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The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S.C. ^^Publi9hed every Wednesday at $2 j a year in advance. Mr. ROSWELL t. LOGAN, of Charleston, Is not authorized to take advertisements for this newspaper. I Wednesday, June 27, 1894. Month Carolina Journalism. TKio trx Ka nn onnrt fprHlK 1UID UOITOpapci iu ?VO IV VV V? with all mankind, but more especially with the brethren. We Heldoin exchange words with any of them for the simple reason that bo many have more temper tbau abilitymore self-conceit than respect for others. As a matter of fact, we do not now reoollect many Instances where any daily newspaper has ever spoken respectfully of any country newspaper that did not follow It and echo its sentiments or press its pet schemes. A country newspaper that expresses opinions not In accord with those of tbe daily newspupers Is almost sure to receive little respect, if not sneers, from tbe dailies. Does any reader remember when any dally newspaper has spoken respectfully of any country newspaper, except in a patronizing way to their little followers? Tbe country brethren that blindly follow tbe lead.of some dally, are less tolerant with their country brethren even than tbe dallies themselves. Not having the mind to utter an opinion of their owu, they would fall upon any brother who dares to speak on public questions outside of tbe old regulation, ortbo. dox mossback style, or as inay be exemplified by their file leader. We are Induced to these remarks, not because of any lack of recognition of ub from the brethren. As a rule they have honored the Press and Banner beyond its deserts. Hut to explain why we long ago adopted the rule not to discuss any question with any ol tbo country brethren. Of course It would be beneath the dignity of a dally to treat a little country paper with any consideration, and so we seldom have anything to say to any of them, though, under ordinary circumstances, It might be pleasant to do bo. When an editor notices the writings of another be steps on dangerous ground. Almost invariably tbe country brother sees something offensive and must come at his contemporary again with more or less vinegar, and the editor of the dally must sneer at the oountry editor If hedareb to assume to speak to him. That is the way we view it. It being the current practice of the country press not to notice enterprise In any other than the dailies accounts for our lack of attention in this matter. And to notice and compliment a dally newspaper for enterprise that may "light into'' us next week with a sneer f^r not agreeing with it, on political or other Issues, precludes tbe notice that might otherwise be made. One's self-respect often prevents such recognition as is deserving from tbe Blmple fact a man doesn't care to boost the brother who would next week try to Injure him in the public respect. The Ill-humored method of tbe dally newspapers towards the country press seems to be peculiar to the South Carolina dallies. We don't see a great many other than South Carolina papers, but none which are published elsewhere, and which come to this office, seem to make a point of holding up to ridicule their less pretentious country brethren. That practice was adopted by Captain Dawson, and in this respect his influence seems to exist even to this late day. ? Not For a New County. We learn that seventy or more names were secured last Saturday at Donalds to the petition against the formation of a new county. we are una iuui me pvutiuu win uieei geueral approval there, and that tbe fourth township (Donalds) will be quite solid for old Abbeville. We hear favorable reports from other section!, and we have no doubl, with a proper showing, or conference with tbe people, that the people of the old mother county do not wish it torn aBunder. If the time ever comes for a reduction of tbe area of this county, those sections which are most remote and inaccessible should have consideration. Lowndesvilie and McCormick are each about twenty miles from Abbeville. If tbe county is to be divided at all, the land should be given to those sections which most need tbe new oourt bouse. It Is certain that the people of Abbeville are not going to give their consent to tbe dismemberment, as now proposed. Much racket has been raised about superior railroad advantages. As far as the average citizen is concerned, the railroad is practically worthless. Not one man in ten comes to town on tbe cars. Tbe scheduler doesn't suit,and then for many It is nearly as much trouble to go to the depot as to go to town. This is a grand old county, with a glorious history and fair proportions. We do not want it cut up into shoe strings, especially us there is no necessity for doing so. We believe, when the test Is fully made that it will be seen that a very large per cent. of tbe peo' pie to be included within its borders will be opposed to tbe move. Besides, tbe people of every section of the county have feelings, sentiments and Interests that are to be, or should be, considered. Turn it and twist It as you will, It will cost more to malntian two court houses than one. Very few except the town people will receive any benefit from tbe additional court house. "Prayers and Platols." Under this heading the News and Courier has a sensible editorial, which will be endorsed by many. The cant and hypocrlcy which is Indulged in by opening with prayer a political meeting which Is dominated by roughs and pistols?men who come to listen to vile speeches, and to enforce their Insults at the mouth of the pistol?must be offensive to tbe proprieties, and not in good form. The Idea of a little puny preacher Invoking tbe blessing of Almighty God on such speeches as Tillman and Butler have been delivering is a travesty on decency and an insult to the Christian religion. Ab well open a prize tight, a horse race, a base ball game, or a lynching bee with prayer. This thing of preachers making speeches, or alleged prayers, at political meetings, we believe was commenced in the campalgu of Secession In I860, when it was necessary for tbe Lord's ambassadors to keep Him Inform ed of the wickedness of the Yankees In trying to abolish slavery,?a divinely appoln'.*] Institution,?and of their unwarrantable in terference with the people down South. Their entrance into the political ring was followed by the most signal defeat that ever came to any people?and these preachers have long abandoned all efforts to prove by the Bible that slavery was right. We believe that some of the speakers aud some of the participators in this campaign are proper sabjects for earnest prayer, but we suggest that the speaker's platlorm or stand Is not the proper place for a self-respecting preacher to make a demagogical speech or a . purltannical harangue. Religion Is a good thing any where, but when we make pretenses of divine worship on entering disreputable engagements, we call It pure aud unadulterated hypocrisy. Dou't Forjret. The Press and Bauner charges regular advertising rates for all communications which are for the advancement of the interests of individual candidates. Attacks upon candidates will not be published at all. tf 'fFy The Const Sull'crcrw. Last week we stated that we had taken no part for or against tbe recent appeal to our charity in behalf of tbe storm sufferers oil tbe coa6t. The State newspaper says that we are opposed to their claims upon our charity. We did not say that we were opposed to their receiving charity, but that we were not fully convinced that we ought to give now. The peopleof Abbeville did give at the time of the affliction, and our recollection is, that the editor of the Press and Banner gave something himself. But the time has now passed for charity. Poor people up ibis way, when they need something to eat simply fclvea lien on their crops, and do not ask their neighbors to give them anything. We see it stated that the new crop will be in in ten weeks. With grass led auinials, and crops that will mature In teu weeks there is no need of charity. By mortgaging their anl* mats and their crops they can get all tbe food they need?or at least that Is the wny our people do. The same laws govern the coast which prevail in the up country. But some people have an insane desire to send their money to foreign parts, no matter whether to propagate their religion or to relieve distress. If weshould flauntour poverty before the world, we could truthfully say that there are two thousand families In Abbeville county today who have not two weeks rations in their houses, but It would be telling only hall the truth, if we omitted to say that they were being supplied from the stores, the credit being secured by lien on their growing crops. There are in this county probably two thousand families who begin to draw on theii crops in March, to be paid out of the Fall crop. The people on the const mny be suffering just now, but we Be*; no necessity for it. Ii t-bey ure worthy and are at work we presume they can eet advances on their crops. But the satisfaction and notoriety incident to sending our money abroad is so great that we never desire to tirow any obstacle In the way of this harmless channel. We want people to be as happy as possible, and if they realize pleasure in giving their money away we would interpose no objection. They can do as they please with their own ; but we have seen and know no reason why the people of the coast are any nearer starvation than thousands in Abbeville county. For thl6 reason we shall not encourage our people to waste their money under the misapprehension that it is charity to give to people who are able to help themselves. Coupon Advertising* The payment of a small sum of money "and the presentation of this coupon," cut from the lavorlte newspaper, in payment of an article of merchandise, is a fake and a Joke pure and simple. Back of all this coupon business is nothing more nor less than a contract by the news, paper to advertise the particular thins; named, Willi me uuuersutiiuiug luhi iuc cunui mil get a stipulated per cent, for each coupon ihue sent In. This per cent, to be la lieu of other pay for dolDg the aforesaid advertising. For Instance: Suppose a great gift enterprise agrees to give ten dollars worth of pictures or music or books, for "ten cents and this coupon." Eight cents may be to pay for the pictures or muslcor books and two cents may go to the editor lor catching the gudgeon. It excites our sympathies to see a gudgeon racing around town to bunt up "coupons" in an old newspaper, when, if he wants "the pictures" or "the music" or ' books," he has nothing more to do than to send the amount 01 money named. If sent to the publishers "this coupon" Is nothing more nor less than evidence of the editor being entitled to two cents for his advertising. If sent to the paper it can have no other meaning than to pull wool over your eyes. The vendor of pictures and music and books enter into a combine with the editor to divide profits on the gudgeon which the editor catches for the aforesaid vendors of "pictures' and "music," and "books" or other merchan dlse. "U Catchem and I Cheathem" Is about the way the Arm name might read. Tlie "Leadline Paper/' Something has lately been said about the "leading" paper In South Carolina. According to our way ol thinking South Carolina has no "leading" paper?or, possibly all of them are "leading" papers of a faction. If, by "leading" paper, Is meant to convey the larger aud truer meaning ol the term, then the "leading" paper In South Carolina Is the Atlanta Constitution. That paper has, perhaps, in this State a weekly circulation far in excess of the combined circulation of all the weeklies from all the dally offices in this State, and its utterances are more in touch with the people than of any paper published in this State. Naturally the people of the State would look to the city of Charleston for Its leading paper, but the News aud Courier having devoted Its energies to the ridiculing of the great mass of the people, has lost much of the Influence which It would otherwise exert. It has practically abandoned it?own legitimate field, aud allowed an alien and a foreigner to occupy the territory to whioh It is by reason aud Justice entitled. It is Indeed lamentable to note that such a newspaper as the Atlanta Constitution is the leading weekly newspaper in South Carolina. Is '1'tiiN h Democratic Stale ? From the utterances of the "Reform" news papers, the reader would iufer that it 1b not. If it is Democratic why all this talk of Reformers ? That faction of the Democratic party which claims to be Reformers, includes two-thirds or three-tourths of the white people. Then, if they are Democrats,; why do they iusist on calling themselves Reformers? Why don't they call themselves Democrats??1 f they are Democrats. They are the majoi Ity. They have the Democratic machinery. Then why not call themselves Democrats, and call the rest of us by whatever name may hest suit or convey the bent idea ? Or, if need be, why not rule everybody out of them Democratic party, who is not a Reformer ? lie a little consistent. Not the Time. In view of the possibility of a Constitution, al Convention in the near future, when some steps may be taken in reference to so important a matter, it is well not to tear old Abbeville all to pieces. If new court houses are a necessity let us put them where they are most needed. Don't | huddle them all together. Lowndesvllle, Honea Path, Ninety-Six. and McCormlck are a long way from any court house, and we don't see .the advantage of moving them luto another county, unless It be to make a court house at ooe or more of these places. The News and Courier suggests that Bunch McBee be placed in nomination as a compromise candidate for United States Senator. ii ae runs ae win uerutimj turn may yet come. AlcBee Is not In polltics, but sometimes modest men are asked to go up higher. ? The new schedule of the vestibule train from Atlanta knocks us out ol the Atlanta i Evening Journal on the day of publication, j It bus a larger circulation lu Abbeville than | any oiher dally. I A negro man named Pink Hope, who was , working as a Held hand for Dr. W. U. White, l dropped dead while worklug some corn in the eauterii edge of town one day last week. ?Yorkviile Yeoman. Was this a Judgment seut on the negro for "worklug corn in the eastern edge of town?" If people for evil doing in olden times, were turned to pillars of salt, aud now fall dead for working corn, wbat is to become of us ? The Evening XewNpnper. The day of the evening paper seems to he heretostay. Twenty years as;o an evening paper could scarcely live any where. Now nearly all the cities have one or more evening papers. In the smaller cities they will finally take the place of the morning paperB. The metropolitan papers?dally and weekly ?seem to be occupying territory In distinct parts. The quick transportation of their papers makes this possible for the dally papers, and the advantage of using without cost the type of the daily, on the weekly, gives the city weeklies a big ad vantage over the country weeklies. The dallies In the small cities will eventual-] ly have to do as many of the country papers are now doing?worK ror uie io<:ai ouk'ul-ku. No distant city weekly, or daily newspaper can till the need of a local newspaper, and the editor who works up his own territory will still have a living chance. The morning papers In the smaller cities will In like manner find It necessary to work especially for the local business in their own cities, paying less attention to the volumes of matter that Is daily sent over the wires? a great part of which is not worth space In any newspaper, even if the despatches cost nothing and the type was set without expense. The times demand a more careful editing or sending of the despatches. To meet the demands of the times and to be able to exist at all, a majority of the morning dallies In cities of 15,1X10, or less must therefore lessen the expense ol competing with the morning dallies of metropolitan cities, and they must fall into place and occupy the field from which uo foreign competition can dislodge them?and publish evening papers, detoted especially to the interest of the city In which they are printed. The weekly newspapers that now Ret three sticks of leaded long prir-ner editorial on national politics, puts in a dozen locals In the same sort of type, and fills up the remainder of their paper with clippings from other papers, will either have to wake up or else occupy a very ordinary place In the commercial world, and a very insignificant place among Journalists. ANHasftinntiou of Ibe President of the French Republic. Last Sunday the people of the city of Lyons had made every preparation to do honor to Carnot, their beloved President, who bad come to their ciiy to attend the opening ol the international Exposition. An immense multitude of people bad assembled at the place where the President was to come and receive manifestations of love and respect from his people. While the President and hlR party were on their way to meet the people, an Italian rose upon the steps of the landeu in which he was riding, and thrust his knife into the body ol ibe President, inflicting a fatal wound, while he was saluting the throng ou the street. The wildest excitement prevailed throughout the city, and it was only because of the protection of the strong police force that the assassin was not Instantly killed. Upon reception of the news at Washington, President Cleveland immediately notified both houses of Congress of tne calamity that had befallen the sister Republic and the cause of liberty in the death of President Carnot of Trance. Both houses passed suitable resolutions, and adjourned out of respect to the dead. President Cleveland sent messages of sympathy and condolence to the widow. The (,'OBNt Sufferer**. The News and Courier bad a talk with iMIss Clara Barton of the Ked Cross last Saturday, and she declares most positively that the re" cent appeal of the coast sufferers "Is a disgrace to the State," and says "If the peopla of the sea-Islands are not Belf-supportlng today they never will be.'' She says or e of the Bluffion "sufferers," who was drawing rations bad ":$,500 acres of land, was paying hit hands and tenants with rations dtawn" from public charity. Another beneficiary had a "herd of stock,'' and stl I another bad "a flock of sheep," and soon ad Infinitum. Of the condition of the sea Island sufferers, she says: "I have not the slightest hesitation in saying that It will be an Imposition on charity for the inhabitants of the sea islands to receive further assistance." These and a column and a half of other statements in the same line, with the application of a Utile common sense, will certainly prove that the good-hearted gudgeons of the up country who have been lately sending money to the coast have simply thrown away their money, and verified the old adage that "a fool and his money Is soon parted." On yesterday evfuing Hon. and Mrs. W. H, Parker of this village held a reception in re spect of their daughter, Miss Lucia Parker and their son, Mr. Frank L. Parker, both ol whom have been off at school. Mr. Parker's children always win honors in college and stand high in their classes, and Miss Lucia and Thomas have well maintained the reputation of their older brothers. Abbeville 1 honors Mr. and Mrs. Parker and our people give best wishes for the happiness and welfare of those of whom any parents might be Justly 1 proud. ? ? BRADLEY'S BRIEFS. Marriage ol P. II. Bradley ? Political Talk ami Dl*iruMt of tlie People. Bradley, s. C., June 25.18HI. We have had tine rains and crops have been much improved. Our esteemed fellow-citizen and depotagenl Mr. P. H. Bradley was married in Mlllegville, Ga., on last Wednesday to Miss Mattle Moore of that place. Miss Moore has been teaching school at this place for sometime, and hat greatly endeared herself to the whole com munlty by her grace of manner and Chrlstlac character. We congratulate Mr. Bradley on winning so worthy a companion, and wish for them a long life of unalloyed happiness. Mr. Cooper, ol Augusta, filled Mr. Bradley's place as ageut during his absence. Mr. Cooper's wife accompanied him. We notice that in the Senatorial campaign now going on, many personalities are being Indulged in'. This, we think, is all wrong and can result In r.ogood. If the candidates can find no other subjects to discuss, the sooner the campaign is ended, the better. I am a tolerably close reader of the papers ^v>ini/\n n/JlontiiH f PArn Bit if 1 nu. UUU H um IIIjr L'UIUIUII bi'nvvi?.u .. ? ? , pers. it seems that the idea is to keep the people in a turtuoi I. I have recently seen copies of the Laurensville Herald and the Headlight, and in all my life I have never seen so much abuse or villiperatlon as these Journals contain. I counted six paragraps >n one column in the Headlight In regard to the shortcomings of Col. Duncan and almost the whole of the editorial column of the Herald filled with abuse and unsavory allusions to Congressman Shell. We are not in politics and know nothing of the above matters, but in my opinion, such matter is unworthy of decent papers. Mr. Kditor, I think the day has arrived when we want peace and quiet in our State. Since lSK) we bave had nothing but criminations and re-criminations. Let the people relegate the politicians to the rear and commence to act for themselves and no longer act as lever power for politicians. It is very evident that in certain quarters no peace nor harmony is wanted, for when the latter arrive, Othello's occupation will be Kone. Miss Kola Tracy, of Augusta, is visiting Mr. Pound's family. Mr. O. O. Burnett, a former resident, hut now Ol KUger CIU, lb up UU ? vinn. huuiiuc, Alliance Meeting. The rpgular y quarterly meeting of the Abbeville County Allilance will be held at Abbeville on Friday Ulli July, beglnni ng at Id.-.'tu o'clock a. in. In order to secure representation, sub-alliances should settle all arrearages and Secretaries are urgently requested to forward all dues promptly. All Sub-Trustee Stockholders are requested to meet In the Court House on said day to consider Important mattejs pertaining to the Slate Kxcbange. Sub-Alliances that have failed to elect a,Trustee Stockholder should delegate one of its members to represent It in said convention. This being the annual meeting to elect officers for tiie ensuing year. and as Importan I measures pertaining to public Alliance work will be discussed, il Is highly essential to have each sub-Alliance represented, and all lh?Alllancemen olthecounty are cordially invited to attend. Let us have a full meet* lug. K. f\. Cox, P. H. Adams, Secretary. President. HIT. WEST/ Her Pride and Abbeville's Glory COLLEGE COMMENCEMENTS. Erskine's 55th Anniversary?The 34th Anniversary of the D. W, F. C. Cha>inlnir Art.?Vin<* SlIPPfllPM- ? !>?? liglitfiil MUMic?Beautiful Women? llitiitlNOiiie Men*? Cii I lure? Kellneiiieut?-An Occasion Altogether Lovely. As the worthy editor of the Press and Banner wus present on Tuesday and has given his readers a most excellont account of the exercises in Krsklne, we will omit it and will first refer to the pleasant exercises In Society Halls on Monday evening. June iSlii. Notwithstanding the ram and threatening clotids, both the elegant halls were tilled with an Intelligent audience. The young men were attentive and made thHr visitors pleasant and comfortable. In tiie PhilomathIan Hall, Doctor Bates State, Treasurer of South Carolina, presided. He requested Doctor Boyle of Charlotte, N. C., to open with prayer, Doctor Bales, in taking his seat made a brief address, which was much admired and in which he paid a high tribute to Denominational Colleges. The debates and orations of the young men were first class and each acquitted himself with credit. Rev. W. C. Ewart of Lancaster, 8. C., as medal orator, gave the young men some good advice and presented them with what they more likely appreciate best?medals. Mr. Bighan very gracefully presided in the Euphemlan Hall, Mr. I. N. Kennedy of the Seminary first opening witli prayer. Hon. W. P. Wldeman was medal oratoi on this occasion and no one felt disappointed In what they bad looked forward to with pleasure. This was regarded as the best Mr Wldeman had ever made in this county. Ii was packed full of humor and good sense, i Peals of laughter greeted hlsgalies of wit and humor. He took for his subject. David Crocket's motto?"Be sure you are right, and then go ahead." nrwvr AnnREItfi. The Alumni Association was fortunate it securing Mr. W. L. Phillips of Georgia, as or ator for this year. Mr. Pdilllps stands at thi head of the Louisville bar, although a young tnan. His address was brlmfull ot good sense aud sound principles by which all mlgh i profit. His tender allusions to those of thealumn who have passed over the river were greatlj appreciated. AI.IJ.VNI ORATOR FOR '!?5. < Mr. J. Altheus Johnson, one of thehrighl est legal minds ot Washington, D. C., wai elected, at the meeting of the Association, ai orator for J895. Kev. C. E. McDonald o Winnsboro, 8. C., alternate. A eommlttei was appointed to arrange for the Alumn ' banquet in connection with the oration foi LKCTL'RK OK HON. H. W.J. HAM. Due West for months past has been ex peeling "Ham of Georgia." This wish wm realized last Tuesday evening and the larges pay audience that ever assembled in l)u< West.greeted Mr. Ham lu the auditorium o Krskine College. He spoke for one houranc three quarters and held the audience totht last with his famous "Snollygoster" lecture NVe only add that Doctor Grier's humorout Introduction of Mr. Ham brought down thi house. WEDNESDAY. ! Commencement Dny in Due West Fe mule College. For thirty-four years uninterruptedly, tb< 1 public has been permitted to enjoy them . pleasant occasions. This was by no means In any way Inferloi to those of previous years. The day wai ' bright and all nature smiled on the efforts o i the faculty and students who exerted them selves to entertain their friends lor a few hours. Tbe Hall was tilled, every seat lakei t and chairs in tbe aisles, notwithstanding tlx , large audience, every one was comfortabli and cool lu the spacious Hall of Krskine OPENING EXERCISES. Professor Bonner requested Rev. W. \V Orr, of Huntersville, N. U., to open with pray er. He then stated that owing to Illness o Rev. J. C. Kllgore of Woflbrd College wbi was to make the address, the Hon. H. M. J . Ham, Georgia's humorist, would make lh< Anniversary address, A delightful feature ol these exercises con aisled In the newness, selectness and brevity of all the pieces. We will not take time t< 1 mention In detail all ol the exercises. THE ESSAYS. "" - ? ? ~ IA.JIao Kn/1 mo/lo mnot ATPollpn xne young iuuico n?u .uuuu selection 01 subjects. There was afreshues and appropriateness as to time In them while the past aud the classics were alsi recognized. The young ladles read the e? ' says in person. They showed tine training which reflected credit on their teacher, Mis Cornelia Hyde, who is the Instructor 01 vo ' cat music and voice in the institution. Mis Hyde has a most beautiful pert-cn. Thosi i who know her best say, "She has Just a I beautiful a soul." She is greatly beloved bj the faculty. > The debate between Miss ltasor and Mis Stevenson was of special interest, the sub , Ject being one of live questions of the day ' The young ladles handled this subject well and proved that they had looked well inu i the matter "pro and con." This matter o r coeducation is pressing upon our people for t speedy solution. We lake the lOllowini from the Due West correspondent of th? Charleston News aud Courier : At a meeting ot the board of trustees ot tin College a request was presented from iMIs Zelda Kirkpatrlck, of North Carolina, to bi allowed to study Greek. Her brother expecti to enter one of the lower classes next year I and she has been studying with him, and de sires to continue the study with him in Er sklne College. After a good deal of discus slon the request was gruuted. i Following the example 01 some of her siste: institutions in this State Krsklne has fallet into line with Cambridge aud Harvard, anc , hasadmitned a lady to the college classes > It is an experiment that will be waichet : with much interest by all the friends of tlx i College. Co-education Is In the air rounc - about Krsklne, and the prediction is mad< i that she will be the first college In the Siatf to adopt the system fully. Tuition is realij free now ut this institution, and If an ar rangemeut could be made by which thos< who want it could get cheaper board the ex penses here would be low Indeed. Krsklne is hi rising eround. and if she is kept froir being overloaded wltli too many new plum and schemes her future will be Indeed bright. Personally we consider thin a debatabk question. The conservative moorings wll havetoglve way belore It comes In Erskitx and we ure nut sure that our people are ready for It. "!>?tiakespeare's youug men" and "Shake' speare's youug women" precipitated a lively discussion 011 |the part of Miss Blackwel and Miss Lowry. They drew for the sam< pretty presentiments and sentences from Shakespearean to uphold respectively tin claims oi the boys ami girls. THK MUSIC. The songs and instrumental selections were heartily appreciated. The chorus feature? , the school or the chorus class jolulnginoi certain parts? wus much admired aud the ad mlrable manner In which it was rendered brought a hearty recognition from the large audience. TilK ADDKKSS AND DKLIVKKY OK DIPLOMAS Prof. II. K. Bonner was thought to be at hli best in the delivery of the diplomas. Ho wai heartily complimented on his effort, lilt advice to the young ladies was most excellent and timely and his rhetoric beautiful. Nine young ladies received diplomas at hi) hands. Each was applauded us she caint frtrwaril to i?et these last toKens of Collegt I days. ALI'.MN.K ESSAV. Miss Muttie Dale, of Howell, Alabama, read the Alumna' Kssay. She chose as her subject "The Oordlou Knot." Miss Dale has the rep utalion of being a flue writer. We havt heard those who have the best ground ol knowing say that this was a very flue essay. A S NIV K RS A K V A I) D K KSM. This oration was delivered by Mr. 11am, He was Introduced by Prof. Homier, wlw stated that Mr. Ham had but little time t?i make preparation. Hut he needed no apology. Col. Hani brought down the bouse In bis first sentences. He chose as a subject: "Let Kach Due Stick to his Hush." He said the best way to gather roses was to find a good bush and then stick to it. C'ol. Ham was Just twenty-live minutes In the delivery of this magnificent address. Fact, fun und fiction was blended Into an admirable whole, with its Hue lessons, lie was very much applauded. It. S. (>. The watch word In trade circles ie the Hack et Store on the corner. Furniture Grand Sale oj We have just purchased 01 MANUFACTURE and prop* petition. Amongst them are ?' ? * mmm* + Now is Your I All we ask is a trial and w Furniture in the State. arm DAVIDSON COLLEGE,! DAVIDSON, N. C. Fifly-Eiitill Tear Begins Sept. 13,1894. Nine Men in the Faculty, Curriculum in lower classes, Higher class s elective, f Three degrees conferred. I Classical, Mathematical, j 1 i Literary, JScientmc, , Commercial. Terms reasonable. Send for catalogue. ; J. B. SHEARER, President. 1 June 27, 1894, tf Caution ! 9 9 f 3 ry>N'T BUY a LOW GRADE OIL at any 1 \J price. It smokes It has an offensive r odoraud It Is DANGEROUS. Why not buy the BEST when you can get It at the same price? Iwlllsellyou ill Pfflf OIL) (175?) for 15c Per Gallon. It has no odor, no smoke, can't explode and Is unequalled for brilliancy, safety and econ. omy, and Is as white as spring water. Try it > Cr. W. LOKAX. I'lis Into I * EVjlt the accommodation of the public and JT to till a long felt want, I have opened an ICE CREAM PARLOR 1 first door In rear of J. F. Miller's, where I will 5 supply at all hours Ice Cream,?all flavors, ; Sherbet and Ice in any Quantity,! t served and delivered to families on short no r tlce, ' , Sunday hours?12: .'#) to 1: .'Jo and G to 7 p. m. ? Cx. H. MOORE. June20, 1804, if | " I'olltlcle AiilmoNilieN. J* During the political campaign meetings in .South Carolina last week much - excitement and ill-feeling wad caused * by the acrimonious manner in which \ some of the candidates abused each i other. Indeed, (from reports iu the f daily papers) their vituperation [and e villitication so wraught upon their au" dience that bloodshed frequently seems ed imminent; men who really had no ' grounds for personal ill-will were read dy to fly at each other's throats?and all because men seeking political pre* ,r ferment resorted to the stirring up and 1 reviving of strife to further their own i ambitious. Should trouble occur the i probibilities are that only innocent and i [practically] unconcerned men would ' sutler?as is the case in most wars, : small and great. If the so-called leaders?candidates i ?will not or can not control them I selves anu ueport meuiscivca ? , worthy of leadership, then should i level-headed, self-respecting citizens withdraw their support from such candidates, and abstain from partici( pation in the meetings. Let a candi? date conduct himself as a gentleman 1 j and he can thereby force his opponent to do likewise. I A campaign conducted respectably > need not but be Itenelicial to all coni cerned ; let candidates tell the truth? [ and also admit it?about themselves > and their competitors, but let it be done decently at all times and in all places. Mo victory 01 poimuiuu *n i party is worth the engendering of ha1 tied between brothers of a common country. i * J m ~~ Linseed oil is a sure remedy for both bard ami soft corns. If they are iiulu- , [ rated and very painful, the relief it . gives in u very short time is most grateful. Hind on a soft rag satur1 ated with linseed oil, and continue to dampen it with the oil every night and 1 morning until the corn can be removed , easily and without pain. It is useless to grow onions, no matter how rich the soil may be, if the rows are not perfectly clean. "Weed# and grass will destroy an onion bed in short order as onions prefer the ] land undisturbed by other plants, hence the ground must be kept close ; and line. I It is good to love when you are ' young, to be loved when you arl! old. " ' at Panic ? Chamber Su le dozen Chamber Suits at actuall ose to throw them on the market two or three Nice Walnut Marble )hance to Buy 'e will convince you that we are t Yours to Please, mrwn Sash, Doors, is now complete 300 Doors, 300 Pair Sasli : 5(>,00<) feet I)r 50,000 feet Uiu 30,000 feet Moi B. K. BE DKCti.S, MEDICINES, Fillf* (1j KINK CHEMICALS, m ^ TO I LET unci FANCY SOAPS. 1 O D EXTRACTS, PERKUMERY, *1 T1 SPONGES, CHAMOISE. <l11 HOT WATER IIAO*. Syringes, Fountain Syringes, BREAST PUMPS. Prescriptio ATOMIZERS, Ac- NO?HO, "?mm>special attentlo H. & O. LIVER PANACEA. sicinns Rtipp INVALUABLE ? llOllSrtmll Fb LIVER TONIC & APPETIZER. Calls pmmpt'l 25 and 50c. from Room Racket LOOK AT TE Coats Spool Cotton .15 cents a dozen. Ladies Black Mitts 10 cents and up. Ladies Undervests 5 centw and up. Fans for Children 1 cent each. ' Fans for Ladies 0 cents each. Fast Black Hose. Ladles Fast Black Hose (l ibbedj Flue quality. Ooiy 10 cents. Socks. Men'sextra heavy Penitentiary Socks, a lor 2.0 cents. Go to the when you are in town fo No trouble to Show G Racket samples with Racket pi of other samples, make a sale f iaii frder The mail order department is yours along also. It wi and SATISFACTK lr ft Sheriffs Sale. The State against William Wlderoan.?Tax Execution. BY virtue of an Execution to me directed, in the above staled case, I will hell to tbe highest bidder, ut Public Auction, within I lie legal hours of sale, ut Abbeville Court House on MON 1>AV the 2nd day ofJI'LY, A. I)., 1SU-I, all the right, title and interest <? William VVideman in the following described property, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situated, lying and being In the Smith ville township, county 01 Aoucvmc, ?. South Carolina, containing Twenty (20; Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of H. S. Barnwll, Mo.se Wideinan, Jacob Wideinan and i) titers. Levied on ami to be sold as the properly ol William Wideinan to satisfy the aforesaid Kxecutlon and costs. TFItMS?Cash. K. W. It. NANCK, Slier ill' Abbeville County. Inue 1-, Is'JI. (So to W. Joel Smith A Son for ice-cream sburiiH. They have the "gem" the latest and best style. Always remember the "Backet Store" when you want to buy anything. If iu the morning you tind your nerves very much unsettled try a glass of Ammonia Vichy Kor sale by P. B. Speed. Buy your wire screen doora from the Lali net Manufacturiog Co. Prices!! lits this Week. y LESS than the COST OF t at prices that will defy comi Top Suits. a Suit Cheap. he CHEAPEST HOUSE on err ? K OK Blinds, Etc., Just arrived: Mid Blinds, jssed Lumber, iressed Lumber, Hidings. 1ACHAM. i?ri White Le&d, Ready Mixed . PAINTS< accos I Colors, Varnishes, Stains, rl brushes, glass, 11 X 11,C?. PUTTY AND SUNDRIES. | 9. C0MB8, HAIR BRUSHES, I W tf AaYi?f Tootb and Nail Brushes, _ r?__Cosmetics, Toilet Powders, in Drnggists. 'EL BLOCK. Tooth Powders, in is given to phy-lien, Prescrlp- THYMOL DENTIFRICE. imlly Recipes. (Carbollzed ) 50 a. m.to 10 p.m. Spongy and Bore Gums and y responded to Mouth; removes tartar; keeps No. 2. Nation- ibe teeth white. 25 and GOe. Idg. upstairs. Store! mdn TiBTra? f LJLgJj ! Percales Full 36 inches wide,9?j cent*. Ne w Lot of Laces and Embroideries Ju6t iu at iticket prices. Towels 29x15 inches at 4 cents. Handkerchiefs . 3 cents and up. Gents Linen Hunilkerchlefs lOxltfJJ for 5 cents. White Lawn 27 inches wide for 5 ceuts. COULD keep on naming these ASTONISHINGLY LOW PRICKS hut haven't time. Racket Store r good goods at little cost. ioods and Cut Samples. rices pinned 011 them, along side or the Racket Store every time. ; increasing every day, so send 11 receive prompt attention J>N GUARANTEED. >2 <. en a r* ?* & > : rTi ^ 5 -a ?3 si Q 2 P^l r-? i r-? M ? ?? 2 H*3 5 >1 11 S 1 0*? a J i & * .2 S| - I 0 ? ? ll I 1 tf S 11 is Ht P H ~ I S3 o I fa L O J: -T3 O - ? O w i P s fl! I j ,/> 5 Si: f-i j. ? : Dj o ^ e? <j - . 3 C3 a ^ < 'S i >s I 61 j H a g fS 5 i Kou '.h lumber suHi as boards and framiDg , wt I.ihi per Iihi reel delivered at building by | The l. ilinier Manufacturing Co. | A inw nud fresh lot of laces and etnbrold* [ cries billed lor this week atColeuiau's Backet i Store. | lintin cradles, new 14 tinner Berry grain cradle. Abbeville Supply Co.