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^ / " v >; ? ' -" a'-gjaaB The Abbeville Press and Banner. I "5 'r&B ? ? ' BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1896. ESTABLISHED 1844 ^ WALTER L. MILLER,; Attorney at Law. '* Abbeville, S. C. I also represent a number of Investment A Companies. Loans made on Abbeville or Fi Greenwood City real estate. se OFFICE on Law Kange. s, Mutual Aid, Lose aiii Investment Co., a* Atlanta, Ga. ? it ABBEVILLE LOCAL BOARD. ?' J. R. Blake, Jr.?President. vl Walter L. Miller?Attorney. DIRECTORS. M R. W. Caunon, C. V. Hammond, E Waller L. Miller, C. D. Brown. tti Ad excellent investment company. July 31,1895.18S5, tf fr, SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE, I COLOMBIA, S. C. ? SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 30th. Ten ?i ? ? ?IiinUmou Mnpnittl ' ' regular wiurees, wiiu in Courses, with Certificates. Board, $*a month, Well appointed Laboratories, Chemical, Physical. Biological, etc. Gymuaslum. Tota necessary expenses for the year (exclusive of u, traveling and clothing,) from ?1-3 to ,.168. Wl Women admitted to all Classes. i? For further information, catalogue, etc., adUress the President, JAMES W001)K0W. ? July 29, 1S90, tf fe: . Sa Qnnth PornlinQ Military ApflflPM $ UUUlli UU1U1111U illllllUl J uuuuuwj. te pr Office Chairman Board of Visitors, co South Carolina Military Academy. Barnwell, S. C.. July 9th, 18iH>. v' rpHREE BENEFICIARY VACANCIES ex- P' 1st In the South Carolina Military Acad- al emy from Abbeville County. Persons desir- ot Ing to compete for same will apply promptly te to the Chaii man Board of Visitors for forms 1,1 and Instructions. No applications will be 5r considered not duly Allied and received be- !lc '"o? a nitnat novt J be ,u,c JOHNSON HA(iOOl). ?' Chairman Board of \ isitors. ?' July 2?, 1896,21 ^ va HIdlLH,! J eli DUE WEST, S. C. ? nt OPENS LAST WEDNESDAY IN SEPtember. Largest attendance last year in m thirty years. Two courses leading to the cie grees ot A. B. and B. S. Total expenses lor the nine months. If board is secured In the "Home," $108. Board in private JamlllesSlU per month, making total expense for nine mouths, 8135. Write for catalogue to W. M, GKIEK, Pres. b. July 29, 1890, tf ' "Wofford College, Spartanburg*, S. C. " so J AS. H. CARLISLE, LL. D., - - President t?i BV Seven departments. Two courses leading to vs A. B. A new and well equipped Gyinna- J slum and competent director. ,u" up WOFFORD FITTING SCHOOL, A. G. REMBERT, A. M., Head Master. The Fitting School has been moved to the k Alnmni Hall. The SecoDd Master. A. Mason DuPre, A. M.. and ttie Matron live In the building. Several or the College Professors , teach In the School and the students receive 01 instructions lu the Gymnasium. Session begins October 1. For catalogue, address J. A. GAMEWELL, 2 ot i j 11 i?G ,?ecretai7 Faculty_ _ m Sheriffs Sale. cj R. E. Hill, as Judge of the Court of Probate vt for Abbeville County, against William P. j( McGee, Mlciiael B. McGee and Jesse S. McGee.?Execution. in By VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME P' directed Jn the above-stated case. I will sell to the highest bidder, at public auction, within e(; the legal hours of sale, at Abbeville Court jv House. South Carollua. on Monday the third (.'<rd) day of August, A. D. 1890, all the right, title and interest o! Jesse S. McGee in the following described properly, to wit: All that tractor parcel of land, situate, lying and being la Cokesbnry township, Abbeville County, State of South Carolina, known as the late homestead of Jesse S. McGee. containing Two Hundred and Fifty (250; acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of T. R. Blackwell, I I.ucy J. Mars, S. C. Merrlman, J. H. Bramlett, and others. Also, all the right, title and Interest ol Michael B. McGee In the following described tl property, to wit: All lhat tracl or parcel of pi land, situate, lying and being In Cokesbury tt township, In the Couuty of Abbeville, Ktate of South Carolina, containing One Hundred .1. and Forty-Four (III) acres, more or less, and hounded by lands of H. o. Harvey, D.S. Jones, II H. C. Henderson, and others. o< Levied on and to be sold a* tbe property of Jehbe Hcirec ana M icnaei n. .nuv.ii.-u UJ miunij r, the aforenHld Execution and costs. Terms?Oaeh. F. W. It. Nnncp. ti .July 13, lwftl. Sheriff Abbeville Co. X OTO DEAD. ; rpHE NATURAL PROMPTINGS OF THE 1 -i- huinau beart goes out In tenderness lor ^ the dead.and wesbow reaped for ourselves by giving a decent burial to our friends us they \ go out from amongst us. v J. V. SIGN, UNDERTAKER,\ bas two FINE HEARSES, one for the white people. Hud one for the colored people. He e<nbulme? bodies, and keeps on hand ALL LINDS OF COFFINS, 1 I from the cheapest to the finest. J He lakes orders for all kinds of MONf- I MKNTH und HEADSTONES. Wheu the services of au Undertaker Is li needed, or monuments are wanted, call on J. W. SIGN, ) Telephone No. it, tttiop. l'esideuc, No. 05. July 15.1S96, tf t : The secret of growing old gracefully * is found in the grace of God. 1 I Good manners should form an iiu- j portant part of every man's religion. The life tliat is parallel with God's t purpose ia perpendicular to the world, t What can gold do for a man who t can see nothing precious in the twenty-;" third psalm? * re " *v,nn iiiu r.tnHu I Ijl u mail win icuutc uid i will find that at the same time he isal-j so reducing his expenses. c AMONG THE TROJANS. - ? ? rolrnrtpil Moo liny--Deaths?I'IoiiniiiiI <'ain[?iicii Meel i ny. Troy, s. Aug. 10,1S!M!. Protracted service* will begin here in ilie ssoclate Reformed Presbyterian church next rlday 1-lth, at S::;o p. m. There will tie two rvices during Hie day. The pastor will he listed by Kpv.J S. Alolt'at.ot Chester,S. C. Mr. T. M. McCaslan went up to Maddcn's iturdny. Dr. II. L. Calbertsnn and family from lnity, tin., passed through here last Wednesly enroute to Laurens to attend a reunion of 10 Culoertson family. They returned here day and will spend some time with .Mr. J. liurnett anil family. The Doctor says icre were AW at the reunion. lj,ulte a geuer,lon. Mr. T. O. Taggart, a popular conductor on le south hound road, Is In Troy resting and siting the home folks. Mrs. J. A. Harris and children, of Abbelie, anil Mis< May lingers, of Augusta, are r. and Mrs. J. S. Harris pleasant guests. Mrs. J.S.Jay and Master Eddie, and Little thel from Greenwood arc down enjoying e pure fre?h air in our town. IHl'S. \> 111 III 111 nowiuK, anvr n iuuk nmcnr. Dm cancer, died here lust Wednesday. She as burled at Long Cane. Rev. K. K. Bradley cached her luneral. She leaves a husband id four daughters who need the prayers aud mpathyof the community. Dr. G. P. Neel, of Greenwood, made a prossional visit here last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Bradley, and Mrs. J. N. ?ndy, Mr. T. C. Lltes spent several days in reenwood last week. The Misses Devore from Klrkseys are vlsitn Miss Jeunle Horn. Miss Bell Cresswell, an A. II. P. Sabbath :hool scholar here has asked and auswered rfectiy the Shorter Catechism beginning at, e last question and going to the first. We under how many her age can do this. She one of our brightest scholars. Ueorge Pope, better known as "uncle Pope" well thought of, and we might say the main ay in Troy in the way of a servant, after sufrlng from several attacks of paralysis died tlurday. He will be missed in our town, e has raised a family of well behaved chll en, and although he was a negro the white lople went to see him every duy and miuis reU to his wants. it was a large lunerai ocesslon that followed the hearse to the iloreil cemetery yesterday. Miss Annie liarksdale, from Abbeville, Is siting her grandmother Mrs. Reagln. Well, our campaign meetlDg passed oir easantly and quietly. The speeches were I good. Some, of course, were better than hers, wo will forbear to say. We also attided the one at Bradley, the citizens had lilt a Dice platform decorated with evereens and flowers. There were ulce seats id a big crowd of ladies, who by the way, em to be interested iu politics. The ladies the A.H. 1'. church had a most bountiful id we say the nicest dinner lor all, and all joyed It. The relreshruents were dellgbtl, and certainly tor the money you got due received pressed down and running er. We were royal set up by the good folks Bradley and vicinity for which we extend any thanks, and hope to return the lavor In irt at least. While there we bad the ploase of meeting many friends anioug whom is Maj. J. L. White, of Verdery. (Jandiites If you want help In the way of getting tfcted be is the man you are looking for. Another cutting scrape at Mr. li. I). Press's. both colored. Dr. L. N. Kennedy was lied to sew up the wounds. We haven't 'ard the particulars. < Miss Kosabel Smart went to Ureen wood this orning. WITHIN COLLEGE WALLS. ?}it Kc.siinic Work In earnest?Tlie Sick nrc Con valesliic?Instructive Talk. Clemson Col lege, Auk. 10,18W. iVfter two weeks vacation we are again back college with about thirty or thirty-live new dels. L'he regular exercises began last Tuesday 01 nlng. Several of the Professors with families eut their vacation In the mountains. And e single ones went home and to see their reetb carts. Mr. John Calhoun is at home on a short icatiou. Hon. George Tillman came up last Monday. r\ll the boys report a pleasant vacation, and lining from the racket they made coining > we will accept their word. All the rooms except the ones on the first id third floors,south wing, have been walnsated. We are glad to report the sick boys very ucb Improved,and by taking care of tlieinlves will bp uu in a week or two. i'lse frieudu of Mr. DuPre will be glad to aow ttiat be is better and improving very st. Hon. George D. Tillman, one of tho Board Visitors made an Interesting aud very inructive talk to the boys last Thursday orntng. Subject: "Wintergrasses and for;e plants." He has studied and experimentl with three or four hundred different asses since he began farming aud is well up i that Hue. lie talked for one hour and ten inutes and ended by paying a few compli ents to the boys aud college. l'be Board of Trustees held their annual eetlng last Wednesday night. Anybody wishing to see a pretty place or to ud tils son to a good college should pay emson a visit. The Board decided to give us one month ication in the summer cutting the session two to nine months. Miss Sallie Calhoun, of Monterey, Is visltg her cousins the Misses Calhoun of this ace. There were only twenty-eight of the boys iHt staid here during vacation. They work1 part of the lime and some made as high as lto dollars per day. uii accouui 01 itie weaiuer ueiiiK noi we \d uo drill IhkI week. Uuess. SCHOOL TRUSTEES. lie C'ounly Bonril Makes Important Appointments. In accordance with the "New School Law," te County Hoard makes the following ap uintments to serve as School Trustees tor ?rtn oi two years: Ninety-Six No. 1?(Japt. James Rogers, .Jr., N, Lipscomb, B. P. I'iitson, Ninety-six. (Jreenwood No.2?Cant. J. H.Sample, J. L. ughey, C>reel) wood ; J. D. Fooshe. Corona1. Cokesbury No. :f?l)r. S. T. Lee, Cokesbuy; J. A. McCord, J. F. Hodges. Donualds No. 4?W. J. Donnald, J C. Marn, Donuald*; S.J. liurts, llonea I'nth. Due West No. 5?M. (?. Donnald, J. W. Kills, 1. H. ClinUsca'es, Due West.. Long (!ane No. 0?1>. 1'. Hannah, Hodges; t. j . .ucinv.iiij, .'Vuucvihc; ii. u.ouii,u l/uualils. Stnlihville Xo. 7?I'. I). Klugli, J.T.Davis, (reeuwood ; It. D. 1'urdy. Veruery. White Hall No. s?A. .1. rounds. Bradley: eos. J. Hearst, Verdery; Dr. 1'. H. Adams, 'hoenix. Indian Hill Xo. !?? F. A. Cook Esq., J. W. 'oung, J. C. Kenedy, Troy. Cedar Spring Xo. 10?A. T. Brown, A. K. Vatson, Hunters- G. H. Wardlaw, AbbeIII e. Abbeville Xo. 11?I'. A. Cheatham, C. It. tlchle, A. W. lteed, Abbeville. Diamond Hill Xo. 12?A. >1. Erwin, It. A. laddon, L. I'. Harkuesn. Antreville. Lowudesville No. l-'l?S. F. Eppe, S. .S. Boles, ). T. Simpson, Lowudesville. Magnolia No, H--D. W. Thomas, Watts; . W. Boyd, Mt. Carmol; U. W. Speer, Mouerey. Calhoun Xo. 15?F. H. McCaslin. Wideman ; . O. Ilemmlnger, Llnlc; W. W. Black, Mt tormel. Bordeaux Xo. 10?J. 15. Harmon. Ferry Holoway, McCorml'.'k ; ,1. L. Gibert Bordeaux. Greenwood Special Xo. IS?C. A. C. Waler. T. F ltiley, .1. L. Kerr. Greenwood. Abbeville Special Xo. 1!?? W. A. Templeton, \ B. Gary, Jones F. Miller, Abhevllle. Mt, Catmel Special Xo. '20?Rev. A. L. I'aterson, W. L. Miller, J. H. Morrah, Mt. Carnel. Sharon Special No. 21?J. T. Cheatham, Nicholas Schram, It. W. Cnox, Abbeville. McL'ormick Lpedal -No. a;j??r. j.j*. hodDKon, T. J. l'rice, N. U. Brown, McCormick. Wlllington Special No. 21?H. F. Morris, I. A. Jx'roy, J. F. l'almer, Link. The above named boards will meet as early IS (WMUir HUM ?i(,nuiM , uj c>w..uh ?..v ... heir number chairman, unci another clerk ol lie Hoard' After bub.*cribinK to tl?e oatli ol illicecoru missions will be forwarded to each rustee. If anyone who has been appointed is trustee canuot serve, he will please notify ,'oauty Board at onee July". lv% " W. T. MI IjKORD. J. (' KLUUH, B. K. BAILEV. County Hoard of Kducnlion tor Abbeville ,'ouuty. tf. FREE ADVERTISING, Arc Collfscs and I'lMMlilbltCM to TiiKV 1'oNSCMNioii of the sgtnpors? As a rule the newspapers are generous to tlie colleges as well as liberal to the polltl'clans, aud they are seldom reluctant to be at ! service to either when the occasion offers. As a rule both colleges and politicians have j been square and fair, and have been willing to pay reasonable charges, but it seems to us that some colleges, and some politicians, expect a little too much of this newpaper. Some weeks ago we received notice from Furman University that that Institution had scholarships lo give away, which notice we were requested to publish. When the bill was received for the same the following answer came back : Greenville. S. C., Aug 7,1896. Mr. Hugh Wilson. Jr., Abbeville, S. C. My Dear Sir:?I have received your bill for printing our locals. Thinking there must be an oversight, I write to explain. The matter which I sent you was not at all In the nature of au "Ad." We have never paid for the Insertions of them, and I have sent them lor the past three years to the papers throughout the State. It was merely information for the benefit of the people ol your county, aud I thought as such you would be glad lo print It for us. Kindly l*t me hear from you. Yours very truly, Chas. L. Durham, Sec. other colleges pay ? fuumax should do the same. Ad Institution that Ib ro well off as to be able to give scholarships, It occurs to us, has reached that degree of prosperity that It should be able and willing to pay to have the same advertised-. Erskine College, Due West I-'emale College, South Carolina College, and a . dozen other colleges pay for their advertisements and we see no reason for making an exception of Furman. wisdom ok the little i'eanut legislature. WheD Mr. Durham 6ays he has "never paid for the insertion" of such notices, we are impressed with the wisdom of the little Peanut Legislature that, proposed to pay the least possible amount to printers. We believe It was the same Legislature, however, which piled up the costs and business for lawyers by requiring creditors to go into court to foreclose mortgages. Last Summer we received from a life-long friend an account ot the commencement at some of the Greenville colleges?a matter in which our people were not interested?but which whs published because of Its source. While we would not think of charging for publishing such articles, yet it Is safe to say I iuk caviciipc ui if fjc-Bcinut; niij iuture nuoouut ol Greenville commencement will be paid for by some one else thau tbe editor of the Press aud Banner. MORE CHEEK. Some politicians seem to have no limit to their presumption in making draftR on tbe newspapers. Within the last few days we have had an unusual number of aopilcatlons from candidates for the publication of matters of Interest to themselves, but as In the case of Furman University, there was a backwardness or timidity about proposing to pay the necessary expense. They actually wanted the editor of the Press and Banner to Incur the expense for setting up the type of their speeches, and then expected him to print the same In his newspaper, merely for the health of the editor, or Just, for the fun there was In It?to the caudldate. This newspaper is friendly to everybody who is friendly to Its editor,and we think the files of the paper will prove that this newspaper has always been ready to do a reasonable favor for any friend, but when friends expect us to pay out several dollars for the privilege of publishing a speech in which ueither we nor our readers are especially Interested,we must decline, and perhaps we would not row mentlou the fact, except for that other fact, that tbe generosity of men who may be In the business for the fun of currying favor with politicians Is always quoted to us, even as Kurman University does. We take the ground that It Is the business of the politicians to cultivate the printing ofllce9, If they want their favors. We do not propose to cultivate them by paying out money to print their speeches in the hope that tbe lucky candidate for Congress will pay us back for all that we have done for all the candidates by sending us ten cents worth of last year's seeds from tbe agricultural department. ANOTHER INSTANCE. A candidate for a State office wbo bad been strongly endorsed by his home people, and by letters from well knowu citizens, had these endorsements printed on a slip and sent to us with the Intimation that he would like to see them In this paper. This candidate Is a good friend of ours and we are a good friend to him. The people of Abbeville County will likely give him a strong vole. This editor will certainly vote for him. But this friend forgot to enclose the necessary amount to cover the actual outlay for typesetting, and we can't afTord to pay a dollar, or any other amount, to boost any candidate, unless tbere be circumstances warranting or demanding It. I)ItAWING TIIE LINE. To be able to draw the line wbere charges should be made is sometimes a difficult one, but there is a safe rule by which such matters can be settled satisfactorily to this office, at. least. Tlie man who is mow! interested should pity tlie expeime. Sometimes this editor prints some of his own writing. In such instances, he always pays t he expense. In like manner, if any speaker is more interested in seeing his soeech in print than we are, then, he ought to pay the expense. If, however, the editor propose to print it, then lie? and not the speaker?should pay it. In publishing a speech or other matter that is of personal interest the fact that It may also have some interest to the general public should not be overlooked. In cases of this sort we think only a 6mall charge, say 85, should be made to cover the actual outlay. If a speaker, or a candidate, is not willing to pay tbeactuol expenseof publishing aspeecb, the printer who would do so at the request of another?and not upon bis own motion? doesn't lack much of being a .natural born fool?or to put it more mildly he may be akin to the man who has been described so appropriately In these words: "A fool and tils money is soon parted." General Grant. A good anecdote of thisdistinguished President of tlie lTuited States was related i y General Fisk, who said "I was sitting with General Grant and a number of others, whenan officer high in ranlr rnulio/1 Stt oUah?!?w? f\ !?"??" V/, UWJ 3, I've such a good story to tell you! There are no ladies present, I believe?' 'No, but there are gentlemen present,' was the curt reply of Grant. The story was not told." Mrs. Bishop Wightmau has given to Bishop Hurst for the American University an autograph letter of John Wesley, written March 31, 1790, the closing paragraph of which is; "As soon as possible you should put the Believers in Bands and introduce ye whole Methodist Discipline. But, T pray, do not introduce slouched hats; let us not imagine Clowns or Quakers, Next to the Bible, I love Common Sense. Therefore I wd never be singular for singularity sake. I am, dear Billy, your allfectionate Friend and Brother, .1. Wesloy. Beware of wo men." j The peaceful Mennonites of Pennsylvania, who believe that Christians ought not to take oaths, hold public ofhces, or render military service, have a curious way of electingtheir bishops. There were three candidates for a recent vacancy. Three Bibles, in one of which was a slip of paper, were placed [ on the pulpit of the "meeting-house." r Each woul-be Bishop took a Bible, and the one who secured the white slip was declared duly elected. I , War in every case must be deemed itbe triumph or the harvest of the first great murderer, the devil. j THE COTTON MILL, The Work Still Progressing Satisfactorily. Without attempting to forecast the future, the outlook for the Abbeville Cotton Mill is satisfactory. | The smoke stack, which Is 150 feet from the i base, or 15S feet from the ground, Is perfectly I plumb, and has not , as yet, settled one particle. It Is made of the fiardest brick?not a single salmon brick being in it. Mr. Long Is actively at work on the cottages, and some of the frames are already on their foundations. The brickwork on the third story of the mill is progressing nicely, and Captain Cagle thinks that be will get ihe roof on the house by the first of next month. The building is first class In every respect, and it Is hoped that the machinery will be hereon time. The following are some of the estimates in round numbers. Not counting the engine and the room, the Mill house proper is 214 feet bv 102 feet. A | half basement below, and three full stories above. Cost of Mill house (exclusive ol brick....$42,000 Architect's plans.- 2.500 Brick 10,000 Purchase of land 4,000 Forty cottages 12,000 Warehouse, and additional houses 10.000 The engine and boilers 21,000 Foundation for engine 1,700 Northrop looms 43,000 These are only some of the items and the figures approximate their cost. The Mill house, the cottages, land and the machinery will run up to. say, 8230.000. It Is estimated that the freight on the material to build the Mill will amount to between 85,000 and 86,000. The freight on the material for the cottages will possibly be over 81,500. The (J.. C. & N. Hallway has built a sidetrack from the main line to the Mill, a spur going in front and one In rear of the structure. The sidetrack leaves the main line opposite the Fair Ground Spring. Since putting in the track to the Mill, the railroad folk bave demanded the right of way for fifty feeton either side of the sidetrack. To grant that request would be to yield up about three-fourths of the Mill. It would carry one end wall and both side walls, thus glvlngtbe road the right to destrov the Mill, while we would be sur rendering our own right to build a warehouse on the side of the track. The unreasonableness of the request leads some of us to doubt the business capacity of tbe authorities of the G.. C. <fc N. railroad. Of course none of the directors would for one moment consider a proposition so monstrous. Speaking for one of tbe directors, tbe Kaliroad might take up their old sidetrack before he would consent to write himself down aB an Ineffable Idiot. The evident friendship of tbe Q., C. & N. and the apparent indifference on tbe part of the Southern people had as much as anything else to ao In the location of tbe Mill more than a year ago. The Mill Is located, but the G., C. <fc N. lias not the Institution by the throat, and it will be useless for that corporation to undertake any of Its oppression. We leave it for others to say If the road did not perform the baby act In offering to give us SI,001), and then by specious claims, Induce the Cotton Mill, under a mleapprehenslon, to surrender half the gift. Tlie Meteoric Shower In 18.13. "It was certainly not only tbe privilege of a life-time, but of a millennium to be an eye witness of such a stupendous and resplendent spectacle." So says Rev. W. J. Scott, of Atlanta ; and so say I, who was eight years old at the time of its occurrence, Nov. 13, 1833, though a septuagenarian in 1896. Perhaps all persons nave seen at times a darting meteor shoot across tbe sky, leaving a streak of light in its course. Multiply such a scene by the number of stars visible in the clearest night, and then multiply tbisby the moments and you have a grand product indeed. Such was the spectacle on the night in question. The "falling star," aa my boyish fancy took them to be, were descending io all parts of the heavens, as if the whole crop of stars were shaken down at once, to be followed by another crop each moment of time. Truly it was a most magnificent scene, as the hour slowly wore away, till Aurora paled the meteors's light and the "king of day" shut out the view forever ! Astronomers have much to say about this unparalleled exhibition. We do not propose in this paper to enter into their disquisitions and speculations on the subject, but to show some effects the phenomenon produced among the children of men on that occasion. Under the impression that the day of final judgment had come, many persons were strangely wrought upon. One good woman left her home, and with hasty steps made, tor the grave yard, a quarter of a mile away, shouting hallelujah as she ran and exclaiming, "Now I shall see my ohildreu rise, and we'll go to glory together." Thousands were reported au having been led to prayer, and some conversions occurred, followed in after years by a holy life and a happy death. Some were thrown into convulsions and in rare instances death ensued. A rich slave-holder was reported to have been aroused by the noisy tumult among his hundred negroes, some shouting and others frantic with terror. Alarmed himself, he resorted to strategem to compose his people: "Uncle .Inp von fire n. nrennher. do vou watch the 'seven stars' and the'ell and yard,' anfl when you see them fall, come into the'big house.' and we 'will have a word of pray.' " A merchant, well-known to the writer, had broken with his partner in business. There was a fearful want of agreement in their accounts. But when he saw the heavens aglow, he got out the ledger, saying, "I and Nick must settle ; I and Nick must settle !" As he passed out of his door he met his lame negro, Jim, and said, "Jim. you are free, yes, Jim, you are free." And on he went to settle with his late partner. This he did speedily by correcting some false entries he had made. But when moining came, and the sun shone out as at other times, he again met Jim and said, "Jim, the weather is col J, you had better go to the woods and cut a few loads; the wagon will be out by-and-by." Nick, however, was happy over his settlement. The best portion of a good man's life is his little nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. Therefore, let every youth aim, first of all and most of all, at self-mastery. ! Without it he must be base and miserable. With it he cannot but be happy. Without it other things are but ''gifts of the evil genit, which are curses in disguise." ~ Christianity is a fine inoculation, a transition of healthy blood into an anaemic or poisoned soui. jno lever can attack a perfectly sound body ; no fever of unrest can disturb a soul which has breathed the air or learned the ways of Christ. Jiord, I know not what I ought to ask of thee; thou lovestuie better than I cau love myuelf. () ray Father, give to thy ohild that which he knows not \\rwtf in oolr r (Inro nnf nroir oUitor , for crosses or consolations. See and do according to thy tender mercy. A Blessed. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." "Who are they, mamma? Must we live in small houses and wear poor clothes to be fit for heaven ?" "Let me tell you, Alice, what I saw while visiting one winter in one of our large cities. I was passing a very beautiful church one Sunday where hundreds of children were entering the Sunday school rooms. 1 noticed one timid, thinly-clad girl, perhaps nine vMra nlri. lookinc wistfuliv toward Hip door of the primary room. "Many children hurried past her and entered the building. Presently a ricbly-dreesed girl walk briskly by me. Wtien she came near the child she hesitated, then said: 'You are a stranger here, are you not ? Were you coming to our Sunday-school?' The child nodded 'Yes,' but seemed to shrink away from the well clad speaker. 'Come with me, then. What is your name? Nellie? That Is a lovely name. Would you mind carrying my muff? Put both hands in it. Now, I cau carry my books much better. Let's hurry in, as the bell will rjng very soon,' "They hastened into the primary room, and I followed them. I saw her keeping closely to the waif's side as they possed through the crowd of children, and heard her say, 'My name is Nettie Gray.' Then she introduced her charge to the teacher, who clasped the little cold hand lovingly, and bid Nettie take her near the register and acquaint her with the rules of the class-room. I noticed some little girls laugh and point at the stranger's thin calico dress, plaid shawl, and summer hat, then draw their warm winter clothes away from her as she sat down near them. The lesson was about the love of Jesus for children. The stranger listened with parted lips to the new story? to her that tneir teacher explained in earnest, simple language. "Pointing to the bright picture of Jesus blessing little children, she told them how He lived upon earth to teach children, as well as the elders, how to live aright; that He was in heaven to be their intercessor, as well as their teacher's, and that every child's prayer was as dear to Him as a minister's, teachers, or any other grown up person's. No matter how poor the garments, or poverty-stricken the home, He loves every little girl or boy just as He did while on earth, when the disciples wanted the children to go away, fearing they would trouble the dear Jesus. He sees all that they do, in the ' house and out of doors, or wherever ( they are, and how we act toward each other at school, or church, or at our homes. How careful we should be not to make the loving Christ sorry! Yes, He loves every child, but He loves best those who give their hearts. "After the closing exercises, when all were dismissed, Nettie still cared for the little stranger's comfort. She whispered to ber to pu^ both hands within the muff, and when they reached the street, drew her within the shelter of her warm cape, as she noticed the icy wind made the thinly-clad child shiver. "Then she questioned her about her home, and told her that her mamma and she would come very soon to see her sick mother. "When they parted near Nellie's home, the waif looked into the face of her new friend very lovingly, and said: 'You look just like the angel in the church window, the one that is kneeling, as is praying, close to Jesus. 1 know you're a relation of His, you're that good and kind, and I'm going to pray to Him soon's I get home, and I'm | going to askHimto love you better and better every day. J know He'll do it. I don't care If my elotbes are poor, and some of tbe girls laugh at my old bat, I'm going to that Sunday-school every * Sunday' cause you're there. I want to grow like you, and then Jesus will take me in His arms some day, just like He * did the children in the lesson picture." . "Oh, mamma, I see," said little 1 Alice, "although Nettie had lovely clothes, she had the Bible 'poor in npirit' also. And if Nellie had poor . clothes and not a very nice home, she : will have the 'spirit' pretty soon, I i think. Then they oan both have tbe ' kingdom of heaven' for theirs some ( day." ( Bryan and Sliver. ( We have been requested to publish tbe folowing : ' The National Campaign now begun will be of more absorbing Interest tban any since ( 1S70. The contest will extend to every State .South and West, and Massachusetts will be j as debatable ground as Michigan. The Dem- ' ocrutlc standard bearer. William J. Bryan, < will take the flag of Free Silver into the very ' citadels of Gold, and from first to last tbe struggle will be sensational. There will not be a dull week from now until November. THE STATE. Is tbe Leading South Carolina Newspaper supporting the National Democratin Ticket and the National Democratic Platform. H is the admitted champion of the great issue of Btmetallsm, upon which tbe battle will be fought. It has always been a good newspaper, and will be better than ever during this struggle. It will keep tbe people of South Carolina closely Informed of tbe progreca and prospects of the campaign. No Democrat seeking Democratic news and doctrine can afford to be wltbout it. U1TITU To place It within the reach of everybody. The Dally State will be went from this time until November 10 to any address for one dollar aDd seventy-five cents, The .Semi Weekly State for forty cents. Tbe reduction Is great, and to get tbe full advantage of It subscriptions, with the cash, should be sen tat once. Address, The State, Columbia, S. C. Kail lloitru. Hours that the malls close at the Abbeville post office) 11.10 a.m. 1,10 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 4.HO p. m. 8.00 p. m. All matter that Is to go off In the night mails should deposited in tbe post office, and not in the street box after 4.00 p. m. Sunday hours?9 to 10 a. m. 1 to 2 p. m. 5 to C p.m. Robt. S. Link, P. M. The County Democratic Executive Com. mlltee has appointed the following places and times for the candidates for Congress and Solicitor to address the people, viz: Lowndesvllle, July Hist. * McCormlck, August 1st. Abbeville, C. H. August :lrd. Greenwood, August 4th. Win. N. <i ray don. Chairman Sqh Committee. When we ihink ourselves forsaken, we should commond ourselves to God's love, and when we cannot provide for others, we should commend them to him. He will care for us. He has cared for and remembered his promsex for hiM people. ' Abbeville Lumber Co. ? . ???..?. . ???* The Abbeville Lumber Co. has Just received ^ASHINCtTON SEMINARY a car load of sash, doors and blinds, which " *"JliUlU 1U11 UiaillillHill, they will sell at bottom prices. All kinds of dressed lumber at lowest prices UOmer WcLitOIl aild Fairli? Str60tSj Now la the time to put up your blinds. Call imTinmi ? and buy them from the Abbeville Lumber AiLAW I A. UjLi Co. ' . : \ HIGH GRADE FEMALE SCHOOL, _ ? -t*- with fifteen officers and teachers, both To Cure a Cold in One Day. native and foreign. The teachers are expert* Take Laxative Bfomo Quinine Tablets. We enced and competent. Full degree graduate*) ,-; refund the money If It falls to cure. 2oc. At Vaasa. Wellenley Colleges and others of the Speed's. > best schools of Virginia and other States. Native French and Spanish teachers. Piano, Vocal, Violin and Art teaching of superior I have just received a large shipment of the nnie. ' American preserving and liquid powder. This school stands abreast of the higher Get a package and save your fruit. P. B. educational Institutions of the South. Small Speed. classes, faithful and competent teachers make ;>? for the best interest of the student. The Ring up phone No. 2 and tell the Abbeville home life of the students of Washington Sem- -?fii Lumber Co. to send you 1000 ft of bedded cell- inary Is unsurpassed. Send for catalogue. lng for S10. MAJ. W. T. CHANDLER, Sugar, 17 lbs. to the dollar. Aug. W. Smith. Jn,T 29 18B6^OF* L' D* SC0Tp;in(,ln?i.. See Aug. W. Smiths line of lace curtains. " ' Towels! see our line, Aug. W. Smith. ~ " ' 'j'aB McDlll & Lyon bave received their second shipment of baby carralges, they have them ^1 I ? I fl U1 upholstered In all colors and can suit any- \ M M Hi I J. body. You will save money and get some- * , hlng stylish by patronizing them. 4 Cohen's spring stock Las begun to come In Supebvia 4i and It will pay you to see them before buying Abbeville County; See our lot of easles, pictures, shades, and ' ' curtain rods In oak andecaiael finish. WILrj BE LET T0 THE LOWEST J.D.Kerr. *? deron ? You should go to Speed's and see his sta- . . ^ tlonery before you buy. He has something AllC^llATi 1 Klitl. extra tine to show you. Get a good wheel from C. P. Hammond, at 9 o'clock A. M., the building of bridge over "V,Agent. Hartford wheels reduced in price, Rocky River near Antrevllle. Plan made See C. P. Hammond about It. known on day of letting. Dr. Williams pine pills can be had at flneed's. I /\ t xrn*t JI^IU. L X Ul\ , Did you know Hood's sarsaparllla is one of the best blood medicines. It stops that tired ci * /i feeling, at Speed's. A. V/. Getting Ready for Fall! Jj WE ARE RECEIVING OUR FALL SHOES DAILY AND WE WILL BE PREPARED FOR YOU. BIG STOCK AND LOW PRICES. . -CLOSING OUT OUR :agggss.g UMMER vl at low figures. Buy a pair of Slippers or Oxfords and keep, comfortable. Old Ladies Low Heel; Low guaranteed slippers. HARNESS ! A big stock on hand. Try us. C. P. HAMMOND & CO. || i %%# ----- - ? J ' j 5 Patronize Home Institutions! $ | J THAT IS . ^ f If Tliey Are Wortliy. f 4 -THE- ^ 4 . . Due West Female College . . ^ ^ OFEERS TO THE GIRLS OF ABBEVILLE COUNTY AND OF THE STATE. ^ ^ The Very Best Advantages for the Least Money. ^ fr Fifteen Instructors. Literary, Scientific, Classical, Musical and Business ? . Courses. EDgllsh Diplomas and Certificates given such as do not wish a Classl? cal Course. 8150 will pay board, tuition, washing, fuel, lights, &c\, for the nine ^ months. For further information, address the President, ^ f KEV, G. E. TODD, Due West, S. G. J v ^ NEW ARRIVALS AT THE ^ ' Abbeville Supply Co. 3HEVI0T shirting, indigo bldes and light prints , AT 5 CENTS PER YARD. If you want the be9t bargain you ever had, ask to see our Mu9lin9, Dimities ind Figured Lawn9 at 3, 4, 5, 6 1-4 and 10 cents per yard. We have just received another lot of Satteens at 10 centa per yard. We have a full line,of Bleached Muslins from 5 cent9 up. Also Sea Island 1-4 Homespun at 5 cents per yard. We have just received a fine line Shirts and Suspenders. Ask to see our Dargain Suspender at 15 cents per pair. t IF P J * Doors, Sash, Blinds, # f CEILING, FLOORING, MOULDING, DRESSED AND 4 f BOUGH LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS I ^ Or anything in the LUMBER LINE are wanted, don't fail to see ^ ? J. H. LATIMER. 5 muuununumi* DwA.OIftiHtXA Woiim M jr s vbvx i ma r s ut?. %%%%%%%% THE AMERICAN PRESERVING POWDER AND LIQUID IS THE ONLY SURE PRESERVING PREPARATION ON THE MARKET. EOR SALE ONLY BY P. B. SPEED. ABBEVILLE INN, RATES $i\00 PER DAY. CENTRALLY LOCATED. .. ? ?? I?4WI%? 4 XT! \ / 4 kXT LM Uf 4 \i \ I J IjAKl'Pi SA.MI'lil'j 1/ \/i" i" .1*. i'j r i ivo i r u\/\<nf rable Fare First Class. B. K. Beacham, Propalelor. Abbeville, S. C., July 13,1890. I wish to say to my old customers that from this on f will be engaged in the building material business. I will keep on ham! at the Abbeville Inn a stock of Sash, Doors, Blinds, &c. I have secured the sale for this section for the Dowell Pin Door, which is the greatest im provemeut in door making of the age, combining both strength and beauty, doing away with ugly pins and tenons. I guarantee every poiut perfect and will not open. When in need of any building material of any kind, come and see me and gel my prices. B. K. BEACH AM.