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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02
The G;reenwoOd Picnic.

The merchants and business men of Green
wood by common consent closed their places
of business on yesterday and INDUCED In
May Day Picnic.
A very large party went out to Pcarce $
quarry and had regular jollitication. Most
OF the crowd went on the train, and every
body, old people and young people and little
children, united 10 make the day one OF gen.
eral enjoyment and they were completely
successful.
The weather was charming, the place Sc
lected was we'll adapted TO the occasion,
everything passed oil with perfect harmony
and satisfaction, and never was more de-
llghtful picnic made up of p!easanter and bet
ter people.
The dinner was royal spread, and the day
vas passed in varied amusement to suit the
humor of every one, closing with game OF
base ball. Late in the afternoon the party
returned to town ami the holiday was Mt
tingly closed with May Party last night at
the Female College at which Miss Annie
Hartzog was crowned queen.
party from Abbeville, consisting OF MISS
Kate Marshall Miss Aylette Chalmers, DIR. >.
G. Thomson and Mr.. j. c. Klugh, went by
special invitation and joined the picnicers at
Greenwood, going ont with them on the
train. They report themselves as enjoying
the day Immensely and returned full OF
praises for the hospitality and Kindness OF
their Greenwood friends.
Why cannot the good people of Abbevilie
unite In q similar affair for Il days pleasure
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02
1ST MAY.

Unprecedented sales in our Millinery
department the last two weeks necessitates
our ordering to arrive this week:
|25 dozen ladies hats, latest designs
l case feathers and flowers.
$50 pieces plain and fancy ribbons.
case dress goods, trimmings, silks, trim
ming braids &c.
l case hosiery, gloves, fancy buttons, &C.
Parasols The 1st of May is a good
time to purchase a nice parasol. Haddon's
is the place to find them.
Ask for the P. Cox and George II. 3
Zeiglers fine shoes for Ladies, Misses and
Children.
-'1D r. M. HADDON g. 60.
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Palmetto Cotton Planter.

1t will be interesting to know how Mr.. Peti
kin appreciates the justly popular Cotton
Planter, recently patented py or townsmen
Dr. H. d. & E. L. Wilson:-I have given youl
Palmetto Cotton Planter thorough and i'm
partial trial-havc used seven Of them this
season. l also had three other varieties, o
different make, and can say that have tried
within the last twenty years nearly every
planter that has been on the market. and am
satisfied yours (the Palnlettoi IS the best one
to my notion, for the following reasons:
Not subject to get out of order; Cheap; Dur
able; Deposits every seed in the bottom OF the
furrow and packs it there Of its own weight
which causes. the seed TO germinate uniform
ly, all come up at once. The seed are in q
straight line, which facilitates the cultiva
tion. both In hoeing and plowing. Wnen
planted In this way it is saving of money
besides ease to the laborer. The seed are new
er blown by heavy winds out OF the furrow
II is always planting when the cylinder turns
and no disappointment about the seed being
there and in the right place.
JAS. A. PETERKIN,
Fort Motto, 5. &.
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LEGISLATORS AND COUNTY CHAIRMAN.
A Countryman Comes with a Stick to
stir the Political Pot. -..

Believing, Mr.. Editor, that 1t would be very
gratifying TO great number of our best citi-
Zens and to the truest OF the Democracy OF
Abbeviile county, If we could have our ticket
for the LEGISLATURE, and indeed oil our county
offices, filled by men who, without any solici-
tation on their part would have to be brought
forward and elected by the people. venture
to suggest, with your approval, the names OF
the following gcnt!emen-any five Of whom
would reflect honor Oh old Abbeville In our
next Legislature:
Abbevile-W. c. Benet or T.. w. White.
Greenwood--Dr. Millwee, ". K. Blake or c.
A. G. Waller.
okesbury-A NJ Aiken.
Ninety. .Six-Col. McMiller or DR.. Blake.
Bradley-W. f. Cothran or Jno. Fl. Chiles.
And some good man from the upper part OF
the county, from Due West or Lowndesvllle.
I am sure, Mr.. Editor. nny five of the above
named gentlemen would make US the hest
delegation, as q whole, that we have had In
the Legislature for several years. A ticket
whom made no doubt would represent the
whole people-farmers,Id doctors and lawyers,
and all alike-so let's nominate and elect
them in spite of all opposition.
And one more position l Will beg leave To
suggest name for and that Is for County
Chairman let me urge the election, next Mon
day, OF VIM. H. Parker, the very man for the
place. He has made us faithful and honor
able Representative for several years and now
that he declines to run again for tho Legisla-
ture and Mr.. Benet has been announced as
his successor, let us put VIM. H. Parker at
the head Of the Democracy for this campaign.
The other officers we will see to later.
Very respectfully,
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NINETY.SIx, 8. c., May 2, 1883.
May day passed off without any manifesta-
approach to a May day celebration was the
Union of the Sunday School last Sunday at
the Methodist church. All OF the preachers
were gone, and the laity and little folk had It
Hodges, Of Greenwood, was the orator of,the
occasion. His address was first class, and Just
suited for the occasion. ....
Our people are all through planting corn
and cotton, and just now there Is q lull In the
aboring world about US. Everybody waiting
for rain.
Miss Eva Sans, OF Ganney City, who has
been spending some time with her uncle Mr..
c. P. Roberts left for her home on yesterday.
We were indeed sorry to see her leave and
AIN satisfied some Of the young men will
grieve over her departure.
Mr.. l.. NJ. Fouche, our representative at the
last meeting Of the Grand Lodge Of Knights
Of Honor came back delighted.
Mr.. l.. NJ. Moore leaves this week for North
Carolina. He will probably be absent for
sometime on railroad business.
Mr. Frazier suggests through your columns
mn effort 10 capture the 81 900 premium Offer
cd by the Augusta Exposition. Now to do
this, there must be some kind OF orgapiza-
tIon. Let everybody think over 1t and 60 TO-
Abbevillc next Monday prepared to have
something TO say and some suggestion to
make.
Prof Cork's school will have holiday on the
l1th instant, and give picnic, All are In.
vited and 1t is to be hoped that they Will not
forget to bring their baskets.
Benet, Waller and King. This will make
strong team.
Our new town council have been only In
stalled and things are work smoothly. The
prohibition law or Ninety-Six will be strictly
enforced, nevertheless there will be some
cases for Col. Orr's consideration at the June
Court. Can't we follow the example OF
Greenwood and have meeting on the sub
ject?
Mr.. Geo. NJ. Anderson has got his new 10
horse power engine in position. He will run
q saw mill. grist mill and gin. Mr.. Anderson
is an enterprising man and deserves the
"well done" OF every man woman and child
In Nincty-SlX.
Messrs l.. NJ. Fouche, R. L. Pratt, L. M.
Moore and others went fishing last week
They had flshermans luck.
Messrs. Griffin & Son have purchased new
and complete machinery, and now manuiae.
ture spokes, axe handles. singletrees, hoe
handles, and every thing else OF the kind.
Their machinery is run by steam.
Mr.. j. S. Heffenan Is plowing up and plant
ing on about so acres OF cotton.
The Ninety-Six Democratic Club meets
next Saturday ut Trial Justice Moore's ONCE
at 8 p. m. EAST END.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02
Three Fires.

A tenant-house on Mrs Charles Cox's farm
on the east side of the village, and three
miles from town, was burnt Saturday night.
April 81, and Mr.. James r. Haddon lost a
bushels of corn, two buggies. and other artI-
Gle were destroyed with the barn: On Thurs
day morning about 9 o'clock the 26th Mr..
Oscar Cromer lost his splendid dwelling
and much of his household furniture by fire.
Mr.. Cromer's loss about $500. No insur-
ance on any OF the property above mentioned.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02
Putting Down Cross Ties.

Workmen employed on the Carolina. Cum
berland Gap & Chicago Railroad are now en-
gagged laying the crossties from PAGES branch.
back 10 CrofL's mill. The tresLies are ali about
and.hands ursnow going over the
track hlling up and leyellDg the bed between
Aiken and Croft's mill SO that the work. OF
putting down the cressties can be continued
on TO Aiken. Mr.. Potts ia absent; in New
York, and In private letter TO DR.. T. g.. Croft
the iron shipped. This will not be long, as
the iron is ready and willbe shipped as soon
as the bonds are signed at Edgefield and
Trenton, which will probably be done on next
Tuesday, lst day of May. ~ - ~
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Stenesrapher LYthgOe.

Mr.. G. H. Parks returned from Augusta
some two or three weeks ago, where he and
Mr.. q. B. Lythgoe had gone on trip: He
says that Mr.. Lythgoe has n most desirable
situation as stenographer for the officers Of
the Exposition. Many friends in Abbevillc
congratulate worthy son on his success In
entering the line of business for which he has
labored SO long 10 prepare himself He won
his place after compe titire trial, which
makes 1t all the more conIplimen tory to him
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02
For Sheriff.

The friends OF JAMES s. GILBERT an
nounce him as candidate for Sheriff, subject
to action OF primaries.
We are authorized to announce Capt. F. w
R. NANCE as candidate for Sheriff, subject
to action of primaries.
The many friends Of THOs. L. MOORE. o
Ninety Six, S. c., beg leave to nominate him
as candidate for Sheriff Of Abbeville county
pledglng him I'd abide by the ensuing primary
election.
w. T. BRANCH is hereby announced as o
candidate for Sheriff OF Abbeville county,
subject to action of primaries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02

j. S. Hammond & Co., have on hand good
supply of Homemade Harness, double and
single, to sell for cash or to exchange for bids
and tan bark.
Children South Carolina Penitentiary made
shoes at i. Rosenberg Il Co.
Gents low quarter shoes pententlary made
at L. Rosenberg & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02
CANDIDATES..
For the House Of Representatives.

We are authorized 10 announce G. A. G.
WALLER as a candidate for the House OF
Representatives, subject to action Of prima-
rics.
w. &. BENET Is hereby announced as a
candidate for the House Of Representatives,
subject to the Democratic primaries.
WE are authorized to announce Capt. j. N.
KING as O candidate for q seat In the Legisla-
ture. He will abide the result Of the pri-
maries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02
G. d. N. Contrats.

On last Friday contracts for grading on the
G. G. n Railroad line west OF Chester were
let as follows: Robert Halliburton, miles
begin ming at Caney Creek, 81 miles, to Stu
art Sullivan; next,3 miles, TO Vaughan
Bros. From the limit.of this contract to
Broad River, 3l% miles, the contract Is not yet
signed. i 'F.si',s-'5s
Tracklaying is about finished from Monroe
TO Catawba River.-Chester Reporter.
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The State of South Carolina


Probate Capitalization for Letters of Admin.
lstration.
BY ]. Fuller Lyon, Esq, Judge Probate Court:
WHEREAS, Selma w. Parker has made
w suit to me, to grant her Letters or Ad'
minstration of the Estate and effects Of Ed
ward F. Parker, late Of Abbeville county, de
ceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said Edward +. Parker, deceased. that they
be and appear before me, In the Court OF Pro-
bate, to be held Mt Abbeville c. H., on Wednes-
day, the 9th day Of May, 1888, after publication
hereof, ut II o'clock In the forenoon, to show
cause ir any they have, why the said Admin
istration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal Of the Court,
this Oath day OF April, In the year of our
lis. Lord one thousand eight hundred and
elghty-eight and in the 1l2th year OF
American Independence.
Published on the 25th day OF April, lSSS, 10
the Press and Banner and on the Court House
door for the time required by law. -
j. FULLER LYON,
Judge Probate Court.
April 25, 1855, If
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02
Printer for the Legislature.

Mr.. D. A. Smith, OF the Walhalla Courier,
spent last Friday IN the city, and gave Us q
pleasant call. Friend Smith Is being urged
lature, and should he consent To- be candi.
date he will surely he elected. He Ia live
newspaper man and would make o live leg
iAlatOr. - - - = = -. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02
Fishing Party.

Messrs. ]. c. Kugh, A. w. Jones, NJ. P.
DeBruhl and Hal Living went fishing on
Calhouu's Greek last Saturday, some ten OF
twelve miles in the country, with the follow
ing catch:
NJ. p. DeBruhl caught. minnows.
A. w. Jones...... ........... cat.
J. c. .Klugh.............. minnows.
Hal Livingston. unsatisfactory bite.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02
Mr.. HanclxeI's Eyes.

Mr.. Hanckel is still in Charleston, having
his eyes treated by DR.. F. l.. Parker. Some
two years ago Mr.. Hanckel got one OF his eye'
hurt by bush while out hunting. He !!
threatened with the loss of the sight Of tina
eye, and is confined in q dark room, thu
chances being in his favor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02
For County Commissioners.

We are authorized to announce Major j. w.
LITES as candidate for County Commits
sioner, subject to action of primaries.
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Ladies hand made low quarter South Caro-
lima Penitentiary make shoes at P. Rosenberg
& Co.
All parts Of Harness sold separately, to suit
customers. Hand-mape. j. $. Hammond d
Co.
South Carolina Penitentiary made, in mems
low quarter, ladies low quarter and all styles
OF chrlldren shoes at p. Rosenberg Co.
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Insurance License.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL,

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL,
COLUMBIA, S. c., April LIST, 1883.
| CERTIFY. THAT Mr.. A. NJ. AIKEN.
or Colesbury Agent Of the ROCHESTER,
GERMAN INSURANCE COMPANY, incor
porated by the State Of New York, has com
plied with the requisitions of the Act Of the
General Assembly entitled IAN Act to regu
late the Agencies of Insurance Companies moi
Incorporated in the State OF South Carolina,
and I hereby license the said Mr.. A. u
AIKEN, Agent Aforesaid, 10 take risks and
transact all business of Insurance In this
behalf Of said Company.
Expires March Slst, 1889.
J. S. WERNER,
Comptroller General.
April IS, 1888, 2t
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Administrators Notice.

LII PERSONS INDEBTED. TO THE Es
"A tate of BEN COZBY, deceased, will
make payment, and all persons having
claims against the estate will present the
same within thirty day.
]. w. KELLER, Admir-
Nav g 1883. At.
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The Pope Takes n Hand I'm Politics.
LONDON, April 27.-The staten ent that the
Pope has issued decree condeinning the plan
OF campaign In Ireland is confirmed. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-05-02

For School Commissioner.
We are authorized to announce r. g..
McLEES as a candidate for School Commis-
sioner, subject to action of primaries.
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MARRIAGES.

MARRIED-On Wednesday, afternoon
A pril 25, 1883, by Rev. b. F. Miller, Col. j.
BETTON WATSON, OF Anderson, to Miss NJ.
j. BRITT, of Abbeville county, s. c.
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A YOUNG FARMER.

If you want good pair Of old ladies shoes
Call and get q pair of South Carolina Peni
tentary make from P Rosenberg G. Co.
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Picnic Mt CaIhoun's Mill.

The public nre invited to attend a basket
picnic at Calhoun'S Mills next Friday the 4tl
OF May. Committee,
J.C. MARSHALL,
E. A. MARS,
r. w. MARS,
T. c. PASCHALL.
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Don't fail TO examine our stock OF clothing
and gents furnishing goods. =. Rosenberg &
n
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Write to
DAVID AIKEN.
CORONACA, S. c.,

oRcALL AND SELECT FOR YOURSELF
" fine MILCH COW-Jerseys-from u
bloods to thoroughbreds. A lot o. nice ones
on hand now with young calves.
And II you want the best HOGS for the
South get pair of his thoroughbred Essex
Pigs and you will never keep any other.
May 2, 1858, I'M
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
AN ALABAMA YARN.
A Man Blown to Atoms by Dynamite ABB
sorbed in His System.

A Man Blown to Atoms by Dynamite Alb
sorbed in His System.
Lowry Correspondence IN Huntsville Mercury.
A strange occurrence took place near here
yesterday which L will not sttsmpt to explain
but give you the facts shey are. A party of
Birmingham capitalists, largely interested in
the minerals Of the region. and some prominent
railroad officials were here q tour of inspec-
tien with view OF opening eome beds Of iron
ore. and selecting the most practical route for
the extension of the new railway that leads uD
this valley. This, indeed. seems to hsvo been
the true battle-ground OF the gods with "Pe-
lien piled upon Ossa' to the utter confusion Of
the biologists, who cannot account for red
the other, with veins OF coal Immediately
underlying the top both sides. so il was de-
ternined to leave them out OF the party and
carry along practical man familiar with the
formations peculiar to this valley for all geolog-
zeal Information necessary In making an approx
innate estimate of the amount of solid and loose
rock TO be encountered on the extension. Ac-
ccrdinsly an old foreman, Mr.. Merits. who had
been IN the valley on the new road since April,
and bad also had large experience in railroadinc
ia she West was selected. He was an intelli-
gent, sober and industrious man, who regularly,
once a month. seat the greater part of his earn
iugs to his wife and children in Kansas. He
gave his opinions only after the most careful
Examinations, and the gentlemen had implicit
con 6dence rs to their accuracy. The party
reached a perpendicular bluff about fifteen feet
high, when Mr.. Merits climbed down to
ledge about six feet from the top, and, with his
hammer, was investigating the character Of
stones and its probable thickness The gentle
men above heard several blows from his ham
mer, then apparently quantity of rocks fall
ing. and immediately terrific explosion. They
were all con siderably shocked, but not otherwise
hurt, and at once went to the edge Of the preci-
pice, where they detected the strong order OF
dynamite. but, to their CONSERVATION, could
see nothing of Mr.. Merits. After careful
search some small pieces of his clothing were
found han ging in tree about thirty feet from the
ground. but that WAS all. The question for the
scientists to settle is what caused the explosion.
A number of people from Birmingham have Wis
tied the place. but have heard only one plausi
bic theory. and that was advanced by Mr..
Schultz, q scientist. It is known positively tn
Mr. Msrtz had no dynamite with him, and Mr..
Schultz says the only possible way to account
for the explosion is that he had constantly for
number of years been handling dynamite and
Ditro-glycerine and that so much had been taken
into the system oy absorption that IL was only
necessary for him to receive slight jar to act it
of, which was done when be struck the ground
on falling from the ledge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
THE EARTH "DO MOVE
Simple Directions by Which Actual Proof Ii
Easily Furnished.


It has puzzled the heads Of good many
youngsters to know how the earth rms round.
A German educational Journal published in
Fraukford gives the following directions for
proving that the earth "does move" ''Taka .
good-sized bowl. fill it nearly full Of water and
plscs it upon the aoor of room which is not
exposed to shaking or iarring from the
street. Sprinkle over tne surface OF
the water coating OF lycepodum
pow6er--a white substance which ia sometimes
used for the purposes of the toilet, and which
be obtsined at almost any apothecary's.
Then upon the surface Of this coating of powder
make. with powdered charcoal, a straight black
line. say an inch or two in length. Having
10 ade this little black mark with the charcoal
powder on the surface Of the contests OF the
bowl, lay down upon the aoor, close to the
bowl. stick some other straight object, so
that it will be exactly parallel with the mark.
If the line happens TO be parallel with crack 10
the floor, with any stationary object in the
room. this will serve as well.
Leave the bowl uudisturbed for a few hours,
and then observe the position of the black mark
with reference to the object that it was parallel
with. Ii will be found to have moved about
and to have moved from east to west-that 10 to
say, in the direction opposite to the movement
Of the earth on its exis. The earth IN simply
revolving has carried the watcr aud everything
else in the bowl around with il. but the powder
on the surface has been lett behind little
The line will always be found TO have moved
from east 20 west. which is perfectly good
proof that everything else has moved the Other
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
On the Pacific Ocean.

Letter IN Chicago Times.
The Pacific ocean is vitality different from the
Atlantic. aud Pacific ocean travel offers II any
new things. When you step on the deck OF an
Atlantic snip you in England. As soon as
you occupy the state room OF Pacific steamer
you are in China. The ships are manned CO.
tirely by Cinnamon, with the exception OF the
chief officers. The storage passengers are all
Chinese Your food is cooked by Chipese cooks
and your rooms are cared for white-gowned,
almond-eyed men In pigtails. The walters, the
sailors, and the coal beavers are Chioamen and
on the Gaelic the European officers did not num-
Der over a dozen.
/ watched tho sailors closely, and Captain
Pearne. who IS one of the oldest captains on the
Pacific ocean, tells me they make better seamen
than the English or the American. They are
conscientious IN their work and do not shrk.
They never talk back. aud IL they swear IL 10 in
their own language. They never get drunk,
aud the only time they grumble 10 when their
rice Is not of the best quality. Their chief food
ia rice and they use chopsticks in eating 1t
They get 30 cents day and consider the rselves
well paid The service was excellent. and
though for fourteen days We did no, see ship,
nor anything save the broad expause of water
bounded by tAe horizon. We felt as rsfe az
though we were riding mp the Hudson. Daring
this fifteen days voyage not one Of the passen-
gers became sick or missed q meal.
The steersge was. as | have said. sltogetber
made MP Of Asiatics. In II were $50 Chipese
rken, eighteen Chinese women, and twenty-six
Chinese children. They were going from Amer
iea back nome TO China, and the men were OF
ell classes. from the Chinese merchant TO the
coolie.