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w The Abbeville Press and Banner. 1 by hugh Wilson! Abbeville, s. c., Wednesday, june 7, 1899. established 1844 Has and t publi( propo # F*rc with inter come dull arirving e ^T1 Owing to unusuj have advanced ; vitation to come LOWNDESVILLE LETTER. All the Xe*N of all the People In the g Seven Hilled City. Lowodesvllle, May 29,1899. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Horton of Wllllamsion, have been here for tbe pant few days, with the family of tbelr won, Mr. E. R. Horton. d Mr. Jack Barnes, Mrs. E. J. Barnes and Mrs. s D. L. Barnes, went to Anderson a few days ? ego, on a viut to Dr. C. V. Barnes and family, r Messr*. J.E Allen. L. E. Moorhead, Herbert v Barnes, Miss Daisy Brock and Miss Bera Al- v len, went to Antrevllle- Friday evening, to a .n Di?n hv Prn(. .1. I,, e aivouu au VU Wl c - ?? ? ? ? - ^ MoKinnen, Principal of the High .School at n tbat place. 1< Mr. Frank Harris, our genial courteous, and d efficient depot agent. Is on enjoying a much needed rest among kinsfolk at Washington, a Ga? and Allendale, S. C. Mr. W. N. McCoy of o Edgefield, Is acceptlbly filling Mr. Harris' a place In bis absence. t Mr. T. J. Bask In of Moffattsvllle, came down p Friday to Bpend a few days In oar midst. i Prof. J. P. C. DuPre, of Clemson College, c came down yesterday morning to this, bis c boyhood and young manhood home, where d he will spend a few days, shaklDg bands with b his many friends. His presence is a pieasiug b reminder of old times, and we are very glad t to have him with us. 'I MIrs Sallle Sberrard and Miss Lois Davis of n Moffattsvllle. were down Friday, the guest* 1 Mr. T. T. CunnlDgham. t The road working machine has been in u these parts, putting the roads in better shape s than tbey have been for sometime. It did g not get here till it was very badly needed, t Mr. J. M. Huckabee, bas an belr loom in d shape of a bedstead, tbat deserves mention, t Its history can be traced back for seventy-five n years. It was tben In use, and from appear- a ances bad been for several years, and It is c still as sound as ever, and still In use. It Is a made of waulnut. It to wide enough for at s least, two large bodied people to occupy at tbe t same time without melting in tbe summer, r and it is long enough so tbat a slxlooter will o neither bave to draw uo bis feet, or stretch 1 them over the footboard to find a place for f them, besides being strong enough tor its oc- t cupants?all tbat can get on it?not to lose b any sleep for fear of a breakdown. v Miss Ida Hawthorn of Latimer, came In Saturday evening to spend tbe commence* ment with Miss Nellie Moseley and other friends. MibS Aleta Allen, who has bad charge of a flourishing school in Laurens county, for the * past few months, came home last week to [ upend her vacation. , 1 Prof. H. A.C Walker, who has had charge 1 v of a school at Ridge Spring for sometime, and who was one of the assistants in our high 8 school last year, came in Saturday and will speod several days Id our midst. Rev. K. A. Callds, pastor of the Metbodlst Church at Greenwood, came In Saturday evening,and whs the guest of Prof. J. K. T. Major, at the Kay House. He occupied the puipit In the Presbyterian Church at 11 a. m., and the Metbodlst Church at8;30 p. m., using at the morning service, a part of theGSih verse of the 6th chapter of John's Gospel. "To whom shall we go," and at night, the 7th verse of the 6th chapter of Galatlons. "Be not deceived; God Is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." He, at both times handled bis subject in a clear and comprehensive manner. At each service bis large congregation gave blm marked attention. He made a tine Impression upon our people, ana we would all be glad for blm to come again. ( June 3, 18!W. J Last Sunday, not Monday, as stated by "M" ol the Press and Banner. Inst. After the pas- J Benger train passed down over the railroad , iressle, and not the River trestle as also ( stated by the above, across a branch two or , three milees below here, was seen to be on j fire, some hands quickly gathered and put , out the Are, not however, before about one ( hundred feet of It were burned. The passenger train did not again come up till Monday ( night about 11 o'clock and no freight train till , Tuesday morning. I Monday, during the day, there were no ex- \ erclses in our High School, but at 8:30 p. m., , they began with prayer by Dr. W. S. Stokes. , Then a while was taken up with music, Miss , Zula Brock at tbe organ; tben a drill by Rome , of the pupils. Tben President H. S. Hartzog . of Clemson College was Introduced, wbo Save to the very large crowd present; a very ne address. He was closely and attentively followed, and It was found to be well up to tbe expectations of our people. Tbe well known reputation of Clemson's President, bad lead our people to expect great things ol him, and It is enough to say that tbey were not disappointed. He made a fine impression during bis short stay. It is now nelleved that it would indeed be bard to And one who could come nearer filling all of the requirements of tbe position of our Agricultural Col. lege than he does. It now has a head well worthy of the high position, and be gives promises by tbe aid ol bis able assistants, of 1 making It one of the fine?i Institutions South. 1 ? 1 - /-> 1 ? w. r, ?| hou unonl II Mire 31Hggl? " "1U VjHimei, the past week with MIrs LUlie Huckabee. Miss Rosa Bell of Latimer, for the past- few 1 days has been with her uncle, Mr. Wm Moore and family. Troupe. L. 3 had a v< akes this A1AT1 ATin 1 j g 01J.OJ. CLJ.. ses to >secut Lse earnestnes at all, if the very few daj le Be: illy heavy purchases and still have an upv i and see us is given GOT. ELLERBE'S DEATH. lome Particulars or HIh Last Days, and the Deatb Scene. News and Courier. Sellers. June 2.?Special: Governor Ellerbe led to-night at S2G. The reaper bang with uccessful determination around tbe Cblef Executive of tbe State. Last night when be allied it was booed that be would hold tbe ree bit of strengtn be bad gained. He slept rell durlog the night. He did not have notber of those wastlug sweats, aud altogetbr his family felt encouraged tbat here ilgbt yet be a decided change, and tbat at jast he would be spared to those near and ear to him for a while longer. This morning be was getting along as well s could be expected- He was holding his wn-tbat was all. Dr. Monroe had done bout all that could be done by human bands, le was leaving the house to visit another atlentnearby when be was quickly sumooned. Governor Ellerbe bad said he was boklng. He askod to be raised up, so he ould battle wltb the troublesome aod deathealing phlegm or accretion. Those about im, who were ever ready to do all that could e done, gently raised the patient. It was^not ilgh enough. He asked to be raisea nigner. 'bU was done, and Anally be asked to be laced upright. Tbls was done. Governor Illerbe tried to cough up tbe accumulation, ie was too weak. He tried again and again, nd finally said to Dr. Monroe, who was tandlng by, doing what was possible;1' I am one," and tbe plea for belp In tbose eyes was ouchlng. Dr. Monroe gave bis patient brany to give stredgtb by wblcb the accumulalon could be thrown off. The brandy was iotquick enough la its strength-giving and gain Governor Ellerbesaid: "I am gone; lam boking." Dr. Monroe got hie medicine chest nd gave a dose of digitalis, morphine and tryebnine as a powerful stimulant. It gave be small strength requisite for tbe work, and dece by piece the accumulation was worked >ff, but not without a severe tax on Governor Cilerbe's strength and a severe shock to all, or Dr. Monroe had said tbe end would, be bought, come by Just such a strangulation or iy heart failure, lor bis heart was already totally weak. CONSOLED HIS WIFK. The strain was so severe on Mrs. Ellerbe hat she began to cry and Governor Ellerbe, urning toward her, shook his bead and asked lernottocry. Tbey all say that never was here a braver heart, nor more devoted wife, ban Mrs. Eiierbe. After tbe attack Governor Ellerbe himself isked for opiates and they were given him, iDd be went to sleep, and rested moderately, )uce he woke up and asked to have bis postlot) changed. It bad already become a dellate matter to move him. All under his person were piled pillows and about the hips was Dedicated cotton in layers, so thin and frail vas his frame. There were thirteen brothers and sisters in be family, but one, Mrs. Moddy, is dead, and o-day the el even brothers and sisters were all it his bedside, save one and she was sick. L'hen there were many nieces and nephews, vho were there to do what little they might, ind kinsman by marriage and blood came in luring tbe day, and so serious was the condlion regarded that they all remained over. THE GOVERNOR GAVE UP. To day for the first time Governor Ellerbe completely gave up and Indicated that be twatled tbe end. He made a hard and desperate fight. Although the day was quite aleasant Governor Ellerbe wanted the winlows opened; he wanted air and light, and with all that two or three anxious and devot* id hands were fanning fresh air and breath to aim. Once In a while be would wake up, ook about him and recognize some one, say a word or two about what he wanted, and doze jff again Into a peaceful slumber. ItwaBuota month ago, not three weeks, that be was able to be up?sitting up. He (vent out and exercised that keen business udgment that be has always shown. Bitting in bis chair tie negotiated (or the purchase or i tract of land, Involving nearly $4,0u0,and :loned the bargain, unci 1 ben he xelected tbe lite for a home, one in wblcb he and bis demoted family could spend the balance of their lays In peace and tranquility, for It was bis purpose to have his family live here and be live between here and Columbia. That pur:base was made and It was a pleasurable intlcipation for him to think of the new bome. It sbows two commendable traits, love of family and honor and abHolute business integrity. To-day I went to Marlon and sveryone talked of Governor Ellerbe, paying blgh compliments to bis absolute business Integrity and bis keeping of every pledge, no matter what tbe personal conscquence. THE KUNKKAL SERVICES. The end came to-night at 8.26o'clock, as was feared. All realized that the end could not be much further off, and that Governor Ellerbe must soon die of pure exhaustion. llie IUUCIttl Will IftlVC lU-UiUI I u VY [Saturday) afternoon at 1 o'clock In the family burial ground, which In about four or five miles from the old homestead, where Uover. w. ery large * opportun: 1y for thei: e the 3S and increas( i closest attent rs, and buyers st Bar early in the season, rard tendency. We I to all. We only ask t or Ellerbo breathed bis last. The EllerbeGodbold burial ground is about Ave miles from tbe old Ellerbe borne, across tbe railroad from Sellers. Messages were sent Immediately to Governor McSweeney at Hampton, ad vising him of Ii the death of Governor Ellerbe, and soon after I moo ouuitmH aavlncr that he W&8 truly sorry to hear of (Governor Ellerbe's death, and that he would come on at once. A. K. a< G o L. W. White's Locals. b Black crepons are still in tbe ascendent. If 01 you want to see beautleB In this Hue go to L. w W. White's. 01 Have you seen those new fabrics for dresses ft and waists called moussellnede sole or pine ~ apple silks? The fabric Is very light and airy and the styles very pretty. Call for ^ them at the 6 to re of L. W. White. Wash fabrics were never more beautiful f0 than they are this season. Prints, percales, piques, ducks, ginghams, muslins, lawns, or- l gaudies, batistes, all are Just as pretty as t bey j; can be. Ir In need of any of these things go a, toL. W. White's. n We have already bad tbls season and sold Y entirely oat three separate orders of white U printed piques. These goods are exceedingly T scarce and hard to get. We have Just receiv- a ed tbe fourth lot, which is larger than any we ei have bad before, and from tbe way they are a Homonrl fnr thpan troofla has not JW yet been satl*sfled. ? gf Yon will find at L. W. White's the largest [J and handsomest stock of embroideries ever seen In Abbeville. The ladles who have seen fj them say they are exquisite. Call and see them. J, We have now In store the largest stock of u ribbons and laces we have ever carried. Do w not fall to see them. They are attractive not b only because they are pretty but more espe- g daily because they are so cheap. In clothing, hats and gents furnishing goods D we are right up-to-date. We can supply you w with suits from $8.50 to 825.00. When.In need Si of anything in this line call on L. W. White, it This Is the season for mattings and L. W. ;y White has prepared for a large business In this line. You will find some of the most iB beautiful patterns ever seen. Someofthede- tl signs are really artistic. Call and see them. b s< Ci No man can go to heaven by acci- ft dent. c( To be able to find fault is no sign of g grace. 25 ?? - fc tt PLOW S< i> r< o Plow StockB, Singletrees, Back |j! Bands, Hames, Traces, Collar Pads, Curry Combs, Axes, Handies, Nails, Horse and Mule j, Shoes at ai GLENN'S. I L It bi <x ir Lowest Prices ? di On Meal, Corn. Oats, Bacon, Lard, Hams, Molasses, Sugas, Coffee, Rice, &c., at GLBNH'S. a: al ii ai Bargains j> ai In Staple Dry Goods, Shoes, tt Ac., at GLENNS w md satis ity to th r kind ar Sum, 3d vigor, an( ion to busin< may alwayi gains re are still able to 1 lave a stock of good o be favored with a T. 1 I OUR NEW GOVERNOR. Dterestlngr Notes In the Life of Hoi n. B. McSweeney, Charleston Poat. Tbe Hon. M. B. McSweeney, to whom wa J ministered the oath of office as Lleutenan overoor for his first term, and who no* wing to his reelection In 1898 to that offlc* ecomea Governor of South Carolina to fl Hi tbe unexpired term, is a guuu umu^io v bat pluck and perseverence will do for an; ae against tbe most adverse condition! oung McSweeney was left fatherless i barleston at tbe age of i years. His tent kw blm struggling for a livelihood. He sol Bwspapers and clerked in a book store, an bile-engaged'In tbe latter occupation al >nded a night school, where he developed mdness for reading. McSweeney afterwards worked for Burke < ord, Job printers, and from tbere be went t dward Perry's, where he completed hi pprentlcesbipas a Job printer, while en loyed at the latter place a scholarship at tb Washington and Lee University ot Lexlns >n, Va.. was offered to tbe Cbarlestoi ypographlcal Union, which was to b warded to tbe most deserving voung mm mployed In Charleston printing omcen. ?; majority of the votes of tbe union, youn IcHweeney was cbosen and tbe scbolarsbl Iven to him. After staying In tbe unlversi r for a part of a session be was fore 1 ' ave for lack of means to pay for bl ad clothes. Thin ended bis hopes fc * ge education and he onoe more appl^. lmsolf to his trade. He was a anion prints ad served the Columbia Typographies nion as corresponding secretary and after ards as president. While living In Colum la he was also secretary of tbe Phoeni: took and Ladder Company. Mr. McSweeney has an evlable record as i emocral. In 1ST6 be did excellent servlcc blch is not yet forgotten by men who stooi soulder to shoulder with him In those try igdays. It was about tbat time tbat tb lcbland Rifle Club was organized, of wblcl [r. McSweeney was a charter member. Mr. McSweeney's first venture as a Journal it when he moored to Ninety-Six and begat ie publication of the Nineey-Six Guardian [is capital was Just 365. but be bought ; :cond-band outfit for 8500, paying $55 li ish. He was energetic, economical ant ave tbe people a newsy paper, thus enab ng him at tbe end of tbe year to pay tbe las jntof bis Indebtedness. Mr. McSweeney's paper, tbe Hamptoi uardlau, made its first appearance Augus !, 1879. From the first it has been wel tanaged and. well edited and today rank >remost among tbe county newspapers o ie State. Tn all enterprise for tbe good of Hamptoi junty, Mr. McSweeney has shown hlmsei idefatlgable. For five terms he served a itendent of tbe town and tben decllnet ielectlon. For eight years be was preslden f the South Carolina Press Association; ha een a member of tbe Legislature and was i lember of tbe last constitutional conven on. Twice be has been honored as a dele ate to tbe national Democratic convention 1 1888 he voted lor Cleveland and Tburmai ad in 1896 he voted for Bryau and Sewall or ten years Mr. McSweeney was county ralrraan of Hampton. He has taken great interest in the military [fairs of tbe State. During tbe last two seB nt ihfi r.pcrUlnt nr? hnfnrs his election ai ieutenant. Governor, he was chairman o ie committee on military and was a mem sr of the Governor's staff with the rank o ?Ionel. Mr. McSweeney's Interest In educatlona latters exceeds even his Interest In military Talrs. He Is a trustee of the South Caroline allege. Mr. McSweeney was married on the 12tt ly of July, 1886, to Miss Mattle Miles Porch. ,and brings to the executive mansion wltt Im a most Interesting family. Tlie Boastful Spirit. The boastful spirit is abroad. Wt re, as a people, talking a great deal bout what we have done and are go lg to do. We are lifted up with prid{ nd conceit. We are saying: "Behold lis great Babylon which we have uilded." A little more modestj ould not hurt our public speakers ad writers on the platform and in le press. A greater recognition o! od, and less American exaltation, ould be more to the purpose. The ord lifts up one nation, and pulle own another. While thankful that e uses us in accomplishing his will, it us not magnify our part to the etriment of his guidance and intersntion. ii T n 11 1 J factory S] ank Ms fi 1/1 1 l'V\QVQ 1 t LU. iiUUI CCA k mer C 1 does not mei 3ss can prever s count upon in A] keep goods at old price s exactly suited to the call. ixrxa Philippine War NotM, May 24.?News of recent fighting at a distance from Manila Las been rei. ceived, which shows that seven Americans were killed and 45 wounded; 409 Filipinos are reported killed, and 800 wounded ; 300,000 bushels of s rice belonging to natives were destroyt ed by Americans. Five American j' soldiers were drowned by the sinking li of a raft on the Pasig river. May 2-5.?Skirmish fighting, with [ no material results. n May 26.?More fighting; five & Americana wounded, ana ten Filipinos d killed. It is cabled from Manila that \r thousands more U. 8, troops are rea quired for the subjugation of the Filipinos and the occupation of the o territory. Transports bearing recruits 8 are almost constantly on the move 0 from the United States to Manila. Nothing has resulted from the recent a conference between U. 8. and Filipino officials, and the latter have returned y to Aguinaldo's headquarters. May 27.?U. 8. military officials in ? the Philippines recommend enlisting r certain natives who profess friendship for America and hatred toward Agui' nldo. Beleaguered Spanish soldiers r got away from Jolo to-day. The place 1 will have to be recaptured by the Americans. i May 28.?The Filipinos are reported to be resuming a very aggressive and harrassing attitude, and are re-occupyi ing positions hitherto evacuated. It - f - J lU.A 41 1~ p It? assuuueu iuai iuvj rvij upuu iuc a proaching rainy season to help them and hurt the Americans. i i i Many a fibbing mother has been puzzled to make out how her children learned to lie. Is the witness of the Spirit in your heart a living, thrilling truth superior to all mental misgivings ? WflfldiM AA VUUA1AQ j Presents SEEM TO BE IN DEMAND I AT THIS TIME. IF YOU r ARE INTERESTED, MY i LINE OF ! Sterling Sifter, i Fine Quadruple Plate, . 1 Genuine Cnt Glass, I ' Vases. China, or ! . ; / ' Fancy Goods i 1 IS AS LARGE AS EVER f AND AM SURE I CAN f PLEASE vmr :R. C. Bernau, The Jeweler. r i? L i!i pring Bus iends an i j u-2ju. % }ampa 4f an that trade Lt it. New ( getting LI Lin< t s, although nearly all SUMMER TRADE, a himhbhbi Before Buying SPLENDID LOT OF HORSES AND MULES TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK AT THE j STABLES OF A. M. Hill & Sons. J. L. HILL Su CO., No. 3 ROSENBERG BLOCK. \\TE HAVE MOVED OUR WAGON AND ?" Carriage Repository to the store room recently occupied by Mr. J. D. Kerr. Our specialty Is owrano vm These wagons were given first prize over al competitors at the Nashville Exposition. We also nave a fall stock of Baggies, Carriages, Harness, &c. Give as a call before buying. We guarantee atislactlon. J. L. HILL <6 CO., No. 3 Rosenberg Block! RAFTS IN THE STREAMS The Law Requires That They Should Be Removed. All land owners in abbeville County are notified to remove from the Running Streams of Water upon their Land during the month of MAY, all Trash, Trees, Bafts and Lumber :hat may be found In the channel of the streams. TWnnno rnrnalna nr naclflnt.lnp to comolv ?lth the requirements of the law on this subectare liable to the penalties therein prejrlbed. The County Commissioners are authorized ind required by ' .w to clean out the streams vhere the owners refuse to do go, and charge he same to the land, tbe cost of which Is a >rlor lien op the property. JOHN LYON, ; County Supervisor. April 9,1990, tf ' sill iiness jl d the- ? . He 1 ' i 'V ign # shall be- ? 3roods are jl sfi^l I r^l . kinds of goods nd a cordial in ireHH 1 :m ,. .'.lm| MAXWELL'S' MAM. J it T iTTitiirn+nTi 0 HftwtrJfi'n fill? dtnnJ m iiiviii^iuii a rerun s urn ouuia Having bought the business op Livingston & Perrln, I will oontlnue the business at the old stand, serving the people with the best of fresh meats, bread and flab. l.<3| CaU Phone No. 1. T. H. MAXWELL. Sept. 7, 1898. 1f ABBEVILLE HOSPITAL 1 I, D. REESE, SURGEON. T^HE plaoe to carry yoar SICK WATCHES A and BROKEN CLOCKS, where they will * be looked after and attended to at all hoar* of the day with skill and experience. No turning you away or sending Patients off to have them treated elsewhere, bat I will pat them going at prices to salt the Umes. WoilfliTiir Piwonto Plnrlrc v !TUU(UJ1? 1 lUUUliUJj UlUUaiJ, . . and JEWELRY. ;1 Prices Down. H. D. BEESE, M . THE PEOPLE'S JEWELER. V tclST % STORE M J IS A > LIVE STORE [% FOR y. LIVE PEOPLE AND IT IS PARONIZED BY * LIVE CUSTOMERS ARE YOU ONE: I Phone 109. Free Delivery. The tolerance of a foul imagination leads on to indulgence in open sin. A good man's life is always telling jomebody something good about God.