The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, April 21, 1897, Image 4

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? ?? The Press and Banner ABBEYILJLJt;, W. ^^"Published every Wednesday at $2 a year In advance. Ten 3?ages. Wednesday, April 21,1897. To Knlne .Vouey. The Inventive genius of good financiers Is, to the average citizen, bewildering and pant finding out. Hoc suppers, and strong lemonade drinks, were once popular methods of raising church money, but now we have lectures, shows, <Sc., for the upbuilding of the church. Lately the church has laid aside its objec Hon to such performances, ana aaa wv^trated with a small number of this kind of entertainments, on condition of a division of the profits. For instance, we believe tbe following is true: The Business Men's Carnival was for the benefit of the Episcopal church, and for the increase of the finances of the inventor of the performance. Sam Jones's lecture was for the Methodist church, and for Sam's Individual profit. The Luther Reformation was for the Presbyterian church, and for the material aid of Mrs. Monroe and her associates. Will D. Upsbaw has ]ust delivered in tbe Court House his lecture, for tbe benefit of tbe T? - V.r>r>A nrhink hoH 1f\V Q f 11 Tf hftT DHpliBbtUUltu.auu wuavu .w. ? object tbe adding to tbe bank account of tbe lecturer. By tbe salutary eflect of these performances tbe dividing line between saint and sinner may be eventually rubbed out, when we will all be good alike. If the cburoh mingles with the great mass of outcasts, the wandering sheep may be brought Into the fold and become even as God's people are. If the unregenerate sons of iniquity join in the pay performances of the church, they | may learn to be interested and thus become Joint heirs to the place which has been prepared for them In the city of pearly gates and golden streets. If the religious shows and pious hot suppers | should be the means of bringing the people together in one harmonious whole, and if such commingling of God's people with plain every day sinners, should bring them to the foot of the Cross, the diadems representing these shows and these suppers may be the most dazzling gems in the crowns which are hereafter to be worn in the neighborhood of the Great White Throne. If the sons of Belial may 6ltdown to take meat and drink with the sons of the Most High, and if sinners may perch themselves on tbe same benches with God's people, If the excluslveness of God's people may be set aside In tbe presence of tbe presumptuous | sons of evil, can anybody tell tbe latitude or I tbe longitude In wblcb we are, or wbltber we are drifting? New Conntlen. i Under the new Constitution tbe people re siding In the old counties, and not desiring to form new counties, have no voice in the matter, unless It be to protest wben tbe territory is to be reduced below 500 square miles. Already Greenwood,Ninety-Six and White Hall townships bave gone out. Parts of Indian Hill, Smithville and Cokesbury have been taken from our territory, and we see that Indian Hill proposes to go out as a whole. As we understand, the late survey of Abbe vllle County, which was made on the plan which the United States adopts In Its meth ods, gave this county 790 square miles. With Greenwood, Ninety-Six, White Hall, Indian Hill, and parts of Smlthvllle and Cokeubury all taken from as, it looks as if we now have not more than the constitutional limit?500 square miles. It Is certain that the citizens of Abbeville will protest If It be attempted to reduce tbe oounty below tbe constitutional limit. U Indian Hill goes out of Abbeville, we would like to know If we have anv more ter. rltory to spare. McCormick and Honea Path may just as well do a little investigating before they undertake to cut off any more territory from Abbeville County. The new county business, as far as Abbeville County Is concerned, is about over. In llaudtt of Receiver. Judge Klugb yesterday appointed W. C. McGowan, Esq., receiver of tbe rents and proflty of tbe Hartman Colony Company. Tbe Company, about a year ago, bought the Norwood estate, between 4,000 and 5,000 acres for $37,500, received titles and paid J2.000 cash, and gave notes of the company for 837,500. Mr. Monday who built the hotel will be a heavy loser. The scramble will now be to recover tbe .property. And thus another bubble has burst. Tpinnnrnrv InlnnnMnn The New6 and Courier states that Judge Fuller of the United States Supreme Court has granted a temporary Injunction against the further proceedings In setting oft or establishing Bamberg county. The allegation of the complaint Is that the division of counties without consent oi all the people affected is unconstitutional, rjf the court sustains this view the New Ceunty question is still unsettled. The Augusta Chronicle. The Issue of the Augusta Chronicle of last Sunday was a marvel of enterprise, and typographical excellences. The Chronicle is an able and honest paper?good humored and respectful in its utterance. Its speech is always entertaining. It seems to be jealous of nobody and Is at peace with all mankind, including Its country consins. It is willing to praise, but when occasion requires criticism thatpaper is always dignified, and Just. It assails no man's good name, however much it may lake Issue with his particular acts. - APPEAL ABANDONED. Will Serve HIh Sentence at the Pen* - itentlary. Greenville, S. C., April 19,1697. F. W. R. Nance. Esq., Sheriff of Abbeville County, Abbeville, S. C. Dear Sir:?The appeal In the case of the Slate against Wm. Peter T. Rowley, convicted of manslaughter at the last term of the Court of Sessions for Abbeville County, has been abandoned; and an order under Rule IX (I believe) will be made by the Clerk of the Supreme Court at the present term, probably tomorrow or next day, dismissing the appeal. You will therefore please send commitment for Rowley to the Superintendent oi the State Penitentiary who will ncelve the prisoner into his custody. Rowley goes down today. Very truly yours, J. S. Cothran, For C. W. & C. and others. Counsel for Rowley. Sheriff Nance forwarded commitment yesterday. The sentence of the Court was two years at hard labor. Rugs, matting, shades, arm rods, lace curtains. clocks, toilet sets, sewing machines can be found at J. D. Kerr's. C. P. Hammond <fc Co. have a good line of bicycle and baseball shoes, Low quartered shoes at C. P. Hammond <fc Co's. Bulldrens' Slippers in all styles at C. P. Hammond & Co s. If you want the best bed spring on earth for the money call for one No. Six. sold exclusively by us. J* K-err* If you want dress made in the latest style take it to Mrs. Taggart. J . . WEST END. ... - Happening* aiul Iiickiciiin ui u nrch Around the City. Last Saturday reminded one of the Fall season in this way, there was a large crowd in town and business was brisk, especially wltli the millinery aud clothing stores. Folks buying Faster fixings. Mi6s Florence Templeton spent Saturday and Sunday in Klberton, Ua., the guest of her friend Mrs. S. L. Wilson. Each day bicycling becomes more popular, and our city Is no exception to the rule. New bikes are coming In by almost every train, and the horse seems about to lose his usefulness, so lar as riding lor pleasure, by our young folks goes. There are now over SO wheels iu town, and siill they come. The weather-vane or ornament on the top of the public school lower, has beeu put in an upright position, after being on a decided lean for some months. We would respectfully Cl,'"f0ut f\t\r cnhnol trnefAPU l.hflt. R COttt Of paint on the exterior of the building would add much to its appearance. We have oue of the handsomest school building In the state, and it should be kept looking "splnk and span." Dr. Lewis Russell has about decided to locate at Greenwood lor the practice of his profession. We now have two first class soda founts In the city, and you may be sure you will be served with the most delicious and refreshing drinks, should you patronize either of them. Our soda founts are not so eloborate and handsome as those we have seen, but the beverases served you, are as good as the best. Willie D. Upshaw. "Earnest WIIIIp," lectuied in the Court House Monday night. EASTER AT THE MF,THODIST CHURCH. When "Old Sol" rose Sunday morning from beyond the Eastern hills, his eyes beheld our beautiful city, beneath a cloudless sky, and thus opened for us in truth a glorious Easter day. A typical spring day a day that makes us thanktui that our lot is cast, in this * ' 1 ? " -"J k/vmAMO A hKovlllo a ear ianu ux ituunmuc nuu wncm. bad indeed, put on her Easter garb, and with the delicate greens of the trees Just dressed in leaves, overhead the bluest of ulue skies, the many colored flowers beneath,she resposed one of the fairest cities in Dixie. Her lnhabl tantH, who are always, as a rule church-eoers, turned out as it were en mass, to attend the different temples of illm wno gave to us the hope of a brighter and better life, beyond this. As is usual on Easter the Methodist and Episcopal churched were decorated. Devoted hearts and bands had wrought faithfully and well, and the interior of ihese handsome churches were Indeed dreams of beauty. In (he Metnodiet church, the decorations were confined to the pulpit alcove and the space within the rail. In the alcove appeared a beautiful painting, the work of our own artist Mr. W. E. Hill, covering the entire baca ground, representing the sunlight breaking through cloubs. Just in front hovered spotless white doves bearing in the beaks a white scroll on which In letters of gold was, "He is Risen." Below a snow white cross stood upon a base of gorgeous geraniums and beautiful calla lilies. The reading desk was covered with roses and lilies of the valley, falling on an altar cloth of white silk, embroidered in gold. To the rlgbt of the reading desk ana near me cnoir sioou a mr^e tiuoo 6mlanded evergreens, at its base lovely potted plants were banked In luxuriant prolusion. The chancel rail was covered with cedar aud lady-vank-roses, while Inside this were rosec of Easter lilies, white roses and carnatlous tastefully arranged. The choir loft was prettily decorated, as were the doors and the "Memorial Tablet." The following Is the program of the day's services : MORNING SERVICES. Processional?"Praise Ye the Father."? (Gounod.) Hyuiu 59. Chorus, "Angels that around us hover."? (Marltana.) Sermon.?"Resurrection?The Groond ol Christian Hope. Mozart's twellth mass. Hymn 107. Easter offering. Doxology. Benediction. EVENING. Voluntary?"Praise Ye the Father."?Gou nod. Hymu? "Coronation,"? Oflertry ? "Angelutf."? Maritaua. Lecture. Offertry Solo?"A Dream of Paradise."? (Hamilton Gray.)?by Mr. Jas. S. Cochran. Hymn 473. Mozart's twelfth mass. CHOIR. Saprana?Mrs. J. L. McMillan, Mrs. J. C. Ellis, Miss Ida Hammond. Alto? Miss Lulle Hughes. Baritone?Mr. J. S. Cochran. Tenor?Hampton Jones, W. E. Hill. Bass?Frank Glenn. Organist?Mrs. Cochran. Cornetist?J. A. Hill. EASTER AT TRINITY. Sunday being Easter-day. appropriate services were held in the morning and afternoon In Trinity. The decorations, under the direct supervision of the "Rector's Aid Society" were ^artistically planned by the President and ably carried out by Per corps ;of efficient and willing workers. White the recognized color of the Easter tide predominated in tbe decoratioiiB. Behlad the Jaltar hung a dossil of soft white broad-cloth, effectively framed In magnolia leaves, and above tbe dossil, on a white back ground, a ciown of brilliant scarlet geranium stood out In bold relief. On the superaltar, banked with narcissus, stood tbe brass cross aud vases decorated with easter Easter lilies, wlille upon tbe white cloth covering tbe frouol the altar was placed a large cross of gort gcous red roses. Tbe chancel-rail was gracefully festooned with garlands of glossy green, relieved here and there by buncnes of dog-wood and clusters of bright flowers. On each side of tbe cbancel stood tall pedestals artistically garlanded in green and surmounted by masses of handsome roses. Tbe reading-desk and pulpit were banked with potted plants, the luxuriant foliage of tall calla-lillies forming a beautiful back-ground for the brilliant geranium clusters. The font was effectively and gracefully filled with white flags, intermingled with spiaysol green. Conspicuous among tbe decorations rose, from a pyramid of potted plants, a mas' * oloKni*utnlu nnn*<(l With wisteria. The choir rail whs twined with Ivy and among its sombre leaves nestled Iragrant bunches 01 lilacs and houey suckle. Special muslo was rendered by a mixed choir ol ten voices. The result of frequent practice and thorough training was unquestionably evinced in the precision and expression with which the joyous hymns and beau tiful chants of the Episcopal service were sung. The choicest productions of classic composers were given in a manner that showed not only full appreciation of their beauties but also an unusual power of expression. Mr. Glenn's full, rich baritone, never sounded more sympatneticana mriiung mtto la bis solo, "Emmanuel" one of tne moHt pathetic of Rodney'* many famous compositions. TueJIUteuing attention of a large congregation testified their appreciation of the soloist's masterly interpretation and artistic expression of the composers work. Mr. McCrady preached In the morlng from the Impressive words: "0 Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where Is thy victory?"? Corinthians iv, 55: and in the afternoon upon the text: "But if the spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his spirit that dweileth In you.?Romans vllt, 11. Both sermons were as usual, able aud eloquent expositions of many cardinal points of the christian lalth. His deep, convincing thoughts, clearly expressed In polished sentences ol well-chosen words, were delivered in an earnest, forceful manner. Mr. W. A. Tempieton and Col. J. Townes Robertson go to Columbia this week to attend a conclave of the K. of H. They leave today. Prof. J. R. Blake and wife, of Greenwood, were here lor a day or two last week visiting Mr. and Mr6. J. R. Blake, Jr. Our "city fathers" have about decided to purchase the necessary aparatus lor the fire department. We learn that they have decided to get 1000 feet, best hose, and two hosereels. Good for them. Mr. R. H. Wardlaw, (better known to us as "Hal") spent several days here last week visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Wardlaw once lived In our midst, but has been away since. He now holds a responsible and lucrative position with the Panama Railway aud .Steamship Compauy, and Is at home In Colon on the IstbiuuH. His eyes have lost none ot their brightness, his laugh none of its merry ring, and the same genial mauners that made blui so many warm Irieuds In Aobevllie yeurs ago are still making him Irleuds In laraway South America. Last Saturday night he left for New York, where yesterday he boarded a steam ship for h seven days voyage to his home in the Tropics, where a lovlug wile and beautiful little dnughter await his coming, "God speed" him ou his homeward Journey lsjthe wish of his host ol irleuds here who ulways have a hearty welcome lor him. Miss Bell Visanskl, is at home from Atlanta, much Improved In health. The singing and music In the Methodist church last Sunday was exceptionally tine, and would have done credit to any church choir. This part of the Easter services was without doubt better rendered than ever before In this city. We veuture to say that Abbeville has the youngest soldier in the state. Master Ed waid l Cohen, age 22 months l^the bright handsome little fellow, elected Monday evening a contributing member, and "The Mascot" of the I Abbeville Volunteers. The Ladles of the Episcopal church are get| ting up an entertainment for the eveulng of the 27th Inst. "Mrs. Jariey's Wax Figures" | will beou exhibition, and Mrs. Jarley will oe present to explain each tigure, and in fact lecture on the same. The euteriaiumeut will be given In the Court House, the admission prices will be adults 2-3c, children lou. There will be a few reserved seats price 85c. Bear this In mind, go aud pass a dellghiul evening. ? t / LOCAL AND SPECIAL. ! Short Stories of the Week?I'oinls I'ii'kril t'|> at llio Court lionise and on the Slreets?I'enci I l'letiirw nullum riuiiriiiHc^ municipal plums. The four new members of the City Council I will probably be sworn in Friday night, i Considerable interest Is felt In reeard to the ! selection of a city clerk and treasurer. This is a desirable position, the salary tow being I S35 per month. The term of the present Incumbent, Mr. .las. Chalmers, will expire In a few days. I There Is a disposition to change the status j the clerkship. Heretofore the clerk has been elected from among the Aldermen, it this disposition prevails, the retirement of the present excellent clerk and treasurer will be necessary. Mr. Chalmers, it is stated, is a candidate for the position. Messrs. F. L. Morrow and Will Perrln are also candidates. PERSONAL. Mrs. J. B. Britt, of Wldeman's, came up a few days hs;o to spend a while with her lather, Mr. F. Li. Morrow. Mr. F. S. Holleman, of Walhalla, was In the city on business last week. Judge F. A. Cook, of Troy, was In town on Saturday, Hon. K. M. Hill went to Atlauta yesterday. CORRECTION. In "Local and Special" last week uninten tlooal Injustice was done the Mutual Aid Loau and Investment Company of Atlanta. 1'be company alluded to as "a busied bonanza" was the.Southern Loan, Investment and Security company, lately In litigation. (iONE GUNNING FOR 'EM. A well-known sewing machine man went out Monday with a sewing machine, a shot gun and a Bible. It Is supposed that the ordinary vocal and visual persuasive measures have Jailed to enforce the desired attention. STREET SERVICES. Mrs- R. A. Smith, the evangelist who came to town Monday night, held forth In the Court Hoose Park last night, having failed to secure a hall, The Mayor gave her a permit to preach on the streets Mm. Smith has spent 35 years preaching In five Southern Slates. MR. WIDEMAN ON THE BOARDS. The next lecture Abbeville is to hear will be iroui one of ber own genial sons. Hon. W. P. Wideman will deliver at the Court house Monday night, May 3d, his welladvertfsedj lecture. "Hit the Grit." He has won laurels elsewhere and Is not likely to disappoint the home folks. ARRIVAL AT HOTEL D'NANCE." Deputy Sheriff' Taggart went to Atlanta Saturday night in response to a telegram lrom Chief of Police Connolly. On Friday nlgbt the police had captured John Cowan, colored, warned here lor larceny. Mr. Taggart carae back with bis man Sunday afternoon. Last December, It Is charged, Cowan stole from the gin of J. H. Wrenn, at Due West, a bale of coiton belonging to Kobert Ellis. Cowan waived preliminary and was lodged u Jail to await the summer Sessions. DIED IS THE FAR WEST. Mr. J. Foster Blawson, clerk at McCants' hotel, has received news of the death of bis brother, Mr. Robert Slawson, at Phoenix, Arizona, last week of consumption. Mr. Slawson was one of tbe leadfng travelling salesmen of tbe country, having been on tae road for about twenty yearB. He was a native of Newberry county, thin State. His parentB live near Greenwood. PRESBYTERY. Mr. W. A. Templeton, wbo attended tb spring, session of tbe Presbytery of Soutb Carolina at Anderson, wben asked by a rereporter tor a brief statement of tbe proceedings ol the body, said: The late meeting 01 rresoyiery whh u uusy and Interesting occasion. The attendance wasgood. There were present 24 ministers and 33 elders. Rev. B. P. Reld, of Pendleton, the retiring moderator, preached the opening sermon. Rev. Dr. R H. Nail, of Greenwood, was elected moderator, Rev. G. G. Mayes, of Walhalla, stated clerk, and Elder W.A. Templelon, of Abbeville, assistant clerk. Many matter* oflmportance were discussed, notably foreign missions, home missions, colored evangelization. A new manual for the conduct of Presbytery, was discussed at length and Anally adopted. Rev. C. L. Stewart, of Pelzer, was elected ministerial commissioner and Eider Julius Anderson lay commissioner to the Geueral Assembly, which will convene at Charlotte, N. C., on May 20th. Wednesday night the services consisted in the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Westmluster Confession of Faith. Rev. J. O. Lindsay, D. D., of Due West, and Rev. J. Lowrle Wilson, D. D., of Abbeville, delivered addresses. Thursday night a missionary conference was held. Revs. W. T. Matthews, H. C. Fen nell and Walker spoke, llev. K. f. rell appeared In behalf of the South Carolina College for Women. Mr. D J. Biackwell. a young man from the Donnald's section of this county, stood a successful examination as a candidate lor the ministry, including a trial sermon. He was licensed to preach. The fall meetlngof Presbytery will convene at Pelzer on September 10. SLASHING AGAIN. A surveying party came down Main street Monday and brought up at the court hous^ door. The surveyor was Mr. W, M. Mitchell, who Is in the employ of the people in and about Honea Path. The survey Mr. Mitchell made ou Monday was to gel the distance irora the nearest pointon the proposed boundary of the new county of Honea Path to Abbeville Court House. He commenced the fine at Bethiehem church, about three miles this sldeot Due West. The public road from Due West to Abbeville was followed. The distance irom Bethlehem church to the court house door Is eight miles, 53 chains and 74 links. All surveys necessarv loan application for an election have been made aud the desired teriltory has been staked oil. Governor Eilerbe will be petitioned to order for some time this year an election inside Mr. Mitchell's lines on the question of withdrawing from Abbeville, Anderson, Greenville and Laurenscountles and erecting Honea Path County. The Houea Path people are sanguine as to the success ol their scheme. THE GEORGIA CRIPPLE?" EARNEST WILLIE." Mr. Will D. Upfrhaw arrived in Abbeville Saturday afternoon and proceeded to talkHe talked until Tuesday afternoon with earnestness and constancy. Then he went to Columbia to talk. He is a talker. "Earnest Willie" made his first public ap pearance at the Baptist church Sunday morniiiK, where be made several talkR. At the Methodist Sunday school In the afternoon he spoke again, making a neat address. Monday morning he addressed the pupils at the graded school. Sunday night at the Methodist church ' Earnest Willie" faced the best part of Abbeville?as fine an audience as any speaker of less than world-wide fame and giant calibre deserves. That was an expectant, sympathetic, intelligent congregation. In ttie hour and a half he talked he tore up the fair testimonials which heralded him as a bright, attractive and stirring speaker, literally wore bis bearers out with stories of his goodness and his troubles and his dear ones dead, besides dissipating the Monday ulght audience his reputation aud his condition entitled iiim to. It was pitiful, tiresome, vexatious. He. said good things, but he took too much timeMonday night those who had the hardl hood to go to the court house to hear "Earnest Willie" in his "Smiles aud Heart-Throbs" were rather well entertained. This lectureentertainment was quite an Improvement on previous performances. He evinced considerable literary talent and a humorous turn.' Muster Roy Jones, having sold more tickets to Mr. Upshaw's lecture than any other pupil of the graded nchooI, won the prize?a handsome copy of Karnest Willie's book, "Echoes from a Heel use." He sold tickets to the amount of S4.:S0. TIPS. The Seaboard has joined the bike procession. An order has been issued to conductors and agents to transport bicycles right side up with care and free of charge. TheTroy aud Wideman people are seceding | because they want to keep out of McCormlck I county. j An up town telegraph oftice would help this town greatly.. LEARNING THK ROPES. Mr.Thos. C Turner, who has been uomlna"? ted Clerk of the CourtforGrrcnwood County spent a few days in town last week aud doubtless caught some valuable Ideas an to rnnnlng a county. Mr. Turner lsarelutive I of Mr. Clerk Bullock. SOME THINGS NEEDED IN Ail 11EVII.I.E. An ice factory. Electric lights. Public baths. I A steam laundry. Good suburban roads. I Ay opera house?worse than all. I More hustlers. EMiiUYO EDUCATORS. About 00 applicants for teachers' certificates I appeared be tore the County Board of Educa, lion last Erlday. Several withdrew, how. ever. About two-third* of the applicants ! were colored. Prof. MoKlroy couducted the examination of the white teachers at the school houhe. Mr. Mllford and Prof. Kulght 1 kept school at the court house. The members of the Board are still examJ inlng papers. They will report in a few days* TOWBRS OK STRENGTH. | The Anderson Journal has this to say of ! two distinguished ministers from this county, I Drs. Lindsay and Wilson, who spoke at th Wesiminster celebration held during Iher cent session of Presbytery in that city : "Two better men could hardly have bee chosen to do the work assigned totbssngei tlemen, botii of them ripe scholars, rich i the grace and love of God, and even-tempert in discussion, but bold in the declaration < the faith of the fathers. The Journal also says: "Two notable foreigners, in one sense, tatu been the guests of Anderson this weei?He' J. Lowrie Wilson. D. D., who was born on tt OanKH Ul me VIMllfccn Willie um ihhjci au mother werp missionaries to India, and Ru John T. McBryde, IJ. D., who was horn i China while his parents were missionaries t the laud ol Sinlm. Anderson is proud to ei tertain such worthy men." IN JAIL. There are twenty prisoners In the counl Jail. Four are charged with murder, one wll rape, one with assault and battery with 1 tent to kill, one with selling liquor. Tt otherF are being held for assault and halter; larceny, etc. VALUABLE ESTATE SETTLED. Probate Judge Hill has granted s decr< allowing a settlement ol the estate of the la A. M. Hill without sale or division. T1 surviving partners of the firm of A. VI. HI A Sonu will pay to tho other heirs .mi dl tributes the sum of 810,000 as full setMemet of all claimB. The whole estate was valued at S30,000.?/ M. Hill, H. H Hill and Blchard Hill compo ing th3 firm, and eacn owning a one-lhirdl terest. W.E. Hill, Jas. A. Hill ftDd MaBt Julius DuPre. representing his mother, e?w received S2.000! as tbelr Id terest Id the fmher's part. Each of the surviving partuer who fettled up the estate, iuherlted a 111 amount, 52,000 each. "TIIK ABBEVILLE VOLUNTEERS "?TillRT *WR BRIGHT YOUNG SOLDIERS TO TH KO RE?COMPLETE ORGANIZATION. A considerable Dumber of young men m at thci County Supervisor's office Monde night to complete tne organization of II mintsry company commenced several da; ago. Dr. C. A. Mtlford was chairman of tl meeting, and Mr. E. O. Ingram secretary. TLe com nil tee on name reported the folio* Ing names from which to selecta uame for tl company: Abbeville Volunteers, Sellec Rifles, Calhoun Guards, Abbeville Light Ii fan try. Some close ballot.tug resulted In tt selection of Abbeville Volunteers as tl company name. The company went Into an election for pc manent officers. Mr. J. E. McDavld wi elected S cretary and Treasurer. The following Is a complete roster of tt company : Officers:? Captain?C. A. Mllford. 1st Lieutenant?F. \V. Glen. 2d Dleutenant?W. Hampton Jones. 1st Sergeant?J, S. Cochran. 2d Sergeant?T. G. White. 3d Sergeant?A. B. Edwards. Ensign?W. J. Bryson. 1st Corporal?R. L. Dargan. 2d Corporal?J. A. Allen. 3d Corporal?J. L. McMillan. Armorer?O.H. Cobb. Privates:? Alex Bowie, J. 8. Bowie, A. B. Cochran, J. A. Hill, J. C. Hill, Albert Henry, Frank C. Hodges, E. O. Ingram, R. M. Jones, W. G. Moses, J. E. McDavld, j T. M. Miller. T U KMnlrloo J. H. Perrln, ' " T. G. Perrln, W. F. Perrln, George Penney. J. H. Pratt, J. Allen Smith, Jr. M. Leland Smith, Tbos. Tbomnon, E. R. Thomson. Honorary Officers Chaplain?Rev. J. A. Clifton, D. I). Surgeon?Dr. L. T. Hill. Solicitor- W. C. McGowan. E?ri. Sponsor?Miss Janle Q,uarles. Honorary Officers B. S. Barn well, J. G. Edwards, R. R. Heini hill, W.J.Smith, Gen. Sam'l McGowan, V T. Penney, Hugh Wilson, J. W. W. Marshal A. W. Smith, Aaron Cohen, W. T. Br?ncl W. H. Parker, J. Fuller Lyon, L. W. Whit R. M. Hill, T. P. tiuarles. Mr A. Cohen proposed as a cont.rlbutin member Master Edward Cohen, and the proi ositlon was enthusiastically accepted. Mat ter Cohen will contribute annually ?10, payi ble on his blrthdav, June 2.5. M ?st?" Cohoi is a bright yonng soldier of a year. He is;tt company Mascot. ? The chairman appointed commfttees I notify the honorary officers of their electioi to solicit contributing members, to ask a appropriation by City Council. Complete by-laws were adopted. The charter members aFses^ed tbemselve 50 cents each to meet current expenses. The officers will Immediately take theater necessary to secure lor the company recogn tlon by the Stale authorities. It In hoped t have the company uniformed, armed am In shape for drilling before muny weeks. There are well-trnlued men, partiall trained men ahd thoroughly green me among the Volunteers. Hut they are all In telllgent and enthusiastic, and will no doub "fall In" nicely before they are needed on tb tented field. There Is every reason to bellev that ibe Volunteers will do Abbeville credi Another meeting will he held Monda nlirht at 0 o'clock. The Supervisor's offl? will be rendezvous until an armory Is pr< vlded. ROCKY RIVER'S RIPPLES, Personal Mention ? Knitter Flower and Knitter .Service?Stores <loslu, at Six O'clock. Lownde8Ville, S. C., April l$i, 1897. Mr. Oscar Black, of Wellington, cunce u Sunday evening for a short stay wlih klni folks. Dr. B. A. Henry went to Elberton Monda and returned that evening. Mr. Mason Miller, who has had charge of flourishing school in Anderson County fo the past lew months, closed it the week bi fore last, cume down and spent a few day here, then on to Florida. Miss Katie Kay, whocame home sometlm ago from the WlilIamatoQ Female College o account of sickness, had so far recovered as i start on her return Monday evening. Sh will stop over in Anderson a few days, the to Wllllamxton to resume her studies, Mrs. J. T. Latimer and Mrs. E. W. Maso went to Anderson Monday. Mr. W. C. Tennent spent a day or two th first of last week at Abbeville and Andersoc Mr. and Mrs. j. C. Thomas, and their llttl babe, spent two or three days with relative in Anderson, oeginnlne on Tuesday. R. H. C. Feunel and Mr. J. B. LeRoy wen to Anderson Tuesday and attended Presbj tery at that place. Mrs. B. Bolln Allen was wllb friends In Ac dersou for several daja last week. Dr. Lee Henry, a recent graduate of the Ba 11 more Dental College, on his return home stopped over here with the family of hi brother, Dr. B. A. Henry. Mr. R. H. Newell, one of the State's Dlspen nary Constables, was here the greater part c last week working up some whiskey casei several of which were sent up to the hlgbe court. Friday being "Good Friday" was observe! by Prof. Moore, by suspending the exercise In hie school. Thar, evening some of th young folk went down on the river flshlnt but If any of them got even a nibble, It is nu known to this writer. The time of year Is upon us even if the con dltlons are not always favorable, for some o our folk, to engage In their usual past time c pitching quoits, playing ball, &c. Our Township Pension Board met In tbi place Saturday evening and considered al ?about eleven?of the applications for pen slons that were present. It Is somewhat foreign to the fitness o things for theexecutlve of the proud old Stat of South Carolina, and the brother of bis pre decessor, to be engaged In a petit law suit but then prominent people have their fault and foibles as well as the commonality, am want some fun as well as other people, think it looks bad, don't you ? Last Sunday was observed In the Methodls church by the using of buch flowers and ever greens as could be had In decorating ttv church, coupled with an appropriate sermoi from the pastor, Rev. E. W. Mason, from i part of the 7th verse of the 28th chapter o Matthew. "Aud go quickly and tell his dlo clples that he Is risen from the dead." l'hi decorations were quite simple aud limited This v>is as it should have been, for tnori elaborate decoratlous on such occasions, li fact anything at such times, that attracts thi attention, will more or less occupy and con trol the thoughts of the attendants, and wil so far lessen that solemnity, that heart wor ship, that should predominate then. Messrs. Hunk Sherrard, of Mottalsvllle, am Jack Barnes, of Mooeley, worshipped witl the Methodists yasterday. Mr.'J. T. Latimer went to Anderson Satur day evening. Mrs Watt Dean.of Dean's, came down yes terday and spent the day with the family o her son-ln-'aw, Mr. A. V. Barnes. Our Merchants, and especially our clerks are looking forward to the 1st.of May witl pleasure, as that dale Is expected to usher ii an en of partial respite from their labors, i e., it Is expected that the stores will olosi from that date till first of September at fi p m., except Saturdays. We tbluk all an agreed upon this point, as all customers couh govern themselves accordingly, and nobody would he hurt. The closing of the stores a that hour will be deviated from in cases o emergency. Troupe. ?? ? Blcjcles for sale and rent at R. C. Bernau the Jeweler. Special prices madt If you wlsl lo rent a wheel per month or season. , v "; .. . "- /.- V.v', i.-. CxV" | COHEN, re j / v. j a *"*"* ; The Leader of Styles, Qualtity and Low Prices. i Easter Week S WEARABLES flit ^ Requires considerable thought and attenq tion to the correct dressers. There are e" fibr innumerable small articles that add yery 8, p" ? ? "1* i-k Aft *?r maa m Vi on f InO UiUtil IU buc cippcai aui/& vyucu Ui vuv v- right sort, and worn at the proper time. This being the season for evening sociaj>vl bles, impromptu gatherings. Our stock has been augmented to meet any requirement. I FULL DRESS GLOVES! s | FULL DRESS SHIRTS! FULL DRESS NECKWEAR! FULL DRESS SUITS! And all the essentials to a nresentable toilet, can be found with us. Our business suits lines at $7, $7.50, $8 and $10, have been replenished, affording a good selection and insuring a good fit to almost everybody, be the figure small, medium, large, stout, very stout, very large. The same applies to the better grades. Of course, you need /A. spring imi Look our way. You will save money and p- not be disappointed. We have the latJ; est in Derbys, Alpines and Straw. e, ?. For Children: }n ? Our lines are extensive, particular atten? I tinn VkPincr orivpn t.n t.hfi liffhter Weiffht ~ u*vu 0 o- * ? ? ? ?o ?cpSuits; yard, school or dress purposes and !H all sorts of Headware COHEN, Ti The Clothier. e > e ) WHERE DO YOU BUY YOUR Furniture ! ? $ 'pl CARKiF.GES*' ' ask that i ' QUESTION ^ WHEN YOU WIL ? llr [/ =;= ; w^mw* j At that Fellow ;' ^ ^ OF'COURSI Reri s * # * * * 0 'i Now there must be some reason for this. We can attribute It to nothing else than that we give the BEST GOODS FOR THE LEAST MONEY, if We are going to talk to you about CHILDREN'S' CARRIAGES. You 'f know these are Good Carriages, Better Carriages and BEST Carriages. ? We sell only the BEST?such as the celebrated Heyward, National and 1 Thayer make. All oi them guaranteed by the Factory. Prioes on them are all right. Give us a call. Yours for Furniture, J. D. KERR t p 'Phone Nn. 80. No. 3, Rosenberg Block. b Slipper Stock Now complete. 3 G. P. Hammond & Co. have all their Ta: Shoes & Slippers is now in and it will pay you to see them. #WE CERTAINLY HAVE THE PRETTI EST AND BEST LINE OF SPRING SHOES AND SLIPPERS IN ABBEVILLE. *VTV " Big Bargains in Samples. Bicycles Now on hand. ? Bicycles Repaired Promptly P. S.?Bicycle Shoes just in, Very Respectfully :| C. P. HAMMOND & CO. TEE COTTON MILL. WB | The Work Still Uoiutc On? Grinding: (lie Curds?Arritujtlnjf for Water PI lies. The cotton mill.Is a busy place, and dally machinery goes Into position, to De In readlnes* for the appointed work in mailing cloth. The pipes lor 1 he water works have been laid In the grouud around the mill, and the Iron pipes are run through every section of the building. ervolr, or lake, and tbere remains yet some * additional work to be done. Tbe six Inch pipe wblcb was to convey the water to tbe reservoir will be taken up and a fifteen lncb pipe will taae ltd place. l'bls larger pipe, ll is estimated, will take tbe wbole of tbo stream Into tbe take. The fifteen Incti pipe wblch Is to drain tbe mill yard, bas been laid In tbe ground wblch will be several feet tielow tbe surface or tbe m lake, wben it Is full of water. Final disposition bus not yet been made o 9| tbe bot water, wblcb will be used for con V densmg tue steam, but at present it seems 1 tbat it will be conducted Into tbe pipe ttiat ] drains the mill yard, when, Instead of running back Into tbe lake, n will run directly Into tbe creek. I Tbe flow of cold water from the creek, It la estimated, will be sufficient to supply ail demands, without using tbe hot water mat runs from the steam condenser. Five hundred gallons a minute Is tbe estimated amount of water that will be heated and sent out from the condenser, and that is about tbe capacity of tbe creek. Tbe little pipe through watch the water now runs from the creek to the j lake is thought to ne about seventy-five gallons a minute or about one-sixth of the requisite amount. \ ? ? 0 ???? COOPER & COMPANY'S SHOW. . ? ,p! The Canvass Crowded lo Its Capacity \ Each Performance. Cooper ACo's United Railroad Shows will exhibit at Abbeville for two days, beginning Unr>/lAn if.Kt Q?<4 nnH Vf.tr Jlh Tm,. uiuuuaj) IUOJ uiu, auu maj itu? iwu |/cuui* muQces daily, afteroooa and night. Location : Alston lot, oext to Hill's Stable. Admission reduced to 10 and 20 cents for everybody. The Savannah News says: "Cooper & Co's, popular priced show drew a phenomenally I a rue crowd last night at their opening performances. The pavllllon \ at Balton and Price streets was packed to Its utmost capacity, and the verdict of everyone i Is thai the show surpasses In merit many of ) the bleb priced clrcusses that have shown here. The right features are extraordinary, I and the acrobatio feats were repeatedly applauded. The troupe of Japanese la one of ] the features of the show. ' Everything goes with a dash and vim that Is pleasing, showing to the best advantage every performance, and not overlooking the wonderlul intelligence of the trained horses and trick mules. All in all the performance Is entertaining, Instructive, and amusing." A free bauoou ascension id me aiternooos, wltb paiacLiute Jump. Free for everybody. v vjbb The Late VT. A. Lee, < American JLaw journal. \ William Augustus Lee, Esq., LL.D., died at \ his bome In Abbeville. S. C.. on the 2d of November, Intbe 71st year of nls age. He was born od John's Island, near Charleston, In the year 1836. whence bis father removed to Abbeville In 1836 or 87. He was educated at Eraklne College. Due West, 8. C., where he graduated wltb distinction. He had an unostentatious, though not an undistinguished career at the bar. His literary tests and acquirements were extensive, his Intercourse with his felloW-cltlzens modest, bis religious faith firm and unshaken, nls purity of dally life an example to his neighbors. As one of the speaker!) at the bar meeting, held In his mem ory, said : "v erlly, his house was hutit upon a rook." Among ihe feeling and eloquent addresses delivered at the meeting lu honor of bis memory, which are published in the Abbeville Press and Banner of November 11th, was one by Hon. E. B. Gary, one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of Sou lb Carolina, in which be held the deceased up as an embodiment of the highest traditions ol a profesMon which exacts on the part of Its members the most exalted standard of honor. Baby sleeping soundly, Mama by bis side, Rnnnlng a Standard Sewing Machine Which is the nation's pride. Rfthv is never frierhtened By their bumming needless sound Tbat Is po common Where otber machine are found. i Simple aud pretty. Always ready for U6e, Once'try a Standard Rotary, And you'll never turn It loose. Our terms are always reasonable, Our prices are very low. M If you want to buy a Standard ^ To J. D. Kerr & Co. go. N ?No. 3 Rosenberg Block, Abbeville, S. C. ? II L. W. White's Locnln. B All the ladles should see our splendid stock JI of wash fabrics lor dresses and waists. We' *** bave bad good success with them so far, but still have a great many more to sell. The per- t cales, organdies, lappets dimltle8,and lawns were never so pretty as they are this season. One of the best bargains we bave is a fine printed lawn 40 inches wldeat 10 cents a yard. ?We bave this goods in about twenty different styles. We would call special attention to our stock * of white goods. It Is very large and attractive. Our wblte organdies, Indian linens, mulls, nainsooks, Persian lawns, Ac., are very desirable and very cheap. Ton'tfail to see our line of ribbons. They ' are very cheap. We bave quite a lot of fancy ribbons for making slock collars. Also embroideries and lacea in a hundred or more different styles . Ask for the black hose that we sell three pairs for 50 cents. They are rare good value at the price. ? You will And children's parasols at L. W; White's. Our ginghams in fancy dress styles are very desirable goods at 5 cents a yard. We extend a cordial invitation to every one , In need of goods to come and 6ee ns. We have [_ Just the stock aDd goods at Just the prices to please everybody. We only ask buyers to look at the bargains we ofl'er. NINETY SIX. .Sound Talk on Farming:?Good Wishes For All. Ninety Six, S. C., April 19.1897. Mr.Editor:?As I have been an occasional contributor lo the Press and Banner for several years, I presume I chd write a short letter and not be assured of trespassing on territory of "Cambridge" as thai the correspondent is of recent date. I will try aod confined myself agriculturally and leave Cambridge to write of Spring, or flowere, and Easter and of dress, and comeis and goer*, <tc. w The planting season is the gravest part of " the vear to the farmer. Great Judgment K should De exercised us iu iuw ukiciuu hi erupt*. The different kind of soil should be made to produce the crop best suited to such soil, and do man should confine himself to one crop, but always plant a variety, so the seasons will sultsoroe of them. No man can get rich raising cotton alone, but success is sure to follow the man who makes on the farm, what he consume*. I can hear the farmers saying now, that Is true, but It is such an old story. The people about here are far better off, financially than for years have built more houses and barns and show more signs of success than lor many years. But when we consider ihe car loads of horses and mules sold here, and thefood, tbey will consume, and thegreat quantity of fertilizers used, ana the prospect of five cents cotton next fall, I don't know where we Will land. The great floods of the Mississippi and Its tributaries, and the lone continued rains all over the South, have (ailed to raise the price of cotton one sixteenth of a cent, how can we expect more than five cents for cotton at such an increased area planted. May the people act wisely, now before the crops are all put In the ground and save the country loss. ' The oats crop Is looking well but not anything like as much sown as should have heen. What little wheat was sown is fine. While th-e farmers got a late start they will get their crops planted early enough, as the grouud up to this time has been too cold for planting. We had a loug rainy season, but the rains were not hard, and no bridges were washed away. The roads were not very muddy and bad, but were not very long drying oO, and by filling the holes we will soon have good ft roads again. Everybody seems to be in good cheer with the approach of spring, aud perfect health seems to prevail throughoutour whole community, for which every one should give thanks to Hltn who is the giver of all good things. I wish the Press and Banner, and all the farmers, and every other Interest In my County and State a successful and prosperous year. Henry J. Klnard. Speed's Locals jj Try Johnson's chill and fever tonic. No ^ cure no pay. At Speed's. Our line of soap and toilet articles is complete. Call and see before buying. P. B. Speed. I ? Fresh cheese and maccaroni. Dried apples }c. per lb. Abbeville Supply Co. Another supply of fancy roasted coffee at 25 cts. per lb. Try it. Abbeville Supply Co.