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The ALLEGED Elocutionist.

Mr.. Robert Adams, elOcutionist, gave read
ing in the Court room last Wednesday night.
and among others bench full of little boys
In front, who gave abundant evidence OF their
high appreciation of his readings. The clOcu-
ZIONIST occupied the Judges stand, while the
great space between him and the railing was
unOccuplcd. This put even the nearest audi
tors ut great distance from the reader, whose
tone Of voice was not hi"h, and whose articu-
lation'was not clear-to some of Us. ut least.
The elOcutiOnist must have been delighted
with the noise which the boys made, for ut the
conclusion OF his reading, he announced that
lie would read again the next night, with an
entire change OF programme. lie also SAID
thai he would give all u chance TO come, and
said the price OF tickets for the second eading
would he reduced to 25 cents for grown people,
and 10 Is cents for children, including In this
lower price, all the pupils of any of the
schools. This information was received with
out anr special demonstration on the purt OF
the audience.
The audience on Thursday night was
evidently much smaller than the. speaker
expected, and there was nota Bile absence Of
any dispute or contention about reserved
seats. The audience consisting Of two prin-
ter's devils, (Mr. Tompkins Mabry and MIR.
Wesley NOrrelD. and perhaps one or two 9TH
ers. who either had, or expected, free tickets
OF admission. were not hard to please in the
matter of seats, and they arranged this i'm
portant question among themselves without
the Intervention Of either an umpire or pO-
lice officer. After 4 reaSOnahc waiting one OF
the little boys began to entertain fears that
the reading would not take place, and In Il
very modest way went forward and asked the
elocutionist If he was going to have the show.
This seemed to excite the alleged elocntioniSt,
who replied to the little boy: allow in the
hell do you expect me to show without an att
dience?'' The modest little boy wllted, and
has not yet answered the question. The cl-
OcutioniSt then announced postponement of
tho reading which was to have been "wtth an
entire change of programme" The audience
then adjourned. and the lights were blown out.
Every thing pissed off pleasantly. Nothing
occurred to mar the peace, good order, and
harmony of the occasion.
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read the speech of Chas. Sumner. of Massa-
chusettS."
"If Charles Summer knew that his mag
unanimous suggestion would be quoted oy you
for such II purpose he would turn IN MS
grave, exclaimed Boutelle, amid much con-
fusion.
"(iu" continued WiS(l "anG read the speech
of Charles Sumner, of Massachusetts. If l
mistake not he was the first In the country
who declared some fifteen years ago that the
time had come for peace and that the oltter
and mark the he cor Contrast between ] the leader OF
the federal army and the gentleman rom
Maine. The last words spoken by that great
leader, on his dying bed at McGregor, were
on ont the ~ world belieSing , p:..ce had returned to
the distracted country. Applause on demo
cratic sde.] And yet, the halls Of Legislation, lo,,
are to be annoyed by the back biting OF snch
men as the gentleman from Maine. Now Mr.
Speaker, want to say one word more to MIN.
while we sit here and vote pensions 10 your
soldiers"
"Our soldiers" exclaimed Boutelle.
"Yes." replied Wise, 'our soldiers, we are III
the house of our fathers and we have come to
stay. (Applause on democratic side "hile
we are rendy and willing to vote pensions 70
their country in the time of war, we VIII
never consent that 1t shall be held and pro
claimed on high that one who happened 10
have been In the Confederate army Is forever
debarred from the service of his country,
protest that these honorable soldiers OF Inc
Union army shall never again be subjected TO
treatment they were subjected to under the
last administration; when men who had
fought bravely for the Union, under clrcu-
lar hearing the names of William Malone. as
chairman, and James D. Brady, present
member Of this house, as secretary
"There was no such circular,' interrupted
Brady. 81 challenge him to produce the cir
culnr."
When" continued Wise. not needing the
interruption, they were required. under the
whip of the master. to give money for par.
iisan purposes-rcquired, like slaves to hold
their ballots up that their bosses and min1ons
might see whether they voted right. On,
what an attitude in which to place dis
charged soldier of the Union-under the whip
and lash OF Confederate brigadier Loud
and continuous applause from the democra-
tic side and in the galleries.
At this point the speaker brought down MS
gavel and declared that Wise's time had en-
pred. Brumm. of Pennsylvania, was immc-
diately on his feet asking unanimous consent
that Wise's time he extended, in expectation
that if this was done similar courtesy would
be extended to BOutelle to reply. but the dem.
ocrats were wary and comprehending that
Wise had been cut off In most telling part
of his speech and that its effect might he
weakened by the addition OF further remarks,
replied to the suggestion with a storm of OBJ;
jections. Wise took his seat and received
hearty congratulations from his party friends
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Is He Ashamed Of His TeRcherS7

We see by the Nevberry Herald and Ne'cs
that the County School Commissioner desires
to keep the names of the teachers, to whom
certificates have been awarded. out OF the
newspapers. While it is none Of our busi-
ness. we are constrained to ask the reason for
this public officers strange proceeding in with.
holding his official acts. Has certificates
been denied to some who should have had
them? Has partiality been shown in any
way? Or, IS the School Commissioner asham-
cd of the lot? 1t seems strange to one ut this
distance that any public officer should with.
hold the light from his official acts. unless it
lie based on a contempt for the people whose
money pays the expense.
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The Great EersusOn Case.

The term Of the Court OF Sessions at Able.
VILE will begin tomorrow week. The most
important case on the docket Is that OF Fer
suson charged with the murder of Benedict.
Ferguson has been tried twice. the result be-
ing nlistrial in both instances. The State
has now given notice that it will move for q
change Of venue. The grounds for 1T will
probably be an allegation that the excitement
over the case in Abbevile county and the two
trials have caused such general discussion
that it is difficult or impossible to obtain a
good jury Of men who have not formed an
opinion. There is q general impression that
the State cannot move for change of venue,
butt is erroneous. There is good precedent
Tor the granting OF such motion.-Greenrtue
.Ne,cs 24th.
Our neighbor may be right in saying that
there is precedent for the State making appli-
cation to change the venue, but it is quite
likely there Is ample precedent for the refusal
OF such motion.
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Putting Himself Right on the Record

JONES, 5. C., JHn. %, I66b.
appreciate the complimentary al!usions to
the services rendered by myself In behalf OF
the narrow gauge, but must say that the re-
porter of the election was misnfOrmed as to
my having lead band Of music, at the head
of a great column Of railroad voters, for had
been at the polls perhaps two hours before
they put in an appearance. Sincerely belicv-
ing that the building of the road, and devel-
oping of the magnificent water power at
Wares Shoals, would unquestionably prove
beneficial to every voter In the township,
availed myself of every opportunity to work
for the road, and did ali that could to insure
its success, but cheerfully accorded to those
who honestly differed with me the same priv
ilege. .,,,
Twill appreciate it as favor, II you VIII put
the above in proper shape and get 1t out In
your next issue. BY complying with the
above, you will oblige,
Yours very respectfully, ,>-.
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French etiquette for Diners Out.

French etiquette for Diners Out.
I From the French CODE CEREMoNIAL) Of the
Countess de Bassaurillc.l
In dress complete Of silk and lace,
In spirits gay and finP,
Promptly arrive with beaming face,
When yon 60 ont TO dine.
90 precisely ut The hour In the invitation stated,
Nur hurry in before the time. never be betated.
To the lady for him chosen
by the hostess able.
Offers the gentleman bis arm
To lead her to table.
No lady should refuse the arm of Monsieur brave,
To do otherwise he'd recognize insult very grave.
While en- route for the dining hall,
No lady called well-bred
Will stop or hesiute at all;
But, with well measured tread,
Will observe the strictest ORDER NOR let any pass be.
Both in going from the parlor, and returning to it,
door.
card should indicate your seat;
But If you find 1t not,
Await with'inanaer most discreet
Till MaduID casts your lot;
Then place yourself behind the cbuir Madame has
sgnihed,
And wait her signal to sit down with presence dgni
fed
The men shonld wait until they see
The dunes their napkins hold,
Then. spread them defty on the knee,
And do not quite unfold.
Be not too near the table and OF the opposite beware
Sit upright with graceful air; leun not back upon
your chair.
'Tis called uncouth to cut ones bread;
1t should broken be;
Upon the plate II should be spread
And eaten leisurcy.
Accept the plate that's tO You sent nor pass It to an
other,
Tue hist who has remembered you will not forge,
your brother.
Attract their glances, make a sign,
But servants do not cuU
If you should want more bread Or wine
Or anything ut all.
And thank them not; in serving you they serve
their master STILL
Avoid all noise with knife, fork, plate, and use you
jaws with skill.
Eat with the left hand cut with the right,
Handle not any bones.
Guests should not laugh Cts ill.bred quite)
While speaking in toW tones.
Be affabe to other guests much as In you Hes,
b. attentive when your hostess the signal gives
Rise
A part of your evening Is due
The house where you have dined;
30 after dinner, hours two
Are given IL fast of mind.
Then say goodbye. Within u Week your hosts
visit Iay
Their fast praise, and of their guests the klndes
things to say.
And courtesy requires that you
An ample dinner give
Witliin The month that does ensue;
Unless 1t be ynu live
bachelor widow lorn, or lady still unwed,
Or fortunes 6cke iavors are not round your pathwa,
shed.
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at husnbles man wonderfully to he an ed
itor OF u Conference organ for q few years.
Raleigh Christian AdUocute.
We rejoice to learn that Brother Reid is
growing in the grace Of Christian humility
Southern Christian advocate.
We do not pretend to discuss the subjects OF
I'humility" or growth in grace" but we can
testify that if man wants to get all selfcon-
ceit knocked out of him, he has only to try to
edit county paper.
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New Type.

The Gree,ville Ne,cs is now printed on new
type, and the improvement otherwise is un-
doubted. 1t now prints head lines to many
of its articles. The Nevs is always fully alive
to everything in the newspaper world. Broth
er Williams edits on the intensive system,
and puts little of everything in his paper.
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1886.
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's Bazaar is the only paper In the
world that combines the choicest literature
a nd the finest art illustrations with the latest
fashions and methods OF household aaorh-
ment. Its weekly illustrations and descrip-
tions of the new, st Paris and New styles, with
its useful pattern.sheet supplements and cut
! aLterns. by enabling ladies to he their own
dressmukers, save many times the cost oSsub.
scrlption. Its papers OH Cooking, tie man
ageroent of servants, and housek eeping in It's
various details are eminently practical. Much
attention IS given to the interesting topic o
social etiquette, and Its illustrations 0f ar
needle-wOrk are acknowledged 10 be une
ouajled. It's literary merit Is Of the hfghes
excel ence, and the unique character ofits hu
lnorous pctu' ~ has won for 1t the name
the American Punch.
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"You may talk, If you please,
OF the brown Portuguese,
But wherever you rOaln,
You nothing will meet
Half so lovely or sweet
AS the girls at home.
Their eyes are not slOes,
Nor so long is their nose,
But between me and you,
They are just US alarming,
And ten times more charming,
With hazel and blue"
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Section 1902 IF the School Law provides that
the School Commissioner "Shall annually, on
the lst day Of February, or as soon as practi-
cable thereafter. app0rtiOn the income of the
County School Fund among the several School
Districts OF his county in proportion TO the
average number of pupils attending the free
public schools in each district"
GEO. G.. HODGES,
School Commissioner Abbevile County.
Jan. y, 1885, tt
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Petit Jury...Second Week...February
Term.

II. J. Kinard, 1st township.
T.. W. Mars, 18th township.
=. A. Trlbble, 18th township.
Il. j. Brown, 5th township.
W. l.. Bowman, 18th township.
II Burnett, 9Th township.
w. r. MrAdams, 18th township.
James Fife, 7th township.
A. =. Osborne, list township.
w. Il. Speed, l4th township.
Foster ". Wright, 18th township.
w. Henry Moore, 3rd township.
J. a. Crawford, End township.
John H. Nickles. 9th township.
J. II. Milford. 2nd township.
J. Il. Ellis, 2nd township.
A. Mcneil, Sth township.
VIM. Wilson, nth township.
n. w. Kay, 5th township.
!. n. Alexander, 3rd township.
r. +. Mccaslan, lSt township.
J. +. Agucw, ith township.
W. II. Mays, Sth township.
l.. II. Wilson. 9th township.
J. II. Link. 10th township.
J. NJ. Richcy, 10th township.
Daniel Thomas, Sth township.
J. w. Lltimcr. Jr., 18th township.
John f.. Uldrick, 9Th township.
J. NJ. White, 1lth township.
John Lyon, 10th township.
G. w. Andrews, 18th township.
II. &. Moseley, Sth township.
p. a. Gown, 18th township.
John A. Davis, 7th township.
S. W. Cochran, 9Th township.
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Petit Jury, February Term...First
weok.

SO Young, H. w. Bowie, Francis Rogers,
Marshall Kay. John Mcneil, James Steltie,
W. + Anderson. S. w. Thorp l.. +. Steven
son,J. W. Peak, F: a. Cook. J. u. Fouchee,
John Hardin, H. J. Power, j. II. I.cavell, w.
de rson, Lindsay Griffin, COL, w. II. Radcliffe,
John, ii. Bell, X. l.. Evans, james 7. Hester
w. \. Lanicr N. P. McIlwaine, A. $. Drake,
W. l.. Miller, Rich. Paschal, col, Harper
Boyd, +. NJ. Jay. Joseph Donald, COL. Il. S.
Anderson, D. =. Jones.
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The Pickens Sentinel is responsible for the
assertion that there Is q girl in Pickens so
magnetic that the stove pans stick to her
Aunds.
Easter Sunday will fall this year on the 25th
of April, later IN the year than 1t has been for
several years.
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THESE GOOD AND LAWFUL MEN.
Grand Jury for 1886.

NJ. A. Cason. SIS. Mcbride ]. Wade Plnson,
1. G. Haskell. j. E: Hampton, J; D. Watson,
J. T. Young, Joel $. Bailey, j. ". Jennings,
A. K. Watson, r. e. Brownlee, SELL, ]. A. Mil.
ling. Joel w. Lites, Thos. W. Nickles, H. NJ.
Young.
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The Narrow Gauge.

Mr. Goodrich, the canyasser for the narrow
gauge railroad, Is still in the field and the last
,epert from him is that he had $4,000 on his
subHcription list.-Edgetetd Chronicle.
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1886.
Earpsr's Magazine
ILLUSTRATED.
ILLUSTRATED.

The December Number will begin the Sew
Miss Woolson g novel, East Angles" and Mr.
AoweIps Indian summer,-holding the
foremost place in current serial fiction-wiM
run through several numbers, and will he fol-
and Mrs. D. Nj. Craik A new editorial depart
ment. discussing topics suggested by the cur.
rent literature of AM erica and Europe, Will
with the January Mum ber. The greet literary
event OF the year will be the publication OF q
series of papers-taking the shape Of story.
and depicting characteristic features Of mer-
lean society as seen at our leading pleasure re-
sorts-written by Charles Dudley Warner, and
illustrated by C. s. Reibhart. The Magazine
will give especial attertiOn To American sub
iects, treated by the best American writers,
and illustrated by leading American artists.
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rI,HE ONLY THOROUGHLY PRACTICAL
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out this attachment.
]. l.. SIMPSON, Agent.
Jan. q, 1856, If
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Blankets, blankets, blankets, at New York
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If you want good pair Of all-wool blankets
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Call on p. Rosenberg & Go. and get pair of
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A handsome line of picture frames, various
styles and sizes, at Speed l. Ncuher's. l2-9.
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Those Cats.

OFT in the chilly night,
When bed-clOtheS snugly bound me,
I've heard the whiskered felines fight
In martial troops around me.
The spat of cats,
Tie hurled brickbats,
The careless words then spoken,
The eyes that shone
The back fence on,
The panes of glass now broken
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APPORTIONMENT
OF THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND
FOR 1896.

THE following Is the amount of money at
| the disposal of the Boards OF Trustees Of
the several School Districts in Abbrville coun-
ty for the year lSS6. The amount apportinned
to some of the districts includes the surplus to
1 heir credit created during The year 1883.
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1886.
Harper's " eekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's Weekly has now, for more than
twenty wears maintained Its position Us the
leading illustrated weekly newspaper In
America. With constant increase If Etera-
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uegrees ol 1long1tuue, l10u1 Vcrr11eI
degree of Longitude, minutes. :.
Circumference of a circle is 3l4l6 times its
diameter. |
Area of circle is 3.l4l6 times the square Of
its radius. ,o
One horsepower is the power to raise 5000
pounds. foot per minute. :,
Area of an eclipse is 1854 times the log din
ameter times the short diameter.
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Teachers.

The following named applicants wer
awarded teachers certificates:
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OUR sCRooL TEACHERS.

Record of Teachers ertffcates
Awarded by the eunty Board Of
Examiners, january 9TH and sth
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L. V MOORE S MUSIC STORE
~, AUSTIN AVENUE.

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gains in clothing NJ u. llHbcr
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