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,;V \ |fv'" . ' ' The Press and Banner. ABBEVILLE, S* C. | ?? ? ???^ *$~Pabll8hed every Wednesday at S2 a year In advance. TTT-J J T 1A lOQQ w euuesuajr, o uuc xi, xo\/u, Mr. James W. Tolbert'* Tronblew. Mr. .Tames W. Tolbert was In Abbeville last Saturday. He Is greatly troubled in bis mind because of his relations with the people ol McCormlck, and is very desirous of restoring kludly feeling between himself and those who may have been displeased with him in the recent past. While we know nothing of the merits of the exciting cause that lead to the trouble, he feels that he has suffered sufficiently to induce the people to allow him to return to his business. A United States officer of high position, who heard the case In court at Greenville, says: "The testimony tended to show that the feeling against him In that community was on account of others, and was not In any measure due to any misconduct on bis part, and the whole case left upon my mind a feeling that be has been the victim of circumstance*." As Mr. Tolbert has suffered greatly, both in mind and estate, It might not be amiss for a brave and magnanimous people to give their neighbor an opportunity to return to his home, and thus give them proof of the sin cerlty or bis determination to De an acceptable citizen and neighbor. In case be became troublesome, tbe people will still bave a remedy in tbelr own bands. Mr. Tolbert asserts that he bad no connection with the riot at Phoenix, or any knowledge of It at tbe time, and baB never attended a meeting of colored voters or made any speeches at such meetings. He admits that tbe utmost be did was to try to obtain tbe colored votes for bis relative, R. Red Tolbert, and never gave bad advice to any one. Acquitted. Constable Crawford, who was recently In dieted for murder in tbe killing of Mrs. Stewart In Columbia, was tried last week in Camden. Tbe defense, it seems to us, created a doubt In tbe minds of tbe jurors aa to who killed Mrs. Stewert, and rested tbeir case more od tbat question than on any other. The defense claim tbat Crawiord Is a tall man aDd tbat Mrs. Stewart was low of stature, being less than five feet high. They claim that if Crawford bad shot her the ball woojd bave ranged downward, instead of upward. Stewart, so It was stated, fired as he fell. The defense claimed that the range of the ball being upward went to show that Stewart, and not Crawford, fired the fatal shot. The caliber of Crawford's pistol was different lrom tbat of Stewart's, and if the ball bad been produced there could bave been no question as to who flred the shot tbat ended the life of the lady. The defense demanded its production in order to prove tbtf innocence of their client, bat it was not forth, coming, and the accused was acquitted. Of course nobody thought tbat Stewart Intentionally shot his wife. Even If be did do so. It was an acoldent, or stray shot. The defense was Buch as to cause a doubt In the minds of the Jurors, hence the acquittal of Crawford. .. . .. .. . ? - . 11 is saia tnai urawiora is 10 De maiciea xor assault on Stewart. There being no law by whlob such a case could be transferred to another county, It may be hoped that Columbia may yet be able to punish the whiskey constables who are enforcing a law which 1b so objectionable to a portion of the citizens of the capital of the State. The endorsement which the dispensary law Is receiving from the public is the best and strongest evidence that it is here to stay. Tbe Philippine War. It occurs to this newspaper that the United States goyernment is pursuing a very poor policy in withholding an adequate force to restore order and law in'the Philippine Islands. Better let Otis rest until be bas been reinforced by a sufficient army to wipe the rebels off the face of the earth. Tbe President might Just as well recognize the fact that be baB a big Job on band. Our people seem to underestimate the char acter, ability and manhood of the Filipinos. They bave cities and towns not unlike our own cities and towns, wltb churches, school houses, telephones, telegraphs, rallroadS( newspapers, and the best of arms for the soldiers. , Their courage as fighters would command the respect of the world, and their determination, or power of resistance, is recognized by OtU. Stop the waste of men by sending a force which Is equal to the task of conquering a peace. Still Wrong. Our friend, the Greenville Mountaineer, seems to be set in his views, and all that we can say or no will not change blm from the error of bis wave in referenon to Rrvan and free silver. He Cites tbe great vote which Bryan received and tbe small vote of tbe gold Democrats. Tbe flgares were large?possibly sixteen to one. But a large part of Bryan's vole was forced. Tbls editor voted for him, bnt preferred to see anybody else elected, who may bave stood for good money and good business principles. L We make tbls prediction : f 1. That no man who opposes the gold standard will ever be elected President. 2. That no man who opposes expansion, and favors the throwing away of tbe Philippine Islands will ever reach the White House. Of coarse as long as tbe negro is a factor in politics the white people of this section muBt vote for whoever may be imposed upon tbem. _ Tolbert's Con lest. Mr. R. Red Tolbert is in Washington con. testing tbe seat of the Hon. A. C. Latimer. Of course Mr. Tolbert has no sort of legal or tuner rigni 10 tne seat, and If those In authority should assume to select Representatives for us, It would be better If the apportionment was made strictly on the number of registered voters. It seems that the people have already borne enough. They are tired, and It would seem not unreasonable If the people should become desperate If the authorities at Washington should reward the authors of our troubles with power to still further annoy. Due West Commencement. Next week Due West will be In the midst of her great festival of letters, and her reunion of hearts with all mankind. A belter people never lived, and a more united people In tbe Interest of their church and ite Institutions could not be found. Abbeville, as usual, will send up a large delegation. President C. E. Todd of the Due West Female College was In town yesterday. Mr. Todd is a wonderfnl man, possessing more energy and better business tact than many men dare to claim. He withdraws from the college, because of his health. He is one of tbe ablest as well as one of the most useful men in tbe A. R. P. Church. Follow the crowd and go to Mllford & DuPre'6 for soda water. "Lolly pop" and cherry phosphate specialties at Mflford & DaPre's soda fount. 91b. Lion coffee for 21. R.C.Wilson. Clntcb yonr flieB wllh tanglefoot. Plenty I \ IN COLUMBIA. Tbe Editor IIhvIuk Nothing to Write, | Sayn Much. I Having accepted appolntmeat as member of the Board of Visitors to the South Carolina College, I left Abbeville last Wednesday morning over the Southern Railway. Captain Williams landed us safely at Hodges, and when the train on the main line pulled up at the Junction, Mr. Scboen and I went aboard the train Irom the rear of the car. A number of seats were vacant between the door and the partition. He suggesteu that we sit there. In a little while the conductor came along and informed us that we were In the Jim Crow car, and that we were expected to move forward. In due time the four passengers in that department took tbelr grips and went to the front, realizing that the other passengeis bad the laugh on tbem. THE WAY A LADY WAS INDUCED TO CLOSE A WINDOW. The day seemed unusually hot. It is certain, at any rate, that I suffered greatly from the heat and dust. The earth along the route seemed parched and the air was filled with dust and cinders. A lady In frout of me opeoed her window. The dust and the refreshing breeze were divided. The lady received the benefits of the breeze, while great clouds of dust and cinders came to my cyeB, Tho (ranflomon nn tho spot. onio auu invvi ? uv r>wuuvwv wilb me suggested to tbe porter tbat tbe dust was possibly disagreeable to tbe lady Id front, and that he ought to offer to olose It for her. He did so and her apparent satisfaction' In bis Interest for ber comfort, and her Innocence of tbe Job, furnished an object lesson. She gladly accepted bisservioe, and asked him to close the window. Tbe porter returned, put bis hand to tbe side of bis face, as If to prevent her bearing blm, when, with a twinkle in the eye, be said: "That was nicely done; you owe me Homething." abbeville's possibilities and abbevile's shortcomings. On tbe train was a number of passeogers from Abbeville. Among others were Mr. Aug. W. Smith and Mr. Heboen. Mr. Smitb was going to the low country (to Camden, I believe,) to look after some real estate belouglng to one of his relatives. Mr. Schoen occupies a position for the insurance association as electrician, that Is to say: To him Is contided tbe Interests of the fire Insurance companies In tbe matter of eleotrlc power and artificial lighting. He tbinks tbe possibilities of Abbeville are pleasant to contemplate, but be fears tbat our people are too conservative J ""a onffl/iion Itt nnltoH In ?-??irrtnoa fn achieve the benefits of our possibilities. He thinks we lost an Ice plant last year because of lodlfferenoe, or a lack of enterprise on the part of our people. the way people ake found out. Among the passengers on the train was the Rev. Mr. Lander, President of the Williamston Female College, who bas served bis day and generation well in educating and training young ladles for the highest and best walks In the Christian life. He was going to Columbia to see his son who lives in that city. In the life and character of Mr. Lander's children are found evidences of the sincerity and honesty of bis own heart. In an old book, with which some of our readers may be familiar, it is asserted that our sins will find ub out. That Is to say, a man and woman may so veneer and polish their true character as to deoeive the public until their children appear on the stage of action. A child has nothing In him except that which be inherited. Children, with more or less variation In the Individuals, reflect the true character and real worth of their mother and father. No matter what our estimates may be of them their character Is made plain by the conduct of their children Judging from the true principle and the real gulue to a man's and a woman's real life, Dr. Lander and his wife are good people. In due time a trainman announced our approach to Columbia, where passengers wonld change cars, Ac., Ac. a good warm place. The hack, or omnibus, hauled up at the Jerome, and I, with others registered, and were assigned to qnarters. My assignment was not a good warm place on the stove, but to a room with one window on the southern exposure, which was opposite the ball door. If ihere is a hotter place on this earth than it waB, I have not heard of It. Then realizing tbe (situation, and thinking I could get rellei by throwing open the ball door, I asked tbe porter If there were any ladles in that neighborhood, and in tbe most delighted manner answered: "Ob, yes; plenty of them 'round here." I let blm kuow my reason for asking. He said I might put a cbalr to the door, and let It remain ajar. This privilege was made available only at a late hour In tbe night. Tbe electric light wblcb bung in tbe ball was nearly opposite to tbe door, and I could open tbe door only a little without letting tbe light expose tbe sleeper to the gaze of any possible passer. A MAS WHO WAS BOKN BIGHT IMPROVED HIS OPPORTUNITIES. In the evening I met Governor McSweeney and tbe meeting was a real pleasure. Governor McSweeney comes under tbe bead oi "self-made men," or more properly speaking, under tbe bead of "men wbo were born right.'' From a friendless orphan boy without money, and without even a pull with any powerful coterie, be has worked bis way up to tbe highest and moRt responsible office within tbe gift of tbe people. From bis earliest efforts be baa been successful all along tbe line of a well spent life. As news boy, as printer, as publisher, as AnnnAlnM oe knolftMO mart OO nnKK/t ftfflOOf be bas always come up to tbe requirements. Id all tbe relations of life be bas been honest, and bas exercised a good bard sense Id blnzlog out bis course of action. Aitbougb be bas won many coveted prizes, be has the good will of all who know him. No mao ever went into office with a greater number of sincere friends, and no man bas ever succeeded as well as he has without makiog more enemies. And, governed by bis own inate bard sense, be will make a good Governor of tbe State of South Carolina. WHISKEY DEALERS HAVE NO REASON TO REJOICE. Having seen a paragraph In some of tbe newspapers to tbe effect that he Intended to dismiss a large part of tbe whiskey police, tbe natural inference was, that he might be unfriendly to tbe dispensary law, aDd that be might possibly seek to annul its force by making it odious. I have come to the con* elusion, after having a talk with him, that be is not unfriendly to the law, and that be does not propose to let nis personal leenng mnuence blm In the administration of any or the laws of tbe Slate. Ue assumes no part of the Legislative or Judicial duties. He recognizes tbe fact tbat be bas nothing to do wltb tbe enactment of laws. His duty Is to enforce such laws as be finds on tbe books. And If any prospective liquor dealer thinks tbat be can sell whiskey at discretion, be will be disappointed. LIQUOR CONSTABLES. Governor McSweeney will neither be extravagant nor niggardly In tbe expenditure of public money. Men who are In tbe employ of the Government will be expected to render faithful service. Constables who expect to draw salaries without enforcing tbe whiskey law, may safely count on getting a notice to quit. He will not countersign 810 bills for blind tiger samples of liquor. OFFICIAL REWARDS. Governor McSweeney will govern the treasury in tbe matter of rewards, so tbat if any enterprising citizen who may be shadowing a man who Is wanted, may find it not easy to pick up a lat sum. He Is impressed wltb tbe idea that tbe Sheriffs of tbe dlfferentcountles may catcb a majority of tbe evil doers and tbat good citizens everywhere should co-operate with the officers of the State In maintains tbe public pence and private safety. I was greatly pleased wltb my talk wltb Governor McSweeney. I have no fears of any lack on bis part in coming up to all tbe requirements of a good Governor. Tbe man who bas risen from the humblest position to tbat of Governor without mistake or error is not expected to make great mistakes at this time. ABLE PRIVATE SECRETARY. His Private Secretary is Mr. E. H. Aull, editor of tbe Newberry Herald and News, and a more able, or a more efficient, or a more suitable man for the place oould not be found. HON. T. B. CREWS. In Columbia I met my life lone friend, the Hon. T. B. Crews, of the Laurensville Herald. At slxty-?lx be Is bale and hearty. Although he 1b far out on the western slope he has yet prospects of many yearB in store for him. For more than fifty years be baB been a hard worker. Having served his people as printer, as editor, as soldier, as citizen, as Senator, and as postmaster, be has proven himself true In all the positions, and deserves the well done of his countrymen. To review the varying scenes, and to note the fidelity with which every duty has been performed In a long and active life should be a consolation to our friend, even as It Is an Inspiration for others, who may be today struggling at the foothills of life and battllug with forbidding circumstances. . REV. SIDI II. UKOWNK. Together Mr. Crews and I called on our old ! frlAlnl tha Hpu SiWli H Kr/turno u?hn hou fnr thirty years edited the Christian Neighbor, and struggled to impress upon tbls people the principles and doctrines of peace?and has zealously sought to hasten the time when nations should uo longer go to war. Mr. Browne is now nearly eighty years or age, in fairly good health, and in reasonably cheerful spirits. lie has lived a good life, and has labored for the welfare of others. and I have no doubt that the good Lord will reward him with a crown of lilts In the world to which we are all hastening. Returning to the Jerome Mr. Crews and I parted with tbe understanding that we would see each other again, but It was not bo. MEETING IN THE COLLEGE LIBRARY. I told Mr. Aull, the Governor's Private Secretary, my mission to Columbia, and he was very kind to me In giving desired Information. I found Mr. N. G. Evans, of Edgefield, In the same hotel, and b? and I went to College Library, on Thursday morning, where the Board of Visitors were to meet at halfpast nine o'clock. We were tbe first to arrive. PraolHant nf t.hA Smith f'or. oltDa College, and Miss Rlon, the Librarian, were present. The Library, with its 33 000 voiumeR, and the splendid manner in which it is kept by Miss Rlon. impresses the visitor. Miss Rlon Is competent, Intelligent and efficient in the discharge of her duty, and her familiarity with the great storehouaa of knowledge seemed wonderful to a layman. In all the college, nothing seemed greater or better than the Library. President Woodward was kindness itself, and he had no trouble In winning the hearts and good graces of his guests. The College and the adjacent buildings were all In perfect order. As clean as possible, apparently with j everything managed id tne oesi ana most metnodlcal manner. I was Impressed with tbe excellence of tbe apparatus, or the appliances, which are URed Id tbe different departments of the college. They seemed to me to be all tbat could be desired. new mess hall recommended?summer school. The Board of Visitors recommended the butldlngofa new mess hall, and expressed tbe opinion tbat the 8umraer School, for teaching the teachers, should be held In Columbia, where all the advantages of tbe houses, the library, and tbe apparatus, together with the presence of the Professors In the College would combine to make the meetings profitable and pleasant. Columbia Is tbe capital ol tbe State, where various railroads centre, aod more conveniences for travel are bad here than elsewhere. (need for better buildings and better furniture. I was struck by the cheapness of the furniture and the lack of elegance In the Interior I of many of the buildings. My idea Is, tbat publlo buildings should not be "Cheap John" structures, but should be of such design and finish as to gratify tbe citizen's pride and to command tbe public respect. If any Legislator, who is a worthy representative of tbis people, will look at the bulldlnes and furniture of the 8outh Carolina College and say that be is not ashamed or them, aod Is unwilling to vote a suitable appropriation for tbelr displacement, then 1 think be bas a conception of duty which differs widely from my own belief in the matter. The buildings and furniture have bad very little expended upon them, for many years, and I should say the first need of tbe college, is an Improvement in Its physical condition. nearly scared off. A day or two before I left home to make this trip, I received a letter lrom Professor Joynes, in which he expressed regret at tbe necessity for his absence during the meeting of the Board of Visitors. He said he wanted me to bear bis class in the languages. I koow not a single word in Greek, Latin, French or Spanish. Tbat letter Dearlv caused me to stay at home. Tbe ludlcrousness of the Idea of a man who had scarcely learned the rudiments of the three R's in old field school examining a college class In tbe languages made me feel that. I was out of place on a College Board of Visitors, but I had accepted tbe invitation, and it was too late to decline; sol went, aod found things not so appalling, alter all. President Woodward made himself so agreeable tbat I forgot tbat I bad been elevated out of my sphere, and was then on a plane which was high above my ordinary la vol Hb cnnrini<t?d nn tn various of the col lege rooms. Id one room we found a Professor drilling two young gentlemen on tbe blackboard. When one of them bad made tin ldefinlte number of chain marks In all tbe angles* and bad reasonably well filled bis space, tbe Professor said: "Mr. Jones, you are working backwards." Tbat was all tbat I knew of bis example. Tbe student promptly rubbed out bis figures, and bad resumed bis scuffle wltb tbe proposition wben we left. PROFESSOK DAVIS. In tbe room of Professor R Means Davis Was a large class of young gentlemen and young ladles. One man was at tbe stereoptlcon, (or maglo lantern.) He was on one side of the ball aod cast tbe shadows on tbe canvass wblch was on tbe opposite wall. Tbe pictures were of historical scenes. One was of Napoleon and scenes at Waterloo. Another was of Mohammedan Interest. Tbe sacred city, tbe great crowds of pilgrims, who drank of tbe poisoned water of tbe well at Mecca, and which spread disease and death, were a part of tbe scenes wblcb were reflected. As tbe various pictures were presented the Professor either gave historical facts, or called on one of tbe many students present to tell something of It. This, to me, was exceedingly Interesting. Wben tbe soenes In whlob Napoleon figured, were up, 1 thought of General Hemphill. the x rays. In another room, a Professor whose name I cannot now recall, was very obliging In showing ub the X-rays. I have of course read something of the wonderful prooesB by which the bones of a human being can be distinctly seen through the flesb, but the sight ol the marvel Is more Impressive. I saw not only the bones of a man's arm and baud, out I could see perfectly plain, a bunch ot small Keys through a block of wood which I took to be some two iDches in thickness. frofeessor wardlaw. We found Professor Patterson Wardlaw in bis apartment, but be bad no students present. As I understand, be teaches the teachers how to teacb. little children from tbe city come In and are taugbt by the teachers which he teaches. He needs better furniture id his room. ^ Mr. Wardla^lsa native of Abbeville, and everybody here Is either his friend or his kinsman, or both. He is one of tbe most useful men In the college. not a spectacular show. When I said to President Woodward that I was disappointed in the furniture and tbe p.hnnnnnkh of snmp f.hlnpr nhmil. there, lie said: "We spend very little money In that way. The money that the State appropriates for the Institution Is spent for brains. We have no Industrial department, and have no samples of handiwork to exhibit to visitors. Our labors have been expended on the brains and the hearts of our pupils." FINE BUILDINGS AND ELEGANT SURROUNDINGS ARE NEEDFUL. Expenditures of time and money In educating the brain and the heart are well spent, but the State falls something short of Its full duty If Inferior surroundtaas are furnished. The spectacular Is one means of education, and find buildings and elegant appointments play an Important part in shaping the mind and heart. THE INFIRMARY. The Infirmary Is well kept, and a few goodlooking patients were recuperating. Only two of the young gentlemen were on cots. One of these was out at a fire not long ago, and be Is able now to furnish additional evidence that two bodies cannot occupy the game space at the same time. Having preomntarl a n?rl o I n onnt nn tnhloh t r\ of u nil t hft Ciupivuo Wlioiu nj/ywuu ?-V u""ul Are engine came along and there was a beadend collision. Tbe young gentleman went to the Infirmary for repairs, but I was not Informed where the engine went. no local cause ok sickness. The whole premises seemed to be nicely kept, and I saw nowhere any reason to believe that local causes of sickness existed. The worst ailing man, however, was the one who came In contact with the fire engine. While the engine Is a local machine, and wblle tbe accident was a local one, yet 1 hardly tblnk It would be fair to charge bis sickness, or his bruises, to local causes. our hosts. President Woodward, and his accomplished wife, entertained the visitors In tbe most elegant manner. She Is a Virginia lady, possessing the grace, and the accomplishments for which tbe leading ladles of that grand old State are so Justly famous. In doing the honors of the occasion Mrs. Woodward was assisted by her neice, Miss Leary, whose beauty of person and charm of manner carried captive the hearts of all. in the front rank of journalism. Taking leave of our hosts we returned to the city. I called at tbe News and Courier omce, out railed 10 Bee Mr. Konn.or the editorial staff of that paper. Mr. Kobn Ih one of the best newspaper men with whom I am acquainted. He is one of the writers for t he dally press of this State who treats not only his brethren, but all other citizens, with respect. His uniform courtesy, and his consistent fairness In discussing men and things, together with his ability us an untiring writer, easily place him In the front rank of the profession In South Carolina. Cousclous of the rectitude of bis own course, and despising the methods which were inaugurated at the beginning of the Keform movement, he has no disposition to place any man's character or good name before the public at a umuuvauuiKe. aiw?j? reiiuy 10 prooe evil dotng to the bottom, and ever anxious to bring to attention whatever needs abatement, be values character and regards it uh too sacred to be wantonly assailed. Mr. A. Kohn Is an ornament to Journalism. A WORTHY ENTERPKISE WHICH IS SUCCEEDING. During my stay In Columbia I called at the office of the Evening Record which Is conducted by Mr. George R Koester. The paper Itself bears evidence tbf.t the enterprise will succeed. Mr. Koester Is a man of ability. His utterances are governed l?y a spirit of fairness, while his whole heart and energy are devoted to the upbuilding of the city he' loveBsowell. It was with pleasure that we heard while In the city that hlu paper was \ gaining ground In the esteem or the peoplf for whom It Is printed. Columbia ouebt tc Rupport an evening paper and the Record deserves well of the people. A WORTHY TEACHER. Among those whom we met at the Jerome was Prof. VV. N. Merchant, who Is well knowr to our people. He Is a good teacher, a atralghl forward, honest, outspoken citizen. H< thinks in the positive ana expresses his con vlctlons In unmistakable terms. MR. J. A. HOYT, JR. We met Mr. J. A. Hoyt, Junior, who Is now on the stalf of The State. He Inherits hit father's ability as a newspaper man. anc starts out In a broader and a greater sphere o I ? ~~r.. Uo la ftna i\f tha rlfllna Innrnn 1 lafi unciu lucnn, uo 10 vu? vi ?uv <u.w.D In this State, and his excellent work on manj occasions attests bis fairness and his blgt conception of the duty of the Journalist. CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. What "M" Seen and Hears on Hli Rounds Abont (he City. Abbeville, 8. C., June 14tb, 1899. l'RI/.K FIGHT BETWEEN JEFFRIES ANI FITZSIMMON8. On lastFrldny evening tbe bit; prize fighl between these two great world renowned puglsllgt came off In tbe CoDey Islanc athetic Club, Jeffries knocking out Fltzslm mons In the eleventh round whereby Jamei J. Jeffries of California won the title of th< heavy weight champion of the world. Bolt men were In good trim, but Fitzsimmons wai simply matched against a better man. Th< fight from start to finish was quick and aggressive displaying great courage on eithPi side and was pretty even until tbe nintt round. Nine tnousand sporting men wer< oresent and were very orderly, no arrest* were made. COMMENTS ON THE FIGHT. James Corbett said. "Jeffries posseses all th? qualities of a good boxer and Is competent tc defend bis proud title against any figbter oc earth. He does not lack ring science noi generalship." Kid McCoy said. If I were ask ed what made Fitzsimmons lose, I would say simply, "Jeffries-" I Mr. Jeffries, his father, who Is a preachei said, "Its Just as I said sometime ago, wbec asked for an expression as to the coming b*t tie the Lord was In the fight and was wltt Jim, and of course Jim won." Mrs. Jeffries his mother by telegram said "I am glad you have won the victory you have fought so hard for. "A telegram signed Father, Mother, and Family was handed Jeffries as he entered the ring which read "Jim we know you will win, keep good splr Its; be confident of onr blessing." Jeffries lc tall and younger than Fltz and weighs 21C pounds. Fitzsimmons Is short, older and weighs 157 pounds, and is said by McCoy still to be the middle weight champion of th< world. SKATING RINK CLOSED. PRIZKS AWARDED, The "masquerade" at the skating rink last Friday evening was a grand success and af forded big fun aDd much pleasure for the large crowd present. PRIZES AWARDED. Miss Minnie Dill, handsome silver bracelet best lady skaier, given by the Manager. Mr. Tommy Cobb, handsome silk umbrella best, gentleman skaier, given by Hall and ADderson. Miss Wlnton Taggart. One dollar soda ticket, most graceful lady skaier, given by Mllford and DuPre. Miss Virginia Gambrell. One dollar seda Ticket, best plain skater, given by Judges Tom Seal, J. Booby prize, poorest skatei given by Manager. MERCHANTS PRIZES DRAWN. Miss WlotoD Taggart. One pair fine kid gloves. By R. M. Haddon & Co. Mr. Deudy Miller. One set Ice cream saU' cers. By W. D. Barksdale A Co. Mr. Willie Kerr. Present. By Aug. W. Smltb. Miss Minnie Dill, fancy candy. By L. T. <f T. M,Miller. Mr. Dendy Miller. Present. By J. G, Edwards. Mr. Lutber Nic&ela. Bicycle Bell. By C, P. Hammond. PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. S. F. Killings worth, who has been sick for the past week, is thought to be better at tbls writing. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hill and family, wltb several friends, spent last Sunday at Little Mountain. Mr. Kersey and family of Augusta, are visiting relatives In the city. Mr. Tom Harris has Just returned from a pleasant trip to Wllllamston. The many irlends of Mr. Thomas Cotbran, win be if lad to know be Is mucb better and doing Dlcely at thiH writing. Miss Lizzie Moore is qutie sick being confined to tier bed. Many friends wish lor ber a speedy recovery. Miss Laura Nance who baa been quite sick, Is now considered better, at least morn comfortable. COMING AND OOINO. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Caldwell returned home last Monday and are now boarding with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Hammond. Rev. John R. Edwards, arrived last week from Rio-Verde, Mexico, where he has been as a missionary from the Associate Rnformed Presbyterian Church. He Is a brother of our townsman, W. W. Edwards, with whom be spent last Thursday, returning to Due West, where he and bis family will remain about three months, when they will return to Mexico. Miss Nora Hammond left last week |for White Path, Ga., a noted summer resort, wbere Fhe will upend several months. Miss Madge Graydon is borne from Charlotte, N. C., wbere she has been on a most delightful visit to relatives and friends. Miss Mary DuPre, of Clemson, 1b expected In the city this week on a visit to relatives and friends, both of whom are always giad to see ber. Rev. J. Walter Daniel left last Saturday for Anderson, wbere be went by special Invitation to preach tbeBacoalaurate sermon before Ibe Patrick Military Institute. Mr. Less Smith returned borne from Davidson College. Mr. Marvin Daniel returned borne a few days ago from Wofford College. Mr. Allen Long, is home from Clemson College. Mrs. Sallle Klugh has been in the city the pasi week visiting ber son and daugbter, Mr. and Mrs P. D. Klugh of Fort Pickens. Miss Mae McLauben. a stylish and charming young lady from Kings Mountain, N C, Is In tbe city on a visit to ber sister, Mrs. Sellers. Mr.Chalmers Rugbes left last Monday for Anderson, wbere ne expects to spend sometime wilb relatives and friends. Mr. Charlie Bruce has accepted a situation at the Abbeville Cotton Mill to assist in putting in looms. Mrs. Etbrldge In off to Georgia on an extended visit to her mother. LIVELY TIME. A number ol our young people spent a delightful time last Friday evening at Rosen burg's ball tripping the'light fantastic. Mr. Jobn U. Edwards Jr., was manager. MEASURING THE EYE. Mr. H. D. Reese bas Just returned from another very successful business trip, and left again lA8t Monday for another more extended trip. You "see" Mr. Reese Is after making the publio "see" what his business is. "See" through bis "glasses" and you will know all about it. HANDSOME JEWELRY STORE. Mr. R. C. Bernau carries the handsomest Une of silver ware and Jewelry to be found in Upper Carolina. He was very happy last week. As be always is when a marriage is on hand, for "Bernau" sells the presents. Ills goods are beautiful and always as represented and best ofall.aresold ata price to suit the times, ABBEVILLE'S MERCHANTS. Numbers of our progressive firms are already ofl'ering rare bargains in many lines, for cash, preparatory to reducing their stocks for the fall season. Read their "special locals" every week and you will find out where to buy, as well as how to save money by buying (be most for a little. l'AINFUL ACCIDENT. On last Wednesday afternoon Mrp. J. L. Anderson. Sectlou Master ofCana division of tbe S. A. L., became frlehtened at the approach of a freight train, and Jumped from tbe lever car. on wblcb sbe was riding, breaking one of her limbs and dislocating lelt shoulder. Doctors Neuffer and Gambrell were summoned Immediately and rendered prompt and skillful service. Mrs. Anderson is getting ou as well as could be expeoted. refreshing showers. At last Abbeville and vicinity as well as different portions of tbe County, bave been visited by refreshing showers of rain. Our hearts should go out In gratitude and praise to H lm who sends the rain upon t he unjust as well as the Just. Tbe situation was becoming serious, and many long laces are now wreathed iu smiles. CARDS AND PISTOLS. On last Sunday a number of negroes were gambling near the. Southern railroad, and beyond the city limits, as usual a dispute arose whlob resulted In tbe shooting of Ben Robertson In the left side by one Will Hall. It seems that Hall wished to take a hand, but not being considered an honest player was not allowed to Join In, so he used his weapon. Or. Qambrell was called and llxed up Ben, who is doing very well at this writing. It is said Will Hall was about five miles off In a space ol time, hatless and out of breath, and Is still at large. * \ THE COURT. I . Brier Note* of Ho Actings anil Doing* Court of General Sessions for Abbeville * County convened at ID o'clock Monday morn1 lag, and tbe following officers answered to & tbelrnames: * Judge Gage?Presiding. M. F. Ansel?Solicitor. Wytitt Aiken?Stenographer. W n Rnllnntr niorlr (J. H. Moore?Depury Clerk. r F. W. H. Nance?Sheriff. J H. W. Bowk?Court Crier. f GRAND JURORS. ' Tbe Grand Jury was called and tbe follow* , lng answered to their names : T. A. Boxx, foreman. J. H. Rhaw, L. A. Carwlle, J. M. Knox, J. W. Maynard, H. L. Ellis, Burt Ferguson, J. W. Young, J. M. Brooks, W. L. Basfl, M. N. Ben?on, T. E. Ellis, W. P. Wldeman, N.E. Johnson, . N. G. Brown, W. W. Wilson, Albert Glbert, Jas. Gilliam. PETIT JURORS. W. C. Lanier, Jas. Prince, > G. (\ Dusenberry, W.T.Jennings, H. C. Brown lee, Sr., R. W. Knox, J.T.Mann, J. M. Knox, I W. V. CMnkscales T. A.Roehn, I Charlie Kay, H.H.Norwood, t S.P.Morrow, W.H.Boyd, - J. H. Barksdale, J. T. Rowland, j George Penney, L. A. Ramey. v P?1.1-1 t nr.- nn_ i.n?? I 5 ?i. w m. v^uunnuttien, i G. B. Ferryman, H. M. Boncblllon, i H. E. Mcllwaln, G. M. MrKenny, i W.A. Lanier, H.N.Cochran, I Edward Oalhoun, Hugh M. Mundy, r Andy T. Brown, . Hugh Bowen, i H. C. Link, W.L.Dawson, 5 J. C. McDlll, J K. Deaaon, i A. B. Morse, Mai Creeswell. EXCUSED JURORS. R. C. Brown lee, E. O. Cllnkscales, ) W. W. Wilson. JURORS DISQUALIFIED. [ H. H. Norwood, R. W. Knox. i Tbe Grand Jury returned the following bill: State vs. Ed Connor, burglary and larceny. , No bill. SPECIAL VENIRE. 1 Ordered to draw twelve extra Jurors, and tb* following Jurors were drawn : [ Charlie Thornton,' A.K.Watson, I G. A. D. Cox, Jas. Thornton, I J. H. Penney, B. F. Price. i Hanley McCurry, Aug. W. Rmltb. . Dave Gilliam, J. L. M?Ml!lan, i C. S. Glbert, Foster Hammond. I Stale agalnnt Frank Patton, larceny of live I stock. Trneblll. Tbe case was tried and tbe I following Jury was drawn: I it u r-i n l xx UK Li uuweu, xjuaeuuery, J. H. Barksdale, S. P. Morrati, Ezeklel Cllnkscales, James Prince, J. K. Dertsoo, R. C. Link, I E. Calhoun, W. L. Dawson. W. V. Cllnkscales, G. B. Ferryman. 1 The Jury falling to agree the case was nol prossed. The grand Jury made the following report: Slate agalust James Wright, murder. True , bill. Arraigned. Plead not guilty. State against G. N. McMalr, disponing of , property under lien. Nol prossed on payi ment of all costs. Slate against Henry Pratt, assault of a high and aggravated nature. True bill. i State against Joe Mlmms, assault and battery with Intent to kill. True bill. i . State against Charlie Hunter, murder. The , following Jury was sworn to try the case. * J. K. Deason, L. A. Ramey, S. C. Link, Hugh Bowen, A.T.Brown, W.C.Lanier, G. B. Perryman, A. B. Morse, , G. C. Dusenbery, G. N. McKenney, S. P. Morrab, Geo. Penuey. Witness for State?J. A. Hawthorn, West Jackson, Lula Hunter and Frank Scott. State against Yarb Madden, violating dis' pensary law. True bill. State against Tom Wilson, violating dis; pensary law. True bill. State against John Fell and Archie Fell, assault and battery with Intent to kill. No bill. In case of Charlie Hunter, charged with murder, only part of the witnesses bad been examined up to noon Tuesday, and will occupy tbe rest of the evening. Christ Oar Sacrifice and King. i Mr. Wesley, in writting to one of his preacher?, said: "If we could , once bring all our preachers, itinerant and local, unfformly and steadily to 1 insist on these two points, 'Christ dying for us,' and 'Christ reigning in us,' we should shake the trembling gates of hell." That was Paul's theology in a nutshell. "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures," and' "Christ in you the hope of glory." An atonement for sin made for us, and by faith appropriated by us. And herein lies our power in the Christian life and in Christian work. Unless In our hearts Christ finds a place, there is uo other sufficient purifying influence. We may be convinced he is all he claims to be, we may believe he is all he claims to be, we may believe be is sent to save, and that he can save, but all this may he without cleansing effect upon us. What is needed is an attachment, a real love that will prompt us always to regard his will, and to make our life a part of his. As one said, "It is our likings that have led us astray, and it is by new likings implanted within us that we can be restored. So long as our knowledge of Christ h in our bead only, it may profit us a little, but it will not make new creatures of us. To accomplish that, he must command our heart. He must control and move what is most influential within us; there must arise in us a real and ruling enthusiasm for him. * The Armor of God. We have observed the importance of putting on the whole armor of God. Every part of the armor which God himself has been pleased to provide for His children is absolutely required, in order that we may be fully furnished for the conflict. And for this purpose has the armor been provided, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. That adversary is very subtle and crafty, and he is ever watching, that he may get an advantage over us. In order to lay still greater stress on this, the apostle, by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, proceeds to say, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood." The battle is not against an army, but "against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." LoiiKlnir for the Country. "I must have some rest this summer," said the clock, "I am all run down." "I think I need a country seat," said the easy-chair, leaning on its elbow. "I am getting played out," said the piano ; "a little air would be a good thing for me." "That's what I want," said the anta "a little fresh air at the snrintrs." "I should like !o go with "the sofa and lounge in the woods," *aid the footstool. "If my legs were stronger," said the table, '"I should go to the country for some leaves." "Let me reflect," said the mirror; "They have very plain-looking lasses there, too, have they not ?" "You make me blush," said the divan;" and here the housemaid closed the folding doors and shut them all up. The man who doesn't like any of his neighbors is usually a man whom I Kiu noitrhhnra lilrp Aa a rule UUIJC Ul U4-I there ie about as much love going oue way as the other. The disposition to propagate Christianity by any other than purely religious instrumentalities betrays a deep and radical distrust of the power of the Holy Spirit. THE 25 per cem Clothin; BEGINS T( Hall & i Every dollars worth of goods In our stc GRANITES, are to be sold at a discount c quoted in this announcement will help yoi to be bad: $ 6.50 Suits, 25 per cent. off. $ 7.50 Suits, 25 per cent. off. $ 8.50 Suits, 25 per cent. off. Siu.uu suits, zo per cent. on.. $12.50 Suits, 25 per cent. off. $15.00 Suits, 25 per cent. off. S16.50 Suits, 25 per cent. off. $20.00 Suits, 25 per cent* off. These Goods Are New a Hall & A COHEN'S OL A RRP\ later and C. P. HAMMOND, Propi I am now selling the "GREATEST I light known? THE ECONOMY 3 hours of beautiful light for only 1 hour of beautiful light for only 5 cents worth of gasoline will run the ment to any * Halt Parlor or f I will put one on trial before asking yc to manage. No explosion can possibly occ c. P. HA1\ "m* y* X* "\y* ?X* *X* *y? ? Soda 11 B^bbbbb ^ ALL THE VES ^ ICE COLD DRir eebmbh AVI 1? HA.RRISOR -A- A* ?/k. A\. ^K. .<1* ./k. .A. ^k. JOHN W Undertaker and DEALER IN Coffins, Caskets and With all the appliances for emoalming. perieuce in this line ensures satisfaction an Extra Fine Lot u ncia innr i,' l*in W A R MESS I I HORSES AND MULES WILL BE RECEIVED AT OUR STABLES THIS WEEK. A. H. Hill & Sons. LFresh sblnment of Nunnally's candles Just received. 5, 10, 30 and GO cents boxes. For Ni K?v Hf llfnpH A? rir.?PA. | BQIC Ujr lUlilViu ?. ?? By using a bottle of Speed's lightning renovator you can make your last summer cloth- ? lng look like new. Price 10c. at Speed's. A fresh lot of sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes Pj and lemons this week. Amos B. Morse. ^'? For tired, swollen, sweating feet, nothlog equals Allen's foot ease. For sale by Speed. Di eoui Kill all the flies In your house with Insect pojvder. For sale by Speed. ?e Buy your kerosene from R. C. Wilson, spe be i clal prices by tbe barrel. HOdf bicTI g Sale I 3 -J )DAY AT | iderson's. m >ck, except CLAY WORSTEDS aud )f 25 per cent. The facts and figures 11 in forming au idea of the values .4 V * 4.88 \ : 5.63 | 6.23 7.50 0*38 11.25 ...! 12.38 15.00 ind Nobby Patterns. I rlH nderson, <L> STAND. u.i.n ] Light Co. 'iAtnr and Manafffir. 11' '>11 jIGHT", for less money than any ' GAS LAMP. 1 Cent. > : i Cent. lamp for 15 hours. It, is an ornaDining Room. 1 iu to buy.' They are simple and easy iur. \lMOND. 1 3 == y* y* ' 1 Tater / j MM >y latfst ^ ' JS rSS .jryry VVV . B8H ^*55* r & GAME .A. -A. ^ k. vjL ^is. -I-. .A. ^jt , wmm " . SIGN, L Embalmer. I Metallic Cases. Thirty-three years of business ex d guarantees the best results. ?w -Rates West TEXAS, MEXICO, CALIFORNIA, ' ST. LOUIS, CHICAGO, or any point, with FREE MAPS, write to FRED. D. BUSH, District Passenger Agent, oaisYille & Nashville R. R., o. 1 BROWN BLDG., ATLANTA, GA. ( /?. Dill fail to try o. box of cacti soup. For by Mlllord & UuPre. Phone 107. Tbe gglste. r. Hill's famous headache powder has noal. For sale by MUford & DuPre. Phone 107. ill at MUford & DuPre's drug store and refreshed with one of their Ice crean> IB. ? ."i i ' .