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The Press and Bannei ABBEVILLE S.C. /^Published every Wednesday at $ year in advance. Mb. ROSWELL T. LOGAN, of Charleston Is not authorized to take advertisements fo this newspaper. Wednesday, April 4, 1894 The Whiskey War. We give much of oar space this week to de tails of the billing which occured Id Darling ton last week. The State constables were run oat of Dar llngton, where they had gone to suppress thi Illicit sale of liquor. The Governor ordered out the militia. Th< Columbia and Charleston companies refase{ to respond. The Newberry company responded, but "re signed," after going to Columbia. The Gov ernor refused to accept their resignation? but dismissed them from the service as un worthy. The citizens of Col um bia rose 1 n great n u m bera, and their manner had the appearand of an effort to bull doze the country militia who had done their duty In obeying ;orders. For a while there was great excitement anc it seemed that the mobs of Columbia, Dar lington and Florence would have thingi their own way. Bat the history of this uprising and this re slstanoe of lawful amthorlty will not be differ ent from the history of every other effort o the same kind In this country. Mobs can never run this government Such a thing might be done in some of tb< little Island or small governments, but in tbli country no snch thing is possible. While each State Is independent In llBelf yet It is a part of the entire union and on th< call of the Governor the soldiers of the Re public ooald be massed to the defence of th< least State in the (Jnlon. There is in the hearts of the American peo pie and a love for law and order, and the vas' majority of them would prefer to obey an ob noxious law than to Bobmlt to the tyrannical and unreasonable rale of the mob. At the present time, and at this distance, il seems that Columbia in her uprising mad< a mob signal and ignominious fellare. Their citizens must be in a most bumllla lng position. They made away with the guns of the mil J, and now thev have received , peremptory orders to retarn them, and tbey will be required to retarn them. The destruction of the dispensaries at Florenoe and Tlmmonsvllle, srbjects these corporations to a tax safflolent to make good the loss, and in auoh ilawlessness and vandalism tbey inflicted wrong only upon themselves. Tho8(ate at large will likely lose nothing. All Uils violence and bloodshed, and all this excitement from one end of the conntry to the other 18 brought about because ol the Governor's effort to enforce the law In refererenoe to the sale of liquor. The liquor men In the cities are *o nutnerf ons, and their power in politics Is so great that tbey dominate the cities, and the newspaper* have labored in season and out of season to bring the law Into disrepute, and this Insurrection Is brought about in consequence ol the law which attempts to regulate the traffic In Intoxicating liquor. Rnl. It In fair tn nrfsnme that the moral and temperanoe men In tbls State, together with all other law-abiding citizens will be sufficiently strong to preserve law and order. There la no need for anybody to lose any sleep abont this afialr. The militia are on the field, and tbelr presence Insurer) peace. Mobe don't fight the mllltla. Constitutional Convention. Captain W. C. Shaw asks oar opinion on the question of a constitutional convention. The Press and Banner Is opposed to a constitutional convention. We see no need of one, and we know of do possible good tbat can oome from so dangerous an experiment. Oar constitution was adopted twenty years ago, and it is. In tbe opinion of learned lawyers, as good a constitution as any tbat governs any State in tbe Union. If there are defects in the constitution they can be remedied by a vote ot tbe people, without tearing up tbe whole Instrument. Even If a new constitution were Deeded, there Is objection to golnz Into so serious a matter at a time when the people are torn asunder by confuting passion and prejudice. The framing of a constitution should be accomplished in time of profound peace, when tbe Interests of all oould be considered. When the country is in an excited condl. tlon they are no frame of mind to give it due consideration. The Cupreme Court has construed many o 1 tbe laws at enormouB expense to litigants. If tbe preseat laws are abrogated, It would take untold treasure to construe tbe new laws. CONTRIBUTED LOCALS, Abbeville, 8. C., April 4,1894. The "war is over" and peace reigns. How much Is the State out ? Tbe new firm of McDlll & Tolly opened last Monday. We wish them abundant success. Twenty-three of the members of tbe Abbeville Rifles, by order ot Governor Tillman, left last Subday morning for the front They were in full uniform and under command or Capt. J. L, Perrin, Lieut. T. L. Douglass, and geverai ooutTuiuuiimiuucu vuivo*? octroi of the commissioned and non-commissioned officers, with part of tbe company did not consider tbe call and remained at borne. This la a free country, "said to be." and every man Is entitled to bis own opinion. We know tbe gentlemen who remained al home are Jnat as gallant and boave as those wbo obeyed tbe call. As good, true and brave men, wbo have been tried and not found wanting In battle*-grounded tbelrarms, and wby not any wno-desired. A good many were ready to go, and talked of going until all was over and it was then too late. We *now many wbo would have gone bad It been necessary, but many predicted just as It turned out, that our Darlington friends (were able to settle tbelr own difficulties. Tbey did what they wanted to do. and all was over. About twenty-five volunteers came down late Monday afternoon, but to tbelr surprise found that tbe "war was over." and tbat tbey were not needed. A letter from a member of tbe Abbeville Rifle's sbows they were most cordially received by tbe people of Darlington, and are having a good time in tbelr midst. Mrs. Moseley, after a pleasaht visit to ber sister, Mrs. Blount, returned to ber borne in North Carolina last Monday nlgnt, by tbe Seaboard Air Line. Mrs. R. L. Mabiy and ber sister went on a visit yesterday to Edgefield. Master Willie Rose, of Walballa, Is spending a few days In Abbeville. Master Willie is a handsome and manly youtb just 14, and weighs 123 pounds. Mrs. Thomas Cosby of Greenville is visiting relatives here?Mr. J. H. JLaiimerand family. Mr. Calvin Presslv, of Elberton, was over a few days ago, visiting Mr. J. H. Latimer, wbo Is a relative. Gardeners are planting over, and all will be in about tbe same time ibis year. Mr. R. C. Bernau's pretty cottage Is nearing completion. We hear of another Btore bouse and several dwellings that will soon be built near tbe G C. a N. Shops. Ho for California ! Cheap rate tickets soon on the markets. Mrs. P. Rosenberg and children, aftei spending a lew days with relatives in Green wood, returned to Abbeville yesterday. The first shipment of Florida plneapplef will be made on tbe 15th Inst. Tbe crop tnli yearis estimated at 60,000 crates; an increase of 15,000 over the last crop. The Quarterly Conference of the Methodist church to have been held last Friday, hat been postponed indefinitely. Union servloes will be held in tbe Metbodlsi church on tbe 3d Sunday in this month. Dr J. Lpwrie Wilson will preach tbe sermon oc this occasion, - MCross A Martin have a lot of embroidery or band, which they are closing out at cost Tbe attention of the ladles is called \o tbli fact. / THE ABBEVILLE KIFLES. They Respond to the <'nll of the tiover'uor, ami Are now in Dnrlinir ion?Lint of the Comimnv?Sueeel ' of the Captain?Incident* and Re 2 marks. Last Friday afternoon, while the constablei were waiting at the depots In Darlington fo: r the passenger trains, which were to pass eacl of the depots two citizens became lnvolvet in a personal difficulty, and afterwards the ' state constables and the citizens became en r gaged in a fight. Two citizens and two con stables were instantly killed and others wen wounded. . The news of the difficulty hat been tele graphed over the country In such a wuy as u create more or less excitement in every par of the State, and the Georgia newspapers which 6eem ever ready to meddle in Soutl Carolina politics,bave contributed theirshar< to the excitement. To meet force Governor Tillman hai ordered out the volunteer militia compa nles. The Columbia and Charleston compa nles refused to respond to the call. The country companies were then called and many of them went to the capital, th< first to arrive being jeered by citizens of Co lumbia. 9 THE MILITARY ORDERED TO BE IN READI 5 INESS. 1 The Captain of the Abbeville Rifles, re ceived notice on Saturday morning to holi hlo ompany In readiness to go when order - ed. The beat of the drum thrilled every heari . and there was some excitement, and th< anxiety to hear the news was great. Soot after the drum beat, Captain Perrln received orders to take his company to Columbia bj theflrst train. Owing to some misunderstand Ing. however, the train left without the com ' pany. 5 PEOPLE FROM THE COUNTRY. The news of ihedlfficulty and the demand foi troops spread over the county, and on .Sun1 day. considerable numbers came from tlx country, and knots of men, congregated to j gatner, were seen on our streets an aay. ir fact, tbe day bad not the usual Sunday ap pearance. assembling of the rifles. f About eleven o'clock Sunday tbe Abbe ville Rides met at tbelr armory In unllorm preparatory to going on tbe 12.15 train ovei tbe G., C. Jt M. road. Tbey came down ant ; organized tbe company on tbe side-walk, tb< ' following answering to tbe oall or tbe roll : 5 officers. J. L, Perrln, Captain, ' T. L. Douglass, Lieut. A. B. Edwards. Sergeant, J. A. Allen, Sergeant, 3 T. A. Spellman,Sergeant, J. S. Cochran, Sergeant, Thomas Thomson, Corporal, O. H. Cobb, Corporal, L John Coleman, EnBlgn. privates. W. T. Aiken, J. L. McMillau, W. W. Bradley, L. K. Robertson, L Chalmers Hughes, L. W. Sign, . J. E. Jones, C. T. Lyon, D.W.Keller, J. R. Kennedy, G. H. Moore, v G. A. McMillan, . T. W. McMillan. n unguiuui, uc uuv ui piav-y amw uvi\ that some of the young men of the company thought best to resign their position uml give up their commission rather than go. ' dome members of the company who did nut go were very anxious to do so. Among those who found it Impossible to go were J. K. Milford, L. T. Miller, Lewis Russel and W. D. Barksdale. Being anxieus to do their duty , by their Captain, their God and their State, they are entitled to receive the well done of their fellow oitizens. speech of captain perrin. Captain Perrin then spoke substantially a* folio wb: It is the first duty of the soldier to obey orders. We have been ordered on an expedition today which is entirely different from any previous excursion on which we have gone. Heretofore our trips have been those ol oleasure, which we enjoyed while experiencing a refreshing relaxation from our daily pursuits. While on these excursions, wearing our unl, forms, we gave evidence of love for the Stale and bore testimony of honest pride In all that would shea lustre on a proud state and a patriotic people. L<ei no member ot the Abbeville Rifles forget the high and Important trust tuat be assumed wnen be became a member of this company. The true soldier will defend the peace of his coun try and maintain the honor and In tegrity of his State. Before we return to our homes, you may be called upon to use your guns, but I charge you never 10 nre unui me command uj nre is given. You may be required to cock and aim your guns, and still, even at that threatening moment, your hands may be stayed. I shall therelore expect no man, under any circumstances, to fire bis rifle until he Is commanded to do so. It Is possible that we are going on an Important mission. We must, therefore, conduct ourselves as becomes soldiers and citizens. It is not for the so'dler to ask the reason for orders, but I presume we are to be conservators of the peace, and not promoters of disorder and bloodshed. We are ordered to Columbia. I don't know ?any more than you do?what it means. A majority of the company have expressed their determination to go. As captain of the company, I know no higher duty than to obey orders. Perhaps it may be that we will be called upon to do active service. Certain it is, that we are entering upon no child's play. It has been said that I was foolish in going myself, and It was wrong In me to ask others to go. I have asked no one to go, and I do not Intend to ask any one to go. Each member, without any suggestion from me, has decided for himself the course wblcb be would pursue. I only Bent around the paper to ask the pleasure of each. I go from a sense of duty to obey orders, and I presme that others are going irom motives not less patriotic than those by which I am prompted. I beseech you not to forget that you are men of Abbeville. That under anv circumstances which may confront us, the honor of Abbeville has been sacredly confided to your Keeping. NO NEW KECKUITS. When the Captain bad finished bis speech, a spokesman, who seemed to represent others standing near, offered to join the Rifles and go with them. The Captain replied: "We will allow no one to join the company now, and go with us, who has not already been trained to the use of the guus." MARCHING TO THE DEPOT. The whistle of the vestibule which is due at 11:45 whs beard, and the company was marched to the G., C. & N. depot, a great crowd ol people following In the rear. There were alf^nHu nniio q niitnher utiindln? about the depot, and when all assembled, there was quite a large crowd, composed of town people, country people, women and colored people. When the train rolled up,several minutes late, a special coach bad been.attacbed for the soldiers. While the soldiers and others were going abroad, the news boy's stand was charged by anxious people, seeding the Atlanta Constitution. Every copy was bought in the shortest time possible, without supplying the demand. VOLUNTEERS READY TO 00. Perhaps flay or seventy-flve people had volunteerd to go, but there was some bitch about transportation for them. Of the volunteer citizens who went, we have received the following names: E. ?. Cox. .John R. McMillan, John P. Wlllson. William B. Wilson, J. Harrell Rice, G. R. McCalla, J. J. LI d ford, W. L. Mundy, A. L. Bass, Mason Speer, John Lyon, John E. Bradley, J. U. Wardlaw, W. D. Morrah, S. P. Morrah, J, H. Morrah, R. R. Hemphill. SOLDIERS CHEERED. As the train rolled out of the depot the soldiers were cheered by by standers. CONSULTATION WITH JUDGE BKNKT AND HON. F. B. GARY. k Delegates from the country held a consulta, tlon with Judge Benet and Frank B Gary in the afternoon. They had received a telegram i from Gov. Tillman, requesting two hundred volunteers to go down on Monday. ; Speaking for the Press and Banner, we commend the action of the Abbeville I Rifles in responding to the call to preserve the peace. A large majority of ibetn are antlTillmen men, but they responded to the call i ot duty like true soldiers, who are ready to obey orders. Nobody here thought there was " the slightest need of their going, but they obeyed orders?twenty-two out of thirtythree, we believe, responded. ) ? WHAT GENERAL HAMPTON SAID. General Hampton is reported to have said , that the recent troubles would weaken Till3 man with the people, and likely break up ot destroy the dispensary law. t, To ascertain what force there was in the as , sertlon about Tillman being weakened w? i have made diligent enquiry and can learn ol no one who has weakened on Tillman on account of tbisaflalr, and further, wecould beai ol no one who had beard of such an one. i A prominent Tillman man when asked , about It, said that they were more determined i than ever to stand to Tillman?that one thou sand men from Abbeville County?would vol mm??mmmmm mmmmmmmam?? I | unteer to go to his assistance, if their services j were needed. It Is but fair to state that Abbeville village was not solid in support of the Governor's action In ordering out the troops, and It was thought atone time that the pressure i would be great enough to prevent many . i 01 inemeinners irora pome. j As weli as we can lenrn the AuU'b hold 1 every shade of opinion, and expreRR all kinds of feelings In the matter. The extreme men think that Tillman should be held reponslble and should suffer for the outbreak. Others J think he should enforce law and order. J The Press and Banner would not pretend to ' speak definitely as to the damage which this trouble In Columbia may do, but the " history of modern days does not furnish an Instance whore mob law has been sustained by the people. The regularly constituted of" fleers of the State always put down insurrect "on. i Tlie Factory. i The Executive Committee have appointed 9 the following sub-committee on securlnz op. tionsfor land upon which to build the facto. ry: Messrs. G. A. Visanska, R. W. Canncn, J. P. Lyon. Tbe fjltemey Club. The Club met last Friday night at the home of Judge McGowaB, Preaident J. F. Miller in the chair. Prof. Bailey read a valuable paper ou the study of the classics, which elicited quite a discussion. ' INTERESTING TELEGRAMS. 5 ? ) I The .Story Boiled Down to the Short* r eat Space. Columbia, H. C? March 31. ! Hon. P. B, Gary, Abbeville: I Insurrection at Darlington and Florence. Can you send one hundred picked men by S. r A. Ij. train to Columbia this evening? Mill - tary refuse to go. Answer. J B. R. Tillman, Governor. i ? Abbeville. 8. C., March 31. Governor B. R. Tillman, Columbia ; Can't send men to-day. Will have one hundred ready to-morrow. Frank B. Gary. r ? 1 Columbia, 8. C., March 81?8.80 p.m. * Frank B. Gary, Abbeville,8. C.: I Be ready to come, but await orders. B. R. Tillman, Governor. I Ablievllle, 8. C.. March 31. : Governor B. R. Tlllmah, Columbia: I Can send one buhdred and fifty men to: morrow. Shall we hire train. Frank B. Gary. Columbia, 8. C., April 1?1.25 p. m. I Frank B. Gary, Abbeville: j Bring only armed men. B. R. Tillman, Governor. i Abbeville, S. C., API*" ! I Governor B. R. Tiliraan, Columbia: ! Wire us to-night Htatus of Darlington. People are anxlousi to know. County Is with you. 11 Frank B. Gary. i; - Columbia, S. C? March 81?9.15 p. m. ' F. B. Gary, Abbeville, S. C. : Things are quieting down. TroopBare being massed here. I think tne worst Is oyer. Nothing deflnlte from Darlington. B. R. Tllman. i' _ Columbia, S. C? AdtII 2, 1894? 9.45 a. m. Frank B. Gary. Abbeville: Need not come. Things are quiet. I thank your men for prompt offer of assistance. B. R. Tillman, Governor. FROM DARLINGTON. What one of the Noltllers Saw iu n Cltlien'i Eyed. Darlington, S. C., April 1,1894. Capt, F. W. R. Nance: we have Just reached our quarters for the night. Did not stop In Columbia but a few minutes; were ordered on to this place. We , are imrieen companies strong?bdoul six hundred and eighty men In all. We reached this place (Darlington) Just In time to save the Sheriff from being lynched. The Sheriff took McLendon (the wounded constable who was in jail here) over Into North Carolina lust night and turned blm loose. The mob had collected at the Jail about the time we reached here. All is quiet just now ; can't say bow long quiet will prevail. We are stopping with Dr. Wilcox, tbe man who caused tbe whole fuss. He is treating ourooyBall O. K., but I can see h?I in hiB eyes. (Excuse the remark.; He says he is determined to see the thing through. That he has two thousand meu that be can bring here by noon to-morrow. We are in for a time. Hoys are all lying on naked floor. Dr. Wilcox has Just sent in coffee for ub. Henry Moore is keeping up the fun. At Samter a bk crowd was at the depot, also at other stations. Some of the constables have left the swamp and gone to North Carolina. Citizens are wild with ex I cltemeiit, It la nearly one o'clock, so good > | night. J. R. Kennedy. BLIND TIGERS DEFIANT, I Citizens Determined that Countable* Shall Not Enter the Town Again. Darllnglon, 8. ('., April 2, 1894. Dear Mr. Nunce: We are all In tent* to-night. I can't say what will lake place lo-morrow. Four companies left here thin afternoon to take guns from Florence. Have beard nothing from them yet. Abbeville Rifles are being treated all rfght. Boys all O. K except one or two, and will fight to the finish. If called on. Young ladles presented bouquets to Abbeville Rifles mis morning ; no other company can say so muob. I don't know bow long we will be here. I hope not long. There has been no less than one thousand troops here to-day. Have bad us on the go all day. Blind tigers are running here open and above board. Qen. Rlchbour* ordered them to close up else be would arrest every and all of them with lUlllim W1 lUUUb UUjr UIUCI li utu UUVCi UUI Tilltnan. Tbese people say that no constable shall ever enter tbis town again, and that tbe Dispensary shall not open up again. I look for trouble to-morrow. Yours truly, J. R. Kennedy. MARTIAL LAW,I luMdrgentN in Darlington and Florence Ordered to Disperse. Columbia, S, C., March SJst, '94. To Press and Banner, Abbeville, 8. C.: Governor has Issued proclamation declaring Darlington and Florence counties In a state of insurrection and commanding Insurgents to disperse within twenty-four boars. Said that Col. Shaw In on his way from Lausens with two hundred men. Governor does not declare martial law. Goto Smith & Son for straw hats. They 1 have opened a splendid line cheap and at-, i tractive. | j W. Joel Smith <fc Sons have taken the lead i this season in gent's neck-wear, col d dress shirts <fcc. Able drive on one-half wool challles only 15 cents. We are still selling a line of staple ginghams 6 and one-fourth cents. They are fast ! colors and good styles. i W.Joel Smith & Son now have "Brooks" ' saw-law" and palmetto or Wilson cotton planter. You can get from them your choice I of the best. GARDEI j...... Iln Bulk and F I |h. w. Law The State of South Carolina COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. probate court. In the matter of the Estate of Mrs. JaneC Lindsay, Deceased. Petition for Settlement and Discharge. JOHN E. BRADLEY, as Administrator fo said Estate having applied for Rettlemen and dlscLarge, It is Ordered, That Wednesday, the 9tl day of May next be fixed for granting the rt lief prayed for. J. FULLER LYON, April 3, 1894, if Judge Probate Court. The State of South Carolina COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. probate court. Id the matter ol the Estate of Mrs. Rebecc; Johnson, Deceased. Petition for Settlement and Discharge. \TRS. ELLEN M. BLACK, as Excutrlx to said Estate having applied tor settlt ment and discharge, It is Ordered. That Tuesday the 8th da; of May next be fixed for granting the relic prayed for. J. FULLER LYON, April 3,1894, tf Judge Probate Court. The State of South Carolina COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. probate court. In the matter of the Estate of Rev. H. 1 Sloan, D. D? Deceased. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. ALL persons indebted to said estate dibi settle without delay, and those holdln claims against the estate must present then properly attested to JOSEPHINE E. SLOAN, March 29, 1894. Executrix. OUR SPRING and SUMMER STOCK In arriving. Every department will be filled to their utmost capacity. Rare Bargains In every line. We Invite all to call and Inspect our stock. P. ROSENBERG & CO. Registration NOTICE. The books of registration win b opened In ray office on Law Range, as lb law directs on Ibe First Monday in Each Month, until first Monday In July, JS94, when tbe lai requires them closed until after tbe next gen eral election. Tbis Is for the purpose of regit terlng all persons who have beoome of age. o entitled to register since last election; t transfer persons from this to anotber county and from one township to another, or fron one residence to another. All tbis must b< done before or on tbe first Monday In Jul; 1891. Lost certificates may be renewed t< within 30 days of tbe election, and those whi become of age between 1st July and tbeelec tion, may register at any time before election Those who Refused or Neglected to Reglste before tbe last election, cannot reglBteruntl tbe law Is changed. J. D. CAR WILE, Supervisor of Registration for Abbevllli County. [Dec. 6,1893, tf Groceries! Groceries! Groceries' HEW FIRM. LIVINGSTON & PERRIN, dealers in - i ^ #a staple, limn ana racy limes YOU will And everything that is kept in ( first clasn establishment. Particular attention given lo the Market Department Having secured the services of a first claw butcher we intend to make tb 1b department first class In every respect. Fresh Meats Always on Hand Also, POTATOES, ONIONS, CABBAGI and all Country Produce. HIGHEST MARKET PRICE paid for CAT TLE and HOOS. Give us a call at G.H. MOORE'S OLD STAND NO. 2 COTHRAN RANGE. Jan. 10,1894,12ra [pi nil Size Papers. M & Co. TTiiiiinv ^ ] m jiuuuii |j \j " i i |j|j|j And 'i r I , Embraces Almost1 I Everything in Ladies j Wear. J Our Millinery Department Is now complete with all the leading shapes | of the season, together with many novelties i not usually found outside a large City .Store. j Our Dress Goods Stock. | The lurgest and most complete in this sec| lion. We are showing a full line of latest ! novelties from 25 cents to 81 per yard. . ! ! T>1 1 T% A 1 ciacK uress uooas Are In demand. Best goods for the lea?t money. Black Batist. black Jupiter cloth, < black Lansdown, black Silk Wrap Henrietta, black Nunsvelllng, black Albatroa. black Serge, etc. ? Wash Dress Fabriques. The greatest variety of Wash Dress Goods, we have ever shown. We are actually selling ' i a great many washable goods for less than we hod to pay for them a few months ago. A J big line stuff for Shirt Waists. iSILK STOCK. i I Black and colored Moire Silks. ! Black and colored Cnlna Silks. Black and colored Dress Silk*. Black and colored Trimming Silks. A full line colored Wash Silks for waist at f>0c, GOc and 79cts. The same class goods last season were 75c,90c, SI and81.'25. Silk Gloves, Silk Mitts, 1 Cti~| dozen black Silk Mitts and Gloves, J. tJvf made expressly for us by one of the largest ranis in ine country. n,very p?ir warranted. Black and colored Lisle Thread Gloves. Black and cream Mitts, elbo length. Fast Black Hosiery. The largest and most complete stock of fast black Hose In the market trom 10c to SI pair. ' PARASOLS. e We handle only the best Philadelphia made e Parasols and Umbrellas. Prices fully 20 per cenL less than last season. Laces, Laces. * Blaok Cream and Enru, all widths. ? Torchon Lace from Sets dozen yards up. 1 ? Shirt Waists. ? Are dow Id great demand. We have good , line to select from. t 0 I Lace Curtains. r Our lloe of Nottingham Curtains is the I largest we have ever shown. Window Shades e In all the beautiful tints. J CORNICE POLES AND FIXTURE*, j DRAPERY CLOTH AND CRETONEH. ! TABLE LINEN AND TOWELS. Embroidery Silks, Canvass and Butchers | Linen for Fancy Work. Handkerchiefs. Over 200 dozea to select from. No Handkerchief want need be left unsatisfied if you examine our stock. 4 THE LATEST "FAD." " INCROYABLE SCARFS. LADIES SILK WINDSOR TIES. CORSETS. ? Our "French Strip" Oorset the best In the State for 50cts. 1 Satteens and Organdies. ^ A In Kaontifnl nnttopno. Rlaok A ground with prelty bright flowers are the ' , rage Just dow. Telia Vela DuekR, Cashmlres, Irish Lawns, 3 Llama Cloth, Scotch Cheoks, etc. Make a t nice Spring Dress. White Piques and Dotted Swiss will be ^ much used this season. Veiling Stock. , Veiling Is now used universally by all well i dret>sed ladles, especially pretly dottfd, plain and fancy nets. We hav? then) In profusion, Infants Caps. Infants Bibbs. All Kinds of Dress Linings. ^ Whalebones and Casings. I Shoe and Slipper Stock. ^ No lady feels well dressed without a good flttlng shoe or slipper. We keep the latest cuts. Dress Making Department, In charge of Miss Ida Held, an experienced Mantua-maker, who will cut and fit. or make . to order, your dress In the latest fashlan. All I work guarantee. Prices reasonable. n Mail Orders Receive Prompt At| tention. 11 Very respectfully, ^ ' R. M. HADDON & CO.f I I i ?M "" **imr 1 itnii r\w**mmm^mMmnmuxaB?a3tMMam Look at this CHAIR Below! t lias been Sold in otlier places at $5, and is now being* Sold at $2.75. {on Can Now Get it for $2 from J. I). Kerr. ['his elegant large size Gen- ? tle^man^s Rocker for only fothing like it for the money fiES&fififififiB w IS flVVVVXHA H w Match it il you Cat. j Everybody knows what it is. B|pS^[ 2 Another Car Load to Arrive J A P Yours for Furniture, J. 33. KERR. >ee our Solid Oak Tables, polish finish, 16 inch leafs, for 75 cents eacn tms weeK. W.H.Harris' vew mi run ?ws Will Exhibit at Abbeville One Day Only. Wednesday, April 11th, 1894. MI, Ki !1 f\ I I ^ J " I \\ k k t ' ftuseum, Trained Wild Animal Exhibitors, Tumblers, Aeriel, Athletic ana icrooauc reriormauucB. rhe Greatest Popular Price Show Extant. Will Positively Exhibit at Abbeville Dne Day Only April 11th. %/ ~ ? Two Performances Daily 2 and 8 P. M. DOORS OPEN ONE HOUR EARLIER. SLIPPERS! SLIPPERS! ?T .IPPERS ! C. pT IMMHIfl 1 ml Have the finest Line of Ladies Fine Oxfords That Thev Ever Carried. We have also all Styles of Slippers. Ladies Congress how Quarter. While Kid Slippers. White Canvas Slippers. rloth Foxed. Oxford, and any style you wish. blisses Slippers in all Styles. And best of all we are selling them and the goods are speaking for themselves. We carry Drew Selby & Co's line. trail and see us. C. P. HAMMOND & CO. .'he State of South Carolina. IXTotiC? ! COUNTY OF ABBEVIL..K. ^ p I'KOHATK COUKT. i the matter of the Kstate of G. W. <'al-i f\TTTV. houn. colored, Deceased. ! L/WI1 iVLUieS Notice to Debtors and Creditors. j TT |1 K LL persons Indebted to said estate must j A 4" TTnYYIQ i. settle without delay, and those holding, xX li J..L WillC. aims against the estate must present them We have Just bought a tine young JACK, roperly attested to. I Parties wanting wtil plpase call on us. P. H. Mt'CASLAN, | SCOTT & DEVLIN. Feb. 19,1894. AdinlulBtratot. .March '29,1694. . Verdery, S. C,