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t i'he Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S.C. lyPubllBhed every Wednesday at ^ a vear In advance. Wednesday, March Id, 1899. Negro SoliHcrn. When the war with Spain broke out this newspaper was in favor of enlisting negro soldiers, as well as white soldiers, but the invariable conduct of the negro soldiers has proved that they are not suitable persous to be enlisted in the army of the oountry. They perform the field duties of soldier fairly well, bat when dressed ih the uniform mey ieoi that tbey are at liberty to disregard all tbe obligations of good citizenship. They assume thatthe wearing of the uniform gives them license to resolve themselves into the mob, whereby they may trample upon the rights of others and Insult those citizens in whose presence they may come. Expressing our opinion more clearly than we can, we copy the following from the Columbia Record : The Negro Volunteer.?It is probable that if the preslden-. should call for volunteers under tbe new army bill be would not call lor any negro reg. ment having negro officers. There ia no doubt that at Santiago the negro regulars, nnder white officers, fought bravely, but the experience with negro volunteers with negro officers, in the war with Spain, _ has been such, that it is safe to say, it will be a long lime belore negro officers will be called for again. At Tampa, in Cuba, at Macon, in fact, wherever negro regiments have been en(\ camped, the negro volunteer has shown that t\ he has no regard for law and order, and very little respect for the uniform which be wears. Tbe trip of tbe Tenth Immunes, from Macon to Washington, was of a character to utterly t disgust tbeiauthoritles with the negro volunteer. Half crazy with whiskey, they terrorist* * ' * ^ mklnh than " ea SDOUI every iuwu wiuu(u nu. posted. Those who were provided with r.--'pl8tol8shot at boQseH and persons, without regard to the Injury they might do. It is a wonder there were not more accidents. And these volunteers and their officers seem to feel aggrieved that they were not permitted f to do as they pleased. They cannot understand, apparently, why the authorities Insisted upon their conducting themselves with decency. The white people in the South, as well ae In the North, would have been gratified 11 the negro volunteers bad proven themselves worthy of being soldiers. They would much rather have reason to praise than to condemn them. The record they have made in the military service, however, is not one in which even their warmest friends can find anything to approve. Tillman In Charleston. Tillman and Charleston are coming to tbeli senses and both are doing belter. Last week Tillman took a number of Congressmen tc Charleston. Charleston churned and killed a chicken, If not the fatted calf. A love-feast was held, speeches were made, and good eating was had. Charleston seems to be doing better, and It 1b possible tbat the good old city , may yet oome to the conclusion tbat It is a part of the Palmetto State. t The Press and Banner Is glad tbat Tillman was well treated. We are glad for Charles - ton's own sake. We country folk want to be friendly with Charleston anyhow, and when they recognize country folk we are glad. We may yet be one people, with neither Jealousy nor animosity. There never was any necessity for alienation, but we are not going tc apportion blame for the past differences. ' Another favorable omen is the conduct ol the News and Courier in reference to the dispensary law. Of course we recognize the right of that paper to be opposed to the law, and we respeot It for respeotful, and even positive and determined opposition to It. We alBo respect It more, even In Its opposition, when It says that the law ought to be enforced as long as it Is on the 8tatute books. May we not hope tbat the day is not distant when harmony and good feelling will prevail LUrOUgUUUl IDtJ ObttM, ttUU CBpOUiaiijr v%>*.n sjstu the people and the good old oity by the sea. # i To Save Expense. Oar correspondent, In reference to the deep well, makes a suggestion wblcb we think offers a practical solution for tbe reduction ol onr expenses, while giving us a full supply ol water. Tbe great expense at present, for pumping and tbe small revenue from tbe sale of water wonld seem to demand at least tbe consldera tlon of any feasable plan for bringing about more desirable results. If the water Is not greatly lowered by th< running of tbe deep well pump, tbe probabll ltylstbat a larger pump is needed. If tbe flow of tbe well 1b great, there Is need for c larger pump. Should tbe flow of tbe well b( equal to tbe capacity of tbe large pump wblct takes the water from the reservoir, then f pump of equal capacity In the well would eQect the greatly needed saving of coal and labor. Of our own knowledge we know nothing but give these suggestions for what tbey ar< worth, without any way assuming to know more of the subjeot than do those who hav< given the matter their attention. The Rellglona Pres*. Some of oar religious brethren have placet themselves In position to receive the approv al of the license advocates. There Is an ok Btory about throwing away the substance t< grasp the shadow. It would apply to temper ance brethren who align themselves with tbi license faction. If a man is known by tbi company he keeps what shall we think of tbi prohibitionists who align themselves witl the license men ? The oonflplantlnun and r>vnr nr>rnr>nlnn brethren who object to the profit feature o the dispensary have not remarked upon thi 90 cents a gallon tax to the United States. They have said nothing about search!ni bouses for anything but liquor. If we do no search blind tigers, how do they expect ti enforce prohibition ? Colonel Seal. Colonel Neal, who has been Superlntenden ol the penitentiary, has been undergolni investigation. It seems that be used som 810,000 of the State's money, which was not re paid. If we apply the same rule to the penl tentlary that some of our'people would appl: to the dispensary, the convicts ought to b turned loose and the institution abolished We will wait to see if anybody shall pro pose abolishing the penitentiary because of ai offloer's irregularity in handling the State' money. The investigation goes to show tbeunrella billty of official reports. Books should b investigated occasionally, and a change o officers sometimes results in good. The Governor'M Proclamation. The Governor issues his proclamation ii reference to the Tolberts. There never ha been any trouble about their coming back, ii i/ucjr wuuiu uui uAune iuc iruuuio. XUW 1U1 berts will be welcomed to peaceable citizen ship. The great mistake which was made, i mistake there was, could be found In the fact that thosa who were supposed to be mori directly responsible for our recent troubles escaped with less punishment than the lea guilty. It Is useless for the Governor, or oth er persons to ca'st reflections on this people and it is altogether probable that the Tolberti have within themselves greater influence li quieting opposition to them than can bi effected by the issue of official proclamations When a few individuals set themselvei against a whole community, a collislor may not be surprising. ^ * The ladlee Interested in Long Cane Ceme tery will have a hot supper on ThurBdaj night; 23rd Inst. | .. , ' / Threw Out the WhlNkey Cane*. The grand Jury of Charleston refused to in',,A* Vw? Kllr*H *1 rrnru Thor ooom tft ho niiA nf the chief Industries of the city, and the grand jury does not care to Interfere with the liquor business. Judge Klugb made a deliverance on the action of the grand jury, and suggested that In their presentment they give their reasons for throwing out these cases. Charleston may feel that it Is not bound to obey a law which is enacted by country representatives in the General Assembly. The mistake which our Legislators made was in not sending a delegation to the city to find out which laws the foreigners wanted. i Still A?1 vertlstnjc Columbia. A negro was shot a few nights ago as he waJKea along iae Hireem ui vuiuujuiu. Columbia seems to be In the killing business, and except In case or liquor constables, there seems to be no condemnation of the homicides. A man is shot as he walks on the street. No condemnation. i A man insults a supposed liquor constable, and then kills him. No condemnation. Officers of the law are flred upon, by persons resisting process of the law, the firing Is rei piled to with fatal effect. Malicious murder, or something of that sort. 9 All the volunteers in the army are to be mustered out at an early date. Those South I Carolinians now In Cuba are expected home In the course of a few weeks.. A GOOD GOVERNOR. Approves the Act of the General Amembly Which Had For Its Parpose the Relief of the People. Despite any efforts that may have been made to Injure the good name and to disparage the ability of Governor Eller'oe, he Is making as good and as fearless a Governor as un.itk I'omiino has ever had. Notwithstanding the great influence of the Southeastern Tariff Association, supported by the earnest eflorts of the cotton mills of South Carolina, be bad the courage and the manhood to approve the bill, which bad lor its purpose the relief of the people from the unjust tariff which has been Imposed upon them by the Insurance assocfatlpn. i It seems that in order to have the influence [ and support of the richest corporations in the Stale, the Southeastern Tarifl Association, through their agents, insured cotton mill property everywhere in this State at the very reduced rate of one-flfth of one per cent, while private Individuals pay anywhere from one L per cent, to four per cent., or from five to twenty times as much as they charge cotton mills for the insurance. Cotton and cotton mills are generally considered as combustible, or as hazardous risks. If it be said that the discrimination In favor of cotton and cotton mills and against the citizen is based upon different conditions or a different environment, then , let us enquire why the difference In tbe price of insuring the mill cottages? Are they less i combuetlble than the same grade of buildings , in town ? If not, then why are they insured for one-flfth of one percent. Does any owner of any cottage, get bis In1 surance at any such ridiculously low rate? If so, let him speak ? Viewed from this- standpoint, is there any ' wonder that tbe cotton mills of this State were unanimous In their protest agalusl the i approval by the Governor of a law which would affect the Southeastern Tariff Association which was so liberal to tbern, while it 1 was robbing the individual citizen. The Southeastern Tariff Association has been very liberal with those they may have thought sufficiently powerful to influence tbe Governor to withhold his signature . Irom any act of tbe General Assembly which mlebt interfere with their unjust and out rageouB discrimination against the citizen. The tact ot the cheap Insurance which has r been given to cotton mills and their appeal to the Governor doesn't look well. . The cheap insurance on one Bide, and the i responsive act of the cotton mills, may be suggestive to evil minds. Of course if the insurance companies could ' eet protection in their constantly increasing > demands upon the people they oould afford to give, free of all coet, full Insurance to the cot' ton mills or South Carolina. To show the discrimination, we may be pardoned for a personal allusion; The Abbeville cotton, mill and the city of , Abbeville put in separate systems of water 1 works, about eqnally good, and during the t same year. The price of insurance on the cotton mill cottages subject to a return of about three-fourths of the premium, is placed at one-fifth of one per cent. The Press and Banner office is on the corner of the Public Square and on the side ot Main Street. All the necessary hydrants were plaoed In close proxlm, lty to the office. The hooks, ladders, and buckets of one fire company, and the hose, reels and other paraphernalia of the other r fire company were placed on the other side I of the street, distant perhaps less than two hundred feet from the printing office. Now, It is fair to suppose since this properly , on the Public Square bad fire protection which was at least equal to that furnished by the single fire departmental the cotton mill, that some concession would be made to the I town property. But, no; the insurance companies in their wisdom, If not in their honesty, after tbe put! ting In of tbe publlo water works and provld1 a ? * -u"" rsty r\f flahtlnrr fl ro Irnttldfil. IU|{ nrniliinan ucnuo VI uKu>.MB . ately raised tbe Insurance premium oa the property In town which bad already been ' flxed at an outrageously high rate, s Impressed with tbe belief that the South, eastern Tariff Association baa acted In a manner which can be neither Justified nor excuB 1 ed, Governor Ellerbe did his whole duty, I despite tbe powenful Influence which was I brought to bear. When an unscrupulous association seeks legal right to perpetuate such open and fla, grant wrongs against tbe individual citizen, , and proposes to show such unwarranted and suspicious favoritism to tbe great corpora' tions as will practically give them insurance 3 without charge, Is it a wonder that the great mass of tbe people array themselves against corporations ? Is It any wonder that the people who are so unmercifully ground down by the fire Insurance companies sboula seek to ibake them honest and fair in their dealing? Why should cotton mills get tbe most hazardous risks for next to no preminm at all, when their next door neighbors are outrageously robbed ? Will any man, under tbe sun, claim that tbe Insurance companies acted honestly in raising the Insurance on this office Immediately after the establishment of tbe water 9 works and the purchase or nre apparatus v Besides the public fire apparatus t wo tire 8 hose of our own purchase were pot Id the e office, and yet in tbe face of all this, the price . ol Insurance was immediately raised. Do you believe the Increase of premium under the circumstances was right? We do s not f If it was right to Increase our insurance to three and a half per cent, because of water 9 works and Are apparatus, where Is the decent pretext for Insuring the cotton mill and the . cottages at one-fifth of one per cent? 6 The fact that the great mill corporations are I offered lnsuranoe rates which are so low, 3 while the citizen Is charged so high Is, to say tbe least, suggestive. The people should study about thlB matter, and if they see the equity of paying from five to twenty times as much Insurance, as i& charged to the cotton mills, then tbey must be easily satisfied. . In connection with this matter, we would ask attention to tbe mutual fire association S of which Mr. J. R. Blake is general agent, e It takes county risks at a very low rate and . pays promptly. All citizens having isolated houses in towns should consult Mr. J. R. ' Blake before re-lnsurlng. j Tbe people of South Carolina owe the Legls? latureand the Governor their thanks for his W u k?k?l( l? nnnllinr nnt OUVi v 1U liU?U ucuail) W UVVUV* IV ?twt?u v* ?wv, I. 8 THE LITERARY CLUB. 0 Alexander Hamilton and tlie CoiinII* ,f tutlou of tbe United State*. Tbe Literary Club met last Friday night at tbe borne of Hod. F. B.Gary. President, J. Allen Smith. Secretary, (J. D. Brown. Essayist, Professor Gilliam. The subject of tbe essay was "Alexander Hamilton's influence In Forming the C ?nstl1 tution ol the United States." This essay, like b that oi Professor Bradley at the previous r meeting on the subject of "Applied Chemistry," ranks as among the best of the literary ' contributions to this club. Both papers were carefully prepared, and each oi them was f listened to with the closest attention. Tbe meeting was a full one, and one of tbe most pleasant occasions that we have had. B I mm ????8 When you want anything In the way ol natent medicines, you can alwuys get what , you want at Speed's. i A big lot of nice hair brushes at Speed's. i A lot of popular songs and music free at , Speed's. Call and get some. All kinds of lublcatlng oils at Speed's. ' Speed's cough syrup will positively Btop that cough at once. 1 Egg white soap makes the skin like velvot. It beats all others for chapped hands face, a beautiful picture free with each 25c box. For sale by P. B. Speed. 61 pair ladles and misses shoes, numbers 2 r to 8 1-2. Former price 81.50 to 82. Your choice on bargain counter for SOo, at Haddon's. CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. What "M'* Seen nnd Honrs on HIn RoiiucIh About I lie Oily. Abbeville, S. C., March 15,1899. "I)K GAL I DREAM ABOUT." Mr. P. B. Speed has on hand a supply of upto-date sheet music, full size, words and music which he Is giving away free to his customers. This Is something new In the line of progress and should be appreciated by the public, or those who claim to be his customers. The above title Is among the lot of songs, and Is I>r. Lyon's favorite. Call and make your own selection. THE ABBEVILLE VOLUNTEERS. Tills well knowu company, first and last In the American-Spanish war, has united with the Abbeville Guards to form a mllltla company to stand first among others of the - - . -.,.1 ~r Kn- mill. State. Aooevine na? oeeu (iiuuu ui uc> jm.itia company for twenty-nine years and In 1899 will be prouder still of the formation or blending together of these two patriotic companies. At a meeting held last Thursday evening the following officers were elected: F. W. Glenn?Captain. J. 9. Cochran?1st Lieutenant. A. B. Edwards?2d Lieutenant. W. J. Bryson?1st Serjeant. P. W. Bonner?2d Sergeant. W. F. Perrln?8d Sergeant. A. B. Cochran?1th Sergeant. J. A. Dickson?5th Sergeant. Al. B. Reese?1st Corporal. E. L. Watson?2d Corporal. L. H. Nickles?3d Corporal. R. E. Hodges?1th Corporal. K. M. Jones?5th Corporal. Emory Penny?6th Corporal. Ray Calder?Armoror. Albert Henry?Secretary and Treasurer The company was also honored by the election of: Miss Mary Hempb111?Sponsor. W. P. Greene?Solicitor. Dr. C. C. Gambrell?Surgeon. Dr. J. Lowrie Wilson?Chaplain. We trust the citizens of Abbeville will do all in their power to build up and make this one of the first companies of the State, as we can't afford to do without a militia company. ABBEVILLE'S LITERARY CLUB. On last Friday evening the Literary Club of our city was most elegantly entertained at the home of Hon. F. B. Gary. The essay by Prof. R. F. Gilliam was an able and most interesting article and highly entertaining to the member of the Club. Subieet?"Influence of Hamilton on the Constitution." NICE PRESENT. Messrs. Mllford <fc DuPre ate the recipients of a pretty lot or evenrreen hot house plants from Prof. J. F. C. DuPre, of Clemson. HANDSOME FOUNT. Messrs. Mllford & DuPre will open the coming season one among the handsomest soda .. 'n,?ko^nlllhcnr roan is in me upuuuuuj. ? uo ..... wv. ?. onyx, while on each side and overhead will stand three large mirrors finished in white and gold. DEATH OF M. L. KAY. Died, on Monday, the 13th Instant, at bis home at Mount Carmel, Marshall L. Kay. The deceased was a Christian gentleman, kind and gentle In manner, beloved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a bereaved family with many friends to mourn bis death. HOME FOLKS AND VI8ITOBS COMING AND GOING. Miss Qoucbe, of New Orleans, La., and after a pleasant visit to the family of Mr, L. W. White, will leave for her home today. Prof. J. F. C. DuPre, of Clemson, spent last Saturday and Sunday in the city. Our people are always glad to see him In his old home. Mr. N. W. Collett, of Athens, Ga., was In the oily last Friday shaking bauds with bis friends. Mr. Gaines Hammond, with bis friend Mr. Stalnaker, of Greenwood, spent last Bunday in the city. Mr. Will Moise, of fit. Louis, Mo.,'Is In the city visiting home folks. Rev. D. G., Phillips. of Bradley, was in the olty last Monday. Miss Llla Beaudrot. after a pleasant visit to Miss Ollie Mclwain, returned to Greenwood Tuesday.' Mr. A. Bequest, the Indefatigable life Insurance agent, was in tbe city yesterday looking after and pushing bis business. Miss Mamie Taggart Is home on the sick llsl from Converse College. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wells, of Greenwood, passed through the city last week en route for Atlanta, where Mr. Wells goes for treatment. Mrs, Sallie Moragne, son and daughter, of Rnrripnm. were in the cltv vesterdav on busi ness.. MIbb Ethel Wall, after a delightful stay with friends In the city, left last Friday for her home near Washington, D. C. Mr. W. C. Brlce went to Columbia last week on business. HARRIED. Meecham-Watts?Mr. James Meecbam and Miss Bessie W atts were married at the Episcopal parsonage on last Thursday evening, by Rev. E. McCrady. ROBBERY. One night last week the buggy repository of A. M. Hill & Sons was broken open and entered through the rear window. A lot of lap robes and other articles were taken off, some of which have already been found. It is hoped the guilty parties will be brought to justice. OUR 8ICK FOLKS. Mr. W. V. CUnkscales. after several weeks Illness, is now convalescing. Mrs. W. T. McDonald has been quite sick the past week, but at this writing is some better. Miss Kate Marshall, after a severe Bpell of grippe, was out shopping in the city last week. Rev. Edward McCrady after a week's Illness Is out again. Mr. A. B. Hamlin and family are all convalescing?after severe sickness. Capt. Branch is still in the city and Is getting on nicely. Mr. Thomas Thomson Is now convalescing and is able to partially attend to hiB business. BALL AND BAT. Mr. C. P. Hammond has added to his stock of merchandise a full line of sporting goods, such as base balls, bats, mitts and musks. Look at his supply in this line. He is wideawake and looking after the pleasure of the young folks for the approaching season. ur,Ax u xjr xj. tAiit c<ni Tbe facts leading to tbe horrible accident resulting in tbe death of D. C. Calvert, as nearas we can get them, are as follows: On Tuesday alternoon. tbe 7tn of March, as he was returning from Abbeville to bis borne near Hodges, tbe train stopped at Darraugb's Turnout, and be Jumped off, and as tbe train moved off be attempted to board It. but from some cause or other was precipitated under the roiling wheels, which crushed one of his legs, and before the situation was taken in and the train could be stopped his body was dragged some distance, causing painful und serious wounds and lacerations. When tbe train stopped bis almost insensible form was taken up and placed as comfortably as possible In tbe car. On the arrival of the train at Hodges, Doctors Lee and Cason were called and upon examination found it necessary to amputate the crushed leg, which opperatlon was successfully performed by tbem at once, but tbe injuries which be sustained proved too muob for his physical nature, and about 2 o'clock Wednesday morning following tie breathed bis last. . The deceased was In his 40th year, and had always led an active lite. He was a member of the Knights of Honor and carried Insurance for two thousand dollars, which with his comfortabc home will loave his wife and children at leas'. In easy circumstances. Only a lew days before his untimely, and un?xnpr?t.pfi death he had Daid his Dremium on UIh insurance. Tbe deceased was a member of the Greenville Presbyterian Church near Donald*. Rev. McBride assisted by Rev. McKlunou, conducted tbe funeral services at his residence after which his remains were Interred In Upper Long Cane Cemetery. This Is a sad death, and the accident is deeply deplored by toe railroad officials. Mr. Calvert leaves a wife and two children, a brother and sister with hosts of friends, to mourn his death. All of whom have the sincere sympathy of of friends In this community, as well as over Abbeville County. PERSONAL MENTON. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Haddon have Just returned from the North, where they have purchased tbe largest and handsomest stock of millinery and ladies' goods they have ever brought to the city. Miss Moog, the charming young lady and artist milliner, who was with them last season, will return next Saturday, and with Mrs. Haddon, will preside over tbe millinery department the coming season. Many friends welcome Miss Moog back to Abbeville. A little money goes a long way when good taste and judgment are used. My store stands at all times ready to exemplify this fact. R. C. Wilson. If your child has a cough stop It with a bottle of Pitts' carminative syrup at Harrison & Game's. J. R. Glenn will always give the best bargains in corn, oals, bacon, lard, molasses, sugar and coltee. Don't forget to visit Glenn's store on Trinity street In Iront of McCants hotel. 8 ? 8 has -j 111 sprrt |g fines ever seen in Abbeville is selling them at the i ly been made in these ?*35 r*? I rL 3j&f rancy anu z>u He has received a j gandies, Piques, Duck ing such articles will i |pj| The Very iggg Colored I um Plain Wh ? White Ch Bleached Unbleach Wool Bla * m v?i J\ rcvv JTI !A Large ? Since the first of t] and plenty of them, a: m I claim a great deal in the ] way of good goods and fair prices, and this you say is, c "Blowing your own horn." But I ask vou, "Isn't it a credit to any man to attend c to his own business ?" R. C. Wilson. A. NEW . . \ School District J . a it Application has been made to the 1 County Board of Examiners to form a [ new school district as proposed territory 'will be taken from School Dis- j tricts Nos. 20, 22, 23 and 24. 8 c For the information and guidance of g all whom it may concern the following i resolutions adopted by the County { Board of Examiners is published : I Resolved, That before the County \ Board of Education will consider any g application to change any lines of the j present school district to form a new a school district of this county, the ap- r plication must be accompanied with a * survey of the proposed school district, a and that before any such application r is granted, notice of the formation of c such district shall be publiehed for two \ weeks in one of the county papers, and <? notice of the same shall be posted on c the door of every school house in the t districts to be affected thereby, and a that those making such application ? shall pay in advance the expenses of 8 such proceedings. Provided, That no f survey shall be necessary where two ? districts are proposed to be consoli- q dated.. / t Provided further, That if the pro- i posed new district shall be formed, the c trustees of such district may In their i discretion reimburse such applicants ? for n;ich new school districts or such \ portion thereby as they think just. t J. 8. Gibert, ( W. P. Greene, t It. F. Gilliam. J \ W. I), BnrkaUnle's LocaIh. P. R., C. O.. O. K., Glen wood, Ribbon Cane, New N. O., Ga. syrup, and Muscovado molasses and syrups. Good and cheap this season. Come and get your oil cans filled here, or get It by barrel. Come and see the plows, stocks, extra bandies, bridles, gearing, eto Fish?white fish, mullet, trout and mackerel. Black diamond axe only 00c. Lots of axe handles, both kinds. Seed oats. Very fine rust proof oats. Down on the ground floor with tobacco in 10 pound boxes. Cottolene and lard. All sizes. Come and see me and look at the goods and prices on canned goods of all kinds. Prunes, buckwheat, rolled oats, coffee, etc. W. D. Barksdole. Feb. 7,1S9D. Ten cases new spring shoes Just in at Had don's. All grades and branches of smoking tobacco are ound at Harrison & Game's drug store [ Go to Ml I ford & DuPre for 11 ae soap and l toilet articles. i Blue grass seed, for sale by Mllford & DnPre. ( Ml llet seed, for sale by Mllford & DnPre. WhPn In the city call and see the handsome < drug store of Mllford 4 DuPre. For promptness and politeness go to Mil- = lord & DuPre. C. P. Hammond carries a full line of kitchen ] sinks, basins, etc. 1 The latest smoking tobacco on the market. ( J Try a packuge at 10 cents?Klondike Mixture, j i Harrison & Game. | Fresh arrivals of spring goods at lladdon's. | 1 Fresh drugs, at Mllford & DuPre's. Carry your prescriptions to Milford <fc I)u-1 Pre's, where everything Is fresh, and a competent man to put them up, day or night. All goods delivered at your house at onceMilford & DuPre. Mllford's Neuralgic Powders never fall. No cure, no pay. Milford & DuPre. { Dr. Hill's famous Headache Powders, for sale by Milford & DuPre. I For weak lungs and consumption, take Dr. Neuirer's Lung Tonic. For sale by Mllford. & DuPre. Fresh garden seed, at Milford & DuPre's. ? j ^ When you need anything In Ibe drug line, you can always find what you want a'|. Speed's. ; j ' ' ' '' ' ' [UST FILLED UP HI! JG GOODS. . HE 5T LOT OF Indigo Blu i, embracing more than one hi same old price, 5 cents a yard 1 - T? gOOdS. x>esiuea tuc auu*v x lirting Prints, Moi -Short Length Prii good stock of WHITE G00I s, English long Cloths, &c. do well to look after: Best White Counterj 'ercales, One Yard W ite Lawns at 5, 8, 10 ecked Nainsooks at 5 Goods, a yard wide, j ed Sheetings at 4 and nkets at $3.00 and $4 ush Capes at $4.50, w Smyrna Rug at $1.50, lie New Year the. weather has ad'are eager for business. W. _ NOTICE OF REGISTRATION1TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. .. ' * 'FFICE OF SUPERVISORS OF REGISTRATION, ABBEVILLE? COUNTY. Abbeville, S. C., March 6,1S99. Notice is hereby given that in accorlance with an Act of the General Assembly, and in conformity with the equirementa of the State Conatituion. the books for the registration of ill legally qualified voters, and for the ssuing of transfers, ect., will be open ,t the office of Supervisors of Registraion in the Court House, between the lour 9 o'clock a. in., and 3 o'clock p. n., on the first Monday of each nonth, until thirty days before the text general election. The Board of Registration is the udge of the qualifications of all applicants for registration every male :itizen of this State and of the United state, twenty-one year8 of age, who Is lot an idiot is not insane, is not jauper supported at the public ex>ense, and is not confined in any pubic prison, and who has not been convicted of burglary, arson, obtaining ;ooda or money under false pretenses >erjury, fcrgery, robbery, bribery, tdultery wife beatinur, housebreaking, eceiving stolen goods, breach of trust vith fraudulent inteqt, fornication, odomy, incest, assault with intent to avish, miscegenation, larceny, or Times against the election laws, and vho shall have been a resident in this state two years (except ministers in sharge of organized churches and eachers of public schools, and these itter six months residence in the jtate,) a resident in the County for ix months, and in polling precincy bur months, and who can read any section in the Constitution of 1895, or :an understand and explain any secion of said Constitution when read to lim by the registration officer or offi:ers shall be entitled to registration and >ecome an elector upon application for luch registration. If any person has jeen convicted of any of the crimes ibove-meutioned, a pardon of the Jovernor removes the disqualification. In case any minor who will become ;wenty-one years of age after the closngof the Books of Registration and jefore the election, and is otherwise lualified to register, makes applica;ion under oath showing he is qualiled to register, the Boards shall regiser such applicant before the closing of ;he books. Any person whose qualifications as in elector will be completed after the jlosingof the Registration Books but aefore the next election shall have the right to apply for and secure a regis:ration certificate at any time within sixty days immediately preceding ;he closing of the Registration Books, jpon an application under oath to the 'acts entitling him to such registration. The registration of voters must be by polling precincts. There must be a - - ^ c. ~^lli r,? dock or JtiegiyirauuLi an caun ui/uxu6 preciuct, that is for eaca township, or parish, or city, or town of Jess than ive thousand inhabitants, or ward of Jities of more than five thousand nhabitants. Each elector must vote n the polling precinct in which he esides. If there is more than one noting place in the polling precinct, :he elector may vote at any ivotiug ilace designated on the registration jertilicate. The Boards must designate n the registration certificate the votng place in the polling precinct at -vhich the elector is to vote. If there s more than one voting place in the Killing precincts, the Boards shall ie-iignate on the certificate the voting >lace selected by the elector. J. I). CAR WILE, S. S. BOLES, yv a r.ANTER. Hoard of Supervisors of Registration. One Minute Cough Cure, for sale by Milford It Dul're. Syrup Tolu, Tar. and Wild Cherry, for sale >y Mliford <Jt DuFre. Hee that beautiful Clipper and Columbia ihalnless wheel al C. P. Hammond's. Bicycle lamps, bells, etc., at C. P. Hammond's. Have your blcyle repaired and cleaned up or spring by C. P. Hammond. School books and supplies at Mllford ?& Du're's. vviiti 3 STORE WITH NEW, FRESH ||^H IS NOW . OFFERING THE undred different styles, and what is best of all, he , notwithstanding the big advance that has recentie has all kinds of 31 \^BI urning Prints, Red Prints and 11 nts for Quilts, &c. ? 11 i* IS. such as Nainsooks, Plain White Lawns and Or- fl Here are a few bargains, which all persons need- |Kz| V >ane Ever Offered at $1.00. HH ide, at 614 Cents. . ?8? and 12 1-2 Cents. 'Cents a Yard. ' at 6 1-4 Cents, worth 8 Cents. . |3|| | LOO, worth $5.00 and $6.00. * HsL -v I! orth $7.00 to $8.00. * ' ji$j J worth $2.00 to $2.50. Islr ? been bad and trade quiet. We have new goods ; Call on us and see what good bargains you can get. * WHITE. J "millers W**?n * iMM A?n?niT?i A n M WA Mn n*nA S NEW ASSORTMENT W littUMUiS. % ?. m Afresh lot of flour, meal, corn, bacpn, lard, rice, . 4 GRITS. Call and see us before buying. ,\ CRACKERS?We have that department now In great shape. Never since J we have been in business have we sold so many crackers as now. Call and try*1 v some of our fine Tea FJake Crackers and Block's Fine Sodas. Our line of Sweet Crackers are up to date. SYRUPS?Our line of Syrups are not to be surpassed by anything In the a city. Call and try some of our Georgia Cane Syrups. They are very fine. , ' Among a lot of new goods just in and to arrive in a few days, we mention a. ' J case of Lobsters, Shrimp, Deviled Crabs, Corned Beef, Roast Beef, Potted Ham,,. Jj and Tongue. Also some nice.Jellies and Syrup in 3 lb. cans. Try them. Our line of Pickles are up to date, both in bottles and bulk; both sour and. .. ^ sweet. Call and try them before buying. Remember, we are headquarters for KEROSENE OIL in any quantity. ^ Special price to parties buying by the barrel. Our Oil Wagon will continue to ' ^ go around Three Days in each week-rTuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Our line of Vegetables, Fruits, and Confectionaries are up to date. Call and see us when you are in need of anything in the Grocery line. Yours to please, . :M L,. T. & T. M. MILLER, 'M A FTrk+*>1 Ttlrk^lr !? B p^r^rr: *, The Stale of South Carolina, this morning to talk over his future dUpooi- __ . T ? tlon. The president has 'assured Geoeral COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. Wheeler that be places no faith In any of the criticisms passed upon him by the regular IN probate court. army officers who oppose the retention of ?? ? , _ A ? . , , T . . '/VI volunteer generals In the new organization. W. C. Shirley, Executor Estate of J. W. 8hlrThe president says that nothing could shake ley, Deceased, Petitioner. ? Petition to his confidence lu General Wlieeler. The Pi-ova Will in Due Form of Law -Samfriends of the latter are very Indignant that Prove will in Due *orm or Law.-*sam pressure should be brought to have the hero mons. of Santiago mustered out. and are making a To Sallle Shlrlev T P Shlrlev James M. vigorous protest against the war department o a/*1'16*' J?m?" yielding to this Influence. Shirley, Elizabeth Jane Ashley, A. M. ShirGeneral Wbeeler said this morning when ley. Luclnda Hlgler, Ella 8haw, Emma Shirseen,'that It was possible that be might now . p-rnpat <*h1rl?v ?nd Mumln Mndiiav be retained In the volunteers with bis present ley> Ernest Shirley and Mamie Lindsay. rank ; of this he was not certain and did not -\r - n ?aS] It ?nr<l/* 1 r\TT ivn 1? A PIT (IV VHTT ART?. WTTRT7V. being8brought to^ear on%heTcTmlnT8UaUon b* 8ummoned and required to be and appear muster him out will bave tbe contrary effect. In the Court of Probate for said County, to be bolden at Abbeville C. H.,8. C.t on 8ATUR- * * ~ DAY, the 15th day of April pext, to show L. T. A T. H. Miller's Locals. cause, If any you can, why the will of J. W. 4 pounds of prunes for 25 cents. Shirley, deceased, should not be proved In dut? Call and see our nice line of candles, Just form of law as prayed for by petitioner. received, they are up to date. Witness my hand and the seal of the Court, 11 pounds good green coffee for 81. this 28th day of February, 1S99. * 'Jj 10 pounds real good coflee for 81. (L. 8.) R. E. HILL. 30 bars of best soap, for 81, at L. T. & T. M. J. p., A. C. Miller's. . , Call and see our line of bulk pickle, bobt m m _ A _ ? sweet and sour. To T. F. Shirley, Absent Defendant : Go to L. T. & T. M. Miller's lor some nice Take Notice that the petition In the above Georgia cane syrup. stated case Is now 6n file in this Court and you Go to L. T. & T. M. Miller's for evaporated are hereby summoned and required to make peaches and apples. answer thereto on or before the 15th day of 16 pounds standard granulated sugar for . ^ next * nnA dollar. ' ' n m tjytt 10 pounds good rice for one dollar. A fresh lot of flour, meal and grits Just Id. ** ** Call and see us belore buying. For some real nice fresh crarkers. both .?,et and .odaa, call on L. T. A T. M. Miller Th gt j f goutll Carolina^ Call and try a pound of our nice tea flake ' vtf crackers. . COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. * PROBATE COURT. Locals?Amos B. Morse. In the matter of the estate of Mary F. WldeA splendid lot of flower pots, plain and man, deceased. fancy, and urns. Amos B.Morse. Onion sets, garden seed, flower sped, seed Petition for Settlement and Discharge. and garden corn millet Ac. Amos B. Morse, x l. WIDEMAN, as Administrator for No. 9 Roasted colfee, the best 10c coffee to said Estate having applied for settlebe had. Amos B.Morse. men t and discharge. Fresh cheese, maccaronl. evaporated ap- rtflTA" the pies and peaches. Amos B.Morse. iiefPprayed f6r R.KE HIlI, Next week I will have some fine seed poto- March 4,1889. Judge Probate Court. tops irom Wood <t Sons, Richmond. Amos B. Morse. ??? I have a small quantity of seed rye left # , over, which I offer at 70c. a bushel. Fine |-cKllirinn* chicken feed. DCIUlC DUjlII^ Received this week, fresh citron, currants, raisins, almonds, English walnuls. SPLENDID LOT OF Big hominy, or "Samp," fresh 2}^c a pound ?' iiABcrc *wn mitt re Kuiidk potatoa, 25o a peck. | HURuJll) Alii/ 111 UL li j . All kinds of garden seed In packets and bulk also "White" "(iolden l)ent'' and seed. ?ry g" Beed corn' clover and lucerne TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK AT THE ancfKouud.18' Wb't0 aad freSh' SmaI1 SlZ? STABLES OF Garden tools, any kind you like. . w_w 11 f "Boston Baked Beans," corn, peas and A /VI M I 11 SOfl^ and Hiring beans, apricot*, pears and peaches. *111* 47vlI3? A ie ?! these in the pantry will relieve the __ mind of the good housewife, at this trying time 1 or housekeepers. T\TiiTni * VAfTT/in Amos B. Morse. DENTAL NOTICE, I ? j}r> g# Thomson, I styl'^at Haddon^ffeta 8"kS PFetty 8pr'Dg OFFICE UP-STAIRS ON MoILWAIN Corner, Abbeville, 8. C. j On bargain counter, ?j pair slippers at half ? . price at Haddon's. Haddon.?8boe department will be unusual1-resb shipment of Nunally s candy at Mil- )v attractive this Spring. ford & DuPre'B. Finest lot of stationery ever Been in AbbeCoats spoil cotton wholesale and retail at vli|e al Muford & DuPre's. Haddon's. clears and cigarettes, all grades, at HarriNow Is the time to make a raid on bed-bugs. t (l.me's Oct a bottle of klll-a-bug from Speed. H0Q * Uame 8<