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BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C.. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1900. EST^^^^^HH
THE PHILIPPINES. j
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InteroMliiiif Detail* of tli<> Warfare and
I'erMoutW Incidents.
Letter from Knslgn Thomas I). Parker,
Unlied Slates Steamship l'riuceton,
OH Aparrl, Jauuary ft, ISiiu.
As several steamers have come in" during
the last few dajs, we are evidently wiiliin
leach or civilization, if not in it, 1 look lor
letters very soon.
We have had visitors lately from the land
ol the savage Uugus aud Igarmtis.
On New Year's day au army volunteer ollicer,
lol. Houze, appeared at the gangway
wilh no ciihI aud almost iiu shoes. He hail
Just succeeded in struggling out to the coast
alter oue ol the most loinaikaOle marches on
record. Since sometime in October lie ami
his men, aud later Col. Hare, with Ins men,
had been marching through country that (lie
natives considered wholly impassable?they
had crossed the mountains In the interior ol
.Northern i.uzou auu iiuu uiku wimhcu h?-h
way out to the opposite count. When they
emerged from the terrible wilderness of dills,
torrents, rocks (with the heads ot Utigus bob '
biog up behind) they were almost naked,
completely shoeless, many ol them so sorelooted
they could hardly stand, some with
their toes corroding away from constant exposure
to mud and water, all ot them hungry
aud tired, so they could go iio further?they
had made the last stretch to Itugaling In t'unbao
carts, and mustered ou the seashore,
some standing und some ou their kuees because
tbey could not walk.
The most Interesting figure In the party was
of course Ullmore (the captureJ navy lieuten- <
tenant) who had been recaptured by Hare and *
Houze, aud who came at ouce aboaril the
Princeton. Though we were two months on
the Solace together I hardlj think 1 should
have recognized him, looking as he did when 1
he crossed the gangway. He wore a straw hat I
and an oid Insurgent uniform, his face hall
covered by a scraggy beardiwas thin and haggard,
and he bad shrunk from rather a portly
man to a thin one Almost the tlrBt thing he
said tome (in answer to something I said),
"Parker, I am an old man now," and his tone
aud maunerafterwardsBhowed that be meant
It. He was perfectly controlled and In a way
cheerful, but there was no exultation .about
his manner, no flush of excltemeotat the re- '
turn to friends and comfort.
Though Col. Houze, the day before, had
looked exhausted, he had seemed bursting ?
with tbe satisfaction ol having got throngb
and having succeeded. In larking about It,
be could hardly hold himself down. But Gil.
more wasn't like that, he always talked quiet
jy, ana you cuuiuu t wm uuu< uu iuiuusi
whether be was telling of fine brands of tobacco
be bad seen or of the way be felt with a
loaded rifle cocked and pointed at bis bead
? aud somebody about losing out, "Are." He
Is tbe ouly man I bate ever saw wbo was so B
thoroughly experienced that be didn't glow
In telling of it.
Almost ever since bla. capture be bad been
on tbe edge of deatn. For tbe last few week*
especially he never kneVr wbetbpr any night
would find him alive. When first captured a
he and his party were bound hand and foot
and were llued up to be shot. He Bays hid v
last thought was a regret at noV having ?
doubled bis Insurance. K very thing was ready, a|
when an Insurgent officer rushed down tbe a
hillside and beaded off the executioners. Then e,
after long and almost maddeulng confinement,
tbey were taken by General Tlno's rei |t
treating army Into the heart of tbe moan- r>(
tains, over trails and passes so difficult that
It seemed almost Impossible to avoid taking
missteps and tailing a few hundred feel; ana M
alter this bard and famishing maroh, they
were separated from the other prisoners ane m
while huddled together in an unprotected; iE
place were told by Gen. Tiuo's lieuteaaat
that be bad orders to shoot them all. Bat.be> iy
said bis conscience would not let him carry di
out tbe order. Gllmore thinks for the reason-, 30
that be is an A.C. Kplscopallan and has a era &
clfix tattooed on his breast. So tbe part? a,
was left, without food and witbont arms, to u
be killed by tbe savages In these parts Qtb 2
starve there in these mountains. Fortunate* m
ly our soldiers overtook them about this time, g,
As Gllmore said tbe first day be dfned with1 ^
us, a man appreciates even sea grab when he tg
has been living on borse meat and berries re
and gr#ss. Tbey bad a pet monkey wbioh' *1
Gllmore saia ne eyea longingly, out taeniae
kept hiru awhile longer to taste the berries iiu
Even alter this It was Just a ton* up each dayvES
whether they would be drowned shooting
tor reals (Col. Houzesald he himself
set flity times) or would be shot by prawUttfJic,
From the accounts Honze gave as (Sd^IhR
and Ullmore the next (withoutdlsor^^^M
cles) the march dowa must hav?l ,'b?BjUMUHH|
fully dangerous. They followed
torrent part ol the way and then had
the rapids on raits ol their own
The last days of the hunffor GltmowrBiwfcWi.
ty were remarkable for speed. ThOtVwSnH;
was running for his lire aoroflftbto own?ou)i:73S
try, the Americana travelled twice as fist, 5W
At ODe time, however, the best they could ar
possibly do was four and la some cases about to
two miles a day. this describes tbe conn try. ig)j
They were Ureatly aided In keeping track oi dc
tbe prisoners by advertisements of Pabsj gV
Beer that an enterprising agent, a prlsooeN w
was sticking up wherever they went, Almost ft
tbe last clew they hxd was a slgu "Drink
Pabst Beer, Oggle like It," or something ot re
that kind. \ v.*...?A. U'J m
We sent a launch to bring down a tow coptalnlng
tbe recaptured prisoners,. Americans
and Spanish. They were a starved and naked
set, but to tbem Aparrl was like Now York, -ja
and when we cheered them U they passed It T1
wa? the American people. ?b
.Weshall probablyremalh here sometime. of
Yesterday we. bad drill with boat*), under ev
oars In tbe morning, and nnder sail In the bi
afternoon. When we bad a raoe In which my fn
Culler came out' Just In ibe middle, For ia
awhile we were la the lead, but I did not oi
allow enough for the current aDd lost by not at
running close' enough to the shore. i
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SOLD AT EIGHT CENTS, gj
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Kept Their Coltoa for Higher Prices o'
and Reallced, a Handsome Profit
by ho Doing' < w
We learn that Mr. E. J5. Seymour, of White h<
Hail, ban been keeping bis cotton for a rise,
One day last week he went to Greenwood and te
void bis crop by sample, tbe cottou tobede- rn
Jlvered next day. If be bad waited until be p
delivered the cotton be would have received w
fl02 more than he did. The price Just kept ai
rising and Mr. Seymour dld'nt want to take 0f
any chanoes on Its going down, and so be <
sold and let it rise, even after he bad parted
with his crop. Notwithstanding his loss of ?e
perhaps a dollar a bale, be is a long way 4n
ahpud of those who sold early in the season. w
Hon. W. H. I'arker of this city is one of the
most successful cotton raisers In this section, iD
and last year he got It Into his head that cot- t,h
?r,n mnnW ho tiiohpr nntl hfi WOUld not Bell at
six cents. He wanted seven cents, and be
didn't sell. Last fall he bud an Idea tnat cotton
would go to eight cents, and so be held ;?
last year's crop and the crop oi the previous ajj
year for eight cents. When the markets
touched the eight cents point he sold his cotton.
The price Is still going up, and It Is fair fo
to presume that Mr. l'arker regrets that be ^rdldn't
wait a little longer. When a man cau, e-?
make cotton cheap, and then hold It for A" 1
rise, he Is strictly a prosperous farmer. at
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My special work Is to look alter the pre- m
scrlptlon case. I (111 all my prescriptions and
see that they are delivered to your homes x
promptly. Mllford's Drug Store, i'hono 107.
We claim to have the best dt
$1.00 Kid Glove that is sola.
Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery.
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FOR SALE.
I OFFER FOR SALE FIFTY ACRES OF
land within the Incorporate limits of the
town of Abbeville. Can be divided into twoj ^
tracts of twenty-five acres each. Title* per-. I
feet. Terms easy. Price low. Apply to !
J. W. W. MARSHALL, j
Nov. 1st, '99.
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Nice Farm for Sale! 5
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TWO HUNDRKI) ACRES, In two miles of( c
Abbeville. Pine wood enough on It to |
pay for one-half of It?the NOHLE PLACE. I
4 Apply to AUG. W. SMITH, j
Oct. 3, IS9S?, tf j j
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f of iV
standing the fact thai
one in need of Goods
they can be bought a1
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several bales that we
We .tore made great:
buyer# of Goods.
Try us, and we \
iv Grateful to a gen
are respectfully solicit
ige during the year 1(
TOWN IM^EOYEMENT.
bnll We fill Sllll, Itod I?if c.r Dry
Hot; or, Shall We Attempt Other
. JBaterpriMe.H??Rambling1 Talk;
Much has been said, and something has
wn written about aduitlonal enterprises in
bbevllle. "
It la not at all lmprooable that the Abbellle
Cotton Rllll will be enlarged this sumler.
The nieht run Is wearing on the men
ad machinery, and It Is probable that the
(111 house will be finished and other mAchln-'
y Installed darlnn the year.
Bat tbe.qoe8tion now Is, is Abbeville willigio
sit Mill and be coutent with what has
?en done?. It Is true that rouoy of the local
1^zation of a cot
be and others
ioa!<^ deterj^ltie to build* mill, we bfeve.oo
mbt that ? small enterprise could bo inatfrrated.
Quito a faumoer of our people
it?Id willingly take a reasonable amouat ot
Investments fb^
Qf^ooor'se no attempt will over be made to
itld a; mill to odropure with that one which
gJShave, but a small knitting mill would
>'P- A Bmall yarn mill would add someilne^o
the buslpessof the town. Or any enrprfee
which u?es raw material nnd pays
oney to operatives, would be of advantage. <
nited action could bring Something, but
IJfooat aiUty. tbe town will likely Bit still
>d,-}C4b4y>MjpTe?q will It, the place can die
io work^and \h
dTvMua?, ^nt^|P9pKg fastness, by
bloh We anK?^l4|Kab earn oor bread and
?ep oat of tsouse. Hut we are wlllg
to any leasible scheme
r 'V- f'" Haddon's l,oc?K.
Mr. siJdMrs. R. M. lladdon will leave soon
r NA# York to buy llieir spring stock.
? HPtr,
A chanoe to buy a cheap spring Dress,
Still have a few patterns of line French Silk
id Wool Dress (inods, original price 7.r>c to
; to "close the lot 50c will get your choice.
5 pieces Black Crepon. one to two dress pat
rns to a piece, will sell at a big reduction to
ake room for spring stock.
Now la the time to buy your Spring Wash
oods. The largest stock to select from.
You ongbt to see the New Embroideries
st opened.
For first-class, up-to-date Dry Goods Hack
)n's the place. ^9
You will find the goods at
mith's Dry Goods and Milinery
just as advertised.
,
Our fee returned if we tail. Any one sending
ceteh and description of any invention will
mtnnilv receive our opinion free concerning
ic* patentability of same, "llmv to umaiu u
ateut" sent upou request. i'atents scoured
iroiiKti us advertised fur sale at our expense.
Patents taken out through us receive s/xrinl
oticc, without charge, in 'i'nn Patent Kkcokd,
u illustrated and widely circulated juurual, '
onsultecl l>y Manufacturers and Investors.
Send for sample copy FREE. Address,
VICTOR J. EVANS & CO.
(Patent Attorneys,)
iwans Building, WASHINGTON, D. C
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Pfcnn c
lerchandi
; Goods of all kinds hai
can make a mistake to
; wholesale. We have
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have never opened, aiic
reductions in all Goods
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vill appreciate it, and; j
.erons public for past: fa
its confidence and pa
300. I^jiS
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WEST END.
lliippciiiuic* nod Incidents or
About the City.
Mr. Aug. W. Smith and Mrj-Fcftnlfc MbGee;
lefl last Wednesday lor tbtr NojjWrtWttarketN.
Mr. Smith assisted by Mr.djgcGterViftfli
purchase a large aud beaatU'di-flflipf^pz'tde;
goods, and will have his customeflfffceresTtor
wind, and bring on many tamptlt^fM^'juol?
Miss Mela Lytbgoe returMB
from an extended v??tt M>Mlia'Lu?l?J||p<>ty-- an,
lu Charleston, and to Mrs. BaBjHMBfo,, In.
Mrs.' 11. Frank McGee and r^S?^KFanle
(iuarlen, went to Anderson WeAatmSjri and
bpem several uuyn verjf picanaunj fn^u1 lum.
George Tolly. r V;
Mr. EJwlu Parker was In the clt^last Tuesday
ou business.
Mr.audMrs.lt. M. Haddon left Thursday
for New York, where they go to select their
Spring goods. Mr. and Mrs. Haddou will he
North about two weeks, and will bring on an
unusually large and stylish selection ofgoods.
Miss Fannie Maxwell, one of Walhalla's
most attractive young ladles. Is in the city,
the guest ol her frieud. Miss Mae McLaugbn.
The Young Ladies Whist Ulub was dellghttully
entertained on Friday afternoon by Mlsa
Lucia Parker.
Miss Luia Haddon, of Due West, Is in the i
city staying with her cbusln, Miss Belle
Haddon. 1
Miss Mary Starke Lee and Miss Sarah Lee,
have returned from a pleasaut week's stay 1
with relatives in Bordeaux.
Mrs. Henry Norwood, of Calhoun Falls, was I
in tne city several days last week visltlug 1
Iriends.
Miss Eunice Calhoun Is at homo again, after I
spending two months most delightfully with
her cousin, Mr. James Perrin, In Jackson,
Mississippi.
There was a serious wreck on the Seaboard 1
Air Line Friday morning, near Carlisle. The
engine Jumped the track running a few yards I
on the ground, and lalllug off tbo tressel with I
about thirteen box cars attached. The color- '
ed fireman was killed, and Euglneer Burns <
was painlully hurt, having bis arm dislocated 1
and leg badly manlied. _ I
Mr. Aleck Bowie entertained the Young I
Men's Junior Whist Club ui a pleasant meeting
last Thursday evening. ?
Miss Florida and Miss Willie Calboua. and 1
Mr. James H. Perrtn, went to Bordeaux on I
Thursday, to attend the dance given by Mr.
GUfordiCade, to the Moln tosh-Allston bridal 1
par$y. The dance was a delightful affair. I
Mr. W. P. Vvideman. the well known i
leotfcrer, of Bradley, was In the city last week,
serving on^the Grand Jury. Mr. Wideman
was the guest of Captain John Lyon.
?JMr. and MrSi'G. E. Claxton, formerly of .
Spartanburg, bavd moved to Abbeville, and
are now living on Wardlaw Street. Mr. Clax- ,
ton baa charge of the inarble yard here.
joMUs Morriat Martin, one of Newberry's
Babetcharmlng young ladles, is lu the city, ,
the goest of her 6lster, Mrs. T. W. Sloan.
Spjr. and Mrs. F. E. Harrison went to Anderson
oo Friday to attend the funeral services
Oft&eir.couBlD, Mr. J. U. Cunningham.
Daniel, who is here spending the ;
Jrtntir with his son, I)r. Daniel, went (o
Jxitie#, Monday, to visit bis son, Dr. Willie ;
Jofcea.
'Mt*. Mary Packer is In the city visiting her J
friend, Mrs-Victoria D. Lee. !
Mir. Calvin Preesly, one of Elberton's proml- ,
neat .citizens, has been in the city several (
days on business.; '
Mlgs Mae McLaughn and Miss Fannie *
Maxwell, wentt to Greenwood Thursday, and
spent the day with friends inhere.
H<*0. M. P. DeBruhl, acoompanied by Miss
Louise and Master Calhoun DeBruhl, returned
home Sunday.alter staying six weeks in ,
~ mull?.wIlAnrnml nn tha ?
tOiUQIDia. 1UO Ulf IDISIUIV nujuuiuLu uu ?uu ,
seventeenth. >V
Mr, and Mrs. Frank B. Gary returned on K
Sunday from Columbia. Mrs. Gary lias spent :
several weeks, during her absence, with her ,
parents In Florence.
Mrs. Ina Stelis lias moved to Mrs. Lucy
Thompson's, and will occupy part ol her
house. i
It was reported last week that we would
have the pleasure of hearing Gen. John B. |
Gordon leolure, but the Confederate Veterans f
were unable to secure this treat for our J
people. t
Dr. Wilson chose as bis text last Sunday (
Gal. 0:9: And let us not be weary In well <
doing, for In due season we shall reap, if we I
faint not." The majority of us reverse these
words and say. we faint if we reap not. The 1
greatest thing In the world is not love, but 1
the author of that lo ve which is great enougn ?
to encludeall men. Dr. Wilson made astroug J
appeal to Christians to let their lives shine by <
Qnf) invlnp hfiln to the t roubled I
and distressed. i
TRAVELING LI J! It A It IKS. I
A pleasant meeting of the Woman's Club
was beld at the residence of Mrs. M. T. Coleman
Friday afternoon. Most of the members
were present. Miss BesMe Edward* read an
interesting paper on "The lilse of the Drama," j
and Miss FlorenceTompleton read a paper on i
"Macbeth." The olub Is greatly interested in |
securing books for the traveling libraries that
will consist of twenty-five volumes each.
TheRO books will bo seat to the teachers of the
schools applying for them,
i kept two months, thus puti
of every boy and girl in the
iding matter by the best |
) and see my line of Station- j
nothing tp look and we will (
I.to give you the very lowest
prices on same, i am sore I have the largest
line In the city.'; Mllford's Drug Store.
Phone 107.
Paper, paper, envelopes, tablets, pens and
penclUkln fact everything our school children i
need yon will be sore to find at Mllford's
i/l U? IJW4 Vf * M VUV.WII
I handle toll kinds or books, school bookfj
blank books, copy books, order books, memorandum
books, composition b6"ks and ]
otbers loo numerous to mention. MUford's
Drug Store, Phone 107.
Boys, I have tbe candy and yon have the
girls, call and let me show you toy line of
'Nunnnlly V always fresh. I have 1)shipped
every week, also a complete line of lresh
"Vt-lvel"candy. MUford's Drugstore.
Dr. Hill's Ixtailache powdars both., old an '
new style at Speed's.
in Nee
se of any
je b&en advancing ste*
.
f buy them, because qi
a large lot of .
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ltli?S0^0j particular r
jromise to yon th
.vors, : TF
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ALL SORTS. '
Plks Pleaanntly of People
ThinK*.
"kbIwVllIe. S. 0., Feb. 19,1900.
[d;'Uom wilt be written as la
?aoo*eat otrr county seat, and
V hat mixed, as Lowndeaville, aa
place; wlH both contribute tp
tow: jt- a
THE COTTET. ,
. This morning, a week Ago at tbe opening of
tbe February term of tbe County Court, perhaps
It would be safe to say that an unusual*
ly larjre number ol those Interested In tbe
Court, failed to appear because of rata and
blgb water. The most or those from a distance.
who were here, had to borrow a' part ol
Sunday, (and it Is feared that It w1" not be
paid back) to be on time.
As Judge Klugh was to manage the Court
for two days and was already on the ground,
Court was called promptly at 10 a. m. About
tbe time that It was ready for business, a|l
eves were attracted by the entrance of Steno
grapher Aiken, accompanied by Miss Rachel
Hemphill. Although tie is flue looking and
wo men are always glad so see'him, yet this
time it Is safe to say that be was not the centre
of attraction altogether. It was soon
known that Miss Hemphill was to preside
over the Stenographic department of the
Court for that day, and although it was an
entirely new role for her, She performed the
task with grace and ease, and to the entire
satisfaction of all concerned. Time need not
be taken to praise Judge Klugb wbereever
known, he Is known as one of our ablest and
best Judges, and be is a son of whom old Abbeville
may well be proad. There wer9 at
least three events connected with the Court
last week which were very unusual and
which will cause It to be remembered. First,
the SteDograDhlo department was presided
over for a day by the beautiful and accomplished
Miss Rachel Hemphill. Second, the
LJourt fluinhed up the criminal business before
the Grand Jury finished its business,
rhird, two of the criminals, (darkles) had no
:ounsel?pleaded their own cause'and were
icqultted. It was the opinion of a lawyer,
Lhat If they had had an attorney to defend
Lhem, that they would have been convicted.
The Abbeville Electrlct Light Plant will In
i few days, be in good working order, which
ivill add greatlv to the pleasure and convenence
of the citizens of our county town..
A cold wave struck this place Saturday,
["here was a little, very light snow fell during
,he day. A few miles North, the snow was
much heavier.
/-irkin tirrai fctraa
In last week's Press and Banner there was a
jeautiful pen picture of the goat ouslness.
it was graphic and true to iifo and was easily
ecognlzed by all who bad ever bad experence
In that line. It however failed to brine
>ut oue of the most pleasurable beauties of
:he Industry, 1. p., at unseasonable hours lo
lear, when you first begin the business, the
inearthly equal of a kid which would cause
,'our biood to run cold and believing that the
>ld spotted sow, (6he Is very fond of goat
neat) was tearing the little darling limb
rom Urab, you run at break necK speed periaps
a hundred or more yards to find that
be abominable little thing has run its bead
.hrough a crack In the lence, to crop the
soveted grass on the opposite side, has slipped
is head to a smaller part of the craclc, and
ias not sense enough to get It out the way it
;ot It in. Well, we would not advise the
jractlce to become general, as patience is
loon exhausted, and they catch "hail colum*'
)ia."
LowDdesvllle.
Mr. G. W. Speer returned last week from a
>leasan t sojourn pmong friends In Elberton,
3a.
Miss Nellie Moseley and Miss Llllle Hucka>ee,
went to Ivh Jast Friday was a week ago,
tnd because of Incessant rain, did not return
till Monday.
Messrs. K. R. Horton and J. W. Harden
:ame to Abbeville the week before last.
' As
deaths.
Mr. H. V. Watson who has been conducting
i very successful mercantile business at
iJame'sStation. died a little over twq weeks
igo. Mis remains were carried to Anderson
tnd laid to rest. He was well educated, being"
igraduate of Furman University, and was
aonored by all who knew htm.
The venerable Dr. J. T. Buskin died at bis
lome In Monterey last Friday. His remains
were carried to Lowndesville the next day
md funerallzed in Providence Churcn by
Rev. H. C. Fennel, in the presence of a large
jrowd. Afterwards |tbe remains were laid
to rest in tbe cemetery near by. He was born
near Lowndi-svllle about SO years ago, and
spent bis long life In that section. The
greater part of it waB spent in Lowndesyille,
In tbe practice of his profession. He wss
ivelt educated abd was successful in the practice
of his profession. During tbe greater
part of his chosen life work, he did a great
leal of charity practice. As ft husband,
father, frleud, be fully met all of tbe requirements.
The name of Dr. J.T. Baskln wilt be
long remembered and revered in that section,
I.. W. White'* Locals.
Notwithstanding the bad weather of the
past week, there nas been a great rush at the
<tore of L. W. Wbite for those remnants.
TiiHt think of It! Bleached humesoun one
yard wide for five cents a yara. aibo oieucul?g
In pound packages for fifteen cents a
pound. Also white ducks, white figured
piques, and white lawns in remnants, all very
sheap.
The prettiest line of mattings ever seen In
Abbeville is now on exhibition at L. W.
White's store. Call and see them.
If yon want percales, prints of ginghams
very oheap, call on L. W. White and buy
theoa^
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Our watcb-word Is promptness. Give us a
phone order and see how quick we will put
the goods In your hand or home. Just as you
like best. Onr phone Is 107. Miiford's Drug
Store.* I
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. The newest thing* ladies
Neckwear at Smftb's
Dry Goods and Miliinety.
*??????$$$ Will
d' I stor<
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kind j ^
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idily for the last six m
lite a number of articl
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gg?m,
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7 cheap. Special atte:
itire Stock is in first-c!
e worth of your money
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THE COtJNTBZ IS SAFE.
Or ttant Is tbe Opinion of Dr. J. W.
Kellar?KeKlnley anil Tlllmau,
Dr. J. W. Kellar of this county la one of
those level beaded citizens who has no concealments
of his own opinions, and who does
not adopt tbe opinions of others, unless tils
own better Judgment approves. He thinks
there la no cause of alarm because tbe United
States has acquired tbe Philippine Islands.
The Idea of the United States ever being tbe
owner of those islands never occurred to him,
until after Dewey sunk tbe Spanish abips and
look possession of tbe bay and harbor of Manila.
But now, since we have taken possession
of them, be does not see why we should
not bold on to tbem. In taking these Islands
we assumed a great responsibility from which
be does not see bow we are to free ourselves,
and since we have taken tbe Islands we
should bold on to them. The government ot
these islands will promote tbe peace, prosperity
and happiness of the Inhabitants. And
tbe islands and the people who inhabit will.
In turn, be of great benefit to us. And so, be
believes, tbe result will be mutually beneficial.
They will learn to love our form of government.
They will become Americanized
in time. By example and precept from Americans
their Industrial condition will be Improved.
They will wear better clothes. They
will live In better houses. They will Improve
in morals and religion, and the natural resources
of the Islands, together with a good |
form of government will make mat country
prosperous and bappy.
It is true enough that we did not set out to
capture distant islands, the Doctor said, but
since tbey bave fallen into our bands, let us
teacb them tbe blessings of our system of
government. It will be only a sbort time until
tbey will love tbe Stars and Stripes, and
elalm tbe flag as their own, even ax we do.
No class of people bas ever yet lived under
our form of Government that bas not loved
it. and who was not loyal to tbe flag.
Henator Tillman, like many other good
men, is opposed to the annexation of tbe islands,
but he Is tbe ablest man in tbe State,
and bis return to tbe Senate is assured, not
because of bis opposition to tbe Philippines
but in spite of tbat opposition. Of course nobody
expects tbe United States to give up the
Islands, and in tbe re-election of Mr. Tillman
his friendship for or bis opposition to expansion
will hardly be a factor one way or tbe
other. Mr. Tilltfian's recent speech in the
Senate, which was published in tbe Press and
Banner, is the best possible presentation of
bls8lde of the argument. It was so strong
tbat it is obliged to be received with thoughtful
consideration, but tbe United States will
bold tbe Islands.
t oar poo with vnnr miner In according Presl
dent McKinley great oredlt for the manner In
which he conducted the war with Spain. The
victories of that campaign were really astounding.
When tte war first broke oat 1
feared that the fever In Cuba would rain oar
army ; and the fact Is, I was not quite snre as
to the result of the prospective naval engagements.
But our victories were great, ana the
treaty of Paris gave us territory whlob will
make us a great power among' nations. The
United States did not. seek conquest at the
beginning of the war, but we got the Islands
and I believe In standing to the government
and In holding on to all the territory that we
cau lay our hands on.
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$B0Y NEWS.
Quarterly Conference?Valentine Par*
ty ? New I/Od?;e ? Debate at tbe
Hlffh .School.'
Troy, 8. a, Feb. 19.1900.
Mr. G. A. Hanvey, one of Long Cane's rock
bottom farmers, has been hanllng cotton here
a week, and got fancy prloes ror it.
Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Sheppard came np from
Liberty last week to see her mother, Mrs. E.
J. Taggnrt. ,
The blizzard mode an unexpected swoop on
as Saturday, and there Is a bard freeze here.
Dr. E. O. Jenkins, our new physician, Is
making a fine Impression and has scores of
friends already. He comes with a first honor
recommendation from the medical oolleges.
There must be a lay over somewhere vyltb
the Press and Banner. We do not get It until
Thursday noon.
Kev. Vv. T. Duncan gave a good practical
permon on Sabbath afternoon on "Ezperlrv.or.foi
?iiuinn_" Quarterly conference con
venes here next Saturday and Sabbatb. Rev.
It. A. Child, the new Presiding Elder, will be
here. There will be two services on Sabbatb.
Mr. J. P. Smith from McCorruiok was at tbe
M. E. church Sabbath afternoon.
Mr. A. W. Bradlqr will open a racket store
here the first of next month. Tbe merchants
will give him a hearty greeting.
Messrs. Itussell Bros, nave never had such a
mammoth stock of summer goods as now.
Anything from a paper of pins to a silk dress.
And one door above you will find Mr. Dock
Taggartwlth medicines to cure all Ills, and a
big smile to greet you.
Miss Lizzie Harvley ran down from her
school at Woodruff Thursday on a viBlt. She
returned yesterday.
Mr. Eb. Watson from Lebanon wns among
tbe many pleasant visitors at tbe Valentine
party. Beilvue was handsomely represented
by Messrs. Boaggs Kennedy find Wardlaw
Morrab, accompanied bv Misses Bessie, Janle
and Georgia Kennedy, Mr. John Cowan, Miss
Lizzie Morrah and Miss Lily Wardlaw. Tbe
presence of these young people added much
to tbe pleasure of the evening.
A lodge of Knights of Pythias will be organized
at McCormlck this week. Our town
goes down a dozen strong to help swell the
number.
iMr. J. W.McCaslan came down from Greenwood
for a few days last week.
Mr. Editor could you have peeped in our
chapel Friday afternoon you would have
thmiffht the "Eunhemlans" and "Amellans"
(rom Due West had come down to debate
viz: "Do Inventions help the laboring class."
The young men the affirmative, the young ladles
the negative. After an hour of aploy
contest, we had to ring them down, and while
the boys did some good workyyet outJ'sweet
slxteens" proved otherwise, and are.W!e*ring
tbelr laurels very grace folly.' It wa;t red
letter day in Troy High ScbOol. Tbere aire
now 05 pupils and doing fine work.
| t ' Get
one of those razor ftfoipe at Speed's will
make shaving a pleas atoT
I find it greatly to thei:
3 of L. W. White and t
eat Bargains
s now offering in all lir
Jly large for this seaso:
is a ffreat many Goods
? Q u
onths, and the tendenc
es are now being, offere
5-oo<
ntion is called td our I
Lass condition for supp
- every time.
WHI
Grand Jury Presentment.
To Hie Honor, the Presiding Judge:
The Grand Jury at this term of titf
Court beg leave to make the followfl%
presentments:
We have passed upon all bills presented
to us by the Solicitor.
We have visited the poor house and
[ And it generally well kept,
j We recommend that some greater
conveniences be supplied to the convicts
usually kept there, such as straw
mattrasses for bedding, and that greater
cleanliness be exacted. We also recommend
that the machinery, harness,
and so forth usually kept there be
housed or otherwise protected from the
weather.
We also vwited the jail and-while its
general condition is good, yet we advise
that some improvements be made;
the well on the premises must be repaired.
The thorough drainage of the
grounds should also be attended to, as
the present condition of things is calculated
to produce sickness among the
inmates. We also advise that the cook
house be recovered. The windows of
the jail require sash, the lights in
many of fhem having been broken !
out. We recommend that the super- j
visor see that these renairs be made at I
once.
We also visited and examined tbej
offices in the court bouse and find as
follows:
The office of Judge of Probate is nice-1
ly kept and all moneys and securities
in bis hands, both as Probate Judge!
and Public Guardian, properly vouch-1
ed.
We find from the examination of the
Auditor's and Treasurer's offices and
books that the taxable property of the
county is $4,500,000, upou which is levied
a tax of $63,791.65, about 14 mills
average. The state tax is $22,094.00;
the county, $15,500.00; the schools,
$26,196.00. The fines, costs, and licenses
since last court is $405.96. These
offices are well kept.
The Superintendent of Education1
keeps the books of his office in a comprehensive
and satisfactory manner.
We gathered from his books the fol- i
lowing facts: Number of children en- 1
rolled in the schools 7.789; amount
constitutional tax .$16,598.40; per cap- I
Ita $2.15. Some furniture and other
improvements are needed in the office.
We examiued the records of the
Clerk of Court for the last term of the
court and found them correctly kept, j
No fines were imposed at that term of
the court. 1
The pension money is disbursed by
this office whose roll'book of pensions
shows receipts for all money received
by him.
The Sheriff's office is also currectly ,
kept, and his books in good condition.
The Supervisor had reported to the
Grand Jury the receipts and disbursements
of his office, and on examining
the books of his office this report wts
verified.
We visited the Master's office and
End everytning correcuy Kepu
The receipts from the Dispensary
amounted to something over S3,900,
half of which was paid out to the county.
We could at this term make only
a cursory report upon these offices; at
the next term of the court we propose
to make a thorough examination.
We also recommend the drainage
law be strictly enforced.
The highways are now in measurably
good condition.
We desire to express our thanks to
the Judge and Solicitor for courtesies
extended.
Respectfully submitted,
R. J. Rohixsox, Foreman.
ABBEVILLE ill
H. D. REESE, SURGEON.
rpHE place to carry your SICK WATCHES
A and BROKEN CLOCKS, where they will
be looked after and attended to at an nours or
the day with skill and experience. No turning
you away or sending Patients off to have
them treated elsewhere, but I will put them
going at prices to suit the times.
Wei! Presents, Clocks,
and JEWELRY.,
' Prices Down.
H. D. REESE, !
THE PEOPLE'S JEWKLKK. *
r intem^HHBHHNjH
see
ies?. His stock is un-^
a of the year, and that r;
at old prices, notwithy
is still upward. No
5d at pi^s lower than
? AS j /
ds^
Stock of Dress Gbawt.
lying the wants of all L
J_ -ilil S
1
I C. C. GAMBRELL, M. D?, I
, Physician and Surgeon, I
AHRKvrr.T.P! s. n. f
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J&T Office In the National Bank.
May'25, 1898. tf
WM. H. PARKER. WM. P. GREENE
PARKER & GREENE,
Attorneys and Couasellors a.iLaw.
Office on LAW RANGE.
ABBEVILLE - SOUTH CAROLINA.
May 4. 1S98. tf !
E. F. GILLIAUD,
.'.TAILOR,:. M
a
HAS moved, and occupies the rooms up
stairs In Knox's Hall, and Is now pre
pared to do all kinds of repairing and ofean
lng of gentlemen's clothes on short poti#e.
Samples ol suits always on hand. Charges
reasonable
ILlill
DEALER IN
FISH OF ALL KINDS,' .
FANCY PilKlCEIIIES.
, .
AND ICE IN SEASON. !
All orders promptly fl I led. Store first door ; :
below stark's Stables. MflW
Jan. 3,1!)U<). tf A
Y. L. HILL & CO ji
No. ? ROSENBERG BLOCK.
we have moved our wagon and >
? ? Carriage Repository to the store foora
recently occupied by Mr. J. D. Kerr. Oar spe:lalty
is '-l"
iB? MI
These wagons were given first prize over al
:ompetitors at tbe Nashville Exposition. We
ilso have a full stock of
Buggies, Carriages, Harness, Ac.
Give us a call before buying. We guarantee
atlslaclion.
J. L. HILL & CO., .-1
No. 3 Rosenberg Block. J
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Foreign Exchange cigar le.uls in Abbeville
VII1 ford & JBtuPre b;ts sold twenty-six tbous
md since February lOtii, l-:a
?' Dr. Hill's Headache Powders, both old and
levr style, at Mllford .v Dul're's. tbedruggists.
?hone
Hoys, boys, yoar girl loves candy. If you 4
want her to lo<"ie you, net a iresb box of
N'uiiually's, I get a ir?-sh lot every week. (J,
.Milford, The I>rnggist, Phone 107,