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wgm The Press and Banner. Wm ~~ BT HUGH WILSON. V ABBEVILLE, S. C. 7\ A^-Pablisbed every Wednesday at 82 a year In advance. Wednesday, Feb. 20,1901. P-fcC. i Playing at Folltlci*. Au effort wsr made last week in the House ' \ of Representatives to pass a resolution convr \ deinnlDg Senator McLaurln, but the resolution failed to pass the House. Afterward it was contended that the failure was an Implied endorsement of the Junior Senator, and a resolution was introduced into the Senate and passed, endorsing Senator Tillman's course in the United States Senate. These,' we believe, are the facts. Senator Tillman was anxious to have his colleague ' censured. The war on McLaurln is alleged to be because of intelligent and patriotic vote on the ratification ol the Paris treaty of peace, and because of his vote on other questions la the Senate. Opponents to expansion made themselves heard In former years, <and dire consequences were threatened In some In stances. notably for tbe annexation ot Texas and the Louisiana purchase. But tbe opponent* of expansion have been beaten every time. Thejparty of disintegration has never prevailed, and we assume tbat McLaurln's , opponents have no otber hope than depriving blm of bis seat in tbe Senate. Expan^ Hlon, irora tbe earliest history of the country, has been good Democratic doctrine. Since tbe organization of this government tbe Democrats annexed 2,388,350 square miles, while tbe Republicans have admitted only 708,323 square miles, namely: Alaska, 531, 109; Hawala, 6,640; Porto Rloo, 3,670; Philippines,. 114,326 ; Cuba, 47,278. Tbe Democrats in 1&5-1,offered Spain 8120,000,000 for Cuba. In 1901 the Republicans will hardly throw away B&.: the island. The anxiety to condemn McLaarln may show the:doubt which bis enemies have of their strength. Speaking for tbe Press and Banner we shall 1 support tbe man who endorses tbe Government In Its flgbt with Spain, and we shall vote for the man who believes in holding on ? to all that came into tbe bands of the Ameri can people as a result of tbat war. We have faith in the ability of the United 8tates to 1 make the Philippine Islands a tower ol | strength, while the Filipinos will become as i lnT7Q] tA (ho ^Acarnmont oa arn ho nlfivonc ' of South Carolina or Massachusetts. Believing that we bave tbe best form of government i and tbe best religion, we believe In extend- j ing tbe benefits of botb. A profitable trade and a good religion follow tbe flag. Pralae of August Kotan Enrage* The State. Sandwicbed In the middle of an editorial where such a thing might least be expected. The State Inserts a sentence, like this, wbicb we &a,w by cbanoe: "We bave p particular contempt fornewsiv,' v paper contemporaries we could name wblcb, when- desirous of offending certain Journals without laying themselves open to retaliation, elaborately compliment otber newspapers published in tbe same place or wblcb are assumed to be rivals." Tbe Press and Banner has not the slightest doubt as to tbe correctness of the State's expressions of "special" contempt. We have long believed that The State entertained oontempt for all those self-respecting country ( newspapers whioh refused to take tbat paper as their file leader. i If Mr. Rohn's able, Industrious and acceptable work on the News and Courier Is recognized by anybody, why should Tbe State be vexed ? Does tbat paper assume tne right to all praise, or does tbat paper presume to deny Mr. Kohn tbat Just recognition to wblcb bis merits entitle him? Tbe State could hardly [ claim tbat It is a better paper and more deserving of public confidence and private re- 1 spect than tbe News and Courier. We assume tbat August Kobn's ability and honesty and consistent discriminating fairness of speech is being reoognlzed by tbe reading public, and that It Is idle for Tbe State to try to suppress a public expression of these facts. If the State newspaper attended more strictly to its own business, and omitted gratuitous Intermeddling with the affairs of others there would be fewer occaBlans for the wounding ol Its conceit or the hurting of Its vanity. Slavery In Anderson. Tbe charge of Judge Benet to the grand Jury last week at tbe Anderson Court will :>e round to be very interesting reading. Judge / . Benet Is always entertaining, but when be Is convlnoed of the Importance of a subject, be Is doubly interesting, and, ir the condition ol affairs exists In Anderson as be now believes, all eyes In tbls State will be tnrned In tbat direction. It is said tbe abuse bas existed lor a long time, and tbat various negroes have been subject to a form of slavery which Is infinitely worse than tbe old time slavery. The negro has been subject to the severety of the . convlot; he has been deprived of bis liberty, and has been made the victim of maltreatteiv mentIf this be so, and there Is a proper discbarge or duty by the grand Jury of Anderson, some Interesting suits will likely follow. Tbe Conrt. Judge Kenet 1b holding the Conrt tbls week at Abbeville. Tbls is tbe Judge'6 old home, where a host of good friends are always glad to see him. A whole lot of people of all Borts are congratulating blm for his vigorous talk to the grand Jary at Anderson. Solicitor Julius E. Boggs comes to Abbeville In his official capacity for tbe first time. He Is tbe right band ot tbe Court, and if be does nnt urntra nn nlnnprn Mr rloht. hanH ahnll I have forgotten its cunning. The new Solicitor will be called upon to prosecute offenders In this County during this term of the Court, as well as the succeeding terms. In March he will hear the report of the Anderson grand jnry, and Judge Beuet will hear what the Solicitor has to say. Improving Health. His many friends will be glad to learn that the health of Hon. W. H. Parker Is improving. While he and his friends would be glad for him to resume at once his wouted health, yet they are all glad for any Improvement, though It be slow. Mr. Parser made a close call. It Is hoped that maDy years of usefulness and happiness are still in store forhlm whose life and servloes have been an honor to bis county and a benediction to his neighbors. Inconsistency. Southern Democrats are holding up their bandBln holy horror at the idea of subsldlzb Inor tha shin hnt If xxra oro nnt. mlatatran thoro was never a cry against giving bounty to Loulslama sugar planters. We bave beard nothing against extra pay for fast mall*. To be loonsisteot our rlgbteoas friends should bave protested against these steals. Distinctly Felt. Mr. W. C. Haddon of Due WeBt was in town lost Saturday. He reports that the wave of prosperity which was set In motion by our Street Carnival last Summer, was very perceptlbleat Due West, but It was rather Indlstlnotly felt in hlB neighborhood. The ebb of the prosperity was so nearly exhausted that H was scarcely perceptible at bis house. He tbinks that when the Indian Show shall start Its era of prosperity that this whole section Ej- - will be submerged by a tidal wave of prosPWlty" ^ 4 fete 4: - Democratic Primary Election. Tuesday, February 19th, 1901. FOR SHERIFF. 1 ' I I . ? i,; ? ? ' j s 'L h i j I Abbeville No. 1 ! 2B.V lfili 425 Abtevtlle N.2 Abbeville Cotton Mill | 4S 39 87 Antrevllle jl 13 41,j 56 Bradley's Mill !! | Calhoun Falls 2-11 10 H4 Cedar Sprlner j Cold &prlne Donalds | 18, 74 92 Due West 40, CO ; 1(0 Hampton 1 IS i 19 Keowee ij | j Lebanon | j j Level LiaDd !' 7i 41 j 48 ' Loot; Cane J ' Lowndesvllle j 56' 57 113 1 McCormtck 88' 59 147 j Mean's Chapel 9; 9 18 ( Mountain View j , Mt. Carmel 60' 9 | 59 , Rock Spring 4 191 23 | WlUlnjtton 66; 11 j 77 j 6911 608 '1299 1 . ? I FREAKS OF CATTLE. Some Commit Suicide?Some .Survey 1 Land and Lay Oat Roadn ? Some c Make Important Discoveries, and ( Some Study Astronomy. Fowls of tbe air and various animals that c iKa florih hooo fonnlfloonr cpnapfl ichirh f are denied 10 man. Man Id all bis glory Ik t QOt Id some respects the equal of the bumblest creatures. For instance: Tbe dog can I trace or follow a track by smell. Man can Dot do ibla. I AgalD: Birds, cats, cows, and other animals are gifted wltb tbe sense of direction, i Bind can return to their homes, even when c carried away in such a manner as to deceive human beings. t Cows are natural bora surveyors, while man must have Instruments and study the art, be- v lore coming proficient. Cows,from Instinct, lay out their paths In the most direct routes, i and seleot available ground for their routes, as la evidenced wherever they roam at large. s As discoverers of the bidden mysteries of tbe earth beneath our feet they can beat tbe t most scientific human geologist in tbe world. If there be a great mire iDto wblcb tbey could \ walk and sink tbelr bodies from the sight ol ! man, tbey can find it, as if by Instinct. It t you have any donbt on this subject, consult Dome man who has sent bis favorite cow out J to forage lor a living on the low lands of some I of our streams. While cows may not study surveying at all \ and still know more of the art than It is pos- v Bible for man to know; yet tbe brobleui ot t tbelr habits affords a subject for man's contemplation. Along tbls line we would re- 1 mark that Mr. George T. Wilson has a num- t tx-r of cattle on bis farm, some two or three miles east or meciiy, ana oe is tasing some a Interest In cattle as well as In forming. HIn experience in farming on bis present locatloD t Is limited as yet, but be bos bad two months' experience with cattle. Up to tbls time be 2 bus learned some facts concerning their care t and tbelr habits, and be is hopeful of a still more successful future. He bas already learn- [ ed that some cattle perform strange acts, which to bis mind, are still unexplained, c For Instance: s Not many days ago a half grown steer. In t fairly good condition as to flesh, walked to the edge of Norrls Creek, and submersed Its I bead la a bole of water. As the animal lay dead, It seemed that It sought to keep Its feet dry, wblle Its body lay upon the high and dry ground. There were Dot the subtest evi- j dences of a struggle. The steer died without effort to save Itself. The question now Is, did a that steer commit sulolde, or stick Us head In c the water for the purpose of ending Its days ? . Mr. Wilson says that he does not understand tbestraDge act. If any man acquainted with the habits of the cow will explain this death ? it will be received as information. Again: Mr. Wilson feeds bis cows In e troughs which very much resemble a caroen , ter's bench?sixteen feel long, three feet wide. ? and perbapB thirty Inches blgb. In golog to the lot one evening recently he found one of J his cows lying flat on her back In one of the ? troughs, with ber feet pointing to tbe stars. E From tbe gestures of her feet and her general { position, be thought she was delivering to tbe assembled cattle a lecture on astronomy. H But, if so, they were inattentive. He protest- , ed 8gainst tbe use of hla feed troughs for lec ture platforms, and proposed to have ber va- , nam h? first tried to Induce the cow to eel , up, bat to do purpose. He then tried to force r her out. But this was Ineffectual. He then t sought help and turned tbe trough on Its side. > when tbe cow assumed her Dormal upright posltloo,?as though nothing bad happened. ( It may be that you cau tell what Induced her t to ascend tbe lecture platform. * Mr. Wilson's cattle, as a rule, are dehorned, t but there are a few exceptions. Those having , horns are very obliging about helping tbelr j neighbors over, or through, the wire fence. When vicious horned cattle Urat lone tbelr boms, tbey sometimes afford a sight worth seeing. Half crazy with anger at being held i and hurt, tbey usually make for the nearest J cow with a vim and a vlclousness that would , mean much under other circumstances. In- j stead of lifting tbelr intended victim from i tbe ground tbelr surprise and astonishment at seeing only a red mark up the side of the cow which they aimed to gore affords a subject for contemplation. Tbey seem thoroughly disgusted. and It they ever attempt to gore other cattle Mr. Wilson has not informed us of the fact. ... i SHEEP CULTURE. rwii WKmm tr A mi In.rk U|u 1 ur " nj li?l, Ift im> utl? ?IH Warm Clothing ? He Thinks the Editor of the Prew and Banner Might Have Succeeded. Mr. W:A. Klugb of Greenwood was Id town lost week. Among otber things be noted ibis editor's recent report of bis experience In raising goals and sheep, and Raid ibatlf we bad paid as much attention 10 the animals as we pay to the printing office, that we would have been successfal as a stock-raiser. He believes In sbeep culture, and gave something of bis own experience. He sells lambsas Major Griffin did, at a profit, and not as we did, at a loss. When be needs a suit of clothes, be JuBtcallsup bis sheep and lifts the necessary cloth, or wool, off their backs. In the spring the sheep bask in the sunshine without their overcoats, while in tbe wlnter.be keeps up the normal temperature of his own body, wltb tbe overooat wblcb be lifted off his sheep. He bad on when here last week a nice suit of clothes wblcb be got In tbat way. Tbe suit which be takes from tbe sbeep is not put on bis own back Immediately, but he sendB the wool off to the proper machinery where it undergoes various processes before It becomes olotb; after it is made Into clotb a mighty good woman then gives it the proper shape, when be goes out a well dreesed man?well dressed as to comfort and as to looks. Mr. Klugb was disposed to Interview us on Theology, and fired some bard questions at us, wblcb we will take under consideration before trying to answer. Mrs. Jane Kay Is 111 at this writing. Tbe Patrick Literary Society will debate Feb- , ruary 22d. This being tbelr first puDllc af- , fair. ' Mr. Marlon Blgby, one of Corner Creek's young sports, spent Sunday In Level Land. j Mr. B. F. Gassaway was with kinsfolk one { day last week. Miss Eliza Thompson worshiped at Sbady , Grove sabbatb. Mrs. Cora Blgby, tbe bride of Mr. Hugh M. t Blgby, Is at Honea Path with relatives ior a few days. ^ Last Wednesday night about eleven o'clock the residence of Mr. J. D. Carwlle was discovered to be on fire. In a few minutes tbe bouse wag in ruins. Tbe Ions was great, but fortunately some of tbe useful household articles were saved. Tbe bouse was supposed to have caught from tbe stove. Mr. Carwlle ( Is a highly respectable farmer of this section. Tbe Insurance was email, but will probably t replace a few of tbe valuable articles which were destroyed. Rex. ( c All sorts of plows and farm tools. I WEST END. ilappenlnifN and Incident* of h Week About (he City. Abbeville, W. C. Feb. 20, 11101. Mrs. Lizzie Blake left Monday for Greenwood, where she will upend some lime. Mrs. P. 1> Mazvok is now lnCo'umbla visiting her brother, Mr. .T. F. Livingston. Mr. B. K. Beacham came up from Columbia mil spent Sunday with his homefolks. Mrs. John Thompson of Anderson, is spetidnu some time with her son, Mr. Ward rhompson. Mis* Mamie Hill will return from Charlesion Thursday. Hon. W. H. Parker and Miss Luela Parfcer *ame up from Columbia last Wednesday. Mr. Parker Is much Improved In health. Mr Mark Bradley, who has charge of a lourlKhlni? school at Warrenton, spent .Sun Jhv in t be city. This 1r Court week In Abbeville. JuHga Henet 1m presiding, and the new Solicitor. Mr. luilus Hogg?, of Pickens, Is with uh for tbe 3r?t limp Mr. A. W. Jones cime up from Columbia a*t wppk on business. Miss IIhIlie Calduell.of Due West. Miss Evins, of Lebanon, and Miss 1 laudla Johnston, >f Donnalds, stood the teachers examluptloD Friday. Rev. T. W. Plemraons leaves ihis week for Reynolds. Ga., where he will make his borne n tbe future. Mr. Plemmons l? an earnest ind faithful preacher and many friends wish ilm success In his new home. Mrs. V. D.Lee left last Wednesday for El>erion where she will spend some time with Urs. A. S. Hawps. Miss Stella Douglass, who has been quite lick for some time, Is now able to be out igain. Mrs. Lizzie Canon and her son, Master Calloun, returned Saturday from Columbia. Vlaster Calhoun has been acting as page in ,be House of Representatives. Miss Lily Templeton Ik expected borne from Augusta Thursday. Mr. L T. Miller, who has been quite sick vl'b grip, is again at his place of business Mr. J D. Jennings and Mls? Mattle Jenlings left on the 18th for New Orleans, where hey will spend Mardl Gras WPPk. Mrs. Klrkpatrtck. of Honea Path, Is visiting ler daughter, Mrs. R. C. Bernau. We are glad to see that Robert Coleman is ible to be out again. Mr. Lewis Perrin is decidedly better and his nany trtends hope soon to see him out again. Miss Floride Reese will return from Honea ?ath tomorrow. Mr. A.Cehen spent Sunday with Mr. J. L. McMillan. Mrs. W. W. Edwards, of Due West, spent rkursday with her sister, Mrs. A. G. Cochran. Mr. Will Ferguson has rented Mr. Lawton Robertson's bouse on Main street, and with lis family will shortly move Into it. * ---? ' ? ?> r> tirilonn raont In U'arron. ftir. HDU 1U1B. n. U> II lisuu >TVM. ...... on Sunday. Hon. M. P. DeBrnhl and Master Calhoun )eBrubl returned Monday from Columbia. Easier Calhoun ban been elected page for the msulng term. Miss Annie Crowderand Miss Eva Crowder, ?f Wsdesboro, N> C., two cbarmlng young lalies, are visiting Miss Nettle Russell. Mr. Frank Hughes spent several days in the :lty last week with friends. Mr. Hug ben was in his way to Athens, where he has a poslIon. Mrs. 8. B. Rosser and ber little daughter, Hary. are visiting relatives In Anderson. MIhs Anne Orr Brock, of Honea Path, spent ant week with Miss Margaret Reeee. Mr. Guy R. Pltner went to Honea Patn Satirday. Mr. Pltner has quite a flourishing JpMs In music at Honea Path. Miss Lessle Fisher, wbo Is teaching at Anrevllle, spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Marie Baker spent several days last veefc in the city with relatives. Solicitor Boggs left Tuesday for his home at 'ICkfDB. Ml88 Day. sister of Mr. A. H. S. Day, is pending some time with her brother. Mr. A W. Smith come over from Spartan>urg Thursday. We learn with regret that Mr. R C. Bernau vlllsoon leave Abbeville for Goldsboro, N. C. vlr. and Mrs. Bernau have made many friends lere who regret to see them leave. Mrs. Fannie B. Thomson and her friend, diss Gormack. of Beaufort, were In the city donday shopping. Mrs. Frank Wilson died at ber home In Varrenton last Friday evening. Mrs. Wilson vas the mother of Mrs. Harvey M. Wilson of bis city, and a sister of Mrs. Thos. Mabry. Miss Ellen Barrel), who is teaching at Calioun Falls, was here Friday standing the eachers examination. Mr. Bailey, of Macon, special life insurance igent, was In the city Sunday. A number of teachers were in town Friday aklng tbe examination. Mr. Larry, of Baltimore, was In tbe city tlonday and Tuesday Introducing Ellis' HIsory of tbe United States. The meeting of tbe Woman's Club has been >ostponed one week. The State Sabbath School Convention will neet in Newberry next Monday, 25th intan t, at 7.S0 o'clock. Abbeville county .will >e represented by Rev. T. W. Sloan, Rev. O. f. Bonner, Rev. J. H. Graves, Mr. Wm. Morse, tfr. R. S. Galloway. SUNDAY'S SERMON. Dr. Wilson preached Sunday morning from )eut. 82:4, "Just and right is He." Dr. Wilson said that these words were imong tne last spoken by Moses to the chIIIren of Israel. It would seem that Moses vould have felt crushed aud broken for be tbew wben he uttered these words that the ind was not far off and that be would not be illowed to lead his people into the Promised L,and. All bis cherished hopes were blasted it once, but still be could say, "JusO aud rlgbt s He." The whole of this song rings with be holiness of God and a recognition of bis ustlce. If we could only recognize as fully as did Hoses the lnBnlte hollnessof God we would ilways recognize that tbe Judge of all tbe tarsb doetb right. Often it is dark to us and we can see no realon for our trouble and suffering but If we >nly trust Him fully all will be well. Tbere Is law throughout the world in Naure it manifests Itself; communities put hemselves under the law for tbe protection >f |lfe and property. So we are all governed >y divine law and God, tbe author of it all, Is ust. Because of this Justice a Mediator between iod ana man ih neeueu iur a jusiuuu wum iot pardon tbe slnaof men unless those sins >eborne b.v another. His beloved son has be!ome tbe Mediator for us and He will take iway our biob If we but take him for our Savour. BRIDE SERIOUSLY HURT. Mrs. J. D. Kerr fell yesterday on tbe step* at Fudge Gary's borne, and broke her arm. The >rlde was Miss Corrte McCluug, who has so nauy friends and who Is admired by all who enow her. She was so lately married to Mr. Kerr. I SALE DAY IN MARCH. Reorganization of (he Abbeville Connty Aicrlenltural Fair?Call Tor a Hhmn .Meeliuir of nil Favorlnr Ibe Idea. The undersigned Commissioners, for Abbeville Countv In the Interest of ttoe "Interstate ind West Indian Exposition," to be held In Charleston, being aware of the fact that the matter or the reorganization of tbe Abbeville County Agricultural Fair, Is being seriously considered by many of our more progressive citizens, and believing tbat such i thing, if perfected, would result In great jood to the entire county, and would guaran tee the county being fltty represented at said Exposition, do hereby issue a call for a meeting In the Court House on Salesday In March next, at 12 oclock M. of all who endorse tbe proposition, women as well as men, for tbe purpose of fully considering the subject. We would suggest that our people In tbe iltterent sections of tbe county carefully sonslder tbe matter between this and tbe lay of Ihe proposed meeting, so tbat they nay come prepared to offer practical suggestion, touohlng the object in view. J. R. Blake, R. E. Hill. J. Fraser Lyon, A. M. Ervlu. Feb. 13,1901. Sin very in Andcrnon County. Tbe Slate. Only after midnight have we been put in possession of Judge Benet's charge to the ?rand Jury of Anderson County setting forth the existence of a system of contract slavery In tbatcounty which bad been vaguely hint3d at before but never until now revealed In Its lawless enormity. Tbe hour is late and we cannot say what we would ime 10 say 01 mis i-canaai, oui we must And time and space enough to express )ur appreciation of the action of Judge Benet ind the rightful wrath of his vigorous words We are glad that although this tnlng has happened in South Carolina there Is also In this itate a Judge to characterize It as It deserves ind to voice the demand of all good citizens 'or Justice to the negro, protection to the dependent race who In their Ignorance and selplesBness ere peculiarly the wards of the it ate. Well done, Judge Benet! And now let the \nderson grand Jury do Its full duty. ilforse's LocaIm. Fresh garden seed and flower seed In abuulance. Millet, "dent" com, cane seed, seed pota- ( oes. Red and white bliss, triumph seed potatoes, tarly rose and early goodrlch. Onion sets, white, red and yellow, 10 cents )uarl. "Wilson" ootton planters, ready for the new :rop. TROY'S TOPICS. Perflonnl Pnraje r<t|?hft ami Many Oilier ' '(ling*. Troy?? u., r eo, 10, mui. Kev. O. Y. Bonner came down to Dr. Neel's laht week. A band of Uvpsles with 24 wagons, passed through here Friday on their way to Abbeville, on a trading expedition. The puhllc term of our school will close on the21?tMarch, with an entertainment, and t'rof. Croxlon and Mrs. J. M. Cuddy will en-, term I n ye folk". While <fe Pucket are getting along rapidly with their new store, and the second story will be used as a Masonic hall. M^si-rs. L)oo Ta?sr>?rt, A. W. Bradiev. accompanied by Mis* Wldby and Miss Warnock, attended (he Valentin" party at Mrs. W. D. Morrab's >'t Fellevue Friday pvenlnjt. Next Friday the 22nd, a Klondike narty will be given at the home of Mrs. J. N. Harris for the benefit of the aiffd ministers of the Baptist Church. The following committee whi have rltariifl of It: Mr*. J. N. Robinson, Mrs. J.8. Harris and Miss Minnie Taggart. Let all coma and help a worthy cause. Last Saturday Miss Lily Robinson celebrated her seventh birth day witb a nice day for her chums. She received many nice little presents. The four year old daughter of Mrs. Ferklns was so badly turned last week, she died from tbe effects and was burled at McCormlck. Grippe Is very prevalent here and many are sick and some cases have proved fatal. Mr. R. H. THggart was down from Cedar Sprlnes yesterday. Mr. Sam P. Leard, one of our oldestcltlzens, died here at bis borne last week. He was In two years of being one hundred years old. He has lived here all bis life and was a good citizen and neighbor. Miss Jjizzie tiawiey is teacning ucuuui u?u Greenwood this year. Mrs. Minerva Russell, an excellent chrlgt 1hn mother bere, celebrated tier S3rd anniversary last Sahbxtb. \Ve came near having another fire In town last week. Tbe roof of the store room was ablaze, but was goon distinguished. Birth?To Mrs. J. F. singleton, at Eatonton, Ga.. a son. Mrs Broadwater, wbo has been with her Delce, Mro. L. P. Mulllnax, has gone to her home In Edgefield. Rev. W. h. Black man preachect a fine sermon to a large congregation yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. T. Solomons has ordered three pairs of ferrets, and you can learn more by calling on blm. Father John J. Hughes, of Greenville, 8. C., visited Mrs. J. F. Solomons. * Mrs. E. J. Taggart spent several days at Clear Springs this week with her sister, Miss Sue McCaslan. Miss Ella Jennings, one or McCormlck's. prettiest young ladles, Is In Greenville with relatives. Mrs. Charity Whetstone from Mlkesville. Fla., Is at Cedar Springs with her daughter, Mr*. H. D. Pressly. Troy Is on a firm foundation for a Lodge of Knights of Pythias, and soon our town will rank In front among (be societies. Mrs. J. N. Robinson and Miss Aggie Robinson, the latter from McCormlck, spent a few days at Liberty Hill last week. Dear Grand Ma Dendy Is quite sick, and It will be beard with sorrow to all. Miss Annie McKellar from Greenwood If down here with Mr. J. N. Dendy's family. Mr. George Hughes died at his home near Bradley last week, from pneumonia, and was burled at Horeb. He leaves a wife and three children. Mrs. Lizzie Hatrlson has returned to her home at Midway, after a pleasant stay at Abbeville. Mr. S. 0. Young is very 111 at his home near here. MIsb Mattle Asbmore and daughters, from Texas, are bere with her cousin. Miss Martha Rpaglo. Miss Jenna McCasIan is down from Greenwood with friends and relatives. Nick. taba'i Enormous Debt. Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. That phase of the Cuban question which In volves the national debt saddled upon tbe Island bv Spain la strongly presented by Senator Frye. The debt Is approximately estimated to be between 3600.000,000 and $700,000,000, and Is, of course, far beyond Cuba's ability to pay. At tbe time of the Paris Treaty the attempt was made to have Amerloa assume this debt, but It faded because there was do reason why we should become responsible lot tbe debts of Cuba, and our representative)promptly put aside overtures looking to this end made by tbe French and Spanish holders of tbe bonds. There Is. according to Senator Fry, but one recourse for Cuba In respect to this debt?that Is Its repudiation. Yetthe constitution of tbe new government makes no provision for such a disposition of the Incubus, and ladeed,'i8 silent on the question or tbe debt. Senator Fry very Justly deduces from this omission the necessity for such direction and supervision on the part of tbe United States In Cuban affairs as will prevent tbe consequences of such grave omissions In fundamental laws. Should France or Spain follow some recent precedents and send their gunboats to Havana harbor to enforce tbe colieetlon of this debt, Cuba would bequlck to turn to tbIs country ror aid. Under these circumstances it would be the height of folly for this government toslt idly by and see Cuba assume absolute Independence when the fuUire enjoyment of It may be at greatcost to America. Cuba has manifested no gratitude for American protection and sacrifice in her behalf. TKio oun Ko Krtm tnlfh ts*\mnloppnpu hnt. urhfln Cuban lDgratltuUe and rashness are likely to Involve this nation In endless future troubles, Interference becomes not only a friendly necessity, but a paramount duty. , L. T. A T. W. Miller's Local*. Webavejust received 50 barrels of MalDe crown seed potatoes. Four different varieties. Tbey must be sold at once. Come to see us If you want, good seed to put on your gardeD spot. < We have never bandied gtrden seed before, consequently our stock Is clean and new. We have tbe famous Bulst's seed at two papers tor5c. Also bean and pea seed, onion sets, bntb red and white, watermelon seed of all kinds. Seed potatoes. Now la tbe time to plant, don't fall to see us before buying your putato seed and garden a?ed. Our stock of groceries Is complete. Canned goods, dried fruits, molasses and syrups, bams and breakfast strips, also shoulders, all kinds of package goods, such as oat meal, breakfast food, grape nut, postum, Uneeda biscuit, buckwheat. Tinware and crockery, glassware, well buckets, pocket knives, shears and solssors, toilet ftnH ntnoo Tn font anapothlnff KonHlfifl Id an up-to-date grocery store. Give us a call. Phone 75. We put the Bluff In your homes on short notice. Kerr'H Local*. A new lot of ladles' desks Just In and prices are right. J. D. Kerr. Our spring line of floor oil cloths and mattings Just arrived. Have some very bandsome matting In all colors. We want your trade. All matting laid upon your floor without extra charge. J. D. Kerr. Pee our line toilet seta ranging id price from 82.50 to 88.76. In 10 and 12 pieces J. I). Kerr. The handsomest line of lamg*. tables, pic tures. screens and rugs ever shown In Abbevllle at J. D. Kerr's. A new lot of iron beds In white, black, blue and pink at Kerr's. Be sure to get my prices on furniture of ev> ery kind. J D. Kerr. Church membership is the best aid to Christian fellowship, growth and service. May we count no sacrifice hard if thereby we may proclaim Jesus. We are made by our purposes. What a man earnestly coverts, that he becomes. Brighter and clearer grow the purposes of God through all the change of our years. We are apt to be very pert at censuring others, where we will not endure advice ourselves. There are sorrows, losses, sins : but there is joy in God, and wealth of love, and help l'or overcoming. Jonah will not be the only man in Heaven who was made better by beiug severely punished. Nothing will dim more the luster of a really great and good name lhau a habit of self-praise. Do not be afraid of humble work, whatever it may be. Take what comes aud put your miud to it. Evil spreads as necessarily as disease. Every Bin brings suffering to others besides those who commit it. It is nobler to lay bricks according to the plumb line tban to a rule kingdom badly. How much of hope aud comfort Christianity brings into the dark lives that have not known its glad message? We want to be saved, but we are not willing'to pay the price of salvation in submissive obedience to the will of God. * TWO "SPOOKY" STORIE3L ^ A Cruh That Broke Nothing tol Vanished Dinner. When Spiritualism was comparatively, new and we were youngsters, we used tc ' hear delightful spooky stories about myB-1 | terious actions ot lurniture and things / which one never seems to hear nowadays, j J X remember one about some people who j had guests invited to a grand dinner. The! table was spread with all the dishes, but j the meal had not yet Been served. The j family had a great store of beautiful glas9 and china, and it was all on the table, i For a moment the servants were all out of the dining room, and Just at that moment all the people in the rest of the house heard a deafening crash of falling dishes. From the dining room there came tho t sound of glassware precipitated upon the floor and crushing into fragments, and in j the midst of the roar of thi9 wreck there . rose to the terrified ears of the host and j hoster the high, clear note of the smash- j Ing r * ch thin china. Ev jody in the house?family, guests, ser .liCS?rushed to the dining room door t at viie same moment, expecting to see * nothing less than the table overthrown " and every precious dish on it broken. And what did they behold? The table set in perfect order, with not a thing on it disturbed. What had made the awful crash? Nobody ever knew. Not a dish was even nicked in that house that dav. The spirits. bo the story ran to us, bad just made a j terrible ghostly crash for the fun of it and the alarm of the household. I remember that this story impressed mo a great deal more than it would have / impressed me if the dishes had really been | found smashed, though it could have been proved that no human being had been in the room at the time. I had never before heard of a ghost that was a crash and nothing more. I fancy the astonishment of those alleged people was not greater than that of a friend of mine over an episode not at all similar. This gentleman'? wife and daughter wer6 out shopping one ( afternoon, and he reached home ahead of them. So far from feeling grieved and outraged at not finding them there to make him welcome, he set to work pleasantly to give them a surprise by getting them their supper. He hadn't much in the house, but he set out what he had and v placed on each of three plates a nice lot ol sardines and then went out to make them tea. He got It made and came back and looked at his table in astonishment. Hii . supper was gone! The plates were1 there just where he had placed them, but they were as clean as when he put them on. | He knew that there was not another hu- ' man being in the house. What sprite had. wafted away those sardines? This is a true story. There was not an- j other human being in the house, but the gentleman owned two delightful cockez i spaniels, and they were in the house. Who ' can doubt that, as they licked the plates which had contained the sardines, they had said to themselves: "Go to. We will make it unnecessary for our dear mastei to wash those plates?"?Boston Transcript. Anthony Trollope'a Fan. Mr. Trollope's big voice drowned every ? one else as he chaffed my father down th4 length of tho dinner table. He had jested over golf (John Blackwood was a devoted and attained to being captain of the St. Andrew's club). Whut would he not do next? He used to make daring assault* . upon the most cherished articles of thfl Blackwood faith. Blind, unswerving devotion to the sovereign was one of his fa- j vorlto points of attack. "Now, Blackwood, how could the death of the sovereign possibly affect you?" ha | would say. '-If you heard of it tomorrow WAII IrriAm . wall VftTI LLLVSX JXLUg) J VIA ttliV TT A pji.*uvw*^ T?v** J ww i would eat just as good a breakfast?you ! would not even deny yourself that second kidney." It was In rain to protest that in face of such a calamity the very thought of broiled kidneys would be distasteful. Mr. Trollope bore everything before him and prepared for another attack. The Conservative party and Dizzy were ] a tempting subject for a tit. "You know, ' Blackwood?you know you think exactly about Dizzy as I do. You know you would be very glad to hear ho had been had up for?for shoplifting." Tableau, all holding up their hands and Mr. Trollope delighted with tho sensation he had pro- a duced.?"Annals of a Publishing House," by Mrs. G. Porter. I Egyptian Moralities. Here are some extracts from the advice . that Ani, an Egyptian scribe, gave his son J in the thirteenth century before Christ: "If a man cometh to thee for counsel, let this drive thee to books for information." " "Consider what hath been; set before theo a correct rule of life as an example to ' follow. The messenger of death will coma ^ to thee as to all others to carry thee away; yea, ho standeth ready." "Take heed with all diligence that thou woundest no man with thy words." "The man who,- having received much, giveth little, is as one who commjtteth an injury." "Whosoever speaketh evil receiveth no good." "When thou hast arrived at years oi maturity and art married and hast a house, forget never the pains which thou hast cost thy mother, nor the care which she hath bestowed upon thee. Never give her cause to complain of thee, lest she lift j up her hands to God in heaven, and he : listen to her complaint." "Be watchful to keep silence."?Westminster Review. , Fine People In 1789. My lady was as reckless as my lord and j rattled the dicebox and shuffled the cards . from dusk till morning, going home with j ruined fortunes in her sedan chair when j ? workmen were going home from lathe and loom to breakfast. Family diamonds and i jewels and plate were staked when the guineas were exhausted, and when these ; nnccncolnna Vinrt ennn farms and estates I wero sacrificed. The amusements, too, of! wealthy people were of a coarse and cruel description. Rat worrying, cockflghting ' and badger baiting wero favorite diversions. Prizefighting was regarded as essential to keep up the courage of English-1 men.?Chambers' Journal. Mexican Foueral*. The Mexicans have a queer way of bury ! Ing the dead. The corpse is tightly wrap-1 ped in century plant matting and placed in a coffin hired for about a shilling. One or two natives, as the case may be, place ' the coffin on their heads and go at a trot | to the grave, where the body is interred, and the coffin is then returned. Air In C'nvea. ;'[ Certain caves have been reported aa! maintaining a uniform temperature, sum-1 mer and winter, of 54 degrees F. They I ' may bo said to breathe twice a year?in-1 < haling during the winter and exhaling! V Curing the summer. ( i V ? , 91 ! ii All our dignity lies In our thoughts. | 'J Paul valued life only as an oppor-, < tunity to preach Christ. A saloon is a pooket-emptier and a 'i heart breaker. ' The liquor traffic restricts industry and brings poverry. i i Selfishness is many a man's direst; devil?so is strong krink. God will not dwell where he cannot rule. v The kingdom of heaven is a pr< senet |kindgom. "v f i i., .^iirir mm In Two Sections at In One Piece at . ""dexter MATI Or get a Dexter at \ny Size to Fit Any I They are the peer of any Hair M much. Thirty niehts trial. Bew J. D. K 'HONE 8. I SOLE AGENT. Closing 0 Am offering re Jhina, Vases, G-lasswar* COST and Now is the time to get a real BARG rerware, as I want to reduce my stock in t R. C. "BERNAU, Garden Seed! v_ lave Just Received a Large i Beans and Peas of & i When in town don't forget to come food vegetables. Don't forget the place. W. D. BA1 HADDOFS BA1 [)f Winter Dress Goods, Trimming Braids, Continue for 1 [T WILL PAY YOU To call at Haddon's s Rainy Daj Are still the rage. 52 In Heavy Clot it bargain prices at Haddon's. Early Spring Goods, Percales, Cbevi Nainsook Checks, Laces at Haddon's. * BLACK DRESS GOODS. First ! ust arrived at Haddon's. R. M. HADL SURE TO GB1 ^^urRE^BOi SEE THE.... | The Sp< LINE OF FINE CHR BEFORE BUYir 4 We have everything from a small pil We will make the price t9 9uit you. The Speed REDUCED RATES I ?jr 'o Wustiluirton on Account InanBiir?j atlon. | The Southern Railway, The Great Trunk J In line from the South to Wanhlngton offers | peciall.v reduced rates to wamiiuKiun, v,u,i >r tbe Inauguration of President McKlnley, lar. 4th, 1901.. as follows: ' A For Individuals, (single tickets) rate of one i rst class fare for tbe round trip, to be sold cla larch 1st, 2nd aod 3rd, with final limit March 1 pro ih, 1901. ; F For regular organized military companeys j Dd brass bands iD uniform accompaneylng iem, twenty-flve (2.">)or more on one ticket, | 111 lower rates will be granted. Tickets to be i V ild March lit, 2nd and :<rd, with final limit Sill larch (lib, 1901. ! T Tbe servlceoftbe Southern Railway Is by! ,, ir the most complete and lastest of any Line ! , \ on) the South. !or For detailed Information as to rates, reserv. I ^ lions, etc.. apply to any Agent of the South- upc rn Kail way or connections. /jin W.H.Taylor. A A Hon. rsa I H AHSli'UOU. X non. ngcui, nviauM*, vm, ? Rftl* ~ ? ph( Bargain Sale of bid and silk gloves, next x [outlay at Haddon's. rlKl Bargain Sale of shoes at Haddon's. q( >'ew silks for waists at Haddons. and I . Elastic Felt." - tm 11 you cannot Bleep, try an Elastic Felt Mattress. < ^JSSS - . Si2 50 - -12 00 ' . - - $10.00 Bed... J| [attress and only cost one-fourtb as . f are of imitations. Gel the gemine. < ERR, | ABBEVILLE, 8. C. ut Sale! iy Stock of 3 and Fancy Goods at BELOW. fAIN in Watches, Jewelry or Sll;hese lines. The Jeweler. Garden Seed! J md Select Stock of Seed. 7ery Description. in and get your seed if you want k IKSDALE. HGtAHT SALE , | , Outings, Flannelets, Shoes, &c., will fwo Weeks. ind see the bargains they offer. j Skirts h, Gray, Brown, Navy and Green ots. Piques, Lawns, Embroideties, shipment of imported Black Goods )ON & CO. SI ?? : m IN ATE :'v*? If Treated Well.. There' is not one out :'js f the ' large variety of | egetables I am offering, rhich will fail to grow. ; The Best Seed ^r^the ^ iouth at OK STORE. . zed Drug Co.'s i| ' ISTMAS GOODS 4G k tray to a large dressing case. Call early and get the first choice. Drug Co. I tie State of South Carolina, rniTNTY OF ABBEVILLE. PROBATE COURT. the Matter of the Estate of Mary Jane McCelvey, Deceased. , Notice to Debtors and Creditors. LL persons indebted to said estate mast Fettle without delay, and those holding Ims against the estate must present them iperly attested to P. L. Mr>Celvey, eb. 4,1901. Executor. Mil Nell?At a bargain, one lot of Fancy cs. In short lengths at Haddon's. he ladles will And an elegant assortment ackeK capes and collarettes at the store L.. W. White. ild Glove*?Now that cool weather ia >n us you will want the new shade in Kid ' ves. You can be suited at Haaaon u. headquarters for clg?r? and tobaccos, whole ?and retail. C. A. Milford, the druggist. )ne 107. be place to get what you want and gel It it. 8peed Drug Co. all next Monday and ae* the embrodertee I white goods on sale at Haddon'a. v . <0 , " Sv" M $ ; --v r: