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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10
TRACING THE CEooKEDSEss.


"a sp0tter, when he starts out to get the
drop on a suspected conductor, carries along
diagr.m Of the car and full set of equip
meuts. He keeps an accurate account OF all
berths sold or occupied between important
points, and makes q return 1t the other end OF
the line. The first trace OF crookcdness VIII
be followed BY several more spoilers follow
ing up the same conductor. until the evidence
is dead against him, and then there Is sud
den vacancy il the ;orce.
But the career of the spotter is Lot path
of roses. If tho conductor doesn't tumble TO
hi1l, the porter does in nine cases out Of ten,
and then that innocent spotter IS rlarko for
life
when he tur-ls in at night be STICKS his
shoes under the lower berth. The porter
comes along after q while, marks tn number
of the section on them, and takes tEem - the
rear of the car to put a quarter OF dollar
shine on them The first thing the porter
does is to examine them closely, and If there
are no marks on the shoes, he proceeds III a
calm, mattcr-of-fact way TO "branda them
He puts 'porter's mark or the shoe, that
every Pullman porter from here TO San Fran
cisco viii comprehend the instant he lays his
ewes on it. Everywhere that spotter travels,
I'D, and he never gets down to the cause of it.
They work the 5goncas shoes, too, when they
can find them, and when they can't they
mark their little caba or vaIise in some con-
venient place.
Then the spoilers have the game stocked
up against themselves sometimes. II he looks
like en- offensive fellow, Of more than the
| average meanEess, he stands in jeopardy.
The porter rakes in from s. to SO on an
average run, and the conductor says, See
here. George, we've got to bull the market,
| and the porter knows what that means and
| chips in Then the conductor makes Up his
| accounts $40 above what they ought 70 be,
| fixes up the diagram, and punches fe"
more checks When he makes his report, in
stead OF turning in $40, be turns in so The
spotter. who has been trained i'll the school Of
| spotless virtue ard umbleTnished truth, only
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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10
FOR TRADE.

NOR TRADE-Eotel. furnished. in Valley Center
A for Wichita residence property. sell 1Ur 80
Part time. Tay!or Taylor. - Main IEsu
T~OR TRADE-S5a acres. klaSTnsn county y s-ra-
4, IN cultivation. we'll sRd Wig water. b1IdIuEs
worth Si.u0- \ good body 81 and. Nor-gzze o.
e. Sp can h, assumed Y trade FOR lchlE2 prep
erty. Inquire o. l'e.'- Z StFeaS d.'S-lmo
NOR TRADE-Ata ha-sala-yTeil improved farm,
L for a residence pruierJy- Eeksrct < Scott al
Santa Re bakery fAf
NOR T2ApE-Liyery stable and The enti->. outfit.
Il good business, good location; everything o.
longing Ia first clasS IlFy ssabe- situated n the
eru Kansas For PARTICULAR address lock box -
V-frhira Ezr t.f-T
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

,NTFU-Dr7!S CI-rk-A Ilciertiate in pharmacy
W sr.ak king German desires position uTuSeis'
Box 80, Florence w.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

-ANTED-Sc-aper holders and tearlsteTs- thiTtE
w miles south oI camp supply, iuGlan ltrritorl
on Eiowa ext-utiou Of he Southern kansas
Ward & courtney. railroad contractors d!S'-iHi'
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10
Daily eagle

Advertisements In this column viii be charged for
a. TIE rate Of Five Cents per line per week No ad
vertisenents taken for less than - cents and viii
not be inserted until paid fer
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

xy-ANTEp-GIrIf for general house work; no WASH
w ing small private family Apply II " go
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

vX-ANTED-A girl to work in family Of Two; can
w ~ 40 West Third - cue
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

urANTED-A few more day boarders at 20 No OFT h
w Emporia. 1'0'
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

uvA%TED-A situation by young man OF ol4sL-
w ness experience; good salesman; good WIN pen
ON rha road on. yecr: I'VE years in drug business
could run drug store. would take par
Address " ;. p, Occidental hotel. fooV
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10
FOR RENT.

L,OR RENT-nesirabie furnished reorls reasonable
Il at 80 south Mars CT -. ISAsr-
TOR KIN large. pleasant. furnished front
IL roo with large closet, southeast corner room
tu0ulre a. ~ south Lawrence ave. i5g-St-
NOR REST-A nicely furnished front roorc suita-
ii, BILE 70. gentlemen, cDr block from street
railway Enquire ~ - NUrih ohio Beet
NOR RENT-TSvo furnished FOOTE'S two bloc a. r1r,
i For. scott depot one and ORe-hslf blocks from
boarding aoJlse. 5IS River ST I5uEl
Tor RENT-A large barn very cheap. Inquire
H 40 = Topeka is3-sr-
EOE RENr.-A three room house en- Laura ave. a.
Il Als) furnished room az IL Laura ave. Iis e.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

ETOR saba special bar-3iC-2l acres |. mile
i FROM tarey's PARK in or ace lots 70 suit
purchaser. Terms liberal. :. Z. Humphrey s SON,
fa-i.. block lIl-t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

V1OR SALE-l05 acres just east OF the wichita Car
L Geiis suitable 20. plating in acre or 5acre lots
The best bargain any place adjoining the city: spec
ial price for a few days. Farnur Strnms & George
Room l. No 10 Main ST. dis IN
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

NOR SATE-5.o town lots in Garden City; special
L bsrzairls also decided lard ad joining the city Call
On or address T. J. Pyle, real estate agent, Garden
CIV. Kan. r07..il-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

NOR SALE-Fine farm near Mt. Hope, improved. 80
I acres good pillow land ~ acres good hay land, .
acre. good pas lure Viii give long time part anG
will take trade horses cattle Inquire at prob
iudsp's Office. dIl@u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

".xTFD-Owners Of city or farm property 10
W I[noyy am ready take sales, rentn house1'
~ any real estate business in a pushing way. /
kaufman, 3l3 L. Douglas ave
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

NOR SAIF-One hundred feet front with two
i room houses. Waco a., emile between lst ana
81 streets For call = (. Humphrey : son.
Ea.l,. block IlI-u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

! nor SAI.E--G1ssi residence ana baSiHess property
/ 4 in town oS Clearwater also good farm near
county ~ Corlacche county; viii trade for X @
ta city property. fcgIre Is Market street.. I,51
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

NOR SAIT-RusineSs lots On Water street, be
I tween Douglas and First; exceptional facilities
for handling freight and site for wholesale or ware
house business. acCaIia Y Miller, IL Man st. IS 8
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-10

NOR SALE OR TR ADf1-Ffve thousand cigars. Call
4 at No. ID North Lawrence ave. f5-6tr
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WANTED.

VUANTED-A girl for general house work CAL all al
w TS3 South 4ta ave. "V''i
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
The Farmers Convention.
Palmetto Post.


The Farmers have met in council and
have adjourned. There is no gains;tying
the fact that they were very representa-
tive body Of men. This IS proven by the
very conservative course they adopted
throughout their deliberations. Unlike
any similar body of men in such large
numbers assembled at the State capital,
tncy eschewed politics. twas something
very remarkable for the average assem-
bljes of this nature are almost sure to
dabble in politics. This they wisely es-
chewed, and for once in South Carolina
there was a big meeting and there was no
politics.
The fact is there were some admirable
subjects touched upon by the Convention.
We think that the Agricultural Bureau
could very we'll be dispensed with, and it
the shaking up given it by the Farmers
who are most interested in the institution
can bring this about, it would be good
thing.
But the Farmers are to blame for many
Of the ills Of which they complain. 1t is
not that the land is not fertile, that the la
bor is not good, that planting is not prof
liable. The average farmer in South Car
olina does not consider himself set up in
business unless he is provided with Il
horse, a gun and stump-tlil dog. Many
demand a pack of egg-sucking, sheep
killing hounds. Then they must be able
to meet at the cross road store or tavern,
gabble as to what they think they know
about politics, curse the Governor and
State officials, and adjourn to the farm to
find that the i'd nlggers" have not
been working. The end of the year
comes, and the i'd lien law" takes
whatever they can't spirit away on the
underground railroad, and the i'd law
ycrs" are employed to foreclose their
mortgages, so that it is one I'D bother
from the time they SOW the seed until it
is time to pay up. We do not wonder
that they are down upon the i'd lien
law" and the id lawyer!'' and the
id Eiggers."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
,CoKEsBURY LOCALS.
Natural Park.-.NarrOw Gauge -. Fine
Cows and Other Notes.

COKESBURY, S. G., May H. 1856.
Mr.. James r. Jones sent five fat bceVcs ana
two milk COWS TO the charleston market Il
few days ago.
ant of the town. This office was made vacant
by the death Of Cot T. Herndon; DR. ste
He Immediately entered upon the duties of
his office and has appointed as ,5, Board of OF
Health Mr. q: W; CUnner. s M. 1tno: -: "'a'' AK
Miss Mamie and Miss Lucy Dawson, OF
3lavenwood, Florida, are visiting Mrs. u. L.
Connor.
fessional business.
The Juveniles have enjoyed several surprise
parties lately Mt Capt. ChaS. Smiths.
Mrs John Riser is in Atlanta. Georgia
Rev. t. Il. Dagrall has q grade Ayreshlre
cow now with her third calf that gives five
gallons Of SKINNED milk daily. This, too,
upon diet OF green food and bran.
The heaviest work on our Narrow Gauge
eleven foot cut and corresponding "hll'
Just in town. go
Mrs. Lambert J. Jones, of Newberry, visited
Miss Annie Hart went to Abbeville last
week.
There will be a basket picnic at the
I.spring" on Thursday. All are invited. Bas-
kets can be left at the store of A. NJ al ken.
Mr. A. L. Norris has been appointed by the
Governor q Trial Justice for AbbcVllle coun-
The pupils of Mrs. J: F. Hodges school gave
an entertainment in simmons Hall, Hodges,
on Thursday night Good rcctations, good
music, good crowd.
Mr.. frank Anderson, who is in business at
Greenville, $. C., spent few days with his
family here last week.
Mr. w. j. Moore went to Ninety-SiX on
Tuesday. He had q case in that court.
Mr. Duckworth and family, of North Caro-
jina. have engaged rooms for the season at
the Globe House.
Mr.. Zach. McGhee went as a delegate from
shs school to the inter-county sunday School
I;onventiou at LowndeSville on May 7tb.
Mr.. H. l.. Odiorne is in Augusta Georgia.
.c,oEesbury's natural park never looked
fresher, cooler. or more beautiful than 1t does
inst now Returned visitors from Florida say
they saw nothing ecroute or in that Land OF
Flowers" to equal 1t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
IlnUOrtant Meetings.

Dr. r. NJ. Bailey, Corresponding Secretary
OF the Convention of Baptists Of South Caro-
Roaaid's "wednesday, 10Th 9TH, Nay, at i i 4. 4 NJ.
Midway. Thursday, Goth May, IL A: NJ:
Abpe vile, Thursday, Goth May, s ?. NJ.
Bulah, Friday ,:2lst May, II y. NJ; y,
greenwood. Friday, 2lst May, r; NJ. NJ
{5radley. Sunday, 2Srd May, II A. NJ.
Troy. Sunday, 23rd May.4p: NJ. ~
Mccormick, Sunday. 23rd May. ?. NJ.
1:oronaca, Monday, 9Th May. II 4; NJ.
sisters Springs, Tuesday, 25th May, II A. N.
Fellowship. "Wednesday, 26tla May, II A: NJ.
0It Moriah. Wednesday: 26th May, +; NJ.
Hodges. Thursday, 9th May. 1880 A. NJ.
Deacops of the above named churches will
nlcase have DR.. Bailey conveyed to their re-
spective churches from the next preceding
lppnnintment. H. C. SMART,
|e1 Chm. Elk. Board.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
CLUVERIUs DOOMED.
The Supreme Court of Virginia Over.
rules the Motion for Il New Trial, ,
and Afirnls the Verdict.
NeiNs and Courier.

RICHMOND, VA, May 6.-The Supreme
Court Of Appeals of Virginia to-day rem
dc.ed decision in the case Of II. j. Clu-
verius, convicted in the Hastings Court
of this city Of the murder, on March l3,
of Fannie Lillian Madison. The case is
notoriously known as the reservoir mur-
der mystery. The judgment of the low
er Court is fully sustained, eight bills OF
exception filed by the prisoners counsel
being elaborately discussed and success
lively overruled.
Tie opinion was delivered by Judge
Fauntleroy, the Court standing four to
one in favor of sustaining the Judgment
Of the lower Court. Judge Hinton dis
sented, being in favor Of new trial.
Cluverius will surely be hanged unless
executive clomency interposes. The time
first fixed for his execution having long
since passed by, he will have to be
brought before the Hastings Court for re-
sentence.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12

WE were glad to greet in our office yes
terday evening Mr.. A. S. Todd of the
anderson Journal. He is one Of the
llandsomest men in Anderson, and prints
one of the best newspapers in the State.
No better tran than Mr.. Todd can be
found in the ranks of journalism. We
wish him pleasant stay in Abbeville,
and trust that he may fall in love with
some of our charming divinities who
might bless him all the days of his life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
Wednesday, May IL, 1885.
The Chester. Greenwood. AbbeVIlle
and EibcrtOn Railroad.


The Elberton papers announced pub
lie meeting to take place on the first
Tuesday in May (Sale Day. to take into
consideration the Railroad problem.
Two schemes were before them-one a
through line from Augusta to Chattanoo-
ga, through Elberton. The other a
branch road from Enrights store on the
Savannah Valley Railroad to Elberton.
Elberton and Abbeville are in the same
condition, needing additional Railroad IA
cilities, so the idea was conceived II FL
berton and Abbeville would unite IN one
grand road across the country from Ral-
eigh, y. c., to Atlanta, Ga, taking III the
intermediate towns, that our common Ills
would be pooled and a ten strike the re-
suit. A committee was appointed to bring
the matter before our Georgia cousins.
When the committee arrived in Elberton
it was ascertained that the meeting had
been postponed, but the Eiberton'ans'
with true Georgia courtesy and pluck,
soon filled the capacious Court House
with substantial citizens from town and
county, who gave patient and an appre-
ciative hearing to the committee. The
audience soon understood the practical
benefits to accrue to their town and coun-
ty by the building of this cross country
road. The responses to our committee
showed lively appreciation of its advan-
tages, and the appointment of a working
committee to work up the scheme, gave
Z, practicable turn to matters. Our COM
mittee was much encouraged, and are
confident that the ball was set in motion
which will result in good to these sister
towns. We are sure that the more our
Georgia friends study this scheme the
more they will be impressed with its i'm
Dortance and advantages. No other one
road can compare with this cross-country
scheme in the opportunities and advant-
ages which it will secure to all the locall-
ties through which it will pass. The nu-
snerous lines of Railroads now operating
in the direction of the seaboard to the
mountains are fully sufficient to the re-
ouirements of the country in that direc-
ton: additional, lines will not bring re-
suits equal to the expenditure, but cross
country roads are far between and are
much needed. The road from Atlanta to
Il point in North Carolina through this
section, will put us many hours nearer
the great markets of the world, and the
numerous roads crossed will present
great facilities for going everywhere
quickly, and competition in freight in
every direction. Let us in conjunction
with our Georgia friends press the good
work forward. Onr committee were
very Hospitality received and treated, and
enjoyed their visit socially and We would
like to see and know more Of our cousins
across the River. y
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12

A writer in the Michigan Farmer says
that Scotch snuff is asure remedy against
sheep pests. His directions for applying
it are the following: Open the tiesce in
several places on each side, or all the way
round them is better, and sift in little of
the snuff. A second application is sell
dom necessary. I have tried it and it
proved satisfactory. 1t is cheap and
harmless, and if you will try it you will
he surprised at results, and would soon
be willing to offer prize for every tick
found upon your sheep.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12

ABBEv1LLE AND AUGUSTA WAREHOUSE,
Augusta, Ga. are selling choice white corn
and meal at 81 cents per bushel free on board
of cars. Freight on corn and meal to McCor
mick and Troy Is Sc cents per- bushel: &c t1
cents; Chappells and Dyson's ~; Ninety
sI5 and Hodges 19M Monea Pafh al IAN and 81 Pr
beville and will continue to sell at 67 cents
until further notice through the Press ana
Banner. Corn In car lots one cent less. Rog
ers & Co., Augusta, Ga.
Mr.. Jas. Il. Cunningham will be glad tc
have al his lady friends to call OH him Ut
WIN. l.. Bells. 4-2l
Miss Ella Bell is still with VIM. E. Bell
4-24.
! Mrs. Mary Taggart has charge Of VIM. E.
Bells drrSs-making department. 4-2l
Beads! beads tor hat and dress trimming
in I'LL shades. Win. T. Bell. 4.2l
| Gloves, silk and Isle thread in tans. beige
crcnm, golden, brown and black at VIM. f.
Bells. i-2l
Just received, one case OF hats in all the
new shapes and shades VIM. L. Bell 4-o4
Our acing kid gloves is the best to buy
We have them in all shades. VIM. L. Bell
4-2l.
Fresh lot of dress ginghams just received
| VIM. Il. Bell 4.ol
Thurber's Bird Seed al Speed & Ncuffer's
Diamond Dyes and Diamond Paints at
Speed & Neuffers. 12-9
twill do You good to see Speed & Neufrer's
pretty goods. l2-9.
| Linen paper and envelopes in boxes at Law
sons.
ALL kinds Of job work quickly and neatly
done at this office. We have just received -
new supply of bill heads, note heads and 9th.
or paper, and can furnish them in pads II de-
sired. Our prices Will compare with any 9th.
er market.
Ladies Jerseys very cheap at White Broth
ers. Sept. so.
If YOU want good breech loading shot gun
at New York cost, call on p Rosenberg t. Co
Remember, when you want to buy pound
or two of nice French candy for your girl that
We have again added 1t to our stock and in
tend to Keep fresh, nice lot, always on hand.
Speed e. Ncuffer PIT
The lace braid hat. This shape will become
immensely popular before the season Is over.
Every lady should have one. VIM. L. Bell.
1 can get You up something new and nice in
Pearl buttons from to 35 ceuts per dozen.
VIM. i. Bell. d-2l
Hose, hose, ladies and misses, in all the
light shades at VIM. +. Bells. 4'2l
Paint! Paint! Paint! Speed & Ncuffer
have full and complete stock OF white lead,
&C.. &c. This is the time when coat OF paint
will do your houss the most good. Call and
see prices before you purchase elsewhere. AL
so JOhnstOns dry sized kalsominc. For sale
by Speed g. Neuffer.
Mr.. T. II. Hill's gallery is open every day,
where the incest work can be DONE The
specimens which he has on hand are work Of
art. S-I
Millinery, millinery, in all tho new goods,
at Wm, E, Bells 4.2l
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and Augusta Warehouse.

Abbeville and Augusta Warehouse.
The Abbeville and Augusta Warehouse has
In stock and ready for shipment by return
freight 10 any point in Carolina or Georgia:
25 car loads prime white corn.
500 barrels tiour-all grades.
100 boxes meat.
so rierces choice hams.
so barrels choice fresh grits.
300 bushels meal.
These goods are shipped on consignment
with instructions to sell at the market price.
Any orders from Abbeville county viii: have
our best attention and will be filed at lowest
market price. ROGERS & CO..
Augusta, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
The Cumberland Gap HOad.

The directors of the Cumberland Gap
Railroad are to meet in Greenwood to-
morrow. We heard a report on the streets
yesterday that Mr.. Schotield is in New
York and will be unable to attend. 1t is
presumed, however, that he is still hope
full
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12

THE editor Of the Press and Banner
has been sick Of "cold'' for two or three
weeks. He has not been able to work on
this ISSUE Mr.. r. C. Wilson has kindly
furnished most Of the editorial work this
week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

]. P. GORDON, of New Market, s. c., is an
nounced rs q candidate for County Commis-
sioner, subject to the action of the Democrat
ic party at the Primary election.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12

THE Abbeville Farmers Club will
meet in the Court House on Saturday af-
teruoon the Goth, at 2:30 o'clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
B. F. S wi IT II,

ABBEVILLE,S S. @,
Is now prepared furnish all kinds of Rough Dress
ed Lumber and ready fill all orders for Carpenter
Work any kind at the very shortest notice and at the
most most i reasonable ca prices ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12
CANDIDATES.
FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.

We are authorized to announce Captain f.
COWAN as q candidate for County School
Commissioner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12

A, e. Il. X. X. Stock.
The market price will be paid for A. & X, r
r. stock T. P. THOMPSON,
Abbeyllle s, c., April 8, 1886.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-05-12

SILK net ladies' wells at VIM. E. Bclrs. 4.2l.