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''r ; jy.'-vt--. if %.' The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. O. ggj-Published every Wednesday at $2 a year in advance. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1895. Different Cannes of Complaint; Listening to'tbe speakers yesterday at the Farmer's Meeting, we coald not help thinking of the inequalities of our blessings ami the different causes oi oar complaints. In Nebraska and other places the i>eople arc on the point of starvation. A state that in 1883 made one hundred and forty-five millions bushels of corn, made In 1S5H only thirteen millions. In whole counties the corn crop is repre4 seated to be a total failure. The streams have uried op, the land is dust, and the people and . cattle are suffering for water. And the people of these corn-producing sections cry aloud to the Almighty and beseech relief from at the hands ot their more favored fellowmen. In the cotton producing States tbe people are scarcely less discontent because of the excessive harvest wblch has rewarded their labors. Their produota are so great that tbe price has been reduced to tbe lowest figure in its history. No great lamentation has gono up against tbe Almighty for his bounteous hand, but imnrecatlons on tbe Government at Washington, and especially against tbe fi* " ""i'1 nnii<>v of the Nation, are heard on every band. Wbile tbe politicians may be able to score a point in tbeir favor, lo the thoughtful there Is a lesson in ail this. South Carolina is perhaps the most favored part of all this land. We can produce a greater variety of crops than any spot of ground on tha fa :e of the green earth. We are exempt from calamities. Neither earthquakes, nor floods, nor famines, nor pes' tllence has ever stricken th Is State. While great train loads of provisions are ually shipped from the South to Nebraska, It would he well for the returning trains to bring at least a portion of tbe starving people lo this favored land, where there has never been a failure of the cropB, and where none suffer from the pangs of hanger. y * Tbe Cominic Storm. Yesterday tbe Hon. Robert Moorman, of Newberry, who is contesting Mr. Latimer's ?'~-""0 Miiorf at our offloe. and dor. BBSIV 1U VUUgiwo, VM.<V?. , lng his stay he consented to talk a little, and we took notes of the same. Taking hla talk in oonnection with the circular of the colored Ipreachera, it seems that a ?ood sized storm is forming in South Carol! na, which may possibly bring about a political revolution. A free and open registration; a united and determined negro vote, solidly arrayed against the Reformers, may bring about h state of aftairs of which the constitution bosses little dreamed. Mr. Moorman say* that the negroes will vote solidly for conservatives. The Negro Preachers. The circular issued by the negro preachers sounds the first note of warning. The government and the civilization ot the white man may be imperilled. It is, however, to be hoped that the Reformers, in hatred of their white neighbors, have not gone too far. A full and open registration is ordered. Except in the practice of fraud on the negro we are tim? h? in in be n re vented from regaining the legal rights which he bad here tofore forfeited by bis own neglect. The end ; * 1r not yet. We shall wait for development*. Tbe Nebraska SnfTcrers. The good and charitably disposed people are asked to do something for the relief of tbe Nebraska suflerere. Let Abbeville heed tbe call. Will oar preachers and good women not take notice of this appeal ? PUBLIC MEETING. kS Rewolntlon* and Speethe* by the Farmers. ? Yesterday from one to three o'clock, during reoeu of the Court, the farmers held a public meeting In tbe Court House to discuss questions of practical interest. Supervisor Joan jl-yon was canea 10 uip chair, and Mr. J. E. Jones was asked to act as Secretary. The Chair explained the object of the meetlog. Hon. J. Bel ton Watson from Anderson being present addresed the meeting. HI* wpeclal object was to secure the co-operation of our people In asking an adjustment of the freight rates on guano. A' car load of Bait cost $30?a car load of gnano ooet $108. He thought the difference In transporting these commodities was too great. County Treasurer J. R. Blake, who is thoroughly with, and In thorough sympathy with the farmers, Introduced the following resolutions, after making a practical and patriotic speech: Whereas,?we the farmers of Abbeville oonnty in convention assembled, fully realizing the financial depression which Is narallzing all the Industries or the country and especially laying its blighting touch upon agriculture, r "the art of art arts, the science of all science, the life of all lire," do earnestly appeal for the co-operation ot all 1 armors, in the adoption 01 such measures as may avert impending bankruptcy and ruin. Instead oi the cheerful song of contentment and happiness which should bless the homeof the American farmer we find agriculture, the basis of all national prosperity, languishing and dying, while the universal wall of bardtlmes and suffering Is heard all over the land. That this anomalous condition of affairs SDOuia exist during Reasons 01 auuuauui harvest Is evidently the result of corrupt financial legislation in tbe interests of capitalists. While we are powerless to remedy this evlI, save through legislation, yet It becomes us, as husbandmen and patriotic citizens, who cherish tbe love or home and country to adopt such measures in our agricultural pursuits as may enable us to meet the emergency now confronting us. Therefore be it Resolved 1st. That the excessive area heretofore devoted to the production of cotton be greatly decreased, and instead of making it tbe principal crop increase the acreage 01 corn, so as to make it simply tbe demands of tbe farmers. Resolved 2nd. That farmers devote more attention to the production of sorghum, potatoes, peas, hay and other food crops. Respired 3rd. Instead or having our meat bouses in St. Louis and Chicago, let us erect them upon our own premises, and fill * them with home productions. Resolved 4th That tbe excessive use of commercial fertilizers be discontinued, and when purchased, it be udou the cotton option basis. Resolved 5th. That the railroad commissioners take Immediate steps to have a reduction on freight for all fertilizers at tbe rate of forty cents per hundred weight on all through freight, ana fifty cents per hundred weight on local freight. Resolved Otb. That we encourage the erection of ootton factories, and all other enterprises in onr midst, which will employ labor, and utilize the raw products of tbe land. Resolved 7th. We pledge ourselve to carry nnt fho Inwwntnor TftAftlULlODR. and call nrvui the farmers of South Carallna to unite In doing likewise. Resolved 8th. That the press of the state be , requested to give publicity to these resolu, Hons. Speeches were made by the following gentlemen who were also In sympathy with the farmers and willing to lend every possible aid lor their relief: Hon. I. H. McCalia. Hon. J. T. Robertson, B. F. Price, W. B. Mlllwee, J. T. McDlll, J. D. Carwile, and perhaps others whose Dames we did not learn. The resolutions were adopted one by one. ? ^ 4'. P. Hammond's Trip of Lmt Week. The enterprising Arm of C. P. Hammond & Co. will move forward In spite ol the limes. Mr. C. P. Hammond made several points last week and bad a fine trade on bridles, bameHtrlngs. leather and harness. He also took twenty-five measures for their celebrated fine shoes, and tbelr trade is increasing dally. He reports be will bave to return to Laurens to finish at that point?more orders to be taken. They are giving rare bargains to the farmers and borne people. They reoognlze the tightness of money matters and are wbole-saling to home people. Give tbem a call if you need apalrof shoes or a set of harness, or anything in the leather line. They are home people and putting good bome-made goods on the market. Go to R.vkard's for spectadi**. fay.'- ' ' THE COURT OF SESSIONS, Convened Monday .fforninc at Ten O'clock. The Court of General Sessions lor Abbeville county convened at 10 a. mM January 21st, 1895. Judge 0. W. Buchanan presiding. This Is his first Court and he Is reported to us as showing evidence of being an able J udjce. Solicitor? M. F. Ansel. ruenograwiier? v? y m i, aikiiii. Clerk?w. R. Bullock. Assistant. Clerk?.7. E. Jones. Sherlft?F. W R. Nance. l>epuiy Sheriff?J. R. Kennedy, G. H. Moore. Constables?Jotin Edmunds. \V. R. Mo Combs, Huckabee. Court Crier?H. W. Bowie. The commission of O. VV. Buchanan was read by the Clerk and ordered to he spread upon the minutes of the Court. GRAND JURY. The grand jury was called and the following answered to their names: W. A. Lanier,foreman, J. H. Power, Jaa. A. Jones, L.H.Wilkinson, B. A. Boyd, L. A. Ramey, C. G. McAllister, J. A. Tharp, G. W. Johnson, W. L. Miller, W. B. Going, T. B. Norman, M. S. Ashley, J. K. Deason, J. L).' Pace, A. T. Brown, W. A. Stevenson, R. A. Crawford. PKTIT JURY. The lollowing petit Jurors answered to then names: % W. O. Mars, E. W. Seawrighl, W. A. McWhorter, Jas. C. Davis, J. T. Carlisle, W. R. McAdams, W. R. Ellis. W. T. Maglll, R. >L W. Hall, J.8. Cheatham, John Young, E. L. Tolbert, T. W. Erwin, Elihu Flnley, R. F. Hutchinson, F. L. Bramleit, T. G. Ellis, N. B. Norrell. John F. Gray, S.S.Turner, J.F. Agnew, J. A. Bannister. P. C. Suber, w. D. Beaulord, W.C.Shaw. U.S. Edwards, C. J. Liyon, R. T. Kirk pal rick, T. J. Robinson, Jim TaggitrL. T. R. Plnson, W. C. Anderson. EXCUSED. O. S. Edwards. W. C. Anderson and J. F. Ag new, petit Jurors, were excuRed from furthei attendance upon this term of Court. The State against Lawson Robertson aliai Randolph Robertson, assault and battery of ? high and aggravated nature. The defendan havlDg no counsel the Court appointed W. C McQowan, Esq., to defend htm. The following jury was empanelled to trj this case: Jas. C. Davis,foreman, J. T. Carlisle, W. 0. Mars. T. W. Erwln, J. A. Bannister, W.C.Shaw. R. M. W. Hall, W. T. Maglll, Elibu Flnley, John F. Gray, E. W. Seawrlght, W. R. Ellis. Witness for Slate?Spencer Pressley. Witnesses for defence?Lawson Robertsor alias Randolph Robertson, Laura Pressley William Watson. After arguments of W. C. McGowan for I hi defendant. Solicitor for tbe State and cbargt of the Court the jury retired. Verdict: No guilty. RECESS. At 1.30 p. ra. the Court took a recess until ' y, uj. Tne Court convened at 3 o'clock p. m. TUe State against John Lyon, murder. Tin defendant In the above mated case was iir raigned by the Clerk. Pleaded not guilty Attorneys, P. B. Gary and W. C. McGowau Thursday morning set for trial. The State against Richard Colly, murder Attorney, F. B. Gary. The defendant lu th< above case was arraigned by the Clerk and tb< following jury empanelled to try this case: a M.W.Hall, S. B. Norrell, John F. Gray. F. L. Bramlette, W. R. McAdams, S. S. Turner, W. T. Maglll, John Young, W.C.Shaw, ElihuFlnley, T. G. Ellis, J. A. Bannister. State's witnesses?Crate Wldeman, Patlenct Wldeman, Lewis Edwards, Dr. Robiosou. Witnesses lor defence?G. J. Sander*, Dr Link, Allen Moragne, Sam Cade, Richard Col iy. The State against Phil Rodgere alias Sy Allen, grand larceny. The prisoner in iili own proper person appeared at the barof thlf Court and eutered a plen of guilty to tlx above charge. Tuesday. Court convened at 9.30o'clock according tc adjournment. The State against Lewis Lomax, arson. Ar ralgned. Plead not guilty. Deiendam's at torney demanded a copy of indictment. Frl day morning set for trial. The State against Sloan Hearxt, murder Arraigned. Pleaded not guilty. Fridaj morning set for trial. The State against Wm. Collins, burglary and compound larceny. Arraigned. Pleadec not guilty. Defendant claimed that his name was Wm. Collier instead of Wm. Collins. Or dered by the Court that Solicitor give out t new indictment against Wm. Collier. The State against Henry Ware, throwing rocks ai passenger train witn intent to injure passengers. Continued by consent. The State against John Hill. The defend ant having no attorney the Court appointed F. B. Gary, Esq. Jury: W. T. Maglll, foreman, T. G. Ellis, Ellhu Finley, K. L. Bramlett, J. T. Carlisle, W. A. McWhorler, Jobu Young, J. C. Davis, S. B. Norrell, W. R. McAdams, E. W. Seawrlght, * J. A. Bannister. State'8 witnesses?Lindsay Wilson. Les.< Scott, Ben Martin, Wllburn Hunter. Witnesses for defeuce? Henr.v Williams Doc Cilnkscales, Wm. Belton, Frank Hill Jobn Hill. After argument of F. B. Gary, Esq., for de fendant. Solicitor Ansel lor the State, the jury retired and on tbeir return rendered a verdict ol guilty. The State against John Cason and Wm. Jones. The above defendants having been called at the door of the Court no answer was jeceived. Case continued. The State against.James Fuller, housebreak* ing and compound larceny. Arraigned. Pleaded not guilty. Having no counsel the Court appointed \V. W. Thomson, Esq. The following Jury was empanelled to try this case: W. T. MaellL foreman, W. C. Shaw. W. A. McWhorler. Jim Taggart, W. R. McAdatn8, W. R. Ellis, Ellhu Finley, John F. Gray, R. M.W.Hall, John Young, 8. B. Norrell, T. S. Cheatham. States witnesses?.Jasper Wilson, Hob Evan*, Frank Patlon, John Wilson. Witnesses lor defence?None. After charge ol the Coort the jury retired and returned with a verdict of guilty. The State against Walker Derrick, murder. The following Jury tried this case: JlmTnggarl, P. C. Suber, R. T.Klrkpatrlck, C. J. Lyon, T. W. Erwln. E. W. Seawrlght, 8. B. Norrell, F. L. Bramlelt, R. F. Hutchinson, W. R. Ellis, Elihu Flnley, J. A. Bannister. Witnesses for State?Dr. B. A. Henry, John Lewis, Willie Danley, Lula Dan ley, Tillman Dauley, S. S. Boles, Gen! Harris. Witnesses for defence?J. L. Manning, J.T. Slaton, J. M. Cook. REPORT OK GRAND JCRT. The State against Thomas Hicks, housebreaking. True bill. The Slate against John Scott, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. True bill. Tbe State against F.lleck Fredrick, murder. No bill. The State against Wm. Helton, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nalure. No bill. The State agalD6t J. B. Franks, receiving deposits knowing bank to be insolvent. True bill. The Stale against J. B. Franks, borrowing money from bank while president. True bill. Tbe State aealnsl Sue Gadison, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Nol prossed. The State against John Tatum, housebreaking and compound larceny. Nol prossed. The State against Patton Kvaus, murder. True bill. The State against Joseph Jacksou, Geo. Allord. James Smith and Frank Williamson, grand larceny. True bill. The Slate against Frank Harris, burglary and compound larceny. True bill. The Slate against R. W. Colyer, breech ot trust with fraudulent intent. No bill. The Stale against D. K. Cooley, forgery. No bill. Columbia Female College. Columbia, S. C\. Jan. II". IS?r>. To tbe Patrons of the Columbia Female College: Only the western wing of tbe college building has been Injured by tbe Are and will he repaired as soon aa possible. We will then be as confortable as ever. By this evening rooms will be provided lor all thegiis, and the regular exercises will be resumed Monday moruing. < When|tbe Are became known the citizens ol Columbia Immediately threwopen their door* and are now entertaining the young ladles wit h the best tbe city affords. We are proud of the behavior of our girls under tbe trying circumstances through which we have come. Parents may be assured that their daughters are receiving every needed attention. Everything will be done to make them comfortable and happy. Yours truly. John A. Rice, President. One car good red rust proof sped oats Just received by W.Joel Smith & Sons, call on i them and supply yourself. I The next lime you are In town call at Rykarri's and g<*l a tine pair of spectacle* cheap. I 7 > ?* GREENWOOD'S LIFE. The People ?n Xoteil by Itmt. Ever Welcome Contributor "S." Greenwood, S. (J., Jan. 81,1691. . After a cessation of several weeks In which | our readers have had time lor rest, we again ! enter the rcportorial field to remain as long as ' my health and politics will permit. I Mr. N. O. l'yhs Is leaching the Brlerwood i scbool. lix-Commissioner .T. R. Major was in town ' Friday. The Young People's Union met al Mr. J. R. Leuvells Friday night. i JO.S. F. Giles, Esq., has been laid up for j some time with a strained back. | There was a collision In town Inst. week. A ' fool and a I rand met. The tool bought of the i fraud six and one-half dollars worth of ex1 perience. 1 was the fool and tue book agent j the fraud. I own the experience and am looking lor the books. j IN NEW HOMKK. Mr. and Mrs. .foeKllenburg have moved Into : one of the Taggart cottages, , Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Arnold are getting com' fortably settled down In their nice new home recently bought from Major Hartzog. ROUTES TO HRAVEN. ! We read a few days ago In a religious paper | where a minister was rejoicing over the fact I that a good member of auoiher denomination I bad Joined his cburcb. This reminds us of some evangelists who are golDg about trying to save otber people's children while their own are going to hell as fast as the wheels or time will carry them. the dispensary. Upon the necessary petition from our citizens, Council has appointed the 29tli Instant, for an election to determine the question of ; establishing a dispensary here. I It mahes no sortol difference to the writer ! whether Greenwood has a dispensary or not. I We huve never allowed ourselves to get i worked up to a fever heat on this question nor do we intend to take any stock in it now. [ The dispensary mar be an engine of moralj lly, but we can't reconcile the office of Dis | pensor and a consistent Christian. Yet nlnetenths of the applicants are church members. the schools. r j Whether we are weded to the graded school system or not, even though we may consider ! it a failure second only lo our state public 3 schools, those of us who have children to ed ucale, should feel very grateful to those tax1 payers who are honestly endeavoring lo help ub educate them. Rev. Mr. Parrls, of Johnstons, and Dr. For' renter exchanged pulpits last Sunday. Speakingol the Constitutional Convention, If I was a voting mau, 1 would cast my ballot for two Reformers, two Antis and one Repubj llcan for delegates, as this seems to be tairand | equitable. 1 Married, at t he bride's home by Dr. Pogartie last Wednesday evening, Mr. Geo. B. Bailey lo Miss Belle Martin. Many were the nice 1 presents they received and we all wish them well of course. They have moved Into their own new and elegant cottage on Railroad 5 avenue. * Mr. and Mrs. James Wright, of Hodges, 1 were In town Friday. Mr. A. M. Aiken, of Coronaca, was on our streets last week. * miss barmorf.!s writing. J liven lie Baptists, and older ones too, for ? that matter, are very much Interested lu a - series of alphabetical articles frdm the pen of . Miss Jane Barinore, now being published in . the Baptist Courier. For several years Miss Barmore has devoted a considerable part of her time to literary work. As "Olive" Bhe is * well known to the readers of the Baptist 5 Courier, being among Its earliest and most 3 constant contributors. PITY THE SCRIBE. Wbatwlthan adjoining alley full of snarling cats and a colored band heard by practicing every night, how is a member ot the church to keep from 'cussing" when the , clock on the mantle strikes eleven ? NICE TRIBUTE TO A COLORED MAN. - Rev. C. S. Bradley, colored, died last week and was burled with masonic honors. He was a quiet and inoffensive citizen and was a ' power lor good to his race and denomination, * In both of which be was a prominent figure. i YIELDS THE PENANT. In plying bis foes with caustic criticisms, bis friends with fulsome praise, the writer has been dubbed an adept, but since reading last Issue of the Press and Banner, we reluctantly yield the pennant to its editor for proficiency . in the lntter. Our larmers are divided in their opinion bh . to the effect of the recent freeze on the grain 1 crop. POOR PISTOL PRACrrCE. ' I Telford, Weston and Henry, colored youths, I bad a triangular pistol practice at the G., C. & , | N. depot Saturday morning. No one was , i physically hurt, and the town treasury was j; benefitted to the extent of $-22.00. ON TUB LEVEL. I Our Kucklevel friends, who for generations past, have done but little moving are now playlnj "move kitchen furniture," so to ' speak. Uncle Ladd, the father ol his country, took unto himself a wife a few yearn ago and is spending his last days amid peace and [ plenty. Pink has built him a commodious dwelling aud moved into it. Uncle Gabe, of patriarchlal fame In this ravored land, has Bold his lite long possesions and moved with all bis household to his recent purchase which Is called "Cedar Run," over beyond the "Deadfall," there to dwell in the midst of tatness : and joy. John Robert, the next in parochial I succession, has gone in the plenitude of ! wealth, to dwellio the old Buchanan homeI stead, trom which Dr. E. R. Calhoun, tifty ' i years ago, gave to this section Its fitting 'appellation "Back level." Good natured , j George, who Is among the youngest of an ' bonered ancestiy, Is still at home. Wherever i he tlnds a peg for his hat, sometimes in Buck' | leavel, frequently In Greenwood and olten in ! Clinton, any one of the three places would be , glad to claim bis permanent citizenship. i I (iREENWOOD CITY COUNCIL. The following gentlemen have been chosen " an city guardians for the ensuing year: For Mayor, J. L. Carr, Alderman, B. F. Duckett, 1 J. W. Bproles. 11 W. Cobb and A. McD. Slngle! ton. Ala meeting of the new council Dn 1 Cobb, was elected clerk, Jesse Riley chief of i police and E. 8. F. Giles attorney, I Miss Lula Vans has returned from Baltimore where she has been for several weeks. Mr. R. P. Blake and family left last Wed: nesday for an extended trip to Florida. Information has been received here of the I serious illness In Pensacola, ol two of Rev. ! W. T. Matthews children. Later?they are 1 convalescent. j l)r. Stokes, of Greenville, has taken up his | abode with us and occupies the (iiilain house. FOSTER ASH DOD?THEIR I-ONEMNESS. "Dod" Herndon's familiar face graced our 1 sanctum Saturday. He is still In company ' with Foster Cromer?keeping "bach." They both deserve a belter laie and we predict lhat i fortune and a fair woman will yet smile on ! each of them. 1 Mrs. Mamie Vass Hartzog, of Bamberg, is j visiting her parents. j 'STARTLING PROPOSITION. i I have no disposition to get a scoop on our own enterprising paper.the Journal, hut have this bid of startling news to Imparl to hd . anxious public, Mr. W. P. McKeliar has announced bis reUremeut from politics and purpose of devoting nil his time and energy to his profession?'school teaching. J Miss Bessie McNeill Is off to visit her broth-' er, Mr. J. Watson,ofPallstlne, Texas, slie will not return before springtime. The plans are now being made for the Dursi ' I memorial cottage at the orphanage. | Progressive croconole has superceeded j | every other amusement among our people, j Mrs. Kate Henderson Luna ley, of Corouaca, i I was shopping in town Thursday. WHY HE IS MAD. I Oneofour city swells is at war with his; bestglri. She wrote him a sweet little note i marked R. S. V. P. One of his facetious j | friends tnlormed him that It meant "Right Smart Village Pig." and he answered It. I Mr. K. S. Sparkman has returned from a: visit to Georgetown. He Is laid up with a I sprained ankle. Olten In the past some ludicrous mistakes I have crept into this column, while many im portant llems of news have been overlooked. We are now writing under more adverse clr- j cuinstances than ever before, for this ciuise we i | crave the special charity of an Indulgent pub-! ' lie for errors both of omission and commis-1 slon. MAIDEN? BRIDE? WIDOW. A peculiarly sad death occurred on Mrs. j Susan Kelly's farm near here last Thursday. A Mr. Kdwards. of Spartanburg, married her I daughter during Christmas. They had moved | over 10 UiKB CUM i?i wc imui, micu uc ened mid died 01 pneumonia, Limp in a few i day* Miss Kelly was a maiden, a bride and a , widow. Mr. Alonza Her, mauler machinist at the i cotton mill, is the author of a neat Mule book on the care of steam engine* and boilers. It is worth t he price and should be in the hands r of every one owning machinery of any sort. ORKENWOOT) MERCHANTS. The business of the past year seems to have been satisfactory to our merchants, and Ihey i start In the new with a determination to I stem the tide. I Mr.and Mrs. F. S. Evaus are boarding at' j Mrs. McKellar's. ! A large crowd of commercial men spent! (Sunday at Riley's Hotel. Mr. Bennett Hodges and bis bride of Alai hama are visiting relatives In this state. | They spent Sunday with Miss Mary McGhee. I Mr. Hodges is a son of the late Uabe Hodges | of Hodges depot. I Quite a number of our citizens are attend-; j Ine court as Jurors and witnesses. i Thi> workmen are giving Dr. \V. It, flu I. ' 1 t ley's handsome residence the finishing touches. I Miss Norn Fowler who ha.s been visiting Miss Louie Marse returned to her home in Spartanburg Saturday. Suppose every delegate goes to the convention pledged to a certain but different course how long will it be in session or where Is the use of discussion? better elect good Hnd wise men and leave them to act as therr Judgement dictates. Heath Of A Good Woman. Tne unwelcome intelligence of the death of Mrs. Thos, Purdy at her home in Verdery, reached here on Sunday. As Miss Lizzie Klugh, daughter of the. late l)r. H. G. Klugh, Mrs. I'urdy was well remembered here and whom none was more popular. In her death her husband and little children have lsnsta!ced an irrepalrable Joss. The Church and community In which she lived one almost as great. All however must be reconciled, and consolod with the knowledge that lie who doeth all things well, doeth ihpin Mff^r the Council of His own will, l<? which we should at all tline* and underfall circumstances be surbirdinate, but with greatest confidence and humility when the chilling shadow of death creeps around our homes and we are confronted with the lnsatlable yearnings of a dismal grave and the mysteries of eternity. Horn to Rev. aud Mrs. P. B. Ingraham, at Mt. Carmel a pair of daughters. Dispensary or fio Dispensary, That Is The; Question. No one can predict with any certainty the result of the dispensary election to be held tbe29th. Whatever the result may be it will be accepted by both.sides without any bitterness. This Is not the accustomed factional fight as might be supposed. Home of the strongest conservatives lavor the establishment of a I dispensary here while many leading reformoppose It. A mass myelinic w?s held in Bailey's Mali last night at which the question was freely and fully discussed, both sides having the privilege of the floor. What the effect will be remains to seen but the opponents claim the field. A conference of the ladies is called for this i.Thursday) P, M., to consider the subject, wbat their programme is or what plans they will formulate is unknown to the writer. In the mean time the ! furtive ttger continues to do business at the same old stand with no apparent disturb[ auce of his aecustamed complacency. Sensible Talk One of the most potent factors In the formation and support of rings is the sending or delegates, to a deliberative convention already pledged to & particular course. II we have not confidence enough In their ahliity to believe they will decide on all que*"ion* with equity aud justice after hearing them disoussed they are unfit to represent uh and sbuuld be ten. at nome, Mr, Claude Cblpley is off on a bealtb seeking visit to-Florida. The Treasurer of our cotton mills Is paying off the stockholders tbelr semi-anual dividend. Our councllmen are veiy anxious to have every citizen report to the marshal, every case ot drunkeness or profauity, with the name of the offender?coming: under their observation, especially on Sunday, they are determined to put a stop to this form of Sabbath deseoratlon on our Street*. ' S PORTENTOUS MEETING. -# V Tbe Xfsroe* Organising; to Rp(Uter mid lu Take l'arl in the Coming; Election. Hon. Robert Moorman, candidate for Congress from Newberry, was In town last Monday ulgbt, and made a speech In tbe colored Odd Fellows Hall, where be met a lull au dlence of colored men. The meeting was impromptu. Mr. Moorman having been called upon alter reaching town, consented to mnke a speech, the subject of whicit was the com ing Constitutional Convention, and the matters Incident thereto. In bis speech Mr. Moorman Impressed upon his bearers the necessity for organization, and In doing so to get rid of the biood suckers. In organizing we must put our very b?-8t men forward. After organizing, you must turn that evsrv name Is enrolled, and then push the preachers up to do their daiy. Id discussing the convention Mr. Moorman Bald: The convention will be a very serious matter if It falls entirely lo'.o the hands of the Tlllmauites. They are determined to take J,hree rights away from you. First^Your rlribt to vote. Second?The schooling of your children will be at an end. Third?The bomeslend law, which will af feet you and the poor whltw man aiike, will be taken away from you. What we mui<t look for now, as a means ol averting these evils. Is to select six g >ud conservative men 10 send us delegatis to thi? Constitutional Convention. \V> can't expeci any representation ourselves mm Republicans, tberelore we must see to it lhat we select such men as will not allow these rights to be taken from yon. We must also demand that the new constitution be submitted to the people for their ratification. Mr. Moorman referred to their present hardship In being deprived of the right t> vote, and said that they had brought this bardshlp upon themselves by falling to do their duty. He was glad that they hud at last learned through their stomachs what I bey had failed to learn through their brains, ana artnow willing to do their duty at this Uie hour It Is the duty of every one to rexlster. The law has made provision tor every citizen to register if be will only apply for the ticket, and if they are refused, as heretofore, then we will knock up the Conatliuilohal Convention itself. 80 keep a list of all the names ol these who are refused. The speaker was satisfied that the present registration law is unconstitutional and would be ho deemed id snort order, wnen properly before the Court*. Now keep the days of registration in mind, Your next chance will be on tbe first Monday lu Februury. Tliea the first Monday in March, and tbe next succeeding leu days. Then tbe first Monday In every month up to and Including July?Sale Day In July being the last day upon wnlcb any registration tickets may be issued, except possibly to tbe Tilimanites who may get them all the year round?including Sunday. Don't wait for the last day, but apply at the first opportunity, and don't let the ten days following Sale Day in March to pass without having your ticket. Uo the first day and stay until you gu your ticket or are refused ; and, if refused, ilo as you have been asked, fci keep a list of ail wbo are so refused. Now, rememb?<. that we do not expect any Republican representation in tbe convention, ?*"? oikriAantPQlQAiir fnrnou n nAll thft I bent men?men of ability and Integrity?In whom we may safely entrust our rights. Now, remember, my friends, that this In a matter that very seriously concerns you as a colored race. It Ik left with you whether you will do your duty or not. Mr. Moorman was In Abbeville yesterday, making arrangement* for taking testimony as to tbe conduct of the recent election, preliminary to the i*>uie><t for a seat In Congress from thll District. Moorman was the Republican candidate, and contends that the registration law is unconstitutional and that the election was not properly conducted, even It the law Is constitutional. | Mr. Moorman is now going to the Court 1 House of each county In the District, making l arrangements fur taking testimony. He thinks that the taking of testimony will beI gin in Newberry on 5tn of February. Several | days may be required In each county. One day or more wilt be given at Greenwood, | when the investigating committee will come I to Abbeville. ( The attorneys of Latimer and Moorman will be present and conduct the Investigation. 1 Mr. Moorman left yesterday for Anderson. From that city he will go to Seneca, Walhallu an Pickens, and return home. Mr. Moorman says that he is confident of winning his seat, on the lact of tbe imperfect ticket* that were cast for Latimer, but he doesn't care to rely on that fact alone. He wants double security by proving the Illegality of the electiou generality and of tbe Irregularity in conducting the same in every county in tbe District. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. rOlTRT OK COMMON PI.EAS. Aonie L. Early et. al. against C.C. Law et. al. By VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE made In tile above slated case, I will offer for sale at public outcry at Abbeville C. H? K. C , ou SALEDAY in FEBRUARY, IStt. within the legal hours of sale the following described property, situate in said State and County, to wit: "All that tract or parcel of land, known hkStony I' -int P'iicc,containing ODe Hundred and Eighty-Throe (183; Acres, more or lean. now occiipi* d ?>y C. C. Law. and bounded by lauds now, or formerly ol VV. J. Smith, Truflet?, <i. p.'I'NVmIi, William Hnchanan, .1. P. Major and ol tiers. TERMS OF SALE?One-third cash, balance on 1 and 2 years, with Interest payable annually. Purchaser to give bond with mortgage of premises for credit Installments, and pay tor necessary papers nnd recording. J. C. KLUGH, Jan. 8,1805,4t Master. One car good red rust, proof seed oats JuM. ri-ceived by W.Joel Smltii & Sons, cull ou lliiMn and supply yourself. Big t Bargains for the t i i Month of January in every n j x department. i ; Call early. p. Rosenberg and uo. ' Get Ready for Plowing ! ! , /' % The biggest offer ever made to the Farmers of Abbeville County: A GOOD HEAVY HOME MADE MIIDLR FOR 50 CENTS. Come and see them. This is our wholesale price, but we are wholesaling to our home people. HARNESS ! See our large stock and Low Prices. LEATHER! Our trade never has been so large. Come and buy you a piece to mend your Harness, Bridles, etc. And then SHOES ! This is our fort. See our HOME-MADE whole stock plow Shoe for $1.25. BRING US YOUR HIDES AND TALLOW. , , Yours for Bargains and Trade, > - - J. L'CHIPLEY & bRO BICYCLE SHOP. ! \*7E HAVE a full line of BICYCLE SUNDRIES of all makes. Repair onlflrs 25cent*. ?? Trouser guards l!) cents, sent by mall posi-pald. New and second banjl Bicycle)* for sale and rent. Also a lari/estock ot Revolvers, cartridges, Bafce-oaii goous, msmng (acme, and other sporting goods. Repairing promptly done. Write for prices. J. I. CPIPLEY & BRO. j?d.?, iw5, ir Greenwood, S. C. J. ALLEN SMITH, W. D. BAEKSDALE. PROPRIETOR. MANAGER. AbfeeviHe ??pply fie. ; 1895 New Year 1895. We are in to stay And with sincere thanks to oar friends and patrons for their generous patronage through the ypar which wa have Just closed, we repectfully ask a continuance of same, and on our good promise to do our very best to please. We realize that times are hard and expect to make prices to suit. Our stock of GROCERIES will be full. Also will that of 4 TINWARE, STOVES, HARDWARE-BOILERS & PLANTATIONI rvri/vaa Hrtlifft altAnt lfin anil ^nfwi cnods. v . W. I). BARKSDALE, Manager. . Racket Store! y M 1HAVE JUST passed through the Fall months of Irade together with the holidays. My trade was unprecedented, and had cotton been worth 8 or 9 cents, there is simply no telling the amount of business I would have done. nAAilo txt of a f Vi o Vi o o f and n a rt ainlxr tViA W liy JDCUitUOC my gUV/UO YT w1w bUV uvov muu vva vmutj vmv cheapest that could be found in the town. My stock was reduced almost to nothing, but new and fresh gooods are arriving every day and will soon have every department tilled up again. Others have had ;, Tremendous Stocks to carry over and will he some time before they can ofler you clean and fresh goods. So come right along to the RACKET STORE and buy your goods NEW and CHEA P as usual. My prices will be UNEQUALED and UNHEARD OF AS BEFORE. Other merchants will say, "1 just don't see how he can do it"?"sell goods as low as he does, for it is less than they cost us." That's all right. You come along; I will explain to you how this thing is done. First of all, you msut UNDERBUY : then as a matter of course you can UNDERSELL. This, however, is not all. "Sell for the Cash." This credit business will not do. Jt has "BUSTED" more people than anyone thing on earth. Why so? Because you pay two prices for everything bought on credit, and gracious knows it is hard enough to pay one price to some people, much less payiug two. "A Swift Penny is better than a Slow Dime" according to my way of thinking. So please don't ask me for credit for two reasons. First, you are not able to pay credit prices for goods, for it you were you would invariably buy them for cash ; and second, J am not able to do a credit business ; for I haven't got the money, and if had it now, I certainly would not have it very long doing a credit business. Let us all begin thisyear's work with this idea foremost: "That Hard Work Will Wear Away Hard Times.'' I am a great believer in stating prices. So will give them to you in my next. ivr rp r^i n-m q n iU, JL VUlVyJlilUfii.. J. ALLEN SMITH, H. J. BURDETT, President. Manager. WE ARE PREPARED TO FILL ALL ORDERS WE ARE FAVORED WITH FOR Rough and Dressed Lumber, ! Doors, Sash, Blinds, Turned and Scroll Work, Frames, Mantles, Shingles, Brick, Lime, Cement, Builders Hardware or Anything needed in the Construction of a House. ; m^Will also Contract for any size house from Cabin to Mansion, Very Respectfully, |The Abbeville Lumber Co.