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The Press and Banner. , BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. ba _ th ch BSTPublished every Wednesday at th $2 a year iu advance. Ct , th Ten Images. JJ - ?1 1U Wednesday, May 6, 1896. ch __ m m Hush l'p Impertinent Enquiries. Pr a i The municipal authorities, we believe, have several thousand dollars of cash in the treas- ^ ury. The town council for several years QU having been so reticent about making known ^ their actings and doings in the fiduciary ^ trust, we are at a loss to know the best way ra In which to spend the public money. wl It Is true that we have Issued 517,000 or shop er| bonds, but they bear only seven per cent, interest, and It would be foolish in these hard times to pay off a debt that costs only seven W| per cent, to maintain. tll In the absence of information as to what has been done In former years with the taxes, and with little knowledge ol what is now beln^ done with the public money, suggestions rj may not be out of place. ^ j The aggregate taxes of the town people is something like $22 on the 51,000 of assessed value of property. The assessment puts a gu) large amount into the treasury of the town, and puts several thousand dollars in the ^ hands of the school trustees. To expend ^ these large sums may be a difficult Job, and a kin*(3 oo m the fiisnnsition of this money might be appreciated by the people to whom a public statement of expenses might prove interesting reading. frl One good way to get rid of the money would be to hire several additional policemen Prl by the month. This peaceful quiet city ought sa' to have an army of policemen. The advantage of hiring them by the month is, that the money can be the more easily expended. By ar* the month a policeman, we believe, gets ^ something like SlOor $50. By the day super- ? numerary policemen can be had, we hear, at $1 a day, and it takes Just as much trouble for an the clerk to write a single check lor one dol- an lar as it does to write a single check for $10 or SoO. If a supernumerary is hired half dozen days in the month he may require half dozen checks and will draw only a small part of a month's pay,being six times as much trouble aQ in drawing checks for six dollars as for $40 or SoO, which may be issued once a month in a single check. Then the clerk of the town council, as well as the Mayor, ought to be well and liberally 1 paid for their services. The school trustees on their part, ought to no raise the salary of the teachers, and then 1 elect a few additional teachers to assist those an already employed, and to fill vacancies while 101 the regular teachers may be on fishing or oth- ^ er excursions. we The teachers' lot Is a hard and a diffi- lh( - fU! cult one. 11 tney worK nve aays id iue w?e& from nine in the morning until two or three o'clock in the afternoon they certainly ought sa^ to be well paid for it. and as it requires only the scratch of a pen to be generous with hard. c<11 worked teachers, plcayunish tax payers 1)6 should be ashamed to grumble, even if their ou impertinence in enquiring Into these matters cn be tolerated by their officers. wt In this increase of pay of teachers, as well fill as in the increase of their number, the school trustees need have no hesitation in electing P'1 members of their own families as teachers. 10 Their daughters are certainly the equals of co any other young ladles In the town, and we 8p deprecate the Idea that they should be dis- thr criminated againet merely because their rela. J tlves are members of the board of trustees. ev It would seem to be a pity if any considerable nuirhtrol our people sympathise in any demand for the resignation of those trustees W/foo have relatives In the faculty of the 1 school. We believe there has been not a sin- tin gle complaint against these relatives of the tei trustees, but, by general consent, they are Jec deemed first class teachers In every respect ga who have given entire satisfaction in me tus- pa charge of their duty. Better teachers could za not be had, and any idea that the high price dl! which is paid for teachers is the result of any to existing relationship is as absurd as would be thi the thought that there will be no reform or thi reduction of teachers' salaries as long as the th relationship exists between trustees and tef teachers. While there may be, at first blush, rei the semblance of reason why the trustees and m< teachers should not be related by blood or marriage, yet such objection, when examined, does not amount to more than a mere pretext for complaint. The charge of nepo- j tlsm could not lie at the door of trustees who 0f have without iee or hope of reward served t0 the people so long and so faithfully. re) ! ? Of wl An Alleged Temperance Paper. sll We have before us the first copy of The Gos- th pel Temperance Union, published in this city, wl the object of which is the suppresion of the liquor traffic?a? carried on by the State authr*HHoc Tha Qtotc Diunoncnv Ic rppardpd bv the paper as a curse to civilization. The following are officers: juf Dr. D. L. Boozer, President. wc P. H. Hyatt, Treasurer. on T. J. LaMotte, Secretary. pu C. D. Stanley, Chairman State Executive eil| Committee. ve State Organizer, Rev. L. L. Abbott. 1 It will be published monthly. Prlce25cents w| a year. ce. We know nothing at all of the paper, but tb don't like the connection ot the word "Gospel" with anything which has for its purpose the opening of the bars, or the closing of the dispensary, whereby liquor would become ' free, and the floodgates of sin would be th thrown wide open. ac We don't like to see the word "Gospel" used sei to advance political interests. th We have no doubt at all that the "Gospel all Temperane Union" would be glad to see the dispensaries closed. We have little doubt that the promoters of the new paper are irreconcilably opposed to the State administration. H Aside from political reasons we do not see how any sane man can be in favor of bringing on a condition of free liquor. The editor of the Press and Banner has been a temperance man all his life, and if he ever failed to give liquor a blow when theopportunity ottered we have forgotten the fact, but we have no sympathy with any alleged temnoronPA nonor xrhlnh ?7nn 1H r?lncp thp diKnfin ^v.x^vv r?rv. " ? ?'.wwv c saries and thus necessarily flood the country ' with liquor and fill the land with drunkards. ^ The association of the word "Gospel" with a se movement which is backed bj^ political hatred and supported by the liquor element Is enough to damn it in the eyes of the peopie who love an open manly fight, rather than in sailing under the assumed garb of religion. Wl ^ i ta th Take Notlre. la m In case the silverites succeed in issuing a hi fifty cents silver dollar, instead of the gold dollar, and ii takes well, the Press and Ban- tj( ner will apply for the issuance of a nickel in dollar. If fifty cents in silver is better and more desirable than a gold dollar we don't see q, way a nicnei uonar suoumn i ue oeiiur tuuu a sliver dollar. Patent applied for. Editor K. B. Wilson of the Greenwood Journal was In town last Monday. From his paper of last week we copy this week a very pleacant notice of the Press and Banner. Mr. Wilson is an enterprising editor who has frequently said nice things of Abbeville, all of; ^ which is highly appreciated by the Press and Sq Banner and the people of Abbeville. w< 0 do/., parasols Just received at Haddon's. Ilnrtf on Charleston. "J1 It seems that the law requires the registervoter of South Carolina to pay his poll tax c months before the General Election. B ["his law will bear hard on Charleston, bile the News and Courier has never been ckward about reminding country people of [ e city's vast wealth, on which fact to base a ^ lim for concessions, we believe it is truejni at Wflfo mAra nnl I tflT rinilppfQ In I larleston thau in any other Ave counties in w? oState. The Reform Legislature seems to ive had very little respect for our metropoi- P' in city. The city which so often boasts of ( large taxes should not have been dlsfran- fii ised because of the non-payment of a tri. "i ug poll tax. If Reformers stay in power J-J uch longer Charleston will be denied every ai fvilege?even the poor privilege of dodging poll tax. In making hard rules about regis- w ution and poll tax an exception ought to ive been made of Charleston. RefDrmers ight to be taught some lessons of respect for larleston. This vulgar thine of requiring a jt larlestonian to pay a poll tax is simply out- II eeous, and may be Intended as a trick by alch good and loyal Conservative tax dodg- jj 3 may be knocked out. Reformers are very I'l nning, but they do not sometimes regard -so e long observe^ courtesies and amenities toxrd the best people?and the richest city in ; e state. ? Dl Cc Stockholders Jleciiuu;. Hi riie stockholders of the Abbeville Cotton ill will meet to-morrowat six o'clock in the ening. It will bean importantone in many pj pects. The Directors hope to report the J Ascription to the capital stock increased to 0,000. In that event assurances are given it SIOO.OOO of Northern capital will be added, of Ua meeting of a few friends of the enterse last Saturday it was resolved that the ount should be raised before the annual ' :eting of the stockholders. t is hoped, therefore, if there are other w< ends who are in sympathy with the enter- ' se, thathey wiil aid in raising theneces y additional 827,000. H n making this publication we are not mak- Di ; any appeal for unwilling subscribers, nor ^ ) we asking for contributions from those ]jj 10 may subscribe grudgingly. We want no 16, nor do we ask for unwilling subscrip- ^ ns. But we ofler a good opportunity for an investment which we believe will be safe *>c d profitable, and which will beasperma- b, nt as the everlasting hills. pe f you can stand aloof, and withhold your 1, while your neighbors and friends are aining every nerve nobody has a right to tnplain, but the factory people appreciate y help that may come willingly. . . SI To Bolt Oi >ot to Bolt. "here ha6 been some talk of deserting the }? mocratic party, if certain principles were t laid down in the platform. Y( 'he Press and Banner is not the keeper o w y man's conscience, except that of the edi- M C< 'peaking for this paper, we would say that i have never voted any other ticket than L. 6 Democratic ticket. We have always re ^ >ed to vote for any Bolter, Deserter, or Inde ndent, and we expect to continue to do the L; lie. iVa will not vote for any one who does not pi me before the people as a regular organized imocrat. and we will be very sorry If any of ^ r friends put themselves outside the Demonic parly, and consequently in a position K. lere we cannot support them. yj t has heretofore been considered repreben- ! >le for a white man to desert his political rty.and in the past such men as proposed lead an Independent ticket, have generally T. mmilted political suicide, and lost the reeot of their fellow-citizens by Jandiug in jj e ranks of the negroes. c< rhis newspaper will support no bolter, bower specious his pretext. SI " C, I>na&tilerH of file Confederacy. iVe ask attention to the notice, requ estlng e organization of a chapter of the Daugh. s of the Confederacy at Abbeville. The ob- A arc cnotl. and should commend the or. rt ,w o - ? n nlzation to the favorable consideration of q trlotlc women everywhere. Such orgaDl lions not only commemorate deeds of the ^ stlngulshed dead, but add lustre and honor ^ the fame and glory of the living. To honor 8 dead Is one of the highest evidences of ^ a best aud truest clvllzation. To gratify a e noblest desires of the living Is the highest R itlmonial to the inherent ambition to be spected by one's neighbors while giving ;rlted praise and honor to the heroic dead. N I. Why Xot Turn on the Light? DO Public officials should make an accounting their actings and doings. Having nothing jj| conceal from the public there is no good ison why a statement of the expenditures w the town should not be published. People bl 10 are as heavily taxed as our people are cj ould know where their money goes, and ey have a right to know whether it is Isely or unwisely spent. m m fc HI The Silver Business. c( The silver business seems to be on a boom IE st now, and it looks as If a silver candidate mid be placed in nomination for President el the Democratic ticket, and tbat tbe Rebllcan nominee for President would be an sy winner at the general election In Nomber. There are a great many very good people w >o honestly believe that we need a fifty at a dollar, but it Is not at all likely that e cheap money men will have their way. t? ?. i w 21 Very Little Interest. There was but little interest manifested in e political meeting last Bale Day,and Its tl Hon had but little significance. There P' ems to be a little hesitancy on the part.of g, e silver galvanized Democrats to renounce v< legiance to the Democratic party. N fc Delayed. w We have In band a good article from "O. P. di .," which will appear next week. ^ U 1] IN THE CITY. [j .v bos. P. Cothran, Esq., and I.. W. E Parker, Esq., on Their Xatlve J' Heath. gi Xhos. P. Cothran, Esq., and L. W. Parker' Gj jq., of Ureenvllle, were in the city last week. " nere many warm hearts are always glad to e aud greet them. Mr. Cothran has an important railroad ease irker has a case of vital Importance to the i jople of Ninety Six who are seeking relief I the matter of taxation lor a railroad which as not built. 11 As is evidenced by the number of impor- w t cases which these gentlemen handle iu f| ie Courts, they are among the very foremost wyers ol South Carolina. Ability,supple-1 ented by industrious, painstaking habits p is brougnt to each of them a remarkable! |j iccess. They seldom fall to convince the i juris that they have the right side of aqueson, and dally these gentlemen are gaining the public confidence. While earning high j putation as good lawyers, they are getting it ch in their adopted home?the city of reenville. 0 SODA FOUNTAIN. !? o: * | arrison A Game to Put in a ; ? ami ElcKhiit Source of Good j Orinks. |SI Drs. Harrison a- Game have ordered a new ' id up-to-date soda fountain from which will j Sl ?w the most refreshing drinks during the miner months. It will arrive in about two j p( seks, | ? Sf Wh ite goods and embroideries at Ilnddon's ei HE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. caiitifu! nutf SurooNHful Amateur Operatic Porloriniuice-Swt'et NineiiiK-tiooil Acting. Abbeville 1b distinguished for musical talit, and the perlormance In the court house jesday night, which was repeated on Friday ght, fully sustained that reputation. A full house greeted the performers on the cond night. There were but few empty inches. ' Kxcept for the fact that the play was resated all of our citizens could not have seen . There were not seats enough in the court oru to accommodate those who came the rst night. Chairs were brought into the sles lor some while others occupied standing iats, wherever the space cou Id be had. The me of the first performance had goae oat nong the people, and the actors In yielding i the desire lor a repetition, repeated the perrmance on Friday night to the delight of all ho heard it. The actors in this charming opera were: ladies. Miss McClung, Miss Jennie White, Miss :nnla Corrie, Miss Bessie Jones, Miss Luiie ughes, Miss Jessie Hill, Miss Mary White, Ish Jennie Perrin, Miss Belle Wicker, Miss orence Jlenry, Miss May Robertson, Miss ly Templeton, Miss Eliza Thomson, Miss evnaSeal, Miss Janle Quaries, Mrs. Kugern, Mrs. DuPre, Miss Hestber. gentlemen. Messrs. W. W. Bradley, B. F. Bailey, James ichran, William Hill, R. L. Oargan, Gordon hlte, Will White, Belton Lyles, H. M. xon, A. 0. Ingram, Walker Edwards, O. H. ibb, J. A. Allen, Mark Bradley, Albert enry, Robert Jones, J. E. McDavld. We believe (hat It was the Psalmist who ng a new song unto the Lord, and in doing >tior to him the people were enjoined to ay skillfullly with a loud noise. < [n like manner our opera troupe sang the tl soug of the Pirates of Penzance, and de;hted our people with the beauty and sweetr ss of the loud noise which greeted the ears admiring spectators and loving friends. Better music and sweeter songs have not eeted the ears of the sons of men since the ornlng stars sang together. l'he tableau of ttie female actors presented scene of rare beauty and loveliness, which is delightful to behold, and the male actors are manly and commanding in appearance. Fhe chief singers on the female side of the ige were Miss Hesther, the beautiful, accomishedand talented teacher of music in our Igh School, who was well sustained by Mrs. al're. Miss McClung, Miss Corrie, Miss Besi Jones and tbo corps of other pretty young dies who joined in giving pleasure and de:ht to the people. l'he gentlemen were led by Prof. Bailey, essrs. W. W. Bradley, James Cochran, Will 111, and others 01 our best young gentlemen, nl better singing was never heard from anytka <i/ttinnp Af \f > r \u t>it o ri mao unnaph Tue play was gone through with without under or hesitation. Every one knew his irt, and all acted well. ^ ABBEVILLE DEMOCRACY. llm Jlcollni; Hi. the Re orKmiizatlon of llie Party iu Abbeville County. The Abbeville County Democratic Club met i the Court House May 4th, 1890. The followg clubs were represented: Donalds ? Jamison, McDllI, Kennedy, oung, Haddor, shannon, Smith. J. D. Carlie, Committeeman. Hodges?D. H. Maglll, R. H. Hughes, W. R. undy, T. J. Ellis, S. C. Merrlmnn, J. A. Mc)rd. D. H. Maglll. Committeeman. Mt. C?rmel. Due West?G. N. Nlckles, R. W. Crawford, , S. Benton, J. A. Devlin. A. R. Ellis, J. C. addon. M. E. Hollingswortli, Commlteeau. Troy?G. A. Hanvey, Y. P. Reagan, J. W. yon,W. T. Bradley, R. R. Puckett. J. W. pon, Committeeman. Verdery?J. L. White, W. W. Purdy. R. D. jrdy, Committeeman. McCormlck?T. J. Brltt, G. A. McKlnley, r. H. Brltt, T. A. Box. J. B. Holloway, ComItteeman. Abbeville No. 2?F. E. Cox. J. T. Robertson, R. Hemphill,T. W. McCord, J. V.Jones, W. \ Bradley, J. C. Klugh, J. R. Blake. F. B. ary, Committeeman. Cedar Spring. Bradley?W. E. Cothran, J. H. Chiles, Sr., J. . Chiles. Jr. Stoay Point?J. M. Major, D. D. Rampey. , A. Graham, Commltleemao. Greenwood?C. A. C. Waller, T. F. Riley, B. Sample, E. S. F. Giles, R.S.Sparkman, J. . Hnghey, T. D. Jones. W. H. Whltlock, immltteeman. Lowndesville?W. C. Shaw, J. B. Wilson, B. . Bell, W. H. Morton, E. A. Rampey. W. C. law. Committeeman. ,vi[, view?J. A. diuaiiiDtci, uw. X. uuu|E9, , H. Campbell, Lamar Cllnkscales, Jas. Rowan. Pheonlx. Means Chapel?A. G. CocbraD, J. D. Winn, . P. Price, Committeeman. Magnolia?K. 0. Bell, C. G: McAllster. W. . Lanier, Committeeman. Long Cane?A. P. Carwlle, A. B. Robinson, . W. Bowie, W. E. Morrison. P. B. Carwlle, ammltteeman. Antreville? L. O. Robinson, J. M. McAdatns, . H. Sutherland, E. B. Norrls. Jas. Black, A. [. Power, Geo. Calvert. H. J. Power, Comiltteeman. Lebanon?Jas. Evans, Samuel Williams, avid Gilliam. J. S. Gibert, Committeeman. Hampton?J. R. Cllnkscales, W. W. Wilson, . P. Carwlle, Jr., Jno. P. McLain. Jno. A. obinson, Committeeman. Belview. Joues. Walnut Grove. Abbeville No. 1. Lowndesvllle?J. C. Thomas, J. G. Hardin, . B.Sutherland, J. H. Bell, W. H. Hardin. H. McCalla, Committeeman. Level Land?J. T. Bryant, Ex-Commltteelan. W. E. Cothran stated that the Democratic ub at Bradley bad not organized but would 3 so. On motion of D. H. MaGlll the Bradley club as allowed representation In the convention ised upon its former enrollment. Mr. Cothin and . other members present from that ub to act as delegates. Belview Democratic club was also admitted > the floor of the convention on same condlons as above. J. H. Morrah to act as chairlan of Belview delegation. The recently irmed Democratic club at Level Land with aout CO enrolled members applied foradmlson to the County Democratic club, having implied with the requirements of the Dem:ratlc party. They were admitted iuto full lembershlp. The Convention entered Into the annual ection of officers which resulted as follows: President?Jno. R. Blake, Jr. Vice-President?Jno. H. Morrah. Secretary?W. W. Bradley. Treasurerer?R. E. Cox. State Ex-Committeeman?J. Y. Jones. Dr. A. J. Speer Introduced the resolution hlch was unanimously adopted, KKSOI.UTION. Whereas, It Is the duty of this convention i elect delegates to the State convention hlch meets In Columbia on Wednesday, the st of May, for the purpose of electing a del ;ation to the National Democratic Convenon In Chicago. And whereas, we consider the silver queson the most vital issue in the coming camilgu. Therefore, be it, Resolved, That we hereby Instruct our dele ites to vole lor none man aeciarea iree kmer men as delegates to tbe National Convenon; and we hereby instruct our said deletes to Insist that the said delegates to the atlonal Convention be Instructed to work tr and to vote Tor tbe free and unlimited >inuge of silver at the rates of 16 to 1. The convention entered into the election of slegates to the State Convention. The foliwing were nominated but withdrew their ames, viz: G. N-Nickles, K. B. Gary, C. A. . Waller, J. D. Car wile, R. K. Hemphill, 1J. laglll. On motion nominations closed, Afsr the withdrawal of the above, there were velve left In nomination wlio were elect1 by acclamation, viz: J. C. Klugb, I. H. IcCalla, II. J. Power, J. L. McMillan, J. II. iorrab, Wm. L. Miljer, W. H. Wbitlock, Sr., . Ij. Waldrop, T. A. Graham, H. J. Klnard, , H. Sanders, J. C. Thomas. On motion of Mr. Magill the county deletion to Columbia were instructed to work ir the sending of Hon. I. H. McCalla to the atlonal Convention. W. W. Bradley, Secretary. Facts it ml lilt w. Subscribers who do not give express otice to thecountrary are considered as 'isliiug to continue their subscriptions <>ni year to year. Any person who receives a newspaer and makes use of it, whether lie as ordered it or not, is considered a ubscriher. It is common law existiug in every tate that any person or persons receivig any articles, or and makiug use f same, is liable for payment. The law does not recognize dissatisaction as an excuse for non-payment f the subscription price of auy book r newspaper. Notice to the publisher that papers re no longer wanted, and will not ej paid for, does not relieve the ibscriber from the responsibility 11 til the full amount of the yearly jbscription is paid. Failure to receive a copy of a newsaper, without fault of publisher, is 110 round for refusing payment of aubiription. The liability runs to the id of the subscription period. CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. , WIiiiI "M" tteef* anil Hearw nu His Round* About the Cltv> I This is tbe month of all tbe year tbe most charming, aDd well 'tis called the "Month of Roses." as their sweet perfume literally Alls tne air, and everywhere you look they are Meen in ail their richness and beauty. Tbe flower gardens of our pretty little city were never iresher and more beautiful than JUBt now. The choicest collections of hot house Slants adorn and beautify every home, testling in language unmistakable to the culture and refinement of any people. The Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Steele aged about fifteen months, died here last Tuesday afternoon, tbe 28tb, about 7.80 o'clock, and was taken the same evening, by tbe sorrowing parents and other friends to their old home at Rock Hill, where It was tenderly ImIjI tn rpRt. in the^ltv cemeterv. One of the beautiful sunbeams of this home has been called lo tbat bright beautiful borne above, tbere to await the coming of loved one's bere below. How sweet to think of the "angel babe" safe In heaven. Died on Friday morning, May 1st, at the home of Dr. J. W. W. Marshall, the Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Cason, aged about one year. On Saturday morning, Rev. Edward McCrady conducted the luneral services at the residence, after which the remains were taken to Long Cane cemetery where they will rest till the Master cometh lo "make up his Jewels." Another beautiful expanding bud has been transplanted from earth to the beautiful garden above and is now bappy with the angel band. Sweet thought to know beyond all doubt the darling babe is safe, safe at home. In our last we neglected to mention the sermon ol the Rev. Dr. Clifton delivered especially to the Odd Fellows of Abbeville. Tbls order turned out In full, and was delighted with the sermon, which was eloquent, earnest and Impressive, and we trust will long linger In the hearts and minds of all who had the pleanure of hearing It. Last week In referring to the petrified man you made your correspondent say his remains were looked upon In wonder and "amusement," which should have read "wonder and amazement," as there Is no amusement In viewing the remains of the dead, be they clay or solid rock. Our farmers are happy, as fine rains, with few exceptions, have visited every part of our county. Good stands of cotton and corn are reported, while wheat and oats have been much benefitted. Mr. and Mrs. Jan. T. Latimer, of Lowndesvllle, spent last Sunday In our city visiting their brother, Mr. J. H. Latimer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Laiimer are welcome icueMts to Abbeville as they have hosts of friends here, Mr. Frank DuPre spent several days In the city last week wlih his brother, Mr. J. H. DuPre. According to agreement our stores com manced closing at (5 p. m. on the Urst of May, arid the boys are now enjoying the needed recreation. The Pirates of Penzance was rendered two nights and was In every respect a grand success, The gross receipts realized were about $'200. Don't forget the lnspeotlng officers foroui city board of health will visit your premises tomorrow and next day. Now is tne season of tbe year to whitewash and put your prem' ises Id thorough sanitary condition, thereby destroying many germs of disease. The board of health will rigidly enforce this ordinance. It is a lamentable fact that a number ol tombstones in Long Cane cemetery have for the want of attention fallen down and been broken and about thirty more will soon share the same fate unless looked after. Complain! has been made thatcowsare running through this cemetery destroying shrubbery and Sow ers planted. This is indeed a sad state of af fairs and should not exist. If tbe ground can not be fenced then parlies allowing theii stock to trespass should be looked alter and made pay for damages. Last Sunday was regular missionary day in tbe Methodist Sunday school, and we art pleased to stale that tbe attendance waf larger than it has been in many months. The collection from the different classes amount ed to 817 6*2. If parents will mterest them selves in the welfare of their children, and bring them out, this will be ODeof tbe most flourishing institutions In tbis community. Messrs. Wllkerson & Chapman have boughl out the interest of Cheap John, and will now conduct tbe business at the same stand. Mt. C. D. Iladdon is Improving. He Is walk ing about tbe bouse. Mr. Richard Hill is much better than b< was last week, and we hope will soon be u{ again. Mrs. Dr. E. L. Wilson has been quite sick but at this writing is better. Mr. John A. Harris has the prettiest lawr In Abbeville. He seems to understand tb< cultivation of biue grass. Mr. J. L. Maxwell will keep the good people of Abbeville cool this summei. One car load of ice Just received. Buy a season ticket anc enjoy the greatest luxury of tbe season. Frying size chickens are bringing a good price. Bring them in now if you would real lze the highest market price. Mr. Robert 8. Link bas sold every one of hli fine St. Bernard puppies. He shipped two t< Atlanta and North Carolina last week. Mr. M.T.Coleman bas Just returned froir Richmond, where be bas secured a position with the shoe house of Magnus Hessburg He le/t yesterday on bis first trip, and wll travel west Virginia, and a portion of Ten nessee and Ohio. Mr, Coleman Is a good nus Iness man and many friends wish him th< success ne deserves. Mr. A. B. Edwariid has Just received an id cubator from the S-Jety Incubator Company of Atlanta, Ga., and will try hit) band. Israel Bowie, colored, died on tbe loth o April, 1S96. and we take pleasure In recording a life like bis. He was a body servant of Col J. Foster Marshall in tbe Mexican and Con federate wars and was faithful and true, bon est and trustwortby. He wasa staunch Dem ocrat, always voting with tbe white people lor whom be ever showed the greatest re spect. Israel was respected by both whlu and colored, having the confidence of tbe bes people 01 Abbeyille. He was a good old man and set an example worthy of Imitation bi tbe present generation. We trust he basgoni to a good man's reward. Tbe Abbeville Democratic club met in thi Court House last Monday. Hon. F. B. Qarj called tbe meeting to order, after which th< following officers were elected: J. R. Blake, President. J, H. Morrah, Vice President. R. E. Cox, Treasurer, W. W. Bradley, Secretary. J. Y. Jones, Committeeman. President Blake immediately took tbe cbi&l and made the following remarks appropriate to tbe oocaslon: Fellow Democrats of Abbeville County?I Is unnecessary to express my appreciation o the honor you have conferred upon me li thus calling me to preside over tbe dellbera Hons of your body. It has been said, "tbe heart speaks mos when tbe lips move not," and it ttils be trui silence would best express tbe depth ol m; appreciation 01 your ucuon uu iuib ugchbiuu Allow me to say, however, fellow-citizens that this year will be odo of the most Impor tant la the political history of our Stale. Is sues fraught with vital consequences will hi presented for your consideration, though feel assured that the Intelligent and patriot!* citizens of Abbeville county will iu the fu ture, as In the past, prove true to the trus committed to them, and will be governed li the solution of those Issues by wisdom am the highest principles of statesmanship. In conclusion, fellow-cltl^ens, I shall en deavor, as your presiding officer, to dlschargi the duties incumbent upon me with fidelity and Impartiality, and if I should fail to meat ure up to your expectation, rest assured i will be an error oi the head and not of thi heart. Again thanking you for the honor confer red upon me, we snail now proceed to com plete the organisation. Then followed the eleotlon of delegates ti the State Convention, viz: J. C. K'ugh, 1. H McCalla, H. J, Power, J. L. McMillan, Wm, L Miller, W. H. Whltlock, E. L. Waldrop, T. A Graham, U. J. Klnard, J. C. Thomas, J. H Sanders. They were Instructed to vote only for sllve delegates to the National Convention, am were requested to present the name of I, H McCalla as a delegate to Chicago, I FOREIGN MISSIONS, * ViewH ol an Entecmetl Friend, Win Ditter* in Opinion. Editor I'ress and Banner: Yours In a good newspaper which has i large numberof readers. Your editorial com raents, generally good, are always forcibly written and calculated to do good or the re verse to subject discussed. This Is preliminary to a few words as t< your position, frequently announced of late In regard to Christian missionaries. In a re | cent Issue, reterrlng to the persecution of Dr j Diaz, the Baptist missionary in Cuba, you say "Kor our own part, we have very little sym ; pathy for missionaries who go abroad trylnj to force their religion on an uuwllltng pcu pie." The phrase "force their religion, &c.," Is un Just to theChrlstian people, especially to tin Baptist who under mauy trials have preachei and practiced religious freedom. In modern times I don't think any of the Protestauti have tried to force their religion on anybody ] but all have tried to pursuade the nnbelievei I to accept Christ. And this they will continu< i to do, regardless of the cost In blood and treas lire, simply bocause they are Christians and f Iioua l>nnn uAAfrtoroH hu Jho Oi'Allt Ddnlflin O tbeir salvation. Now, In ull kindness and good will, let m< ask you to refer to your library and reac I Murk 16:15 before you write another article ot I tbe subject of Foreign Missions, or If yov have time, read the whole chapter or th< l whole book, and I think you will conolud* that the Christian people are obeying orderi and If a mistake has beeu made the book U responsible. A. A new line of belt buckels and belts j ust r< celved at K. C. liernau, the Jeweler. THE TELEPHONES. Growing: popularity of Thin Iinpo taut Institution. The list of subscribers to the telephoi shows Its increasing popularity with our pe pie. It Is only a question ol a little He when nearly everybody will be In close toui with all tbeir neighbors. It Is certain that i one who uses the telephone for a while w ever be without It. These are the subscribe! Aiken, Wyatt, residence 22 Abbeville Lumber Co., office? 2 Abbeville Supply Co.. store 8 Bailey, B. F., residence 42 Barnwell, B. S., residence 23 Bank, National 31 Bank, Farmers 87 Bernau, R. C., store 7 Brown, C. D , residence 28 Cohen, A., store 35 Cohen, A., residence 39 Cothran, W. S., residence - 6 City Council Chamber 41 DeBruhl. M. P., residence 14 DeBruhl & Lyon, office Ellis, J. C., residence 21 Gary, E. B.. residence Graydon.-E. Q., residence Haddon, R. M Hammond, C. P. <t Co., store 47 Harden, J. M., residence Harris House, hotel 9 Harrison & Game, store 4 Harrison, Dr. F. E., residence 5 Hemphill, H. R., residence Hill, Dr. L. T., residence 33 Hill, Dr. L. T., Speed's 18 Hill & Sons, A. M., stable 3U Hotel, McCants Klugb, J. C.. residence 44 Lawson, J. M? store 45 Link, R S 27 Livingston ?fc Perrln, store 1 Lyon, J. Fuller, residence 24 Maxwell, J. L., market 82 McDl 11 & Lyon, store 26 McDUl & Lvon, residence 24 McGowan, W. 0., residence Mill, Cotton 15 Mill, Oil 49 Morse, A. B., store Morse, A. B., residence Neuffer, Dr. G. A., residence 16 i Parker <fe McGowan, office Parker, W. H., residence Press and Banner, office 10 Post Office 27 i Quarles, T. P., office 40 Q,uarles,T. P., residence 51 Reader, A. B., Btore 30 Reese, H. D.. residence Rosenberg, P. <t Co., BtQre v 38 Rosenberg. P., residence 25 i Seaboard Air Line, depot 50 Seaboard Air LIdb, shops ! Southern, depot 19 oipo.J. w,,8nop Sign, J. W.. residence Smith, A. W.. store 3 Smith, A. W., residence 34 Smith, J. Allen, residence 43 Smith & Sons, \V. Joel, store 2tt Smith, W. Joel, residence 17 Speed, P. B., drug store 18 Speed, P. B., residence Stark, J. S., stable 32 Templeton, E. A., store..; 12 Templeton, E. A., residence Vlsanska, G. A., residence 25 White, Geo., store 8 White, Geo., residence White, L. W., store 48 White, L. W., residence Williams, E. W., College 20 Younger, J. C., market 11 Younger, J. C., resldeuce JONES SCHOOL. Closing Exercised of a Noted Sctaoo Prol. Cnlbertsnn's Resignation. 1 Jones, S. C., May 2,189< ! Yesterday was the day appointed for s Jones School to close. The morning look J unfavorable, but the sun dispelled them and a beautiful day was revealed. A la - audience assembled under the arbor wh L bad been prepared for the occasion. Eve L thing was pleasant. The exercises of the day consisted of son t music and recitations. ' About 10 o'clock the audience was called order by Prof. Culbertson. On the stage w - assembled the old men of our cooimuul some of whom we might mention. Mr. Al! 3 Dodson, age ninety-two. He Is probably 1 > oldest man In Abbeville Countv. Mesi Wade Robertson, N. C. Davis, Joel Blackw ? of Due West, Major Wash Culbertson, Laurens, J. C. Rasor and some others. 1 The following Is the program as rendei ' during the day : Opened with prayer by Mr. ?? Cox, | Hodges. Spring Flowers, by Miss Lizzie Blackw* ' Miss Rosa Mabry, Miss Llllle Culbertson, M Lula Morrison, Miss Mamie Jones, Miss Lai 1 Moore, Miss Lillian Jones, Miss Alma Moi son and Miss Dora Oulla. Recitation?Two Christmas Eves?Miss N 3 tie Jones. > Song? Music of the Sleigh Bells?School, by Miss Blanche Culbertson, organist. 1 Declamation?The Little Fellow?Mas 1 Herman Mabry. Declamation?Master Jessie Gaines. 1 Declamation?The Conceited Grasshoppe Master Grady Culbertson. Declamation?If I Were You?Master W J ter Jones. Music was furnished at Intervals by M Ida Jones on organ, Prof. B. Y. Culbertson cornet and Mr. Barney Culbertson on viol In the afternoon Mr. Frank Walker Jolt ' them with a bass violin.. The string be > was from Ekom, Laurens County, and tt produced excellent music. . A doll drill. A beautiful march wk o!a; " by the string band, and the following 111 girls marobed out with bluecapson,carry i their dolls and marched round Id a circ - Miss Rosa Mabry. Miss Dora Oulla, Miss I 3 zie Blackwell, Miss Llllle Culbertson, M 1 Lula Morrison, Miss Lillian Jones, M Mamie Jones, Miss Alma Morrison, Miss 1 ' Drummondi), Miss Emma Drummontls, M > vora ana xuihh i-.au ru inuuro. Essay?Kindness to the Old?Miss Es 3 Oulla. ' Song?Speak Gently to the Old?Sung 3 a part of the school. This closed the school exercises for morning. Prof. Culbertson Introduced Rev. Dr. i Bride, of Donalds, one of the orators of day. He made a good speech &nd tmpres upon the minds ol the young to push forwi r aud reach the top, for there Is always rooir 3 the top. Many good things might we m lion If space would permit. He spoke ab \ tblrty-flve minutes. ? Rev. R. N. Pratt was then Introduced. 1 spoke many encouraging words to all v - want to obtain an education, and rela Instances where very poor boys of our o 1 State had obtained a collegiate education 6 persevering. He spoke about forty mlnu < At the close of this a recess was given an beautiful dinner was spread in which ev ? one fared sumptuously. At 3:80 o'clock the audience was callec ;* order and reuulon exercises were rende ; as follows: I The Problem of Life?Willie A. Moore. 3 Essay-^Books?Miss Lldle Jones. The Reunion?D. Homer Ownlngs. 1 This closed the exerolse ol the students. J prol. J. G. Cork, of Ninety-Six, was pres 1 and was asked to say a few words which did very pleasantly. Other gentlemen were called and respond B and made Interesting talks, viz: Dr. W f Jones and Dr. John Smith, of Laurens. * Smith's talk was short and full of fun. 1 This ended the exercises of tbe day. A; e people went home while many remained the night services. It was estimated by so that there were about oGO present during ' day and there were many more for the nl exeroises. 3 Prof. Cuibertson always makes a succes things that he has anything to do with. A '? meeting ot the patrons on yesterday P : Cuibertson tendered his resignation as pri< pal of the Jones School. Prof. Cuibertson ] been living here for the past live years, s r has built up as good a school as can be foe 1 anywhere in the country. There Is not on< the surrounding community who has aui against hiin, but everd one loves him and speak well of him. He will be greatly m ed. We can say that we will lose a good c zen, a good teacher, a good Sunday scb and church worker, while the community which he may go gains a mau who has these qualifications, ills many friends w him much success wherever he may go. We bave not space to print the night] ? gram, but was rendered nicely and was v much enjoyed. The teachers and students did themsel much credit. i Everything passed off quietly and ev - one was In good humor all day. f Teachers?W. P. Cuibertson. Principal, N - Lucy Klchey, Assistant. Johnnie Jame !* How many persons really know h much it costs to produce a dozen - eggs ? We tried it one year, and ki a strict acconnt with a flock of L horns. We found that it cost us slig i ly over four cents a dozen. 'I Thn rpaf of is lint Ihnf ? torpor, but of harmony ; it is not ref j.(ing the struggle, but conquering in j not resting from duty, but tiudi rest in duty. f Divine patience is one of the gr 1 needs of the human soul. Witoul ij religious enjoyment is so often inl 1 rupteci, broken up, and destroyed. 1 I patience of Christ to bear with hum ? infirmities, to endure misrepresen ! tiou and abuse, to suffer for the sal tion of even our enemies, to wc and wait despite disappointments a ( failuies, this is the great need in I i world wrecked by sin. mThos. -R. The Shoe 10?he GREENWOOD, o -HAS EVERY SHOE AND to make your feet look pretty and com the reach of the millions. Call and see w Yours for Pretty F< HARNESS! ] HARIs C. P. HAMM< ARE WELL STOCKED and have the life any longer with that old worn out Ha Whips, Lap Dusters, Saddles, BridL always on hand. Call on us. Ve C. P. ???????? # % WW WWVI * Ananinrfl * vpiiiiigi ? New Sprin \ b HADD ]v HH lea ^ All the new ideas in i 'rg| ^ combinations of colors in Flowers, icb v Unique patterns copied from latest -1 SILK, WOOL, AND CO l to ^ ety? J IN THE GREATI [he ^ The most complete stock of ei 0 shown. The Ladies are cordially i or ^ Respecti :* R. M. HAJJJ 3)1. Q jg 6t- ^__ He 7ho I ted m I wn W & No. (1 a 1 to I. Bridge to Let!= Dr.' I few for me W1LL BE LET T0 THE LOWEST RE the ** epouslble binder on 8S" TUESDAY, MAY 12th, at 11 ? rof. O'clock A. M., a Jcl- | [ja8 the building of a bridge across Little River | ind (WardlawR.) Specifications made known on ind day of letting. d 5 In ^ ?ht And at 3 o'clock on the same day will let all bridge near Dr. Beutson's. j HI. Also, will let to the lowest responsible ool bidder on * ?jj SATURDAY, the 9th instant, at ? >ro. 11 O'clock A. M,, eTy the building of a bridge near ML Carmel on i vea Belotts creek. JOHN LYON, liSH f S. A. C. ? April 22, ISM, tf u 8 ow, McDuvid'N f.ocitl*. h of ll A line of hosiery that can't be beaten in ePl town. ^ A "lioI f linco at <wv A Vn 1 hsil f linKP. ht- any color, 10c. n Ladies hose, black, blue and any other color you may wish. You should see our ladles 10c h f hose. ? A pretty line of ladles and gents handker.us~ chiefs. See the ladles handkerchief at 5c. " ? Towels from 5c to iiic. The 10c and loc tow11 g els are daisies. Hats and caps at a low figure. Remember we sell calico at 5c a yard, also , apron ginghams oc, and the best dress ginghamsatOJ^c. - ^ A big lot of white homespun, drills, check ter- homespun, bleaching, <?c., all of which I will ij]e sell cheap. iau Spool thread :55c dozen. to. Shoes. Do you wear shoes? Then you should see those shoes at McDavld's. He can va" I fit you In any kind of shoe, at any price. )rk Try him before you buv. lid Ilia Cohen's spring stock has begun to come in and It will pay you to see them before buying.' - J Davis,1* JH Dealer, Hj ... - - s. c.^l KIND OF- * SLIPPER fortable and the prices are not out of hat he has to sell. jot Wear, THOS. R. DAVIS. HARNESS! ! I rTTiaa t J JiiOO : OND <fe 00. prices to suit you. Don't risk your irnesa. B8, (fig Saddles, Sweat Pads, etc., ry Respectfully, HAMMOND & CO. |& r oil's. J ^ MILLINERY. THE LATEST ^ Silks, Ribbons, and Lace effects. ^ Paris and New York styles. 0 TTON DRESS STUFF " I 3ST VARIETY. ^ itirely new stuff we have ever ^ nvited to examine our stock. W fully, A DON & CO. I ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Miners, 77hy do you hesitate ? Come to the HEADQUARTERS where apetition is INOCKED SENSELESS. ,'t is our aim to startle the peoi with the quality and extremely W PRICES we are asking for goods. 1URNITURB prices way below all competin. Come and see for yourself. Votiiio -PftT Pirnni+.Tirfl. lUUlO AW 1 X U.I u j D. KERR, 3 Rosejifoerg* Block. Hnddon'n Local*. For the present up to date millinery go to iaddon's. Haddon's stock of wblfe goods and em* >roldery can not be excelled. You ought to ;ee them. The standard silk glove of America?the Kayser" patent?double finger tips, at Had* Ion's. Foster hook kids, black and colored, at Iaddon's. , White chamolse kids at Haddon's. I You can always'rely upon getting the very atest styles and lowest prices In millinery ,nd dress stuff at Haddon's. Black goods. Our 46-inch black drap deti Inish beurletta at 50c and 70c. A new fabIque. Beats anything we have ever bandied it Haddon's. When you want a silk waist go to Haddons. When you need a black or colored silk ress, 24 Inch wide, a beauty, go or send to iaddon's. 1,000 yards dress ginghams 5c, net cash, at iaddon's. Next week we will show the greatest barain we have ever offered in 36 inch bleached lomespuu at Haddon's. For white quilts, lace curtains, window hades, curtain poles, drapery clotbs, <&c., go o Haddon's. You should see those beautiful cotton fabIques lor waists which are being shown at iaddon's. Local* C. I*. Hammond A Co. Nature's uap Is over. ^ It has awakened rom lis winter sleep uuu put uu no o^i.uS nrb. Men and women are like ualure, for hey also need sprlug clothing. To start at be bottom, tbey cannot do better than buy a atr of J. B. Lewis Co.'s "Wear-Reslsters" hoes tbat Messrs. C. P. Hammond <fe Co. are elling. They have a complete line of all the litest spring styles. Lap dusters In all styles at C. P. Hammond i Co. See those beautiful slippers at C. P. Hamooud & Co. Drew Selby A Co.'8 make. We are working to please you. Making arness at low prices and we want to see you. I '. P. Hummond & Co. 1 CrONN'm LochIk. 1 Way Side luu grated pineapple. Tburbers sliced pineapple. Henry's prepared pineapple. I Henry's celery sauce. Surry pickets, East India pickets. ' Salmon 10c per can. Soda in bulk, 7 lbs. for 25c. Magnolia hams. Fancy patent Hour in 24 and 48 lbs. sacks. Dried apples at 5c per pound. The biggest 10c plug of tobacco in town. A fresb lot of candies. A splendid cake of laundry soap for 4c. Starch, 5 pou nds lor 25c. l'ork and beans for 10a W. F. CRORS.