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BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1900. WM- WASHINGTON VANCE. All Abbeville Comity Mini Dies in LoniNlaiiK. Baton Kouge, La. On yesterday morning the painful lutein geiice of the death of Hon. William Washington Vance saddened the hearts of his many friends in this city. For many months Mr. Vance ha? patten uy sutlered from the eu croachments of the disease which culminated In his death yesterday, and everything that tiumau skill anU human affection could do to stay the march ot the Destroyer wax done, but without avail. Deaih came to nim, not as the dread messenger of the King of Terrors, but with tbe gentle sweep of an angel's pinions which brushed away his tears and lulled the ttred soul to sleep and rest. William WaRbinirton Vance was born at C'okestiury. S. C., In 1S19, and was the son of Alajor J. K. Vance, who was a prominent planter of that; State, ?Dd a member of the Legislature of South Carolina in'ante b^llum daysjwhen it was the custom tor the States to be represen ted In such bodies by tbe very highest type of citizenship. The subject of this belch recelv o/.hnnl nrliirollnn In IIih hoolR ea H I-UIIIIUU" nvuw. ... .... ol hie native town and in 18C0heent? I the celebrated University of Edinburgh, i Edinburgh, Scotland, from which he graduated with the degree of A. M. in 1870. Me studied law at Abbeville, In his native Stale under Hon. A. Burt, one of the most eminent jurists of that Stale and was associated wi'h him for *ome time after hli? admission to the bar. In 1897 Mr vance came to Louisiana and located at Bellevue, then the parish seat of Bossier, where he eojoyed an extensive law practice up to the time of his removal from that place. He represented Bossier parish in the Senate for one or two termR, and in 1SSS he was complimented by Attorney General Rogers, who appointed bim Assistant Attorney General, which position he held throughout the second aamluistratlon of Gov. Nlcbolls. Upon the election of Governor Foster in 1892 he became Private Secretary to the Governor, and held that high and responsible position up to the time of his death. In 1892 he was happily married to Miss Sidney Ballard, daughter of the late Dr. William H. Ballard of New Orleans, who with two bright children, aged respectively 6 and 2 years, snrvlve bim. , K . > \ In private life Mr. Vance was one of the most amiable and delightful gentlemen it has ever been our privilege to know. Endowed with a naturally cheerful disposition, -he possessed In an unusual degree those social traits which cement the bonds of friendship and cause them to grow stronger as the yean eiapse. A liberal education bad broadened his mind and enlarged bis faculties, and these reenforced by a gentle and refined nature, a iionermiH heart, a rectitude of Daroose thai. stood like a wall of adamant, and an over-, flowing wit, made blm one or the most de-~ llghtfully companionable of men andan Idol Id bis family clrele, which, alter all, 18 the truest tent, of men. In bis public career be stood as a representative of tbe highest and' purem type of tbe pubtyc official, and be want down to bis grave wltb never a stain upon nls official robes nor a smutch upon bis bright escutcheon. It wan In the atbrmy days of 1890. when tbe State was rocked In tbe tbroea of tbe mighty struggle precipitated by tbe figb? agalust tbe Louisiana Lottery Company, thai the writer of thesp lines first met and, learned to love William W. Vance. In that tremen* i dous struggle when the very air waia surcharged wlih political corruption and tbfc finger ot suspicion was pointed at first one and then another; when strong men succumbed to tbe blandishments of the powerfal < propoganda Instituted and sustained by- tbe Lottery's millions, tbere never was a moment'. whan anybody doubted the fealty to bts State of William W. Vance, or questioned what bit'I vote as a Senator would be. Tbere has never been a time srfuoe when his gallant beart did not beat responsive to the best Interests of bl?< , State, his party and his people. Xt iB'In^i presslbly sad that one so true, so generous and so brave, should be cut down In tbe very prime of life wheu all tbe faculties, broadened by eduoatlon aDd ripened by experlenoe, had attained that degree of development where thuy could be employed to the highest advantage to his fellow men ; but it is not given ubi to qnestioa the Divine will to wblcb be M| loyally and so cheerfully submitted. All we may do is to lay our moulbs in tbe dust in dutob though passionate grief over tbe Inscrutable dispensations of Him who doetb fit things well. His kDlgblly soul passed through the darkling shadows witn>a iano tbat was lumlDous, a fortitude that was sua-, lime beyond description, while Lbe'tHttjK) phant expression ot the conqueror Uogetfu: pon the pale brow even alter the- ganue spirit bad pas?ed through the gates into the city. His stricken family have the heartfelt sympathy of our entile community, while hosts or friends widely scattered throoghontf. the country will droa a >1 tent tear. 11.IIM realize tbat the grave has closed over a heal ! so gentle and so brav*. SANTUC NEWS. ' v. I Death of an Infant?Personal HotelSantno, Feb. 20.1800.; The Infant son of Mr. Thomas Uldrlck died last Monday mor.ilng alter an Illness of several days. The interment was made the , following morning at the Long Cane cemetery. Mr. John Stokes, Misses Emma Stokes and Edna Bowman or Antlevllle visited relatives here last Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. Janle Morrowand little Kathlene have ; returned home alter several days visit to Mrs. Melt wain of the city. .. . Messrs Bewley and Otto Price were In SanJ tuo last Monday and TuesdayMiss Mlttle Cochran was through here one , any last wees in interest 01 ice iaju$ vouo cemetery. , ' Mestre Oscar Cobb and Frank Nlokles cf the city wereobt hunting last Friday. Mr, Maaoo Miller went to Wtlllamston on important business last Saturday and returned In titaei to resume bis school work Tuesday!' , , The young people enjoyed a sociable at the home of Mr. Lvk Wilson last Wednesday evening. The crowd was rather small on account of other parties around but we certainly eDjoyed tbe occasion very much indeed. There was school last Saturday on account of last days. , Mrs. Sallie Morrow is still improving. . Notes From Santuc. Santuc, Feb. 26.1000. Mrs. Crowther went up to Mrs. John Morris at Aotrevllle last Wednesday, to see ber new grand-daughter. Mrs. Ma.no, Is quite low. A beavy wind aDd bait storm passed, through here last Wednesday.-^, Mrs. Alice Simmons and her eon, Bob. of tbe city were visiting In Santuc last Saturday. Mr*. Arch Cocliran and Miss Mary Means, speut last Weduesday with their sister, Mrs. Maria Coebran. Mr. Sam Aiken sj>ent a few days of ttfls week with Mr. Robertson. Mr. JakeClamp was strlcKen with paralysis last Sunday, hut he In some better at present; Mr. Miller went oft on a flying trip Friday. Birth?to Mrs. Tom McCord on last Wednesday the 21, a tine boy. ^ Mr. Frauk Roberuon was absent from hts hoi-hoinr'a rpsort a few days last weeK. He did not tell us his bunlness, but we can guess. 38fe Messrs. T. C. Liddell and K. Y. Ban-dale, of Abbeville, passed throughSantuc last. Sunday I on their way to see Mr. Barksdaie's sister,] Mrs. Hugh Boweo. Miss Corrle Lee Newel, of Piedmont, returned home last Friday, afler a pleasant visit to Miss Sadie Newel and other friends. Mrs. Maria Cochran went to Pelzer to visit her daughter last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Parker entertained quite a crowd of youug people last Thursday evening. Everybody reports an enjoyable evening. Mr. Will Ellis has sold several cords of perslmon wood. Messrs. Aiken and Robertson visited Hodges Thursday. Hadrion'N Locate. Mr. aDd Mrs. R. M. Haddon will leave soon for New York to buy their spring stock. A chance to buy a cbeap spring Dress, Still have a few patterns of flue French Silk and Wool Dress Goods, original price 75c to 81: to close the lot 50c will get your choice. 5 pieces Black Crepon. one to two dress pat terns to a piece, will sell at a big reduction to make room for spring stock. Mr.nr is ihn Mine to buy vour Spring Wash Goods. The largest stock to select from. You ought to see the New Embroideries J n st opened. For first-class, np-to-date Dry Goods Haddon's the place. You will find the goods at Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery just as advertised. i aii p | of .v J standing the fact that one in need of Goods* +"h ott no vi V?q Tvvrirrh+ oi UIAVJ j vycoxx k/u uyuguv uii several bales thSrc we We have made great i buyers- <rf. Goods, fj Try-' us, and we x * Grateful to a gen we r^sjie^ifully solicit ' ..&tor?' '7ji t -jP"~ age during the year 1! ?; EBSKI^'ISBtfRIAL. . ' ? .V.1' - ? v. > I ? Congrettineu Make Contribution to < NI?e Grler Fund.' Wastalneton. D. C.. Febl'22. 1900. siosed is which In le slgnat ?f l{je )Qd yojL r tbe let* irlbuted case, asttte ?eerfleU to be target? TOrtne venom and splra of these hypocritical IjiitlaOthroplstB, JjjjjH They knovthai Pelser.and PiedmoDt h*y? such tmexceuea scnooi auvHouigei) gn mo year round that well-to-do people move taCbe mills for tbe express purpose of giving their' children the advantages 'of these school facilities letting parjt of the ohlldren work while the rest are at school, changing about ?o In time all can get edncated. Our well equipped schoolsare ihe eqttal o( anv In the State, while tbe new Scuool building at Pelzer in superior to any tbut we have Been In South Carolina. These wolfish Brutuses wno are trylntt to wear tbe sheep skins of philanthropy. In nine cases out of ten could bring tbelr families to these mill towns, so far as educational advantages are ooncerned, and obtain belter Results than tbey now enjoy. Weikke pleasure In calling attention to ibis fact,??'' ' There is another matter on thl6 same line? another nut tb? can crack to their advantage. Pelzer aid Pledmout both have floe publielibrarlesj xostltuted and kept up by these rqfepecttM'^companies. These libraries have beeaveeiected with care and cover every branch of meritorious literature that is helpful to education and hoaltblul recreation. We will challenge any public library In tbe country toaboifc a better record of patronage in proportion to tbe number of Inhabitant* of ^^PelwtjMijSfary building has attached I toll a-readip'f room aad an amusement room. Itlapnin every night in tbe week. A week agaligjfe, look especial occasion to spend aom&'ttme in this building, quietly noting Ua'd<$JO*cterbribe pairnus, the order prevaiJ1oelia?tt_HtiA<ateneral Influence of tbe plae^/WnMHSiQS$sthere the persons who nameInqttigMMBa'>eapectIu11y represented ever^ajUdHBHoe bey and girl of ten years old t^mmMHWensfxty and seventy years rnfVtor and lr I ntr nnf. nf jUtUbg at tbe reudUig tables scanning tner4i4ty PaPers< or 1,1 llje amunement room plasJng'^b'ec h e r *, dominoes and other one wan quiet and respectful la tfemoano/'apfl they were certainly enjoying tbemte^es in a rlKbt and prpper manner. Evefytnlng about them was calculated to broaden^^Jultlvate and instruct the mind. Their sorrOundlngs were just tbe kind that wealthy land owners and planters ought to give to their own children and those of their renters. We know of no city outside of Char leston, In this Btate, where such gonerous, provision for tbeeltlzen is given freeij without cost. i We are glad to make these statements to offset tbe slanderous and untrue impressions that are leadrnc some of our religious press even astray. It may seem unnecessary make these statements, but so lone as the enemies of our mlH towns persist In mlsrepreBeotlog us. wesball continue to give them nuts to crack. We have no disposition to meddle with other classes or occupations; weoould do so II necessary and set these mischief makers to work pretty lively cleaning out their own hearth sloue. I fill prescriptions at livijK prices and de liver them lit your liume^on ?nori nonce, Give me a trial Ik nil 1 ask. Mllford's J>rug Store. Pbonc 107. We claim to have the best $1.00 Kid Glove that is sold. Smith's Dry Goods and Milllinery. * 4 r ' Zr -2r ^ -V -5< V 5r -5^ '3^ 5 ersons r I _ J lercnanai; i Goods of all kinds hav oan make a mistake to ; wholesale. We hare imc have never opened, anc reductions in all Goods K &. . > '1 'S vill appreciate it, and I .erouf; public for past fa its confidence and pa ARBOB DAT AT DIJE WE3T.| Oration?Hea<l in ifH? KecltwW^n*?Mn?t IutereHtliisr Exetdppt^^l J Interesting Arbor Day exeptlses were txa?> on tbe campus of tde Kwai^Coliege, Wednesday afternoon. , Vffon yoar correspondent arrived on,t^e scene Mr. R.fl.~QalId> way. of the AaxocloM Reformed Pre?Vyi?rl an, was In tbe aet of_w?)lveriai{ tbe oraUMfof tbe day. Tbe echoS* of tbe speech IMBB frned from tbe college building madnlWA Mult to realize tbat there wuiiot-lwrnr Speaker on the ground making thej5i?ne speech. Tbe young ladles of the qolle&er-toere out In their best bibs and tneken, and were evidently expectlDga much largercrowd than was present. It was not generally understood tbat the public was Invited or there would certainly have been a larger number present to witness tbe newly Inaugurated ceremony. v Misses Luna'fribble and Llllle Cblsholm of the Senior Class, planted tbe first tree. Tbe sponsor's sddress was read by Miss Mamie Brice of Wlnsboro. "Woodman, spare that tree," was read by Miss Ada Wiseman of Mississippi. Tbe Senior Class prophecy was read by Miss Bessie Lowry of Chester, who prophesied that AI1NH AUU W IB'SUJHU WUU1U WBWLUV a . | brated elocutionist. Miss Alice Todd would become and admirer I of Pope. Ml8t> Llllle Martin, a teacher Id a large college. Miss Marlon Agnew, Btudy French In Paris. Mies Patil Cannon, celebrated pianist. Miss Jennie Llnd Moflatt, artist who painted a "Young" lover. Miss Valeria Cllnksoales, an arllst. MUw Lois Moflatt, soprano Blnger in a large ch urch. Miss Emma McQUl, worker in McA.ll mission. Miss Nannie Morrison, wife of noted minister. Miss Mnmle Brlce, author of popular book. Miss Lena Harura, study music In New York. Misses Luna Trlbble and Rosa Branyan, 6tudeDts at Cornell University. Miss LUlle Chlsholm, wife of college prolessor. Miss Sallle Anderson, teacher In noted Bobton schooK Miss Lutle Browniee, seen at ballot box In Boitoq* ?, ^Mia8 Alma Kennedy, lawyer's wife. HlflssGreyce Lyle, a "Hunter." | Mlsa'Ailie Martin, wife of rich farmer. |v Mlsa Carrie Haddon, wile of successful merfe;^l88 Linra Martin, first lady of the land. JUNIOR CLASS. p'Claas President, Mies Lois Griffith of CharLlotte, N. C. Maple tree planted by Misses LMartha Uagan of Due Went, and Sara Welch gof'Mftrlon, S. C. Sponsor, Miss Laura Bell of Charlotte. Recitation by Miss Edith Ltttlo Bot ^iOQlsvllld, Ga Class prophecy by Miss rc&j^-Jb&hra Bell will become the wife of a Ljtmbg mlnlBVer. WyMlse Sara Welch will bfecome a missionary [ . Miss Dollie Hnrdeman will become a Sabj bath School teacher. Mlsfl Lois Griffith will become a worker In IJbenezer church. " Misses Fannie Moffatt and Rebecca Wideman' will board the teachers of Female College. v.* Misses Mattle Drake, Lucy Sloan, Pearl Seattle and Shannon Rauson will become teachers in Female College. Miss Lee Soott will become a reporter for 1 A. R. Presbyterian. , 1 Mlsa Edith Little will become an opera singer. ' 1 Miss Kate Ardry will go on the stage. ' Miss Emma Ardry will become the wife of a dentist. 1 Mlsues Martha Hagan and Louise Brownlee will become school teachers. Miss Jennie Galloway will become an au- 1 thor. Miss Rosa Brownlee will become a music teacher In Female College. Miss Beatrice Walker will become a maiden lady. Miss Ellena Clinkscales will become married and fettled. Miss Lena Smith will become a hospital nurse In San Francisco. soruuoRE class. Class President, Miss Ellen Sherard of Anderson. Walnut tree planted by Miss Kathleen.lav or Rradley. and Miss Eva Martin of Du6 West. Sponsor, Miss Louise Caldwell or Statesvllle. N, C. Recitation by MIbb Bessie Boyceof Due Went. Class prophecy by MIbb Sue Black welt of Dae West. Miss JanleBender will marry early. Miss Kathleen Jay will be a svkMessful art8lMl8S Louise Caldwell wll Lb*?*/country 8CMIm Klfe^SbeVai&ijtttt be'io,'e locution toMlUerj^^UB^c?t Latin teMl88es Oarrle iadBoa. Paaliine M?0ee and Janie Carson b<j Class President, Miss Janle WJderoan- ?f Tfao b n Rnllv trAfl nlftnt.fiH hv -Mlflfl Ifta bella Escalente of Del Malz, Mexico, and Miss Clara Boooer of Dae West. Sponsor, MIm Jerfn Preialey of Due West. Glau prophecy by Mies Bailie McClaln of Abbeville. MIm Clara Bonner will be married, and settled in Indiana. Miss Isabella Escalenta, will be a missionaf?<fa Mexioo. . Miss Kate Addison will be a type writer for . an old bachelor. i MIhr Jean Pressly will be a trained nurse In a hospital. >, . MIhr Jessie Wldeman will be a school rearm. The exercises were Interesting and will ' prove protltable If kept, uo from year to year, which we hope will be the case. A pretty song was given artel- the pluming of each tree. in Nee se of anv re been advancing stee buy them, because q; a large lot of . Sularl; >u th J amrB m.'inni MUU TT . IT. Uy. been ibltlated to the if the Knights of Pythlaa. of Atlanta, Is visiting tbe ifcr returned ^from New^ plaiting mends and relajlnla, la visiting Prof. and lit of several weeks wltb friends In Greenville, Mrs. Leach'returned to Dae West some days ago. For tbe( benefit of the Athletic Association of Ermine College an entertainment; was given In Schmidt ball at the Female College last Saturday nlgbt. It is sald'to have been one of the best ot the season, and aboutelghteen dollars was received by tbe treasurer. Among those who took part were Misses Nolle 8tach, Minnie Pressly, Jennie Edwards, Lois Moffatt, Louise BrownlqerRoaa Brownlee, Dr. E. H. Edwards, D. ft.'Edwards, J. L. Hemphill, B. G. Pressly, G. L. Kerr, Jim Wldeman, L. O. Hunter, D. P. Pressly and Mr. Hanna. Mrs, James Boyce and Mrs. 0. Y. Bonner have begun a coarse of art lessons wltb Miss Carlisle of the Due West Female College. Mr. R. S. Galloway left Due West to-day for a ten days' trip In tbe lntetyat of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian.*". The children of tbe public school will have holiday next Thursday, tbat being tbe anniversary of Washington's birthday. Thursday nlgbt they will celebrate the oocaslon wltb songs and reoltations In honor of this hero of American history. Public invited. Mrs. J. E. Barton of Anderson, visited ber mother, Mrs. J. L. Todd, last Saturday aud Sabbatb. Thursday of this week will be observed as a day of prayer for colleges in this place. The sermon 'on tbe occasion will be preached by Rev. T. W. Sloan of Abbeville. Between two and three hundred bales of cotton were bought by a Dae West cotton buyer last week, at prices ranging from 8 to 8 1-4 cents. Look out for him! A colored man Is said to have made bl^ escape from the small pox pest house at Belton a few nights ago. It fs uncertain where be Is at; he msy be In your neighborhood. 8enator Geo. S. Mower of Newberry, the treasurer ol Erskine College, made his semiannual visit to Erskine College on Monday for the purpose of collecting tuition fees for the second term. Mr. F. H. Gerk, the well-known type sticker in the Presbyterian olflce at this place, has been on the sick list for the past week or two. Mr. W. P. Lindsay has his case in Mr. Gerk's absence. Snow fell for a good part of the day last Saturday, but It was light and did not make much Bhow. The Castellan Society of the Female College is preparing for a celebration that will be held during the month or March. Mrs. R. A. Haddonof Antrevllle, spenta day or two with relatives here last week. Mrs. Haddon Is still a handsome woman although she it the mother of several children. A little daughter cme into the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mlllen Ellis last Saturday aud will gladden the home of her parents. THE KNITTING MILL. | Five Yearn Exemption front Taxes ( runted (o (he Enterprise. The election as to granting five ye?r? tax exemption for ihe Brown Knitting Mill came off last Wednesday. ? There was no apparent opposition, and, In such cases the vole is always small. The vote 9tood 40 for exemption ; 5 against exemption. As lar as we are informed, everybody Is most friendly to the prospe^Mve enterprise. Any Institution that gives employment to labor Is a public benefactor, and the prospect Df getting tbe New York Knitting Mill Is very pledsing to our citizens. ^ Legislative Fa vara. Newberry Herald ?uk News. It will be noticed that n<Ky all the elec tlons made by this LeglshSire were either members of the present IiHBlature, or bad been members except tbe tjHitees of the colleges. Mr. Mann, elected da board of dliectors or tbe penitentiary Is a member of the House from Abbeville. Mr. Love, also elected on tbe same board, Is a member of the Senate from York. Messrs. Crum. Evans and Dukes are also members of tbe House. 'This would Indicate that If a man wanted to secure a position wltbln th6 gift of the Legislature, the way Is through membership In the Leglfilatnre. E. H. A. Alcohol as a Remover.?An exchanga says that alchol will remove grease rains from summer clothes; and tbe Danville Breeze, very breezily, and truthfully adds. The exchange Is right. It will also remove snmmer clotnes aud also tbe spring and autumn and winter clothes, not only from him who drinks It, but also from his wife and - " ?? > i'h?nTi?o wmnve the household irtllllly ; ji win furniture from the house, the eatables from the pantry. the smiles from the race of his wife, und the happiness from the home. As a remover of things alcohol has few equals." Let those who patronize the dispensary or drink blind tiger watch the effect of alcohol, and see if the above is not true. " * " ' : ,'y Anderson County made a bold effort scoop in Donald's township. Abbeville coon ty, and take U from under the Heceder in lluenoe of Inztg Cane, but the Legislature checked the movement and Donalds has tc remain under (be military control of Ueneml R. K. JRemohtn and the moral instruction ol Major Hugh Wilson.?Spartanburg Spartan. ! ' y- ; . . Last week a delinquent subscriber said b< would pay up, If he lived. He died. Anbtbei said: "I will see you tomorrow." He'i | blind. Still another said : "I'll pay ybn ibli week or go to the devil." He's gone. Then are hundreds wlfo ought to take warning q tbeee procrastinators and pay up now. Y Get one of those razor strops at Speed's wll make shaving a pleasure. Wil] ^ X stor( U I Gr ? mm kind | ^ idilv for the last six m lite a number of articl 'iifo4t?.?k - i * ' 'M ' : ' Mr*' . % V'i",. m 3 7 cheap. Special atte itire Stock is in first-c e worth of your monei w. 1.? WEST END. Htppenincs nod Incidents of a Week Abont tbe City. Saturday and Sunday were two of the most disagreeable days we have had this winter. Court closed on Friday after two weeks ? T.?/??? D r* U/ofia nroclHaH lha laflf DCBniuUi uuu|g aw. wi ?? u??u .MW fOTW. week. Mr. A. W. Jones has secured a position as book-keeper In the Comptroller General's office In Columbia. Mr. Jonec's friends are glad to bear of blB good fortune. MIm Fannie Maxwell returned to ber borne in Walballa on Thursday, after a delightful visit to ber friend, Miss Mae McLaughn. Miss Maxwell Is a charming young lady and will always be a welcomed visitor to our city. Captain J. B. Lyles was In Columbia several days last week on business. , Mr. Wade S. Cothran entertained the Young Men's Duplicate Whist Club at a pleasant meeting last Tbursday evening. Mr. Anthony A. Pearson, one of Doe west's leading merobants, was In the city last week attending court. Hon. William H. Park?r gave a delightful entertainment last Wednesday evening, in honor of tbeJndge and a few of bis lawyer friends. Mrs. Robert R. Watson, of Elberton, has been In the olty for several days visiting ber parents. Mr. Irving Haddon, of Due West, was In the city Thursday, staying with bis brother, Mr. Clifford Haddon. Mrs. Mary Parker baB returned to her country borne, after a week pleasantly spent wlib friends here. Mr. L. W. Perrln entertained a few of his professional friends in a pleasant manner last evening at his hospitable hdme. Solicitor M. F.'Ansel, of Greenville, came to Abbeville Tbovsd&y to be present at court ou Friday. Rev. Edward McCrady was in Lanreds several days last week attending the Convocation of the Episcopal Cburoh. On Thursday afternoon the Woman's Anzlllalry, of Laurens, gave a delightful reception to the visiting clergymen at the Ben Delia Hotel. The Literary Club had an unusually pleasant meeting at the home of Judge J. Fuller Lydn, on Friday evening. This meeting: was entertained by the "Homeless Young Men," and it was a success In every way. Mr, Renwlc Bradley read an Interesting and Instructive paper on "Father Ryan'7 relating Incidents of Interest in bis consecrated Hie; eliciting many interesting Incidents from the members. Miss Marrlett Martaln, who has been the charming guest of ber sister, Mrs. T. G. Sloan r~- tn rat.n rn in her home in Newberry, Thursday. Mr. Ang. W Smith returned on Sunday from a business trip to New York and Baltimore. Mr. H. Frank Mciiee Is atlii North, but will return In a few days. Mr. Jobn E. Bradley, of Bradley, passed through Abbeville Monday on hla way to Cleiuson College. Mr. Bradley has charge of tbe building of the macadlmlzed road from Clemson to Calboun station. Mr. Nasb, of Spartanburg, and Mr. McConnal. of Greenville, were two able counselors who attended court here last week. , Mrs. James C. Tadlock, of Bristol, Tennessee, Is In tbe oily visiting her parenta, Mrs. A. J. Corrle. Mrs. Tad loos Is a favorite in Abbeville, and her many friends are glad to see her again. Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Wltsell, of Green woad, were in the city Saturday and SubdA?, the guests of Hon. W. H. Parker. Mr. Wltsell held service la tbe Episcopal cburcb on Sunday. ' , Miss Eugenia Allen returned last Thursday from a pleasant stay wltb friends In Troy. Bunday ntgbt tbe electric lights flashed; on In all their beauty and brilliancy. They give Sromlae to be a thorough "baccesa, and the ompany and Abbeville .are to be congratulated. February the 28, la Ash Wednesday, the beglnnlngof Lent. Sunday night Union services were held in Presbyterian cbnrch. Dr. Daqiel preached an earnest and Impressive sermon on this occasion. Mlas Sarah Lee entertained the Young Girls Whlat Club at a delightful meeting Friday evenlcg. Miss LI la Wilson of Warenton was In this city Friday, the guest of her aunt, Mlas Maggie Brooks. , . j Mrs. A. L. Garrison has gone to Atlanta foi a two months stay with friends. Miss Nellie Cochran spent Sunday wltb her parents at their oonntr? home. Mrs. L. A. Boyd has returned to her home al Mru. Jobn R. Blake's, after a pleasant vlsll to friends In Clinton. Miss Lai la Calhoun has return from Dres den where she has been teaching during the I absence of her slater Mlas Eunice Calboun. Mrs. Allen Sboen hatrsgone to Auaain iur t two week'ti stay wltb Mr. Sboen now In tbai city. 1 he Young Lad l?s Whist Clab was delight fully entertained Saturday afternoon Ht Mia Male Roberison. Dr. and Mrs. Morrow, of Coranaco, hav< heen in the city the guest of their brother Mr F. L. Morrow. Mrs. H. P. Mcllwaln returned Sunday froa Augusta where she has been for a lew weeks The friends of Mrs. Mcllwaln are glad t< learn that she is greatly Improved. L. W. White's Locals. Notwithstanding the bad weather of thi past week, there has been a great rush at th store of L. W. White for those remnants Just think of it! Bleached humespun om yard wide for five cents a yard. Also bleach Ing In pound packages for fifteen cents i pound. Also white ducks, white figure* piques, and white lawns in remnants, all ven cheap. The prettiest line of mattings ever seen n I Abbevlllp is now on exhibition at L. W > White's store. Call and see tbem. r If you want percales, prints of gtngbam very cheap, call on L. W. White ana bu; tbem. ! 'i " A fresh arrival of nloe candy. Velvet. "Nun { nally's" and Bon Bona at Mllford's Dru J, Store. Phone 107. 1 .> f The nicest and most np to date line of fits tlonery to be found In town la at Mllford' (Drugstore.. Phone 107. 'jfciox Paper, tablets, pencils, pens, Ink 1 chalk. In fact anything needed In a fcIioc o'om at Mtlford'fc Drug Htore. l'hone \07. [ find it greatly to their a of L. W. White and s eat Bargains 3 now offering in all lin ill-rr lovnro fhr fhia QAfl.qnn bUJf XUlgW AVA VMW MWMN.W. as a great many,Goods onths, and the tendenc; .es are now being offere S-004 mtion is called to our J lass condition for supp! T every time. WHI1 i , ; ' >\ < THF fWTTON TROP. I The Soathera Farmer Should Reverse XXIh Method*. Editor Press and Banner, Dear sir: The cotton question is a vital question for tbe farmer of tbe South. The ' newspapers are fall of counsels foi the southern farmer, counsels emanating from the humblest farmer to tbe highest leaders of tbe country. These counsels can be summed up in two words: LESS COTTON. This is a profound error. The disease of tbe southern farmer Is not tbe raising of too much ootton; consequently tbe LESS COTTON Is not tbe proper remedy to be applied to his BittUalion. The interest of the south is to raise. MOKE COTTON. Unquestionably the south is today the leading country of tbe world for tbe production of cotton: No less unquestionably the' J product of tbe cotton crop Is actually tbe main source of wealth for the south: And it is easy to understand that dearer tbe cotton Is sold, so muc?t more money comes in tbe bands of tbe aoutbern farmer. Now, a large crop is more than aDt to bring a low price, and a abort crop is likely to bring a high return. In such a case It seems that tbe conclusion to be drawn Is neccessarily. LESS COTTON. But It Is not so. If tbe south decreases tbe production of tbe cotton it will make tbe firlce of tbe cotton increase; temporarily, at east. But what will happen afterwards? Tbe foreign countries which strive to better their conditions, aud whose climate and land may be adapted for the cultivation of cotton, induced by its remunerative culture will start to raise it and come In competition with tbe south. Then the Increase of tbe cotton will come i aeraia and wltb It tbe dreadful decrease of tbe ! price, True tbla evil will not bave come from tbe bands of tbe Southern farmer, but it will bave come Just tbe same. 80, in decreasing its cotton crop tbe south not only will gain nothing but it will suffer an irreparable damage by loss of its monopoly. Tbe interest of the south is therefore to raise as nSiqh cotton as it can, enough to supply the world, If possible, and at least enough to prevent tbe possibility of a serious and ruinous competition from foreign countries. The; movement 18 now for tbe coming to the south of all tbe Industries which bave for object '.be cotton and Its by-products; this movement prognostics and means immense wealth for the south, wealth in which the larmerofthe sovtb, wealth in which the farmer of the south 1b called to take his share. With such . a prospect this is not the time to discourage tuls movement by tbe tbreating of a decrease : in tbe production of the cotton, on tbe con. trary.and the motto of the southern farmer should be: MOKE COTTON. Therefore the only problem which the southern farmer bas to solve Is this : Which is tbe D|oportion or quantity ol cotton he has to raise individually. The answer to this problem can be made only by each farmer for himself, according to bis own situation. Tbe main waroing or counsel to be advautageously given to tbe southern farmer is to remember blm that: his family and stock supply must be bis leading crop, instead of bis surplus crop ; and the cotton crop his surplus crop, instead of his leading crop. In another words the southern farxner must reverse bis method of farming. By so doing he will regain his Independence and establish for him a new era or prooperuy. Yours very truly, Meschlne. I Shampoo your own head and save barber's fee Laslblra .will clean the scalp. Try a sample at MUford's Drag Store. Phone 107. Dr. Hill's headache powders will cure a headache In 20 or 80 minutes. Always readv for use at Mllford's Drug Store. Piione 107. Garden Seed ! Garden Seed ! A full stock of Bulst's at MUfora's Drug Store, Phone 197. HHBD9I Our fee returned if we fail. Any one sending sketch and description of any invention will promptly receive our opinion free concerning the patentability of same. "How to Obtain a Patent" sent upon request. Patents secured through us advertised for sale at our expense. Patents taken out through us receive special notice, without charge, in The Patent Record, an illustrated and widely circulated journal, consulted by Manufacturers and Investors. Send for sample copy FREE. Address, VICTOR J. EVANS & CO. (Patent Attorneys,) Evans Building, WASHINGTON, D. C . ABBEVILLE HOSPITAL i H. a REESE, SURGEON. a I rPHE place to carryybur 3ICK WATCHES A and BROKEN CLOCKS, where they will be looked, after and attended to at all hours 0/ 3 the day with skill and experience. No turn. Ing you away or sending Patlenta off to have them treated elsewhere, out I will pnt them s going at prices to suit the Umee. ' Milu Presents, Clocks, and JEWELRY. e Prices Down. H. D. REESE, ?i > THE PEOPLE'S JEWKLEK. ee the dWKBHl es. His stock is un- m i of the year, and that -f j at old prices, notwithf is still upward. No | d at prices lower than v 9 0* ds9 Stock of Dress Goods. Js Lying the wants of all TE, J C. C. GAMBEELL, H. D., / Physician and Surgeon, \ ABBEVILLE, S. C. &T Office la the National Bank. May 25,1898. tf WM. H. PARKER. WM. P. GREENE PARKER & liREfciNii, Attorneys and Gonnseilors atLiw. Office on LAW RANGE. ABBEVILLE - SOUTH CAROLINA. May 4, 1898. tf E * flTTl.TABlT TAILOR, HAS moved, and occupies the rooms op stairs In Knox's Hail, and Is jiow pre fiared to do all kinds of repairing and oleaii / < ng of gentlemen's clothes on short notloe. - : Samples ol suits always on hand. Charges > jj3 reasonable jTOlili DEALER IN FISH OF ALL KINDS, FANCY GROCERIES, AND ICE IN SEASON. ^|j All orders promptly filled. Store first door below Stark's Stables. Jao. 3,1900. tf J. L. HILL & CO., I No. 3 ROSENBERG BLOCK. WE HAVE MOVED OUK WAGON AND * ? Carriage Repository to the xtore room recently occupied by Mr. J. D. Kerr. Our specialty Is AWBi) VM These wagons were given first prize over al competitors at the Nashville Exposition, we also have a full stock of Baggies, Carriages, Harness, fa. Give us a call before buying. We guarantee atislacllon. J. L. HILL & CO., No. 3 Rosenberg Block. 0=5 *1 wea ? ^ Sg ess g 5 Q gg J cs^ss^ ! ^ E The newest things !in Ladies Neckw.ear ,at Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery. I Dr. Hill's headache powders both old an new style at Speed's. ... I