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mrnmrtmtju i1 ?a The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S.C. 1 SS^Published every Wednesday at $2 a { year lu advance. Ten Pa^es. 1 ~ i "Wednesday, May 13, 1896. The Governor Was Right. It seems tbat a manufacturer of beer sent a J barrel of bis product to Mr. L. J. Williams at Edgefield, who Is a member of tbe Board of , Control, and that the liquor was seized by the State Constables. The beer was found In the s Railroad Station. The Constables asked Gov- | ernor Evans whether they should seize It. The Governor directed them to take charge of it. This gave offense to Mr. Williams and he , has since then spoken very freely about the i matter in terms not complimentary to the Governor. Mr. Williams starts out by say- \ log: I "It had been shipped without my knowledge, I suppose as samples, since I am charged with buying beer for the State Dispensary." Therein lies the ground of complaint and Ky the cause of war. A fact which is startling and an occasion to sboek the public. The Press and Banner knows nothing at all of the matter, except as Mr. Williams states Bw It himself and as admitted by tbe Governor, * but tbe shipment of a barrel of samples to the t . home of an individual member of the board i EP' of control is certainly wrong and may possi- ( ^ Hiv rrpaio kukdIrIoh in the eves of evil dis- t r posed persons. This thing of public officialsreceiving samples, or presents, from people H who have wares to sell should be carefully p guarded. While it might bave been right and proper to have sent "samples" to the office of 'J the board of control, yet it may be thatsus- 1 f plclous persons may think that if such large presents, or samples, were sent to the home of an individual member of the board such act might partake of the nature of an effort , to exercise Influence with that member in awarding contracts for the purchase of goods. The Press and Banner believes that the virtuous indignation of Mr. Williams should have been directed toward the sender of the barrel of beer and not toward the Governor who has enforced the law. The Governor was eminently correct in making members ol the board amenable to the law, just as he requires other people to obey the statute. This paper would not say anything to be offensive to anybody, but we do earnestly hope that the Governor may take the necessary steps to find out if the liquor dealers are tampering with the individual members ol tbe board of control by sending presents to their homes. If the manufacturer can send to the home of an individual member of tbe board a barrel of beer we do not see why he should not be allowed to send a barrel ol whiskey, and if he could present a barrel of whiskev then whv should he not hn allowed to send a tank car filled with whiskey ? The State of South Carolina Is very jealous of the integrity of Its officers, and refuses to let one of them ride a mile on any railroad on a free pass. Then does It not look like the members of the board of control should be scrupalously careful to avoid even the slightest pretext for evil disposed people to think a bad thing. I We trust that the Governor may look into this matter of presents to the individual members of the board of control. Their official positions places them In the highest possible place of trust, and no member of that board 6hould allow any manufacturer to send to him presents or samples of his products. If the sending of presents or samples is to be tolerated or countenanced the public may 1 oHs confidence in the integrity and honesty of tbe most Important officers of the State. The Legislature should at It oext sitting make searching investigation into this matter of presents, and the law should be so amended as to make each individual member answer on oath if any attempts have been made to bride them and if they have, directly or indirectly received samples, presents or f other valuable thing from any manufacturer of whiskey. Any member of the board 01 control who receives or accepts a nickel's ( worth of samples should be dealt with. t The Integrity of the board of control must 1 be preserved, or else the best liquor law that we have ever had will be the source of public scandal and private reproach. Governor, see to It that no more samples ol s beer, liquor or anything else is sent to the e home of any individual member of the board J of control. This thing of sending barrels of i samples must stop, and stop quickly. South ? Carolina cannot afford to have her good name 1 smirched in the unlawful traffic in beer by j the officials who are entrusted with the en- e forcement of the law. 8 Instead taking umbrage at tbe action of the v Governor in ordering the seizure of beer that s was iu umuwiui transit, ue snouia nave endorsed the act. Mr. Williams has placed himself In a very unenviable light before people who know nothing more of the facts than we do. We hardly think that Wiley Jones would allow any one to ship barrels of samples to his private residence. MUtake iu the Acta. A mistake was made In the publication of the Acts of the General Assembly at Its recent sitting. It seems to us that effort bas been made to cast odium on the public printer, Chas. A. Calvo. This 1b no quarrel of ours, but we dislike to see advantage taken ol circumstances to do any man an Injury. With Mr. Calvo's faults we have nothing to do, but we do say that we believe that there Is not an unprejudiced printer In South Carolina to-day who will deny that Mr. Calvo is as good and as careful a printer as there is in the State. For good and honest work be stands inferior to no man of whom we have any knowledge. Everybody of good intelligence ought to know that it Is none of bis business to prepare the copy. It Is his business to print the matter which is furnished to him, and any effort to Injure an honest hard working man because of the error of somebody else will not commend itself to an impartial public For our own part, we think Mr. Calvo is as good as his accusers. Hut whether he is their equal or not we protest at tbe effort to take an unfair advantage of him. 1 NampleM. The Press and Banner Is very much afraid g that tbe revalatlon as to the beer which was li sent as a sample to an individual member of 1 the board of control will be a very large chunk y of comfort to the enemies of tbe dispensary I law. They have charged from the first that scandal would break out sooner or later. We 0 are sorry that any member of the board of control would receive "samples" and violate " the law which that board is supposed to en- p force. Let us have no more of the "sample" o business. Sliver DwllnrN. The Western fellows who want pewter dollars, are happy In their delirium. But It will be a cold day In August when this newspaper I takes up with the gavanized sliver Democrats. Uold is good enough for us. __ _ d r< Our 10c ginger ale Is equal to any imported. n Speed. ? We have lust received a large supply of ft iron tonic. It Is one of the best blood purl- b fier. Speed. tj We have Just received a large lot of tangle- ? foot fly paper, which we are selling at 40c a : box. Speed. l] Pain's celery compound Is the tlnest nerve tonic on the market. Why leel weary when you can get a cure. Speed. l>rlnk Vichy water. Speed. c POOR HOUSE FIGURES. Present Inmates?Died Since Xove ber 1, 1805- Left the Institution. We are Indebted to tbe courtesy of tbe' 3ient and obliging Superintendent of Poor House, Mr. Hubert J.Kennedy, for following facts concerning this charitable ititution. On the first of last November ttie Cou Commissioners resolved to change tbe old i tem of letting the keep of the poor to the 1 pst bidder, auu inaugurated a different i tem, with Mr. Kennedy in charge. A mess hall has been arranged, where the cooking is done. Different dlnlng^roc for whites and blacks are provided. The mates assemble at, their respective table! ter the ringing of the large bell. Thepli are all served in the cook room, or mess b and placed upon the tables after the lnmi have been seated. Tbe breakfast generally consists in par aoffee, hominy, gravy, meat, molasses, br? Dinner?Vegetables, meat, bread, milk. Supper?Butter, milk, bread and molas At all meals sufficient quantities are ser to appease buuger. On Sundays but two meals are ser Breakfast at. nine o'clock, and dinner at th a'clock. The dinner on these days is bet und the variety is greater, than on w Jays. The farm consists of about elghty-flve ac tnd is worked by convicts, who are kep night in a stockade which has been prepa for their safe-keeping. Mr. Kennea> su] vises their work. The crops are divided about as follows: Garden?one acre. Irish potatoes?fourth of an acre. Sweet potatoes-four acres. Corn?forty or fifty acres. Cotton?twenty acres. Peas?six acres. Sugar cane?one acre. The Steward thinks that two mules are ;nough to work the land. He says that vouid like io see the committee of the Co y Commissioners w:io have the Poor Ho inder ttieir supervision. New bedding has been furnished for all nmates of the poor bouse since Mr. Kenn las been there. Mr. Kennedy, the Steward, thinks that ler the present system, the county will ef i considerable saving in money, and that >aupers will be better cared for. In a few years the poor farm could be m he model tarm of the county. Last year the expenses were SloOa mot fhls year they are about $50 a month, ounting salary of Superintendent. Paupers May 1, 18?6. WHITES. S. J. Anderson and wife, both unable valk. Luclnda Cole, old age. Annie Burdishaw, a child twelve years i Deformed. Willie (illmer. Insane. Hattie Carroll, insane. Rosalie Monday, dropsy. Nancy Frith, cancer. Margaret Hanvey, cancer. Susan Cheatham, old age, colored. Katie Hill, diseased. Jack Hill, old age, heart trouble. Jane Hill, thirteen years old, deformed. Mariah Jones, blind and unable to walk. Lewis Jones, mute and cripple. Susan Guiles, unable to walk. Joe Grler, disease. Abram Burns,cancer. Walter Agnew, blind. Henry McDill, blind. Nora Clark, blind. Rose Johnson, blind. Tom Robertson, insane. Dilsy Graffinreid, old age. Marian Clark, disease. < Lany Morton, mute and bliDd. Hannah Mctiowan, unable to help hen Mary Frasler, old age. Poinpey Bowie, unable to walk. Billy Bowie, old age, claims to be 110 y< >ld. I>ie<l Since Xov. 1, 1S93. WHITES. Sallle Blake. Horsey,?real name A. J. McCurry. Mrs. Win. Banks. COLORED. Lucy Warnlck. Left on Their Own Will Since X 1, l89.->. Terreca Llpford. William Banks. COI.ORKI). Billy Speer. Jemima Wilson?run off and married. Received Siuce Nov. 1. COLORED. Hannah McGowan. Susan Chiles. Lucy Warnick. Lewis Jones. Mariah Smith. THE COTTON MILL, iutisinctory ProgreKH on the Work Erecting the Building. The cotton mill is going forward with a i mpetus. President Bailey and other stc lolders have lately run up the subscript! ,o between ?70,000 and ?80,000, and anot itrong effort is to be made to Increase the ( icrlptions to SIOO.UOO. The result, it would seem, goes to prove t ^resident Bailey has injected new lile into nterprlse. Abbeville was lucky when chool trustees some two or three years sleeted him to the Presidency of the Al Mile High School. After serviug Abbev nost acceptably aR President of the school tas become Identitled with us, and as ucitl ind iactory President he is simply doing w lers for this old town. He set the good example of putting $10 uto tue coill, and other stockholders h emulated his example by increasing U tock. Having served his day as teacher, iow enters upon a new tield of usefuln rhere it now seems that he will be eminec uccessful iu giving to Abbeville the bigg ustitution that this old city ever bad. In his coming to Abbeville, our people w loubly fortunate. They have had a g< eacher, and now they will have a good i Resident. Professor Bailey is perhaps the only teac n the State who had the ability and tbe w ngness to put ten thousand dollars in om mr enterprises. He had both the money ? be public spirit to help build up the instl Ions of a community where helsheld la si ligh esteem, and in which he propo?es to c lis lot in the future years. Our people are so united on him and tl iave such confidence in him that we have loubt but that the capital stock will be ral o $100,000 before the first of June. When he has that backing our people leve with such handsome endorsement iome people that he can go abroad ami Northern capitalists and get tbe remain imount which may be necessary to fill nlll with machinery. Tbe foundations have all been excavat tnd nearly all of the concrete has been put fbe bricklayers will go to work in earn tnd tbe walls are expected to rise without ay. The Seaboard Air Line people hi milt a side track to the mill and when n he site the track broadens?one track go it the back of the mill aud one track in fri 11 lht> mllL The track lfinven thfi m lDe of the railroad opposite the Fair Grot priug and runs at right angles across the p ic road to the mill. Loaded cars are cru< ng about the place. The various worktr nake the scene one of Interest, and you oui o go down aud see life and animation on and which was lately so desolate, aud ap ent of so little worth. A 5,000 SPINDLE MILL. In CoNt?The Number of Operative The Atnouut of Cotton to be Used Edgefleld Advertiser. The Edgefield Cotton mill, now Inproces mllding in Edgefield, is to operate five th and spindles aud one hundred and eigl ooms. The questions have been asked, wl s the capacity of the mill, how much mot ^ould be paid out to ruu such a plant fii ear, bow much cotton consumed in the sa ength of time, and others of similar lmpo; For answer we have Interviewed the nn gementof the mill aud secured figures fn ther mills In successful operation. The cost of the entire plant of the Kdgell nill will be, approximately, seveniy-f housand dollars; the number of hands t loyed, one huudred and fifty ; amount noney paid out to operatives per annti 25,000; bales of cotton used in same ti wenty-five hundred to three thousaud. REGISTRATION. inportnut Notice to the People Every I'urt of lh? iouuly. The registration office will close next Sal ay uniil the first Mouday Id June, when I fflce will be opeu again for the purpose sgisterifig the voters of the county and ialu open fur one week at this place, 'i loard will then start on Its rounds to the ? tfent polllDg precincts in the county as c e seen by reference to another column his issue. We are Informed by Mr. J. arwlle, Chairman of Board of Kegistrath aat only about 1100 certificates of reglst ion have been Issued up to'date. our aromatic* blackberry cordial is a su ure lor dioirhoeu at Speed's. WEST END. in*' Happenings an<l Incidents of a Week Around the City. pffi. Mr. Will P. Perrlo, afler a two week's flshthe ing trip, came home Monday. Mr. Perrln has I he been down at Millwood on the Savannah. , ju. The Abbeville Base Hall club wax organized Monday night, the following officers were ntv elected: Mannger?W.S. Cothran, Captain? svs- T- Gordon White. O. H. Cobb, Treasurer. jL The boys will now commence to practice in ~ earnest, and as the team is composed of good 3 material, they will soon be ready to meet all nii comers. The jold ball-grounds have been ms rented for the season and will be put In good ,.' condition nt once. . / Miss Josephine Clifton afler several months stay with her sister, Mrs. Kelley, in Anderson, is at home again. ' j'' Mr. P. M. Beckham has Just gotten back from a ten days visit to his old home Sumter, >? nf ^ , d The season for mad-dogs has arrived, and al ready several have been roamlug around this part of the country. A lit tie son of Itev. W. SLi H. Arlal was bitten by a dog last week, thought by some to be mad. The bite was ed only a slight one, and no bad result will folr * low. Now Is a good time to get rid of the sur'* plus mongrels and curs. A dosejof lead propyl: erly administered, puts all doubt, (as to the dni? h?*lnir mud nr linn of rest nrraihcrccltloB eH the dog, If not the doubt. tat Miss Marie Wagner, an accomplished and red charming young lady, from "the city by the ner- 8("a-" is l"e guest of her friends Miss Jennie ' and Miss Lucy White. Mr. P. Rosenberg and family came home yesterday after a short stay in Sumraervllle. Mr. Joshua Ashley, Sr., a venerable gentleman of the ADtrevlIle section, was In town Monday. Mr. Ashley Is hale and gets around as well as many men his juulor by years. He is S3 years of age. He brought with him to be repaired a shot gun of English make that has t been iu the lamily for nearly or qnite a hunhp dred years, and Is still a good weapon. It was bought by his father in Augusta, before Ham* burg was even started. Mr. Ashley has a brother living uear him that Is ten years his lh senior, being over 95 years old. 'y ' We learn that the Hue WeBt Base Ball team J have challanged our boys for a series of games, if this be so, the boys will have to practice. We have here plenty of good mate' rial for a first class team, and may be Due West, will get the most of It, If they cross , bats with the boys. RU The hour for the Methodist Sunday school .. has been changed, and the services now corn' mence one half hour later the bell ringing at n<H 4 o'clock. Miss Mary White Is visiting friends in Greenwood. The first fishing party of the season went down to Sa*anoab river Saturday, "caught all the fish they wanted, and bad a good lime" 10 is t heir report.. Mr. Li. B. Murry who has been absent for . . four months, came in Sunday. Mr. Murry 3IU- has been suffering from an accident, but has so far recovered as to be able to get around amoDg his friends once more. Mrs. A. Cohen and little son Edward,arc spending this week In Athens with her pa rents. Iu a short while the Graded School will Close iur luceuiuiuei vituuLiuii, ium in jujim.j looked forward to by teachers and pupls. Our school 1h the pride or Abbeville, and no better can be found In the state. The principal anil teachers are thoroughly competent, and hard work, having the thorough training of those entrusted to their care at heart. The school will naturally grow as the town does, and It is fortunate that the building was so constructed that there will be the room required. .Mr. and Mrs. C. I). Haddon, who have been for several weeks the guest, of Mr. and Mrs. R. M.liaddon. returned to Due West Monday morning. Mr. Huddon who has been quite sick, is much better and still Improving. .. At Speed's you will find the newest anu !e"* most delicious Ices and Boda water, at all time. In no place, not even In the larger cities, will you find anything to surpass, the ?ars cooling beverages, that are made by the skillful hands of Dr. Claude Uambiell. To oap the climax last with each drink they gave a genulue hand made Mexican cigar, (and a good one it was,) this was a treat to the smokers, and a new and unique way of advertising. .Speed keeps at the tront in his line. Mr. Hen Hughes was la town Monday. Ben is on the Southern Railroad, running between Columbia and Charlotte, N. C. The pupils of the Graded School are preparing for the annual commencement exercises. Laying brick oh the Cotton Factory building was to begin yesterday, the part of the foundation made of concrete, has been put in and now the brick work will be pushed right ahead. WARRENTON ITEMS. The Now Centre In (irowlng, nnd Will .Soon be hii Important Center. Warrenton, S. C., May 11. 1896. For some time we have noticed that the cor'pAtvk Aitr ?Au?n huu Kuan noirllaont aDd therefore we have not had any local*, so "Clio" will thenceforward try to supply them. It was our pleasure to attend the picnic at Brooks' mill on the 9th, aDd from what we could see every one enjoyed themselves very much, some fishing, some dancing, some boat 0r rldlntr. Isn't It nice to be lu the boat with your best girl? We don't thlDk so. now. The writer ,ew saw this couple as they went out on the deep )Cu and that Is what one of the two said, but com ods l0o back?how did he get close enough to help lier her out ol the boat? iuu. Now. we all know a good thing when we see It, don't we? Well, don't torgei the charades ha( at Warrenton school house on the night of ,^e the 15th. Kemember, it Is for the public and <ke only twenty-five cents admission, and fifteen aeo cents for all under fifteen years of age, so let's >?.. all go and see the "New Woman," and learn ii iJ the lesson we all ought to know by seeing the hp first drink taken from "The Little Brown zen OD. Mr. Ernest Watson, of Mt. Carmel, spent Saturday night In Warrenton. Come again, i goo Ernest, and we'll dance again. ' ve Miss Zula Brock, our accomplished teacher, .?ir will have an exhibition at the close of her i.e school. eBS The young people of Warrenton are thinktiv' lug of haviog a picnic in August at the school 'est house. We mean one on a large scale. Are going to have the candidates to entertain ere some while the others will find amusements )0[i of various kinds on the grounds. ?iii "Hemphill for Clerk" Is all we hear now, aDd "Clio" Kays so, too. hpr How about base ball, boys? Can't we get up a club and play a seiles of games? We tblnk p you can. Antrevllle will want to play, but we can't waste much time with them,?we want something to Interest us when we play a game, and Abbeville, too, will probably Let want a chance to win a game or bo. Well, we can give It to them. Warrenton will soon be lively agalD, the no boys and girls will be at home soon. ", The farmers are all busy now and crops are fine, Id fact are in better condition than we h? have ever seeu them for the time of year, v;" Mr. K. B. Cheatham spent Saturday night with Mr. H. It. McAllister, of Lebanon. Now Isn't it nice to sit and mtue over the past? ,hp Don't forget the charades at Warrenton school house ou Friday night, the loth of j May. Also, we will give you some fine music by three or four very line musicians. All are iest i"v?ed. Clio, deive ; _ .' ear 11II llll CHAT. ien ght ihe paTHIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISKment for repairing buggies, but let us suppose having your buggy repaired and the workman would make some spokCR in the wheels shorter than the rest, bore the hole out of ceuter and out of plumb and have the axel crooked. I)o you think any workman could alter such defects without a great ilonl nf pxnpnup r?p\v tvhppln nnri ho on ? You kDow he can't, you cau sof see this. If on the other haud, you ou- have your watch repaired and It Is ity done In a similar way, and may bat even be adjusted to posltlous with ley paper wedges and the like; you >r a can't see It but the defects are there me and new parts will have to be subrt. stltuted. We have all the tools to uii- repair your watch In a workmanom like manner, and having served a regular apprenticeship iu eld 'n; WATCHMAKING ol [III, me are able to restore any broken part to its original condition and guarantee time. 1 f you have any broken watch, remember Watch Repairing' ... Is my SPECIALTY, and will be III .1 n.. ?... UDUC an vnciip nn HIM, ciunn hui k can be done. Satisfaction guarunur I teed or money refunded. Lhe | | R. C. Bernau, :an THE JEWELEIl. I of D. - : jn, ^ i ra- We have a nice line of Xunally's ca?By In i stock. Speed. < Try 6ure kill fly paper at Speed's. J Phaetons, bugles, (single and double), sur- , reys and carts at all prices, cheaper than ever , re at A. M. Hill & Sous. CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. What "M" Seen autl Hears on XIIn Ronnds About the City. May 13,1896. The Reason for mad dogs 1b here and several g have already been seen la this vicinity. One g biting a son of Kev. Mr. Arlal last week but x fortunately no harm will result thereform as the bite was made through his coat sleeve and ^ barely cut the skin. Dr. Neufler has a well trained horse that knows exactly how to runaway with a buggy f and do no damage. Making good time one c day last week from Dr. Marshall's to the Postoffice where he was spoken to and quietly ^ stopped. Married at the Circuit parsonage in this city , last Thursday the 7th Instant by Rev. Mr. Arlal. Mr. James D. King and Miss Dessle < Gilliam, all of Abbeville county. This happy t couple have the best wishes of many friends. Mrs. M. L. Neufler and her cousin, Mrs. ? Adeline H. Wheeler, of Connecticut are ex* g pected from Orangeburg to day and will be the guests of Mrs. Dr. Neufler. r Dr. Kllllugsworth left yesterday for Colum- j bla to attend the meeting of the State Dental j Association. Mr. Douglass, formerly of the Southern Is e dow with the Seaboard Air Line as Chief Clerk for train Master. Mr. C. E. A. Wise Is also with the Seaboard Air Line Id dispatchers office. Our sick folk are all improving. Mr. J. C. Marshall Is now quite sick at the homeof his lather. Dr. Orr came down from Anderson last week to consult with Dr. Neuff?r in regard to his condition, which was as good as could be hoped for, bo be returned. This family have been sorely afflicted of late and 1118 hoped by many anxious friends that CaUioun will soon recover. What has become of the Abbeville Cornet Band ? Music would liven us up wonderluiiy these dull limes. Mrs. Gam well arrived in the city a few days ago and will spend some time with her brother. Dr. Ancrura. Miss Josle Clifton after an extended visit to relatives in Anderson county, relumed home lust Friday accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Kelly. Mr. Bob Carruthers, who has been absent quite a while, came back last week and was cordially greeted by many friends. His stay war short as he has already returned to his post of duty. Miss Daisy Nelsler left on last Monday morning for an extended visit to her sister in Chicago. As Miss Daisey is a favorite here, htr bright sunny face will be missed by many (riends who wish for her a pleasant trip. Miss Lizzie Speed, of Lowndesville, is here visiting lier aunt, Mrs. opeea. I Many friendsregret lo learn of tbe illness t of Dr. T. J. Mabry, who Is one of the oldest, j and most prominent physicians In Abbeville county, and has hosts of friends who are an- \ xious about him. Mrs. Zimmerman, who has been here visit lng her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Leifare, returned i to her home In Orangeburg one day last week. \ Mrs. \V. T. McDonald is meeting with great | success in raising chicks lu a brooder. She i can beat tbe mother-hen three to one. | Mi8. Cross left last week for her home in [ Blacksburg hoping that she might be benelltr < ed In health. We hope she will rapidly im- f prove and return to her home here ai an early day. Mr. Henry Hill was quite sick fora few days last week, but is on his leet again, and able to attend to bis business. The organization of the baRe bail club makes Magazine Hill lively. They are now f practicing and will soon hold their hand against auy club. Abbeville boys are hard lo down, and unless your nine is in first class trim you had better not face tbena on tbe diamond. An Epworth League Is to be organized at once. All Interested will meet in tbe Methodist church next Sunday afternoon at half , past three o'clock. Come out and hear Dr. Clifton on the subject and you will be dellgbt- j ed to Join. Tbe fee will be very small, merely < nominal, and tbe meetings spiritually and socially will be made most interesting to one and all.' This Is a Methodist Institution, aud we should have a League here that we will be proud of, why not? The donations made to the Epworth Orphanage recently by the Methodist congrega- < Hon 01 Abbeville amounted to eighty odd f dollars. ' , In last Monday's issue of tbe State we no- j tlced a pelce relative to the shooting of oue < Tom Brooks, colored, by Policeman C. D. i Allen on last Saturday night. In our Judg- j rnentthe pelce was well written simply stating lacis from evidence adduced without bias, or prejudice on the part ot the writer, aud wbich we believe met the hearty endorsement of Abbeville's best citizens. Mr. Allen has been living here all bis lite and is known , to our people as a brave and fearless officer, vf-r nrndenL and forbearlnt. and troiu all we can gather It wan "shoot or be shot," as he wa? dealing with a desperate character, one who no longer thun a few nights beiore had passed c several shots with the Chief of Police In i Greenwood. He was a bad negro and while Mr. Allen regrets his hands being stained a with blood?yet he was In the official din- \ charge of his duly, and we heartily concur In the verdict rendered by .the jury, which we t believe meets the approval of the people ol this community. I The Aboevllle Branch road Is newly equip- (. pen, and Is second to none. Mr. George W. Syfan, Jr., the worthy son of an honored sire t pulls the throttle, and you can always leel safe In his hands, as be is ever prudent and / careful. <] Mrs. M. B. Syfan, who has been very sick for some time, is now con valesclng?able to l be up and about the bouse. v We are having warm and dry weather. Kaln is needed again JUBt now. v Our local telephone system Is growing rap- s Idly, and worn on the factory Is progressing, b Mr. Beckham has Just returned from a most delightful trip to Charlotte, N. C. 1: Several of our wheelmen will attend the bicycle races at Greenwood next Friday, and v will probably Join the race for the prize. Judge E. W. Watson and Mr. P. H. Bradley t were In the city yesterday on Important bust >AUU a If you want to see one of those beautiful l buggies made, aod offered "free" by the Rock Hill Bugisy Company to tbe farmers of Soutb li Carolina for "the most successful farming," a call at the Buggy Repository of A. M. Hill & Bone, and If you don't win tbe prize, you can t. buy one of tbe "models of beauty" from the p above firm. Competitors must send tbelr fi name and address to tbe Rock Hill Buggy Co., v at Rock Hill, S. C., by the tlrst of June next. On yesterday afternoon Rev. Arlal received a letter conveylDg tbe tad news that bis wife t was growing worse?asking blm to come at a once. He immediately lett for her nome In I Laurens county, and we sincerely trust be v may, on his arrival, find her better. I Mr. P. Rosenberg and family, who have I been to the seashore for the the health of tbelr little son Albert, returned yesterday after- a noon disappointed In their visit, but we hope t tbe return to Abbeville will prove beneficial s to tbe dear little fellow. I Miss Lllla Vlsanska, of Laurens, Is visiting J< her cousin, Miss Belle Vlsansku. * b MOUNT CAEMEL. J ^ a Febblen From tbe Holy Hill. Mt. Carmel, S. C., May 11,1896. * Rev. McLees and lamlly from Chester mov- 8 ed here last week. He will preach at Rocky River and old Wllllngton churches. We ex- 1 tend to thlB family a most cordial welcome. u Messrs. Covin, Miller and Moorhead came up from Wlllington and spent last Sunday in ? town. The young men In town will organize a base ball team nere next Saturday. They will soon be ready to issue and solicit challenges from all points. a The Presbyterians here have purchased a nice organ, which they hope to have In place by next day of worship. Several couples of young people from Lebanon honored our town with a visit lastTues- 15 day. They came principally to see the factory In operation. Before their departure, the manager presented them with a "little brown Jug," which was empty, but at the same lime tie trusts that It will in some rneas- * uie testify to his appreciation of their visit. ? A protracted meeting began last night In b the Methodist church. Kev. P. B. Ingraham, a the pastor, will be assisted by Kev. Taylor, of o McCormlck. ' Mr. Mauldln, cashier of Anderson Bank, ^ was down on business last Wednesday. P Miss Victoria Heard, one of our most beau- ? tlful and accomplished young ladies, left for * Anderson on Friday where she will visit H friends. f Mr. Clement and family from Florida will t spend the summer months here, He resides J1 in the house formerly occupied by Mrs. * Ward law, ri Mr. T. M. Knox has just received a first P class soda fountain. All those desiring a re* 1 freshing drink will do well to call on him. v Communion services will be held In the A. 11 R. P. church next Sabbath. Rev. T. W. Sloan, a of Troy, will assist In the meeting. ? The Mt. Carmel String Band have received J! an lnvltatlou to be present at the perform- L ance ot the "Little Brown Jug" In Warrenton oexi r naay niuui. Little James, the baby l-oy of Mr. hd<1 Mrs. \V. It. Powell, alter a short illness died last Friday morniug about 8 o'clock. Thin makes k the third time this year Ihe Angel of Death has visited this home, each time departing * with a bright and loving child. We extend to thin family our heartfelt sympathy In their 11 sore a 1H let Ions. J. A Dhui;liters ol the Confederacy. A A meeting will be held in the ball of the School Building on Saturday, the JGtb of May u it 11 o'clock. Every woman In Abbeville who Jeels any aj Interest in the matter is urged to attend this lueeting. You will not commit yourself to c anything further by attending the meeting, und you may ilud out that you would like to v loin. At this meeting the organisation will lake ilefinite shape. Oflicere will be elected and committees appointed to work up an interest a in the county. TEOT'S LETTER. Ncliool Closlnic-Slioollui; Scrape? ' Other Item*. / Troy, 8. C.. May 12,189C. No preaching In the A. R. P. church next t sabbath morning. Rev. T. W. Sloan will hh- " 1st Rev. A. L. Patterson in communion services at Mt. Carmel. I Mrs. O. Y. Bonner, of Due West, spent last veck with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. D. | feel. Miss Kate Neel, who has been In Baltimore or the past nine mouths, is spending her va- 1 latlon at home. Our A. R. P. church Is undergoing repairs j vhlch damage was cau?ed by the recent storm. Mr. J. N.Dendy visited relatives In Green- , vood last week. ' Preaching will begin at Long Cane next Frllay and on Sabbath the sacrament will be ad- I ninlstered. Mr. Sam Young, Jr., lost a fine young horse , Saturday morning from a severe snag in the ilde. Mr. B. L. Taggart, alter an absence of eight I nonths In Florida, came home last week. J/1 Imm ihn InlonM hd?l hp was not far , rom tbe torrid zone. ' Miss Ettle Robloson, who bas been teacbiog icbool at Woodruff, Is borne for a vacation. I 5he was well pleased wltb tbe good people up be re. ( Mr, J. T. Solomons bas rebuilt bis store, which was e total wreck by tbe storm. He Is i hostler. t Little Lois, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tillnan White, was burled here last week. Age :lghteen months. I Miss Ettle McComb Is spending a lew days it tier old home Dear Greenwood. I Mad dogs are prevailing through this sec,ioD to an alarming extent, and they are jelng killed dally. We hear that Rev. C. E. Todd, of tbe Due tVest Female College, has been invited todeiveran address at our school commencement 1 >n tbe 5th June. It promises to be something ,'ood. I Rev. T. W. Sloan's special sermon to men sxcluslvely, on tbe 4th Sabbath alternoon was ilghly complimented, lie preached to the :olored people yesterday afternoon. Candidates and bluckberrles will soon be i plentiful. Mr. J. S. Burto* will furnish all ye people , ivlth Lee ' We noticed in last week's Peess and Banner .hat the law required the Supervisor of Reg- I istratlon to visit every voting precinct. Uness this law is carried out there will be a good aany at this place that will not register. We ^binkit wroug to compel a man to hire a aorse and ride 18 miles to get a small slip of paper which could ^ry easily be sent through .be mail. We believe the registration law a (ood one, but.it Is wrong to make the poor armers ride so' far. On last Friday evening a goodly number of rrojADs attended the closing exerclsesol Mrs. lohn Young's school 2 miles fiom town. A pretty stage had been erected, which looked Ike a bower of roses ana evergreens?me work of tbe teacher and pupils, it was highy creditable to teacher and pupils, and was a perfect success. Tbe music furnished by the poung men was excellent and we haye never ieen better order. Mrs. Young Is a fine teachjr and the success Is due to her untiring ener;y. We give the program : Speech?Master Jlu.mle Cox. Song?Lillian Lee?School. Dialogue?Which Would You Rather Be? Speech?Master Willie Long. Recitation?From Little Ruse Buds. Song?Child of Misfortune or Little Suniblne. Dialogue?Taklug the Census. Speech?Master Robert Young. Recitation?Chi Id rens Cnolces. Song?Wlmt Are We Made Of. Dialogue?Scene in a Backwoods School. Song?Beautiful Bells. Dialogue?Guntown Womans Association \d vei Using lor a Husband. Song?Bird ol Beauty?by Mrs. M. J. Young, Miss Mary Beaulord. Mies Etfle Young, MUs Carrie Cresswell and Mr. J. A. Brown. Dialogue?Looking for a Wife. Dialogue?Trouble lu a Normla Family. Dialogue?Advertising for a Servant. Dialogue?Tbe Surprise Parly. Sone?Home, Sweet Home. On last Friday morning at Dornville, Mr. 3ary Dorn and a uegro by the name of Mack Smith became Involved la a fuss. Each had iu axe. Dorn struck Smith, taking bis head rom his body. An Inquest was bold. The verdict ol the Jury was that Smith came to lis death from an axe In the hands of Gary Jurn, being Justified In doing the deed. Nick. CITY OF*COLLEGES. i People Going- and Coming?An Inter- | .. U < 11, ir ('nap?Proir rum*. Due West, S. C.. May 11,1S96. Mrs. Llllfl Rice, of Ninety-Six, with her blldren have been up for a few days's recrealon. Prof, and Mrs. J. P. Kennedy after a pleasint stay of two weeks with their daughter In Ylnnnboro have rerurned home. Mr. J. W. Ellis has been oa the sick list for be pust week. Mr. J. Hayne McDIll was up last week do g and furnishing some work lor the Female College. Mr. Morton Collins, of the Southern, Is in be cliy. Mr. w.P.Green with Miss Nannie Seal, of Abbeville, attended the entertainment Tueslay evening. It is a real pleasure to attend Sabbath evenng services at the Methodist church In Abbeille. The Abbeville delegation to the State Con- t eniion which convenes on May 21st is a ' trong one, and with Senator McCalla at the lelra need lear no evil results. Mr. R. W. Haddon, is visiting bis son June, n North Carolina. . Rev. J. C. Galloway is spending a few days 1 pith his mother wno is not so well. Mr. John fjyon, Jr., oi Long Cane, with bis 1 aother, spent a day or two with us last week. There will be a meeting of Confederate Vetrans at Donnalds on the evening of the 16ih J o organize a camp. Miss Lillian McDavld, a Missionary to Mex CO, has arrived ana win spend several months t home. Your correspondent John James says Mr. < illan Dodson Is ninety-two years of age, and irobably the oldest man In the county. Our lr. Ashley can see him three better and forks every day. Mrs. Pitts bas been very 111 the pa6t week. An Interesting case was tried Saturday In he court of Magistrate Holllnsworiu, with ttorneys D. H. Magtll aDd W. P. Green In atendance. The arguments of both counsel pere listened to by a large crowd. Mr. Edgar tansom an expert writer took down the teaImony. Communion services In the A. R. P. church labbath morning. Rev. C.E.Todd conducted he service. Five accessions. Just here we ball make nn unusual statement, doubtless he only college In the United States that enoys the distinct ion. Of the large number of tudonts at the Femule College all are inem iers of the church. Mr. F. I. Bell Is off to Cross Hill to fullfll a on tract. Messrs. Peak and Copeland went over to Hlnton Saturday and returned Sabbath venlng. Some of our citizens are thinking of taking id vantage of the excursion rates to visit ;harleston May 19th. Picnic Saturday next at Robinson's Bridge, 'lenty of music, speaking and something oodtoeat. The public are Invited. Dr. W. L. Pressley conducted the service at be monthly meeting of the Y. M. C. A. Satirday evening. Memorial service were observed at the cemtery Saturday evening. Following Is the orler of the exercises: Prayer?Rev. O. Y. Bonner. Song?Fallen Braves. Poem?Mrs. M. A. Lindsay, read by Dr. J. I. icCaln. Song?Just before the Battle. Address?F. Y. Pressley. Song?Tramp, Tramp. The Conquered Banner?Father Ryan, read y Miss Helen Orier. Names of soldiers burled?Dr. VV. M. Grler. Song?My Maryland. Benediction. Entertainment by the ladles of the Due Vest Female Cojlege Tuesday evening May be lt>IU. ixain mreaieueu ujusi/ ui wo ua.y, at as night came on the sky became as clear ' s crystal. At seven o'clock doors were "] pened for admission. Ere long, the beautl- g ally decorated hall by the the ladles of the t irt Department was tilled to its utmost ca- c acliy. At 8 o'clock the exercises began with beautiful medley by ihe college string bana. ( 'his band Is In charge of Miss Grey Atkins < ud shows careful training. Exercises con- a Isted of vocal and Instrumental music, reelations, tableaux, etc. The entertainment reacted credit upon all connected, especially c hoselu charge. The proceeds (S40) go to a J uhd being raised by the college for the pur- 8 one of assisting some worthy young lady. c 'he President Is sparing no expense, to place rithin reach of all, the opportunity oi secur- I iig higher education. To those financially a ble to secure such receive every attention, t nd those not so fortunate find Mr. Todd a Iberal contributor. Long live the Female * 'ollege. ? Ersklne College commencement 1817. Order of the day. Procession. K. II. Hanson, Lincoln County, Tenn.?The '' Ixalting Power of a Cultured Mind. * J. N. Cowen, Abbeville, S. C.?Memory, Its|' 'leusures unci Pains. T. S. Evans, HouKton, Miss.?Democracy on a lie formation of Opium. u J. Y. Fair, Abbeville, S. C.?Progress of the n .ris and Science. W. Brlce, Falrlield, S. C.?Intluence of the b rinciplesof American Government. a I). w. Held, Newberry, S. Literature of merlca. , II. H. ftoblnson, Cabarrus, N. C.?Know due Is l'ower. ? L. B. Wiley, Lincoln County, Tenn.?The Y, [edlteranean. ! W. A. Williams, Newberry,S. C.?National 0 alamity, A. Uunsou, Anderson, S. C.~Sympathy? aledictory. Degrees conferred. r, Hecess. s Hev. W. T. Hamilton, D. D., Mobile. Ala.? nnivernnry Address before the Soclftles. I. Music, f.,c % * ^ACTJVI' ? ?IS THE WATCH WORD THIS . HADDOI A IMTiTH A STORE BRIM FULL 0 J. FT new goods, at prices which have i fore. If new fashionable stuff at LOWES anything, you will find during the month need in the way of Summer Hil X White and Colored Organdies, Linens, Laci 9 * Dre*s Fabriques, Trimmings of latest design ^ aaols, Black, Tan and White Hose, Fans, G ^ Tan Slippers, &c. Respectfully, | R. M. HADDO: W P. S. No goods taken back or exchangi ^ ours. J 11. M. HAE *%%%%%%%%%%%%% GEO, WHITE, T Proprietor. WE WANT OUR FRTENDS TO READ O] A Standard Drill for 5 Ce A Standard Drill Yard Wj ' (Greenwood Goods Morrison's Hams?None 1 Flour Lowest. Get our ] sior and Roller King. amThos. R. L The Shoe D GREENWOOD, - - -HAS EVERY KIND SHOE AND SI to make your feet look pretty and comfortable Lhe reach of the millions. Call and see what he t Yours for Pretty Foot Wea TH< HARNESS! HA HARNE C. P. HAMMON \RE3 WELL STOCKED aDd have the prices 1 ife any longer with that old worn out Harness. ^hips, Lap Dusters, Saddles, Bridles, Gig ilways on hand. Call on us. Very Resp< C. P. HAM ^ J n" No. 3 Rofc L. W. WIIIIO'm LOCMIN. Another lot of those black hose known as Hours tha 'Our Leader" expected to arrive this week, post office : ["he price 20 cent* a pair. They would be real 11.10 a. ;ood value at 25 cents. Try them. They are 4.3 rery cheap. Ask for those black hose brand- All. matte >d "Our Leader." malls shoul* During the past week I have received an- not in the st ither line of those beautiful colored <llmltles Sunday hi or summer dresses. These are very desirable to op. m. ;oods. Ask for them. I am expecting to receive another snipment >f if those brocaded brllllantiues at -15 cents a rard. These are very stylish and fa.'.hlonable The seasoi .oode. I have sold my first purchase entirely are also. C tut. They are Just the thing for skirts. your hat bel Call and see ray stock of white goods, Mrs. Taggs )lques, ducks, lawns, nainsooks,dotted swlss- beautiful hai s, torchon laces, lancy laces aud Hamburg to Mrs rlmmings. ]ace, ribbon, Yoo can keep cool by Investing In that thin Mrs. Taggs lotblng now offered by L. W. White. It was ]jne q} rn,uo otten up to order, designed especially for _ , ummerwear. liat and you I offer some specially good bargains in silks . * or waists and dresses. The.v are very hand- , .ti, ome and very cheap. Don't forget that 27 ers la tne lal nch black duchess at SI a yard. Mrs. Tagga The line of cashmaretts, tweeds and cotton- j n w sailors, des that is now offered by L. W. White can-i Mrs. Tagg ot be excelled. Tbey are Just the thing for j Come and gt aen's and boy's every day wear. Mrs. Tajjgi A splendid line of mattings and rugs can her belore bi e found at the store of L. W. White. Call nd see thorn. All kinds of gents furnishing goods can be IIo ; ball p jund at the store of L. W. White. Special balls, bats, n ttentlon is called to the elegant line of era- see me. A. 1 nts, scarfs and lies now on exhibition. Cohen's sp ome and get suited before the slock Is , aud It will pi roken. L.W.Wliite. { Fresh tea (brand, breai To Cure a Cold la One Day. ; received 01 Take Laxative Brotno Q,ulnlne Tablets. We f Another & luud the money if it fulls to cure. 23c. At! Studebaker i peed's. ! ed by A. M. J Go to Iiruce's ice cream saloon and get your f The best cr :e cream. Kxtra large saucer for 5c. J A. M. Hill Jt " Vt SEASON AT- ^ fS.j F BRIGHT, FRESH ^ never been reached be- ^ iT PRICES count for A nt Mnv 1 list what vnn ^ V* ?^ J J ^ finery, I ;s, Embroiderys, Silks, ^ i, White and Black Par- W loves, Mitts, Black and ^ IV & CO. I ed, unle98 the fault is W DON & CO. J %%%%%%%* / V. D. BARKSDALE, Manager, i ? THESE BARGAINS: nts Yard. Lde Hsp. 5c yd. .) setter, 12 l-2c. trices on Excel>aVXSjSSSS dealer, - - s. c: OF? jIPPER and the prices are not out of ias to sell. r, 38. R. DAVIS. RNESS! ! SS! D & CO. 0 suit you. Don't risk your Saddles, Sweat Pads, etc,, ?ctfully, [MOND & CO. ,tiers, you hesitate ? Come to EADQUARTERS where 1 is ?ED SENSELESS. aim to startle the peole quality and extremely CES we are asking for tNITURE way below all competi0 and see for yourself, s for Furniture, KERR, ;eiiberg* Block. .Hall Honrs. t the malls close at the Abbeville m. 1.10 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 0 p. m. 8.00 p. m. r tbat Is to go off la tbe night 1 deposited in tbe post office, and reel box after 4.00 p. m. jurs?y to 10 a. m. 1 to 2 p.m. 5 Hob I. S. Link, P. M. - n. TairK"rt'm Local*. i is passing rapidly and tlie buts ,'oiue to Mrs. Taggari'g and get ore It Is gone. trt ban just received a new lot of is, both black and white. . Taggart's to get your collars In and liuen. irt ba? just received a beautiful ma In Persian styles. t Miss Connolly to fix you up a are sure to be pleased. irt has In a beautiful lotol flowtest designs. irt Invites you around toseeber art has a vaII for evervbodv. >t It. irt again invites you to call on aying. layers, I am ready for you with litis, mat>ks, and shoes, come and B. Morse. ring stock has begun to come in iy you to see tbem before buying. cakes, pine fruit Jams curtls cfast coco, and chockolate Just A.M. Hill <& Sons, ir load eacb or the celebrated ?nd Milburn wagons Just recelv[1111 & Sons. earn sugar corn 10 centB can at Sons.