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9 The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. 4?*Published every Wednesday at $2 a year in advance. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1896. The Spartan. Hp Tbe Carolina Spartan, whose editor is disV llnguisbed for bis good English, as well as for bis literary attainments, bas been changed from a four page to an eight page paper. Tbe change is in the line of progress. The Spartan always has something in it. A great vaam ?<-. nnccOEB t.hfi BTt Of kOCD 1X1 aU J CUl kUi a DWUi wr . leg things oat of their papers, but not so with Brother Petty. He reads more, and makes better use of what be reads, than most of us. The Spartan always has some one article in it which is worth the subscription, to say nothing of the odds and ends that are thrown in , for good measure. The high tone and the good nature of the paper, makes It a most pleasant visitor to our office, and we doubt not that a hostof good people in Spartanburg ooupty regard it as a trusted and true friend in the family. Fair Notice. On and after January 1st, 1896, all notices ol hot suppers, charades, operas, and theatrical entertainments, which haye lor their purpose the raising of money will be charged for at reasonable rates. It seems that tbe whole country has gone into tbe hot supper business, and this newspaper will enter tbe business with tbe same spirit that actuates others ?the making of money. tr. The Anderson Intelligeneer. That staunch old conservative paper, the Anderson Intelligencer, keeps on in the even tenor of its way, and continues to make a first class county paper. The great amount of work which its editors do In preparing the copy and filling tbe paper always insures a mncf nniw>r. Tt. like the Carolina Spartan, always has in it something to read. And after reading it a man doesn't /eel uncomfortable. / ' ' " The War. ? The war ie about over. A commission has been appointed to investigate and report on the matters in dispute between England and Venezuela. They will probably be ready to report on or before the sitting of the next Congress in December. SALE DAY. Large Crowd In Town?Good Order? Cbeap Property. Property in Abbeville county Is notably low, as will be seen by the list of sales as published below: By the Master: J. R, Vandlver, as Assignee, dee., against i Tbeop. Baker et al: 3 acres, bounded / by J. M.Franks on the West, J. B. Moseley on the North and East, and Main street of Lowndesvllle, S. C., on the South, to F. W. R. Nance for S 300 J. R. Vandlver, as Assignee, &c., against Theop. Baker et al: 25 acres, bounded by W. F. Kennedy on North and West, Wm. Baker on South, and East by lands of E. M. Franks, to J. A. Bell, for- .. 395 Thos. L. Cosby against Parmella C. Riley: All that tract or parcel of land In the town of Mt. Carmel, bounded by J. L. Covin, Joseph McCanty, Main street and others, to T. L. Cosby for... 50 Alma Lumber Co. against Hessle A. , , ' Beacbam et al: 43-100 of one acre, Aw-i . bounded by E. A. Robertson, R. E. TP 1. U/llcnn and olhfirs t/l > . Parker & JHaynesworth for 4 ' - Alma Lumber Co. against Bessie A. J' V Beacham et al: 34-100 of one acre, ' * bounded by lots No. 5, and 7, and K>, ' v- Cherokee and Marshall streets, to K. H E. Cox for- 401 Alma Lnmber Co. against Hessle A. Bea'cham etal: 50-100 of one acre, 'ionnded by J. C. Klugb, Lot No. 7, HtiuotherB. and by Marshall street to Parter & Haynesworth for 310 ,w. Townes Jones against Annie L. . Walker et al: 142 acres, bounded by W. T. Jones,S. C. Merrlman, William >Razor and H. P. McGee, to R. Dendy J tor ~ 325 YVf. Townes, Jones against Annie L. jr Wilson etal: 142 acres, bounded by flr W. T. Jones, S. C. Merrlman, William w' Razor and R. P. McGee, to W. Townes y. / ;}. . Jones for 300 v J. B. franks et al against J. M. Baker et al: 1,000acres, bounded by I. fl. Mc| * - Calla, W. F. Cllnkscalcs, R. B. Hutohisou and James M. Young, to 8. McOowan for 4,800 Henry P. McGee agaln6t Sterling C. Merrl man etal: 400 acres, bounded by " G. W. Jones, William Jones, A. 8. . Merrlman and others, to H. P. Mc rf;. Gee for...... ....... 800 By Probate Judge: W. R. Bullock as Administrator of Jacob Burton, deceased, Plaintiff, against Reuben Burton, et al, Defendant, 50 acres, to W. A. Calvert for_ _.. 100 W. R Bullock as Administrator of Jacob Barton, deceased. Plaintifl, against Reuben Burton, et al, Defendant, 30 acres, to R. R Tolbert 51 There was a large crowd in town. Good order prevailed throughout the day. The business firms of the city did satisfactory business. The outlook at present is more cheerful than for many years. We have great > quantities of corn, bacon, and other produoe. The importance of pastures 1ft more and more appreciated every year, and better grazing fields are furnished to all kinds of stock. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. ? They Borrow Money to Pay tbe Current Expenses?They Refused to Tax the Children to Cash the Teachers Certificate*. Tbe Board of County Commissioners met last Sale Day, bat as yet we have not seen anv member of the board as to their action in reference to toe borrowing of money, but we are told that tbe commissioners closed a bargain with the Farmers Bank for the loan of $20,000, with tbe understanding that the mon ey wouiu oe urawu maiuiy on me nrsi 01 April, the flrBt of July, the first of October and at tbe end of tbe year. Tbe rate of Interest to be seven per cent. We think there must be some mistake m tbe above report as there seems to be no need to borrow money for the last quarter. The tax office opens in October. Be it said to tbe creditof tbe Board of County Commissioners tbey postponed tbe borrowing of money at tbe expense of tbe children to pay the teachers. The poor children will be glad to know that their interests have been protected, and that tbe present short school term will not be made shorter by borrowing money in order to pay tbe teachers the cash. Tbe interest of course would be taken out of tbe children's fund?if a loan was efiected. SYMPHONY CONCERT. A Treat in Store for Abbeville, January 31st. This concert will probably be tbe finest en-i tenalnment ever given in Abbeville. We have it on good authority that negotiations are under way lor a performance in our city about January 31st, by tbat pleasing musical j orKBuizauuu?iae scuuucri sympnooy UIU0 4 Lady Quartette. Many of our readers have beard this popular company, and no doubt every one knows of the nigh favor in which its eight years of success has placed it. Miss Grace A. Dyer, the brilliant soprano, Lovle Zendt Parcell, the phenomina! contralto, and > that wonderful little child artist, Master Tom| ' my. are still with the company. The great I variety and popular character of this compaF oy'8 program has endeared it to the hearts of American miftlc-lovers, until to-day It stands undoubtedly first in their aHectlons. Their new program is said to be the best they have ever presented, and no doubt their honse will be large here If they are secured for an enteri talnment. ) \ . . W PNEUMONIA. Death of Ah Excellent Young Man? Nad Result of MciiNles. Some two weeks ago Mr. Clarence Haddon, Ron of Mr. R. A. Haddon of this County was taken nick of measles. After getting better, and when he was able to be out of the bouse, be was seized with pneumonia, and died last Sunday morning. Messrs McDlll & Lyon, undertakers, were sent lor and the deceased was burled on Monday In cemetery, in the presence of quite a number of sorrowing friends and relations. The deceasod was aged about twenty two years. He bore an excellent character, and was in all respects a most exemplary young man. FEOM WASHINGTON. Nr. James M. Baker. Assistant Librarian, Pays a Visit to Old Friends. Mr. James to. Baker, assistant librarian for the Senate in Washington, was In town last Sunday and Monday, shaking hands with old friends. Mr. Baker is well pleased with his position, and we believe that no one could be more efficient or more pleasant in the dis charge of his official duties. Of this we speak from our own observation while in Washington, and in further proof of *li9 acceptobillty in which he discharges his duty we would refer to the very complimentary notice which distinguished janrnailst, J; R Randall maket of him in the Augusta Chronicle. - ' ?? CONNER?LINDSAY. "# Miss Ellle S. Lindsay Weds Nr. . E. Conner. On the evening of the 2nd of January, 1896, Mr. C. E. Conner, of Abbeville, was bappily married to Miss Elite S. Lindsay, of Augusta, <3a. Rev. Mr. Kimball of the Episcopal charch performed the ceremony. Mr. Conner has for the past two years been employed by the S. A. L. R. R., and Is highly thouerhtof bv the officials of that road. Miss Lindsay Is one of Augusta's prettiest and charming daughters, and Mr. Conner is to be congratulated in securing so fair a partner through life. The News and Courier's Prize Contests for 1806. Our ofl'er of prizes to the most successful hog growers in the State in 1895 was productive of so good results by arousing and promoting Interest In an important but neglected agricultural Industry aud Inducing many farmers to engage in it again to thelrown protit and with large benefit to the State, that we have determined to organize another competition for the year 1896, aud to extend it so as to include a variety of products and to enlist a still latger number ol farmers in it. The details of the contest have not yet been arranged, but will be announced at an early day and in good time for the due Information of all who may desire to engage In It. We cannot do more today than give a very general idea of its scope, its limitations in part, and Its objects, with the understanding that the scheme as here outlined is subject to whatever modifications may be found to be necessary before the final announcement of conditions is made. The competition will be limited to subscribers to the Weekly News and Courier. The prizes will consist of five hundred dollars in cash, and one gold medal and one silver medal. The five hundred dollars will be divided into prizes of one hundred dollar* and fifty dollars, to bepaid to the winners Id the several contests. The medals will be independent of the cash prizes, and subject to separate competition, so that no contestant can receive doiq a weuai aiiu a uaau pnso iui the same thing. One of the contests, will be for hogs again, but under somewhat different conditions irom the contest of 1895. We learned last year, when too late to change the published conditions materially without affecting some ol the contestants unfairly, that the restriction of the contest to pigs born In 1895 excluded some that might properly have been entered, and that would have been entered but for that limitation. We make the timely and dednlte announcement now, therefore, that the bog contest for 1896 will begin on March 1; will close 300 dayt later; and will be opeo^ to <tll pigs not over 4 months old on March 1. These terms, of course, will permit the entry of pigs born iu November and December. 1895. as w ell as tbose born In 1S96, and we think are both proper and liberal for the purposes of the competition. Another contest will be organized for the best exhibit of hay?using the word In the widest sense, to Include all kinds of "long teed" or "forage" as clover, timothy, alfalfa, Bermuda and other grasses, separate or mixed. corn fodder, pea vines, plndar vines, etc., etc. The conditions of this contest will probably relate to the yield per acre, for a stated number of acres, and to the quality of the product as determined by Its selling price io the Charleston market. The News and Courier has a special regard, Ul cuurbe, iur iuc wuauw viup, ivui^u va|jt< Dawson was so largely Instrumental la re-establishing in South Carolina, and Is desirous of promoting and extending the cultivation ol the plant as far as practicable. A prize will be given to tbe farmer wbo makes tbe most profitable crop on one acre, so as to allow botb large and small farmers to compete for It on an equal footing. Tbe quality of tbe tobacco will count heavily in such a contest, of course, but quality alone or yield alone, or quality and yield together wlil noi insure the capture of the prize. As now proposed the farmer will win It who "clears" The most money from an acre, and tells bis fellow farmers bow he managed to do so, and these conditions evidently will give every tobacco grower a fair chance and make the contest both Interesting and instrnctlve. Another and very general, bbt highly intensely and profitable, contest will be organized for progressive "all round" farmers, by tbe ofter of a prize for the best results obtained from diversified- crops grown by a single farmer. Tbe general plan for this contest Is that tbe competitors may produce wbat Lhey please?cotton, corn,small grain, tobacco, bay, fruit, pindar8, truck, hogs,cows, horses, sheep, poultry, butler, eggs, honey, efc., etc?the f>rize to be awarded to the one wbo shows the argt-st relative profit on tbe year's operations. Provided only that he produces not less than four different kinds of field or orchard crops ?as corn, cotton, tobacco and hay; or corn, peas, pindars and potatoes; or cotton, hay, turnips and oats; or peaches, cotton, watermelons and com- or erraDBR. corn, wheat and cabbages, and so on through a hundred possible combinations of the larger "plough crops" with whatever additions may be made io the way of raising cattle, sheep and hogs and poultry, bee-keeping, butter-making, gardening lor market, etc., etc. The purpose of the contest is to prove that "diversified" and "all round" farming pays In Soutb Carolina, and to exhibit the proofs and give public recognition to the farmer that makes the best showing. Small and large farmers can compete lor this prize on equal terms. The highest "profIt" made per acre for the whole number of acres employed on the farm, and including everything made on the farm, will determine the winner, whether be farms ten acres or a thousand. The prize cannot be won by spending time and labor and money on one or two crops. It Is most desirable that more attention should be paid in this State to the Industry of sheep raising, which could be developed to Important proportions, if the farmers would take hold of It In earnest. Another prize will be offered in the interest ot this Industry. Another will be offered to be competed for by the fruit growers, who have already talrly organized one of the most promising new Industries In the State, but will be Interested doubtless in a contest which will show who Is the leader In this pleasant and profitable field of endeavor. Last, but not least In the order of merit and interest, will be the prize to be contested for by the women of the State who are working on the farms as bard as their husbauds and fathers and brothers and sons, without getting due credit for their part of the yearly products and income. This contest will cover the field of woman's work on the farm, in the orchard, about the house, In the dairy and kitchen, and garden, In the poultry yard, and among the bee hives, and in all the wide and varied departments of her ceaseless Industry. and we hope will serve to Inspire many such workers with new interest In their dally and all-day tasks and duties. All cannot win the prize, of course, but all can win recognition lor tbe important part they play In making farming profitable?and possible?to the men who work afield, and we can promise all the contestants such recognition at least, besides tbe prize or prizes to those who win them. This contest will "IJt" In naturally and neatly with tbe contest for tbe prize for the most successful "all round" farm, and it may well be that tbe prize for such a farm will be woe at last by the farmers in petticoats, who help to "run it," in'the race. We have already made this introductory chapter with regard to the several contests larger than we intended it to be, and will only add, therefore, that all the prizes indicated will be certainly offered, and perhaps more of tbem; that the conditions of the several contests will be announced in a few days, and that the present intention is to have all tbe farm products offered lor competition, as far, as practicable,exhibited id Charleston oil the occasion ot the next Fall Festival, when the prizes will be jjubllcly awarddB. THE LITERARY CLUB, To Meet Xezt Friday Sight at the Home ol Mr. Ellis. Literary club will meet next Friday night at the home of Mr. Kills. W. C. McOoW' aa, Esq., essayist. I GREENWOOD'S GREETING. ?r. unrrlg^MovcM to Greenwood-Sfew Lodge ? Accidentally Hliot and Killed ?-Oyster Supper ? Railroad Taxes?Kite Blind Tiger Case?Marriage. Greenwood, S. C., Jan. 6,1896. Mr. J. 8. Harris, of Troy, has decided to cast his lot with Greenwood. He was burnt oui at Troy a few weeks ago, and has decided to move to Greenwood. He will commence a tuercantile business here soon. He has rented Miss Ella Major's house and lot on Main street in which he and his family wiil live, We welcome Mr. Harris and all such gentlemen to our town. Maple Camp, Woodman of the World, was organized a lodge in Greenwood with the following officers: F. M. Allen. C. C.; B. P, bucket, A. L.; J. T. Medlock, Banker; W. G, Calhoun, Clerk ; J. R. Leavell, Escort; A. Rosenberg. A. A. Gage and O. D. Duckett. mana ?'ers; R. B. EptiDg, medical examiner; W. F, Sanders, watchman; W. P. Dean, sentry, This company was organized with 23 mem bors. This order is said to be a good insur ance company. How careiul ought we to be in handling fire arms. Mr. Luther McCiinton was accl dentally shot aud killed a few days ago while at a turkey shooting by a colored boy. Tht young man lived only a half hour. He lived in two miles Verdery and leaves a sorrowing mother and frleDds to mourn bis sudden death. 1 see in article 3, section 14 of the new cou Ktituton the members of both bouses of the Legislature shall be protected in their per sons and estates daring their attendance on going to and returning from the General As sembly, and 4en days previous to the setting aod ten days after the adjournment thereof What does this mean ? Are they not protect ed by the constitution at no other time, or is this a special protection ? Does It mean thai they are to have a body guard for the time specified? Legislators who stand upon hon or and truthfulness need no such protection What about all of our members? The oyster supper given by the Knights oi Honor was splendid. Mr. Joel 8. Bailey bad them prepared and served. His good ladj certainly knows how to cook oysters. 8h< bad tbem cooked In different ways. The i;n?Aut0 n.uiguba ui uuuut iJJCt iu LUCII lUUgV| lUHltlll1 ed their officers elect, and after attending U other business they went In a body to Mr Balley'8 hospitable home, where they enjoyec the feast. Behold how pleapant It is for breth ren and oysters to dwell together In unity. The prospects of a new railroad to Green wood is good. ?Is it right that the citizens of Ninety-Sij township should have to pay the railroad ta: and then not get the road ? I think not. The Greenwood Graded School resumec their work Jan. 1st with full corps of teach ers, but their pupllB are considerably thlnnec out on account of measles. Mr. Editor, It would be a treat to you or anj one else to visit the large store of Mr. J. T Simmons filled with furniture, carriages, bug gles, wagons, ac. He keeps everything to t>< round in bis line. -His store room has 440 fee of flooring capacity completely filled. The big blind tiger farce was investigated here last Saturday before Judge R. E. Cox, o Abbeville. Last week five of Greenwood'i citizens were arrested and ordered to Abbe ville. together with twenty or more of Green wood's best citizens as witnesses. Judge Coj was requested to come to Greenwood and in vestigate the case. He did so. If he had no it would not have been In keeping with tb< high esteem in which Jndge Cox is held ii Greenwood. He Is no Btranger to as or tbi whole county. He has proven himself an el fiulent, faithful, painstaking officer In even department of public trust that has been en trusted to him. Tbe result cf the lnvestiga tion was that Mr. T. J. Arnold was held 101 trial at next term of court. The others wen dismissed for want of evidence. In tLi Judge's own language, there was not a scin tllla of evldeuce against them. Mr. George A. Barksdale, assignee of the ef fects of J. W. Duckett, sold at publlo sale las Saturday a large quantity of accounts. 8om< of them brought very little, others brougb nothing. S. G. Major was the auctioneer. Mr. Marlus Sanders from Sumter and Misi <\.nnie, youDgest daughter of Maj. H. G. Hart I i.CkV nf thin nlflrfl ran a txrov gnH mora ia6t Sunday. The bride was one of Green wood's prettiest young ladles. May they bavi a long and happy life. The left on the Q. C. <3 N. train for his home. Mr. Sanders brongb the preacher with him. We failed to hear nli name. Dwelling houses are in demand in Green wood. I don't know of a single vacant hous< in town. Others are to be built soon. Greenwood will hold their annual electiot for members of town council next Monday Jan. 13th. One recommendation In advance of new council whoever they may be, Is t< build a new guard house. It Is a shame t< pat any one, no matter who they are, in sucl a place. 1 don't blame a fellow forreslstlni the marshal when be starts towards such f place. Greenwood keeps pace with nearly ev ery thing else. I hear that Greenwood will bold an electiot soon as to establlsblug a dispensary. Som< of her best citizens advocate the establishing of it. I guesH if they do, that will settle th? blind tiger business here. Greenwood hai been ridiculed and slandered unjustly on tbii subject. 8he has been a dry town for manj years, and it is hard for her to make np bei mind to sanction the sale of whiskey again A dispensary is a tine cloak for a blind tiger Other places besides Greenwood, which have a dispensary, have sent parties up to the next court to be tried for running a blind tiger at it is called. 1 am opposed lo violating anj law, and do say that we ought to obey tbe ills pensarv law as long as it is law, but I do saj tbat I believe tbat tbe dispensary law bat caused more trouble and bloodshed than an j other law on our statute books. Kev. M. Darcan filled bis own pulpit 'asl Sunday morning and night for tbe first time since he came among us. He is a fine preach er, and gave us two good sermons. M. 8. G. NINETY-SIX NOTES. Severe Freezes?Hotel Cbanee? Handi ? Visitors ? Big Trade ? Railroad Tax Meeting?Bace Horses?Moving?Scrlotis Difficulty. Ninety-Six, S. C.. Jan. 6,1890. Our farmers are fearful tbat tbe reoenl freezes have killed all tbe onto. Large quan titles have been sown and the losses entailec will be considerable. Mrs. A. McN. Turner has moved to Green wood and taken charge of tbe large and com modlous house south of railroad. We verj much regret that Mrs. Turnertound it to hei interest to make this move. She will be miss ed by her many Ninety-Six friends. Mr. James Rogers leaves to-day for Green vllle. fie will sell them to-morrow a large loi of Kentucky horses and mules at auction. Mr. W. Y. 8herard has taken charge of tb? Ninety-Six Hotel. He will endeavor to sus tain its past reputation. .Give him a cal when you come to Ninety-Six. The Rev. M. M. Brabham and daughter Miss Maud, of Edgefield, have been here foi several days visiting Mrs. J. S. Wilson. Miss Ellie Beard, who has been teaching school in Newberry, is at home for a sbori stay. Mr. Graham Payne has taken a posltioi with Mr. Joel C. Weir, where he will be glac to see his friends. A big trade in Ninety-Six last Saturday. There will be a meeting here on the 10th in slant, in the interest of those interested in tb< railroad taxes. Our experience is that It if useless to resist the United States, but yel something may be done, and we hope all wlu can will attend the meeting. Mr. G. T. Gaines has rented and moved lnt< the Cason bouse, next to the hotel. Mr. W. H. Frazier last week sold to Messrs Jackson <t Smith, of Richland, several nlc< jersey cows. Mr. Eddy, ot Newberry, who recently mar ried Miss Davis, ot Abbeville, has moved tc Cow Grove, and will farm their this year. W? welcome Mr. Eddy, and hope his move will bt a profitable one. Miss Marion Kinard has resigned her posi tion as teacher of Cow Grove academy and taken a similar place In Edgefield. Maj. H. P. Galpbln boasts of ibe finest jersey cow In the county, and we believe him, He purchased her from JameB Rogers. Mr. Frazier has returned from Savannah with his race horses. The racing in that city uunicw i ctti n uuv vvno iiue. oir. rrusier wut very successful, winning three races in three starts. Mr. John A. Moore and family have returned from a Christmas trip to see friends in Greenville. Miss Minnie Cason, one of Greenwood's fairest and most accomplished young ladies has charge of Pertville Academy. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Osborne have moved Into their new residence on South Cambridge street. Ijast Saturday was ihe thirtieth anniversary of the marriage of Col. and Mrs. J. H. Rice. We thank them for kind remembrances. Mr. A. S. Osborne has purchased and moved Into the Martin bouBe on Church street. In a difficulty at Dyson's recently Mr. Dan Proctor was shot in the head and a Mr. Slow was seriously cut In the back. Mr. W. L. Anderson, Jr., and family, of St. George's, have been here for the Christmas holidays. We have no Inclination to advise our people to resist the mandates of the U. S. Courts, but believe some arrangement can be made with the bondholders of tbe C. K. & W. Railroad tc pay tbe taxes which have accumulated In the past eight years in annual installments. It would be a great hardship on our people tc have to pay it all at once. We believe fight ixjk iut) uiihu juruier wuuiu ue uiouey luruwu away, aDd we very modestly suggest that a treaty with trie bondholders is about the best way out ol the trouble. Mrs. X). W. Moore Is on a short visit to friends In Cokesbury. East End. f Yon Want To rent a house, apply to W. O. Chaptnian, tie can suit you In prloe and locality. ,.. . . %%%% ?I We Must 2 ..have the.. ROOM i r j FOR OUR j MAMMOTH 1A Big Bargain Sale of Shoes! Lot No. 1 consists of ladies fine button and lace shoes. Sizes 2 to 6. Former prices 82 and $2.50. Closing price 81.50. A Lot No. 2 consists mainly of ladies ^ fine shoes 2 to 6's. Former price 83 0 and 88.80. Closing price 82. A good A Stock Staple Try Goods constantly * nn honH i { HaddoiL & Co. > . j DUE WEST DOTS, Death of Clarence Haddon?CaIabo< Bnrnt and a Negro's Narrow cape ? New Students? Entertai I in en t?Measles, Ac. ; Due West, 8. C., Jan. 6th, 1891 Rev. Hunter Moore of Alabama preac for Mr. Bonner BaDbam evening. Air. mc la a recent graduate of Ersklne, and has mi friends In Due West who were glad to a " him again. ? It Is with regret we chronicle tbedeat 1 Mr. Clarence Haddon which occared yea , day morning at his home near Antrev f Mr. Haddon was,a quiet and genial yoi ' man, V8 years of age, and a young mac 9 high moral character. His remains wljl lntered to-day at Little Mountain. The sympathy of the whole community : out for the bereaved family. I "Think what a present thoa to Ood has sei , And render blm with patience what he lei i Mrs. Pre&snel and daughter, Lena May 3 Atlanta Ga. who have been spending Chi - mas with Mrs. John Maglll, returned ho r Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Maglll are visit - friends in Hartvllle, Ga. r Due West's famous calaboose is no m 3 One William Fuller without having the s or council before his eyes did deliberately - unlawfully set fire to, and totally consul the said calabooae, knowing at the same tl that our city fathers would be compelled t build another (a brick one thla time.) b The faots are these, William had imbl t somewhat freely of bug Juice, thereby ne< aliatlng his confinement. The night b< s somewhat chilly be concluded to build a - on the Inside and warm up which be did i 1 but for bis piteous cries for help, would bi suffered tbe fate, as some think, he richly a served. Two minutes more and Willi i woald never barn down another oalaboc t When rescued be wan on Are and bleed * from the nose and would have soon been yond irecuasltatlon, with bis narrow esc William made bis "escape." > Students are ttlll matriculating. S Hardeman and Miss Mills, of Davlsboro, < > have entered the Female College. President Todd was notable to attend i Vi..c Sabbath day. Mi. AlliePendergrass of Arkansas who beenspending some time with Mr. and 1 J. A. Browrf returned home Saturday. We are glad to see the appearance of " again. We havn't forgotten his Mount ( mel dots. Rev. J. A. Brown has accepted a call Lowndeaviiie a portion of his time. Mr. J. R. McGee has contracted to do own "dish washing." Miss Hattle Caldwell, who has been o month's vacation to relatives In Atlanta at home again. Rev. Dr. Lindsay will pre&ch to the Lad Missionary Society on the third Sabbath this month at the Baptist church. The Misses Ellis gave an entertalnm Friday nlsht to a few of their friends. The measles are gradually spreading. Miss Ludle Haddon has been on a visit friends lu Laurens. Mrs. Stelts spent Thursday In town a friends. The Dae West Knights of Honor oyster ttval Friday night was an enjoyable oocasl We regret that more of onr brethren cc [_ uut ue prtuwuk ius lunuwiug uuivoid ? 3 installed Just before sapper was announc M. G. Donald, P. D. E. H. Edwards, Die. R. C. Brownlee, sr., Vice Die. J. W.Ellis, Asst.Die. H. P. McGee, Treas. W. T. Cowan, Reporter. 8. Agnew, F. Reporter. F. H. GerK, Chap. G. N. Nickles, Guide. J. W. Widemab, Sen. i F. I. Bell, Gnardlan. I ?, 1 SALAK SIFTINGS. 1 Famous Show?Sick?Measles Maul I a Cloan Sweep?Dance?Visitors. Salat, 8. C., January 4,181 Christmas with all Its festivities Is past i the New Year finds us still living and do well. Dencella delighted a fine audlence.at Br wood Academy Tbursday evening with famous show. Mrs. G. W. Davis and children, after a v 1 pleasant slay of two.weeks with Mrs. L Rykard, returned to ber new bome at Jc sonvllle a few dayti ago. Mrs. Mary Rykard Is lying very low at bome near bere. Mr. William Malone, one of Salak's rr prominent bDBlness men, Is in Atlanta f< few days. Mr. Pyles is among us again. He taaghl oar midst last year, and by bis efficiency i teacher and jolly disposition as a man he i ceeded In winning the esteem of all. Miss Lilly Purdv of Cedar Springs is spe Ine sometime with Miss Kate Anderson. The rain on last Monday was rough c fellow in Atlanta with his best girl. The measles seem to be making a ol sweep tbis time. Mr. and Mrs. Wllkerson entertained qui number of young people with a dellgtr dance last evening. They always know t to arauRe the young folk, and their bospita cannot be surpassed in the community. Miss JanieLou Hutcbereon, after a vacat for the holidays, will resume ber duties in Brlerwood School on Monday next. Mr. L. A. Rykard, alter an absence of a y in Fort White, Fla., is on opr streets ag( He will spend a few weeks with bis mot before returning to bis duty ns bookkeeper tlie Kyley & Willard phosphate mine. Miss Mattle Anderson is visiting friendt Grfeuvlllo Mr. Jeff Davis passed through our city t rapid rate a few days since. Jeff is a Jolly low and always enjoys Christmas. A happy New Year to the Press and Banc Remu , White Hall New*. White Hall. 8. C., Jan. 4,18? Mr. Marvin Blgby, of Honea Path, spec few days last week with his cousin, Mr. Hi Howard. Mr. Willis Smith has been very sick w the grip, but Is now better. Mrs. Jim Willing gave a dance to her frier last Wednesday night, which was enjoyed all. Dr. W. T. Hunt, of Town vllle, made a sh visit to his sisters, Mrs. T. T. Cromer and A1 E. Z. Seymour last Sunday aud Monday. Miss Mabel Evans, a beautiful young la of Watts, Is visiting her cousin, Miss Mln Wilson. Miss Beauford Still Is Improving with I m easels. Mrs. Bessie Jones and her son, Mr. . Jones, spent Sunday afternoon with I daughter, Mrs. William Wllkerson, of Br] , wood. Mr. E. Z. Seymore came back from Atlai last Wednesday and brought with him a ? : mule. ; Miss Minnie and Miss Maggie Wilson t visiting their grandmother near Hunters. Mr. Jim Evans spent last Tuesday with 1 John Wilson. Mrs. M. D. Warner bas been very sick, I Is able to be up again. Mr. J. H. Wilson bas added another ro< to bis cottage. Mr. James Edwards and Mrs. Jane Wile spent a lew days wttb ber sons last weekMr. T. T. Cromer spent last Sunday wltb brother. Miss LUlle Hearst, one of our moat admf ble young ladles. Is visiting her sister, M Pet Llpncomb, of Rldgeway. Mrs. Vlnnle Grlflln li?s been very 111. Pe ? 1 ^ How to be Popular at Whlat. ^ No matter whatyour partner doe?t # Remain urbane and bland, a Don't even say bis game Is one W Yon cannot understand, 0 Tbe more misplays tbat he may make, \ The more yon'll smile and say, I W Yon often made a like mistake, f Did It bat yesterday. , V If adversary should revoke m Don't claim tbe penalty. \ "A little slip like that is one W That ev'ry day we see." m And should he merit them or not, \ Pay compliments on skill; F Donrt miss this opportunity ' 4 Of gaining his good will. 0 Tbe other will not like il, . m II you win the game each day. \ So when gaining, praise your partner. & I JTIa k4a a/ilantlfln nlQV 1 \ f Showing Joy or disappointment, \ You masl manage to resist, W If you'd have the others loye you 4 m And be popular at whist. 3 COTTON SHIPMENTS. ' The Way the Staple Is Making: for the '. Markets. 5 SHIPMENT BY G., C. & N. i } 1891 1895 5 Bales Bales W 1st week In September ..... 3 16 4 2d week In September 78 78 i 8d week In September 185 164 ? 4th week In September.....*.... 164 240 j t Total 435 468 . | 1st week in October...... 451 276 \ 2d week In October 271 215 m JW ivoaIt In Ontnhfir 511 878 J) 4th week Id OctoDer 497 126 Total. 2,165 1,490 # 1st week in November... 9)8 385 S 2d week In November 587 471 V 8d week In November 543 823 4th week in November.. 402 240 < Total <!<)45 2^859 == 1st week Id December. 266 356 2d week In December 486 300 3d week in December 441 469 4th week in December.*. 676 233 Total . 5914 4217 > 6 Vm 1st week in Jan nary, 1895 400 12 2d week in January 190 ln? 8d week In January 218 4tb week In January 292 3. T?l.l 7011 bed ore 1st week in February, 1895.-.. 29 my 2d week In February 291 leel 8d week In February .... 137 ,.... 4th week In February 224 h of , ter- Total 7695 llle. udk 1st week in March, 1295 Ill i of 3d week In March 84 ....: be <th week in March... 24 go Total 7914 1st week in April, 1895 15 Qt. 2d week in April 91 t. 4th week In April 4 flit- Total .. ?B7 7Z ' me 2d week in May, 1895 38 1st week In June..? .2 2d week in Tune .. 18 3d week in June., 3 fear l8t week in July 1 Total : 8089 7Z me, BT THE SOUTHERN. I to 1st week in September. 1 0 bed M week In September 8 8 3ea- 3d week In September ..... 34 172 sing 4th week in September. 118 418 fire and TotaL 211 592 1st week in October . 268 397 2d week in October _ 810 619 3d week in October 408 483 j 4th week In October 128 631 abpee" Total .* . 1315 2725 1st week In November. 184 651 1188 lii wmk In Novnmhpr 246 328 3a.i 3d week in November 319 277 4th week in November.? ...... 26ft 878 ?er? Total 2329 4359 has Irs. l*t week lo December 102 296 2d week In December 266 113 M" iSd week In December. .'... 306 206 2ar. 4tb week In December 46 76 [ to Total 3048 6050 h. 1st week in January, 1895 218 U18 2d week in January 101 _ 0 3d week in January... 206 n j" 4th wees in January. 117 ..._ lea; Total 8690 In 1st week in February, 1895 42 2d week in February 96 ent 3d week in February 71 | 4th week In February 18 to Total 8919 rith 1st week In March, 1895 42 2d week in March.. 118 fes- 3d week In March 49 Ion. 4th week in March 86' pere Total. 4164 ie<*: 1st week in April, 1895 18 8d week in April 25 4th week in April ..... 4 Total 4212 ' 3d week In May, 1895 8 Total 4220 Comparative Statement. i SHIPMENTS OF COTTON FROM ABBEVILLE. For tbe convenience of the reader we give tbe total shipments for tbe years and months as Indicated below: 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1895 Bales Bales Bales Bales Bales Bales Bales inff Sept... 824 775 1,743 1,141 1,069 1271 1090 Oct 2,242 2,889 2,425 4,770 4,159 4026 8125 Nov....2,222 8,021 1,955 2,441 8,128 2182 3003 Dec 1,997 1,798 2,329 2,116 1,517 4018 lng Total..6,785 8,478 8,452 10,468 10,001 11,447 7218 ler- m m m. bis ery DBEADFUL ACCIDENT. .A. hn- * her Lather McClinton Lose* His Life by tbe Accidental Discharge of a Gun. Lra The people of Verdery and Cedar Springs communities were shocked at the announceM mentof tbe sodden death of Lather McClln" " ton last Tuesday. He with a number of oth,no ers were attending a "shooting match" at Verdery on the last day of the year. Every,nd tbtng was pleasant until a colored man in loading a breech-loading shot gun, accidentma ally fired the gun, the load passing into the hip of Luther McClinton, white, who was Pftn standing near by and participating in tbe TKolrtoH Afohnf nriartftflarpflt hnlfl In hlfi , tEiIgh, carrying Into the wound the wadding rj?n, or the cutting from bin clothing. As soon as he removed the wadding or the clothing the ![VX blood spnrted oat at a frightful rate. Neither ' friends nor physicians could stay the life curlon rent, kud lu a little while Luther McGllnton ,j was dead. In the full vigor of health and manhood be was cut down, and was a corpse eap before the bystanders oould reallae the sltuailn "ODhe, The deceased was about nineteen years of in a?e- He leaves many olose kindred. After his death McDlll & Lyon, undertakers, were . in sent for, and the arrangements for his burial were made. This was indeed a Bad lta new year for that family. felier. 8- General M. L. Bonbam, formerly of Abbeville, but now of Anderson, was In town on Sale Day and yesterday. He came on le<ja 1 business, and took In some of the social Pleasures as Incident thereto. Current report as It that General Bonbam Is doing a fine it a business at Anderson, and when we told him igh of the report he did not deny that the report was true. General Bonbam is very pleasant* Itb ly remembered In Abbeville, and his friends are glad of his prosperity in our sister city, ids Part 6f General Bon ham's business in Abby beville was to attend the official sale of some ? . lands in this county. He was struck with the ort difference in the selling price of lands In this Ere. county and lu Anderson county. Inferior lands in Anderson would bring, better prices dy tban would better lands in Abbeville. This ule fact. It would seem, should luduce the people of Anderson to move down this way where the land cuq be bad so cheap. joe ?? ler /' ler- Snpply Store Locnltt. ita Dried peaches 5c a pound, also dried apples. Ine prunes, Irish potatoes, breakfast bacon, Morrison's bams, smoked shoulders 6^c pound. 1 ire Abbeville Supply Co. Something fine. Harvey's pure leaf lard. Ur? Just like home-made. Abbeville Supply Co. 1 Cottolene, gold dust and pearline. Abbe- 1 ville Supply Co. ( 3in We have lots of flour, and it must be sold, and we will give bargains in all grades. Ab- , iqq bevnie supply uo. . , 20 pounds rice to the dollar, and good too. i bis Abbeville Supply Co. , Our line of sboes complete. See them. Ab- I bevllle Supply Co. Bnlst's garden seeds Just In. All kinds. J Onion sets will be here uext week. Abbeville 1 t Supply Co. 1 a Wm. I r r Cash - Has moved ir vacated by R. one store below ( Drug Store. *Al They have Ba tailored Dress Go 01 \A/ yp? onoes, eie. vv (ft trade and we he ' and will get a , good Goods am will do the worl Thanking the trade for past favors, Yours respectfully, The ?m, I PHOENIX FLASHES, ' S Merry Christmni ? Many Visitors and lai Dances?Beatta?Marrlaije. jjj Phoenix. 8. C., Jan. 6,1896. in The merry Christmas of'95 baa passed, and ds a happy New Year has entered. The young wi people of this vicinity enjoyed Christmas very much. We have had several dances, and ? hope there will be several more, If Christmas Mr. John Arnold and sister Miss Llndle, and Miss Lillian Tamer, of Hodges. 8. C., were the r| guPHt* of Miss Daisy Maxwell last week. Miss Crawford, of Newberry, and Miss Tag- J" eart, of Greenwood, has been visiting Miss Ida ?s Lee Banter. Miss Sal Us ands Miss Carrie Cook, of New- m berry, are visiting their sister, Mrs. Ben Bominlck. vQ Miss Kate Anderson and Miss Mamie Wilkerson.ofSalak, 8. C., have been visiting Miss Janle Miller, of tbls vicinity. Mr. Tim Maxwell bad quite a pleasant trip to Abbeville to see bis brother Mr. J. L. Maxwell. .The aged mother of Mr. Derrick Ethridge died tbe 19th of December, and was burled at Rehobotb. n( Mrs. J. M. Miller, of tbls vicinity, who bas been quite ill, 1b now Improving very slowly, i, Mr. J. L. Anderson will be living In (bis b( neighborhood tbls year. Mr. Ed Ouzts and Miss Llla Sackett were happily married the26tb of December. Miss Hamilton, of Edgefield Is visiting tbe family of Mr. J. M. Gaines. Mr. 8. P. Brooks, wbo moved to Greenville two years ago aud came to Greenwood last year to assist Mr. J. L. Vass at tbe Connie Maxwell Orphanage, wltl move to bis old al home tbls year. bi Miss AnnieTolbert end others, bave gone to tt Atlanta: will return In a few days. b< Rev. P.O. 8. Cartls was the gaest of Mr.. A John Barret's family last Saturday night, and ct preached an excellent sermon at Damascus Sunday morning. ? Mrs. LUlle Hunter, who bas been quite 111, Is nA?B nAAAoarlntr T I ITnHIT UVTT ICWTOAIU^I Wl MMWTT* I TDEKEY CBEEK ITEMS. " Mr. Johnson Is Oat Again ? Prlier'i population ? Cold Weather ? Vl?. ~ ltors. v Turkey Creek,B.C., Jan 6, 1896. t Prof. J. C. Cork, of Ninety-Six, visited Ms Jr. brother Mr. James Cork, a few dav? recently. Mr. O. Watt Johnson, who was shot by Morgan Martin, colored, Bome time ago, Is able to _ "be out again. The population of Pelzer Increased over a thousand In one day recently. They come from North Carolina. It took fifteen cars to , bring them. They came direct from tbeir |_ farms where they bad been raising ootton, to- 0 bacco and other farm products. Mr. 6. Arthur Bolt, of ML. Gallagher, Laurens countv, has gone to Lowndeaville to take charge of a school at or near that place. _ Mr. J. C. C. Odell has moved into Mr. J. A. DocJBon'8 noose. Rogers Brothers, from near Wllllamston, have purchased tbe Attaway plantation, and have moved there. _ Tlie weather has been very cold for tbe pant n week, and nearly everything In the conntry I is at a standstill. J Mr. Patrick C. Black well, formerly of this community, now of Due West, visited bis parents last Habbatb. Tbe Indebtedness of the United States In 1890, lens tbe sinking fundi Is $915,90-5,112, equal at to 314.93 per capita. Miss Janle Richardson, accompanied by Mlu May Mcllwaln.of Saotnck, visited Mlaa r Clara and Miss Emma Basor during the past ^ week. r We agree with Bro. M. S. G.'s wish as re- ? gards pistol-carrying. There should be some- p tblngdone with that man or boy who does ^ the orderlDg of pistols to make a per cent, on tbem. Licensed merchants don't sell more than one-half of tbe pistols in tbe hands of the bo5*8 and otbers who carry tbem. Of q course some pereous do their own ordering g, from advertisements, but we write from ob- u servation. . D D HADDON'S LOCALS. S< X1CVY WlUWi UJiiiAuvi j at uauuvuai jj. New dress goods at Haddons. ki Carpets from 25ct yard ap at Haddons. Corsets from 25ot op. ! Ji Thompsons glove fitting corsets white and black at HaddoDS. < R. G. corsets all nnmbers at Haddons. Oar 50c corset tbe best at tbe price at Had- ~ dODS. ' Ladles fine shoes greatly reduced In price at Haddons. , Eiderdown flannelB reduced at Haddons. II you want a fine shoe at reduced price call u at Haddons. ri If you wish a practical Christmas present examine our line. Cbenllle portlers, chenille B' table covers, Ingrain carpets, table linens, _ window shades, bed quilts, lace ourtalns, Ac., V at Haddons. m The best kid gloves for SI at Haddons. Lt Black dress silks at Haddons. Cold dress silks at Haddons. ^ Just in at Haddons lease 50 capes. - bo 1 bale 86 lncbes wide sea island at Haddons. ne 1 bale 36 Inch sblrtlng at Haddon's. He to 1 bale plaid bomspun at Haddons. Ac 1 case bleacb homspuns at Haddons. * lease outings and ginghams at Haddons. J L i case uauueiu, rciraimui, muou v<v>u ? Haddons. 9 ] Stamped linens for fanoy work at Haddons. Embroidery silks at Haddons. ' ( Embroidery cotton at Haddons. School claims wanted cash or trade at Had- ? don's. Our line staple goods kept up all tbe year at ] Haddon's. * slz ? " yo Coleman's Locals. 1 M. .T. Coleman moves tbls week Into the ? atnm nnniiDled by Wm. E. Bell. It will be . A known then as the Racket Store. ok Don't read this! There were 1,800 dolls 1 sold at the Racket Store for Christmas. Nota 6 c single one being left In 'be bouse, and In fact i the entire stock of general merchandise was f sold down In proportion. * KWhen you are In town It will be to your In- } teresttogolnto Coleman's Racket Store, as yai you can always llDd things cheaper there & Lhan anywhere else, quality considered of ab :ourse, as be makes it a rule not to sell goods j that won't give satisfaction. 8ee Mr. M. V. Clink8cales will be found at the Elaoket Store. He will be glad to see his rrlends there, and to serve them lu auy way I possible. Be * f>+Arn I iiw. mo oiwi u M. Hill, just Dr. Penney's e want y?ur|yP part of it if a low prices # <. we remaini , 3. Bell Cash Co. Cow Stolen. TO LBN from Mrs. Jane 0. Hughes' place, 1 ubont two miles from the Court House, it Wednesday Dlght, one black, moiey head w, white spot on one flank, one loot white, .tie red helfercalf with her?oalf aboat nine ontbs old. Expecting to drop a calf any iy. Any Information will he liberally re> arded. ALFRED EAKIN, Jan. 7,1884, Abbeville,8. C. ' Dissolution of Partnership, "1HE partnership heretofore existing be tween tbe undersigned, nnder the firm ime or W. JOEL SMITH * SONS Is this. . iy dissolved by mutual consent. Parties Indebted to tbe firm will please uke prompt payment to Mr. W. Joel Smith, bo has undertaken to wind up tbe aflfclwof " ie dissolved firm. ' ,'<S W, JOEL 8MITH, A. B. MORSE, A. M, SMITH. ? m Formation of Partnership, . J? The nnderalgned have this day formed a coirtnerehip for the purpose of carrying on a \ : inerat merchandise business nnder tba firm ime of W. JOEL SMITH <k SON, and will > found at the old stand. , W. JOEL SMITH, A. M. SMITH. New House?New iSnsinees. MR. MORSE of tbe old firm referred to >ove, will In a very short while open an a an new business In tbe corner store nnaer ie New Hotel, recently vacated by Tlie Abjvllle Supply Co., onder the flrm name of j M08 B. MORSE. He will do a general noerlandlse, supply and cash business. Jan. 1st, 1890. Dissolution. >Y mutual ronnent tbe firm of BRADLEY, >' ' ' BLACK & 00. baa been this day dlailved. J. V. BRADLEY, J. M. BLACK, 7 ALBERT GIflERT. / < Dec. 31,1895, 8t , f; For Sale. L REGISTERED Kentucky combination Stallion, a grand and beautiful bone. Anply to JNO. L. ANCRUM, M. D.. Dec. 81,1895, tf Abbeville, S. C. House and Lot for Sale. VVERBOfloe fralt . trees, six kind of plans, ' grapes, scupperoongs and raspberries. y ood water. Mrs. M. J. LYTHGOE, . /. 'i Dee. 81,1885,8m - Abbeville, 8. C. STATEMENT Showlog tbe condition of tbe farmers' Bank ? OF ABBEVILLE, 8. C. '>5 , tbe cloae of business, 3lst Dec., 1896. RESOUBCE8. oaus and Discounts.. ?4 8&J2SX verdrafta ~ ? .~ 1,048 86 eul Estate, Farnltore and Fixture* tjon 06 ue by other Ban Kb 72^577 85 iflh .... 9,426 70 1170,068 61 LIABILITIES. ' ipltal 5 75.000 00 arolus Fund _ - 8,600 00 ndlvlded Profits... ' 778 63 Ivldends unpaid.. 909 80 Ivldend No. ft?1 percent. payable January 1st....... 8,000 00 spoelta. .... ... 84,666 08 ! 1170,088 61 juth Carolina, Abbeville County. . I, Julius H. DoPre, Cashier of the above imed Bank, do solemnly swear that the >ove statement Is true to the best of my lowledge and hellet Julius H. DuPre. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before roe tbls 8rd V inuary, 1994. .T. 0. KlugH, . Notary Public. Corbect?Attest: WM. H. PARKEE, ) AUG. W. SMITH, } DlrectoriwtJ. R. BLAKE, Jr. I * he State of South Carolina, # ABBEVILLE COUNTY. obate Court.?Citation for Letters of Ad- f ministration. r R. E. Hill, Esq., Judge or Pbobatx. 17 HERE AS, A. L., Latimer bas made ? soil to me, lo grant blm Letters of Adlulstratlon of tbe Estate and effects of Mm. mra H. Horton, late of Abbeville County, ceased. These are therefore, to die and admonlab I and singular tbe kindred and oredltora o e said Laura H. Horton,deoeased, tbat they and appear before me, in tbe Court of Pro,te, to be held at Abbeville C. HM on Wedsday, tbe 15tb day of January, 18W,after pobatlon hereof, at 11 o'clock in tbe forenoon, show cause if any tbey have, why tbe said lmini8tratlon should not be granted. 3lven under my band and seal of tbe Court, this 31st day of December In tbe year of ,S.]our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nlnety-flve and in the 120th year of American Independence. Published on the 1st day of January, 1806^ tbe Press and Banner and on the Court Duse door for the time required by law. > R. E. HILL, \ "" ict. 23, 1898. Judge of Probate. MeDavld'a Locals. Soots from 91 up to $3.50. Boys and men ?. Shoes of every kind for children, old ladies, ting ladles, men and boys. 0 dozen pairs women's glove grain lace and iton $1 per pair. 0 dozen pair women's sboe,a good service*' > shoe for OA cents per pair. ,200 yards good grade white bomeapnn at :entt. ^ 'be very best calico at 5 cents. !heck ginghams at 5 cents yard. 'he verv best dress Klnebams at 6!^ cents rd. lee those pants at McDavld's. You can gel argaln la them. f you are In need of shoes It will be well to i McDavld's stock before buying. )on't forget where to And the Racket Store, 11's old stand 1b the place.