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Five tonrt* or HKadvertisement In tbe city newspapers ^^H^bppears tbat an election la ordered on tbe ^^^uestlon ot exempting a Knitting Mill from city taxation for a period of Ave years. That knitting mill being a plant now In New York, wblcb It Is proposed to move South. As the Press and Banner has had some correspondence with Mr. Brown, and In order tbat there may be no misunderstanding of the matter, we make the following statement of facts, as we understand them : 1. Mr. Brown has a plant in New York which he proposes to move down South. 2. Learning that fact the editor of the Press and Banner wrote to him asking his attention to Abbeville as a good location for his mill. 3. Mr. Brown replied stating that he wanted "Inducements," that is to say: He wants exemption from city taxes for Ave years, and a bonus In cash money, which bonus Is, however, not to be paid until his machinery Is running. 4. He wants to locate in a town wbere be can buy bis yarn from a local mill, so as to save freight and agent's commissions. Dally consumption of thread from 750 to 1,000 lbs. 5. He proposes to give employment to "about seventy-flve people" for tbe first year. After this number of operatives have been taught to manipulate the machines, be says be expects to double the capacity or me mm. These, we believe, to be substantially tbe facts. It Is for tbe people to say whether they want the enterprise located In tbe town. It will cost a majority of them very little to exempt for Ave years tbe property which will never come, without the temporary exemption. The subscription to tbe bonus Is a matter for each Individual to decide for himself. A8an Individual this editor will give liberally of bis private means. We believe that tbe employment of seventy-flve people the flr6t year, and after the first year doable that number, will be of advantage to tbe town. Tbe correspondence has been turned over to Mr. C. D. Brown, who will take pleasure In giving additional Information, If there ~ are farther developments. ^ in our own opinion this Is a fine opportunl1 ty to secure an Industrial enterprise. If ( things are what they seem, it would be much / cheaper to give a bonus to secure It, than } It would be for us to undertake to bnlld It on our own account. We have no definite Information as to tbe value of tbe plant, bnt saw a reference to It In another paper as a "540,000 plant." though we have heard that It was only a 820,000plant. Wben you vote, remember that It Is to exempt the enterprise for five years or forever. It will not come without the five years exemption. Candidate for Governor. The Columbia newspapers announce that Hon. F. B. Gary's present Intentions are to run for Governor. If he should do so, the Press and Banner will be sorry. Mr. Gary Is our neighbor, and we would like to support him, but under the circumstances, we shall atand to Governor McSweeney in the race. He has measured up to all the requirements as fully and an well as any man who has filled that office. He has been conservative, considerate and wise in bis official actings and doings. This, together, with the well estab> llsbed rule in South Carolina to give the Governor two terms Induce us to oppose the making of a new rule wbereby Governor McBweeney Is to be discriminated agalnBt. He has, as far as we are Informed, done noth* lng which merits his removal before the aooustomed time. We regret not being able to give our neighbor hearty and geneous support. Willie of course It makes no sort of difference to the gentlemen Interested as to wum course we persue, yei. wo Luu&e iue statement on our own account. Id elections our rule Is, In the absence of specific objections, to vote for oar neighbors. We bave done so for many yearn, and expect to do bo In future, when there are no interposing objections. Mr. Gary makes a most excellent presiding officer, and we bear that he Is the most popu lar member of the General Assembly. That being the case we do not see why be should not run lor United States Senator to All the place which will be made vacant in case of SLv*- tbe resignation of Senator McLauren to take a place on tbe Philippine Commission. We would most cheerfully and most heartily support him for that position, bat we are not going to vote against Governor McSweeney at this coming election. We may vote against him two years hence, if he runs lor re-election, but that is so long ofi that we do not care to pledge our vote at this time. DEATH OF COL. LEVELL. One of Newberry's Best Men Has Passed Away. Col. J. R. Levell, of Newberry, after eighty years of cheerfulness and usefulness now rests lrom his labors and Is gone to tbe reward which awaits for the best of the sons of earth. He was useful In all the higher, purer and better walks of life. The influence of a good career, together with labor for the welfare of others, will be rich diadems In tbe crown which he will wear In tbe life upon which he has Just entered. When this editor was a Journeyman printer, and much younger than he is today, he Bpent a year In tbe town of Newberry. Tbe recollection of that year Is a sweet memory. It was tbe only year that I ever speDt away from Abbeville County. Leaving borne In 1856 with the blessings and the prayers of a pious mother, I found good friends in the new borne to which I bad gone, and I loved no man there more than Col. J. R. Levell. From my earliest Infancy I have been a zealous worker in behalf of temperance, and because of my love for work in tbe temperance cause, I was thrown with Colonel Levell, where he was a leader In the good work. Tbe Sons of Temperance had a flourishing lodge In that town that year, and Colonel Levell was never absent from tbe meetings which took place In the evenings twice a month. He was perhaps more effective than any other man in making tbe Lodge an attractive, and a pleasant resort for young men. His uwu ulieci luiunn ui uiojjumuiod, ana lue example of a correct life, together with his constant effort to elevate ana to keep young men In the paths of morality and sobriety was not without a lasting benefit to thuse who fell under bis Influence. Colonel Levell's death leaves very few of those men of 1856, with whom I was thrown. And the death of no man In Newberry has more seriously Impressed me, not only because I loved htm, but because I am myself reminded of the fact that I am hastening on to the same fate which he has just met. After a man has passed bis three score years, when his comrades or his seniors fall by the wayside, be Is reminded of the fact that the final chapter In the career of bis own existence may be soon finished, and that be may, at an early day, retire from the basy scenes of life, where his presence will not be missed nor will his absence be known. Wnter Meters. The city has made an order for seventy-five additional meters and same are tobepntln ?t once. Mr. C. P. Hammond baa been awarded the contraot of putting tbem In. He bas already put in six meters and they are working perfectly. One party waa beard to say the only objection be had to tbe meter was, it measured the water too accurately /or blm. Another was heard advising bis aervants to be careful how they used tbe water as It was measured to blm now. Jadg6j&J?? Lyon is making a competent *nd jodHAoaa manager of the water work*' and bopea to bave It on a paying basis soon. Garden seed at Glenn's. i Mini TJ 3 different Damask, 72 in< cheap at 68c. 3 patterns 72 inches wide 2 patterns $1.00 all the ti SIS VITHBII CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. What "M" Seen and Hear* on His Ronndtt About the City. Abbeville, S. C., Feb. 14,1003. PENCIL POINTS. The Court of General Sessions convened last Monday, Judge Klugh presiding. This Is Saint Valentine's Day wblob doubtless will be remembered by tbe young people who will have their fun. Over 11,000 men bave already been sacrificed, besides millions or dollars, In tbe South African war by tbe British and nothing gained as yet. Tbe Britishers are having a card time fighting against the Boers wbo are struggling for liberty and freedom from oppression. Tbe cotton market Is on a boom. Look for bard weather next Friday, Saturday and Sunday. February will close with a storm forming over the South Atlantic States and cold weather everywhere. If you wish to keep up with the weather predictions, watoh DeVoes Weather Forecast on the beautiful calendar presented by C. A. MlllnrH thn nrnirrpnalvn and nn-to date drue gist of Abbeville. cotton statement. Id this market tbe past week cotton has ruled In price from 7% to 8% cento. How is that as compared with other markets? Secretary Hester's report to the 10th Inclusive. For the nine days of February tbe totals show an Increase over last year 101,000 bales. For tbe 162 days of the season the aggregate 16 behind the same period last year 1,947,000. Tbe movement slnoe September 1st show receipts at all United States ports 5,044,792 against 6,978,312 last year. Total foreign exports for tbe season 3,638,554 against 5,475,297 last year, a decrease of 1,941,743 bales. Including stocks left over from last crop and tbe number of bales brought Into sight thus far for tbe new crop shows tbe supply to date to be 7,767^514 against 9,362,857 for the same period last year. Forelgu spinners are paying the penalty of an abiding confidence In extreme cotton estimates, tbey are now forced to acknowledge short crop, and have to pay higher prices. friends coming and going. Miss Kate Marshall returned last week after a delightful visit to friends at Anderson and Clem6on. Miss May McLaugn, after a pleasant time spent with friends in Walhalla, returned a few days ago accompanied by her charming friend. Miss Fannie Maxwell. Mr. Aaron Cohen, better known hereabouts as "Big A," with his friend. Mr. Gothelmer, were In tbe city last week as the guests of Mr. J. L. McMillan. "Big A" was as lolly as ever, and received a hearty welcome from many friends. Mr. Fred Hill has left Abbeville and 1b now engaged In business In AtlaDta. Mr. Cbarlle Calboun left last Thursday to take a situation with tbe Arm of Weddington & Co., or Charlotte, N. C. Mr. Calhoun has been with the firm of Glen-Jone?, and continued with same Arm after Its change np to the time of bis departure. His friends regretted to see him leave, but follow him with best wishes, hoping be will rise rapidly abroad both in the business and social circles as he dla in Abbeville. THE SPEED DBUG COMPANY. A big drug company known ai "Tbe Speed Drug Company" has been formed in Abbeville, composed ol tbe following well known and popular business men of tbe city : P. B. Speed, Dr. G. A. Neutler, Dr. F. E. Harrison and Dr. C. C. Gambrell. Dr. Harrison is now taking stock preparatory to moving same Into tbe store now ocoupled by Mr. Speed at which stand tbe new company will conduct their business. Their prescription department will be in charge of Dr. Melcblner. Mr. George Clark will continue with tbe new pnmnanv. Thn mpmhAra nt thla n?nr Arm am prominent physicians and business men of our city, and need no Introduction at our hands. DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINED. On last Thursday evening Mrs. P. H. Bollman gave quite a pleasant surprise to a number of her young friends, who were most charmingly entertained. During tbe evening delicious refreshments were served. PERSONAL MENTION. MUs Greenfield, of Londonderry, Penn., a relative of Prof. Bailey, Is vlBitlng his family this week. Judge and Mrs. E. B. Gary have Just returned from a mom delightful visit to Mr. Walter 1). Tusten, of New York City. Judge Gary has been quite sick and his physician advised a rest and change aB necessary to his health. Many friends are glad to know be has returned greatly benefitted by the trip. OUR SICK FOLK. Dr. J. W. W. Marshall, who has been quite sick for tbe past ten days, Is at this writing resting comfortably and seems to be cheerful. His many friends regret to hear of his Indisposition, and hope be will soon be fully restored and have many bright years of usefulness before him. Mr. George W. Syfan, who has been confined to his bed and room so long, Is getting on nicely, and with tbe approach of sunshine and brighter days hopes to be himself avaiu. Mrs. H. P. Mcllwatn, after a severe Illness is convalescing and getting on as nicely as could be expected, considering her extreme Illness. Mr. Alpha Lomax, our bandBome artist, is himself again, and at his place of buBlness. ASSEMBLY OF KNIGHTS OF I'YTHIAS. A number of officers and members of tbe Abbeville Lodge went to Greenwood last Monday night to organize a K. of P. Lodge In that city. Members returned Tuesday morning and report a splendid time, and say they were most royally entertained. L. W. White's Locals. Notwithstanding the bad weather or the past week, there nas been a great rush at tbe stpre of L. W. White for tboBe remnants. Just think of It! Bleached humeupun one yard wide for five cents a yard. Also bleaching In pound packages for fifteen cents a Eid. Also white duckB, white figured en, and white lawcs in remnants, all very p. Tbe prettiest line of mattings ever seen In Abbeville Is now on exhibition at L. W, White's store. Call and see them. If yoa want percales, prints of ginghams very cheap, call on L,. W. White and buy them. i offer this W ITLERS To Appreci U3LB DAM At no cts. : patterns in an extra he :hes wide, at 50c. You 1 50 cts. in bleached Damask extr at 50c. , ; v ,,.V 85 cts. all New Bleached 72 iit< me; at 85c. j i " fS SRI | WHITE FRO STATE OF SOOTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF abbeville, PROBATE OOXJHT. George Marshall, as Admr., he., Plaintiff, against Louisa Marshall and others, Defendants. Complaint to Sell Lands to Pay Debts. by virtue of an order from the Probate Court In the above stated case, I will sell at Pobllc Outcry at Abbeville Court House, on SALESDAY IN MARCH next, for the payment or debts, the following described real estate belonging to the estate of George W. Marshall, deceased, situate In said State and County, to-wlt: All that tract | or parcel lBnd, known as the George W. Marshall homestead, containing Seventeen (17) Acres, mnra nr laia hnnnriaH hr lamia nf .T R. P. Wilson, Francis Henry, Estate of NelBon Williams and others, being near the oorporate limits of the City of Abbeville. Tbis tract ot land will be subdivided and sold in suitable sized building lots, of which plats will be exhibited on day of sale. TERMS?Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. I R. E. HILL, Feb. 12,1900. Judge Probate Court. Did you know that you could buy a good Towel for 10c 1 Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery has it. City Election! To Exempt Knitting Mill From Taxation for Five Years. HEREA8 P. H. BROWN, A RESIDENT of New York State, proposes to locate within the corporate limltfi of the City of Abbeville, S. 0., a Knitting Mill with an Initial capacity of one hundred dozen underwear per diem, and to give employment to about 75 operatives, to be subsequently Increased. And whereas the proposed location of the said Mill will be beneficial to this city in lnolreaslhg Its business and in enhanolng lh?y?!ue of the property therein. ' Be It ordained by the City Council of Abbeville and by the authority of the same, that the property of the said Knitting Mill Company, used In the business of knitting, and of location of said mill, be and it Is hereby ex empted from all munlolpal taxation, except snob as are for school purpose*, for a period of five successive years from the time of the establishment of the said mill. Seoond. That this ordinance be submitted for ratification by the qualified voters of the City of Abbeville at an election to be held on tbe 21st day of February, 1900. Third. That tbe said election sball be held In the Oonncll chamber, by three Managers to be appointed by this Connoll, from the hours of 8 a. m. till the hoar of 4 p. m. Fourth. That those voters who approve of this ordinanoe sball have written or printed on their ballots "Ordinance Affirmed," and those voters who disapprove of this Ordinance shall have written or printed on their ballots tbe words, "Ordinance Disaffirmed." Fifth. That this Ordinanoe shall go Into effect from Its affirmance by a majority of tbe qualified voters who vote at said election. Managers?The following named persons will act as managers of election : H. T. Ward law, J. L. Clark, | J. B. Lyles. Done in tbe City Council at Abbeville, thlB sixth day of February, A. D. 1900. Jones F. Miller, lUT HTTAV iuaj vi. James Chalmers, Clerk. Feb. 6,1900. Drop in at Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery. They have some lovely goods to to boa tbe line of Obrlatmaa goods bejWfeboaflfffrt Speed'a. Tbe place lo restart y6u want and have it delivered at your HBffie promptly ring phone 18 Speed's drug store. ^ I eek as a Star " IN I ate Prices Yc $K. avy unbleached would think it / a heavy quality ' * v * INT. On th . t V^'roncfe!. ^ ^^ikm ,g( SCHOOL BOOHS I '}?( school itooks, school m. pads, pe^f ffj ' And ask yon to remambpjt.UiH ? >/ In good condition, you (tajm thing else on oar ahelf. ^ SPBBD'S in O- Keep yonr eye on tbla i t- -^r- ^ ./K.?/K. JjSm Jfc. JjSt pill \ Having bought out t Weatfleld In the Abbeville J i the baslneis of 1900. We kef ^ Cakes, Pies, Bread i Cinnamoi ^ Altio anytblne In Canned g< j riea, Batter, Candles and Nal j J. H. M< Bargains at^ Hadd We Have Just Completed our Ad Some Great Bargains to 1 Stook which is Special attention i French Dre Silk and Wool Mixed. Orig Remnants of Silki Remnants of Embroideries. I in Dress Goods, which we offer Respectfully, t j R. M. HA.E J \ DRUGS, ME i SCHOOL BC J "NUNNALLY \ (Alway \ SOAP, SOAF i CIGARS AND \ You will always find a fill A I make PRESCRIPTIOI f delivery In city llmiu. At \ 1 ' u loureobe 'li TUT \ Wm . ** aim i Phone 107. Am on ?l. Morse's Locnls. I have a small lot of nice country hams. Amoe B. Morse. A few barrels of Woods' seed potatoes, for early planting, Just in. Onion seta, peas, and all small seed received this week. Dixie Boy plows, "goose neck" or "hog Jaw" plow stock on hand. A fine lot northern apples and fresh lemons to arrive this week. Remnant's of heavy yard-wlde hom&poa at 5c a yard. I hav6 jost rbeeJvett several dose a Ltpplnoott's steel axes bought laSt upring. which I offer at old prices. Amoa B. Horse. iell at 10^per yard. No lesSVfr the 100 yards. ter for Spring ew sp: )u Must See t This one oi ever seen. * W( prettier. Bleac i 2 5 dozen B good one,.at' 15< W. '# QB vV Y . 25 ddzfell %. plain white b^ at 10 cts. hh 01 MHV jg Corner, Next to 1 cjiunni oonvc ? ^ !(.: ailHUUL uwnw ryoa a nice line of . . . ,Hand Books are bare? thpt?-_>fqrjww ones or any- <^<? iliJ 1 THE INTEREST OF MR. J bakery, we are now ready for f )p a fresh lot ol i I, Rolls, 4 1 Rolls, Kisses, i And Lady Fingers. J rods, Staple and Green Groce- \ :Sweeney. J ^ "" dn's nual Stock Taking, and now*0mj Kake Eoom for Our Spring -||gl Arriving Daily, | s directed to a lot of . . . t ss Goods, inal price 75c., 85c.. and $1. Now 60c??^ q fact we have a variety of g6QdJLjgjplg8 very cheap. .> 1 > WON & cc?; DICINES. ( IOKS, 1 S" CANDIES, 4 b Fresh.) x >, SOAP. J > TOBACCO. i >1 line of the above. A IS may speolalty. Prompt x your service day or nlgbt. ? diently, ? ILFOKD, ; The Druggist. , i Alwavs 8om?thi>|t6W ta be seen at Smith!lg&?^fa^8 Jam es G. Minor ant BradfockNyl e, who iare ropposed to have lived In vitauHnrte about iSW^Any information wlll^ne received with '' ; , "? ; For Rent. rpHE NIC? FOUR-ROOM COTTAGE NEXT to theHoose where President Bailey now liven on Magazine Hill. Apply io Jan. 30,1900. p, Rowenberg & Co. ' . *9""' 'r; j Business a 1 RING ( ihe Goods ! #1.4# r the loveliest pieces of D i don't think you have hed, 72 inches wide, at $ TOWBLS. ?*? 25 cts. leaghed Damask Towels Hucl^owels, good size istkehe<Sbbrder, also in c ff> ***** JF' W?.?; ' jf* i BBp qH ^H|w H W^M Mi farmers' Bag Atjelj Still 15 Bars SmjjjjO (M Totacco 30cts.| Jyloi^ Buy Cnffe? and 8ugar" Vance. Glenn le selling at old dfl Pure Ga. ( ane Sjrnpf^W Syrupn and Molfl^we*, | Oats, Bran, ton Seed Meal. . Ml If MR "E*%J Prompt and Free DeUrary F' YOU NEEli DENTAL. WORK and hint ?4 .V- T ?<11 an tYia tvnrkr.nP 11 WDBI1 I U tJ LI LUD' JXJ UJ ^ The following very desiflaijfalr5 property will be sold reasonably and on easy, terms. Purchase.d will bave the ihoome derived from tbe property by 1U rental for the present year. Property all located In Oreenwood County. Tbe bu8shajst PLACE, near Cokesbury, containing ^ Thirtv-Eiffht (38) Aores, - ? J <J ? - . more or less. The Pinkney Jones land, very durable, con talnlng Two (2) Tracts, acres, more or less, acd one of 200 The HoGee Brick House propwi&Mkt Cokeebury. Fine residence, with HlaiWB of land. more or less. Vacant lot at Hodges, 33 feet wide and 2.30 fuet deep, more or less. 5 For terms and partlcalars as to purchase apply to Sheppards & Grier, ' Jan. 20,1900. 4t GREENWOOD, S. C. Dissolution of Partnership. THK partnership existing under the name of M1LFOUD & DuPRE Is this day dlsJolved by mutual consent. All debts due the firm must be paid to C. A. Mllford. C. A. MILFORD, F. C. DuPRE. 4 few 1 iOODS. amask we have seen anything 1.48. J , notted fringe, i, extra heavy, colored borders ' ^|| long way off, and as we Kk& have bought too many jfflgk Bet Rings. We will take 50 Cta. on the Dollar \W>, . for all tbe styles we have * .} A&rjjJt too large a stock of. This < BjpKtTTri' Is lean than cost, and ;f still we will thank yon ? ' ? : v- for making us poorer. We do not consider this WEKti loss clear, as we have HE?1:,an offset In tbe valne of K&V tbe experience. fKwgfcv \ We alio have a few ErSvBargains in Fine WatchlHEKfc* es, A few (25.00 move' mentB wl" 8611 for '15.00. "Jil. Sometime? feel cntuy ?bou i ' Wt?v. 2-lMvfnff tha fir* in won* ffrate. J& . . or fter tbat the children will f j be burned? Well, Joat get [ wire render, and bang it on [ ; Only SO Cents. - YjSverythlng In ^louse furnishings." MARKET. ' I AM PREPARED AT ALL TIMES TO rarnlabea my customers FRESH BEEF, PORE, SAUSAGE, And Fresh Loaf Bread Freab flab on Friday and Saturday. H Igbest market prices paid for Beeves and Hoga and Green Salt Hides. T. H. MAXWELL. Phone No. 1. t Notice. E FIRM OF BELL ELLIS & CO. HAS dissolved co-partnership by mutual consent. All partlex Indebted to tbe firm will please call and settle with J. R. Ellis, successor to Bell, Ellis & Co. W. E. Bell, J. R. Ellis. C. E. Bell, W. E. Bell, Adm. Jan. 80,1900. 'i The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. ' PROBATE COUIIT. In the Matter of the Estate of James Cothran, Sr., Deceased. Petition for Settlement and Discharge. SE. R08EN8WIKE, as Executor for said Estate having applied for settlement and discharge. It is Ordered, That Tuesday, the 27th day of February next be fixed for Kranttng the relief prayed for. E. E. BILL, J|n. 27, 1900. Judge Probate Court. Cedar Poles Wanted. pEDAR POLES, 35 FEET LONG, NOT V/ less than six inches iu diameter at tbe small end, are wanted by tbe Abbeville Tele phone Company. wm. M. Barnwell, Manager. Jan. 30,1000. tf Stop that cold In one day with a box of "Qutuacetol." You will And It at C. A. Mil ford's, The Druggist. Phone lo7. .J