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The Press and Banner ' ABBEVILLE, B.C. ] i i i " * ? * U7n/lnooHac q t 89 A ? py~ rUOllWUt-U CVCiJ _ year Id advance. Wednesday, April 19,1899. Railroad Magnates. >lr. J. L. Tribble and Mr. McCulley of Anderson, accompanied by Mr. Ktrkby of Kentucky, came to Abbeville last Thursday in the Interest of the Black Diamond Kailroad. Quite a number or our citizens called to see them at the hotel, and the visiting railroad promoters expressed them selves as much gratified at the reception which they bad met Mr. L. W. Perrin was chairman of the meeting, and after the visit ing gentlemen had made known the object of their coming, Mr. Aug. W. Smith moved ? that the required sum be raised. Mr. C. P. Hammond seconded the motion. Mr. McDlll, Mr. DeBrulil. Capt. L. W. White. Mr. G. A. Visanska and others favored the motion. e ???? ??? mo?iini> wan taken bv a rle- ' log vote, and every one present came to bis feet At tbis point it was proposed to prepare a written obligation pledging a handsome sum to the enterprise, which all present should sign at once. But it was proposed to defer action until the public meeting, when many others would be present. The meeting then adjourned until eight o'clock at night, and every citizen of the town was invited to be present. At the appointed hour a most enthusiastic meeting was held, and the greatest harmony of sentiment prevailed. Mr. L. W. Perrln was again called to the obalr, and Mr. J. F. Miller was requested to act as Secretary. Hon. F. B. Gary, Ex-Mayor Aug. W. Smith, Treasurer J. R. Blake, Hon. W. H. Parker, Hon. W. N. Graydon, Jadge R. E. Hill, J. Allen Smith, R. W. Cannon, L. W. White, and others were enthusiastic railroad men. The result of the meeting was that a com mittee ?. in appointed to call upon our citizens next day U> secure subscriptions. The success was pbenomlnal, and was brought about In this way. After the adjournment of the meeting the committee met aDd canvassed the town, making a record of the public spirited citizens who were expected to subscribe, and placed their estimates opposite the names of the different citizens. In nearly every instance the individuals came up folly and squarely to the expectations of the oommlttee. There were none who were not favorable to the enterprise, and there were almost none who did not subscribe. A very few had already assumed heavy obligations, and while their hearts were as loyal and as true to the town as others, yet while being true to themselves, they felt unable to be generous to the enterprise. The committee recognized the situation in such cases, and felt no unkindnese to those who were unable to help in. this most important movement. On occasions when nerve and liberality are needed, the citizens of Abbeville oome up to ..w ? buv irijuireujcijia wnu as uuuuu UUOOIIUIUCOO an<l with as patriotic a spirit as can be found anywhere. Our dtlxens voted bonds to the Cumberland Gap. They did the same thing for the Seaboard Air Line. But In neither Instance was the bonds called for. Later, when the Railaoad shops were to be located, our people, with not a single dissenting voloe, voted 117,000 to get the shops. The railroad did not want the shop bonds, and Just at that time they could not tie sold. Eighteen citizens made a Joint note, raised the money, and secured the shops. When the note became due and the bonds were still unsold, these same citizens, although they were uot in financial condition to buy tbe r bonds, yet they, as Individuals, bought them, and thus raised the money with which to pay tbelr Joint note in bank. The way they setr tied the matter was creditable to all tbe parties. Again; Some four years ago, the town be- 8 came interested in the building of the factory. Almost without exoeption every cit- v lzen in town subscribed to tbe capital stock as much as be thought be was able. A few, however, then as now, did not think their 1 business warranted an outlay in that direo- 1 tlon. Without sufficient money subscribed, ' the work of building the mill was commenced. It was necessary to increase the 1 subscription. Friends of the enterprise then 8 came to Its resoue and subscribed a large amount in excess of their previous calcula- ( tlon.: 6 And so it was, the Cotton Mill has been ' built and it will remain with us to benefit the 1 town forever. As a rule no corporation ever ' had stockholders who were more faithful. ( Success came, and the public pleasure at the result haB done much tounlte and cement our people together in further and greater ef- ' forts in beholf of the town. They feel almost ae one man In any enterprise which has for its purpose the upbuilding of the place.. Wble our people are not rich, yet all are ready to contribute of their Individual mite. No one assumes to know if the Black Diamond will ever be blillt, but there is no division of sentiment about the desirability of securing its location through th|s city, if it Is ever built. And the money which our public spirited citizens have subscribed, if called for, is expected to bring about the desired result. The road is to run from Port Royal. It will cross the Blue Ridge mountains, going to the great coal mines and reaching with Its mighty arms to the most Important business centres of the West. The building of the Nicaragua canal and the acquisition of additional territory promise to In augurate a new line of ocean business to the Southern ports, and to bring to us the blessings incident to being on the great lines of trade and business. With the South receiving tbe benefits of the Nlcarauga canal anfi the Immense trade which will pass this way it to China, tbe Philippines and other countries, Is it not strange that our Democratic politicians 6hould stand as a solid wall against what seems to be tbe | best lDterest of their section of tbe country? < ???? I Bryan and His Dollar Dinner. ' William Jennings Bryan was the central ( figure at a Democratic dinner In one of the New York hotels last Friday night. Some J three thousand persons are said to have been ^ present. Bryan made a speech in which he . upheld the doctrine of free silver?10 to 1? ' and In tbe great magnanimity of his heart said that be was willing to allow "gold Democrats," and other prodical Democrats to return to tbe party in time to vote for blm next , year?or words to that effect. Mr. Bryan seems to be laboring under the { Impression that be la an oracle, the owner of the Democratic party, or something of the sort. ( This editor has not committed the sin of ( voting for a "gold Democrat," neither has be voluntarily committed the sin of voting for * fteeBllver and the principles which would disorganize the business Interest of this country . As long as this Is a free country, and as long as the citizen is allowed freedom of thought aud action, we expect to express our convictions and to vote for the nominees of the Democratic party. I When the Democratic party Is looking for a ] candidate we shall seek to Hud one who favors ' honest money, but If the Democratic party t chooses to put up a flgure-head to be voted t for, this editor will vote for blm. f Mr. Bryan's doctrine can never prevail, aod tbe Democratic party Insures Its defeat by < putting him at the head of the Presidential ( ticket. t ABlde from his free silver heresy, ha would I throw away recent territorial acquisitions. 1 Call in as you pass by at Milford & DuPre'B drag store. 1 rhe Land In Valuable?IT the Citizenwhip In not }?o<l, It Can be Replaced. t In times past, as now, good men have op- < posed acquisition of territory. There were a I rew citizens who even opposed the freedom of 1 Lbe United States of tbe mother country. Anil From that day to this whenever the additiou * >f territory to this country has been proposed, * jpposltlon to the scheme has been manifest ' We woald not doubt the patriotism or the ' motive of those who differ from tbe expan- 1 iionisu. Tbe fact no territory has been ad- ' mltted without opposition, and that other ' [act that this country would not part with a ilngle foot of its acquired territory proves the vlsdom of previous acquisitions and the pos- 1 ilble folly of those who now oppose tbe holdng of tbe islands recently acquired from 1 Spain. No one, we believe, has denied tbe fertility )f tbe soil, or tbe value of the products of the stands. The minerals, woods, Irults and :rops of tbe Islands are admitted to be of jreat value. None have ever denied this, but vbat tbe anti-expansionists object to is, tbe sharacter of their citizenship. Recent deveopments would Indicate that tbe people of .be Philippines islands have something in 1 ,hem that might develop Into good citizeniblp under the American system of government. But, If they are incorrigible and totally bad, he country itself is good. Long ago a few white people settled in this country by consent of the Indians. As we 1 ;rew stronger we assumed to govern the :ountry. The Indians objected. They were compelled to behave or move from the presjnce ot the white man. They continued to move and decrease in numbers, until now we lold the Indian's country in peaceable possession, and seem to be doing very well with it. i The white man will settle in the Philip- : jlnes, and if the Filipinos behave themselves, < well and good. If they do not, then let them ] jo?just as the Indians went. We believe In . the survival of the fitness, and if the people i ?f the Spanish islands cannot become good < sltizens then ?they mu6t give place to better I men. That is the way the Indians did in this < jonntry. 1 V. 8. Senator. i Even his blindest enemies recognize tne 1 ability and tbe strength of Senator Tillman, 1 md no polltlolan will likely be able to pre- 1 irentbls re-election, even if effort is made in bat direction. But it is gosslble tbat some of our statesmen are yearning for Senator McLaurln's :ommlsslon. To defeat blm it may be pro- i )osed to bring tbe dispensary and tbe rattfl- < satlon of the treaty of peace into public dls- ' iusslon. ' Tbe public sentiment on tbe dispensary is I io well known in tbls State, and its results 1 lave been so satisfactory to tbe temperance : seople, tbat we do not believe tbat any man I ivould attempt to run for any office in South Carolina on bis opposition to tbe dispensary. I rhe working of the law has been 60 beneficial < ,bat thousands of former opponents are now I ;ood friends and supporters of tbe law. Sen- t itor McLaurin, like other good citizens has io doubt been converted, and would now 1 itand for the law, and it may be set down as 2 i fact tbat nobody will be foolish enough to c Isk bis election to tbe United States Senator >n the advocacy of the re-opening of the laloons. Jonnny MoLaurln Is not a fool. The sentiment of this State on the ratlfloalon of the treaty of peace Is not so well [ own. There may be room lor doubt on his subject. The Press and Banner believes, lowever, that a majority of the people of South Carolina do not favor the prolongation if the settlement of the trouble with Spain, ind when the question Is fully discussed, we >elleve the people will favor expansion. Speaking for this newspaper, If the candllates run on the Issue of the ratification of he treaty of peace, we will support and vote or McLaurln against all opponents. If be claims re-election because of opposilon to the dispensary we will earnestly and ealously support his opponent, if ibatoppolent favors the dispensary. This newspaper will support the dispensary, md Its supporters, against all opponents. We will vote for an expansionist, no matter vho opposes. In like manner, we will oppose Bryan and )Ib free silver sentiments, until be Is nomlmted and until the 16 to 1 plank is put in the )latiorm. If he Is nominated we will vote , or him, but we do not want a man In tbe > >Vrhlte House who would disturb the business j terests 01 tne country, or wno wouia turuw | iway the Philippines. I While party affiliation compels the support ? >f the Democratic nominees, yet McKinley ibould be allowed to wind up the business ol he most successful war In which this counry was ever engaged. Wouldn't Bryan, with lis opposition to holding the Phlllipplnes, :ut a nice figure In Washington ? I ? i luother Confession, or Another Case or Turning State's Evidence. ( No matter who does it, there Is a degree of < >dium attached to the betrayer ot bit fellow- ' inspirators. In the Courts the betrayer of j lis friends, no less than In the editorial fra- ! -ernlty, the same odium attaches. In the J ,>afee City lynching, shameless criminals , iurn State's evidence. And now Editor Ganit I s said to have done the disreputable act In ' eference to Stanyarne Wilson. We do not ' ecelve the Headlight, but we Infer from no- 1 .ices in our exchanges that Editor Gantt, for i consideration, gave his Influence to the < political boosting of Stanyarne Wilson. Ed- l tor Qantt thinks that Stanyarne Wilson did j lot perform his part of the agreement, and | or m 18 anegea lanure uu ilju pan owu- Came Wilson, the editor of the Headlight j makes statements which are damaging to i Doth parties?damaging to each according to he estimate in which they may have held ] Higher or lower position in the public mind, i In a combination to do a disreputable act, ] )r to decelve.the public, all the parties are , ;qually guilty. I Nobody can sympathise wltb an editor who, 1 n the hope of injuring another, confesses ! .hat be has done wrong. The respectabil- | ty of his copartner can add no lustre to the j sharacter of any other conspirator, no mat- , Mr bow humble a position the betrayer may i aold. 1 As we understand It, Mr. Gantt simply conlesseB to the Improper contract Into which be i entered, and then seeks to injure his copart- j er because of his failure to carry out his con- , tract. Mr. Gantt was simply over-reached, [n bis confession he may Injure Wilson to some extent, but the confession leaves no ioubt as to the part which Editor Gantt actid. The few copiesof the Headlight which came 1 into our office, contain the greatest professions of honesty and public spirit. If theed IIASIJC&I UbVCinuV/?D ncic W WU uuu vu Uk pv.. there were few Indeed who were bo truthful >r bo honest as Editor Qantt. 'The lady doth protest too much, methinks." When an editor feels the necessity )f keeping In his paper stereotyped expressons of honesty and sincerity the public may ivell be on their guard. Im tbe Southern Surveying n Koad AcroNM the MountalusT We have heard It stated lhat the Southern a surveying a road from Walhalla to some ?olnt In North Carolina, possibly to Ashe rllle. We do not know bow much truth .here Is Id the report, but we have beard Ibat ,be survey was commenced some three weeks igo. It may be that Ibis survey Is to supply tbe f iemand which now exists for a highway j icross the mountains. If tbe Southern buys ,he South Carolina and Georgia Railroad and * jullds tbe connecting link to Ashevtlle au mportant line would be opened. t Don't forget Mrs. Taggart when in need o t 'ancy millinery. ( Vermont VIMtors. For (several days last week Mr. C. M. Chase md bis accomplished daughter, Miss Chase >f Lyndon, Vermont, have been in tow n, vit ting historic grounds, and taking notes c what they saw and heard. Mr. Chase is a veteran editor of bisnativ honlnrr AfitaKlloKoH tha Vofmon t I Tn Im it Lyndon, in 1S65. In bis long career be ba icbleved remarkable success in tbe bardes it all tbe lines of business, and in bis old ag be Is now resting for a short lime, preparator to the renewal of tbe splendid work wbic be has been doln?' for thirty years. He is much Interested in learning tbe hi tory of tbe country, and in forming a corre< opinion of the people of the South. The visits of friends from beyond the bore ere of Dixie are enjoyed by our people. Our northera neighbors will learn to lov us better when tbey know us better. Our people love to welcome them to th warmest and best places in their hearts. Apparent Interest in our stories Inspire t with the belief that visitors never tire < hearing chapters in tbe history of tbe pas When they affect an Interest in tbe preser which we tblnk Is splendid, our vanity gratified, and thus, in story or Id action, w reveal our wildest dreams of a glorious fi ture. Our Vermont visitors Impress us wltb tt idea that they come among ns wltb klndnei In their hearts, which, together wltb the honesty and sincerity of speech, has lmpres ed most pleasantly those of our people wh have met them. The Perpetnnl Speaker. Bryan talks or writes letters almost dall; He will probably continue to blow off h mouth until after the next Democratic nom atlon for President. It seems to us that lb distinguished sllverlte follows the exan pie of those statesmen who declined I yield their places in 1S90 to their successor Defeated candidates for re-election still lini sred around Washington, and were ready t give advise as to how the business of tb country should be done. Mr. Bryan seem not to be entirely pleased wilh McKinley's o flclal acts, and he has volunteered much crit jism. But up to this time Mr. McKluley bt not bad the good manners to notice Mr. Brya in any way. Mr. Kinley has been so busy at Lending to bis official duties that be has give 30 time to Mr. Bryan. Don't Be Too Wise. If you have doubts about the Black Dlt [nond, Just keep tbe fact to yourself, and 1< Lbe work go on, If possible. You know som rery sensible people said that tbe cotton mi cvould never be built, or If built, would neve 3e successful. But tbe pfopbets of evil abou the cotton mill have been disappointed, an pou may be disappointed in your expecU ilons about tbe Black Diamond. The cotton mill has capital behind It, am ,he best mill talent In tbe country is lnteres 3d in it. It is said that big money is ready t lulld the Black Diamond. We have tbe mill ind may get tbe Black Diamond. We learn that Edgefield will raise mone; or the survey of tbe new road, and it is b< leved that other points along tbe route wil contribute liberally. - 4 Very Hick Indeed. Our people were shocked to learn yesterda: >f tbe serious illness of Mr. William M. Bare veil, Manager or the Abbeville Telephone Co ie was taken sick a few days ago, and las tlonday an operation was performed for ap lendicltls. Owing to tbe advanced stage o be ailment bis friends fear tbe result of hi llne?8. He is a young man In tbe prime o Ife?young and hopeful?the pride of hli atber and thejoy of bis mother. All heart ;oout in sympathy for the distressed house IJ ?l" ?" a mnntr thom UJ1U, WUU mo ou autvuwuttvv elves and bo devoted to each other. Mr Vllllam M. Barnwell Is a young man of ex ellent parts. If life Is spared be has befori ilm a career of usefulness to himself and tbi ommunUy In wbiob he lives. He Is a son o rlr. B. S. Barnwell, Cashier of the Natlona tank. Neighbor Printer. Mr. C. C. Rhame, of the Greenwood Index vas in town last Saturday, and during bl rislt we bad the pleasure of welcoming bin to the Press and Banner office. If Mi tbame's printing Is equal to bis own fine ap jearance be Is a good printer Indeed. Com* igaln, brother. FOR COMMENCEMENT, ' Dae West to Have the Greatest Pnl pit Orator on Earth ? Everybod; will Go to Hear Him. The renowned T\,DeWitt Talmage has a< jepted an invitation to make the- annual ad Iress in Erskine College at the approachln :ommenoement. The two literary societies of the College, th Eupbemlan and thePbilomaihean, alternau fear by year, In the selection of the annivei iary orator: and this fact has caused a genei i>us emulation wbereby eaob society, encoui ijjed by tbe other, seeks always to provld Lbe highest order of speaker for the occasloc Last year tbe Eupbemlans selected Wllllan J. Bryan and John J. Lentz, from both c whom speeches were bad, and this year th Pbllomatbeans are seeking to even tbe scor with DeWltt Talmage. A pleasant feature of this old time rlvalrj which has contributed so largely In tbe pas to tbe procurement or distinguished speaker For which tbe Dae West commencements ar noted, is tbe fact that each society, lnoludln Its alumul membership, is ever ready to aj plaud tbe other and help to tbe accompllst ment of the desired end. For InstaDoe, th present year, having selected Dr. Talmag< the Pbllomatbeans asked a Eupbemlan wb was available to cooperate In urging an ac jeptance of the invitation. The reply wa characteristic of tbe feeling cultivated uy ui members of tbe two societies: "You Btrlk the top note when you reach Dr. Talmagi There Is no man who will bring to the Inst! tution the prestige of a name more wide) known. Dr. Talmage is today by odds tb moBt famous preacher on tbe face of th ;lobe. Kulers of kingdoms don't bave a wide audiences as be through tbe prlntln press, and Due West, if he goes (and I will d ill I can to get him there), will never bav bad within her borders a man more note among men. Due West is fast reaching ou and putting the most distinguished men c Ihe nation under tribute. "With Dr. Talmage at the nextcnmmencc ment as anniversary orator, the Eupbemlan may indeed doft their hats to their Pbilomi thean sister and rejoice that she brings t their mutual mother the capital prize of tb nation for such an event." DECIDING A DEBATE. KiNtM, Nllcktt and Pintol Bui In Knte Into the Argumeut. At the home of William Aiken on It. 1 L'oibert's plantation, the negros of the nelgl lorhood held a meeting of their literary ciu ast Friday night. During the debate Arthi Sail, and Mllledge Marshall punctuated soid >1 their remarks by vigorous blows. The d ?-?- ?? Ktf WqIi'd lnnfprr jaung room was hhuuuu; >.?>. ~ intf be became ho disgusted thai be propose ,o take bis light away. Protests were madi ?blcb prevailed. Afterward tbe difficult vas renewed at tbe borne of Arthur Hal vblch resulted In the shooting of Hall b Vllll2dge Marshall. The ball passed Into lb jowels, and he died Sunday morning. Cori ler Foster SeawrlRht empanelled a Jury, an ifter bearing evidence rendered a verdl< )f "justifiable" homicide. There seems to b 10 warrant of law for any such verdict. JT. R. Glenn'* LocaIn. All wheat flour $3.85 a barrel at Glenn's. New shipment fine patent and half paten lour at Glenn's?below market value. Sugar cured and country hams, "Mono :ram" apple vinegar, fine syrups, full 11 n resb fancy groceries at Glenn's. Hay, corn, bran and cotton seed meal a jlenn's?delivered In city limits. Kio coffee 8 1-3 at Glenn's, A good Jersey cow with young calf for sali >y J. R. Glenn. If you wish to raise tine chickens buy a set ,lng barred Plymouth rook eggs from J. H ilenn. . i i I j 1 Dress W ; li We knc o ||| a little be ||| upper Car f. ?|| That w< jj ||| number of \ ? Wearing 1 ? |||i ' You g n 1|| you. We I Less Money T in this par ALLS bee Childret HALL 5 REDUCED RATES. i Exenrslou Tickets for All?New Telepbone Line ? Exposition Cars ? I Weather. JDoDalds, 8. C., Aorll 18, 1899. Reduced rates to Loalsvllle, Ky., to South em Baptist Convention May 11-18, and to b United Confederate Veterans meeting In , Charleston.^. C., May 10-18. About twenty to thirty vets are expected to go from Camp Bam mHE ' McGowan, Mr. J. W. Mattlson, Commander. X iQt Miss VlvienneCaldwell Is back after a short Graded and pleasant visit to friends In Abbeville. School. Mr. Lambert Caldwell was up last week vis- Grove (< Itlng home and friends and looking after bus- of the V Iness for the firm of R. M. Haddon A Co. New pbone line will be In operation In a ___ atmM Tchiio That nnmmenced stretching XUl wire Monday. They expeot to put in an auto^ matlo Bwltcb board at Due West and place a Anni. pbone In every store and residence In Due /tPP'1 West, and may eventually extend tbelr line Blono? . to otber points. The Black Diamond Is a certaluty, from reV ports. Dr. W. W. Dodson and family have moved baotc to Donalds from Laurens. I' Mr. P. 0. Hawthorn and family are back In April '* Donalds after four years absence. Mr. HawK thorn Is a No. 1 railroad man. He had to give up a good position at River Junction, Fla., on 6 P. C. & P. and L. & N. roads on account of Tho 1 health. AH? i r' The exposition car "City of Charlotte," or North Carolina on wheels will be here on 20tb r* Instant. Open 9 a. m. till 10 p. m. Every6 body expected to visit. Exhibits said to be ' fine. _ , ?r Weatbar still cold and frosty for last two or *n tbe I " tbree days. Farmers all late with their e planting. Donalds. e ^ 1 i ON MAY 1. 6 . properl; ? * Stores to Clone at six O'clock. Marcl e . Abbeville, S. C., April 17.1899. '< We, the undersigned merchants agree, 10 0 close our places of business from May 1st to T}jg ! September 1st, at 6 p. m.(Saturdays excepted.) 18 T. P. Quartos. e J. G. Edwards. e P. Rosenberg & Co. C. P. Hammond. I- J. P. Miller. In the I y K. M. Hilt. e R. W. Cannon. , ? E. A. Templetoo. 1 ? W. G. Chapman. \ lL t K B. Hillman. A He, o G. A. Douglass. claims i ? B. C. Bernau. proper! d L. W. White. Marct it W. Joel Smith & Son. >i Amos B. Morse. ' W. D. Barksdale. J- K. M. Haddon, 1st June. * 8 Cobb & MoDavld. _ ? Abbeville Supply Co. Can fl o J. S. Bowie. receive* ? J. Allen Smith, Jr. 11 pou Aue.W. Smith. 10 dou McDlll&Lyon. Pou J. Davis Kerr. 80 bar B. K. Beacham. Miller's H. D. ReeBe. Call a sweet a ?? Oo t0 WOMAN'S OLOB. T,! peacbef * ~ 16 po t, Important Hcetlns Tomorrow After, one dol ir noon. A frei le Call am e. There wl'l be a pro re nata meeting of the F j Woman's Club at their rooms Thursday after- i f d noon at 4.80 o'clock. eweei a e Wlntou Parks, Mary Hemphill, Call a y Secretary. President. cracker I, y ?? ? 10 The Telephone. > Non-s d The patrons of our Telephone Company are Speed's ;t ma'cint; a (leciaea kick 10 me management, Johns e on account of the slowness of the Central operators. I myself have had to wait for full A2A two or more minutes before she ask "Mo." lirorui Our company Is a good one In all respects but Sold by the above mentioned, and Central ought to when get a hustle on or get out. spatpd r A City Subscriber. JJr Neu t Hyler The latest smoking tobacco on the market. inT?hh^ Try a package at 10 cents?Klondike Mixture. _ " B Harrison & Game. . Soda i B lcedrin When In need of medicines at night our rjrlnk t pharmacist will be found next door to the Miirnrd Western Union Telegraph office, over the Abbeville Supply Co.'s store. Johns Harrison <fc Game. e Mil ford Boys wheels for sale at C. P. Hammond's DuPr? r For pains in the l*ack gel a bottle of Prick ?0.?Qua ' iey Ann Bitters. For sale at Speed's. Wll ani _ ' >se Insf )f Our Stock Wi "each You Howt 4 ^ell on Littl >w that our stock is larger, tter, and our prices a littl olina. 3 are not alone in this beli< pleased customers who ai he. Clothes Mi it honest value in every s i dress more men and dress han Any Other Clo t of the State. We sell t ;ause we know they are th< 2's Clothing , & AIM COHEN'S OLD i ELECTION OF 1 eacners ANNUAL ELECTION OF A SUPER- ? JcTig? endent and nine assistants for the School, and one teacher for the Mill and four teachers for the Poplar \\ colored)School, In the School District 3wn of Abbeville, will be held !SDAY, May 2nd, 1899. cations for positions should be made t In writing, and banded to Chairman. ] JOHN A. HAEBIS, Chairman. 19, 1899 . 2t State of South Carolina, Coffins COUNTY OP ABBEVILLE. With all the I FBOBATE COURT. ?$*** ill tl Matter of the Estate of J. H. Latimer,, Deceased. , Notice to Debtors and Creditors. ,JD< persons Indebted to said estate mu?t Letters remal tie without delay, aud those holding1 ending March 4 igalnst the estate most present them A?Ihompson y attested to. A?,r8<J?," T o MRS. LOU ELLA..LATIMER, B-\V. J. Braz 18,1899, tf * Executrix. D?ds Neomta Davis. F-Rev. W. E. G?Edgar J. ( State of South Carolina, mkLKZhSJ COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. MUl probate court. MN-Glover Na 4att?r of the Estate of John J. Soott, P?Scot Powe Deceased. Mattle Pestable R?Hare Robli Notice to Debtors and Creditors. S-J C. Stern T? MIhr parrli lersons Indebted to said estate roust ,lm.V, ,tie without delay, and those hold'ng against the estate roust present thorn y attested to. D. S. SCOTT, 1 25, 1899, tf Administrator. W Black crepont rnn wont to rpa T. A T. M. Miller ** Locnls. Vi^Wblte's. 1D<th?v^nr? nn't^lftfp6 ?f Cand,e8-,D81' BD/WHIKI 1, they are op to ilate. apple silks? nds good green coffee for 81. airy and the inds real good coffee for 81. them at the sto r of best soap, for 31, at L. T. AT. M. Wash fabrlci i, than they are nd see our lino of bulk pickle, boht nd sour. jf jn i L. T. 4 T. M. Miller's lor some nice to L. W. White k cane syrup. We bav6 aire i L. T. & T. M. Mlller'a for evaporated entirely out tfc iand apples. printed piques, unds standard granulated sugar for scarce and har<! iar, ed the fourth ic ?h lot of flour, meal and grlti Justin. g^nienif*t1ebde(r) 1 see us belore buying. yet b<?Q 8atlsfl lome real nice fresh crackers. both Yon will fine nd sodas, call on L. T. & T. M. Miller. and handsomei nd try a pound of our nice tea flakt eeen In Abbevl s. them say they them. m " """ We have no' ' ribbons and la pitiable bottles of Ink for 5 cents at not fall to see tl only because t on's fine candy 40c. per lb. at Speed's, elally because I ik on-I In clothing, h ,u. UB. IOBI.io OUBH IU1 o " w0 flre rlgbt uy tvqulnine will cure a cold In <one day- with suits from P. B. Speed. 1 o/anything In recovering from pnenroonl i, deep Tbta Is the s< solds, etc., strengthen your lun as with "White has pre iffer's lung tonic. Sold by Spet d. tL;Ih line. Yoi 's delicious candy fresh atSpe? d's. beautiful pattei lost delicious cold drinks ever served bIi?B8 are really ivllle at MUford & DuPre's dra ? store. * *ater and every tblDg in the way of ks at MUford & DuPre's drug st >re. (ja|i at Mllfor cherry phosphate?a special ty by the handsomei & DuPre. country, on's chill and fever tonic wll' posl- prescription i ure chills and fever. No core, n o pay. rale|y witb Ires & DuPre, Phone 107. home at once b i's extraot sarsaparllla coroponn d has .lnrn. 1 as a blood purifier and spring I oulc. r re?n snipm d see It before buying. For w? le by recelved. o, <fc DuPre. 8a,e by MUford \&riri(\rt 11 i _ rv* _ 111. <yi le i ioney. ?? j we believe our goods are | 3 lower than any store in pi .. j| 3f is shown by the large j|jj| | h Sell. |||f titch of Clotning we sell |gi ll dress them better for ?|? ..|? thing Store || he CARHARTT OVER- || a Specialty. it M 1FPSON. 1 STAND. ill ' rOHN W. SIGN, Undertaker and Embalmer. DEALER IN , Caskets and Metallic Cases. 1 7 appliances for embalming. Thirty-three years of business ex its line ensures satisfaction and guarantees the best results. 'Ji ?mm ' ~ igr ilalmed Letters. Ining the poet office for week / \ ^ 1889- Oiv ; '& i Allen, Tomas Aklnes, James \0 eale, L. S. Boyd, J. A. Botler. O/ ? ildson, C. A. Dawk Ids, Miss O/ Fuller. ^ Jarcla, Mrs. Matilda Harper, / \ bTmJhs My/tis Long. |1 A 'TlAll tflftQQ er, Mrs. Emma Martin, Jim y, i/UuHlUlJl!). ,nce. Geo. Nelson. ' re, Miss Janle Pettlgrew, Miss \ . ]don, Mrs. Amanda Kowlance. />. , Mrs. Susie Quarles. /Oy 5?"?"' B. 8. Lint, P. M. O. yflr ? <P '. White's Locals. * \/V i are still In the ascendent. If b beauties In this line go to L. i^?i . _____ n those new fabrics for dresses ! ed mousseilnede sole or pine /una a n WAOkqiJM "Avm*- CHAHLIE HONCf re of L. W. white. i were never more beautiful f'HIWFQP MAfHIMP this season. Prints, percales, ^11 li^lCuC Jiln^lllnC zlngbams, muslins, lawns, or- ^^?^?? is, all are Jnst as pretty as they needof any of these things go y a T'TTkTT\'l^ XT >ady had this season and sold I A A 1 J 1^1 I 9 11 If m iree separate orders of white These goods are exceedingly I to get. We have Jusl recelv>t, which Is larger than any we "EMR^T CLASS WORK GUARANTEED re and from the way they are A Washing done by hand. Ironing done nand for these goods has not by maoblnery, with or without gloss. Try ed. me once and you will try me again. 1 at L.W. White's the largest CHARLXE HONG at etnnir of embroideries ever ? . J~1.vJ.LtI v^? lie. Tbe ladies who have seen nov. oo, loao, u are exquisite. Call aud see ' ?; iv In store the largest stock of V; ces we have ever carried. Do A Lady's Rambling* at R. C. Beroan g bern. They are attractive not - , bey are pretty but more espe- Jewelry Ntore. hey are so cheap. Sblrt waist pins In cheap plate from 18 eta. ats and gents furnishing goods Per ? UP/ Sterling sliver and solid gold have ?-to-date. We can supply you JU8f arrived, enough to suit every one. Shirt $3.50 to S25.U0. When In need *?l8t 861 wl,h P'D? for the front Is tbe latest. this line call on L. W. White. 7??? are made especially for those that don't v niaitintrs and T W flel lke m"kln? buttou holes. Every one a u w oh??irt the many pretty styles Just arrived ;nauu ?w? ...? -?0 ????? - pared for a large business In in plain silver and gold plate, and handsomei will flud some of the most ly enameled. rns ever seen. Someof the de- it jg about time to take the flowers from artistic. Call and see them, your pot. and of course you need larger Jardinieres. Mr. Bernau has Just received a lot r " of extra large ones In two colors, prices only d 4 DuPre's drug store and see 51-50 and S2. They are certainly panties it soda fountain In the up Miss inquisitive,. ivork done promptly and accu- * ~ h drugs, and delivered at your y Mllford & DuPre, phone 107. C. P. Hammond has Just received a beautiful ladles wheel. Call and see It. h?b??!Z?: alwsy' """' " :\v^wu-..': , - '.