position a few days ago. The bank is fortunate in securing the services of one so competent, and those who have husfness with the bank will be glad to deal with so polite a gentleman. Captain Lyle's entrance Into the bnnk Is because of the large and Increasing business of that Institution, which requires additional help In the discharge of the duties Incident to so large a business. Go to Smith & Sons for flour, molasBeg, oats, corn, bacon, Ac. * THE SNOW DRIFTS, Xotes and IncidentR of the Blv^cst Snow That We Have Had In Years. r^ast week we had sevon inches of "now.^ XI ieu UII ua.y VTtUIJCOua/.auu au uiguviiuv sleet fell until nearly daylight on Thursday morning. About eight o'clock on Thursday morning the enow began to fall agftln and continued to fall until midday. Tbe son came out then without effect upon tbe icy mantle that covered the earth. On Saturday morning the trees presented an unusual appearance. It seemed that some time during Friday night a dense fog came, and freezing covered tbe limbs and sprigs of tbe trees with an icy mantle, which they retained until twelve o'clock. When the temperature moderated, the Ice began to fall from the trees resembling the snow in its feathery lightness. The trees on Saturday morning were never more beautiful iu winter, and tbe scene was one which we never recollect to have witnessed before.. Each day the public square and tbe streets were filled with happy young people who, with snow balls, pelted each other and every one else that came within range. Improvised sleighs of all the conceivable patterns were driven through tbe streets, carrying delighted beaux and charming belles over "tbe snow, the beautiful snow." During all of Wednesday tbe snow fell without cessation, and the long icicles which hung Trom tbe sides, and the snow which covered the backs, of the mules and horse.-) that were httched to the racks attested the cruelty of the owners. While it was possible for work animals to have been comparatively comfortable, yet there can be no doubt of the suffering of those animals which were covered with snow and ice. Tbe only animals that we noticed that received consideration from their owners were those in tbe drays belong mg 10 A. fll. niu IX OOI18, iu? were uuvcrcu with blankets. The act was Dot only a merciful one, but may bave been rewarded by the preservation of the life or some faithful animal. In the name or the mules and horses so taken care of, we return thanks to the Messrs. Hill & Sons. The recent snow made the sale In overshoes very brisk. It seems that every one bad on rubber shoes, and those young ladles who engaged In the snowball battli s not only had on rubbers, but bad tbelr beads well wrapped. We notice that philanthropic citizens have been glviug poor people In the cities great quantitlesor tire wood,and thusare supposed to have averted great suffering from cold. We know nothing as to how It may be In tbe cities, but we believe people about here when In need of Are wood, would exhaust their surplus by taking a paling or two, or a rail or two, on the fenoe, rather than freeze. In some cases spare plank off au unused outI house bave beep made to do service In keeping people warm. The little branches and the mill poDds bave j been frozen tight and hard. Beyond the usual number of cold wet feet whicb are to be lound, when we bave slush and snow, we believe nobody has suffered. For several days last week the heavy snow almost caused a suspension of business at Abbeville. The work on the side tracks at the shop site has been about stopped. Wind, snow and Ice are too much for mules, negroes and scrapers. The temperature being cold on a dead level, tbe wind added greatly to the severity of the weather, before tbe snow fell, but since then we bave bad no wind. On Sucday tbe temperature moderated somewhat, and In the evening a little oi the snow yielded to the rays of the sun, though at night fall every thing was agatu locked In ice. On Monday morning the weather was warmer. By twelve o'clock the water from the melted snow was running every where, and by night the snow bad well-nigh disappeared from the house lops, and the frequently traveled places on the streets prevented more than the usual muddy and slushy appearance. Csrd From Bev. Mr. Galues. I)ne West, S. C., Jan. 23,1890. To whom It may concern: In reply to the report that I have applied for appointment as county dispenser, under the new liquor law. I wish to state that thirty-Ave years ago I gave up a lucrative and honorable business and turned away from the finest worldly prospects to enter the gospel ministry. This to me meant the earnest teaching of sound theology and full, pure morality, Involving, ot course, total abstinence and legal prohibition. Seeing as I did that liquor Is the world's greatest curse, temperance has been a promluent feature in ray ministry. I have had great enjoyment and gratifying success in my tacred calling, and am grateful for the fact that I have been so w ell provided for as to have no occasion to ask for even an honorable office. Now, while I regard the new law as Infinitely better than the old one, and a long, sure step to ultimate success, I am still a firm and more hopeful prohibitionist. Holding, as I do conscientiously, that the use of.liquor hs a beverage, like all forms of self abuse and fAtal influence, Is polluting and sinful, and that legalized (?) traffio I? as criminal bb the sale of indulgences, and Is at best but making gain out of blighted homes; the agony and tears of dear women and children ; and the blood and souls of our brethren, the gold ol earth, the wealth of the universe could not Induce me to take office under, or In any way become responsible fur, even the new liquor law I therefore denounce the report that I hove applied for the office of county dispenser or anything else <f the kind as a falsehood without the semblance of foundation and without provocation, and that of the monstrous kind that constitutes slander. And I do pray that our Father in heaven may forgive the hnlnouH sin of Its author and that of ihe morbid news scavenger that under his own exaggerated Indorsement gave publication ; and that this keen and bitter Insult may be sanctlflpd to my growth In grace and to my fuller consecration to tbe best Interests of our struggling bumaulty. Respectfully, W. A. Gaines. Will Greenwood and McCormlck papers please publish. G. THE OLD FORT. Dcnth of Sir. Lawton?Worthy Hon Promoted?Pretty Women In tbe IHaiy Dance ? Official Knight* ? Nnnday Schools. Ninety-Six, 8. C.. Jan. 28,1898. Col. James H. Rice received a telegram on Saturday morning announcing tbe death of Mr. John G.Lawton atbis home in Pine Bluff. Ark. Mr. Law ton was about 43 years old and was born and raised In Abbeville county. He was a brother to Mrs. J. H. Rice and Mrs. J. P. Phillips and sou of the Rev. W.H. Lawton. About 20 years ago he married Miss Carrie, tbe daughter of Mr. R. C. Glllam, of Greenwood. Sometime before this, his brother Mance Lawton married another daughter of Mr. GUiaip, Miss Sophia. They both moved with their families to Arkansas. Mr. Mance Lawton died (several years ago. We pray God's tender mercies upon these dear women and their dear mother. Words cannot express our sympatbips and we can only ask God to bless and care for ibem. Our people bad a chance to see Dr.Talmage one day last week as he passed up to Greenville. Sleigh riding has been the order of the day for the past week, and the various turn-onts have been very amusing. Our young friend Tbos. L. Moore, Jr., has again been promoted. He Is now ticket agent and operator ol the Georgia Central Railroad at Eufalta, Ala., one of tbe most Importap offices of the road. He is now getting ?85 per month with fine prospects of pro motion and Increase of wages. Turn 1* one or the roost honorable young men that ever grew up in our community and Is bound to succeed. Good blood and good raising will tell, and his dear parents Are to be congratulated. The Mlroes Richardson, of Cow Grove, gave a delightful entertain men t to a number of their friends on last Friday evening. NinetySix wns well represented. Lota by the handsome Miss Holloway. Newberry t>y the pretty Miss I)av and Laurens by two elegant young ladles the Misses Hill and Brooks. The young gents were in all their glory and "Danced all night, till broad day-light, And went home with the girls In the morning." It snowed at Ninoty-Six last week, we wonder If It snowed anywhere else T The Rev. L>r. Cozby will address the Union Sunday School at the Presbyterian church on next Sunday. Everybody Is cordially Invited to attend. At tbe'lnst convention of the Star Cambrlgde Lodge K. of P., No. 29, the following otllcers were Installed to serve for the next ensuring year: It. F. MuCaslan, Chancellor Commander. A. W. Still, Vice-Chan. J. W. Hlake, Prelate. James Rogers, Master of the Work. W. L. Anderson, K. of R. and Seals. K. W. Devore. Master of Finance. M. Richardson. Master of Exchequer. A. S. Osborne, Muster of Arms. J. A. Dunn. Inside Guard. R. D. Phillips, Outside Guard. uur Ifiuue is ill npicuuiu nurKiug uruci uuu the banner lodire of the up-country. Miss Esfella Fouche and Miss Minnie Lee Smith, two charming young ladles from Coronaca, attended the dance at Mr. Richardson's on last Friday night. Messrs. Henderson .Stuart and lleld Plnson, two as gallant kniuhts as ever thrust a lance accompanied them. East End. Nlnetv-Six, S. C., Jan. 24,1893. To Kdltor Press and Banner: In my letter lo the Press and Banner Inst week I stated that a preucher living at Due West was anxious to be appointed "Dispenser of Liquor" at Abbeville Court unuse. I understand that such Is not the case. My statement was made entirely upon a common report on our streets and on an article In tbe News and Courier. If I have wronged any "preacher" I am sorry for it. Respectfully, East End. New Drug F. E. HARRISON, M. D? Physician and surgeon. Harrison I ABBEVILI We are now opening at Lawso Stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Patem Soaps, Brushes, Toilet Articled, a FIRST CLASS DRUG STORE. OUR SPEC] . Physicians' Supplies, The Con Merck's Chemicals. The Dublic are respectfully inv Don't Get Had! When your jobs don't cc right, and your Watch stof will run cranky. But brj$ to some one who can a 1 . make them right. You kno and if you don't, you ought ML nil IX in J> I ,v.l I The Largest Stock of V and Jewelry in this section. No charge for Engraving bought of me. R. B. HE NNEMA GKREE1STWOOD, mm Successor to E. A. Tempi* WILL KEEP A FULL hi Mar0"', v rv .v? j ? t/ Sugar, To Sheriff Abbeville County: ' Pftff If yoa see a man wearing C. P. Hammond's SHOES be will tell you they are good ones. Also, they are selling Bridles and Plow j Dry Goods, Sboes cheaper than any one in Abbeville i county?and good stock put lu them. ^ Respectfully, C. P. HAMMOND & CO.Boots and Sboes' VOBA.C {3T- Be sure and see us about Bridles, Collars and such like before buying. ND a|, otber arUcle8 k<?pt A. merchandise stock. , r Thankine the public for thel the past. I bespeak lor Mr. Lai uanceof ibis patronage. Master's Sale. Jun.ii.i898, tr The State of South Carolina, T Master s S COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. court of common pleas. The State of South Ex Parle S. G. Thomson and Thos. P. Quarles, COUNTY OF ABBE\ as Administrators of the Estate of Thomas Thomson, Deo'd, Petitioners, court or common pi In Re W*3. Stanley, Plaintiff, John w Brock agR,D8t R T j against al.?Foreclosure. Thomas Thomson, Executor of Mary A. Mc- T5 Donald, Mary T. Quarles and Willie Mc- ^ VIRTUE OF AN ORDI Donald Lee, Defendants. made lD the ,lbove 8tttled cn8e' sale at public outcry at Abbevil IJ . /in SAt.EDAY IN FEBRUARY JOY VIRTUE OF AW UKLUSK <Jf malhl ? made In tbe above stated case, I will offer for the legal boursof sale, the folio sale at public oulcry at Abbeville C. H.. S. C., properly, situate in said stau on SALE DAY IN FEBRUARY. 1S93. with- to wit: All Ibttt tractor par In tbe legal hours of sale, the following de- Donaldsvllle Township, contali scribed property, situate Id mild state and County, to wit: "A certain house uud lot In Two Hundred and Th the town of Abbeville, containing o m a (233) acres| ' more or less, bouuded by lands more or less, bounded by lands of Enoch Jfel- G- Mattlson, G. G. SI Bon. Catharine Alston, and tlie public roads." ?"U?,8UU? U,1U ???*? TERMS OF SALE?One-tbird cash, balance TERMS OK SALE-One-half in two equal annual installments, with Inter, on a creditor twelve months, est from day of sale, to be secured by bond of frora of Mu'e> secured by be purchaser and mortgage of the premises, with chaser and mortgage of the I leave to pay all cash. Purchaser to pay for leave to anticipate payment t papers. part. Purchaser to pay for papi J. C. KLUGH, Master. J. C. KLU Jan. 7,1S98,4t Jan. 0,1803,? f * I V ) ? Store! ^ .... > ' M. F. GAME, Ph. G? Chemist and Druggist. ??? % h Game, jE, S. O. ; n's Stand, a BRAND NEW t Medicines, Fancy Goods,. md everything kept in a j [ALTIB8. lpounding of Prescriptions, ' 1 -> < r:f*0 t' ited to give us a call. < I ' i , ' TO CANVASS, THE RETURNS OF ' , PERSONAL PROPERTY OF ijne out P .. ABBEVILLE COUNTY. >s, or it g them _ _ . . _ ' A? fi ^h0 They Are and What is Bit LIIVJ Will . , , nn. ?i peoted of Tnoiiii >W WHO; returnsof the various Townships will tobe forwarded to tbe Township Boards on the , 6th day of March. The Township Boards will bold their meetings between the 1st and. &th.. day of March. On Monday the 13th day of as mvT March, the County/Board,consisting of the I 111 I Vjll chairmen of the various Township Boards Bill [if will meet at Abbeville Court House. IB11 111 I It Is clearly .the dnty of the Township IJU11U 1 Boards of Equalization to oanvass carefully each and every Return of Personalofrooerty made at their respective Townships, in order k/ofphpc tbat Individual Returns of Person*! Property * * ' ^ may be equalised as near as possible, and In ' every Instance wbere a material change In the Return of any individual Is made, notice ,. to the tax-payer .must be given in order that he may bave tbeopportunity to appeal before . tbe County Board wblch meets the 13th day of March, 1893. Portal cards will bq furnished by tblsoOee foclbe purposeof so notifying wbere material changes are made. The following freeholders are hereby appointed Boarda-of the various Townships: Nlneiy-Slx?2. D. Watson, J. W. Foucbe, J. A. Calhoun. * Greenwood?C. A. C. Waller, W. H. Maysw;w. Klugh. , Cokesbury-T. J. E11U, O. B. Riley, W. R. } Dunn. .. > Donalds?E. L. Waldrop, W. J. Donnald, B. J. Martin. t Due West?J.'E. Todd, M. B. Cllnkscales, J. R. C.Dunn. f rrOOriQ Long Canfe?A. P. Calvert, W. A. Stevenson, , &WU5> N. P. Mcllwaln. Sraltbvllle?N. Anderson, Jr., J. L. White, W. W. Pordy. While Hall?A. J. Pounds, D. W.Jay, J. L. NWard, 8r. Indian 'Bill?J. L. Russell, J. F. Wldeman, ~ R. W. Crawford. " Cedar Springs?A. K. Watson, John Lyon. ^ R,-o. Hunter. C. Abbeville?James McMillan, Jones F. Mll ler, P. A. Cheatham. Diamond Hill?8. B. Knox, A. F. Carwlle, J. n C. Trlbble. II I 1 II Lowndesvllle?I. H. McCalla, L. W. MaulIII If dln.Dr. J. W. dpeer. I If II Magnolia?B. A. Boyd, J. 8. Norwood, C. O. VI li II, McA|i0wr-i Lil* ".w | Calhoun* Mills?W. L. Miller, J. C. Keone- 0 eton A Co. dy, J. H. Moimb. Bordeaux?O. A. Traj lor, J. B. Holloway, T. LINE'OF J' Pr,oeThe various Boards will meet and organise by electing a chairman and notify tbls office. W. W. BRADLEY, ; -;" ' ' ' * ion, Auditor .A. C. Jan. 11, 1883. tf * ' Sheriff's Sale. ee, John McEvoy against J. A. Harmon.?Ex* eat ion. By virtue of an execution to me directed, Id tbe above stated care,I will sell to ioilS ' the highest bidder, at public auction, within ' tbe legal hour* of sale, at Abbeville C. H., 8. C., on MONDAY, the 6tb day of FEBRUARY A. D. 1893, all the right, title and Interest ol J. A. Hurmon In tbe following described property, to wit: All that houseand lot In tbe town of McCormlctr, In said 8tate and County known as the *?> !n a general ffflrHlOn HotoL and bounded on the West by Gold street, North by Oak street. East by McGormlcfc street and Sonlh by lot of O. Henderaon. Levied on and to be sold as tbe property of Ir patronage in J. A. Hurmon, to satisfy the aforesaid EzecuIroer a conttn- t,on and C08U> TERMS-Casb. EMPLETON. F. W. R. NANCE, Sheriff Abbeville County. Jan.9.1SlW,4t Carolina, Sheriff's Sale. r'lLLE, Adolph Meyer A Co. aud others against J. W Furqueron?Execution. :kas, . ? JDY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME virkpntrlck et d|rected(ln the above staled case. I will sell to lite blghent bidder, at public auction, witb'R OF SALE in t,u> ,egHl ho,,r* of Ht Abbeville Court I will offer for House1 ou MONDAY, the 6ih day or FEBRUleC H S C ARY, A. 1>. lhSW, all the rlgbt, title and Interi' 1S93 within est ot J? W. Furqueron In the following dewing described 8crlbeU Pr?P?rt>-?? w,l; 'celU uTncTTn Four hundred and Twenty Acres Ding of land, more or less, bounded by lands of 0 N. McKluney, Smiley Harmon, S. A. Mcln[irtv-Three i tosh, Homestead of J. W. Furqueron and othj erf. Levied on and to be sold as the property ( J of J. W. Furqueron to satisfy the aforesaid execution and costs. TERMS?Cash. ?' Vim Salllal ^ ^ . - - f , W . Jtv ^ .one. Aguew <fc Sheriff Abbeville County. Dec. 27,1892, tf cash, balance ,r, rr Lumber and Shingles iremlMd, with qy) SUPPLY EVEttY DEMAND. THEY a whole or In 1 will be bold low. Enquiie of me for er8 prices. S. (J. THOMSON. . GH, Muater. New millinery received this week at Had; don's. \