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r-? |9 The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S. C. rEP^Publlsbed every Wednesday at 52 a Ten 33aj^es. * - - ? - Wednesday, March 3,1897. To Arrive To-?l?y. Sever.il car loads of machinery for the Abbeville Cotton Mill are expected to arrive today. Notice of ihe shipment of about twenty car loads has been received. The engine and boilers are ready for business. o ot??r>oira?f lur?n?v.four hours, wa ter has been ruunlug into the reservoir through a six Inch pipe since Tuesday evening ot last week. The water was stopped Monday and started again yesterday. About three (eel of water Is iu the reservoir. The platform lor the reception of coal is being built. Installation ot Church Officer*. At a congregational meeting at Upper Long Cane church on the fourth Sabbath in January. Messrs. J. A. Sievenson and W. B. Uldrick were elected elders, and Messrs. H. W. Gordon and Geo E. Mcllwaine dencons. These newly elected ofllcers will be ordained and installed at ihe morning service next Sabbath, March 7lb. The pastor. Rev. J. K. / MeKlnnon, will preach a sermon appropriate > to the occasion. A full attendance ot tue congregation is requeittd. Came Xeitr Winn ins:. Of the teu thousand guesses for the "miss- j ing word" in one of the Atlanta Constitution's premium names, our fellow townsman | entile very near to winning $1,000. Of the teu th'msaud Kuessns only one mau guessed the rig it word. Mr. T. P. Q,uarles of Abhevil e wrote down the correct word, but upon reflection he erased it, and substituted another. It he had stuck to his first guesR he would have divided the ft,0(0 with the man who did . guess right, aud who received the full sum of Sl.OiiO. . ? - Happy JIurriHKO. At 5 o'clock February 17, 1897, at The res'd'*nceof the bride's father, Mr. Li. S. Carwii^, Mr. Hugh It. Crawford and Miss Emma H. J Carwil* were united in marriage by Rev. J. F. Mclvlnnon. Four pretty milds dressed iu wnue, wnu uieii iimiumuc mwivn, .... attendants. After the ceremony an elegant and beautiful supper was enjoyed by the large parly assembled. On the following day the mother of the groom. Mrs. Lnura Crawford, entertained the party In a like handsome and substantial way. Uuclniuieri I,elt?rn. Letters remaining In the Abbeville. S. C., post ottiee for week ending, Marcb 2, ls?l?7. C?A. C. Cartieilge, Jobn Cochran. G?George A. Glebel, Neal Gadson care of Samuel Cothrau. H?Miss Luila Presslulan, Mlsa Lucia Patterson. S-S. D. Sile-. W?Joliu Winston, Miss Sallie Wakins, J. S. Wilson. Kobt.S. Link, P. M. For Supervisor of Greenwood Connty. Mr. W. J. Wells announces himself as a candidate tor Supervisor of Greenwood County. Mr. Wells is a competent and worthy man, and be is, thus fur,the only man who solicits the votes of the readers of the Press and Banner. Don't forget W.J. Wells when making ont your ticket. New Store. Mr. Uottheimer has opened a new and ?tr tractive stock ofnoois iu tne siore next door to Dr. |B. P. Speed's drug store. Abbeville welcomes Mr. (iotthelmer to the town His good business qualities, together with his pleasant address, will win friends and bring im customers. Call aud see him. Here'* Your 91oney. Wanted?To loan after April 14, 1S.'?T. $2,000 at 8 per cent, (or one, two or three years, on unencumbered real estate. Borrower to pay for papers. Address "X," care Press and Banner, and state security. feb 24?St s ? ? Fine thickens. J. R. GlennwIU sell you Egcs for hatch Ins: I from lue oesi rsarreu rijmuuui nw& vymt??ens. Also S. C. B. Leghorns. He will be glad to baveyou Inspect bis stock. tf Announcement. The many friends of W. J. WKLLS hereby Announce him a candidate for tbe office of Supervisor of Greenwood County, subject tp tbe action of tbe Democratic primary. tf Cabbage PlaiilN. It. C. Wilson A Co. can supply you next week wltb early Cabbmr*1 Plants at Vrs per hundred. See them. Their plants are expected to arrive Tuesday evening. Strayed. March 2, one spotted, stump-tailed pig, weighing about 50 pounds. Rew-irri. W. .1. DeVore. Mr. Capi-s, one of the high officials of the G. C. <fc N. lailway. was In town yesterday. Cait. W. T. Cowan, of L>ue West, was In town Monday nlgbt Dr. J. W wideman, oi uue west, came down to bear Sain Jones. Interesting service at Upper Long Cane oburcb next .Sabbath. Buy your Cabbage Plants from K. C. Wilson <& Co.; 23c per hundred. ? * K. C. Bcrnait'n LiicaIh. Belgian Urnps give the most ?nd be-a light and are tbe most durable. Fine imported chimneys for these lamps, as well as the lamps, can now be bad at K. C. Bernau, the Jeweler. A new Hue of flue leather purses and card cases in plain aud mounted with sterling silver Just received at K. C. Beruau, the jew eier. Have your old gold Jewe^rv melted and made over Into new deKlgcg. I arn prepared to make plain and set rings, chains or anything you may want. Can also have your old broken silver uiHtcd over and made new at a low figure. R. C. Bernau. New sets of any description put Into rings and so on at lowest prices. It. C. Bernau, the Jeweler. You always can Judge a workman by his tools. This Is an old xdage, but true today. I Invite comparison, and It you have a watch that needs mending, a trial will convince you that we cau do tirstclass work and at reason able prices. It. C. Bernau, the jeweler. W. D. Bnrkwlale <1- Co.'* I.ocnlM. Big lot of Ojtagon Soup <> bars for '25 els. A li-rt ( iimn und PollnlnUl ttturoli Grubbs and Imperial Brooks Cotton Planters. Cotton Seed Meal. Luave your orders here. Brao, Hay, Oats, Corn and water-ground Meal Tierce Musoavodo Molasses. Very fine. Kerosine Oil by gallon or barrel. Canned Goods of all kinds. All standard. Hnow-flake (Trackers, Salad dte'sing, Sauce, Pickle?Mixed, Chow-chow and Plain. still selling Cottolene as the greatest shortening or the age. A lot el nice Cigars, Cigarettes ahd Tobacco. A lot of nice Stationery, Tablets, etc, Cjme here and see what we have. Big stock Irish Potato seed. Rose, Burbank, Peerless and Hebron. A few Plows left* Also a few plow tools. A fresh lot of Morrison Hatns. 8 lbs. good coffee, $1. W. D. Barksdale A Co. NallR close at Abbeville, S. <\, Post Office. 10:80 A. M.?going West 11:15 A. M.?going South. 1:15?going Nortti. 4:45?going North and South. urtJO?North and South. All mall lor the night. trairiH should be defioslted In the Post Office and not In street etter boxes afrer 4 P. M. Robt. S. Link, Postmaster. Feb. 7,1897. Iuiportnut Notice. I am offering special baagalns in Carpets and Rugs. I have also a few pairs fine Bed Blankets which ban be bought cheap. Any one in need of a Suit of Clothing can be well pleased lor a very Utile money. L. W. White. ? R. C. Wilson & Co hereby return thanks to their many friends lor their help In putting out the tire last Tuesday night, and it you will call on them they will give you a bargain In stationery. Call at Harrison & Game's drug store 'and getaGrier's almanac, and buy your garden sed. Buists' garden seed and onion sets, tine paper and envelopes, blood medlclues and horse powders Just received. Harrison & Game: Now is the time to commence gardening Buy your seed and onion seta of Harrison & Game. : want an. | We want everybody to know that I We will save you money by buy.ngyour goods of us, This sounds like big talk, but we are prepared Bto prove every word of it, Of course we cannot mention in this short space all the Bargains we are offering but a few staples will suffice. We are selling Nine pounds " ^ "1 ? ft < Ixood. Kiouonee ior $1. And this is not shoddy painted stuff but good honest coffee. We also offer two cars HIGH | GRADE SECOND PATENT I FLOUR at $4.80 per bbl., and ; a good Family Flour at $4,30, I We want your trade and beI lieve the above bargains along with many others we are now offering will get it, IW, JOEL SMITH & SON LOWNDESVILLE LOCALS. Happy Couple I'uiteU in the Bonds ol Matrimony ? Tlie Ktoria Monday Might?IjUttt n Mile Iroui Home. IiOwnilesvllle, S. C , March 1,181)7. Rev. W. J. .Suyder, ol the west Abbeville circuit, was the guest of Mr. J. Henry Bell on Monday. Mr. L. f. Harkness, of Shilob, was la town Mouduy seemingly as happy as could be, owing partly pernaus to nis having lately taken unto utilise!! a second wlte. Mr. J. \V. brut, of Wiaeraan's, was for a day or two the flrstof the week visiting the family oi his son-in-law, Mr. T. B. Cilnkscales. Messrs. Tom bidden and Calvin Smith spent several dajs last week with relatives and frieuds at Eloerton, Ua. Mr. J. E. McDavld, a prominent merchant of Abbeville, was with the family of his brother-in-law, Mr. E. R. Horton. Wednesday aud Thursday ot last week. Mr. J. 1<\ Scott aud Miss Mary Scott, ol Barnes, were tinned in marriage last Sunda> by Rev. VVm. Martin, and the happy couple lefc the next day lor their new home in .North Carolina. Mr. J. T. Latimer went over to Atlanta on ousiness last weuueMjaj. The storm ol wluit, ram, thunder and lightning Monday night waked everybody up ana irigbieued itiem 100, more or less. Some acknowledged the eoou, others did not. Mr. A. Li. Luliuer went to Anderson, Friday to see Mr. K. Hill, who was quite sick. According to appointment, the Lowndesvllle Dramatic Cluo went to Auirevllie, Friday evening, wnere It had a periormance that nlgnt In the High School building. Ow tug to the coldness of ttie weatner anu tut* bud condition ol tLie roads, the attendance was not as large as would otnerwise have been expected. Outside of these two natural onuses, me club, bad no rlgnt to complain. The receipts were as large as expected and the kindness or the people was all that could have been desired. Rev. H. C. Kennel has put some Improvements upon his place, which add considerable, not only to its appearance, but mucb toward putting the place In Better shape. Dr. J. H. Mone.ey was called to Latimer, on Weduesday last professionally. Air. Rudolph MeDavld lett for Greenville Saturday evening where he went to make preparation to stand a civil service examination. Hope he may he successful in winning a prize. The Smyrna Sunday School, durlDg the month of February in its weekly contribution, gave over sixteen dollars toward the Epworth Orphanage, which i? quite a creditable ottering. If every Methodist Sunday School within the bounds of South Carolina ^ ~ moll ?ho I Imhon. uouiereuce uuu citu ium tvn, ^ age will be la a condition to considerably increase its usefulness. Mrs. B. F. Price, of Mean's Cbappel, came up the week before last, ou a visit to her sister, Mrs. A. E. Moorhead. As she was walking up from the depot in some way fell, and hurt one of her feet, and has since been compelled to use a crutch. The unfavorable weather for plowing and such like, continues. No oats sowed, no furrows run, and but little else done, even the almanac gardening directions could not be followed, and it will require a great deal o( "git up and git" when good weather doe6 come. When a preacher, a lawyer and a general purpose young man go a gunning and get lost a mile or two from borne, and uo not regain ih>ir proper bearings and get home till 8 or 9 o'clock at night, it Is pretty heavy on the trio. Is'nt it? We have heard of such things happening. A preacher(they all being good forauer*). ought to better know the byways, hollows, hills and gullies that near home, at least, than to lose his recovering. A luwyer whose chief business is to help other people "out of the bushes" ought not to get bewildered, and a general purpose young man, who is good at everything, ought to be able to avoid such perplexing dilemmas. We would mildly suggest that these three in future take along a guide. Troupe. DOINGS AT ALGARY. Two Popnlnr Youiijr Couplet* United in Narrini;e ? Excessive Ruin* ? NhiI Dogs. Algary, S. C., March 1, 1897. The wedding bells which have been so sweetly chiming in this community for sometime have at last burst forth in melodious peals. Yesterday, Feb. 28, Mr. Erwin Cooper and Miss Claudia Sharp were Joined In the holy bonds of matrimony, at the home of the brides parents, by Rev. K. W. Berts. A large crowd of admiring relatives and friends were present to witness the ceremony. May rich | blessings attend their pathway through life, ana a crown 01 rejoicing ineirs hi me enu. On Sunday, February 21, 1S97, Mr. Holley Brlssey and Miss Laura Mabry were happily married by Kev. D. H Swindler, at the horae of the brldeB parents at Mt. Gallagher, Laurens county. They have the congratulations and best wishes of their friends. Misses Lula and Llllle Hughes visited relatives near Princeton, Saturday and Sunday. Owing to the|excesslve rains little work has been done on the farm, Miss Sarah Davis, of Erl, Laurens county, visited the family of W. H. Hughes last week. Mr. W.E. Algary, accompanied by his slRter Miss Mamie, visited friends iu Laurens last Sunday. Mr. J. H. Oulla is busy replacing his mill datn which was washed away by the recent rains. Mrs. J. J. Richey has gone lo Waterloo to spend uwhiie with her sister. Mrs. J. Pyies. On account of the Cooper-Sharp marriage there was no Sabbath School at Turkey Creek yesterday afternoon. Mr. James Rasor is having a nice dwelling put up on the Mattox plantation. Mr. J. H Blackwell had the misfortune of looking a horse last week from blind staggers. Several mad-dogs have recently been through this community, but no serious damage has been done only lo dogs. Polly. DEATH OF MISS REAGAN. ! A Good Womnu Gone to Her Iteward. j At the very beginning of the day, Monday, March 1st. the soul of Miss Josephine Reagan took Its Hlght. She was a noble Christian wotnau, noted for her good qualities and worki She was long a consistent member of Troy A. R. P. church. Funeral sefvices were conducted by Rev. R. K. Bead ley Tuesday, alter which her body was left to sleep until the resurrection. Miss Reagan was aslster of Mrs. J. II. Barksdale, of near this place, and ol Mr. Y. P. Keagau,ol Troy. ? { or IIlKh Character and Undisputed Ability. McCormlck Times. : The appointment of Mr. Walter L. Miller to I the position of Master In Equity for Abbej ville county is one that gives geueral satisfaction. He is a splendid lawyer and a man of I undisputed ability. He will discharge the duties of this Important office In a satisfacI tory manner. j Bruce's restaurant is the place to get fresh oysters. J Children's jewel caskets In while metal, i prices ranging from 10e. to 75c. Handsome white metal lraroed mirrors at 25c., toilet cases, etc., at R. C. Bernau, the Jeweler. Hcree and cattle powders, blood purifiers, garden seed aud onion sets Just In at Harrison A Game's. CONTEIBOTED LOCALS. What "M" Srcm kiiiI Henrn on Ills KouimIn About liie City. The lecture, "How?to Get There, and How to Stay There.'' delivered by Rev. Sam Jones at the Court House Monday nieht, wrs attended by an Immense crowd. Many practical Issues of every day life were brought out, a.id much good and wholesome advice wax given. The lecture was rully appreciated and greatly enjoyed by all. Our artist. M. V. Lomax, was called to Due West last week by telegram to make photogruphsotthe college buildings. Mr. Lomax r?tiim?-<i home satisfied that his work would be satisfactory to the committee. Mr. Lomax has recently established a branch 01 bis business at Ninety-Six, as well as at Greenwood, and In doiug so hopes to meet the demands of the public, in bis growing business. Messrs. A. Cohen and K. M. Haddon left Monday for Northern markets, where they will each buy a large stock of spring and summer goods. Several other merchants are expected to leave this week. Our business men are fully satisfied with their business during tho oast year, and by close prices and good goods hope to make Abbeville more attractive as a business market in 1897. The Misses Mathews, of Georgia, have now opened in the store recently occupied by \V. E. Bell Cash company. They have a new and elegant stock of ladles' goods. Look out for their advertisement and you will know whereto And them, and where to get your in on ov 'c wnrt.h Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Corrie and family will visit relatives in Atlanta this week, where they will join In a reunion of the family, at which Rlxty grand-children will be present. Mr. Julian Corrie spent several dayg in the I city last week on a visit to his mother. On last Friday evening a very pleasant sur- 1 prise party was enjoyed at the residence of Capt. J. B. Lyles. Mr. .Joe McGe?. who has been on a visit to his sick brother in New York, returned home 1 several days ago, bringing his brother with him. who is convalescent. , On Friday afternooD next the Woman's ! Missionary Society will meet at 4 o'clock In 1 the Methodist church. As business of im- i nnrtanee is to be transacted a full meeting is requested. , On last Sunday Mr. F. U. Hodges was trans- 1 ferred from Cokesbury church by letter to 1 'nil membership to the Methodist church of this city. t'be Hoard of Stewards of the Methodist church are fully organized for their work of 1897, and have made tbe regular assessment upon the membership. Pay a little every week and at the end of the year your quarterage will be paid and you will never miss tbe amount. I Mr. David R Penney, of the Sharon neighborhood, is quite sick. On Monday morning groups of uegroes were to be seen standing on the square, and upon Inquiry we learned that they bad struok for , higher wages. We presume that capital will 1 now, as in the past, win tbe day, and tbe lnierfist of Abbeville's water works will not tons be retarded. Our police and the State constables have been waging war this week against the "blind tiger." On Saturday two barrels of liquor were lonnd and seized by them at the G. C. A N. depot, and is now In custody awaiting shipment to Columbia. "The way of the transgressor Is hard." Rev. D. W. Keller was down to jiear Sam Jones lecture, which he enjoyed greatly. Kev. Keller has a fine charge, and Is getting on nicely with his work. FIRE COMPANY. The following Is a list of the officers and members of the Abbeville Fire Company, organized Friday night: President?F. W. Glen. Vice President?E. O. Ingram. Secretary and Treasurer?J. G. Aiken. Foreman Reel Company?W.J. Bryson. Assistant Foreman?W. G. Moses. Foreman Reel Company No. 2-W. F. Perrln. Assistant Foreman?F. G. White. Luther H. Nickles. i George Gambrel. ' , O. H. Cobb. J.S.Bowie. ' J. B. Lyles, J r. B. L. Thomson. j M. B. Reese. Thomas Thomson, Jr. Albert Henry. J. H. Perrln. | It. M. Joues. T. Miller. K. L. Dargan. < Townes Robertson, Jr. A. G. Cochran. 1 Walter Swearlngen. J. Allen Smith, Jr. Gordon T. White. The above list shows a set of good reliable men, who, being under perfect discipline and proper management, are calculated to be of , great service to the city. All able-bodied young men should enlist In this grand move- I ment. I After an illness of five weeks Mrs. Caroline Reese, mother of our townsman, H. D. Reese, 1 died at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Wood, inClio.S.C, on February 20th, In her "2nd , year. The deceased was a member olthe , "-*1-?,l"* -u"aopIO Ah 11/1 hnn/i War HieiUUUIBL CUUII.U IIUIU 00 ? j *.?. .... husband crossed over the river Just one | month In advance, and now both are happy In that world where there is no parting. The bereaved family In our midst has been sore 1 afflicted recently,and they have the sympathy of many friends. Rev. J. A. Clifton I). D., In the presence of a goodly number of friends, baptized the infant 1 son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. MoDouald last Sun- I day afternoon. Bytblsrite tbe infant babe, Marion Anderson, was consecrated to the Lord. Our farmers are behind with their work, but seemingly they are taking advantage of ; every dry day, in hauling guano nnd supplies so that when they beglu work they will not have to stop to come to town. Mr. Walter L. Miller has Just received bis commission from tbe Governor, and as soon as Judge Klugh retires will take charge as Master. The Methodist pray-meetlngs every Wednesday evening are attended by lully onehundred persons. These are live and interesting meetings, being fraught with <:be best results for tbe Interests of the church and tbe good of the people. R. C. Wilson & Co. can plow your garden and uell you the Cabbage plants with which to set thetn out. See them. Stationary at and below cost at R. C. Wilson & Co. Asa cough, cough, oough or a cold, cold, cold all day long, why not go to Speed's drug store and net a box of tbat laxative bromo quinine whlce will cure you in one day. It has cured others and will cure you. Don't Worry. There is nothing which destroys vitality like worry and anxiety. Groaning and lamenting and crying out against fate will not make you stronger. Whatever your conditions may be, with which you are obliged to contend, O r?o 1 ni onH nniirncpniia fnith in vnnr own efforts or those of your physician will give strength, and in both acute aud chronic cases this is of vital importance. How often do we hear it said, by consulting physicians, "If we can only keep up his strength, he will recover." Courage, decision, even temper, further this endeavor. Vigor and health are "catching" as well as disease, and having once decided upon your method or plan, pursue it calmly, serenely, without anxiety or worry. "A contented mind is a continual feast," and a body well entertained will develop vital energy which in its turn is productive of even greater intellectual force. This is a scientific fact which is too little heeded. Dr. Baraduc, known to the scientists the world over, claims that vital force is physical force. So it is, but this does not prevent it from being metaphysical, for mind and body are one, and a proper understanding of this fact will enable one to strengthen both. Take such proper care of the body as common sense may indicate, and above all, don't worry ! Greatness is achieved not by doing some conspicuous deed that makes a sensation in the world, but by an unceasing ministry of love that fills up all the days of life. Haydn, being once asked why his church music was always so cheerful, replied, "I can not make it otherwise, when I think of God my heart is so full of joy that the notes dance aud leap." I never was deeply interested in any object, I never piayed siucefely for anything but it came. At some time, no matter at how distant a day, some how, in some shape?probably the last I should devise?it came. j We think of the brotherhood of man as something the world started with. Rather let us think of it as something I we are to come to. ???tBH?MID?i ? Conrteay in the Home. I do not know a half dozen families in which the members exercise to ward each other posit've courtesy. J do not mean that I lind most people boorish or unkind : but this, that while there is no ack of negative good manners in the family, positive manners are lacking?such manners as are habitual with visitors. This is plainly great American fault. It is a faull not chargeable to the Oriental races, nor in as great degree to Home of the European nations. The glory of Japanese home life is tender respect for parents and the utmost regard for the feelings of brothers and sisters. That home life cannot be truly admirable and satisfactory on any other basis needs no argument. I believe we should insist more on home courtesy. From the earliest years the children should be taught to look with abhorence no harsh words, or a Jack of gentle ones in all common intercourse. Of course, I do not argue for the flimflam of "my dear," and similar conventionalities. They mean nothing, and cover considerable. What I look after is that beauty of childhood and youth which should be, and can be, cultivated into perfect growth and blossoming. We have so little of it! The fi ne faces one sees of 10 or 12 are almost all of them bearing marks of ill-nature and ill-manners, and by 20 or 25 they are mainly deficient in every element of beauty. Why phall we have so little gloriouu manhood and so little glorious womanhood. Is it not becausein our homes our ideal is 30 cheap and our manners so empty? I understand well that manners may be fraudulent, but they may also carry the spirit gentleness, kindness ana Invo Senile* go to Nleep in Order. According to the best writers on the subject, says an exchange, it has been ascertained that, in beginning to sleep the senses do not unitedly fall into a state of slumber, but drop off one after the other. The sight ceases, in consequence of the protection of the eyelids, to receive impressions first, while all the other senses preserve frltnSM Attf IMA T'K A QOtlOQ L-UCii BCLiaiuiuiy cutuc* xuc vi taste is the next which loses its susceptibility to impressions, and then the sense of smelling. The bearing is next in order, and last of all come the sense of touch. Furthermore the senses are thought to sleep with different degrees of profoundness. The sense of touch sleeps the most lightly, audit is the most easily awakened; the next easiest is the hearing; the next is the sight; and the taste and smelling awake the last. Another remarkable circumstance deserves notice; certain muscles and parts of the body begin to sleep before other. Sleen commences at the Extremities, tegining with the feet and legs, and creeping toward the centre of nervous action. The necessity for keeping the feet warm a:ad perfectly still, as a preliminary of sleep, is well known. From these explanations it will appear surprising that with one or more parts of the body, imperfectly asleep, there should be at the same time an imperfect kind of mental action which produces the phenomenon of dreaming. o ??? Language of the Umbrella. An American, after lengthened study of the subject, gives the following definition of the language of the umbrella : "To place one in a rack at a club indicates that it will soon shortly change owners ; if a cotton one be substituted for a silk, it means that 'exchange is no robbery'"A man getting all the raiudrops from the points of the umbrella, which he holds overs lady, signifies courtship, but when a man keeps the lion's share of the article, giving the lady the raindrops, denotes marriage. To carry an umbrella under the arm at an angel imolies that the individual following will lose an eye, while to hold it just high enough to injure passer's eyes and men's ha:s signifies '1 am a woman.' Lastly, the loan of an umbrella is synonymous with an act of egregious folly." -? 4^ ? Gentleness does more than violence. Books and companions determine largely our destinies. When you feel weak, think how strong Christ is. The simple heart that freely asks ic 1/\HA n inn iuvc uuiaiua. Better a little chiding that a greal deal of heartbreak. A man in earnest find means, or i: he cannot find, creates them. Some men wave their sophistry til their own reason is entangled. Moderation is commonly firm, anc firmness is commonly successful. No woman is educated who is noi equal to the successful managemeni of a family. The memory has as many moods as the temper, and shifts its scenery like a diorama. He that refu9eth instruction de spiseth his own soul ; but he thai heareth reproof gettetli understand ing. There are few wild beasts more tc be dreaded than a talking man having nothing to 9ay. He that knows the world will no be bashful; he who knows himsel will not be impudent. Conceit is vanity driven from al other shifts, aud forced to appeal U itself for admiration. "No one is useless in this world wh< lightens the burden of it for anoth er." Every truth is equal to its own mor al force plus the moral force of th< persou who utters it and stands be hind it. "For what purpose does a churcl exist?" asks an exchange. Some o them do not exist: they are tomb stones of their own former life. Being in Christ, it ii> safe to forge the past; it is possible ;o be sure of th< future; it is possible to be diligent ir the present. Obebience is a ms.rk by whicl the true children of God may b? known. Then obey, not because thej are commanded to, bjt because thej love to. Return unto thy re3t, 0 my soul for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. For thou bastb deliverei my soul from death, mine eyes fron tears and my feet from falling. The hearing of the gospel withoul doing it is but a house upon the sand It is the hearing and ;he doing wbict ia represented by the house bull! upon the rock which all the forc< of winds and waveu cannot over throw. 1 Fresh Ari New Orle -v -v By tli< Hams and Lai I HAV In Coffee and Teas wh ^ Ptrnitrf BLENDED T MUTUAL 3 II INlWi $ 400,000. < TOTRITE TO OR CALL on thelunderslgned ( or to the Director of your Township for any Information you may desire about 1 our plan of Insurance. " We Insure your property against destruo- . tlon by \ riBE, mrntm or libbotg, < and do so cheaper than any Insurance Com { pany In existence. _ ^ Remember we are prepared 10 prove m> juu that ours 1b the safest and cheapest plan of J Insurance known. J. E. BLAKE, Jr., Agent, Abbeville, S. C. J. FULLER LYON, Pres. Abbeville, S. C. 0 BOARD DIRECTORS. T. C. Turner -Ninety-Six Township. J. M. Major Greenwood " P. W. Sullivan Cokesbury " W. B. Acker Donnalds " M. B. CIlnkscaleB .....Due West " t r. Rnrtrinn Lone Cane " J. W. Scott Jdmilbville " 4 E. W. Watson White Hall ' ^ J. W. Lyon Indian Hill " a Capt. John Lyon Cedar Spring " \ W.E. Leslie Abbeville " Dr. J. A. Anderson.Diamond Hill " 4 H. A. Tennent Lowndesvllle " 1 A. O. Grant Magnolia " a J. T. Horton Calhoun " \ G. N. McKlnney Bordeaux M Abbeville, S. C., March 1, 1897. f Saved by a Thread. A tall chimney bad been completed, the scaffolding was being removed. ] One man remained on top to superintend the process. A rope should have been left tor him to descend by. His j] wife was at home washing, when her j little boy burst in with: "Mother, ? mother, they've forgotten the rope, and v he's going to throw himself down I" ^ She paused. Her lips moved in the j, agony of silent prayer, and she rushed u forth. A crowd was looking up tc the t poor man, who was moving round and f round the narrow cornice, terrified and c bewildered. He seemed as if at any B moment be migntfall or tnrow nimsen t down in despair. t His wife from below cried out: t "Wait, John I" \ The man became calm. c "Take off thy stockings; unravel the , worsted." And he did so. , "Now tie the end to a bit of mortar c and lower gently." , ! Down came the thread and a bit of ( mortar, swinging backward and for- ( ward. Lower and lower it descended, r ' eagerly watched by many eyes; it was , now within reacn, and wa9 gently \ seized by one of the crowd. They j 1 fastened some twine to the thread. . "Now, pull up." The man got hold J n '1 A ? ?? ? ^a WAr*A nroo nniif fQQ. Or lilt! IWI Lie. J. lie l upt nno uu >i iuu tened on. "Pull away again." He at length seized the rcpe and made it f secure. There were a few moments of suspense, aud then, amidst the shouts of I the people, he threw himself into the arms of his wife, sobbing : "Thou'st saved me, Mary!" The worsted thread ' was not despised ; it drew after it the twine, the rope, and rescue. t Ah, my friend, thou maystbesunk , , very low down in sin ana woe, but there is a thread of divine love that , nnmoa frnm the throne of heaven and , 3 touches even thee. Seize that thread. j ? It may be small, but it is golden. Im- j prove what you have, however little, j and more shall be given. That tbin , " thread of love, if you will not neglect | c it, will lift even you up to God and | " glory. "Who hath despised the day i of small things?" , ) ! ; < No man has ever learned God's law i h who did not first learn to obey. i j f Sorrow is only one of the lower uoteu iu the oratorio of our blessed- J I Liess. ! > Queer as it may seem, the only way J to get your fears behind you is to face } them. ; We miss many an opportunity to do ; good by waiting for chances to do some , great thing. j 3 A hypocrite?one who is trying to - build a good name without the neces- I sary capital. I i We have no right to expect peace ' f from God if we are not making all the - peace we can ourselves. The hypocrite's hope is that he will ] t be able to tell enough lies to make tbe < ? world think he is truthful. i 1 Only Christ can influence the world; 1 but all that the world sees of Christ is i what it sees of you and me. J The chief trouble with our hearts is | ' that they are under the rule of gold i ' rather than the golden rule. j He that is content with his best only i until he can do better is already get-!, ' ting in position to do better. ' To live without quarrels one musth 1 keep his miud upon essentails. Men | rarely quarrel over essentials. t Over three doors of the magnifi^uit 11 ' Cathedral of Milan are graven tb^^B!, ) lowing inscriptions. "All that vflH t pleases is but for a moment." 5 that which troubles is but for 'v I ' ! -|inent." "That only is impo 1 ' which ia eternal." \ I 1 K mis of Groceries! i f 1 M ans Molasses % * - | ' 1 '4 3 Barrel or Gallon, 1 d of the Very Best Quality. E SOME SPECIALTIES I ' 'IB ich are very desirable ; 1 Java and Mocha Coft'ee in Fancy 2 lb. Tins. P AC The Finest in the MarketV^ % _>-At 50 Cents a Pound, L. W. WHITE. "1 C">5?tS ==^=====^==== M [ Spring Goods J J P COHINQ 5 1 i A 4" TTn /3 /3 /M^'n I S rp Xl.0 XldUUUll O ! ? J W WE WILL OPEN NEXT WEEK 5 ^ Fifty Pleccs of New Percaies, 8 to 121-2 cents ^ r Fifty pieces of New Cotton Dress Stufl for early spring wear. A Fifty-Inch Black Brllllantlne, the 75 cent grade, now only 50 cents. The ? W 50 cent grade now only 35 cents. The 81 graae now only 75 cents. ^ ? Black Dress Goods ? ^ The most Complete line we have ever owned at this season of the year. ^ Fifty pieces White Check Nainsook' Lawns, Plqaes, Dimities, <&c. V r Ton nieftM New Flannelet8. Dainty strloes and beautiful aualltv. a A One Hundred and Fifty pieces Embroideries, all hew patterns,very cheap ^ Twenty-flve pieces New Spring Woolen Dress Goods. The latest designs ^ W In Checks and Fancy Weaves. Every thread Wool. Only 25 cents. f P A COMPLETE LINE DOMESTICS. # W WE STILL SELL W J'Sj A That extra quality, yard wide Sea Island for 5 cents a yard. f P 44 Bleacb Homespun, 10-4 Sheeting, Pillow-Casing, Bleached and Unbleached ^ A Drilling, Check Homespuns, Cbevolts, &c. ? ^ Respectfully, ^ | R. M. HADDON. 1 i low to Deal With a Quarrelsome 1HR F H T]I]T VA[ In the summer of 1887, being at the . j.jl 10 1U1 1UI louse of an aged friend, he related an terestlng illustration of the proverb. .. $3 A soft answer turneth away wrath,'' , the Ri^ht Track i ;inds were allowed to run the roads vn tnu AU^lll X1UUA. inattended, and were often very roublesome. At the house of my riend, the lane or lawn leading to the _ _ _ _ _ ^ mblic road was very wide, furnished a # "1 # |j l i% upply of grass which waa tempting to I i t I M I \| he wandering cattle. He had an inusally valuable dog, which he had rained to drive out any'stray animals 4 vhich might enter the lane. This the mrTT1 -r log usually did very judiciously, and THE LEADER OF LOW PBICES vithout injuring them. But one day, tttttt r>n t/ti vhen the fences were down from some WILL JJU 11 *"?. h?PP??ed that the oxen of a W6d00.texI>ectllnJ, w buJrbe?wh0 lear neighbor trespassed, and when the can do better any where else, bat he'U have a log as usual attempted to eject them, fruitless hunt, we puj our whole heart Into >ne resisted and attacked the dog. exUe^nJ^t^fo? rhis probably roused the anger Of the every perfection, and have got the art down 'uardian of the premises, and he seized to a nicety. While some are shouting how 'hp nffpndint? ox near the tin of the cheap they've got, we want to tell you how .lie orienaingox near ine lip 01 me flne we,ve got Anybody can sell common .ail, and in the struggle bit on a small tioihes?there's no knack about that. We've piece. E?t suits as low as $4?all wool and will give t t, ui_ you satisfaction, but our better class of goods. w ueuuiB uwutiuciuiucu where expertness counts, cleverness Is taxed, tvards evening, and learned what bad where competition is declared out of the race, .aken place, be was much concerned ; where Its "neck and neck" with the best of ?nd npvf Hav f?nllpd on thp nwnpr nf CU8tom tailoring, and we are selling that in a next aay canea on cne owner or claB8 of gQOd8 at aolaal coat now ^'make ibe injured animal, who received him room for spring stocfe. And just think of \ rather coldly. However, after a little what a saving it is. a little more than is rATiprA] rnnvprsntion *mv fripnd snnkp asked for the cheap truck, but a great deal general conversance, my iriena spoKe le88 than the ufior8 demand-about half. >f the accident, When his neighbor ex- What worth have words when everybody ' Maimed in an excited manner, "I Will Claims the largest stock? What weight have kill thp rW within a wppk " and rp- Published prices unless you can prove the Hill tbeI aog wunin a week,, ana re- value8? You've got a standing invitation to treated the same threat. He was a re- look us over and see if we are not showing jolute man, who generally carried out three times the variety of suits that is to be nrhutpvpr hp h?d riptprminpri unnn found anywhere else. You are assured satWhatever ne naa determined upon. isfactlon in every purchase, not the "as good My friend mildly reasoned with him, as-kind," but a guarantee that therecanbe and said the dog was a very valuable no better made. There's no chance of our not whif>h hp qhnnlri hp snrrv tnlrwp- belD* able 10 8ult y?Ul Such an immense J ' j snouiu pe sorry to lose. jlne mU8t, hold everybody's size and everythat the dog was not to blame, for he body's style. Some of tbe "back-clothiers" bad trained him to do that very thine:? advertise clothing in-any shape as the fash- , ot,o^iora onfQu thof ionable sort, but their idea is like their clothes keep stragglers away, that, therefore, ?ancient. The styles this season are of the the blame must rest on himself; and moderate sort In length, both cutaways and kmiiprieH with liia npichhor whether sacks. This way for the correct style at low be would kill him "''No^'said the man, ZtSelT lbat ^ De maae lor ine 0681 "I will not kill you." "Well," said my friend, "I will make you a propo- J^TT^ 7V jition, I have iu my barn-yard twenty V-/ jr more bead of cattle, fully as good . is yours which has been injured. You The Clothier and I UTlllsheri may drive your animal to my yard, and Remember we have added a tiret-claaa line take in exchange for it, any one of of Shoes at low prices. mine you may select." "No," was ??? the reply, "I won't do that." "Well, "DENTAL WOTTfiE then, I'll make another proposition. J/XiHlAli AIU11U&. Fix your own price on your ox; and ? R KillinfifSWOrtll. whatever you say it is worth, I will pay ? ' you." "No, I won't do that." "Then No. 4 Seal Blook, Abbeville, 8. C. T will make a third proposition; say bow much injury you think the dog Had?iou'? Locals. bas done your beast?and I will pay for Dont miss a chance to see that line of Ladlea hhe damage " fine shoes on bargain counter at Haddon's. " Tho nnwar nf thft npitrhhnr hv this We 81111 have a *ood assortment Of short 1 lie anger ot tne neignpor oy mis enc|g jn prints and Worsters at Haddon's. time had abated ; be saw it was one of Fst> thoae aecidenta which happen without K locM<'Amertoul wooutoeiw beautiful my bad intention, End n6 rcfusGd to styles only 12J^ cents. receive any compensation, and they Tairior made Suitings. parted in friendship. Thus an iuci- Galatea Clothes. dent, which easily might have led to Plain and striped Canass Back Ducks. permanent alienation and disturbance 50 inches black Mohairs the greatest nolves ?f the peace of the neighborhood, on the market. really tended to strenghten the bonds Remmants calico at 4 cents. 3f friendship and goodwill. Slmpons 34 Percales 5 cents. 36 Inches Percales. In all the new Spring colorings. The man who really believes that biX S bS, inooKld ulove8~Pearl the world owes him a living is willing Yard wide Sea Island 5 cents. to do some work to earn what is due 2,000 yards best 41-2 black Hipen 71-2 and s bim. . cents. He that humbles himself shall be ex- Bleached and Lnbleached 10-4. hill nn mail pan real I v hnmhlp If you wish a real good shoe at less than . ' ,P , , a reauy numuie cost, look at our bargain counter. himself who has an eye to being ex- lease (50 doz) southern made towels the alted. best values we have ever oflered at 8, 8, and 10 cents at Haddons. The reason some men don t know White Quilts?The largest and best white . ? JUy thing about God IS that they are quilts we've ever oflered for SI at Haddons. ;oo fussy. "Be still, and know that I See that line of new percales and other im God." wash materials at Haddons. A great deal of irritableness maybe traced to sore nerves, but the sort that Bruce's restaurant keeps chickens, eggs and 19 usually on exhibition may be traced couau, prod?c.ior? ..oi ?cto??e. to pride Bruce keeps a very nice line of cigars.