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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28

DIR. LINDSAY has not turned Baptist, but
he was pretty thoroughly immersed In cross
ing the creek near Due West on Monday
evening. A lot OF manuscript sermons and
other valuables got in the water. His faith
full horse swan safely through the swollen
stream.
LosT-Between Messrs. Perrin Cothran's
Office on the square and Miller's Hotel-a
black crepe veil. The finder will be rewarded
by leaving 1t at Miller's Hotel. Mrs. A. A.
Ferguson.
Mr.. r, e, HILL was sick yesterday, and
did nothing in the investigation. He has,
however, done COED work, the report OF whlcn
will be read with interest.
WE had q most pleasant call last week
from Mr.. A. Mac Singleton, who has written
many plsaaant letters to the Press ana Ban
Sier.
Mr.. DEBRUHL's house caught on fire, on
the roof, one day last week. little water
promptly applied, stopped II,
MARIA MORRIS colored, wife OF Isaac Nor.
ris, died in Fort Pickens last Monday night al
an advanced age.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
In Behalf of Old Soldiers.

Mai. Zeigler has been In Columbia for
week. urging the claims of our old soldiers
for pensions. He was perfectly carried away
by the hospitality and Kindness OF the State
Officers and others whom he met in the city
He verify believes they are the best people on
the face Of the earth. This is his first trip TO
Columbia since he has been In ONCE, but mis-
fame had gone before him, as the followin
lines from tide Register will testify:
Major Zeigler, the capable CLERK OF the
Court Of Abbeviile County, Is stopping at the
This veteran oficial is deservedly popular,
not only in his country but elsewhere, and
the State does not contain more efficient
county officer. Columbia Register.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
He Means Business.

Major Zeigler. an efficient Clerk Of the
Court in times Of peace, gallant confederate
and a defender OF women and children at all
times, called at our office last night. He was
greatly wrought up by the report OF the pro-
over this country on Monday night. He
wants now to organize club Of at least
twelve resolute men, who will take an oath
to 20 to any part Of the United states, 70
storm, The funeral expenses Of the false pro
phet will be paid Auditor A. w: Jones, which
Will consist OF ten foot rope, and the expenses
OF the executing party will be PAID 6y the
club. of which Major Zeigler Is chairman.
Major Zeiyler Is in earnest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
The Press and Banner.
ABBEVILLE. 8. G.
Wednesday, March %. 1888.
The Bank.

The Directors Of the National Bank q
Abbeville have bought from Mr.; John \
Deylin, Of Due West. the splendid bank
building on the public square which they
have been occupying since their organization
as a bank. The building Is the best in town
and was built just before the war by the Car.
oiina Savings Bank. In this bank is perhaps
the largest and most secure vault to be found
in the up.country, and the whole Is admlra-
bly, arranged for the purposes for which 1t Is
used. ,,.
At first blush, the price 5000 seemed high,
but when it Is known that the lot and the
building is supposed 10 have cost some $4,000
before the war, the price Is reasonable
enough.
The officers Of the Bank are much pleased
on the acquisition of this fine property. ana
Mr.. Devlin is the happy owner OF N,oVo III
cash. ,
dence that the officers Of the Institution nave
confidence in the stability and financial sue
cess of the enterprise, and those who may
have monied interest in 1t will be glad TO 10
know that the property was bought Win the
surplus earnings Of the bank.
The salary of the President and the cashler
were fixed at 81 .0O9 each, at the last meeting
OF the stockholders.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
NeedIessly Alarmed.

The telegram which was received at this
place announcing that the conditions were
created quite a stir among our people. All
talked Of 1t, and each man seemed anxious TO
assure others Of his entire composure, but
many men went home at an earlier hour than
usual. The fact Is, there were many peo-
pie here who spent a restless night. Some sat
up O greater part Of the night, others slept
with their clothing on, and all seemed more
or less impressed with the belief that storm
would come. In some cases the suspense was
painful, and the perpetrator Of the joke Is
responsible for very cruel act.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
An Easy Way for Any School to OBJ.
tain n Prize.

$4,000. It is all that 1t claims to be-a king
among instruments. It has the power TO fill
any hall and It's tones and exquisite combin-
alton oftone are simply perfect. This instru-
ment will be offered as prize to any school,
from which shall emanate the finest and
most interesting essay upon " Music in the
Home" Story & Clark to be judges OF
the same. The essay must not contain more
comical or otherwise. The essay must be for.
warded to US from the county superintendent
Of schools and the writer must be under
twenty-one years OF age. All articles must be
In before the 25th OF May. The essay will be
printed In the June number Of the paper, and
upon publication we will forward to said
school the Chapel Organ free.
STORY & CLARK,
Canal and 10th Sts., Chicago, Ill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
A Faithful Auditor, who Looks after
the Interest of the People.

Ever since Auditor A. w. Jones has been In
ONCE he mas worked faithfully and energeti-
cally in the interests of the people, and has
restored 10 the tax books some two nundreo eo
a create. or less time. and in the matter o1
the old bills OF the Bank OF the State has saw.
ed TO the county some fifteen hundred dollars
that was overlooked In former settlements,
and now he is agitating the question OF tax
ing shareholders In National Banks, as may
seen from correspondence which we publish
elsewhere in these columns. IL Is SAID py
position Is correct, that million dollars
worth OF bank shares will he added to the tax
books OF the State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28

To E. CoUan the County Superintendent Of
Schools Of AGbsuile County:
DEAR SIR:-Herewith we send you a sam
pie copy Of our "Organ," In which you will
find an offer to the schools ofyour distric which,
we trust, Is worthy OF your attention.
Will you kindly lay the matter before such
schools especially, as may be without an in.
strument.
All schools or any scholar, may compete for
the prize. Respectfully submitted.
Sincerely yours,
STORY d CLARK.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28

Highest price paid for school or county
claims In merchandise or cash. r. N. Had
don e. Co.
R. N. Haddon & Co., have full line ladies
bright s,Goudola" button shoes. Spanish last,
arch instep. A beautiful fitting shoe. Wear
ing qualities first class.
Special to the ladies! II you are In need o
anything in the holsery line, r. M. Haddon &
Co., can I'LL your bill. Ladies hose cents up
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28

RIM. Haddon & Co.. have full line ladies,
misses and children shoes, quality and prlco
guaranteed.
Still wanted school claims by R. NJ. Haddon
& 70.
80 dozen ladies linen collars. new styles just
received R. NJ, Haddon & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
Millinery at Abbeville.

The millinery stores at Abbevllle will be
unusually attractive this year, and II Is
thought that ladies from every sectlon VIII De
here. Besides advertising in the village pa
pers special invitations have been sent to
hundreds Of ladies. who are expected to come
this week, or In the event that they cannot
Come during the opening days, their presence
will not be any less desirable at any later
hov
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
VIII Continue nIl Week.

store Of ]. W. Payne, Greenwood, will con-.
unue every day this week. This because Of
the bad weather. Every lady should be there
sooner or later. Mr.. Payne's stock Is I'M
mense and the styles are most beautiful.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
NOTICE.

r HAVE A FARM HORSE THAT stand
i at IS insurance, young and good worker,
and also fine young thoroughbred JERSEY
BULL that also stand at 81 for O. male calf,
$3.50 for female calf. At my place miles
west OF Abbeville, on the Anderson road.
March %, 1888, 2t+ b. F. PRICE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-28
MARRIED..

MARRIED, on the 10Th instant. by Rev. N.
McGee, Mr.. JOHN C. ACKER, Of Anderson
county, and Miss FANNIE TOWNSEND,
daughter OF Mr.. ]. f. Townsend, OF Cokes-
bury, Abbeville county.
MARRIED-On the evening Of March %,
1888, by Rev. w. Smith MARTIN, Mr.. w. D.
SCOGGINS 10 Miss NINA LEE ROBINSON,
all Of Abbeville county, 8. g.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-08
A HlGH-HAT STORY.
Tho Latest Evil Growing Out of Exag
Geratod Female Head Gear.

Tho Latest Evil Growing Out of Exag-
| seratod Female Head Gear.
1ntcrpr, ers are n probability of the
futurf. if high hats continue TO be
worn ut the theater.
There was young woman at the
thcatcr one evening last week with a
hat on like lilo leaning tower of Pisa.
Il hind her WIS another woman vainly
trying 10 see the play. Every few mo.
ments this woman would nudge her
husband and ak:
Harry. dear! what are they doing
now?'
Harry dear. with set teeth "Thev
have j st thrown Jack over the cliff
down into Il ravine eight hundred feet
deep"
A little grunt OF satisfaction and
sweet silence for several minutes.
Harry. dear. have they found the
bod>p"
Il didn't kill him. G,osie. They
ere trying it over again." answers
Harry dear
A succession of pistol shots. and
Mrs. Harry tries to climb over that
hat in front of her. but falls igno.
minioIs to get either over or around
it.
Harry, dear. what are they doing
noiU?'
They are throwing him down an
old mining shaft. Now they set it on
fiji e!'
oh, how lovely! and l can't see a
single thing. What are they shouting
forp'
His sweetheart rescues him She
is lifting him out of the burning mine.
He is saved!"
Moro silence. and Mrs. II Try con.
temp ates the back hair of The owner
of Pisa. Then more shouts.
Harry, dear. what are they doing
noW7'
III is bar-room in a mining-camp.
A fellow is just trying 10 sneak n
dri k"
A golden silence for brief space.
then
Harry. dearP'
WE-a-a-if'
did he get | ?" Detroit Free Press.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-08
CONTINENTAL MONEY.
Tho Currency which Enabled the coioni.

| Ab0 AoEfenEy WHICH EnaDIeu the Colonies
I to Carry on the Revolution.
The issue of bills Of credit. not only
by the colonies. but by the Continental
Congress became a necessity when the
war began in 1875. The second Con-
gress met in Philadelphia. May 10 of
that year, and on the first day the
measure was agreed upon in secret ses-
sion. but was not adopted until June
~, the day on which Congress received
the news of the battle of Bunker Hill.
Then it was agreed that sum not ex-
ceeding 500, 100000 be issued in bills of
credit, for whose redemption the
twelve Confederate colonies-Georgia
not then being represented-were
pledged. The bill specified the form
and the number and denomination of
the bills to be issued. The plates of
the bills were engraved by Paul Re-
we're, of Boston. The size of the bills
average 81 by Fl inches, and they were
printed on thick paper. New issues of
this currency were made from time to
time until the close of 1879, when the
aggregate amount was $242. 200. 900,
and the bills had SO much deprecated
then that 800 in specie would pur-
chase ", 600 in paper money; in 1871
the same amount in specie would buy
$500 in paper. Strenuous efforts
were made by Congress to keep up the
credit of this currency, but as the one
essential to save it, a pledge from the
States to redeem it in specie, could not
be secured, the money was bound to 60
down. EARLY in 1777 convention of
representatives of New England States
agreed upon scale of prices for all
goods. This was strongly opposed by
merchants, but the New England States
soon after enacted it into la w, and
similar law was adopted soon after by
the middle States, including Maryland
and Virginia. Congress approved of
the scheme, and further passed reso-
luton declaring that the bills of credit
ought to pass current in all payments.
trade and dealings, and be deemed
equal in value to the same nominal
sum in Spanish dollars. 1t further re-
solved that all persons refusing to take
them ''should be considered enemies
of the United States" on whom "for-
FIXTURES and other penalties" ought to
he inflicted by the local authorities.
These resolutions. however, could not
check the inevitable. but as the depre-
citation of the money was gradual. it
operated as tax, and thus prevented
undue suffering. Moreover the money
had served a good purpose, for it had
enabled the colonies to carry on three
years of war with powerful foe almost
without taxation. This currency has
no value now except to the collectors
of curious coins and relics. Toledo
Blade.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-08
SPANS QUEEN REGENT.
Daily Life of an Interesting Member O
EurOpe's Royalty,

DAILY Life OF an 1nteresting Member o.
EurOpe's Royalty,
Qaoen Regent Christina Is an earl,
riser. and. after her bath, she takes a
simple morning breakfast with tea
Then she sees to her children and often
is present at their breakfast. The rest
of the morning is given up to public
business and listening to what her Min.
listers may have to say in their daily
audience. At one she lunches, some
times alone and sometimes with the
lnfanta Isabel. who lives in the palace.
After lunch, if she is not hindered by
audiences, the Regent goes out for u
couple OF hours of recreation. Whom
she returns. the little King and Prn-
cesses join their mother in her own
room, and she reads and writes whilst
they play around hor. Then her
Majesty dresses for dinner. which takes
place at eight o'clock in the large din
ing-room. hung with rare tapestries.
The royal table is very large. even
when there are no guests. for, besides
the Infanta Isabel. Queen Isabella,
when in Madrid. dimes with her
daughter-in-law. as also the ladies and
lords in waiting, the aides-de-camp.
the chaplain. the commander of the
halberdiers. and several palace officials
and dignitaries.
At table, the Queen likes everybody
to converse freely. and she joins in the
conversation. taking care to address
all her guests in turn. After dinner all
assemble in Her Majesty's drawing
room and whist tables or chess are set
out for those that care to play. The
Infanta often withdraws early in order
to go to the opera. but the Queen re-
mains with her guests until eleven
o'clock.
There is often music on these occa-
sions. Great singers are invited to the
palace, and they say that nothing can
be morn pleasant and homelike than
the Gu ems drawing room.
AT 1880 every thing is quiet in the
Royal Aicazar. as Spaniards call the
Queens home. The massive gates are
closed and barred, guards are doubled,
and nobody can go in without giving
the countersign. This watchword is
chosen every day by Her Majesty her.
self when, in conformity with the an
cient usage of the Spanish court and
capital. she receives the visit of the
Captain General of CASTLE. This. the
highest military official in the capital.
is just now the King-maker himself.
Marshal Martinez Campo. who pro-
claimed Alfonso XII. in 1874, in tho
old Roman city of Sagontum. Every
morning at twelve he calls on bona
Christina to say that all is we'll and to
receive from her royal lips the pass
word forthe twenty -four hours 10 come.
--NGdrid Letter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-08
PUNoENT PARAGRAPHS.

1t is the dry-goods clerk who most
frequently sales under false colors. -
New Haven Neaos.
AN enterprising pork packer of
Cincinnati, who tried the faith cure on
a lot of hams. says it's no good.
Watch dials are now made by pho
Biography at a mere fraction of their
former cost. They all used to DO painted
by hand.
"A report of a recent picture auction
says: "a Jockey was knocked down
for $4oo." 1t would have been n happy
hit If it had been "A Pugilist. Puck.
-Trampley-"They say that Miss de
Romer's hands are too small to strike
an octave" Browne-"That's the kind
of girl that / want to marry!"
-"Wife-"That man has been star
ing at me for five minutes" Husband
well. you wouldn't have known it
If you hadn't kept your eyes on him"
The man who steals from all indi-
vidual alone is q rogue; if he steals
from great many people he's sharp
fellow. Merchant Traveller.
-"A-''My people. Miss Devereux.
came into England with Strongbow,
you know" Are you quito sure it
wasn't Longbow, Mr.. SnooksoonP"--
Punch.
Il am tired Of your complaining"
said the landlady to the Chronic Grum-
bier; "even worm will turn"
"Yes'm; but this grub doesn't" -De-
troit Free Press.
Said very old man: "Some folks
are always complaining about the
weather; but am very thankful when
| wake up in the morning and find any
weather at all. "
Never bet. my boy, never bet; but
if you ever should be enticod into dark
ard sinuous ways, always bet your bot
tom dollar first and save the rest. -
Duluth Photographer.
II hear you are engaged. Mamie?"
ut is true" Then mother was right"
"What aboutP' "She said you would
be engaged before leap year was over"
Boston Courier
Tho Patent Office is stuffed full of
inventions, but no one has yet invented
a plan by which the originator of a
great invention may be sure Of reaping
the reward Of his genius. Some other
man generally secures that. --7eras
Sif,ings.
"A diamond trust" is among the
latest of those recent combinations,
but those wishing the brilliant gems
will have to pay cash for them just the
same, notwithstanding the hint of credit
which the name conveys-Budget.
-"Where was the African race one
hundred years agoP" asked Frederick
Douglass. Nursing George Washington
and attending on him. Frederick. every
last, solitary, lingering man. woman
and pckaninny of EN-, sab. the whole
endurin' crowd. kit cluster an film
of EN-. -Burdette
Police Judge-''PrisOner, you are
charged with boating your wife in a
most shameful manner. What have
you to sayp" Prsoner-"I admit it,
your Honor. But | was driven to it by
her terrible tongue. which has made
home ahorror for twenty years" What
is your vocationp '-"I am editor of the
Christian Home. "-LincoIn journal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-08
VALUE OF ADVERTISING,
The Most Reliable Way of Achieving Sue
cess In BuslmesA.

cess In Business.
Since the invention of printing with
types, which dates back further than
the days of Gutenberg, there has been
no time when the advantages of adver-
Using were more fully understood and
appreciated than at present The ben
efits derived from judicious use If
printers ink have been so obvious ID vt
1t has come TO be recognized axiom
among business men that the more lib
orally it is used. the greater becomes
the chances of winning success. OF
course there are isolated cases, in
which men who have won prosperity
without its aid will scout at the idea of
its proving valuable auxiliary to
Others. 1t will be found on inspection,
however, that these fossils, for your
true opponent of advertising is neces-
sarily an antiquated man, thoroughly
incrusted with prejudices, have sue
ceeded by pure luck, and not through
the exercise of any special talents pos
sessed by them. On the other hand,
how numerous are the instances in
which men of sense, aided by the pub
licity afforded by newspaper advertis-
ing. have been enabled to reverse the
rulings of fate, which would have, had
they quietly acquiesced. relegatcd them
to the oDscurity of failure.
The history of the successful business
men of this country is SO pregnant
with tributes to advertising that the
first attempt to give collection of
biographical sketches of those who had
won fame and fortune in the ranks of
trade was made by firm devoted en-
tirely to the profession of securing adj
vertisements and having the same pub
lished. 1t Is a singular fact that this
series of biographies embrace the names
OF nearly all the prominent men who
have amassed wealth as merchants,
manufacturers or professionals; and
undoubtcd evidences are presented
with each sketch that no small part OF
their good fortune was owing to their
shrewdness in attracting public atten-
ton to their business, through the me-
dunn OF the press. Such striking in
stances OF success as are rehearsed in
the volume referred to could not do
otherwise than carry conviction to all
minds ready to receive sensible impress
sions; and therefore we are afforded
the spectacle of all classes eagerly
striving to gain the greatest possible
publicity, not always, however. Mt the
greatest possible cost Indeed, the OPP
posite is sometimes the case. The
newly-fedged advertiser often dcvotes
his attention to circumventing the
business office of n newspaper But
the regular, legitimate and persistent
advertiser learns and appreciates the
value of such publicity, and willingly
pays the cost in established journals
of influence and icharactef. -Bosso"
Budget
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-06-08
STAGE J=WELRY.
The Mock Diamonds worn by Nearly All
Theatrical Queens.

IheaCrlcal queens.
"Yes. there's lots of coorod glass
used in stage jewelry and rcgalias, and
IL big show it makes, doesn't itp That
case there, for instance, blaze of light
and color. could be restockcd for few
hundred dollars. while its contents. if
thes'jewcls' were real, would be worth
half hundred very respectable for
tunes.
''There exists very decided differ
ence between stage jewels and jewels
intended for regalias and secret So
cieties, but crowns are favorite articles
always,
THAT handsome and regal looking
one there. sparkling everywhere with
diamonds and 'rubies, can be pur-
chased for exactly $3.50. The crown
alongside. with n crimson plush lining.
is probably one which the theatrical
sovereign wears when he mounts his
fiery white horse-or, l should say,
charger. This belt clasp. with 'emer-
aids fully an inch in diameter, can be
purchased for $3.50. and single topaz,
'rubies.' diamonds and 'sapphires' of
the same size and set round in pearls
can be had at the uniform price of 81
each.
Here's handsome set Of pearls,
which if real would be worth every
cent of $4,000 Sixty-five dollars will
buy them, but even that s pretty good
price when you consider that you're
only getting an imitation anyway.
brass is the metal almost invariably
used for both theatrical and society
jewels, because it can be brightly gilded
and is easy to work. They are more
substantial than theirappearancc would
indicate.
paris is great headquarters for
the stuff. and we keep it simply be-
cause we have to; there isn't much
money in it and it takes lots of room.
The duty adds considerably to the cost"
-JeUelers' Weekly.