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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-13
Reconciliation.
6 June, , 1888.

A certain stubborn, reckless youth
had violent quarrel with his kind "a
ther, and after stealing money from
his drawer, ran away. A year after
ward the father learned that the eicape.
grace was In London, living fsst and
drinking hard. He employed q netec.
tive to ascertain his sons whereabouts.
and at length found him shattered and
sick in house of fnfamy: The 1Nttisr
hastened to the spot, and the worde,
'"That youth Is my son, were the
passport to the roo As ths fsther
aroused the wretchef< yosth, turned
his bloated face and bloaish eyes. to-
ward him, his first wUrl ws fe
poor boy! L have COM sffsy
will you come homeW IN
tears the conquered
Father, can you for
I'll 60 home with yo
faint picture of WI
is doing all the t, =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-13
ly make the following report with refer.
ence to the finances of. the county.

ence to the finances Of the county. Z
DIR.
To cash on hand last settlement S
fiscal year 1ss8-s7...................$ 68
Fines and Licenses. ......... 20, 465 10
Special Roads and Bridges. ......... 2,lGssat 81
Special Court House. 4l 80 :
Back taxes on account Bank
Bills rendered. ......... ............... 996 0
Back taxes, Jennings, Harmon
and others. s............,...........,..... 20 90
ss2sss 81 &
or.
BY checks County .CaErent. 4221lls 90
BY checks Roads and, Bridges y 8
tSpecfal ........."".... SyS84 70
By checks Court House Special 1881 81 Z
By check past indebtedness..... l.N z5
BY cash on, hand current. t........... 81 ~
BY cash on hand Special Roads
and Bridges. 2o8 80,
ss2,sss o.
Statement to date Of collecti0bs and
Disbursements for present fscd year
(iss7-ss).
To fines, licenses, &C.,
reported to date by
County Treasurer.....S $50 80
Amount paid Court ~
and other currentex-
penses."............... s56 9S ass;! ss3.
po,.,.o .,., ,,,,, - .ss 4,
- -. -. :. ~ ,oo'o. . ~, 80 :.
w. p.es ..s a:'s : a".. .' = y 20 i'1 ~ -
- 10, go. @ ,ooe o. or,u
pa,anoa =, ssnd e. 81;
a;a1 " ooa - !. a1o 90 s
- -. -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-13

In our report of the conduct of the
present Board of Commissioners we
would call attention to the following
facts:
1st. That they have approved claims
for the Clerk, Sheriff and Trial Justices
which were not made out and sworn to as
the law directs.
End. That they have approved claims
for amounts largely in excess of what the
law allows.
3rd. That they have approved claims
for services which were never rendered.
4th. That they have approved claims
in duplicate for the same services.
5th. That they have violated the law
in that they have drawn their drafts in
the payment of claims against the county
before receiving the monthly report of
the County Treasurer.
9th. That they have failed in many In
stances to cancel claims against the coun-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-13
EXHIBIT B.

EXHIBIT B.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
ABBEvILLE COUNTY.
June Term, 1888.
Mr.. Foreman and Gentlemen Of the
Grand Jury:
The County Com missioners respectful
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-13

We find that the County Treasurer
has not made the reports to the County
Commissioners on the lst and 18th of
each month, as he is required to do by
Sec. 273 of the Revised Statutes;
That he has not made report on the
18th of each month to the School Com
missioner of the amount Of collections
and disbursements on account of poll tax
and other school funds, as he is required
to do by Sec. 1922 of the Revised Statutes
That he has paid school claims which
were signed by only one member of the
Board of Trustees and in some instances
without the approval of the School Com
missioner, in violation Of Sec. 1923 of the
Revised Statutes;
That he has paid claims against the
county before the same were approved by
the County Commissioners and also upon
orders other than the regular checks of
said Commissioners, in violation Of Sec
tions 624 and 626 of the Revised Statutes |;
That he collected some 81, 500 for and on
account of the county and school fund on
the sth day of June, 1880, with which he
failed to charge himself on his books or
to account for until since this investiga-
ton was begun.
Sec. 1919 of the Revised Statutes re-
quires that all claims against the school
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
ELEGANT CARRIAGES.
zenas Thompson, Jr.'s, Exhibition
Today.

Zenas Thompson, Jr., at his carriage ware
rooms, No. SO Union street. is prepared to
display the largest assortment of fine work to
be seen east of Boston. The two large rooms
on the first floor are filled with carriages and
so are those in the third story. Among them
are full platform Victorias, broughams, quar-
ter panel and quarter curtain rockaways,
cabriolets, surreys in every variety, and
beach wagons. These are all double car
riages, made Of the best material, finished In
the most perfect manner, an most luxurious
ly and deliberately upholstered. For instance,
the broughams are low hung. on the most
elastic springs, lined with satin and upbol-
stored in Turkey morocco, with choice horn
finishings, mirror, etc. The most expensive
broadcoth is also employed. Such a carriage
will cost 81, 100. Then the Vietorias. beach
wagons. etc, are especially convenient for
ladies', and particularly stylish. These car
riages are put at all prices between 500 and
$1,000.
Besides the double carriages. there is every
style and variety of single carriage--park
phaetons, ladies' phaetons. with wings and
lamps, and without lamps; park bugGies'
Goddard buggies, standing top phaetons and
phaeto bugaies. Phaetons with lamps and
wings are offered at prices from $ll5 to $275,
and bugges at from Sl25 to $3.50. The buggy
phaetons combine all the advantages of both
vehicles. The ladies phaetons are low hung,
and the wings protect the ladies' dresses, yer
fectly.
Zenas Thompson employs about fifty men
on work of the highest grade. He also car
ries line of work by other makers of not as
expensive material and finish.
The warerooms will be open today for the
inspection Of the public. e
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
BRIEF JoTTiEcs.

Fine day yesterday but there was strong
wind from the north.
The Odd Fellows Register and Masonic
Journal for April are both out.
The grocers. provision and fish dealers will
all close their stores tomorrow, Fast Day.
A key picked up ON the ST. eet may be had
at this office. 1t is marked 1922.
Four boys were arrested last night for
stealing wood from mans cart. t
Congress street Y. p. S. G. L. will hold an
orange supper in the yestry Of their church
this evening.
The steamer Greenwood will make trips
Fast Day to Jones', Trefethen's ard Long
Island. See time table today. in.
George ii. Blake, reported as missing from
Denver, Colorado, arrived in Portland Mon
day night.
The High street church annual parish
meeting was adjourned Monday night until
Monday evening. the 23d inst
The lady friends of the Hayes Truck Co.
gave them leap year party at their India
street house last evening. They had first
rate time.
The Ladies' Pythian Circle will give
complimentary supper to the members of
Bramhall Lodge, Thursday evening of this
week.
The next session of the Reform Clubs of
Cumberland County will be held ON Satur-
day and Sunday, May 9Th and 9th, at South
Windham.
The clerks and agents Of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company presented Super
intendant Stansfeld with gold watch and
chain Monday evening.
Fred J. j. Smith, Canadian Express Co.
messenger, had his hand injured and head
cut by being struck by a semaphore near
Montreal Saturday last.
The regular monthly meeting Of Division
No. 1, A. o. H., will be held at the hall of
Division No. on Plum street. at s O'Clock
tonight as per notice.
The Marine Journal says that the steam
boat T.. B. Wilson has been offered for sale
to the Kennebec & Portland Steamboat COM
pany for $4,000, and IL bought by the latter
she will be run on the Kennebec.
Thomas Mitchell, sailor ON board schoon-
er John Kennedy, while opening can of
paint yesterday forenoon slipped and cnt
his thigh badly. The wound is considered
dangerous.
The postponed meeting Of the Cumberland
County s. S. Association will be held in the
First Parish church, Gorham, ON Wednesday,
May I'd, at 8 o'clock, with forenoon and af-
ternoon sessions. Half fare on the p. g. r.
R.
Rev. S. S. Cummings, who preached Sum
day in Yarmouth churches, received the fol-
lowing contributions for the Baldwin Home
for Little Wanderers, Boston: First Con-
eregational, SAP; Unitarian, SO; Baptist.
SIG, total OF SIT.
The Reform Club held a very interesting
meeting last evening and addresses were
made by all the members present. One new
member was added to the Club. Next Sat
urday evening the Ladies Aid viii provide
ice cream, cake and coffee for the members.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
o. g. wh itten DENIES It.

The Argus yesterday said: "A Portland
fishing frm-Iewis, Chase & Whitten-bave
imported a crew of II Nova Scotians to man
one of their vessels. The master is the only
Yankee on board"
Mr.. o. b. Written, of the firm of Lewis.
Chase s. Written, says: ''The statement
that we imported crew of II men for one
of our vessels and that the only American
aboard that vessel was the captain,s untrue.
Wehave not imported any men. We have SIM
ply hired men that came here of their own
accord. as they are in the habit of doing
every year. We have hired IA of these men
this spring. Ten of them shipped on the
Addie Maud, which carries crew of q men
all told. The other four men shipped on the
Annie Sargent, which carries crew Of 16.
The other members of these crews are all
Americans.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Jersey Jacket Can Company

The Jersey jacket Can Company, organ.
lied at Portland with capital stock OF
$4,000; amount paid in $1,000; par value OF
shares, 500. The stockholders are r. o.
CoDant, Cumberland, Maine; j. G. Coolidge,
A. ID. Brown and T. A. Josselyn, Portland,
Maine. I. A. Josselyn is president, j. C.
Coolidge, treasurer and T. A. Josselyn, j. c.
Coolidge and r. o. Conant are directors.
The purposes Of the corporation are manu-
featuring and selling cylindrical vessels,
drums, jackets or envelopes for cans, bot
ties and Jars.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Pc RSoNAL.


Francis Murphy is lecturng in Louisville
to audiences numbering 5000.
T. Brigham Bishop is now the owner of a
prosperous winter resort in Florida.
Mr.. 5. b. Kelsey is candidate for Harbor
Commissioner il place Of Hon. Jacob Me-
Lelan, deceased.
DIR. F. G. Thaver and wife of Waterville,
are in Washington. d. c., where they will
remain for few weeks.
Bishop Medley was In Presque Isle last
week in consultation with the Free. High
School Committee on the subject ofothe con-
templated arrangement with ST. Johns
School.
Mr.. +. ii. NickeTson. principal of the Dex-
ter High School. has accepted the offer to 60
to New Hampshire and has resigned his
position at Dexter, taking effect at the close
of this term.
Messrs. George " Spaulding and Wal
dron F. Kennison. who have been spending
the winter in Southern California, returned
to Wateryille few days ago. The other
members of the Waterville colony in Cali
fornia, may be looked for in the near future.
Mr.. C. Il. b. Libby has resigned his posi-
tion as principal of the Foxcrcft Academy,
to accept position as traveller for a Boston
publishing house on a large salary. His
brother will succeed him in the school for
the remainder Of the yea.
Mrs. Daniel Stickney, whose death from
pneumonia occurred at Presque Isle on Mon
day of last week, was daughter of the late
Robert Blanchard Of Springfield, in Penob
scot county, and was 90 years of age. She
was very estimable woman, and highly re-
spected by all who knew her
Prof. Allen Z. Rogers, of the Department
of Modern Languages at the Maine State
College. has been granted nine months
leave of absence by the trustees, and will
sail for Europe about the middle of June. or
as soon as he is able to complete the work
of the present term at tho College. lie will
remain abroad the whole of the time. living
for the most part in Germany, France and
Italy, although he expects to pass month
in England.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
ShepIey Camp.

Last evening Shepley Camp, Sons OF Vet
Grams were inspected by Assistant Inspector
Frank p. Merrill of Auburn. There was a
large attendance. The Camp is in a very
prosperous condition, having gained 50 men,
bers during the last year and now numbers
115 members in good standing.
The Sons are wide awake and are looking
forward to the annual encampment of the
Maine Division, TO be held here the 9th OF
May.
Shepley Camp viii visit Guilford Camp,
No. 20 of Saco tomorrow evening, leaving
here by the 615 p. m train and returning by
the Pullman.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
HOW MEN DIE.

If we know all the methods of approach adopt
ed by an enemy we are the better enabled to ward
of the danger and postpone the moment when
surrender becomes inevitable. In many instances
the Inherent strength of the body sufices TO ena-
Bile II to oppos the tendency toward death. Many
however, have lost these forces to such an extent
that there is little or no help. IN other cases. a
little aid to tie weakened Lungs will make all
the difference between sudden death and many
years Of useful liie Upon the first symptoms Of
Cough. Coli, or any trouble OF the Throat or
Lungs, give that old and well known remedy
Boschee's German Syrup, careful trial. 1t will
prove, what thousands say of 1t, to be the "bene-
factor Of any home" noyl-dIycT
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate il
this county have been recorded at the Regis.
try of Deeds:
westbrook- Mary A. Merrill to d. N. Abbott
81, etc.
L. Valentine et al to Severeen Rioux. 81, etc
Peaks Island-Mary Chapman TO I. S. We b
81, etc.
Bridgton- George p Reilly to S. f. Dawes
(Pne trees.) S160. etc.
s. F. Dawes to S. E. Berry. tPine trees.) 81
etc.
Naples-Samuel Leavitt to j. Z. Leavitt. $35
]. r. Leavtt to l.. z. Crockett, ct. al. 81, etc.
N Knight to l.. Z. Crockett, ct. al. 81, etc.
W. f. Leayitt to L. p. Crockett, ct. al. 81, etc
Pownal-A. J. Tryon to NJ. Tryon. $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
MILLS FIRES THE OPENING GUN.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAgE1

prices for commodities as to stimulate
and defend home productions. while pre-
venting combinations, trusts and m0nopolies
from plundering consumers by demanding
fictitious prices. He said that the taxes on
distilled spirits caused the development OF
the whiskey trust and enabled it to accom-
plish the revival of the despotism which per
vaded the Southern States before the war.
The power of this trust can be broken only
by the repeal of internal taxes, the perpetual
tion of which is issue presented to the Amer
ican:people by the President In his free trade
message and by the five Southern gentlemen
who dominated in the councils OF the COM
mittee on ways and means.
At the conclusion of Judge Kelly's speech
the. committee rose and the House adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Funeral of Franklin Sawyer,

The funeral of Frsnklin Sawyer took
place from his late residence on Congress
street yesterday afternoon. There was quite
an attendance of business men, and especial
ly of Customs officers, among whom besides
the present force, we noticed Ex-Surveyor
George w. True and Ex-Appraiser Valen-
tine The present appraiser. Mr.. E. K.
Pierce, was also In attendance Rev. Mr..
Hayden and Rev. Mr.. Durham of the New
Jerusalem church officiated, and Mr.. Hay
den spoke in high terms Of the deceased. The
pail bearers were from the Old Fellows and
Masonic orders
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Delicious criddIecakes.

A baking exhibition of Horsford's Bread
Preparation is being given at W. l.. Wilson's
grocery, corner of Federal and Exchange
streets, this week. and will continue until
further notice. Delicious hot griddlecakes,
biscuits, etc, will be served free to all. The
cakes are fried without greasing the griddle,
and receipt for making the same will be
given each purchaser of twenty cent pack
age OF the preparation. Everybody should
have me-
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Portland Cadets Ball.

The drill by the Portland Cadets at their
ball tonight will be one of the finest they
have ever given After the delightful con-
cert by Chambers full band-the programme
for which was published in yesterdays edi-
tion-the company movements and drill will
occupy the floor, and these, in turn, will give
place to the dance. The affair will prove all
that has been claimed for it. A large num-
Der Of distinguished military men will be
nrpspnf
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
HANCOCK COUNTY S. }. COURT
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.

ELLswoRTH, April is.
Abel B. Bartlett administrator Of The estate Of
Isaac Bartlett VS.. Addison O. Rcddins and Will
liam o. Hodgdon. The plaintiffs intestate and
the defendants were partners In a fishing enter
prise. After the -ath Of Isaac Bartlett the de-
PENDANTS presented to The plaintiff statement of
the partnership accounts, and e. e plaintiff pre-
sented to them an account relating ~ the partner
ship. The defendants represented that the ac-
count which they rendered was honest and just,
and stated that If there was any mistake or error
about it they would correct it. The plaintiff then
paid the defendants $273.32, the amount that APP
peared from the accounts to be due them. Ii APP
psared in the account which the defendants rem
dered, that the copartners were charged for SER
vices aud board of three men tending traps for
several years, when in fact they had employed
but two men during that period, so that the plain
till had paid 0ne-third of the amount charged or
an additional man that never WAS employed. This
sum, amounting TO Sl47, the plaintiff now sought
TO recover Al the conclusion OF the testimony
for plaintiff, counsel for defence moved non-suit
upon the ground that the plaintiff could not. in a
matter OF this nature recover IN an action at law.
Motion sustained. Plaintiff non-suit.
Wiswell, King & Peters. Geo. 2. Dutton.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
OraughtS.

Mr.. II. q. Wright, of Boston, the well
known professional checker expert. will
start about May 9TH, on an extended tour of
the United States and Canada. He opens in
Haverhill, Mass, and will play in Portland
from May 9th to 18TH Mr.. Wright is a for
mer Portland boy, and his many friends in
this city will be pleased to welcome him
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
MUNICIPAL COURT.
= BEFORE IunGE GOULD.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
TUEsDAy-Michael Flaherty intoxication. 10
days In county jail.
Ctahsrine Gorman. intoxieaton. 80 days in
county Jail.
Thomas Qulncannon, intoxication. Fined So
ami costs
Bird ct IalIy, night walking. months In
scouniy jail.
Justin Libby, common drunkard. 3 months In
County jan.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Advice 10 mo.hsr.. : MRS. wINsLow's

Advice 10 Hfoshers. = MRS. WINSL0W'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always he used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; 1t produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub. awakes as "bright as o button" II Is
very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child, soft
Gus the gums allays all pain, relieves wind regu-
istes the bowels, and is the best known remedy
Tor diarrhoea whether arising from teething or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
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The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Al old Snort Revived.

Kite flying is almost lost art with the
boys, but it is a royal sport. Clark, the
clothier used to be famous kite-tiyer when
a boy, and in order to give the sport boom,
he will at 10 o'clock Fast Day give away SOC
kites to the first 500 boys who call at his
store. After Thursday he will present a
kite to every purchaser of boys suit.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
,onue.xaat rh,,ycn sole.

Vaughn street church will hold its annual
sale Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
aud evenings. There will be great variety
of useful and fancy articles. There will be
a supper Wednesday, and ice cream and
cake Thursday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
wiJliston Young People.

The young peoples sociable at Williston
Church Monday evening was most enjoy
able affair Miss Gould of Woodford's sang
to the delight of all and the banjo solo by
Messrs. Farnswarth and Bedlow elected
hearty applause, the performers being
called back four times.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Enein
GERS.

The grand concert and ball given at City
Hall last evening, must have netted hand
some sum to the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers. There was large party present
and all seemed to.enjoy the evening immense
ly. The concert by Chambers Military
Band, conducted by Frank L. Collins, was
excellent The descriptive numbers gave
great pleasure. and both Mr.. Clarke's piccolo
solo and the sextette for clarinets were wor-
thy of the loud applause they elected. After
the concert, there was an order of fifteen
dances, which received full justice at the
hands Of the dancers. Mr.. +. G. Small was
floor director, with r. g. HilborD, r. Buck
nam, A. r. Bickford. G. w. Babb Iryin Tur-
ner, J. F. Doyle, j. E. Strong f. NJ. Little
field, ID. Linscott, and Charles Waterman as
aids. The success of the affair was largely
due to the excellent committee Of arrange
me nts, F. G. Small, chairman. l.. ii. Foss, ].
A. Bickford, J. F. Doyle, Dick Linscott, j.
K. Strong, r. Bucknam and g. w. Babb.
The dance orders bore a fine yignette Of
train stopping at railway station.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Base Ball Notes.

c. +. Griffin, who played so well as catcher
on several Of the amateur base Lall mines
last season, will play again this season, prob
ably in a permanent position on one Of the
stronger State mines.
The entire Portland team, with the excep-
ton OF Stine, practced at the grounds yes
terday afternoon, and it was the general
opinion of the large crowd present that Port
land has got strong team. For men who
have had no outdoor practice, they showed
up in good shape. and If the weather Is
pleasant tomorrow a large crowd will be
present, as much interest in the new players
Is manifested. Reserved seats will be sold
at Robert F. Somers's, Middle street, at 0
o'clock in the morning.
In Kimber. McAulffe, Mitchell and Riley,
the Portlands have four pitchers that cannot
be beaten by any team in the league AS
shown by yesterdays practice, Kimber has
good speed and excellent command OF the
ball; McAuliffe has good drop" and is al
SO very speedy; Mitchell is just as good as
either, and his shoots will keep some of the
big hitters guessing when he is in the box.
Riley handles himself like an old timer, and
be may prove a good find. The most of the
catching will be done by McCluskey and
Rooms, with Householder and Fussebach TO
fall back on. McCluskey shows up well In
practice, and is quick and active. Rooms re-
ceiyrs McAuliffe's swift delivery very handi-
w, and his throwing to bases caught the
crowd. In Householder the first bag seems
to be weA guarded, and the other players
show.up well.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Alleged smueeIer Discharged

Albert Fitzherbert of Andover, N. b.. who
was brought here on charge Of smuggling
potatoes, was brought before Commissioner
c. E. Clifford yesterday. The evidence was
not sufficient and Fitzherbert was dis
charged
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
Fist, Arrivals.

The feet WAS out yesterday and for that
reason there were but few arrivals The
schooner Florida landed 5000 pounds; the
Mary e. Daniels 10000; the Willie and Alice
5000 and the Little Nell 5000.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-18
eod&w1w

There are many forms Of nervous
debility in men that yield to the use Of Carriers
Iron Pills. Those who are troubled with nervous
weakness, night sweats. etc, should try them.
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