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F ffi'0. ? - - 1 ?' I'hft Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S. C. ^"Published every Wednesday at 82 a year In advance. Wednesday, March 22,1899. The Lynching- at Pnlnielto. Oeorsln. I Last Thursday nlgbt in Palmetto, a little town, in Georgia, nine negroes were under arrest, and tied together, charged with arson. " * ,u" """""O hflri onnfftuKPd. and impli UUO U1 tuo UVK<V?D MWM , csted the others In the burning of houses. Halt dozen white men were guarding them In a room. About one o'clock In the night a number of masked men entered the building, made the negroes stand up, and when the assasains were ready, they fired, and four of the negroes fell, dead, another was fatally wounded; two were less dangerously wounded ; two escaped with a bad scare. The man who confessed to a conspiracy for arson, and was the witness against the others, was among the slain. The newspapers are now busy delivering their old stereotyped sermons on lynching. Instead of remarking upon tbe lack of a performance of duty on the part of the known members of tbe guard, tbe uewspapers, as far < as we have noticed, have attacked the unknown (?) assassins In general terms. Our own opinion is, that tbe men who were entrusted with tbe protection and care of tbe prisoners are responsible lor the murder, and they are scarcely less culpable than tbe alleged "unknown" men who tired the fatal Bbots. If It was possible for the guards to be Bnrprised, It Is certainly Improbable that they were taken unawares. It Is certain tbat no report Is made of even a protest against tbe murder, and it is certain tbat we have no evidence tbat tbey fired a single gun in defense of tbelr helpless prisoners. A mob 1b always a coward, and tbat aggregation of men, wbo assemble for a lawless purpose may be depended upon to yield to even tbe Bbow of resistance. Six men, wbo were faithful totbelr trust, should have, and could have, protected tbelr prisoners. There is not a mob on the face of tbe earth, tbat will attack six well armed officers wbo who are determined 10 ao tneir amy. Was there oolluston between the guardsmen and the mob who murdered the helpless victims? If there was collusion, we are incompetent, to properly characterize the act. If there was not collusion, and the guards, from fear to do their duty, allowed tbelr prisoners to be murdered In cold blood, without the firing of a gun In tbelr defense, our knowledge of the words of the English language is inadequate to describe their conduct. As long as the statutes of the country excuse the plllcers of tbe law for surrendering tbelr prisoners to be murdered, and as long as public contempt is withheld from such unfaithful officers, we may expect to hear of lynch logs and assassinations. "The guards were overpowered" is a stereotyped expression, and it is a statement which 18 ttUBUlUUCiJ 1U1BU. iUCKUttlUS UJO^ OUIIOUUer their prisoners to be murdered, but no guard of six men were ever overpowered by a mob. A mob being essentially timid, It Is not In the nature of things that tbey would attempt to carry out tbelr murderous designs on prisoners that are in the hands of men who are armed with Bhot guns and backed by the authority of law, are determined to do their duty. The Governor of Georgia, perhaps in imitation of the editorial writers, proceeds to offer 8500 reward for the capture, with proof to oonvlct, the participators in the Palmetto assassination. With the newspapers denouncing the murderous act, and with the Governor's proclamation, offering a reward, the public may think that the sin of the terrible crime that has Just been committed has been effaced. . The names of the guard could no doubt be fnnnri nnf onrt If thero vaaa a law mntrlna ? ? - ? them accountable for their failure to protect their prisoners, we would have fewer occasions for bysterios over the deed ol mobs. If the guards had fired on the mob who bad ^ come to shoot down tbelr prisoners, who were tied together by a big rope, the mob would have retired. A mob always runs, If It Is fired upon. But a mob seldom or never makes an attack where there Is danger of being fired upon. Let Governor Candler find some law by which he can punlr.h men <for surrendering tbelr prisoners to be murdered, and we will hear no more of guards being "overpowered." The guards at Palmetto should be held accountable as accessory to the murder of the men whom it was their duty to protect. No matter how many there may be In the mob, whether five or fifteen, reports generally set their number down to exactly one hundred. If proper eflort is made by the Governor of Georgia, he canfind out the number engaged in the Palmetto murder, and he can learn their names. There were too many engaged in It. In every conspiracy there is always one with less principle than the rest, and, he generally volunteers to give ?4#w nuvtv kuiu^ ottuj, At iuci o 10 auj uciuauu for the facts, or If be can do an Injury to bis fellow-conspirator. XT ' ' 1 Don't Pat Politics In It. } . Charleston Is making great preparations for the Confederate Vetrans Reunion in that good old city. A proposition has been made to invite W. J. Bryan to make a speech on that occasion, to wblcb, of course, objections has been made. We have no advice to give oar Charleston friends, but we think the pleasure of the occasion would be marred by the presence of Mr. Bryan or any candidate lor President. The agitation of the free silver coinage question at that time would be a mistake. The presentation of the single gold standard under the circumstances would be unwise and impolite. This newspaper claims to be as good a Democrat as anybody, and we believe we are loyal to the best interests of the country as anybody, and we would want no politics at an old soldier's re-union. We respect Mr. Bryan's private character. We admire him for his utterances in reference to the adoption of the treaty of peace. But we want to hear none of his utterances on the free coinage of silver. We believe his election to the Presidency of this country would be a calamity. We believe, too, that there 1b not the slightest poslblllty of his ever belDK elected. He made his strongest tight in 1S96. He cannot bold the vote of the gold Democrats of the North, even if it be possible to put the free silver plank in the platform of 1900. Southern Democrats, no matter how much they may be aDDOBed to disturbing the finances of the country, must, of course, vote for the nominees of the party. But until the platform Is adopted every citizen has a perfect right to express bis opiuion on the subject. Those who are opposed to the adoption of a platform which ought to bring defeat are as free to speak their mind, as are those who have faith in the scheme. But if we are able to Judge of small mat, ters, It now looks as if Mr. McKlnley will be bis own sucoessor. He should bold the office for another term In which be may conclude the inportant issues that have resulted from the war. The Treaty Signed. The Queen Regent of Spain has signed tbe treaty of peace. The formal exchange of papers between this dountry and Spain will take place as soon as the minister bearing the papers arrives In Washington. When that Is accomplished,the President will announce by proclamation tbe cessation of hostilities, and diplomatic relations will be restored between the nations recently at war. Public Lons. Hon. Patrick Walsh, editor of the Augusta Chronicle, is dead. He had been sick for a long time. From an uuknown orphan Irish boy, he rose to distinction, and was the best beloved and most useful citizen of Augusta, He was an honest mau, and possessed the respect of all. In his life the struggling youth of this country have an example worthy of all emulation, and In his character they should find an inspiration to strive foi higher things. As an editor he was always honest, aud he was ever respectful ol the feelings of those with whom be dlflered. Honest himself, he j recognized virtue In others, and whatever the provocation, he never sought to ruin the good name of auy one. His mind was prompted by the higher Impulses, and at his hands no man's character was In danger ol assassination. On the contrary, he ever gave the helping band to those who hoped for bet, ter things, and be bad the manhood and the courage to excuse the erring, Broad Tiren. Our friend, the Yorkville Enquirer, urget the use of wide tires on vehicles of all kinds and favors a State law looking to the enforce' ment of the use of broad tires. If our respect ed contemporary would urge the dealers Id wagons to lay in a stock of wide tired wagons the people would buy mem. our uemurt bought a.few or tbe wider tires, and tbey Bell readily. The usual width of the tire of a two horse wagon baB been an incb-and-a-balf, but two Inch tires are not a rare thing now, tiree two and-a-half Inches are to seen. Our own opinions is that tbe wide tires will be the tires of tbe future in this section Wide tires and lower wheels will serve the people better than the old wheels. If dealers would properly present the wide tire wagons their sale would be common Tbey appeal to tbe approval of our commoc sense. At Hoine Again. Mr. R. R. Tolbert has returned to Abbeville County. In an interview with him yester day, among other things, he said to the Pre?e and Banner: That he bad come back to plan) crops and to cultivate them, and to attend tc other business connected with his farming in' terests. He stands ready to promote the peace and good order of tbe community Id which he lives. He desires tbe people tu know tbe truth In reference to all the dl*quieting rumors that have been unjustly circulated against him, and in due tim? he will prove to tbe people ol Abbeville County that he 1b still a good citizen and deserving ol their confidence and respect. Welcome Back. Tbe Second South Carolina Regiment, now atrHavana, has been ordered to be mustered out of service without delay. It Is thought tbe Regiment will be in Savannah by tne first of April. They have been faltbiul in their service, and our people will gladly welcome tbem home. Tbe country is to be congratulated that there Is no longer any need for tbelr services In tbe army. Eaater Number of tbe Darllntctoalan. The Darllngtonlan's Easter number is a credit to tbe enterprise and push of its owners, and the llbeial amount of local adver tlsements that appears Is a testimonial 01 me thrift and business tact of the people of the town. It Is sixteen pages, Including a handsome full page ornamental cover. The printers and the town of Orangeburg are to be congratulated. Cotton Hill Insurance. It now turns out that the Aladdin bill does not affect cotton mill insurance. There never was any doubt that the cotton mills were able to take care of themselves. It has been said that the Mauldln bill is the best work of the Legislature. THE WATER SUPPLY, Interesting Talk by Superintendent Cannon?We Shonltl Spend $1,000 on (be Plant. Editor Press and Banner: Several articles In late Issues of youi' paper seeking light as to the management of tbe water works require answering. Id answer to questions from tbe gentleman who Is a "buyer of tbe water which Is presumably taken from tbe depths of tbe deep well." will say that we commenced the use of the well water about November let, 1897. and from that time until about October 1st, 1898, no branch water was jiseu. About that date we were unfortunate enough to drop tbe plunger in tbe well and turned In tbe water from tbe branch wblcb we used for one month until we could clear the well, and at Intervals from Nov. 1st, to Dec. 20tb, we turned tbe branch water In several times hb the sand from tbe branch bad cut tbe brass liners of tbe large pump and we bad considerable trouble and delays In getting things In good running order, but since Dec. 20th no branch water has been used. As to tbe lady who drinks only tbe water from tbe well having fever, would say to tbe gentleman who Is '"a buyer of the water" tbat some wen miormea persuuB tuiun. iuac are other causes for fever besides drinking Impure water, but admitting for tbe sake of argument tbat this 1b tbe only cause. If he will call at the office of the Superintendent or the Water Works, I will give him the nances of ten or twelve cases of fever of persons who do not use tbe olty water at all. So you ?ee we have ten to one In favor of tbe city water, which we think Is a good record, and If I am correctly Informed tbe lady In question has only been In tbe city for a short time and may have contracted the fever elsewhere, for tbe fact tbat at least twenty families use this water alone, and have no other, goeB to show there Is no cause for fever In tbe water, wbldh Is furnished to over one hundred subscriber** and only one case can be cited and tbat of a visitor in tbe olty. Now, Mr. Editor, there is nothing to conceal or cover up in tbe management of tbe water works and parties seeking Information can always get it from tbe superintendent or either of the commissioners, and, tbat, too, without going Into the newspapers, as we are always ready to answer any questions or give any Information wanted. Now, as to the suggestion of your corresnnnHant ^niolntArocitflil " uhnnt nllnwlntf t.hp water lo flow Into tbe reservoir by lowering the pipe, would say we Investigated that plan a year ago, bat from tests made and upon the advice of Mr. Mlnsball, our engineer, we abandoned it as impracticable. Tbe olty will soon have to meet tbe question of a greater water supply, and tbere are two practical plans, one of whlcb Is to place an air compressor In tbe deep well in place of tbe present deep well pump, as we cannot get a pump of larger capaolty tban the one In use. With this air compressor we would get tbe full capacity of tbe well. Tbe other Dlan Is to lay a line of pipe from tbe well to where theTcaten branch empties Into tbe Blue Hill branch as all tbe water ohftWP thin nnlnt in fnrnluhprt hv fnnr snrincrR. Including the Kuoker spring. This could be doueata coat of not over three hundred dollars arid would furnish an abundant supply of pure water though it would not be clear during rainy weaiher. but the well water could be used at these times, and not only Increase the water supply but greatly decrease the cost of running the plant. The cost ol the air compressor would be about one thousand dollars. The commissioners have no authority to Inorease the plant beyond the amount of money voted for the construction, or to run the city in debt for these Improvements, so tbe city council will have to provide this fund or else the taxpayers will have to vote It before anything can be done. R. W. Cannon, Superintendent. CAMP MoGOWAN, A Meeting of Ibe Camp to Elect Dele< Kales to CbnrleHlou. All members of Camp Sam McGowan are reqaeBted to meet at Donalds on .Saturday, April 1st, at 3 o'clock p. m. A full attendance will be expected. Business of Importance will come before tbe meeting. Delegates to reunion will be elected and annual dues will be called for. J. VV. AlattiBon, Com. One application of west morelands telton ointment will cure ring worm, teltou etc., for Bale by Speed. Aliens foot ease for tired, swollen and sweating feet. For sale by Speed. WARE'S SHOALS. Railroml .Men Looking for n Side Track?Other Sews About Donnlds, Donalds. S. C., March 20, 1809. i Farmers hauled out ol earn ODe tiny recently about 1000 sacks fertilizer and several tons from warehouses. It seems as If cotton acre' age will not be diminished this year. Others j have failed to get so far. The supply seems . to be exhausted. Civil Engineer Wells, of Southern Hallway, Washington, D. C., P. I. Welles, Superintend . ent Columbia Division Southern Hallway, , aDtl Captain Dial, of Laurens, were up in prl vate car last Friday looking at the Ware f shoals, locating rouie for railway extension , from Barmore's or soma other point on the Southern Kallway. Suppose there will be 1 some latent, water power developed there > soon and yon will probably hear the spindles and looms running in the Dear future. ( A new phone line will be put up soon between Donalds and Due West. > Mr. S. S. W. Brown has moved to town and can be found In his bachelor headquarters, wheu not In depot or at stores. ' Miss Eunice Hodges has resumed her position atT. H. Brock & Co., Houea Path. She runs down nearly every Saturday. The early morning train to Greenville and late train to Greenwood Is a great coDveulence. * Barmore's, near 100 mile post, C. & G. Dlvls1 Ion Southern Rallway; has been made a tlag , station. Donalds. NEW DRUG CLERK. , 1 Mr. Wlilttaker, of Elherton, Now 1 With Harrison A Game. ' Mr. Wbittaker, recently of Elberton, has 1 taken charge of Harrison <fc Game's prescription case. Mr. Wbittaker will be glad to form I the acquaintance of our people, and by fair and polite dealing make friends and custo> mers for bis employee. i The >'?Kro In the Cotton Mill. A great deal bas recently been said about > tbe probable introduction of negro labor into Southern cotton mills and such an innovation naturally attracts tbe attention of our people. If Mr. Montgomery's proposed experiment in employing negro operatives in tbe Charleston mill proAes a success, wbo can measure its far reaching results. Future competition among mills will force the employment ol tbe cheapest labor, and when white labor is i brought into competition with negro iabor, the while must succumb. Of course It is un' derstood that it is a class of work where superiority in intelligence is not an absolute . necessity. Tbe cotton mills have heretofore been an ' exclusive field tor white labor, where a large number of people wbo had met with dlsapi polntmentand failures in other lines?especially on the farm ? still find an oppor' lunlty for supporting themselves and families. But wbeu the negro Is odcq introduced the whites must go, as they cannot possibly afford to live on the small wages with which ' tbe negro would live comfortably, i Mr. Montgomery's experiment will be watched with interest, not only In this State but throughout the entire country especially tbe South. He Is one of tbe most experienced and successful cotton mill men In tbe Southern States, and bis opinions on all subjects pertaining to mills, always attract at' tention. His belief tbpt negro labor can be successfully employed in the Charleston cot-' ton mill watt doubtless formed after he bad thoroughly looked Into the subjects. We are anxiously awaiting the result, as it will be tbe beglnlng of an entirely new order oi things in the manufacturing world. Cool Water In Summer Time. One objection to drinking water from pipes in Summer Is that it becomes too warm, ice Is rather expensive andlthe difficulty can be remedied by putting colls In your well. Hot water can be bad in the winter by connecting a coll to your cooking stove but we want a way to have cool water In the Summer and 1 have found the way. One or two hundred feet of 3-4 pipe can be easily put la yoar well whereby you can get all t.ie coool water you want fur drinking purposes. Tbe pipe In the well will be of the same temperature that your well will be and of course the water circulating through these pipes will be as cool as your well water. The pipes can be so arranged as not to lntefere with drawing. Tbe Iron pipes coll wilt not effect the well water any more than the pipes used In a regular well pump. Then again you will have hollurHrlnHnff OBler In Wlntnr. Tt. will not. be so cold,as the pipes la the well will give you water at the same teperatnre that your well water Is. Is our artesian water unhealthy? I think not. I have closed up my well entirely and have used no other water but the artesian water for eighteen months, and have neither 6een, nor experienced any bad results trom It. There will be more fever come from drainage of our waste water than will ever come from drinking our artesian water. Galvlnlzed pipe will afford belter drinking water than the .black Iron pipe. The Iron pipe corrodes on the Inside and makes the water taste too much of iron, especially, In Hummer. Very Respectfully. C. P. Hammond. The Black Diamond. Interest In the Black Diamond Is being reviewed. If there Is anything In this much talked of road our people should make some effort to brln* It by tbe city of Abbeville. It Is a great enterprise and one that will do more tor tbe material upbuilding of the westem portion ot South Carolina, than any projected In recent years. However, It Is a matter of RufHclent Import???? ma??H or* 1 r* UOfiM oration OA If. toill make Port lioyal the shipping point of a vast volume ol commerce that will be brought from the Mississippi Valley. The road will doubtless be built at no distant day and thut it will prove a success no one can doubt. The commerce oi the United States is being expanded and tbe South American stales ofler great opportunities to our American manufactures. In tbe building up of this trade tbe South will get Its share and of course South Carolina will come la for her portion. Tbe first requisite Is a deep water port and tbat can be obtained at Port Royal. The road through this portion of South Carolina will paBs a rapidly developing cotton manufacturing section, and our mills will find quick transportation of their products to the republics South of us. And with tbe completion of the Nicaragua Canal our manufacturers will be much nearer China abd other eastern Asiatic countries than our Northern and New England competitions. By all means let tbe road be built it will be a benefit to the entire state and especially tbe towns and cities through which it passes. A closer commercial relation with Chicago, Cincinnati and other large Western cities wMI prove mutually beneficial. Weare assured tbat Ifthe road Is built it will come by 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, Mnrringe Mnxmi*. Never marry except for love. Never forget these rules when the knot is tied: Never taunt with a past mistake. Never allow a request to be repeated. Never meet without a loving welcome. Never both be angry at the same time. Never forget to let self-denial be the aim and practice of each. Never let the sun go down upon any anger or grievance. ' Never neulect one another; rather neglect the whole world besides. Wnitc.* rnulro o romorlr at th?? *>T nonUA n f lltA other?it is mennnrss. Never be "stubborn," but let each one strive to yield oftenest to the wishes ol the other. Never part for a day without loving words to think of during absence. Never let a fault you have committed go by until you have frankly confessed It and asked forgiveness. Never forget that the every nearest approach to perfect domestic happiness on earth Is the cultivation, on both sides, of absolute unselfishness. It ActH iw it Starter. It Is not right to say of an ad that does not sell goods that It Is worthless. It may Dot sell a cent's worth of goods, yet serve to keep the advertiser In the minds of readers, and the , later ad will complete the conquest the first one began. Ho long as we understand advertising to be cumulative In Its effects, the suei cchk of the first of a series ads Is not essentlal. i 1 A bar moltled soap 21-2 lbs for 20cts at 1 Speed's. We guarantee for heel cholera cure for fowls. In case of failure to cure, money refunded. Speed's. Now splliable bottle of ink for sale by , Speed. The very thing for school children. Price 5c. [ Trv Speed's cough syrup, It will "sure tlx you up.,' Price '?> and 5(lc. Ill III HAS H SPRI ||| FINE ever seen in Abbevil <gs!g| is selling them at th< ly been made in thes ill Fancy and S gSw He has received e gandies, Piques, Due ing such articles will jiH The Ver; Colored Plain W] ! White C] Bleachec Unbleacl Wool Bl; A Few P A Large Since the first of and plenty of them, i T A. NEW School District. Application has been made to the County Board of Examiners to form a new school district as proposed territory will be taken from School Districts Nos. 20, 22, 23 and 24. For the information and guidance of nil u.imnn it mow nnnpprn the following Oil nUVUi A V LUMJ vvw ? - w resolutions adopted by the County Board of Examiners is published : Resolved, That before the County Board of Education will consider any application to change any lines of the present school district to form a new school district of this county, the application must be accompanied with a survey of the proposed school district, and that before any such application is granted, notice of the formation of such district shall be published for two weeks in one of the county papers, and notice of the same shall be posted on the door of every school house in the districts to be affected thereby, and that those making such application shall pay in advance the expenses of such proceedings. Provided, That no survey shall be necessary where two districts are proposed to be consolidated. further Thnf. if the Di.0 A 1UV1UCU IUI buvi , t posed new district shall be formed, the trustees of such district may in their discretion reimburse such applicants for such new school districts or such portion thereby as they think just. J. S. Gibert, W. P. Greene, R. F. Gilliam. W. D. Bnrkfldnle'H Locals. P R., C. 0..0. K.. Glenwood, Ribbon Cane, New N. O., Ga. syrup, and Muscovado molasses and syrups. Good and cbeap tbls season, rome and get your oil cans filled here, or get it by barrel. " Come and Nee (be plows, stocks, extra handles, bridles, gearing, eto Fish?white flsh, mullet, trout and mackerel. Black diamond axe only 60c. Lots of axe handles, both kinds. Seed oats. Very fine rust proof oats. Down on the ground floor with tobacco in J 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. Barkadole. Feb. 7,1890. 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 Milford & DuPre for fine soap and toilet articles. Blue grass seed, for sale by Milford <Sc DnPre. Ml llet seed, for sale by Milford St DnPre. When in the city nail and see the handsome drug store of Milford 4 DuPre. For promptness and politeness go to Millord & DuPre. C. P. Hammond carries a full line of kitchen sinks, basins, etc. The latest smoking tobacco on the market. Try a package at 10 cents?Klondike Mixture. Harrison & Game. Fresh arrivals of spring goods at Haddon's. Fresh drugs, at Mllford & DuPre's. Carry your prescriptions to Mllford & DuPre'.*. where everything Is fresh, and a competent man to put them up, day or night. All goods delivered at your house at onceMlllord & DuPre. Mllf jrd's Neuralgic Powders never fall. No cure, no pay. Mllford & DuPre. Dr. Hill's famous Headache Powders, for sale by Mllford <? l)uPre. For weak lungs and consumption, take Dr. Neufret's Lung Tonic. For sale by Mllford & DuPre. Fresh garden seed, at Mllford & DuPre's. Law Briefs at GO Cents a Page?Good Work. Good Paper, Prompt Delivery. Minutes cheaper than at any other house. Catalogues In the best style. If you have printing to do, n wiii h? t/? vonr interest to write to thePress and Banner,'Abbeville, S. C. tf 01 pair Indies and miBHes shoes, numbers 2 to 3%. Former price $1.50 to 82.00. Your choice on bargain counter for 50 cents. JUaddon's. All goods delivered at your house at once. Milford Ji DuPre. When In need of medicines at night our pharmacist will be found next door to tue Western Union Telegraph office, over the Abbeville Supply Co.'s store. Harrison & Game. Lambert's death to lice, and all other insects. For sale by Milford <& DuPre. v . /, i AA wi^ vrMwv ^ vAyVWAWV v* N'A'VW yyvAvw > w. 4 JUST FILLED UP HI! NG GOODS. HE :ST LOT OF ?=.Indigo Bin le, embracing more than one hi ) same old price, 5 cents a yard e goods. Besides the above 1 hirting Prints, Moi -Short Length Prii i good stock of WHITE 6001 ks, English Long Cloths, &c. I do well to look after: y Best White Counters Percales, One Yard W bite Lawns at 5, 8, 10 hecked Nainsooks at 5 I Goods, a yard wide, ; led Sheetings at 4 and ankets at $3.00 and $4 lush Capes at $4.50, w Smyrna Rug at $1.50, the New Year the weather has and are eager for business. i W. NOTICE OF REGISTRATIONSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. OFFICE OF SUPERVISORS OF REGISTRATION, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. Abbeville, S. C., March 6, 1899. Notice is hereby given that in accordance with an Act of the General Assembly, and in conformity with the requirements of the State Constitution, the book9 for the registration of ail legally qualified voters, and for the issuing of transfers, ect., will be open at the office of Supervisors of Registration in the Court House, between the hour 9 o'clock a. m., and 3 o'clock p. ' m., on the first Monday of each month, until thirty days before the next general election. The Board of Registration is the judge of the qualifications of all applicants for registration every male citizen of this State and of the United State, twenty-one jeais of age, who Is not au idiot is not insane, is not a pauper supported at the public expense, and is not confined in any public nrison. and who has not been con victed of burglary, arson, obtaining goods or money under false pretenses perjury, fcrgery, robbery, bribery, adultery wife beating, housebreaking, receiving stolen goods, breach of trust with fraudulent intent, fornication, sodomy, incest, assault with intent to ravish, miscegenation, larceny, or crimes against the election laws, and who shall have been a resident in this State two years (exoept ministers in charge of organized churches and teachers of public schools, and these atter six months residence in the State,) a resident in the County for six months, and in polling precincy fnnp mnnths. and who cau read anv Sectiou in the Constitution of 1895, or can understand and explain any section of said Constitution when read to him by the registration officer or officers shall be entitled to registration and become an elector upon application for such registration. If any person has been convicted of auy of the crimes above-mentioned, a pardon of the Governor removes the disqualification. In case any minor who will become twenty-oue years of age after the closing of the Books of Kegistration and before the election, and is otherwise qualified to register, makes application under oath showing he is qualified to register, the Boards shall register such applicant before the closing of the books. Any person whose qualifications as Ian elector will be completed aner me I closing of the Registration Books but before the next election shall have the right to apply for and secure a registration certificate at any time within sixty days immediately preceding the closing of the Registration Books, upon an application under oath to the facts entitling him to such registration. The registration of voters must be by polling precincts. There must be a Book of Registration for each polling precinct, that is for eacu township, or parish, or city, or town of less than five thousand inhabitants, or ward of cities of more than five thousand inhabitants. Each elector must vote in the polling precinct in which he resides. If there is more than one voting place in the polling precinct, the elector may vote at any voting place designated on the registration certificate. The Boards must designate in the registration certificate the voting place in the polling precinct at j which the elector is to vote. If there is more than oue voting place in the j polling precincts, the Boards shall ; designate on the certificate the voting place selected by the elector. J. D. CAR WILE, 8. S. BOLES, W. A. LANIER. i I Board of Supervisors of Registration. i One Minute Cough Cure, for sale by Milford j Jfc Dul're. ! Syrup Tolu, Tar. and Wild Cherry, for sale by Allllord & DuPre. j See that beautiful Clipper and Columbia , chain less wheel atC. F. Hammond's. I Bicycle lamps, bells, etc., at " n lJnmmnniiV 1 Have your blcyle repaired and cleaned up for spring by C. P. Hammond. Hcbool books and supplies at Mllford & Dul'ro's. 3 STORE WITH NEW, FRESH |jjj IS NOW OFFERING THE ) Q;; e Prints ?^ ||j| ixndred different styles, and what is best of all, he . , , notwithstanding the big advance that has recent'' Le has all kinds of I? urning Prints, Red Prints and || nts for Quilts, &c. ^ *||gK;: ?S, such as Nainsooks, Plain White Lawns and OrHere are a few bargains, which all persons need>ane Ever Offered at $1.00. >3Bfl ide, at 6 1-4 Cents. and 12 1-2 Cents. ||HH Cents a Yard. it 6 1-4 Cents, worth 8 Cents. .00, worth $5.00 and $6.00. orth $7.00 to $8.00. worth $2f.00 to $2.50. |9|H been bad and trade quiet. We have new goods* Call on us and see what good bargains you can get. . WHITE. Jl tDDMir i in i miDiiin nmiimiH ADDMIU1 LUIUM MOllM W. S. COTHRAN, I DEALERS IN I Mill Proprietor. I "" A* u* Lin, in, m 1ill AND ALL BUILDING MATERIAL. fl i i MB I... About Syrup and Molasses!.. . 9 W Our Grade of Georgia Home Boiled Syrup, 40c. it/ Our Grade Very Fine Ribbon Cane Syrup, 50c. y^H A-* New Crop N. O. Syrup, Out and Out Fioe, 50c. \" ] Hogshead Best Muscovado Molases, 50c. ytjf Splendid "Home Made" Abbeville County Molases, Clear, Thick iu sdcI Sweet 50c* I Also Ro'dd & Myer's O. K., P. R. and C. O. by gallon, barrel or /A half barrel. Come and see our Syrup Stock. W , SH ilv Plow and Stocks and Farm Tools of all kinds. Bridles, Hve, 'I* Traces, etc. Axes tnat cut, also Handles. Kerosene Oil, gallflfegrJ^^H w barrel. Oil Cans, Lamps, etc. Fish, Mackerel, Mullet, etc. ao!f,<^^H| iiv Corn and Meal. | W. D. BARKSDALBi VICKSEED9 * Bulbs and Plants have gone to thousands of satisfied Customers for a half century and to celebrat^^^^H I SSSS5*ICK S GARDEN AND FLORAL GUIDEH vk which is a work of art. It has 24 pages in colors, 4 pages souvenir, and nearly 100 pages filled \ti handsome half-tone illustrations of Flowers, Vegetables, Plants, Kruits, etc., elegantly bound U* white and gold. A marvel in Catalogue making; an authority on all subjects pertaining to th^^^^H| jjj garden, with care for the same, and a descriptive catalogue of all that is desirable. It is expensive to give away indiscriminately, but we want everyone interested in a good garden to have^^^^H a copy, therefore we will send the Gnlde m ? It ttllfi liow credit Ik glvcnj^H| 0, with n Dne Bill for 25 cents IK pre. for fall amount of pnr-^H yi, north of Steeds for only ,w ww* chase to buy other ff00ds.^^^H JJ Vicfc's Little Cem Catalogue. A perfect little gem of a pjipp^HSO ^ price list. It is simply the Guide condensed, finely illustrated, and in handy shape. J Vick's Illustrated Monthly Magazine, enlarged, improved, and^H^H * ?? j-,?? ?n *11 cnWrrs relatin* to Gardening, Horticulture, etc., 50 cents a year. Special )jj 1899 offer?theJ Magazine one year and VlcK'? waraeu uuu ? Guide, for 25 cents. |H ? Oar new plan of selling1 vegetable seeds five* more fcr yonr money ^Hb ? than any other Seed Honse In America. BH ? JAMES VICKS SONS, "ouster, L. T. A T. M. Miller's Locals. Locals?Amos B. Norse. 4 pounds of prunes for 25 cents. A splendid lot of1 flower pots, plala aaQ^B Call and see oar nice line of candles, Just fancy, and urns. Amos B. Morse. TB received, they are up to date. Onion pels, garden seed, flower sped, seed^B 11 pounds good greet'coflee for SI. and garden corn millet <tc. Amos B. Morse.^H in nnnnHo roai pnnit coffee for Si. L ^9 Roasted ^coflee, the best lOo coffee to^| JV pvuuuu .vw """ ~ UC IJttU. AUiUO JJ. JMUIOVI mIiiS? ?r 9t 80ap, ' a Fresh cheese, maccaronl. evaporated apfl .Miners. ...ww. plea aDd peaches. Amos B. Morse. BM ,w?'t and Hmfr?Ur ,,ne ?f ^ P ? ' Next week I will have some fine seed potoJB sweet aua sour. tf)P8 lrom Wootl A yon8 Richmond. Amo^H Go to L. T. & T. M. Miller's lor some nice g. Morse. Georgia cane syrup. . I have a small quantify "of seed rye left^| Go to L. T. & T. M. Miller s for evaporated over, which I offer at 70c. a bushel. Floe^H peaches and apples. chicken feed. ' [ 10 pounds btandard granulated sugar for Received this week, fresh citron, currants, one dollar. raisins, almonds, English walnuts. 1 H 16 pounds good rice for one dollar. Big hominy, or "Samp," fresh 2%o a pound H A fresh lot of flour, meal and grits Just In. "Eartf Rose," "Goodrich," "Beauty df fl Call and see us belore buying. Hebron," seed potatos. Fine stock. | B For some real nice fresh cra.kers. both Ealing potatos, 25c a peck. Lfl sweet and sodas, call on L T. & 1. M. Miller. . ? ? , . , , , , _ A . . r . A . All kinds of garden 6eed lo packets an^^l Call and try a pouud of our nice tea flake bulk) alBO "White" "Golden Dent" an^H crack ers. "Hickory King" seed corn, clover and lucern^H I>. H Wider'* I.ochIn. Oolon sets, white and red, fresh, small sie^H GotoD. H. Wilder when you want freeb ' . .. . ... M uroceries, rice, plckels, tomatoes, corn, sar- Garden tools, an> kind you like. dines, salmons, crackers, oatflakes,chocolate, "Boston Baked Beans," corn, peaa aodB grits, hams. aDd string beaDs, apricots, pears and peachea^H Something extra nice In syrups aDd molas- JSw?? JhI .* !b!^l nes. cabbage and seed potatoes, cocanuts, Mme ?or house^epers tryln^B oranses and bananas. time lor nouseKeepers. . 10 lbs. good green coffee for 81. * 16 lbs. granulated sugar SI. ^ 18 lbs. \. C. sugar for SI. Black a cole tafleta silks pretty spring^H 12 3 lb. cans tomatoes for SI. styles at Haddon's. Special prices on Kerosene on oymeuarici. uu uuik?>" cuumm, w tun in^cig a> ui? Call and see me before buying. price at Haddon's. Headquarters for all kind country produce, fresh shipment of Nunally's candy at Ml^H chickens, eggs, butler, etc. ford & DuPre's. I deliver good anywhere in the city free. Coats spoil cotton wholesale and retail m # t Haddon's. , . * hKa Cigars and cigarettes, all grades, at Hari^H Finest lot of stationery ever seen in Abbe- 80n&Qame'a, 6 ^B| vllie at Mliford & DuPre's. 1