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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

M respectable paper in South CAROLINA has
found fault with the curse of the editor of
the PeoPis at the Blackville meeting TO con-
slider The appointment of James Morris Nor
gan. We arc therefore content, aud neither
the Charleston Sunday Dispatch, its editors,
silent ar otherwise, its aidcrs or abcttrrs, Gun
provoke us into the degradation Of n contro-
vcrsy. To any decent paper desiring further
light we shall be happy to respond.
An examination of its columns will show
that the Dispatch is the Volunteer reporter
of the police courts aud s.lf-elvct historian
Of midnight brnwls.
Not a single merchant in MI Charleston,
dealing in dry or millinery goods. nntions.
boots, shoes, musical instruments, books,
%jcwelry, photography, the lines that seek the
patronage Of ladies, even recognize il as an
advertising medium. Further, it's every is
sue, for nnholy money, violates the plain law
OF the State by publishing the ADVERTISE
ments of the Louisiana State Lottery, the
most infamous swindlc Of modern times.
We canno. recognize this 7hing, that, with.
out standing ut home or abroad, seeks to set
itself up as an oracle in personal and politi-
cal concerns.
We are done with it.-BarnmeN Peap1c:
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

Gcn'l. McCrady has written a long
and able article to the NcrS and Cpu-
rtcr;, to show that we do not need any
more rail roads in this State. The
News and Courier explains that the
General has reference to local roads. aud
lot to through lines that are built by
outside capitalists. ''Such lines draw
business from distant points, and are,
in large measure, Independent of local
trade and travel" The Neus ana
Courier says further, ut is %undeniable
that a short line to the West would be
beneficial to the State ard we'll worth
the amount of local capital required to
ensure its completion"
Gcn'l. McCrady thinks our creates;
need is improved country road. There
is no question that n system of turn
pixies in this State would be Of incalcu-
liable benefit. But the question is how
to attain this end without direct taxa
ton for the purpose. IfGen'l. McCrady
will solve this problem, he will earn
and receive the gratitude Of the whole
people OF the State.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
Hon.. Leroy f. Youmnns Mt Davidson
College.

Concerning the commencement exercises Mt
Davidson College on Wednesday and the al
Of Hon. Leroy F. Youmnns, the Charlotte
Observer of Yesterday SAYS:
"The nnforbidding appearance of the
clouds caused many people from the sur
rounding country to stay ut home and trust
to better weather :. to-day, but their WAS n
good sized gathering nevertheless, and the
College was filed with visitors. There were
I ,0oD visitors present. The chief feature of
the day WAS the address before the literary
societies by that brilliant and gifted South
Carnlimian, Hon. Leroy F. loumans. His
fame had proceeded him, and all present had
come prepared to listen to what WAS generally
is a wing u great deal when we state that this
anticipation was fully realized. MIR. You
mans address was delivered in the chapel.
After excellent musical selections had been
rendered by the Charlotte Cornrt Band, he
WAS introduced to the audience ut 1890 O'Clock
in the evening. 1t has ALWAYS been the Gus
tom for the annual orator, after being intro
duccd, tn take n sip Of water, then bring up q
vnluminous roll Of manuscript from his peck
ct. spread it before him and begin to read it
uff. Mr.. Toumans departed from this Gus
tom and made no such move. He exhibited
no roll Of manuscript, but Immediately
launched forth in an address of pure oratorv.
His address was peculiarly well adapted tn
the occasion, being addressed to the young
men Of the college and Astounding in words OF
encouragement to them for the future, and
wise counsel and advice for their guidance.
Mr.. i"mmans is II fluent speaker, and his clo-
qnencc is Of n character far above the aver
age. 1t was one of the most ELOQUENT aud
beautiful addresses ever heard ut David
SON."
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
THE PROSPECT.

we have seen o letter from Governor
1i"good to Judge Cothran, containing
one from DIR. Croft to Goycror Haroot,
anent the Aiken subscription to the G..
g. g. & G.. r. r. Governor Hapood
thinks tho Aiken subscription very i'm
portant to the success Of the cnterpris.
yet realizes thar, if Aiken declines 70
subscribe, we can and will 20 to Mont
morcncie, which, he says. is the better
terminus. He will wait till Aiken ba,
voted before be goes before the COM
'''ttee appointed by tho Charleston
committee. and has rcason from Mr..
hrawley's letters, to believe that if the
conditions of local subscription are
complied with, that the money for the
w"rk enn be raised in Charleston,
SO it would seem very much depend:
on A,ken's action, DIR. Croft writes
that he is very hopeful OF carrying tho
election, 1t seems so impossible tha,
the intelligent, sensible, progressive
people Of Aiken, can fail to recognize
tho importance to her Of this Crisis in
her affairs, that we cannot believe they
Will refuse to vote the subscription.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
CRUELTY TO CoNvICTs.

Inst Thursday Col. T. !. Lipscomb.
Superintendent, and DR.. d. s. Pope.
physician of the Penitentiary, inspected
the camp Of the convicts on the Savan-
nah Valley Road. The Coroner had al
ready gone to that ncichhorhood upon
the report that the convict who died on
the Monday previous had died from the
effects of a beating Acting upon the
advice of the Superintendent, and also
Of the Court authorities he had the
body Of this negro eXhumcd. DR.. Pope
found upon examination that death had
ensued FROM some chronic disease and
that there were no signs Of ill-trcatmcnt.
Colonel Lipscomb, we arc informed.
expressed himself very we'll pleased
with the present condition and discipline
of the camp. The facts of the former
cruel treatment seem to be about these
Captain Carroll, in charge of the camp,
.vas away OH leave Of absence for two
or three weeks. In his absence the
camp was in charge Of ono Jackson,
who it is said drank heavily during this
time. The convicts were being marched
to camp In squads Of eight. Out Of one
Of these squads, one fellow succeeded in
escaping. The other seven were sub
j"ctrd to yer punishment for not
hnving informed the guard that he had
filed his slacklcs. Two Of these were
whipped very severely. One Of them
Henry Porter, was terribly punished
tho skin and flesh being whipped from
of his back for a space Of several inch
cs. DR.. Pope thinks he is yet in a criti-
cal condition. AS soon as Captain Car
roll returned, he discharged Jackson.
The convicts say that Carroll is kind
and just to them, and that the inhuman
treatment was due to jackson. We are
gind that things have turned out to be
not as bad as they were reported. And
that work on tho Road will not be sus-
pended. Seven Of the convicts have
been returned to the Penitentiary, and
DIR. Gaubert who examined them in the
absence OF DR.. Pope, says he found no
evidence Of harsh treatment. There
are left in camp one hundred aud three
laborers.
All we regret is that Jackson has
been allowed to escape. He deserves
tc be severely punished for his brutali-
ty. He who will abuse his authority
over defenceless and shackied prisoners
is Q coward and unfit to hold position.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
PRESS ASSOCIATION,

This body meets in the city Of Green
vile. on July ii, 1856. A pleasant
programme has been arranged. and VIC
hope to meet our brethren Of press Mt
that time. While we 10 not think the
whole time Of this meeting should be
takou up in a~musemcnts, yet we do
think, a mixture Of work and pleasure
necessary to its future continuance az
an organization. We know Of no class
harder worked than the printer, and
think he is entitled 70 a frelic at least
oncc during the year.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
SEASON.

There is always some peculiar attrac-
ton connected with each portion of the
year. The beginning of the year is
nharacterized by good resolutions,
spring for its .raral picnics, summer. it's
acommeneemenfs, autumn, it's barbacucs
and political campaigns, winter, it's
Christmas festivities.
We are now in the midst of the com
mencement season and, to us, no season
is more fascinating. At this season we
assemble to evincc the interest VIC take
In our young men and young maidens,
who are about to launch upon the voy-
age of ife.. No step is more important
In it's results, and we had almost said.
no step is more serious. yet those who
take these steps invariably look upon
them with light hearts snd eager an
tlclpatlons, regarding lightly. as it were,
the seriousness connected with it, We
think 1t we'll that such is the case, for
we know that sooner or later they will
realize the responsibility resting upon
them, and realizing them will lie glad
they knew them no sooner. The bes,
motto we know for young people is to
make we'll of the present, having some
regard Tor the future and its conse-
quenccs.
10 those who are about to take this
most Important step Of their lives, we
extend our best wishes and hope they
may worthily bear the mantles which
have descended to them from their
furefathers.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
n BANK.

We understand that the President and
Directors Of the Anderson National
Bank are contemplating starting a bank
Mt this place.
We are sure that the enterprise would
be n paying one, and can guarantee
these gentlemen n hearty welcome and
substantial financial assistance when
they are ready to begin their enterprise.
We have a good bank building, waiting
for some men Of capital and business
pluck, to occupy it, and we believe thai
We know whereof we speak, when We
say that the people Of Abbcvillc arc
ready to give a bank their hearty sup
port. Come down gentlemen and pros
pcct for yourselves.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
ADVICE TO

Are you disturbed ut night and bro
Ken OF your rest by q sick child suffer.
ing and crying with pain Of cutting
teeth rso, send Mt once and get a
bottle OF Mrs. WINsLow's Soothing SYR.
UP FOR CnILpRDN TEETHINa. It's value
$ .ncalculablo. 1t will relieve the poo
little sufferer Immediately. Depend up.
on it. mothers, there is no mistake abont
II: IL cures dysentery ind diarrhea, reg
niatcs the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums. reduces in.
flamation, and gives tone and energy to
the whole system. Mns. ,WINsInw's
SooTHIG SYRUP % CHILDREN TEETHING
IS pleasant to the taste, and is the pres
cription of enc Of the'oldest and hest fc.
male nurses and physicians in the United
States, and is for sale by nil druggists
throughout The world. Price 25 cents a
"ottie. Say II
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

prise. Those Of our teachers who have
ever attended one we are sure will not
miss the opportunity afforded them by
this one. Even if these institutes did
no other good, that which is brought
about by the commingling Of the teachers
with each other, will greatly repay the
trouble and expense incident upon at
tending one. We hope the teachers Of
the County will show their appreciation
Of Dir. Hodges efforts, by turning out
en- masse on the OCCASION.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
Communication.

MEssIs. ED:Tons: In the Ncscs and
Courier of the 18th inst, there appears
the following:
NorIcE.-The joint summer meeting
Of the South Carolina Agricultural and
Mechanical Society and of the State
Grange will convene at Bcnncttsvillc, s.
o.. on the 9Th of August, 1885. Each
county society or club is entitled to
three delegates, and any county not hay
ing an organization is requested to meet
on Salcday next, or as soon as conven-
lent thereafter elect three delegates, and
forward names, with the railway station
from which delegates will start, to Thos.
w. Holloway, Sec, Pomaria, S. c., that
the free passes that the railroads have
granted may be forwarded in time to
each delegate. The Renncttsville
interest and a full attendance is re-
quested. DIP. DUNCAN, President.
Iuos. W. HOLLOWAY Secretary.
Since the demise of the "Abbcville
Agricultural Society," u County has
no organization 10 eutitle it to rrprcsen-
tation at this meeting. | therefore sne-
gcst that we hold n public meeting in
the Court House, Saleday in July, for
tn" purpose Of selecting three delegates
who will attend the Bcnncttsville meet
ing.
Marlboro County is reported to be
the most productive cotton section o,
the State, and surely with our urgent
request to send delegates, and free passes
furnished, Abbcvilie can secure the at
tendance of some Of her progressive
farmers at this meeting. l have ut
tended these gatherings and know that
1t will fully repay any planter who will
attend. Hope yoa' will push up our
farmers and let TX have Abbevillc Coun.
ty represented mt Benncttsvillc.
Respectfully,
A. NJ. AIKEN.
Cukcsbury, June 22d, 1885.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

we have still q small lot of millinery on
hand, consisting of Flowers, Hats, Ornaments
Hair Switches, etc. We offer Plumcs and
Feathers costing as high as 81 for so and rs
cents, Flowers costing as high as rs cents for
70 GEMS, real Hair Switches, black and col
ored, costing IS cents to 81 for SO cents.
Smith d. Son.
The stock OF Goods which White Brothers
are nov prepared tn show the public is large
ana attractive. 1t embraces almost every
thin@, ana the most attractive feature in the
estimation of buyers is tho fact that goods
are 50 cheap. little money will buy a great
many goods. Buyers will lose nothing by
calling nj Whites Block, Numbers l AMI 2.
German Millet seed to arrive this
week. Smith & Son.
Dress Goods. \ very handsome line
embracing many styles and prices
Smith &Son.
Hosiery. Hosiery. Hosiery. Ladies
Misses and childrcns' ut Bell It Gal.
phin'S.
Shirts Shirts !! The Eiyhmic still
ahead. If you have tried them yo,
know what they are, if you have no
yon have but to do so to be pleased
with them. Smith & Son.
Undoubtedly the largest stock o
Gents Ties and Hosiery this side O
Columbia at Smith & Sons.
Gloves! Glovcs!! Our stock O
Gloves are unsurpassed as to quality
style and price at Smith & Sons.
8 cases Millinery Goods latest STYLE
just received at Bell e. Galphin's.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
BUSINESS NOTICES.
a beautiful line of gloves ut Boll 4 Gal.
phin's. -

phin's.
The best black silk ever shown in This mar
ket ut Bel Il Gnlphia's.
Neck wear, Linen collars, cola rcttes, Fish
ues, Crepe, Ltese and Ruching in great vari-
ETY. at Bell & Galphin's.
All over Embroideries, all oyer Hamburg.
all over SWISS, all over Nett very pretty and
cheap at Bell Il Galphin's.
Do you know the cheapest place in the mn
co9ntry TO get g stylish hat or bonnet9 II is
Laces, Oriental, Torchcn, Breaton yalen-
ciennes etcp In the greatest variety at Boil
JET, crochet, crochet and Jet, Tayiors COW
eredl Sotnsthing In black buttons 10 match
iuny black dresa AZ Bell 4 Galphin's.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

Mr.. William Wicklilc died ut his home in
the upper portion Of Abbcville county last
Tuesday morning after an illness of six
months from 4 complication of diseases, aged
Is years, Mr.. Wickiitic WAS IL native of
Grccnville, but came to this county while
quite u young man, and after n residence of
a few years in Pendleton he moved to Able
vile county where he has since lived. lie
leaves n wife, one son and three daughters,
together with numerous friends to mourn his
death. His remains We're Inferred at First
Greek on WedncSdaY.--H nHtrSOM JHurHak.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

cation which Col. Lipscomb aud DR.. Pope
are now making on the spot, will show that
sufficient cause exists to justify the demand
year, on the report of similar brntalities,
that those exhibitions Of inhumauity to these
defensclcss creatures shall henceforth be
made impossible by abolishing the system of
leasing convicts outside the enitentiarp.
Meanwhile we must await the developments
which may be made on the return of Col.
Lipscomb and DR.. Pope.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

We regard the organization Of n
Building and Loan Association as a very
important factor in our future ~prosperi-
ty. These associations have done we'll
everywhere, they have been tried and
We see no reason why ono should not
succeed here.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
COUNTY TEAcHER,s INSTITUTE.

Our excellent School Commissioner.
MI. Geo. Q. Hodges, appreciating the
advantages Of County Institute for
the teachers Of Abbsyiiie County is
making arrangements for the holding Of
~ q this place on July 22nd.. It is not
nsessssry for ps ste say anything, with
:Fegards @ tho importance Of this enter
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
AYERS
Hair VigOr

restores, with the gloss snd freshness Of
youth, faded or gray hair to q natural, rich
brown color. or deep black, az may be desired.
BY Its use light or red hair may be darkened,
thin hair thickened, and badness often,
though not always, cured.
1t checks falling Of the hair, and stimu-
lates a weak and sickly growth to vigor. 1t
prevents and cures scurf and dandruI. and
heals nearly every disease peculiar to tho
scalp. As q Ladies' Hair Dressing, the
YIaoR Is unequalled; It contains neither oil
nor dye, renders the hair soft, glossy, and
silksn in appearance, and imparts q delicate,
agreeable, and lasting perfume.
Jmip 8, 1882 Last fall my hair commenced
falling out. and In q short time l became
nearly bald: used part Of a bottle Of
ing OF the hair, and started a new growth. I
have now q full head Of hair growing vigor-
ously, and am convinced tina but for tho
use q yGnf preparation 1 should have been
,o : "; Bower. proprietor Of the 2 MeHzrtasr
Is q most excellent preparation for the hair.
speak OF 1t from my own experience. Its
use, promotes the growth Of new hair, and
2 sure cure for dandruff. Not within my
ttnowledge has the preparation ever failed
Dir. Angus FAIRBAIRN, leader Of the
celebrated "Fairbairn Family" Of Scottish
1880: "Ever since my hair began to give sill.
very evidence OF the change which heeting
time procureth, I have used AYERS Hail
an appearance Of youtlfulness- IA matter Of
considerable consequence to ministers, ora
tors, actors, and In fact evory one who lives
IN the eyes OF the public"
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
NOTES.

We expect to give q full account next
week Of the Due West Commencement.
Our reporter. left for that place on yes
tcrday afternoon.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24

The fight over the C%ollcctorship in
Charleston has been discontinued in the
papers, much to tho delight Of the read
ing public in this community.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
n. T.. Rogers,

Wholesale dealer in Corn, Flour, Meal, Mcn.
iiams, Lard, Bran, Salt, Molasscs, Sugar,
Coffee Nicc, S"ap. &C., will deliver goods at
any point on railroad at Abbcville prices,
Before buying always ask for prices, as VIC
have advantages that few up-country mer-
chants nave. "a. f. RoGERs.
IL.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
r. M. HADDON g. Go
March %, 1SS5-tf.

nON'T FORGET. we have a modcr,
swift running power press, new
type, ruled and blank paper, cryclopc,
and cards-so bring in your printing.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-24
Grand Opening

Nv invite everybody TO come and exam
" Inc our superb stock Of ladies goods
OF every description. Hats, Bonncts. Fcuth-
ers. Flowers, Ribbons, Laccs &C., in endless
variety. Roman Stripes, Plaid Silk and Tin.
SCI ana Lace Scarfs, beautiful designs. Ev-
crying in neck wear, Ruchings, 5 cents and
up. Linen and Lace collars, Fishues, and cv-
e%rything that makes woman more beautiful.
iandkerchicfs. black and colorcd borders.
white and colorcd, Silk, Lace, &c.
Wendertul bargains in white goods, lawns
at8 cents per yard and upwards, nice India
Linon 10 cents, colorcd Lawns from S to 49,
cents per yard, best goods ever sold here Mt
these prices. Ginghan.s. S]ecrsuckcrs and
Su'tlngs, Cashmeres, Nuns Yelling, Lace
Bnnting,. Plain, Erocadcs and Powered
Beautiful Plaids in colors and black and
white, Black Buntings, Caslmercs Tamisr,
maze'lc and Henrietta Cloth, Buttons and
Trimmings for everything.
Silk Gloves, White, Black ard Colors, call
tor our Foster william Kid, in Black and
Colors, only Sl.0O II pair. Ladies' and Chill.
dren's Hose and Shoes.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-09-12

against freights orig mating in Kansas
City and brought 70 thst line by its
connections. The Determinations re-
ferred to were practiced upon freixhts
coming from points east of Kansas
City-St. Louis and points east of that
city, for example--and destined to
some point on the Frisco road in Kan
sas. Upon such freights, which might
have been consigned to he'Frisco road
at St.Louis. but which were carried over
other roads by way of Kansas City to
q connection with the Frisco road in
Kansas, the latter company charged
to the Kansas shipper double local
rates for IFS haul to make up for the
loss on the long haul, or rather to
compel the shipper to ship through on
that road. This sort of discrimination
in no wise affected the business of
Kansas City. 1t should be further
remarked that determinations of this
kind were not singular to the FRISCO
road. Others practiced the saUe, as
one method of competition with rival
lines.
In this kind of competition the bust
ness ofKansasCity was not affected but
the Kansas skipper was being ground
to powder. The board put the seal of
their condemnation on this business as
soon as it was brought to their atten-
ton; see page Is etsey., second annual
report of this board. 1t happened that
the "Frisco road" was the first to be
complained of to this board.
l will remark further, in conclusion,
that the practice of this kind of COM
potion among railroads is not only in
violation of the provisions of the stat
ute, but it would be Illegal if no stat
ute existed on the subject.
Very respectfully,
JAMES HUMPHREY
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-09-12
ANOTHER CHAMPION.

The Usage City Free Press, whose
editor is one of the clcarest-headed
and practical writers in the state, in a
two-column article, in which names,
dates and amounts are given, for four
different transactions, he shows that
Kansas City is a poor place to ship
out of the four systematic robbery
was attempted. Ii is but ! repetition
of the old charges that no Kansas man
can calculate on his dues on anything
sent through the elevators or stock
yards of Kansas City.
We quote in full one of the Free
Press instances:
"A citizen of this county shipped
early in the season, about SIX car loads
of fulfilled natives to Kansas City. A
member of the gang offered $500 for
the cattle early in the day. The sales
man asked S5.35. Late in the day the
offer was withdrawn and confeder-
ate offered $5.l5. The owner did not
accept this new offer and toward the
close of the market ii was withdrawn,
when a third confederate offered $50,
with the threat that unless il was ac-
cepted at once the offer should not
stand! The owner of the cattle was n
farmer and by this time he was heart
lily discouraged and accepted the last
offer. These cattle were taken TO
Chicago and profit of over eight
hundred dollars was divided between
the parties TO the confidence game.-