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fjf : ' " The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. ? ? i Atf-PabliBhed every Wednesday at 82 a year Id advance. ' ~ i Wednesday, July 12,1899. 1 Fight on McLanrin. Politicians occasionally take a whack at Senator McLaurln because be had the good sense to vote for the ratification of the Paris treaty of peaoe. If Senator McLaurln will stand to his col. ore, be can, In our opinion, win his re-election when that fight Is brought on. If any man, outside of a politician, can see wherelu be was wrong In standing to the Government, we would like to bear from him. *Ab a result of tbe war, the Philippines came Into our bands, and no man can give a good reason for our lb rowing away an empire. Tbe people of the islands, it seems to as, will make good and loyal citizens, but If they can not become good Americans they can "move on," Just as the Indians did. The territory is ours by right?by right of purchase?by right of conquest?and If tbe inhabitants of the Islands don't like the ownership, It is so much the worse for them. The strange thing about tbe acquisition of territory is, that we have never added a foot of ground to which there was not objection. Even in tbe purobase of Alaska tbere were good men who objected to acquisition of uiuuuuiiug ui iuuw ttuu bbho ui lev. out uuw this country Is as contentions as possible i about locating the dlvldlDg line. { We have never beard of anybody who was , willing for the United States to cede territory | onoe acquired, and the history of the past Is , a guarantee or the correctness of expansion. Since the foundation of the government It has expanded to many times Its first dlmen. alone. And when spread-eagle Demoorats have spoken In former years they have claimed the honor of most of the expansion. But now the Republicans are taking a hand in the expansion business, and Democrats here and there hold np their hands In holy horror. The State House. If the editors ol this State were Legislators the State House In Columbia would soon be finished up Id flue shape. All the utterances that we have noticed favor the expenditure. The Press and Banner knows very little of the merltB of the proposition, but as a rale we fkvor the most elegant public buildings that It 1b possible for a people to get. If It 1b proposed to do any "Cheap John" work, this newspaper would be opposed to the expenditure, but If an elegant Job Is contemplated, we are for the appropriation, and the completion of the building. We are not only in favor of an elegant State House, but we are also In favor of splendid college buildings. The oollege buildings In Columbia lade very little of being a positive disgrace to this people. We wouldn't insult our Graded School au moruies Dy mentioning ttielr equipment c with the poor ram shackle outfit now Id use t at the South Carolina College. I Public buildings generally bespeak the | pride, Intelligence and pnbllo spirit of the c citizens, and, for this reason, we trust tbat all 8 visitors may be hereafter abut out of the t South Carolina College buildings until ttiey c are improved. The Piano Recital. Miss Kirby gave ber piano reoital in the i Court Room last Mouday night to a erowded f bouse, and the universal opinion as expressed In our bearing is, tbat ber talent and aocom- t pllsbment In the musical art is a wonder, v Possessing natural musical ability which was recognized by those who knew ber at home, t the Converse College anthnrltlM offered hnr t special inducement*, as a musical scholar, and for four years that high class oollege has t given her the benefit* of all the musical in- > strnctlon that coald be offered by any college, and her proficiency shows how well she 1 has improved her excellent opportunities, c As far as we know, tbe people of Abbeville are surprised and delighted at her wonderful performance last Monday night, and they feel very proud of her success. Our people appreciate her not only for her musical acquirements but tbey honor her for her modesty and womanly graces. In her recital she was ably assisted by some of the sweetest singers in town, namely: Mlu Corrle McClung, Miss Mamie Taggart, Mrs. J. L. McMillan, and Mr. W. H. Jones. The recital was a great success, and was tbe subject of pleasant oommentyesterday on our streets. a c Erskine College. We know of no more courtly gentleman 8 than Dr. W. M. Grler, President of Ereklne c , College. In tbe every day affairs of life, In a tbe class room, or elsewhere tbe lnstlnots and bearing of tbe scholarly gentleman are always t present, and his example for bis Whole life time, bas been an inspiration to those who may have oome within tbe radluB of hlB influence. To him and to Dr. Carlisle, of Spartanburg, are tbe people of South Carolina possibly \ more Indebted than to any other two men within our borders. Tbelr religion Is a religion of prlnolple, and not the form of a profession. No possible number of "Professors j of Religion" oould wield the Influence that e these sincere Christians exercise. Their hon- * esty and sinoerlty would outweigh the value c V* a UiUltlbUUC %Ji I1U1CBSUIB, WOUU1 LUO I multltode may reoognize as bypocrlts. Fall Crops. , Owing to tha depression In the price of ootton, some of our planters contemplate the experiment of growing of something else than cotton. A large area was planted In corn, and the amount of peas that have been sown Is greater than ever before. Seed peas have been exceedingly hard to find, and whenever any of the seed has been put on sale, they were soon Bold. Some attention to the clovers and grasses will no doubt be given. Nobody need doubt that the area In turnips will Ha larcrftr thin Wall thon nrar hafrtvA Each farmer will, according to his land, Belectthe Fall crops that will be moet profitable. The subject of pastures receives more attention each year, and the growth of oattle will be entered into with spirit. The Rains. Although at Abbeville the land is wet enough, and the crops are growing nicely, we learn that, beginning some three or lour miles from Abbeville, the crops to Antreville and on toward Lowndesvllle are suffering greatly from the dry weather. Our people are beginning to pay some attention to terracing their land. This will be J a f rpjit haln Rut wn will hfLTA n Rtlll prputpr ' help when we learn to utilize the water of our , streams for irrigating our crops. When we terrace oar land, and save the water wblcb 1 now ranB to waste, we will be on tbe bigb , road to prosperity. aim ( There Is no use to tell you anything about MlUord & DuPre's drug store, bat go and Bee. Kodol, the great dyspep^ a remedy, for sale by MlUord & JDuPre, Pbone 107. For Polygamy. A newspaper representative baa sworn out i warrant against tbe President of tbe Mormon oburcb at Salt Lake City, charging bins with polygamy. i For years tbls newspaper has contended I that tbe Mormons are the most persecuted people In the United Slates, and we still en-j certain this belief. frj Id every State of this Union, ezoept In South Carolina, we bellve divorces are grant- fri ed. In some Instances, the merest pretext Is bt sufficient for a legal separation of husband fr; ind wife. And then tbe man marries again, tit We contend that If a man and woman are ^ married according to tbe forms and cere- 8l] monies, which binds tbem together until tbe death of one or tbe other, that there can be no moral separation. m Ii tbe marriage contract was entered into farm of (ha ornlrflMnn of ^ 1UI a D^VVl^VU WIIM) caw W..W .f ? ? which time each should be free, then there eii might be a saparatlon, and each might marry fr again. ^ But tor a man to marry a woman, and then bl put her away In order that be may marry w again, seems to us far worse than polygamy. ^ Under Mormon polygamy a man could hi marry as many wives as he was able to sup- bl port jt Under divorce laws a man may marry as }ften as he sends bis wife away from his pro- ^ lection and the shelter of his roof. As a plain matter of fact, which form of fe marriage Is worse ? _ If the marriage vow means what It says, w bow can there be moral or Justified dlvoroe ,n the eyes of the Lord ? If a man Is allowed to marry another m woman during the life time of bis first wife, tie should not be allowed to discard that first wife. Make him take care of all of tbem; ind not let him shirk the responsibility of Bi mpportlng, caring for, and housing all the ^ women that be may marry. m There is no spot of ground on all the face of la his globe where woman is so well cared for 01 QAiith PafnUno WflrA t.hfirp la no bar to nf ID 1U UVUVU VH*V*tuw? w ?-?- ? ? V( Darriage, and here there Is possible means fu jy which ber husband may send her away, D ind he can never be allowed to marry again- 01 ? & The Seaboard's Success. The Seaboard Air Lilne Kallroad Company iat Becured, in the purchase of Sidney Park, Ine depot or station grounds near the heart ta >f the oity of Columbia. The oompany paid m 130,000 for twenty-three aores, the park being ^ rery much In the shape of a basin on three tides. While this editor has no very dlstinot or J >r clear Idea of the park, yet a* far as we ^ enow, we are decidedly of the opinion that or ;he trade was advantageous for both the city go ind the railroad. The city will likely enjoy the park more # ifter it has been occupied by the railroad, be ;ban It has heretofore done. While the town nrlll hereafter have the money and be relieved ^ >f the expense of its care, the park will be wl >eautlfled and made more attractive. 00 If the railroad, company keeps up its repuatlon for energy and posh it will so take care J >f the grounds, that It may possibly have in Columbia the largest, the prettiest and the flu nost attractive depot groundB along the j>? intlre length of their track. If somebody loesn't provoke Mr. St. John so that he will J ake up the sidetrack, both Columbia and the ailroad people will be very proad of the an >eautlful grounds, and the handsome depot 1 mrroundings. But let Colombians be very ^ areful of Mr. St. John. The ease with which <j ie gets into little pets, talks insultingly to Tr ;entlemen, and takes up sidetracks Is amaz- ^ ng, when the high position which he holds 1b tei tonsidered. For doing little spiteful things g(J ind for disrespectful and lllmannered belaviourMr. St. John sometimes deserves the ^ ake. wc to " 1 " an Bryan for President. co At last aoooasta Mr. Bryan was still speak, ng ana pruauuutnoK gwu buwcu w v>->v ua olltlcal points. be The Democratic nomination may be a big ^ blng for the nominee, but Mr. McKlnley ou rill be the next President. ?| No man who fights expansion, and wishes ?u o throw away the Philippines will ever be se< 'resident. "No man who holds Mr. Bryan's views on ma, he silver question will ever occupy the lo< Vhlte House. For these reasons this newspaper Is totally W{ ndifferent as to who may receive the Demoratlc nomination. I " wi 1 Tbe Philippines. So Those of our friends who have encouraged he rebellion in tbe Philippines against tbe <] awful authority muBi oe graunea n luojt i . u hlnk they have bad any influence In brlng-| ag aoout the Immense cost In blood anc* an Doney that will be required to establish K1 leace In our distant territory. The Islands ^ rere transferred to the United States, and uf rben that transfer was effected, that people tlo hould have acknowledged lawful authority ,ad laid down their arms. mi During the Confederate war, those who tb< ippoeed secession acted patriotically by going with their State." Some of the m< trongeat Union men stood firmest for their mi ountry. But now, when the country. Is in i war, some of our newspapers are giving u|( uoh aid and comfort to the enemy, as would tbi lave locked them up in the sixties. , r lni REJECTED MEN. , 801 lo< rail on Capt. C. A. Mil ford or Llent. oh J. 8. Cochran?Each Han In En* titled to (6.00. ! If the following Darned persons will call at d 11 ford & DuPre's drag store, Abbeville, 8. C.. ?' LDd sign a receipt, tbey will get some mouey ?e lue them by tbe State for servloe Id May, 1898. ** )ome aa soon as possible, or seod your adIress to Capt. C. A. Mllford or Lieut. J 8. [ ' Jochran: William 8. Taggart. Du Malcomb V. Lomax. 8borter H. Watson. ^ Jamea B. M. Wright. wi William W. Wardlaw. be Frank E. Goodman. at Wade H. Douglass. 2 William F. Perrlo. al William 8. Brown. foi Charles U. Cannon. nil Geo. B. Morrah. I Robert 8. Taylor. ho John C. Pettlgrew. etr William M. Calder. j Thoe. C. Seal, Jr. hli i uob. v. rerriii. Lindsay N. Pratt. John B. Olhert. , Robert E. Hill, Jr. * James A. Morrow. John B. Chandler. f," Charles H. Link. il? William T. Mcllwaln. William M. Ward. 8H W. Li. Miller. Robert A. Patterson. ^ 1 nli THE COTTON MILL. I ' mi HI President B. F. Bailey Goes North lu the Interest of that Institution. , President B. F. Bailey left Abbeville yester- faJ lay, and stopped over in Columbia last night r0l )n his way to the North. ne Since the addition to the mill has been built, 8n . ere is consiaeraoie uoor space wumu ui^ut co ye utilized. ( President Bailey wishes to consult with tbe tei Northern directors as to the advisability of pa illlng tbe house with machinery, even If It q? should be bought on credit. If he oould add 8iG S.000 or 4,000 spindles and 250 looms Mr. Bailey j thinks the product and the profits of the mill Dc would be increased. On this subject be is La seeking the advice of the Northern directors, j In tbe mill at present are 686 Northrop ^fi looms, and there is vacant room for about 250. i The capacity of tbe mill will be doubled as soon as the looms now in the mill can be set trc up. When this is done,and the cottages are 80< ffnloKo/l hn iml nrl Inn mill ?>nn H Q XT QnH nit/ht while the double number of loom's will make the usual day run. ^ 80 Dr. Hill's headache powder, best old and uj Dew style at Mllford & DuPre'B. The DruR- , list. Phone 107. ' CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. What "91" Sees and Hears on His Rounds About the City. Abbeville, S. C., July 12, 1899. COMING AND GOING. Miss Mattle Jennings has been vleltlng lends In Green woe 1 the past week. Mrs. C. V. Hammond has Just returned am a pleasant trip to Greenwood, visiting sr son and friends of by-^one days. Miss Bessie Edwards, wbo bas been vUltlng lends at Walballa, Is expected borne next nuraay. Miss Llla Norwood left ^ few days ago for e mountains, where she will spend tbe immer. Miss Perrln. of Atlanta, is In Abbeville, ber d home, where she is welcomed by many lends. She Is now the guest of her aunt, rs. Ed Calhoun. Mr. Perrln Quarles is home from the Cltail. Miss Alcra Brock and Miss Llla Wilson and ster are In the city as the guests of their lend, Miss Maggie Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Cohen and children are ex>cted in Abbeville this week. "Big A" and Is charming wife and bright little fellows 111 alwayR receive a hearty welcome and rdlal greeting from hosts of friends here. re bope the good fortunes of life will bring 1m back to our city, as be is missed In Its jslness circle as well as socially. Mr. P. W. Bonner, of the G, C. & N., Is vising bomefolks in Macon, Ga. Mr. H. G. Anderson, of tbe firm of Hall & nderson. has Just returned from a business lp to Augusta. Judge J. Fuller Lyon is In the city for a w days. For the past month or so he has Jen giving personal attention to his farming terosta near McCormlck, therefore, is somebat of a stranger bereabouts. Rev. E. McCrady expects to leave next eek for Sewannee, Tenn., where be will Join s family and spend the summer with his olher. Mrs. F. C. DuPre, after a very pleasant visit friends ai Clemson and Anderson, returnI home last Monday. Miss Clara Sego, of Georgia, and Miss Ida rown, of Willlameton. have been visiting telr friend, Mrs. W. D. Barksdale. Miss igo returned last Monday. Miss Brown realDB yet as her guest. These are two charmg young ladleB, and we hope their stay In ir city has been very pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ellis left last week for !en Springs, where they anticipate a dellgbtI stay. The many friends of Rev. W. M. Grler, D. , of Due West, were glad to see him In the ty last Monday. The Doctor has a warm aoe In the heart of many of Abbeville's ist people, and Is always a welcome Trtsltor. WELCOME HOME. r?. t rr> am k.a I.,.) Dhila. ilphla, where be baa bad a most pleasant id profitable visit. Tlie Doctor bas been king a special Course In surgery, as well aB aklng a close study of speolai diseases. Dr. Ill is as glad to get borne as bis friends are bave him return. LETTING HIS LIGHT SHINE. Mr. C. P. Hammond, one of Abbevllfe's istling business men, is making fine sales bis lamp, and expects to push It more vlgously as tbe fall season approaches. It Is a od light and will show up lor Itself. ELECTRIC LIGHTS FOR ABBEVILLE. The parties to the contract has been to Abvllle and have gone over the articles of reement with our City Council, and tbe ntract Is now In tbe hands ol attorney, L. . Perrln. who will put It In legal form, aen It will be signed at once and business mmenced. IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Wyatt Aiken Is adding to and making her Improvements upon bis pretty cottage at will add greatly to Its appearance when ilsbed. Mr. Aiken 1b an up-to-date man and llevesIn Improvement, not only In buildg, but In bis special and Improved plan of surance. Mr. L. VV. White Is now having erected ree pretty collages, which will be of model design and will add mnoh to the appearceof that part of tbeoiy. Mr. W. H. Long is getting on nicely with e handsome dwelling he Is building for r. H. H. Hill. rbe handsome brick store being built on lnlty street by P. Rosenberg <fc Co. is proesslng rapidly, and will be burrled to comstlon as be has already secured a good aant. GGESTED IMPROVEMENTS NOW SPOKEN OP. milting mill, ice piani, orooni, axe uuuuio d spoke factory. These are industries ibat >uld as surely prosper Id our midst as oota mills. Tbls Is the way to bring capital d build up tbe old blstorlc city of Abbelie. Our foresu abound In floe timber tbat uld be utilized more protably than burnt i on new grounds. We also have tbe gieati abundance of pure fresh water tbat Is ly running to waste day by day tbat could made a source of revenue to capitalists as ill as to our city. Broom corn can be raised our mldBt and be made of great profit to r people as mucb so as tbe sale and culture any of tbe farm products. Bee what our and fertilizer mills bave already done for r people, furnishing ready sale for cotton 3d and giving tbe best and cheapest food for >ck ever Introduced. Our population Is ily Increasing and will necessarily demand ire Industries. Let our men of capital un>se their purse strings and look around, d tbey will see many and safe Investments ticb will be mutually profitable to them as ill as our city. CHANGING ABOUND. dr. Will Lawson has accepted a situation tb Aug. W. Smith rs bookkeeper. diss Bessie Murray Is now engaged in tbe uthern express office. MUSICAL CONCERT. ?be vocal and Instrumental concert given the Court House last Monday evenlDg by 88 Eva Klrby was In every way a grand icess, and was greatly enjoyed by tbe large, d appreciative audience present. Minn rby was ably assisted by home talent, all home deserve special mention, as their neltons were of high class music and so beauuliy rendered aB to hold the closest attenu of the audience all the while. Miss Kirla not only proaolent in music, but plays tb an elegance of ease and grace tbat tkes her perfectly at home with the piano, sreby winning the confidence and admlran o, her bearers.' Miss Klrby possesses an lomltable energy and will power tbat will >at certainly win for ber tbat success In tbe -?' aha hnnnot I u <)mapopr. >r muslo is cr the highest classic style, and idered most perfectly. She is to becongrattted upon the great aucoess attained in Is, her first, publio concert. MIbs Klrby is graduate of Con verse Colleget and Uer islcal attainments refleots credit upon that itltution. . -at hymen's altar. dr. W. M. Blancbard and Miss Johna were united In the bonds of holy wed:tc last Sunday evening In the Baptist urph of this city by Rev. T. H. Plemmons. PERSONAL MENTION. dr. E. L. Watson is not only an expert blcllst, but is fully prepared to mend, remodand make any part of yonr old macblne w. His work is executed In the best art of skilled workman. Mr. Watson Is In the iploy of Mr. C. P. Hammond, and will be ind In hlssbop where be has all tbe latest d most Improved machinery for bis bicycle slness. OUK SICK FOLKS. r>h/? man-n frlanrln r\f Mr A11 cr W Smith 11 be glad to learn that after a severe spell Is now convalescing, and hopes soon to be bis business. Hr. J. Allen Smltb, President of tbe NationBank of tbls city, has been quite nnwell the past few days, but Is now able to bebt J place in tbe bank. Mrs. J. S. Cocbran Is quite sick, but It Is ped tbat by tbe heroic exercise of ber ong will power 8be will soon be better. Ar. Peter tilbert Is now lying quite 111 at 9 bome In Monterey. SUNDRY LOCALS. During tbe storm of last week tbe carriage ose of Mr. William Wilson, wbo lives aevil miles In tbe country, was struck by btenlng and came near being destroyed, .e carriage was struck and completely deoyed. drs. 8. N. Williams will leave tbe last of IBWeeK lorn vimt io Lier nuu wuu mco ?" eensboro, N. C. Hr. W. C. Moore and bis daughter, Miss Ad9, left yesterday for a visit to bis daughter, s. T. H. Morton, at Bltfm Branch, where ey will remalD perhaps several months. diss Fannie Moore will for tbe present ike her home with her sister. Mrs. R. M. II. Hiss Lillian Gambrell returned yesterday >m a pleasant trip to friends Piedmont. VIr. Arthur Syfan, of Columbia, paid his ,her a visit yesterday as he passed over tbe ad. Mr. Arthur Syfan is a staunch engier on the Southern, who, by bis fidelity aud -lot attention to business, shares tbe entire fldence and esteem of his employers. Jn yeBterday a daughter of Mr. Mark Pat son fell out of a tree and sustained a very Inful and almost serious accident Dr. imbrell was called and rendered timely asitance. Urs. Thornton and her niece. Miss Leone i irsey, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Ella .timer, will return to Atlanta today. Vlrs. Thomas Thomson Is visiting her niece, rf. J. C. Klugh. Phe many lrlendR of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. C. i iPre. of Clemson, regret to learn of the prototed Illness of the latter, and hope she will an be restored to health. 1 iromo-qulnlne will cure a cold In one day. Id by P. B. Speed. Drink cherry phosphate?a specialty by llford & DuPre. Hoth balls for sale by Speed. BIG DAY AT SENECA. 7* w i Grand Bally or me aiiihiic? intonate* ? Abbeville Fnrnishea the Lending-Speaker. It was our pleasure to attend the Grand Alliance rally of the Piedmont seotlon, at Seneca, July 4th. If any one ever entertained the Idea that the farmers of that section bad lost Interest In tbeorganization, this occasion * did not Justify the opinion. ( Early In tbe day people began to pour In from every dlreotlon, and soon three thous- { and were assembled In tbe beautllul grove ! mhoro tha snoairin? was held. A large stand, i draped with national colors and ornamented |! with sheafs of wheat and oats, had been | erected. At teD o'clock the presiding officer, Hon. J. R. Earle, announced the exercises would be opened with prayer by Rev. J. M. Maguire, afier which he introduced as the first speaker, Hon. J. R. Blake, Jr., lecturer of the State Alliance. LEND A HELPING HAND. Ah the committee had assigned each speaker bis subject for discussion, Mr. Blake, for an hour, entertained bis audience with the theme, "Lend a Helping Hand." He paid an eloquent tribute to the fidelity of the farmers of Oconee county who had been loyal to tbe principles of tbe order from the days of its swaddling clothes to tbe present. Its mission has been tbe uplift of humanity, the improvement of home, the purity of society and tbe duty of citizenship. Tbe principles whlob it inculcates underlie the foundation or society and government, and from tbe standpoint of ( patriotism and statesmanship, be claimed for the organization tbe helping hand of every loyal citizen. He forcibly pointed out tbe dangers threatening tbe country from tbe f i formation of trusts and monopolies, and ap- < pealed to all to aid in averting the Impending f daneer. j accomplishments in the alliance. Hod. J. C. Wllburn, president of tbe State Alliance, was tbe nextspeaker. He discussed the "Accomplishments of tbe Alliance," and be gave a clear exposition of tbe principles of tbe order. He reviewed tbe great finauolal benefits derived from tbe organization by its members. He appealed to tbe young men to espouse tbe principles of tbe Alliance whlob were funded upon trutb, Jnstloe, and equity, and whose motto was, "Equal rights to all and special privileges to none." alliance legislation. Hon. A. C. Latimer followed In an address upon tbe subjeot, "What has tbe Alliance Accomplisbed In Legislation." He urged the importance of cooperation which was as essential now as when the Alliance was first organized. He denounoed. with emphasis, tbe charge that politicians had wreoked tbe Alliance, and said tbe credit system bad done more than anything else to injure it and as longas tbe people pursued snob a course tbe present statues of affairs would exist. Tbe Alliance bad succeeded In impressing its demands upon legislation, and If tbe people would remain true to tbe order, beneficial results would aoorue. advantages of co-operation. Hon. J. C. Talbert, the next speaker, enter talned tbe audience with bis flow of wit aDd humor. He showed tbe advantages of co-operation on the part of tbe farmers and tbe necessity of sustaining tbe Alliance. Farmers could only meet trusts and monopoly by united effort, and such was the demand then now. 8aid be was a stronger Alllanceman now than ever, and bis voice would always be beard in defence of tbe order. national tendencies. Benntor Tillman, tbe last speaker,discussed "National Conditions and Tendencies." His speech was characteristic of blm and aronsed the urual enthusiasm. He pointed out the dangers threatening the country In tbe rapid formation of trusts and monopolies wblcb subverts tbe law of sapply and demand. He strongly denounoed the expansion policy of tbe government In tbe Philippine war and considers snob a oourse contrary to tbe spirit of our constitution. His speech was well received. the dinner. Alter conclusion of tbe spanking at two o'clock dinner was announced and tbe vast crowd repaired to tbe tables where a rich feast awaited tbem. Tbe exercise* of tbe day were Interspersed wltb Inspiring mnslo by tbe band, and we doabt If Seneca bas ever before bad sucb a celebration of tbe day of oar national independence as on tbe above occasion. May tbe Alliance ever flourish and the people of Oconee live to reap nntold blessings from tbe organization. E. A Magnificent Piano Recital. Miss Eva P. Kirby, assisted by vocal talent, entertained a large and appreciative aadience at tbe Court House, Monday evening. A cultured audience of unusual numbers, greeted Miss Eva P. Kirby at ber Piano Recital, and concert given nnder ber dlreotlon '0 Monday evening. This young lady Is a na- g tlve of this city, and has Just completed ber musical education at Converse College, this being ber first appearance before the musical 0 public of Abbeville. Tbe program, artlstlo r and select, was Indeed enjoyed by tbe students , and lovers of musio wbo were present. Abbeville and Converse College are Justly proud v of Miss Klrby's ability, recognizing in ber , playing, tbat perfection of time, touch and 0 conception, which will easily place her In the t, front rank of tbe musical artists of tbe day. B Opening with that beautiful Sonata No, 1, Haydn, tbe entranced listeners were borne wltb eostacy through tbe immortal dreams of Qrleg and Liszt, to the concluding number, tbat grand conception of Cboptn, the Polo* nalse. Op. 53, tbe magnificent tone coloring of which being so clearly interpreted, displayed tbe wonderful tecbnique and skill of the performer. Tbe second number of the programe, (a) "Sweetheart" Hawley, (b)"Past and Future," R. de Koren. by Miss Mary Taggart, was thoroughly enjoyed and showed evidence of tnorb-nrl notnml ohlMttr and na re* fill train In or. In the fourth number Duet, "'TIb With Love" Barnet A Sloane, the rich soprano of Mrs. J. L. MoMllltan, charmed the audtenee with Its beauty and power. Assisted by Mr. W. H. Jones, the duet brought oat the grace of sing- g lng and musical perception of these two popular singers. The "Magic Song." Meyes. was delightfully rendered by Miss Corrle McClung, with her usual grace, and being recalled, she pleased her many admirers with a dainty serenade. Abbeville should congratulate herself that she has within ber midst, musicians wbo can prodnoe snob satisfactory results. Those wbo rendered the concert Monday nlgbt, be- R lng fully able to grace tbe conoert stage Id any part of tbe South. Miss Klrby Is to be congratulated upon tbe suocess of ber recital; ber rendition of the brilliant and wonderful music of the masters, gives evidence of her superior genius and power of Interpretation, which are a guarantee of her present and future success In ber chosen profession. Unclaimed Letters. Letters Remaining in Post Office for week ? ending June 27,1899.. A?Jobney Amola. B?Sam Butler, Miss Minnie Butler, Jonas Buggs, W. E. Browne, Miss Ester Brown. C?Mrs. Emma Cowan,Susie Cravle. D?Charlie Darle. F?Miss Lula Finley. H?Mrs. M. C. Harrison, H. Henderson. J?J G.Johnson. M?Mary E. Mares. P?Louis Pratt, Mrs. Mary Pattlson. r 8?Bob Scarbroogb, Miss Harriet Simmons, J Miss Maggie Stewart, Mrs. Matlie Simpson, ? T?Mrs. Molllsey laylor, Miss Seles Thomp- J son. - b W?Ben Wardlaw. John Wilson, F. E. W1I- * son, G. W Watts. Mrs Elsie F. Wilson, Mrs. G Lourlence Williams, Henry Williams, Miss , Minnie White, P. R. Williams. _ Kobt. 8. LilDK, r. u. s ??? I.. W. White's Local*. o We are offering some specially good bargains lb is week. We have on sale a lot of goods at 5 cts. a yard wbiob are worth 10 and J5. 15c. a yard. 11 A lot of white pique remnants at 12^0. which are worth 25o. a yard. We have some ? extra good values in white lawns at 5 and 8 ? ots. a yard. We have all kinds of material for making (' waists from a beautiful assortment of prints M to the finest silks and satinE. Colored muslins, lawns, organdies, piques, crashes and tl (lacks can now be bought from us at prices greatly reduced from those that ruled in the t< earl ler part of the season, g Now is the time to buy alpaca coats and Bummer clothing of all kinds. You will find a a good assortment In this line at L. W. White's. fi All kinds of tnrnlp and ruta baga soed can be found atL. W. White's. Buy your turnip seed from L. W. Whlteand get the best. Look at our Block of ribbons and embroideries. They are very attractive and very desirable. L. W. White. Trunks, trunks, trunks ! L.W.White has a| Just received the largest and best stock of strunks ever offered. For driving out dull bilious feeling b strengthening the appetite and increasing the capacity of the body for work, Mllford's syrup bypophospbltes Is a golden remedy. Sold ai only by Mllford & DuPre. Fresh and good tanglefoot fly paper sold at Speed's. ' a Now Is the time to get rid of bed bugs. Use klll-a-bug. For sale by Speed. Tar Heel cholera cure Is positively guaranteed and when it tails to oure hogs or fowls of cholera you can get your money back. For sale by Hpeed. sc .V THE MONEY PAID. ? f rhn BaaliAo.H rili/aa rhfirka fun AM. % uey Park?A Special Council Meet* > lute Called to Accept tbe Money, L the Mayor Not Feeling: Authorized to Do So. Columbia Record. All doubts as to tbe Seeboard'8 Intentions is to paying the 830,000 assessed as tbe value r )f the park, were dispelled tbts morning. , Mr. Lyles, representing tbe Seaboard, call- -J ;d upon tbe mayor as soon as be arrived at lis office tbere at about 9 o'clooK and formalv made a tender to tbe city of a check of f30,000 for the park. The mayor refused to receive or accept the money, suiting that he was not authorized to lo so and he could not officially accept it unit council authorized him so to do. Council ioes not bold a regular meeting until tomor> ow night, out as no delay Is desirable, tbe uayor agreed to call a council meeting at 12 )'clock today. In the meantime rumors ? ,vere rife as to further Injunction prooeedn?s. Mr. Crawford and Mr. flband said to a ^ Record reporter before the court met that % bey did not know what might be dose, leav- > ,ng tbe Impression thai something would f\ jrobably turn up. V But so far as tbe court is concerned no in- f unction or any otner proceedings were in- j, itltuted and tbe city council met promptly at f| 12 o'clock. > Tbe mayor stated at tbe opening; tbatS30,- f\ WO bad been offered to blm, but that be did j, jot feel authorized to accept it, and at Mr. f| Lyle's request be bad called an extra meeting j, )f council to deolde tbe question. f| Alderman Enrle tben Introduced tbe fol- i lowlng resolutions: f j Whereas, proceedings have been taken by j South Bound railroad company to condemn a r| certain tract of Innd, known as Sidney Park; j ind wbereas, tbejury In said proceedings bas rl Ixed the amount of compensation to be paid i ,he city of Columbia for tbe same at $30,000, rl ind a tender of said amount having been V Bade. Resolved, That in tbe opinion of f\ jouncll tbe said sum Is fully adequate and j -hat tbe city clerk and treasurer is Instructed r| x> receive tbe same and bold it subject to tbe j Imposition of tbe council. r| Resolved, further, Tbat upon the said j, imount being paid, tbe city oounoll gives its r| jonsent to tbe use of said premises con- j, lemned by said South Bound railroad com- 9} pany. i m. u r? <u? f aiuuruitftu jjuuuau yi uujyjbij bcwuucu tuo w\ resolutlons.and City Clerk Talley rfead them j X) the council. f| Alderman Robertson suggested that as a j matter of faot the council would not enter r| into further Injunction proceedings, but he j luggested that it would be well for council to 91 receive the opinion of the city attorney as to i whether the resolutions were proper and f\ legal. 1 Aldermen Narey remarked that things bad ^ changed since the last consideration of counjll of tbis matter. Tbe park has beeu practi- _ ?lly taken possession of by tbe State and ias been condemned and be saw no reason why tbe resolutions should not be Immediately adopted. Alderman Willis said that the whole matter bad been taken out of tbe hands of city :ouDolland he wanted to know what business city council bad In accepting tbe money, tt sbonld be paid to Clerk of Court Walker ind he would like to bear tbe oity attorney's opinion. Alderman Duncan remarked that the imount would certainly have to be paid to he city as the park certainly was In its pos- ^ lesslon. r A IHnrmon Vomu onocrpflfprl th&fc thA nnlv luestlon at Issue was whether ibis money . ibould be accepted or whetber an appeal was ^ A3 be takeD, and In bis Judgment a majority of souncll did not want to appeal. i Alderman Harper said that tbe city attoriey bad already given it as bis opinion tbat be city could not give, lease or sell tbe parte ind be did not bee wbat right tbe city bad to afce tbe amount. Mr. Patton, the city attorney, was tben sailed upon and be said in effect that it de>ended on wbat ooanoil desired to do. Il jould appeal to tbe circuit court and have the vbole question as to tbe amount left to a Jury, >r it could Instruct him to endeavor to have in inj unci Ion. However, in bis Judgment be resolutions could be safely passed. Alderman Willis and Harper wanted to enow whether tbe adoption of tbe resolution von Id commit tbe city to consenting to the allroad taking tbe park and they were Inormed that tbe city would not be placed in tny legal quandary by passing tbe resolution. The resolutions were tben put by '.be mayor ind on a viva voce vote were passed, though Uderman Harper gave an emphatic "no" rhen the negative side was called. A million was then made to adionrn and V fas unanimously carried. Colonel MoBee, B dr. Lyles, Mr. Nelson and Patton, witb tbe I there who had been present went Into tbe Ity clerk's office when the $30,000 was formal- H y turned over to tbe city. Clerk Talley gave I Colonel McBee, tbe following receipt: B Received at Columbia, 8. C., July 10, 1899, of ^ T. E. McBee, general superintendent of tbe talelgb and Gaston Railroad company and gent of tbe South Bound Railroad company, blrty thousand dollars, tbe amount of tbe ury In tbe condemnation proceedings of tbe QT iouth Bound Railroad company against tbe Ity of Columbia for the property known as 4U lldney Park. T. T. Talley. to City Clerk and Treasurer The money was paid In three certified becks on tbe Carolina National, tbe bank of Columbia, and tbe Farmers and Mechanics >ank, tbe amount on each being 810,000. Colonel MoBee stated that bis company routd assume charge of tbe park at once and bat work would begin so soou as bis foroe ould be gotten here. Tbe engineering corps b ready, and it may be that formal possesIon will be taken tbls afternoon. > ? HIM dll, Davidson, N. C. 1. lxty-tblrd year begins Sept. 7tb, 1899. Ten professors and Instructors. Courses tor A. B., B. 8., and A. M. Labratorlea well equipped. j Gymnasium complete. ' iT| Waterworks and batbs. Classical, Matbematlcal, Solentlflc, Literary ^ ilbllcal and Medical. ft Send for a Catalogue. A J, B. SHEARER, | President, July 8,1899, tf A SUMMER SCHOOL j FOR TEACHERS. 1 js PHE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS " will open In the GRADED SCHOOL _ adding In Abbeville on WEDNESDAY, T>i ULY 19tb, 1899, at 10 o'oloofc A. M., and will J e conducted by S. H. Edmunds, of Sumter, Bslsted by Miss Withers, of tbe Darlington traded Schools. 0 F For tbe lnfornaatlon of teachers, the follow- S ag points are given: . w*?*?'PKlo mill Ko o*rlr?tltr a STTMMFR ?u. CHOOL, not a course oMectures. Second?ODly those who are TEACHERS, len< r those who Intend to teach within the com- Iocs ]g year will be enrolled. cosl Third?No visitors allowed to enter either mei 1 the class rooms without permlBSloa from T 3e conductor. ' Fourth?Each teacher Is required to Ptudy ach branch and stand an examination on ich at the end of fuur weeks. ITt Fifth?The hours will be from 9 to 12, or om 10 to 1, as may suit the convenience of ;achers and pupils. Sixth?No teacher will be admitted after ae school has been In session for 7 days. Seventh?It Is highly desirable that all la t iachers be present the first day, at the beInnlng of the first day's exercise. All teaohers are urged to attend promptly nd constantly. A 1 Board can be procured In private houses om $10 to $15 per month. clal J. S. G1BERT, pro] Pountv Sunerlntendent of Education. Jt: July 10, 1899, 2t Locals W. D. Barkadale. Tb Dried apples and peaches Just In. Also Qredded cocoanuL Something nice In preserves at lOo lb. Blgl ot of trunks. All kinds. Little picnic bams. Very nice. Morrison's 1 ams?alwayn the best. Lots of oanned goods at low prices. Cottoleue, the "new shortening." One half 3 much as lard. A I A loe musoavado molasses. Very fine. clal| New Orleans molassea, very nice at 40 cents proi gallon. A splendid lot of overalls and Jackets. Jt Come and see our lines of trunns. Mrs. Johnson's borne made pickles are floe. When In need of something to eat come and te what we have. W. D. Barkadale. eclul ieed! Seed FURNIP SEl AT ? *??? A TvTmnmn ffllLMl) SL DUFKIS'S ' ^ PHONE, It \ Bargain Si S WILL FIND A1 |h ad d( L ? A VARIETY OF SEASONAB] [ ; GREATLY REDUCE 3 We mention Just a few of the many good thinj Printed Organdies that were 70 and 25 cents, no 9 - Printed Organdies tbat were 18% and 15 cents, r A line of 10 cents Percales, now 6% cents. J 2 to 10 yards Silk and Wool Dress Goods tbat n now 69 and 75 cents. 3 Fnll line White Goods and Embroideries. La Slippers! Slippers! Broken lots of Slippers a } Fall line staple goods constantly on hand. SR. M. HADDO THE per cent Clothing BEGINS TOD lall & Ad Every dollars worth of goods in our stock, ex lANITES, are to be sold at a discount of 25 p oted in this announcement will help you in fo be had: $ 6.50 Suits, 25 per cent. off. $ 7.50 Suits, 25 per ceot. off. $ 8.50 Suits, 25 per cent. off. $10.00 Suits, 25 per cent. off. $12.50 Suits, 25 per cent. off. $15.00 Suits, 25 per cent. off. $16.50 Suits, 25 per cent. off. $20.00 Suits, 25 per cent* off. These Goods Are New and ] lall & An COHEN'S OLD I bmsre*tomi k J SOW NOW ! THE VERY FIN * ? Turnip S< W Ruta Baea, White Glorie, Seven Top, f White Hanover, Red or Purple Toj J White Globe, Red Flat Globe, Amber W only 25 cents per pound. Come and ? sow now while there is a good season. s W. D. Bar resfoyterian College, Ext! CLINTON, 8. C. 'ECIAL OFFER OF REDUCED RATES op fnr nnzt. flesflion. A college education :ed within reach of every one. Matrlcula^ TTAnf i, Tuition, Room Rent and Board for next H [] K.S leglate year 5100.00. Full Faculty of exper* sed teachers; moral Influences; healthful itlon; flne course of study ; lowest possible WILL BE Offer good only until boarding departit Is full, bend for catalogue to W. T. MATTHEWS, me 30,1889 or A. E. SPENCER. . __ a. n te State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. PROBATE COURT. FOR be Matter of the Estate of J. S. Robinson, ILOW Deceased. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. TEX/ L.L persons Indebted to said estate must ST. I settle without delay, and those holding point, ms against the estate must present them perly attested to. J. S. BO WEN, ine 30,1899, tf Administrator. ^ ^ e ?i.1. nn./,i;na , e oiaie 01 ouutu vaiuuu<?t COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. LOfllSY PROBATE COURT. Lhe Matter of the Estate of Miss A. E. Na 1 BR Thomas, Deceased. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. Harrison jL persons Indebted to said estate must seed?fresh nettle without delay, aud those holding TurnlDse nos against the estate must present them riRnn&Gui perly attested to. D. W. TH0MA8, Rut? B?l ily 3.1899, ti Amlniatrator. Dutch and < rlson & Gai Harrison place toset >r tired, swollen, sweating feet, nothing out none so lis Allen's foot ease. For sale by Speed. v'-1 ' 4 - ,*.,4 -\ . ! Seed! pn f all... qu ...kinds u ,. - fegg ronr, stoke. x/ M.% V VA V * V # >8' * ==? zekers I )N'S LE GOODS AT JK :D PRICES. | | rs we have oq sale: Mr w 12\4 and 16 cents. m tow 8 and 10 cents. Mr rere 75 cents, 81.00 and $1.25, W ces and Veilings. Vjf t greatly reduced prices. m ?JV & CO. I | mo" niwAiint ' 1/10 WUll I Sale tj 'AY AT 4 ; rj Pflnf C.T.AY WDRflTRDS and ier cent. The facts and figures rmlngan idea of the values 9 4.88 5.03 6.23 7.50 9.88 11.25 ; 12.38 vj 15.00 Vobby Patterns. derson, STAND. | ? ^SEEDl"! I Yellow Abberdioe, >, Red Top Globe, Jf? get your seed and ksdale. S | ??. , **. *a Fine Lot SADDLE AND HARNESS ES AND MULES f RECEIVED AT OUR STABLES THIS WEEK. . Hill & Sons. J VaIui TTTI fjtwues YVCdU LS, MEXICO, CALIFORNIA, ,OUIS, CHICAGO, or any , with FREE MAPS, write to ED. D. BUSH, I District Passenger Agent, ille & Nashville R. R>. 1 yi OWN BLDG., ATLANTA, GA. & Game have plenty of turnip A ed! Turnip seed! JustinatHarne'e. ja, 8even Top, Purple Top, Flat oilier luruip Btjuu iui do ? uoilie's. & Game h soda fountain Is the a cool drink. "There are others, , cool." J