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*he Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S.C. ^F"Publlehed every Wednesday at 82 a year Id aiivauce. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1900. In ThfN ? Bribe ? A candidate for Solicitor in one of the Georgia State Court circuits proposes to leave in the county treasury one-half of the fees to which he Is entitled. If the people will elect him. This is. not tbe first time that we have heard of such propositions by candidates who were anxious to be elected. Honest people, It occurs to us, will refuse to accept any such proposition. A proposition like this Is worse) than the act of a candidate In giving a liberal subscription to a church in which he is not particularly Interested. In either case disinterested persons may think that the act is a form ol bribery. When a candidate undertakes to obtain office by the use of money, the people very generally give tbe office to another candidate. Id nil ranee. In order to fill a place in your mind, ns well as In the paper, me oy-iaws ana omer mm iens pertaining to the insurance, is publishedThe safest and best Insurance is given at the lowest possible cost. Mr. J. R. Blake has active management of the Institution, and he has given universal satisfaction to its patrons. All property which Is eligible to insurance In the Abbeville-Greenwood Mutual Association should be covered by a policy in that company. One great advantage in this company lies In the fact that do policy expires, except by special agreement, and there is no day when the property may be destroyed without being paid for It. Mood Head int. The Atlanta Journal puts It Into tbe befeds. Over the market reports it 1s stated how many points cotton went up or dowo. This Is decidedly convenient for tbe layman who doesn't spend much of bis time studying tbe cotton market. Cotton op, or down, as tbe case may be, Is all tbat a majority of us want to know. A Book Reception. i A book reception will be given In tbe Methodist chnrcb Tuesday evening, February 27tb. An interesting program. has been arranged and an enjoyable time is promised to all. Your presence we desire In your Sunday best attire.. * Accompanied by a book, At whoxe name wlthoare please look, For we want it entertaining and instructive; But we'll not dlotate to oar gcest, Although we wish the best For our Sunday School Library, Date?twenty-seventh February, And this fln de slecle function will begin at 8 o'clock. ' I? Unclaimed Letter*. Letters in Postofflce for week endirig February 6th. A?C. E. AikeD. B?Mrs. E. E. Bon, Miss Lou Brooks, Miss Mamie Brooks, Miss Sarah Brown. C?Sarah Caldwell. .fj' .Af-St D?Miss Mamie Douglass, Richard Davis, n F?Miss Ella Franklin. ... K; li-'ijs G-Bro. J. J. Green, J. S. Goodwin. J?F. J. Jones, Mrs. Anna Jackson, Wm. Jones, Miss Mary Johnson, Arthur Johnson. M?Kate Maher. S? David Sanders. Geo. Scott. W?Henrietta. Wilson, Jessie Wldeman, Geo. Wilson, Rosney Wodel. \ i.Vjk, o a Dlu , IVUDi. O. JJI4I&1 X ? Mt, f * * mm Pay Tonr Water Bent. It is announced tbat the water will be'eut off from those who refuse or neglect to pay at bd early dar. Tbe meters htive been ordered and It Is desired to know bow many of tbe customers Intend to continue to take tbe water. . fc; The Literary Club. . Tbe Literary Club will meet nesV-V>i<l*ir night at tbe borne of Judge Lyon. Prof Bradley will read tbe essay. Cabbage Plants. ' Prepare yoor ground at once fotr eaM&ig[ plants, as I will be reortvlnn them no* weekly. Succession and Wakefield are lbv varieties. vmas^im Tbe Alliance. The Abbeville County Alliance- adjourned at Central School House in Long Cane town, ship to meet next at Donalds^Miurob tbe 10th, Saturday. J. R. Kennedy, See. Lost. \ A key ring and obaln wltb five keys "attached. Finder will please return to Thomson Bros. Rev. S. P. H. Elwell of tbe Soutb Carolina Conference died suddenly laqt Saturday In Columbia. His remains were sent to Charleston. Our people remember htm most anecuoaaieiy. qb iosi an ?rm m uic w?u. Wk regret to say that the copy or oar highly prized correspondent from Santnck was mislaid. , Wood's Garden Seeds, the best on earth are old by the Speed Drag Co. Gall and get some before all are sold. Wawtkd?Local or traveling salesmen, salary or commission, to handle onr Oils, Greas?*, Petrolatum .Paints and White Deed. Goods guaranteed. Prices low. Good freight rates And prompt delivery. Penn Petrolatum Co., Coraopolls, Pa. Plow stocks, hames, back bends, ao., old price at Glenn^s. > -; * Brnce'i Restaurant. Go to Brace'o Restaurant for meals at all hoars. Bruce's Restaurant Is open for the Fall and Winter trade. Bruce's Restaurant Is open day and nlgbt knock and tbe door sball be opened antoyoa . ? j i A).' HERE'S YOUR MONEY, 'i ? money Looklug for Lawful Heir*. Houston, Texas, Feb. 9,1900. Editor Preis and Banner: Dear Sir?I am looking for the heirs of James G. Minor and Bradaock Nyle, who are supposed t j have lived in your State about 1840. Any information will be received With thanks by Yoars truly. Box 523. Henry Malrogren. Those of our friends who owe the old flrma of Harrison & Game and P. B. Speed, can ob? tain a receipt for the same at the Speed Drug Co. Call early and avoid the rush. Always something new to be seen at Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery. ? You find yourself refreshed by the presence or' cheerful people. Why , not make earnest ett'ort to conter that pleasure on others ? You will find naif the battle gained if you never allow yourself to say anything gloomy. There are two good rules which ought to be written on every heart : never to believe anything bad about anybody unless you postively know it to be true ; never to tell that unless you feel that it iB absolutely necessary, and that God in listening while you tell It. Duty is not a popular word, but it is an inspiring and quickening word to the rightly disposed. He who responds fully and self-sacriffcingly to its demands is honored of God and man. There is no more noble trait in a human being than devotion to duty in all the walks of life. \ I JOL. \New IN BLACK AND CO STYLES AT P! An Attracts WE ARE DETEE ** . l'\ ' V'ix- . ' ABBEVILLE'S SCHOOLS, -dL^^F?~~ TKa Tamm Mrhll T M/ilr n w/in 4 ,,c * wm'-nw^MUK jjinuij iT&nnc ?? ? 8trl4.es In tbe Development of Ed* a cation at':Interests. It bss beedaald that a new broom sweeps clean, an dlt seems thai the new blood In tbe Abbeville schools will have a review of past work, and use lias a guide post for newer and greater tningfj. A year or up>re ago Mr. J. A. Harris was elected Chairman of tbe Board, but tbe books j of former yMn were never turned over to1 him. . Recently. Dr. KiHlnraworth was elected CbatrmaoVand-lar. R. E. Cox, as expert, ban been employed to Idok over tbe books In tbe iotereato(all.tbe parties, so that the management for many year*, as well as tbe incoming management, may kaow<tbe exact situation, and tbefamkr^ndJpap^ntitemed overdo tbe do^ Ik^ the taking O c jjBoJTQf^Uie primary eroyVfThMwSS^^of^rlg^and of lnterAnother blatter which may'rwjilve the attention of tbe 8dbool Board is theVrectlon of a new sobool building for tbe'ditt'of tbe colored children of the district. This will require considerable outlay, but It is thought that a new bouse may be had without additional levjrof taxes. - By using tbe 8500 of school bonds whlob was set aside lor'tbe colored school bouse several years ago, that amount and the premium on tbem would be a starter. By closing tbajwbJ lie scbool'ptt Poplar Hill and concentAUn*! tbe pnblte'woik of teaching In the two cblON T ed acadecifeir Jar oce or two years a large I amoutjt cody> I*, eayed, In tbe salaries of teacbera.amBtt^nl^Bfllat no time be a I nek aH. If enmn tprnnnrurr I mow successful in ttteltfarork. . The new board may wtftAp the.queetlon of Improving the GradMfNluM,ahd;.Mkeasl6p forward an along Hie linfc If It were not lOT tiu illtlQSCtiool home now taugbt at the cott<^ m?Li?h!ch draw* away a. large pomber^omweKiJPllC. th^Grofled SohooL House would bWdtltL'yinodeqbataJbi1 the purpose foi1 which M^teinjendea. cotton mill. They are thoroughly the best interests 01 the pftWic.and l?flHR fall to advance it will be because of theUDtdB of SCHOOL COMPOSITION^ "The ConrUhip ofMlles BlAndisb." This poem which was written by Longfellow Is considered one of his masterpieces. It gives a vivid description of the life of the early settlers ol America. chief characters In tbls poem are Miles bianuinn, uapiaiu OI riymouiu; uiu ineuu [John Aldeu, and Prlscilla, a beautiful Puritan girl, who came to America la the May Flower. .-Miles Standlsh and John Alden were the stauuchest ol lriends and they confided In eactt'ollier, as true friends always da Both Miles Bttadlsh and John Alden loved PriacUla, but neither knew of the other's love i.wo friends were sitting . usual, Miles Standlse suddenly turned to Alden and told blmthathe bad cmetblng.iaiportnru to tell him. Alden, always pleased (o hear anything his friend bad tosay, laid down his pen and listened l&inttvely. JU [ohn," he said, looking at his friend, "I want jrpu to go to Prlscilla, tell her my love i(fr4ier-and ask her If she will marry j * Alden Wat bewildered. He did not know [ what to say,but tried to speak lightly of the [matter.*' He tried to avoid going, and told his friend tbat&e was Incapable ol going on such an errand.'.But Standlsh finally persuaded him toao^Sbw, Miles Standlsh was a goodnatnrWiaJUdLand bo true was his friendship for John Alden that If he bad known the true state of tto&ease, no doubt, would have settled matters, and given up the thought of ever Bat azEsira being in this slate, John Alden wentonbU errand. When be reached the bouse, he found Prlscilla silling at the spinning wheel, singing. She welcomed him graciously, and told him sbe had been thinking of him all day. He replied that be had also been thinking of her; at the same time handing her a bunch ol beautltnl spring flowers, which he had gathered for ber on bis way. yd She told him how lonely she was, and howl sbe often wished herself back In Old England Thinking this a good time, John told her the'J purpose of his errand. i>.i^niiio Htnmi mnta with astonishment. When she recovered berself, she exclaimed,! "If the great captain of Plymouth lssoanx-J lous to wed me, why does be not take tbe trouble to woo me?" Tben John Alden tried I to amend this und smooth It over by raying that Mile* Standisb had no time for such things. This, of course made matters worse. Flnully, she said laughingly, "Why don't you speak foryourseir, John?" Ou his way home, these words still ringing In his ears, he met Allies Standlsh, who made him set down and tell whether or not be bad been successful. When he heard the turn of affairs, he became very angry aud blamed it all ou Alden. Soon alter this Standlsb had to go and flgbt the Indians, who bad become hostile to tbe white people. Alter he bad been ofT awhile tidings were brought that he bad been killed. John Alden was sorely grieved to lose his friend, but released from bis promise coming thus so unexpectedly, his great Jove for Prlscitla found expression and overshadowed even the death of hte friend and In thatsublime moment, be lorgot him. Time passed, on the wedding day of John and Priscllla arrived. All the people v/ere / -X 3ME. Spring 1*K1VIJMjt 1J. LORED DRESS GOC RICES TO SUIT ALI e Line PIQUES AMD I A LARGE . IMINED TO MAKE ( R IV *' i "r ^' I gathered together to witness the marriage. All at once all eyes were turned towards the door. Standing there upon tbe threshold was the brave MIleH Standlsh. Could It be possible! Was It a phantom?.No, for the figure sppke. "Forgive me," be said, addressing tbe bride* groom. "Let all be forgotten between us, save our friendship." . . In that^rlef space, all was made right. Every one Was so nappy and busy In weldoriir lng tbelr old captain and friend:rthat the newly married ooaple were forgotten for a time. }?$", , Finally the happy crowd dispersed. . Alden said that Prlscllla should not walk like a peasant, bat that she mast ride like & queen. 80, leading out bis wbltebull.be helpediier to mount Thus the bridal procession-passed j through the Plymouth woods* > .... I Johb and Prlsollla went to tbelr new bouse, where, letns hope, they lived happilyevet after. Neli-Pe Simmobs, Grade 9?sc ' " ' " '' WILLIN6T0N BUDGET. ' m ri) . NewN Notes and Xfappeniaff* 'MNi Our Baity Little Neighbor. WillingtOD, S. C.. Febr?uny 19, lJOO;.-;; At this writing we Lave exaterleooedlno coldest weather we have bad thfi yearjta'fcbls section. Uur farmers are becomlngjj^Bry tfbeasy concerning tbelr grain. Durtntji^ JMV cold suap lots of oats were kJ]!6d..8^^y me] thermometer registered 90 degrees. tiZZr*, ; We notice that tbe Superintendent has called a meeting of the teaohert of A,b&evflie county to iorm an assoclattop. Let fi^RKhere, school trustees and others lotetgMB-dn jfcducatioD, meet at tba court house SjjHBjiay ?nd help one another In organlzln^fOHgImproving our present school working tafltjcfods. it Is time our teachers and peoplewereroeglnning to think of such things. it seems a pity our law-making and "Appropriating" body cau't agree to give tbe common schools a few of tbe many thousand dollars that they are now giving to education. Let tbe House be congratulated on Its attempted appropriation of one hundred thousand for the common schools. We notice that the News and Courier of Charleston, Is publishing a biography of Jas. L. Petigrew, one of South Carolina's greatest, if not the greatest, lawyers. It is being writ ten by Mr. Joseph Blithe Allston, of Abbeville county. It should be read by all South Carolinians. Mr. Joe Black, who is now running on the Southern railroad from Columbia to Monroe, N. C., spent a day or so with his family in town this past week. M16S Muy Cowan and friends spent Saturday night with relatives near Buflulo. Miss Bessie McCracken, little daugb.er of our townsman, is visiting her grandmother on Savannah river. The Wllllug'.on school children entertained a number of friends aad patrons on Friday with recitations, dialogues, declamations, etc. They were very highly cougratulated i>y those present). Byolcles are becoming a popular source of pleasure among our young people. Quite a number of wheels have been recently purchased. It Is reported that McCormick has a case of small pox. It Is hoped that the town will keep it under control. "Two" of the Medium Is right about telephones; with very little expense all oonntry towns might have the conveniences, it will be ao additon to any place to have snob connections, to say nothing of the help.a phone .would be In case of an emergency. By request, we give below the Honor Roll for tbe 5th month of the Wellington High School: i > * academic department. 6, ^,' R. B. Cheatham, Teacher, k", Daisle Hemmenger, 98.0. Mfi;-' Louise Hemmenner. 97.U-. L* Kate Hemmeneer, 97.3. [/ , Willie LeRoy, 97. gfv Maitle Porter, 97. i4v Calhoun Link, 97. Rfe' . . Lndlow Drlukard, 96.G. 'll Bennie Hester. 96.5. JSgsjP > Oscar LeRoy, 96.4. Link, 96. RP^^st-'Dora Andrews, 95.9. if "f Ellison Andrews, 95.C. Ep< Ellis LeRoy, 95.4. pS. Orvllle Calhoun, 951. Willie Hester, $.1. Fannie May Reese. 95.1. !' Walter Andrews, 95. Jamea Hester. 95. Eula LeRoy, 95. PBUM&Y BEPARTMENT. Miss Jennie Cowan, Teacher. Willie. MoBride, 97.6 'Tillman Palmer. 97.5. Isabel MoBride, 97.2. Lannie LeRoy.'90.7. Belle LeRoy, 96.6. Burton Reese, 96 4. Aieen Reese, 96.2. Bessie McCracken, 9G.1. Moselle Reese, 96 1. Edmond McCracken, 96.1. Milton LeRoy. 9J.8. 1 Harold Link, 95.7. Edwin Porter, 95.7. % m * HAPPY UNION. Pretty Bride?Handsome Groom. Wlllington, S. C.. Feb. Kith, 1900. Our town was enlivened on St. Valentine's day, 14th instant, by a wedding. Mr. Joseph North Aliston, of Badwell, was united in marriage to Miss V. Augusta Mcintosh, second daughter of 8. A. Mcintosh Esq., of the neighborhood^ Bordeaux. The ceremony was performed 'by the Rev. 0. T. Porcher at St.Stephen's Protestant Episcopal church at this place. Tbe chancel of the church waB decorated with flowers and evergreens. Mr. Guilford Oade acted as best man and Miss Louise Mcintosh was maid of honor. The church was crowded to Its utmost capacity. > The groom awaited the bride at the altar whither she was led by har father who gave .JMims ujjjoi>e Mcintosh wore a dress of rose ftUSUjUlNrat wjtb black and trimmed with hat and carried a T.'i-j r.rI Wtire a dress of white peau de sole her graceful figure. A I White veil Of old laoe completed her costume and she carried tfoouqaeC of bride-roses. Mr. Albert.1 Gfoert, Mr. Norwood Harmon, Mr. Goy Molntoeh, and Mr. Tom Andrews acted aa uflbbrtj-end by tbelr tact and atten uon proviaea.piaoea lor an wiuioui crowding or oonfafllon; v," After the ceremony a reception and luncheon was given at the residence of the bride's parents, whiQh was attended by tbe Dear relatives and friends of tbe two families. OwiDg to tbe recent rains tbe roads were muddy, bnt tbe sky was dear and bright and tbe fields of yooog wheat'showed beautifully green In tbe suplfgbt affording an ausploious augury for tbe future happiness of the young ooaple. Arnicas. Call at The Speed Drug Co. if you wish to see tbe largest stock of drugs In Abbeville. The Speed D/ug Co. <>ffer some bargains In stationery. A very laige stock of tablets, penR, ink. box paper r.nd pencils. Wedgewood blue paper and v, hite ink is the latest thing. Call and Ree us. our friends are always weloome. They can learn something to their advantage at The Speed Drug Co. > X()C AILY ! ^ >DS, COLORED SUIT j* A LARG-E ASSOI IIMITIES. ASSORTMENT O] DUR SPRING STOCI Very respectfully, L HA pONTRIBUTED LOCALSWhat "M'? See* ?od Honrs On Hl? Bounds About ttoe City. ' , ' COLD WAYK STO'BM-PERIOD. . The cold wave predlctm lh our last, report fltuae duly to band on;fMI?tltoe. oeubIdk the silver ball to play a low fflrolwtbe past lew days. Today (Wednesday/.''black flag" marks another storm p?fl6&>vh 'he 2lst a storm will appear ov^r ttoe.;ptotr-Gulf States, Causing hea*y<raids.frota th? Qnlf to tbe middle AtUptle 8tptes,k.'vctt&,''*><** in New Kngland ana q>)d wave tofhettth'Wblle the 27 and 28th the closing days dr tt)e month will .usher. Jir another, storm bringing oold weather every where. According to tbe above we may loofcfoifcold and changeable weather the.bal^ci^thU znohtb, ,v JOBS' HAMMOND ENTEBTAINS. parlorgames, mter?per?ea who music, occupied the first hour* of tbe ni'erry making. , MlksFlorrle Hill one of Green wood's sweetest yoangladiee deMgltyidall with her music and rernsfibmeou%BfS^wa in the dining room. ' Tntf evening iTM one of genuine pleasure to , r^lafe^^ng^Men's Whlat Clnb will meet at , -'jS,' , MERRY CAKE PARTY. ~~" "" I On l&st Monday evening Miss Drule.Penny , entertained very charmingly a few of Her friends at a card party which was of Its self most unique and prettily arranged. Trusting baskets held plain white cards daintily tied wltb fancy ribbons each card having written thereon a quotation, or motto, and devlded in half by being cut in many pretty designs, 1 so that when matched the quotation could be read in full, partners mated, and tables desig- I nated. This was quite a novel and pleasant j arrangement, and afforded much pleasure to those present. REMOVAL. > j Mr. R.C. Wilson will now occupy the store ( room recently vacated by Dr. F. K. Harrison, j He will be nicely fixed up wltb mbre room, j and will give hlB lrlends and customers a i hearty welcome. i FRIENDS COMING AND GOING. Hon. and Mrs. F. B. Gary returned to their 1 home on Magazine Hill last Sunday. Mr. < Gary has been In Columbia attending the assembling of the Legislature, while Mrs. Gary ' has been vlsltlne bomefolks at Florence, j Many friends welcome them home again. < Mr. Jas. Thompson, one of Walballa's ladles men, has Just paid a visit to one or Abbeville's pretty blackeyed daughters. He returned to bis Mountain home last Wednesday in blgb spirits. Mr.,Thompson Is quite a favorite with some or our Abbeville girls and always 1 receives a hearty welcome to our city. J After a delightful visit of several months i to their slBter, Mrs. Morton, of Plum Branch, I M168 Fannie and Miss Annie Moore returned home last week- 1 Miss Annie Hose left last week tor a visit to friends In Walballa. Mr. Henry H. Hill left last week for a bust- J ness and pleasure trip combined. He was In the city of Richmond when last heard from. Mrs. Kay who has been with her daughter, left last Monday to visit ber son at Pelzer. Mrs. J. W. Calabam after a pleasant visit to ber sister, Mrs. Killiogsworth, returned to her home at Pelzer last, Monday. Mrs. C. T. Chalmers Is visiting relatives In Athens. Ga. Mrs. A. M. Scboen Is off to Atlanta for a two weeks visit. NEATLY KEPT DRUG STORE AMD POPULAR T*?TTnnTQT. W. T. Penney druggist, may still be found In his cony little drug store, where he has for . many years filled prescriptions to the entire satisfaction of Physicians, and the public In general. Dr. Penney as he Is frequently called, Is careful and attentive to Dyslnesa and has the confidence of all who know him. His son George Is associated with him and by bis genial manner and prompt attention to business has won hosts of friends. This Arm Is j constantly adding to their stock new and fresh goods which will always be sold at rockbottom prices. < ABBEVILLE ALL ABLAZE. ( We understand on tomorrow evening the eleotrlc lights will be turned on over our olty. We hope these lights will so shine that tbey may be seen of all men, and bear testimony to the fact that the people of Abbeville prefer light to darkness. OTHER INDUSTRIES. ' > . ' I. V.. Let us keep moving upward and onward, step by step until our hlstorlo old city shall rise to a greater flight of progress. We need ; Factory No. 2. Big Flooring Mills. Ice I'lant. Canning factory. i^ouiing mui. Broom Factory, and last, but not least, more enterprise and unitv among oar people, with with an aggressive publlo spirit and more capital. Look at our neighboring towns and Judge for yourself how the comparison Btands. Now that we have started tQa brighter dawn, let u* not look back, but Iqt our motto and watchwork ever be "forward" on to still greater Buccess. 'It- * * SUDDEN DEATH. The many friends of Mr. G. A. Visansa and family, and Mr. Moses Wlnstock, will regret to learn of the death of the latter, which occurred at his home In the City of Baltimore, last Thursday the 15th,,lnst, after an Illness of only one day. PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Owen are off for a visit to the Gate City. Mrs. Garry Hall expects to leave this week j for North Carolina, on a visit to homefotks. Mrs. A. L. Garrlsou is visiting friends In Atlanta. Miss Martin, of Newberry, Is here on a visit , to her sister, Mrs.T. W. Sloan. Miss Daisy Waller, of Greenwood, after a pleasant stay with Mrs. T. W. Sloan, lett last Mrs. H. P. McGee and Miss Janle Quarles, returned last Monday, after a deiighuul stay with friends In the city of Anderson. Rev. Dr. J. W. Daniel will preach next Bunday morning upon the "South African War." < Mr. Little, the progressive salesman of the Cocola Company of Atlanta, was In our city last wnelr distributing tickets for this delight ful beverage, which can be found at all times atour city drug stores. Mrs. 0. A. Mllford left Tuesday fora visit to her friend, Miss Goche, of New Orleans. Mrs. Carrie Legare left last Taesday for a visit to Mends in New Orleans. Dr. J. W. W. Marshall Is still oonflned to bis bed, Dot Is quite cheerful, and enjoys the company of friends, and hopes soon to be out again. Engineer E. B. Burns, who was painfully 1 Injured In the wreck on the Seaboard last ' week Is thought not to be seriously hurt, but 1 is dolo? well at this writing. 1 Mr. W. B. AuBtln, the efflolent lineman of the Seaboard Air Line, after an absenoe of about two months, Is in the city. CYCLONE AND SNOW. * Abbeville had a cyclone and Greenwood i didn't. A few dayH ago Greenwood had a 1 snow and Aobeville didn't. Honors easy. < lD^ > It I IT ,Jt| new TNGS AND CHEVI' ITMENT OF PRINT Over 200 Pi F LACES and TI [ ATTRACTIVE IN < DDOI Rules for Telephone Users. A "Hel lo girl" In ooe of the large exchanges suggests tbe following rules for telephone subscricer*: If you have a telephone In your office or store, call up "Central" and then go wait on a customer. Take your time in answering your bell, or what Is better, do not answer it at all, but in about balf an hour ring up and ask who called you, and get mad if "Central" has forgotten who it was. She has nothing else to do but remember. Hang tbe receiver big end up, as in this way it gets full of dost. Bang on the transmitter with a lead pencil as though you Intend to knock it through the wall. This invariably makes it talk belter. When through talking, drop the receiver or throw it down. This allows the batterleB to run out and breaks the strands in the receiver cord. Talk oat of the door or window, anywhere bat in tbe telephone, better tarn yoar back to tbe phone, all yoar voice so apt to get to the transmitter. Ring In "Central" ear every time yoa call, so pleasant you know. Open tbe generator box with a knife or an ax and take a look at things. If tbe interior noes noi iook ngui pun oui a iew wuoo auu leave,the door open, this Improves the service wonderfully. Tbrow metal Inkstands, eta,'on top of telephone which will short clroalt your Instrument and then go to sleep, no one can call you up. Never ring oil when through talking as that would notifly "Central" yoa had finishad. Lei her guess at It. Never speak kindly to the operator, she ss more UBed to being sailed names. Paste this on your telephone for future reference. , ? Enterprising1 Publishers. The last issue of the Southern Presbyterian, published at Clinton, B.C., by J. F.& W.8. Jacobs, Is an exceptionally fine issue of that paper. It carries eight extra pages and contains a number of interesting Illustrations, rbls special number Is brought out with a riew to awakening a greater Interest in Home Mission work. The first page Is an ornamental scroll Inclosing the portrait of Dr. Alexander Sprunt, of Bock Hill-, the chairman of the Home Missions Committee of the Synod of 3outb Carolina. There are pictures of newly Dullt churches in mission fields and a most valuable map of the8tate showing Presby(erlal boundB and tbe locations of ail the Pres jyterlan cfiurones or ine tsynoa. 1 nis is to? Irst map of the kind ever Issued and will no loabt be prized by all Presbyterians. A comitate history of the work of Home Missions u this State, la given. Sueh an excellent somber should bear good fruit In developing ;he mission worlrof tbe Presbyterians. Arrived today at Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery a big lot of 15c Embroidery that they will sell at 10c per yard. No less by the 100 yards. Abbeville; r P CHATTANOOGA, L SYRACUSE, O AVERY, W WATT, s ? ? HAMES, COLLARS, TRACES, BRIDLES, BACKBANDS, PLOW POINTS, PLOW STEELS. 1 Hardware BLACKSMITHS' TOOLS, BELLOWS, ANVILS, HAMMERS, TONGS. 3SB0RNE DI86 HARROWS, AVERY'S. GARDEN PLOWS. COMMON SEN&E PECTOOTH HARROWS. Company. "Reliable Farm Implements." r IROPEE I 'or tbe ladles can always be found at onr establishment. We have jfc All Latest Fall Styles. We have gathered them from the centers of ash Ion, and tbey form a GLORIOUS GALAXY )f good things. Ladles, yon can save money, patience, time, by buying your Millinery of us. For your own tatlsfaction, pay us a visit. ? l? m , , i Mrs. flary laggari. i The flnest'llne of cigars you ever saw?Cn oo, Figaro, Washington Irvine, Rolg and Portuendo?5 cents. A special line of 10 cents, 12 1-2 cents and 15 cents oigars. The Speed Drug Co. Prescriptions are filledSaocurately, quickly ind at moderate prices at Tbe Speed Drug So. Goods delivered free at any part of the jlty. Our candles, bon bona and chocolates cannot Ibe beaten anywhere. Roysters' and duylera' in great variety. Tbe Speed Drug Company. OTS, PERCALES I] S IN BLUES, G-RA1 Leces Embroideries, I: to Match, Beai tlMMIWGS. QUALITY, STYLE i ' f' 't M & I W. D. BA A."v ' - ' SPRIN GRANDEUR FLOUR-ALL SIZES. MYERS SYRUPS AND MOLASS BIG STOCK OF PLOW HOES, TRACES SEED OA: t DRIED APPLES, P When needing anything In goods, come a W. D. I ^-LiUUJS. fIF YOU WANT ANY 6F GROCERIES, FR( 5c Can of Potted Ham a Good Shot Gnu, a V or Staple Dry Goo ...CALL 0N...^=? AMOS B 3421. Report of the Condition of The National Bail of AM at Abbeville, la tbe State of Soutb Carolina at tbe close of business, February 13,1800. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts 8132,863 !>i Overdrafts, secured and unsecured.... 6.373 Si U. S. Bonds to secure circulation 18.7S0 (K Other real estate and mortgages owned 9,797 0' Due Irom National Banks (not Reserve Agents) 9,611 li Due from State Banks and Bankers.. 1,635 41 Due from approved reserve agents... 14,026 ft' Checks and otber cash Items 877 31 Notes of otber National Banks 7,230 0( Fractional paper currency, nlokels, and oents 577 9! Lawful Money Reserve In Bank, viz: Specie. 85,613 70 Legal-tender notes 4,187 00? 9,800 71 Redemption fund wltb U. S. Treas'r (5 per cent, circulation 843 71 Total 5208,407 5 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In 8 75.000 0< Surplus fund..... 15,000 (X Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid... 2,183 6! National Bank notes outstanding 16,875 (X Dividends unpaid 244 0* - - * fc.~-.i- on ono o/ individual aeposiis Huujeci uu cueto. ? Demand cerlllicates of deposit 8,781 SX ' Total 5208,407 3^ State of South Carolina, I ? _ . County of Abbeville, f I, Ben). 8. Barnwell, Cashier of the abovenamed bank, dqsolemly swear that tbeabovc statement la true to the best of my knowledge and belief. BenJ. S. Barnwell, Cashier. Subscribed anil sworn to before me this -20tt day of February, 1900. Julius H. DuPre, N. P., S. C. Correct?Attest: W. JOEL SMITH, 1 L. W. WHITE. > Directors. . J. Q. EDWARDS, j a nnr\/n i r~ ADDLVILLC. v s "GARLAND'S," S T T O "IRON KING'S," o V "SUPERB'S," ^ S "JIICHIGAN." S Each one of them carries a guarantee. STOVE WARE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION GRATES, MANTELS, TILES. HARDWARE WOODENWARE, TINWARE. GRAY. ENAMEL WARE, OIL GAS STOVES, STEAM COOKERS. /~\ k a r~\ \ m\/ OUIVI THIN T . "Everything In House Furnishings." Amos H. Morse's Locals, I have a small tot of nice country bams. Amos B. Moree. A few barrels of Wood6' seed potatoes, for early planting, just in. Onion sets, peas, and all small seed received this week. Dixie Boy plows, "goose neck" or "hog jaw" plow stock on band. A fine lot northern apples and fresh lemons to arrive this week. Remnants of heavy yard-wide homespua at 5c a yard. I have Just received several dozen Llpplncott's steel axes bought last spring:, which I offer at old prices. Amos B. Morse. 4SCftUs for Dr. Neuffer, Dr, Harrison, Dr. Hill or Dr. Gambrell can be left at the Speed Drug Co. Dr. Mltchlner will be glad to see bis /riends and acquaintances?especially the young ladies at tbe Speed Drug Co. Mr. George Clark eau always be found at the Speed Drug Co. He is now thinking up tbe most enticing summer drinks you ever tasted. xr and nsertings T1 XX = ^ :;l lND PRICE. ; RKSDALE. G 1900. dl ES- M S AND PLOW STOCKS. i , COLLARS, HAME3, ETC. TS-BOTH COUNTRY AND HOME RAISED. EACHES, PRUNES AND RAISINS. ,nd see us and get our prices. larksdale. m . ,? Jpf! HERE m ?? " 1 ? THING IN THE WAY DM A ? to a Barrel of the Finest Flonr, fasli Pot, Buckets, Tubs, Ac., ds, Clothing Hats or Caps, , MORSE The State of South Caroling . .Jj COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. I Probate Court.?Citation for Letter* of Ad- JyS I ministration. ^>v By R. E. Hill, Esq., Judge or Pbobatk. "1*7HEREAS, Joel W. Fisher has made'? suit to rae, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of JENNIE KELLER, late of Abbeville v'1 l- County, deceased. i ^Chese are therefore, to cite and admonish * A ) all aud.slngular the kindred and creditors of "j the shM Jennie Keller, deceased, that r they be appear before me, In the Court of Probative be held at Abbeville C. j on Saturdayj||he 8rd day of March, 1900, 1 after publlcafll^hereof, at 11 o'clock In ) tne ioreaoon,ioi?w cauBe ii any iaey ) why tbe said Ada)(^jtration shouldnot be J granted. Given under my band>^ seal of the Conrt, ) this 16th day of THiLin the year of [L. S.l our Lord one tbousanal>4?fihqndred - 1 and in the 124 year of Anrarrwm jn. 3 dependence. v Published on the 21st day of February, 19(* j In the Press and Banner and on the Court. - House aoor for the time required by lajv. 1 R. E. HILL, ;/MM| Feb. 19,1900, tf Judge of Probate. , i 1 The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. Ufi V ! : PROBATE COURT. 5 In the Matter of the Estate of John W. R<?i?* land, Deceased. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. ALL persons Indebted to said estate must settle without delay, and those holding > claims against the estate must present them ? properly attested to. JAS. C. BOOKER, Feb. 13,1900, tf Executor. ?i in UL VII 1IIT1L: _____ *<ll Look Over These Prices of Watch and Clock Repairing, Consider we do only First-Class Work, and You Will Find It Will Pay You to Let Us Do Your Repairing. . Clean or Main Spring, on6 day mantel clocks Clean or Main Spring, eight day n rPtc mantel clocks /0 * Clean or Main Spring, eight day <* ? cabinet clocks * 1 and up Clean or Main Spring, Watches, - - f"f q low grade 7D^L^5 Clean or Main SpriDg, medium * T /-y-v grade * i.w Clean or Main Spring, high * T rn grade * 1 * j'-'and up Gold Soldering, or nnfl roCtS plain rings *5 cillU ^Uv^La. "Ly- 25 Cts. to Si Pin toagaeB to lace IoCtS. All Work Guaranteed To be first-class. Our cleaning is not merely the "brushlng-out" process, but a chemical cleaning that makes the watches clean and look like new. R. C. Bernau, THE JEWELER. ? ? ?.J ??i 1 aasiVI lO A gOOU iUWCi itl> lOV Cdtii is something the trade has always wanted. Smith's Dry S Goods and Millinery are showing an extra good one at 15 cents.