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TIL e FRALEY
QUILTING FRAME.

THE ONLY THOROUGHLY PRACTICAL
] invention for making QUILTS and CON-
Works equally we'll on all the different
makes of machines, and does all manner of
quilting.
Only takes two hours to make a comforta-
bic, and three 10 four hours to make a quilt.
Will make Quilts and Comortables of amy
size. With This QUILTING FRAME, quilt
ing is done with less effort on The part of the
operator than any other sewing within the
range OF the Sewing Machine. 1t works like
a charm. Examine it, and see for yourself.
No Family Sewing Machine is complete with
out this attachment.
]. L. SIMPSON, Agent.
Jan. q, 1856, If
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Walnut Beds.

MAPLE BEDS. Ash beds, prices from S2.J
Nl to $120D. All goods at bottom prices.
J. y. CHALMERS g. co.
Nov. Is, 1885. If
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Notice to Debtors and Creditors

A LII PERSONS having demands against
~ the Estate of JOHN a. GRANT. deceas-
ed, will render them, properly attestcd. to the
undersigned, within thirty days from this
date, or I've barred. And those indebted to the
Estate will make payment Immediately to
ME. o. K. HORTON,
Administrator.
Dec. 50, 1885. 1T
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Steel Engravings. Chromos,

OIL PAINTINGS. at low prices, suitable
| J for presents. Fine line Of mouldings and
frames. Toilet looking glass with levels and
thermometer attached. New goods.
J. D. CHALMERS & co.
Nov 25, 1885, IF
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BARGAINS FOR 80 DAYS!!

vAJE will from this date offer to the trade
w some special bargains In dress goods, DC.
Notice some Of our prices
..36 inch Dress Flannel, former price 5Oc. now
ST inch Dress Flannel, former price 75c. now
Csc
a inch Dress Flannel, former price 0Oc. now
soc.
&c inch Black Cashmere. former price SOC.
now 4Oc. -.
So irch Colorcd Cashmere, former price 75c.
now IS.
SO inch Colored Cashmere, at 20c. until sold.
Boucle Cloth and French Flannels regard
less Of cost. 49,
We still have a large stock Velvets, on
which we have made sweeping reductions.
| Lot Misses and Chidren's hose worth from
l5c. to 4Cc. all thrown together and your
choice for Ice Il pair.
We have still Il full line OF Millinery. Kui-
filings, Ribbons, Trimmings. SILKS, Saflns,
ZephyrS. Jersey Jackets Worsted Hoods,
Gloves, &c. r..
so pair Mosquetaire Kid Gloves at SOC. a pair:
Come and see us this month and we VIII
give you more goods for your money than
yon ever got before.
We make this slaughter in order to reduce
our stock by the 1St OF January, when We Will
change our place OF business to room now oc-
cupied by Miller Brothers, doors above our
present stand.
Remember these low prices commence to-
day, December lSt, and continue un Il lst Jan
uary. We are determined to move just as few
goods as possible.
% m uknn0N e. m
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Spring Beds! Spring Beds !!

WOVEN WIRE BED, price 500 and 5000
w Twin Springs full set, price 500. lac
Stats, price S1.75. One-third Of life spent in
bed, make Your beds comfortable. The prices
are so low all can secure good bed.
j. D. CHALMERS & co.
Nov. 25, 1875. If
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APPORTI0NMENT
OF THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND
FOR 1886.

T'HE following is the amount of money at
L the disposal of the Boards Of Trustees Of
the several School Districts in Abbevile cOun-
ty for the year 1856. The amount apportioned
to some Of the districts includes the surplus to
their credit created during the Year 1SH6
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Administrators Notice.

4 LII PERSONS indebted to the estate Of J
n MARION LATIMER, deceased, vii
max ay1nent 10 me- and those having claims
against said estate will present them to mi
properly proven.
THEOPHILUS BAKER,
Administrator with Will annexed.
Nov: "a, 1885. IT,
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Lost Notes.

TWO NOTES, as follows: One belonging to
| Miss S. NJ. Devlin on Cunningham &
for sS6.42. The other note being
due 10 the undersigned by J. w. Scott for Sl25.
Payment of said notes has been stopped, and
all PERSONS are forewarned against trnding for
either OF them: r. II. DEVLIN.
Dec. I, 1885, tt Ncrdtry, S. q.
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Wanted.

w duG GGUs
A TEACHER for CEDAR GROVE SCHOOL
"A on the Sauda side in the neighborhood
Of Walnut Grove, four and q half miles from
Cokesbury. six miles from Hodges, In Abbe-
vile county, $. G. For particulars apply to
either Of the undersigned at Hodges, Sc.
MILTON GOLDEN,
3. c.. GRAHAM.
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Be in Time.

|tALL soon If you want n hand made har-
I ness. we arc trying to keep up supply.
May ~, 1SS5, If THOo. BEGGo.
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To The Public.

THE Undersigned subscriber is prepared to
/ Terrace Land upon the most scientific
principles known to modern agriculture. I
will furnish good level and render my SER
vices at reasonable rates TO all who may favor
me with their patronage. Satisfaction guar
aneed or no pay required. Correspondence
X. A PRESSLY,
Jan. Ii, 1856. If Lowndesville, S. G.
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Good Meals.

HATTIE ADAMS still keeps a RESTAJt
III RANT on the Dendy corner. Coco
meals ut all hours OF the day.
Jan. -, 1856, If
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Lot fine emhroidcrics, without regard to
cost: determined TO sell them before LIST ,lanu-
ary. Fine Jersey Jackets. at greatly rednceh
prices Bargains III millinery, &c, at r. NJ.
Ho1lOn Il Co.'S
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-04
THE CAPRIoEs OF FASHION
Novel Bridal Bouq Whit.
Ribbon.

At recent fashionable wedding In New
York one of the most noticeable bouquets
carried was composed entirely of ferns-a
symphony in green. The outer rim was
formed Of the ordinary fern fronds, directly
within which was delicate massng of the
feathery maiden's hair. From the center,
rising half an inch above the rest of the bou-
quet, came single stem of palm Of the
digitated species, the edge of the graceful
spiny fingers resting lightly upon the outer
rim of fronds. The costume with which
this was carried was white tulle devoid of
the slightest ornamentation save on either
side of the skirt, where the front draperies
were caught high and fastened with tiny
perfect digitated palm. The hair was worn
low in the nape of the neck in smooth,
full coil. 1t is almost needless to add that
the young lady was extremely beautiful,
with fresh complexion, as otherwise the
simplicity of toilet would have been most
trying ordeal
The time-honored custom of stretching
white satin ribbons across the church-aisle
at weddings, to mark the space for relatives
of the contracting parties or guests in full
dress, has been relegated to the things of
the past-laid by OH the shelf for the pres.
ent. at least. The late innovation in this
matter is heavy twisted rope of white
silk, which is suspended somewhat loosely
from one side Of the aisle to the other. rest
ing on tiny GRASS knob or hook fastened
to the arm of the pew. The rope is made
long enough to fall from this in deep loop
and end, which is finished with tassel of
knotted silk and chenille, and the effect is
exceedingly simple and elegant.
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Iron and Steel Workers.

PITTsBURG. Pa, Dec. 3.-The Amalga-
mated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
will not be represented at the convention of
national and international trades unions.
which will be held at Columbus, o., next
week, notwithstanding the fact that the
name of William Wehie. president of the
association. was attached to the
call for the meeting. Secretary Mar
tin says the call was issued
before the annual convention of the associ-
alton in this city last June. 1t was then
decided, for reasons best known to them
selves, not to gu into the trades union.con-
vention. This action has caused consider
able surprise among trades unionists here,
and is regarded by them as a
serious mistake. Leading knights of
Labor consider it as point in their favor,
as they have generally been very suspicious
of the objects of the convention. 1t was
also rumOred that the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers had taken the same posi-
sition as the Amalgamated association, and
they would not be represented next week
at the convention at Columbus.
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ACTRESSES, ANTICS.

The stage isn't place where actresses
are born to blush unseen"-not so long as
photographers hold out.-Boston Post.
What this world longs for is an actress
who can play ''Rosalind" to suit the Shakes
pearean notions of the critics.-LoWen
Citizen.
When actresses play, "Juliet" to suit the
critics no two out of hundred will have
the same conception of the character.
NorristOwn Herald.
A burlesque actress says the way news
papers pitch into her on account of hel
scanty dress reminds her of ''Much Ado
About Nothing" - Rochester PoSt-Ex-
press.
A certain prima donna always signs he1
name at the top of the page when she leg
listers at hotel. The reason for this is
supposed to be that she isn't much on the
lower egister.-Burlington Free Press.
Judging only by the theater programme,
one is led to believe that manya star &C
tress is supported by her husband. while
the fact is that in most cases it is the actres!
who supports her husband Lowell Cit
izen..
why is it." asks critic, that in nearl.
every play there is dozen male character
to one female?" Well, that is about the
proportion in real life. If the one female
is handsome and an helress there are gen
orally more than dozen males to one
female. Herald.
An opera singer who recently arrived il
New York lost all her stage dresses by
fire on shipboard. 1t remained to be seer
whether an actress whose only recOnmen
dalton to the American public is the loss o
her wardrobe can successfully compete witt
one who is accompanied by very unsavor.
scandal. live lord and pusillanimouS
husband. IN Orristown Herald.
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bringing Him to Terms.

New York Sun.
Featherly, who was making an evening
CALI had been lowering between hope and
despair for months. but hadn't the nerve tC
put the important question, when Bridget
opened the door and said:
"Can l speak wild yez wan minute, Miss
Clara?"
Certainly. Bridget. What is it?"
VIVID yez place tell me wat it'll be fol
breabfast?"
20, yes. Pray excuse me- Mr.. Feath-
erly. l think. Bridget, we will have fried
weet-breads. Papa Is very fond of them. y
''How wull cook 'em. mum?"
First wash them very carefully, Bridget,
nddrywitlialinencloth then lard them with
narrowstri psoffatsalt pork set closely to-
Observation-Disclosures larding needle lay
Observation-Disclosures pan which
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to fine brown
neutrality-suspicious. tiltheporkiscrisp. That
is all. Bridget"
THANK yez." said Bridget
Exit, Bridget leaving young Featherly in
state of tremendous excitement.
Miss Hendricks" he began, Miss Clara
-Clara-dear Clara-will you-oh will you
be my wi"
But let us retire from this sacred scene.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-04
Georgia Election Returns.

A dispatch from Atlanta, Ca, says that
the returns of election in Georgia for MEM
bers of the Flftieth congress show that out
of an average voting population of
200, 600 but 27,577 votes were cast
In any one of the congressional dis
tricts half-organiZed secret cabal
could have served the polls on election day
and carried the seat. The different men,
bers elect polled the votes following: First
district, T. NJ. Norwood, 2,061; Second
district, Ii. G. Turner, 2,411; Third dis
trlct. C. F. Crisp.-1. 7o4; Fourth district,
T. w. Grimes, 2, 800; Fifth district, John
d. Steward, 2,999; Sixth district, John G..
Clements, 5.O43; Eighth district, II. H.
Carleton, 2.S22; Ninth district, A. d.
Gambler, 1855; Tenth district, George T,
Barnes. 1874. From several important
counties, notably Burke, Charlton and
Coffee, there were no returns at all.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-04
THE NOBLE RED MAN.
Indian Inspector Gardner, After
Visitin. Forty Agencies is in st.


Paul.
Col Robert S. Gardner. the oldest Indian
inspector in the government service. was at
the Merchants hotel yesterday. Col. Gard
ner was appointed by President Hayes, and
was reappointed by President Arthur. and
his term will expire in July. 1888. He is
probably more familiar with Indian affairs,
in their everyday appearance, than any
other man in the United States. He has
been on an extended trip, lasting something
more than a year, during which time
he has visited forty of the sixty
reservations. In a general way he says
the Indians are improving, and except in the
case of q few tribes, are increasing IN num-
berS. Among those that are decreasing are
the Kaws, in Kansas. Twenty-one years
ago their tribe numbered 2, 500; now it has
withered to 142. The cause of this is largely
due to disease. They do not know how to
take care of themselves and live in great
fifth. Wherever Indians have adopted the
white mems modes of living they are in
creasing in numbers. Col. Gardner says
that the tribes. for The most part are in
favor of taking land in severaity,
and. with some exceptions, they
are gradually coming to civilized condi-
ton. While on his trip, Col. Gardner has
been in every state and territory west of
the Mississippi. except Dakota. Montana
and Washington territory. and in some
has made several visits. He will go this
morning to visit the agencies in the North
west. He held a long conference with
Commissioner Larabee yesterday. relative
to the work the commission is doing among
the Indians in Northern Minnesota.
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ow zero. *Lower. Higher.
V.uderbiIt,s Body.

QUARANTINE, S. l., Dec. 3.-The body
of William 81. Vanderbilt was removed to-
day from the receiving vault in the Mora
Wan cemetery at New Dorp to its final
resting place in the massive granite mauso-
leum on Light House hill. Ocean Terrace,
the highest point tn the Moravian cemetery.
The utmost precautions were taken to Sc
cresy in the removal, and only the detectives
who have been guarding the remains. the
cemetery employees and three members of
the Vanderbilt family were present. The
casket was withdrawn and solemnly. with
out religious ceremony, escorted by the de-
tective guard to the mausoleum. The great
gate of the tomb was unlocked and the key
given to the Vanderbilt family. The de-
tective guard was removed from the vault
and placed on duty at the mausoleum,
where they were seen at late hour to-
night pacing before the tomb with revolvers
in their belts.
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Proposed CnIt.s ranch.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. S.-There was consum-
mated to-day a sale Of tract of land in
Mexico 100 miles long and six miles wide.
John ID. Miles, of Lawrence, Kan, for
merry Indian agent for the CheyenneS and
Arapahoes. was the purchaser for syndi-
cate. the composition of which he
would not divulge. The Rio Bravo
Land and Cattle company are the
sellers, The purchasers are five
residents of this city. and three of Ell Paso.
Tex. They acquired a ninety-nine year
lease to the tract, which extends from a
point fifty miles from Paso del Nurte on
the Mexican side of the Rio Grande and
extending down the river parallel with its
course 100 miles. The price paid was
something over $500, 600. 1t, is propos ed
to establish monster cattle rancho On the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-04
BIG BUILDING BOOM.
Minneapolis Surpasses All Records in the
Building Figures for the
Year.
Accurate and Reliable Data Showing a
Heavy Increase Over Last
Year.
The Gain Chiefly in Dwellings in the
Outlying and Rapidly Grow
ing Wards.

The building year practically ends in
Minneapolis on Dec. 1, and that date ends
the fiscal year in the building inspectors
office. The state of the weather enters
largely into the realty, but with the present
snow, while most operations have ceased,
there is still great amount of inside work
going on. However, for the purposes OF
reviewing the results, the year has ended
and the figures are submitted. 1t may be
proper to state, in a predatory way, that
building statistics in Minneapolis have
fallen into repute for the simple reason that
certain papers have seen fit to treat them in
their own peculiar way, expanding them
when desired to meet any necessary figure.
1t is also proper to state that the figures
given the building inspector are not abso-
lutte. as the builder may, on the one hand,
reduce the estimated cost to avoid the as
SCISSOR, or, on the other. expand the figure
to appear grafider in the eye Of the world.
The figures given in this connection are
taken directly from the books of the build
ing inspector. and comparisons are after
ward made for the public information.
HEAVY GAIN
is shown this year, the figures for which
largely surpass the record of any prior year.
In 1885 the inspectors books show 1863
permits issued for buildings to cost 1916
6SS. His report for the year ending Dec. 1.
1885. Just completed. shows 4.5o3 permits
for buildings aggregating $1,000, O52. An
analysis of the figures shows the increase
to be largely in dwelling houses of the bet
ter class and the decrease to be in brick
store buildings. The. Second. Fifth and
Sixth wards show falling off from last
year and the others a gain, that of the
Eighth ward being wonderful. 1t also
shows that while in many quarters the
buildings of stores for 1885 was ahead of
the demand (which IS now beng met,
the demand for dwellings has steadily
kept up with the. supply. The following
Classics the building operations, giving a
comparison with 1885:
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The Tramp,s Little scheme.

Merchant Traveller.
mister, do you want fine article in
your line that wont cost much?" said very
seedy fellow with market basket. as he
approached the proprietor of a popular
Sample-room.
mo. not to-day"
Better not be too quick to make up YOU
mind mister. I've got case of extra dry
that I'd like to get rid Of"
Got it with you?"
YES sir. Been carryin' it around fol
about two days Dow."
''Well, guess can take it off YOU
hands. How"
THANK We, sir. I'll take little Bour-
bon."
What for?'
"Why, ter git rid of this case of extra
dry. Eve been dry time an agin. but this
is the extraest case of dryI ever saw. All
thanks"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-04
CONSTITUTIONAL CENTENNIAL.
Arrangement of the Details of an
Appropriate Programme.

Arrangement of the Details of an
Appropriate Programme.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Sat to-day's
session of the convention of the state dele
gates to arrange for the celebration of the
centennial anniversary of the PRONUNCIATION
of the Federal constitution, permanent
organization was formed with Hon. John
A. Kasson. of Iowa. president, and Henry
Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts,, and Col.
James A. HOyt, of South Carolina, vice
presidents. The programme for the cele
bratiOn reported yesterday by the joint
conference committee was discussed at
some length. Several amendments were
agreed to. and the programme was finally
adopted as follows:
First-That there be an Grafton and poem
in 3OmmemoratiOn of the signing of the consti-
tuition. SecOud-rhat there be a military
display in which the United States shall be
invited to be represented by each branch of
the military and naval service and the
several states and territories and the District
OF Columbia by their militia and volunteers,
and that the president be requested 10
designate officers to command the same.
ThiId-That there be an industrial procession.
Fourth-1hat invitations to participate in the
celebration be extended to the president, and
his cabinet and the Federal judiciary, con-
gress and the representatives of all depart
ments Of the national government; to the
governors of each state and territory; to the
judiciary and legis q ,ors of the same and the
representatives of the several departments
thereof, the commissioners of the District of
Columbia and to civil associations of the
Union, and that the representatives of foreign
governments having friendly relations with
the United States be invited to be present.
Fifth-The erection of a suitable memorial in
the city of Philadelphia commemorative of
the signing and adoption of the constitution
and of the progress of the nation since that
period.
Resolutions were adopted requesting the
aid and cooperation of congress in the
celebration and calling upon those states
and territories not represented to send dele
gates to the commission as early as pos
sible. Adjourned.
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LACONICs BY LIGHTNING.
photographic Chronicles of Interest
ing News Events ESeceived by Tel.
egraph Last Night.


ing News Events kSeceived by Tel.
egraPh Last Night.
At New Orleans fire in the Atlas cordage
works last evening caused a loss of about
$50, 900; fully insured.
Reports from Albany are to the effect that
thirteen grafn-laden boats, en- route for tide
water, are frozen in the canal between that
point and Little Falls, n. Y.
The executive board of District Assembly
No, 80, Knights of Labor. met at Coal Valley,
Pa, to consider what action should be taken
with regard TO an advance OF wages for the
river mines AS no answer had heeu received
to the letter addressed to the operators, it
was decided to defer action aid give further
time for reply.
An iron tower 40 feet high will be erected
at the top OF Oxford street, London, to COM
memorate the queens jubilee. The contracts
have been concluded and the work will be be-
gun in January.
Gen. Robert Potter is lying i'll at Howard
cottage, on Kay street, Newport, R. 1. No
hopes are entertained for his recovery.
The comptroller of the currency has au-
thorized the First National bank of Shreve-
port, La, to begin business with capital of
$500, 900.
On the invitation of the Vatican, the Italian
government has consented to negotiate for a
revision of the religious laws.
The Washington special published in New
York to the effect that President Cleveland
was confined to his bed by rheumatism is de-
MED by Col. Lamont.
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of her till this afternoon. when her room
was broken into by the hotel people and
she was found entirely nude, lying across
the bed, almost dead from the effects of
chloroform and dose of choral Medical
aid was summoned. and after she had been
revived to some extent she was removed to
a hospital, where she was finally brought
out OF danger. In her delirium she con-
stantlt called for her little boy. When
pressed she admitted that she had at
tempted suicide. She said her name was
Catharine Williams. She would say no
more. On plate on bag which she car
ried the name ''Skillings" was engraved.
In memorandum book the words Mrs.
NJ. Davis. Hotel Dunbar, Roxbury. Mass, 1"
were written. The police believe the name
Davis is that of the woman.
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Sorghum Works Closed.

CAPE MAY, Nj, Dec. 3.-The sorghum
works at Rio Grande, Cape May county,
where for several years sugar has been
manufactured from sorghum cane grown in
the vicinity, have been closed and all the
employees discharged. The works may be
re-opened in the spring. They have been
fostered for several years as an experiment
by bounty from the state, but last veal
Gov Abbott vetoed the bounty bill
and the works were operated last season al
a loss