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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22

Few more wonderful narratives OF
missionary effort have been recorded
than that of which DR.. A. T. Pierson
writes in the March Missionary Re.
vie,O Funk and Wagnals, Fleet street,
N. " He tells of the remarkable
conversion of an intelligent Cuban,
Captain Diaz, in New York; how,
with yearning of heart, he went back
to Cuba, and gathered first his own
kindred in the room of hotel in Ha-
vana how, becoming new creatures in
Christ, they and others formed a Chris
tian society; how Romanism sought to
crush them how the Lord protected
them, and so prospered the work that
in two years HOO Cubans have been
baptized, six churches organized in
the cities of the island, 1900 dollars
contributed by converts in a single
year, seventeen missionaries set apart,
5000 children brought under Protestant
instruction, and 5000 persons, among
them an eminent priest, are now
awaiting baptism. DR.. Pierson adds;
"Such work has never been surpassed
in the history of modern missions"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22

"Bells Chapel" q new Meeting
House in Abbeville County, was 'dedi.:
Gated Sunday, May ~, by Presiding
Elder A. J. Cauthen, with the assist
ance of Revs. G. D. Mann and A.
Frank Berry.
The Southern Presbyterian General
Assembly, now in session at Chatta-
nooga, are again discussing with some
earnestness union, organic or coopera-
tive, with their Northern brethren.
May 7, a fight between whites and
blacks, near New Orleans, resulted in
some of both parties being wounded,
and the burning of several houses
owned by the colored people.
The magnificent sidewheel iron
Steamer, Alaskan, foundered at sea of
Cape Blaneo, May 13, while on her
way from Portland to San Francisco.
Five men were drowned.
If springs put forth no blossoms
there will be no beauty in summer, no
fruit in autumn. So if youth be trified
away without improvement, ripper.
years will be contemplate, and old age
miserable.
1t is interesting to notice how large
ly the Bible influences the literature OF
the day. It's phrases are so telling that
they pass current everywhere. The
most secular of the newspapers are
literally sprinkled with them.
Indiana is the second State in the
Union to enact q ballot reform law
based on the Australian system.
Chief Justice Fuller and Judge
Bond arrived in Charleston Saturday,
May IS. They are receiving much at
tention ,rcm the Bar.
A storn, 80 pit across Northern Tex
as on the afternoon of May II. Two
children were killed and several per-
sons seriously hurt.
MIR. Shaw, of the Bishopville IS. C)
Eagle favored the NEIGHBoR Office
with call last Saturday.
We learn that a paper was recently
started at Batesburg, s. c., and that 1t
has been suspended.
The Woodruff IS. C.) Neos has been
suspended.
A wealthy man, whose name 10,
mains unknown, has given SS5o,VV
for Christian University III Peklnr
China.
Charles Kingsley gave up his chair OF
modern history at Oxford because he
said he considered history "largely .
] lie."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22
Rome Still at Her Old Tricks.

Five Jesuit priests, expelled from
France for political reasons, came to
Mexico and caused riot. Desperate
fighting ensued near Guanajuata, about
300 miles from the City of Mexico.
These Jesuits preached against the
Diaz government, declared marriage to
be a wicked institution and called
down heavens vengeance. on the
American railroads. They were ar
rested and jailed at La Luz. Fearful
fighting began and the Jail was set on
fire. Finally the soldiers came and a
fierce battle was fought-250 persons
killed. The priests were then remov-
ed from La Luz to Guanajuata and are
now in the castillo de Grauditas, an
immense pile in which the Mexican
Revolution had its birth and the pa
triot Hidalgo hanged. The ladies of
Guanajuata, out Of respect to their
calling, asked that they be respectful
ly treated. The governor answered
sternly: mo, they are the worst of
criminals, and shall be treated as
SUCH"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22
FROM THE FIELD OF BLOOD.
The Citizens Warned and Threatened
-. Literary Reading -. Strawberry
StuRng Sunday Schools -. A
Judge Looking for Trouble.-.Yisit-
OrS. etc.


StufinS Sunday Schools -. A
Judge Looking for Trouble--.Fisit-
Ors, etc.
MOUNT CARMEL. May 20, 1882
Truly the windows of heaven are closed
No rain yet, prospects have been good, but
..all signs fail in dry weather"
Services last Sabbath in the Presbyterian
and A. r. 2. church. Sabbath school In the
afternoon in the NJ. f. church.
Judge Miller is an efficient and wide awake
officer, and deserves special mention, If not
praise for his personal efforts and untiring
energy, in ferrting out the Dansford murder
Mrs. Chedel and Mrs. Caruthers Of Elberton
Ga. are visiting Mrs. Heminger OF Wiling
The dime reading and strawberry festival
given at the Baptist parsonage last thursday
evening. was very enjoyable occasion and
quite q success financially. The subjects for
reading were well chosen, while the recita-
tions by the young ladies were charmingly
rendered, and the music was very flne..
w. T. Mcdonald will thank anyone in po-
session of his violin to return it. If 1T is
stolen he will reward anyone furnishing proof
to arrest and convict.
Miss Cowan is here visiting her sister Mrs
Watson.
A notice has been posted by unknown par
ties at the depot, warning the people OF this
community to take care of themselves, foI
their arrest of the negroes sent to Jail last
week, "Saying that the citizens knew there
was q white man at the head of the affair." but
they would not arrest him, but only colored
people were arrested and tied like brutes.' y
This is u high handed step and shows the
"smack" of lawlesness that still exists in
this part OF the country. Our people are
ready and willing to arrest white or black
when sufficient suspicion attaches, or proof
upon which to base IN affidavit. The pris.
oners were tied with light cords. were well fed
from the hotel and kindly treated in every
reSpect rs thew willsteStify themselves
Unless this out-law-ism is checked, some
body in this community Is going to be hurt.
Mr.. Bob Smith is said 10 be the champion
scner in Mt Carmel.
We held court last week, and our town
presented the appearance Of court week.
Quite number of ladies and gentlemen
from this place celebrated "Children's Day.
at Sharon last Saturday. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22

From a private letter dated Apia,
Samoa, April %, 1889. we extract the
following: :
"The Nipsic is being prepared for
sea, (she is nicely afloat AGAIN. to go to
Auckland, New Zealand, for thorough
repairs. Will probably leave here
about the 5th of May, being conveyed
thither by the U. 8. 8. Alert, which Is
coming from Honolulu. 49,.
No more fighting between Malietoa
and Tamasese. All depending on the
Berlin Conference. More United
States and German men-of-war are ex-
pected here to replace those lost by the
wrecks"
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Publications.

American Farm News, monthly, Akron,
Ohio, Vol. II, No. 3-April 1889.
Monthly Report of the Department. Of Agri-
culture Of South Carolina. New Series. Col
umbia, 8. c., March and April, 1889.
Paper and Press pertaining to paper and
printing and the field OF supplies for printers
and publishers. 500 year. William M:
Patton, Philadelphia. This monthly Is well
worth the price.
Minutes Of the Eleventh Session Of the Col
umbia, S. C. Annual Conference Of the Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal Church, held in Alb
beville, S. c., December, SILL 1888.
The contents are creditable to the denomi.
nation. The material, the work and general
get.up of the publication, odds to the growing
Population Of the Press and Banner printing
establishment, Abbeville. 8. c., owned and
managed by Mr.. Hugh Wilson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22
"Ciyil SerYice'-.-Indian Commissioner

We are in receipt of the May No. Of
Civil Service Record which contains
interesting references to the discussion
relative to the propriety Of the Presi-
dents retaining the present Indian
Commissioner, Hon. John H. Oberly.
Having read sufficiently on both sides
we are fully persuaded that for the sake
of the Indians and the credit Of the.
Harrison administration, Mr.. Oberly
should remain where he Is. From q
petition signed by overwhelming num-
bers of people best able to Judge we
make this extract:
:. We believe that his retention under
the incoming administration (so long
as he shall adhere to his present poli-
Cyl will not only save valuable off,
Ger to the Government, but will pave
the way for the removal Of the Indian
service from the domain of party poll.
tics, will rebound to the credit of the
Republican party, and will crafty
many Of its devoted members.
How far the integrity of some Con-
gressmen goes in support'(?) Of Civil
Service reform the following will
show:
More than 140 Congressman recom-
mended for Commissioner of Indian
Affairs Roderick R. Butler, of Tennes-
see. In the And Congress the vote to
expel Butler for selling cadetship for
5000 stood lO2 to 6S, two-thirds being
necessary. He was then unanimously
censured by yea and nay vote. +
Are not such Congressman as good
as Mr.. Butler?
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ROBERT M. McCHEYNE.--Here is a

ROBERT M. MCCHEYNE.- Here is q
touching account of his last service:
He had been visiting in the fever.
stricken dens of Dundee. Typhus fe-
yer had laid hold Of him; but, igno-
rant of the cause Of the languor and
pain which oppressed him, he had
gone to celebrate q marriage and re-
NAMED for the entertainment which
followed. Some were there who were
no friends to his faithful preaching
and thought that his grave manner
was due to pietism and not to illness.
So one of them said, "See now If T
cannot tease your minister" So say.
ing, she sent little girl Of nine years,
to Mr.. McCheyne with marriage Ia
vor and bouquet. When the child
approached him he brightend up.
"Will you put this on?" said she.
"Yes, if you will show me howl
When it was all arranged, he said:
II have done what you asked me.
Will you listen while I tell you q sto-
ry?" So he began to tell her the
'sweet story Of old" Very soon six
other little girls gathered round and
listened with upturned faces while he
told them how the Lord Jesus had
come down from heaven to earth, had
lived and loved on earth, and then
died to save sinners. When he had
finished, he laid his hand on the head
of each child and asked Gods blessing
on her. Soon after he said he felt 30
ill he must retire. He went home to
his bed, and in few days he was with
the Lord.
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PRISONER, LOOK UPON THE JUROR.
Art Thou Guilty Of the Crimes
Whereof Thou Standest Charged?

G.. O'Neall, Second Township.
ID. I. Rabun, Second Township.
Sam Hinton, Second Township.
Thomas Jones. Second Township.
w. II. Dunn. Third Township.
d. S. Jones, Third Township.
Z. l.. Waldrup, Fourth Township.
>. NJ. Fleming, Sixth Township.
r. II. Cothran, Sixth Township.
P. A. Roche, Sixth Township.
]. D. Haddon, Sixth wnship.
F. l.. Morrow, Seventh Township.
r. b. Haddon, Seventh Township.
]. G. Weir, Eighth Township.
]. +. Clinkscales, Ninth Township.
w. P. Devlin, Tenth Township.
G. e. DuSenberry, Eleventh Township.
d. S. Benson, Jr., Eleventh Township.
]. NJ. Mabry. Eleventh Township.
G. Med. Cater, Eleventh Township.
II. w. Lawson, Eleventh Township.
ID. w. Thomas, Eleventh Township.
r, w. Cannon, Eleventh Township.
I'D. Alewine, Twelfth Township.
A. NJ. Erwin, Twelfth Township.
r. II. Burdett, Thirteenth Township.
A. z. Bowman, Thirteenth Township.
B. Bowlin Allen, Thirteenth Township.
Theodore Kennedy, Thirteenth Township.
w. +. Daniels, Fourteenth Township.
w. K. Boyd, Fifteenth Township.
P. A. Gown, Fifteenth Township.
J. Fl. Morrah, Fifteenth Township.
G. =. Perryman, Sixteenth Township.
J. Wesley Deason, Sixteenth Township.
Eb. Sharpton, Sixteenth Township.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22
Another Concert.

The operetta of Friday night will be follow
ed on Friday night week, 81 inst. by Srano
concert of vocal and instrumental music u
be given in the Court House for the beneh
of the Episcopal church. In addition to the
local talent which will he secured for the oc
casion. Our people will have the opportunity
sweet singing OF Miss Saidee Simonds o
Charleston. She is now visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. John \. Calhound, and she has
in their laudable effort. She possesses Q
soprano voice of unusual sweetness and
strength and compass !; and all who come ouI
to the concert will confess that they have
enjoyed a rare musical treat Further par
ticulars next week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22

A process, called the Cooper process,
of lining iron pipes with glass, is re-
ported, which is said to have stood the
the severe test of having water passed
through them at the boiling point and
Immediately followed by water at a
temperature of thirty.three degrees,
and without in anyway cracking or
damaging the glass. If the invention
should prove equal to such changes of
temperature in ordinary service with
out injury, it will be found exceeding
ly valuable.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22
Profitable Small Industry.

Mrs. Lawson, of our town, realized over and
above all expenses about S25 for the violets
which she shipped to Philadelphia this spring
She did not commence shipping until the
9th Of February-and the last shipment was
on the 2lst of March. IfShe had known earl.
ier that there was q market for violets, and
she had commenced shipment in December
she could have sold more than hundred dol
lars worth of violets from her own garden.
Just as soon as refrigerator car is put on
the cannon ball train. she will ship roses to
the Northern markets, but at present the
weather is too warm for such shipments in
the ordinary car.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22
White Brothers.

a great Bargain is offered in a wellknown
brand of Bleached Goods. Price by the piece
l-2 cents. Former price 10 cents.
The line Of Cassimers which White Broth
ers offer at 90 cents yard Is very attractive.
These goods are Of exceptionally good value.
The patterns are as good as are usually found
IN CaSsimers at IS cents and one dollar yard.
No better goods for Men and Boys can be had
Ask for them, they are worth looking at.
White Brothers as usual have an enormous
stock Of White Trimmings and Laces.
Also. Flouncings for Dresses in great variety.
The Goods are very desirable and very
cheap.
If YOU want plain White Lawns, or striped
and Plaids Lawns, the place TO get them Is al
the store Of White Brothers.
a good line of mattings can be seen at the
store Of White Brothers.
ANY one in need OF trunk or a valise
would do we'll to call on White Brothers and
be upplied.
Decorated chamber sets and fancy china and
glassware are always kept by White Broth
erS.
Their aim Will be to keep always on hand q
good stock Of Plantation and Family sup
plies.
| Their stock of Hardware has also been
greatly enlarged, and many articles will now
be found which they have not kept hereto
| fore.
a good assortment Of Blacksmitbs, Carpen'
tcrs and Shoe-makers tools.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22

IN JAIL.
Pink Floyd, murder.
VIII Ware, arson.
w. T. Scott, grand larceny.
Andrew Norman, grand larceny.
John Wideman, assault. with Intent to kill.
Edward Brown, housebreaking.
Jerry Brown, grand larceny.
Lewis Miller, murder.
Harrison Young, grand larceny.
Enock Franklin, grand larceny.
Allen Partlow, burglary and attempt 10 ar.
son.
Gilbert Huff, burglary and attempt to ar
son.
Martin Hudgens, murder.
Frank Young, carrying concealed weapons
assault and battery with intent to kill.
William Lomax, carrying concealed weap.
ons.
Thomas Lomax, carrying concealed weap
ons.
viii Wins, carrying concealed weapons.
Charles McClendon, murder.
Andrew Partlow, murder.
William Huff, material witness in case o1
Charles McClendon and Andrew Partlow.
OUT ON BOND.
Yves. Cunningham. accessory to murder.
Lena Brewer, murder.
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An AbbcyiIle BOYS Good Luck.

Mr.. Kenney Milford, who left here some.
time ago tor California has had a pretty hard
time of 1t until recently. Going to San Fran.
cisco, he looked over the city directory for q
name which he might know; Finding Mr.:
Patrick Mobiles name, he called on him. told
he could help him to a job. Mr.. Noble a,
once offered him good situation in rolling
mill at big wages, which situation he can hold
as long rs he meets the requirements Of the
place, and as long as he may want it. Mr.
Noble was q friend Indeed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22
Must Have Been Accidental.

Last Friday night, while the colored Pres
byterians were at prayer in their church, q
stray pistol ball entered one Of the windows
and on striking something fell to the floor.
We are inclined to the opinion that this was
an accidental shot We cannot believe that
any man, white or black, would disturb a
prayer meeting, by shooting into Il church
Religious freedom Is guaranteed to every cit.
izen, and any effort to disturb people at wor-
ship would be not only q violation of the
highest law of the land, but serious retiec.
tion on the morals and decency Of the people
OF Abbevii!e. We repeat, we are quite sure
that the stray ball was an accident. With
out positive proof we are unwilling to be-
lieye that it was fired intentionally.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE, IS:
I, BENZ. =. BARNwELL, Cashier OF the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best Of my
knowledge and belief.
BENZ. S. BARNWELL,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of May, 1850.
j. C. KLUGH,
Notary Public S. G.
CORRECT-Attest:
J.. w. WHITE,
J. G. EDWARDS,
w. C. MCGOWAN,
Directors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22
Now IL Your Time.

The lovers Of the beautiful in nature will
have a rare chance to crafty their taste on
Friday morning, May 3lst. MIR. DuPre will
then sell at auction, without reserve and
without regard to price, the choicest and
rarest collection of the most beautiful and
the most fragrant flowers to be found In all
this sunny Southland. BE sure to attend the
auction and get your own share o: the good
bargains which will be sure TO be offered.
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Deaths,

nr. Jonathan Beatty Jennings, Bennetts.
vile, S. C., died May 5, 1889, aged H.
Mrs. james G. Beard, Columbia, died May
l6, 1889.
Mrs. Kate Wright, wife Of Henry T. Wright
Jr., Batesburg, S. c.. died May 8, 1889. aged q
Rev. Charles Phillips, D. D.. LII. D., en- route
home Of j. s. Werner, (son-ln-law) In this city
WIN. Fl. Barnum, chairman Of the National
Democratic Committee, ia dead.
Mr.. Samuel M. Crayton, Anderson, .. C.,
died May 8, 1889.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22
The Clemson Will.

The newspapers are of opinion that the
United States Court will sustain the Glenn.
son will, whereby his estate Is given to the
establishing an Agricultural College.
1t is not known if Miss Lee will appeal
and carry the case to the United States Su.
of the matter will de ferred for at least one or
two wears.
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Increase OF Crime In the United
States.

"There is going on in the United
States steady increase in the number
of criminals much greater in propor-
tion than the increase in population.
There were 10000 persons in prison for
crime in 1880. and there a0iU be more
than 100000 in prison for great and
serious crimes in 1890. This is the es-
innate of Rev. DIR. Wines, Secretary
Of the National Prison Association"
U. S. Senator George F. Hoar, in
fremont Temple, Boston, April 18th,
1889.
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a cordial invitation is extended to every
one to inspect our stock. We will always try
to make it to your interest to buy from US.
P. Rosenberg j. Co.
Alpaca Frock Coats in all sizes. p. Rosen-
berg & 20.
Speeds Drug Store.
A big reduction In the price OF Mems, La
dies and Childrens Shoes-especlally Ia Boots
and fine Footwear. Smith & Son.
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The Mississippi Woman's Christian
Temperance Union reported by eigh'
teen out of twenty-four in favor of 60
ing into the "rhird Party" Miss
Willard was presiding. There were
signs of secession" The sisters, "by
WISDOM" so the report
reads, prevented an explosion. The
cause is too holy and vital to be handi-
capped by political complications.
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A FEARFUL RECORD.
A Greater Number of Cases on DOcke
than at Previous June Term.

Sheriff Mann kindly furnishes US with the
following list OF the prisoners now in Jail, (or
out on bond,) for trial ut the June Term.
While there may be exceptions there are re.
rious charges against many of the prisoners,
and whether taken in regard to the number
Of prisoners or the gravity Of the offences
charged, the June Term will be one Of unusu.
al interest
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Carriage manufacturers are predict
ING that in the not distant future wood
en- wheels will be done away with, and
steel wheels substituted on account of
the increasing scarcity of lumber for
wheels.