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The Press and Banner! ABBEVILLE, S. C. {^"Published every Wednesday at S-2 a year In advance. Ten Images. Wednesday, May 5,1897. "Dependent" Favors. Railroad authorities have incorporated a condition upon which editors may secure the ?i r>.f nouino fr*r oTPiiBHlnn tickets to priVIICgV W1 puj?uH .vr. Nashville, namely: "For bona tide members of their familes who are dependent," or words to that effect, as nearly as we can now recall the proposition. The bona ftde members of editor's families are all right, but when it comes to the "dependent" business we are not quite so sure. The Standard Dictionary defines dependent as follows: "Needing support or aid from outside sources; poor; weak: as children and Invalids are dependent. "One who looks to another for support, help or favor." It may be all right to accept passes for our wives or other bona fide members of our families on the conditions named, but we venture to suggest that there are few ladies in South Carolina who would, with all tbe facts before them, accept a trip pass to Nashville, on tbe conditions named. We know that it is difficult todraw tbe line, and we would do nothing to mar tbe pleasure of Ibose officers of the Association who have exerted themselves to gl*e us all a pleasaot and profitable trip to Nashville, but we think that humiliating conditions might have been avoided. We further think that the officers cf the State Press Association should have declined to accept favors upon the conditions named * A man may not be able take his family to the Nashville Exposition at the regular charges but all are able to stay at home rather than submit to an indignity. If the giving of passes to Nashville, Is a business transaction, where courtesies are re clprocated, wny noussue 10 eacn newspaper the same number of tickets for the same amount of work ? Personally, the editor of this newspaper thinks an advertlsmeut In the Press and Banner is worih as much as it would be In some of the little sheets that may be printed at a pump station, and the pump station man nearly always gets more tickets. The editor of the Press and Banner expects 1 /\t Pi-noo Acqrv?ia. lUltLLBUU IUC lliCCLlug Ul buo A ivoo Hon at Newberry, but we cannot accept tickets to Nashville, which are coupled with humiliating conditions. Ao Era In the History of Abbeville. President B. F. Bailey is expected to return from New York, this morning, where he has been to make financial arrangements lor the condoct of the mill, whose wheels will begin to turn in a very short time. Mr. Bailey has all the money tbat may be needed, and his advertisement announcing his desire to buy cotton for home consumption marks an era in the history of Abbeville. The advertisement comes on the second anniversary of the organization ol the company and Is the best testimonial of his success in constructing a mill. The work of building the Abbeville Cotton Mill has gone on steadily from the first, and now, after two years of eflort, the compauy Is about to realize their expectations. The success of the enterprise up to this date, has been a source of great satisfaction to the friends of the mill, and if we should be able to run it aa successfully as we have built it, the stockholders and the community will have reason to be satisfied. The enterprise has met only sufficient indifference and opposition to nerve its friends to the best endeavor. There is not a better mill in the South. We have the best engine that Is made; the latest and best patent cards; the most improved looms; the best system of water works; the very best ventillation and sewerage; all the water supply that can be desired; and a bouse which for excellence is not surpassed in the United States. The company have all the appliances. It seems now that if failure comes it will be because of mistaken management. The EveniDK Record. We welcome to our exchange list the Co, | lumbia Evening Record, at whose head is to be found the name of Mr. George R. Koester, former editor of the Columbia Register. The Press and Banner extends best wishes for the success and prosperity of the new venture. In the past Editor Koester made a good humored paper?one which never?as far as we now remember?sought to injure any one In estate or good name. His editorials were of that kind which enabled us to read the paper with pleasure. This newspaper admired Editor Koester's course especially because of, as a rule, Its lack of ill-humor and because of the absence frorrl its columns of bitteroesB tAnronlo ontr nno \fr U'rvocfor la a man flf > : .. . * ability and Is a worker. The Record it seems to as, ought to succeed, and we have no doubt It will be worthy of success. Being friendly to Editor Koester it is hoped that he may take a suggestion in good temper from an old newspaper man. If so, we will say: Be outspoken and independent in all things, but make no war on anybody, and especially, go into no ill-humored controversy with the brethren of the press?this to be especially applicable as to local contemporaries. If Editor Koester will devote all his energies to the up-building of bis own paper, and L will utterly ignore the presence of his local i contemporaries, except to treat them as be would treat other good citizens ol Columbia, we believe that his success is assured. n The editor having lately been associated with the Register, the Record should particularly avoid unpleasant reference to that paper. If Editor Koester should fall Into the mistake of attempting to point errors, sins, or grievances with other editors, he will divide his energies, bis feelings will be wrought, and he will to that extent, be less effective as an editor, and thus fall somewhat short of the measure of success that be would otherwise attain. The Evening Record should be printed for the entertainment of all of the people of the city of Columbia. Why should the friends, of the other papers be insulted? Why should the loverB of fair play be offended? Why not give Columbia a paper which all can read with pleasure? The Record will succeed better If its editor respectfully expresses its opinions as heretofore on all public matters that attract attention while allowing contemporaries to conduct their own business in their own peculiar way. The Dispensary -Nay is All Right. The dispensary seems to be a fruitful source for newspaper articles, and when there are irregularities the saloon element seem to be delighted. The dispensary system Is all right, even if a constable should make a mistake now and then. The Stale should stand to her officers in the discharge of their duties, but ihe goverment should prosecute 5 evil-doers of every kind. The constables should obey the law themselves and should be required to respect the rights and goods of others. Will Hltleman'H Hit Edgefield Advertiser. Everybody was delighted, charmed, completely captivated by W. P. Wldeman's lecture "Hit the Grit" in our opera houte on Monday night Inst. ' I "Concerning; Scrnjjff*." This newspaper tafces no sides in the con-; (roversy between Mr. Scruggs and The State newspaper. We nro not In it, and we do not! propose to be in it. But, with due respect to the brethren who published Scruges letter, we would take issue with their act. This newspaper believes that Journalistic courtesy should have dictated to j the Charleston aud Columbia contemporaries ' the propriety of refusing space to an offensive communication iu reiereucts 10 uujuuuj, ?nu especially ol a brother editor. We believe the State was right in saying: "The letter was returned to him with the statement that The State would print any defense, denial or criticism be might make In parliamentary language, but that it would not publish vituperation of itself; that if he would omit the words we have indicated the letter would be printed with pleasure." Mr. Scruggs could not have found a publisher of his letter in the Press and Banner, and we believe the editors who did publish it violated the proprieties. ; We say this in protest against an act which may be common, but which we believe falls far short of the requirements of the best jour- i nalism. We believe the publication of Scrugg's lettprahnni the State was an error of Journal. ism, and a wroDg to the editor who was assailed. TOWN BONDS. Who Should Pay for the Court Honsc? -Xo Limit to the Sew County Question - Personal*. Greenwood, K. C., May ls!l". The topic ot discussion in Gret-uwood lor the last week has been the matter of the town of Greenwood issuing bonds for the erection of a county Court House and Jail. Everyone knows that Greenwood promised to erect these buildings wben ibe county was formed, and Green wood is ever ready to fulfill her obligations. Accordingly an election was held upon a petition presented as to whether or not bonds should be issued, in which election the town voted unanimously to Issue bonds. Just after the election, however, the city attorney advised the town council that under the law as it siauds now the town would be unable todlaposeof her bonds, since the law was so conflicting that It was extremely doubtful whether they had such power. It was thought necessary to have a friendly suit In order to settle tbe question, and In pursuance of that object Messrs. McGowan <t Greene were employed to ask for an injunction against tbe issue of bonds. They immediately went to work in the matter, pre- i pUICU ILlCll poiiliuu iv iiuc gupicujc vvuii) iiud would have asked for ibe temporary In- i Junction on loday, but for the fact tbat the . city attorney, Mr. F. li. Gner, upon the advice of his partner, Gov. J. C. Sheppard, re- i quested tbat such proceedings be stopped. It its not known now what cause may be taken, but counsel in the cane are All agreed that under the law as it stands now the town ol Greenwood has no authority whatever to issue bonds for this purpose. If it can be settled tbat a law can be passed giving the town Nuch authority, the money to erect these buildings will, In all probability, be supplied trom private sources, and the next legislature will be asked to pass a proper law for ibe purpose of refunding this debt. But be the outcome ol the case as It may, one thing is settled, Greenwood city expects to build the Court House and Jail for the new county In pursuance of feer promise. If she cannot do so in one way she will do it In another. One patriotic citizen has already said be would be one of twenty to give a thousand dollars each to erect the buildings, and there are plenty of other men in Greenwood with the 6ame public spirit. It seems tbat Abbeville is in an unlucky streak in the matter of new counties. Since the nronosed Honea Path county has come up for discussion It bas been asserted thai by ' taking the part Included In tbe survey from Abbeville County, would leave ber without . the number of square miles of territory guar- . anteed ber by tbe constitution, aud ibat on that account Honea Path County must fail. , The following figures will prove, however, ; that such Is not the case. Tbe number or square miles of territory In tbe county originally was 1,006 Greenwood bas already taken from ber 28.'!, and proposes to take 15 additional square miles by the Troy election on tbe 8th Inst. This leaves in Abbeville still 708 square miles, so that after Honeu t Fatb bas taken tbe 150 she proposes to take, < Abbeville will still have left 558 square miles ' of territory. i The many friends of Mrs. M. A. Taggart I were called upon Saturday to tuourn her I death. She has been afflicted for sometime, < and relief only came in death. Dr. and Mrs J. Jti. nurnnauer returned i last week from their bridal trip, aod will be glad to see their friends at Riley's Hotel, where they are stopping for the present. Ex-Gov. John C. Sheppard was in tbe city during last week in consultation with his partner, Mr. F. Barron Grler. Julius E. Boggs, of Pickens, was in Greenwood a few days ago prospecting with a view 10 opening a law office here. Prof. J. C. Harper, of Honeu, Path High School, spent Saturday and Subbatb with friends and relatives in tbe city. Mr. J. Davis Kerr oame down from Abbeville Saturday evening, and was with his home people on Sabbath. Last week Dr. H. Jewelt McKellar graduated with fourth honors tn a large class In the school of pharmacy of the City of New York. He returned to his home in Greenwood on yesterday, and will be with us In the future. He bas secured a desirable position with Burklialter & Prescott, and will In a few i days enter upon the duties of his life work. I Major J. L. White, of Verdery, tbe newly elected Superintendent of Education for I Greenwood County, is in the city today. I Miss Hellen McGhee leaves tomorrow for * Spartanburg to visit friends. f LEGAL QUESTION. Should the Town Builil a Court II on ho . Tor tbe County ? i Capt. J. B. Sample, of Greenwood, was In town last Saturday, lie minus mat tne people of Greenwood will pay for the Court House and Jail, even If the law authorizing . tbe tasoe of bonds to unconstitutional. They will be paid by private subscriptions. Tbe Cap* , tain is In entire favor of keeping faith with tbe people In tbe promise that the town < would pay for the public buildings. Speaking for this newspaper, we think It , would be unfair for the town to pay for the Court House and Jail, and we tbink it was a mistake to make tbe promise. If the people , desired the formation ol the new county they ' would not mind tbe trifling expense, but if * they were Induced to vote for It on account of the promise, tbe fairness of the election might be impeached. The man who would sell bis , vote for 51.25 put a cheap estimate on his fa- : vorand must bold his vote real cheap. We take it for granted that tbe people want- ? ed the new county of Greenwood and voted I for It. hacnuse nf that desire. We would be ' sorry to believe that the people of a whole county would sell out for ?2.5,000?or at the rate of about 81.25 a piece.. If then tbe people wanted the new county they should pay for the public building*, if they sold out then they should demand the price. It is to near an approach to tbe Improper tiling to try to influence votes by the gift of public buildings. The ballot box ought to be above suspicion. The people orght to pay for their Court House. DEATH OF MES. LINK. Mrs. Leilii I.ink, Wife or .Mr. S. JLink, In Xo More. On Monday the whole community was thrown into gloom by the sad intelligence that Mrs. S. J. Link was no more. The deceased, a daughter of Mr. Thomas P. Quarles, was well known and well beloved in Abbeville, where her life had been spent. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and a devout Christian woman, a loving and devoted wife and mother, a kind and atlectlonate daughter and 6ister, a true friend, one who by her kindly, gentle disposition made many warm friends who will long cherish h<-r j memory, and mingle their tears of grief with i those of the grief stricken family, whose lives are darkened by this heart breaking dispell- < sation of Providence. The deceased leaves a < loving husband and two little girls?one only < a few weeks old?father, mother, sisters anil ] brothers to mourn her loss. In that "far i away home of the soul," in the bright and beautllul land of the blest, she awaits their i coming. After pain and anguish she sweetly < rests in the arms of Jesus. I Mrs. Taggart has some of the prettiest millinery to be found in the markets. Call to see 1 her. She wants to sell you a bonnet. If you want a dream of a bonnet, call on , Mrs. Taggart. Low quartered shoes at C. P. Hammond ?fc Co'8. C. P. Hammond & Co. have a good line of ] bicycle and baseball shoeB, Call at Harrison & Game's drug store and , getaUrier's almanac, and buy your garden ( seed. If its paper, pens, ink or anything in tbe ( stationary line you want to go to Speed's. < See our line of ladies tan slippers and ox. ford. C. P. Hammond & Co. Have R. C. Bernau, the Jeweler, to repair yonrwateh. He guarantees his work. 1 LOCAL AND SPECIAL. Voles About County and City Affnlw- | I'oints Picked I'p and Printed in | Condensed Form?Snap Shots at I lie , Passing Show?Tips from the Grape- j vine Telephoue. Jt.MOCItAXIC EXECUTIVE COICMITTEE?I'KIMAKY ACf.l.'ST <3. j 1 The County Democratic Executive Commit J ee met at the court house on Monday mornng, pursuant to the call of Chairman Gary. \lr. J. D. Carwlle was requested to act as secetary. i The business before the committee was to i lame a (lay tor the primary election to nomilate a successor to Hon. T. A. Graham, who las resigned as a member ot the General Asiembly. 8 ( The committee ordered a primary to be :ield on the Gih of August next. A second primary, if necessary, is to be held on the 3th ol August. Managers were appointed as follows: Abbeville No. 1~J. Frazer Lyon, Jones F. Miller, J. A. Harris. Abbeville No. 2?J. E. Jones, G. H. Moore, Will Calvert. Lownde8vllle No. 1?S. S. Boles, Wm.Tennent, E. W. Harper. Lowndesviiie jNo. 2? Donnaids?Johu McDill, Will Donnald, C. V. Martin. Mount Carmel?John Tarrant, W. L. Miller. li. a. uoyu. Belview? Will Morrah, C'barley Lyon, J. N. Ward law. McCormlck? S. L. EdmuDdR, Walter Harmon,'!. A. Box. Cedar .Springs?A. T. Brown, Alf Lyon, Jas. Critwlord. Lebanon?Jas. Gibert. J. A. Ullllam. John Mabry. Mountain View?Marcus Winn, Lamar UllukBcales, James Schroder, Long Cane?J. F. Calvert, H. W.Bowie, Bartow Crawford. Antreville?S. C. Knox, S. J. Wakefield, Pi n lr \f e('m i*i Due West?G. N. Nlcklea, lilce Kills, M. E. EioillDgswortb. Hampton?W. A. Callaham, W. W, Wilson, A. F. Car wile. Means' Chapel?J. H. Barkskale, L. C. Sickles. T. H. Reld. A SHORT SALEDAY* Saledav was without public sales again, A. good many people came to town, but all was calm and sereneexcept in pension circles. MAYORS' KEETING TO DAY. muermmj juues r. miner is representing the city council in the Mayor's convention it Spartanburg^lo day. The meeting will be addressed by distinguished authorities on road-worklDg, sewerage, etc. YOUR NAME IN PRINT. Mtr. J. E. Blake and son, Erskine. are spending a lew d;iys with relatives In AtlantaMrs. VV. B. McKitmey, of Greenwood, came up Monday for a short stay with her sister, Mrs W. J.DeVore. Mrs. W. K. Bullock Is in Belton to spend a Few days with Miss Mattle Browu. PUBLIC NEEDS. The agitation of Reveral serious public oeedB is pronounced. There are unuoubtedly voids lu several directions and the people of this community are thinking of the things Lhey haven't got. The "Local and Special" man hears almost avery day complaints, Jibes, Jokes and suggestions about the dearth of public halls, sorry lights, miserable telegraphic lactllties. etc. A nftWKnnnpr man frpnprullv flnrle nut m??rp than he prints. Some things beard about A.bbeville'8 slowness In tbe directions indicated wouldn't look well in print. Whenever public sentiment on these questions gets to the sticking point some man with a long bead and a fat purse will come to the rescue. People who make no determined ?ffort, who don't whoop up anything, who ire alrald of anything new, are the people who get nothing. Tbe Abbeville of today Is not the town of tradition. Great advauce has been made in Lbe past few years. This Is mostly an up-tolate town, but some tilings are lacking. The people will do well to tblnk and talk of these tilings. Having an admirable population, unexcelled moral and social environments, substantial business men, safe banks, arge railroad interests, a cotton mill and n-ater works In sight, tbe achievement ot other asting triumphs will not be so difficult as ujigni ue imagined. CIRCUS. Cooper & Co's show reached town Monday ifternoon and gave a performance at night on :he lot adjoining Hill's stables Pejforminces were given Tuesday afternoon and light. All tbe performancss were well-at,ended. Peaple were generally pleasld witb ;he show. Some of the trapeze work was 1ne, There were expert Jugglers, first-class tools, clever horses and educated mules. The :roupe is a good one. HE WANTED CLOTHES?AND GOT 'EM. George Patterson, a negro boy who has spent several months in thejcounty cbaiugang,seems o have a longing for somebodys' elee line aiment that will keep him constantly wearng another sort. Last Friday George completed a six months' erm on tbe gaug for housebreaking. He :ame to town and drew the customary suit of ;iuiucn. 11c nciii uav.?v iu iwc uainp iw icnvc lis stripes, and while there he took a macin:osh coat, a bat and a pair or shoes. Saturday John came to town again and had i short interview with Magistrate Cox, and as i result, he will wear his old striped suit for Lblrty days. THE EVENING RECORD. "The Daily Record" Is a bright, new afternoon publication in Columbia. Mr. George R. Koester Is editor and manager. Mr. Koester enters this discouraging 3eld with resolution and energy. He has Lasted the gall of Columbia journalism for Ave rears and no doubt fully appreciates the sltuitlon. For several years he has been at the rront of the Register's hard flgbt for life, and aas by hard work, courtesy and unfaltering perseverance In truth brought that paper to :he greatest success and influence possible jnder the circumstances. His attainments j lud acblevments will stand him In good stead In bis new endeavor. He is(welI-known o the reading public and stands high with ,be fraternity. The greatest sucoess and usefulness is wished for Mr. Koester and the Record. ltAKING IN TIIE SHEKELS. ' Business was good at the city court during he last few days of sweet April. The :ity coffers gave out a cheerful song every Ime an overtaken sinner was escorted to the noumers' Dencn. me cierK couectea about F75 in lines ID April. Since last Tuesday tbe following star perbrmere have glittered In thegioomof hlzzon- ' >r's lucre-lifting performance: Wm. Mosby bad sutfered tbe tax-gatherer's rnrvest pass without getting a commutation :ertlflcate. lie was chraged 62.80 for the lesion. Sberrard Hodges was found guilty of doing violence to some cberisbed traditions, having I >ought chickens aod stolen tobacco. While l iding with the chicken merchant he gently I ind artistically "rollea" a plug of tobacco, i Pbe Mayor decided to exhibit the skillful i Sberrard on the streets mornings and afterioous for ten days. Sberrard has 20 days to < terve. altogether, on his landscape gardening 1 ob. Tbe city has ou hand several unexpired i on tracts to which he is a party. He has don- < led the cbalus. I Richard Washington and James Williams, < jelng miniature editions of Corbett and ' bttzsimmons in eoony, una a coniesi wunoui ;loves and the Mayor bandied them the same I way. Richard put $2.50 worth of chastise- 1 menton Jlin, aud Jim invested SI in corpo* i ral correction lor George. Hosella Strother was up town and got I Miugtii In the rain. About the same time one i it Mr. Haddons' umbrellas got caught. The i police caught iiosella. She paid S2 lor the use i it the umbrella. I Cary \V. Jones, a brand-new graduate of the < Kurgusou Academy, abandoned all the rest < 5f his earthly possessions to use his new bijycle on his four-foot sidewalk. One of those policemen who don't appreciate the dlft'er- I ;nce between learning and lgnorancc when I they see it on a wheel, told on Cary. The I city hatched up an absurd claim of lormer|pos>esslon of Ihe original calf-path?away back In ante-bike days?and charged Cary SI for i Lhe post-graduate course in ancient history. i i THAT FAMOUS FA KM. I Mr..I. It Ulake went to Atlanta last week I week to investigate insurance natters. Hell Is confirmed In the prevalent belief that Atlanta Is largely engaged In the fraud busi- . [less. i There is a prospect of the Abbeville people! I M ho investvd in the "Kquitable Loin and So- j | jurily Company" getttng out about On per j sent, of what they have paid In during past two years. About 200 sliaaes are held In this town. The Equitable is^in court now, lighting igainst the determined effort to have a re-! :eiver appointed. The final hearing Willi be had in the Superior Court next Saturday. | HELPING ON THE HIGHWAYS. Will Jounson, colored, was on Monday sent > to the county cbalngang for 20 days on the | charge of obtaining goods on false preteuses. j1 lie made Mr. It. \V. Cannon think he whs working when he wasn't. He will work now. POKTAI1I.E KITCHEN. County Supervisor Lyon has had erected a portable kitchen tor use in the con vict camp, [t is in size 12x7 feel. It is built of sheet Iron, Is mounted ou wheels and, when fitted up with utensils, cau be easily drawn by two inules This is an economical arrangement throughjut. It will save time, trouble and tuouey. I'he cost of the kitchen is about $40. HOW ABOL'T THIS ? Young Dr. Morse, of Georgia, was prospect. Inic in town last week with a view to locating Sot finding a satisfactory house to rent ha leaded to go elsewhere. Rev. J. F. Mcivlnnon, pastor at Long Cane, preached at the Presbyterian church Sunday night. Aln'tithot! Ain't it cold ! Dhow hot!? ? <nf?h la Hip weather news of the week. I Mr. i). H. Wllder's new Main street store presents a creditable appearance. Magistrate Cox.is doing some good work on the public roads by proxy. Tbe streets are being scraped by a road ma chine. There are eighteen prisoners in the county ia.ll, PENSIONS. The County Board of Pensions was In session Monday and Tuesday. Over two hundred appllo.atlont were received. V LUABLE VEGETABLES. John Adams, colored, was before Magistrate Cox Saturday for stealing two bushelB of potatoes. He was found guilty and sentenced thA nhfllnoru r> j nr to tin 17 ft fl n A nf S10 and costs. He paid the fine. George's potatoes cost him $10.45. ^ ? ' CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. ????? . . . . ? What "M" See* nn?l Hcnrs 0111 His RonndN About the City. Abbeville, S. (!.. May 5,18fl7. KiDe rains have fallen throughout tlae couoty, and In iome sections lliey wera very hard, doing considerable damage to i.be land. Last Saturday was a busy day in our city. Too wet to plow, aDd the result was a big crowd and a very good average trade. Abbeville county weurs the belt for the newest and Latest invention of the age, "a county kitchen on wheels," in which the cooking is to be dome for the county chain gang. This is certainly a novel idea. Mr. John Cade, of Mount C*rmel, was in the city lust, week looking after Ihe prospective sale or about seventy bales of cotton still on hand. Mr. Cade Is on" of the live and prosperous citizens of the Valley town. We noticed an Increased number of ladles shopping in the city last Saturday and Monday. Our ladles' stores were crowded to over no Wing bOlll days. ADO?viiib? luercuuuui I I have the goods and prices and the public are not. slow to find the best market in which to supply their wants. Mr Joseph K.Jones Is now prepared to Keep the people of Abbeville oool. He has plenty of Ice and can sell you a season ticket at city prices. Rev. J. C. Clifton will leave this ^eek to dedicate l'acolet church in Spartanburg county. In consequence of his absence there may be no services In the Methodist church nextSundav. From the large increase of our population numerous accessions are made to our churches almost every Hunday. This is good, right and proper, as all persons should always car* ry tbelr church letters with them. We can't reconcile the idea of a Christian living in Abbeville and having his membership In some distant city. Your membership should be where vou worship. LOVELY HOME DEPRIVED OK ITS LIGHT. A gloom of deepest sorrow filled the hearts of many of our citizens when It was softly whispered last Monday afternoon that the Angel of Death bad entered ths home of S. J. Link and robbecl him of his loving wife and companion, Leila. A shadow of gloom hovered over cur peaceful little olty, for it was here the deceased was born, lived and died, and had hosts of friends who had been for seven long weeks anxiously hoping and praying for her recovery, but alas! the dread summons came an J found her ready to bo k- in meek submission to the divine will. The deceased was a consistent and devout member of the Presbyterian church : was amiable in disposition, self-denying, and possessed many beautiful and lovely traits of character that endeared her to the heart's best and truest affections of all who knew her. Mrs. Link was the eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas P. QunrlesoT this city, and was happily married to Mr. S. Jenner Link, of Abbeville, Nov. 4tb, 1891, who now survives her with two loving I children, one an Infant of about seven weeks. I Now husband, father and mother, sisters and I brothers mourn the death of their loved one; I K.mf tKov nrinnrn nn! > IhnuB without htlDe. fl for In her death "hey realize the oeauties of J Ibe Christian religion, and know beyond a doubt that she ha* only been transplanted to < a brighter and more beautiful world, and Just now begins to live. Yes, she has only pre- j ceded loved ones, and In a few short yean; will welcome them In at the "beautiful gate" where she will be "waiting and watching" as a bright beacon star. The funeral services wore conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. Lowrlc Wilson, l>., in the Presbyterian churcb Tuesday ut 4 o'clock p. m. Interment at Long Cane cemetery In the presence of a vast con course of sorrowing friends. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will meet In the Methodist church next Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock Every member id earnestly requested to be present. Mrs. J. R. Kennedy, who has been undei Innnlmorit r\f Hi" U \f 1 \ Q t7 OCT Q f\t PhOOtOr 1 Ct doing well, and Is expected borne perhaps tbt last of t h ib week. During tbo electric storm last Friday afternoon about thirty-nine phones were silenced., the lightning dancing over the wires at a fearful rate. Miss Morrow exhibited great courage, remaining true to duty until discharged, although In imminent danger ail the white. WHERE YOU HIT THE GRIT. Don't forget the amusing lecture "Hit tbe Grit" to be given by Hon. W. P. Wldeman In tbe Court House next Tuesday evening, the ljt.h Instant. Mr. W. P. Ferguson, formerly of Abbeville, but now of Sumter, Is in the city for a short visit to bis family and friends. Sir. Ferguson with bis family will soon move to Sumter, where they will make their home. We can III afford to lose so good a citizen a? Mr. Ferguson and hope that the business tide of our city will soon bring hlin and his family back. u? ? ,,^l nf flhorlnn fia Ie In the city shaking hands with his many friends. Mrs. Evans, wife of Dr. Evan*. of Florence, Is In ihe city on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. F. B. Gary. Mrs. G. A. Douglass has the largest collection and thu greatest variety of the most beautiful hot house plants we have ever seen. A visit to her hot house Just now will repay tiny ouo. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. There should be an organized society In Abbeville for the prevention of cruelty to anlmalR?which comes to our notice dally. Luscious strawberries are being sold in the city at twenty cents per quart. ABOUT WORKING ROADS, 4 Member of (lie County Board Toll* oT the PreHent Plan?A HeHxqiirlnjf Report?And Road Reform CloeN Marching: On. Ninety-Six, S. C., May 3. Mr. Editor: Will you pardon me for this intrusion? For since the people do not seem n understand the plan which was adopted by .., the County Board as 10 the working of the VV roads for I he year 1897,1 will state briefly tbe iction of the Board. The townships were to be put In groups of :>f three, and one road machine ro be operated In each group, starting in April; three or four men to be put with each machine, one jverseer, to look ahead of the maohlne and prepare the way for the scraper, and also lo work In connection with the scraper all hands who failed to pay thelroommutatlon tax. Of course these hands who fail to pay road [ax are to work on the roads nearest their homes, while the road machine is being opera! ed on said roads. The'road machine Is to be worked, dividing I be time between the townships. This overseer Is also to repair bridges and do any work needed as they pass along. We have no road s overseers as heretofore and I have been surprised to hear that ever so many township i;ommisKioners have failed to post themselves md have allowed overseers lo order out hands on the roads to work. On account of long continued rains early In the year things are badlv behind, and further confusion Is caused bv the division of the county. It is to be hoped the people will be patient and allow the matter to be worked as best can be under the tangled condition of things. I itelleve that all will work nut rlghtand satisfactorily?lfgood Judgment and patlencB are exorcised. I hope to hear ol no impatient comment, but. that good feelings and harmony will prevail and leave it alone to those whose duty it Is to work out of all this difficulty. I will Ftate here that my time expljed in January last, and that I acted or held over until tlie new board could be organized. I hope 1 will be excused for this attempt to explain the action of tbe County Board. Henry J. Klnard. A To the many students soon to leave school for lotig vacations, It will b<* welcome nolle.) that Mrs. Mary Plrar-g, or Atlanta, Ga , wilt will open classes during the summer for the ( tudy of German, French and L?tln; also a music class fur piano, organ and guitar. Mrs. Pfrang was in charge ol the industrial clusses at St. Luke's Parian, in Atlanta, and of the classes lu languages at the Woman's Club. The fact of her being a former student at the Universities of Geneva and Zurich, Switzerland, endorses her abt llty as a teacher. ?he has taught with success In this country for the past ten years?having been enguged at several promineut public institutions. Applications may be made by mall to Mrs. I'frang, Abbeville, S. C, Specd'H LochIM Try Johnson's chill and fever tonic. No cure no pay. At Speed's, <4 Our line of soap and toilet articles is complete. Call and see before buying. P.B.Bpeed. , y . ' \ - ; i - ' ;; ... = COHEN, The Leader of Styles, Qual and Low Prices. ? nrtri Qnmmpr |_7 Jl 111^ VillM 4^/UllllllVl WEARABLE Require considerable thought and tion to the neat dresser. To-day of men who will read this advertisi contemplate buyiog a Spring Suit them we say : Come and examin productions. They are finest and ] priced. Men's Suits at $5, $7.50 and $11 are without equal. We can fit i everybody, be the figure small, me large, stout, very stout, very large, sharp attention to fabric, workma fit, finish, colors and patterns. No Clothing can be found. This beii season for Negligee Shirts! Light Underwear! Pretty Neckwear! Gloves, Handkerchief Silk Suspen< And all kind of Men's Furnishings stock lias been augmented to met requirement, and all the essential presentable toilet, can be found wi Of course, you need A Spring Ha Look our way. You will save monc nnt hp flisnrmnintpH Wfi havfi th est in Derbys, Alpines and Straw. For Children: Our lines are extensive, particular tion being given to the lighter \ Suits; yard, school or dress purport all sorts of Headware. In Men's Shoes We have just received another shipment. Gall and see them. COHEN, The Clothier. 'HERE DO YOU BUY YOUR Furnitu - jfrft ... t that Fellow Keri's ?8 Now there must be some reason for this. We can attribute It to nol else than that we give the BEST GOODS FOR THE LEAST M01 Wearegolng to talk to you about CHILDRENS' CARRIAGES, kuow these are Good Carriages, Better Carriages and BEST Carri We sell only the BEST such as the celebrated Heyward, Nations Thayer make. All ol them guaranteed by the Factory. Prloes on are all right. Give us a call. Yours for Furniture, J. D. KER 'Phone Nil. 80. No. 3, Rosenbe 'H mm \ ????? * R8 TROY'S TALE. S| A Vigoronw' Kick About the School ^HR I Examination?l'orsounl. Troy, a C., May 2od, 1897. Rev. H. R. McAuley assisted Rev. R. F. nmuiey iu a cuiumuuiuu oci > 01 Cane yesterday. So Rev. J. L. Pressiey, of Due West, filled tbe flS A. R. pulpit yesterday. Rev. W. P. Lindsay ^ of the Seminary will preacb next sabbath. 1 Mrn. J. S. Burnett Is vlsitlag ber slater, Mrs. Dr. H. L. Culbertson, at Amity, Ga. After an extended visit Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Sheppard h-ive returned from Atlanta. Tbe "Sunbeams" are a working little band j?. and are dolni; a good work. flfv Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Robinson visited Mr. Hlj and Mrs. T. 8. Cbatbam, Jr., at Ninety-Six ltuit week. The wbite wash and the paint brush makes our lown look quite new and adds greatly to Its appearance. Dr. C. L. Kennedy who has finished tbe i study of medicine In Baltimore came home Saturday. Mrs. W. H. Kennedy spent several days la > Greenwood and Ninety-Six last week. \ Mr. J. R. Moore, from Ninety-Six, was In i town Friday. 1 Mrs. O. Y. Bonner, from Due West, is at her 1 father's, Dr. J. D. NeelB. , S Some of our townsmen went on a fishing expldltlon last week?caugbt nothing, as libit is well worth the drive down to Mr. A. B. Kennedy's to see his acres of clover In full \ 1 tiloorn, prettier than any flower garden. He \ | Is an extra farmer. \ atten- R?v- o- G. Phillips, D. D., Of Louisville, Ga., \ worshipped bereiu tbe A. R. church vester- N day. Also Judge and Mrs. E. W. Watson, \ "j BCOrcS irom Bradley, and Miss Nanole Watson, from I | Lebanon. Vft? PTIlPnt i Miss Lula Wlderaan spent several days in coueub Augusta last wetrk, the guesi of Miss Segred \ _ Bryngleson. . 'S XO Miss Ettle Robinson has closed ber school at Woodrutf and Is at home for a vacation. a ni,? Was there any Justice In the lastexamlnae OUT tlon for teachers? Echo answer no. The hour appointed watt 9 o'clock and It was 10:30 lowest before any thing was done, then an hour for recess, and nearly every applicant lived from 12 to 18 miles. Now seven studies with ten questions under each, and such a short time to answer them was an absurdity, to gel OfViof througb. We heard one of tbe Board express LliaL himself that It would take him three hours bard study to answer the Physiology, and be llmofit Is a Professor In college. They surely were looking for bright subjects to "stand up," and ,. tben bad only four hours to answer tbe , idlUm. seventy questions. We congratulate tbe two successful applicants, and tbe Board too, for <pa_ carrying out their well planned scheme. If ' tbey tbink they acted well tnelr part, there all tbe honor lies. Nick. 1 nship, :-J better Gleu-Jones Partlware fo.'i Locals. A complete line of mixed paint, white lead, 1ST the colors, etc. Now Is the time to paint your ? house. Call and see our lawn mowers, they are all I kI?VI ? "S"i< Do yon like Ice cream? If so, we can furnish you with the moRt complete ice cream churn,In the market. It will make most delicious cream In five minutes. Do not forget the cooking contest. Ladies now Is your opportunity. Garden plows, garden|tool8, trowels, rakes, hoes, etc. Come and see us. Do you play base ball ? We have the goods you need. We sell a base ball positively guaranteed for a full game of nine innings fjr $1. Do not forget it. ? . ? Q ' j Baby sleeping soundly, " Mama by his 6lde, Running a Standard Sewing Machine . | Which is the nation's pride. Jv?lO . i Baby is never frightened By their humming needless sound That Is so common Qur Where other machine are found. Simple aud pretty. AnT Always ready for use. in Once try a Standard Rotary, And you'll never turn It loose. 8 t0 a Our terms are always reasonable, ij, Our prices are very low. Ill USi I If you want to buy a Standard To J. D. Kerr & Co) g o. ?No. 3. Rosenberg Block, Abbeville, S. C. a i Cotton Wanted. | npHE Abbeville Cotton Mill wants to buy 1 COTTON. The highest price will be paid. The mill Is nearly ready to run, and the cot ton 18 needed now. B. F. BAILEY, ?y AUd May 4, 1897. '' President. e lat- SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. BY VIRTUS OF THE POWER CONTAIN ed In certain Mortgages given 07 a. u. uason to J. Allen Smith and others, and with con sent 01 Parties, I will sell on atten- Saturday, may 15. at 11 a. m. at abbeville C. h., the following described property 2S and Personal Propejty, consisting of Household Fnrnltureand Goods, Books, Book Cases and Desks. Also, Milk Cows. II This property can be bought privately till day of sale. F. W. R. NANCE, Agent. large Wanted. SETTLED LADY FOR HOUSE KEEPER. *3 Call or address the underslngaed. Bradley, S. C. Mrs. E. P. Youngblood. Notice. Fruit Trees at Ten Cents. TAM offering to my friends Fruit Trees and ? .u! l~i rsf P r luwera iruui iuo ccicumbcu uuicetj v. . J. Berkman's, of Augusta, Ga., for present as well as fall delivery lor flfty per cent, less than canvassing Agents. Forty years of experi ence In our own climate and soil has placed tbls Nursery beyond competition In quality and price. I will deliver tbe best apples and* peaches at ten cents, and pears at twenty-five cents each. J. W. RYKARD, it. Abbeville. S. C. I y?p p Kestaurant. T would announce to my friends and custoA mors that I have moved my RESTAURANT to Cotbran's Block, on Washington Street, where I will be glad ro 6erve tbe pubio with as good meals as the provisions of the market will afford. HARRIET E. ADAMS. Oct. 1.1395, 6mF. ?Election Notice. 'OU WILL For Alderman in Fourth Ward in Place of James Chalmers, nvariably be Resigned. rpHERE WILL BE A SPECIAL ELECTION held in Council Chamber on May 11,1S97, ^ from 9 o'clock a. m. till 4 o'clock p. m. tor an Alderman of Ward, Four, to All out the unexpired term caused by the resignation of James Chalmers. Only voters residing in the Fourth Ward may vote iu said election. MANAGERS. II T. Ward law, .* Trtrr* T. Lawton Robertson, lursi: """'r. m. hill, Ifr # # Mayor. JAMES CHALMERS, J Lhing Clerk. SFy April 27, 1S07. abbevilliT .1 and Cotton Mills. l The annua], meeting of the I Stockholders of the Abbeville Cotton Mills will be held at Abbeville, on Thursday, tith May, 1S97, at 5 o'clock in the Court House. 111m b. f. bailey, D1 , Pres. and Treas'r. rg Block. , April 20,1S97.