The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, February 11, 1885, Image 3

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1 v w>fc < A j& V V , v 4 % <h-s The Abbeville Messenger. Entered at the postoffice as Stid-claa* matter. . WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1885. BCBBCKIPTIOK $2 00 tack; epilepsy weakens the mind and eventually dostrovs it, if frequent and ! severe; epileptics are only dangerous to themselves. Cross-examined?In petty mal there is always a loss of consciousness and rigidity of muscles apparent in tho face; vertigo has not a tendency to go into epilepsy. It may sometimes go before it, and sometimes follow it. He-direct?One could not arrange and carry out a plan, if suffering from , petty mal. I Ilere tho Stato closed, and his Honor I said hu would allow four hours to each I side in which to make their argument to | "the jury. Mr. \V. 0. McCJownn for the State, Jand Mr. 1>. \V. Smith for defense addressed the jury before Court adjourned. After recess Mr. M. T<. Bonhatn, for the State, made his argument to tho jury, being followed by Mr. K. Jit. Gary am! "<r. \V. C. Benet for the defense. Col. On Nsed for the Stfte. All the speeches sIk \d careful tiretiaration. and reflected exeat credit on thoHe who hnd taken parts in c the ease. The following, which was [ most kindly furnished by the steno- ,i graphor* is the charge of the Judge : <1 Chnrxe in Wrjjumm'H Cane. \ Commenced at 8.7 1*. M. and ended at 8.371^ ' I?. M. I (Jtntlf.mcn oj thr Jury : ? It is my duty to give you the law in this t case and run are res|Huuiible for the facta. I * will try to do tnv full duty in the matter, aud n i I shall most diligeully try uot to fail. If I t were to indicate to you any opinion on tUo H facta of the case, nny opinion whatever by t anythiug that I might say or do which would h lead you to find, by my opinion, a verdict of t guilty in the cane it would be judicial murder ? in me ; the law Kays 1 must, not do it, and in i the same way if you depart from your prov- j ince and do not take tho law as I give it to t you, you will wot be doing your duty to your n country* Now an to the law as to the carte, 1 a will dispose of the reouests to charge, first; f First, 1 am requested to charge: "The de- t fendant is presumed by law to be sane, this \ presumption can be removed by him, and if n the evidence of insanity preponderates, ho is t entiUed to an acquittal," aud that is the law ; fi By "preponderance," what does the law a mean ? It means such a degree of evidence <j as founded upon the evidence that would lead t your minds to tke conclusion that he was r more insane than sane : if li.ii hv unr pri. A dencc led your minds to that conclusion, after e weighing iill tho testimony carefully, if you C enne to the conclusion that it was uiore prob- a able that he was more insane than sane then r you will give him the benefit of it. d The second request to charge, I will not c read because the stenographer will take down h what I have to say about it; I say that the s second request is not the law; the burden of b proof of insuuity is on the defendant, and if n the Stite should offer testimony in reply, still li r the preponderance is with hiui. n The tnird request to charge, I hare marked t not allowed, except as iucludcd in my charge t oa the first request. n The fourth request is too general, and I 1 limit it to this : If defendant was generally of unsound mind, and the jury is so satisfied, then that state of miud ia presumed to exist at the time of the homicide, but if the inxtfnity isof lonj?intervals, then it must be proved, at the time of the homicide by tho defendant. I Fith and sixth not allowed, it anks me to charge thejurrif they bavea reasonable be-' * lief; On that I say the jury ara not entitled to i have any reasonable belief on this iioint, unless it be produced by the preponderance of 1 testimony aud on that they hare bccu already t charged. , The eighth is in refereucc to delusion and j net following t*r? wmrda of the request, I t I charge it this way : If the jury balieve that ( auch delusion has been proved by the preponderance of the evidence thuu its existence C will acquit the defendant. . The ninth, 1 say this ruqiiest involves a question of unsoundness of mind and on that the jury hare already been guffieiently charged ; I regard it as'imply a repetition in another form of other requests. The tenth : This involves the same matter, , and is not allowed. me eieventn request, 1 will rend because I will allow il iu part ; It is as follows: '"The jury are to consider the stale of Ferguson's q mind at the time the hoinicido was commit- ' ted, ard if the evidence produced establishes the fact that bis miud was diseased he should v be acquit ted." On that I say, allowed, pro- t ided the disease referred to, was not from intoxication then existing. " The twelth is as follows : If from the evidence the jury believe that Ferguson was sub- i ject epileptic to fits, it is a mutter which tbey i must weigh in dutermiuing his guilt or innocence of the crime charged ; And if they en- f tertain anv doubt whether Ferguson's mind a was vound or unsoaud at the lime of committing this aet, by reason of epilepsy, they must give hiin the benefit of that doubt anil must acquit." I say, not allowed us a whole, but thejury in deciding the queution of ur,- y aoundness of mind will weigh the testimony on epileptic fits as well as of all other testimony. I The thirteenth request I hav? marked not i allowed because the words "reasonable belief 1 are too general and because the jury are al- > ready fully charged ou the question of unaoundness of mind. J I The 14th, 15th and 16th, I have marked "not allowed." t The lTth which I allow in part 1 read as < followers: "Although drunkeuess at the , time of the homicide is no excuse for crime, y#t if the prisoner's mind has been rendered > unsound by long continued and excessive dwnkiug, the jury must acquit him." I say ( that ia the law, provided the unsoundness so ( produced at any time contiuued after the de- . fendant became sober. J The I3th is not allowed, because it is too | general and too sweeping. | The 10th request is not allowed, because { it expressly presumes the absence of motive which is a question of fact for the jury on which I should not charge. The 20th request to charge contains details, , all sorts of symptoms to show iusanity, and on that I say the f'ourt refuses to altow it. I ' will first charge thejury that on the poiut of I u?.u?uu,it0ni.i uiiiiu incj inusi consider all i the teatimouy on that point. , Ou the 21st, I say, I decline to us* the , words of tho request, but I charge that if the jury are satisfied by the evtdaucc that the dedefendant's mind wag unbound while sober so , caused by excessive drinking then tho homieidc will not keep him from unsoundness of 1 1 mind. The 32nd is not allowed. ' I The 23d request is that "the prisoner is entitled to the benefit of every reasonable doubt," I say that is the law except on the unsoundness of mind and on that point the jury must be governed by tlio preponderance of evidence. And now gentleman of the jury I do not kouw that I have much more to say to you ou this case. If it be possible to human nature in the trial of this case to rid your mind of all ympathr, and yet 1 know it is not possible : you must have sympathy with the distressed and those who are innocent though that distress was brought on them by one of their > awn kin,3are bound to bare sympathy With them ana yet when we como to try a crime we abould blind our eyes to the nature of the crime *od the fact* of the case. It was God the almighty power wbo first published the ibw idh mo muracrcr uust nave hia blood Bhed and every civilixed tmtfou that I know of haa getiet*jlj followed that law. So than, so far a* von can you should forget what haa been aaid about the father and mother and wife, and vou ahould decide tbia eaae accucd* ing to the'facta of the case, doing your duty to yonraelvea, to youroathn, to your country, io your God. Now, what are the leading faota? 1 uball not go iuto the detail*. The killing la admitted : there la no denial of it, the circumHtanccf nave been testified to by aome witoesaea and it la for you to judge how far they are oorreet. When the killing it id' 'I milled, then the narty moat ahow, in order lo get *a acquittal, be moat ahow that it wm done either by aeeideat or io aelf-defease, of it waa done in sudden^heat and paaaton wi;b , aafieient provocation. and the law acknowledges nothing of lamelmt provooation abort , of ? Mow. He is held guilty ef murder unlets ho baa aatiaflad yew (bat be was not of ] i :L - al sound mind at the time that he committed the murder. Well now that in for you entirely, lias ho so satisfied you by the preponderance >f evidence that at at the time ne aid that aet tie was not of sound mind ? If that state of nind wai produced by intoxication existing it the time?in other words if bis state of nind rendered him not responsiple at that :ime, that will pot render him excusable. I tare charged you that if bv long drink he lias 10 diseased his mind and it is diseased after :he homicide the law gives him the benefit, Jut unsoundness of mind existing at the time, ind not after the homioideisno excuse. It is laid that ho was at the time of his childhood mil lat?r life subject lo epileptic fits. It is or you to decide whether that be true. If rou' reach that conclusion, you are then to :ome to the next conclusion. Did those epieptic fits produco in him imbecility or unloundnssn of mind. Physicians hare testiied that epileptic fits may produce such 'faults the question is not whether t wiiiy do it but. did it do it in this case in vour ninds. I>oes it satisfy you that it did. flint i certain course of conduct may do a certain hing docs not amount to unytliing unless yon ro on and connect it with the fact that he did lo it. That a certain disease may result so tud so is not the thing, you will hare to go on ind see if it did doit. You have no right to Iraw a conc'usioti that it did do s<>. It is true lUo that when it is hereditary one may inhert the disposition of insanity from his .father .. ... .. ?>i?aU rnlniirn Tl.n innni,... M llllllllll Ul ? ' .v. >!<. i were any of bid Ancestors of unsound mind ? ind is that satisfactory to your minds? If hat is satisfactory then did "thev produce un;oundness of niitid in his ease 1 nnd unless rou can find proof that it did nut do no you tare no right to conclude that it brought on hat result. Excessive drinking may produce insanity, some say long drinking. Was it his iractice to indulge in excessive drinking and lid it produce insanity ou him T You have no ight to conclude that it did, unless you are ed t?> believe it by the preponderance of eviIcnce. I have said now that ynu must not lecide it, that if so and ?? was the case, but 'on take in all the facts of the testimony, rhich you can rely on and then determine was ic a person of unsound mind and then you ire to consider whether bis family so believed ind treated liim so. AVas he watched more ind treated as of uusound mind. You take heir testimony ho far as they state facts but ;o far as thev inilulire in oninions vou must lot take them. And in ibis connection I feel tound, I feel that it iB niv duty to cull your ittention to a mutter which they have testified onnd that id that they knew, his father and lis brother knew that he was carrying a pisol, and thcr do not prove thnt they ever took ?ny steps whatever to guard him from taking t. That is what IheytcHtify to of which ou hare a right to judge in "reviewing their estiinony upon both sides. You have heard ibont their unclc and aunt, you have heard bout the fainting tit*. One . of the fainting lis as testified by the father, came on at a imc when he win attempting to lift a log. Veil the physician* have not testified thnt ittempting to lift anything brings 011 epilepie tits. Another testifies^ as to his having a it whjlo in the field plowing. I don't know nd you do not know whether that has a tonlency to bring on euileptic fits. Well against his 'testimony you nave the testimony of his leighbors aud associates. They always Icalt with him as of sound mind. They nevr regarded him an being of unsound 'mind. )ne witness testified that he was behaving in , curious manner whilo 011 tho roa<l to a saw nill, but he refuses to testify thnt he was Irinking, or not. Weigh all the testimony arefully. Say to yourselves, is he of unound liiind t One that is regarded of unound mind in the eye of the law as laid down ly you T Docs he satisfy you that you would ot like to live with him or to deal with limns a person of unsound mind? If your nind has not been led th that conclusion then he law will have to conviot him, if it has led o thnt conclusion then you will have to say otpuilty ; If ho has established no other L'fcal defense to it yon are bound to say guilty. Hand the record to the jury. It was half-past right o'clock when the ecord wa$ handed to the jury, and on icing called out at twelve o'clock. Hnd eportingto his Honor that they were tn&hle to agree; upon a verdict, he sent hem buck, saying ho would call for heir verdict the next morning. When | norning came and they reported they cere still unable to agree upon? vorlict, the Judge ordered a mistrial to he j intered, and thus for the present ends' he Ferguson case. Hciiteuccu of the Court. The prisoners who wore found guilty, vero sentenced on Monday morning Gy lis Honor, Judf'i Pressley. Tlio followng ure the senteuuos of the mlsfortulates: ' Allen Watson?Petit larceny, stealing >3.25?Ono year in penetentiury. Allen Wntxon?Assault and battery vith intent to kill?Two veurs in jienuentiary. lsaialt MeOoppin?Larr-eny of livo iiic roost (leucine persons enjoy taking Emory'$ Little Cathartic Pilh; they restore color, give ft wholesome appetite, put new life in a. broken down body; tney are pleasant to take and tbsir action is very mild. Druggist* sell them?16 cents. ? A good assortment of tnc following named a?tides may be had at the store of White Brothers : Table Linens, Towels, Blankets, Rhcetings, Bud Tickings, Counterpanes, Furniture Prints, Carpets and Rugs. l-tf Messrs. II. \V. Lawson & Co, advertise freib garden seed. A garden is an absolute necessity to housekeepers, in the spring, and Messrs. Lawson & Co. have seeds guaranteed to come up and produce well. Give them a call. u?ck?i wn y^ars in penctentiaiy. Ed Wardlaw?Assault and battory with ntent to kill, pleaded guilty?One year n p?net?iitiHry. Isaac Jones*?I>arcony of Uvo st->r*k >1 ended guilty?Ono year in penctculiairy. Kntrrtuinnicnt und Suppor. 'I he ladies of the Methodist Church rill give a supper on next Tuesday light, in the Skating llink Hall, for the lurpose of raising funds to assist them ii building their new Church. It is use-, ess to Kiy that under their inanageinent he occasion will he a pleasant and cnoyable one, and we hope our young ncn will save up some of their small :hange for this most worthy objcct. jracc and heuuty, dainties and suhstauials will abound. We nover remember to have had our ty in puthies more excited for u poor ne<ro tniui they were In tho oase of Sam Johnson at the rocont court of General tasslons, wben the Judge sentenced him :o the penitentiary for ono year for petit laaueny. W# hope to aay something on ibe justness of it next week. No other modicine is so reliable as Ayer's Cherry Poctoral for colds, coughs, mil all derangements of the respiratory organs tending toward consumption, in ill ordinary cafios it is a ccrtain cure, Mid it affords sure relief for the asthmatic and consumptive, even in advanced stages of disease. If a well bo poisoned, woe be to those who drink thereat. It is worse to poison the fountain of life for ones self, and for posterity. Often by carelessness, or misfortune, or inheritance, this has been ilone. Ayer's Sarsaparilla frees the blood, the vital stream, and restores appetite, strength, and health. Physicians uso Shriner's Vermifuge in their practice and pronounce it a first class article. A trial will convince the moat skeptical of its intrinsic merit. Mr. Stiles Hotchkiss, of Staunton, Va., has been'in our county for the past three works, soliciting applications for insurance. lie has insured many of our best citizens, both male and female, We consider l?in Association one of tho best. * mt * * ? ' Example Better Than Precept C. C. O. & li. R. HOUNl> TO DR BUILT. Trillion, Duo Went and Troy Follow Abbeville's Good Fxample?Cliarleston Front Ihoh her Support. Tkfnton, S. C.. February 10th, 188*. Dear Sir : I am glad to inform you that our town at a public meeting of th? citizens and tax-paver* last night heartilv concurred in the resolution of the Abbeville meeting, and pledged themselves by -a like resolution to give bonds t? tha amount of five per cent, of the assessed propert y of the town to aid in the construction of the Carolino, Cumberland Gap aad Chicago Railroad, upon the same terms and considerations as vour town. Yours verttruly Ac., * T II. CI,ARK, Intcinlant of the town of Trentou. To M. I.. IIonit am, Jit. At a call-d meeting of the citizens of Duo West ill interest (if the Carolina. Cumberland Gup A Chicago Railroad. Prof. J. N. Yoiinjt wascallcd to the chair, and It. S. (inllowav asked to act as secretary. Frot. Young called on Mr. K. W. Iladdon, who had been prrscnt at the directors' meeting at Aiken. Mr. Haddon gave a full account of the Aiken meeting. I)r. Oricr made some remarks and asked a number of questions. Prof. Young favored the plan of the town agreeing to pay a certain sum, and give bonds for this amount, retiring one-twentieth part every year. l>r. Gricr offered the following resolution : Jirtolvfd, That it is th? sense of this meeting that Due West co-opernto with the other towns, viz., Abbeville. Troy. Rdsrefield and Aiken in raising u sum equal to five per ccnt. on the taxnblt property ot the town, for the bonefit of the Carolina, Cumberland Gap & Chicago Railroad, provided Charleston pledges itself to an amount equal to the whole sum promised by these towns. This resolution was unanimously adopted and the flecretarv was ordered to send minutes of this meeting to the county papers and the Aetrs and Courier. The meeting then adjourned subject to call of the chairman. J. N. YOUNG, Chairman. R. S. GALLOWAY, Secretary. Tkoy, S. C., February 9, 1885.?The citizens held r very large ami enthusiastic meeting this evening in the interest of the C.,C. i A G. R. R. The meeting was not only attended by all I the citizens of Troy, but also by all the farmers in the neighboring vicinity. The meeting was culled to order, Mr. Ben. Chiles trking the Chir. After listening to a very animated and forcible speech from Mr. G. C. Bradley in behalf of the Road, it was moved and unanimously carried that Troy will allow no town along the line to do more than she will in proportion to her means, that she will even go beyond the 5 percent, and grade the road from hero to Hard Labor Creek, a distance of five and a half miles, and give as collaterals 5 per cent, on all the taxable property witbin the incorporate limits. Our farmers are thoroughly Aroused to the advantages of this Road, fully realizing that it means to them cheaper corn cheaper bacon, ~..J r .i. _f vii^auvi j^uauw aim UIIC IUUI (II VI U CCUl Uiurc for their cotton. Our delegation to Charleston consisting of Hon. J. E. Bradloy, Dr. J. I). Nuel, J. N. Dendy, u. C. Bradley and Captain R. W. Lites, we well know will represent us in onr trne light. All we want is that the grading be darted and all will nee (hat Troy fnr from being in the rear will ri*e to the front aud show her colors. Oivo us the Road. HEN CHILES, Chairman. J. W. KENNEDY, Secretary. A number of well-known business men assembled at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday, at the invitation of Gen. Ilagood, to ! hear a statcmeut of the condition and prospects pf tho Carolina, Cumberlaud Gap and Chicago, Railroad, ( Aiken, S. C. to Lexington, Ky.,J the object being to ascertain whether Charleston wa* sufficiently interested in that roa?l to make it worth while to have a formal conference here, later in the month. .. Araon? those present were Mr E Horry Frost, president of the Chamber Com tierce, who presided, Capt. F. W. Wagoner and others. After hearing Gen. llagood's statement and discussing the whole subject, the following resolution was unruitr.oualy adopted : Attohed, That it is the sense of this meeting that it is to the interest of the city of Charleston that earnest and immediate support should be given to the projected railroad from Aiken in the direction of the mountains. That the line of the Carolina, Cumberland Gap and Chicago Railroad Company is in the judgmedt of this meeting the most practicable for securing a good local business in South Carolina, with the possibility of extension to the tr-de centres of the AVest, and also for uniting with the Sarannab Valley Railroad. Thflt 11 rnmmilfiit* nf unr<.n Ka K ? *-0 ? . v?l MV OJ/J/UIIHCU U) ? ^ chairman to confer with the president ann directors of the Carolina, Cumberland Gay ane Chicago Hailroad Company to determine unod the most practicable i>lun ?fgiving aid to that enterprise,,and tbnt the- nme committee do also confer with the president and directo.s of tho SoAth Carolina Railway Company, with a view toeuli&ting the assistance of such company it) any plan that may be adapted. ' Chairmrn Frost wilt appoint the committee aX his oarliost convenience. A $50,000 Fin in Laurens. OUR NEIGHBOR TOWN UNDERGOES A GREAT MISFORTUNE. Destruction of Several Leading Bu' fitness Places? Stocks Saved?Both Newspapers Suffer Heavily?Generally Good Insurance. [Greenville Daily News.] - Latkenb, S. C., February, S, 1885.?A |60,000 fire occurred here this morning about 4 o'clock. It originated in tho confectionary and grocery store of Mr. A. P. Sullivan and was under such headway that it was impossible to do anything in the way of arresting the flames until they had reached J. F. Martin h Co'*, hardware store. But for the presVnet of an alley, twenty-five or thirty feet wide between that store and Dr. Perrin's Hrunr nln? Ik." - ? V.-1- " M.wiv i nun a nuvic UlUtk WOUHl b*Te been totally destroyed. By almost superhuman efforts the fire was cbeoked and confined to the hardware building uulit all dancer of its further spreading was orer. The stocks of goods, or the greater portion of them, were saved. Sullivan's stock of goods was a total loss. All the printing material. ureases, etc., of both the Lnurensvillc Herald and Merchant and Earner were consumed in this, the biggest of all our fires. The young mon composing tbw Crescent Hook and Ladder Comoany did noble work and are certainly entitled to wear their belts. The colored people, as usual, did heroic service and too much praise cannot be given them. The buildings burned were mostly covered by insurance. Mr. Sullivan's stock is insured for $1,500 or $2,000. T. B. Crews k Co., were partially insured, but we regret .? say that it is reported that Maj. J. D. McLuchh was not insured. The cause of the fire is unknown as yet. Col. T. B. Crews left for Newberry this morning to make arrangements for the publication of the Utrald at that ptafeo until ht ean again establish liirosclf in Laurens. W. T. C. A private dispatch rceeived hero yesterday savs tlio following: #ro the firms burned out lloyd, Pluss A Co., groccrs. A. SullivRn, general dealer, A. H. Martin general dealer, Bcwly Bros., stoves and tioware. i Anderson, general merchant, Cotupton J. F. Martin, general xtorosi Crews, Printing office, whioh was abovi Boyd, Bluss A Co., and Sullivan's stores. MeLucaa' printing office. I.AVUBNR, C, H., H. C., February 15, 1885.At about 4 o'clock this morning a fire nrigina ted in the storo of A. P. Sullivan, whicl proved to ba one of the moat destructive evei known in Laurens. At this time it is impossible to giro th< amount of tosses. Among thore who losi heavily are Boyd. Plus A Co , leading grocen of the town, entire stock ; A. P. millivan'i entire stoek of groceries. The LaurensvilU Htrari lost everything, including a new power printing press; J. D.-McLucas los the eatire outfit of the Jftrehami and Far m4r j J. C. Oarlington hia law library t B. F Bell*w, Tandy Babb.Martin A Fuller, A. H Martin, II Y Simpson, C M Oomptoo 4 Co., Geo. D. Anderson, Dr J A McCarley, ewlcy Bros, J F Martin A Go, Craig estate, and O Simpson. About half of the buildings 011 the eastern side of the public square,, and also one large building on Main street, are entirely consumed at tin* writing, 0 o'lelock a m. The Hook and Ladder Company have done good work, and the fire is now under control. A few merchants saved a part of their goods. U. Kxcurslon to tho AVorM'ii Fair. Excursion Tickets to the World's Fair, now being hold at Now Orleans may be purchased at Greenwood, via. Augusta and Atlanta, at the following rates : Tickets good for 15 dnys, - ? $22.35 " 40 " - - $27-20 Parties desiring to go to the Exposition will tind this route n pleasant and speedy one. For particulars and schedules apply to J. F. Davis, Agent, Port Koynl & Augusta Railway, Greenwood, S. C. A. 10. Hoiccro, Wholesale dealer in Corn, Flour, Mcnl, Men., Hants, l.nrd, Brsn, Salt, Molasses, Sugar, Coffee, Uicc, Soap, Ac., will deliver goods at any point on rmlrond at Abberille prices. Before buying always ask for prices, as we have advantages that few up-country merchants havo. A. E. Rogers. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. Mr. H. I). Kekhk, of Abbcvlllo, is prepared to do nil manner of repairing of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, and will pay all express charges on work sent to him front stations on the C. and (i rond. He alwavs keeps in stock a handsome line of Jewelry and l'latcd Ware at moderate prices. Send in your ordcru. Address, II. U. Ukese, Abbeville, 8. C. ItclVeHhniciiU at the VMmetto. Thomas McGettigan, of the old reliable I'ul motto Snloon, invites his man)' friends to give him a call daring Conrt week. The Palmetto Saloon is well storked with first-class refreshments. Malaria in all its forma positively cured with Etn>>ry'* Standard Curt Pill*, a never failing remedy: purely vegetable, contain no quinine or other poisonous agencies, endorsod by physicians and sold by druggists everywhere?25 and 50 e??ts. * JOB WORK done neatly ind with dispatch at this office. BUSINESS NOTICES. Fine Table and Hall Lamps at "V. S Cothran & Co. Window Glass! Window G1&5S! I at Speed & Lowry'8. Buy your Cigars and Tobacco from Speed & Lowry. i\ variety 01 r ancy ami Toilet goods at Speed & Lowry's. A fresh lot of Citron. Currants, Nuts, Candies, Apples and Oranges just received at Speed & Lowry's. Satchet Powders, the most delightful, at W. S. Cothran & Co. Paints, Oils and Varnishes at Speed & Lowry's. Buy your Fruits and Confectioneries from Speed ?fc Lowry. Barley! Barley! Barley ! Better lato than never. Do not rail to sow barley. It will pay. No doubt about it. You can got a pure srtiolc of seed barley from White Brothers. Mr. Jason Simpson sells a*me of the best machines ever brought to this market. He recently sold us a White Machine, that gives complete satisfaction. It is light running, simple of construction, and durable. We can with safety assure those wanting a machine, of the fine qualities of the White. 17-tf White Hrothes have now in store more than one hundred coses of Boots and Shoes. They Sell Zeigler's Ladies' Shoes, which are unsurpassed for fit, style and durability. They also have a large lot of Men's and Hoy's Shoes, made by the Bay State Shoe and Leather Company. Their goods have been tested for several years and ' have given universal satisfaction. Any one who huys a pair of this make of Boots or shoes, always gets tho worth of his money. oct 1-tf r?MIK STATE OF SOUTII CAROLINA, Abbkvillk County. Probate Court.?Citation for Letters of Administration. By J. Fuller Lyon, Esq., Probate Judge: Whereas 13. S. Barnwell has made (suit to me, to grant bim Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of Jacop Kurz, late of Abbeville County, deceised. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and uingular the kindred and creditor^ of the said Jacob Kurz, deceased thst they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to bo held at Abbeville C. H., on Monday, February 23rd 1885, after publication hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause if any they hare, why the said Administration should not t e granted. Given under my hand and seal, this seventh day of Fcbruarv, in tho year ef our I.ord one thousand eight hundred and eightyfive and in the 109th year of American Independence. Published on the eleventh day of February 1B.s5, ip the Messknokr and on'the i;ouri ilouse door, for the timejrequired by law. J. FULLER LYON, Judge of Probate Court. HOUSE FOR SALE. WILL be sold to the highest bidder oa Salesday in March (2) if not disposed of sooner at private sale the Commodious House on the Catholic Church Lot. For particulars apply to K. ROC11E, or THOS. McGETTIGAN. Feb 11-tf The state of south Carolina, Abbkvillk County. > In Common Pleas. ( Jemima Dukes against II. M. Spikes. Pursuant to the order of the Court, bearinp date January. 1885, I will sell at public 1 auction, at Abbcvillu Court House, nn Snl<>? Day in March nest, tins following real estate, ' near Ninety-Six, known as (he Dukes Tract, to wit: That Truct of land, situatu lying anil being in said State and Oounty, containing ' TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX ACRES , (25ti) acrcs, more or leas, on waters of Saluda River, bounded by lands of Madiaon Richardson, Robert Calhoun, Estate of Richarc * Watts and othess. Terms?One-half Cash?Valance on nin< f mouths, with interest, securcd by bond anc mortgage of Purchaser. Purchaser to paj for I'anurs. M. I.. BONIIAM, Jr., Master. ' Kiilinerv! Millinerv 1 TIIK moHt extenaivo stock of Millinery ear now be found at It. M. IIADDON ft CO.'S. DON'T FOHGET. wc have a modem awift running power presn, non type, ruled and blank piper, envolopei i and cards?so briog in your printing. APPOBTIONMENT OI01 THE Public School Func UTOIR, 1885. THE following in the amonnt of money a the disposal of the Hoards of Tr'mier of the several School Districts in Abbuvill County for the year 1885. Section 1002 of the school law provide that the School Commissioner "Shall annual ly, on the first day of February, or as booi as prncticable thereafter, aiioortion th<> in come of the County school fund among tli several .school districts of his County i i pro portion to the ?ver?ge number of pupils at lending tho free public schools in each dis trict :,r District No. i, $1275.00 Din. No. 9, $ 7G0.0 " " 2, 1400.00 " " 10, 420.0 " " 3, 1500.00 " " 11, 1240.0 " " 4, 787.00 " " 12, 700.0 " 5, 1220.00 " " 1.1, 500.0 " 6, 928.00 " " 14, 608.0 '? M 7, 11:55.00 " " 15, 807.0 " 8, GGO.OO " " 10, 1300.0 OKOj C. HODGES, Feb 4,1885-4t School Commissioner. rpHE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, .1. ABHKVILLK COL'NTY. Ill Common I'lean. F. W. Wagoner A Co., Plaintiffs, nguins W. M. lliggius. Foreclosure. 1'ursunnt to the order of tho Court, in tbii case, dated 31st October, 1884, I will sell a Abbeville Court House, at public auction, oi Snlcsday in March next, the following res estate, to wil : All that Tract or pnrcol o in.i.1 :? ' ?- * ? inuu oiiuavc i'j^ lllIU uu1i1)( iii A.UDCT1IK County, iu the town of Donalds, conlaininj ONE ACRE more or loss, and bounded by lands ef A..M M. Dodson, W. W. Rowland,O. R. Ricd nnc others?boii.ft the Higgins Lot. Terms Casl ?Purchaser to par for Papers. M. P. RONIIAM, JR. Feb4-tf Master. rpHE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COITKTY OF ADREVII.LE. Ill Coaimon Pleas. Nancy Mann et al, Plaintiffs, vs. J. T Robertson, Administrator, Defendant Complaint to marshal assets. THE creditors of Armistead Burt Esq., deceased, are hereby required t< prove their claims before me withii thirty days from the date hereof or bt barred. M. L. nONII AM, Jr.. Master. Jan. 14-4t Highway Superintendents THIS following persons have been ap pointed Superintendents of High ways for their respective townships, t< wit: Ninety-Six, W. H. Frazier, Greenwood, J. B. Sample, Cekesbury, Wm. Martin, Donaldsville, B. F. Mattison, Due West, Harvey Clinkscales, Long Cane, Andrew Mcllwain, Smithville, S. F. Croiner, White Hall, Thos. T. Cromer, Indian Hill, W. II. Adainson, Cedar Springs, Samuel Able, Abbeville, Richard Sondley, Diamond Hill, N. E. Johnson, Lowndesvillo, M. T. Hutchinson, Magnolia, W. N. Cnlhoun, Calhoun, John Gray, Bordeaux, W. II. Britt. These gentlemen will enter upon th< discharge of their dutie* immediately All roads must be properly worked ant put in good condition by the 15th da] of March, noxt. J. A. McJOUD, WILLIAM 1ULKY, W. T. COWAN, County Commissioners. Feb 2,1885?4t I>I8SOIjUTION. The partnership heretofore existing between W. S. COTIIRAN & K. I. LYON, under the firm name of W. S COTIIRAN & CO., Druggists, is thi day dissolvod by mutual consent. Jan. 2, 1885. W. S. COTIIRAN, K. L. LYON. NOTICE. The undersignod hare this day cntere into a partnership undor the firm nnine ci COT H RAN & PERRIN, for th purpose of conducting a general dru business. They have secured the sot vices of Mr. F. E Hakuison, a I'harmacis of undoubted skill, who will devote hi exclusive attention to the preparation c prescriptions at any time of day or nighi W. S. COTH RAN, T. C. PERRIN. IAW PARTNERSHIP. THE undersigned have this day forme a partnership for the practice of la' ! under the firm name of Gkaydon & Giuydox. We will practice in all the Courts < tho State, and in the United State Courts for the District of South Carol na, and will give prompt and careful a tention to all business placed in ot hands. ELLIS G. GRAYDON, 1 WILLIAM N. GRAYDON. | January 20, 1885. P. A. 8. M. A. T. I G. O. ROBINSON ft CO. offer a Maso . & Hamlin Organ to the correct interpn . 1> a k 1* a t tl a ' these letters have a double intorpreti tion, each person will have two trial | and the winner must find out both fea< , ings. The names, with solution, will t entered in a book, and when the corre< answer is received, it will be advertise ' and the party notified. This offer r< | mains open until May 1st, 1886. A Careful Reading of our Advertise i rncnt is Advised. T. M. H. O. T. 1 O. O. ROUINSON & CO., ( Augusta, Qa. r i Prepared Putty! Prepared Putty ! I i Speed & Lowry'i. WJSliM SOI J HAVE 25000 FOUNDS BACON : 1000 Bushels oi Corn ? 200 Bbls of FLOUR : GO " oi Molasses In Stock and to Arrive. o i) 0 TIART1KS in noed of these goods wil o -T do well to examine our stock. 0 0 0 I) Mules t Mules 1 A Lot of very fine mules on hun which we will sell cheap for th ash. . ?. J. SMITH & SON. i ? A Varied and extensive slock of nearl; ? A everything usunlly needed by th trade, to be found at SMITH & SON jan 14-tf . j Cfltlra k Perrii HAI.l in stock a complete assort Drugs, Mcdicines, Chemical* J Dye Staffs, Varnishes &c. ' ^LSO ALL THE POPULAR Patent Mcdicines now in use many of thcin Non-secret prcpa rations, consisting of the ver; best Cough Mixtures, Dispepti and Kidney preparations, Rheu inatic and Neuralgic preparation and Best Liniments for Mai and Horse. ' THE VERY BEST FEMALE PREPARATIONS. J^YDIA PINKHAM'S Female Remedy BRADFIELD'S Female Iiegula tor. HOLMES' LINIMENT AND MOTHER'! FRIEND. SHOULDER BRACES and SKIR' SUPPORTERS, SO n?C?*HRnrv tn Wnnmn'o nnmft.t J and health. Also Abdomins Supporters, Campbell's Rcpositoi &c. RUPTURK instantly relieved by us ing the Celebrated Fry Truss The only truss giving an upward and in ward pressure, same ns holding the rup ' turoup with the hand. No pressuro o the back. "No thigh Rtrap worn. 1{ ' premium and medal awarded at Cincin natl Exposition 1884. t] pRYOR S l'ILK OINTMENT. Th ,f * best Corn Cures. Corn and Bui c ion Puds. o Also excellent preparations fi * Chapped Skin, for restoring Yij s or to tho Hair, for Preserving an >f Cleansing tho Teeth. QUR LINE OF - IF^lsTOY GOODS will be found very completcd consisting of Colognes, foreig (v and domestic, Hankerchief E: tracts in great variety, Toili Soaps from the cheapest to tl ^ finest. !S TTAIR. TOOTH, NAIL, SHAVIN( i- 11 SHOE AND CLOTHES BRUSHES. ir COMBS OF ALL SORTS. ALSO many articles for Household ar Cooking Purposos? - Raking Powders, Extracts ar (. Spices, and Vinegar, n Close Attention Clven t J- PRESCRIPTIONS at a J Hours, Night and Da] 8. GARDEN SEED! GARDEN SEED I J- have just received a Urge gtook Landreth's Fresh Carde Seed, All Varieties. - H. W. Law son & Cc at jan 28-tf ll W. CANNON, ?AUENT FOR? MACHINERY! ,, ARRKVILLK, S. C. I AM better prepared tbnu eTer before to offer to farmers and others needing tlieui 3 Steam Engines, COTTON GINS, 11 Cotton Presses, Saw Mills, GRIT MILLS, CANE MILLS, Portable and Stationi & ary Flouring Mills, and nil kinds of improved Agricultural Imc plementH. Also n Cull and complete nlock of Groceries & Provisions, FIIU IT, CON V KCTIONERY. (JIG A US, TOUACCO, Etc., V .... ' at exceedingly low prices for cash. Pric* c my ClrocericH before you buy. I havo eight years' experience in the machinery trade und can offer you inducements both in quality, pricc and terms. Call on me or write for any information as to prices, terms, Ac. 1-tf l AT TDK i tataml Valnnii [ UUIlLUillllUi UUlUUii For this yoar will be found Absolutely Pure Spirits. NORTn Carolina copper distilled Corn, Finest brands of Kentucky Rye, from two dollars to nix dollars per gallon. Imported Cognac Brandy a specialty. N Also Ales, Porter, Champagnes Ac. 1a . fact all the popular and standard good* thrt can be obtained. V Together \yith an assortment of Tobaccos c and flue Cigars that can not be excelled in . quality. a Persons needing snch goods would not be humbugged by buying from them. n The place is Scccood Door from Court House. ; O'DOMLL & CUNNINGHAM, Proprietors, Abbeville, S. C? jan 14-tf Bridge to Lei 3 THE contract to rebuild the Island i Ford Bridge over Littlo River will 1 I be let to the Lowest responsible bidder, *at th? Bridge on B?ledmy< W?Ui uary 21st * 1885, at 12:30 o'clock, p. in. Specificad tions made known on day of letting, r, The contractor will be required to give bond with approved sureties. The hku?. is ressurviiu to reject any or all i- bids. WILLIAM RILEY, 5. County Commissioner. Feb., 2, 1885?3t G. H. U. it Pianosi Organs THE BEST IN THE WORLD. C. O. ROBINSON & CO. The Great Savings Institution! SIO TO SlOO SATED! L. P. Q. S. Prices Lower and Nearer Cost than Elsewhere. E. I. O. M. Our Pianos and Organs Selected from Twelve of the Best Makers, are Acknowledged to bo Superior by the Great Artist of the World. ie We Deliver our Pianos and Organs, '* Freight l'aid, to any Point in the South, with Music Book, Involving Stool and )r Instruction Book. Also a Good Cover with every Piano. * P. A. S. M. A. T. H. Our long experience of over 40 years enables us to place in every Home the finest musical instrument in the World, guaranteeing Satisfaction and our Price to be the Lowest. Musical Merchandise and instru>n mcnts of every description. Sheet Mut" sic and Music Books. The Latest Pubet lications. Id ? ? UrUers tilled on day or reception. Write for Catalogues, Prices, IMs3, count*, and Easy Terms of Payineut. T. M. H. O. T. S. Lowest price* at GEO. 0. ROBINSON A CO.'S, 831 Broad it., Aupuata, Ga. ,d Bridge to Let. id THE coutract to rebuild the bridge over tbo Htnall creek near NinetyII Six, on tho Edgefield road, will be let f. to the lowest responsible bidder at the bridge, or. Friday, January 16th, 1885, _ at 11 o'clock, a. m. Plans and speoiflea* tions made known on day of letting. Bond with approved sureties will be reI quired. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. \ JAMES A. MoCORD, Jan. 5, '851 County Commissioner. of : LAW OARl>. ft TT7E have this day formed a partnership for W the praotice o( law under tho firm naaio of Carom A Bohham. Mr. Borhem has retired from the Master's office and will dev?!# v his whole attention to the practice. ' JSTOfflce, O'Neill Ranyre. SAM'L. C. 0A80X. M. L. BONliAM, ia.