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1 ' The Press and Banner! ABBEVILLE, 8.C. ^rPubllBhed every Wednesday at 82 a' year In advauoe. Wednesday, Aug. 29,1900. j a success, ana ne deserves mo i?u ou^jaji * mi our borne people. Tbe man be has employed baa bad sixteen years experience and is thoroughly up-to-date. Ho will be prepared to do In flrstoiass manner dying, pressing and = V- cleaning cloths. i Unclaimed Letter*. % Letter*.remaining in post office for week . . .B?Mw.?u*8. Bowman, (c) W. R. Bulaux, I ?i* O? Eunice Chiles, PaDie Conor, Mrs. M. 2 Corner?,a.-.W. Cromer. D?Wn4. Dickson. < ;f- G? M. W. Graudou. ,V, H?J. J. Howell. . K ?L. KaiDsburs:. * J1 D?Mrs. Queen Landon, Wm. Long, Amos 1 Lenard. t M?Jobn- MoCattbey, Mrs. Hennle Morse, 1 Adiine Mathews. ? S?La^aaao Neanan. P?MwSnsan Parash. 0 ??Lular Savage, Sal Me Slmpkins, Mias f Chanltie Scott, Mattle Smith, Mrs. Jennie 1 Sprouse. ,. v- * W-Mri. Eliza Wallace, L. W. Waller. 1 Robt.S.Link, P. M. ? / f q ? ? ; For Hale. . . ^ 'I A few good show'casea In first class qoodl- 1 tlon, for sale. Speejl Drug 0?. c Trrif mcmhera of Lonar Cane 'i< Cemetfiz* I f Society are earnestly requested to'jneefflL ? tbe School bouse Friday afternoon,, at half [ put live o'clock. A fall sttendaifc Is de- u sired^as the Bexton for next jear % to be N Rxv.T, H. Plemmons will fill t&e.pulplt in I the Baptist Cburcb Sundftjr, September 2. h mamlng and evening. . t I have several flue Pigs G tod weeks old lor " ale. Morse. J Get in on the ground floor and bus a home t at your own price at aootlon Tu6M&y, Sept. ? 4th, 9 A.M. y For tobacco and cigars wholesale or rote!!,' 1 go to Milford's Drug Store. ^ Htone 107.. > < ' It wil| be to yonr interest tfctray jfcftr- icbogi-* *: tablets, shells, pens. lnkl^antf^PjB^- iff * Milford'rDrag Store. ;r53yld7. [ 'Auytbnn you need tn ttfi> ^rog or^Batioo- ? ery line,-ring phone 107 an<l wttfnl#* it to c your band ai once.^MiIfaWa^fegk Smre. r 'Dlr one-flf.h out), { monthly payments, are tbe efcsy ternw yoo ; can hoy a town JotAt.aaotlon'Tneeday; Sept. . t . A. c NEWFIEM. ' G Ronhnm, Watklnn A Co. 'v , A new law firm has been located at Abbt- / vllle with Mr. G. W. Speer as the local mem- c her and Messrs. Bonham & Watklns. of An t derson, as the otber members ef the firm, o The senior members are well known in the c Courts and lo oar-people. Mr. Speer comes from Lowndesvllle, and Is a worthy descend- t ant of a name which basstood well In Abbe i vllle county for a buodred' yearH. Mr. Speer I is welcomed to A&IMK where he will be >< kindly received by oar people. c ' Allies Besieged. J Tien Tsln, Aug. 27.?l?t? Pehllt.ltfylces in- 11 dicate that the relief force It bokleged In 11 Pekln, fighting lo the south and beast. P It Is reported that the Americans British ' are engaged. The Chinese ire thirty thousand 1 strong and ho'd the aRtes IB' a trap- More f troops are needed. 1 WashlDiiton, Aug. 27.?The sfjjgocaof Gen- ? eral Chaffee is considered omiinfas-ty offl- ^ cials here. Not a word has beenraqtffced in a c week. The explanation may be found In the fact, It is argued, thai the allledtrfbrces art a sarrouuded and besieged by a Chinese army. , whose movements are reported In late v Chinese dispatches. Yokohama, Aug. 27.?The Corean minister has informed the Japanese representative at Seoul that, in accordance with Japan's sug* ( gestlon, Corea will send a lorce to preserve r ni-H/ir am tha tiAi>tliorn f*Antia? 'Tha mlnlu ri ter la assured the frontier troubla ts local in t itH nature, and that there 1b BO antipathy to ( foreigners. * Rome, Aug. 27?A dispatch reoelved from Taku, under yesteidsy's date, con firm k the previous reports that a convoy was forming in Pekin, according to latest advices from there, to conduct under a strong escort oi allies, the wounded, women and children to Tien Tsin. Tokio, Aug. 27.?An official dispatch say* the Chinese bare not abandoned hope of retaking Pekin. The dispatch is slgDed by Gen. Yamagata. The Chinese and Boxer forces assembled at Mttyn aggreeate 9 0(10 men, with fifteen guns, it is believed that they will begin an attack on the allies. -V J' ' u .1 i 1 EiVorj'UUuy wuu okkciiuD uic auvvivu n,..v v town lots on Tuesday Sept. lth, it A. M.. Ik en titled to a chance on the free lot. Free carriages leave Court House ! A. Al., Tuesday Sept. 4tb, (or auction sale oi town lots. s?e If you can win the free lot Tuesday, Sept. in,'J A. M. Valuable city real estate to be sold at auctlou ou easy terms, Tuesday Sept. 4th, 9 A. M. See If you can win the free lot Tuesday Sept. 4th, 9 A. M. When in town matte our store your head* quarters. Always glad to have you. Millord's Drug Store. Stationery world wlthont end, the latest styles at Mllford's Drug Store. Phone 107. AuythInK you need In school books, (ro to Mllford's Drug Store. Phone 107. We make fine perfumery and soap specialties with us. Call and Inspect our line. Milford,s Drag Store. Just received a big line of hair brushes. tnntk K ?#* ftn/l AAimku aJ nl M Aunolnl IaDU Ol iwiii iiiunucn ouu wuivo vj i ail ucov i fnvu- ?? < Milford's Drug .Store. Phone 107. Use formaldehyde lor catarrh and Hey i Fever, no cure no pay for sale at Mllfords i Drug Store. Phone 107. 1 Weguarantee Milford's Liver medicine 10 < Ktve satisfaction or money refunded. Mil- : lord's Drug Store. Phone l(fi, J The State of South Carolina, , COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. j 1'KOHATU COUKT. ( In the Matter of the Estate of Palmyra T. < Cochrane, Deceased. I Petition for Settlement and Discharge. I JOHN M. COCHRANE as Administrator ' for said Estate having applied for settle- 1 men t and discharge. It is ordered, that Wednesday, the 29th day of August next be fixed ' for granting the relief prayed for. R. E. Hill, Judge Probate. 1 .July 2it, 1900. ? Strayed or Stolen. A SMALL BAY HORSE MULE. DISAP- i peared Monday night, August 'JO, 1900, from the Little Mill Baptist church. A sore I on each shoulder, and a scare on one of his hind leet. Aged 20 years. A reasonable reward will be given for the return of the unite. i THOMAS WASAINOTON. Williogton, S. , Aug. "Jj, IWiO. A New With the view to : the Five Cents Count one Counter at 5 cen1 GREAT Come and examine to their interest to bu We have had a bri in offering the best go Come and do your J* H ' -f. ty : v <k .5 * EMPISE OB PPOBLIC. S*MJ &UZ tl??? Palmetto l|terar]^8ociely. ' Af rqOJlAS LYON-] Mr. PreflMH^ moat honorable JntfeMk jmd idles and gaiUemen: 1 believe thlslMfioi he grealeafflfeatlon tbat bat* ever confjRtcd be AoeflfcaJKeople, and I do uot bewpsB he pres)<toatjjB&empbill) has said. ftfff, It aofronli^aflpKAmerlcuu people when the iOQlBtaaa, j>imtoj-,v was purchased. [ da iOt belttuni4l.it confronted thy AuiorlcuD ieople wait annexed. I do not bete velhat WcoflHtonted the American people rbeaiFlQada wa? purchased. I do not beieve tbaWt bad ever confronted the Amerian D6opl#iinta ttie present day. it Is u new uesflon to AnSfcrlcaus. It Is a question as o whether tbeXJnlted States of America will * an empliMlfr remain a free republic, and B fhe course" dT jmy remarks I will prove what tfave said. ' l^t us first consider the trade and commeroe if the territories. I will take first the Phlllpilnes as tUey are 6aid to be the "golden gato" o the oriental trade. The latest statistics how that the entire trade of the Philippines, eluding imports and exports, amounts to tot more tbau $30,0(H),000 annually. For the ear 1896 the imports from tbe Philippines nto Great Britain, France, Germany and the Juited States and the other leading countries mounted to $19,702,819. The exports to the 'hlllpploes for the same year amounted to 9,174,093. So, it we should control the whole rade of these Istauds, unless It should wonlerfcilly increase, it would not pay one-third be efpense of maintaining our army and lattMP that quarter ot the globe. jpi said that the Philippines will form a MHAMtrour tra<le,ln the ea^t ami especially HM?: i Insist, Mr. President, Hint this can m&ffutied without the American people asutiitDg Iheareat burden of this lorelgu terilorj and Xj&Mlst further that this trade lias >een over estimated. The total import aud izport trad?.of China for one year does not iSOBQidt$968,000,000. Now, If the United Slates ?oelv?d every dollar o! this as prollt, bow loeff the Bcoount stand ? For the year 1901 eootDaoeiljaed appropriations for our army jre?128.000.000;_and for our navy $75,000,000, a otal of saoa.000,000. taking no account oi the he pensions Incident to theSpanlsh aud Philppine Wars. Add to this the past cost of the ?ar, f250,000,000. aud allow for the commerce if the Philippines and Porto Klco, $80,000,000 vhtcb counts every cent of this as profit, and ve find that we come out behind $170,000,000. But the army and navy must be increased. Vn army and navy sufficient lor the require aents. with the increase of pensions, civil overnmeut, etc., will add to the cost of runilng the government $500,000,000. or twice as rhat it cost us in 1897 beiore the SpanishAmerican war. or twice, as much as all the ommerce of China, the Philippines, Porto licoand Hawaii, if we received every dollar if their commerce to the exclusion of every ither commercial power in the world. The statistics again sbow that there has ? ** "? ""rt'inl f\f /*lir PVnPnKPA inder the policy of imperialism pursued by 'resident MeKlnley. oi S801,rl3y,69s.7U: or as a t distinguised gentleman bus .said, " an iuirease In three years over what the approprilon would have been but for the change, rom a republic to an empire, of over SSOU.IHX),iK)." Think of It! An increase of over $80,iw.000, per annum. The Imperialist cry, we on't care lor money ! Neither do the antl imperialists, but when our government exends money we like tosee somegoodderived rom it; and what benefit have we derived rom this unholy war? Is an increase of exlenses of S3Ul,f:i!),(i'.iK.7U annually a benefit ? Is t to our best interests to have true Amerlau soldiers, whose blood Is as gold, to be ilac^d In foreign lands where disease Is more extractive than war? I think not, Mr. Presllent, I think not. It has also been urged by some lnconslder,te people that we could have a profitable cotou trade In the Philippines, and that It eould be wise to send our coal to New Castle, living in a warm climate these people have veiy little need lor clothing or coal, but they can produce cotton though, and with the Jblnese, Japanese and Malay labor ihey can uanufacmre this cotton, paylug 5 or lOcts., a lay tor their operatives. How then could his benefit New England, .South Carolina, Jeorgln, or in any other State In which the nanulacturlng ol cotton goods is a paying lnlustry. Mr. President, it Las been said that Amcrica las always been expanding, that Jefferson vas an expansionist. I believe tbl6 Is true, >llt Mr. President, there Is a difference beurpfin oxtmnsion and imnerialism. as another ms Haul, "no one but a blind man should have iny difficulty in distinguishing between the xpansion ol Jefferson and the imperialism >f McKlnley: oue wan the natural evolutioniry growth of the republic, the other is a for;lgn fungus that. If not removed, will sap the lie of the republic," All the territory pur:hased up to this time was contiguous terri,ory, and acquired by the consent of the peosle for the purpose of making states of the Union. Therefore the territory heretofore iuni-xed was a homogeneous and contiguous jxpanslon with a view that the territory would be admitted eventually to statehood ind citizenship. Hut wheu we go off the American continent for territory?yea ten ihousaud miles away?it is not American expansion, but Imperialism. President Mokinley said that expansion by force is " criminal aggression." Yet what are Lbe leaders of this policy doing but forcing Killpplnos, the Porto Rlcans, the Cubaus and ill to submit to this government ? Mr. President, this policy that the American people are now entering upon Is imperialism ind nothing less. Now let us see what has happened to other free republics that sought Imperial destiny. The republics of Greece were strong until onforoH nr?nn ;l nnH/?v nl Imnurlollufu anil Invaded the Persian fempire. Jn the {lorloiiK vlctoriesof Alexander came imperial Jestiny, but with it the extinction ol Greek liberty, and the decline of the power of the Itt-publlcH. The name story Is found upon the pages of [toman history. Home, having growu stroug, listened to that voice which spoke of wealth, jf extension of power and expansion of territory. Home ro*e to the height of power, [tome was the mistress of both land and sea, but In tbo hour ol her greatest glory came ilso the first note to the Koman citizen of the loss of his greatest privilege, " for no nation sver yet robbed a weaker people of their rights of self government than In the end the fate of Providence did not cause the blow to rebound and strike the perpetrators ol' the outrage." These, It may be said, are ancient examples, but go on down to modern times, take the Kingdom of Spain. Spain, who was once the most poweful nation in Europe; Spain who iictated the very policy of the continent when in league with Imperial Uermany, ipaln who sought in all quarters of the ulobe. Bast and West, toenlarge herareaof dominion lo get wealth and power, yet where does Spain *tuud today ? She Is a wreck before the civilized world, No nation will bow to her honor. England has often been pointed to as the me great power who has established the doctrine that colonies or annexation, as we call It, can he used to an advantage, but when we carefully consider it, we find that the colonial _ .1 # (/....lniwl hue unri toil! #, policy "I ? ..... wv a (jowitlve disadvantage to lier. Hhe once owned the American colonies, but on account of her tyranlcal ru 1?-, they pulled from ibe oppressive voke mid indicted upon her a wouud that itltu:s her today. Since then the spirit of colini/.atloi) bus proceeded togrow, and England has grabbed all the land she could get. 8be stormed India and brought the poor Inhabitants under her yoke. And sir, what has been the result? When she sends her numerous army, arrayed In all its pomp and glory. Into South Africa to deprive a free and liberty loviug people of their right*, she awakens from r Depari stimulate trade we wil er and the other as the ;s and on the other at ! BARG. ) for yourselves. Our ? y their goods from us. sk trade so far and we ods at the lowest price trading with us, and v I the dream of her power, because she finds that corruption baa eaten to the very heart of ine empire ana ner army, sue thought still Invincible, like that of Cromwell, has been defeated time and again by Oom Paul Krueger's llttl* band of patriotic Boers. Now, Mr. President, we do not want any juch calamity to befall this republic, [f we enter upon a career of acquisition we shall find tbe end will be a disaster and tbe destruction of a Republican form of government. It Is impossible for us to maintain a republican form of government over so large an area of territory. The war of secession, one of the bloodiest wars that was ever fought, was brought on because the Interests of tbe South was not the Interests of the North. Sectionalism was Involved. Bo, I say. that which is for the Interests of iir will, ninety-nine times oat of a hundred, not be the interest of the anexed territories, and thus our interests will be antagonistic Just as ihey were before tbe war of secession and will result In trouble and wars without end and the destruction of our free government. My opponents, no doubt, will say that I am prophesying, but it is only with the history of tbe past that you can foretell the future, and as tbe poet says: The boast of heraldy, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave Await alike tbe Inevitable hour. The paths of glory lead but to tbe grave. I believe that further annexation ofterrltory will be a calamity to the Americas people Instead of a benefit. We bave Ignored the Declaration of iDdependance and the Monroe Doctrine. Then when the glorious principled for which our forefathers bled andaied to obtain are so carelessly disregarded, bow can -It be to the best interestof the American people? We are told that "whatsoever a man sow* eth that shall he surely reap." Then, If we deprive others of tbelr rights, what can we expect for ourselves? If we conquer other people, take their territory and force them to our government, we may expect to be served the same waj some day, for the good book says, "with what measure you mete, It shall be measured to you again." If this great wrong, attempted by the imperialists, is consumated, our moral credit with the world will be gone forever. Having started into the Spanish-American war with the solemn proclamation that it should be a war of liberation and not of conquest, and then, having turned that war into one of land grabbing and self-confessed "criminal aggresgresslon," no people will believe in any r' profession of virtue or generosity" we may put forth. It will be booted down the world over as hypocrisy and greedy schemes. Mr. Presldeut, the imperialists cry in a lond voice, who will haul down the flag? I reply no one, but the oneB who hauled it np?the true and free people of this great republic. But the American people should haul it down and bring it back when it becomes the em Diem 01 conquest, ana oppreswon. I trust that It may never float over a codquered and alien people I trust-it may,never float over any people only In the spirit of Jove and reverence. % By pursuing a policy like this, by olinglDg to the principles of the founders ol the Republic, by maintaining the Integrity and spirit of our Institutions, by keeping free from all foreign complications and influence, we will keep t hat flag as the emblem ota free republic In all its purity, respecting the principles for which our forefathers fought in 1776, and which we should an must transmit unstained to our posterity. LOW RATES TO CHICAGO,' Ainlioual Encampment G. A. R., Antrnttt 27th, September 1st. I On account of the above occasion Southern Hallway will sell round trip tickets from all stations on its lines to Chicago and return at especially reduced rates. The following rates will apply from points named: Abbeville $22 20 Anderson 21 06 Camden 25 70 Carlisle 22 20 Charleston - 20 25 Chester 22 95 Columbia 24 75 Denmark 24 75 Greenville 20 20 Greenwood 22 20 Newberry 23 35 Orangeburg 20 25 Prosperity 23 55 Rock Hill 22 65 r?parianourg ^ at Sumter 26 05 Tickets will be sold from pointH In tbe State of Florida on August 24th and 25tb, and from points In all other StateR on August 25tb, 26th and artli, with final limit September 3rd, 1900. By deposit of tickets with Joint Agent of Central Passenger Association at Chicago, prior to 12 noon September 3d, and on payment of fee ol fifty (50) centB in connection with each ticket at lime of,deposit, the return final limit may be extended until September 20tb, 1900. Persons located at non-coupon stations should notify agent several days in advance of date they contemplate leaving, In order that he may supply himself with proper tickets. For detailed information relative to rates, schedules, reservation^, etc.. call on oraddress any agent of the Southern Railway or its connections. S. H. Hard wick, A. U. P. A., Atlanta, Ga. I am** It. m?rne'N I.ochI*. 1 will have associated with me from tWC first of next month, Mr. George White. 1 trust the friends of Mr. While will bear this In mind and give us a liberal share of their patronage. We will take good care of you, and will always be glad to see you. Just received an elegant line of fine fresh Olives, at 15, 25, 15, and 55 centsa bottle. They are extra nice. Try a bottle of "Aberdeen" .Sauce, equal to "Worcester" and much cheaper. It will soon be time for sowiug Fall sepds. In planning tills line of crops don't overlook "Lucerne" Alpalpa Clover, it Ih one of tbe hardest plants of its kind, sending its roots fifteen to twenty feet down into the soil, It gets the moisture If there is any to be bad; does not have to be sowed every season, and . gives the largest and most nutril ioua yield of | good food for horses and cattle of auy tbsng of its kind. Pure fresh seed will be in very I soon, also Ked and Crimson Clo/er, Barley j aud Rye, "Sweet Clover Kyrup" still leads the land, ! try a bucket, either gallon or half gallon size, i v Amos B. Morse. I " *v* _ j . , IIadilon'M I.octtls. I A fancy silk sale. Suitable for dress or j waist at greatly reduced prices, at Haddon's | Siik glove sale. Have you seen that line ; white, blnck, tans aud gray, finger tipped silk gloves. They are the best value, 8 grades, 50o, ' 7.in ?n<l SI Ml. Hiiddon'S. I Wash goods sale. 25 pieces muslin, dimities, <Vc. Your choice for the next week at 5o. All the leading Magazines will be found at DuPre's Book Store, Pretty Jardlniers cheep at Morse's for the balance of tho season. My ]<! (MiHtiiinero will remember that 1 wll meet all cut price* ou ice, .1, L. i'errlu. ? ;-v ture at i i ^ ' i imve in our store ior i t Ten Cents Counter. 1 10 cents. AINS T< Itock of Domestic, Stap Although the weather mean that business sh s. ve will guarantee you v \nGctfnl1\r ? KEDUCED BATES. Moulreat Bible Conference, Black Mountain, N. t\, Anjjnst 12-26. On account or this occa?lon, Southern Railway will sell round trip tlokets from all stations on its lines to Black Mountain, N. C.. and return at rate o( one first class fare for the round trip. Tickets, will be sold August 1 9th. 10th, lltb, 12th and 13ttt, with final return limit August 28th, 1900, Inclusive. Blaok ' Mountain la located In thebeart of the Land of the Sky," and this will gire all a fine opportunity to VWl that beautiful summer'resort region. Xatftbnal Convention of the Christian Cbnrcb, Knnsaa.Cliy, Ho., October - VMVWUUKV'l.VUO HIWFV WVOOIUU I OVUiUQI U Railway will te&MK&ttip tickets to Kaneus CUy, and mtRfl^HBlX'polnu on Its line* at rate of one Rdfere for the round trip, plus t4. be'sold October 8th, 9th, loth, wltlMBflHRturtf limit October 23rd, inclusive. Fertfn# at non-coupon stations will kindly QjdcflZKtbe ticket agent several days In advanww their contemplated ,d* parture, In ordgKHM^e may supply blmwlr Annnal COtt^n^i^f^ODAl Baptist - On aoocuut of this occasion, Southern Railway will sell round trip tlQfceta to Richmond and return at rite of one first chus fare for tbe round^rip,tronalaU^?lntt^)0 ItaU^nas^e j qept 12th^ tb'fl tial*?/raU^^pSeSS^O^aiad' lncluHive. * For farther and detailed Information as to . rates, reservations, sobedales, ote.* call upon any agent of tbe Southern Railway or Its connections, or to S. H. Hardwlck, | A. O. P. A., Atlanta, ua. / CANDIDATES. Railroad Commissioner. W. D. Mayfleld, Columbia, a. C., candidate for Railroad Commissioner. POSITION. The Commissioners should be paid by the State lDStead ot by tbe railroads, aod tbe term of office should be reduced from six years to two years. 0 Freight rates should be so regulated as to <( stop discrimination: \ Encourage fruit growers, track farmers and oanners. and enable them to offer their pro- " ducts on tbe market on equal terms with any ' 8tate. - * Induce manufacturers of all kiDds to looate in this State and enable tbem to offer their -N products on tbe market on equal terms with v any State. p Enable cotton mills In this State to buy on any market in tbls State. Give cotton milia tbe best rates for shipping 'c their products. . ** 01 Enable wholesale merchants in this State to compete with wholesale merchants in adjoining States. q Mate Charleston, Port Royal, and George- v town Import and export cities on an equal D footing with Wilmington and Sayannab. y : J( For Magistrate. tt tl We are authorized to announce J. ERASER LYON as candidate for Magistrate, subject to ~ action of Democratic primary in Abbeville township. We are authorized to announoe M. E. ai HOLLINGSWORTH as candidate for Magls- a< trate, subject to aotlon of Democratic primary in Abbeville township. p T 01 tor Congress. I am a candidate for Congress from the Third District, subject to the primary aleo- \ tlon. E. E. VERNER. C. T. Wycbe Is hereby announced as a can- C didate for Congress from the Third District, Je subject to the action of tbe Democratic primary. b I hereby announce that I will be in tbe raoe lt for Congress in the ooming election In August 01 from the Third District, and will abide the result of said primary eleotlon. fo A. C. LATIMER. D For Solicitor. We are authorized to announced JULIUS E. BOGGS, of Pickens, as a candidate lor <a Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit, subject to tbe a( Democratic Primary. We are authorized to announce J. A. f0 MOONEY, Esq., as a candidate for Solicitor, ^ subject to the action of the Democratic primary. ~~ Je For the I.egislatnre. At the solicitation of friends, 1 announoe fc myself as a candidate for House ot Represen- ci tatlves of next General Assembly. W. H. PARKER. l hereby announce myself as candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the Democratic primaries. J. R. McGEE. We are authorized to announce Hon. M. P. DkBRUHL as a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. We ate authorized' to announce J. C. LOMAX as a candidate for a seat In the House of Representatives, subject to action of the Democratic primary. We are authorized to announce J. S. GRAVES as a candidate for a seat In the | House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. The many friends of MELVIN J. ASHLEY | hereby announce him candidate for the | House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. We authorized to announce Hon. J. B. I HOLLO WAY as a candidate for & seat in the! House of Representatives, subject to the | aotion of the Democratic primary. j We are authorized to announce J. D. CAR-1 WILE as a candidate for the House of Repre-1 cratlo primary. For Superintendent ?l Ktfucatlon. " , We are authorized to announce H. E. BONNER ns a candidate for County Superin- . tendentof Education, subject to action ol toe Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce JAMES S. GIBERT as a candidate for.re-election to the office of Superintendent' of Education, sub- 0 Ject to the action of the Democratic primary. We are authorized to announce W. A' LANIER as a candidate for County Super lnlendent of Education, subject to the action 1 of the Democratic primary. For Treasurer. Greatly appreciating the generous support of the public 1 u the past, 1 again respectfully t | t / :h* ftp.***+ L.WJ I ;he next SIXTY DA'S "hese Counters will b< r^v * T TV T l J ojj/ jr le and Fancy Goods : is warm we do not ir ill continue good to tl vill nevqr regret it. L.I THIS is And We Ai matting. , window shades. b matting. ' window shades. b. batting. window shades. b, ratting. window shades, b, matting. window shades. b; matting. window shades. b. matting. window shades. Bi matting. window shade8. b. matting. window shades. b, matting. window shades. b/ matting. window shades. bi matting. window shades. bj GIVE US . t17^\ WW c? McE t ' ffertor re-election as County Treasurer, subset to the action of Democratic primary. J. B. BLAKE, JR. 0 For Supervisor. We are authorized to announce O. N. 'ICKLE8 as a candidate for County Superlsor, subject to action of tbe Democratic rlmary. I respectfully announce myself a candidate >r County Supervisor, subject to tbe aotlon r tbe Democratic primary. JOHN HENEY BELL. We are authorized to announoe DAVID ILLIAM as a candidate for County Superlsor, subject to tbe aotlon of tbe Democratic rlmary. TTTn am ?n tKnfUn/) <a nnnnnn na PAPT TTO OtD auvUUUACU kU auuuuuvv vaiii OHN LYON as a candidate for re-election to le office of County Supervisor, subject to le action or the Democratic primary. / For Auditor. '' We are authorized to announce R. E. COX ) a candidate for Auditor, subjeot to the otlon of tbe Democratic primary. We are authorized to announce T. P. MILLORD as a candidate for tbe offioe of Connty udltor, subject to tbe aotlon of tbe Demo-atlo primary. For Clerk of Court. We are authorized to announce W. R. ULLOCK for re-election to the office o< lerk of tbe Court for Abbeville County, sublot to tbe action or Democratic primary. We are authorized to announce JOHN E. RADLEY as a candidate for Clerk ot le Court, subject to the aotlon of the Demo-atlo party. I respectful ly announce myself a candidate ir Clerk of Court, subject to the action of emocratlo primary. J. L. PERRIN. For Sheriff*. We are authorized to announce JOSEPH T. PEED as candidate for Sheriff, subject to jtlon of the Democratic primaries. I respectfully announce mysell a candidate ir Sheriff, subject lo the aotlon of the Dem:ratlc primary. B. J. MARTIN. We are authorized to announce WM. L. IILLER, Sr., as a candidate for Sheriff, sublet to the action of tbe Democratic primary. I hereby announce myself as a candidate ir Sheriff, subject to the action of tbe Derao atlc primary. J. R. KENNEDY. SLMW proper heaewear )r the ladles can always be found at our establish meet. Wo have * All Latest Fall Styles. We have gathered them from the centers of ishton, and they form a GLORIOUS GALAXY if good things. Ladies, you can save money, patience, time, by buying your Mini, nery of us. For your own satl?faction, pay us a visit. Irs. Mary. Taggart. HornethtriK cool mid ulee for tlieun kul ilnyH t Spe?rt Druu Company. i fhite's I * J 'S two Counters, one o 3 filled with goods Snol / -IAD. is still complete, and Ltend that trade shall 1; tie close of the season N. Wl 'e Loaded wi . ..For You in.... ABY CARRIAGES. BED ROOM SUITS. ABY CARRIAGES. BED ROOM SUITS. A.BY CARRIAGES. BED ROOM SUITS. \BY CARRIAGES. BED ROOM SUITS. \BY CARRIAGES. , BED ROOM SUITS. \BY CARRIAGES. BED ROOM SUITS. *.BY CARRIAGES. BED ROOM SUITS. (VBY CARRIAGES. BED ROOM SUITS. , \BY CARRIAGES. BED ROOM SUITS. VBY CARRIAGES. BED ROOM SUITS. \BY CARRIAGES, BED ROOM SUIT8. 4.BY CARRIAGES. BED ROOM SUITS. A CALL - are Right on )iii & i I Due Hit ft ^ ABBEVILLE li|> OFFERS A.B.B. 8., NORMAL, MUl W \J new Courses under experienced te kl/ Most healthful location. Deep tubular ' JK Forty second session opens September ] ili whlcb has done, and is still a great eerv! 'X Rev. J A JK August 1, 1900. 2t "DEXTER MA BEWARE OF Every genuine "Dexter" has a tag c and $10 the world over. Satisfaction gu sales on same have doubled in the last v fiQ^CALL AND SEE THEM. . . J*. D PHONE JNO. S. KOS-EiNUiiiKbr ?L.U Sewing I t ? .. .. ...Wheeler . ? . We have in stock the abo1 which are known ae-THE B] kinds. Anyone wishing a m calling or writing to us for chines for rent. W. D. B One car fine seed oats just 1 lot Greenwood flour just 452 Acres for Sale. Three mileh from Abbeville court House, on tbe Due West road. Well Improved. EVANS GORDON. Abbeville,S.C.,June30,1900. * Teacher Wanted. Fob eivjewood school, school nig. trict No. 24. Reference required. Apply to j \v. e. Leslie, A. O. Cochran, or a.M. Held, Abbeville, H. l\ July :S, IMiiu. t i ' '' ' 1 " / Store.! t '1 ) if them to be known as 1 as we will sell on the I , j&i"' ' '-1 . \*v ; .'i1 ' *v .*r* purchasers will find it become dull with us. if there is any virtue :r;8 IITE.1 | TIME! * * * ' - ".V ? ' ' 'it SIDEBOARDS. TABLE8. PICTURES. SIDEBOARDS. TABLES. PICTURES. SIBEBOARDS. TABLES. PICTURES. SIDEBOARDS. TABLES. PICTURES. SIDEBOARDS. TABLES. PICTURES. ti rr?r^nr\ * nrvu m i n r tso ntrfTTTOtPu t31JJrjDUrt.CV.LK3. i. ADLL3. ilvX L/xVUiO. , , < SIDEBOARDS. TABLES. PICTURES. SIDEBOARDS. TABLES. PICTURES. . SIDEBOARD8. TABLES. PICTURES. SIDEBOARDS. TABLES. PICTURES. SIDEBOARDS. TABLES. PICTURES. SIDEBOARDS. TABLES. PICTURES. m the Square. I -yon. j ; CO., S. C. ^ $ SIC, EXPRESSION, ART AND BUSI- W achera In an Ideal college oomrnunlty. W well water absolutely pure. Low rates. Ult 19th. An old conservative institution V Ice for the country. Ui MES BOYCE, President. fk DUE WEST, S. C. jk Hi ^ J, TTBESS" IMITATIONS! ) same. Take no others. Price $8.r>0 laranteed. Sold on 30 days trial. Our yeek. . KERR, SOLE AGENT. CK. ABBEVILLE, S. C. ^ ?<?mm Machines ! * f'S * - ' t ' w & Wilson... 7e named sewing machines, EST. Also REPAIRS of all achine will be benefitted by information. A few ma arksdale. I in. J in. M The State of South Carolina, fl COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. 881 PROBATE COURT. In the Matter of the Estate pf Dr. John L. Ad cram, Decease'd. flH Notice to Debtoru and Creditors. ALL persons holding claims against tbe es- HH tate of said deceased will please present the same, duly verltled, to J. L. PERRY, 9 Broad Street, Charleston, S. C., and all indebtedness to said estate will please pay the same to the undersigned. M ItS, JANE L. A NCR U M, or MRS. CARRIE L. LAG ARE, Executrix. Abbeville, S. August 17,1900. MR ....I liuiiiluil W..I..-U.I Imllulit W illi mill exrlniilKPd. Hi L)ul*r??'rt B.iok Storn. I The Klec-tlou. The primary election for County and state officers came off yesterday. The polls wore opened at eight o'clock and closed at four o'clock. Considerable interest was felt lu a quiet way.and nearly everybody was anxious to know what everybody else thought would be the result. We heard every conceivable prediction as to the result, which eonld only be determined by the actual count ol the ballots. i ? " Ke|iorl<><l A llie* N? Her Defeat iu Fierce Bailie In Peking. Paris, Aug.I'M, -1:25 h. m A special dispatch to Le .Steele from St. Petersburg says : "It Is persistently rumored in St. Petersburg that the Kussldn government has received a dispatch asserting that alter a fierce battle : Inside Peking, the allies retreated, losing one thousand eight hundred men, mostly Hubslans. It Is further said that the Chinese 6ccnpy fortified positions, from which they are bombarding the allies lu a murderous manner." I.mi iidry Xews. C. P.Hammond has secured the services of a flrstclass laundryman and will be ready for business now very shortly. Mr. Hammond * Is doing all In his power to make his laundry