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rV bV ' ' The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. _________ ABBEVILLE, S. C. K? * 4?~Pabllshed every Wednesday at S2 a year In advance. Wednesday, March 13,1901. McLfturin'n Politic*. The dispatch lrom Washington to the At. lanta Constitution makes surprising state raents as to Hon. John L. McLaurln. We do not believe the story, wherein it states that John L. McLaurln had left the Democratic party. By doing so. he could have no hope of gaining anything at Washington, and Mr. McLaurln has generally been regarded as a man of at least average political sagacity. The history of the recent past would teach Mr. McLaurln that no man outside of his political party can be a great factor in current events. In 1892, as we remember the conditions, Mr. Tillman of South Carolina, and Mr. Watson of Georgia, entertained the same political views. Mr. Watson, not belDg in accord with the Democratic party, went into a new organization, and sought political preferment at the hands of his new-made friends, and be is to-day a private citizen. Mr. Tillman took a different tack and assumed to control the Democratic party. In which he was successful, and Mr. Tillman is United States Senator. Would Senator McLaurln repeat the blunder of Watson, or would he learn a lesson from Tillman's course ? In the stormy times that succeeded the war ,4 numbers of good men in both the Democratic party and the Republican party thought their good name and honorable career would warrant them In changing party affiliation, when they could still be useful. But no man has yet succeeded outside of bis own party. If Mr. McLaurln thinks the Democratic party is in error, he can correct those errors only by remaining in the party If he remains In the parly, as we believe he will, his opportunity for uselulness, or evil, as the citizen may look upon it, will be great. As to whether he is right on all his votes we are notable to say, but with the lights before us, we are inclined to the belief that he Is ?.) right. 1st. In voting for the ratification of the Paris treaty of peace. 2d. In voting for the increase of the army, that the Government might enforce the laws in the Philippine Islands. As to tbe snip subsidy: We are not sufficiently Informed as to tbe merits of tbe question tossy what is right, but we are Inclined to the opinion that it Is right, and certainly as necessary as tbe expenditure of the twenty millions of bounty which the Democrats paid annually to tbe sugar planters of Louisiana. We believe ship-subsidy Is as honest as tbe subsidizing of the railroads. We believe in the building of tbe canal. And we believe tbat the combined efforts of tbe railroad trusts and dissenting Democrats cannot always prevent progress in this line. We had tbougbt tbat McLaurln had at least an even chance of re-election to tbe Senate, but he cannot be re-elected outside tbe Democratic party. Thousands of Democrats In this country are for progress, prosperity and expansion. Aod the Democratic candl' date on that kind of plutform will have a strong support. We cannot believe that McLaurln has turned his back on the Democratic party, and oommltted an act which would give bis enemies more pleasure than anything else heooulddo. We shall wait for further developments. Bp. * Tbe CharleMtou KxpoNlllon. For a long time we have been unable to account lor the various names which have been assigned to the Charleston Exposition, and up to this time we nave conceived of no good reason why "Charleston" was left oft entirely. It may be that Charleston's modesty caused the leaving off of the name''Charleston," or It may have been due to a keen sense of Justice and fairness. The olty has, we believe, about fifty thousand Inhabitants. If S200,(CjO were contrlb. uted to the Exposition that would be about $4 a piece. But even that amount haa not been subscribed, and, even if subscribed, there is a possibility that some of tbe subscriberB may be unable to pay. The average oost of a visit to the exposition by those who live in this section could not be less than $20. Then, If Charleston people pay $4 a piece, and visitors from the up-country pay 520, then in that fact may be found one reason for the "South Carolina," etc. 2. The State appropriation whereby the average cost to tbe dlflerent counties is $1,250, may furnish another reason for inserting "South Carolina," instead of Charleston. 3. The advertising scheme whereby the wHintv tnwnR urn fr> h? ukrprkpi] or ?r? t,n n?v. $75 for a write-up in the book, may furnish another reason, for leaving out Charleston and inserting "South Carolina." 4. The missionaries which Charleston has sent out to drum the counties for exhibits, and the appointment of local committees, may furnish grounds for omitting "Charleston" and inserting "South Carolina." If the different counties are to be assessed 51,250, and if the different counties are to furnish the exhibits, and if the towns are to pay $75 each, for an advertisement of their towns, and If local committees are to do the work the attaching of the name of South Carolina is eminently proper. ( But, we are not able to speak for the "InterState" part of the name. The same is true of the "West Indian" part of the show. Have the West Indians contributed a cent? Or, is "South Carolina" to pay the whole expense, including tickets and rree excursions to visitors? The Cotton Market. Cotton continues to have a downward tendency, though the decline is small. The price of cotton goods do notoffer great inducements for the planting of a large cotton crop. Well informed persons, who know as much about the prospective price of cotton as we know about the weather, seem to think that eix or seven cents Is as high as the farmer may expect to realize /or the staple next fall. But certain It is that the farmers this year ' have unloaded at big prices and allowed the speculators to realize a big loss. The farmers are on thesafe side this time. I.ABt Monday's quotations were: New York, steady, 8%c. Atlanta, quiet, 8 7-l6c. Xew Orleans, quiet, 8 9-16c. Charleston, steady, 8%o. Mobile, quiet, 8%c. Savannah, easy, 8 5-Sc. Augusta, quiet, 8 7-8c. "Wilmington, flrm,S5-8c. St. Louts, steady, 8 7-Sc. Cincinnati, steady, 9c. Norfolk, steady, 8 3-4c. Galveston, steady, 8 13-lGc. Baltimore, nominal, 8 T-Sc. Boston, nieady,8 7-8c. Philadelphia, quiet, 9c. Memphis, qutet, 8 3 4c. Meets General Approval. Tbe praises of Judge Benet Is seen Id many newspapers. No Judge on tbe Bench in this State has received more complimentary notices on any subject than has been accorded to Judge Benet on his conduct in the Anderson "Free" Negro Slavery. . ?? New Telephone. Gilliam Aiken?stare No. 84. Attend the auction sale of Bernau's Jewelry stock and get some of those bargains at your own pric?s. fe .. A jj V I y- ' ,v>- H I -A \ T? D 4 i Watches, C 4 I have been fortunate in sale will be conducted with t TJ&rf I CONTRIBUTED LOCALSI What "51" Seen and Hears on His! Hounds About the City. Abbeville, 8. C., March 12,1'JOl. COUNTY FAIR STILL AGITATED. A most enthusiastic meeting was held in the Court House by our citizens last Thursday evening ( the interest of a County Fair to be held at Abbeville sometime next l'ail. The meeting was well represented by our business men and all classes of our citizens. Lawyers,doctors, merchants, mechanics and larmersallof whom were unanimous in the one desire that now was Abbeville's opportune time, and that we must have a County Fair. After a full and free discussion the following committee was appointed : H. H Hill, Dr. Klilingsworth, J. JL. McMillan, Wyat Aiken, Fraser Lyon, J. R. Blake, chair mau, to select a suitable location, secure lowest figures on land and report at next meeting. It was proposed that a Joint slock company should be organized and purchase the base ball ground which should be arranged for a Fair ground, and should be rented during the season for any and all kind of Bports and amusements, such as base bull, cycling, shows, etc etc, which woulu soon pay for the grounds. This suggestion I wh heilttve was made by Dr. KilliiiKsworth aud seems to us a good aud leasible plan. A11 an early date auother meeting will bo called, when the Committee will make their report, and if favorable will be acted on at once and all other arrangements will be effected looking to an annual County Fair lor Abbeville. BENEVOLENT ENTERTAINMENT. On tomorrow night, at Rosen berg's hall, the ladles ot the A. R. P. Church, will give a "Japanese" party at which will be served fresh oysters and sweet meats, lor the benefit of their church. A bevle of beautiful young ladles dressed In "Japanese" costumes will serve you. ThlB should be the "drawing card" of the evening for the young men especially, who ot course will each bring out his best girl to compare her with the beauty of the "Japs." Let everybody turn out and enjoy the evening and a flue supper. NORTHERN TOURISTS IN ABBEVILLE. Mrs. M. A. Bethel, Miss Claudlhe Bethel and Miss Maud Bethel, of Nauvalle, Connecticut, are In the city, and for a few days were guests at the Glen Ethel Inn. but wishing a more quiet retreat, they moved to the pretty home of Mrs. W. D. Wilson, where they can roam among the flowers aud enjoy the beauties of nature In this lovely garden of roses. These are charming and pretty young ladies and we wish for tbeni and their mother a very pleasant stay in the "Sweet Sunny South." COMING AND GOING. Miss Irvin Paylor, a pretty and accomplished young lady, after a delightful stay with her brother. Mr. H. L. Paylor, the genial proprietor of the Glenn Ethel Inn, left last Sunday for her home at High Point, N. C Mr. Ernest Stump, Master Mechanic at Portsmouth, Va , was the guest of Mr. H. L. Paylor for a lew days of the past week. Mr. W. A. Latimer, of Augusta, Is expected In the city this week as the guest of his sister, Mrs. Ella Latimer. Mrs. S. R. Roser, after a pleasant visit to friends In Anderson, returned home last Monday. Miss Maud Jones, who has been the charming guest of Mrs. W. D. Wilson for the past week, returned to her home in Columbia lam . I Judge J. C. Klueb spent last Sunday In the | city, leaving Monday to continue Court In Spartanbnrg. PERSONAL MENTION. Miss Mazle Cason, of Abbeville, is now an "Artist" in the millinery business, and lelt the well known firm of Armstrong, Cater JSi Co., of Baltimore, last Tuesday lor Cartersvllie, Georgia, where she has taken a splendid position. Abbeville Is proud of such enterprising and self-made ladles, and we know of no one so fair and lovely herself more suitable to work among the flowers. Her many friends wish her great success In her chosen profession. Mrs. Lizzie Cason has taken a position with the Arm ol C. W. Kendall, as saleslady and will enter upon her duties on Friday the 15th. Mrs. Cason is quite popular, and has many friends in this city, who will receive a hearty welcome from her In her new place of business. Birth?At Abbeville, March 10th, to Mrs. Edward McCrady, a daughter. The many friends of Mrs. J. R. Blake regret to learn of her extreme lllnesn,aud hope she may yet be restored to health, and her family, t It is highly probable the "Rural Mall Carriers" will start on their rounds next Friday. Have your boxes ready and your names and all parties getting mall therein ready. DEATH OF MKS. MAKGAKET SONDLEV. blubly esteemed lady, died at her home near tblH city about six o'olock last Saturday morning the 9th, lust. Tlie deceased whk a lady of the "old school." Cultured and reflued in her nature, possessing many rare traits of character. She was particularly fond of llowers, music and painting, and was a great reader, In latter years she was happy In the enjoyment at home, and although retiring and quiet In dlsooslon, was fond of compauy at her home, where no one knew better bow to entertain to the enjoyment and pleasure of her guests than herself. The deceased bad attained to a ripe old age, even beyond threescore years and teo, and was In the enjoyment of good health, until a recent attack of grip, from which, however, she bnd about recovered, and not untW Friday previous to her decease was any signs of sickness manifested, but the "Keaper" came, and in so short a time claimed a loving and devoted mother, and a true and fast, friend. Her remains were Interred in Upper Long Cane Cemetery. Funeral services conducted at the grave by Rev. J. Lowrle Wilson, L>. 1). THE LITERARY CLUB. Tbe Life hu?I ('hArncter or (he I'oet WordNWorth the Subject for the Evening. The Literary Club was most pleasantly entertained last Friday night at the home of Hon. F. B. Gary. Mr. Harden w8.s President, and Mr. Lyon was Secretary. Tbe essay of the evening was by Rev.T. W.Sloan, whose subject was "Wordsworth, tbe Poet." The interesting facts that were brought out In the paper were expressed In good English, and read In a pleasing manner. Some of the members were fairly well acquainted with the writings of the poet, while quite a number were in lust as much as they beard. The usual refreshments were served, and tbe Club adjourned. The auction sale of Bernau's jewelry stock Is now going on. Sales take place at II a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 oclocK p. m. every uay. Do not forget that The Speed Drug Co. Is the filace to buy your school books, stationery, nKs, pens, doc. Clothes cleaned and pressed at the Laundry What about a nice desk? We have them ranging In price from $5.00 to $15.00. J. D. Kerr. \ -v. k.U<0' THE C BER]> Con locks, Silve Is to be Closed noND; At 2::>0 P. M. and Con obtaining the services of Mr. he utmost decorum under his ? is a chance ROCKY RIVER RIPPLES. Knleirioftcoplc View* of tlie Seven Hilled City. Lowndesvllle, March 11.1901. Mr. R. L. Smith opened up a stock of goods In the brick store, corner of Main and Bell streets, Monday morning. Rev. J. H. Graves of the Shllob circuit, came over Monday, and was the guest of Rev. J. L. Daniel until the next day. Rev. L. M. Query, of Richmond, Va., was again among our people Monday. Dr. J. B. Moseley and Messrs. J. T. Latimer, J. E. Allen and E. J. Huckabee were at Abbeville Monday. Hon. I. H. McCalla and Mr. E. R. Horton spent several days In the city of Atlanta during the first part of last week. Mr. Henry Moore, of Abbeville, was here for a day or two, beginning on Wednesday, serving some witness subpoenas, in the case of Mr. George VVHbou. formerly of this section, on trial at the last week's term of the Court at Gaffoey. Mr. Frank Spott, known by a gnod many of the readers of the Press and Hanner, who lived a few miles from this place, died last week, and his remains were burled in Smyrna cemetery, Rev. J. L. Daniel ofliclatlng. Mrs. II. L. Charplng, one of the oldest ladies In this section, died on Thursday. She was ubout S9 years of years, had been a Methodist the greater part of her long life. She was burled the next day in Providence cemetery. Rev. J. L. Daniel performing the burial service. Mr. W. M. Speer went to Heardmont Thursday, having received a telegram saying that | his aunts, the Misses Verdell, had had thei misfortune that morning to lose their dwelling, and the most of its contents, by tire. The Verdell house was one of the oldest in Elbert county, and the Verdell connection must he much saddened by lis loss. Miss Mattle Verdell returned with her nephew ubove named on Friday, and will remain here at the home of Dr. A. J. Speer for j some time. SCNSHINK, WIND, SNOW, KAIN. A rather remarkable spell of weather for this tltne of the year haw Just ended. There bad been no rain. In or around this place for several miles, till yesterday, for over four weeks. The snow, two weeks ago, was a dry one, the melting of it producing but little moisture, therefore the rain yesterday was not at all objectionable, unless to some of the planters, who have been using, It seems to us, some very valuable time in hauling guano. Although many of the planters, because of much good weather are well advanced in their farm work, yet for the taklnir of the hands and teams, to do the above work would have been much further along. Well, maybe they know best. Miss Ethel Speer after a several week's stay with the family ol her brother, Rev. Foster Speer, at Starr, came home Saturday morning. Mr. Lewis CochraD, of Abbeville, was here Saturday and yesterday in the interest of the Southern Presbyterian. Rev. H. L. Paisley,of Columbia, will preach in Providence church, next Sunday, 17th, at 11.30 a. m. Mr. S W.C'llnkscales and Mrs. J. F. Harper, of Iva. came down Saturday morulng. and were the guests of Mr. 1). L. Barnes till yesterday evening. DID UK GO TO GEORGIA. A writer in last week's Press and Banner, supposedly yourself, Mr. Editor, gives quite an exciting experience In the life of our old time friend, Mr. H. S. Uason. The account was lacking in one very important particular. It was broken oil', like many ol the novelists do their productions, at the most critical pe rlod. Near the close of the piece it is saia, "as he flew down the road, towards the State of Georgia." Did he Anally land in that State, or where did he eud his John Gilpin race? His life long friends would be glad to know. Mr. Will Lindsay and hi* mother, Mrs. M. A. Lindsay of Due West, came over .Saturday and were the guests 0f the son-in law of the latter, Rev. H. U. Fennel, till today. Itev. P. B. Reid, of Reldvllle, occupied the pulpit In Providence church at 12 m., and preached a good sermon. Owing to rain, the services did not begin till above hour, and even then, his hearers were much fewer than they would otherwise have been. The same minister was to have preached in the Methodist church at 7.30 p. m., but was prevented from doing so by a very heavy rain. DEATH or J*. K. ALLEN. Friday about 1*2 m.the saddening news was received over the phone that Mr. P. B. Allen, of Starr, had died suddenly, that mornlug at Anderson. Tnls news cast a gloom over all of our people, and this writer would fail to heed the promptings of his own feelings, were he not to add at least a slight tribute to his memory. He was born near this place about 45 years ago, and was raised in Ihls section. He was married twice, flrst to Miss Mary LocKheart, who lived but a year or two. He afterwards married Miss Bessie Jones, of Starr, af ter which be moved to that place, where he lived till theendcsme. When he began the battle of life be had comparatively little of this world's goods, but by industry and good management, at his death, his material Interests, were not excelled, If even equaled 1 by those of any one In the two counties, in ( which he for a time bad made his home. He was a liberal, blah-toned gentleman,?was very liberal with his means,?quite a number of his neighbors and friends, and some and | many. eveD, who were not bound to him by such ties, were helped by him, and all of these 1 unite in praise of him. He leaves a widow and a very large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his untimely end. He was a very useful mau and w III be greatly inissed. Owing to the bad weather yesterday, only a short service was held at his home, at 12 in., and then Ills remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near by. This silent home of the dead was mainly due to his liberality, so was also the Methodist church connected therewith, i^ulte a number of our people, many from Anderson C. H., his neighbors in reach and many negroes ware present, to testify by their presence, as to the very great esteem In which he was held. Our sympathies are extended to the sorrowing widow, and all with her who feel their great loss. Preston Brooks Allen i will be missed,greatly missed. His niace will be hard Indeed to fill. Troupe. I>iil?re"? Ijooals. IJuv your garden seed at DuPre's Book j Store and have a good garden. The best garden seed for the South can be found at Dul're's Hook .Store. You will make no mistake if you buy your garden seed at Dupre's liook Siore. White multiplying onion sets at Dul're's Book Store. Fresh beans, peas, beets, tomatoes, cabbage, and other garden seeds, at Dul're's Hook Don't foieet that DuPre's Hook Store Ik the place to buy novels, magazines, school books aud 6ctiool supplies. Wanted customers for The Delineator Designer, Elite Styles, Sollette and other magazines at DuPre's Hook .Store. Christmas stock Is going at cost at DuPre's Hook Store. Every bottle of Speed's cough syrup Is guar- 1 anteed. If It does not do what we claim for It we will return your money cheerfully. The Speed Drug (Jo. tioi JOMPLETE AND sisting of $4, irware, Ster Out at Auction to tlie VY, Ma tiiiuing Every Afterno< P. E. Pope, of Chicago, an < care. Ladies are especially i to buy this El R . C . PENCIL POINTS. * The H'lnd Carrie# Fire from Corn Stalk* to Dcb?I Tree*, the Rend Tree* Net Fire to Burn, anil From Kitrii the Dwelling Thkcn Fire? Dentil of an Old Soldier?common Talk. Due West, March. 12,1901. Col. Urqnbart., of Blackburg, visited his daughter Isst Friday. His daughter is a pupil of the Due West Female College. Mr. Tom Eakin met with a serious loss last i week. He whs burning corn stalks In his bottoms three or four hundred yards Irom his house when a wind carried sparks to old dead trees and from the trees to Ills barn which was soon burned. From the barn the (Ire spread to his dwelling which was rapidly consumed together with other houses on the premises. Mr. Eakln lost 150 bushels corn and all other food for his Btock, h buggy, the fertilizers for the year's crop, three barrelR of flour and most of his household goods. The neighbors carneln promptly and were ready to help, but could do but very little on account of the high wind. We learn that Mr. Eakln was insured to the amount of four hundred dollars. A little help from bis neighbors would beof material assistance to this unfortunate man in rebuilding his home. The fifth Sabbath of March will be Communion .Sabbath with the A. 11. P. Congregation at Due West. Services on Friday and Saturday previous. Th? preaching on this occasion will he done by Dr. F. Y. Pressly. Mrs. J. I'. Kuox.of Columbia, is visiting hor mnllvpr lire A.M. RriftP. , The friends of MlssLizz'e Penny a^e glad ' to wee her In Due Went again. Miss Penny Is attentive to business and has many friends In Due Went. I>r. and Mrs. M. A.Thompson spent a nltfht with Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Pearson last week. This Is the first visit of this young married couple since the happy event occurred. I'I.EESED WITH EACH OTHKK. Mr. Luther Harkness and Rev. Mr. Graves visited Dr. J. H. Bell and Mr J. C. Trlbble last weeK. Mr. Graves Is supplying Shlloli Church and Is well pleased with his work and the people are well pleased with him. He 1b an Abbeville man and takes a deep interest In everything that concerns the life and progress of the old county. The Castulean Literary Society of the Female College will have their celebration Friday night of this week. Something rich and rare Is exppcted. Miss Lutle Haddon has been sutforlng for some days with pleurasy. Prof, and Mrs. E. L. Keid arrived In Dae West Saturday night. Miss Alice Todd has completed her school term at Central and returned home. She Is fond of teaching and regrets that her school term was not longer. Mrs. Leitsey, of Newberry visited her sister. Miss Mattle Brown at the Wylle Home, for i several days. Mrs. S. C. Johnston leaves for her new hame I at Woodruffs this week. Mr. Busby from Anderson County, has bought the Berry Kay place from Mr, H. P. * McGee. t JT()I. unaries ludcn lecture ihml iiinun; g ovening was enjoyed by a good audience "Lessons not learned In books" was tbe sub- * Ject of tbe lecture. Splendid thoughts elo- J quently expressed and vivid flashes of splendid hamor followed eacbotberln rapid succession. Hear Lane at tbe earliest opper- c tunlty. g Tbe ladles of the A. R. P. church served an ? elegant oyster supper last Friday niubt. The net proceeds amounted to about twenty three 1 dollars. t Rev. J. P. Knox will present the cause or j tbe Centennial church In Columbia to the congregation at Due West next Sabbatb morning. t Miss Nolle Stack, of the Female College, Is visiting friends In Augusta, Johnstons and Savanab. Mr. Noble Hell died at his home near Level Land, Sabbath, March, 10th. He bad been in failing health for a yesr or two past. He was burled at Little River Church, Monday afternoon In the presence of a large number of friends. Tbe luneral services were conducted i by Rev. Mr. Muouer, the pastor of tbe church, j ? s r Kmeline'N Kimtuclpitlluu. Kmeline stood at the buttery win- * dow, looking vaguely out. but for only 8 a moment. Sbe cotinued moulding * A L nvks) wnnlriniv 5f fVv?* morbof I f l/lie UUtlCl auu paLi\iu(^ lu iv/t , The day was hot; she bad a persistent 1 little pain in the back of her neck 1 which annoyed her ; her hack ached r from stooping, and the consciousness ? that there were other tasks waiting * loomed over her like a dark shadow. ' "I'm tired out," said she; "that's v what, tired out." n She thought of her childhood, aud e saw herself, a mite of four or five years, learning to knit. This acquir- f ed, she had learned to sew, and ac- J1 complished the usual tale of patch- 11 work quilts. Then the men's clothing c was all made on the farm, aud ?he must assist as she grew n older. Outside there were bees and e houey, chickens and eggs, with their n recurring demands, and the milk and the butter?Emetine's heart fainted J1 within her at the remembrance of the '' multifarious pats of butter which had D been passed through her hands. i ' "1 bet I've made bricks of butter'd euough to build a house," said Kme- ' line grimly. She once gained a prize for her! cheese at a cattle show, and after that,' she always had to make the cheese. ?' "Jest for that little half-dollar Ic priz?!" r Kmeline married at eighteen, and| her tall sous and bouncing daughters; K.wl ?wvf luff f farm l?nt Vmplinp ! worked as hard us ever, since us the i ' children grew up their wautsincreased. 11 Besides, they envictd no such con- J scientious devotion to labor as didlj Emetine; true, (hey worked inanyL, hours, but they likewise rested when j w they chose. , n "Here they've all gone to the county A fair. J'd like to have gone to that fair J ? myself!" p Two or three hired men tramped into the kitchen at noou for their dinner; I it was ready, as u-ual, hearty and appetizing. They did not noticejKmeli tie's silence. As they went out, one of rr them, the youngest, said, a little bash- v fully, ,lI shan't be here to-morrow, u I'm going to mother's. It's my birth- B day. She will expect me, and have a little something to eat." He laughed as J. lie spoke, and then followed the others. e< But Emeline stood staring after him. It was her birthday, too, she recollect-i. . % T8L am^ll^i ELEGANT STO< Vhe Jewele ,000.00 Worti ling Silver, Highest Bidder. Sa rr.H 111 ml VJl A r r \ oil and Evening Until sxpert Jewelry Auctioneer, wh nvited to attend, and chairs 1 egant Stock t BERNi erl. Suppose Hhe also laid off work. Why not? She would he fifty years old in the morning. She turned it over and over in her mind through the j long, ?till summer afternoon, and | gradually a great resolution was boru,i strengthening as the hours went by. The next morning, Emetine, as! usual, was up at down. Her daughter* came down to tind the usual i routine passing under their mother's! skillful, unresting hands. The morn-l ing meal was cooked and eaten ; the| milk strained and set aud away. But presently Sally said to Polly: "Where I on earth is mother ? The milk things j ain't scalded yet." "I'll scald 'em," replied competent | Polly. Soou it was her turn to cry to! Sally, Where do you suppose mother j sThem peas ou^nt to tie picKea right off." "I'll pick 'em now," said the ef- j flcient Sally, and set about it. Then i both the ?irls sat on the back porcD ind shelled the peas, ever and anon jayitig, " Why, where can mother be ?" 1 Ad hour went by; Eraeliue had! ot been seen. Finally Polly found j Sally crying. "What is the matter, you silly Lhing ?" "Oh, isn't it queer for mother to go iff like this? Let's go and look for ber." "Where ?" "Why?out in the barn?and down | cellar?" "I've looked in both those places," confessed Polly. "Then let us go down the road aj ibort distance." "I have," said Polly, solemnly. "Ob, Polly ! could she have fallen | iown the well ? "I looked there, too," said Polly, be ;raying the anxiety which she had :>ee? feeling. "Well," said Sally, (irmly, "I'm gong out in the orchard. If she ain't ;here?she said yesterday she wanted lome greenin's for pies?I'm goiDg to jlow the horn aud call up father and| he boys to look for her. "But first let's look all through the; louse," urged Polly. "Father'd be so > nad to be called up here|for nothing, j The cook-room, the milk-room, the; itimmer lritnhpn. disclosed no one: ! he inner kitchen was vacant; by pepar*' ite doors Polly and Sally hastily enter-, id the sitting-room, and there saw! Smeline. She sat at a shady window ; her cali:o dress was discarded in favor of her lecond best alpaca ; she wore a white ipron, and she oceupied a comfortable 'ocker with a farm journal in her land. Emeline in this guise at his hour of the forenoon was an unprecedented and pretenious sight. Her daughter* burst | into a duet of inquiries : "Why, are you sick ?" "Are you going away, mother ? "Doyou expect company?" "Have you been anywhere?" Emeliue sat upright, and silently ooked at them, and they returned 3er glance. It was sombre, but vivid; ind her voice, when she spoke, bad a iiiE of determination. "Girls," said Emeline, choosing her I vords, and pausing betweeu the enteuces, "I am fifty years old to.day. J <*or lifty years I have worked very j iard indeed. I have washed and | roned and cooked and sewed. I have i < ended sick folks and waited on hired | uen. I have brought up large family, | ( riH m\r vnu 11 OfPSf I'hild iHOfslire. NOW ..-V* ?*V J ... TV |am never going to do any more work, .'his is my time to rest. I mean lo be 1 raited on, hand and foot, the rest of j ay days, begiuuim? with to day?my mancipation day." Polly, her mother's own daughter. 2cognized the crisis; Emeline meant jst what she said ; hut Sally fell on ! ler knees beside her mother's chair, ryiug nervously. "Get up, Sally, said Polly,"andlielp tie net dinner, Mother's right ; she's1 arned her time. I'll back you up,; uother." * She dragged the reluctant Sally to! ler feet, and out of the room. Kmeine sat back in her rocker, and alterlately gazed at the lovely garden scene without, or read her paper, finally: ozing oft', impelled by the quiet of he shady room. She was awakened by Polly. ' I've made it right with fatberandj, he boys," said the second edition of;" Emeline' "and we all want you to J ome out and eat dinner with us. It's | eady now." ijj SHERIFFS SALE. " . H. Wrenn against, J. Altheus Johnson.? j j' Execution. ! ( VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO .ME | {j I reeled, In the above Ktatea case, 1 will ! ill to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, jd 'ithln the legal hours of sale, at Abbeville C. | K I., S. on MONDAY", the 1st day of April, . 1). 1901. all the right, title ami interest of J. I ^ .lthous Johnnon In the following described j k roperty, to wit: j [j iighteen and Two-Thirds (18 2-3) j e Acres, 11 lore ?r lens, In the town of Due | ' /put, hounded by lands of William Hood, A. j 0 i. Kennedy, H. P. Mcliee, Ilobt. M. Gulloway, i arbara B. Grler and otherw. ! Levied on and to be nold an the property of i b , AltheuR Johnson to satisfy the aforsaid Kx-; d ;ullon and costs. Terms?Cash. J ? C. J. LYON, " March 11, Mil. Mheriir A. (\ !a i 0 ?^ TB 3K OP EZ Abbe\ h of Chinaand F les Commencing- . . . , th, 190 i \ 1 ..1.-1 0-1,1 .. X. i;Oiupieiei,y ouiu uui. 10 comes here with almost a will be reserved for them. at your own j U , The PRICE See that every Mattress 'DEXTER "BEWARE OF "HAVE N BSuGUARANTE^D AND FOR J. D. E 1>EA Furniture, Matting, PHONE 8. Iain's Sprii In Fine Dress Goods, Black and Colore< All Wool Albn Dimities, French < Musi W1 IN ALL THE LAI COI R. M. HAD | WANTED.. jjli When you are in t< /j\ around and let us e /ft of New Spring Gooi /ft ing daily. Will hi ever before, and c J!? Bottom. | W. D. BA.I | _ SURE TO GE BC It. T. A T. M. Sfiller'N I.ocul*. We have just received 50 barrels of Maine ! Town need potatoes. Four dltlereut varieties. | 'hey must be sold at once. Come to see iik If! rou want good seed to put on your garden | pot. We have never handled garden seed belore, i onse<iuetitly our slock Is clean and new. We lave tbe famous Hoist's seed at two papers r>r-r)i!. Also bean and pea seed, onion sets, ?otb red and white, watermelon seed of all ;iuds. Seed potatoes. Now Is the time to plant, lon't fall to see us before buying your potato eed and garden seed. Our stock of groceries Is complete. Canned oods, dried fruits, molasses and syrups, lamsand breakfast strips, also shoulders, all :inds of package goods, such as oat meal, reakfast lood. grape nut, postum, Uueeda iscult, buckwheat. Tinware and crockery, glassware, well buckts, pocket knives, shears and scissors, toilet oap and pipes. In fact everything bandied n an uoto-date grocery store. Give us a call, 'bone 75. We put tbe stuff in your homes n short notice. My poultry was not doing well. With ' welve hens we were not getting any eggs. 1 ! out:lit one packsae of Pratt's Poultry Powers from The Speed Drug Co. and within one eek we were gettiug all the eggs we could nr. ?j . u. ?-?' i Flower pots In all sizes aud prices, come nd sffii what yon want, A. K. Morse. 11 '"s r * k 1 dlle, S. C aiicy Ms ? I "sf- I L national reputation, and the price. ^ J eweler. _ CATTEESS" $ 1 2 . 5 O . bears the tag: MATTRESS." IMITATIONS." O OTHER." SALE BY [ E R It, 1 >LER IX ? Bugs, Pictures, Etc. I ABBEVILLE, S. C. if Attraction! | ' ' ' -,Vv i Silks, itros, ' i Gingham, ins, lite and Colored Laws :est styles and s ,ors 'DOJV & CO. r ... . I m own we want you to come A\ ihow you through our line fa is, which we are receivave a larger stock than iur prices will be Jtock tKSDALE. | | IRM1NATB ..If Treated Well.. There is not one out , of the large variety of vegetables I am offering, which will fail to grow. . The Best Seed for the South at WK STORE. .llorse'.s Local*. Fresh Canned goods In great variety. Aspurigiis, string beans, pear, Boston beans, okra and tomatoes. Try a can of corned pork, corned or chipped beef, veal loaf, salmon, shrimp, crab. Olives in bottles 15c to 50c. "Bromanzelon" for a dessert can't be beat, In the btst flue flavorings. An excellent line of Wood's fresh garden seed. Plant alask peas now and Woods hardiest nnd eurleut snap beans a little later. Try h dollar's worth of bulk roasted coflVe, be'terand cheaper than Arbuckle, 1 lbs. for Sl.Wi This Is th? hardest time of the year on housekeepers. We would like to lighten the burden for them, and with this in view, weofter a nice line of dried fruits apples, peaches, prunes, also canned fruits and vegetables In great varely. Big hominy, buckwheat etc. a good molases just in. ' x ' A box of cigarettes free?For the return of Ave box fronts of any of the lollowing brands >f cigarettes: Duke of Durhsm, Columbia, liuw v>ui?you uhij gri h phckm^c ui free at The Speed Drug Co. Examination paper for school children In ic packages at Speed Drug Co. A full line palntH. oils, window glass, varnishes. Ac., at Speed Drug Co.