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1 J . ^ The Press and Banner ! ABBEVILLE, S. O. fgf Published every Wednesday at 52 a year in advance. Twelve Pages. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1884. ! I The Metropolitan Police. The Legislature did right in passing a me-1 tropolitan police law. Ot the law which was passed we know very little, but we know a proper and a suitable one was needed, and the Lelslature would have been decelict in Its duty if It did not provide for the enforcement of tbe dispensary law. Tbe liquor men of the State have defied the law, and occasioned bloodshed by their lawless course, and they need to be taught that they, like law-abiding decent people, must obey the laws of the State. Tbey have, so to speak run riot over this State for a long time, and it is time such outrageous conduct should be brought to an CDd. A year ago the Legislature of South Carolina, upon assurance that tbe law would be enforced, declined to take harsh measures against these people, but such leniency seemed to embolden them, and no good came of it. The Legislature would not have been a representative body If they had not passed the law, and tbey would have deserved tbe contempt of the law-abiding people of the country, if they had flailed to make some effort to enforce law and order. But now. since the authority has been given to tbe Governor, tbe Press and Banner hopes ' that he will not be In a hurry to exercise the greater power that bas been conferred upon him. It Is a great thing to have power, but it is agreat thing not to use it unnecessarily. Lei ine unlet bxecouve ue mow w hvi, uul ici him be firm, and let blm show to tbe refracting liquor elemeDt that the law mnst be respected. Tufts of grass have been thrown at . ' them long enough. If they ett 11 refuse to respect the law, let tbe stones fly. The liquor element mast obey tbe law, or else all law may be overthrown. The Columbia Journal. We are sorry to see that tbe Columbia Evening Journal Is to be discontinued. Tbe paper has always been fair and high-toned, and we regret to see that Its publication ha* been discontinued. It did not fall because of lack of ability, but we presume a little elty like Columbia, whose citizens are divided into hostile camps could not support an evening paper, and two morning papers. We have great respect for tbe Journal editor?, Messrs. W. W. Ball and Larry W. Boyd. In a suitable field tbey would have been successfill, but nobody can succeed without a field in which to operate. Im Tbere Such a Wortl uh "Environments ?'* the Augusta Chronicle having called atten tiob to tbe fact that Webster inserted no such word as "environments" In bis dictionary, and tbe word environment, or the corrupted word "environments," being used by nearly InnlroH O t WnP(V>fitpr'k C?OI Jf UUMJj no u??v iwnvu WW ? and Webster's dictionaries, and And tbat the Chronicle, according to these authorities, It correct. While this is true it is a fact that no less 8 distinguished person than the learned Dr. l?ulgg, In the last week's Issue or theAssocl ate Reformed Presbyterian, says "environments" about Due West,and Walter L.Miller, Esq., in this week's Press and Banner says "environments" about Abbeville. Both these gentlemen are graduates of Er6klne College. Did they learn "environments'' at Grsklne, or have they since mistaken the corrupted word for the true and correct word environment? What say you, Mr. President? Do yon teach "environments" at Ereklne? "And All Is Well/* Abbeville, as usual, was peaceful and happy on Christmas day. While drunken brawls and resultant murders mar the Joyousness ol the Christmas In many localities, such things do not occur In our town. Every man seemed to be in love and goodwill toward all mankind. Even debtors were given a rest from tbe pestering importunities of needy creditors. Religion* Service*. Religious services were held in tbe Episcopal church yesterday morning, and a reasonable' number of devout worshippers were present. , Tbe colored Methodists opened tbeir cburcb and a goodly number attended tbe services. ?? THE PEOPLE MOURN For the Death of the Beloved Wife of Augustan M. Smith. Tbe voice of mirth is bashed. Tne people are in sorrow lor one of tbe sweetest and best of tbe inhabitants of earth who now lies In a new-made grave. Mrs. Mabel Upchurch Smith, tbe beloved wifAstf Mr A nornatno \f Hmif.h nf thin vtllucrA died last Friday afternoooo at. tbe home oi Mr. W. Joel Smith, and was burled at Upper Long Cane Cemetery oa Sunday, December 28, ISM. Tbe facts make this one of tbe saddest 'events that ever afflict and touch tbe tender human heart. Tbe deceased was young and beautiful. Her melody and song charmed all who came wltblo tbe sound of ber sweet voice. She was tbe Idolized wife of a young and devoted husband. She was the light and life ot tbe large household of which she was the central figure around whloh all hearts clustered, and from whom each received light and warmth? a blessing and a bendlctlon. About two years ago she was happily married, and on December 14ib, instant, she gave blrtb to a son. For a time all seemed well, and for a few brief hours she experienced that joy of wblcb mothers alone may know. But amid all ber exceeding Joy, and despite tbe new-born hope which the occasion bad Inspired, a cloud overshadowed the scene. It was lound that the dangers incident to child birth bad Dot been safely passed. Sbe sickened. Friends became apprehensive. Tbe eod came, and tbe happiest of households was Kb loaded in gloom. Tbe Inmates are i 'Inntn lr? rrriof fAr tholf httttt KaMvoH and tbe people of the whole town sorrow tor the departure of ODe whose absence leaves an aching void In bo many hearts. The people were Invited to attend tbe funeral In tbe Presbyterian church on Sunday morning at eleven o'clock. Other churches were closed for the occasion, and a great multitude of people filled every pew, and many, ot being able to be Beated.Biood during the Impressive service as conducted by Rev. Dr. Bavs and Rev. Dr. Wilson. % Every available vehicle was at the cbnrch ! and at the conclusion of tbe services, every i one who could get conveyance, Joined tbe1 solemn procession to the cemetery. LOST DOG FOUND. Ail Artvertliieinenl in the I?rew? ami Banner Did II. A fine dog strayed from Mr. W. S. Cotbran I of this village about a month ago. The dog I was brongbt from Edgefield In a buggy, ana ! got away from blm In about two hours after it { reached tbe homestead of Judge Cotbran. i The dog was advertised In tbe Press and Ban- i ner, and in good time Mr. Cotbran received a letter from a gentleman on the Saluda saying that bis dog was at bis bouse?distant from . Abbeville about twenty miles?being in an entirely different direction from that from j which the dog came. Mr. Coulter Cothran went for tbe dog and brought it home. ^VLE OF MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS. I \ I j \ Opportunity to Buy Valuable ; J Bead jjatter at Your Own I?riee. i t Ahfzlne8 and newspapers belonging, Option aiV'Ue Literary Club will be sold at | vF^imiIhv*1? 8l?re of Mr- Templeton on i " ''Vreiuber Lli, at eleveu o'clock, -I ! 'j i \\ ... \ \ \ PLEASANT LETTER. New Year Reflection?Old Year Meditation?Happy I'nions? Pretty Women ? liandftome Men ? Bijf Hojf? Vinlton. Ninety-Six, S. t\, Dec. 24,189L The holidays are upon us and we are notified that another year has been recorded on the cycle of time, and how lew of us can look back and wish the time to go over again. Have the sins of omission and commission overbalanced the good or is there a credit for usor a debit against ur? None but tbe ail 1 ,?1| (jlllksiin. WIOC t&UU 1UCJV1IUI VIWW Vrtu lUMi JUVW iti? nv count stand as It may, yet we should be thaDkful that we are spared unto this hour. Our school misses are all at home for the week. Misses Rice and Blake from Converse College, Misses Lipscomb and Anderson from the Greenville Female College, yet there is one dear boy away down in the "City by the Sea," who on account of constraining laws is forbidden the pleasures of home. , He must bide bis tlme.it will come after awblle, and perhaps he will appreciate his liberties and pleasures more. Prof. Thomas F. Wright, oi Donalds High School, and Prof. James Fuller of Wotford College, are also with their parents for the holidays. Both bright, talented young men of whom Ninety-Six is broud. Married, by the Rev. F. 0. S. Curtis, on Tuesday morning, the 13th. Miss Nannie Isabel Anderson to Mr. Wm. Thomas Verell. Quite a large attendance of friends and a beautiful marriage. Mr. Edward Carew Rice, son of Col. J. H. Rice, is at home to enjoy the pleasures ol Christmas with his parents and friends. Last Saturday was a busy day with our merchants and the streets were crowded with cot ton, which sold at prices ranging from 2k to 5. cents per pound, yet some of the knotty "head theorists will argue mat it Is one of the best paying of the agricultural crops. Mr.U. M. Anderson, mortgagee, 60ld 75 acres ol land near Old Cambridge last Saturday to the highest bidder for $4 per acre. Mr. T. H. Hill, of Newberry, was up last week on business. We are always glad to see Mr. Hill. In Kama \1T tills* tnut/.n 1UIDO owni in uuuic nwiu u iiiioiiiiiiuu i t" male Col lege for the Christmas holidays. Uncle Davy Wblteford, a sturdy farmer ol the old regime, was In town last Saturday. He is now 7o years old and tells us he plowed twenty acres of laud the past year. Mr. George Dukes, an Industrious young farmer of Cow Grove, was in town yesterday and purchased a new buggy. Iiumor says he is lo change bis mode ol life soon. Luck to you, George. Mr. W. S. Richardson killed a twenty months old hog last week that weighed S5u net. Eggs are cheaper this Christmas than ever known before, fetching from 12y1 to lo cents per dozen. Is it an evidence of hard times or bountiful crop of the lruit? On last Wednesday, the llith instant, Mr. W. W. Fouche, of Ninety-Six, was married to Miss Lela Starnes, of Newberry. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. B. F. Cor ley. We wish this happy young couple much success in life. Miss Sallie Koucbe, who has been teaching in Greenville county, is at home for a bhortf stay* Miss Lll Calhoun 1b at home from a short visit to frleuds In Laurens. A large crowd of Ninety -Six Inns attended the concert at Coronaca on last Friday night. They were very much pleased and pronounce the play a grand success. Mr. Joel C. Wler'B mother ana sister, Mrs. Kate Winn, of Greenville, are with Mr. Wier's family for the holidays. Mr. Charles Allen, of Abbeville, was down last week looking for a darkey for something concerning ol a mule. Now, Mr. Editor, we close for the year 1894. We hope it has been pleasant and profitable to you, and we wish you a Merry Christmas. East Knd. mm THE RIVER THAT ROARS. The Writer Who Write*?The People the Thinic* of which He Tell*. Lowndesvllle, S. C., Dec. 24,1804. Mr. J. 6. Thomas and family, of Anderson county, moved to Mr. J. C. Thomas' last week where ne will live next year. The personal property of Mr. L. C. Mauldln was sold Tuesday, preparatory lo his moving lo Arkansas alter January 1, 1895. Mr. William Baker moved from his own home near the Iron bridge, to the T. Baker house Wednesday. Mr. Jno. T. Wilson the san>e dav moved into the house vacated bv tbe above. Tfcfr next day Mr. Jno. Bell, ol Cook's, rnov?d lnu> the Matthews house, which be bought sometime ago, and lrom which Mr. Wilson moved. Mrs. K. R. Horton went to Anderson Tuesday for a short stay. Mr. T. J. Baskln went to Anderson Wednesday on business. Miss Ltla McDavId, who has been In Mexico as a Missionary for two or three year, aiid Is now at her home In Due Weston a visit,came over Friday to spend awhile with the family of her brother-in-law, Mr. E. R. Horton. At the home of Mr. C. L. Cllnkscales Thursday atS p. >., Mr. Eddie Baskln and Miss Clara Clinkscales were united in marriage by the Rev. R. C. Llgon. (.fculte a number of relatives assembled to witness the ceremony. Later tbe crowd went over to Mr. Jno. T. Banking' where a sumptuous supper had been prepared, and where several hours were very pleasantly spent. Miss Daisy Sbarpe, ol Andrerson, came down Friday to see her sister, Miss Bertha Sbarpe. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lee, of Anderson, were the guests or tbeir Drotner-in-iaw, Mr. B. berry AlleD, Friday and Saturday. According 10 appointment, Prof. Klrkpntrlck'3 school entertainment came oil Friday olght. It consisted of speccbcH, recitations, vocal and instrumental music. All acquitted themselves handsomely. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Harper, of Barnes, spent several days in town last week. Mr. J. C. Tbomas, of the firm of Baker & Thomas, has bought out Mr. Baker's interest, and will conduct tbe business In his own name hereafter. Mr. H. G. Armstrong and family moved to HoneaPath la^t Last Saturday li^lit, a week ago, a darkey broke Into a store at Mt. Carmel, and on Monday following he was caught here and returned to thfct place. A female missionary in one of the Pacific Islands writes that they get their malls only once a year, and that It Is 3,000 miles to tbe nearest store. She is, therefore, almost entirely deprived of two of a young woman's greatest pleasures, (I reckon) i. e. bearing from her oesi lenuw auu suuppiu^. A Georgia plan which might be, these hard timet), profitably adopted by those expecting to marry?t^at is to have a corn wedding;, to which all who attend are expected to bring a measure of com, then the young couple huve something to begin life with. MesBr6. Karl Allen and Charles Horton came over from Young Harris College last week to spend a few days vacation at their homes. L?ast Saturday Rev. E. W. Mason and this writer went to Abbeville, where we found a very large crowd, ana the merchants were very busy supplying their demands. Troupe. Pricew auii Price*. Mr. Lewie Hancock, in the Galveston News, closes an elaborate article on the present and past purchasing power of the dollar and of ihe cotton bale, as follows: "The average percentage of the fifty-five staples which a dollar will buy now. compared to tbe amount It bought in 1873, is 227 per cent. That is, 31 now will buy as much as $2.27 would buy in 1873. The price for which a farmer Bells a bale of cotton now Is certainly less than he obtained for tbe same grade iQ 1873, but the prices of tbe articles which enter Into bis dally lite have fallen lower still. "As I stated above the actual average price of cotton in Texas in 1872 was 13 cents a pound, sit which a bale of cotton of 500 pounds would yield 865. The actual average selling price during the fall of 1893, in tbe midst of a panic, was 7.07 cents, at which a bale of cotton would net here 335.35; a difference In actual cash of 329.05. But, as a dollar now will buy 2.27 times as much as it bought In 1872, the bale of cotton at 885.35 will buy as much in groceries, dry goods, hardware, etc., as SS0.20 would have bought in 1872, being a difference of 815.24, or 23 per cent. In favor of the farmer of today. "If the difference In the price of glnaing, bagging and ties, and of cotton seed be ta&eu into account, the balance In favor of tbe farmer of today will be increased to 837.27, or 71 per cent. If the average price of cotton for the last five years?10.62 cents?be taken as the basis of calculation, the favorable balauce will be greater still. "There does not seem to be here a basis for argument In lavorof changing our currency system. Any system under which the farm ere of me ?ouiu can, id twenty yearn, increase thelrproduetlon from S>,(MX).000 to 9,000,000 bales and yet bay with each bale71 percent, more of the necessaries of life than formerly, would seem to be too good to trifle with." On AilvertlMiuir. Advertise today ; Advertise tomorrow; Advertise to make a loau ; Advertise to borrow; Advertise if you want a room, or insurance on your life; Advertise for a boy or a girl?or even for a wife: Advertise for money lost (but not for money found); Auvcrtlse for a house to rent, or for a piece of ground; Advertise lor tips, ou the races to be ruo ; Advertise a little song, like "Johnny, get your gun Advertise your business, advertise it well; iVdvertlse In truthfulness?a lie you must not tell; Advertise Judiciously, and always this remember; Start your ad In Jaouary and run It till December. Watches, clocks and Jewelry repaired by II. \ Tusten.at It. M. Haddon-it. McDi Hi O H hJ i?I M R O ? Next WEEK 0 m Only I ' WIE Bargains 0 Plush and Leather Sej i This Week will THE FINEST I We are ready look to th Thanking you patronage, we are, yc ]VIc The Lea 3421. I I Report of the Condition of , The National Bank of Abbeville, At Abbeville, in the State of South Carolina, at the Close of Business, December 19, 1894. '< RESOURCES. Loans and discounts $121,629 35 I Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 29,269 12 (J. S. Bonds to secure circulation 18,750 00 Other real estate and mortgages owned 1,010 00 Due from National Banks (not Reserve Agents) 4.59(1 20 j Due from Stale Banks anil bankers.. ',0Ui 99 Checks and other cash Items It 614 20 j Notes of other National Banks 2,?15 >0 Fractional paper currency, nickels, and cents 263 35 Lawful Money Reserve In Bank, viz: Specie 8 2,834 65 Legal tender notes 3.850 00? (1,734 651 Redemption fund with U.H.Treasurer(5 percent, of circulation) OSS 75 "i I LIABILITIES. ' Capital stock paid in 8 75,000 00 Surplus fund 15,000 00 Undivided profits, less expenses and Uixes paid 29 National Bank notes outstanding 10.M75 00 Due to other National Bunks 3,512 315 Individual deposits subject to check 52,677 ?7 Demand certificates of deposit 3,455 00 Bills payable 25,0?K' 00 . Total 8105,989 01 1 i Statk ok South Carolina, ) SK. , County of Abukvillk, i I, Bkn.t. S. BARNWKLli, Cashier of the ' above-named bank, do solemnly swear that, f the above statement is true to the best of my ( knowledge and belief. , BKNJ. S. BARNW'KLL. Cashier. 1 Subscribed and sworn to before me thlmMth i day ui December, 1894. JULIUS U. Dul'HK, N. P. S. C. Correct?Attest: L. W. WHITE, i A. B. MORSE. > Directors. W.JOEL SMITII, I ' V Florida. 11 Patties going to Florida should consult the new schedule of ihe Port Koyal and Western t Curo'lnn Hallway. Tills line offers the quick- i eat and most convenient schedule to Florida and return. Excursion rates are now on sale * to all of the principal points, and parlies i should avail themselves of this opportunity to visit Florida and view the attractions of the St. John River, St. Augustine, with Its magnificent hotels, and the numerous other attractions of that great State. Information as to rates, schedules, etc., will be gladly furnished by any Agentot the Company, ora pos tal toll. L.Todd, Traveling Passenger Agent or . Wm. J. Craig, General Passenger Agent, Augusta. Ga., will put you In possession of full . particulars. WatcheR, clocks and jewelry repaired by H. T. Tiisten, at R. M. Haddon's. T I*" mT' $L25. siao. this ... ewArtir ? ,;v UJL k) IVWHi WU. 5 Doz. in IE US YOUR ORI Sale for the Xni roing Out I at Rocking Cliairs^-^ 1-2 Doz. Parlor Suits TP fr nil n<Mn JZjAUUI ctli UllltfIS McDILL IEARSE in the 'ft SftvV to bury the < e future for h for past favors ancl i >urs very truly, iding Furniture Deal( if ami wmvv i Mtill 11UA! This is a CROSS & ire selling their goods so low thj money to get what you want. If md you will be convinced. SHOES; a A. beautiful lino CROSS & Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, county of abbeville. OOUKT OK C OMMON PI.EAS. rVnnle L. Karly et. al. against O. C. Law et. al. by virtue of an order ok sale made iu the above stated case, I will offer lor >ale at public outcry at Abbeville C. H., >S. .'..on HALE DAY in JANUARY, 1895, wltliu the legal hours of sale the following described properly, situate in said State and Jounty, to wli: "All 'that tract or parcel of and, known as Stony Point Plaeo, containing IriA Hundred and Eiffhtv-Three (183) Acres, nore or les>y. now occupied hyO (\ I/.iw, ami lounded hy laud* now, or l??niM*rly of W .1. Smith, Tru-lff, t I'. ''Nml!. William l:urhman, J. 1'. Ms'J i and o:her>. TKRMS t?K SAIjK? one-third ensli, balance in 1 aud 2 yearn, willt interest payable anlually. Purchaser to give bond Willi inort;une of premises for credit Installments, and lay for necessary papers ami refolding. .1. (J. KLUGH. j Dec. li, 18JM. It Mauler, j Hoarder* Wanted. Two gentlemen or a married couple, also; nhle boarders, can be nicely accommodated | /Il.li first-class board at .las. A. Bowie In Mrs. j lIIcd'h bouse next door to Metnodlst cburcli. location central. :>t ! Watches, clocks and Jewelry repaired by H. '. Tnsten, at R. M. Haddon'H, ' * * < roily. K O t) M f . . fr H O tr? "1 week! lie Exhausted. Stock m )ER. iqy Panw nf 'Q/l IUA1UJIIVW tTT. Every Day. at Factory Price. in Low Prices. & TOLLY. ! Upper Country. / Old Year and etter days. soliciting' your future ^rs and Undertakers. 111111 Tinirne flilllll 1 lllliit). fact, But MARTIN it it does not take much of your you don't believe this, call on them Specialty. of NECKWEA.K. r MAP TTNT J ATAAAAVAAAI ? Next to Court House. House and Lot for Sale. I OFFER MY HOUHE AND LOT in the 1 town of Abbeville ior sale. The lot eontalus two acres, the house eight rooms,and all the premises In perfect repair. Every Improvement and easy terms. Apply to W. C. McGOWAN, Dec. 12,1891, tf Abbeville, S. 0. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF F.DGKFJELD. COt'KT OK COMMON PLKAS. P. H. f.'nlllson etui, as Adm'rs of the Estnle of James t'allison, a?ainst Mary K. L'al llson el al. A$Y VIRTUE OK AN ORDER OK SALE made lu tlie above stated case, I will oiler for sale at public outcry at Abbeville. C. 11., S. t\. on SALEDAV in JANl'ARY, within j the legal lionrs of sale, the loilowing descrlbod | properly, to wit: "Three unimproved town : lots containing One-Half of One Acre Each, j situate, lying and being in the Town ol | Greenwood, iu the County of Abbeville, in ! the said state, known and described as hots [one, I wo and three, lu Block (.' of the li. I'. Pinsou property. TEIIMS OK SALE?One-half cash, balance on a credit of twelve months, with Interest from day of sale, secured by bond of purchaser and mortgage of premises, wllh leave to pay all cash. Purchaser to pay lor papers. J. c. KM7GH, Dec. ID. 1091,41 Master. I r^-T> ' J-;"; *'* }r. r * * THE Wm U Poll 11 ILL LI. D511 ' * * J Are Going to Knock / -*>-# the: Bin# HI OF PUS! This will be our last advertisement for this year, and we are going to give you the fins *\ cirefcv sl\ w&nsnfsfik ever offered in this town. We want to close ou and we mean to do so if there is any money in the country. Ladies and Hisses Cloaks and Wraps AT YOUR OWN PRICK. All Children & Misses Shoes FOR LESS THAN COST. We don't care to handle them. . We are going to handle just such goods as we can sell easy. ...M1?V nnoc j JL WCIliy A Of that great PLAID DRESS GOODS just received. 5 Cents a yard is the price. WE ARE GOING TO SLAUGHTER GOODS from this time until January 1st. Don't be Lead Off by that talk we can't sell you Coats Cotton at 35c. a dozen. We have 1,000 dozen that will arrive to-day. Towels ! Towels ! That wonderful Towel. We have " --1 rn"U--~ ll just received dozen. ?m& win make 150 dozen we have sold. Get one. The best 5c. Towel on earth for the money. 36x18. COLORED DRESS GOODS i At Cost and Under. , We mean to sell and we are not able to carry the goods over. We pay cash for our goods and must J get the money. l