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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
THE ABLEsT EFFORT OF HIS LIFE.
Mr.. Benet Defends Himself From IN
Attack by a FeIlOw.Member in the
HOuse...IIis Signal Success I'm the
Clemson College Matter Has
Brought Pronounced Opposition
VinnsDoro Nc,Us and Herald.

WinnsJoro Ncws and Herald.
COLUMBIA, S. G., Dec. l6.-A most notable
debate occurred in the House to-day. Mr..
Haskell, IL must be remembered, was absent
In New Orleans while the discussion npper-
tanning to the Clemson College appropriation
was going on. Upon his return 1t is supposed
he was Informed of the second reading of tho
bill. To-day, upon Its being called up for It's
final disposition, he arose and stated, appa-
rently quite heatedly, his objections to the
that the manager of the bill in the House had
violated the courtesy and propriety in bring
ing up the bill In the absence of the commit
tee. In his argument reference was made to
Benet) was not here during the war nor in
that struggle and comments of the like kind
delivered In his usual forcible style and ag-
gressive manner.
Mr.. Benet in his reply, hurled such an ava
lanche Of eloquence and sarcasm in refutation
of this attack as IL has seldom been my expe-
rience to hear In any assembly. In naughty
yet courteous terms he replied to what he
called the unfair, discourteous and unkind
fling at the accident of his birth. True he
was born in Scotland, but he had lived In Abb
beville County and been honored by 1t for
over twenty one years, 80 that had ne been
vote He accepted the name of Moses given
him by the gentleman from Rlchland. 1t
should be remembered, however, that while
Moses was slow OF speech Aaron was ever
ready WIN nlmDie tousue, NC, IueictoIe, ues-
ignated the gentleman as Aaron. All that he
held dear lived In the County of Abbeville,
and had he been here at the time another SOL
dier would have been added 10 the Confeder.
ate cause.
His words were we'll chosen, sharply accent
ed and clean cut. Altogether such an clo-
quent, robust, energetic yet concise speech, so
we'll delivered. Is seldom heard. The pathos
was deep and feeling, and he was listened to
with wrnpt attention. 1t was the ablest effort
of his life. The opinion Is freely expressed
that for once Mr.. Haskell had been overcome
on his own field with his own weapons, and
In manner highly courteous yet deeply i'm
pressive TO the gentleman from Rlchland.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
Christmas Talk.

This is Christmas morning. The Press and
Banner extends kindly greetings and good
wishes to all mankind, reservlng ill-will for
none.
With this issue of the paper, the record o'
the years work is completed. We leave 9TH
ers to say how well, or how poorly. that work
has been done.
We will issue our paper next Wednesday,
January l, 1890, without any suspension for
Christmas week.
If there are any other persons in this Coun'
ty who wish to subscribe for this paper, we
would be glad to enter their names with the
beginning Of the year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
In Its Old Quarters ut Home.

THE Associate Reformed Presbyterian
printing office was carried from Greenwood
to Due West last Thursday. The paper Is now
owned by stock company. DIR. W. NJ. Grier
and Dr. ]. r. Chalmers are the editors; Prof.
p. l.. Gricr is President; Mr.. II. S. Galloway is
local editor and business manager The Pres
byterian is one of the oldest and best Of the
religious newspapers, and ono with which
this editor was once intimately connected as
apprentice and printer. Our good wishes are
with the paper now and forever. In the
hands of Mr.. Galloway and his associates the
Presbyterian will earn new laurels and will en-
large the field of its usefulness.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
Adjournment OF the Legislature.

The Legislature adjourned yesterday morn
Ing, and our members came homo on the
evening train, except Senator Hemphill, who
had the opportunity of Il special car and AZ
rived at one o'clock.
The people have reason to be grateful to
their representatives for the active and prom
inent part which they took in Legislation
and the whole country has reason to be proud
OF the sessions work-about all the harm
they did was to establish the Clemson College.
But as one Of our own honored delegates led
In the work and by his distinguished efforts
secured the great object which he had in
view, we will excuse him this time. The
friends OF the enterprise gave Mr. Benet a
handsome gold-headed stick for his part in
securing the establishment Of that institu-
ton. It is presumed that Mr.. Benet will be
solid with the farmers. who, in recognition OF
his distinguished services. will be glad to be-
stow honor upon their faithful and able SER
want
Mr.. w. c. Benet introduced in the House
the following concurrent resolution, which
was unanimously adopted by the House and
Senate:
Re.otued, That the General Assembly have
heard with sincere sorrow OF the death of
Henry w. Grady, Of Atlanta.
That In the death Of Henry w. Grady the
Southern States and the whole country have
sustained q great loss. The accomplished
Journalist: the matchless orator; The fearless
champion Of the land be loved so we'll, and
served so faithfully, his tongue and pen were
the voice and sword Of the South.
That in the death Of Henry w. Grady the
young Democracy of the United States have
lost their most brilliant exemplar.
That n CODy of this resolution be suitably
engrossed, and signed by the Presidence OF
the Senate and Speaker of the House o&Rep-
resentatlves and sent 10 the widow OF e de-
csased.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25

Always to be found a complete stock Ladies'
hats, dress goods trimmings, silks, Velvets,
ribbons and almost every article belonging
to q ladies wardrobe at astonishngly low
prices. Il. M. Haddon ana 20.
Finger shoes worth s1.75 for sl.5O. Call early
and get D fit. Smith Son.
Our line of Ladies', misses, children and In.
fants shoes still complete and at lowest prices.
r. M. Haddon and co.
We are making strenuous efforts to estab-
lish closer and larger business relations with
the farmers of our county, and we have yet to
Bank account, and fully realizing It's advan.
tages, that would return 10 the old system OF
doing business. The National Bank OF Abbe-
Vile.
The latest American and Partisan designs In
hats and bonnets, also beautiful line OF hat
trimmings in feathers, birds, flowers, ribbons,
&c. This is our opening:day. give US O call.
R. M. Haddon Co.
Chenille art applique for fancy work at Had
don's.
Rope silk, wash silk, filling silk, embroidery
silk, arresene, &c, at Haddon's.
! case of millinery to arrive this week. w.
cases ladies winter wraps to arrive thi
week. w. L. Bell.
Give me a chance to sell you bill during
the month Of December, and you Will buy
cheap bill. w. +. Bell.
Beautiful wraps sold for less than the actual
value. w. Z. Bell.
great reduction in ladies jerseys, all wool
goods, sold for 81, worth Sl.5O. w. E. Bell
Ladies hats in felt ahd straws In all the new
shapes Just received at w. 4. Bells.
Cotton tlunnels in bleached and brown. w.
E. Bell
White and red fannels sold cheap at W. Z.
Bells.
Q cases OF millinery just received at w. E.
Bells.
Goods that will 60 during the month OF De-
cember, at great reduction: 3 cases Of dress
goods, case dress ginghams. cases ladies
and childrens shoes, 2 dozen ladies and misses
wraps, 5 bales of rs and IA brown homespun,
| bale plaid homespun. w. l.. Bell.
One OF the incest household articles for a
Christmas present Is a Brussels Carpet. HuS.
bands, take note of this and go at once to
W hite Brothers and buy accordingly.
We are sole agents for the celebrated "Fin-
ger'' homo made shoes. Smith Il Son.
Go to Smith & Sons for the old reliable
"Hanoyer" boot.
A nice line OF ladies Jersey JACKIE is to b
found at Smith & Son.
Go to Smith g. Sons for cheap patterns, S
cents each.
White Brothers have Just received their
fourth order this fall Of nobby crushed Hats
colors. They are pretty and cheap.
DIR. f. L. Wilson's Dental office is over r.
w. Cnnnon's store. Those who suffer with
heir teeth, can find relief by calling on him
here.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25

fraud upon the ballot by, the virtue ana lntet
ligence of the community. will soon be lndli-
f0rent to the extension oi tnese hlS.nuon ,a,o ~
present ofiiceholders to contlnue ~ Powea'
and arbitrary rcversals Of the Will OF the ma
iority will end In anarchy and despotlsm.
This is a burning question, not only IN 1eor
Gin. but in New York. 1t is that gorernmentt I
for the people shall be by the people lCneeTs
aSo matter how grave the questions which
absorb the Purtan'S attention or engross tneir
time. the permarence OF their solution rests
upon n pure ballot. Applause. ,,,
"rhe telegraph brings us thisevenimg mean
nouncement Of the death Of Henry W. Grady
I'VE forget all differences of opinion and re
member only his chivalry, patriotism ana &C.
Mus. >-,, ca,,., aud
died i'm the great work OF impressng It's mar
vellous growth and national inspirations up,
oh the willing ears OF the North. Upon thls
Ego he commanded the attention OF the coun-
try and won universal fame. [Applause.]
:His death In the meridian OF his powers
and the hopcfulness of his mission, at the
Observation-Disclosures and differences between
nil sections or the Republic. Is q national ca
lamity. New York mingles her tears win
those of his kindred, and offers to his memory E
the tribute OF her profoundest admiration ior
his talents and achievements" lApplause.I
a Virginian View of Grady.
RICHMOND, VA. December 23.-The an.
nouncement of the death Of Henry w. Grady
was received here with profound sorrow. 1T
| is the greatest calamity that could have oeial'
| len Atlanta" said prominent citizen to an
Associated Press reporter.
The Richmond Dispatch will say editorially
tomorrow: ".Henry Grady was progressive
aggressive, selEreliant, optimistic character
who, when he once put his hand to the
plough, never looked back"
Public Meeting i'm Augusta.
AUGUSTA, GA, December 2.-The news ol
the death of Mr.. Henry Glady, which occur:
surprise and shock in Augusta. A public
meeting of citizens was held at the Cotton EX'
change at l o'clock this afternoon to express
the sentiment Of our people. President Car.
vile presided. The Hon. Patrick Walsh in
| few words paid noble tribute to the memory
of Mr. Grady and introduced an appropriate
resolution, which was unanimously adopted
The Hon. Patrick Walsh and Mr.; Boyklin
Wright of Augusta, have been asked to speak
ut the memorial service to be held at the new
Capital in Atlanta on Thursday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25

Mr.. McBEE, President of the Columbia and
Greenville, is a rising man in railroad circles.
He has recently been put in charge of our
road, and will earnestly work for any posi-
BILE improvement in the service. He is now
contemplating two important changes which
must come sooner or later-night trains and
Sunday trains. Sunday mail and passenger
trains, aud night trains are run on other roads
and we do not see why they cannot be run on
the Columbia and Greenville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
A NATIONAL OPINION.
What is Said About Grndy's Death in
Washington.

WASHINGTON, December 23.-The death OF
Henry W. Grady Is referred to here with pro-
found sorrow and sincere regret by public
men OF every shade Of political opinion. But
few OF the present day are able TO deal with
that delicate subject, the race problem, in the
mastery style In which he treated 1t Mt Bos-
ton but o few evenings ago. While New Eng
land applauded his eloquent utterances, the
South said Amen! In his death Georgia, the
South and the Union have suffered an ire
parable loss. More than any other man Of
his State or section he was the apostle OF the
New South. the advocate and promoter of the
marvellous material progress OF that region so
recently devastated by prolonged war. His
words Of cheer instilled fresh courage In the
breasts of his people, as ho afteetionately call
ed the citizens OF Georgia and Of the South.
He had no ambition beyond them, and no as
piration but for their veal, And, while his
love for his own people was so ferVent he had
naught but good will for that other and larger
section, the North, and It's people.
Yet a young man, he was standing on the
threshold of q career OF almost uneXampled
brilliaucy when the icy hand OF death was
laid upon him. Idle forever will be that iacile
pen and hushed in the silence of the tomb
that eloquent voice. The active nnd brilliant
mind, whose fine imaginings were oil devoted
to the healing OF the wounds of war, has ceas-
mourn beside his bier. Seldom has the death
of any man not high in the public service
been so declored and SO deplorable as that Of
Henry Wooden Grady. Let us believe that
alLeT llllul lCNCl AC SlCCPo WSii. 1e IVA A
Depew's Tribute TO His Dead Friend.
NEW YORK, December 23.-At the New Eng
land dinner tonight Depew spoke To the toast
of '.Unsoived problems" and In thecOurse of
his remarks he referred to tho death OF Henry
w. Grady. He said:
"Thrty years ago Robert Toombs, Of Geor
gia, one of the ablest and most brilliant de-
tenders of slavery, said in his place in the
United States Senate that he would yet call
the roll of his bondmen at the foot of Bunker
Hill Monument. To-day his slaves are citi-
zels and voters. ICheers.] Within few days
younger Georgian. possessed of equal gent
us, but imbued with sentiments so liberal that
the great Senator would have held him an en-
emy to the State, was the guest of Boston.
with powers Of presentation and fervor of
defamation worthy OF the best days and no
blest efforts Of eloquence, he stood beneath the
shadow of Bunker Hill and uttered opinions
justifying the suppression Of the negro vote,
which were hostile to the views of every man
in his audience, and yet they gave to his ar.
gument an eager and candid hearing, and to
his oratory unstinted and generous applause
1t was u triumph Of Puritan principles and
Puritan pluck. [Cheers.1
"They know as we know that no system OIL
suffrage can survive in Limitation OF the voter
or Justification of the count. [Cheersl The
public conscience, scared by the approval OF
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
FIREWORKS OF ALL SORTS.
Beautiful Display in the Presence OF
n Large Number of PeODIe.

Every night for the last three or four weeks
great quantities OF fire crackers. roman can
dies, sky rockets, and host of other varieties
of fireworks have enlivened the Public
Square, in the presence of many lockers
Last night the hotel piazzas, and piaZzas and
windows everywhere were crowded with Ia
dies and children who had come to see the
sights.
Up to this time nothing has marred the
nightly display, and all has been pleasure and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
CRAYoN PICTURE.
Mr.. w. E. Hill Tries His Hand on q
Picture of an Editor.

WE are now the happy possessor Of hand
somely framed life.size crayon portrait of the
with the compliments Of the season, from Mr..
w. Z. Hill, our talented young artist. The
best judges say that for faithfulness to the
original as well as artistic finish, the picture
ali parties desiring frst.cIass por-
traits at low prices to give MIR. Hill IL call.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
The Death of II enry w. Grady.

Georgia's greatest editor is dead.
Henry w. Grady died in Atlanta Monday
morning about four o'clock.
The daily papers of this state have written
beautiful tributes to his memory, and every
heart in South Carolina feels deep sense OF
sorrow at the intelligence of his death.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
The Night Train on the &. & G. Road
E1.eeri,iLLp NelN2

A gentleman of the city, who recently saw
and talked with President McBee OF the Co.
lumbia & Greenvllle Road. talks very hope
fully Of the proposed night train on that road.
The cost of running the train is being inves-
iigated and the matter is viewed favoraby by
the Ulcers OF the road. New rails between
here and Belton arc TO be put down soon, and
other needed improvements will be made.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
McCord Gets Eight Y ears for Perjury.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. l9.-GIen McCord,. q
witness In the trial OF George Eddleman for
the murder of Tona Gresham, was to-day sem
perjury. McCord's testimony, with that Of
another witness who has since disappeared,
Eddleman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25

WHEN printing can be done, and is done,
cheaper in Abbeville. than in Charleston, can
any body tell why The Abbeville printers are
not allowed to bid on such work for the
county?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25

R. NJ. Haddon ane Co. are constantly adding
new and seasonable goods to their already
large aud varied stock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
ONE THOUSAND BARRELS OF FLOUR

Thew have Flour for all from the lowest to the finest quality
sacks or barrels Give them call when need Of Flour and you
will most certainly be suited both to price and quality In add
on to their enormous stock Of Flour they supply you with
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-25
After Delivering the Finest speech
That Has Been Heard since the
War. the Distinguished Southern.
CIR COMES Home 10 Die 80
Public Calamity.
MRS. GRADY'S WISH.

TWAS Mrs. Grady's wish that those who
loved him be permitted TO take last look
upon his face while yet life remained, and
with n love that was exceeded only by that Of
the nearest and dearest, stepped into the sick
room which was soon to be the chamber OF
death. ,
Gradually his condition grew worse till
death came. Upon the scene Mt that death
bed and the scene in the house we let the cur
tain fall. The grief Of the wife, of the orphan
children, the mother-all Is too sacred TO be
written Of save upon the hearts OF those
whose sorrow 1t was.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-05-27
OUR SACRED DEAD.
Memorial Services of the G. A X. at Il
sixth-street NJ. e. Church.

Memorial Services of the G. A II. at the
Sixth-street NJ. e. Church.
In compliance with orders from the diff
ferent Post Commanders of the Grand
Army of the Republic, the various Posts in
the city assembled at headquarters, Grang-
ers' Hall, at $50 last evening, to march to
the Sixth-street NJ E. Church, and partici-
pate in the memorial exercises which are q
part of the plan of the G. A. r. to honor
their dead comrades in arms.
The following organizations reported 81
headquarters Sumner Post, No. 3. J. w.
Reeves, Commander; Warren Post, No. 81,
L. w. Grothen, Commander; Fair Oaks
Post, No. 123, II. P. Winchell, Commander.
In addition 10 Grand Army Posts, the
ladies were represented by the Fair Oaks
Relief Corps, No. -, the Summer Relief
Corps, No. 8. and the ladies of the Grand
srmy of the Republic, while the patriotic
Y nth of the city bad their Representatives
in the Leland Stanford Camp Of the Sons OF
Veterans, and the Grand Army Drum
Corps, Sons of Veterans.
About 7:20 O'Clock the companies formed
in line and marched TO the church. which
was beautifully decorated for the occasion
with banners. flowers and plants. The fol-
lowing programme was rendered Anthem
Silently Bury the Dead" Choir; hymn,
Arise and Shine, for Thy Light is Come. y
Choir; prayer by the pastor, Rev. A. T
Eeedham chant, THE Lords Prayer, y
Choir: hymn, Onward. Christian Soldier
Choir; reading of the Scriptures; solo and
chorus, " Hail Our Country's Natal Morn, y
Harry Ravenscroft and Choir; duet, Harry
Ravenscroft and Miss Gertie Csrley; ad'
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-05-27
BRIEF NOTES.

A dancing party will be given at Y. NJ
l. Hall this evening by the Young Ladies
Institute, No. II.
There appears to be delegation O
sneak-thieves in the city. A number o.
petty thefts were reported last week.
The jurymen in the Billings murder case
attended divine service last evening at the
| NJ. E. Church South, accompanied by the
Sherifs's officers.
The Southern Pacific Company are lay
ing eleven miles of four-inch pipe from
Gold Run to Colfax, to supply water for
their engines and trains.
Hon. Frank D. Ryan has been selected
as the Reader for the Fourth of July.
Frank will soon be able to recite the Decla-
ration of Independence from memory.
Woodland Mail: IAN effort will be made
by certain parties, when the Grand Jury
next convenes, to have some of the Wash
ington petty officials indicted for fraud"
Company F, of Woodland, having been
invited by the Sacramento military to at
tend flag presentation here this week,
several of the members will respond in
person.
There will be meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Sacramento City and
county improvement Association this
evening at Secretary Bakers office to ar
range for the annual meeting on June Sd.
Sergeant Barwick has lost his signal
service spectacles, or glasses, of neutral
tint for observing the different kinds of
clouds and their movements. 1t is though
they were lost at the Postoffice. Whoever
may have found them will please leave
them at this office and oblige the Sergeant.
At the Scotch picnic at Oakland on Sat-
urday one of the features was the dancing
of Highland fling in costume by fourteen
lads and lassies from Sacramento, under
the leadership of Wallace H. Renley, who
played the bagpipes. The spectacle was
very pretty and the skill of the diminutive
dancers provoked prolonged applause.
Later in the day these young people, with
as many more from San Francisco, danced
the Reel o Tulloch.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-05-27
THE NATIONS DEAD.
An Interesting Programme Arranged
for Memorial Day.

An Interesting Programme Arranged
for Memorial Day.
Thursday next will be Memorial Day,
and the Grand Army committee having in
charge the matter of preparing pro-
gramme of exercises for the occasion has
nearly completed its labors. The request
is made that on that day the national col
ors be displayed at half-mast throughout
the city and that citizens decorate their
premises in becoming manner. The ex-
ercises for the evening at the Clunie Opera
House have been arranged as follows:
National airs, orchestra; invocation. Rev.
A. c. Herrick; address Of welcome, Com
rade A. T. Needham; chorus. Evening"
Fair Oaks Glee Club; recitation, " Memoir
ial Day" Miss May Powers; solo. Miss
Esther Needham; overture. Red, White
and Blue" orchestra; male quartet, Rest
Comrade, Rest" Messrs. Cohn, Kidder
Genshlea and Crocker: Grafton, Comrade
Z. Il. Ollie; song, The Vidette." Miss
Addie Carter; recitation, American Ban.
ner." Albert Hart: overture. Star Span.
gled Banner" orchestra; song. My Coun.
try, Prize Thee" Miss Maud E. Moves;
chorus, Sleep, Soldier, Rest" Fair Oak.