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I The Press and Banner.' BT HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. 5@"Published every Wednesday at $2 a year iu advance. #"T"' T>? . '_L Gil x ci^ca. Wednesday, April 8, 1896. A Busy Week. Although we used our new Babcock Pony press Tuesday night of last week, we bad not gotten well acquainted wltb it. This week we have been experimenting with it by printing different kinds of Jobs, until now we have become suttlciently familiar with It lor the agent of the maker, Mr. L. B. Thompson, to leave us in charge. He has overlooked us for the last day or two, and be now thinks we can go It alone. Up to the present time we are delighted with it. The speed is only limited by the co. paclty to flted It. It Is geared so that we may print from 800 to 1,600 an hour, but up to this ^ tin>? we haven't learned to putln more than F- ten or twelve hundred sheets an hour. **' ' -? a fn. We propose to do more prinuug <u ._ ture than we have done In the past. We Lave lODg wanted a new and larger press lor job work, but because of tbe great expense incurred in buying one we have deferred tbe undertaking till now. Wince we have made tbe purchase we are very pleased. Of all tbe presses lhat we saw running at the World's Fair in Chicago, this one pleased us best of all. The purchase was made through Mr. L. B. Thompson, the Southern agent of the Babcock Manulacturing Compa' ny. Uo to this time we have been perfectly pleased with Mr. Thompson and the Babcock Pony Regular. foplInK or Old Confederates. \ Old Confederate soldiers met at Abbeville last Sale Day. The mlnat$&of their meeting, as publlshed^'^where, explains the ^ business that dreyr.'^enj here, but their recced and the evidences ol oge whftiU marked their faces, impressed the heart of at least one who saw them here on Sale Day. The contrast with former years is notable. Soon after the war our public square on public days was filled with men who lately wore the gray, but now a new generation has come on the scene, and their ranks have been thinned, until they make up only a small fraction of the crowded square or the busy marts. Some good and valiant men came on crutches; some came bending under the infirmities of years, and some came in a well preserved condition, but all reminded us that we are ptu>siu6 ?. Better Thnu Silver and Gold. Without attempting to say whether Mr. Wilson deserves the good words ot the Charleston Evening Post, it is nevertheless true that the recipient of 6uch praise and commendation coming as they do, from the honest, manly heart that penned them, is profoundly grateful to the recipient. The words themselves bear the Impress of sincerity. The lengthening shadows on llie's pathway and the increasing readiness with which the heart yields to kindness, all remind the editor of the Press and Banner that he has progressed faron life's Journey. Old men always love and esteem evidences of kindness and friendship from young menv To say that the editor of the Press and Banner appreciates the kind words of the editor of the Post is to put It mildly. The Post's words are esteemed as more valuable than silverand gold. Sale or Ibe Calhoun Estate. The real estate. 16,000 acres, of the late James Edward Calhoun was sold by the executors last week, In a single tract, for S1J6,000. The legatees were the bidders at that pi ice. We learn that It is contemplated to develop the shoals with a view to furnishing electric power to the surrounding country. The Abbeville Cotton Mill will be run by that power, if the power is developed. The legatees will apply tor a charter of organization. Preferred stock to the amount of $100,000 will be offered on the market. It Is believed that six bonds on this security can be floated. The security would be ample, and an old man's dream for many years may be realized long after he sleeps in his grave. .Many Words of Klndnrss. Since last week's issue of our paper we ba*e heard many words of kindness from many sources. Our anniversary issue has been read by many, and numbers of friends have thought proper to speak in Kindness of it. If It were not that our contemporaries have so often taken the conceit out of us, we might become vain. It Is through the goodness ol thA r>onni*> r,i Abbeville county that we are enabled to do what we have done. C'lemson College. Professor J. F. C. DuPre. who is so well known to our people, and who Is so popular wherever known, was In our town last week. The Professor is one of the most efficient members of Clemson's Faculty, and is always genial aud pleasant. Having a varied fund of information and an active mind It is always pleasant to meet bim. We learn that Professor Craighead is one of the most useful men, as well as a most competent executive officer. With plenty of good common sense, guided by a good heart Piesident Craighead, tills the bill to the letter. You've Been Knocked Clear Out. The new constitution makes it necessary for you to register again, i( you would be a full fledged citizen. The mad law needs vour attention. Don't be a clam and talk nonsense, but read the road law and the instructious as to registration. Old things have passed away, and you ought to know it. ? PICAYUNE MEANNESS. Khali the Insurance Companies Rule South Carolina? About the meanest act of which we have seen any notice is the threat of the insurance companies to refuse to insure the dispensaries, and about the most foolish expenditure ol money on the part of the .State, was the purchase of policies of insurance on the dispensaries. The State of South Carolina is richer than the Insurance companies, and therefore should not Insure its property. The Impudence of the insurance companies In refusing to insure the properly of the commonwealth by whose permission they do business in this State Is only equalled by the foolishness of the State in wanting their policies. RETURNED HOME. A Good Mail Has a Good Time iu Nashville. Rev. J. Lowrie Wilson, D. D.. after a week's absence, returned to his charge last Saturday morning. The Doctor always enjoys a respite from the daily routine work of the pastorate, and especially is this trne when he goes to Nashville, where he has a host of friends, even as he has In Abbeville. The Doctor is \ one of the poorest and best men that aver lived in Abbeville. May his days of usefulness be long contlnuo on earth. J TELEPHONE EXCHANGE. The Abbeville Telephone in Xow in Working Onler?A .M?*t I'Mefnl A?I-I tfition to Our Convenience*. Abbeville Is beginning to realize the advan-! tagesof the telepboue system, which is now j working nicely. The novelty to the young) boys has about worn ort', and with their super-1 fiuous eas worked otr, there is no calculating ; how much advantage there is in the system.; This editor was slow to believe in it. but a lit- j tie experience is convincing. The telephone Is a great thing, and if one ever uses it, he will never be without it Again. The Abbeville Telephone Exchange has nc*v been In working order about ten days, aid Judging from the voices of their subscribers It is giving them perfect satisfaction. They have now twenty live phones at business and private houses, and the work of completing about a dozeu more Is goipg rapidly on. Below is their list up to date: Wyatt Aiken, residence K l'rbf. B. F. Bailey, residence 42 l> C Uarniroll rPfiidPnM 23 W.S. CJthran. lumber yard 2 Court House, Council Chamber 41 A. Cohen, store 85 J. C. Ellis, residence 21 Farmers' Bank ?? C. P. Hammond & Co., store 47 A. M. Hill & Sons, stable 3o Dr. F. E. Harrison.residence 5 Dr. L T. Hill, residence 33 J. C. Klugh, residence -H R. S. Link, post office 27 J. Fuller Lyon, residence 24 McLMII & Lyon, store 2(i Dr. G. A. N'euffer, residence lti National Bank 31 Oil Mill ^ Press and Banner and Medium 10 T. P. liuarles, office 40 P. Rosenberg, store 38 P. Rosenberg. residence 25 W. Jeel Smith, store 2!? Southern Depot lit A. W. Smith, residence 31 A. \V. Smith, store 3 P. B. Speed, store IS S. A. L. Depot ;V0 J. Allen Smith, residence 43 George White, storw 8 L. W. White, store 4S J. C. Younger, market 11 T. P. Quarles, residence 5-1 Dr. F. E. Harrison, store 4 ltev. E. W. YVilliams, residence ? W. S. Cothran, residence ? \V. Joel Smith,residence ? C. D. Brown, residence ? A. B. Reader, store ;. Harris Hotel ,, E, G. Graydon, reaioence."" ... ABBEVILLE'S WOETHT SON. Or. S. A. Vlsanska Makes a Professionr.l Visit to Abbeville. Dr. S. A. Vlsanska lias been in Abbeville for several days In attendance upon Mrs. Rosenberg's Infant son. The Doctor, like all his brothers, has the ability, the ambition and the perseverance which will bring him to the front rank. The Doctor leaves today for his home in the city of Atlanta. All of Mr. G. A. Visanska's sons have started out well in life, and we are sure that no one rejoices more at the prosperity of an Abbeville boy than does the Press and Banner. BEHIND THE COUNTER AGAIN. .? A Good )Iitn in a Good Place?Call to Sec Him. Mr. F. L. Morrow is now employed In the oew store of Auios B. Morse. We are glad to see him behind the counter once more, and feel sure that botli he and Mr. Mort-e will be glad to have bis many friends call on him >vlien in the cily. He is loo well known in Abbeville county, for bis sterling worth and business qualifications to need more than the auuouncement as to where he is to be found. You will be doing well for yourself, as well as help upward and onward two good good and and worthy citizens by calling on Mr. Morrow in his uew quarters. U, C. V, lii the Court House on Friday Afternoon. Camp Secession No. 416 will meet In the ? ?? J 1AIK {net UOUri House nexir nuuj aunuuuu.iviu at 4 o'clock. Delegates to the Charleston reuulon will be elected and other bnslDess transacted. J. Fuller Lyon, Com. W. a. Templeton, Adj. LOWNDESVILLE NEWS, Mutters Which Come Within the Rnnce ol Troupe's Telescope. Lowndesvllle, S. C., March 80.1S9C. Mr. E. W. Harper was at Anderson several days last week. Mr. M. M. Mattlson of Anderson was In town a day or two during the past week. Master Loyd Moorhead was with friends at Wiilincton on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. \V. A. Lee of Anderson was the guest of his brother-in-law, Mr. B. Berry Allen, the first of the week. Mr. D. H. Winn of Donalds, representing Mr. J. S. Fowler of Anderson, was in this sec lion last weeK. Mrs. K. Tj. Smith was called to Anderson on business Wednesday. Miss Meta Allen, of the Haptlst Female College, Greenville, came down home last Saturday for a short slay. Dr. J.'B. Moseley went to Abbeville Friday and returned home Saturday. Prof. J. F. Harper and Mrs. E. J. Barnes ol Bafties were here with friends Friday. Messrs. E. K. Horton aud Alien Bond went to Abbeville Saturday. Mr. J. J. Trowbridge, representing B. O. Evans & Co., clothing house, Anderson, was here Friday and Saturday. Prof. J. F. Wright of Coronaca came up Saturday on bis wheel, ana was the guest of Rev. E. W. Mason till yesterday. Hon. I. H. McCalla and his brother, Col. J. W. McCalla, of Elbert County, went up to Starr ou Wednesday. Mr. A. V. Barnes paid a business visit to Willington Wednesday. Mr. Nlckle, superintendent of the Elberton Oil Mill, was in town Wednesday. Mrs. John W. McCalla has been visiting for the past few days the family of her brother, Mr. B. Berry Allen. | ATT EMIT TO POISON*. Our section had more than its usual excitement. last week. Mr. and Mrs. B. Berry Allen and their two children, while at the breakfast table found that the coffee did not tnste exactly right, but they took several swallows of it, when they were taken violently 111. Drs. A. J. Speer and B. A. Henry were hastily summoned, who soon discovered that the family had been poisoned. After they were relieved and investigation bad, it was lound that a little house girl (negro) bad put nearly a box ol ' ,n,/x ' Q nnt U'hinh "rougn on mm iiiw ,? ? fact, uo doubt, accounts for them being saved from a violent death. The girl said that she was put up to It by a negro woman, also living on the place, who, so far as is known, had uo cause whatever for Inducing the girl to do the deed. The proper papers were at once issued, and the girl and woman (Queen) are now boarding at Abbeville with Mr. Sam Nance. It is not often that a queen is boarded at. the expense, even for a short time, of old Abbeville, but so it is now. Those who made the above narrow escape have not yet entirely recovered. MAD I)OGS. Excitement No. '1. There have been several mad dogs In and around here in the past few days. While at large they bit quite a number of other dogs, and they have been killed so that the slock of dogs is beiug rapidly reduced, and without a stoppage of the near past death rate one of the kind hereabouts will be a rare sight. ORPHANS. Kev. G. H, Waddell,o( the Epworth Orphanage, Columbia, came In Saturday night and was the guest of Rev. E. W. Mason. Yesterday at 11:30 o'clock in the Methodist church he gave an entertaining history of theorphanage and its managements. It is doing like all other instltutionsol itskind,agoi>d work and should be well provided for. A collection was taken up, but theamout realized Is not known to this writer. A lot of supplies will be sent from here next week. Troupe. CroHM'N Local*. Way Side Inn grated pineapple. Thurbers sliced pineapple. Henry's prepared pineapple. Henry's celery sauce. Surry pickels. East India pickets. Salmon 10c per can. Soda in bulk, 7 lbs. for 2.">c. Magnolia han.s. Fancy patent flour in 21 and -IS lbs. sacks. Drioil Jinnies at 5c oer pound. Tbe biggest 10c plug of tobacco in town. A fresh lot of candles. A splendid cake of laundry soap for 4c. Slarcb, 5 pounds lor 25c. l'ork and beans for 10c. W. F. CROSS. The best cream sugar corn 10 cents can at A.M. Hill ?.V Sons. A FINE PAPER. Tlii* is What the Sterling Honest, .Manly Charleston Evening- Post Has to S?y of the Press ami Banner. This week's Abbeville Press and Banner marks the thirty-seventh nnniversary of the connection of Mr. Hugh Wilson, the editor and proprietor, with the paper. The issue Is ornamented with handsome illustrations of machinery in the office, notably a Habcock Pony press which has just been added. In addition to this there is a narrative, written in the clear and direct style of Mr. Wilson, of his long career. It is without egotism and tbere la no fulsome praising of Mr. Wilson, bat it is one of the most interesting newspapers stories that we have seen. Editor Wilson is a remarkable man. Gifted with a great deal of hard sense, energy and perseverance, he has made of the Press and Banner one of the best equipped papers in the country. The plant is larger and better t hnn innni* A f rl o i I V nonorg In t hn Cnnlh siud In many respects is a model. Editorially the Press and Banner lms a strong and conspicuous individuality. Frequently it is irritating, but with all that the career of Hugh Wilson is encouraging to young newspaper men to a wonderful degree. Any one reading this Issue of the Press and Banner will lay the paper down with exceeding respect for the country editor who is honest, hard working and faithful to his profession. Mr. Wilson's life is a fine illustration of the essential qualities of a successful newspaper man. We sincerely congratulate the Press and Banner, and may its editor be blessed with many more years of usefulness to Abbeville County and to the journalism of South Carolina, is our most cordial wiah. -^Spring Nl) Amos. ? WITH an elegant line of LADIE'S SUMM * * White acd Colored Lawns, Pretty Molr White and Colored DucKs. I carry a full lln Misses and Childrens Trimmed and Untrlmm FOR THE MEN' AND BOYS I have laid In White and Colored Ties, Scarfs and Bows. I have sold out of Garden Plows, but have meno hdu wiison nan tern 10 come iuib wcctv, A Car Load Flour Ha All grades and the prices rlebt. Nice fresh latoes, fresh crackers, dried Fruit, Apples, I good things to mention. Pay us a visit and se i TAN SHOES, PATEI ^ -AND ANY STYLE S $ C. P. Ham] ^ We are now ready for the SI ^ have a beautiful line. LADIE -A ctvloQ When nnminir to Ahh<?vi Z BICYCLESI1EP4 , A stock of supplies on hand al & lauterns>, etc. Very Re ^ Phone 47. c. P. ] WM. H. PARKER, President. JULIUS H. D The Farmers' Ba: DEPOSITS tw Does general banking business. tlons. A Savings Department has bee; wards. Interest at 4 por cent, nayable quarte Increase rapidly. l-ilrectors?W. H. Parker, { McGee, P. B. Speed, R. M. Uaddon, Dr. F. E. F Wm. ] Cast 1896-mibSPF We wish to call stock of ... . 11 GOODS, in all the new noveltie See our Chamelain Tassan Silks, Brilliad Shades, something ne "White We have a full line Embroidery, which is < Full line Lawn, Linen Embroidery to match. in linen shades tc We haven't room in the novelties we have we will show you. favors, we remain, Yours Re Wm. E. B DIDN'T SIGN IT. Failure of tbe KfTorl to Allow Re* form Treasurers to Conceal Their Official Acts. ' We see it stated in the newspapers that the | effort of the peanut Legislature to conceal ! from the public the facts as to the expendltureof public money by the county officers | baN not been signed by the Governor. The statesmen of the peanut Legislature didn't want the prying eyes of the public to look Into the payments of money by the County Treasurer, although there is not the slightest suspicion that our worthy Treasurer has done anything wrong. His actings and doings will no doubt bear the closest scrutiny, and we have no doubt that he is innocent of soliciting the passage of a law which would excuse him from making a proper showing of what he had done with the public money. Treasurer Blake is ready at any time to make a full and square showing of all his actings aud doings. There was no need for our Legislators to try to conceal any act of his, and the effort 1 H tr a rvfF/ori nor him ?. p.hanpft tO hidfl UlttL IUUHCU anything was uncalled for. The attempted act of the Legislature to shield Reform Treasurers gererally from accountability for possible derellotfon very properly did not meet with the approval of Governor Evans, and thus the effort of the statesmen who may have either set a snare for Treasurers, or may have sought to shield the guilty, has fallen to the ground. I Our repository Is now filled with a variety of vehicles of all styles and qualities. C?ll and see us. and get what you want from A. M. Hill & Sons. is Here SO ? i. Morse, ER DRESS GOODS, such as Percals, Cheviots, es. Dimities, Silk Taltans. Check Nainsooks, e of Domestic and Staple Notions. Ladles and eel straw nam. a line stock ol Straw Hats, Caps, Colored Shirts, another lot on the road. Also two lots of Palndled the Past Week. apples the latter part of the week. Irish pota 'Ickles in Bottles aDd Bulk, and too many other ie what we have to show. AMOS. B. MORSE. JT LEATHERS HOES, t HOES YOU WISH AT- ' W mond & Co. 2 PRING TRADE IN SHOES and 5 IS and MISSES SHOES in all W lie don't fail to see our line. ? IRED AND SOLD. J 1 the time. Tubes, cement, bells, ^ ispectfully, Q HAMMOND & CO. ^ >%%%%%%%%%%* A. W. SMITH, Vice President. uPRE, Cashier. nk of Abbeville. SOLICITED. $75,000 6,500 Buys and Bells Exchange and makes Coieca established. Amounts received of SI and up rly. ?Jannar.v. April. July,October. Small sav. W. Smith. W. C. McGowan, J. K. Blake, H. P. larrlson, A. B. Morse. a. Bell i Co. tINGsige-1996 your attention the ful IB DM, s in style and shadings Morie, Morie Crystals fc. Ducks in Liner w. Goods. of all the new styles in ill the "go" this season. Shade with Bands and i Tie&^^r3 match the dress, i thk Qnanfi to name all I k I law } but give us a call and Thanking you for past ispectfully, )11 Cash Co. CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. L ~ & What "31" Sees and Hears on His IT Rounds Abont the City. ^ Abbeville, S. C., April 8.1890. ^ Grand, glorious, triumphant "Easter-tiue" (A dawned upon us beautiful, bright and calm when all nature was clothed lu her sprlug jh time array, and the birds were singing their flP sweetest carols, and the flowers were btuom- ^ ing in gorgeous beauty tilling the air wiih ^ their sweetest perfume. Indeed It seemed us if all nature rejoined at the Joyous Eastertide ^ and everything that bad breath conspired to V swell the rapturous anthem. "'The Lord is risen Indeed; He lives to die no more.'' Our churches were crowded with attentive and V listening congregations, who rejoiced to see ^ the dawn of another "Easter-tide." The ^ Methodist church was most beautifully and artistically decorated in commemoration of M this Joyous occasion. The recess of the pul- ^ pit presented to the view a picture within it- Jjk self simple, yet lovely to behold. A large ^ cross stood out In bold relief against the i white back ground. Above the cross was M written In large gilt letters "Christ Is risen." ^ At the foot of the cross was a large mound of A rare and beautiful hot house plants from the midst of which Easter lilies lifted their grace- ^ ful snow-white heads. The altar railing and organ recess were festooned with garlanns ol } cedar, caught up here and there with sprays A of ellslenlnt: holly. The central figure of all the*deco rations was the (Uollett) "Memorial 5 Vase," filled with choice white rosea, and Ea.s- ^ ter lilies sweetest emblems of love and pu- V rlty. The subject of the morning discourse ^ was "The Divinity of Christ." Theargumeut M was clear, forceful ana conclusive and dellv- } ered in the most earnest and impressive inaft- M ner. The music ontjiis occasion was never ^ better, beingJames A. Hall on the J cornet. _;S*g8n accompaniments by Miss W Chalmers and Mrs. Ellis were sweetly rendered. The baritone and tenor duet sang by A Messrs. \V. E. Hill and James Cochran was V very tine, tbelr voices blending In sweet ac- j cord. Upon the whole the music and singing M of the choir was never sweeter, nor better ren dered than on thiB occasion. A The Episcopal church was most tastefully decorated and services appropriate totheoc- J casion were held morning and afternoon by M the rector Rev. Edward McCrady. As we X worshipped In the Methodist church we leave A it to others to give a detailed account of the V exercises held In this church. j A WIIOPPKK. Easter lily 20,000 feet long. It is estimated ^ that 7,000,000 Easter lilies were sold In New York city this Easter-tide, and it the 7.000,000 a lilies could be made Into one great flower Its height would be 20,000 feet, Its stem about 150 feet in diameter, Its weight over 4(10,000 l| pounds, and lut perfume it inhaled by one person would prove fatal. BAD ON* CUUROHES. On last Wednesday, the 1st Instant,a severe i wind storm of a cyclonic nature passed over 1 Bradley about three o'clock in the afternoon, unroofing the Baptist church and blowing down the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church. This is the third time the Baptist church of this place has been Injured by a cjclone. On last Monday Dr. Hill received a life-size portrait of his son. Cadet \V. H. Hill, presented by his class In token of their leveand esteem for tLeir deceased comrade and class mate. Mrs. Ketcbum aod daughter, who have been spending some time with relatives In our city, will leave to-day for their home, Ontario, Canada. They have made numbers of friends during their stay in our midst who rei gret to see them leave. If you waut a nice ride try Hill & Sous new bus. Mr. Ben Calhoun, of Florida, with his friend, Mr. Lewis Wardlaw, of Calhoun Falls, spent several days in our city last week. EGG HUNT. I The Easter egg hunt at Klugh's park lnsf " Saturday afternoou was greatiy enjoyed by those Who attended, and especially the chit dren. On last Monday afternoon little Mamie Lawson Link celebrated in a novel and romantic way her fourth birthday. About 75 to 100 children were present and Joined in a "rabbit egg hunt" and surprise candy bag. The children were prettily dressed, and as they ran to and fro through the beautiful flower garden looked like so many fairies. They all with one accord wished the little "Queen" of all the fairies many returns of this happy day. Mr. J. F. C. DuPre, of Fort Hill, spent a day ~ or so In our city last week. On his return Mrs. W. C. DuPre accompanied. Mr. Moran, who has so nicely fixed up our rAipnhone works, left last Saturday evening tor blB home Id Sumter. Mr. Moran is a jo- I vial and happy-go-lucky fellow and under- 2* stands exactly now to handle the wires. G About thirty-eight phones have been placed In business houses which are to be used strictly for business and not for any and all kinds ot cblt chit. Remember they are to fa cliltale business. I)r. Clifton will lecture at Due Wesl before , the Woman's Missionary Society of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening, the 21st instant. His lecture will be spiced with wit and humor, and those who fall to attend will miss a treat Indeed. Mr. James Harrison and sister left last Monday night for Baltimore on a' pleasure trip. Miss Harrison is a bright, Intelligent young lady of Lavonla, Ga.. who has been .spending several days with Mrs. G. H. Moore of this city. Mr. J. C. Miller, Abbeville's hustling traveling salesman for the sale of cottolene, is at home for a few days. Miss Louise Horton, of Wllllamston, Is visiting her friend Miss Eliza Gambrell. Mr. Ed Neal. of Atlanta, Is visiting friends ' In the city. , Mr. Broadus Moore, of NIoely-SIx, made the trip to Abbeville a few days ago on his bicycle In a little over 2 hours. Many friends rejoice with Mr. and Mrs. Rosenberg, and Rav. Mr. Arial over the improved condition of their dear ones who have been very 111. I Mr. Richard Hill Is still confined to his bed, but It Is hoped as the balmy days of sprlug approach be will rapidly recover. Reports show the condition of Dr. Ancrum | to be most favorable. Mrs. Ancrum has rehrtmo unri wfl hoDe the Doctor will 1 soon follow. r I MRS. TAGGAKT'S BONNETS. | Mrs. Taggart's opening last week was a grand success. The display or everything new?novel, and or the latest design, was to be seen In her beautiful show room by the crowd of ladles who thronged her store each day of the opening. A more beautiful display of hats, ribbons, laces, flowers and everything carried in a xirst class millinery I store was never seen In our city. Under the supervision of Miss Conly (milliner artist) as- , slsted by a bevy of beautiful young ladles t every place looked like a "fairy-bowl" calling 1 forth many expressions of wonder and praise ' Mrs. Taggart is sendiog out daily trom her ; mantua making department some of the j handsomeRt dresses ever worn by any lady. S Call aud see tbem and you will be charmed. ; At a meeting he d by the Confederate Veterans last Monday MaJ. J. L. White and Dr, W. M. Grler were elected on the pension board for this county, under the recent act of the Legislature. The Auditor and Treasurer r with this board will elect a physician. $100,. 000 was appropriated by the last Legislature ii for pensioners of South Carolina. At this t< meeting the Confederate Veterans passed res- d , olutions expressive of their sympathy for the si Cuban patriots In their struggle for liberty. si I Locals Amos B. Morse. R A whole case of men's half hose at 5c a pair, i' The best value for the money ever stepped od. Fine tomatoes, 8 cans for 25c. g Condensed mince meat, an elegant dessert, and all for 10c. Fresh crackers and candles arriving constantly. 4 Graham wafers, two pounds for 25c. Wilson planters sell very fast, but I am go- d ing to try and supply the farmers with all they want of them. A new lot ordered last d week; half of them sold before arrival, and 1 auother order sent on. ^ I You should have one of Hernbach's bar- ^ ' rows, only ?1.25 each, and no farmer can af- A ford to be without one. ' 4 Double foot plow stocks 51.50. Men's and boy's clothing in stock, and an fl elegant line of samples to order from. | Come and get your straw hats for yourself, 4 your boys and your wife and daughters from ^ me. It will pay you to do so. d Ladles, don't forget that you can get ten tine > pickled cucumbers at my store for one dime, a also nice chow chow pickles in bulk. ^ Bradley's drawing knives are the best made, m 1 can furnish you with them. ^ The best assortment of auger bits, all sizes, (13) In nice case, also plaiu and rachet braces, g Another lot of garden plows to come in this week. All sorts of garden tools in stock. a lieilows, shop hammers, iron wedges, ic. Fishing tackle dirt cheap. I can give you g more hooks and longer lines for a little mou- ^ ey than you ever heard of. ^ I still have a big stock of tobacco and sell- ? lng at close prices, especially by the caddy or > box. A barrel powdered sugar just In. I*. B. Npeed't* Locals. A full line of Munyon's homeopathic retne- V dies Just received by I'. B. Speed. ^ Try cutania for ring worm, tetter, pltnples, eczema, ?ic. No cure, no pay. For sale by P. T JJ. Speed. m Just received a fresh lot of Harris' llthla ^ glngerale. The finest domestic ale nil earth. d? Only 10c ft bottle at Speed's. V Try that never falling laxative bromo rjul- A nine for coughs, colds, ?Sc. For sale at 1'. H.) Speed's. J The finest lot of stationery ever brought to: * Abbeville open for your Inspection at speed's^ drugstore, ('all and see it before buying. I if WW*: Opening! 0 ; April 1st, ' ^ AT^ H&DDC ? %%%%%%%%%* All the new ideas in mil combinations of colors in Flowers, Silk Unique patterns copied from latest Par SILK, WOOL, AND COTTI IN THE GREATEST The most complete stock of entire shown. The Ladies are cordially invit Respectfully k T\ HIT TT A TVTV ; ?t. ivi. n.j?uu< No. 3 : House and Lot for Sale. *VER 50 floe fruit trees, six kind of ploras * grapes, scuppernongs and raspberries ood water. Price 81.500. Mrs. M. J. LYTHGOE, April 1,1S9C, 3m Abbeville, S. C. Do you want can B enormously?wliy not try it? You * all. 5 can buy otic wheel, or as many as _ j| you like, and sell your friends 11 V i BICYCLES H ?8ST. f " f An ordei- seal now entities you to \ TaS I* a big discount. App'y ^uirk for tho 11 \ agency for your ]>l::cc. Or.r v. licc-U H v*c | are the highest grade, most rellalrlo J Lin bicycles made to-day. I t ? _ Particulars and handsomely illus- I trated printed matter by mail. 3 GrO( Fl'LTON, BalUmm^Td^^ prJ ''KING CECIL." of Net ! i ? if J--.-- kill sr?ri rHIS paragon of beauty, bred In the royal ttt purple, winner of numerous premiums " ti Kentucky, where lie whs rained and regissreu, Is 8 years old, 46 hands high, of great In ivldnallty and magnificent style. Call and ? se him at, my stable. Will remain there this *?r patoiT J.S.STARK, w-?' Abbeville, 8. C. tow A pretty line of checked muslins and naln- jjinltl ooks at Auu'. W. Smith's, and cheaper than ou have ever seen them. rnone !] lbs. tomatoes, 90 ccnts a dozen. Aug. W. The mlth. eries; * |?Mrs. t Ta * OF ABBEV] r Has just returned from the No: J Canaly, her Milliner, attended a i ) ings. They have never been be than they are this season, Her * ^ ti/TTT.T.TT\I k is much larger this season than k selected with great care as to prii She has a large stock of Veils W Infant Caps, Children's Soft Cro ) lin. Fancy Lace Collars, White Lin J Dresden Ribbon Collars and so ) She'will offer next week ten d | and nice shapes at 10 cents eacl * dozen at 20 cents each, She also has Ribbons and Flow I MRS. MAI !UWUiU%1 n ping! I 2d. 3d. i I m. J! 4 M LINERY. THE LATEST ^ - H s, Ribbons, and Lace effects. ^ jfl is and New York styles. ^ |H| IN DRESS STUFF J 1 VARIETY. J H ly new stuff we have ever ^ BS ;ed to examine our stock. 0 H on & co. } I lrnitnrE I you need anything H urnish your house B or Me to Us. 1 re are in the Mar- fl to down all 9 competition. 11 ars for Furniture, ). KERR, Rosenberg. Block. DONT IE TO OUR STORE -i--? ? i- ?. 1?-- ?? 1aa4> vfAima xpeuiiug lU uuy laoi jrcaio ds at old time prices, but rou wish bran new np-to- , e goods at prices that yon , afford to pay, then we exd a hearty invitation to Te are showing an exquisline of Dress Goods in isor Silk, White and Cold Duck, Percaiss, Wash en, White and Colored vn, Dimity, Crinked Dress >ds, Crepons, Spring nts, &c. < : a suit of Clothes* a pair Pants, a pair of Shoes, a jktie or a Shirt of any deiption is wanted, then we certainly the folks you looking for. Our stock of pie Dry Goods, Hardware I Groceries is always comte. You cannot afford to is the bargains which we now offering. JOEL SMITH & SON. black cashmere and serges call on An?. nlih. rels! see our line, Aug. \V. Smith. ur, the best at lowest prices. Aug. W i. i ou want the best watjon for the least y go to A. M. Hill & Sous. prettiest and cheapest lot of embroidyou ever saw at Aug. W. Smiths. iffiart, if [LLE, ? rth, where she and Miss W lumber of Spring Open- S rtter posted in the styles ^ ' stock of ^ ever before, and it was ? :es and styles, J, in all styles and prices. ? ir> oil It- onrl mns VY U lldio ill OllXX wuu MAWW en Shirt Waists, on. ^ ozen hats in good Straw f l. In another lot 15 ^ ers to suit inlprice. T IY TAGGART. J