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Is he Press and Banner. BY HUSH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. II Bjr Published every Wednesday at K a year in advance. | Ten Images, i Wednesday, July 8, 1896. | Alliance .Meeting. I The quarterly meeting of the Abbeville f'ounty Alliance will beheld at Abbeville on [Wednesday, 15th .1 uly. .Secretaries will please 'forward at once all reports of dues and a list of the names ol all the members of their sub alliance. All dormaut alliances which origlualiy took stock In the State Exchange, should reorganize and have represeutatiou on the 15th, In order to redeem the stock, which otherwise is forfeited to the county II alliance. The aunual election of officers forj the en[suing year will be held, and addresses by visiting brethren be made. A full attendance Is desired W. T. Allliord. Secretary. Give Your Water, As the days get warmer the dogs become more and more liable to the distemper ?nd then to going mad. There is the greatest uanger attached to the dogs that are kept in the yards all day. Being penned up, ihe beasts get restless and in four out of live cases it is the lack of drinking water that sends them rnad. Every man who owns a do,; should see that there is always a pan ol wtiter lor him to slake his thirst. It is not only a case of humanity, but It is also a case of self protection. Tne mad dog season is on and hydrophobia is not far oil." Bank Statement. The banks of Abbeville are prosperous institutions and filling an Important place In the commercial or business channels of this vicinity. The Farmers' Bank makes Its quarterly showing this week. It has on hand a lour per cent, semi-annual dividend for its share holders, a surplus of six thousand dollars, and about sixty-two thousand dollars ol deposits. IClemson College. Clemson College will begin her fourth year's work August 1st. At that time applicants lor the Fitting School and special students wtio not wish to take the regular courses will be matriculated. For Catalogue, Address Pres't. E. B. Craighead, Cleuisou College, S. C. Veterans. Mr. W. A. Templeton, L>r, J. Lowrle Wilson, and other gallant soldiers of the Lost Cause, went to liichmond last week to meet old comrades and to see the battle tlelds on wtitcb they took part in the stirring scenes. We understood Mr. Templeton to say that I the cars made better time last week than they did In the sixties, and that the accommodations on the train now are superior to those ol lormer years. Aid To Applicant**. I offer my services to all students desiring admission into educational Institutions, either through competitive or entrance examinations. Terms reasonable. 81. K. McC. Perrin Boarding House. We hear that the Trustees, or others hav BH lug authority, intend to buna ti ten inousana HUn dollar boarding bouse for students of Ersklne W College. This in order to reduce expenses ol HBt btudents. I Lenp Yenr Ucrmnn. The youDg ladles of Abbeville will given "Leap Year 'German" next Friday evening, Juueio. A good many visitors are expected, and a gay time Is anticipated. M Mrs. S. A. Fisher, mother of Policeman BBS J. S. Fisher, is in town on a visit to her son. WW She has been spending a while with her BH daughter, and like many others at a (listance, has come to Abbeville for her heallh MS It Is gratifying to all lovers of Abbeville to KB know the bleb esteem in which strangers HH regard the healthfulness of this city. Many ERE railroad men and others have been impressed BBl with thespieDdld pure water which we have, |M and as a result, the health of Invalids is often CQ greatly Improved by a sojourn in our town. Mr. Christie Benet. of Charleston, came BE up Sunday to spend the summer with his eraDdfather. Gen. Samuel McGowan. ChrisPS tie has many trlends who are cl:id to see him and welcome him back to his old home. B Mr. Sims Harris came up from Little M Mountain last Monday to spend a few days W with his mother. The water seems to have ig Improved him very much. S Mr. Foster Barnwell is back from Virct ginla, where be has been attending school. I THE W. M. S. Nome Remarks nud Nome Facts About the Name. The Seventeenth Annual Session of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the South Carolina Conterence. convened in the city of Abbeville, S. C., July 1st and adjourned July 6th. The session wa? presided over by the President Mrs. M. D. Wightman. The ease, elegance and dignity displayed by her Jn the management of the Conference called torth the admiration of the entire community. Her assistant officers seem exactly suited to their several positions and give beautiful harmony to the entire proceedings. The Conference as a body impresses the lookeron that a band of competent, consecrated women are at work with a detlnite aim to bless and help the worUi. For six (lays, theSe lovely mothers and daughters enlivened our homes, and edlfled our people. Mrs. Josephine Campbell, Miss Johnnie Sanders and Professor Bonnell delighted the audiences from time to time with interesting facts, and Im; portant data from the foreign fields, and training school. Miss Annie Maria Karnes, Editress of the "Little Worker" attended the Conference, aud in several instructive address, gave valu< able information as to the success ot the workers In the various fields, especially in the Indian and Mexican missions. Miss Johnnie Sanders leaves this Conference to enter upon her work in China. The i leave taking on Sunday afternoon was inter eating ana toucningiy nrauuiui, i?in> u>>iu many eyes evinced I he deep sympathy of the audience for her, In entering upon her heroic life of selt-sacriflce for lhe betterment of her aex. Standing at the chaDeel Id the loving embrace of the President while the congregation sang, "(iod be with yon till we t.^eet U Hgalu." Miss Sanders presented to that au dlence a happy illustration of the power of | grace on a human life, and left upon that In terested band of devoted workers, an ImpresH Rlon so deep and abiding that thev can never B lose interest in this representative of our K Slate, |aDd thiR lovely child of our prayers, Bh ' J'ive thousand christian women banded torn gether for one purpose, constitute a formidaB ble weapon In the hands of the church, for dispelling the darkness of heathen night, fit and accomplishing the Saviour's sacred purKg pose, for enlightening, qualifying, and elevaWg ting women of every clime up to the high standard of virtue and true womanhood. How passing strange that any one can be found in tblft-christian land bo blind to the evident leadings of Providence, as to oppose thlR'Chrlst-like work of giving to others the [ glorious advantages which we have received of light and life, and heaven. May the blessings of heaven rest upon the missionary movement in every land and church, and the Lord hasten the day when His kingdom shall prevail In every nation and In every beart. M. H. LJ. II have Just received a large shipment of the American preserving and liquid powder. Get a package and save your fruit. P. H. v Speed. You can saveS'2 pounds of fruit for'25 cents. Call at Speed's and get the right thing. You can get any kind of good drinks at Speed's. W. Drink Vicky lemonade it is good for dispep?ia at Speed's. Dr. Williams pint pills can be had at r Speed's. Drink cherry bounce at Speed's. Did you know Hood's sarsaparilla is one of the best blood medicines. It stops that tired leellng, at Speed's. You 8l?9uld go to Speed's and see his staf lionery bsfore you buy. He has something extra tine to show you. m m lliuldou's Locals. i The prettiest and cheapest Jest. Those pew ' Rilks for waists iust received. I The latest fad In fans?very small ami looks like a butterfly's wings. New linen lawns for waists or dress. The best yet?10 In all wool black drap dele finish henrletta 50c. Another lot Just receivWhite silk parasols. Now is the time to secure bargains in shorl ends of dress materials. We have them ev?ry day. KISSING MRS. DAVIS. Kclrpsliinu' Showers?Koiitififnl Crop* ?Candidates?Vclerans Very Happy. Ninety-Six, S. C.t July <>, 189(5. After beautiful ruins our town and counuy is wonderfully revived. Kvery ono smiles and seems contented. Old Cambridge is lairly blooming and the huge cotton stalks and the ponderous corn stalks are growing under the weight uud burden of a bountiful supply of Iruit. Maj. (ialphin is h typical farmer and tiio .David Dickson of our township, and, too, -Mr. Editor, he is no candidate, only a plain farmer, "pure and simple," ever striving to make two blades of grass grow where formerly only one stood. We have other good farmers, too, prosperous farmers, but we will not name them now. The llou. J. \V. Bowden, of Anderson, and a candidate for Congress, was down last week a few days, looking over the fields generally. Our people were pleased with him. Miss Pauline Karksdale, of (icorgia. who has been staying a while with Mrs. Dr. Sloan, has returned to her home. Miss J.ease Sloan went with her. The Hon. George Prince, candidate for Solicitor, called upon the good people of Xlnely-Six recently. He ruade a good impression and is conducting his canvass on a high plane. He will not stoop to the disgraceful methods of some of our olHce-seekers. Col. W. G. Kiee, Capt. Mcfaslan, Col. Miller. W. P. Lipford, J. A. Moore, \V. T.JIutf and I)r. Itogemnn nave rttmnieu irom in.nmond. They report a glorious tltne. -Mr. Frazier will not return for several days. L'apt. \V. A. Lanier, candidate lor School Commissioner, came In upon us one day la6t week. He was uot on an electioneering tour but on a Ouslncfs trip. Having been an oJHcial before he has not forgotten how to approach a gentleman of votinz age, thoueh when lu Ninety-Six he frequently runs upon men frotni Kdgetieid,Newberry and Laurens. Mrs. Corrie M. Richardson lias moved back to Nli.ety-Six, and her friends are right glad that she concluded to do so. The beginning of the school year has been changed to the 1st ol July, but it will not effect those teachers who nave not completed their terms for 18U.V9G. Capt. James Caldwell, of Stony Point, was in Ninety-Six lust week. He is one of the cleverest men In the county, and was driving arounti nis irieuu, \,>ji. utuijt * nuvc, >>w>u Anderson. Mrs. John Utsey and children returned to their bomeat.Sulucsi last Saturday after having spent a week with Mrs. Utsey's father, l>r. G. J. ISozeman. Capt. Kd Motle, of Greenville, spent Sunday In town, the guest of MaJ. and Mrs. M. B. Lipscomb. The young men of our town employ t heir evenings in trying to learn to dunce. This is all very well. They might engage in more unprotltable loss-time. Col. A. C. Latimer Is a candidate for re-election. Mr. Latimer has made a good Congressman. We have watched his career and can safely say he has done his part well, anu of course is now better equipped for service than most men, more especially new men without experience. As far as we have heard he gives satisfaction in this community. When General Gordou kissed Mrs. Jefferson Davis the other day at Richmond all the old Confederates smilea smiles of approvul, but when Corporal Tanner told the General that If he had the votes he would make him president, they lairly went crazy. Miss Archie Ho/., man leaves this week to visit friends in Georgia. NVe hojie she will have a pleasant trip. Jt Is reported that Judge T. P. Itook, who managers Col. 1). H. Tompkins line (arm in Edgefield, has the 11 nest crops of corn and cotton lu that county. In fact we know they are very flue, but can't quite come up to some of our Cambridge crops. It Is also reported that the Judge will soon take unto himself a wife. The turkeys are bought and lite fatted calf is ready for the sliambler. liravo. Judge, you never did a better thing lu your very long life. The Jewish Talmud says, "A godd wife is heaven's noblest gift." We have received an invitation to attend the closiQg exercises of the JIarrollsou School on the 15th lusiaut at 8 p. in. Miss Chatham, the teacher, has done good work there, and ner patrons are delighted with the progress ot their children. , Miss Annie Blake lias returned from a nice visit to friends lu Newberry. Star Fort Lodge received yesterday a draft for S2.0W) to pay the death benelit of the late Maj. J. W. Fouche. Just sixty days after proof of death. A large party of ladies from Ninety-Six con templated visiting Klake's Mineral Springs at Greeuwood last Friday, but were prevented by the rains. They will go certain next Friday. These famous springs have quite a boast at Ninety-Six. On the recent trip to Richmond Col. W7G. Rice was captured by a Georgia command, and, too, without the tiring of a gun. Camp J. Foster Marshall feels aggrieved that Camp Aiken should have surrendered our gallant Colonel without an effort to prevent his capture. Deputy Slieriir McCrary, of Laurens, was In Ninety-Six last Saturday on busluess. Miss Minnie King has returned from a long visit to friends in Union, Laureus and Spar Miss Emma Sanders 1b vlslling friends In Union, York and Sumter. Miss Sue Sloll Is visiting friends in Greenville aud Spartanburg. We will always regret our Inability to attend the Grand Reunion of the Confederates at Richmond. Miss Mary Fbllson, a pretty young lady from Clinton, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John T. Langston. Veterau W. 1*. Lipford says he Jiad enough pleasure on his late trip to Richmond to last him a long time. That he will now go to business, and besides teach his children to love and venerate the men who wore theeray. Master Allen Watson Is clerking for his uncle, John McTurner. Mr. A. W. Still, correspondent of the News and Courier, is a good writer, but a very poor draught player. Get your baskets ready. Ninety-Six purposes to invade Greenwood Mineral Springs next Friday. East End. m | a GREENWOOD ITEMS. Old Veteraus? Distinguished Soldiers ?Fi res?Preachers?Mi I Is. Greenwood, S. C.. July 6,1890. The old Confederate Veterans have returned home with glowing accounts of their trip to Richmond. It does my heart good to listen to ibem. It seems, for fun aud enjoyment, that uncle Bill McKinnle was the hero of the occasion. He says that words fall to express the grand and magnificent style of Richmond's entertainment. He says the ladles of lllcninonu were giau 10 nee uieoi?lumcreni drops of tears trickled down their cheeks as they shook hands with them and spoke of the old wartimes. If I were to write all 1 have heard dllferent ones say ot their trip, It would fill a page of the Press and Banner. I was not in the war. but would have enjoyed the trip with the old Veterans. (Jo). W. G. Rice, ol Saluda, belongs to Camp Aiken, and weut with them, lie enjoyed himself. I hear that a Georgia Regiment captured him und took him prisoner on the road. They parolled him next day. He Joined his command at Richmond. All say that General Hampton's reception was the grandest affair they have ever -witnessed. Oh, how I would like to have been present and see him ride at the head of the column of cavalry. I am glad they honored the grand old soldier and statesman. Generals Butler and Gordon were conspicuous persons at Richmond. Yesterday morning, Sunday, at fifteen minutes past four o'clock the lire bell gave the alarm of fire, arousing a large portion of our citizens from their slumbers at that early hour. Mr. McKlrinic, tne night watchman, discovered fire in the stove room of Mrs. Giles' mansion, now occupied by D.W..Jester. About one hundred or more soon gathered at the fire, but too late to save the cook room, but by quick and hard work, we kept the rlwelliug from burning. The house burn??rl wiiM nnlv IS 1.9 foot frnm tho hmmr*. The well lioutte being very near 1 lie tire soon caught, mid shut us oil' from water at that source. But getting water elsewhere we saved the house, with simply the rosin being badly drawn from the weatherboarding. Kev. J. E. Stack house-, or the Johnston circuit, filled the Methodist pulpit Sunday morning. Kev. Marion Dargan and wife are In Chester. Last Friday morning I think the hardest rain fell at Troy and Bradley that I have seen in a long time. Pitches and terraces were of little avail. Lightning struck and burned oue barn and stable at Bradley. I did not hear the extent of loss. I went over to the (Jrendel Mill Saturday and was pleased with the progress of the mill. This mill will be a large building. The walls they are building and the kiud of brick that are golning Into it will make a handsome structure. The walls are tremendously thick. The mill is .'{00 feet long by 100 leet wide. Part of the building will be four dories high, the other five. The tower will be seven stories lileh The smoke stack or chimney will be 1-10 feet high. The company wants about twenty brick masoiiB more than they have. The walls are smooth and beautiful. We rejoice with Abbeville that their mill Is going up. We know Just how they feel In this their fli-uf mill t r.ivnl l<.,l oli.nit till. same road about six or seven years ago. Success to you, Abbeville, you could have built It years ago if you would. A true saying Ik, "united we stand, divided we Jail." The brick being made for the (irendei mills, I ain told, will average three fourths hard brick. Good clay well made and burnt hard will make a substantial wall. The health or our town Is good and our peoi pie are in a good humor. M.S. (J. > Go to llruce's ice cream saloon and get youi Icecream. Extra large saucer for 5c. Fruit jars. Now is the time to buy fruit Jars, and we have the best. Call and get a . n. JU?1 Olllllll K DUll. We still have plenty of straw hats aud neg ligeo shirts. Call aud be supplied. THE PENSION ROLL, CLASS 0. i The -Vhiiich or Those Whom I-ovo or Country lias Illowtcil. The following is a list of pensioners In Class C, as made up by the board of pensioners of Abbeville County: 1 W. A. Stewart, Donalds. J. Jackson. Kiley. \V. G. McWllllams, Abbeville. J. T. Anderson, Ninety-Six. K. M. Fisher. Level l-and. F. 1\ Arnold. Colcesbury. H. V. Fuller, Mattlson. J. A. McAlister, Lowndesvllle. J. W. McCurry. James Kvans, Troy. J. 15. Creswell. Troy. K. W. Mllford. Greenwood. F. K. Bowie, Hodges. j'hllllp Pander, McCormlck. Wade Etheredge, Antreville. J. E. Gray, I tod ires. S. J. Avery, Donalds. jsen Williams, Aturevuie. John Joel, Donalds. Lewis Taylor, Abbeville. .John Kinlcy, McCormick. John Turner, Greenwood. John Mitchell. Greenwood. Btissell Carroll, McCormick. T. V. Creswell, Troy. N. J. Medrlck, Donalds. T. S. Henderson. Greeuwood. M. J. Wharton, Troy William Mouchat, Wllllngton. W. I. Dukes. Ninety-Six. F. B. Shirley, Hodges, s. A. McClendon. Ninety-Six. K. C. McMiihon, Mountain View. S. C. Waller, Troy. O. I'. Saxson, Coronaca. M. J. Bonds, Lowndesvllle. M. L. Southerland, Court House. N. E. Frith, Court House. M. A. Grlflin, McCormlck. A. W. Weed, McCormick. J. A. Crews, Greenwood. John Bowick, Troy. David H. Vaghn, Troy. Sampson Carroll, Troy. J. V. Conreeden, Court House. L. M. I.angston, Cokesbury. P A. 1'ander, Troy. iuni y i'i cii 111J' ( i iu). Kale Spence. Troy. Elizabeth Napier, Ilunter. Mary E.Simpson, Due West. Mary A. Elleuburg, Greenwood. I .aura Brown, McCormick. Catherine Taylor, Antrevllle. Matilda Botts, Abbeville. Nancy Yeargen, Lowndesvllle. Mary Cochran, Lowudesvllle. Mary E. Patterson, Lowndesvllle. Harriet L. Flynn, Due West. E. J. Bolot, Lowndesvllle. Mary Jane Hall, Antrevllle. Mrs. J. A. Bass. Abbeville. M. E. Smith, Abbeville. Sarah Finley, Lebanon. Jane Ford, McCormick. E. E. Walker, Troy. E. C. Smith, Watts. Jane Chandler, Greenwood. Nancy J. Kee, Abbeville. iUHl^ r. TV J1MJIJ, tiUULVIIIL, S.C.Williams, Lowndesville. E. C. Harwell, Muttlson. Elizabeth Jones, Greenwood, Elizabeth Mct},ueriis, Bradley. ltebecca Harcley. McCormick. Anna Lawton, Wllllugtou. Sarah Terry, Greenwood. Mary McBrlde, Troy. S. A. Fisher, Abbeville. S C. Walilrop, Green wood. Mary F. Wilson, Lowndesville. Nancy Stokes, Antrevllle. Sallle Ashley, Antrevllle. S. C. Walker, Troy. ]{. C. Chancy, Ninety Six. Klizubeth I'ruitt, Donalds. Sallle Watklus, Abbeville. W. M. S. ? Report of Committee on IleMOliitlonK. <iAmmll(on Korr Inn ita 1 r? nrocon t t Ha following resolution: Resolved, That we express our great pleasure Id liavlcg with us our returned missionary, Mrs. Josephine P. Campbell, from Soochou, China; that wearegrateful for information concerning our work, and the Inspiring words which touched a tender chord in our hearts and awakened more love and sympathy for our missionaries in their fields of labor. That we extend our thanks to Professor Honnell for his Interesting talks on China; and also to Miss Anna Maria Barnes for the instructive information of the work so earnestly presented by her. That we express to Miss Johnnie Sanders, our dear young friend, our love and sympa thy, UianKicg our Heavenly Father for the gift of this cultured young Christian, and pray for special blessings upon her and her work in Christ. That this society acknowledges ila appreciation of the cordial welcome of the Reception Committee, the lavish hospitality and unremitting kindness of the people of Abbeville, the elegant reception at the parsonage given to the members of the society and the ulcllnru /?f lh? itlrl nf Mia nnutnr and t.hfi choir, unci of all the many sweet courtesies which have been gratefully received. That we regret exceedingly the cause which necessitates the resignation of our beloved treasurer, Mrs. E. S. Herbert, who has been a faithful and efficient officer for six years: that we tender to her our sincere thanks for the faithful, conscientious discharge of the intricate duties of her office; that we lovingly and earnestly pray that the blessings of God which maketh rich and addeth no sorrow thereto may be her portion. That we thanjc the several railroads for their kind favor in reduced rates. That we request the publication of these resolutions In the Abbeville city papers. Respectfully submitted, Committee. These resolutions were adopted by a rising vote. Mr. Humbert, Mrs. Wait, Mrs. Dlvver, Mrs. Watson. PHENIX ITEMS. ? M?rrinjje?Back from Richmond? Other IteniN. Phoenix,S. C.,July 7, 1896. Owing to the good ralnB, the crops are looking well. Mr. Richard Williams and Mies Annie Gaines were married last Tuesday by Rev. J. S. Jordan. liuite a crowd attended Children's Day at Bold Springs Saturday. Mr. Will Miller performed on the organ and the Rev. Justus on the cornet. Miss Ella Dargan returned home last week a lull {jruuuuifui tuc yicouvmc rcuiuio bui* lege. Miss Lldie Townes and Miss Pauline Mosley nre visiting relatives In Richmond. Miss Mamie Chatham will close her school at liarrelson the loth with an entertainment. I)r. P. H. Adams attended the re-union ot the old soldiers at Richmond. Miss .Sallle Stallworth, one of Pacolet's best teachers, is home for vacation. The Rev. F. 0. S. Curtis will commence a series of meetings at Damascus the 3rd Sunday, assisted by Rev. George Bussey. Ciuite an enjoyable time was spent at Mr. E. L. Tolbert's Friday evening. Mr. Joe Maxwell and sister, Miss Daisy, visited relatives and friends at Hodges Saturday and Sunday. The will be a picnic at ML Morlah the 11th. Mr. R. (J. Cheatham is running a dairy. Miss Ida Lee Hunter is In Newberry. Miss Carol Jordan is attending the teachers' association at Rock Hill. Miss Bessie Bell Chlpley and Miss Majors, nf (irppnwruwl sir#* viKitlnc Mm. .Trip l.ikn. Mr. J. S. Watson will move lu his new store this week. Ilex. ? ? i THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Brief Notes of What Tliey Did I-ast Monday?New Roads?New Uridines ?Xew Itulcs. The meeting ol Board of County Commissioners was held ou Monday. After the approval of accounts, petitions and complaints, were acted upon. The Board agreed to pay J. L. Ulbert ten dollars for right ot way for public road from Cade's mill to Bordeaux. .I.e. Kennedy and T. J. Brltt were appointed to report on the necessity of a bridge acroas Rocky creek near McCormlck. Petition for bridge over Rocky river near R. M. Hall's was granted. Petition to change public road leading from Cokesbury to Ninety-Six via Stony Point was granted. The Chairman of Board was instructed to notify all persons who had been reported lor not cleaniug streams, and persons failing to comply. Township Commissioners will have the work done. The Supervisor, with Messrs. U. B. Riley and M. (5. l>ouald, were Instructed to purchase the mules now owned by Donalds Township, if they can do so at a (air price, and put the machine to work in some other Township, continuing the work twenty days in each Township. Convicts having escaped at different times, during the ubsence of Mr. Moore, it was ordered that he at no time leave the force, without putting a good man in his place, if ho, I and a convict should escape, he will lorfelt . twenty-live dollars to the county. j Petition was presented to open road and I build bridge at Rlckett's ferry. TheSuperI ...lit, I T T L' I,,.. *-. I A W \\r i Klugh were appointed a commute to confer I with Supervisor of Laurenft, and report at next meeting. J. Jv. McMillan, Secretary. RIPPLES FROM THE RIVER, Personal Points Pleasantly Put? Ilaiulon Shots. Lowndesvllle, S. C., July fi, 1S06. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. LeRoy left yesterdaj week aeo for Anderson, and then to Rich mond, Va., the next day. . Capt. W. D. Mann, of the NatloD, candidal! for Sheriff was In town Monday. | Mr. Charlie Webb, of Anderson, spent a fev hours here Monday. He v. Foster Speer returned to Moscow, An> derson county, last week to begln;thesummei exercises of his school. Mr. and Mrs. B. Berry Allen spent severa! days In Anderson last week among friends. Miss Rosa Verdel, of Rock Fence, Ga., spenl a part of last week, with the family ol Dr. A J. Speer. Mtn. T. T. Cunningham left for Charlestor Tuesday morning to visit her old homeanc friends. Miss Elite Seel, of Anderson, is now wltb the family of Mr. \V. L. Bowman. ivir. Mac Uater, of Anderson, came uuwl last Spnday and stayed a day ortwolnoui midst. Ilev. E. W. Mason and family are visiting the "old folks at home" In Fairfield county, the first named Getting hismuch needed rest, Mr. Wayman Brownlee and his sister, Ml6f Maud, of Penny's Creek were the guests ol the family of Dr. A. J. Speer. Hon. W. P. Wideman, candidate for Con gress, in this district, whiled away a few hours here Wednesday. Miss Ll/./.le and Miss Pauline Fortson, ol Elbert, Ga., spent several days with their friend, Miss Ethel Speer. Mr. J. D. Oglesby, of Ga., was with the family or his brother-in-law, Dr. B. A. Henry foi several days. USING A CHAIR IN A SURGICAL OPERATION The venerable Mr. John Miller, who is now upending the most of his lime at the home o his son-in-law, Mr. J. Henry Bell, went dowr Saturday morning for a several days staj with his sister, Mrs. T. A. Cater, we heai that the last named had the misfortune tc have one of her Angers cut off a few days ago She was sitting In a folding chair, fell back her finger was caught In the chair and cut off Mr. Miller, above mentioned has had rathei a singular experience In at least two partlcu lars. During a long life, be never was a wit ness in court, and never witnessed a flgbt. Mr. E. J. Huckabee went to Donalds yester day. LEVEL PICNIC. On Saturday last there was held a picnic a Level Land, which perhaps, from reports, wai ahead of such like gatherings of the season Quite a large crowd was in attendance. Tb< candidates were out in almost full force, ant very glad to see everybody as usual. A boun tiful, well prepared splendid dinner, was lur nlsbed to all, and everybody was dellghtec with the occasion. Dr. A. J. Speer, Mr. D. S. Scott, Mr. K. E Moseley ana perhaps others, represented thli section oq the above named occasion.' rlackrrrries and sweet-hearts. But for the dry weather, what would bavi been one of the most bountiful crops of black berries, Is well nigh gone, and with It passei one of the opportunities for the young peopli while out driving to prolong their ride?noth lDg perhaps serves this end better, than i patch of this nice fruit along the road side lor there a short time can be utilized In gatb erlng this fruit which proves asource of pleas ure as well as profit. a (lOOD endorsement of the press and banner. The editorial strictures in the last Press am Banner* under the bead of "shameful prac tlces" were commendable and to the point Such practices should be exposed, as the; would merit and reoelye the condemnation o an outraged, Intelligent public. It Is sai< that a candidate (could not learn who o where nor when) stepped up to a voter, put i bottle of whiskey and some cigars Into hi pockets, patted him on the shoulder, am told him he must work for blm. These thing ought not so to be, but they will sometime happen In the best regulated campaigns. Troupe. WARRENTON ITEMS, PollllcN and People?Candidates and Children?Pretty Girls With Nanl] I.overx. Warrentdn, S. C., July 6,1896. As the postman did not get off in time las week to meet the North bound train oui locals were absent. At this writing we are receiving a fine rain Kev. B. M. Cheatham, teacher of Sharot High School, begun worn this morning or the entertainment of the school, so the publit can expect a treat In a week or so. We wll announce later the date for it. The farmers are very much elated over th( prospects for a fine cotton crop in thisjsection also corn is very good. It was our pleasure to count crosstles froa Calhoun Fails to Watts last week, and on on: trip we noticed some very fine upland corn. We agree with "Xno"of the Medium when she says let us consider before placing one in ol lice who has a public trust and are neglectlni it. How can we expect a man to do bli duty and run around over the country whet he should be at his post. What a record; twenty three murders It Greenville County, in two and a half years a few years ago our own County started off ai if she would beat the record but we tblnt Greenville has possessed herself oi thii uotoriety. Miss Antho Pope of Greenville, spent a few days in Warrenton last week, the guest o Miss Maggie Brooks. Rflv. R. M. Cheatham and famllv sDen Saturday night la Warrenton. MIrb Mary Douglas of Abbeville, Miss Rost and Miss Gussie Wilson of Fondvllle, visiter In town last week, Mrs. P. W. Wilson tb< hostess. Miss May Brooks and Master Herber Brooks, who have been going to school lr Clinton, reached home Thursday for t month's vacation. Mr. D. R. Penney leaved Wednesday t< visit daughters In Barnwell County, and ot his return Miss Ida will accompany bin home. Miss Ida has been teaching In A.lkec and her friends will all be glad to welcom< her back. Miss Lanle Thomas of Wetumpka, Ala., ii expected to arrive In town In a day or so. Mr. Fennel, pastor of the Presbyterlar church, preached two very fine sermons Sun day and Sunday night. His subject at nigh was "Time Is short/' The base ball club has accepted a challeng< to play Donalds team; the game will come of on the 31 of July. We will state at next writ lng where the game will be played. . A game between Lebanon and Warrentot on Saturday, July 11 at Lebanon. Their clut needs practice consequently we can afford U play Lebanon. "HnnU fnrcrot I ho nlnnlp on f hp 11th Georgraphy has been revolutionized. Whc Is 11 that Is going to the South pole to seek Equatorial cllmutes. Prof. Willis, traveling for the Reed Musl< Co., sang with the choir Sunday, which wai quite a treat to the congregation. Mr. W. A. Crawford or Little Mountait visited In Warrenton Saturday night. l^uite a large number from Warrenton attended children's day exercises Sunday after noon atJSharon and were treated to a very elaborate address by the Hon. Geo. E. Price o Anderson. "Clio." Abbeville Supply Co.'s Locals. Morrison's sugar cured hams 12^ lb. Dove brand sugar cured bacon 1 ix/. lb. Dnve hruml sucar nured liarna 10c lb. The above are tine and Juicy. In canned goods we have roast and cornet beef in 1 and 2 lb. sizes. Potted ham '4 size at only 5c can. Lobster standard brand 25c can. Crabs standard brand 25c can. Salmon steak flat cans 20c can. Salmon tall cans 12^c can. French sardines 15c box. French mustard dressing at 10c and 25c box 3 lb. can pie peaches 10c can. 3 lb. cau pineapples 10c can. 1 lb can pine apple preserved 10c can. Something spiedid for desert and cream. i lb canned desert peaches 15c cau. . 3 lb canned desert pears 15c can. 3 lb canned wbile cherries 20c can. Lea & l'errln's sauce: 1 lb can Orleans lams 15c can. Condensed cream 10c cau. Gallon cans apples, whoppers, 30c can. 3 lb can tomatoes 10c can. 2 lb can corn 10c can. A few packages left yet of Aunt Jamlma' pan cake flour 10c pkg. Kuox's fruit flavor Kelatlno 10c can. A specially blended tea for Iced teas, delic lous flavor, only 00c lb. j V'au llouten's cocane only 2oc can. 1 case Hoher's chocolate -10c lb. Magic yeast 5c box. A few boxes of prunes, 2 lb to box, 15c box. Kaisans, citron aud currents. Try cottolene for shortening. Gives a large bottle queen olives for 2">c. French kidney beans 10ccan. Nnowflake crackers, light and flaky 12c lb. (Jhow chow, mixed, plain, sweet and cheap Haklng powders?royal, rex and good luck | Flavoring extracts?L,egEeu a oesi lemoi anil vanilla25c bottle. Corn Ktarch, splendid, r>c box. Abbeville aupply Co. uiuiiig tuo uuii utlctlSOiii mauu generous public for their liberal | ronage, we are [ ^ Yours Very Respectful Telephone No. Store r '' Residence STATEMENT . ?SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE? I Farmers' Bank > OF ABBEVILLE, 8. j At close of Business 30th June, 1890. 'f RESOURCES. - Loans and Discounts $138,782 85 - OverdraltR 886 11 Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures 4,132 55 - Due from other Banks 11.007 84 Cash in vault S.o28 15 8163,337 50 t LIABILITIES. 3 Capital Stock S 75,000 00 ? Surplus 6,500 00 < Undivided Profits (net) l,350 82 . Dividends Unpaid .... 157 8C . Dividend No. 10 Payable 1st July 8,000 0(J i" Due Other Banks 337 81 Deposits 61,985 57 Re-Dlscounts 15,000 0C 8 . 8163,337 01 Soutb Carolina, I _ Abbeville County. f I, Julius H. DPre, Cashier of the above 0 named Bank, do solemnly swear tbat thf * above statement Is true to the best of my 8 knowledge and belief. ? s JULIUS H. DuPRE. Subscribed and sworn to belore me tblsOtb 1 July, 1890. J. C. Klooh, >. Notary Public, S. C. r Correct-Attest: i* Wm. H. PARKER,) P. B. SPEED, V Directors. F. E. HARRISON, j ! The State of South Carolina, 7 COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. r 1 PROBATE COUNTY. J In the Matter of the Estate of Benjamin J k Gray, Decased. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. b A LL persons Indebted to said estate mus -?* settle, without delay, and those holding claims against the estate must present then properly attested to. R. R. TOLBERT, June 1,181)0. Executor. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. I PROBATE COURT. T In the Matter of the Estate of J. G. Johnson, Deceased. ^ iNOiice 10 JJeDiors ana ureuitore. r ALL persons indebted to said estate mus ?* settle without delay, and those holdinf claims against the estate must present their > properly attested to. J. J. JOHNSON, ) June 18,1899,3t Administrator. \ McDavld's LocaIh. 6 A line of hosiery that can't be beaten ic ? town. 2 A good half hose at 5c. A No. 1 half hose r any color, 10c. Ladies hose, black, blue and any other coloi 9 you may wish. You should see our ladies 10< - hose. A pretty line of ladies and gents handker 9 chiefs. See the ladles handkerchief at 5c. Towels from 5c to 25c. The 10c and 15c tow, els are daisies. , Hats and caps at a low figure. 5 Remember we sell calico at 5c a yard, also c apron ginghams 5c, and the best dress ging9 hams at (%c. } A big lot of white homespun, drills, check f homespun, bleaching, &o., all of which I will sell cheap. t Spool thread 35c dozen. Shoes. Do you wear shoes? Then you J should see ibose shoes at McDavid's. He can dt you in any kind of shoe, at any price. Try him be/ore you buy. m * Harrison <fc Game's Locals. .Go to Harrison AGame for cool, refreshing drinks?everything neat and up to date. Soda water and other drinks in thin glasses at the new fountain. Cberry ripe, a delicious drink. Ice cold soda water served at Harrison A Game. Give us a trial. Keep cool by patronizing HarrlsonA Game's soda fount. Chocolate soda 5c?rich, creamy, sweet and cold. For cold comfort soda try red messina orange. A cold day?the day that our cream soda does not get sold. i A warm fact?the thermometer. A cold \ fan* ? rtn t" Kyi OAH O ' lOVsb UUI V\J UUUU| } Our soda is right, it is served right, in tbe right glasses, ana you cannot afford not to af| ford a glass at 5o. : Orange is good, but Red MeBSlna Orange is tine. s Taste cherry ripe and common cherry is no i longer cherry. Served at Harrison & Game. i . . A. B. Morse's Locals. Watch this column of locals and when you f want anything call up Amos B. Morse, phone No. 18. Ready for sale right now, "Wood's Turnip Seed, tbe best for the South," ruta gaga and all the best varieties for salad and turnips. Just received a case of fresh corn starch, ludispensable to housekeepers. Fine peaches 20cts a can or three for50 cts. also a good 3 pound can 15o straight, 3 pound can floe apples 15c or two lor '_'<ic. Elegant sliced pine apples 20c a can. Grated 1 15c and 25c each. If yon want the best laundry soap to be had ask for "Fluted" 0 cakes for 25c any a money order in each package. All I ask is for you to try it once, it will recommend itself after the first trial. I have received a good lot of housekeepers and counter scales, they are cheap, come aDd see them. Every household and larm ought to be supplied with a scale. Received today invoice of a cheap lot ol good sugar. The sugar itself will be in last ol the week, come and get my prices before you make your purchases, granulated and brown, Don't forget that I keep always on hand a barrel of powered sugar. Mail Hours. Hours that the malls close at the Abbeville post oflice: 11.10 a.m. 1.10 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 8.00 p.m. All matter that Is to. go off in the night malls should deposited In the post office, and not in the street box after 4.00 p. m. s Sunday hours?? to 10 a. m. 1 to 2 p.m. 5 to 0 p.m. Robt. S. Link, P. M. ? We will have the following In In about ten days: Jolntless fancy and cotton map Japunese matting In rolls In 8 and 10 foot length, colors, walnut, rnahog ?ny and oak, moquito canopies, etc, J. 1). Kerr. See Qur lot of eagles, pictures, shades, and curtain rods In oak and enamel finish. J. D. Kerr. Get a good wheel from C. P. Hammond. Agent. Hartford wheels reduced in price, See C. P. Hammond about It. Bruce'w LochIm j uu iu niugo a iui ivc vicnun Bruce's Ice cream Is all 0. K. Bruce will furnish you with Ice cream by the glass or gallou. l You Ne< .26. Kg* pat" , CM AND IB ? McDILL IrunTrrtT no I jdjlkj x uiiJLO : PRICES B HARTFORD WHEEL, formally KENTON ? COLUMBIA BICYCLES?THE ! If you need a good bicycle on easy i serve you. We sell these brands: " "Kenton," "Dixie." Prices ranging fro , . . Repairing- Pr 1 We carry a stock of parts, such as ball links, etc., also cement, graphite, oil, i pairing don'te at reasonable rates. R ! c. i ? ? * WEST END. | ) ? Happening* nud Incidents of a Week ) Around the City. J Mr. Christie Benet came up from Charleston on Sunday and will remain here the balance of the summer. Miss Florlde and Miss Willie Calhoun came 1 home Saturday after a delightful stay of several weeks In the "Mountain City." Miss Lona Tillman, daughter of Senator Tillman, Is the guest ol her cousin Miss Saldee Lee. Notwithstanding the numerous executions that have taken place here within the last few years,'pistol and knife are still freely used, especially by the colored part of our population. Last week Blult Thomas shot Henry Heard three times. The shooting occurred on the square, and Thomas was soon tha Kara HoarH It. la au 4 H 1b a hoH negro and the general opinion seems to be that be only received what he deserved. At tlrst he was supposed to be mortally wounded but at this time Is much Improved and will likely get well. Sunday night Ous Thomas proceeded to carve his better hal!J and from what one who saw hear saya, "very nearly , made an eDd to her." She Is terribly cut, , and the chances are about evenly divided as J to her death or recovery. Thomas was captured Monday morning by Policeman Fisher, and Is now in jail, awaiting the result of his bloody work. Domestic troubles and the unfaithfulness of bis wife was the motive that prompted the deed, so we hear. The railroad men were well pleased last week when the travel to Richmond necessitated running extra trains, giving extra work for them, which at this, the dull season,always Is most welcome. ' Mrs. Geo. White came home Saturday after a pleasant visit to Iter sister, Mrs. J. S. Cothran In Greenville. Mrs. E. P. Harrison, of Bradley, spent Sunt day with Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Harrison. 5 Mrs. M. E. Mcintosh Is In the city staying i with her sister, Mrs. W. A. Lee. Miss Nell Orr, of Greenville, will arrive here tomorrow. Miss Orr will be the guest of her friends Miss Florlde and Miss Willie Calhoun. Mr. Foster Barnwell Is at home for the va, cation. He has been attending school in Blacksburg, Va. Mayor R. M. Hill and Mr. J. L. McMillan ' spent a day tn the Gate City last week. They were there on Thursday. ir r Mrs. Mary Parker and Mrs. R. H. Norwood : are at Mt. Airy, Ga., where they will remain during the summer. Miss Nannie Aikeu, or uonesbnrry, is visiting relatives In the city. Mrs. Wade S. Cothran is In Greenville, where she will remain several weeks the guest of Judge J. S. Cotbran and family. Rev. F. Y. PreBsley, D. D., Ailed the Presbyi terlan pulpit Sunday. While here Dr. Press. ley was the guest of Mr. W. A. Templeton. Prof. Cllnkscales and wife, of Clemson College, spent Sunday In the city. They were visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gambrell, they left for borne Monday afternoon. Abbeville seems desolate since the delegates to the Missionary Society have gone. They made friends by the score during their short stay In our midst and the past meeting will long be remembered, and that only with pleasure. These noble christian women have gone to their homes taking with tbem the "God-speed" and best wishes of our whole community. . The corps of candidates salesday was out In full force and a general band shake was tbo : order of the day. After all the worry and trouble ol a campaign, a voyage to tbo bead i of Salt River will not be the most enjoyable trip that could be taken, still there will be many mouners in the "sweet bye and bye." Whom wlli;they be? "That is the question." Watermelons are becoming abundant, several wagons loads have been sold here, the i last few days. Most of them are small size and not extra good. Mr. Fob. Wardlaw left Thursday morning t for Liberty Hill, where he will spend a few days with relatives. From there he expects to go to some of the northern cities to get emnloyrnent as a machinist. Hon. J. D. Bradley was in the city Monday. Mr. W. H. Johnson who has charge of R. C. Bernau'8 business during his absence, spent Sunday In Ninety-Six. The Abbeville Telephone Co. have been making large Improvements in their central office, and the already splendid service will be better. Mr John Moran, Electrician, ol " "'' r* f ( hn t?Ai>b 'Ph flit OUHJier, liud uau buatgu \ji tuc nui a, m uvj have put la a; cable, and (thorough llghtuinx protection at the central office. Mr. Moran left yesterday, and Mr. Uus Eppereon, of Sumter will continue the work of putting up copper return wire. This change will reduce crosB-talk to a minimum. The company has sixty-one phones In operation, and all are giving perfect satisfaction. > Bids for the construction of the operatives houses at the Cotton Factory, were opened i Monday, ' the contract awarded to Mr. W. I H.Long, .ue contract calls for twenty four room houses and twenty six room houses. Mr. Long has done considerable work here aud there Is no doubt that this work will be done in a nrsi ciass manner. me worts. win be commenced at once. The houses are to be I completed by November 1st. There were a number of bidders for the contract. Mr. H. L. Dixon lelt yesterday for Sumter, hlo home, where he will remain until Sepember, when he returns to take a position In one of our largest merchantile houses. Miss Carrie Salley and Miss Hannah Salley, | both of Orangeburg, and Miss Kosa Payne, or ' Anderson, and Miss Kthel Shuler, of Holly Hill, Orangeburg County, remained over from i the Conference to attend the reception given by the Misses Hammond. . Mr. E. G. Cllnkscale8 who has been here visiting his aunt, Mrs. J. M. Gambrell, has r returned to Spartanburg much Improved In r health. He has a position In the P. R. & W. C. R. R: offices. W. P. Green, Esq., met with a painful accl, dent last week, h0 was thrown from a buggy and his ankle badly hurt. Miss Adams, of Bamberg, S. C.. is here vis ltlng her friend Miss Bessie Edwards. Hon. Geo. E. Prince, of Anderson, was In city Monday. Sunday afternoon lie addressed the children of the Sharon Sunday school. Mr. W. A. Blaukenshlp. of Greenville, S. C., was In town Monday. Mr. Blaukensliip Is Route Agent of the Southern Express Co. Try sure kill fly paper at Speed's. GEO. WHITE, Proprietor, v * x*w ! NEW CROP "JiUIS' Time to sow Ruta Baga Turnip Mammoth Purple Top Globe, Pomeraium White Globe, Amber Globe, Southen Come and see for yourself. ' ' " :*.4 3d Us^ 'I DEPARTMENT COMPLETE. 1 & LYON. H BICYCLES! 1 EDUCED. I $60. NOW ....'. $50.00. 80. " $60.00. STANDARD. NOT REDUCED. terms call on us and we will be glad to i"H| Columbia," "Hartford," "Warerly," "wl m $50 to $100. omptly Done. . . Is, tires, inner tubes, wood rims, chain, patch rubber and bells. Try us. Re- * - ^ espectfully, HAMMOND & CO. ' CANDIDATES. :J|| For Coneress. We are authorized to announce W.P. Wide- . 'c man as a candidate for Congress from the Third Congressional District Subject to the action of the Democratic primary. I announce myself as a candidate for election to the Fifty-Fifth Congress from the Third South Carolina District, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. A P T.flllmAP I announce myself as a candidate for elec* ' tion for Congress from tbe Third District, iubJect to the action of the Democratic primary. Jos. L. Keitt. Hon. J. W. Bowden, of Anderson, is hereby ' ; nominated for Congress from the Third Di?- ,/ trlct, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. For the House. We are authorized to announce G. N. Nickles, of Due West, as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the aotion of the primary. ' xraj I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Legislature, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Henry J. KlnarcL We are authorized to announce Dr. A. J. Speer as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the Democratic prima- ' rles. We are authorized to announce J. C. Lomax as a candidate for the House of R?prefeentatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce Wm. N. Graydon as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce Hon. D. H. Magill as a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. For Solicitor. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor ot the Eighth Judicial Circuit of this Stale, subject to tbe Democratic primary election. B. M. SHUMAN. Geo. E. Prince, Esq., of Anderson, S. C.. hereby announces himself a candidate for Solicitor of tbe Eighth Circuit, subject to the Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to tbe office of Solloltor of the Eighth Judicial Clroult of South Carolina, subject to tbe action of tbe Democratic party In tbe primary election. M.F.ANSEL. For School Commissioner. We are authorized to announce Dr. E. H. Edwards as a candidate for School Commissioner, subject to tbe Democratic primary. We are authorized to announce W. T. Milford as a candidate for re-election to tbe office of School Comlssioner, subjgpt to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce W. A. LANIER as a candidate for School Commissioner, subject to the Democratic primaries. For Supervisor. We are authorized to announce Capt. John Lyon as a oandldate for re-eleetlon to tbe office oi County Supervisor, subject to the ao lion ox lue jjeiuuurawu priLuanco. We are authorized to announce R. H. ARMSTRONG as a candidate for County Supervisor, subject to the Democratic primaries. I announce myself a candidate for the office of Supervisor of Abbeville county, subject to the Democratio primary. M. N. Patterson. * For Sheriff. We are authorized to announce G. H. Moore as a candidate for Sheriff of Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce J. E. Jones as a candidate for Bherlfl of Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce Capt W. D. Mann as & candidate for Sheriff of Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. .* We are authorized to announce Capt. F. W. R. Nance as a candidate for re-election to tbe office of Sheriff of Abbeville county, subject to the action of tbe Democratic primaries. For Auditor. We are authorized to announce T. P. Millford as a candidate for the office of County Auditor, subject to the action of the Democratic party. We are authorized to announce W. W. Bradley as a candidate for re-electiou to tbe office of Auditor of Abbevlle county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce J. D. Carwile as a candidate for County Auditor, subject to the Democratic primaries. For ciem 01 uourc. We are authorized to announce i\lr. Thos. L. Moore as a candidate for Clerk of the Court of Abbeville county, sublect to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce R. R. Hemp bill ns a candidate for election to tbe office of Clerk of tbe Court of Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Democratic party. We are authorized to announce W. R. Bullock as a candidate for re-election to tbe office ol Clerk ol tbe Court of Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We have the best bed spring on earth for the money, sold exclusively by us and guaranteed by the manufacturers for live years. Plenty of them now In use and can furnish more testimonials. If you are not satisfied money refunded. J. D. Kerr. W. D. BARKSDALE, Manager. I" TURNIP SEED. Seed, so come and get the best, White Flat Dutch, Yellow Abberdeen, Seven Top for Salid, 1 Prize. 1 i ! ?rWher Ask Central for Store, No 7. " " " Residence, No ; Will Answer All Calls Promp We have an elegant stock oi iFumitur] I , and prices will not be a consider j..n mi l,^